Kawai CN4 - Manual (Page 49)

45 USING MIDI
Using MIDI
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an
international standard for connecting synthesizers, sequencers (MIDI
recorders) and other electronic instruments so that they can exchange
performance data.
The CN4 is equipped with three MIDI jacks for exchanging data: MIDI IN,
MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU. Each uses a special cable with a DIN
connector.
MIDI IN : For receiving note, program change and other data.
MIDI OUT : For sending note, program change and other data.
MIDI THRU : For passing along MIDI data received to another MIDI
instrument without processing.
MIDI E
XAMPLES
(1) Connection to another MIDI compatible keyboard or sound
generator module
When connected as shown in the illustration, data on how the digital piano
is played (which keys are struck) can be sent to another MIDI instrument.
Plus, the sound from the CN4 can be layered over the sound of the other
instrument.
(2) Connection to an external sequencer
When connected as shown in the illustration, you can record songs played
on the CN4 with a MIDI recorder, and use the CN4 ’s tones (such as piano,
harpsichord and vibraphone, etc.) controlled by the CN4’s MULTI-
TIMBRAL MODE function to create a multi-layer MIDI recording.
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SING
MIDI
MIDI OUT LINE IN LINE OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT