Roland C-190 About MIDI, Making the connections, MIDI functions supported by the C-190, About the MIDI connectors, MIDI channels used by the C-190

C-190 Portable Organ r

About MIDI

8.Connecting the C-190 to MIDI devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the C-190 to an external MIDI device.
After connecting the C-190 to a MIDI sequencer	■Connecting to a sequencer (Roland MT series)
(Roland MT series or a computer with sequencer soft-		MT series
ware) you can record your playing using that device.		MT series
ware) you can record your playing using that device.
The recorder song data, however, are not transmitted
via MIDI.
When the C-190 is connected to an MT-series module
with built-in sequencer, the rich variety of sounds built	C-190
into the MT can be played from the C-190’s keyboard.	C-190
into the MT can be played from the C-190’s keyboard.
	MIDI
	PEDAL ININ	OUT

About MIDI

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a standard for exchanging performance data between electronic instruments and com- puters.

The C-190 is equipped with two MIDI “real” connectors to allow such exchange of performance data with external equipment and devices. Connecting the C-190 to other devices via these jacks provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your instrument. (Be sure to only connect a PK-series pedal unit to the PEDAL IN socket.)

About the MIDI connectors

MIDI IN socket: Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this port to the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI device. MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will be received here. As a result, the C-190 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

MIDI OUT socket: Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect this port to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device. Performance data detailing what has been played on the keyboard, and other data, such as those generated when the optional footswitch or expression pedal is used, is transmitted from here to external MIDI devices.

Making the connections

Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and switch off the power on all devices before making any connections.

(1)Turn the volume down completely on all devices.

(2)Switch off the C-190 and any other device to be connected.

(3)Use an optional MIDI cable to connect the external MIDI device to the appropriate MIDI connector on the C-190.

See the connection examples below. You should also make the settings below as needed.

(4)Turn on the power to all equipment.

(5)Adjust the volume.

Note: The MT-80s has no MIDI OUT connector.

■Connecting to a MIDI sound module

MIDI sound module

C-190

MIDI

PEDAL IN

OUT

MIDI functions supported by the C-190

The C-190 can transmit and receive various MIDI message types, some of which are straightforward, while others require some insight into the workings of the MIDI standard.

MIDI channels used by the C-190

The C-190 uses the following MIDI channels for sending and receiving MIDI messages:

ORGAN sounds	Channel

MANUAL I part	12

MANUAL II part	13

PEDAL part	14

ORCHESTRA sounds	Channel

PEDAL part	3

MANUAL I part	4

MANUAL II part	5

These channels cannot be changed, so be sure to set the external device to the channel number of the desired C-190 part.