Yamaha YDP-135 Digital Piano MIDI Reference Guide

This is a manual for an electric piano. It contains MIDI-related configuration information, such as MIDI signal format, send and receive note and force ranges.


Yamaha YDP-135 Digital Piano MIDI Reference Guide - cover page
Brand
Yamaha
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
6
File format
PDF
File size
138 KB
Published
11 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
270145B4F6E9FED7150D6E38DC54EA00

About this manual

This document serves as a technical reference for controlling the Yamaha YDP-135 digital piano using computer-generated MIDI messages. It provides specific data formats and parameter mappings required to operate various functions of the instrument remotely.

The guide covers standard MIDI protocols including Note On/Off, Control Change events (such as Volume, Expression, and Pedals), Program Changes for selecting voices like Grand Piano and Strings, and System Realtime Messages. Additionally, it details Yamaha-specific System Exclusive messages for adjusting parameters such as Master Tuning, Effect types, and Multi-part settings.

What's inside

  • MIDI Data Format
  • Note On/Off Events
  • Control Change Parameters
  • Program Change Numbers
  • Pitch Bend Change
  • System Realtime Messages
  • Universal System Exclusive
  • XG Standard Messages
  • Digital Piano MIDI Format
  • Special Control Functions

Specifications

Note Number Range (Transmit)09H ~ 78H = A-2 ~ C8
Note Number Range (Receive)00H ~ 7FH = C-2 ~ G8
Velocity Range (Key ON)01H ~ 7FH
Master Volume Default Value7F (127)

Frequently asked questions

How do I specify Program Change number 1?

You must specify program change 0, as the document states to use a number one less than the listed program change number.

Does the General MIDI mode reset the system?

Yes, receiving the GM On message resets the MIDI system to its default settings.

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