Kawai CN31 manual ‘ Midi Overview

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‘MIDI OVERVIEW

The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange performance data.

The CN31 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 uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit (MIDI OUT) channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and OUT jacks and are capable of transmitting and receiving data via MIDI.

The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device and the transmit channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device.

„Connection to an external sequencer

When connected as shown in the illustration below, songs played on the CN31 can be recorded using a MIDI recorder, with preset sounds (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled by the CN31’s MULTITIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

‘CN31 MIDI functions

Transmit / receive keyboard

By transmitting MIDI data from the CN piano (MIDI out) a MIDI-connected

note information

keyboard can be played from the CN piano. Or alternatively, by receiving data (MIDI

 

IN), the CN piano can be played from another MIDI-connected keyboard or device.

 

 

Transmit / receive channel

Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

setting

 

 

 

Transmit / receive Program

Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDI-connected musical

change (sound type) number

instrument or device.

 

 

Transmit / receive pedal data

Transmit/receive sustain pedal and sustain pedal data from a MIDI-connected

 

musical instrument or device. Sostenuto pedal data can also be transmitted.

 

 

Receive volume data

The CN piano will respond to MIDI volume data sent from a MIDI-connected

 

musical instrument or device.

 

 

Multi-timbral setting

The CN piano is able to receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-

 

connected musical instrument or device, when multi-timbral mode is turned on.

 

 

Transmit / receive exclusive

Transmit/receive front panel or menu function settings as exclusive data.

data

 

 

 

Transmit recorder playback

Songs recorded using the recorder can be played back from a MIDI-connected

data

musical instrument or recorded by an external sequencer via the MIDI OUT jack.

 

 

Please refer to the ‘MIDI implementation chart’ (page 55) for further information regarding the CN31’s MIDI

functions.

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Contents Piano Playing Function Lesson Page Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions If you are going to use an AC power cord Conforms to the specified power voltageFailure to do so may result in fire Doing so may cause electric shockFailure to do so may cause breakdown of this Product is handled incorrectlyProduct and other devices Instruction for AC power cord U.K ‘ Front Panel ‘ Pedals‘ Headphones Press the Power Switch to turn on the power Adjust the volume level using the Master Volume slider‘ Setting UP the Piano Basic OperationsPress the Concert Magic and Lesson buttons simultaneously ‘ Demo Songs„ Preset Sounds ‘ Selecting a Preset SoundPlay the keyboard Dual Two different sounds will be heard at the same time StepSplit Press the Split buttonPress the Split button to exit the split mode LED indicator for the Split button will turn off‘FOUR HANDS’ Mode ‘ Entering ‘FOUR HANDS’ Mode‘ Exiting ‘FOUR HANDS’ Mode To exit ‘Four Hands’ Mode, press the Split button againEFFECTS/REVERB Press the Reverb button‘ Adding Reverb ¡ ReverbPress the Effects button ‘ Adding Other EffectsSelecting the Touch Sensitivity Transposing the Piano Playing with Concert Magic To listen, press the Play Stop button‘ Selecting a Song ‘ Listening to the Song‘ Concert Magic Part Volume Balance ‘ Performing a Song‘ Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types „ Easy Beat„ Melody Play „ SkillfulPress and hold the Concert Magic button Start by tapping any key with a constant steady beat‘ Steady Beat ‘ Concert Magic Demo Modes‘ Concert Magic Playback Speed Tempo value will be shown in the displayMetronome Press the Tempo buttonPress the Tempo button again to stop the metronome Press the Beat button‘ Adjusting the Metronome Volume Volume level of the metronome can also be adjustedPress the Beat button again to stop the metronome Press the Tempo and Beat buttons simultaneouslySelecting a BOOK/SONG Press the Lesson button‘ Adjusting the Tempo of a Song Listening to and Playing a SongPress the PLAY/STOP button to play the selected song ‘ Exiting the Lesson FunctionRecording a Song Practice Press the REC button while the Lesson button is litPress the PLAY/STOP button to listen to the recording ‘ Playing Back the RecordingRecording REC Button If no Part is selected PART1 will be selected automaticallyPress the PLAY/STOP button to stop recording Start to play the piano‘ Recording a Second Part Press the PLAY/STOP button to fi nish recording Playing Back a Song ‘ Playing Back Recorded Parts SeparatelyLED indicators will display which songs have been recorded LED indicator of the selected song will start to fl ashErasing a Song Hold down the REC and PLAY/STOP buttons‘ Entering a Function Mode ‘ Exiting a Function ModeTuning Use the Value buttons to raise or lower the pitchTemperament Brief Explanation of TemperamentsUse the Value buttons to change the type of temperament ‘ KEY Signature of Temperament‘ Midi Overview Use the Value buttons to change the channel number Midi ChannelChannel number can be set from 1 to Transmit Program Change ON/OFF Offon Local Control ON/OFF Use the Value buttons to toggle local control on and offMULTI-TIMBRAL Mode ON/OFF Channel Mute Use the Value buttons to toggle channel mute on and offSending Program Change Numbers Use the Value buttons to change the program change numberLower Octave Shift Lower Octave Shift can be set from 0 toLower Pedal ON/OFF Use the Value buttons to toggle lower pedal on and off‘ Connecting to Other Devices „ Assembly Sequence ‘ Assembly Instructions„ Parts Provided 7 y ‘ Specifications ‘ Midi Exclusive Data Format 10 F7‘ Midi Implementation Chart Function Transmit Receive RemarksPage Page OW1004E-S0701
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