Roland F-100 owner manual Connecting to Midi Devices, About the Midi Connectors, Midi In Connector

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Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-100 to an external MIDI device.

If the F-100 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT series can be played with the keyboard of the F-100.

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.

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 F-100 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 connectors provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

About the MIDI Connectors

fig.8-01.e

Out MIDI In

MIDI connectors on the rear panel

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 F-100 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

1.Turn the volume down completely on all equipment.

2.Turn off the F-100 and any other devices to be connected.

3.Use the optional MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the F-100.

Take a look at the connection examples.

4.Turn on the power to all equipment.

5.Adjust the volume.

6.You should also make the following settings as needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the F-100, refer to p. 31 through p. 32.

Connection Examples:

Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

fig.8-02.e

Sequencer

Out MIDI In

F-100

R

L (Mono)

R

L (Mono)

Out MIDI In

InputOutput

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.

* The MT-90s has no MIDI Out connector.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

fig.8-03.e

Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

F-100

R

L (Mono)

R

L (Mono)

Out MIDI In

InputOutput

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Contents 201a Do not open or modify in any way the unit or its AC adaptor Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsMain Features IntroductionChecking the Included Items Check the Parts Assembly ProcedureAssembling the F-100 IntroductionWhen Changing the Orientation of the Speaker Box When Moving the InstrumentWhen Disassembling If the Stand is UnevenApplying the Tempo Setting Sheet Panel DescriptionsContents Connecting Pedals Connecting the AC AdaptorInstalling the Music Stand Before You PlayInstalling the Lid Holders Assembling the LidConnecting Headphones Sold Separately Turning On the PowerAdjusting the Volume Turning Off the PowerSelecting a Song for Playback Listening to the Internal SongsPlaying/Stopping the Internal Songs 4 6 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 21 23 25Playing Each Hand Separately Listening to the Internal SongsPlaying the Keyboard Selecting the Instrument Sound You Wish to PlayTone button Piano Harpsichord Organ Strings Layering Two Instrument Sounds Dual Play Playing the KeyboardAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Effect Sounding the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Example Specifying a TempoAdjusting the Volume Changing the BeatPlaying Rhythm Key Rhythm BeatRecording Your Performance Recording a PerformanceRecording Along with the Rhythm Recording Your PerformanceRecording Along with a Song Selecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately 4, 6 2Erasing Recorded Performances Erasing a performance from the specified trackErasing a song Disabling Buttons Panel Lock Some Handy FunctionsChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Tone Touch Descriptions Button SensitivityAdjusting the Pitch of the Sound Master Tuning Lowering/ raising the Reference PitchSome Handy Functions Setting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 Hz Changing the Volume Balance in Dual PlaySetting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz Changing the Depth of the ReverbAbout the Jacks Connecting to Audio EquipmentRecording procedure Making the ConnectionsMidi In Connector Connecting to Midi DevicesAbout the Midi Connectors Midi Out ConnectorConnecting to Midi Devices Switching Local On/OffSwitching Omni On/Off Receiving on all Midi channels Omni On/OffSet the Midi Channel Transmitting a performance You recordedTroubleshooting Case Cause/RemedyInternal Song List 6 8 9 11 13 15 16 18 20 21 23 25Internal Song List Eb3Midi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Roland Digital PianoFunctions Assigned to the Keyboard Functions for Metronome/RhythmOther Functions Index NumericsMemo Memo Information AfricaAvis 02901323 ’03-9-7N
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