Roland maxWerk Musical Instrument - Manual (Page 128)

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When not using the USB MIDI functionality
of the VariOS (Connecting the VariOS to an
external MIDI interface)
Here’s how to make connections and settings when you are not using the USB MIDI functionality of
the VariOS (i.e., when you are connecting the VariOS to an external MIDI interface).
Normally, you will not need to use these connections unless you have problems, such as
the VariOS’s USB MIDI functionality failing to operate reliably on your computer.
Connections
fig.05midiIF
* Since the VariOS uses the USB cable to transfer wave files from the computer, you must use a USB cable
to connect the VariOS and your computer even when you are connecting to a MIDI interface.
MIDI port settings in V-Producer
fig.05midiIFPortE
MIDI MODE setting on the VariOS
In the procedure for “Playing the VariOS from a connected keyboard (MIDI Mode)” (p. 100), set the
VariOS’s MIDI MODE to “Internal.”
USB
cable
USB
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI cabel
VariOS
MIDI keyboard MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI cable
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI interface
Port of the MIDI
interface connected
to the VariOS
Port of the MIDI
interface connect to
your MIDI keyboard