Glossary of Terms:
omni on/poly mode
A MIDI device set to this mode will ignore MIDI channel assignments and respond to all incoming MIDI note data. It will also play multiple simultaneous notes, up to its designed polyphonic limit.
Source:
Yamaha: Sound Reinforcement Handbook
Related terms:
MIDI
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omni off/mono mode
omni off/poly mode
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omni on/poly mode