CA59 MIDI Settings Manual
MIDI Settings
MIDI Overview
The term MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an international standard for connecting
musical instruments, computers, and other devices to allow the exchange of performance data.

 MIDI Terminals
The MIDI has two types of terminals: MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. These terminals must be connected via dedicated cables.

MIDI terminal

Function

MIDI IN

Receiving note, program change, and other data.

MIDI OUT

Sending note, program change, and other data.

 MIDI channels
MIDI uses channels to exchange data back and forth between MIDI devices. There are receive (MIDI IN) and transmit (MIDI OUT)
channels. Most musical instruments or devices with MIDI functions are equipped with both MIDI IN and OUT jacks and are capable oftransmitting and receiving data via MIDI. The receive channels are used to receive data from another MIDI device, and the transmit
channels are used to transmit data to another MIDI device.
The illustration below shows three musical instruments, connected together using MIDI.

Transmitting instrument a

Receiving instrument b

Receiving instrument cTransmitting instrument a sends transmit channel and keyboard information to receiving instruments b/c.
The information arrives at the receiving instruments b/c.
Receiving instruments b/c will respond to MIDI data that is sent if their receive channel is the same as the transmit channel of thetransmitting instrument a. If the channels do not match, the receiving instruments b/c will not respond to any data that is sent.
For both receiving and transmitting, channels 1-16 can be used.

 Recording/playing with a sequencer
When connected to a sequencer (or a computer running MIDI
sequencing software), the CA59 digital piano can be used torecord and playback multi-track songs, with separate sounds
playing simultaneously on each channel.

Sequencer

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 MIDI Functions
The CA59 digital piano supports the following MIDI functions:

Transmit/receive note information

Transmit/receive program change information

Transmit/receive note information to/from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive program change data to/from a MIDIconnected musical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive channel settings

Transmit/receive pedal data

Specify transmit/receive channels within the range of 1 to 16.

Transmit/receive sustain, sostenuto, and soft pedal data to/from a MIDI-connected musical instrument or device.

Transmit/receive exclusive data

Receive volume data

Transmit/receive front panel or menu function settings as
exclusive data.

Receive MIDI volume data sent from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

Multi-timbral mode setting* Please refer to the “MIDI Implementation Chart” on page 10 for further
information regarding the MIDI capabilities of the CA59 digital piano.

Receive multiple channel MIDI data from a MIDI-connectedmusical instrument or device.

 MIDI Settings
No.

Setting

Description

Default setting

1

MIDI Channel

Specify the channel that is used to transmit/receive MIDI information.

1

2Send PGM Change # Send a MIDI program change number from 1 to 128.

1

3Local Control

Specify whether internal sounds will be heard when the keyboard is pressed.

On

4Trans. PGM Change

Specify whether program change data is sent when sounds are changed.

On

5Multi-timbral Mode

Specify whether the instrument can receive Multi-timbral MIDI information.

Off

6Channel Mute

Specify which channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information.

Play All* Default settings will be shown in the first LCD display illustration (i.e. Step 1) for each setting explanation below.

 Entering the MIDI Settings menu Selecting and adjusting the desired setting

While the normal playing mode screen is shown in the LCD display:

After entering the MIDI Settings menu:

Press theFUNCTION button (MENU).

Press the  or  buttons to move the selection cursor over thedesired setting.

The Function menus will be shown in the LCD display.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust the selected setting.
Press the  or  buttons to select the MIDI Settings menu.

* To reset the current setting to the default value, press the  and 
buttons simultaneously.

Press the FUNCTION button (ENTER) again to enter the MIDISettings menu.

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1 MIDI Channel
The MIDI Channel setting allows the transmit/receive channel to be specified. The selected channel will function as
both the transmit and receive channel (separate transmit/receive channels cannot be specified).

1. Selecting the MIDI Channel setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the MIDI Channel setting.

2. Changing the MIDI Channel value
Press the  or  buttons to increase or decrease the value ofthe MIDI Channel setting.
* The MIDI Channel value can be adjusted within the range of 1~16.
* To reset the MIDI Channel setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the MIDI Channel setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred MIDI Channel settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory forautomatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer toCA59 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and 77 for more information.

3. Exiting the MIDI Channel setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the MIDI Channel
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

 Omni mode
When the CA59 digital piano is turned on, the instrument is automatically set to “omni mode on”, allowing MIDI information to bereceived on all MIDI channels (1~16). When the MIDI Channel setting is used to specify a transmit/receive channel, the instrument
will be set to “omni mode off”.

