When Not Using The Usb Midi Functionality Of The Varios (Connecting The Varios To An External Midi Interface); Connections; Midi Port Settings In V-Producer; Midi Mode Setting On The Varios - Roland VariOS User Manual

When not using the USB MIDI functionality
of the VariOS (Connecting the VariOS to an
external MIDI interface)
Here's how to make connections and settings when you are not using the USB MIDI functionality of
the VariOS (i.e., when you are connecting the VariOS to an external MIDI interface).
Normally, you will not need to use these connections unless you have problems, such as
the VariOS's USB MIDI functionality failing to operate reliably on your computer.

Connections

fig.05midiIF
MIDI IN
MIDI cable
VariOS
MIDI OUT
* Since the VariOS uses the USB cable to transfer wave files from the computer, you must use a USB cable
to connect the VariOS and your computer even when you are connecting to a MIDI interface.

MIDI port settings in V-Producer

fig.05midiIFPortE

MIDI MODE setting on the VariOS

In the procedure for "Playing the VariOS from a connected keyboard (MIDI Mode)" (p. 108), set the
VariOS's MIDI MODE to "Internal."
MIDI interface
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MIDI cabel
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI keyboard
USB
cable
USB
Port of the MIDI
interface connected
to the VariOS
Port of the MIDI
interface connect to
your MIDI keyboard
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