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Roland SK-50 User Manual

Roland SK-50
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MULTI TIMBRAL KEYBOARD SK-50 Ensemble Volume
MULTI TIMBRAL KEYBOARD SK-50
Ensemble Volume
Using the SK-50 with a Computer and other MIDI equipment
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Roland SK-50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRoland
ModelSK-50
CategoryElectronic Keyboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SK-50 Features Overview

Making Connections with the SK-50

Connecting with a Computer

Connects the SK-50 to a computer for music creation and playback.

Connecting with an IBM PC AT Series Computer

Details connecting the SK-50 to IBM PC AT computers via RS232C.

Connecting with an Apple Macintosh

Details connecting the SK-50 to Apple Macintosh computers via RS422.

Connecting with Other MIDI Devices

Connects the SK-50 to other MIDI hardware like sequencers or sound modules.

Connecting with a MIDI Sequencer or Player

Connects to MIDI sequencers/players for multi-track recording and playback.

Connecting with a MIDI Sound Module

Connects to external sound modules to expand sonic capabilities.

Understanding MIDI Basics

MIDI Channels and Multi-Timbral Capabilities

MIDI Data Routing Explained

Data Routing When Connected to a Computer

Explains MIDI data flow when the SK-50 is connected to a computer.

Data Routing with MIDI Player or Sequencer

Explains MIDI data flow when connected to a MIDI player or sequencer.

SK-50 MIDI Messages

Basic Note Messages

Covers Note On, Note Off, and Pitch Bend messages for playing notes.

Control Change Messages

Details messages for Volume, Panpot, Modulation, Expression, and Effects.

System Control Messages

Covers Hold, Sostenuto, Soft, Reverb, Chorus, and Portamento messages.

Advanced MIDI Control

Explains NRPN, RPN, and Aftertouch for detailed parameter control.

System-Wide Messages

Covers All Sounds Off, All Notes Off, and Reset All Controllers messages.

Polyphonic Capabilities Explained

Priority Ordering of Sounds

Explains how the SK-50 prioritizes voices for sound generation.

Voice Reserve for Important Parts

Describes how voices are reserved for critical parts to prevent note skipping.

Minus-One Performances

SK-50 MIDI Settings

Local ON/OFF Setting

Controls whether the keyboard controller is connected to the sound generator.

Program Change Reception Setting

Setting for receiving Program Change messages.

Program Change Transmission Setting

Setting for transmitting Program Change messages.

Device ID Setting

Setting for identifying the device for MIDI control.

Starting and Stopping External Sequencers

Transmitting Setup Data

Tone Chart Reference

Drum Set Chart Reference

Settings Chart Reference

Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams

MIDI Implementation Chart

Channel Voice Messages

Describes MIDI messages for voice control like Note On/Off, Pitch Bend.

Control Change Messages

Lists MIDI control change messages and their parameters.

Channel Mode Messages

Describes MIDI channel mode messages like Omni, Mono, Poly.

System Realtime & Exclusive Messages

Covers System Real Time and Exclusive messages for synchronization and control.

Parameter Address Map

Address Block Map Overview

Maps addresses for System Exclusive communication parameters.

Useful Information

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