Follow-up on MIDI Connection, Keyboard to Keyboard by: Joe
As usual, My dilema with the MIDI connection of two keyboards centered around my orientation of the MIDI system. The MD1700, being the older of the two keyboards quite frankly has a MIDI system that is very complicated to the neophite.
My main problem with the 'connection' was simply to energize it with the external controls available on the 1700. So, at the moment, I am able to see the key relationship from the main (WK3700) on the slave (MD1700) but have not fully realized the dual connection (Tones) from one to the other. I would assume these would be similar to layering on an individual keyboard.
However, all in all, I am fascinated with the capabilities of these instruments, and enjoy this new found hobby tremendously. I have found some older 'Playing Keyboard' magazines from the '90's and to me it is a treasure trove of information and music for these keyboards. If anyone knows what replaced this magazine, please let me know.
Joe
Nov 27, 2009 Rating
MIDI Connection, Keyboard to Keyboard by: Suresh
Lot of keyboardists, who perform on-stage, do this type of MIDI connection so that they can use the best sounds / features from each of their keyboards.
In terms of connection, it is not difficult. You connect the MIDI-In of one keyboard to the MIDI-out of the other keyboard, and vice versa.
All the sound and style data is transmitted over channels, usually 16 of them. Once the connection is done, you need to check if the keyboards are setup to listen to the data on the different channels. Make sure the volume on both the keyboards is set to an appropriate level, so that you can clearly hear the output from both the keyboards.
