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 order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features
The GI-20 is a multifunction GK-MIDI interface.
It takes the signals from the individual strings of the guitar or bass equipped with a divided
pickup, analyzes each string’s pitch and volume, and outputs the information as MIDI data.
You can combine the GI-20 with a MIDI sound module and use the setup as a guitar synthesizer,
or connect it to a computer and use it as an input tool for sequencers or similar applications.

● Compatible with guitars and basses.

● Features internal patch memory, allowing you to store a variety of different settings.

● You can connect an expression pedal (the optional EV-5) or foot switch to (the optional
FS-5U) adjust volume and pitch, hold notes, and control other aspects of performances.

● The GI-20 comes equipped with a USB connector. Using a single cable, you can connect
the unit to a computer to easily input data and play performances.
* USB, short for Universal Serial Bus, is a type of interface for connecting computers to a wide variety of peripheral
devices.

● The GI-20 also features a built-in chromatic tuner for fast, accurate tuning.

● The unit supports the use of a variety of playing techniques, including finger picking
and tapping. And it gives you the most natural expression, matching your playing
technique.

Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written
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 USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the
improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
damage should the unit be used
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
* Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

001 009
• Before using this unit, make sure to read the • Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements and
.......................................................................................................... short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock
002c
• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its hazards!
AC adaptor. ..........................................................................................................
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.......................................................................................................... • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material,
003 coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
within it (except when this manual provides
specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer
all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland ..........................................................................................................
Service Center, or an authorized Roland 012c
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC
.......................................................................................................... adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by
004 your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or
• Never use or store the unit in places that are: an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct “Information” page when:
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating • The AC adaptor or the power-supply cord has
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or been damaged; or
are • If smoke or unusual odor occurs
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
or are spilled onto the unit; or
• Humid; or are • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise
• Exposed to rain; or are has become wet); or
• Dusty; or are • The unit does not appear to operate normally or
• Subject to high levels of vibration. exhibits a marked change in performance.
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• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is • In households with small children, an adult
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on should provide supervision until the child is
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces. capable of following all the rules essential for the
.......................................................................................................... safe operation of the unit.
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• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with 014
the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the • Protect the unit from strong impact.
installation matches the input voltage specified on (Do not drop it!)
the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may
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use a different polarity, or be designed for a
different voltage, so their use could result in
damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
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• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share • The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other their location or position does not interfere with
devices. Be especially careful when using their proper ventilation.
extension cords—the total power used by all ..........................................................................................................
devices you have connected to the extension 102d
• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
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up and eventually melt through. 103b
.......................................................................................................... • Any accumulation of dust between the AC
016 adaptor and the power outlet can result in poor
• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
power plug from the power outlet whenever the
listed on the “Information” page.
unit is to remain unused for an extended period of
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023 time.
• DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional ..........................................................................................................
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a 104
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
Damage to speakers or other system components
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
may result.
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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
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109b
• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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110b
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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• Should you remove the rubber feet, make sure to
put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so
there is no chance of them being swallowed
accidentally.
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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.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

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 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 Additional Precautions

301 553
• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
motor or variable lighting system). and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
302 554
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long • Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a 556
• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
cause for concern.
307
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions internal elements.
and/or damage to speakers or other devices. 558b
• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at
Placement night).
559a
351 • When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this 561
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter- • Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold
ference. separately). By connecting any other expression pedals,
352a you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
• This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers. Handling CD-ROMs
352b
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications 801
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
(encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-
discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
using a commercially available CD cleaner.
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
355b
• When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
204
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation Corporation.
has completely evaporated. 206c
* Windows® 98 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® 98
operating system.”
Maintenance 206e
* Screen shots in this documents are reprinted with permission
401a from Microsoft Corporation.
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth 206f
* Windows® 2000 is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
2000 operating system.”
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a 206g
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe * Windows® Me is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows®
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Millennium Edition operating system.”
402 206h
• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any * Windows® XP is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® XP
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or operating system.”
207
deformation. * Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
209
* MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
220
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
231
* OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
232
* FreeMIDI is a trademark of Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.

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 Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ................... 2 Chapter 3
Convenient Functions Featured by the GI-20 .... 28
IMPORTANT NOTES .......................... 4 Tuning (TUNER) .......................................................................28
Preventing Transmission of Program Change Messages
Panel Descriptions ............................ 6 (PC MASK) ...................................................................................29
Front Panel....................................................................................6 Saving the Patches and System Parameters
Rear Panel .....................................................................................7 to an External Device (BULK DUMP) ...................................29
Signal Flow ...................................................................................8 Receiving Saved Data Using MIDI
(BULK LOAD (MIDI)) .........................................................30
Preparations to Make Before Performing ... 9 Receive Saved Data Through USB
(BULK LOAD (USB)) ...........................................................31
Items to Have On Hand..............................................................9
Reducing the Size of a MIDI Pitch Bend Message
Installing the Divided Pickup on the Guitar or Bass ...........9
(BEND DATA THIN) ...............................................................31
About MIDI..................................................................................9
Reducing the Amount of Control Change Data Transmitted
Connection Examples ...............................................................10 (RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN) .........................32
Selecting the Guitar or Bass ....................................................10 Limiting the Extent of the Bend Range
(BEND RANGE MAX)..............................................................32
Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds ..... 11 Selecting the Type of USB Driver ..........................................33
Playing Sounds from a Sound Module.................................11
Connections...........................................................................11 Chapter 4 Other Functions .............. 34
Turning On the Power.........................................................11 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ...............34
Adjusting the Input Sensitivity (SENSITIVITY)..............11 Installing the Rack Mount Adaptor.......................................34
Selecting Patches ..................................................................12 Attaching the Rubber Feet.......................................................34
Setting the MIDI Channel (MIDI CHANNEL) ................14
Setting the Control Channel (CTL CH).............................15 Chapter 5 Appendices .................... 35
Performing on the Guitar....................................................16 Troubleshooting ........................................................................35
Connecting to a Computer.......................................................17 Error Messages ...........................................................................37
Setting the MIDI Port...........................................................17 Roland Exclusive Messages.....................................................38
Setting the MIDI Data Path (MIDI PLAYBACK) ............17 MIDI Implementation ..............................................................40
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................43
Chapter 2 Specifications .............................................................................44
Creating Your Own Settings (Patches)... 18
Calling Up the Input Sensitivity Settings ............................18 Installing & Setup the Driver........... 45
Setting the Feeling of the Performance (PLAY FEEL)........18
Setting the Pedal and Switch Functions (ASSIGN) ...........19 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ....... 46
Shifting the Pitch of the Sound (TRANSPOSE) .................23 Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ..... 59
Setting the Range in Which Pitches Are Changed Troubleshooting ...................................................... 65
(BEND RANGE) ........................................................................23
Switching Sounds on External Devices
(PRG CHANGE) ........................................................................25
Muting Specific Strings (STRING MUTE) ..........................26 Index ............................................. 69
Storing the Settings (WRITE) .................................................26
Copying Patches ........................................................................27

Conversions Used in This Manual

● Words in square brackets [ ] indicate panel buttons or knobs.
(Example)
[WRITE]: WRITE button

● (p. **) indicates a reference page.

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 Panel Descriptions

Front Panel
fig.00-01

1 3 4 6 7 8

2 5 9

1. GK IN connector 8. TUNER (STRING SEL) button

Connect to the divided pickup using the GK cable Press this when using the tuner function. Use this to
included with the GI-20. select the strings when determining the parameter to set
* Any questions you have regarding connections to the various for each individual string.
GK-compatible guitars available on the market should be
directed to the relevant guitar manufacturer or dealer. 9. POWER switch
This turns the GI-20’s power on and off.
2. LED display
This displays patch numbers, parameter values, and
other information.

