Roland e O ° O DIGITAL PIANO

Owner's Manual

Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland ep-9.

The ep-9 Digital Piano, designed to make it easier for more people to have
fun with music, has firm roots in the same leading-edge technology and manu-
facturing know-how that has made Roland a leader in electronic musical instru-
ment development. The ep-9 provides a selection of 8 realistic sounds (includ-
ing piano) and offers a keyboard that is a pleasure to play.
What's more, the instrument provides a complete range of features, including
a convenient recording function.

To make sure you are comfortable in using all the features the ep-9 offers, and
to ensure satisfaction for years to come, please read this Owner's Manual in its
entirety before starting out.

© 1992 by ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part ol this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
 Important Notes
been slightly dampened with water), To remove stubborn dirt, use a mild
[Power Supply]
neutral detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a
soft, dry cloth.
Be sure to use only the adaptor supplied with the unit. Use of any other the
© Never use benzene, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid
power adaptor could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
risk of discoloration and/or deformation.
When making any connections with other devices, always turn off the power
to all equipment first; this will help prevent damage or malfunction.
will [Additional Precautions]
Da not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that
generate line noise, such as a molor or variable lighting system.
Ensure » Protect the unit from strong impact.
The power supply required for this unit is shown on its nameplate.
instalation meels this requiremen t. . Donot allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate the unit, Intheevent
that the line voltage of your
on of such an occurrence, discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified
Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it, place heavy objects
service personnel as soon as possible.
it etc.
« Asmall amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.
When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet, grasp the plug itself; service
e Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with qualified
never pull on the cord.
personnel.
li the unit is to remain unused for a long period of time, unplug the power
+ Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a problem) discon-
cord.
tinue use immediately. Contact qualified service personnel as soon as
possible.
¡Placement]
+ To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the unit or its AC adaptor.
an
Do not subject the unit lo temperature extremes (eg. direct sunlight in
|Memory Backup}
enclosed vehicle). Avoid using or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas
or areas that are subject to high vibration levels.
+ Theunit contains a battery which maintains the contents of memory while
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large
the main power is off. The expected lile ol this battery is 5 years or more.
transformers) may induce hum.
this However, lo avoid the unexpected loss of memory data, it is strongly rec-
This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use
ommended that you change the battery every 5 years.
unit in the vicinity of such receivers.
in an Please be aware that the actual life of the battery will depend on the physi-
Do not expose this unit to temperature extremes (eg. direct sunlight
When
cal environment respecially temperature) in which the unit is used.
enclosed vehicle can deform or discolor the uni) or install it near devices
it is time to change the battery, consult with qualified service personnel.
that radiate heat.
as maintain-
Install the piano on a solid, level surface. + The unit's battery functions during normal operation as well
When
ingthe contents of memory when the main power supply isturned off.
the battery becomes weak, there is a risk of losing the contentsofthe memory.
[Maintenance]
it
To avoid the unexpected loss of memory data, replace the battery before
has becomes weak.
* For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth tor one that

Specifications
88 weighted keys with touch-sensilivity. KNOBS/SLIDERS Tuning Knob (TUNE), Volume Control Slider
KEYBOARD
28 notes (VOLUME), Piece Selection Slider (PIECE)
MAX. POLYPHONY
Eight (Piano 1, Piano 2, Electric Piano, Vibra- CONNECTORS AC Adaptor Jack (DC IN), MIDI Connectors
VOICES
(IN/OUT), Pedal Jacks (DAMPER/SOFT),
phone, Harpsichord, Organ, Strings, Choir)
Output Jacks (LIMONOYR), INPUT Jacks
EFFECTS Chorus, Reverb
Provides for recording and playback, as well (LIMONOYR), Headphone Jacks X 2
RECORDER
12cm X 2
as tempo changes. (Can record a maximum SPEAKERS
oí 4 pieces, or approximately 1,600 notes) OUTPUT 5WX2

+/- 50 cents DIMENSIONS 1295(W1 X 339410) X 100(H) mm

MASTER TUNİNG
Tempo Adjustment Buttons (TEMPO), Re- 51W) X 13 3/8(D) X 3 15/164) inch
BUTTONS
12kg 26.5 Ibs (Without AC adaptor)
cording Button (REC), Playback Button WEIGHT
1200mA (DC9V)
(PLAY) , Voice Buttons (PIANO 1, PIANO 2, POWER CONSUMPTION
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Damper Pedal, AC Adaptor, Music Stand,
ELECTRIC PIANO, VIBRAPHONE, HARPSI-
CHORD, ORGAN, STRINGS, CHOIR), Cho- Kevboard Stand, Owner's Manual, MIDI
rus Button (CHORUS), Reverb Button Guidebook
(REVERB), Demonstration Button (DEMO), OPTIONS Headphones : RH-120, RH-80, RH-20
Power Switch (POWER) Pedals : DP-2, DP-6

* [n the interest of product improvement, the specific ations of this

unit are subject to change without prior notice.
Panel Descriptions
Recorder and Key Transpose
Front Panel (See nexl pape.)

