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MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using 
these channels, 1–16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument 
parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. 
Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its 
broadcasts over a specific channel.Your home TV set receives many different 
programs simultaneously from several TV stations and you select the appro-
priate channel to watch the desired program. 
MIDI operates on the same basic principle. The transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specific MIDI 
channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to the receiving instrument. If the receiving instru-
ment’s MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel) matches the Transmit Channel, the receiving instrument will 
sound according to the data sent by the transmitting instrument. 
For example, several parts or channels can be transmit-
ted simultaneously, including the style data (as shown at 
right).
As you can see, it is essential to determine which data is 
to be sent over which MIDI channel when transmitting 
MIDI data (page 215). The Tyros2 also allows you to 
determine how the received data is played back (page 
216).
Though MIDI is designed to handle up to sixteen chan-
nels, the use of separate MIDI “ports” allows for even 
more. The Tyros2 has two MIDI ports, allowing simul-
taneous use of thirty-two channels.
MIDI messages (events) described above are transmitted or received via two sets of MIDI terminals (MIDI A 
IN/OUT, MIDI B IN/OUT) or the USB connector.
● MIDI INReceives MIDI data from another MIDI device. Two ports (A, B) are provided and each 
can receive MIDI messages of 16 channels.
● MIDI OUTTransmits the Tyros2’s keyboard information as MIDI data to another MIDI device. Two 
ports (A, B) are provided and each can transmit MIDI messages of 16 channels.
● USBTransmits and receives MIDI data to and from a computer. Both MIDI ports are accessa-
ble over USB.
To transmit/receive MIDI data between two devices, a proper cable connection is needed. You can connect the 
Tyros2 to another device by MIDI cables (using the MIDI terminals) or by a USB cable (using the USB con-
nectors). (See page 66.)
MIDI channels
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Voice R1 Channel 1 Track 1
Voice R2 Channel 2 Track 2
Voice R3 Channel 3 Track 3
Voice L Channel 4 Track 4
Multi Pad 1 Channel 5 Track 5
Multi Pad 2 Channel 6 Track 6
Multi Pad 3 Channel 7 Track 7
Multi Pad 4 Channel 8 Track 8
Style Rhythm 1 (sub) Channel 9 Track 9
Style Rhythm 2 (main) Channel 10 Track 10
Style Bass Channel 11 Track 11
Style Chord 1 Channel 12 Track 12
Style Chord 2 Channel 13 Track 13
Style Pad Channel 14 Track 14
Style Phrase 1 Channel 15 Track 15
Style Phrase 2 Channel 16 Track 16
MIDI cable or 
USB cable
External sequencer Tyros2 part
MIDI connection between the Tyros2 and other MIDI instruments
MIDI receive
(playback) MIDI transmit
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
Tyros2
QY700MIDI receive
(control) MIDI transmit
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MFC10
Tyros2
USBTy ros2
B type
A type
USB cableTyros2
MIDI connection via MIDI cable
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This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data 
recorded by Tyros2, and whether or not the Tyros2 can playback commercially available song data or song data created 
for other instruments or on a computer. Depending on the MIDI device or data characteristics, you may be able to play 
back the data without any problem, or you may have to perform some special operations before the data can be played 
back. If you run into problems playing back data, please refer to the information below.
Sequence format
Song data is recorded and stored in a variety of different systems, referred to as “sequence formats.”
Playback is only possible when the sequence format of the Song data matches that of the MIDI device.
● SMF (Standard MIDI File)
This is the most common sequence format. Standard MIDI Files are generally available as one of two types: 
Format 0 or Format 1. Many MIDI devices are compatible with Format 0, and most commercially available 
software is recorded as Format 0. The Tyros2 is compatible with both Format 0 and Format 1. Song data 
recorded on the Tyros2 is automatically recorded as SMF Format 0.
● ESEQ
This sequence format is compatible with many of Yamaha’s MIDI devices, including the Tyros2 series 
instruments. This is a common format used with various Yamaha software. The Tyros2 is compatible with 
ESEQ.
● XF
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI File) standard with greater functionality and 
open-ended expandability for the future. The Tyros2 is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file contain-
ing lyric data is played.
● STYLE FILE
The Style File Format—SFF—is Yamaha’s original style file format which uses a unique conversion system 
to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of chord types. The Tyros2 uses 
the SFF internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF styles using the Style Creator function.
