Midi data format, App endix, Midi data format 1. channel messages – Yamaha SU700 User Manual

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MIDI Data Format

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APP

ENDIX

MIDI Data Format

1. Channel Messages

1.1 Note Off

• Note-off messages are used to switch off note play, and are typically transmitted in

response to releasing of keys on a MIDI keyboard. On the SU700, these messages
correspond to releasing of the track pads.

• Only receiving is supported.

Status

Note Number

Value

8nH

kkH

vvH

where:
n:

MIDI channel

0H to FH

(Ch1 to Ch16)

kk: Note number

0H to 7FH

(C-2 to G8)

vv: Ignored.

1.2 Note On

• Note-on messages are used to trigger note play, and are typically transmitted in

response to striking of keys on a MIDI keyboard. On the SU700, these messages
correspond to pressing of the track pads.

• Sending and receiving are both supported.

Status

Note Number

Value

9nH

kkH

vvH

where:
n:

MIDI channel

0H to FH

(Ch1 to Ch16)

kk: Note number

0H to 7FH

(C-2 to G8)

vv: Note-on velocity

1H to 7FH

(1 to 127)

Note-off

0H

(0)

1.3 Control Change

• Corresponds to SU700 knob operation.
• Sending and receiving are both supported.

Status

Note Number

Value

BnH

ccH

vvH

where:
n:

MIDI channel

0H to FH

(Ch1 to Ch16)

cc: Control number

0H to 77H

(0 to 119)

vv: Value

0H to 7FH

(0 to 127)

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