Roland FP-4F User Manual

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Connections with Other Equipment
Transmitting Tone Selection Data
(RGST CH/RGST PC/RGST MSB/RGST LSB)
When you switch registrations, program change, bank select MSB, and
bank select LSB messages will be transmitted to a MIDI device. You can
also specify the transmit channel.
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [EQUALIZER]
button.
You’ll enter function mode (p. 48).
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select the item that you want to
edit.
Item Setting Explanation
RGST CH
(Regist MIDI Channel)
OFF, 1–16
Species the program
change transmit channel.
RGST PC
(Regist MIDI PC)
1 (00)–128 (7F)
Species the program
change number.
RGST MSB/RGST LSB
(Regist MIDI MSB/
Regist MIDI LSB)
0 (00)–127 (7F)
Species the bank select
MSB/LSB.
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
4. Use the [-] [+] buttons to change the setting.
Press the [DISPLAY] button to return to the screen you were in before
performing step 3.
5. Repeat steps 2–4 to make the desired settings.
Connecting a Computer
The following become possible once you connect a USB cable
(available separately) between the USB (MIDI) connector on the FP-4F’s
left end of the rear panel and the USB connector of your computer.
• You can use the FP-4F to play sounds from SMF music les played back
with MIDI software.
• By exchanging MIDI data with sequencer software, you can save songs
recorded with the FP-4F to your computer, and enjoy a variety of
musical control and editing features.
USB (MIDI) connector
Computer
USB connector
USB cable
* Refer to the Roland website for system requirements.
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/
Changing the USB Driver Settings
(USB DRV)
Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the
FP-4F to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the
performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the
problem.
Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.
1. Hold down the [REVERB] button and press the [EQUALIZER]
button.
You’ll enter function mode (p. 48).
2. Use the [-] [+] buttons to select “USB DRV.”
3. Press the [DISPLAY] button.
4. Use the [-] or [+] button to edit the setting.
Setting Explanation
GEN (Generic)
Choose this if you want to use the standard USB
driver that was included with your computer.
Normally, you should use this mode.
ORG (Original)
Choose this if you want to use a USB driver
downloaded from the Roland website.
5. Turn on the power once again.
MEMO
• This setting is remembered even when the power is turned o.
• For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver,
refer to the Roland website.
Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

Roland FP-4F Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	FP-4F
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English