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Connecting External Devices
Connecting to MIDI Devices
Connecting a MIDI device to the HP 337 permits the
exchange of performance data between the two devices, and
allows you an even greater number of ways to us the HP 337.
With a MIDI sequencer connected, you can record and save
your performances on the HP 337. You can also take
performances recorded lo a sequencer and play them back on
the HP 377. Furthermore, you can also enjoy the Minus One
Play function (p. 34) to play along with commercially
available music data in a variety of musical genres.
When you connect a MIDI sound module, you can perform
on the HP 337 and hear the sounds played through the MIDI
sound module.
The models in Roland's MT Series feature sequencers and
sound generators ina single unit.
@ What's MIDI?
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, an
international standard which allows performance
information to be communicated among electronic musical
instruments and computers.
The HP 337 is equipped with MIDI and computer connectors
to allow such exchange of performance data with external
equipment and 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 inplemented on this unit. [fyou should require
this publication (such as iehen you intend to carry out byte-
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor.
m@ About MIDI Connectors
MIDI,
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 finger 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 connector receives MIDI messages that are transmitted
from external MIDI devices. These incoming messages may
instruct the receiving
HP337 to play sounds or switch Tones.
*
External MIDI devices can't be used for remotely changing the
tones played by the HP 337's keyboard.
Making Connections to MIDI
Devices
*
When connecting, turn on power to your various devices in
the order specified. Failure to follow these steps in the order
given could cause a malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other equipment.
}. Turn the volume all the way down on the HP 337
and on the device you're about to connect.
2. Turn off the power to the HP 337 and other
connected equipment.
3. Set the computer switch on the underside of the
keyboard to "MIDI."
4. Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the
MIDI connectors to each other.
Please refer to the connection examples below.
5. Switch on the power to the HP 337 and the
connected device.
6. Adjust the volume level on the HP 337 and the
connected device.
7. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.
For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to page 51 - 52.
m Connection Examples:
Connecting to a MIDI Sequencer
MT Series
HP 337
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When the HP 337 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to
Local OFF. Refer fo "Disconnecting the Keyboard from the
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Iiternal Sound Generator (Local On/Off)" (p. 52).
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