Hammond SK Pro-73 73-Key Portable Keyboard/Organ - Manual (Page 150)

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MIDI
WHAT IS “ MIDI”?
“MIDI” ( M usical I nstrument D igital I nterface) is the musical instrument industry
standard for exchanging performance information between electronic musical
instruments as well as sequencers, eff ects, lighting and sound reinforcement gear, etc.
The MIDI standard allows instruments made by different manufacturers to
communicate with each other.
Many types of data can be transmitted and received, including performance
information, Parameter settings, and global commands.
WHAT IS “ USB”?
USB ( U niversal S erial B us) is an industry standard for connection, communication
and interfacing between computers, peripherals and other electronic devices. Th e are
many diff erent types of USB connectors; however the SK PRO implements Type “A”
and Type “B” connectors, which are the most common types for electronic musical
instruments.
MIDI/USB JACKS ON THE SK PRO
MIDI OUT Port
Th is Port transmits performance information to an external MIDI device such as a
sound module, sequencer or Digital Audio Workstation (DAW).
MIDI IN Port
Th is Port receives MIDI information from an external MIDI device such as a sequencer
or DAW.
USB TO HOST Port
Th is Port will connect to a computer.
USB FLASH DRIVE Port
Th is Port will accept a USB Flash Drive.
WHAT MIDI CAN DO ON THE SK PRO
Th e MIDI implementation of the SK PRO allows you to:
 Use a MIDI keyboard/pedalboard to expand the playing versatility.
 Control an external sound generator such as a synthesizer or sampler.
 Record/playback performances to an external sequencer or computer.
For easier access to those settings, the SK PRO is equipped with MIDI Templates .
For a fuller explanation of MIDI Templates, see page 158.
USB TO HOST
Th e USB TO HOST Port will do the following:
 Send / receive MIDI data (Keyboard channels; Upper, Lower, Pedal and System
Exclusive messages).*1
 Send and Receive Setup and System fi les.
 Compliant with USB AUDIO Class 1.0.
USB AUDIO CLASS
The SK PRO is compliant with USB AUDIO Class
1, the generic device driver which comes pre-
installed on both Windows or Mac OS. This means
you can use the USB TO HOST Port to connect the
SK PRO to a computer and transmit and receive
a MIDI data stream without an exclusive device
driver.