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MIDI functions
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Rodgers 538/i548
5. MIDI functions
Rodgers organs have powerful MIDI capabilities, offering remarkable possibilities for musical performance. MIDI, which
is an acronym for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”, is a digital protocol for transmitting and receiving music and
sound data. It allows the user to access the capabilities of another MIDI compatible device, such as a MIDI sound module
or a MIDI sequencer.
The MIDI couplers on the 538 transmit digital commands between the keyboards and a MIDI sound module, allowing you
to use additional sounds and effects, or record your music using an external “sequencer” (MIDI recording device/soft-
ware). MIDI devices can be connected to the connector panel to the right underneath the keydesk.
MIDI couplers
The MIDI couplers are activated by tabs labeled ORCH/
MIDI PEDAL , ORCH/MIDI MAN.I and ORCH/MIDI
MAN.II .
The tabs are labeled “ORCH/MIDI” because they can be
used as
either MIDI couplers or orchestral couplers. The
tabs must be configured as MIDI couplers to access and
play MIDI sounds on an external MIDI source.
Enabling MIDI
To set an ORCH/MIDI tab as a MIDI coupler:
(1) Hold down the
[SET]
piston and press the upper half
of the
[ORCH/MIDI]
coupler that is assigned to the
division whose MIDI settings you wish to change.
The tab you pressed flashes and the 538/i548’s “Quick
Menu” appears, with the parameter of the keyboard
in question already selected.
You can also select that page by pressing the
[QUICK¥MENU]
piston, using the Select knob to select
“ORCH/MID COUPL” and pressing
[QUICK¥MENU]
again.
(2) Change the setting (“Orch” or “MIDI”) with the
data entry wheel.
Select “MIDI” for all divisions that should be in MIDI
mode.
(3) If necessary, use the Select knob to select another
division and change its definition with the data
entry wheel.
(4) Press and hold the [ø¥EXIT] piston to return to the
main page.
The MIDI settings and the ORCH/MIDI tab status (on
or off) can be saved to the MIDI memory area. See
page 54.
L (MONO)
MAX MIN
R
AUX INPUTS
L (MONO) R
AUX OUTPUTS VOLUME
GENERAL
HEADPHONES
THRU OUT IN
MIDI
INPUT
LEVEL
Transmits MIDI data to the MIDI IN
socket of another instrument.
Receives MIDI data from the MIDI OUT
socket of another instrument.
Transmits the MIDI data received via the 538/i548’s
MIDI IN socket to the MIDI IN another instrument.
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