Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices; Connecting Midi Devices; Connectors - Roland KR7/5 Owner's Manual

Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices

You can connect the KR-7/5 to external devices such as
audio equipment and MIDI instruments.
Connecting MIDI Devices (p. 158)
You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance
data from the KR-7/5, or play performance data from the
KR-7/5 on the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI
sound module, you can perform on the KR-7/5 and hear the
sounds played through the MIDI sound module.
Connecting Audio Equipment (p. 162)
The KR-7/5 has high-quality built-in stereo speakers, but
you can also hook it up a stereo system for an even more
impressive sound.
You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording
equipment and record your performances.
Connecting a Computer (p. 163)
You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual-
MT) to record performance data from the KR-7/5 and play
performance data from the program on the KR-7/5.
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Connecting MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
What's MIDI?
MIDI, short for "Musical Instrument Digital Interface," was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The KR-7/5 is equipped with MIDI connectors and a
Computer connector to let it exchange performance data
with external devices. These connectors can be used to
connect the KR-7/5 to an external device for even greater
versatility.
* 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.

Connectors

fig.09-
Out
MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you play the keyboard or depress a
pedal is sent from this connector to the external MIDI
connector.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external
MIDI devices. The KR-7/5 receiving MIDI messages can
output sounds, exchange tones and perform other
operations.
* There are two MIDI In connectors, on the bottom panel and on
the rear panel of the unit. You can't use both MIDI In
connectors at the same time.
* External MIDI devices can't be used for remotely changing the
Tones played by the KR-7/5's keyboard.
MIDI
In