How to Use the Terminals
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[TO HOST] for using with smart device or computer
Connecting a smart device or computer allows you to use various functions with just one USB
cable, such as sending/receiving MIDI data and high-quality audio data, greatly expanding the
potential of the instrument. For smart device connection, a conversion adaptor is needed as shown
on
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Transmitting/receiving audio data – USB Audio Interface function
Sending/receiving audio data via digital connection has the following advantages.
• Playing back audio data with high sound quality
Enjoy clear, noise-free sound with no degradation of sound quality compared to connecting
with the [AUX IN] terminal.
• Recording the performance of this instrument as audio data on recording
software or music production software
This allows playback of the recorded data with computer or smart device.
Transmitting/receiving MIDI data
Sending/receiving data via MIDI, gives you the following advantages.
• Playing back MIDI data
Purchase your favorite song data on the Yamaha website.
• Recording the performance of the instrument as MIDI data
When recorded as MIDI data, performances—including the sounds, pitches, note starts,
duration, etc.—can be more easily edited using music production software.
NOTE
For basic explanations about what MIDI is and can do, refer to the online PDF manual “MIDI Basics” downloadable
from the Yamaha Downloads website:
