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sysexin

Output received MIDI system exclusive messages

Description

sysexin object receives MIDI system exclusive messages from a MIDI input device. It takes an optional argument for port selection. If a MIDI system exclusive message is received, sysexin outputs raw MIDI byte-by-byte, as integers.

Arguments

Name Type Opt Description
MIDI-port (a through z) symbol opt Specifies the port from which to receive incoming MIDI system exclusive messages. If there is no argument, sysexin receives from port a (or the first input port listed in the MIDI Setup dialog.)

Messages

anything MIDI-input-port (a through z) [list]
Performs the same function as port but without need for the word, "port".
(mouse) Double-clicking on a sysexin object shows a pop-up menu for choosing a MIDI port or device.
(MIDI) The sysexin object receives its input from a MIDI sysex message received from a MIDI input device.
port MIDI-port (a through z) [symbol]
The word port, followed by a letter a-z or the name of a MIDI input port or device, sets the port from which the object receives incoming MIDI messages. The word port is optional and may be omitted.

Information for box attributes common to all objects

Output

int: MIDI system exclusive messages received from the specified port are sent out the outlet, byte-by-byte.

Examples

Examine incoming System Exclusive messages

See Also

Name Description
midiin Output received raw MIDI data
sxformat Prepare MIDI system exclusive messages