158 using the cdx-1 with other midi devices – Roland CDX-1 User Manual

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Using the CDX-1 with other MIDI devices

Using an external MIDI sound module
to play the rhythm guide

The rhythm guide can be played using your favorite sounds on another MIDI device.

1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the CDX-1 and your MIDI sound module as shown

in the diagram.

fig.5-32e

2. Press [UTILITY].

The Menu are displayed as icon.

fig.5-24

3. Press CURSOR [

] to select the MIDI

icon.

4. Press [YES/ENTER].

The MIDI settings screen appears.

fig.5-25

5. Press CURSOR [

] to move the cursor to

“Rhythm ch” line.

6. Turn the TIME/VALUE dial to set the MIDI channel (1–16).

If you select “OFF,” note messages of the rhythm guide will not be transmitted.

7. Press [DISPLAY] to return to the Basic screen.

How the rhythm guide sounds correspond to note numbers

fig.5-33e

If your external MIDI sound module is GS- or GM-compatible, you can use it
without further settings. If it is not compatible with either of these, you will need to
make settings on your external MIDI sound module to change the sounds that
correspond to each note number. For details on making these settings, refer to the
manual of your MIDI sound module.

“Using the rhythm guide”
(p. 116)

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

CDX-1

MIDI Sound Module

If you are using an external
MIDI sound module to play
the rhythm guide, use the
controls of the external MIDI
sound module to adjust the
volume level.

Rhythm guide sound

Note number

Metronome (click: low tone)

A 1 (33)

Metronome (click: high tone)

A#1 (34)

Kick

C 2 (36)

Stick

C#2 (37)

Snare

D 2 (38)

Hand Clap

D#2 (39)

Closed hi-hat

F#2 (42)

Half open hi-hat

G#2 (44)

Open hi-hat

A#2 (46)

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