Midi [Midi Setting]; About Midi - Yamaha PF-500 Owner's Manual

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 PF-500, or control the PF-500 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.
TIP
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the PF-500 to a computer.
TIP
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to "Connect-
ing a Personal Computer" on page 53 for more information.
[USB] connector
Use this connector to connect the PF-500 and computer.
MIDI PC-2
MIDI HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2
IN OUT THRU
HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI PC-2 Mac USB
HOST SELECT TO HOST USB
Mac USB
Mac USB
TIP
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 PF-
500's MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on page 32 in
the "Reference Booklet" for
the PF-500.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
"MIDI." (See page 52.)
TIP
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 52.)
NOTE
When you are using the
[USB] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
"USB."
TIP
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
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