Yamaha YPT-230 MIDI Implementation Chart

This document describes the MIDI data format of the PSR-E233/YPT-230 digital keyboard, including functions such as channel changes, note on and off, pitch bend, program change, etc.

Brand: Yamaha
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Datasheet
Language: English
Pages: 3
File format: PDF
File size: 301 KB
Published: 11 June, 2012
Updated: 28 September, 2023
Model: YPT-230
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About this manual

This document serves as a MIDI Implementation Chart for the Yamaha YPT-230 digital keyboard. It outlines the supported MIDI messages, including Note On/Off, Control Changes, and Program Changes, along with their specific ranges and behaviors.

The chart details System Exclusive (SysEx) messages used for adjusting global settings such as MIDI Master Tuning, Volume, and Effect Types (Reverb and Chorus). It also explains the instrument's behavior regarding Local ON/OFF, accompaniment start/stop signals, and velocity transmission limitations.

What's inside

MIDI Implementation Chart
System Exclusive Messages
MIDI Master Tuning
Reverb and Chorus Types
Local ON/OFF
Accompaniment Signals
Velocity Transmission
Note and Control Numbers

Specifications

Default Function	16-channel multi-timbral tone generator
Velocity Behavior	Fixed value
Document Date	26-Aug-2010

Frequently asked questions

Does the Yamaha YPT-230 have touch response?

No, the instrument does not have touch response, so the transmitted velocity value is fixed regardless of playing strength.

What happens when the Local ON/OFF command is sent?

Sending Local ON (Bn, 7A, 7F) enables the keyboard, while Local OFF (Bn, 7A, 00) disables it.

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