Roland GI-20 manual

Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland GI-20 GK-MIDI Interface. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 2–3) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (page 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in or[...]

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. .......................................................................................................... 002c • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ...............................................[...]

3 IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. BLUE: BROWN: 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 i[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to[...]

5 Conversions Used in This Manual ● Words in square brackets [ ] indicate panel buttons or knobs. (Example) [WRITE] : WRITE button ● (p. **) indicates a reference page. Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................... 2 IMPORTANT NOTES .......................... 4 Panel Descriptions ............................ 6 Front Panel .................[...]

6 Panel Descriptions Front Panel fig.00-01 1. GK IN connector Connect to the divided pickup using the GK cable included with the GI-20. * Any questions you have regarding connections to the various GK-compatible guitars available on the market should be directed to the relevant guitar manufacturer or dealer. 2. LED display This displays patch numbe[...]

7 Panel Descriptions Rear Panel fig.00-02 10. Cord Hook Anchor the AC adaptor power cord here to prevent the adaptor from being disconnected accidentally. fig.00-03 * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power c[...]

8 Panel Descriptions Signal Flow fig.00-04 Guitar / Bass Foot Switch Expression Pedal[...]

9 Preparations to Make Before Performing Items to Have On Hand ● To use the GI-20, you need a guitar or bass equipped with a pickup capable of separately outputting the signals for each individual string (a divided pickup). ● The GI-20 contains no internal sound generator, so you will need to use a separate MIDI sound module. ● Determine whic[...]

10 Preparations to Make Before Performing Connection Examples When the guitar or bass is set up, connect the various devices as shown in the connection examples given in the figure. * The GI-20 connects to sound modules only via MIDI, not USB, even if the sound module is USB equipped. fig.00-10 Selecting the Guitar or Bass Set the GUITAR/BASS switc[...]

11 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds Playing Sounds from a Sound Module This section explains how to connect the GI-20 to an external MIDI sound module and use it as a guitar synthesizer. Connections fig.01-01 Connect the GI-20 and the external MIDI sound module as shown in the connection example in the figure. Turning On the Power Once your connec[...]

12 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds fig.01-05 4. Play each string individually with the maximum force to be used during the actual performance, and as you play the string, adjust the sensitivity with [PATCH/ VALUE] until all five indicators light up momentarily. fig.01-05a 5. When you have finished making the settings, turn the PARAMETER to return[...]

13 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds • MIDI PLAYBACK (p. 17) • BEND DATA THIN (p. 31) • RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN (p. 32) • BEND RANGE MAX (p. 32) • USB DRIVER TYPE (p. 33) These parameters are saved to the GI-20 the moment you change the settings values. Patch Parameters • GUITAR SEL (p. 18) • PLAY FEEL (p. 18) • ASSIGN (p. [...]

14 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI CHANNEL) Setting the Transmission Mode (MONO/POLY) The GI-20 features two kinds of modes to transmit MIDI messages. fig.01-09 * With the factory settings, all patches are set to MONO MODE. MONO (MONO MODE) In this mode, each individual string uses a separate channel, thus totaling [...]

15 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “MIDI CHANNEL.” fig.01-10 2. Press [SELECT] to select BASIC CHANNEL (BASIC CH). When BASIC CHANNEL is selected, the two indicators at the left light up. fig.01-13 3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the Basic channel number. fig.01-14 * Since the six channels used in MONO MODE are [...]

16 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds Program Change These messages switch the GI-20’s patches. Program Changes 0–49 correspond to Patches 1–50 on the GI- 20. * Program Changes 50–127 are disregarded. fig.01-15 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “MIDI CHANNEL.” fig.01-10 2. Press [SELECT] to select CONTROL CHANNEL (CTL CH). When CONTROL CHANN[...]

17 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds Connecting to a Computer This section explains how to connect the GI-20 to your computer with a USB cable and use it as a tool to input data to sequencers and other devices. No USB cable is included with the GI-20. You will need to purchase a third-party USB cable separately. Do not press [SELECT] or connect (or[...]

18 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Calling Up the Input Sensitivity Settings Select input sensitivity settings appropriate for the guitar or bass you are using. 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “GUITAR SEL.” fig.02-01 2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select a setting from G1 to G4. You can make the input sensitivity settings for each of th[...]

19 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) The PLAY FEEL settings and their effects Setting the Pedal and Switch Functions (ASSIGN) You can assign various functions to an expression pedal (the optional EV-5) or foot switch (the optional FS-5U) connected to the GI-20, or to the GK-2A/GK-2B’s S1, S2, and GK VOL. * When connecting a foot swit[...]

