Chapter 10. Midi Settings; About Midi; About Midi Connectors; Midi Channel Settings [F1 (Midi Ch)] - Roland V-Drums TD-20X Owner's Manual

Chapter 10. MIDI Settings

About MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard
specification that allows musical data to be transferred
between electronic musical instruments and computers. If a
MIDI cable is connected between devices equipped with
MIDI connectors, you'll be able to play multiple devices from
a single MIDI keyboard, perform ensembles using multiple
MIDI instruments, program the settings to change
automatically as the song progresses, and more.

About MIDI Connectors

The TD-20X is equipped with the following two types of MIDI
connectors, each of which has the following role.
MIDI IN Connector
This connector receives MIDI messages that are sent from an
external MIDI device. When the TD-20X receives MIDI
messages, it can respond by playing notes, switching sounds,
etc.
MIDI OUT/THRU connector
This connector transmits MIDI messages to an external MIDI
device. Use it when you want to control an external MIDI
device.
If the "Soft Through" setting (p. 116) is turned "ON," this
connector will operate as a MIDI THRU connector. Messages
received at the MIDI IN connector will be re-transmitted
without change from this connector to an external MIDI
device. Use this when you want multiple MIDI devices to
receive the same stream of messages.
MIDI Channel Settings
[F1 (MIDI CH)]
For each part, you can specify the channel on which the TD-20X
will receive and transmit MIDI messages.
1.
Press the [SETUP] button.
The [SETUP] button lights, and the "SETUP" screen appears.
2.
Press the [F1 (MIDI)] button.
3.
Press the [F1 (MIDI CH)] button.
The "MIDI CHANNEL" screen appears.
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4.
Use the [CURSOR (up/down)] buttons to select the
part you wish to set.
5.
Use the [CURSOR (left/right)] buttons to select the
parameter.
6.
Use the [-] [+] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to make
settings.
Parameter Value
Tx/Rx OFF, ON
Channel CH1–CH16
• Drum kit part and percussion part can be overlaid and
set to "CH10." When a duplicate note number is
received, the instrument assigned to the drum kit part
(the pad instrument) sounds.
• Other parts and MIDI channels cannot be overlaid.
7.
Press the [EXIT] button twice to return to the
"DRUM KIT" screen.
Description
Turns the transmitting and
receiving MIDI messages ON
or OFF.
Transmit and receive channel
115