Kawai CA-X manual Understanding Midi, What is MIDI?, Midi Jacks, Midi Channel

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Using MIDI

6. USING MIDI

In this chapter you will learn how you can create music by connecting the CA piano to an external MIDI device.

The CA piano is compatible with MIDI devices from Kawai and other manufacturers. It can also be used with sequencing software on a personal computer.

UNDERSTANDING MIDI

WHAT IS MIDI?

The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting MIDI equipped synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange data. Personal computers can also be equipped for MIDI communication. Electronic instruments equipped with MIDI can transmit and receive performance data such as, notes, what sound to play, pedal information, volume, etc. This data can be recorded with a device like a sequencer or a computer.

MIDI JACKS

Instruments equipped with MIDI usually have three jacks for exchanging data: IN, OUT, and THRU. (Some instruments have only IN and OUT.) These jacks are used to connect MIDI devices to one another using a special cable.

Each terminal has a different function.

IN : For receiving MIDI data from another MIDI instrument.

OUT : For sending MIDI data to another MIDI instrument.

THRU : For passing along MIDI data received to another MIDI instrument without processing.

Depending on how they are connected, instruments are grouped as those which receive data (producing sound when data is received from a connected instrument), those which send data (to instruments to which they are connected), and those which both send and receive data.

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.

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Contents CA-X Important Safety Instructions OFF Declaration of Conformity according to FCC Part Thank YOU for Purchasing a Kawai Digital Piano Advanced Playing Jacks Supplying AC Power Setting UP the PianoListening to the CA-X PedalsPower Switch Volume SliderDemo Songs Playing the PianoSelecting Another Preset Sound Playing with More SoundsNow try playing the keyboard Press the Sound Select button under the nameAbout Polyphony Value ButtonsSelecting Split Sounds Changing the Split PointSplit DUAL/SPLIT Balance SliderTo ADD Reverb To ADD Other Effects Starting the MetronomeChanging the Time Signature MetronomeAdjusting the Metronome Volume To stop the metronome, press the Beat button againBasics of the Recorder TWO-TRACK FIVE-SONG RecorderRecorded Information Sound selection Pedal movementsRecording Another Song Recording REC ButtonRecording Capacity Recorder and MetronomePress the PLAY/STOP button when you are finished recording Recording a Second PartStatus of Song and Part Playing Back the Parts SeparatelyPlaying Back a Song PLAY/STOP Button Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop play backUsingthe PLAY/STOP Buttonto Start Recording Erasing ALL the SongsErasing a Song Selecting a Song Listening to the SongButton again to stop Part Volume Balance for Concert Magic Performing a SongConcert Magic Song Arrangement Types Easy BeatMelody Play SkillfulSteady Beat Concert Magic Song DemoTo stop the demo, press the Demo button again Desired categoryAdjusting the Playback Speed for the Concert Magic Songs Selecting the Touch Sensitivity Touch Button User Touch Transposing the Piano Transpose ButtonTuning Temperament Brief Explanation of TemperamentsEqual Temperament Piano only Mersenne Pure Temperament MajorPythagorean Temperament Meantone TemperamentWerckmeister III Temperament Kirnberger III Temperament Equal Temperament FlatKEY Signature of Temperament Midi ChannelTransmit Program Change ON/OFF Use the Value buttons to change the channel numberMULTI-TIMBRAL Mode ON/OFF Local Control ON/OFFMulti-Timbral On On1 and On2 Multi-Timbral OffChannel Mute Sending Program Change NumbersThen use the Value buttons to turn them on and off Lower Octave Shift Lower Pedal ON/OFFLayer Octave Shift Layer Dynamics Damper HoldWhat is MIDI? Understanding MidiMidi Jacks Midi ChannelMidi Keyboard #1 Midi Keyboard #2 Using the CA Piano AS Controller Midi ConnectionChanging Transmitting Channel Change the channel numberProgram Change CA-XUsing the CA Piano AS a MULTI-TIMBRAL Sound Module Local ControlPress the Church Organ button while holding down the Touch ButtonsMULTI-TIMBRAL Mode Using Midi Using Midi Jacks Jacks Appendices Program Change Number MappingConcert Magic Song List Front Panel Sound Demo Song ListSpecifications CA-XMidi Exclusive Data Format Midi Implementation Chart Kawai Digital Piano Model CA-XEng