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Connecting with External Device
 
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging 
performance data, you can control the performances on one 
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from 
the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
 
What’s MIDI?
 
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was 
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance 
data between electronic instruments and computers.
The ATELIER is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it 
exchange performance data with external devices. These 
connectors can be used to connect the ATELIER to an external 
device for even greater versatility.
 
About MIDI Connectors
 
The ATELIER has two kinds of MIDI connectors. 
Connecting these to the MIDI connectors on a MIDI instrument 
makes it possible for the two instruments to control each other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument 
or switch tones on the other instrument.
You should also set the MIDI send channel as needed.
 
fig.10-09.eps
 
MIDI Out Connector
 
Connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector 
with an optional MIDI cable. The notes played on the 
keyboard, movements of the Damper pedal, Expression data, 
data indicating that a Registration button, etc., was pressed 
will be transmitted to the external MIDI connector. The Solo 
voice will be transmitted only if the Solo [To Lower] button is 
ON.
 
MIDI In Connector
 
Connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI out connector 
with an optional MIDI cable. Performance messages from an 
external MIDI device are received here.
These incoming messages may instruct the receiving MIDI 
instrument to play sounds or switch voices.
The ATELIER contains two sound generators: one sound 
generator for its own keyboards and one GM2/GS sound 
generator (p. 280). Normally, musical data transmitted from 
an external device to the MIDI In connector is sent to the 
GM2/GS sound generator, but you can also set the “MIDI IN 
Mode” parameter (p. 223) so that the keyboard sound 
generator is controlled.
 
Making the Connections
 
When connecting, turn on power to your various devices in 
the order specified. Failure to follow these steps in the order 
given could cause a malfunction and/or damage to 
speakers or other equipment.
 
1.
 
Turn the volume all the way down on the 
ATELIER and on the device you’re about to 
connect.
 
2.
 
Switch off the power to the ATELIER and the 
device you’re about to connect.
 
3.
 
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect 
the MIDI connectors to each other.
 
4.
 
Switch on the power to the ATELIER and the 
connected device.
 
5.
 
Adjust the volume level on the ATELIER and the 
connected device.
 
6.
 
You should also set the MIDI send channel as 
needed (p. 223).
 
Connecting MIDI Devices
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