ROLAND AT60S Instruction Manual

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Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device
The AT-80SL/60SL contains two sound generators: one
Connecting MIDI Devicessound generator for its own keyboards and one GS sound
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging generator (p. 250). Normally, musical data transmitted from
performance data, you can control the performances on one an external device to the MIDI In connector is sent to the GS
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound sound generator, but you can also set the OMIDI IN Mode�
from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other parameter (p. 196) so that the keyboard sound generator is
instrument.controlled.
WhatOs MIDI?Making the Connections
MIDI, short for OMusical Instrument Digital Interface,� was NOTE
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance
data between electronic instruments and computers.When connecting, turn on power to your various devices in
The AT-80SL/60SL is equipped with MIDI connectors and a the order specified. Failure to follow these steps in the order
Computer connector to let it exchange performance data given could cause a malfunction and/or damage to speakers
with external devices. These connectors can be used to or other equipment.
connect the AT-80SL/60SL to an external device for even 1.Turn the volume all the way down on the AT-
greater versatility.
80SL/60SL and on the device youOre about to
connect.
About MIDI Connectors2.Switch off the power to the AT-80SL/60SL and the
The AT-80SL/60SL has two kinds of MIDI connectors. device youOre about to connect.
Connecting these to the MIDI connectors on a MIDI 3.Set the Computer switch on the bottom of the
instrument makes it possible for the two instruments to unit to OMIDI.�
control each other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other 4.Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the
instrument or switch tones on the other instrument.MIDI connectors to each other.
You should also set the MIDI send channel as needed.5.Switch on the power to the AT-80SL/60SL and the
fig.connected device.
MIDI
6.Adjust the volume level on the AT-80SL/60SL and
the connected device.
7.You should also set the MIDI send channel as
needed.
OutIn
MIDI Out ConnectorA separate publication titled OMIDI Implementation� is also
available. It provides complete details concerning the way
Connect the external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should
with an optional MIDI cable. The notes played on the require this publication (such as when you intend to carry
keyboard, movements of the Damper pedal, Expression data, out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest
data indicating that a Registration button, etc., was pressed Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor.
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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