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Using the MU5 with a Computer or Sequencer
By connecting the MU5 to a computer or sequencer, you have a powerful
music system for playing back songs and even and creating your own songs,
using the Voices of the MU5.
Make sure that the MU5 is properly connected to the computer or sequencer,
and that your music software is ready to run. (Refer to pages 17 – 21 for
connection examples and instructions.) If you are using the TO HOST
terminal or if both MIDI terminals are properly connected, you should be able
to play songs from your software and enter notes to the software from the
MU5.
Using the MU5 with a MIDI Data Storage Device
You can also use the MU5 with a MIDI data storage device, such as the
Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. This lets you save or back up whatever
changes you’ve made in the settings of the Utility and Part Edit modes. Then,
when you want to recall those settings, you can transfer the appropriate data
from the storage device.
The MDF2 also allows you to play compatible song data on the MU5 directly
from the MDF2 itself, without the need of a sequencer.
Make sure that the MU5 is properly connected to the data storage device (via
MIDI). (Refer to page 20 for the connection example.) Use the Dump Out
function (page 36) to send data to the device. Also refer to the owner’s manual
of your data storage device for specific operating instructions in receiving or
sending data.