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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices
Connecting MIDI Devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
■ What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The RG-3 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it
exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the RG-3 to an external
device for even greater versatility.
■ Connectors
fig.07-080
MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you play the keyboard or
depress a pedal is sent from this connector to the
external MIDI connector.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external
MIDI devices.
The RG-3 receiving MIDI messages can output sounds,
exchange tones and perform other operations.
* External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the
Tones played by the RG-3’s keyboard.
■ Making the Connections
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off
the power on all devices before making any connections.
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3
and on the device you’re about to connect.
2. Switch off the power to the RG-3 and the device
you’re about to connect.
3. Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the
MIDI connectors to each other.
Please refer to the connection examples below.
4. Switch on the power to the RG-3 and the
connected device.
5. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3 and the
connected device.
6. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to previous
section.
■ Connection Examples
fig.07-090
* When the RG-3 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to
Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound
Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 100).
In addition, turn the MIDI sequencer’s Thru function ON.
The sequencer takes the performance data received at the MIDI
IN connector and outputs the data unchanged from the MIDI
OUT connector.
To determine whether or not your sequencer features a MIDI
Thru function and for instructions on making the Thru
function setting, refer to the owner’s manual for your
sequencer.
fig.07-100
Jack Panel
Setup with a MIDI Sequencer
Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module
Jack Panel
In Out MIDI
Roland MT Series
IN OUT
Jack Panel MIDI Sound Module
OUT THRU IN
MIDI
IN