VOLUME TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

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KEY TRANSPOSE

—
VOLUME Slider Voice Buttons
Adjusts the volume obtained through the speakers Provides selection of the sound you desire.
or headphones. The further it is moved to the right, PIANO 1 A realistc grand piano sound
the greater the volume level becomes. PIANO 2 A mellow piano sound
E. PIANO An electric piano
VIBRAPHONE A refreshing vibraphone sound
HARPSICHORD A brilliant harpsichord sound
ORGAN The sublime sound of a pipe organ
STRINGS The sound of a string ensemble
CHOIR The rich sound of a mixed chorus

If you wish, you can press two buttons at the same time —
you can then play with the two voices layered together.

Rear Panel ze MIDI: a ammm

DAMPER
PEDAL ——_~

SOFT
INPUT —
L(MONO)

(TUNE Knob (PEDAL Connectors

This knob allows you to precisely adjust the pitch The supplied DP-6 pedal can be connected to either of
of the ep-9. When the knob is rotated clockwise, these two jacks. The effect obtained will depend on
the pitch rises; when rotated counter-clockwise, it which jack the pedal is connected to :
is lowered.
With the knob at the center position, the frequency of the DAMPER : Notes played will be sustained. (Similer to
"A" key in the middle of the keyboard will be 440.0 Hz. the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano.)
By rotating the knob completely in either direction, you SOFT: Notes played will have a soften sound. (Sim-
obtain a pitch change of about 50 cents (1/2 of a semi-
iler to the soft pedal on an acoustic piano.)
tone).
*A second pedal may be purchased and connected to the unused jack
so that both effects can be obtained at the same time.
* Theinstrument allows vou to adjust the extentto which the SOFT pedal
effect will be obtained. To select the desired effect, simultaneously
hold down the PIANO 1, E. PIANO, and HARPSICHORD buttons,
while you then press the appropriate key on the keyboard, shown
MIDI Connectors below.
The C key 1 octave above middle C : Changes obtained will be ex-
These connectors are used when you wish to con-
tensive,
nect the ep-9 to another MIDI-equipped device. For Middle C : The same as when power is first turned on.
details, please refer to the separate "MIDI Guide- The C kev 1 octave below middle C : A lesser degree of change will
book". be obtained.

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 VIBRA- HARPSI-
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN CHOIR CHORUS REVERB DEMO

AAA NE MODA

s
(Effects Buttons DEMO Button
When one of these buttons is pressed (its indicator Press the DEMO Button and the demonstration songs will
will light) the effect it provides will be applied to the start playing. To stop playback of the demos, press the
notes you play : DEMO button again.
CHORUS . Thechoruseffect makes one instrument To adjust the volume, move the VOLUME slider.
sound like several of the same instru-
ment playing in ensemble, so your 1 introduction Demo
music will sound richer and more ex- M Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman, K.265 /W. A. Mozart
pansive.
3 Invention No.1 in C-Major/J. S. Bach
REVERB The reverb effect adds reverberation (a
complex type of echo) to the noles you 4 Turkish March, K.331/W. A. Mozart
play, creating the ambience of a room Ww Gymnopédie No.1 / Satie
that is more acoustically "alive".
6 Spring Song, Op.62-6 / Mendelssohn
Me ea e eec p A EN
7 The Harmonious Blacksmith
/Händel

