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MIDI
Common to exploit a wider keyboard range (A
0
-C
8
). An instrument with only one MIDI
channel can communicate on MIDI Common and use the WX Keyboard programmed
as several split ranges (each with a different Sound).
WX can receive Control Change data in the form of Bank Change information on the
Common channel (see “Bank Change data” on page 4.77). WX recognises this type of
data from sources that transmit Program Change only (Bank 0 - 127) as well as those
capable of transmitting Bank Change data (e.g. Bank 08, P. Change 0-23 for Real Time
Performances).
Also included is Control Change data that simulates the Sequencer functions (Start/Stop,
Intro/End, Fill/Tap, Var/Cont, Rec, <<, >>, Punch, Manual Perf., Sync, Tempo fix).
Common at MIDI OUT
WX can use the MIDI COMMON to transmit general WX control information to an
external compatible MIDI device or other instrument such as a Sequencer. In such a case,
WX can transmit data such as Bank Change (e.g. Bank 8 P. Change 0-23: Real Time Perf)
and the MIDI Controller (07) Pedal Volume and Rotary Slow/Fast (90).
MERGE: Activates (On) or deactivates (Off) the function.
When merge is “Off”, messages received on MIDI IN are directed to the instrument’s
internal generator (WX Sounds) and redirected to the MIDI THRU in the same form as
they entered. The incoming MIDI data cannot be transmitted on MIDI OUT; it can only
be directed to the WX internal Sound engine.
When “On” Merge directs messages originating from MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT ports,
merging them with the LOCAL source data (originating from the WX keyboard and
controllers) and the Sequencer data (Songs).
Example:
An external Sequencer can be connected to the WX MIDI IN and an expander to the
MIDI OUT.
Local
Midi In
Track 1
Midi Out
When MIDI MERGE is off, the expander can only receive messages originating from
the WX keyboard (Local). The events originating from the external Sequencer commu-
nicating with Track 1 can only be directed to the WX sound generator.
If Track 1, for example, is destined to MIDI OUT, by setting Merge to “On”, the
messages generated by the external Sequencer and by the WX Keyboard will be merged
and will then converge on the external expander connected to the WX MIDI OUT.
The MIDI MERGE function is particularly useful when combined with the MIDI filters
which process messages “in transit”. In all cases, this function simplifies MIDI
connections and avoids having to purchase a Thru/Merge box.
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