Roland RG-3M Manuel D’Utilisation
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Chapter 7. Connecting External Devices
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Setup Examples With AUX
OUTPUT Set to “Surround”
OUTPUT Set to “Surround”
The piano sound is played through the RG-3M’s speakers,
and the surround sound is played through the external
speakers.
and the surround sound is played through the external
speakers.
Spacious Location
Location Limited in Space
Connecting MIDI Devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
performance data, you can control one device from the other.
For instance, you can output sound from the other
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument.
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What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
developed as a universal standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The RG-3M is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it
exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the RG-3M to an external
device for even greater versatility.
exchange performance data with external devices. These
connectors can be used to connect the RG-3M to an external
device for even greater versatility.
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Connectors
fig.07-080
MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you play the keyboard or
depress a pedal is sent from this connector to the
external MIDI connector.
depress a pedal is sent from this connector to the
external MIDI connector.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
MIDI device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external
MIDI devices.
MIDI devices.
The RG-3M receiving MIDI messages can output sounds,
exchange tones and perform other operations.
exchange tones and perform other operations.
* External MIDI devices can’t be used for remotely changing the
Tones played by the RG-3M’s keyboard.
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Making the Connections
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off
the power on all devices before making any connections.
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off
the power on all devices before making any connections.
1.
Turn the volume all the way down on the RG-3M
and on the device you’re about to connect.
and on the device you’re about to connect.
Piano Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
L
L
R
R
Mixer
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker
Piano Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
Surround
Sound
L
R
Speaker
Speaker
Jack Panel
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