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16.2. MIDI
The MiniFreak has an extensive set of MIDI capabilities, allowing it to synchronize, control,
and be controlled by a wide variety of MIDI-compatible gear. MIDI data can be sent and
received via the 5-pin DIN MIDI jacks or via the USB connection.
• Many of the global settings relating to how the MiniFreak handles MIDI are set
up in the
Utility > MIDI menu [p.98]. We'll note them as we go along.
16.2.1. MIDI inputs and outputs
The MiniFreak uses both DIN jacks and USB for MIDI communication. While the USB port
can do things that the DIN connections can't such as bi-lateral communication from a single
cable. That said, the vast majority of MIDI features work the same way on both.
• On the Utility > MIDI menu, the MIDI From and MIDI To settings control whether
the MiniFreak accepts and transmits MIDI data via the USB port, the 5-Pin DIN
jacks, or both... or neither, if you wish to isolate the MiniFreak from your MIDI
network temporarily.
16.2.2. MIDI Channels
A single stream of MIDI data can contain 16 separate
MIDI Channels
. Each Channel controls
only the devices that are set to receive data on that Channel, unless that device is set to
Omni
mode, in which case it accepts data from any and all channels equally.
• On the Utility > MIDI menu, the Input Channel and Output Channel can be set
from 1-16. The Input and Output Channels do not need to be identical. In addition,
the Input Channel can be set to All (for Omni mode).
Arturia - User Manual MiniFreak - External Control: MIDI and Clock Signals 102
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