Roland DP-1000 - Manual (Page 21)

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Connecting MIDI Devices
Please read this section if you are planning to use the DP-
1000’s MIDI functions, connecting it to another MIDI device.
When connected to one of Roland’s MT Series devices or
other such instrument, you can play the many MT Series
internal tones with the DP-1000’s keyboard, as well as record
the performances.
Using MIDI
■ About MIDI
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance
data between electronic instruments and computers.
The DP-1000 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow such
exchange of performance data with external equipment and
devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with these
jacks provides you with an even greater variety of ways to
use your keyboard.
fig.6-01.e
MIDI Out Connector
Performance information such as the output from the
keyboard or pedal is sent out here to the MIDI connectors of
external equipments.
MIDI In Connector
MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment are
input here, then DP-1000 can output sounds, exchange tones,
and perform other operations.
Making Connections
* 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 off the DP-1000.
fig.2-09.e
2. Connect the MIDI connectors on the
external MIDI device and DP-1000 with MIDI
cables.
fig.6-03.e
3. Turn on the power to the devices.
4. Adjust the volume level on the DP-1000 and
the connected devices.
5. If necessary, set the MIDI channel, Local
on/off, etc.
■ Sending and Receiving Program
Change Messages
When you press the DP-1000’s [Piano] button or [Tone]
button to change tones, a Program Change Message with the
corresponding Program Number is sent via the MIDI Out
connector. Furthermore, a Program Change Message
received via the MIDI In connector changes the tone to the
one with the corresponding Program Number.
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In Out
MIDI
MIDI Connectors on the rear panel
OFF
Upper position
External MIDI Device
OUT THRU IN
MIDI
DP-1000
In Out MIDI Pedal
Switching Tones with Program
Change Messages
Here, with the DP-1000 connected to an external MIDI
sequencer, when recording and playing back songs, if
after pressing the sequencer’s Record button to start you
press the DP-1000’s [Tone] button and then begin to
play, a Program Change message for that tone is
recorded by the sequencer. When you then play back
using the sequencer, regardless of the DP-1000’s mode,
the tone is changed in accordance with the Program
Change messages recorded by the sequencer, allowing
you to play back with the tones used during recording.
In addition, Program Change messages from tone
changes made while the recording is in progress are also
recorded, meaning you can also record songs with tone
changes made during the performance.