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23 EUROGRAND EG2280USB/EG8280USB User Manual
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MIDI connection to other sound modules6.3.1
You can use the EG2280USB/EG8280USB to control external sound modules
via MIDI. This allows you to use the keyboard and pedals of the digital
piano to control the sound generators of other synthesizers or sound
modules not equipped with a keyboard. When you also connect the audio
signal of the external sound module to the EG2280USB/EG8280USB,
as described in chapter 6.1, all sounds played in addition to the sounds of the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB can be heard through the internal loudspeakers.
The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2280USB/EG8280USB
and an external sound module.
Audio
MIDI
Digital Piano
Sound module
MIDI OUT LINE IN
Fig. 6.3: Controlling external MIDI sound modules
Connect the MIDI OUT jack of the EG2280USB/EG8280USB to the MIDI IN jack 1)
of the external sound module.
Be sure to set the MIDI transmit/receive channels of both instruments to the 2)
same number (see chapter 6.3.3).
Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the 3)
EG2280USB/EG8280USB, if you want to play back the sounds of the external
device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
USB connection to a computer with 6.3.2
sequencing software
You can operate the EG2280USB/EG8280USB in combination with a sequencing
program such as “Cubase”, “Logic” or the included “energyXT2.5 Compact
BEHRINGER Edition.” Sequencing software gives you a wealth of powerful
functions to record and process MIDI data. For example, you can record several
tracks to create complex music pieces. Additional options are the production of
sheet music or playback of music pieces. What is more, you can transfer the data
of the built-in music sequencer to your computer for permanent archiving.
The following illustration shows a set-up comprising the EG2280USB/EG8280USB
and a music computer. The connection of an external sound module is optional.
Digital Piano
USB
Audio
MIDI
MIDI OUT LINE IN
Sound module
Fig. 6.4: USB connection with an external sound module.
Connect the piano's USB jack to a free USB port on your computer. 1)
Connect the MIDI IN jack of the sound module to the MIDI OUT jack of the 2)
EG2280USB/EG8280USB.
Connect the audio outputs of the sound module to the LINE IN jacks of the 3)
EG2280USB/EG8280USB if you want to play back the sounds of the external
device through the digital piano loudspeakers.
MIDI settings6.3.3
The EG2280USB/EG8280USB provides eight different functions to determine how
the instrument processes MIDI information.
Please enter EDIT mode (see chapter 5.1) and select the ◊
following functions.
Setting the MIDI transmit channel•
Use this function to set the transmit channel on which the
EG2280USB/EG8280USB is to send MIDI data. MIDI devices must send and receive
on the same MIDI channels to ensure successful MIDI communication.
Function: E7 .1
Value: 1 . .. 16, Off
Description:
1 . . . 16: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits MIDI data on the
specified MIDI channel. (Default setting: 1)
Off: The EG2280USB/EG8280USB transmits no MIDI data
In layer mode voice #1 transmits MIDI data on the specified MIDI ◊
channel, while voice #2 transmits on the next higher channel.