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Using the PC-80 as a MIDI controller keyboard
This section explains the basic connections for the PC-80 and the flow of MIDI messages.
* 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.
* Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk
causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
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MIDI flow
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* If you want to connect a MIDI sound module to the MIDI OUT connector, refer to
“Connecting to your computer via USB—Using the PC-80 as a MIDI interface” (p. 79).
Basic connection example and signal flow
Connecting to a computer via USB—
Sending MIDI messages to your software
MIDI OUT device
PC-80 Synth
Choose PC-80 Synth if you want to play MIDI data using the included PC-80 software synthesizer
for manual performance.
* For details on the sound generator for manual performance, refer to
“How the PC-80 software
synthesizer is structured”
(p. 32).
PC-80 Player
Choose PC-80 Player if you want to play MIDI data using the included PC-80 software
synthesizer for SMF playback.
* For details on the software synthesizer for SMF playback, refer to
“How the PC-80 software
synthesizer is structured”
(p. 32).
MIDI IN device
PC-80 Keyboard
This section transmits MIDI messages from the keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, VALUE
encoder, hold pedal, and expression pedal.
USB cable
DP Series
(sold separately)
EV-5
(sold separately)
Roland
AC adaptor
With some computers, the PC-80 may not
operate on bus power. If so, set the power
switch to the DC position and connect the
AC adaptor.
MIDI OUT DEVICE
MIDI IN DEVICE
MIDI OUT
PC-80PC
USB
PC-80 MIDI OUT
PC-80 Keyboard PC-80 keyboard
PC-80 Synth
PC-80 software synthesizer
PC-80 Player
Synth for manual
performance
Synth for
SMF playback
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