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Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices

Chapter 10

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 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange

performance data with external devices. These connectors

can be used to connect the KR to an external device for even

greater versatility.

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* 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.

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Connectors

fig.09-

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 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 KR’s keyboard.

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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.

Turn the volume all the way down on the KR and on

the device you’re about to connect.

Switch off the power to the KR and the device you’re

about to connect.

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

connectors to each other.

Please refer to the connection examples below.

Switch on the power to the KR and the connected

device.

Adjust the volume level on the KR and the connected

device.

You should also set the MIDI settings as needed.

For details on the MIDI-related settings, refer to

p. 161–p. 163.

Connection Examples:

Setup with a MIDI Sequencer

fig.09-10

* When the KR is connected to a MIDI sequencer, set it to Local

OFF. Refer to “Disconnecting the Internal Sound Generator

and Keyboard (Local Control)” (p. 162).

Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module

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InOut

MIDI

Roland MT Series

KR107

OUTTHRU IN

MIDI

Sound Module

KR107

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