Roland KF-7 - Manual (Page 153)

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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices
You can connect the KF-7 to external devices such as audio
equipment and MIDI instruments.
❍ Connecting MIDI Devices (p. 153)
You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance
data from the KF-7, or play performance data from the KF-7
on the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI sound
module, you can perform on the KF-7 and hear the sounds
played through the MIDI sound module.
❍ Connecting Audio Equipment (p. 157)
The KF-7 has high-quality built-in stereo speakers, but you
can also hook it up a stereo system for an even more
impressive sound.
You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording
equipment and record your performances.
❍ Connecting a Computer (p. 158)
You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual-
MT) to record performance data from the KF-7 and play
performance data from the program on the KF-7.
Connecting MIDI Devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The KF-7 is equipped with MIDI connectors and a Computer
connector to let it exchange performance data with external
devices. These connectors can be used to connect the KF-7 to
an external device for even greater versatility.
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* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also
available. It provides complete details concerning the way
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor.
■ Connectors
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MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you play the keyboard or depress a
pedal is sent from this connector to the external MIDI
connector.
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* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI
OUT.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external
MIDI devices. The KF-7 receiving MIDI messages can output
sounds, exchange tones and perform other operations.
* External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the
Tones played by the KF-7’s keyboard.