Roland JX-3P//Logic 9

[charles_t]

Hi, I'm a newbie to outboard gear and recently acquired a Roland JX-3P. I want to sync it with Logic 9 but have read that it only has Midi note on/off. What does this mean and how would I go about syncing it with Logic? I also have an Edirol UM-1G USB Midi interface.

[kazper]

Define what you mean by your syncing logic to the JX.

From the description of note on/off it will at least allow you to sequence a pattern of keys.

There is supposed to be more options for more midi functions through the kiwi kit. Someone who had or uses it could chime in there.

I love my old equipment, but the newer stuff that has better implementation of midi is so worth it.


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[charles_t]

Originally Posted by kazper

Define what you mean by your syncing logic to the JX.

From the description of note on/off it will at least allow you to sequence a pattern of keys.

Thanks for the reply Kazper.
By syncing I mean being able to able to record patterns from the JX into Logic... This is possible isn't it? Do I need to set up the JX in the environment? Have never had to set up anything with Midi before!

[kazper]

If it only can receive note data then you will only get midi notes. No fancy filter sweeps etc.

Midi is serial so it's one direction. Your interface midi out to the keyboards midi in a second cable is needed for midi in from they keyboard.

Next make sure your both devices are on the same channel. You may need to turn local off so it triggers sounds via midi and not direct from the keys.





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[charles_t]

Do I have to set it up in the environment in Logic? How do I go about doing that? I have set up my Midi interface in the Apple Midi settings but don't know how to make Logic recognise the JX-3P.

[krushing]

Logic isn't really gonna "recognize" it. Given your MIDI interface works as it should, you only need to hook up its MIDI out to the MIDI in of the JX-3P - and since you can't even change the MIDI channel (afaik) on the synth, you just need to set Logic to send MIDI on channel 1, enter some notes and hit play (given that the JX's audio outs are hooked up somewhere).

[Barcode]

Originally Posted by krushing

Given your MIDI interface works as it should, you only need to hook up its MIDI out to the MIDI in of the JX-3P - and since you can't even change the MIDI channel (afaik) on the synth, you just need to set Logic to send MIDI on channel 1, enter some notes and hit play (given that the JX's audio outs are hooked up somewhere).

Unless you install the Midi Kit.

organix' toolshed - JX-3P MIDI Expansion Kit

[charles_t]

Originally Posted by krushing

Logic isn't really gonna "recognize" it. Given your MIDI interface works as it should, you only need to hook up its MIDI out to the MIDI in of the JX-3P - and since you can't even change the MIDI channel (afaik) on the synth, you just need to set Logic to send MIDI on channel 1, enter some notes and hit play (given that the JX's audio outs are hooked up somewhere).

Hmmm still not working. UM-1G plugged to Midi in on JX-3P. Open Logic up and set up an external midi channel, then switch from GM to UM-1G on midi channel 1 (prgrm 1-12) but still nothing. Soundcard is all plugged in and audio is working fine but no midi data. Any suggestions?

[Yoozer]

Originally Posted by charles_t

UM-1G plugged to Midi in on JX-3P.

You've connected the UM-1G MIDI -out- into the JX3P MIDI -in-, right?

You've also set the switch on the back of the JX3P to MIDI? (do not move the switch around when the JX3P is powered on, and make sure no cables are connected).

Indeed, Logic (or for that matter any other sequencer) is not going to know (or care) what's on the other end of the line. All it knows about is the MIDI interface. Synthesizers won't say they're brand x, model y or something. Hey, MIDI's almost 3 decades old already.

[redhand001]

I've got a JX-3P and want to send a pulse from Logic to trigger the sequencer so that I can record the sequence back into Logic over my drum track. Anyone know how to do this?

[Bruno Republic]

It's probably easiest just to recreate the sequence in Logic using step time entry, and then use Logic to control the JX-3P directly.

[Rogue Ai]

Originally Posted by redhand001

I've got a JX-3P and want to send a pulse from Logic to trigger the sequencer so that I can record the sequence back into Logic over my drum track. Anyone know how to do this?

Midi-to-cv run the gate into the seq trigger jack. create a midi track with a 16th note every bar or something.

[redhand001]

Originally Posted by Bruno Republic

It's probably easiest just to recreate the sequence in Logic using step time entry, and then use Logic to control the JX-3P directly.

OK so I recreate the sequence then how do I do control the JX with Logic?

[redhand001]

Originally Posted by Rogue Ai

Midi-to-cv run the gate into the seq trigger jack. create a midi track with a 16th note every bar or something.

Would I need a separate Midi-to-CV convertor for this?

[Rogue Ai]

Now that I think about it, I think you need to place a note every beat.

[jessem]

I use the outs on drum machines to trigger my JX3P and sync those with logic. There are cheap midi-cv converters that will send a pulse for midi sync at fixed intervals but the real fun comes when you change the rhythm of the sequence.

[Bruno Republic]

Originally Posted by redhand001

OK so I recreate the sequence then how do I do control the JX with Logic?

Logic -> MIDI interface -> JX3P MIDI in
(you will need to either dedicate an entire MIDI port to the 3P or send an "Omni mode off" message over MIDI so that the 3P receives only on 1 channel).