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English Chapter 17: The Disklavier & Personal Computers
Chapter 17
The Disklavier & Personal
Computers
Creating music with computers used to be a job for professionals only. However, in this age of
multimedia and personal computers, almost anyone can enjoy creating music.
General MIDI and Standard MIDI File (SMF) formats supported by the Disklavier are formats common
to most personal computers and MIDI instruments. For example, use your personal computer to
download SMF data from the Internet and play it on the Disklavier.
The Disklavier can be connected to a personal computer using the TO HOST connector. It can also be
connected via MIDI IN/OUT connectors, but a separate MIDI interface is required. The TO HOST
connector allows you to connect your Disklavier to a personal computer without the MIDI interface.
Note:
To use the Disklavier properly with the computer setups described in this chapter, it is recommended that
you connect your computer to the TO HOST connector and set the HOST SELECT switch to PC1, PC2, or
MAC depending on your computer type. See “Setting the HOST SELECT Switch” on page 73.
MIDI IN
Disklavier
MIDI Drum Machine
or Sequencer
MIDI OUT
TO HOST
MIDI Cable
Serial Cable
or S
Personal Computer
RS-232C
RS-422