8 Invention No.13 in A-Minor

/]. S. Bach
T? 4T —— DC INAV
MONO 1200mA
All Songs Arranged by Seiichi Ito
AS
His life has thus far been a story of remarkable achievements,
beginning with winning an electric organ contest while still in
USE ROLAND
ADAPTOR ONLY
ACK, ACB
junior highschool. While in high school, he acquired in-depth
knowledge of computers and their use in business. At the time
p he entered university, he was also an active participant in the
INPUT Jacks business of a Japanese record company. Afterwards, a period
These jacks are where you input audio signals com- in which he served as an advisor on keyboard instruments for
Roland Corporation lead to his being taken on-board as a full-
ing from another device. Whatever sound has been
time employee. So far, he has performed in 137 cities over-
input through these jacks will be mixed with the notes
seas, and 200 within Japan. He resigned from Roland in 1987
played on the keyboard, and can be heard through
in orderto establish his own school of music. Currently, while
either the ep-9's speakers or connected headphones.
managing his company's "Studio Ichi," he also serves as an
This feature conveniently allows you to practice along
advisor to Roland concerning developmentofnew electronic
with music from a CD or cassette player.
musical instruments, and assists with their promotion through-
lí the equipment you are connecting provides only
out the realm of music.
monaural output, connect to the LIMONO) jack.

OUTPUT Jacks
If desired, you can have your keyboard produce a
more impressive sound by connecting it with a ste-
reo system or amplifier / speaker setup. To connect
the units, plug audio cables into the keyboard's
Output jacks and plug the other ends into the Input
jacks on your sound system. Ifthe equipment you are
going to use can only receive a monaural signal, use
the keyboard's L (Mono) Output jack.
 Making the Connections / Powering Up

Before making any connections, make sure you have the power on your instrument turned off.

PEDAL PUT Ll OUTPUT ON

DAMPER sort n LIMUNO) R LIONO? A

C —— Cord Hook
$ ; E

The supplied
AC Adaptor

y
To the Power Outlet

Connect the supplied AC adaptor and the damper

pedal (DP-6) to the ep-9.
The Cord Hook conveniently allows you to secure
the AC adaptor cord, thus preventing it from acci-
dentally becoming disconnected while the unit is
being played.

If you wish to use headphones, insert the plug into either of the two
jacks on the front of the instrument (left side of the keyboard).
(The ep-9 can accommodate twọ sets of headphones at the same
time.)
Once headphones are connected to either (or both) of these jacks,
sound is no longer output from the speakers. This makes it ideal for
times when you wish to play without disturbing those around you
(late at night, for example).

TE

Press the Power Switch to turn the unit on. POWER

(The red indicator will light.)
e
mf Pm ON
We are now ready to play the instrument.

Try selecting the different sounds by pressing the Voice Buttons.

 The Recorder

VIBRA- © HARPSI-
Rec Oo rd in g PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR

pr BE li ŞE Şi e bee
1 Select the voice you intend to use.

F TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

2 The ep-9 can accommodate four different v a ! 2 3 4
pieces. Here you need to select the number of CL] ES E
$ . KEY TRANSPOSE
the piece that you are going to record.

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

: v A 1 2 3 4
“Peso REC Denon, EE ER pm
(The red indicator will light.) ME TRANS ÖGE ES

4 Start playing. (The moment you begin playing,

the recording will also start.)
Wr

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

v A 1 : 3 E
5 When you are finished, press the REC button o [——3 C Eldor c=
again. (The indicator will go out.) KEVTRANSPOSE

E
» Everything you do while recording is in progress, including such things as changing voices or pressing the Chorus button, will be
faithfully recorded.
« The recording feature provides storage for a combined total (within all 4 pieces) of approximately 1,600 notes.
When you are running out of space for additional notes...
the red indicator on the REC button will start blinking.
And if you continue to record...
the REC button indicator will blink more rapidly.
When vou reach the point where no more notes can be recorded...
the indicator on the REC button goes out, and the recording stops automatically.
e What has been recorded will not be lost even when the power is turned OFF. It will be there, ready for playback, the next time the
power is turned ON.

Playback
TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY
v à i > 3 a
1 Select the number of the piece you wish to I [——] CS] D
2 LLL
hear. KEY TRANSPOSE

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

Press the PLAY button. Playback will begin. v A 1 2 1 4

Et m
m

(The green indicator will light.) |EMS EMEL |

KEY TRANSPOSE
When the end of the piece is reached, the playback mode stops automatically. (The indicator goes out.)
Should you wish to stop playback at any time, press the PLAY button.

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

* Press the TEMPO buttons to change the tempo tT u S |

| (je ESE
of the playback. a

When the power is turned off, the tempo reverts h 5

to that which the piece was originally recorded
Decreases — Increases
at.

