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MIDI Settings
LOCAL CTRL
ON/OFF
GM MODE
ON/OFF
M
MIDI
About MIDI
MIDI(Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard which describes
the rules and transmission among all kinds of MIDI devices, including
computers. Connecting a digital drum to a computer with a MIDI cable,
various instrument can be selected and played, and they also can be
played in ensemble.
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).
Making the MIDI Settings
In the KIT menu, select the
“UTILITY” item (Please refer to
Utility
Settings
chapter). Press the[
∧
]/ [
∨
] button to select the
“LOCAL
C
CTROL” or “GM MODE” item.
Use the [+] / [-] button or data dial to set the local control/ GM mode to
Y
ON or OFF.
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
Local Control
Local OFF:
The connection from pads and internal sequencer to
internal sound generator is cut off. When pads are hitted, no sound will
be generated by internal sound generator.
Local ON:
The connection from pads and internal sequencer to internal
sound generator is on. When pads are hitted, sound will be generated
by internal sound generator.
GM Mode
Press the [+]/ [-] button, set GM mode to ON or OFF.
Refer to Using the Digital Drum as a Sound Module.
Connecting with an External Sound Device
The digital drum transmission channel for the drum kit is fixed to
Channel 10. It will output MIDI data generated by the triggers when
hitting the pads or stepping on the Hi-Hat control pedal (Note ON/OFF,
and Foot messages).Song playback data and metronome notes are not
transmitted.
Recording Your Performance to an External Sequencer
1.
Connect the MIDI OUT of the digital drum to the MIDI IN of your
sequencer, and the MIDI OUT of your sequencer to the MIDI IN of
the digital drum. If you are using a software sequencer on a
computer, you can simply connect the USB port of the digital drum
to a USB port of your computer using a single USB A-B cable.
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