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YDP-105 MIDI Reference
MIDI Functions
When this instrument and a computer are connected with a USB cable, MIDI communication can be performed. The
explanations here cover the settings necessary for performing MIDI communication between both devices.
For instructions on how to connect this instrument to the computer, refer to the “Computer-related Operations”
downloadable from the Yamaha Downloads website.
In Dual, the keyboard
performance via Voice 1 is
transmitted on the specified
MIDI Transmit Channel and the
keyboard performance via
Voice 2 is transmitted on the
next channel number in
sequence (specified c
1).
No MIDI messages are output
during playback of the Demo
Song or Preset Song.
For information on program
change numbers for each of
the Voices of the instrument,
see the “Voice List” below.
Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving devices must
be matched for proper data transfer. You can specify the channel on which this instrument
transmits MIDI data. To do this, while holding down [GRAND PIANO/FUNCTION], press one
of the A6–B6 keys. The A6 key decreases the value by 1, the B6 key increases the value by
1, and the A
#
6 key restores the default value (channel 1).
Setting range: 1–16
Default value: 1
Other MIDI Settings
The MIDI settings other than the Transmit Channel are set as listed below, and cannot be
changed.
• MIDI Receive Channels:
All channels (1–16)
• Local Control:
On
• Program Change Transmit/Receive: Yes
• Control Change Transmit/Receive: Yes
Voice List
* When you specify a program change as a number in the range of 0–127, specify a number that is one less than the
program change number listed above. For example, to specify program change number 1, you would specify a value
of 0.
MIDI Settings
Highest key
A6 (−1)
A
#
6 (Default)
B6 (+1)
Voice Name
MSB
LSB
Program Change number
(1–128)
Grand Piano
108
0
1
Bright Grand
108
2
2
Stage E.Piano
108
1
5
DX E.Piano
108
0
6
Organ Principal
108
1
20
Organ Tutti
108
0
20
Harpsichord 8'
108
0
7
Harpsichord 8'+4'
108
1
7
Vibraphone
108
0
12
Strings
108
0
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