Connecting To Midi Devices; About The Midi Connectors; Making The Connections - Roland ep-90/70 Owner's Manual

Roland owner's manual digital piano ep-90/70
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Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the ep-90/70 to an
external MIDI devices.
If the ep-90/70 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one
from the MT series, a performance recorded on the ep-90/70
can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. It is also possible
to record the performance directly on the MIDI sequencer.
The recorded performance can be saved on the MIDI
sequencer.
When the ep-90/70 is connected to an MT series sequencer,
the rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer
can be played from the keyboard of the ep-90/70.
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About MIDI
MIDI, short for "Musical Instrument Digital Interface," was
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance
data between electronic instruments and computers.
The ep-90/70 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow
such exchange of performance data with external equipment
and devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with
these jacks provides you with an even greater variety of
ways to use your keyboard.
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About the MIDI Connectors

fig.9-01
MIDI
Pedal
Out
In
Damper
MIDI In Connector
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here
to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.
MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment
will be received here. As a result, the ep-90/70 will
produce sound, change tones, or perform other
operations.
MIDI Out Connector
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here
to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device.
Performance data detailing what has been played on the
keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a
pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external
MIDI devices.
Input
Output
Soft
R
L ( Mono )
R
L ( Mono )

Making the Connections

NOTE
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.
1. Turn the volume down completely on all
equipment.
2. Turn off the ep-90/70 and any other devices
to be connected.
3. Use MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect
the MIDI connector on the external MIDI
device to the MIDI connector on the ep-90/
70.
Take a look at the connection examples.
4. As necessary, use audio cables to connect
the other devices to the ep-90/70 (p. 24).
5. Turn on the power to all equipment.
6. Adjust the volume.
7. You should also make the following
settings as needed.
For details on making MIDI-related settings for the ep-
90/70, refer to p. 26 through p. 29.
Connection Examples: Connecting to a
sequencer (The Roland MT Series)
fig.9-02.e
MT Series
Out
MIDI
In
MIDI
Pedal
Out
In
Damper
Soft
* The MT-80s has no MIDI Out connector.
Connection Examples: Connecting to a
MIDI sound module
fig.9-03.e
Sound Module
MIDI
THRU
OUT
IN
MIDI
Pedal
Out
In
Damper
Soft
ep-90/70
Input
Output
R
L (Mono)
R
L (Mono)
ep-90/70
Input
Output
L (Mono)
R
R
L (Mono)
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