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MIDI Functions
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MIDI Receive Setting
The PSR-550 can simultaneously receive data on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing it to
function as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator. The Receive Channel and
Receive Mode functions determine how each channel will respond to received MIDI
data.
1
Press the [FUNCTION] button.
2
Select “Midi.”
Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
3
Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI screen.
4
Select “Receive Ch.”
Use the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO] button.
5
Press the [NEXT] button to display the MIDI Receive Ch
screen.
6
Set a MIDI Receive Channel and Receive mode.
● Press one of the [TRACK1]-[TRACK16] buttons to select a MIDI channel.
● Select a receive mode with the data dial, the [+/YES] button or the [-/NO]
button.
Off No MIDI data is received on channels set to “Off”.
XG/GM Received MIDI data is sent directly to the PSR-550 tone
generator. If all channels are set to “XG/GM”, the PSR-550
functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator.
Keybd Received MIDI data is handled in the same way as data
generated by the PSR-550’s own keyboard. In other words, a
remote keyboard could be used to control the PSR-740/640
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT functions, etc.
Chord The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to
“Chord” are recognized as the fingerings in the accompaniment
section. The chords to be detected depend on the fingering
mode on the PSR-550. The chords will be detected regardless
of the accompaniment on/off and split point settings on the
PSR-550 panel.
Root The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to
“Root” are recognized as the bass notes in the accompaniment
section. The bass notes will be detected regardless of the
accompaniment on/off and split point settings on the PSR-550
panel.
•The initial default setting
(factory setting) for all
channels is “XG/GM.”
•MIDI receive mode settings
will be retained even after
turning the power off. See
page 136 for details.
Midi:Receive Ch
Reciv Ch01=XG/GM