23EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual

6.3.1MIDI connection to other sound modules

You can use the EG2280USB/EG8280USB to control external sound modules via MIDI. This allows you to use the keyboard and pedals of the digital piano to control the sound generators of other synthesizers or sound modules not equipped with a keyboard. When you also connect the audio signal of the external sound module to the EG2280USB/EG8280USB,

as described in chapter 6.1, all sounds played in addition to the sounds of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB can be heard through the internal loudspeakers.

The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2280USB/EG8280USB and an external sound module.

The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2280USB/EG8280USB and a music computer. The connection of an external sound module is optional.

Fig. 6.3: Controlling external MIDI sound modules

1)Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB to the MIDI IN jack of the external sound module.

2)Be sure to set the MIDI transmit/receive channels of both instruments to the same number (see chapter 6.3.3).

3)Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB, if you want to play back the sounds of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers.

6.3.2USB connection to a computer with sequencing software

You can operate the EG2280USB/EG8280USB in combination with a sequencing program such as “Cubase”, “Logic” or the included “energyXT2.5 Compact BEHRINGER Edition.” Sequencing software gives you a wealth of powerful functions to record and process MIDI data. For example, you can record several tracks to create complex music pieces. Additional options are the production of sheet music or playback of music pieces. What is more, you can transfer the data of the built-in music sequencer to your computer for permanent archiving.

Sound module

MIDI OUT

LINE IN

Fig. 6.4: USB connection with an external sound module.

1)Connect the piano's USB jack to a free USB port on your computer.

2)Connect the MIDI IN jack of the sound module to the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB.

3)Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB if you want to play back the sounds of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers.

6.3.3 MIDI settings

The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides eight different functions to determine how the instrument processes MIDI information.

◊Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the following functions.

•Setting the MIDI transmit channel

Use this function to set the transmit channel on which the EG2280USB/EG8280USB is to send MIDI data. MIDI devices must send and receive on the same MIDI channels to ensure successful MIDI communication.

Function:

E71.

Value:

1 ... 16, Off

Description:

 

1. . . 16: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel. (Default setting: 1)

Off: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits no MIDI data

◊In layer mode voice #1 transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI channel, while voice #2 transmits on the next higher channel.

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