Roland SC-88 Pro - Manual (Page 122)

■ Connections with your computer
This unit can be controlled by music software running on a personal computer. This
will allow you to create your own songs, and also to select sounds or edit sounds from
the computer display. This type of system is known as a Desk Top Music System
(DTMS). The functions provided by a DTMS differ widely depending on the software, so
it is important that you choose software suited to your needs.
There are two ways to connect this unit to your computer; using the MIDI connectors
or the computer connector. If you use the MIDI connectors, you will need to obtain a
computer interface board (adapter) that has MIDI connectors (such as the Roland Super
MPU, etc.). If you use this unit's computer connector, you can use a special cable to
connect it directly with the computer, but your software must be able to correspond to
the serial port.
If you wish to connect your computer via the MIDI connectors, refer to p.122
(Connecting a computer via the MIDI connectors) for how to make connections. The fol-
lowing explanation will show how to make connections using this unit computer connec-
tor.
● Connections with computer connector
RS-232C
IBM PC/AT
IBM
Apple Macintosh
Macintosh IIci
Modem Port
OUT/THRU IN B IN A
MIDI
Mac
PC-1 PC-2
MIDI
COMPUTER
INPUT
L R
OUTPUT1
L R
INPUT
VOLUME
Mac
PC-1 PC-2
MIDI
Apple Macintosh IBM PC/AT NEC PC-9800
Mac
PC-1 PC-2
MIDI Mac
PC-1 PC-2
MIDI Mac
PC-1 PC-2
MIDI
Optional computer cable
RSC-15APL
Optional computer cable
RSC-15AT
OUTPUT2
L R
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