Roland F-50 owner manual Switching Local On/Off, Receiving on all Midi channels Omni On/Off

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Connecting to MIDI Devices

Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device

Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/ Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the F-50 to an external MIDI device.

■Disconnecting the F-50’s keyboard and internal sound

generator (Local On/Off)

When the F-50 is connected to a MIDI sequencer or the like, set it to Local Off.

As shown in the diagram, the data that is produced when you play the keyboard will reach the sound generator by two routes, (1) and (2), causing each note to be played in duplicate. To prevent this, select the Local Off setting to cut route (1).

(1)Local On

 

 

Sequencer

Sound

MIDI

MIDI

IN

OUT

Generator

 

Memory

 

 

 

MIDI

MIDI

 

OUT

IN

(2) Thru function On

Each note played is sounded twice

This sets it to Local On:

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

Local On

This sets it to Local Off:

No sound produced

Sound Generator

Local Off

NOTE

Be aware that if you set your instrument to Local Off when no external MIDI device is connected, there will be no sound.

■Switching Local On/Off

Local On is set when the power is switched on.

1.While holding down the [Variation] button and [Heavy] button, the “C8” note to turn the setting On, or press the “B7” note to turn the setting Off.

Local Off

Local On

If the F-50 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT- 90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of first the F-50 and then the MT series, the F-50 will automatically be set to Local Off.

■Receiving on all MIDI channels

(Omni On/Off)

When set to Omni On, the F-50 will sound as a result of received MIDI messages, no matter which channel the messages arrive on.

When set to Omni Off, the F-50 will recognize only the messages that arrive on the MIDI channel that has been selected, as explained under “Set the MIDI Channel.”

■Switching Omni On/Off

Omni On is automatically set when the power is switched on.

1.Hold down the [Variation] button and [Heavy] button, and press the “A7” note to turn the setting On, or the “G7” note to turn the setting Off.

Omni Off

Omni On

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Contents Page For the U.K Page Power Supply MaintenancePlacement Additional PrecautionsMain Features IntroductionChecking the Included Items Assembly Procedure Assembling the F-50Check the Parts IntroductionWhen Moving the Instrument When DisassemblingIf the Stand is Uneven Stand the instrument back upPanel Descriptions Tone Tone ButtonsContents Connecting the AC Adaptor Installing the Music StandBefore You Play Connecting Pedals Turning On the PowerTurning Off the Power Adjusting the Volume Connecting HeadphonesUse the Volume knob to adjust the overall volume level Min MaxListening to the Demo Songs Selecting a Song for PlaybackListening to the Demo Songs Using Each Tone Listening to the Demo SongsPress Playing the Keyboard Included in left-hand areasLayering Two Instrument Sounds Dual Play Playing the KeyboardAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Effect Recording Your Performance Recording a PerformanceAdjust the volume Some Handy FunctionsChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Disabling Buttons Panel LockAdjusting the Pitch of the Sound Master Tuning Lowering/ raising the Reference PitchSome Handy Functions Changing the Volume Balance in Dual Play Setting the Reference Pitch to 440.0 HzSetting the Reference Pitch to 442.0 Hz Changing the Depth of the Reverb EffectConnecting to Audio Equipment Recording procedureAbout the Jacks Making the ConnectionsConnecting to Midi Devices About the Midi ConnectorsMidi In Connector Midi Out ConnectorSwitching Local On/Off Switching Omni On/OffConnecting to Midi Devices Receiving on all Midi channels Omni On/OffSet the Midi Channel Transmitting a performance You recordedMidi Channel OffTroubleshooting Case Cause/RemedyTroubleshooting When the F-50 is connected to an external deviceDemo Song List Key Song Name Composer CopyrightDemo Song List Eb3Aux Message123-127 Main Specifications Roland Digital PianoFunctions Assigned to the Keyboard Index NumericsInformation AfricaAvis 03345901 ’05-2-3N
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