Yamaha 205M Manual Do Utilizador

MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen 
MIDI channels. Using these channels, 1 - 16, the 
performance data for sixteen different instrument parts 
can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable.

Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV 
station transmits its broadcasts over a specific 
channel.Your home TV set receives many different 
programs simultaneously from several TV stations and 
you select the appropriate channel to watch the desired 
program.

MIDI operates on the same basic principle. The 
transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specific 
MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single 
MIDI cable to the receiving instrument. If the receiving 
instrument’s MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel) 
matches the Transmit Channel, the receiving instrument 
will sound according to the data sent by the 
transmitting instrument.

For example, several tracks (channels) can be 
transmitted simultaneously, including the style data (as 
shown below). 

Example: Recording the auto accompaniment of the Clavinova to 
an external sequencer

As you can see, it is essential to determine which data 
is to be sent over which MIDI channel when 
transmitting MIDI data (page 138). The Clavinova also 
allows you to determine how the received data is 
played back. (page 139).

■ System Messages

This is data that is used in common by the entire MIDI 
system. System messages include messages like Exclusive 
Messages that transmit data unique to each instrument 
manufacturer and Realtime Messages that control the 
MIDI device.

The messages transmitted/received by the CVP-205/203 
are shown in the MIDI Data Format and MIDI 
Implementation Chart in the separate Data List.

The following MIDI settings can be made on the 
Clavinova:
• MIDI templates (preset MIDI setups for various 

• Transmit (page 138)
• Receive (page 139)
• Local Control (page 137)
• Clock (page 138)

■

Record performance data (1-16 channels) using the 
CVP-205/203 Auto Accompaniment features on a 
external sequencer (such as a personal computer). 
After recording, edit the data with the sequencer, then 
play it again on the CVP-205/203 (playback). 

When you want to use the Clavinova as an XG-
compatible multi-timbral tone generator, set the receive 
part for MIDI channels 1 to 16 to “SONG” in MIDI 
Receive (page 139).

■

Play and control the Clavinova from a separate 
keyboard

The Clavinova’s keyboard and internal tone generator are also 
connected by MIDI (page 137).

MIDI cable or 

serial cable

Clavinova track (channnel)

MAIN 

LAYER 

LEFT 

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

STYLE instrument

External sequencer

   Track 1

   Track 2

   Track 3

   Track 4

   Track 5

   Track 6

   Track 7

   Track 8

   Track 9

   Track 10

   Track 11

  Channel 1

  Channel 2

  Channel 3

  Channel 4

  Channel 5

  Channel 6

  Channel 7

  Channel 8

  Channel 9

  Channel 10

  Channel 11

Effect type settings (Mixing Console), 
etc.

Clock setting, Start/stop operation

NEC

PC-9821 

AS

NEC MultiSync

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT