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Using the RD-700GX As a Master Keyboard
 
By connecting an external MIDI device to the MIDI OUT connector on the RD-700GX’s 
rear panel, you can then control the external MIDI device with the RD-700GX.
Normally, the RD-700GX will transmit note messages from the MIDI OUT connector, but 
if you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, you’ll 
be able to control various settings on your external MIDI device in addition to transmitting 
note messages.
You can control internal and external sound generators independently.
If you press the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button so the “EXTERNAL” indicator is lit, the RD-
700GX will be in a state where it can control an external MIDI sound module (EXTERNAL 
zone). You use the [EXTERNAL/INTERNAL] button to switch between control of the 
INTERNAL zone and control of the EXTERNAL zone. You can also make detailed settings 
for MIDI messages transmitted to external sound modules.
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical 
data to be exchanged between electronic musical instruments and computers. By using 
a MIDI cable to connect devices that have MIDI connectors, you can create an ensemble 
in which a single MIDI keyboard can play multiple instruments, or change settings 
automatically as the song progresses.
The RD-700GX has the following three types of MIDI connector. Their functions differ as 
described below.
 
fig.Q3-01
 
MIDI IN Connector
 
Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here. These incoming 
messages may instruct the RD-700GX to play sounds or switch tones.
 
MIDI OUT Connector
 
MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector to external MIDI devices. The RD-
700GX’s MIDI OUT connectors are used for sending the performance data of the 
controller section as well as data used for saving various settings (Bulk Dump
 
 
 
MIDI THRU Connector
 
MIDI messages received at MIDI IN connectors are re-transmitted without change from 
this connector to an external MIDI device. Use this in situations such as when you use 
multiple MIDI devices simultaneously.
 
 
What’s MIDI?
 
About MIDI Connectors
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