20 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “ASSIGN.” fig.02-11 2. Press [SELECT] to select the parameter whose settings you want to change. The display indicators light up as shown below according to the parameter being set. fig.02-12 3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value. * For more on the settings val[...]

21 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Pd: Patch Down The patch number decreases each time the switch is pressed. Pt: Patch Up/Down The S1 switch is used for the Patch Down function and the S2 switch for the Patch Up function. ou: Octave Up All notes are raised an octave each time the switch is pressed. The pitches can be raised up to a [...]

22 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) * When “POLY” (p. 14) is selected as the transmission mode, the changes in pitch with Glide and Pitch Bend occur in semitone steps whenever two or more notes are played together, and Vibrato does not function. * MIDI Pitch Bend messages are used for Glide and Pitch Bend. If the change in pitch e[...]

23 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Shifting the Pitch of the Sound (TRANSPOSE) On the GI-20, you can shift the pitch, in semitone steps, of what is output over MIDI relative to which is actually played. This transposition can be set individually for each string, and can be any amount from three octaves below the original pitch to two[...]

24 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Setting the Bend Range 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BEND RANGE.” fig.02-38 2. Press [TUNER (STRING)] to select the string whose bend range you want to change. The string number changes each time you press [TUNER (STRING)], cycling through ALL → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → ALL... Sele[...]

25 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Switching Sounds on External Devices (PRG CHANGE) You can transmit Bank Select messages (Control Change #0, #32) and Program Change messages by switching the GI-20’s patches. This enables you to switch sounds from external sound modules and patches of guitar effects processors. When the transmissi[...]

26 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Muting Specific Strings (STRING MUTE) 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “STRING MUTE.” fig.02-46 2. Press [TUNER (STRING SEL)] to select the string you want to mute. The string number changes each time you press [TUNER (STRING)], cycling through ALL → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 → 6 → ALL... 3. [...]

27 Chapter 2 Creating Your Own Settings (Patches) Copying Patches You can take the settings in a patch and copy them to a different patch. 1. Confirm that the GI-20 is set to “PLAY MODE.” If the GI-20 is not set to “PLAY MODE,” then turn the PARAMETER knob to “PLAY MODE.” 2. Select the copy-source patch (refer to “How to Switch Patche[...]

28 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 Tuning (TUNER) To achieve accurate pitch, use the GI-20’s built-in tuner function to tune your guitar or bass. 1. Confirm that the GI-20 is set to “PLAY MODE.” If the GI-20 is not set to “PLAY MODE,” then turn the PARAMETER knob to “PLAY MODE.” 2. Press [TUNER (STRING SEL)]. This[...]

29 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 Preventing Transmission of Program Change Messages (PC MASK) You can stop transmission of the Bank Select messages and Program Change messages set in “Switching Sounds on External Devices” (p. 25) for all patches. 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PC MASK.” fig.03-04 2. Press [PATCH/VALUE[...]

30 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 5. Press [WRITE]. The data is transmitted to the external device from the MIDI OUT and USB connectors. The following appears in the display during transmission. fig.03-08 When the display changes back to “dP,” the transmission is finished. 6. If using a sequencer as the receiving device, s[...]

31 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 Receive Saved Data Through USB (BULK LOAD (USB)) Carrying out BULK LOAD automatically overwrites the settings data stored in the receiving device. Note that this will result in the loss of the data stored up to that time. 1. Use a USB cable to connect the computer and the GI-20. * You cannot c[...]

32 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 Reducing the Amount of Control Change Data Transmitted (RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN) Receive Control Change Data Thin Function When the GI-20’s transmission mode is set to “MONO” (p. 14), the Control Change messages received at MIDI IN are increased due to the output from all of the[...]

33 Chapter 3 Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 Selecting the Type of USB Driver When using the GI-20 when it is connected to a computer, you can select from two types of drivers. * Be sure to set the GI-20’s driver so that it matches the driver used by the computer. In some cases, the driver may not function properly. * With the factory [...]

34 Chapter 4 Other Functions Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) The procedure for restoring the GI-20’s internal settings to the state they were in when the unit left the factory is called a “Factory Reset.” This procedure allows you to return the patch parameters for Patches 01–50, pickup sensitivity settings, MIDI transmiss[...]

35 Chapter 5 Appendices Troubleshooting If there is no sound or other operational problems occur, first check through the following solutions. If this does not resolve the problem, then contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service station. The volume fluctuates from one string to another ❏ Are the “SENSITIVITY” settings correct for each str[...]

