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Chapter 6. Getting the Full Potential of the XP-30

Enjoying Desktop Music

The XP-30 can be controlled by music software running on a

computer. This will allow you to create your own songs, and

also to select sounds or edit sounds from the computer

display. The features available to you when using a

computer will vary greatly, depending on the software you

use, so it is important that you choose software suited to

your needs.

■ Connecting to Your Computer

Two Connection Methods

There are two ways to connect the XP-30 to your computer:

by means of the Computer connector, or by using the MIDI

connectors.

To make connections via the Computer connector, use a

Computer cable to connect the serial port (RS-232C

connector) of your computer to the Computer connector of

the XP-30.

To make connections via MIDI, you will need a MIDI

interface (such as the Roland Super MPU64, etc.). Use MIDI

cables to connect the XP-30’s MIDI connectors to the MIDI

connectors of the MIDI interface, after it has been connected

to your computer.

Connect the XP-30 to your computer using the method that is

appropriate for your setup.

If you are making connections using MIDI, read from p. (p.

135).

Connecting with Computer Connector

1. Turn off the XP-30, your computer and all peripheral

devices.

* 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.

2. Set the COMPUTER switch on the rear panel of the XP-30

as the following figure.

In general, set the switch to PC-2 for PC, and to Mac for

Apple Macintosh series.

fig.6-04.e

* Before changing the setting of the Computer switch, you must

first turn off the power on the XP-30.

* This setting determines the transmission speed (baud rate)

between your computer and the MIDI sound module (the XP-

30), and the setting used by the computer must match the

setting on the XP-30. Here we explained how to make the

setting on the XP-30. To make settings on your computer, you

will need to make settings for your software. If you are using

Windows, settings may be different than the above, depending

on your driver settings. If so, carefully read the owner’s manual

that was included with your driver.

* The PC-1 baud rate is 31.25 (kbit/sec), and the PC-2 baud rate is

38.4 (kbit/sec).

In step 3, the connections will be slightly different depending

on the type of computer you are using, so read the section

(3a, 3b) that applies to you.

3a.If you’re using a PC, connect the computer cable to the

serial port (RS-232C) connector on the rear of the

computer.

Computer cable: RSC-15AT (sold separately)

This is a 9 pin cable. If you need a 25 pin cable, refer to

“Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams” (p. 208) and purchase

an appropriate cable.

3b.If you’re using an Apple Macintosh computer, connect

the computer cable to the modem port or printer port on

the rear of the computer.

Computer cable: RSC-15APL (sold separately)

Apple Macintosh

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