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Chapter 9 Connecting to External Sound Generators and Sequencers
Chap.
9
Using the GR-33 as an External Sequencer Input Tool
By connecting the GR-33 to a MIDI sequencer (a performance-recording and playback device), even guitarists who don’t play
keyboards can perform real-time recording to the sequencer.
Connecting to a Sequencer
Use MIDI cables to hook up the GR-33, sequencer (or
computer running sequencer software) and multitimbral
sound generator as shown in the figure.
fig.9-13
Input Procedures and Settings for
Each Device
1. Set the sending channel, sending mode, and bend
range on the GR-33 to match the sound generator being
used.
For details, refer to “Setting MIDI Channel/Bend Range
(CHANNEL, BEND RANGE)” (p. 86).
2. Turn on the Data Thru function (also called “Soft
Thru”) for MIDI IN → OUT on the sequencer. (Make
the setting so that MIDI message output from the GR-
33 during recording is also output through MIDI OUT
on the sequencer.)
3. Switch on the power to the GR-33 while holding down
the [PLAY] key to enable the “Local Control Off” state.
When doing this, the display reads “LOCAL
CONTROL OFF,” and then the unit starts.
For more detailed information about Local Control Off, see
the subsequent section, “About “Local Control Off.”
4. When everything is ready, play the guitar and make
sure the external sound generator produces sound. If
no problem is found, operate the external sequencer to
start recording. When the recording is done, put the
sequencer in the play mode and check what you’ve
recorded.
5. If you also wish to use the GR-33’s sound generator in
the song, also connect MIDI THRU on the external
sound generator to MIDI IN on the GR-33. This makes
it possible to use the GR-33 sound generator as well
while listening to the performance of the external MIDI
sound generator parts. (At this time, the sending MIDI
channel should be selected so as not to conflict with the
channel setting on the external sound generator.)
The setup just described can also be used to record tone
changes and effects from the built-in and external pedals in
addition to the sounds from the guitar performance. (While
using Harmonist, pressing the “Up” side of an external
BANK SHIFT pedal in the Pedal Effect mode toggles it
between a major and minor key, and this information is also
sent and recorded in the form of Control Change messages.)
* If you wish to record in a bass range that cannot be produced
by the guitar, change the “MIDI [TRANSPOSE]” setting to
“-12” (down one octave) or “-24” (down two octaves).
* If the sequencer you’re using doesn’t support simultaneous
recording on more than channel, use the Poly mode for
sending and recording (p. 88).
MIDI OUT
MIDI
IN
MIDI IN
MIDI
OUT
MIDI Sequencer
Multi timbral MIDI Sound Device