Connecting Midi Devices - Roland FP-2 Owner's Manual

Chapter 4 Other Functions

Connecting MIDI Devices

About MIDI
MIDI stands for "Musical Instrument Digital Interface," and
is a worldwide standard for the exchange of performance
data (MIDI messages) and other information among
electronic instruments and computers.
The FP-2 features a MIDI connector and a computer
connector to allow performance information to be exchanged
with external devices. Connecting the keyboard to other
devices with these connectors provides you with an even
greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.
* 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.
* MIDI cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if
you need to purchase.
■ Connectors
fig.04-08
MIDI Out Connector
Sends data about what is being played on the keyboard and
other performance data.
Connect to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI
device.
MIDI In connector
Receives messages sent from external MIDI devices.
Connect to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI
device.
■ Making the Connections
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on the FP-2
and the device you're about to connect.
2.
Turn off the power to the FP-2 and the device
being connected.
3.
Connect a MIDI cable (sold separately) between
the MIDI connectors on each device.
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4.
Switch on the power to the FP-2 and the
connected device.
5.
Adjust the volume level on the FP-2 and the
connected device.
6.
You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
Make the settings for the MIDI send and receive
channels (p. 47) and for Local On/Off (p. 47).
■ How to Enjoy MIDI
Recording Data of Performances Played on the FP-2 to a
Sequencer* and Automatically Playing Recorded
Performance Data on the FP-2
Connection example:
Connecting to a sequencer (the Roland MT series, etc.)
fig.04-09.e
Sequencer
Out MIDI In
→ When connecting a sequencer, we recommend using it with
the settings described below.
• Local Control off (p. 47)
• MIDI Out Mode 4 (p. 48)
When the instrument is turned on, MIDI Out Mode is set
to "1."
Performing on the FP-2 Using Sounds from Another
Sound Module*
Connection Example: Connecting to a MIDI Sound Module
fig.04-10.e
→ When connecting to a MIDI sound module, we recommend
using the system with MIDI Out Mode set to "2" (p. 48).
When the instrument is turned on, MIDI Out Mode is set to
"1."
Use a sequencer whici has
MIDI out connector.
FP-2
MIDI Sound Module
MIDI
THRU OUT IN
FP-2