Roland c-180 业主指南
Read this chapter if you wish to connect the C-180 to
an external MIDI device.
If the C-180 is connected to a MIDI sequencer
(Roland MT series or a computer with sequencer soft-
ware), you can record your playing using that device.
The Recorder songs, however, are not transmitted via
MIDI.
When the C-180 is connected to an MT series
sequencer, the rich variety of sounds built into the
MT can be played from the C-180’s keyboard.
an external MIDI device.
If the C-180 is connected to a MIDI sequencer
(Roland MT series or a computer with sequencer soft-
ware), you can record your playing using that device.
The Recorder songs, however, are not transmitted via
MIDI.
When the C-180 is connected to an MT series
sequencer, the rich variety of sounds built into the
MT can be played from the C-180’s keyboard.
About MIDI
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Inter-
face,” was developed as a standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
face,” was developed as a standard for the exchange of
performance data between electronic instruments and
computers.
The C-180 is equipped with two MIDI connectors to
allow such exchange of performance data with exter-
nal equipment and devices. Connecting the C-180 to
other devices via these jacks provides you with an
even greater variety of ways to use your instrument.
allow such exchange of performance data with exter-
nal equipment and devices. Connecting the C-180 to
other devices via these jacks provides you with an
even greater variety of ways to use your instrument.
About the MIDI connectors
MIDI In connector—Use a MIDI cable (sold sepa-
rately) to connect this port to the MIDI OUT connec-
tor of the external MIDI device.
rately) to connect this port to the MIDI OUT connec-
tor of the external MIDI device.
MIDI messages sent from connected external equip-
ment will be received here. As a result, the C-180 will
produce sound, change tones, or perform other oper-
ations.
ment will be received here. As a result, the C-180 will
produce sound, change tones, or perform other oper-
ations.
MIDI Out connector—Use a MIDI cable (sold sepa-
rately) to connect this port to the MIDI IN connector
of the external MIDI device. Performance data detail-
ing what has been played on the keyboard, and other
data, such as that generated when the optional
footswitch or expression pedal is used, is transmitted
from here to external MIDI devices.
rately) to connect this port to the MIDI IN connector
of the external MIDI device. Performance data detail-
ing what has been played on the keyboard, and other
data, such as that generated when the optional
footswitch or expression pedal is used, is transmitted
from here to external MIDI devices.
6.1 Making the connections
Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and switch
off the power on all devices before making any connections.
or other devices, always turn down the volume, and switch
off the power on all devices before making any connections.
1. Turn the volume down completely on all equip-
ment.
ment.
2. Switch off the C-180 and any other device to be
connected.
connected.
3. Use an optional MIDI cable to connect the external
MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the C-180.
Take a look at the connection examples.
MIDI device to the MIDI connector on the C-180.
Take a look at the connection examples.
4. You should also make the settings below as needed.
5. Turn on the power to all equipment.
6. Adjust the volume.
Connecting to a sequencer (Roland MT series)
Note: The MT-80s has no MIDI OUT connector.
Connecting to a MIDI sound module
Sound Module
OUT
THRU
IN
MIDI
C-180
In
Out
MIDI
MT Series
C-180
In
Out
MIDI
In
Out
MIDI
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C-180
6. Connecting the C-180 to MIDI devices
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