Midi Channel | Kawai CA1000, CA1200 manual

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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Kawai CA1000, CA1200 manual Midi Channel

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 Injury Insert 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 box Turn 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 Stand Using the Pedals Selecting Another Preset SoundPlaying with More Sounds Modern Piano Using Demo FunctionDual Studio Grand Studio Grand SplitAbout Polyphony Jazz Organ Adding the Effects To ADD Other Effects Using the MetronomeTo ADD Reverb = Room Metronome Tempo Starting the MetronomeChanging the Time Signature Metronome Beat Adjusting 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 Information Song 2 Part=1&2 Recording More than ONE SongPlaying Recording Capacity For the asterisk Recording the Tracks SeparatelyPart=2 Now let’s record two tracks separately Determine 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 Connection Changing Transmitting Channel Midi Channel= 1 TRS/RCV Audio Connection Program Change Program # CA1200 CA1000 General Midi Local Control Local Control Using the CA Piano AS a MULTI-TIMBRAL Sound Module MULTI-TIMBRAL Mode Multi TimbreOff Using Midi A01 Playing with Concert MagicSelecting a Song Twinkle Twinkle Twinkle Listening to the SongPerforming a Song + + Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types Fur Elise ¥¥¥¥¥¥Easy Beat Skillful Waltz of Flowers ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥Melody Play That you hear Steady Beat Steady Beat CA1200, CA1000 Digital Piano Reference Section Concert Magic Button Selecting a Concert Magic Song Performing the Selected Song Listening to ALL the Concert Magic SongsListening to the Selected Song Twinkle + + Concert Magic Song Arrangement Types Steady Beat Preset Sound Demo Demo ButtonConcert Magic Song Demo Dual Sound Select ButtonsSelecting a Sound Concert Grand Selecting a Demo Song Menu Buttons Common Operation Lower Pedal ON/OFF BrillianceLower Octave Shift = +3 Midi Channel TuningSending Program Change Numbers = 124 UP+DOWN Transmit Program Change ON/OFF MULTI-TIMBRAL ModeLocal Control ON/OFF Transmit PGM Channel Mute Channel MuteUser Memory Channel 1= Play Factory Reset Value Buttons Changing ValueChanging Sounds Effect Type Effect ButtonsSelecting AN Effect Effects Button = Chorus Save 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 Balance Changing the Split Point Split ButtonSelecting Split Sounds Bass Ride Metronome Buttons Changing Tempo Tempo ButtonMetronome Tempo = Changing the Metronome Volume Tempo & Beat Buttons Changing the Time Signature Beat Button Recording REC Button Recorder ButtonsRecording Another Song Song 2 Part=1 Record Song 1 Part=1 Recording a Second PartStatus of Song and Part Record Song 3 Part=2 Memory Capacity Recording the Second Part While Listening To the First PartRecorded Information Same part in the same song Erasing a Song Usingthe PLAY/STOP Buttonto Start RecordingPlaying Back a Song PLAY/STOP Button Select Song/Part To Del Press REC Song 1 Part=1&2 Erase procedure is completedErasing ALL the Songs Sure? Press REC Song 1 Part=1&2 Transpose Button Transpose After the power is turned off Virtual Technician ButtonVoicing = Normal Sympathetic Resonance Not have an individual setting for each toneVoicing Voicing Reso. = Normal TouchSympathetic Touch User Touch EqualP.only Brief Explanation of TemperamentsTemperament Equal Temperament Piano only Equal Temperament Flat Meantone TemperamentWerckmeister III Temperament Kirnberger III Temperament Equal Temperament KEY of Temperament Key of Temper = CContinuing Turning the Power on Power SwitchVolume Slider Controlling Overall Volume Soft Pedal Sustain PedalSostenuto Pedal Sustain Pedal Sostenuto Pedal Soft Pedal Serial Interface Bottom View Midi Information Program Change Number Mapping Midi Exclusive Data Format Midi Implementation Chart Kawai Digital Piano Model CA1200, CA1000 Concert Magic Song List Bank B Front Panel Output Power Preset TonesOther Features Power Consumption OW959E-L0112