How to Use the Terminals
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Transmitting/receiving MIDI data
For connecting to a computer or a smart device via the USB cable to transmitting/receiving MIDI
data. This enables you to record your keyboard performance as MIDI data on recording software
or music production software on the computer or the smart device, and then play back it on this
instrument. To do so, make sure to match the MIDI transmit/receive port (in this case, [TO HOST]
terminal) as well as the value of the Function “MIDI Select” setting. For smart device connection,
see the illustration on
TO HOST
SHS-500
NOTE
This instrument is not compatible with the Yamaha file transfer software “Musicsoft Downloader” and so cannot
transfer any files.
1.
Confirm that the icon for “USB connection” is shown in the upper right
corner of the display. When the appropriate icon is shown, proceed to
step 2. When not, set according to the steps below.
1-1
Press the [FUNCTION] button repeatedly to call up the Function menu “MIDI Select” in
the upper of the display.
1-2
Rotate the [SELECT] knob to select the value “USB MIDI” ([TO HOST] terminal) in the
bottom of the display.
2.
Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Function mode.
3.
Connect a computer or a smart device to transmit/receive MIDI data.
Computer
MIDI connection
USB connection
Bluetooth connection
MIDI Select
