Page 18 MPE-200 Guide to Operations
6. MIDI
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface is an industry-wide standard
system for conveying musical and audio control data between devices
of many types, including keyboards, samplers, signal processors, and
audio mixers. Standard MIDI cables are available at most music stores.
The MPE-200 has three standard rear panel MIDI connectors:
• MIDI IN receives data into the MPE-200 from other devices such
as computer sequencers, suitably equipped mixers and controllers,
or another MPE.
• MIDI OUT sends data from the MPE-200 to compatible devices.
• MIDI THRU sends out an exact copy of the signal at the
MIDI in
jack. Think of it as a built-in 'Y' connector.
MIDI ID select page on input LCD
MIDI channel 1 selected
Every time a preset is loaded, a SysEx message containing the preset
just loaded is sent to the MIDI output. This SysEx message can be
recorded on a SysEx librarian or sequencer, to store the preset data.
You can also connect two MPE's directly together by MIDI.
In all cases, the receiving MPE must have the preset page selected, and
the preset must be unlocked. The received data will be stored into the
currently selected preset location, not the one corresponding to that of
the sending unit.
Turning any encoder or pressing any LCD display sends MIDI
continuous controler messages (CC commands) through the MIDI
output, which can be recorded in a MIDI sequencer. Send these
messages back into the MIDI input for full automation of all
parameters of the MPE-200.
The MIDI connectors are also necessary for use with the Extension 78
TDM plug-in for Digidesign’s ProTools digital audio workstations.
MIDI
ID
1
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