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Reference [MIDI]
This section explains the MIDI-related settings and functions of the MRS-1608.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard
that allows messages such as performance data (collectively
called “MIDI messages”) to be exchanged between devices
such as electronic musical instruments and computers.
The MRS-1608 supports MIDI and is equipped with the
following two MIDI connectors.
• MIDI IN connector
Serves for receiving MIDI messages sent from an external
MIDI device. This connector is used mainly to receive Note
messages from an external MIDI device in order to play the
drum kit, bass program, or pad sampler.
• MIDI OUT connector
Serves for transmitting MIDI messages from the MRS-1608.
Note messages that represent the content played by a rhythm
pattern or rhythm song are transmitted from this connector,
as well as synchronization information for use by an external
MIDI device.
On the MRS-1608, you can use MIDI for the following
functions.
● Receive and send play information
You can use an external MIDI keyboard or a computer to
send play information (Note On/Off messages) to the MIDI
IN connector of the MRS-1608, to play various sounds of the
rhythm section. When creating a rhythm pattern, you can use
an external MIDI keyboard instead of the pads on the MRS-
1608 to input play information.
You can send Note On/Off messages from the MRS-1608
when hitting the pads or when playing a rhythm song/
rhythm pattern. These can be used to play an external MIDI
sound source.
● Send sync information
The MIDI OUT connector of the MRS-1608 can supply
MIDI Timing Clock (MIDI Clock) and MIDI Time Code
(MTC) information to a MIDI sequencer or other external
MIDI device. Playback and other transport operations as
well as locate operations can be synchronized.
● Send/receive program change information
The MRS-1608 can receive Program Change messages from
an external MIDI device to switch the sound of the rhythm
section. The MRS-1608 can also send out Program Change
messages when the sound is switched, allowing an external
device to perform synchronized switching.
● Send/receive control change information
Via the MIDI IN connector, the MRS-1608 can receive
Control Change messages from an external MIDI device to
control the level of the drum/bass track. Via the MIDI OUT
connector, the MRS-1608 can send out Control Change
messages according to drum/bass level information
contained in a rhythm song.
● SMF playback
The MRS-1608 can read SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) from
a CD-ROM/R/RW disc and load the contents into a project.
Once loaded, an SMF can use internal or external sound
sources and perform playback in sync with the recorder
section or rhythm section (SMF player function).
About MIDI What you can do using MIDI
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