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Midi [midi setting, About midi – Yamaha CLP-970C EN User Manual

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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]

You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It enables the
transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.

MIDI connectors

MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.

Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.

[TO HOST] connector

Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer.

The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connecting a Per-
sonal Computer” on page 63 for more information.

MIDI

HOST SELECT

PC-1

PC-2

Mac

MIDI

OUT

IN

THRU

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HOST SELECT

PC-1

PC-2

Mac

MIDI

TO HOST

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MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.

Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Implementation Chart” to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The Clavi-
nova’s MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on pages 31
and 32 in the “Reference
Booklet” for the CLP-970.

When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” (See page 63.)

When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 63.)

You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.

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