Roland MP-500 Switching Local On/Off, This sets it to Local On, This sets it to Local Off

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Cautions when Connecting an External MIDI Device

Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/ Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting the MP-500 to an external MIDI device.

■Disconnecting the MP-500’s keyboard and internal sound generator—Local On/Off

When the MP-500 is connected to a MIDI sequencer or the like, set it to Local Off.

As shown in the diagram, the data that is produced when you play the keyboard will reach the sound generator by two routes, (1)and (2), causing each note to be played in duplicate. To prevent this, select the Local Off setting to cut route (1).

fig.8-04.e

(1) Local On

		Sequencer
Sound	MIDI	MIDI
	IN	OUT
Generator		Memory
	MIDI	MIDI
	OUT	IN

(2) Thru function On Each note played

is sounded twice

This sets it to Local On:

fig.8-05.e

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

Local On

This sets it to Local Off:

fig.8-06.e

No sound produced

Sound Generator

Local Off

NOTE

Be aware that if you set your instrument to Local Off when no external MIDI device is connected, there will be no sound.

■Switching Local On/Off

Local On is set when the power is switched on.

While holding down the [Piano 1] button, [Piano 2] button, and [Harpsichord] button, the “B4” note to turn the setting On, or press the “C5” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-07.e

Electric	Electric	Harpsi-	Vibra-	Pipe	Strings
Piano 1 Piano 2 Piano 1	Piano 2	chord	phone	Organ

Tone

Tempo	Beat	Sound On/Off	Play	Rec	Demo Song
	Metronome

Local On Local Off

If the MP-500 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT- 90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of first the MP-500 and then the MT series, the MP-500 will automatically be set to Local Off.

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