Suzuki HP-9 - FUNCTION CONTROLS: MIDI; Understanding MIDI Technology; MIDI Terminal Connections

WHAT IS MIDI?
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Thisisa world wide standard communication
interface thatenables musical instruments (ofall brands) and computers to communicate sothat
instructions andotherdatacan pass between them. This exchange of information makes it possible
to create a "system" of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer greater musical versatility and
control thanwhat would be available with just isolated instruments. Whether you interface with
computers, sequencers, expanders orother keyboards your musical horizons will be greatly en-
hanced. Forfurther information on MIDI and MIDI equipment thatis available please contact your
local Suzuki music store.
THE MIDI TERMINALS ARE LOCATED ONTHE BACK BOARD CONNECTOR PANEL OFTHE
SUZUKI PIANO.
HP-8 MIDI TERMINALS
IN
OUT
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1.The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from an extemal MIDI device which canbe used to
control this Suzuki Piano.
2. The MIDIOUT connector transmits MIDI data generated byThis Suzuki Piano. Therefore note
andvelocity data produced by playing the keyboard.
HP-9, HP-10, HP-11 & HG-411
MIDITERMINALS ALSO INCLUDE
A MIDI THRU PORT
I I MIDI
IN OUT THRU
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3.The MIDITHRU (for models HP-9, HP-10 ,HP-11 & HG-411) connector transfers data from the
MIDIINconnector
directly totheother MIDI devices thatare connected tothe MIDI THRUport.
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