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MAKING THE SETTINGS FOR MIDI
ABOUT MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard that allows performance
data and other information to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments
and computers. With a MIDI cable connecting MIDI connector equipped device, you
can play multiple instruments with a single keyboard, have multiple instruments
perform in ensemble, program the settings to change kits automatically to match
the performance as the song progress, and more
MIDI Connection
MIDI IN: This terminal receives MIDI data from an external MIDI device
MIDI OUT: This terminal transmits data from the digital drum to other MIDI devices
USB Connection
The USB connector allows you to connect the digital drum directly to your computer.
It can be connected without installing a driver in Windows XP/Vista/Win7 or
MAC OSX environments. The digital drum will be recognized as a“USB Audio device”
to receive and transmit MIDI messages through a single USB cable. The USB
port is used only for MIDI messages (MIDI via USB)
NOTE:
When the USB port is connected to a computer, all MIDI messages will be
received and transmitted via USB.
PRACTICING WITH BEATS
If the digital drum is not yet in UTILITY menu, press The [UTILITY] button to enter it.
Press the [PAGE] or [UTILITY] button, select Local mode pages. The display will show:
Press the [–] or [+] button, set local mode to ON or OFF.
Local Mode
Local OFF:
The pads and internal sequencer are disconnected from the digital drum’s,
internal sound generator. Striking the pads does not cause sound to be
produced by the internal sound generator.
Local ON:
The pads and internal sequencer are connected to the digital drum’s internal
sound generator. Sounds are produced by the internal sound generator when
the pads are struck.
GM Mode
Press the [PAGE] or [UTILITY] button, select GM mode pages.
The display will show:
Press the [–] or [+] button, set GM mode to ON or OFF.
Refer to Using the Digital Drum as a Sound Module.
Sync Mode
Press the [START/STOP] button to start or stop songs playback, the digital
drum will transmit the MIDI system real-time Message: FA or FC.
MIDI Settings
Local on/off
GM on/off
ON/OFF
ON/OFF