Roland DR-3 - Manual (Page 96)

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Chapter 11 Connecting and Using External MIDI Devices
Performance Data Handled by the DR-3
• Note Messages
These are messages that convey the performance
status of drum parts and bass parts. These are
equivalent to the performance data for keys on a
keyboard. The different kinds of Note messages
are shown below.
This correspondence of the DR-3’s pads to Note
Number as shown below.
fig.10-06
• Note numbers are 28–64 when BASS is
selected for INST.
When you tap one of the DR-3’s pads, the Note
Number for that pad is transmitted.
When a Note Number is received from an
external MIDI device, the instrument or bass tone
assigned to the pad corresponding to that Note
Number is played.
* Note Numbers that do not correspond to any of the pads
are disregarded if received.
• Program Change
This message switches the drum kit.
* Program Change messages are received on the drum part
MIDI channel.
* For more information on the messages that can be
handled by the devices you are connecting, refer to the
owner’s manual for each device.
Using the DR-3 to Record
Performances Played by
External MIDI Devices
The DR-3 can be used to record, in real time, what
is being played on a MIDI keyboard or MIDI
pads. You can also use the DR-3 to record
performance data from sequencers and rhythm
machines.
* When recording performances from an external device,
set “Sync” in [EDIT] <SYSTEM> to “AUTO” (p. 95).
* To enable proper reception of performance data, the MIDI
channels for the transmitting and receiving devices must
be matched. For more on MIDI channel settings, refer to
p. 94.
Recording Performances on MIDI
Keyboards and MIDI Pads
When recording MIDI keyboard or MIDI pad
performances as DR-3 patterns, the patterns are
recorded in real time.
fig.10-05
First, follow the instructions in “<2> Making the
Settings for the New Style” (p. 62) to make the
necessary settings. Follow the instructions in Step
5 of “• Recording the Drum Part” (p. 65) (or “•
Recording the Bass Part” (p. 66)) to play the MIDI
keyboard or MIDI pad performance.
To stop recording, press STOP [ ].
Note Number
Pad number to which an instru-
ment or bass tone is assigned
Note On Pad is tapped
Note Off Pad is released
Velocity Force used to tap the pad
48
36 38 37 42 46 53 51 49
45 41 57 58
• Select “DRUM” for the “INST”
69
62 63 64 60 61 39 56 54
75 70 67 68
• Select “PERC” for the “INST”
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI Keyboard
DR-3