3. Tuner indicator
This indicates the tuning when the GI-20 is in Tuner
mode.
When setting the sensitivity, this indicates the level.

4. WRITE button
Use this for writing patches (Write procedure; p. 26).
This is also used as the button to execute Factory Reset
(p. 34) and Bulk Dump (p. 29).

5. SELECT (EXIT) button

Use this button to undo the Write procedure (p. 26) and
select functions and parameters.

6. PARAMETER knob
This is used to select the parameter to be set.

7. PATCH/VALUE buttons
Use this to switch patches and change parameter values.

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 Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel
fig.00-02

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

10. Cord Hook 14.EXP PDL (expression pedal) jack

Anchor the AC adaptor power cord here to prevent the Connect an optional expression pedal (such as the EV-5)
adaptor from being disconnected accidentally. here.
fig.00-03

15.GUITAR OUT jack

This outputs the sound from the guitar or bass’s normal
pickup.
Connect this to a guitar amp or bass amp, or to an effects
processor.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit
(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid 16.MIDI connector (IN/OUT)
applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the This connector is used to connect an external MIDI
power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. device, allowing MIDI data to be transmitted and
received.
11.AC Adaptor jack
The AC adaptor is connected here. 17.USB connector
This connector is for connecting to a computer using a
USB cable.
Never use any AC adaptor other than the one provided.
Connecting any other adaptor may result in damage to
the equipment. No USB cable is included with the GI-20. You will need to
purchase a third-party USB cable separately.
12.GUITAR/BASS switch
Switch this according to the instrument you are using.
Switch to GUITAR if you are using a guitar; if using a
bass, switch this to BASS.
* Note that the GI-20 may not operate properly if this setting is
not correct.

13.FOOT SW jack
Connect an optional foot switch (such as the BOSS FS-
5U) here.

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 Panel Descriptions

Signal Flow
fig.00-04

Expression Pedal

Guitar / Bass Foot Switch

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 Preparations to Make Before Performing

Although the GI-20 can be used with both guitars and basses, the descriptions here are based on the assumption you are
using a guitar or six-string bass, and the numerals indicating the “strings” in the descriptions of settings and procedures
correspond to the 1st through 6th strings of a guitar or regular six-string bass. If you are using a four-string or five-string
bass, substitute the following numbers for those discussed in the manual.
1st String → ---
2nd String → 1st String (G)
3rd String → 2nd String (D)
4th String → 3rd String (A)
5th String → 4th String (E)
6th String → 5th String (B)

Items to Have On Hand About MIDI

● To use the GI-20, you need a guitar or bass equipped MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” a
with a pickup capable of separately outputting the worldwide standard that enables electronic instruments and
signals for each individual string (a divided pickup). peripherals to share information about performances, sound
● The GI-20 contains no internal sound generator, so you switching, and other functions. MIDI is a standard that is
will need to use a separate MIDI sound module. shared by a wide range of instruments from different
manufacturers. For instance, you could use a MIDI controller
● Determine which other gear you will need by referring
from company A to play a sound module from company B or
to the connection examples (p. 10).
send data to a sequencer from company C.

Installing the Divided Pickup MIDI Messages Handled by the GI-20

on the Guitar or Bass What follows is a list of some of the different types of MIDI
messages that the GI-20 can handle.
First, attach the divided pickup to your instrument. Install
• “Note On messages” provide information on what
the GK-2A if you are using a guitar; if you are playing a bass,
string was played, and its pitch and force.
install the GK-2B. Refer to the GK-2A or GK-2B Owner’s
Manual for instructions on installing the pickup. • “Note Off messages” provide information on when a
string stops vibrating.
Guitars That Cannot Be Used with the • “Bend messages” provide information for changing
GK-2A/GK-2B the pitch smoothly, such as when bending, vibrato, or
While the compact design of the GK-2A/GK-2B allows its hammering.
installation on many different guitars, please note the • “Bank Select messages” and “Program Change
following types of guitars on which it cannot be used: messages” transmit commands for switching patches.
• 12-string, pedal steel, and other specially strung guitars. • “Control Change messages” provide information on
• Nylon-strung, gut-strung, and similar guitars; bass changes in volume and effects.
guitars. • “System Exclusive (SysEx) messages” provide
• Guitars which, due to their physical design, lack the information for exchanging patch data with external
space for proper mounting of the GK-2A/GK-2B. instruments.

Several guitar manufacturers produce guitars that can be

connected directly to the GR series with a GK cable, without
the use of a GK-2A/GK-2B. For more information, please ask
your dealer or these guitar manufacturers.

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 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

When use GI-20 as a Guitar (Bass) Synthesizer When use GI-20 as a tool to input data to sequencer softwere

Monitor Speakers Monitor Speakers

(powered) (powered)

MIDI Sound Module MIDI Sound Module

MIDI IN MIDI IN

AC Adaptor MIDI Cable AC Adaptor MIDI Cable

(ACI or ACB) (ACI or ACB)
MIDI OUT MIDI OUT Computer
USB Cable

* You will need to purchase a

third-party USB cable separately.

To prevent malfunction and/or

GK Cable GK Cable
damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making
any connections.

Guitar / Bass Guitar / Bass

Selecting the Guitar or Bass

Set the GUITAR/BASS switch on the rear panel to match the After the power is turned on, “Gt” (guitar) or “bG” (bass)
instrument you are playing, in accordance with the range in flashes in the display for several seconds, allowing you to
which you are playing. Switch to GUITAR if you are using a check the status of the GUITAR/BASS switch.
guitar; if using a bass, switch this to BASS. * This does not appear in the display when the GUITAR/BASS
* Note that the GI-20 may not operate properly if this setting is switch setting is changed at a later point.
not correct. fig.00-12
fig.00-11

GUITAR BASS

* With the factory settings, all of the GI-20’s patch

settings are optimized for guitar.
If you are using a bass, you can carry out a Factory
Reset (p. 34), and change the settings so that they are
suitable for the bass.

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 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds

Playing Sounds from a * This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
Sound Module operate normally.

This section explains how to connect the GI-20 to an external 3. Monitor Speakers
MIDI sound module and use it as a guitar synthesizer.

Connections Turning Off the Power

fig.01-01 1. Turn the volume down all the way on the MIDI sound
module and monitor speakers or other device.

2. Turn off the power to the power amp or other device.

Monitor Speakers 3. Turn off the power to the MIDI sound module and the
(powered)
GI-20.

MIDI Sound Module

Adjusting the Input Sensitivity
(SENSITIVITY)
MIDI IN
For best performance, it is important to adjust the input
AC Adaptor MIDI Cable sensitivity for each individual string.
(ACI or ACB)
MIDI OUT * You can store up to four sets of sensitivity settings (G1–G4),
which means there is no need to readjust the settings from
scratch each time you switch guitars and basses.

1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “GUITAR SEL.”

fig.01-03

GK Cable

Guitar / Bass

Connect the GI-20 and the external MIDI sound module as

shown in the connection example in the figure. 2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the save destination
for the sensitivity settings (G1–G4).
fig.01-04

Turning On the Power

Once your connections have been completed, turn on power When G1 is selected

to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on

the devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to speakers and other devices. 3. Press [SELECT] to switch to the Sensitivity settings
screen.
1. MIDI Sound Module
The left numeral indicates the string number, and the
2. GI-20 right numeral indicates the value of the sensitivity
fig.01-02
setting.
The level is indicated by the five indicators at the top of
the display.

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 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds

fig.01-05

Level
Selecting Patches
Switching the GI-20’s patches allows you to change the
values of settings instantly and perform using a wide variety
of sounds.

