Roland F-50 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-50 to an external MIDI device.

If the F-50 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-50.

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-50 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

1.Turn the volume down completely on all equipment.

2.Turn off the F-50 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-50.

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-50, refer to p. 24 through p. 25.

Connection Examples:

Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

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-50 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

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.

Sequencer

MIDI

OUTIN

F-50

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

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

F-50

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Contents Page For the U.K Page Additional Precautions Power SupplyMaintenance PlacementChecking the Included Items Main FeaturesIntroduction Introduction Assembly ProcedureAssembling the F-50 Check the PartsStand the instrument back up When Moving the InstrumentWhen Disassembling If the Stand is UnevenTone Tone Buttons Panel DescriptionsContents Before You Play Connecting the AC AdaptorInstalling the Music Stand Turning Off the Power Connecting PedalsTurning On the Power Min Max Adjusting the VolumeConnecting Headphones Use the Volume knob to adjust the overall volume levelSelecting a Song for Playback Listening to the Demo SongsPress Listening to the Demo Songs Using Each ToneListening to the Demo Songs Included in left-hand areas Playing the KeyboardPlaying the Keyboard Layering Two Instrument Sounds Dual PlayAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Effect Recording a Performance Recording Your PerformanceDisabling Buttons Panel Lock Adjust the volumeSome Handy Functions Changing the Keyboard’s TouchSome Handy Functions Adjusting the Pitch of the Sound Master TuningLowering/ raising the Reference Pitch Changing the Depth of the Reverb Effect Changing the Volume Balance in Dual PlaySetting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 Hz Setting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 HzMaking the Connections Connecting to Audio EquipmentRecording procedure About the JacksMidi Out Connector Connecting to Midi DevicesAbout the Midi Connectors Midi In ConnectorReceiving on all Midi channels Omni On/Off Switching Local On/OffSwitching Omni On/Off Connecting to Midi DevicesOff Set the Midi ChannelTransmitting a performance You recorded Midi ChannelCase Cause/Remedy TroubleshootingWhen the F-50 is connected to an external device TroubleshootingKey Song Name Composer Copyright Demo Song ListEb3 Demo Song List123-127 AuxMessage Roland Digital Piano Main SpecificationsFunctions Assigned to the Keyboard Numerics IndexAfrica InformationAvis 03345901 ’05-2-3N
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