Roland Digital Grand RG-3F - Manual (Page 77)

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Connecting to Other 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.
* External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing
the tones played by the RG-1F/RG-3F’s keyboard.
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 RG-1F/RG-3F is equipped with MIDI connectors
to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the RG-1F/RG-3F to an
external device for even greater versatility.
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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.
fig.MIDI-MT_e.eps
When the RG-1F/RG-3F is connected to a MIDI
sequencer, set it to “Local Off.“ Refer to “Preventing
Doubled Notes When a Sequencer Is Connected (Local
Control)” (p. 65).
fig.MIDI-OUT_e.eps
Making the Connection
1. Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-1F/RG-3F
and on the MIDI device.
2. Switch off the power to the RG-1F/RG-3F and the MIDI
device.
3. Use MIDI cables (commercially available) to connect the
MIDI connectors to each other.
4. Switch on the power to the RG-1F/RG-3F and the
connected MIDI device.
5. Adjust the volume level on the RG-1F/RG-3F and the
connected MIDI device.
6. You should also set the MIDI transmit channel as needed.
For details on the MIDI transmit channel, refer to
“Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel” (p. 66).
Connecting to MIDI Devices
Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the RG-1F/RG-3F
OUT MIDI IN
MIDI Sequencer
Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound Module
by Playing the RG-1F/RG-3F
THRU OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI Sound Module
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