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RHAPSODY 2 DIGITAL PIANO
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MIDI
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface
(MIDI) is an industry-standard protocol that
enables electronic musical instruments such
as keyboards, computers, drum machines,
etc. to communicate, control, and synchronize
with each other. MIDI transmissions consist of
electronic codes that communicate notes to be
played, the instrument, pitch or intensity that
notes are to be played with, and controlling
codes such as volume, vibrato, cues and clock
signals. The Rhapsody 2 has several functions
that facilitate its use as a MIDI device or
controller.
MIDI Channels
The Rhapsody 2 has 16 channels numbered
from 1-16. Each channel is responsible for
a voice. When the instrument receives MIDI
information from an external device, the active
channel is determined by the control message.
The transmission channels are fixed as follows:
Channel 1 Master voice (keyboard)
Channel 2 Split voice (keyboard)
Channel 3 Layer voice (keyboard)
Local On/Off
Turning the Local On/Off function to “Off” will
disconnect the keyboard from the internal
sound engine of the piano. The Allegro 2 may
then be used as a MIDI controller to control
other MIDI devices or virtual instrument
software running on a computer, without
playing the sounds on the piano. Additionally,
it may be desirable to turn local playing off for
other requirements such as when using MIDI
sequencing software on your computer.
Local On/Off Setting
1. Press the Function button.
2. Turn the Value Dial to select the Local on/off
edit menu. The display will show “Local”.
3. Press the Function button again to enter the
parameter edit menu. The numeric parameter
will blink to indicate the number is editable.
4. Turn the Value Dial to select “on” or “off”.
Multitimbral Mode
The Rhapsody 2 is able to receive
MIDI information on up to 16 channels
simultaneously. If you plan to use your piano
with a multitrack MIDI recording system,
you can record up to 16 different parts using
the Rhapsody 2 voices, each played back
individually on different MIDI channels. To
ensure your recorded part is played back with
the correct voice make sure
to press the voice button first and play your
part second.
NOTE: Because the Rhapsody 2 is receiving
playback information via MIDI, the currently
selected voice on the piano may not correspond
to the voice being played back.
Setting The Midi Channel
1. Press the Function button.
2. Turn the Value Dial to select the MIDI Channel
edit menu. The display will show “MIDI Ch”.
3. Press the Function button again to enter the
parameter edit menu. The numeric parameter
will blink to indicate the number is editable.
4. Turn the Value Dial to select Midi Channel
(1-16).
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