ROLAND FP-5 Instruction Manual

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Chapter 4 Other Functions
What is a MIDI Sound Module?
 How to Enjoy MIDI
Inside a synthesizer or electronic piano is the section that
Recording Data of Performances Played on the FP-5 to a
actually produces sound, known as the sound module. A
Sequencer* and Automatically Playing Recorded
MIDI sound module produces sounds as the result of MIDI
Performance Data on the FP-5
messages sent to it by other devices.
Connection example:  MIDI Settings
Connecting to a sequencer (the Roland MT series, etc.)
MIDI Send Channel Settings
fig.04-09.e
sequencerSelect the transmission channel of FP-5.
Use a sequencer whici has MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1�16.
MIDI out connector.
OutMIDIInSimply connecting a cable is not enough for communication
to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the
FP-5same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced,
and no sounds can be selected.
When the instrument is turned on, this is set to Channel O1.�
The FP-5 receives messages on all channels, 1�16.
* When the keyboard is in dual play, the channel youOve set here
?When connecting a sequencer, we recommend using it with is transmitted.
the settings described below.
* When the keyboard is split into left and right sides, the
Y Local Control off (p. 50)
transmission channel for messages from the left-hand side is
Y MIDI Out Mode 4 (p. 51)
fixed at O3.�
When the instrument is turned on, MIDI Out Mode is set
to O1.�1.Switch to Function mode(p. 42), and press the
[Rec] button.
fig.04-11
Performing on the FP-5 Using Sounds from Another
Sound Module*
Connection Example: Connecting to a MIDI Sound Module
fig.04-10.e
MIDI Sound Module
flashes in red
MIDI
THRUOUTIN
2.Press the [-] or [+] button to select the
transmission channel.
FP-5Select the transmission channel (1�16) of the FP-5.
Switching Local Control On and Off
When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to OOff.�
When the instrument is turned on, this is set to OOn.�
?When connecting to a MIDI sound module, we recommend
As illustrated, information describing what has been played
using the system with MIDI Out Mode set to O2� (p. 51).
on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound generator
When the instrument is turned on, MIDI Out Mode is set to
over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a result, you hear
O1.�
overlapping or intermittent sounds. To prevent this from
happening, route (1) must be severed, by setting the unit to
What is a Sequencer?
what is known as OLocal Off.�
A sequencer is a device that records the stream of MIDI
messages that is sent out by an instrument. These messages
convey all the details of what has occurred while the
instrument is played; including the timing of notes, their
sound, the force used to play them, and for how long.
Afterwards, you can send the recorded MIDI information
back to the instrument, and it will play automatically.
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