Roland FP-3 - Manual (Page 43)

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Chapter 4 Other Functions
■ MIDI Settings
MIDI Send Channel Settings
MIDI features sixteen MIDI channels, numbered 1–16.
Simply connecting a cable is not enough for communication
to take place. The connected devices must be set to use the
same MIDI channels. Otherwise, no sound will be produced,
and no sounds can be selected.
Select the transmission channel (1–16) of the FP-3.
When the instrument is turned on, this is set to Channel “1.”
The FP-3 receives messages on all channels, 1–16.
* When the keyboard is split into left and right sides, the
transmission channel for messages from the left-hand side is
fixed at “3.”
* When a Drum Set Tone is assigned to the keyboard, the
transmission channel is fixed at “10.”
1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the
[Guitar/Bass] button.
The indicators for the [Song] and [Guitar/Bass] buttons
flash in red.
fig.04-11
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the
transmission channel.
3. Press the [Song] button.
The indicators return to their previous state.
Switching Local Control On and Off
When connecting a MIDI sequencer, set Local Control to “Off.”
When the instrument is turned on, this is set to “On.”
As illustrated, information describing what has been played
on the keyboard is passed to the internal sound generator
over two different routes, (1) and (2). As a result, you hear
overlapping or intermittent sounds. To prevent this from
happening, route (1) must be severed, by setting the unit to
what is known as “Local Off.”
fig.04-12.e
Local Control ON: The keyboard and the internal sound
generator are in a linked state.
fig.04-13.e
Local Control OFF: The keyboard and the internal sound
generator are in an unlinked state. No sound will be
produced by the keyboard when it is played.
fig.04-14.e
* When connecting a unit in the Roland MT series, you don’t
need to switch off Local Control. MT units transmit Local Off
messages when their power is switched on. If you first switch
on the FP-3, then the MT-series device, Local Control is
automatically switched off on the FP-3.
1. Hold down the [Song] button and press the
[Tempo/Rhythm] button.
The indicators for the [Song] and [Tempo/Rhythm]
buttons flash in red.
fig.04-15
2. Press the [-] or [+] button to switch Local Control
on and off.
3. Press the [Song] button.
The indicators return to their previous state.
Flashes in red Flashes in red
(1)
MIDI
MIDI MIDI
MIDI
(2)
IN
IN OUT
OUT
Sequencer
Memory
Sound
Generator
Each note played
is sounded twice
Thru function On
Local On
Local On
Sound is emitted
Sound Generator
Local Off
No sound produced
Sound Generator
Flashes in red Flashes in red