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Chapter 10 Connecting External Devices

You can connect the KR to external devices such as audio equipment, MIDI instruments and computer.

❍Connecting MIDI Devices (p. 172)

You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance data from the KR, or play performance data from the KR on the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI sound module, you can perform on the KR and hear the sounds played through the MIDI sound module.

❍Connecting Audio Equipment (p. 176)

The KR has high-quality built-in stereo speakers, but you can also hook it up a stereo system for an even more impressive sound.

You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording equipment and record your performances.

❍Connecting External Speakers (p. 177)

You can connect an amp or external speaker to the Aux jack and play the accompaniment and reverb sounds through it.

❍Connecting a Computer (p. 178)

You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual- MT) to record performance data from the KR and play performance data from the program on the KR.

❍Connecting an Expression Pedal

You can connect an expression pedal to the KR.

NOTE

Connecting MIDI Devices

By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.

What’s MIDI?

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

The KR is equipped with MIDI connectors and a Computer connector to let it exchange performance data with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the KR to an external device for even greater versatility.

*A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte- level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.

■Connectors

MIDI Out Connector

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

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Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).

Performance data when you play the keyboard or depress a pedal is sent from this connector to the external MIDI connector.

MIDI In Connector

Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).

This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external MIDI devices. The KR receiving MIDI messages can output sounds, exchange tones and perform other operations.

*External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the Tones played by the KR’s keyboard.

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