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Connections Connecting to a computer
19
About the Thru Port Setting
MIDI ports can be used to divide playback among multiple
synthesizers, as well as expand the MIDI channel capacity
beyond sixteen.
In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to the
MOTIF-RACK ES is played by MIDI data via port 5, as set in the
“ThruPort” parameter with the following operation.
[UTILITY] → MIDI display → “ThruPort”
Precautions when using the USB connector
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, make sure
to observe the following points.
Failing to do so may result in the computer freezing or shutting down, as
well as corruption or even loss of data. If the computer or the instrument
freezes, turn the power to the instrument off or restart the computer.
• Before connecting the computer to the USB connector, exit from any
power-saving mode (such as suspended, sleep, standby) of the computer.
• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to
the USB connector.
•Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or
plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB connector.
- Quit any open applications.
- Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument.
• While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for
three seconds or more before executing these operations: Turning the
power of the instrument off then on again, or alternately connecting/
disconnecting the USB cable.
TIP
MIDI OUT
USB
MIDI IN
Only MIDI data over port 5
will be transmitted through
the MOTIF-RACK ES to this
tone generator.
MIDI cable USB cable
MIDI data is output
via USB over
multiple ports
Only MIDI data over ports 1, 2, and 3 are recognized.
For details on the relationship between the MIDI port and the tone
generator block, see page 58.
CAUTION
Using a computer and an external MIDI
keyboard together
If you are using a computer with sequencer to control the MOTIF-
RACK ES, you can connect an external MIDI keyboard to record
note and other data (and even play back recorded data). Use the
setting suggestions below as a guideline; specific instructions
may differ depending on your computer and the software used. In
addition, set the “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter to “USB” with the
following operation.
[UTILITY] → MIDI display → “MIDI IN/OUT” = “USB”
n When using the USB connector (“MIDI IN/OUT” is set to “USB”), the
MOTIF-RACK ES also receives and relays any data received via the MIDI
IN connector, and then data will be output from the USB port 1.
MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that takes any data
received via the MIDI IN terminal and “echoes” it (or sends it as is)
through MIDI OUT. In some software, this function is also called
“MIDI Thru.” Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular
software for specific instructions.
TIP
MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MOTIF-RACK ES
External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer
Computer with
application software
Echo Back On
USB cable
Tone generator