Kawai ES3 - Manual (Page 27)

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MIDI
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard
for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (digital recorders) and other electronic instruments so that
they can exchange performance data.
The ES3/5 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. Each
uses a special cable with a DIN connector.
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
MIDI EXAMPLES
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound generator module
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano is played (which keys
are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument. Plus, the sound from the ES3/5 can be layered
over the sound of the other instrument.
(2) Connection to an external sequencer
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played on the ES3/5 with a
sequencer, and use the ES3/5’s sounds (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled
by the ES3/5’s Multi-Timbral Mode function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.
MIDI Sequencer
MIDI IN
IN OUT
MIDI MIDI OUT
ES3/5
MIDI Cable
MIDI cable
Digital Synthesizer
ES3/5
IN OUT
MIDI
MIDI IN