Connecting to MIDI Devices
Read this chapter if you wish to connect the F-90 to an
Making the Connections
external MIDI device.
If the F-90 is connected to a MIDI sequencer, such as one
NOTE
from the MT series, you can record your performance on the
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
MIDI sequencer. The rich variety of sounds built into the MT
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the
series sequencer can be played from the keyboard of the F-90.
power on all devices before making any connections.
1.Turn the volume down completely on all
About MIDI
equipment.
MIDI, short for OMusical Instrument Digital Interface,�
was developed as a standard for the exchange of 2.Turn off the F-90 and any other devices to be
performance data between electronic instruments and connected.
computers.
3.Use the optional MIDI cable to connect the MIDI
The F-90 is equipped with MIDI connectors to allow
connector on the external MIDI device to the
such exchange of performance data with external
MIDI connector on the F-90.
equipment and devices. Connecting the keyboard to
Take a look at the connection examples.other devices with these connectors provides you with
an even greater variety of ways to use your keyboard.
4.Turn on the power to all equipment.
5.Adjust the volume.
6.You should also make the following settings as
About the MIDI Connectorsneeded.
fig.8-01.eFor details on making MIDI-related settings for the
F-90, refer to p. 23 through p. 24.
Connection Examples:
OutMIDIIn
Connecting to a sequencer (The Roland MT Series)
MIDI connectors on the rear panel
fig.8-02.e
Sequencer
MIDI In Connector
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to
OutMIDIIn
the MIDI Out connector on the external MIDI device.
MIDI messages sent from connected external equipment will F-90
be received here. As a result, the F-90 will produce sound,
change tones, or perform other operations.RL (Mono)RL (Mono)
InputOutput
OutMIDIIn
MIDI Out Connector* The MT-80s/90s has no MIDI Out connector.
Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect from here to
Connection Examples: Connecting to a MIDI sound module
the MIDI In connector on the external MIDI device.
fig.8-03.e
Performance data detailing what has been played on the Sound Module
keyboard, and other data, such as that generated when a THRUOUTMIDIIN
pedal is depressed, is sent out from here to external MIDI
devices.
F-90
RL (Mono)RL (Mono)
InputOutput
OutMIDIIn
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