Roland MP-500 Manuale Utente

Connecting to MIDI Devices

Cautions when Connecting

an External MIDI Device

Here we will explain the “Local On/Off” and “Omni On/

Off” settings that you need to be aware of when connecting

the MP-500 to an external MIDI device.

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Disconnecting the MP-500’s
keyboard and internal sound
generator—Local On/Off

When the MP-500 is connected to a MIDI sequencer or the

like, set it to Local Off.

As shown in the diagram, the data that is produced when

you play the keyboard will reach the sound generator by two

routes, (1)and (2), causing each note to be played in

duplicate. To prevent this, select the Local Off setting to cut

route (1).

fig.8-04.e

This sets it to Local On:

fig.8-05.e

This sets it to Local Off:

fig.8-06.e

NOTE

Be aware that if you set your instrument to Local Off when no
external MIDI device is connected, there will be no sound.

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Switching Local On/Off

Local On is set when the power is switched on.

While holding down the [Piano 1] button,
[Piano 2] button, and [Harpsichord] button,
the “B4” note to turn the setting On, or
press the “C5” note to turn the setting Off.

fig.8-07.e

If the MP-500 is connected to a Roland MT series (except MT-

90s), it is not necessary to make the Local Off setting. When

the power is turned on, the MT series will transmit a Local

Off message. If you turn the power on in the order of first the

MP-500 and then the MT series, the MP-500 will

automatically be set to Local Off.

(1)

MIDI

(2)

OUT

Sequencer

Memory

Sound

Generator

Each note played

is sounded twice

Thru function On

Local On

Sound is emitted

Sound Generator

Local Off

No sound produced

Sound Generator

120 168

Tempo

Beat

208

40 60 80 96

Play

Rec

Demo Song

Sound

On / Off

Metronome

Strings

Piano 1

Piano 2

chord

Harpsi-

phone

Organ

Vibra-

Pipe

Piano 1

Electric

Piano 2

Electric

Tone

Local Off

Local On

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