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BOUT THE
MIDI I
MPLEMENTATION
C
HART
The MIDI implementation chart is useful for determining the
function compatibility of different MIDI devices. The chart is
essentially a list of the MIDI functions supported by a MIDI
device.
The various possible MIDI functions are listed in the far left
column of the chart. The two columns to the right of this list
tell you whether the device in question supports the trans-
mission and reception, respectively, of MIDI data related to
the function. Supported functions are indicated by an “O”,
whereas unsupported functions are marked by the letter “X”.
By inspecting a device’s implementation chart, you will get a
good idea whether the device is more suitable for use as a
master or a slave in your MIDI system. Generally speaking,
the more O’s a device has in the transmission column, the
better it will perform as a master device; the more O’s it has
in the reception column, the better it will serve as a slave.
To determine whether two devices are compatible with re-
gard to a specific function, compare their implementation
charts. If one device supports transmission of a function and
the other supports reception, the two devices can use the
operation.
Note:
The MDF3’s MIDI implementation chart is enclosed with this
manual as a separate sheet. This sheet also gives a detailed descrip-
tion of the MDF3’s MIDI functions.
