2-8
Getting Started
Connecting MIDI
Connecting to a Computer Sequencer
If you have a computer with a MIDI interface and MIDI sequencing software, your
Stage Piano can become an integral part of a home MIDI recording studio. The basic
connection pattern is shown below.
Figure 2-6
MIDI Connections: Computer and Sound Card
The cable from the Stage PianoÕs MIDI Out to the ComputerÕs MIDI In allows the
sequencing software to ÒhearÓ and record what you are playing. Likewise the cable
from the computerÕs MIDI Out to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI In allows the computer to
ÒplayÓ the sounds of your Stage Piano.
NOTE
: Depending on the sound card or MIDI interface in your computer, you may need to
buy a special cable to make MIDI connections. See the manual that came with your computer
or sound card.
When using a sequencer, you need to make two important conÞguration settings to
avoid doubled notes when you are playing. First, the Local parameter (one of the
global parameters) should be set to a value of
Off
. This disconnects the internal path
from the keyboard (and other controls) to the sounds. Also you should be sure that
MIDI In (another global parameter) is set to Normal (
n
n
n
nr
r
r
rm
m
m
m
) to avoid creating a
MIDI
loop
. If youÕre just starting out, that shouldnÕt be a problem because
n
n
n
nr
r
r
rm
m
m
m
is the
default setting. See page
Local Control Off and Patch Thru On
information about changing the values of the Local and MIDI In parameters.
Second, the sequencer should be set to
Through
mode which means that it passes on
what it hears at the computerÕs MIDI input to the computerÕs MIDI output. From
there the MIDI signal goes to the Stage PianoÕs MIDI input where it will activate the
sounds. If the sequencer is not in Through mode, you wonÕt hear anything as you play
the Stage Piano.
Stage Piano
SP88
Built-In Effects
Flexible MIDI Controller
Award Winning Soungs
Sound / Setup Select
Parameter
Mode Select / Param Edit
Volume / Controller
Panic
Internal/Steup
Row Select
L
R
Zone
Play
Edit
MIDI Prog Chg
Store
Intemal Sound
MIDI Program
MIDI Bank Sel Lo
MIDI Bank Sel Hi
MIDI Channel
Destination
Intemal Effect
Key Range Lo
Transpose
Velocity Curve
Key Range Hi
Reverb Wet / Dry
Chorus Wet / Dry
Hold or Center
A Ribbon
B Ribbon Up
Hold or Zero
B Ribbon Down
Hold or Zero
Control Slider
Control Pedal
Switch Pedal R
Switch Pedal L
Touch
Stereo
Local
Effect
MIDI In
Set Chg Chan
Tune
Global
Internal Voices
MIDI Setups
Grand Pno 1
Grand Pno 2
Stage Pno 1
Stage Pno 2
Sustain Pno
Bright Pno
Piano & Str 1
Piano & Str 2
Tite E Grand
Tack Piano
Bright E Grand
Warm E Grand
Dig E Grand
Classic EP
Hard Dyno EP
Dyno EP
St Hard EP
Trem Dig EP
Ballad Org 2
Ballad Org 1
Rock Org 2
Rock Org 1
Dig EP & Str Pad
Digital EP
Org & Piano
Perc Org
Fast Str 2
Fast Str 1
Slow Dig Pad
St Slo Str Pad
St Slo Strings
Touch Str
1
2
18
17
4
3
20
19
6
5
22
21
7
8
24
23
10
9
26
25
12
11
28
27
13
14
30
29
15
16
32
31
1
2
3
4
5
0
9
8
7
6
Ld/Dmp
+/-
No
Cancel
Yes
Enter
A
B
Mixer
Computer
Sound Card
MIDI
Audio
Out
In
In
Out
R
L
74 - Brightness
73 - Attack Time
72 - Release Time
71 - Timbre Control
70 - Sound Variation
11 - Expression
12 - Effect Control 1
13 - Effect Control 2
14 to 15 - Undefined
4 - Foot Controller
9 - Undefined
0 - Bank Select MSB
1 - Modulation Wheel
2 - Breath Controller
3 - Undefined
Destinations:
6 - Data Entry MSB
5 - Portamento Time
8 - Balance
7 - Volume
10 - Pan
64 - Sustain Pedal
69 - Hold Pedal
16 to 19 - Gennral Control 1 to 4
33 to 63 - LSB for 1 to 31
32 - Bank Select LSB
20 to 31 - Undefined
68 - Legato Switch
67 - Soft Peal
66 - Sostenuto Pedal
65 - Portamento Switch
101 - Registered Parm MSB
100 - Registered Parm LSB
99 - Non-Reg Parm MSB
98 - Non-Reg Parm LSB
97 - Data Decrement
91 - Reverb Depth
96 - Data Increment
80 tp 83 - General Control 5 to 8
75 to 79 - Sound Control 6 to 10
85 to 90 - Undefined
84 - Portamento Control
95 - Effects 5 Depth
94 - Effects 4 Depth
93 - Chorus Depth
92 - Effects 2 Depth
101 - Registered Parm MSB
4 - Foot Controller
120 to 127 - Channel Mode Set
128 - Send as Pitch Bend
129 - Send as Pressure
102 to 119 - Undefined
0 - None
1 - Room & Chorus
2 - Bright Room & Chorus
4 - Bright Stage & Chorus
Effects:
9 - Deep Space
5 - Hall & Chorus
6 - Bright Hall & Chorus
7 - Large Hall & Chorus
8 - Large Bright Hall & Chorus