36 Chapter 5 Appendices Notes in a bass register not on the guitar/bass cannot be played → Output from MIDI OUT can be transposed as desired by changing the TRANSPOSE setting. (p. 23) The pitch is wrong (out of tune with the guitar/bass) ❏ Is MIDI Bend Range the same for both sending and receiving? → If the pitch is off, adjust the BEND RANGE[...]

37 Chapter 5 Appendices Error Messages If you attempt an incorrect operation or if an operation could not be executed, the display will indicate an error message. Refer to this list and take the appropriate action. fig.05-01 Reason Reception of bulk data in the Bulk Load screen was immediately followed by reception of subsequent bulk data, so the d[...]

38 Chapter 5 Appendices Roland Exclusive Messages 1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all Exclusive messages (type IV): •MIDI status: F0H, F7H An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes, starting with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version 1.0).[...]

39 Chapter 5 Appendices * The size of the requested data does not indicate the number of bytes that will make up a DT1 message, but represents the address fields where the requested data resides. * Some models are subject to limitations in data format used for a single transaction. Requested data, for example, may have a limit in length or must be [...]

40 Chapter 5 Appendices MIDI Implementation Model: GI-20 Date: Dec. 28, 2002 Version: 1.00 1. USB When MIDI PLAYBACK is OFF, identical messages are transmitted from USB and MIDI. When MIDI PLAYBACK is ON, messages transmitted from the computer to the GI-20’s USB are sent through to MIDI OUT. Refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 8). 2. Receive Data (MID[...]

41 Chapter 5 Appendices 3. Transmit Data The following are messages transmitted from the USB and MIDI connectors (when MIDI PLAYBACK is OFF). When MIDI PLAYBACK is OFF, identical messages are transmitted by USB and MIDI. When MIDI PLAYBACK is ON, messages transmitted from the computer to the GI-20’s USB are sent through to MIDI OUT. Refer to “S[...]

42 Chapter 5 Appendices 4. Exclusive Communications The GI-20 is capable of transmitting and receiving system parameters and patch parameters using certain exclusive messages. The model ID is 00H 6AH. The Device ID is fixed as 10H. The use of Device ID 7FH (Broadcast) is not supported. ● Data Set 1 DT1 (12H) Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive Status [...]

43 Chapter 5 Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key's Ch's 0, 32 6?[...]

44 Chapter 5 Appendices Specifications GI-20: GK-MIDI Interface ● Patches 50 ● Display 2 characters, 7 segment LED ● Connectors GK IN FOOT SW EXP PDL GUITAR OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT USB DC IN ● Power Supply DC 9 V; Supply AC adaptor (ACI or ACB series) ● Current Draw 450 mA ● Dimensions 218 (W) x 237 (D) x 44 (H) mm 8-5/8 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x [...]

45 Installing & Setup the Driver In order to use the GI-20 USB, you must first install the USB MIDI driver. The USB MIDI Driver is included in the “GI-20 Driver CD-ROM.” ■ What is USB MIDI Driver? The GI-20 Driver is software which passes data between the GI-20 and the application (sequencer software etc.) that is running on the USB-conne[...]

46 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Driver Installation ■ Windows XP users 1. With the GI-20 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Open the “System Properties” dialog box. 1) Click the Windows “Start” menu, and from the menu, select “Control Panel.[...]

47 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) 5. Click [OK] to close the “System Properties” dialog box. 6. Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 7. Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your[...]

48 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) The Found “New Hardware Wizard” will appear. fig.d06 12. Make sure that the screen indicates “Roland GI-20”, select”Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”, and click [Next]. The screen will indicate “Please choose your search and installation options”. fig.d07 13. Sel[...]

49 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) The Insert Disk dialog box will appear. fig.d09 15. Click [OK]. The “Files Needed” dialog box will appear. fig.d10 16. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK]. D:WinXP_2K * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of you[...]

50 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Next, you need to make the driver settings. (p. 57) If you changed “What action do you want Windows to take?” If you changed the What action do you want Windows to take? setting, restore the original setting after Windows restarts. 1. If you are using Windows XP Professional, log on to Windows[...]

51 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ■ Windows 2000 users 1. With the GI-20 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges (such as Administrator). 3. Open the “System Properties” dialog box. 1) Click the [...]

52 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Open the “Run...” dialog box. fig.d16 10. In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK]. D:WinXP_2KSetupinf.exe * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive. The “SetupInf” dialog b[...]

