Yamaha YPT-320 EN - Manual (Page 58)

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PSR-E323/YPT-320 Owner’s Manual
Ref
erence
About MIDI
The instrument features a MIDI terminals that can be connected to other MIDI instruments
and devices for expanded musical functionality.
What is MIDI?
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a
world-standard interface for communication
between electronic musical instruments and
music devices. When MIDI-equipped instru-
ments are connected via a MIDI cable, it
becomes possible to transfer performance and
setting data between them for significantly
enhanced performance and production potential.
Transferring Performance Data To
and From Another Instrument
By connecting the PSR-E323/YPT-320 to other
MIDI devices or a computer, the performance
data of the instrument can be used on those other
MIDI devices or computer, and also the perfor-
mance data from other MIDI devices and com-
puter can be received and sounded with the PSR-
E323/YPT-320.
A Yamaha UX16 or similar USB-MIDI interface
(sold separately) will be necessary for MIDI
connection between the PSR-E323/YPT-320 and
a USB-equipped computer.
Make sure to purchase a Yamaha UX16 or a
quality USB-MIDI interface at a musical instru-
ment store, computer store or electrical appli-
ance store.
If you use the UX16 interface, install the driver
supplied with the interface on your computer.
• Connect the PSR-E323/YPT-320 to external equipment
only after turning off power for all devices. Then, turn on
the power, first to the PSR-E323/YPT-320, then to the con-
nected external equipment. Reverse this order when you
turn the power off.
CAUTION
• MIDI cables (sold separately) must be used for connecting to
MIDI devices. They can be bought at music stores, etc.
NOTE
• Preset Song data cannot be transmitted from the instrument
by the Song Out function.
NOTE
● When the instrument is connected with another MIDI device, it transmits/receives
performance data.
● When the instrument is connected with a computer, it transmits/receives perfor-
mance data.
MIDI device
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
PSR-E323/
YPT-320
A USB-MIDI interface
(such as the Yamaha UX16)
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
USB
PSR-E323/
YPT-320
(Rear)