Roland ep-9 User Manual

1. Setting the MIDI Channel 2. Omni On/Off
MIDI communication takes place on separate channels When set to "Omni On", MIDI messages received on any of
(MIDI Channels), numbered from 1 through 16. the channels will result in sound being produced.
The channel used by the transmitting unit must match that
the receiving unit. Only then can communication take To turn this setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice
place. buttons shown below while you then press the relevant key
al position “2” in the illustration.
ein a setup where you wish to play the ep-9 and also
have another MIDI-equipped instrument or sound Each time the power is turned on, the instrument will be at
module play the same notes, you should first set the "Omni Off."
channel used for reception on your external device to
the same channel that you have the ep-9 set to use for This setting switches to Omni Off whenever selection of a
transmission. particular Receive channel is made.
elf using another MIDI keyboard as a master instrument,
and you wish to have the ep-9 played by it, you would
need to set the channel used for reception on the ep-9
to the same channel! that the master keyboard will be
transmitting on.
¢ When wishing to have a sequencer play the ep-9, you
need to set the channel used for reception on the ep-9
to the same channel that the recorded MIDI data is set
to use.
Each time the power is turned on, the unit defaults to "1" as
the channel used for both transmission and reception.
Should you wish to use other channels, hold down the
appropriate group of 3 Voice buttons (shown below), while
you then press the key corresponding to the desired
channel.
¢ To Change MIDI Transmit Channel / Other Settings
VIBRA- HARPSI-
PIANO 14 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR
Pe ee ee eee ee,
While holding these down...
¢ To Change MIDI Receive Channel
VIBRA- HARPSI-
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR
ee ee eee eee
While holding these down...

Roland ep-9 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Piano
Voices	8
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
MIDI	Yes
Pedals	Damper
Touch Sensitivity	3 levels
Connectors	Headphone, MIDI In/Out, Pedal