Roland RD-300SX owner manual Connecting External Midi Devices, What’s MIDI?

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Connecting External MIDI Devices

What’s MIDI?

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers. By using a MIDI cable to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can create an ensemble in which a single MIDI keyboard can play multiple instruments, or change settings automatically as the song progresses.

About MIDI Connectors

The RD-300SX has the following two types of MIDI connector. Their functions differ as described below.

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For instructions on connecting the external devices, refer to “Connecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment” (p. 12).

MIDI IN Connector

Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here. These incoming messages may instruct the RD-300SX to play sounds or switch tones.

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to external MIDI devices. The RD-300SX’s MIDI OUT connector is used for sending the performance data of the keyboard controller section as well as data used for saving various settings and patterns (Bulk Dump →p. 44).

Connecting to External MIDI Sound Generators

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MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Sound Generator A

RD-300SX

 

Using the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard

By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD-300SX’s rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-300SX.

Normally, the RD-300SX transmits Note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but you can control not only Note messages, but a variety of other external MIDI device settings as well.

Make the following settings if you do not want to have MIDI messages transmitted.

1.Hold down [SHIFT] and press [MIDI Tx].

2.Press [INC] or [DEC] to switch the setting to ON or OFF.

*To enable transmission, set this to ON.

This button is disabled when Tx Mode is set to Mode 2.

Selecting Sounds on an External MIDI Device

To switch the tones of an external MIDI device, enter the program number and the MSB/LSB of the Bank Select message as numerical values on the RD-300SX.

1.Press [MIDI Tx].

2.Referring to the following, press the TONE SELECT button to which the parameter you want to change is assigned, then select the parameter.

If you want to change the sounds, press [ORGAN] first to send the Program Change message.

 

TONE

Indication

Parameter

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIANO

 

 

 

Bank Select MSB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.PIANO

 

 

 

Bank Select LSB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORGAN

 

 

 

Program Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STRINGS/

 

 

 

Pan

 

 

 

 

PAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUITAR/

 

 

 

Reverb Send

 

 

 

 

BASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRASS/

 

 

 

Chorus Send

 

 

 

 

WINDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOICE/

 

 

 

Key Transpose

 

 

 

 

SYNTH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RHY/GM2

 

 

 

MIDI Ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the RD-300SX transmits a Program number or a Bank number for which no Tone has been assigned, an alternate Tone may be selected, or in some cases, there may be no sound played. If you do not want to transmit the Program number or Bank Select, set the MSB/LSB to “--- (OFF).”

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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 Important Notes Contents About V-LINK Connecting External Midi DevicesContents 220 Main Features Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelBefore you begin making connections, confirm the following Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptorGetting Ready Making ConnectionsConnecting Pedals Connecting the RD-300SX to External EquipmentPress the Power switch on the back of the unit Turning the Power On and OffTurning On the Power Adjust the volume using the Volume slider Adjusting the VolumeTurning Off the Power Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master Tune Basic Operation of the RD- 300SX Overview of the RD-300SXBasic Organization of the RD-300SX Units of SoundTo stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch Piano Listening to the Demo Demo PlaySong Name Composer/Copyright Hold down Edit and press WritePress ONE Touch Piano Performing with the KeyboardPiano Performances ONE Touch Piano Tone Select button for the selected category lights Performing with a Variety of TonesPressing ONE Touch Piano Switching to Single ModeTurning Dual or Split off turning the indicator off Playing Multiple Tones with the KeyboardPressing Two Tone Select buttons Simultaneously Press DUAL, getting the indicator to lightPress Dual once more, and the indicator light goes out Performing with Two Layered Tones DualKeyboard’s Split Point p Press SPLIT, getting the indicator to lightHold down Split for several seconds Changing the Keyboard’s Split PointChanging the Tone for a Zone Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose p Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposeHold down Transpose for several seconds Hold down Transpose and press a keyHold down Shift and press Lower Select Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedPress SHIFT, and the indicator light goes out Changing the Keyboard’s TouchChanging the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb Depth Press REVERB, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Changing the Reverb Effect TypeHold down Multi Effects and press INC or DEC Press Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi Effects Changing the Depth of EffectPress Organ and select the organ tone Changing the Multi-effects TypeAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect While holding down SHIFT, press Multi EffectsMaking a More Consistent Sound Sound Control Turn the Equalizer knobs to adjust the levels in each range Pattern List p Press Rhythm to make the button indicator lightPlaying Rhythm Rhythm Changing the Rhythm PatternChanging Rhythm Tempos Changing the Rhythm VolumeSetup List p Selecting Stored Settings SetupPress SETUP, getting the indicator to light Press INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a SetupWhen Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup begins Storing Settings to Setups WriteSettings Not Saved in a Setup Press WRITE, getting the indicator to lightWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Press ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel LockDisabling the Buttons Panel Lock Parameters That Can Be Set Settings for Each Function EditMaking System Settings System How to Make SettingsSelecting the Keynote Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningAdjusting the Tuning Temperament, Key Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal PolarityIndication Value Description Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal PolarityUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal Shift Making the Settings for the USB DriverPress INC or DEC to select Common, then press Setup-Related Settings CommonSetting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX Zone Changing the Pedal Function Control Pedal FunctionParameter Value Description Tone Settings Tone ParameterPress INC or DEC to select Tone, then press Enter Press INC or DEC to select U-L, then press Enter Changing the Pitch Fine TuneChanging the Bend Range Bend Range Turning Each Controller On and Off Setting the PanPart On/Off Part Bulk Dump Temporary Utility Settings UtilityTransferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk Dump Bulk Dump SetupPress Organ Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SXPress Enter again to start the Factory Reset operation Transmit play back the data from the external sequencerIndication Setting the Midi Tx ModeSwitching Local Control On and Off What’s MIDI? Connecting External Midi DevicesUsing the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard Recording the Performance Connecting to an External SequencerSettings for Recording Connecting External Midi DevicesNumber Bank Select Program Change Switching SetupsSelecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi Device Making ConnectionsAgain Switching USB DriversExchanging Midi Messages with Your Computer Press INC or DEC to set the value Display Value DescriptionHold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exit How to Use the V-LINKAbout V-LINK Hold down Shift and press Sound ControlProblem Check/Solution TroubleshootingKeyboard is Played TroubleshootingWhen listening through speakers When listening through headphonesEffect name Overview Effects ListSPACE-D Effects List3TAP PAN Sympathetic Display Meaning Error MessagesTone Name Tone ListTone List 106 Rhythm Set ListRhythm Set List GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 ElectricGM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern Rhythm Pattern ListWhat to do Operation Setup ListSelecting Stored Settings Setup p Shortcut ListMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartConnectors Main SpecificationsKEY Touch IndexRhythm IndexFor the USA Compliance Information StatementFor the U.K For EU CountriesInformation
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