Roland CD-2 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data
The CD-2 can play back SMF (Standard MIDI File) data from
a CD-R/RW disc, and transmit the MIDI data to an external
MIDI device (sound module or electronic keyboard) to play its
sounds.
a CD-R/RW disc, and transmit the MIDI data to an external
MIDI device (sound module or electronic keyboard) to play its
sounds.
• SMF data written on a CF card cannot be played.
Please observe the following points when you create an SMF
data disc for playback on the CD-2.
data disc for playback on the CD-2.
• We recommend that the file names and directory names
be no more than eight characters long. Double-byte
characters (e.g., Japanese) are not supported.
characters (e.g., Japanese) are not supported.
• Add a filename extension of “.MID” or “.mid” to the
SMF files.
• Write the data to the CD-R/RW disc in ISO9660 format.
• The CD-2 can play only Format 0 SMF files.
1
Insert the CD-R/RW disc that contains the
SMF data.
SMF data.
When the CD-2 detects the CD-R/RW disc, the SMF
screen appears.
screen appears.
• Up to eight characters of the directory or SMF file
name are displayed.
2
Turn
to select the SMF you want
to play.
to play.
• You can also press
or
to select the SMF.
3
On the CD side, press
.
The SMF will play.
Cautions When Creating an SMF Data Disc
File name
Eight or fewer single-byte
characters + filename extension
characters + filename extension
Directory name
Eight or fewer single-byte
characters (no filename extension
allowed)
characters (no filename extension
allowed)
Format 0
Playable
Format 1
Not playable
Format 2
Not playable
MIDI sound module
CD-2 rear panel
R
L
To MIDI IN connector
To analog
output jacks
Connection Example
Directory name:
File name:
To view the directory
one level below
one level below
Press
.
To view the directory
one level above
one level above
Press
.
Name of the currently selected directory
SMF file name
eight characters
eight characters extension
Recovering Backed-up Data (Recover) / Playing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data