What is a Patch?
The various information used in performing with the GI-20 is
stored in sets called “patches.” In each patch you can store
String number Sensitivity value
the settings values for the parameters described below, and
4. Play each string individually with the maximum force switching these patches allows you to reproduce their
to be used during the actual performance, and as you settings instantly.
fig.01-06
play the string, adjust the sensitivity with [PATCH/
VALUE] until all five indicators light up momentarily. Patch 50
fig.01-05a
• GUITAR SEL • BEND RANGE

Too low Patch

• PLAY FEEL03 • TRANSPOSE
• ASSIGN
Patch • STRING MUTE
• GUITAR SEL 02• BEND RANGE
• PRG CHANGE • MONO/POLY
• Patch
PLAY FEEL
• GUITAR SEL 01 • TRANSPOSE
• BEND RANGE
• ASSIGN
• PLAY • STRING MUTE
• TRANSPOSE
FEEL • BEND
• GUITAR SEL RANGE
• PRG CHANGE• STRING
• ASSIGN • MONO/POLY
• PLAY FEEL • TRANSPOSEMUTE
• ASSIGN • MONO/POLY
• PRG CHANGE• STRING MUTE
• PRG CHANGE • MONO/POLY

System Parameters and Patch

All five indicators
light up momentarily
Parameters
In contrast to the “patch parameters,” whose settings can be
5. When you have finished making the settings, turn the stored to each patch individually, parameters that are used
PARAMETER to return to “PLAY MODE.” by the GI-20 overall are called “system parameters.”
* Sensitivity is a system parameter. The settings are saved The following describes the different types of patch
automatically when the memories (G1–G4) is changed or the parameters and system parameters.
PARAMETER knob is turned, even without the Write * Patch parameters are indicated in blue on the front panel.
procedure being carried out. The settings in each of the
memories (G1–G4) are applied to all patches. However, System Parameters
whichever of the sets G1–G4 to be used by each patch (Calling • SENSITIVITY (p. 11)
Up Input Sensitivity Settings” p. 18) is a patch parameter.
• MIDI BASIC CH (p. 14)
Use the Write procedure to save these settings.
• MIDI CTL CH (p. 15)
• PC MASK (p. 29)
• MASTER TUNE (p. 28)
System parameters are stored in the GI-20 when you turn the
PARAMETER knob after making changes to the settings.
* The MIDI BASIC CH and MIDI CTL CH parameters are also
stored in the GI-20 when you press [SELECT] after making
changes to the settings.

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 Chapter 1 Try Playing Some Sounds

• MIDI PLAYBACK (p. 17)

• BEND DATA THIN (p. 31) GM (General MIDI) is a set of recommended standards
• RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN (p. 32) covering the way sounds are played by MIDI sound module,
the arrangement of internal sound lists, and other aspects
• BEND RANGE MAX (p. 32)
involving production of sound with sound generators. GM-
• USB DRIVER TYPE (p. 33) compatible MIDI sound generating devices are called GM
These parameters are saved to the GI-20 the moment you sound modules, and these devices are capable of
change the settings values. reproducing essentially the same musical performance,
regardless of the manufacturer or type of device.

Patch Parameters
About the Display
• GUITAR SEL (p. 18)
The following information is displayed when the GI-20 is in
• PLAY FEEL (p. 18) Play mode.
• ASSIGN (p. 19) fig.01-07

• PRG CHANGE (p. 25)

Patch Number
• BEND RANGE (p. 23)
• TRANSPOSE (p. 23)
Dot
• STRING MUTE (p. 26) Lights up when the settings are changed.
• MONO/POLY (p. 14) Flashes while data is being stored.

With patch parameters, the Write procedure (p. 26) is used to

When the content displayed is three or more digits long, the
save the settings values to individual patches after changes
displayed is scrolled as shown below.
are made to the settings.
(Ex.) 440.0 Hz
fig.01-08
How to Switch Patches
Switch patches by pressing [PATCH/VALUE] in “Play
mode” (p. 16).

● Each time you press [PATCH/VALUE ▲], the patch

numbers are switched one at a time in ascending order,
from 01 on up to 50.

● Each time you press [PATCH/VALUE ▼], the patch

numbers are switched one at a time in descending
order, from 50 down to 01.

When Not Switching Patches

With the GI-20, patches can only be switched in Play mode.
When switching patches, turn the PARAMETER knob to
return to Play mode.

Each of the GI-20’s patches at the time the GI-20 is

initially purchased is set for compatibility with GM
sound modules.
Setting the sound module to GM mode when using a
GM-compatible sound module allows you to enjoy a
variety of sounds with the GI-20, just as at the time it
was purchased.

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Setting the MIDI Channel 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “MIDI CHANNEL.”
fig.01-10
(MIDI CHANNEL)
Setting the Transmission Mode (MONO/POLY)
The GI-20 features two kinds of modes to transmit MIDI
messages.
fig.01-09

MIDI Message MIDI Message

Basic Channel
1st 1st
Basic Channel +1
2nd 2nd
Basic Channel +2 Basic
3rd Sound 3rd Channel Sound
+3
4th Basic Channel
Module 4th Module 2. Press [SELECT] to select MONO/POLY.
Basic Channel +4
5th 5th When MONO/POLY is selected, only the leftmost
Basic Channel +5
6th 6th
String String indicator lights up.
MONO POLY fig.01-11

Lit
* With the factory settings, all patches are set to MONO
MODE.

MONO (MONO MODE)

3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select either MONO or
In this mode, each individual string uses a separate channel, POLY.
thus totaling six channels. fig.01-12

Since each string uses a different MIDI channel, you can

select different sounds for each string and continuously
change the pitch data when using string bending and other
special techniques with specific strings. However, this MONO POLY
requires a multitimbral sound module. 4. To save the setting, carry out the Write procedure (p.
26).
POLY (POLY MODE)
* If you do not want to save the setting, turn the PARAMETER
In this mode, the information for all six strings is transmitted
knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
over a single channel.
Since the MIDI messages for all six strings are transmitted 5. When you have finished making the settings, turn the
over a single channel, it simplifies the settings for the sound PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
module and reduces the number of MIDI channels used.
However, options are more limited, for example, the same Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel
sound must be selected for all of the strings. (BASIC CH)
* In POLY mode, the Pitch Bend/Glide and Vibrato set in This sets the GI-20’s MIDI Transmit channel (here called the
Assign (p. 19) function as follows. “basic channel”). Set the MIDI channels as shown below
according to whether the GI-20 is in POLY or MONO MODE.
When chords are played, Pitch Bend and Glide change in
semitone steps and Vibrato does not function. These function When in POLY MODE
normally when you play notes individually.
The performance data for all of the strings is transmitted over
the Basic channel.

When in MONO MODE

1st String: Transmitted over the Basic channel.
2nd String: Transmitted over the Basic channel + 1.
3rd String: Transmitted over the Basic channel + 2.
:
6th String: Transmitted over the Basic channel + 5.
* With the factory settings, all patches are set to MONO
MODE, and the Basic channel is set to Channel 1.

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1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “MIDI CHANNEL.”

fig.01-10
Setting the Control Channel (CTL CH)
You can connect a foot controller or other such device to the
MIDI IN connector to switch patches and perform other
operations. In this case, you will need to set the “control
channel” for reception of MIDI messages.
The control channel is a dedicated channel used only for
receiving MIDI messages transmitted over the channel set to
the same number. MIDI messages transmitted over other
channels are disregarded.
* However, when the control channel is set to “OMNI mode”
2. Press [SELECT] to select BASIC CHANNEL (BASIC
(Omni), MIDI messages are received regardless of the channel.
CH).
* With the factory settings, the control channel is set to
When BASIC CHANNEL is selected, the two indicators
“OMNI.”
at the left light up.
fig.01-13

Lit
The GI-20’s MIDI IN/OUT cannot be used under the
following conditions.
• When MIDI IN and OUT are connected directly
3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the Basic channel • When the Soft Thru for the sequencer connected to
number. MIDI IN/OUT is set to ON
fig.01-14

In either case, the error message “E3” (p. 37) appears,

and the GI-20 stops functioning normally.

