Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device
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MV-8800 Owner’s Manual
Using MIDI devices
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As shown below, the performance data flow differs depending on the Multi Timbre Sampler Mode setting in the MIDI
screen.

●When Off (normal)

fig.multitimbre-off
Performance data received at MIDI IN or from the velocity pads is sent to MIDI OUT and/or plays the
MV-8800’s instruments according to the Output Assign parameter and Output Assign MIDI parameter of
the current track.

●When On

The MV-8800 will operate in the following way.
fig.multitimbre-on
•Operate as a multi-timbral sound module
Performance data received at MIDI IN is sent to the sampler section (instruments, audio phrases, and
MFX). If the MIDI screen’s (Screen Guide; p. 177) Audio Phrase Rx Channel parameter or MFX RxChannel
parameter is Off, each instrument will receive performance data on the MIDI channel that matches its part
number.
•Performance data from the velocity pads cannot be sent to the internal sound generator.
•Performance data cannot be recorded on the MV-8800’s internal sequencer.
•Multi Timbre Sampler Mode is available only while the following screens are displayed.
- SONG screen
- PATTERN screen
- INSTRUMENTS screen (performance data from the velocity pads is not transmitted)
- EFFECTS screen
- MIXER screen
Performance Data Flow in Multi Timbre Sampler ModeLimitations when Multi Timbre Sampler Mode is On
Velocity Pads
MIDI IN MIDI OUT A/B
Sequencer Instruments
(1–16)
MIDI Ch. 16
MIDI Ch. 1
MV-8800
:
Velocity Pads