Yamaha P50-m Owner's Manual - page 15

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SETTING UP AND PLAYING YOUR P50-m

Using in Larger MIDI Systems

The P50-m is equipped with MIDI IN and OUT terminals,

allowing you to use it in any MIDI system. In the system example

shown below, the P50-m is connected to both a computer and

another tone generator. Here, the computer (with sequencer or

other music software) plays back song data using the Voices of

the P50-m and the connected tone generator.

In systems such as this, you should make sure that:

• The MIDI Receive Channel on the P50-m (see page 17) is set

to the same channel as that for the piano part (or track) on

the software.

• The MIDI OUT Mode is set to “ot2.”  (See page 21.) This

ensures that the piano part data will play the Voices of the

P50-m, and not the other tone generator.

Also, if you are using General MIDI (GM) compatible software,

set the Program Change Table to “on.”  (See page 18.)  This

ensures that the Voices on the P50-m will match the intended

program changes in the software.

Powering Up and Playing the

Demo Song

Once you’ve connected everything properly, you’re ready to turn

the P50-m on and start playing it. However, a small word of

caution before you begin: Follow the instructions given below to

avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers.

Computer

MIDI Interface

Tone Generator

P50-m