Internal Mode; Setting The Midi Receive Channel - Roland VariOS User Manual

Basic operation

Internal mode

The MIDI connectors of the rear panel of the VariOS are connected directly to the sound generator section.
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Procedure:
1. Press the [MENU] button so it is lit.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select "Menu1 MIDI Mode," and press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to switch the setting between "Internal" or "PC."
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The "PC indicator" on the front panel of the VariOS shows the current MIDI Mode status. When this is lit,
"PC" mode is selected. When dark, "Internal" mode is selected.
4. Press the [MENU] button so it is not lit.

Setting the MIDI Receive Channel

Here's how to set the MIDI receive channel of the VariOS hardware module.
The VariOS will receive note-on and control change messages on the channel you specify here. If you've connected a MIDI
keyboard, set this channel to match the transmit channel of your MIDI keyboard.
Procedure:
1. Press the [MENU] button so it is lighted.
2. Turn the [VALUE] knob to select [Menu2 Receive Channel], and then press the [VALUE] knob.
3. Turn the [VALUE] knob to specify the receive channel (1–16).
4. Press the [MENU] button to turn off its illumination.
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