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About MIDI
F11/F01 Owner’s Manual
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About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for
data transmission/reception. It enables the transfer of performance
data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers.
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the instru-
ment, or control the instrument from a connected MIDI device or com-
puter.
MIDI connectors
MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI cables
Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.
MIDI Transmit Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-
ment must be matched for proper data transfer. This parameter enables you to specify
the channel on which the instrument transmits MIDI data. Press one of the C1-E2 keys
while holding the
[BGM] button (see Quick Operation Guide).
F11:
In Dual mode, Voice 1 data (the main voice) is transmitted on the specified channel and Voice 2
data is transmitted on the next higher channel number. In Split mode, the right voice data is trans-
mitted on the specified channel and the left voice data is transmitted on the channel two numbers
higher. (In other words, if the right voice is set to channel 3, then the left voice data will be transmit-
ted on channel 5). In either mode, no data is transmitted if the transmit channel is set to “OFF.”
F01:
In Dual/Split mode, Voice 1/right voice data is transmitted on its specified channel (Voice 2/left
voice data is transmitted on the next higher channel number relative to the specified channel). In
either mode, no data is transmitted if the transmit channel is set to “OFF.”
MIDI Receive Channel Selection
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equip-
ment must be matched for proper data transfer. This parameter enables you to specify
the channel on which the instrument receives MIDI data. Press one of the C3-F4 keys
while holding the
[BGM] button (see Quick Operation Guide).
TIP
MIDI performance data and
commands are transferred in
the form of numeric values.
TIP
Since MIDI data that can be
transmitted or received varies
depending on the type of MIDI
device, check the “MIDI Imple-
mentation Chart” to find out
what MIDI data and commands
your devices can transmit or
receive.
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You can also obtain detailed
information about MIDI from
various music books and other
publications.
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Setting range: 1-16, OFF (not
transmitted)
Normal setting: 1
NOTE
Voice Demo/50 piano preset
song data and recorder play-
back data are not transmitted
via MIDI.
TIP
Setting range: ALL, 1&2(F01),
1-16
Normal setting: ALL
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Program change and other like channel messages received will affect
the F11/F01’s panel settings or the notes you play on the keyboard, only
when you select the appropriate channels 1-16 on F11.
MIDI
OUT IN