Voice allocation format
With MIDI, voices are assigned to specific numbers, called “program numbers.” The numbering standard (order 
of voice allocation) is referred to as the “voice allocation format.” Voices may not play back as expected unless 
the voice allocation format of the song data matches that of the compatible MIDI device used for playback.
● GM System Level 1
“GM System Level 1” is a standard specification that defines the arrangement of voices in a tone generator 
and its MIDI functionality, ensuring that data can be played back with substantially the same sounds on any 
GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of its manufacturer or model.
● GM System Level 2
“GM System Level 2” is a standard specification that enhances the original “GM System Level 1” and 
improves song data compatibility. It provides for increased polyphony, greater voice selection, expanded 
voice parameters, and integrated effect processing.
● XG
“XG” is a tone generator format that expands the voice arrangement of the “GM System Level 1” specifi-
cation to meet the ever-increasing demands of today’s computer peripheral environment, providing richer 
expressive power while maintaining upward compatibility of data. “XG” greatly expands “GM System 
Level 1” by defining the ways in which voices are expanded or edited and the structure and type of effects. 
When commercially available song data bearing the XG logo is played back on a tone generator which bears 
the XG logo, you will enjoy a full musical experience that includes unlimited expansion voices and effect 
functions.
● GS
GS was developed by the Roland Corporation. In the same way as Yamaha XG, GS is a major enhancement 
of the GM specifically to provide more Voices and Drum kits and their variations, as well as greater expres-
sive control over Voices and effects.
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The Tyros2 gives you a set of comprehensive, flexible MIDI controls. It also gives you a set of ten pre-programmed 
templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external 
device. Call up these templates from the [FUNCTION] → MIDI display (next page).
Template name Descriptions
ALL PARTSTransmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, LEFT). 
KBD & STYLEBasically the same as “ALL PARTS” with the exception of how keyboard parts are managed. 
The right-hand parts are handled as a “UPPER” instead of RIGHT 1–3 and the left-hand part is 
handled as a “LOWER.”
Master KBD1In this setting, the Tyros2 functions as a “master” keyboard, playing and controlling one or more 
connected tone generators or other devices (such as a computer/sequencer).
Master KBD2Basically the same as “Master KBD1” above, with the exception that Aftertouch messages are 
not transmitted.
Clock Ext.A Playback or recording (Song, Style, Multi Pad, etc.) synchronizes with an external MIDI clock 
instead of the Tyros2’s internal clock. This template is called up when you wish to set the tempo 
on the MIDI device connected to the Tyros2. Playback or Recording of the Tyros2 synchronizes 
with an external clock received via MIDI A. 
MIDI Accord1MIDI accordions allow you to transmit MIDI data and play connected tone generators from the 
keyboard and bass/chord buttons of the accordion. This template lets you play melodies from 
the keyboard and control style playback on the Tyros2 with the left-hand buttons.
MIDI Accord2Basically the same as “MIDI Accord1” above, with the exception that the chord/bass notes you 
play with your left hand on the MIDI Accordion are recognized also as MIDI note events. 
MIDI Pedal1MIDI pedal units allow you play connected tone generators with your feet (especially convenient 
for playing single note bass parts). This template lets you play/control the chord root in style 
playback with a MIDI pedal unit (connected to MIDI B only).
MIDI Pedal2This template lets you play the bass part for style playback by using a MIDI pedal unit (connect-
ed to MIDI B only).
MIDI OFFNo MIDI signals are sent or received.
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Basic Procedure (Function MIDI)
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4
5
67
Press the [FUNC-
TION] button. 
Settings for a connected MFC10 MIDI Foot Con-
troller (page 217)
Select “MIDI.”  Select a MIDI template (page 213). 
Save the MIDI settings on the displays 
in step #5 to the USER page as a MIDI 
template.  Press the [EXIT] button to return to the 
MIDI template display. 
As desired, set the MIDI parameters. 
Press the [EDIT] LCD button to call up the 
display for setting the MIDI parameters. 
Here you can see and edit the detailed settings 
that correspond to the MIDI template selected in 
step #3. Setting the Chord Type for Style Playback via MIDI 
receive (page 217) Setting the Chord Root for Style Playback via MIDI 
receive (page 217) MIDI Receive Settings (page 216) MIDI Transmit Settings (page 215) MIDI System Settings (page 215) 
						

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MIDI System Settings
The explanations here apply when you call up the SYSTEM page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214.
