Have just purchased a StudioLogic MP117 , It appears to be incompatible with my Tyros 4. It only has one MIDI OUT socket, so can only fit to the Tyros either via the 'A' MIDI IN, or 'B MIDI IN. I can get no response either way. Does anyone have any idea as to what may be wrong. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks
Hi meyrick,
one MIDI OUT socket on the MP-117 Bass Pedal is sufficient. Such a MIDI device usually sends (transmits) on one MIDI Channel only.
Tyros models have two MIDI IN sockets (A and B) to be able to address both internal MIDI Ports (1 and 2) at the same time. An external MIDI keyboard (like the MP-117 in your case) is only ever connected to ONE MIDI IN.
If you have selected the Preset MIDI Template "All Parts" on the Tyros4, MIDI
A IN will control the internal SONG Parts. In contrast, MIDI
B IN is used to control e.g. the internal Keyboard Parts or for Chord input to control the automatic accompaniment.
What exactly are you trying to do with the MP-117? Do you want to play a certain Keyboard Part (e.g. "Left" or "Right 3") LIVE with it? Or maybe you want to control the automatic accompaniment (ACMP) of the Tyros4 with the MP-117?
Best regards,
Chris