15
Basics Section
Quick Guide
Refer
ence
Appendix
Connections
2:
MIDI connection
Using the computer’s MIDI interface
Using an external MIDI interface
n
Please use the appropriate MIDI interface for your
computer.
Local On/Off — When Connected to a
Computer (UTILITY PAGE 12)
When connecting the S08 to a computer, the
keyboard performance data is generally sent to the
computer, and then returned from the computer to
play the tone generator or sound source. If the Local
Switch is set to “on,” a “double” sound may result,
since the tone generator is receiving performance
data from both the keyboard directly and the
computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a
guideline; specific instructions may differ depending
on your computer and the software used.
When MIDI “Echo” is enabled on the software/
computer, set the S08 Local Switch to “off.”
n
When transmitting or receiving System Exclusive
data (such as with the Bulk Dump function, pages
36 and 49), use the setting example below, making
sure that MIDI “Echo” on the computer software is
set to “off.”
When MIDI “Echo” is disabled on the software/
computer, set the S08 Local Switch to “on.”
n
Although not indicated in the illustration above,
the S08 actually receives and responds to MIDI
data from the computer application (sequencer),
regardless of the Local Sw setting on the S08.
* MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that
takes any data received via the MIDI IN and
“echoes” it (or sends it as is) through the MIDI OUT.
In some software, this function is also called “MIDI
Thru.”
n
Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular
software for specific instructions.
Connecting Controllers
The S08 has controller jacks on the rear panel,
including FOOT SWITCH and FOOT CONTROLLER.
You can connect optional controllers such as a
footswitch (the FC4 or FC5) and foot controller (the
FC7) to control tone, volume, pitch and other
parameters.
n
Details about how to use these controllers are given on
page 37.
MIDI cable
S08
MIDI
OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Computer with
MIDI interface
NEC
PC-9821
AS
NEC MultiSync
UTILITY PAGE 13
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
KEY
ELEM
PART
PAGE
HostSelect
MIDI
13
MIDI interface
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Serial port
(modem or printer port)
or USB port
Computer
S08
UTILITY PAGE 13
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
KEY
ELEM
PART
PAGE
HostSelect
MIDI
13
Echo Back On
Local Off
Computer with
Application Software
Tone
Generator
Keyboard
S08 Local Sw=off
IN
OUT
USB
OUT
IN
Echo Back On
Local Off
Computer with
Application Software
Tone
Generator
Keyboard
S08 Local Sw=on
OUT
IN
USB
DC IN
ON
FOOT
CONTROLLER
FOOT
SWITCH
STANDBY
PHONES
L/MONO
R
OUTPUT
FOOT SWITCH
FC4 or FC5
FOOT CONTROLLER
FC7
Rear panel