■ Local Control.......................................................................................................................................................
Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the Tyros2 controls its own (local) 
internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. If you set Local to “OFF,” the keyboard 
and controllers are internally disconnected from the Tyros2’s tone generator section so that no sound is output when you play the 
keyboard or use the controllers. For example, this allows you to use an external MIDI sequencer to play the Tyros2’s internal voices, 
and use the Tyros2 keyboard to record notes to the external sequencer and/or play an external tone generator.
■ Clock setting, etc...............................................................................................................................................
● CLOCK
Determines whether the Tyros2 is controlled by its own internal clock or a MIDI clock signal received from an external device. INTER-
NAL is the normal Clock setting when the Tyros2 is being used alone. If you are using the Tyros2 with an external sequencer, MIDI 
computer, or other MIDI device, and you want to synchronize it to that device, set this parameter to the appropriate setting: MIDI A, 
MIDI B, USB 1, or USB 2. Make sure that the external device is connected properly (e.g., to the Tyros2’s MIDI IN terminal), and that 
it is properly transmitting a MIDI clock signal.
● TRANSMIT CLOCK
Turns MIDI clock transmission on or off. When set to OFF, no MIDI clock or START/STOP data is transmitted even if song or style is 
played back. 
● RECEIVE TRANSPOSE
Determines whether the Tyros2’s transpose setting (page 88) is applied to the note events the Tyros2 received via MIDI or not. 
● START/STOP
Determines whether incoming FA (start) and FC (stop) messages affect song or style playback. 
■ Message Switch.......................................................................................................................................................
● SYS/EX.
The “Tx” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI system exclusive messages on or off.
The “Rx” setting turns MIDI reception and recognition of MIDI system exclusive messages generated by external equipment on or off.
● CHORD SYS/EX.
The “Tx” setting turns MIDI transmission of MIDI chord exclusive data (chord detect—root and type) on or off.
The “Rx” setting turns MIDI reception and recognition of MIDI chord exclusive data generated by external equipment on or off. 
MIDI Transmit Settings
The explanations here apply to when you call up the TRANSMIT page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214. This determines which 
parts will send MIDI data and over which MIDI channel the data will be sent.
The dots corresponding to each channel 
(1-16) flash briefly whenever any data is 
transmitted on the channel(s).
Turns transmission of the specified data type (MIDI message) 
on or off. See below and page 132 for details.
Select a channel via which the selected part will 
be transmitted.  Select the part for changing transmit 
settings. With the exception of the two 
parts below, see page 179 for details 
about the parts.
• UPPER
A keyboard part played on the right 
side of the keyboard from the split 
point for the voices instead of 
RIGHT 1, 2, and 3.
• LOWER
A keyboard part played on the left 
side of the keyboard from the split 
point for the voices instead of 
LEFT. This part is not affected by 
the on/off status of the [ACMP] but-
ton. 
•If the same transmit channel is assigned 
to several different parts, the transmitted 
MIDI messages are merged to a single 
channel—resulting in unexpected sounds 
and possible glitches in the connected 
MIDI device.
•GS songs transmitted via MIDI are played 
back appropriately by using an XG sound 
source that supports the GS bank (76H 
and 77H).
•Write-protected songs cannot be trans-
mitted even if the proper song channels 
1–16 are set to be transmitted.
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 MIDI messages which can be transmitted or received (recognized).................
The following MIDI messages can be set on the TRANSMIT/RECEIVE display.
  NOTE........................................................................\
.......................... page 132
  CC (Control Change) ........................................................................\
 page 132
  PC (Program Change) ...................................................................... page 132
  PB (Pitch Bend) ........................................................................\
........ page 132
  AT (Aftertouch) ........................................................................\
......... page 132
MIDI Receive Settings
The explanations here apply when you call up the RECEIVE page in step #5 of t\
he Basic Procedure on page 214. This determines 
which parts will receive MIDI data and over which MIDI channels the data will be received. 
 MIDI transmission/reception via the USB terminal and MIDI terminals............