53 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) The Insert Disk dialog box will appear. fig.d18 13. Click [OK]. The “Files Needed” dialog box will appear. fig.d19 14. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK]. D:WinXP_2K * The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of you[...]

54 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) * The System Settings Change dialog box may appear. Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically. fig.d21 15. Restart Windows. Next, you need to make the driver settings. (p. 57) If you changed “File signature verification” If you changed the “File signature verification” setting, resto[...]

55 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ■ Windows Me/98 users 1. With the GI-20 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2. Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to[...]

56 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) 6. Connect the GI-20 to your computer. 1) With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the GI-20. 2) Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer. fig.d99 7. Switch ON the GI-20’s power switch. * If you are using Window[...]

57 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Settings ■ MIDI input and output destinations Windows XP/2000/Me users 1. Open “Control Panel.” Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Settings | Control Panel.” Windows XP Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Control [...]

58 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) Windows 98 users 1. Open “Control Panel.” Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Settings | Control Panel.” 2. Open the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box. In Control Panel, double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia Properties” dialog[...]

59 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) Installing the driver Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver. The included GI-20 driver is an add-on module for using the GI-20 with OMS or FreeMIDI. * Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for the sequencer software you are using. Use the following pr[...]

60 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) 4. Verify the Install Location, and click [Install]. * If a message like the following is displayed, click [Continue]. The other currently running applications will exit, and installation will continue. fig.d30 A dialog box will indicate Installation completed. fig.d31 5. Click [Restart] to rest[...]

61 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) 4. The “Create a New Studio setup” dialog box will appear. Click [OK]. fig.d35 5. The “OMS Driver Search” dialog box will appear. Click [Search]. fig.d36 6. After the search has been completed, make sure that “Roland GI-20” is listed in the “OMS Driver Setup” dialog box, and clic[...]

62 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) The “Studio Setup” window will open. fig.d41 9. Change the device name to “GK IN/MIDI OUT” for the MIDI device connected to the GI-20. Click the device name, and you will be able to change it. 10. Turn on the power of the MIDI device connected to the GI-20. 11. Set the GI-20’s PLAYBACK[...]

63 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ■ FreeMIDI settings 1. Connect the GI-20 to your computer. 1) With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the GI-20. 2) Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer. fig.d99 2. Open the “FreeMIDI Applications” fo[...]

64 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) 6. In the dialog box that appears, select the MIDI equipment that is connected to each port of the GI-20, and click [>>Add>>]. fig.d46 Manufacturer: Select the manufacturer of your MIDI equipment. If the appropriate manufacturer does not appear in the list, select “Other.” Model:[...]

65 Troubleshooting Problems common to Windows and Macintosh Problems occurring only in Windows Problems occurring only in Macintosh Problems related to the USB driver fig.winmac Cannot install the driver correctly ❏ Is the CD-ROM correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive? Installation is not possible unless the CD-ROM included with the GI-20 is i[...]

66 Troubleshooting ❏ Does your computer meet the USB specifications? If you are using a computer that does not fulfill the electrical requirements of the USB specifications, operation may be unstable. In this case, you may be able to solve the problem by connecting a USB hub. If the above actions do not solve the problem, it is possible that the [...]

67 Troubleshooting Return to step 2 and continue the procedure, and when you reach step 8, delete the information that was detected incorrectly. If the indication does not disappear when you turn off the power of the GI-20, then this indication refers to a different device. Do not delete it. “Composite USB Device,” “USB Device,” or “USB C[...]

68 Troubleshooting Windows Me/98 users 1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected. (except the keyboard and mouse) 2. Use a USB cable to connect the GI-20 and your computer. 3. Turn the POWER switch of the GI-20 to the “ON” position. 4. Exit all applications before performing the uninstallation. 5. Delete the driver. 1) Open the “Contr[...]

69 Index A AC Adaptor ........................................................................ 7 ASSIGN ................................................................. 13 , 19 – 20 Assign .......................................................................... 14 , 23 B Bank Select .............................................................[...]

70 Index S S1/S2 Switch ......................................................... 15 , 19 – 20 SELECT (EXIT) ............................................. 6 , 26 – 27 , 29 – 30 Sensitivity (SENSITIVITY) ....................................... 6 , 11 – 12 STRING MUTE ............................................................ 13 , 26 STRING[...]

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. For EU Countries For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE A[...]

Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. As of December 1, 2002 (Roland) ARGENTINA Instrumentos Musicales S.A. Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700 BRAZIL Roland Brasil Ltda Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industr[...]