Page 2 - What You Can Do with a Connected Computer; Computer with the Instrument
Computer-related Operations 2 What You Can Do with a Connected Computer Most all digital musical instruments are compatible with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). With this technology, the instrument can communicate with a connected computer by transmitting/receiving MIDI data, including ...
Page 3 - Recording Your Keyboard Performance as MIDI Data to a
Computer-related Operations 3 Recording Your Keyboard Performance as MIDI Data to a Computer Your keyboard performance can be recorded as MIDI events to music software on a computer. Depending on the application, the recorded data can be edited in various ways, and even be converted to notation. Rec...
Page 4 - Transferring data files Including Song Files, Style Files and
Computer-related Operations 4 Transferring data files Including Song Files, Style Files and Backup File User Song data you recorded on the instrument can be transferred to a computer and saved as a file, while Song data (MIDI files) obtained via the Internet can be transferred and stored to the inst...
Page 5 - Connecting to a Computer: Which Terminal; USB TO HOST terminal:; Precautions when using the USB TO HOST terminal
Computer-related Operations 5 Connecting to a Computer: Which Terminal Should I Use? Electronic musical instruments have several external connection terminals, and one of the most convenient and easy to use for connection to a computer is the USB TO HOST terminal. USB TO HOST terminal: Use an AB typ...
Page 6 - Connecting a Computer to the Instrument; System requirements and setup; For MIDI Transfer
Computer-related Operations 6 Connecting a Computer to the Instrument Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used. ■ System requirements and setup A computer running Windows or macOS. For MIDI Transfer Standard drivers on either OS can be used; there is no need to i...
Page 7 - Connection
Computer-related Operations 7 ■ Connection 1. Turn off the power of the instrument. 2. Start the computer, and then quit any running application software. 3. Connect the USB cable first to the USB TO HOST terminal of the instrument, and then to the USB terminal of the computer. 4. Turn on the power ...
Page 9 - Recording Your Keyboard Performance as
Computer-related Operations 9 Recording Your Keyboard Performance as MIDI Data to a Computer By using Music Production software on the computer, you can record your keyboard performance as MIDI data. For detailed instructions, refer to the manual of the application. This section covers the basic set...
Page 11 - Transferring data files Including Song Files,; Data that can be transferred; Song files with the extension “.MID”; Style files with the extension “.STY”; Backup files with the extension “.BUP”
Computer-related Operations 11 Transferring data files Including Song Files, Style Files and Backup Files The following types of data can be transferred between the computer and instrument. ■ Data that can be transferred Song files with the extension “.MID” ● External Song This refers to Song data w...
Page 13 - Transferring files using Musicsoft; Installing Musicsoft Downloader; System Requirements
Computer-related Operations 13 Transferring files using Musicsoft Downloader NOTE • The file transfer method differs as follows depending on the instrument you are using. Refer to the "File transfer method" column in the " Target models and Functions ". • Transferring files using Mus...
Page 14 - Transferring MIDI files from the Computer to the
Computer-related Operations 14 Transferring MIDI files from the Computer to the Instrument NOTE • Depending on the instrument and the computer OS used, menu and screen indications may differ from those shown in the instructions below. 1. Connect the instrument to a computer. 2. On the desktop of the...
Page 16 - Transferring Song/Style data from the Instrument to
Computer-related Operations 16 NOTICE • Never unplug the USB cable during data transfer. Not only will the data transfer fail, but also operation of the memory media may become unstable and its contents may disappear completely when the power is turned on or off. 9. After data transfer is completed,...
Page 18 - Transferring files with a Computer using
Computer-related Operations 18 Transferring files with a Computer using Explorer, Finder, etc. NOTE • Depending on the instrument and the computer OS used, menu and screen indications may differ from those shown in the instructions below. • The file transfer method differs as follows depending on th...
Page 20 - Playing Back MIDI Files including Songs
Computer-related Operations 20 Playing Back MIDI Files including Songs Transferred from a Computer For instructions concerning models other than the following, refer to the relevant Owner’s Manuals. YDP-C71/YDP-S52/YDP-S51/YDP-S34/YDP-163/YDP- 162/YDP-143/YDP-142/CLP-725/CLP-625/CLP-525/YDP- 164/YDP...
Page 21 - Changing Playback Channels
Computer-related Operations 21 ■ Changing Playback Channels Try this operation when Song playback produces an unexpected or unnatural sound. To set Playback Channels to “1+2”: While holding down [DEMO/SONG] and [PIANO/VOICE] simultaneously, press the C7 key. (highest key) With this operation, the So...