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Music Files That the RM-700 Can Use
What Are Music Files?
Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a
corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key played, and
other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the RM-700
from music files saved in USB memory and CD-ROM, and played back
without change as songs. This is different than a music CD, since the
music file does not contain a recording of the sound itself. This makes it
possible to change tempos and keys freely, allowing you to use it in many
different ways.
Regarding Copyright
Use of the song data supplied with the CD-ROM attached to this product
for any purpose other than private, personal enjoyment without the
permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. Additionally, this
data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work
without the permission of the copyright holder.
Please be aware that if you create derivative works that are based on
existing copyrighted material, such as commercially available SMF music
files, such works may violate copyright law if used for any purpose other
than personal enjoyment. Roland takes no responsibility for any
copyright violation you may commit by creating such works.
The RM-700 Allows You To Use the Following
Music Files
● Floppy disks saved on a Roland MT Series, or Roland Piano Digital HP-
G/R, HPi Series, and KR Series instrument.
● Roland Digital Piano Compatible Music Files
Roland’s original music file is made specifically for practicing the
piano. Some follow an instructional curriculum, allowing for a
complete range of lessons, such as “practicing each hand separately”
or “listening to only the accompaniment.”
SMF Music Files (720KB/1.44MB format)
SMFs (Standard MIDI Files) use a standard format for music file that was
formulated so that files containing music file could be widely compatible,
regardless of the manufacturer of the listening device. An enormous
variety of music is available, whether it be for listening, for practicing
musical instruments, for Karaoke, etc.
* If you wish to purchase SMF Music Files, please consult the retailer
where you purchased your RM-700.
SMF with Lyrics
“SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains the
lyrics. When Music Files carrying the “SMF with Lyrics” logo are played
back on the RM-700, the lyrics will appear in its display.
VIMA TUNES
VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains image
and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images
simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES” logo is played
back on a device that bears the same logo, lyrics can be shown on the
screen of a connected external display or television, letting you enjoy
karaoke or watch a slide show.
General MIDI
The General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to provide a
way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary designs, and standardize
the MIDI capabilities of sound generating devices. Sound generating
devices and music files that meets the General MIDI standard bears the
General MIDI logo. Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be
played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to produce
essentially the same musical performance.
General MIDI 2
The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 recommendations pick up
where the original General MIDI left off, offering enhanced expressive
capabilities, and even greater compatibility. Issues that were not covered
by the original General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are
to be edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been
precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been expanded.
General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are capable of reliably
playing back music files that carry either the General MIDI or General
MIDI 2 logo.
In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which does not
include the new enhancements, is referred to as “General MIDI 1” as a
way of distinguishing it from General MIDI 2.
GS Format
The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the
performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including
support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly
compatible GS Format additionally offers an expanded number of
sounds, provides for the editing of sounds, and spells out many details
for a wide range of extra features, including effects such as reverb and
chorus. Designed with the future in mind, the GS Format can readily
include new sounds and support new hardware features when they
arrive. Since it is upwardly compatible with the General MIDI, Roland’s GS
Format is capable of reliably playing back GM Scores equally as well as it
performs GS music files (music files that have been created with the GS
Format in mind).
XGlite
XG is a tone generator format of YAMAHA Corporation, that defines the
ways in which voices are expanded or edited and the structure and type
of effects, in addition to the General MIDI 1 specification. XGlite is a
simplified version of XG tone generation format. You can play back any
XG music files using an XGlite tone generator. However, keep in mind
that some music files may play back differently compared to the original
files, due to the reduced set of control parameters and effects.
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