° if you desire, you can play an accompaniment part (using any voice) while a recorded piece is being played back. This conven-
iently allows you to create an ensemble effect, even though you are playing by yourself! For example, you could play a melody
using STRINGS to accompany a recorded PIANO piece.

To Erase Previously Recorded Pieces...

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

Y a H RİNE 3
1 i
Select the piece n
you wish to erase. 3 CED CED
L
KEY TRANSPOSE

TEMPO PIECE REC PLAY

l ! Qi v N :
2
:
2 Press the REC and PLAY buttons simultane poppe] M
ously; the piece will now be completely erased. AMERO

* You can erase all 4 songs at once by holding down the REC and PLAY buttons and then pressing the CHOIR button.

Key Transpose

The instrument allows you to adjust the pitch of all notes (in semi-tone steps) played from the keyboard. This is con-
venient when, for example, you wish to play a song using the fingering of C major even though the song is actually in
some other key.
TEMPO

While holding down both the UP and DOWN Y A

TEMPO buttons, press the appropriate note on the EUR
keyboard. EN ss
For example, if you have a song in the key of A
that you wish to play in the key of C, you would Any A key will do.
press the tonic for the key of A, which is the A key.

* The settings made for Key Transpose will be lost as soon as the power is turned off.
Information
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TI
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 For Nordic Countries

Apparatus containing Lithium batteries

ADVARSEL! VARNING!
Lithiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte
hándtering. Anvánd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ
Udskiftning má kun ske med batteri al samme som rekommenderas av apparattiliverkaren
fabrikat og type. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens
Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren. instruktion

ADVARSEL! VAROITUS!
Lithiumbatteri — Eksplosjonsfare. Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti
Ved utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefait asennettu.
av apparatfabrikanten. Vaihda parísto ainoastaan laitevalmistajan
Brukt batteri returneres apparatleverandoren. suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo
valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

For Germany

Bescheinigung des Herstellers/Importeurs

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For the USA

RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

WARNING — © This equipment has been verified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC rules. Operation with
non-cerlified or non-verified equipment is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
The equipment described in this manual generates and uses radio frequency energy. If i! is not installed and used property, that is, in strict accordance with our instructions,
il may cause interference with radio and television reception. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits lor a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J, of Part 15, of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against such a interference in a rasidential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. I this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by tuming the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the following measure:
© Disconnect other devices and their mpuVoutput cables one at a time. Il the interference stops, it is caused by either the other device or its VO cable.
These devices usually require Roland designated shielded VO cables. For Roland devices, you can obtain the proper shielded cable Irom your dealer. For non Roland
devices, contact the manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
if your equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you can try to correct the interference by using one or more of iha İollowing measures.
Turn the TV or radio antenna until the interterence stops.
Move the equipment to one side or the other of the TV or radio.
Move the equipment farther away from the TV or radio.
Plug the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the TV or radio. (That is, make certain the equipment and the radio or television set are on circuits con-
trolled by different circuit breakers or fuses.)
Consider installing a rooftop television antenna with coaxial cable lead-in between the antenna and TV. If necessary. you should consult your dealer or an experienced
radiofelevision technician for additional suggestions. You may find helpful the following booklel prepared by tha Federal Communications Commission:
"How to identify and Resolve Radio — TV Interference Problems”
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

For Canada

CLASS B NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

CLASSE B AVIS
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la classe B au niveau des émissions de bruits radioélectriques fixés
dans le Réglement des signaux parasites par le ministére canadien des Communications.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

The product which is equipped with a THREE WIRE GROUNDING TYPE AC PLUG must be grounded.
MIDI GUIDEBOOK

Read This If You Intend To Use MIDI To Join Your Key-

board With Other Electronic Instruments or Computers

The term MIDI is an acronym for "Musical instrument Digital Inter-

face." MIDI is a standard that was created to allow electronic musi-
cal instruments, computers and other devices to communicate with
each other. The great majority of contemporary electronic instru-
ments provide MIDI compatibility.
A device equipped with MIDI is easily identified by the fact that it
has one or more MIDI Connectors. In order to share performance
information with other units, cables need to be connected between
these connectors.
The ep-9 has a MIDI IN connector, used to receive MIDI messages;
and a MIDI OUT connector, from which it sends messages.

MIDI makes the following applications possible:

* The notes you play on the ep-9 can be relayed and sounded simultaneously on
other MIDI-equipped instruments or sound modules (*1).
* The ep-9 can be played under the control of another MIDI-equipped key-
board, or a sequencer (*2).
* Everything you play on the ep-9 can be recorded into a sequencer (*2).