The GI-20 can receive the following types of MIDI messages

* Since the six channels used in MONO MODE are
over the control channel.
consecutive, selecting Channel 12–16 as the Basic channel
results in the MIDI channel number for the sixth string to Control Change
exceed the allowable range of 1–16. In this case, the display Control Change messages received over the control channel
flashes, and the performance data is sent by Channel 11–16. are transmitted over the basic channel (in MONO mode, all
4. When you have finished making the settings, turn the of the transmission channels for the strings).
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.” Additionally, you can control the functions set in Assign (p.
* The Basic channel is a system parameter. It is saved 19) by assigning Control Changes to the general (assignable)
automatically when the PARAMETER knob is turned, even controllers 3–8.
without the Write procedure being carried out, and the General Purpose Controller 3 (CC #18): Expression Pedal
settings values are applied to all patches. General Purpose Controller 4 (CC #19): Foot Switch 1
General Purpose Controller 5 (CC #80): Foot Switch 2
General Purpose Controller 6 (CC #81): GK Volume
General Purpose Controller 7 (CC #82): S1 Switch
General Purpose Controller 8 (CC #83): S2 Switch
* These Control Change messages are not transmitted externally
to other devices.
* For data corresponding to the Foot Switches 1/2 and S1/S2
Switches, 00h–3Fh are output as 00h (OFF), and 40h–7fh are
output as 7fh (ON).

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Program Change Performing on the Guitar

These messages switch the GI-20’s patches.
When you have finished making the settings, try playing the
Program Changes 0–49 correspond to Patches 1–50 on the GI- guitar or bass to play sounds from the MIDI sound module.
20.
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PLAY MODE.”
* Program Changes 50–127 are disregarded.
fig.01-15 2. Play the guitar or bass.

Basic
Channel

Control Sound
Module
MIDI Channel
Foot Controller
Patch

1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “MIDI CHANNEL.”

fig.01-10

2. Press [SELECT] to select CONTROL CHANNEL (CTL

CH).
When CONTROL CHANNEL is selected, the three
indicators at the left light up.
fig.01-16

Lit

3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the Control channel

number.
If you want to set the omni mode, select “oM.”
fig.01-17

4. When you have finished making the settings, turn the

PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
* The Control channel is a system parameter. It is saved
automatically when the PARAMETER knob is turned, even
without the Write procedure being carried out, and the
settings values are applied to all patches.

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Connecting to a Computer Setting the MIDI Data Path

(MIDI PLAYBACK)
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 You can switch the MIDI messages that are output from
MIDI OUT. Set MIDI PLAYBACK to “Off” when you want to
to sequencers and other devices.
output performance data input from the GK input directly
from the MIDI OUT connector. When you want to output
No USB cable is included with the GI-20. You will need to your computer’s MIDI performance data from the GI-20’s
MIDI OUT connector, for example, if you want to play the
purchase a third-party USB cable separately.
computer’s MIDI data through an external MIDI sound
module, set this to “On.”
Do not press [SELECT] or connect (or disconnect) any device
or cable to (or from) the USB connector during performances 1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PLAY MODE.”
fig.01-19
or while operating sequencers or other devices with the
computer. This may cause malfunctioning of the computer or
MIDI sound module.
* First, follow the instructions in “Installing & Setup the
Driver” (p. 45) to install the GI-20 driver on your computer.

Setting the MIDI Port

This setting determines which MIDI data from the GI-20 is
used by the applications on your computer.
2. Press [SELECT] to set MIDI PLAYBACK to “On” or “Off.”
In the application’s MIDI device selection screen, select
[SELECT] is lit when this is set to “On”; when set to
“Roland GI-20 MIDI IN” as the input device and “Roland GI-
“Off,” [SELECT] is unlit.
20 MIDI OUT” as the output device.
* MIDI PLAYBACK cannot be set to “On” unless the computer
* For instructions on selecting the input device, refer to the
and the GI-20 are connected with a USB cable.
owner’s manual for the application you are using.
fi

Roland GI-20 MIDI IN

Signal Paths That Can Be Selected With
MIDI PLAYBACK
This is the port used for inputting performance data to the
GI-20 from your computer. When MIDI PLAYBACK is On: [SELECT] is lit
fig.01-20
Input here is performance data from guitars and basses
equipped with GK connectors. PC

Roland GI-20 MIDI OUT

USB MIDI
This is the port used for outputting performance data to your
computer from the GI-20.
When MIDI PLAYBACK is set to ON, the performance data
the GI-20 receives from the computer is output as is from the Sound
Module
GI-20’s MIDI OUT connector (refer to “Setting the MIDI Data
Path (MIDI PLAYBACK)” p. 17). When MIDI PLAYBACK is Off: [SELECT] is unlit
fig.01-21

PC

USB MIDI

Sound
Module

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Calling Up the Input Setting the Feeling of the

Sensitivity Settings Performance (PLAY FEEL)
Select input sensitivity settings appropriate for the guitar or With guitars, in contrast to keyboards and similar
bass you are using. instruments, the vibrating strings are touched directly,
giving the player the ability to exert subtle control over the
dynamics. To realize most faithfully this aspect of the guitar,
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “GUITAR SEL.”
fig.02-01
you need to set a “performance response” for each patch that
is appropriate both for the way the instrument is being
played, as well as the sounds that are used.
These parameters are controlled by “PLAY FEEL.” For
example, you can get more natural dynamic expression by
changing PLAY FEEL according to whether you are playing
the strings with your fingers or using a pick.

1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PLAY FEEL.”

fig.02-03

2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select a setting from G1 to

G4.
You can make the input sensitivity settings for each of
the sets G1–G4 (p. 11).
fig.02-02

When G1 is selected

3. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write 2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value.
procedure (p. 26).
3. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write
* If you do not want to save the settings, turn the
procedure (p. 26).
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
* If you do not want to save the settings, turn the
4. When you have finished making the settings, turn the PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
4. When you have finished making the settings, turn the
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”

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The PLAY FEEL settings and their effects Setting the Pedal and Switch
nr: Normal Functions (ASSIGN)
General picking, thus the standard set-
ting for play. 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 switch (the optional BOSS FS-5U) to
Fi: Finger picking
the FOOT SW jack, you can use the optional PCS-31
The setting for when you want to per-
form with the feeling finger picking connection cable to connect two foot switches. Only FOOT
provides. Sensitivity is a little higher SWITCH 1 is operational when just one FS-5U is connected to
than Normal. the FOOT SW jack.
fig.02-10

Hd: Hard picking

This setting is for those who pick rath-
er hard, and the sensitivity is a little
lower than Normal.

* When there is a problem with the guitar’s arrangement, and

the only places GK-2A/GK-2B’s divided pickup can be
installed are too close to the strings, you may be able to PCS-31

improve the behavior with the settings in each patch.

white red
SF: Soft picking
For picking that is a little weaker. Sen-
sitivity is a little higher than Normal.
FOOT SW 1 FOOT SW 2 FOOT SW 1 Expression
Pedal

FOOT SW 1 Set the polarity switch

tP:Tapping play as shown below.
FOOT SW 2
When making use of many kinds of
picking techniques, such as tapping
play (or “right-hand play”), pulling-
off, or hammering-on, this setting pro- * Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; optional).
vides very stable sound expression.
By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing
The range of power that can be ex-
pressed is a bit narrow. malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

nd: No dynamics
Always make sure that the power to the GI-20 is turned off
With this setting, no matter how hard
when connecting or disconnecting any foot switch or
or softly you play, you get uniform
volume and tone. Use this setting with expression pedal. Connecting or disconnecting these devices
tones like Synth Lead or Organ when while the GI-20’s power is on may cause malfunction in the
you want to transmit a feeling without GI-20 or MIDI sound module.
expression.

