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Connecting with External Device
The ATELIER contains two sound generators: one sound
generator for its own keyboards and one GM2/GS sound Connecting MIDI Devices
generator (p. 280). Normally, musical data transmitted from
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging an external device to the MIDI In connector is sent to the
performance data, you can control the performances on one GM2/GS sound generator, but you can also set the OMIDI IN
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from Mode� parameter (p. 223) so that the keyboard sound
the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.generator is controlled.
WhatOs MIDI?Making the Connections
MIDI, short for OMusical Instrument Digital Interface,� was When connecting, turn on power to your various devices in
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance the order specified. Failure to follow these steps in the order NOTE
data between electronic instruments and computers.given could cause a malfunction and/or damage to
The ATELIER is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it speakers or other equipment.
exchange performance data with external devices. These 1.Turn the volume all the way down on the
connectors can be used to connect the ATELIER to an external ATELIER and on the device youOre about to
device for even greater versatility.
connect.
About MIDI Connectors
2.Switch off the power to the ATELIER and the
The ATELIER has two kinds of MIDI connectors. device youOre about to connect.
Connecting these to the MIDI connectors on a MIDI instrument
makes it possible for the two instruments to control each other.3.Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect
For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument the MIDI connectors to each other.
or switch tones on the other instrument.
You should also set the MIDI send channel as needed.
fig.10-09.eps4.Switch on the power to the ATELIER and the
connected device.
5.Adjust the volume level on the ATELIER and the
connected device.
MIDI Out Connector6.You should also set the MIDI send channel as
Connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector needed (p. 223).
with an optional MIDI cable. The notes played on the
keyboard, movements of the Damper pedal, Expression data,
data indicating that a Registration button, etc., was pressed
will be transmitted to the external MIDI connector. The Solo
voice will be transmitted only if the Solo [To Lower] button is
ON.
MIDI In Connector
Connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI out connector
with an optional MIDI cable. Performance messages from an
external MIDI device are received here.
These incoming messages may instruct the receiving MIDI
instrument to play sounds or switch voices.
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