MIDI Implementation

Data set 1 DT1

This is the message that actually performs data transmission, and is used when you wish to transmit the data.

Status

Data byte

Status

F0H

41H, dev, 00H, 5FH, 12H, aaH, bbH,

F7H

 

ccH, ddH, eeH, ... ffH, sum

 

Byte

Explanation

 

F0H

Exclusive status

 

41H

ID number (Roland)

 

dev

Device ID (dev: 00H - 1FH, 7FH, Initial value is 10H)

00H

Model ID #1 (VR-760)

 

5FH

Model ID #2 (VR-760)

 

12H

Command ID (DT1)

 

aaH

Address MSB: upper byte of the starting address of the data to be sent

bbH

Address: upper middle byte of the starting address of the data to be sent

ccH

Address: lower middle byte of the starting address of the data to be sent

ddH

Address LSB: lower byte of the starting address of the data to be sent.

eeH

Data: the actual data to be sent. Multiple bytes of data are transmitted in

 

order starting from the address.

 

:

:

 

ffH

Data

 

sum

Checksum

 

F7H

EOX (End Of Exclusive)

 

*The amount of data that can be transmitted at one time depends on the type of data, and data will be transmitted from the specified starting address and size. Refer to the address and size given in “Parameter Address Map” (p. 109).

*Data larger than 256 bytes will be divided into packets of 256 bytes or less, and each packet will be sent at an interval of about 20 ms.

*Regarding the checksum, please refer to p. 112.

2. Data Transmission Channel Voice Messages Note off

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

8nH

kkH

40H

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

kk = note number:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

vv = note off velocity:

01H - 7FH (1 - 127)

*Note off message on the Organ Part is sent out with the velocity of 40H.

Note on

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

9nH

kkH

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

kk = note number:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

vv = note on velocity:

01H - 7FH (1 - 127)

*Note on message on the Organ Part is sent out with the velocity of 64H.

Control Change

Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

00H

mmH

BnH

20H

llH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

mm, ll = Bank number:

00 00H - 7F 7FH (bank.1 - bank.16384)

Modulation (Controller number 1)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

01H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Modulation depth:

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

Portamento Time (Controller number 5)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

05H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Portamento Time:

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

Volume (Controller number 7)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

07H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Volume:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

Expression (Controller number 11)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

0BH

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Expression:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*These messages are transmitted when the Piano Exp Sw (EDIT: System Basic: Piano Exp Sw) is ON.

General Purpose Controller 1 (Controller number 16)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

10H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

General Purpose Controller 2 (Controller number 17)

Status

2nd byte

3rd byte

BnH

11H

vvH

n = MIDI channel number:

0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)

vv = Control value:

 

00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

*Depending on the Control Message settings (Edit: System MIDI: Control Message).

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VR-760 specifications

The Roland VR-760 is a versatile stage keyboard designed to cater to the requirements of both live performers and studio musicians. With a blend of organ sounds, electric pianos, and synthesizer textures, the VR-760 stands out for its exceptional sound quality and user-friendly interface.

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