Roland KF-90, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 9 Connecting External Devices
By connecting the KF-90 to external devices such as audio
equipment and MIDI instruments, you can enjoying in the
following ways.
❍ Connecting MIDI Devices
(p. 156)
You can connect a MIDI sequencer and record performance
data from the KF-90 or play performance data from the KF-90
on the sequencer. Also, when you connect a MIDI sound
module, you can perform on the KF-90 and hear the sounds
played through the MIDI sound module.
❍ Connecting a Computer
(p. 161)
You can use a sequencer program (such as Roland Visual-
MT) to record performance data from the KF-90 and play
performance data from the program on the KF-90.
❍ Connecting Audio Equipment
(p. 160)
The KF-90 has high-quality built-in stereo speakers, but you
can also hook up a stereo system, and enjoy performances
that are even more impressive.
You can also connect it to a tape recorder or other recording
equipment and record your performances.
Connecting MIDI Devices
By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging
performance data, you can control the performances on one
device from the other. For instance, you can output sound
from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other
instrument.
What’s MIDI?
MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was
developed as a standard for the exchange of performance
data between electronic instruments and computers.
The KF-90 is equipped with MIDI connectors and a
Computer connector to let it exchange performance data
with external devices. These connectors can be used to
connect the KF-90 to an external device for even greater
versatility.
* A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also
available. It provides complete details concerning the way
MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require
this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-
level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service
Center or authorized Roland distributor.
■ Connectors
fig.09-
MIDI Out Connector
Connect this to the MIDI In connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
Performance data when you finger the keyboard or depress a
pedal is sent from this connector to the external MIDI
connector.
MIDI In Connector
Connect this to the MIDI Out connector on an external MIDI
device using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
This receives MIDI messages that are sent from external
MIDI devices. The KF-90 that receives MIDI messages can
output sounds, exchange tones, and perform other
operations.