The relationship between the MIDI terminals and the USB terminal which c\
an be used for transmitting/
receiving 32 channels (16 channels x 2 ports) of the MIDI messages is as fo\
llows:
The dots corresponding to each 
channel (1–16) flash briefly whenever 
any data is received on the chan-
nel(s).
Turns reception of the specified data type of the 
selected channel on or off.
Determines the part to which the received MIDI messages of 
the selected channel are assigned. With the exception of the 
two parts below, see page 179 for details about the parts.
• KEYBOARD The received note messages control the Tyros2’s key-
board performance. 
• EXTRA PART1–4 There are four parts specially reserved for receiving and 
playing MIDI data. Normally, these parts are not used by 
the instrument itself. The Tyros2 can be used as a 32-
channel multi-timbral tone generator by using these four 
parts in addition to the parts (except for the microphone 
sound) described on page 179. 
Select a channel. The Tyros2 can 
receive MIDI messages over 32 chan-
nels (16 channels x 2 ports). 
To switch the desired Registration Memory via MIDI
(1) Set “PART” to “KEYBOARD.”
(2) Send the following MIDI messages from an external  device in the following sequence.
BANK MSB/LSB:  Target Registration Memory Bank File 
number(*)
* File Number corresponds to the sorted order of the  current drive. The value of the first file is 00H.
Program number (PC):  Target [REGISTRATION MEM-
ORY] button number (0–7)
Example: When selecting [REGISTRATION MEMORY]  button number 4 of the 3rd Registration Memory Bank 
File, the values are: MSB/LSB/PC = 00H: 02H: 03H
NOTE
 MIDI reception  MIDI transmission
MIDI A IN 
terminal USB 
connector MIDI B IN 
terminal MIDI A OUT 
terminal USB 
connector MIDI B OUT 
terminal
Port handling
USB2
USB1
Merge Merge
MIDI A01–16 MIDI B01–16 MIDI A01–16 MIDI B01–16 
						

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Setting the Chord Root for Style Playback via MIDI receive
The explanations here apply when you call up the BASS page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214. These settings let 
you determine the chord root for style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. 
The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the root notes in the chord section. The root 
notes will be detected regardless of the [ACMP] on/off and split point settings. When several channels are simultaneously set to 
“ON,” the root note is detected from merged MIDI data received over the channels.
Setting the Chord Type for Style Playback via MIDI receive
The explanations here apply when you call up the CHORD DETECT page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214. These 
settings let you determine the chord type for style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. 
The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the chord notes in the chord section. The chords 
to be detected depend on the fingering type. The chord types will be detected regardless of the [ACMP] on/off and split point 
settings. When several channels are simultaneously set to “ON,” the chord type is detected from merged MIDI data received over 
the channels.
The operation procedure is basically the same as that of the BASS display above. 
MFC10 Settings
The explanations here apply when you call up the MFC10 page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214. 
By connecting an optional MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller to the Tyros2, you can conveniently control a wide range of operations 
and functions by using your feet—perfect for changing settings and controlling the sound while you perform live. Different 
functions can be assigned to each of the footswitches and up to five foot controllers (optional) can be connected to the MFC10, 
for additional sound-shaping possibilities.
To assign the desired functions to the appropriate footswitches/foot controllers on the Tyros2, select [FUNCTION] → MIDI → 
EDIT → MFC10. Two settings (below) can be made from this display.
•Each footswitch (F00–F29) on the MFC10 sends a note number to the Tyros2, and the Tyros2 determines how it responds 
to (which function is executed by) that note number.
•Each foot controller on the MFC10 sends control change messages over a specific control change number to the Tyros2, 
and the Tyros2 determines how it responds to (which parameter is changed by) that control change number.
1Connect the MIDI IN terminal of the MFC10 to one of the MIDI OUT terminals of the 
Tyros2 by using a MIDI cable.
Sets all channels to 
OFF.
Sets the desired channel to ON or OFF. Selects the channels in 
groups of eight.
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MFC10
If desired, connect 
additional foot control-
lers to the MFC10. 
•Do not connect the MIDI 
OUT terminal of the 
MFC10 to the MIDI IN of 
the Tyros2 in this step.
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2Set the MFC10 to the normal mode and turn the [FUNCTION] lamp of the MFC10 on.
3Perform steps #1 through #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214 to call up the MFC10 
display.
