Chapter 9 Using Midi - Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-880 Owner's Manual

About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital
Interface) is a universal standard that
allows electronic musical instruments and
computers to exchange performance data
and other information. By using MIDI
cables to connect devices that have MIDI
connectors, you enable them to send and
receive data.
MIDI connectors
The DR-880 has MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
connectors.
MIDI IN
This connector receives data from another
MIDI device. Connect it to the MIDI OUT
connector of your external MIDI device.
MIDI OUT
This connector transmits data from the
DR-880. Connect it to the MIDI IN
connector of your external MIDI device.
Chapter 9
Using MIDI
MIDI implementation chart
In order for a specific type of MIDI message
to be transferred successfully, both MIDI
devices must support that particular
message.
So that you can quickly and conveniently
tell whether two MIDI devices will be able
to "talk to" each other, a MIDI
implementation chart is always included in
the owner's manual of every MIDI device.
By comparing the MIDI implementation
charts of the two devices, you can quickly
see which messages can be transmitted and
received between the two devices.
* A separate publication titled "MIDI
Implementation" is also available. It provides
complete details concerning the way MIDI has
been implemented on this unit. If you should
require this publication (such as when you intend
to carry out byte-level programming), please
contact the nearest Roland Service Center or
authorized Roland distributor.
If you want to use the MIDI connectors for MIDI
communication with external MIDI equipment,
set the USB Mode to "STORAGE" (p. 134).
You can use the USB connector for MIDI
communication with your computer. (See p. 143)
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