 Multi-timbral mode and Split/Dual modes
Using Split mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Using Dual mode with Multi-timbral mode enabled

Notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on the channel that is 1 channel higher than thespecified channel. For example, if the MIDI channel is set to3, notes played in the lower section of the keyboard will betransmitted on channel 4.

Notes played will be transmitted on two channels: thespecified channel and the channel that is 1 channel higher.
For example, if the MIDI channel is set to 3, notes played on
the keyboard will be transmitted on channels 3 and 4.

* If the specified MIDI channel is 16, the lower section / layered part will be transmitted on channel 1.

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2 Send Program Change Number
The Send Program Change Number function is used to send a Program Change Number (1-128) to the connected
MIDI device.

1. Selecting the Send Program Change Number function
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Send Program ChangeNumber function.

2. Specifying and transmitting a Program Change Number
Press the  or  buttons to decrease or increase the Program
Change Number.
* The program change number can be set within the range of 1~128.

Press theFUNCTION button (SEND) to send the specified
Program Change Number.

3. Exiting the Send Program Change Number function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Send Program
Change Number function and return to the Function Menus
screen.

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3 Local Control
The Local Control setting determines whether the instrument will play an internal sound when the keys are pressed.
This setting may be useful when using the CA59 digital piano to control an external MIDI device that is connectedto the instrument’s amplifier/speakers.

 Local Control setting
Local Control

Description

OffThe instrument will transmit information to an external MIDI device only.

On (default)

The instrument will play an internal sound and transmit information to an external MIDI device.

1. Selecting the Local Control setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Local Control setting.

2. Changing the Local Control setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Local Control setting onor off.
* To reset the Local Control setting to the default setting, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Local Control setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Local Control settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer toCA59 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and 77 for more information.

3. Exiting the Local Control setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Local Control
setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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4 Transmit Program Change Numbers
The Transmit Program Change Numbers setting determines whether the CA59 digital piano will transmit programchange information via MIDI when the instrument’s panel buttons are pressed.

 Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
Transmit PGM#Multi-timbral setting

Effect of pressing panel buttons

On (default)

Off, On1

SOUND buttons will send PGM# shown in the left column*.

OnOn2

SOUND buttons will send PGM# shown in the right column*.

OffOff

Program Change information will not be transmitted via MIDI.
* Please refer to the “Program Change Number List” on page 9.

1. Selecting the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Transmit Program Change
Numbers setting.

2. Changing the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
Press the  or  buttons to turn the Transmit Program Change
Numbers setting on or off.
* To reset the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting to the default
setting, press the  and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
will remain until the power is turned off.
* Preferred Transmit Program Change Numbers settings can be stored
to a Registration Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup
Setting memory for automatic selection when the instrument isturned on. Please refer to CA59 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and77 for more information.

3. Exiting the Transmit Program Change Numbers setting
Press theFUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Transmit
Program Change Numbers setting and return to the Function
Menus screen.

 Omni mode When using Dual or Split mode, On/Off information andsound type settings for are transmitted as exclusive data,
however program change numbers will not be transmitted.

 Program change numbers will also be transmitted when
Multi-timbral mode is set to On1 or On2.

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5 Multi-timbral Mode
The Multi-timbral Mode setting determines whether or not the CA59 digital piano is able to receive MIDI information
on more than one MIDI channel simultaneously. This allows the instrument to play back multi-track, multi-timbral
performance data sent from an external MIDI device.

 Multi-timbral Mode setting
Multi-timbral Mode

Selected sound

Off (default)

The sound shown in the left column is selected*.

On1

The sound shown in the left column is selected*.

On2

The sound shown in the right column is selected*.
* Please refer to the “Program Change Number List” on page 9.

1. Selecting the Multi-timbral Mode setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Multi-timbral Modesetting.

2. Changing the Multi-timbral Mode setting
Press the  or  buttons to change turn the Multi-timbralMode setting.
* To reset the Multi-timbral Mode setting to the default setting, pressthe  and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Multi-timbral Mode setting will remain until
the power is turned off.
* Preferred Multi-timbral Mode settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer toCA59 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and 77 for more information.

3. Exiting the Multi-timbral Mode setting
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Multi-timbral
Mode setting and return to the Function Menus screen.

