Rodgers W-5000, User Manual

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USING THE W-5000 AS A SOUND MODULE
While it may not seem to be practical (given the instrument's size and weight), it is possible to use the W-
5000 as a sound module for other devices! To setup for this type of arrangement, connect the MIDI OUT
port on the external sequencer or keyboard to either of the W-5000's MIDI IN ports. For our example we'll
use the MIDI IN connector of port 1:
The [MIDI] button in the FUNCTIONS section provides access to the many parameters you'll need for this
type of configuration. Note that not all of these parameters are listed here; see page 115 for a complete
description of these MIDI parameters. (MIDI Master parameters are listed on page 133.)
Press the [MIDI] button in the FUNCTIONS section. Set the following parameters:
MIDI Mst In
Port: 1, 2
This parameter determines which MIDI port (1 or 2) is used as the Master (Mst) MIDI input. Data arriving at
the selected port will be played as if the instrument itself were being played. Press [NEXT] to select this
parameter. Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select MIDI port '1'.
MIDI Mst In Chn
U:1-16 L:1-16 P:1-16
These three parameters determine which MIDI channel (1-16) will be used as the Master MIDI Input. Data
arriving on the selected channel will be played as if the instrument itself were being played. Press [NEXT] to
select this parameter (and to move to the next field). Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select channel '1' for each
section (Upper, Lower, Pedal).
W-5000 MIDI
Port 1
External
Keyboard
MIDI
OUT