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In a variation of the above setup, set the Clavinova and
CBX-K2 to transmit on the same channel, and set the CBX-
K2’s MIDI Merge function to ON. This lets you play the
tone generator from either keyboard and use the versatile
MIDI functions of the CBX-K2 to control the tone genera-
tor — for example, changing the brightness of the sound in
real time with the Assignable Wheel.
NOTE
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When an external MIDI device is connected to
the MIDI IN of the CBX-K2, the LED display may
indicate a MIDI error. This is probably due to a
longer-than-normal interval between active sensing
messages received from the device, or could be the
result of an improper connection. In such a case, the
CBX-K2 automatically resets to Merge Off (pages 26,
34). Check the connected device or cable before
continuing.
With Main Keyboard and Tone Generator
In this system, the CBX-K2 effectively serves as a second
keyboard. The main keyboard (in this case, the Clavinova)
is used to play both its own internal sounds and the sounds
of the connected multi-timbral tone generator on one
channel, while the CBX-K2 is used to play the sounds of
the tone generator on another channel. This lets you play
two sounds at once from the Clavinova, and play a third
sound from the CBX-K2.
Making the Connections
CAUTION!
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Before making any connections, make
sure that all equipment to be connected is set to
minimum volume and turned off.

Operation

1. Connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the CBX-K2 to the
MIDI IN terminal of the tone generator, sequencer or
computer MIDI interface (as shown in the illustrations
above).
2. Make all necessary audio connections, making sure first
that all level controls on those devices are set to the
minimum. (Refer to the owner’s manuals of the devices
you are using for more information on connections.)
3. Turn the power on for the various equipment in the
following order:
1) CBX-K2
2) Computer
3) Tone generator(s)
4) Audio devices (mixer, amplifier, etc.)
When turning off the power, simply reverse the above
order, turning off the CBX-K2 last.
Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the main keyboard to
the MIDI IN terminal on the CBX-K2. Also connect the
MIDI OUT terminal on the CBX-K2 to the MIDI IN terminal
on the tone generator.

Setting Up Your CBX-K2

CBX-K2
Tone generator
MU100R
MIDI keyboard
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN