Making the Settings for MIDI
Making the MIDI Settings
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 connectors
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.
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.
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