Roland RD-300SX Switching USB Drivers, Exchanging Midi Messages with Your Computer, Again

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Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)

Switching USB Drivers

What is the USB MIDI Driver?

The USB MIDI Driver is a software which passes data between the RD-300SX and the application (sequencer software, etc.) that is running on the USB-connected computer.

The USB MIDI Driver sends data from the application to the RD-300SX, and passes data from the RD-300SX to the application.

4.Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the value.

Display

Value

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Original

Select this when using the sup-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plied driver with a USB connec-

 

 

 

 

tion.

 

 

 

Generic

Select this when using a generic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB driver included with the OS

 

 

 

 

with a USB connection.

5. After changing settings, turn the power off and then on

again.

fig.05-01

Application

USB

Driver

USB connector

There is no need to use the Write procedure for the USB Driver

settings.

Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer

You can use a USB connector to connect the RD-300SX to your computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation Guide.”

Computer

USB cable

*

Connecting your computer to the RD-300SX for the first time requires

 

installation of the “USB Driver” (on the included CD-ROM) to the

 

computer. For more details, refer to the separate “USB Installation

 

Guide.”

*

Only MIDI data can be transmitted using USB.

USB connector

RD-300SX

When a computer is connected to the USB connector, you can determine the USB driver to be used as follows:

1.Press [EDIT].

The indicator lights, and the RD-300SX switches to Edit mode.

2.Press [INC] or [DEC] to select “System,” then press

[ENTER].

fig.disp.SYS

3.Press [RHY/GM2].

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*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.

*USB cables are not included. Consult your Roland dealer if you need to purchase.

*Use a USB cable no longer than 3 meters.

*Turn on the power to the RD-300SX before starting up MIDI applications on the computer. Do not turn the RD-300SX on or off while any MIDI application is running.

*Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the RD-300SX’s power is on.

*If not using USB, disconnect the USB cable from the RD-300SX.

*If, during the transmission/reception of data, the computer switches to energy-saving mode or suspended mode, or if the RD-300SX’s power is switched on or off, the computer may freeze, or the RD-300SX’s operation may become unstable.

*When using your computer’s sequencer software to record RD-300SX performances, we recommend setting the sequencer software’s Soft Thru 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 Panel Descriptions Front PanelRear Panel Panel DescriptionsMaking Connections Connect the supplied power cord to the supplied AC adaptorGetting Ready Before you begin making connections, confirm the followingConnecting the RD-300SX to External Equipment Connecting PedalsPress 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 Units of Sound Overview of the RD-300SXBasic Organization of the RD-300SX Basic Operation of the RD- 300SXHold down Edit and press Write Listening to the Demo Demo PlaySong Name Composer/Copyright To stop a song while it is playing, press ONE Touch PianoPress ONE Touch Piano Performing with the KeyboardPiano Performances ONE Touch Piano Performing with a Variety of Tones Tone Select button for the selected category lightsPlaying Multiple Tones with the Keyboard Switching to Single ModeTurning Dual or Split off turning the indicator off Pressing ONE Touch PianoPerforming with Two Layered Tones Dual Press DUAL, getting the indicator to lightPress Dual once more, and the indicator light goes out Pressing Two Tone Select buttons SimultaneouslyPress SPLIT, getting the indicator to light Keyboard’s Split Point pChanging the Keyboard’s Split Point Hold down Split for several secondsChanging the Tone for a Zone Hold down Transpose and press a key Transposing the Key of the Keyboard TransposeHold down Transpose for several seconds Pitch of the tone in semitone Steps Key Transpose pChanging the Keyboard’s Touch Changing the Velocity When the Key Touch Is Set to FixedPress SHIFT, and the indicator light goes out Hold down Shift and press Lower SelectChanging the Reverb Effect Type Press REVERB, getting its indicator to lightAdding Reverberation to Sounds Reverb Changing the Depth of Reverb Effect Reverb DepthChanging the Depth of Effect Press Multi EFFECTS, getting its indicator to lightAdding a Variety Effects to the Sound Multi Effects Hold down Multi Effects and press INC or DECWhile holding down SHIFT, press Multi Effects Changing the Multi-effects TypeAdding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary Effect Press Organ and select the organ toneMaking a More Consistent Sound Sound Control Turn the Equalizer knobs to adjust the levels in each range Changing the Rhythm Pattern Press Rhythm to make the button indicator lightPlaying Rhythm Rhythm Pattern List pChanging the Rhythm Volume Changing Rhythm TemposPress INC or DEC, or Tone Select buttons to select a Setup Selecting Stored Settings SetupPress SETUP, getting the indicator to light Setup List pPress WRITE, getting the indicator to light Storing Settings to Setups WriteSettings Not Saved in a Setup When Enter is pressed, saving of the Setup beginsWhile holding down EDIT, press Enter Press ONE Touch Piano or Exit to cancel Panel LockDisabling the Buttons Panel Lock How to Make Settings Settings for Each Function EditMaking System Settings System Parameters That Can Be SetSwitching the Pedal’s Polarity Damper Pedal Polarity Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningAdjusting the Tuning Temperament, Key Selecting the KeynoteMaking the Settings for the USB Driver Switching the Pedal’s Polarity Control Pedal PolarityUsing the Pedal to Switch Setup Setup Pedal Shift Indication Value DescriptionChanging the Pedal Function Control Pedal Function Setup-Related Settings CommonSetting the Zone to which Multi Effects are Added MFX Zone Press INC or DEC to select Common, then pressParameter 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 Setup Utility Settings UtilityTransferring Setups to External Devices Setup Bulk Dump Bulk Dump TemporaryTransmit play back the data from the external sequencer Restoring Saved Settings to the RD- 300SXPress Enter again to start the Factory Reset operation Press OrganIndication Setting the Midi Tx ModeSwitching Local Control On and Off What’s MIDI? Connecting External Midi DevicesUsing the RD-300SX As a Master Keyboard Connecting External Midi Devices Connecting to an External SequencerSettings for Recording Recording the PerformanceMaking Connections Switching SetupsSelecting RD-300SX Sounds from an External Midi Device Number Bank Select Program ChangePress INC or DEC to set the value Display Value Description Switching USB DriversExchanging Midi Messages with Your Computer AgainHold down Shift and press Sound Control How to Use the V-LINKAbout V-LINK Hold down Shift and press Sound Control once again to exitTroubleshooting Problem Check/SolutionTroubleshooting Keyboard is PlayedWhen listening through headphones When listening through speakersEffects List Effect name OverviewEffects List SPACE-D3TAP PAN Sympathetic Error Messages Display MeaningTone List Tone NameTone List Rhythm Set List 106GM2 Standard GM2 Room GM2 Power GM2 Electric Rhythm Set ListGM2 Analog GM2 Jazz GM2 Brush GM2 Orchstra GM2 SFX Rhythm Pattern List Rhythm PatternShortcut List Setup ListSelecting Stored Settings Setup p What to do OperationMidi Implementation Chart Midi Implementation ChartMain Specifications ConnectorsIndex KEY TouchIndex RhythmFor EU Countries Compliance Information StatementFor the U.K For the USAInformation
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