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Connecting other equipment
Performance data can be exchanged between the VIMA and
external MIDI equipment, allowing them to control each other.
For example, you can play one device from the keyboard of
another device, or switch sounds remotely.
fig.ConnectMIDI2-e.eps
If you connect the VIMA with a MIDI sequencer, turn
off the Thru function of the connected MIDI sequencer.
fig.ConnectMIDI1-e.eps
Making connections
1.
Minimize the volume of the VIMA and of the
MIDI equipment.
2.
Switch off power to the VIMA and the MIDI
equipment.
3.
As shown in the illustrations, use MIDI cables
to connect the VIMA and the MIDI equipment.
4.
Switch on power to the VIMA and the
connected MIDI equipment.
5.
Adjust the volume of the VIMA and the
connected MIDI equipment.
6.
If necessary, change the MIDI transmit
channel.
For details on the MIDI transmit channel, refer to
“Changing the MIDI transmit channel (MIDI Tx
Channel)” (p. 57).
Connecting MIDI equipment
Using a MIDI sequencer to play the VIMA
What’s MIDI?
“MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It
is a universal standard that allows performance data to be
exchanged among electronic musical instruments and
computers.
The VIMA provides MIDI connectors so that performance
data can be transferred between it and other devices. By
using these connectors to connect other devices with the
VIMA, you can take advantage of a wide range of
possibilities.
OUT MIDI IN
Roland MT Series
The VIMA’s
Rear Panel
MIDI Cable
NOTE
Playing a MIDI sound module from the
VIMA
MIDI Sound Module
THRU OUT
MIDI
IN
The VIMA’s
Rear Panel
MIDI Cable
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