Yamaha PF-500 MIDI [MIDI SETTING]

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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It
enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the PF-500, or control the PF-500 from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the PF-500 to a computer.
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connect-
ing a Personal Computer” on page 53 for more information.
[USB] connector
Use this connector to connect the PF-500 and computer.
MIDI
IN THRUOUT
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
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TO HOST
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
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TO HOST USB
HOST SELECT
MIDI PC-2 USBMac
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Implementation Chart” to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The PF-
500’s MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on page 32 in
the “Reference Booklet” for
the PF-500.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” (See page 52.)
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 52.)
When you are using the
[USB] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“USB.”
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
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TIP
NOTE
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