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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices

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 RG-3 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it

exchange performance data with external devices. These

connectors can be used to connect the RG-3 to an external

device for even greater versatility.

■ Connectors

fig.07-080

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 RG-3 receiving MIDI messages can output sounds,

exchange tones and perform other operations.

* External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the

Tones played by the RG-3’s keyboard.

■ Making the Connections

NOTE

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 RG-3

and on the device you’re about to connect.

2. Switch off the power to the RG-3 and the device

you’re about to connect.

3. Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the

MIDI connectors to each other.

Please refer to the connection examples below.

4. Switch on the power to the RG-3 and the

connected device.

5. Adjust the volume level on the RG-3 and the

connected device.

6. You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.

For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to previous

section.

■ Connection Examples

fig.07-090

* When the RG-3 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to

Local OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound

Generator and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 100).

In addition, turn the MIDI sequencer’s Thru function ON.

The sequencer takes the performance data received at the MIDI

IN connector and outputs the data unchanged from the MIDI

OUT connector.

To determine whether or not your sequencer features a MIDI

Thru function and for instructions on making the Thru

function setting, refer to the owner’s manual for your

sequencer.

fig.07-100

Jack Panel

Setup with a MIDI Sequencer

Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module

Jack Panel

InOut

MIDI

Roland MT Series

INOUT

Jack Panel

MIDI Sound Module

OUTTHRU IN

MIDI

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