(*1) A sound module is a device which generates sound as a resull of whatever

information it receives at its MIDI IN connector. Among Roland products, the
SC-55 Sound Canvas is probably the most well known sound module.
(*2) A sequencer is a device which is capable of recording and playing back MIDI
messages. The PR-1 Player&Recorder is a representative example of a Roland
sequencer. There is also the MT-200, which combines a sequencer and
sound module in the same unit.

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 1. Setting the MIDI Channel 2. Omni On/Off
MIDI communication takes place on separate channels When set to "Omni On", MIDI messages received on any of
(MIDI Channels), numbered from 1 through 16. the channels will result in sound being produced.
The channel used by the transmitting unit must match that
the receiving unit. Only then can communication take To turn this setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice
place. buttons shown below while you then press the relevant key
at position ^2" in the illustration.
e In a setup where you wish to play the ep-9 and also
have another MIDI-equipped instrument or sound Each time the power is turned on, the instrument will be at
module play the same notes, you should first set the "Omni Off."
channel used for reception on your external device to
the same channel that you have the ep-9 set to use for This setting switches to Omni Off whenever selection of a
transmission. particular Receive channel is made.
e If using another MIDI keyboard as a master instrument,
and you wish to have the ep-9 played by it, you would
need to set the channel used for reception on the ep-9
to the same channel that the master keyboard will be
transmitting on.
e When wishing to have a sequencer play the ep-9, you
need to set the channel used for reception on the ep-9
to the same channel that the recorded MIDI data is set
to use.

Each time the power is turned on, the unit defaults to "1" as
the channel used for both transmission and reception.
Should you wish to use other channels, hold down the
appropriate group of 3 Voice buttons (shown below), while
you then press the key corresponding to the desired
channel.

* To Change MIDI Transmit Channel / Other Settings

VIBRA- HARPSI-
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR

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While holding these down...

* To Change MIDI Receive Channel

VIBRA- HARPSI-
PIANO 1 PIANO 2 E.PIANO PHONE CHORD ORGAN STRINGS CHOIR

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While holding these down...

 3. Local On/O
Ordinarily, whenever you play the ep-9's keyboard, its When the ep-9 is set to "Local On," and it is connected
internal sound sources will generate the notes you play. You to a sequencer that is set to "Soft Thru On" (*1), the
can, however, disengage these sound generators if you do resulting double-sounding notes (echo-like effect) can
not wish the instrument itself to produce sound. When produce some strange results. This occurs because the ep-
disengaged in this manner, the unit is sel to what is known 9 playes the notes twice: once directly from the keyboard
as “Local Off.” itself and again as a result of MIDI messages received
from the sequencer.
Notes sound
Notes do not sound

Some sequencers, such as the Roland MT-200, automati-

Sound Module cally send out a Local Off message whenever the power is

yr
Local On Local Off
turned on, so you are sure the connected instrument will
already be at the appropriate Local Off setting. There are
also sequencers (such as the Roland PR-1) which are ordi-
narily used while set to Soft Thru Off, so the instrument
f connected to a sequencer for recording, and the se- being used can be left at Local On.
quencer is set to "Soft Thru On" (*1), you should set the
instrument to "Local Off." The ep-9 will always be set at "Local On" whenever its
power is turned on.
Notes are sounded

Zi MID: OUT
Sequencer To turn this setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice
buttons shown below while you then press the relevant
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Local Off
Soft Thru On
key at position "3" in the illustration.
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*1 Soft Thru On
A setting whereby all data that arrives at a sequencer's MIDI IN
is passed on (in its original form) through its MIDI OUT.

