Kawai CA1000, CA1200 manual Midi Channel

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Using MIDI

TUTORIAL

MIDI CHANNEL

MIDI uses what are known as “channels” as a means of routing MIDI data intended to play a specified instrument or specified part. By channelizing MIDI data, you can control multiple parts in multiple instruments with a single cable.

There are two aspects of channels, one for receiving and one for sending. The MIDI channel of the receiving instrument must be matched with the MIDI channel of the transmitting instrument. The idea is just like television or radio. If you have a desired station to watch or listen to, you need to tune in to the right channel. When a transmitting instrument uses channel 1, the receiving instrument must be set to use channel 1 also. The CA piano lets you set the same channel number for both Transmit and receive. There are 16 MIDI channels available to choose from on the CA piano.

In addition to channel-to-channel connection, it is possible to receive multiple channels. With MIDI instruments equipped with multi-timbral capabilities, you can receive multiple parts on multiple channels each played with a different sound simultaneously. For example, a MIDI instrument might receive the melody on channel 1, the chords on 2, the bass on 3, and assign a different instrument to each channel. Piano for channel 1, strings for 2, electric bass for 3. In this way, the CA piano can play up to 16 different parts each with a different sound.

Here’s a diagram (next page) to summarize the MIDI connections we have discussed.

Instrument #1, which is transmitting the piano part on channel 1 (Ch 1), the string part on Ch 2 and the bass part on Ch 3, is connected to Instrument #2. Instrument #3 is connected to MIDI Thru on instrument #2. The receive channel is set to 1 for Instrument #2 and multi-timbral mode is turned off. On instrument #3 multi-timbral mode is on.

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Contents CA1200 CA1000 Important Safety Instructions Introduction Instruction for AC power cord U.K Thank YOU for Purchasing a Kawai Digital Piano Parts Provided Side Panel a PcsBack Board B Fasten the main unit and the stand with four screws E InjuryInsert the Adjuster N on the Pedal Unit End Panel a Pcs Screw H M6 xSide Panel B Pcs Screw I M4 x Repeat the same for the left Cable connector of the main unitFix with four screws G Speaker boxTurn the adjuster installed on the bottom of the Pedal Assembling the Music Rack CA1200, CA1000 Digital Piano Tutorial Section Playing with the Concert Magic Basic Operations Supplying AC PowerUsing the Headphones Assembling the StandUsing the Pedals Selecting Another Preset SoundPlaying with More Sounds Modern Piano Using Demo FunctionDual Studio GrandStudio Grand SplitAbout Polyphony Jazz OrganAdding the Effects To ADD Other Effects Using the MetronomeTo ADD Reverb = RoomMetronome Tempo Starting the MetronomeChanging the Time Signature Metronome BeatAdjusting the Metronome Volume Metronome VolumeNext Step to Make Using the Recorder Recording a SongPlaying Back a Song TWO-TRACK FIVE-SONG Recorder Let’s take a brief look at the recorders featuresBasics of the Recorder Recorded InformationSong 2 Part=1&2 Recording More than ONE SongPlaying Recording CapacityFor the asterisk Recording the Tracks SeparatelyPart=2 Now let’s record two tracks separatelyDetermine if you have a problem Playing Back the Parts SeparatelySong 3 Part=2 Erasing ALL Data Erasing Unnecessary Song DataSong 1 Part=1&2 Using the Recorder What is MIDI? Understanding MidiMidi Jacks Midi Channel Using the CA Piano AS Controller Midi ConnectionChanging Transmitting Channel Midi Channel= 1 TRS/RCV Audio ConnectionProgram Change Program # CA1200 CA1000 General MidiLocal Control Local ControlUsing the CA Piano AS a MULTI-TIMBRAL Sound Module MULTI-TIMBRAL Mode Multi TimbreOff Using Midi A01 Playing with Concert MagicSelecting a Song Twinkle TwinkleTwinkle Listening to the SongPerforming a Song + +Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types Fur Elise ¥¥¥¥¥¥Easy Beat Skillful Waltz of Flowers ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥Melody Play That you hearSteady Beat Steady BeatCA1200, CA1000 Digital Piano Reference Section Concert Magic Button Selecting a Concert Magic SongPerforming the Selected Song Listening to ALL the Concert Magic SongsListening to the Selected Song Twinkle + +Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types Steady BeatPreset Sound Demo Demo ButtonConcert Magic Song Demo Dual Sound Select ButtonsSelecting a Sound Concert GrandSelecting a Demo Song Menu Buttons Common OperationLower Pedal ON/OFF BrillianceLower Octave Shift = +3Midi Channel TuningSending Program Change Numbers = 124 UP+DOWNTransmit Program Change ON/OFF MULTI-TIMBRAL ModeLocal Control ON/OFF Transmit PGMChannel Mute Channel MuteUser Memory Channel 1= PlayFactory Reset Value Buttons Changing ValueChanging Sounds Effect Type Effect ButtonsSelecting AN Effect Effects Button = ChorusSave your current reverb and effect settings Reverb Type = RoomThis section of the manual Dual / Split Balance Slider Part Volume Balance for Concert MagicYou can adjust the volume balance between the two sounds Dual BalanceChanging the Split Point Split ButtonSelecting Split Sounds Bass RideMetronome Buttons Changing Tempo Tempo ButtonMetronome Tempo = Changing the Metronome Volume Tempo & Beat Buttons Changing the Time Signature Beat ButtonRecording REC Button Recorder ButtonsRecording Another Song Song 2 Part=1Record Song 1 Part=1 Recording a Second PartStatus of Song and Part Record Song 3 Part=2Memory Capacity Recording the Second Part While Listening To the First PartRecorded Information Same part in the same songErasing a Song Usingthe PLAY/STOP Buttonto Start RecordingPlaying Back a Song PLAY/STOP Button Select Song/PartTo Del Press REC Song 1 Part=1&2 Erase procedure is completedErasing ALL the Songs Sure? Press REC Song 1 Part=1&2Transpose Button TransposeAfter the power is turned off Virtual Technician ButtonVoicing = Normal Sympathetic Resonance Not have an individual setting for each toneVoicing VoicingReso. = Normal TouchSympathetic TouchUser Touch EqualP.only Brief Explanation of TemperamentsTemperament Equal Temperament Piano onlyEqual Temperament Flat Meantone TemperamentWerckmeister III Temperament Kirnberger III Temperament Equal TemperamentKEY of Temperament Key of Temper = CContinuing Turning the Power on Power SwitchVolume Slider Controlling Overall VolumeSoft Pedal Sustain PedalSostenuto Pedal Sustain Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Soft PedalSerial Interface Bottom ViewMidi Information Program Change Number MappingMidi Exclusive Data Format Midi Implementation Chart Kawai Digital Piano Model CA1200, CA1000Concert Magic Song List Bank B Front Panel Output Power Preset TonesOther Features Power ConsumptionOW959E-L0112