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1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “ASSIGN.” Functions That Can Be Selected With
ASSIGN
fig.02-11

The following describes the functions that can be assigned to

the controllers.

Controller function
Expression Pedal CC#1–31, 64–95, Pitch Bend 1–6,
Vibrato 1–4
Foot Switch 1/2 CC#1–31, 64–95, Patch Up, Patch Down,
Octave Up, Octave Down, GR Hold1–3,
Glide Up 1–8, Glide Down 1–8,
Vibrato 1–4
2. Press [SELECT] to select the parameter whose settings GK Volume CC#1–31, 64–95
you want to change. S1/S2 Switch Patch Up/Down, Octave Up/Down
The display indicators light up as shown below
according to the parameter being set. * When “POLY” is selected as the transmission mode, the Pitch
fig.02-12 Bend/Glide and Vibrato function as follows.
Lit When BEND RANGE (p. 23) is set to anything other than
When the expression pedal is selected Chromatic, Pitch Bend/Glide changes in semitone steps when
chords are played, and Vibrato does not function. These
Lit function normally when you play notes individually.

When FOOT SWITCH 1 is selected

When patches are switched, no signal is transmitted to
L it restore the Control Change value transmitted with the
previous patch. Therefore, if the same assign settings are
When FOOT SWITCH 2 is selected
used for both of the patches prior to and following the
Li t switch, the status of the controllers is carried over. However,
if the assign settings are different for the patch you are
When GK VOLUME is selected switching to, you cannot restore the value for the Control
Change transmitted with the earlier patch, so you will need
Li t
to be aware of the following.

When the S1/S2 switch is selected

(Example)
The volume of a patch with CC 7 (Volume) assigned to the
expression pedal is lowered to the minimum level. After this,
3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value.
if you switch to a patch with a different assign setting, since
* For more on the settings values that can be selected, refer to
CC 7 (Volume) is not controlled in that patch, no sound is
the following section “Functions That Can Be Selected With
output, even when you press the expression pedal.
Assign (ASSIGN).”
1–31, 64–95 (MIDI Control Change CC#1–31, CC#64–95)
4. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write
procedure (p. 26). Transmits Control Change messages
(#1–#31, #64–#95) from MIDI OUT.
* If you do not want to save the settings, turn the For more on the functions controlled
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.” with Control Change messages, refer
(Ex.) CC 1
to the “MIDI Implementation” (p. 40)
5. When you have finished making the settings, turn the and owner’s manual for the sound
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.” module you are using.

Pu: Patch Up
The patch number increases each time
the switch is pressed.

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Pd: Patch Down H2: GR Hold 2

The patch number decreases each time The sound being played is held the
the switch is pressed. moment you press the foot switch, and
continues to be held while you hold
the pedal down.
The synth sound is not played during
the hold, allowing you to hold chords
Pt: Patch Up/Down played with the synth sound while you
The S1 switch is used for the Patch play the melody using the normal gui-
Down function and the S2 switch for tar sound.
the Patch Up function.
H3: GR Hold 3
The sound being played is held the
ou: Octave Up moment you press the foot switch, and
continues to be held while you hold
All notes are raised an octave each time
the pedal down.
the switch is pressed. The pitches can
Since you can still play the strings that
be raised up to a maximum of two oc-
aren’t being held, it means you can
taves.
hold chords played with the fifth and
* The pitches of notes currently being sixth strings using the synth sound,
played are not altered. while you play the melody with the
first through fourth strings, also using
the synth sound.
od: Octave Down
* If the hold function is assigned to two foot switches, and both
All notes are lowered an octave each
time the switch is pressed. The pitches switches are pressed, the hold function for the foot switch
can be lowered by a maximum of three pressed first takes priority, and the hold function for the foot
octaves. switch pressed afterwards does not have any effect.
* The pitches of notes currently being
played are not altered. u1: Glide Up 1/d1: Glide Down 1
When the foot switch is pressed, the
oC: Octave Up/Down pitch changes continuously up (down)
to a semi tone. Release the pedal to re-
The S1 switch is used for the Octave
turn to the original pitch.
Down function and the S2 switch for
the Octave Up function.

* If notes transposed using the Octave Up/Down function are

in registers that are unplayable with MIDI messages, the
MIDI messages in the expressable range above or below that u2: Glide Up 2/d2: Glide Down 2
octave are transmitted. When the foot switch is pressed, the
pitch changes continuously up (down)
H1: GR Hold 1 to a whole tone. Release the pedal to
return to the original pitch.
The sound being played are held while
the foot switch is pressed.

By holding down the pedal, you can have the synth sound
play without stopping, even as you change the position (the
point at which the stringed is pressed against the guitar u3: Glide Up 3/d3: Glide Down 3
neck) or play discontinuous notes. When the foot switch is pressed, the
However, you cannot play two different sounds from the pitch changes continuously up (down)
same string simultaneously. to a perfect fourth. Release the pedal to
return to the original pitch.

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u4: Glide Up 4/d4: Glide Down 4 b2: Pitch Bend 3

When the foot switch is pressed, the When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
pitch changes continuously up (down) changes up to one octave (max.).
to a perfect fifth. Release the pedal to
return to the original pitch.

b4: Pitch Bend 4

When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
changes down to a semi tone (max.).

u5–u8: Glide Up 5–8/d5–d8: Glide Down 5–8

When the foot switch is pressed, the
pitch changes continuously up (down)
to one octave. Release the pedal to re- b5: Pitch Bend 5
turn to the original pitch. When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
changes down to a whole tone (max.).
The higher the numeral set, the less
time it takes for the change in pitch to
be completed.

b6: Pitch Bend 6

When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
changes down to one octave (max.).

* 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.
V1–V4: Vibrato 1–4 * MIDI Pitch Bend messages are used for Glide and Pitch Bend.
Pressing the pedal applies vibrato (an If the change in pitch exceeds the BEND RANGE (p. 23) set
effect that changes the pitch cyclically).
for Glide or Pitch Bend, the Glide or Pitch Bend is cut off and
The effect deepens as the value is in-
creased retriggered.
* When using the expression pedal for When using Glide or Pitch Bend, have the bend range set to 24
this effect, the depth of the vibrato or Chromatic (C1–C3).
changes with the pedal angle. However, if BEND RANGE MAX (p. 32) is set to 12, Glide
and Pitch Bend are retriggered if the pitch rises or falls an
octave or more.

b1: Pitch Bend 1

When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
changes up to a perfect fourth (max.).

b2: Pitch Bend 2

When the pedal is pressed, the pitch
changes up to a perfect fifth (max.).

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Shifting the Pitch of the 5. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write
procedure (p. 26).
Sound (TRANSPOSE) * If you do not want to save the settings, turn the
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
On the GI-20, you can shift the pitch, in semitone steps, of
what is output over MIDI relative to which is actually 6. When you have finished making the settings, turn the
played. This transposition can be set individually for each PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
string, and can be any amount from three octaves below the
original pitch to two octaves above it. This function is called
“TRANSPOSE.” Setting the Range in Which Pitches
This allows you to perform with open tuning, drop tuning,
and other alternative tunings without having to actually
Are Changed (BEND RANGE)
change the guitar’s own tuning. The GI-20 can send continuous pitch changes obtained with
techniques such as bending, finger vibrato, tremolo bar
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “TRANSPOSE.” usage, and sliding to an external device. This is done using
fig.02-36 MIDI Pitch Bend Change messages.
Setting Bend Range to as large a value as possible will help
enable smooth pitch changes in a wider range. The settable
range varies according to the receiving sound module. For
equipment having a different settable width in the bend up
and down directions, match the setting to the narrowest
value.

