Roland GI-20 - Manual (Page 11)

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Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds
Playing Sounds from a
Sound Module
This section explains how to connect the GI-20 to an external
MIDI sound module and use it as a guitar synthesizer.
Connections
fig.01-01
Connect the GI-20 and the external MIDI sound module as
shown in the connection example in the figure.
Turning On the Power
Once your connections have been completed, turn on power
to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
the devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices.
1. MIDI Sound Module
2. GI-20
fig.01-02
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
3. Monitor Speakers
Turning Off the Power
1. Turn the volume down all the way on the MIDI sound
module and monitor speakers or other device.
2. Turn off the power to the power amp or other device.
3. Turn off the power to the MIDI sound module and the
GI-20.
Adjusting the Input Sensitivity
(SENSITIVITY)
For best performance, it is important to adjust the input
sensitivity for each individual string.
* You can store up to four sets of sensitivity settings (G1–G4),
which means there is no need to readjust the settings from
scratch each time you switch guitars and basses.
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “GUITAR SEL.”
fig.01-03
2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the save destination
for the sensitivity settings (G1–G4).
fig.01-04
3. Press [SELECT] to switch to the Sensitivity settings
screen.
The left numeral indicates the string number, and the
right numeral indicates the value of the sensitivity
setting.
The level is indicated by the five indicators at the top of
the display.
Guitar / Bass
Monitor Speakers
(powered)
MIDI Sound Module
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI Cable
GK Cable
AC Adaptor
(ACI or ACB)
When G1 is selected