YDP-223 About MIDI
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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 YDP-

223, or control the YDP-223 from a connected MIDI device or com-

puter.

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.

MIDI cables

Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.

[TO HOST] connector

Use this connector to connect the YDP-223 to a computer.

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MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
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Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the “MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart” to find out
what MIDI data and commands
your devices can transmit or
receive. The YDP-223’s MIDI
Implementation Chart appears
on page 65.
HOST SELECT
MIDI
THRU
MIDIMac PC-2PC-1
OUT IN
NOTE
When you are using the MIDI
connectors, set the [HOST
SELECT] switch to “MIDI”
(page 50).
NOTE
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch,
according to the type of com-
puter you are using (page 50).
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You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music books and other
publications.
TO HOST HOST SELECT
MIDI
PC-2
Mac
PC-1