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MIDI [MIDI SETTING]
You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.
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 Clavinova, or control the Clavinova from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.
You can connect your computer or sequencer to the MIDI IN or TO HOST connector on the CLP-970A to play
“GM System Level 1” or “XG”-conformed music data on the CLP-970A, and control it from a connected com-
puter or sequencer.
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.
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
[TO HOST] connector
Use this connector to connect the Clavinova to a computer.
The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connecting a Per-
sonal Computer” on page 58 for more information.
MIDI
HOST SELECT
PC-1
PC-2
Mac
MIDI
OUT
IN
THRU
TIP
HOST SELECT
PC-1
PC-2
Mac
MIDI
TO HOST
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of
MIDI device, check the “MIDI
Implementation Chart” to find
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can
transmit or receive. The Clavi-
nova’s MIDI Implementation
Chart is listed on pages 29
and 30 in the “Reference
Booklet” for the CLP-970A.
When you are using the
MIDI connectors, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch to
“MIDI.” (See page 58.)
When you are using the [TO
HOST] connector, set the
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type
of computer you are using.
(See page 58.)
You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music magazines
and books.
TIP
TIP
