Roland ep-90/70 Connecting to Midi Devices, About the Midi Connectors, Midi In Connector

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the ep-90/70 to an external MIDI devices.

If the ep-90/70 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, a performance recorded on the ep-90/70 can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. It is also possible to record the performance directly on the MIDI sequencer. The recorded performance can be saved on the MIDI sequencer.

When the ep-90/70 is connected to an MT series sequencer, the rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the ep-90/70.

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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 down completely on all equipment.

2.Turn off the ep-90/70 and any other devices to be connected.

About MIDI

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers.

The ep-90/70 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow such exchange of performance data with external equipment and devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with these jacks provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

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About the MIDI Connectors

fig.9-01

	MIDI			Pedal			Input			Output
Out		In	Damper		Soft	R		L (Mono)	R	L	(Mono)

MIDI In Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device. MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will be received here. As a result, the ep-90/70 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

3.Use MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the MIDI connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the ep-90/

70.

Take a look at the connection examples.

4.As necessary, use audio cables to connect the other devices to the ep-90/70 (p. 24).

5.Turn on the power to all equipment.

6.Adjust the volume.

7.You should also make the following

settings as needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the ep-

90/70, refer to p. 26 through p. 29.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

fig.9-02.e

MT Series

Out MIDI In

ep-90/70

	MIDI			Pedal			Input			Output
Out		In	Damper		Soft	R		L (Mono)	R	L	(Mono)

* The MT-80s has no MIDI Out connector.

MIDI Out Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device. Performance data detailing what has been played on the keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external MIDI devices.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

fig.9-03.e

Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

ep-90/70

	MIDI			Pedal			Input			Output
Out		In	Damper		Soft	R		L (Mono)	R	L	(Mono)

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