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Connecting to midi devices, About the midi connectors, Making the connections – Roland ep-90/70 User Manual

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Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the ep-90/70 to an

external MIDI devices.

If the ep-90/70 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one

from the MT series, a performance recorded on the ep-90/70

can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. It is also possible

to record the performance directly on the MIDI sequencer.

The recorded performance can be saved on the MIDI

sequencer.

When the ep-90/70 is connected to an MT series sequencer,

the rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer

can be played from the keyboard of the ep-90/70.

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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 ep-90/70 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.

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About the MIDI Connectors

fig.9-01

MIDI In Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here

to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.

MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment

will be received here. As a result, the ep-90/70 will

produce sound, change tones, or perform other

operations.

MIDI Out Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here

to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device.

Performance data detailing what has been played on the

keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a

pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external

MIDI devices.

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 down completely on all

equipment.

2. Turn off the ep-90/70 and any other devices

to be connected.

3. Use MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect

the MIDI connector on the external MIDI
device to the MIDI connector on the ep-90/
70.

Take a look at the connection examples.

4. As necessary, use audio cables to connect

the other devices to the ep-90/70 (p. 24).

5. Turn on the power to all equipment.

6. Adjust the volume.

7. You should also make the following

settings as needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the ep-

90/70, refer to p. 26 through p. 29.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a
sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

fig.9-02.e

* The MT-80s has no MIDI Out connector.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a
MIDI sound module

fig.9-03.e

MIDI

Out

In

Output

Input

Pedal

Damper

R

R

Soft

L (Mono)

L (Mono)

In

Out

MIDI

ep-90/70

MT Series

MIDI

Out

In

Output

Input

Pedal

Damper

R

R

Soft

L (Mono)

L (Mono)

ep-90/70

OUT

THRU

IN

MIDI

Sound Module

MIDI

Out

In

Output

Input

Pedal

Damper

R

R

Soft

L (Mono)

L (Mono)