Roland XP-30 - Manual (Page 134)

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Chapter 6. Getting the Full Potential of the XP-30
Enjoying Desktop Music
The XP-30 can be controlled by music software running on a
computer. This will allow you to create your own songs, and
also to select sounds or edit sounds from the computer
display. The features available to you when using a
computer will vary greatly, depending on the software you
use, so it is important that you choose software suited to
your needs.
■ Connecting to Your Computer
Two Connection Methods
There are two ways to connect the XP-30 to your computer:
by means of the Computer connector, or by using the MIDI
connectors.
To make connections via the Computer connector, use a
Computer cable to connect the serial port (RS-232C
connector) of your computer to the Computer connector of
the XP-30.
To make connections via MIDI, you will need a MIDI
interface (such as the Roland Super MPU64, etc.). Use MIDI
cables to connect the XP-30’s MIDI connectors to the MIDI
connectors of the MIDI interface, after it has been connected
to your computer.
Connect the XP-30 to your computer using the method that is
appropriate for your setup.
If you are making connections using MIDI, read from p. (p.
135).
Connecting with Computer Connector
1. Turn off the XP-30, your computer and all peripheral
devices.
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
2. Set the COMPUTER switch on the rear panel of the XP-30
as the following figure.
In general, set the switch to PC-2 for PC, and to Mac for
Apple Macintosh series.
fig.6-04.e
* Before changing the setting of the Computer switch, you must
first turn off the power on the XP-30.
* This setting determines the transmission speed (baud rate)
between your computer and the MIDI sound module (the XP-
30), and the setting used by the computer must match the
setting on the XP-30. Here we explained how to make the
setting on the XP-30. To make settings on your computer, you
will need to make settings for your software. If you are using
Windows, settings may be different than the above, depending
on your driver settings. If so, carefully read the owner’s manual
that was included with your driver.
* The PC-1 baud rate is 31.25 (kbit/sec), and the PC-2 baud rate is
38.4 (kbit/sec).
In step 3, the connections will be slightly different depending
on the type of computer you are using, so read the section
(3a, 3b) that applies to you.
3a. If you’re using a PC, connect the computer cable to the
serial port (RS-232C) connector on the rear of the
computer.
Computer cable: RSC-15AT (sold separately)
This is a 9 pin cable. If you need a 25 pin cable, refer to
“Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams” (p. 208) and purchase
an appropriate cable.
3b. If you’re using an Apple Macintosh computer, connect
the computer cable to the modem port or printer port on
the rear of the computer.
Computer cable: RSC-15APL (sold separately)
Apple Macintosh PC