Roland pt-2700 Connecting to Midi Devices, Making the Connections, About the Midi Connectors

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Read this chapter if you wish to connect the pt-2700 to an external MIDI device.

If the pt-2700 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one from the MT series, a performance recorded on the pt-2700 can be transmitted to the MIDI sequencer. It is also possible to record the performance directly on the MIDI sequencer.

The recorded performance can be saved on the MIDI sequencer.

When the pt-2700 is connected to an MT series sequencer, the rich variety of sounds built into the MT series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the pt-2700.

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 pt-2700 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 jacks provides you with an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.

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.

1.Turn the volume down completely on all equipment.

2.Turn off the pt-2700 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 pt-2700.

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

pt-2700, refer to p. 32 through p. 35.

About the MIDI Connectors

fig.8-01.e

MIDI

OutIn

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 pt-2700 will produce sound, change tones, or perform other operations.

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.

Connection Examples: Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)

fig.8-02.e

MT Series

Out MIDI In

pt-2700

MIDIPedal

OutIn

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

Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module

fig.8-03.e

Sound Module

MIDI

THRU OUT IN

pt-2700

MIDIPedal

OutIn

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