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6 Channel MuteThe Channel Mute setting determines which MIDI channels (1-16) are activated to receive MIDI information when
Multi-timbral mode is enabled.
* This setting is only available when the Multi-timbral Mode setting is set to “On1” or “On2”.

1. Selecting the Channel Mute setting
After entering the MIDI Settings menu (page 2):
Press the  or  buttons to select the Channel Mute setting.
Press theFUNCTION button (EDIT).

The Channel Mute selection screen will be shown in the LCDdisplay.

2. Selecting and playing/muting channels
Press the  or  buttons to select the desired MIDI channel.
Press the  or  buttons to alternate between “Play” and“Mute” states.
* To reset the Channel Mute setting to the default value, press the and  buttons simultaneously.
* Any changes made to the Channel Mute setting will remain until thepower is turned off.
* Preferred Channel Mute settings can be stored to a Registration
Memory for convenient recall, or to the Startup Setting memory for
automatic selection when the instrument is turned on. Please refer toCA59 Owner’s Manual pages 35 and 77 for more information.

3. Exiting the Channel Mute function
Press the FUNCTION button (BACK) to exit the Channel Muteadjustment screen and return to the MIDI Settings menu.

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Program Change Number List
Sound Name

Multi-timbral mode = off/on1
Program Number

Multi-timbral mode = on2
Program Number

Bank MSBBank LSB

Piano 1SK ConcertGrand

11121

0

EX ConcertGrand

2195

27

SK-5 GrandPiano

3195

30

Jazz Grand

41121

1

Mellow Grand

51121

2

Mellow Grand 26195

29

Upright Piano

7195

25

Standard Grand

8195

16

Pop Grand

9195

28

Pop Grand 2

1019531

Piano 2

Boogie Piano

11195

33

Modern Piano

12

2121

0

Classic E.Piano

13

51210E.Piano
60’s E.P.

14

5121

3

Modern E.P.

15

6121

0

Classic E.P. 21651211Modern E.P. 2

176121

1OrganJazz Organ

1818

121

0Blues Organ

19

17121

0

Ballad Organ

20

1795

5Gospel Organ

21

1795

3

Church Organ

22

20

121

0Diapason

232095

7Diapason Oct.

24

2095

6Principal Oct.

25

2095

24

Harpsi & MalletsHarpsichord

2671210Vibraphone

27121210Clavi2881210Marimba

29131210Celesta

30

995

1Strings
Slow Strings

314595

1Synth. Strings

324995

8Mellow Strings

334995

1String Ensemble

3449

1210

Choir

35

53

1210

Choir 2

36

5495

53

Fantasy

3789

1210

Fantasy 2

38100

1210Vocal & Pad

Bass & Guitar
Wood Bass

39

33

1210

Electric Bass

40

34

1210

Fretless Bass

41

36

1210W.Bass & Cymbal

4233

95

1

Ballad Guitar

432695

6Pick Nylon Gt.

44

2595

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MIDI Implementation Chart[DIGITAL PIANO]

Function
BasicChannel

Mode

NoteNumber

TransmittedDefault

1 - 161 - 16

Changed1 - 161 - 16

Default

Mode 3Mode 1Messages

X

Mode 1, 3

Altered*****0 - 127

Note ONOO

Note OFFO

O

Key

X

X

Channel

X

X

X

X

O
X
X
X
O (Right pedal)
O (Middle pedal)
O (Left pedal)

O
O
O
O
O
O
O

Bank SelectVolumePan Pot
Expression Pedal
Sustain Pedal
Sostenuto Pedal
Soft Pedal

O 0 - 127

O 0 - 127 ********0 - 127*** Refer to the Program Change
Number List on page 9.

OO

On/Off Selectable

Song Position

X

X

Song SelectX

X

Tune

X

X

ClockX

X

Commands

OX

Local OFF/ONXO

All Note OFFXO (123-127)

Active Sense

X

OResetX

X

0, 32
71011646667

ControlChangeTrue #System
Exclusive

Others* The default for the OMNI modeis ON.
Specifying MIDI channels automatically turns it OFF.

*****

True Voice

Pitch Bend

SystemReal Time

Remarks

0 - 127

After Touch

CommonSection

Version: 1.0

21 - 108**

Velocity

Program
ChangeDate: May 2020

MIDI Implementation Chart

Kawai CA59** The value depends on theTranspose setting.

Notes
Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 2 : OMNI ON , MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO

10O : Yes
X : NoSP00000494 R100