Roland VG-99 - Manual (Page 59)

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Chapter 6 Using MIDI
Chapter 6
MIDI Omni Mode
When set to MIDI Omni mode, the VG-99 receives messages on all
MIDI channels, regardless of the MIDI channel settings. You can use
Omni mode whenever you do not need to use specific MIDI
channels in controlling the VG-99.
1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related
Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen.
2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1.
3. Set Omni mode on or off with [F2] or the F2
knob.
Even with Omni mode set to ON, the only Exclusive
messages received will be those carrying the Device ID
set for Device ID.
Omni mode is set to ON at the factory.
MIDI Device ID
This sets the Device ID to be used for the transmission and reception
of Exclusive messages.
Device ID is set to 1 at the factory.
1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related
Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen.
2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1.
3. Rotate the F3 knob to set the Device ID (1–32).
SYNC CLOCK
You can synchronize the VG-99 to the MIDI Clock (tempo)
transmitted from a MIDI sequencer or other external MIDI device.
1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related
Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen.
2. Press PAGE [ ] to display Page 1.
3. Use [F6] (SELECT) or the F6 knob to select the
MIDI Clock to use as the tempo reference.
For detailed information on the parameters that can be
set, refer to
“Syncing to the MIDI CLOCK from an
External Device” (p. 64).
MIDI ROUTING
Set the VG-99’s control signal path.
The VG-99 features three types of connectors for data input and
output: the MIDI connectors (IN/OUT), a USB connector, and the
RRC2 IN connector. When connecting the VG-99 to devices other
than the FC-300, you need to consider the routing of the control
signals.
Check the display as you set the necessary connections.
You can make the settings for MIDI IN and OUT on Page 2, for the
USB connector on Page 3, and for the RRC2 IN connector on Page 4.
1. Follow Steps 1–3 in “Setting the MIDI-Related
Functions” (p. 58) to display the MIDI screen.
2. Press PAGE [ ] [ ] to display Pages 2–4.
3. Set the connections with [F1]–[F3] or the F1–
F3 knobs.
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