Roland HPi-6 - Manual (Page 99)

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Connecting to Other Devices
→ When a Roland MT series instrument is connected, it is not necessary
to make the Local Off setting. The MT transmits a Local Off message
when the power is turned on. If you turn on the power in the order of
the HPi-6
→ MT series, Local Off will be set automatically.
■ Sending Recorded Performance Data
to a MIDI Device (Composer Out)
When Composer Out is active, you can send performance data
recorded with the HPi-6 to a connected MIDI device or computer.
When you turn on the power, this is set to “Off” (data is not sent).
If you want a performance recorded on the HPi-6 to be transmitted
to an external MIDI device or computer, turn the “Composer Out”
setting “On.”
■ Sending Tone Change Messages
(Program Change/Bank Select MSB/
Bank Select LSB)
A Program Change is a message that means “change to the Tone of
the specified number.” The device that receives this changes to the
Tone of the corresponding number.
When you choose a Program Change message (Program Number),
the Program Number will be transmitted to the MIDI device
connected to the HPi-6. The MIDI device that receives the Program
Number changes the tone to the corresponding Program Number.
Normally, the Tone is selected from the 128 Tones available. Some
MIDI devices, however, have more than 128 Tones. With such
devices, the Tone is selected through a combination of Program
Change messages and Bank Select messages. There are two parts of a
Bank Select message: the MSB (Controller 0, with a value of 0–127)
and the LSB (Controller 32, with a value of 0–127).
NOTE
Some MIDI devices cannot use bank select messages. Alternatively,
some devices may use bank select messages, but ignore the LSB
message.
The following become possible once you connect a USB cable
(available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector on the HPi-
6’s rear panel and the USB connector of your computer.
• You can use the HPi-6 to play sounds from SMF data played
back with MIDI software.
• By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you can
save songs recorded with the HPi-6 to your computer, and
enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features.
When using USB to connect a computer to the HPi-6, be sure to read
the USB Installation guide.
This will describe the conditions that need to be met in order to use
USB and the procedures for installing the necessary drivers when
first connecting the devices.
* However, note that the HPi-6 is not compatible with Mac OS 9.
Item Explanation Setting
Local Control
Switches Local Control on or
off.
On, Off
Item Explanation Setting
Composer Out
Specify whether a recorded
performance will be
transmitted to a MIDI device.
On, Off
Item Explanation Setting
Bank Select MSB
Transmit the bank select
MSB. 0 (00h)–
127 (7Fh)
Bank Select LSB
Transmit the bank select
LSB. 0 (00h)–
127 (7Fh)
Program Change
Transmit the program
number. 1 (00h)–
128 (7Fh)
Connecting a Computer
USB Cable
USB Connecter
Computer
Caution
• 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.
• Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.
• USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.
• Turn on the power to the HPi-6 before starting up MIDI
applications on the computer. Do not turn the HPi-6 on or
off while any MIDI application is running.
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