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The instrument can output the real-time playback information via MIDI messages and control external MIDI devices.
The instrument can also accept incoming MIDI messages and generate sound accordingly.
Note:
This instrument has a USB computer jack (P.8), which can be connected to a computer as a MIDI input or MIDI output.
This can not be connected with another instrument, unless the instrument has a USB host termin
al.
The main application of MIDI
1.
Used as a tone generator.
This instrument can receive MIDI data from computer, and execute MIDI
controls to change channels, change tones, add effect and make sound
and so on. Refer to MIDI Implementation Chart for more MIDI controls.
2.
Used as a MIDI Keyboard
When you play the keyboard, change the tones or turn the DSP on/off, the instrument will send MIDI data to the
computer, which will be saved as records (It only records your keyboard performance when playing along with
accompaniment.) You can edit the records on the computer, such as changing the channels or tones, adding DSP
effects. Then play back the records with the instrument or other sound source (such as a sound card). You can play
the keyboard along with the playback. Refer to MIDI Implementation Chart for more MIDI controls.
Connecting to a MIDI Software on Computer
To use the
USB computer ja
ck (P.8) of the instrument, you may need to configure the software on computer. For
example, setting Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software under WINDOWS10 operating system:
1.
Use a standard USB cable to connect the instrument to computer. Make sure the instrument is turned on.
2.
Open Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software on computer.
3.
The software will automatically recognize the E-X50 USB DEVICE either as the
MIDI Input or as the MIDI Output.
For more configuration information, please refer to the HELP of the software.
4.
You can follow the above operations when using other similar MIDI software.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
The speakers produce a pop sound
whenever the power is turned on or off.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