About messages that notify the external MIDI

instrument of the Bend Range and prompt change
2. Press [TUNER (STRING SEL)] to select the string The setting called Bend Range must be matched up on the
whose pitch you want to change. sending and receiving instruments.
The string number changes each time you press [TUNER The GI-20 normally informs the external MIDI device of the
(STRING)], cycling through ALL → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5 Bend Range setting on the GI-20, and sends a message
→ 6 → ALL... prompting change every time the patch is switched.
Select “ALL” if setting all of the strings to the same value. This means that the Bend Range value on the sound module
can be set automatically every time the patch is changed
3. After selecting the string whose pitch you want to
simply by matching the maximum Bend Range value that
change, press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the setting.
can be set on the external MIDI sound module to the GI-20.
You can set the TRANSPOSE settings value in a range
The messages used here are MIDI RPN (Registered Parameter
from -36 (down three octaves) to 24 (up two octaves).
fig.02-37 Number) “Pitch Bend Sensitivity” messages (Control Change
messages No. 100, No. 101, No. 6, and No. 38).
If you are using an external MIDI sound module which
cannot recognize such messages, manually change Bend
-36 (-3 octaves)
Range on the external device to the same value on the GI-20.
Refer to the Owner’s Manuals for the external sound module
for information about its MIDI specifications.
* If the transmission mode is set to POLY, the MIDI messages
24 (+2 octaves) transmitted when two or more strings are played
* If notes whose pitches are changed using the TRANSPOSE simultaneously use semitone steps, which disallows string
function are in registers that are unplayable using MIDI bending, slide, and certain other techniques. For more on the
messages, the MIDI messages in the expressable range above transmission mode settings, refer to “Setting the Transmission
or below that octave are transmitted. For example, the sound of Mode” (p. 14).
the bass’s fourth string (E) lowered by three octaves cannot be * When Glide or Pitch Bend is selected as the foot switch or
played using MIDI messages, so the MIDI message for the expression pedal Assign (p. 19) setting, and the BEND
note lowered two octaves is transmitted instead. RANGE setting is within the range of the Glide or Pitch Bend
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for any other strings you want to range, the Glide or Pitch Bend will cut out and be retriggered.
set.

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Setting the Bend Range Settings That Can Be Selected With

BEND RANGE
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BEND RANGE.” 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 24
fig.02-38 One of the above values is selected (1 =
semitone, 12 = one octave)
* You cannot select 24 when BEND
RANGE MAX (p. 32) is set to 12.
(Ex.) 12 (1 octave)

With the GI-20, you can select “Chromatics” for the bend
range. When the Chromatics (C1–C3) are selected, if you use
string bending or other techniques that bend the guitar or
bass pitch, the changes in pitch transmitted in the MIDI mes-
sages are made in semitone steps.
2. Press [TUNER (STRING)] to select the string whose * A BEND RANGE value of 12 or 24 is transmitted when the
bend range you want to change. chromatics are selected.
The string number changes each time you press [TUNER refer to “BEND RANGE MAX” (p. 32)
(STRING)], cycling through ALL → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5
→ 6 → ALL... C1: Chromatic Type 1

Select “ALL” if setting all of the strings to the same When the pitch changes, the currently-
heard sound will not stop; it will mere-
value. ly change in pitch. There is no separate
3. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value. attack sound when the pitch changes.
This is a change similar to the one you
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for any other strings you want to hear with the slurred playing of a re-
set. corder.

5. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write

C2: Chromatic Type 2
procedure (p. 26).
When the pitch changes, the sound for
* If you do not want to save the settings, turn the the new pitch will be started over, or
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.” “retriggered.” Thus, whenever the
pitch changes, you will hear a new at-
6. When you have finished making the settings, turn the tack. If the retrigger occurs as a string’s
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.” vibration is trailing off (decaying), the
retriggered note will play at an appro-
priately reduced volume.

C3: Chromatic Type 3

This is basically similar to “Type 2,”
but differs in that the attenuation of the
string's vibration is not reflected in the
retriggered sound; instead, the retrig-
gered sound is the same as that when
the string was played originally.

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Switching Sounds on External 3. If you want to change the string settings, press [TUNER
(STRING SEL)] to select the string numbers.
Devices (PRG CHANGE) The string number changes each time you press [TUNER
(STRING)], cycling through ALL → 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 → 5
You can transmit Bank Select messages (Control Change #0,
→ 6 → ALL...
#32) and Program Change messages by switching the GI-20’s
fig.02-45
patches.
This enables you to switch sounds from external sound
modules and patches of guitar effects processors. ALL 1st string 2nd string 6th string
When the transmission mode (p. 14) is set to MONO, these
messages are transmitted separately for each individual * You cannot make separate settings for individual strings when
string. the “transmission mode setting” (p. 14) is set to POLY.
If you switch the transmission mode setting to POLY after
* The Bank Select messages and Program Change messages set
making the settings for individual strings in MONO, the
here are not transmitted when PC MASK (p. 29) is set to
Bank Select and Program Change for the first string are
“On.”
transmitted.

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value.

1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PRG CHANGE.”
Repeat Steps 2–4 for other parameters you want to set.
fig.02-43

For Bank Select values (MSB: CC #0, LSB: CC #32), select

Off and 0–127. For Program Change values (PC#), select
Off and 1–128. When set to Off, no Bank Select or
Program Change messages are transmitted, even when
you change GI-20 patch numbers.

5. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write

procedure (p. 26).
2. Press [SELECT] to select the parameter that is to be 6. When you have finished making the settings, turn the
changed. PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
The setting is changed each time you press [SELECT],
cycling through Bank Select MSB (CC #0) → Bank Select
LSB (CC #32) → Program Change in that sequence.
The display indicators light up as shown below
according to the parameter being set.
fig.02-44

L it

Bank Select MSB (CC#0)

Li t

Bank Select LSB (CC#32)

L it

Program Change

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Muting Specific Strings Storing the Settings (WRITE)

(STRING MUTE) If you want to keep settings you have created (or changed),
use the “Write procedure” to save the settings to a patch.
* Switching patches (p. 13) or turning off the power without
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “STRING MUTE.”
fig.02-46
first carrying out the Write procedure will cause the created
settings to be deleted.
* System parameter (p. 12) settings are saved automatically
when the PARAMETER knob is turned, even without the
Write procedure being carried out.
* Except for when “TUNER” is selected, if the dot in the display
is lit, it indicates that the patch settings have been changed.
fig.02-48

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 1. Press [WRITE].
→ 6 → ALL...
The current patch number flashes in the display.
3. After you have selected the string number, press fig.02-49

[PATCH/VALUE] to select “On.”

Select “oF” (Off) if you do not want to mute the string.
fig.02-47

Flash

On Off 2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the save-destination

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for any other strings you want to patch.
set. * This step is unnecessary if you want to save the settings to the
5. If you want to save the settings, carry out the Write current patch.
procedure (p. 26). * To cancel the Write procedure, press [SELECT (EXIT)].
6. When you have finished making the settings, turn the 3. Press [WRITE] once more.
PARAMETER knob to return to “PLAY MODE.”
The settings are stored in the save-destination patch.
* Note that once the Write procedure is carried out, any settings
that had been stored in the save-destination patch are
permanently lost.

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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

Patches” on p. 13).

3. Press [WRITE].
The display flashes.
fig.02-50

Flash

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select the copy-destination

patch.
* To cancel the Copy procedure, press [SELECT (EXIT)].

5. Press [WRITE] once more.

The settings are stored in the copy-destination patch.
* Note that once the Copy procedure is carried out, any settings
that had been stored in the copy-destination patch are
permanently lost.