4Set the parameters on this display as desired and press the [SEND MFC10 SETUP] 
LCD button to send the settings here to the MFC10. 
5Disconnect the MIDI cable from the Tyros2 and the MFC10, and connect the MIDI OUT 
terminal of the MFC10 to the MIDI IN terminal of the Tyros2 according to the setting 
above by using the MIDI cable.
6Operate the MFC10 to confirm whether you can properly control the Tyros2 from the 
MFC10 as set in step #4. 
7Go back to the MIDI template selection display and save the settings above to the User 
drive if necessary.
■ Using a computer or another MIDI instrument instead of the MFC10...............
The following two settings on the [FUNCTION] → MIDI → EDIT → MFC10 display can be saved not 
to the MFC10 but to internal memory (flash ROM) in the Tyros2 as a MIDI template.
•Note number/Tyros2 function assignment pairs
•Control change number/Tyros2 parameter change assignment pairs
If you are not using an MFC10, you can have note numbers and control change messages from any other 
appropriate MIDI device (such as a computer, sequencer or master keyboard) control the Tyros2. Make 
sure to set the appropriate channel in this display for control by the external device.
Determines the MIDI port which is to be used when 
communicating with the MFC10. Here, the USB 
port (USB1, USB2) can be selected even though 
the MFC10 does not have the USB connector. This 
is because the computer can be used instead of the 
MFC10. (The computer can transmit the data equiv-
alent to the data the MFC10 transmits to the Tyros2. 
For details, see the bottom of this page.)
Select “FOOT SWITCH” or 
“FOOT CONTROLLER.”
Select a footswitch number (F00–F29) or a foot 
controller number (1–5) to which the function is 
assigned. 
Please note that a note number is assigned to each 
footswitch and a control change number is 
assigned to each foot controller beforehand and 
you cannot change the settings. Determines the function 
assigned to the footswitch (actu-
ally the note number), or the 
function assigned to the foot con-
troller (actually the control 
change number). 
Determines the part to which the func-
tion assigned to the foot controller in 
the row is applied. Determines the MIDI channel which is to be used 
when communicating with the MFC10. 
Transmit the settings on this 
display to the MFC10.
•See page 189 for details about the func-
tions which can be assigned to the foot-
switch or foot controller. 
NOTE
•Actually the pair of the footswitch num-
ber and the note number, the pair of the 
foot controller number and the control 
change number, and the MIDI channel 
for communication set above are trans-
mitted to the MFC10.
NOTE
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MFC10
•Do not connect the MIDI 
IN terminal of the MFC10 
to the MIDI OUT of the 
Tyros2 in this step.
NOTE
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Appendix
Installing the Optional Speakers
Make sure that you have all of the parts below, included in the TRS-MS02 speaker package.
1Turn the Tyros2’s power off, and disconnect the AC power cord. Also, 
make sure to disconnect the keyboard from any other external devices.
2Insert the two speaker brackets to the rear panel of the Tyros2. 
3Fasten the satellite speakers to the left and right brackets. 
4Use the RCA pin cables to connect the speakers to the respective outputs 
on the Tyros2. 
Satellite 
speakers (2)Subwoofer 
speaker (1)Speaker 
brackets (2)RCA pin 
cables (2)RCA pin/8-pin 
combination cable (1)
Use the out-
side slots 
(as shown).
•Either bracket can be fastened to 
either location.
NOTE
Place the speaker on 
the bracket.Adjust the direction of the speaker as desired, 
then fasten it securely to the bracket.
•Either speaker can be placed on 
either bracket.
•If you want to change the direction 
of the satellite speaker, unfasten it 
from the bracket by rotating the 
lever, then adjust the speaker 
position as desired, and fasten it 
to the bracket again.
NOTE
•Either cable can be used for either 
location.
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5Use the RCA pin/8-pin combination cable to connect the subwoofer speaker to the 
respective outputs on the Tyros2.
6Connect the power plugs of the Tyros2 and the subwoofer to an appropriate AC outlet.
7First, set the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros2 and BASS on the sub-
woofer) to minimum. Finally, turn on the power of the subwoofer, then the Tyros2.
8Adjust the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros2 and BASS on the sub-
woofer) to appropriate levels.
Ty ros2
Sub-Woofer
BASS
10 0
Turn the subwoofer on 
(from the rear panel)
Turn the Tyros2 on.