Hi Vali,
In the past, we needed dual MIDI cables to connect between Tyros and MFC-10 when we configured the MFC-10 with the MFC-10 MIDI template on Tyros. The Tyros needed the MIDI cable between its MIDI A out and MFC-10's MIDI in to send Sys Ex messages to MFC-10 to set the associated values. However, after the configuration of MFC-10 is done, the MIDI cable between Tyros MIDI A out and MFC-10 MIDI in is no longer needed.
In the case of Genos, since there is no MIDI template for MFC-10, we configure MFC-10 itself directly. So there is no need for a MIDI cable between Genos MIDI A out and MFC-10 MIDI in. We only need a MIDI cable between Genos MIDI A in and MFC-10 MIDI out so we can trigger start / stop, intros, variations, break, endings etc from MFC-10 when playing on Genos.
Thanks,
Paul
Here is the recap of the MFC10 configuration method from Yamaha (good for Genos and PSR-Sxx0s):
Changing Style Control from the MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller
Last Update: 06/29/2012
NOTE: Make sure that the 2 switches in the back of the MFC10 are set to 'NORMAL' and 'MIDI'.
1. Turn on the MFC10.
2. Connect a MIDI cable from the MFC10 'MIDI OUT' to the keyboard 'MIDI IN'.
Assigning pedal [ 1 ] Controlling Style ‘Start’ Section:
1. Press the MFC10 [FUNCTION] button.
NOTE: The red FUNCTION led should be on.
2. Press the [ 1 ] pedal.
3. Press the [MEMORY EDIT] button to make the LED next to ‘STATUS’ blink.
4. Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select ‘F0’ in the display.
5. Press the [MEMORY EDIT] button once to make the LED next to ‘DATA/CTRL’ blink.
6. Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select ‘c41’ in the display.
7. Press the [WRITE/EXIT] button.
8. Press the [INC/YES] button to store the setting.
The MFC10 button [ 1 ] has now been assigned to control the Style Control ‘Start’ function.
NOTE: If needed, repeat steps 1 - 8 to assign commands to different pedals (using a different pedal in step 2).
TIP: Below is an example of how the different MFC pedals can be programed for different style commands.
Button [ 2 ] Controlling Style ‘Stop’.
In step 2: Press [ 2 ] button.
In step 6: Select c42.
Button [ 3 ] Controlling ‘MAIN A’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 3 ] button.
In step 6: Select c09.
Button [ 4 ] Controlling ‘MAIN B’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 4 ] button.
In step 6: Select c10.
Button [ 5 ] Controlling ‘MAIN C’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 5 ] button.
In step 6: Select c11.
Button [ 6 ] Controlling ‘MAIN D’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 6 ] button.
In step 6: Select c12.
Button [ 7 ] Controlling ‘BREAK’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 7 ] button.
In step 6: Select c32.
Button [ 8 ] Controlling ‘ENDING I’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 8 ] button.
In step 6: Select c33.
Button [ 9 ] Controlling ‘ENDING II’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 9 ] button.
In step 6: Select c34.
Button [ 0 ] Controlling ‘ENDING III’ Section.
In step 2: Press [ 0 ] button.
In step 6: Select c35.
lacobo posted a very helpful message about setting up the expression pedal of the MFC-10 for volume control, I programmed mine accordingly and it works and has replaced my previous volume foot controller, freeing up the volume pedal port on Genos for other assignable functions:
https://www.psrtutorial.com/forum/index.php/topic,31526.msg234617.html#msg234617lacobo said:
"To Program the Foot pedal: (the volume pedal on the right side of the MFC-10)
1 Hit button 1 of the MFC10 in F-mode (F01 appears in the display)
2 Press the FC Edit button
3 Set the Status to bF (+ FC Edit button)
4 Set DataContrl to 007 (+ FC Edit button)
5 Set Max to 127 (+ FC Edit button)
6 Set Min to 0 or higher (+ FC Edit button)
7 Press the Write/Exit button
8 Press the Inc/Yes button to save the setting
9 Set in the PSR-S970 the receiving midi-channel A16 to Keyboard <-- On Genos, the default midi channel for this is already A16.
And voilla, you can alter the volume of the voices you play."
In the above button programming process, the MFC-10 does not even have to be connected to Genos. After you finish programming, just connected the MIDI out of MFC-10 to MIDI in (MIDI A) of the Genos and you can trigger style play and volume control right away.