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EUROGRAND EG8280USB/EG2280USB User Manual
2) Be sure to set the MIDI transmit/receive channels of both instruments to the
same number (see chapter 6.3.3).
3) Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB, if you want to play back the sounds of the external
device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
6.3.2 USB connection to a computer with
sequencing software
Sequencing software gives you a wealth of powerful functions to record and
process MIDI data. For example, you can record several tracks to create complex
music pieces. Additional options are the production of sheet music or playback
of music pieces. What is more, you can transfer the data of the built-in music
sequencer to your computer for permanent archiving.
The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2280USB/EG8280USB
and a music computer. The connection of an external sound module is optional.
Audio
MIDI
Sound module
MIDI OUT
LINE IN
Digital Piano
Fig. 6.4: USB connection with an external sound module.
1) Connect the piano's USB jack to a free USB port on your computer.
2) Connect the MIDI IN jack of the sound module to the MIDI OUT jack of the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB.
3) Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB if you want to play back the sounds of the external
device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
6.3.3 MIDI settings
The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides eight different functions to determine how
the instrument processes MIDI information.
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Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the
following functions.
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Setting the MIDI transmit channel
Use this function to set the transmit channel on which the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB is to send MIDI data. MIDI devices must send and receive
on the same MIDI channels to ensure successful MIDI communication.
Function:
E7.1
Value:
1 ... 16, Off
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Use this function to set the receive channel on which the EG2280USB/EG8280USB
is to receive MIDI data. MIDI devices must transmit and receive on the same MIDI
channels to ensure successful MIDI communication. Select the default setting
ALL for proper operation in combination with a music computer.
USB
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This function allows you to determine whether the built-in sound generator
directly plays the notes you play on the keyboard or whether it only responds to
MIDI note information received via the MIDI IN jack. The latter setting is quite
useful, for example, in sequencer mode. A closed MIDI chain may cause the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB to play the same sound twice, before and after it is sent
to an external device.
When the EG2280USB/EG8280USB is set to Local Off, the MIDI data is only sent to
the sequencer. The notes are played only once when the MIDI signals come back
from the sequencer.
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Use this function to determine how the EG2280USB/EG8280USB responds to
MIDI program change commands. These commands are used, for example,
to select sounds of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB using MIDI commands sent from a
sequencing program. Conversely, program change commands can be sent via the
MIDI output of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB whenever you select a sound in the
TONE section (see chapter 9.2).
Description:
1 . . . 16: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits MIDI data on the
specified MIDI channel. (Default setting: 1)
The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits no MIDI data
Off:
In layer mode voice #1 transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI
channel, while voice #2 transmits on the next higher channel.
Demo song and music sequencer data are not transmitted via the
MIDI output. However, you can transmit a music piece recorded
with the built-in music sequencer using the MIDI dump feature
(see "Sending music sequencer data" below).
Setting the MIDI receive channel
Function:
E7.2
Value:
All, 1-2, 1 . . . 16
Description:
Simultaneous multi-timbral reception of MIDI data
All:
on all 16 MIDI channels. Also known as "Omni" mode.
(Default setting)
Reception of MIDI data on channels 1 and 2
1-2:
1 . . . 16: Reception of MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel
The multi-timbral reception of MIDI data allows you to use the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB in combination with a sequencing program as a
sound generator for multi-track recordings (see chapter 6.3.2).
Enable/disable sound generator (Local on/off)
Function:
E7.3
Value:
On, Off
Description:
Sound generator responds to keyboard and MIDI notes
On:
(default setting)
Sound generator does not respond to the keyboard but to
Off:
MIDI notes only
Accept/ignore program changes
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