Yamaha PF-500 Manual Do Utilizador

You can make detailed MIDI settings, such as setting up MIDI transmit/receive channels.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard format for data transmission/reception. It
enables the transfer of performance data and commands between MIDI devices and personal computers. 
Using MIDI, you can control a connected MIDI device from the PF-500, or control the PF-500 from a con-
nected MIDI device or computer.

MIDI [IN]: Receives MIDI data.
MIDI [OUT]: Transmits MIDI data.
MIDI [THRU]: Transmits data received at the MIDI [IN] connector as it is.

Prepare dedicated MIDI cables.

Use this connector to connect the PF-500 to a computer.

The type connecting cable varies depending on the computer. Refer to “Connect-
ing a Personal Computer” on page 53 for more information.

Use this connector to connect the PF-500 and computer.

MIDI

IN

THRU

OUT

HOST SELECT

MIDI PC-2

USB

Mac

TO HOST

HOST SELECT

MIDI PC-2

USB

Mac

TO HOST

USB

HOST SELECT

MIDI PC-2

USB

Mac

MIDI performance data and 
commands are transferred in 
the form of numeric values.

Since MIDI data that can be 
transmitted or received var-
ies depending on the type of 
MIDI device, check the “MIDI 
Implementation Chart” to find 
out what MIDI data and com-
mands your devices can 
transmit or receive. The PF-
500’s MIDI Implementation 
Chart is listed on page 32 in 
the “Reference Booklet” for 
the PF-500.

When you are using the 
MIDI connectors, set the 
[HOST SELECT] switch to 
“MIDI.” (See page 52.)

When you are using the [TO 
HOST] connector, set the 
[HOST SELECT] switch cor-
rectly, according to the type 
of computer you are using. 
(See page 52.)

When you are using the 
[USB] connector, set the 
[HOST SELECT] switch to 
“USB.”

You can also obtain detailed 
information about MIDI from 
various music magazines 
and books.