Roland F-90 Connecting to Midi Devices, About the Midi Connectors, Midi In Connector, About Midi

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an external MIDI device.

If the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, you can record your performance on the MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the F-90.

Making the Connections

NOTE

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.

About MIDI

MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was developed as a standard for the exchange of performance data between electronic instruments and computers.

The F-90 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow such exchange of performance data with external equipment and devices. Connecting the keyboard to other devices with these connectors provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

About the MIDI Connectors

Out MIDI In

MIDI connectors on the rear panel

MIDI In Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.

MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will be received here. As a result, the F-90 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

1.Turn the volume down completely on all equipment.

2.Turn off the F-90 and any other devices to be connected.

3.Use the optional MIDI cable to connect the MIDI connector on the external MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the F-90.

Take a look at the connection examples.

4.Turn on the power to all equipment.

5.Adjust the volume.

6.You should also make the following settings as needed.

For details on making MIDI-related settings for the F-90, refer to p. 23 through p. 24.

Connection Examples:

Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

Sequencer

Out MIDI In

F-90

R L (Mono) R L (Mono)

Out MIDI In

InputOutput

MIDI Out Connector

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device.

Performance data detailing what has been played on the keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external MIDI devices.

* The MT-80s/90s has no MIDI Out connector.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

F-90

R L (Mono) R L (Mono)

Out MIDI In

InputOutput

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