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6) CONCERT MAGIC MODE
The CN21 piano offers two ways to enjoy Concert Magic.
¡Mode 1
Mode 1 categorises each of the 44 Concert Magic songs into one of three different arrangement types, depending on the skill level required to perform them. They are Easy Beat, Melody Play an Skillful. See page 17 for details.
¡Mode 2
Mode 2 allows Concert Magic songs to be played by simply tapping any key with a constant steady beat, regardless of the song arrangement type.
Step 1
Press and hold the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons at the same time, then press the key assigned to the CONCERT MAGIC MODE function.
Step 2
While still holding down the METRONOME and SOUND SELECT buttons, press the '+ (on)' key to set Concert Magic Mode to Mode 2, or the '- (off)' key to set Concert Magic Mode to Mode 1.
The Concert Magic Mode is set to Mode 1 when the CN21 piano is turned on.
7) MIDI CHANNEL SELECT
About MIDI
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 CN21 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.
Connection to an external sequencer
When connected to an external sequencer, songs played on the CN21 piano can be recorded using a MIDI recorder, with preset sounds (such as piano, harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled by the CN21’s MULTITIMBRAL MODE function to create a
CN21 MIDI functions
x Transmit / receive keyboard note information | x Receive volume data |
x Transmit / receive channel setting | x |
x Transmit / receive Program change (sound type) number | x Transmit / receive exclusive data |
x Transmit / receive pedal data |
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FUNCTION MODE
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