Roland HP 730 User Manual

USING MIDI
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If you do not intend to connect a MIDI device to the piano, you do not need to read this chapter.
MIDI
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital
Interface, an international standard which allows
performance information to be communicated
among electronic musical instruments and
computers.
Connecting with MIDI Devices
The HP-730/530e/330e features MIDI and
Computer connectors to send and receive
performance messages to and from an external
device. By connecting external devices through
these jacks, you will benefit more integrated ways
of using the HP piano.
MIDI Connectors
The HP-730/530e/330e features two types of
MIDI connectors; MIDI OUT and MIDI IN jacks.
By connecting the piano to an external MIDI
device through these jacks, they can control each
other. For instance, you can play an external
device or change sounds on the external device
from the piano.
MIDI Out Jack
This sends outs messages describing actions (such
as playing the keyboard) to the MIDI jack on the
externa] device.
MIDI In Jack
This receives the MIDI messages sent by an
external MIDI device.
The receiving MIDI device will act according to
the MIDI messages received; such as produce
sounds, change sounds, etc.
Connecting a MIDI Device to the HP-730/530e/330e
1. Switch off the piano.
2. Set the Computer switch on the rear of the
piano to the MIDI position.
3. Connect the MIDI jack on the external device
that on the piano using the MIDI cable (option:
MSC-15/25/50).
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Setup Example
Setup with a Sound Module
Sound
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Setup with the MT-120
“Roland: MT-120
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Setup with a MIDI Sequencer, MIDI Sound Module
MIDE Sequencer: .- Sound Module
If necessary, read p. 37 and set the MIDI Transmit
Channel, Local Control ON/OFF, etc.
Setting the MIDI Transmit and Receive
Channels
MIDI provides 16 channels. MIDI messages are
communicated between two devices over a MIDI
channel. Even if the two devices are connected
properly with a MIDI cable, messages cannot be
sent or received properly if the MIDI channels are
not set correctly.
How to Set the MIDI Transmit and Receive
Channel
1. Press the Electric Piano 2 button while holding
the Transpose button down.
2. Set the MIDI transmit channel (on the transmit
device) with the [+/-] buttons.

Roland HP 730 Specifications

General

Brand	Roland
Model	HP 730
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English