Connecting Midi Devices; Connectors; Making The Connections - Roland KR-115 Owner's Manual

Chapter 11 Connecting External Devices

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 KR is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange
performance data with external devices. These connectors
can be used to connect the KR to an external device for even
greater versatility.

■ 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.
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 KR 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 KR's keyboard.
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■ Making the Connections

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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.
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on the KR and on
the device you're about to connect.
2.
Switch off the power to the KR and the device you're
about to connect.
3.
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the MIDI
connectors to each other.
Please refer to the connection examples below.
4.
Switch on the power to the KR and the connected
device.
5.
Adjust the volume level on the KR and the connected
device.
6.
You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to
p. 189–p. 191.
Connection Examples:
Setup with a MIDI Sequencer
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Roland MT Series
Out MIDI In
KR's Jack Panel (Front)
* When the KR is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local
OFF. Refer to "Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator
and Keyboard (Local Control)" (p. 190).
Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module
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KR's Jack Panel (Front)
Expression
Pedal
Sound Module
MIDI
THRU OUT IN
Expression
Pedal