Connecting to a Computer and Other MIDI Devices
CP300 Owner’s Manual
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Reference
Using a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it
from the CP300. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control
the sounds on the CP300. Below are several different MIDI connection examples; use the one most similar to
your intended setup.
nThe CP300 cannot receive or transmit MIDI start (FAh), Continue (FBh), or Stop (FCh) messages.

Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard

Use an external keyboard or synthesizer (such as the MOTIF ES) to remotely select and play the Voices of the
CP300.
nThe CP300 can playback commercially available Song data or Song data created for other instruments or on a
computer. For details about MIDI data compatibility, refer to page 100.
nIn order to have an external MIDI device control separate parts of the CP300’s internal tone generator, you’ll need
to change the “MIDI In Channel” parameter in the MIDI Setting menu. For details, refer to page 65.
Connecting to External MIDI Equipment
MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel
Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI
Receive Channel of the CP300. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI
instrument, refer to the Owner’s Manual of the MIDI instrument.
When setting the MIDI Receive Channel of the CP300, confirm the MIDI Receive Channel for each
part and change the settings of the desired parts, if necessary, to match the MIDI Transmit Channel
settings on the external MIDI instrument. (Refer to page 65.)
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
CP300 External MIDI synthesizer such as MOTIF ES
MIDI IN MIDI OUT