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Tuning (TUNER) 7. As you watch the display, tune the string until only the
center green indicator is lit.
fig.03-03
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.”

Too High
If the GI-20 is not set to “PLAY MODE,” then turn the
PARAMETER knob to “PLAY MODE.”

2. Press [TUNER (STRING SEL)].

This turns on the Tuner function.
In Tune
3. Press [SELECT].
The current reference pitch are indicated in the display.
(Ex.) 440.0 Hz
fig.01-08

Too Low

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to set the reference pitch.

Range for this setting: 427.6 Hz–452.8 Hz (adjustable in
units of 0.2 Hz).
* This was set to “440.0 Hz” when the unit left the factory. 8. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to tune all of the other strings.
* The reference pitch is a system parameter. It is saved
9. When you have finished tuning, press [TUNER
automatically when the TUNER is turned off, even without (STRING)] to return to “PLAY MODE.”
the Write procedure being carried out, and the settings values
are applied to all patches.
* The reference pitch is output from MIDI OUT as the RPN
Channel Fine Tuning each time patches are switched.

5. Press [SELECT].

6. Play an open note on the string you want to tune.

The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string
you’ve played appears in the display.
fig.03-02

C F#

C# G

D G#

D# A

E A#

F B

* Be sure to play only the string to be tuned.

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Preventing Transmission of Program Saving the Patches and System Parameters

Change Messages (PC MASK) to an External Device (BULK DUMP)
You can stop transmission of the Bank Select messages and Settings for all patches-as well as all system parameter
Program Change messages set in “Switching Sounds on settings-can be transferred in and out of the GI-20 using
External Devices” (p. 25) for all patches. MIDI or USB. You can also save patches externally to
equipment that can record MIDI data. For this kind of
operation, the GI-20 uses MIDI messages called “System
1. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “PC MASK.”
fig.03-04
Exclusive messages.” Each System Exclusive message can be
interpreted only by the device for which it is intended.
System Exclusive data sent from the GI-20 can be stored in a
MIDI sequencer using the sequencer’s realtime recording or
bulk librarian function. You can also send/receive System
Exclusive data directly from one GI-20 to another by
connecting the two via MIDI.

Transmitting the GI-20’s data using Exclusive messages is

referred to as “bulk dump,” while using Exclusive messages
2. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to change the value. to receive data is known as “bulk load.”
fig.03-05

1. Connect the GI-20’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN on the

external device.
Alternatively, use a USB cable to connect the GI-20 to
On Off
your computer.
On:
Program Change messages and Bank Select messages are * Bulk data is output simultaneously from the MIDI OUT and
not transmitted. USB connectors.
Off: 2. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BULK.”
The Program Change messages and Bank Select fig.03-06

messages set in “Switching Sounds on External Devices”

(p. 25) are transmitted.

3. When you have finished making the setting, turn the

PARAMETER knob back to “PLAY MODE.”
* PC MASK is a system parameter. It is saved automatically
when the PARAMETER knob is turned, even without the
Write procedure being carried out, and the settings values are
applied to all patches.
3. Confirm that “dP” (DUMP) is indicated in the display.
If something else is indicated, press [SELECT (EXIT)]
and select “dP” (DUMP).
fig.03-07

4. Begin recording on the external device being used to

receive the data.

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5. Press [WRITE]. Receiving Saved Data Using MIDI

The data is transmitted to the external device from the
(BULK LOAD (MIDI))
MIDI OUT and USB connectors.
The following appears in the display during
transmission. Carrying out BULK LOAD automatically overwrites the
fig.03-08
settings data stored in the receiving device. Note that this
will result in the loss of the data stored up to that time.

1. Connect the external device’s MIDI OUT to the MIDI

IN on the GI-20.
Flash
2. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BULK.”
fig.03-06
When the display changes back to “dP,” the
transmission is finished.

6. If using a sequencer as the receiving device, stop

recording.

7. When you have finished the bulk dump, turn the

PARAMETER knob back to “PLAY MODE.”

3. Press [SELECT] to select “LM” (LOAD (MIDI)).

fig.03-09

4. Transmit the data from the external device.

The following appears in the display during reception.
fig.03-10

When the display changes back to “LM,” reception is

finished.

5. When you have finished the bulk load, turn the

PARAMETER knob back to “PLAY MODE.”

* If you change to another screen (by pressing [SELECT] or by

turning the PARAMETER knob) while the data is being
received, any data that's been received won't be loaded into the
GI-20.
If necessary, start the Bulk Load procedure over from the
beginning.
When the data is received correctly, the dot on the display will
light.

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Receive Saved Data Through USB Reducing the Size of a MIDI Pitch
(BULK LOAD (USB)) Bend Message (BEND DATA THIN)

Carrying out BULK LOAD automatically overwrites the The Bend Data Thin Function
settings data stored in the receiving device. Note that this With the guitar, the finger vibrato technique can be used to
will result in the loss of the data stored up to that time. produce organic vibratos with amplitude and speed that can
be freely varied-something that’s very hard to do with a
keyboard.
1. Use a USB cable to connect the computer and the GI-20.
When creating sequencer data, the GI-20 records such finger
* You cannot connect two GI-20s using a USB cable. Use a
vibratos, sliding, and tremolo bar usage as MIDI Pitch Bend
MIDI cable to connect GI-20s to each other.
messages. As a result of this, the MIDI performance message
2. Start up the application on your computer that will be that is output contains a large number of Pitch Bend
handling the bulk data. messages. In some cases, however, these Pitch Bend
messages can greatly inflate the amount of data and exceed
3. Turn the PARAMETER knob to “BULK.”
fig.03-06 the sequencer’s memory capacity.
The Bend Data Thin function is available to keep this to a
minimum.
The amount of Pitch Bend messages that are sent can be
reduced by using the Bend Data Thin function. Although the
smoothness of pitch changes deteriorates, this can reduce the
amount of MIDI data.
* With the factory settings, Bend Data Thin is set to “Off.”

4. Press [SELECT] to select “Lu” (LOAD (USB)). 1. Turn off the power to the GI-20.
fig.03-11
2. Hold down [WRITE] and turn on the power.

3. Press [SELECT], causing the first two indicators on the

left of the display to light up.
The first two indicators light when you select BEND
5. Transmit the data from the computer. DATA THIN.
The following appears in the display during reception. fig.03-14

fig.03-12 Lit

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select “On.”

When the display changes back to “Lu,” reception is
If you do not want to reduce the size of the Pitch Bend
finished.
Message being transmitted, select “oF” (Off).
6. When you have finished the bulk load, turn the fig.03-15

PARAMETER knob back to “PLAY MODE.”

* If you change to another screen (by pressing [SELECT] or by

turning the PARAMETER knob) while the data is being On Off
received, any data that's been received won't be loaded into the
5. Turn the power off.
GI-20.
If necessary, start the Bulk Load procedure over from the
beginning.
When the data is received correctly, the dot on the display will
light.

