Behringer EG2080-RW/BK Manuel D’Utilisation
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EUROGRAND EG2080-
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You can also use the outputs to connect recording equipment
(e.g. computer, cassette recorder, MD recorder). Unlike the built-
in music sequencer, recording on external audio equipment gives
you the advantage that you can play back your music completely
independently of the EG2080. For example, you can give your
friends a recorded CD or MD or archive music pieces on any
recording medium.
(e.g. computer, cassette recorder, MD recorder). Unlike the built-
in music sequencer, recording on external audio equipment gives
you the advantage that you can play back your music completely
independently of the EG2080. For example, you can give your
friends a recorded CD or MD or archive music pieces on any
recording medium.
Fig. 7.2: Connecting amplifiers and recording equipment
1) Connect the LINE OUT jacks to the inputs of an external
amplifier.
For a mono connection use the LINE OUT L (MONO)
connector on the EG2080.
connector on the EG2080.
2) Connect the LINE OUT cinch jacks to the inputs of an external
recording device.
ATTENTION: Be sure to switch the EG2080 on,
BEFORE you switch on the external amplifier, so as
to avoid switch-on thumps being amplified. Such
signals could damage the amplifier and the
loudspeakers. Switch off the equipment in reverse
order.
BEFORE you switch on the external amplifier, so as
to avoid switch-on thumps being amplified. Such
signals could damage the amplifier and the
loudspeakers. Switch off the equipment in reverse
order.
7.3 MIDI functions
MIDI is an interface and protocol for transmitting of playing data
to other MIDI equipment. The most important playing data are
pitch and length of notes, key velocity and channel volume,
program changes and various controller data generated, for
example, by controllers such as the pedals.
to other MIDI equipment. The most important playing data are
pitch and length of notes, key velocity and channel volume,
program changes and various controller data generated, for
example, by controllers such as the pedals.
The MIDI interface does not transmit electrical audio signals but
control data only . The MIDI protocol provides for the transmission
of data on 16 independent channels. Playing data are always
channel-specific data.
control data only . The MIDI protocol provides for the transmission
of data on 16 independent channels. Playing data are always
channel-specific data.
The EG2080 is equipped with three MIDI jacks for connecting
additional MIDI sound modules or software/hardware
sequencers:
additional MIDI sound modules or software/hardware
sequencers:
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Use the MIDI OUT to connect additional synthesizers or a
music computer receiving MIDI data from the EG2080.
music computer receiving MIDI data from the EG2080.
V
Use the MIDI IN to send playing data from other MIDI
controller keyboards or a music computer to the sound
generator of the EG2080.
controller keyboards or a music computer to the sound
generator of the EG2080.
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The MIDI THRU jacks passes on the MIDI data received via
the MIDI IN jack without modification. In combination with a
music computer you can thus integrate another keyboard
or sound module into the MIDI chain comprising EG2080
and music computer.
the MIDI IN jack without modification. In combination with a
music computer you can thus integrate another keyboard
or sound module into the MIDI chain comprising EG2080
and music computer.
7.3.1 MIDI connection to other sound modules
You can use the EG2080 to control external sound modules via
MIDI. This allows you to use the keyboard and pedals of the
digital piano to control the sound generators of other synthesizers
or sound modules not equipped with a keyboard. When you also
connect the audio signal of the external sound module to the
EG2080, as described in chapter 7.1, all sounds played in addition
to the sounds of the EG2080 can be heard through the
loudspeakers of the digital piano.
MIDI. This allows you to use the keyboard and pedals of the
digital piano to control the sound generators of other synthesizers
or sound modules not equipped with a keyboard. When you also
connect the audio signal of the external sound module to the
EG2080, as described in chapter 7.1, all sounds played in addition
to the sounds of the EG2080 can be heard through the
loudspeakers of the digital piano.
The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2080
and an external sound module.
and an external sound module.
Fig. 7.3: Controlling external MIDI sound modules
1) Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2080 to the MIDI IN jack
of the external sound module.
2) Be sure to set the MIDI transmit/receive channels of both
instruments to the same number (see chapter 7.3.3).
3) Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE
IN jacks of the EG2080, if you want to play back the sounds
of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
of the external device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
7.3.2 MIDI connection to a music computer loaded
with sequencing software
You can operate the EG2080 in combination with a sequencing
program such as Cubase
program such as Cubase
®
or Logic
®
. Sequencing software gives
you a wealth of powerful functions to record and process MIDI
data. For example, you can record serveral tracks to create
complex music pieces. Additional options are the production/
printing of sheet music or playback of music pieces. What is
more, you can transfer the data of the built-in music sequencer
to your computer for permanent archiving.
data. For example, you can record serveral tracks to create
complex music pieces. Additional options are the production/
printing of sheet music or playback of music pieces. What is
more, you can transfer the data of the built-in music sequencer
to your computer for permanent archiving.
The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2080
and a music computer. The connection of an external sound
module is optional.
and a music computer. The connection of an external sound
module is optional.
7. CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT