Kawai CE200 - Manual (Page 42)

42 KAWAI DIGITAL PIANO CE200
Using MIDI
In this chapter you will learn how you can create music by connecting
the CE200 piano to an external MIDI device.
The CE200 piano is compatible with MIDI devices from Kawai and other
manufacturers. It can also be used with sequencing software on a personal
computer.
U
NDERSTANDING
MIDI
WHAT IS MIDI?
The letters MIDI stand for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an
international standard for connecting MIDI equipped synthesizers, drum
machines, and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange
data. Personal computers can also be equipped for MIDI communication.
Electronic instruments equipped with MIDI can transmit and receive
performance data such as, notes, what sound to play, pedal information,
volume, etc. This data can be recorded with a device like a sequencer or
a computer.
MIDI JACKS
The CE200 is equipped with two MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN
and MIDI OUT. These jacks are used to connect MIDI devices to one
another using a special cable.
Each terminal has a different function.
IN : For receiving MIDI data from another MIDI instrument.
OUT : For sending MIDI data to another MIDI instrument.
Depending on how they are connected, instruments are grouped as those
which receive data (producing sound when data is received from a
connected instrument), those which send data (to instruments to which
they are connected), and those which both send and receive data.
MIDI CHANNEL
MIDI uses what are known as “channels” as a means of routing MIDI
data intended to play a specified instrument or specified part. By
channelizing MIDI data, you can control multiple parts in multiple
instruments with a single cable.
There are two aspects of channels, one for receiving and one for sending.
The MIDI channel of the receiving instrument must be matched with the
MIDI channel of the transmitting instrument. The idea is just like television
or radio. If you have a desired station to watch or listen to, you need to
6. U
SING
MIDI