TR-707 as midi controller?

kickscollin · Post by **kickscollin** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 10:13 pm

Hello all! I've been attempting to make use of the tr707 I found in my workplace's storage. It sounds brilliant and functions normally as far as I can tell. However there is one function I cannot seem to make work. I'm attempting to "[Transmit] MIDI message from the composer" as the manual says it can, Which from my understanding basically makes the buttons on the 707 fire off MIDI notes through the MIDI out into something. I've got an M-Audio Fast Track Ultra 8r with MIDI in and when I normally plug in a controller, the MIDI in light comes on only when a button is pressed, and the MIDI activity shows up in my DAW where I have the Fast Track Ultra 8r routed to. However with the 707 the MIDI in light is constantly on, and the midi notes never show up in my DAW.

Ive included the Manual's process for sending midi data, and i've read very carefully and followed the instructions but to no avail. Does anyone have any advice as to how to successfully do this process?

THANK YOU

Collin

Z · Post by Z » Mon Jul 13, 2015 12:20 am

I'm pretty sure it only transmits the MIDI note triggers when the drum machine is running. Pressing the 16 instrument buttons should not trigger MIDI notes.

pflosi · Post by **pflosi** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:23 am

Z is correct. And it will only work in Track Play mode.

kickscollin · Post by **kickscollin** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:07 pm

Thanks Z and pflosi! I never thought to try and hit the play button when I was trying to transmit midi data because i was assuming it meant as a controller. OOPS. thanks guys.

Post by **madtheory** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:41 pm

Don't worry. Historically Roland manuals are almost always unclear, especially about MIDI. They're notorious. Especially the drum machines.

kickscollin · Post by **kickscollin** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 7:51 pm

hahaha madtheory. i'm learning that quickly

pflosi · Post by **pflosi** » Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:41 pm

Once you understand one of those drummers though, all the others will follow easily

Post by **madtheory** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 10:27 am

Lol! Ya think?!?!

pflosi · Post by **pflosi** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:08 am

Sure, provided you can get your hands on them of course

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