Connecting to midi devices, Connecting a midi sequencer to the rp201, Performance data (p. 47) – Roland RP201 User Manual
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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.
* 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.MIDI1-e2.eps
Connecting the Roland MT Series
fig.MIDI1-e.eps
fig.RP201MIDI2-e.eps
Making the Connection
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on the RP201 and on
the MIDI device you’re about to connect.
2.
Switch off the power to the RP201 and the MIDI device
you’re about to connect.
3.
Use MIDI cables (sold separately) to connect the MIDI
connectors to each other.
4.
Switch on the power to the RP201 and the connected
device.
5.
Adjust the volume level on the RP201 and the connected
device.
6.
You should also set the MIDI transmit channel as needed
(p. 42).
When the RP201 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to
“Local Off.” Refer to “Preventing Double Notes when Working
with a Sequencer (Local Control)” (p. 41).
Connecting to MIDI Devices
What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a universal standard for the exchange of performance data among
electronic musical instruments and computers.
The RP201 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect
the RP201 to an external device for even greater versatility.
Connecting a MIDI Sequencer to the RP201
MIDI sequencer
MIDI cable
MIDI Out/In
connectors
MIDI IN
Roland MT series
MIDI cable
MIDI Out
connector
Producing Sounds from a MIDI Sound
Module by Playing the RP201
MIDI IN
MIDI sound module
MIDI cable
MIDI Out
connector
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