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 4. Turning Transmisson and Recep- 5. Turning Transmisson and Recep-
tion of Program Changes On/Off tion of Control Changes On/Off
Messages known as "Program Changes" are used to relay Messages known as “Control Changes” are used to
to another device the fact that you have changed the convey to another device information about the instances
Voice being used. where you have pressed a pedal, or have turned ON/OFF
The Program Change message itself consists of simply the the Chorus or Reverb effects.
number of the Voice you have changed to. When the
other device receives this message, it will switch to When the Damper Pedal has been pressed/released:
whichever of its sounds corresponds to the number Hold Message (Control Change Number 64)
contained in the message. When the Sofi Pedal has been pressed/released:
Soft Message (Control Change Number 67)
Each time the power is turned on, the instrument will When Reverb has been switched On/Off:
always be set to "On" (it will transmit/receive Program Reverb Message (Control Change Number 91)
Change messages). When Chorus has been switched On/Off:
If you set it to "Off," the ep-9 will no longer send out Chorus Message (Control Change Number 93)
Program Change messages when you change the Voice
being used. Also, the ep-9 will then ignore any Program Each time the power is turned on, the instrument will
Change messages that are sent to it by an external unit, always be set to “On” (it will transmit/receive all Control
and will not change the Voice it is playing. Change messages).
To turn this setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice If you set it to “Off,” the ep-9 will no longer send or
buttons shown at below-left while you then press the receive any Control Change messages.
relevant key at position "4" in the illustration. To turn this setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice
buttons shown below while you then press the relevant
The Voices and their corresponding Program Change key at position “5” in the illustration.
numbers appear below:

Number
01
Voice
Piano! 6. Turning Transmisson of Play-
02
03
Piano2
E.Piano
back Data On/Off
04 Vibraphone
05 Harpsichord
This setting can be turned “On” when you wish the data
06 Organ
07 Strings contained in the recorder to be output from MIDI OUT
08 Choir while it is played back.
09 Pianol + Piano2
10 Pianol + E.Piano
11 Pianol + Vibraphone Each time the power is turned on, this setting will always
12 Pianol + Harpsichord be at "Off."
13 Pianol + Organ
To turn the setting ON/OFF, hold down the 3 Voice
14 Piano! + Strings
15 Pianol + Choir buttons shown below while you then press the relevant
lo Piano2 + E.Piano key at position “6” in the illustration.
17 Piano2 + Vibraphone
18 Piano2 + Harpsichord
19 Piano2 + Organ
20 Piano2 + Strings
21 Piano2 + Choir
22 E.Piano + Vibraphone
23 E.Piano + Harpsichord
24 E.Piano + Organ
25 E.Piano + Strings
26 E.Piano + Choir
27 Vibraphone + Harpsichord
28 Vibraphone + Organ
29 Vibraphone + Strings
30 Vibraphone + Choir
31 Harpsichord + Organ
32 Harpsichord + Strings
33 Harpsichord + Choir
34 Organ + Strings
35 Organ + Choir
36 Strings + Choir
MIDI Connections
PEDAL INPUT OUTPUT ... DC IN aV
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ADAPTOR ONLY

MIDI OUT MIDI IN

MIDI messages are transmitted from this connector. This connector is where MIDI messages are received.
if you wish to use the ep-9 to play the sounds of If you wish to have the ep-9 played as a result of
another MIDI compatible unit, such as a sound messages sent by a MIDI sequencer or other external
module; or you want to send the information de- unit, connect a cable so it runs from here to the MIDI
scribing what you play to a sequencer for record- OUT connector on the external device.
ing, connect a cable so it runs from here to the
MIDI IN connector on the external device.

In order to make the connections between the con-

nectors on two units, you will need to have at least
one MIDI Cable. (MSC-15/25/50, sold separately.)

Example Setups *Connecting a sound module (such as the Roland SC-55)

ep.9 Sound Module

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+ Connecting a sequencer (such as the Roland PR-1 or MT-200)

ep-9 Sequencer

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Model ep-9 MIDI Implementation Chart Version:1.00

Function...

Basic Default 1 1
Channel Changed 1-16 1-16

Default Mode 3 Mode 3

Mode Messages Omni Off, Poly o
Bo Ok
kik kk
Altered 2

Note 15-113 0-127

Number True voice
koe RI TR RIK IK
21-108

Velocity Note ON o 9n v=1-127 o 9n v=1-127

Note OFF o 8n v=1-127 x

After Key's x x
Touch Ch's x x

Control 64 *1
Change 67 *1

91 *1 Effect 1 (Reverb)
93 O
o *1 Effect 2 (Chorus)

Reset All Controllers

Prog *1 (0-35)
Change True # cR fe e 2 2.2 2 2 2 2 2 e v x

System Song Pos

Song Sel
Common Tune

System Clock
Real Time Commands

Local ON/OFF
Aux All Notes OFF
Messages Active Sense
Reset

*1 Able to chose between O and X.

*2 Recognize as Mode 3 even if MONO (M=1).
Recognize as Mode 1 even if MONO (M1).

Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO O : Yes

Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO X: No

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