Roland KR-17 - Manual (Page 172)

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Chapter 10
Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices
You can connect the KR to external devices such as audio
equipment, MIDI instruments and computer.
❍ Connecting MIDI Devices (p. 172)
You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance
data from the KR, or play performance data from the KR on
the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI sound
module, you can perform on the KR and hear the sounds
played through the MIDI sound module.
❍ Connecting Audio Equipment (p. 176)
The KR has high-quality built-in stereo speakers, but you can
also hook it up a stereo system for an even more impressive
sound.
You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording
equipment and record your performances.
❍ Connecting External Speakers (p. 177)
You can connect an amp or external speaker to the Aux jack
and play the accompaniment and reverb sounds through it.
❍ Connecting a Computer (p. 178)
You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual-
MT) to record performance data from the KR and play
performance data from the program on the KR.
❍ Connecting an Expression Pedal
You can connect an expression pedal to the KR.
NOTE
Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
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 KR is equipped with MIDI connectors and a Computer
connector to let it exchange performance data with external
devices. These connectors can be used to connect the KR to
an external device for even greater versatility.
* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also
available. It provides complete details concerning the way
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor.
■ Connectors
fig.09-
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 KR 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 KR’s keyboard.
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