Roland ep-90/70 - Manual (Page 25)

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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)