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Reducing the Amount of Control Limiting the Extent of the Bend

Change Data Transmitted Range (BEND RANGE MAX)
(RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN) Although the GI-20 has a maximum bend range setting of 24,
unless the GI-20 and your sound module feature the same
Receive Control Change Data Thin Function bend range settings, you may find that functions such as
When the GI-20’s transmission mode is set to “MONO” (p. pitch bend and string bending do not work well.
14), the Control Change messages received at MIDI IN are However, some sound modules have only a narrow range of
increased due to the output from all of the six strings. If a settings you can make. In such situations, use BEND RANGE
large number of Control Change messages are being received MAX.
at the same time, it may cause data processing to stop, with BEND RANGE MAX helps keep poor operation to a
the error message (p. 37) being displayed as a result. If this minimum by limiting the GI-20’s bend range to that of the
occurs, you can use the Receive Control Change Data Thin connected sound module.
function to thin out some of the Control Change messages For example, setting BEND RANGE MAX to 12 limits the
received at MIDI IN, while giving higher priority to the most maximum value for the BEND RANGE output by the GI-20
recently received messages. to 12.
* With the factory settings, Receive Control Change Data Thin * For more on your sound module’s specifications, refer to the
is set to “On.” owner's manual that came with it.
* With the factory settings, this is set to “24.”
1. Turn off the power to the GI-20. * When BEND RANGE MAX is set to “12,” the sound module
2. Hold down [WRITE] and turn on the power. is retriggered if the pitch is changed by an octave with pitch
bend or glide.
3. Press [SELECT], causing the first three indicators on
Take note of this when Glide or Pitch Bend is assigned (p. 19)
the left of the display to light up.
to the foot switch or expression pedal.
The first three indicators on the left of the display light
when you select RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA
THIN. 1. Turn off the power to the GI-20.
fig.03-51

Li t 2. Hold down [WRITE] and turn on the power.

3. Press [SELECT], causing the first four indicators on the

left of the display to light up.
The first four indicators on the left of the display light
4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select “On.” when you select BEND RANGE MAX.
If you do not want to reduce the amount of data fig.03-53

Lit
received, set this to “of” (Off).
fig.03-52

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select “12” or “24.”

On Off If you do not want to limit the bend range, set this to
“24.”
5. Turn the power off. fig.03-54

5. Turn the power off.

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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.

SP: VENDER SPECIFIC:

The special driver on the CD-ROM in-
cluded with the GI-20 is used, provid-
ing faster, more stable MIDI
transmission. Normally, this is what
you should use.
GE: GENERIC:
Use this setting when using the stan-
dard MIDI driver that came with your
OS.

* With the factory settings, USB DRIVER is set to “VENDER

SPECIFIC.”

1. Turn off the power to the GI-20.

2. Hold down [WRITE] and turn on the power.

3. Press [SELECT], causing only the leftmost indicator of

the display to light up.
Only the leftmost indicator light when you select USB
DRIVER TYPE.
fig.03-19

Lit

4. Press [PATCH/VALUE] to select “SP” or “GE.”

5. Turn the power off.

The USB driver setting becomes effective the next time
you turn on the GI-20.

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Reset to Default Factory Installing the Rack Mount

Settings (Factory Reset) Adaptor
The procedure for restoring the GI-20’s internal settings to When installing on the rack-mount adaptor (RAD-50;
the state they were in when the unit left the factory is called a optional), use the screw (M4 x 8) included with the rack-
“Factory Reset.” This procedure allows you to return the mount adaptor.
patch parameters for Patches 01–50, pickup sensitivity fig.04-03

settings, MIDI transmission, and other system parameters to

their original factory values.
Here, you can set the GUITAR/BASS switch to select patch
content that is optimized for the use of either a guitar or bass.
* With the factory settings, this is set to patches that are Screw (M4 x 8)
optimized for the guitar.

The Factory Reset operation undoes any settings you have Attaching the Rubber Feet
changed and discards any edits you have made to its
patches. If you have settings or patches you wish to preserve, If you are not going to be using a rack mount adaptor, attach
use the Bulk Dump operation (p. 29) to save them, before the rubber feet as shown.
performing the Factory Reset operation. fig.04-04

1. Turn off the power to the GI-20.

2. Set GUITAR/BASS to match the instrument you are

using (guitar or bass).

3. Hold down [TUNER (STRING SEL)] and turn on the

power.
“in” appears in the display. Affix the supplied rubber feet
fig.04-01
onto the bottom of the unit

Flash
* To cancel the procedure, turn off the power to the GI-20.

4. Press [WRITE].
“Wr” appears in the display and the dot in the display
flashes, and Factory Reset is carried out.
fig.04-02

Flash
When Factory Reset is completed, “oF” flashes in the
display.

Never turn off the power while Factory Reset is in

progress. Doing so may damage the unit.

5. Turn off the power to the GI-20.

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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 ❏ Is “BEND RANGE” (p. 23) set to “1” or “2”?
to another → When matching with sending and receiving, use as large
a value as possible.
❏ Are the “SENSITIVITY” settings correct for each
string?
→ Adjust the settings as required. (p. 11) The sound doesn’t vary when the
settings are changed
❏ Is the GUITAR/BASS switch on the rear panel set
correctly? ❏ Is the setting being changed one of the parameters that
→ Switch to GUITAR if you are using a guitar; if using a can be made independently for each string, and is the
bass, switch this to BASS. (p. 10) setting affecting only a particular string?
→ Use [TUNER (STRING)] to select “ALL.”

Pitch doesn’t rise when using Pitch Glide

(or the expression pedal Pitch function) No sound from the external sound
module
❏ Functions that vary pitch continuously may experience
a limited range of change during rising pitch due to the ❏ Do the MIDI channels for sending and receiving
register. match?
→ If a limitation is encountered, use with a narrower width → Make sure the MIDI channels match. (p. 14)
of change. (p. 22) ❏ The volume level of the external sound module may
have been lowered by a MIDI Volume message
Pitch doesn’t change smoothly (Control Change No. 7) sent from the GI-20.
→ Raise the volume on the GK-2A/GK-2B.
❏ Is “BEND RANGE” (p. 23) set to “Chromatic Type 1–
3”? ❏ Make sure the volume on the GK-2A/GK-2B or the
→ Set BEND RANGE to anything other than Chromatic expression pedal has not been turned down too low.
Type for patches that require continuous changes in → Use the controls to increase the volume.
pitch. (p. 23)
❏ Is “STRING MUTE” (p. 26) set to “On”?
❏ Is data being sent in the Poly mode (p. 14) ? → If “STRING MUTE” is set to “On”, note messages cannot
→ When transmitting in the Poly mode, pitch changes be transmitted. Please change it to “Off.”
during chord performances are in semitone steps. Play
❏ The value of Bank Select in “PRG CHANGE” (p. 25) is
with single notes, or use the Mono mode to send data.
set to the value that does not match the sound module.
❏ Is the Bend Data Thin function (p. 31) in use? → Check the Patch setting on the GI-20 and the
→ Using this function may result in a slight loss of specifications of the Bank Select on the sound module.
smoothness when pitch changes, even during normal
play. Do not use the Bend Data Thin function when it is
The external sound module plays only one
not needed.
string (some strings can’t be heard)
❏ Is BEND RANGE MAX (p. 32) or BEND RANGE (p. 23)
❏ Is the GI-20 using the Mono mode to send data to a
set to anything other than 24?
sound module which cannot simultaneously receive
→ With BEND RANGE MAX set to anything other than 24,
data on six MIDI channels?
if Glide Up/Down 5–8 or Pitch Bend 3 or 6 is used in
→ For such sound module, send data in the Poly mode.
Assign (p. 19), then changing the pitch by an octave
(p. 14)
causes retriggering.
Set BEND RANGE MAX and BEND RANGE to 24.

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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 setting.
(p. 23)

❏ Is the GUITAR/BASS switch on the rear panel set

correctly?
→ Switch to GUITAR if you are using a guitar; if using a
bass, switch this to BASS. (p. 10)

Problems occur after switching GI-20 patches.

For example, the connected sound module no longer
produces sound, or the sound won’t stop, or
modulation is applied constantly and won’t switch off.
❏ When patches are switched, no signal is transmitted to
restore the Control Change value transmitted with the
previous patch. Therefore, if the same assign settings
are used for both of the patches prior to and following
the switch, the status of the controllers is carried over.
However, if the assign settings are different for the
patch you are switching to, you cannot restore the
value for the Control Change transmitted with the
earlier patch. (p. 20)

The Note messages input to the sequencer don’t

look like the scale that is actually played
❏ To start playing sounds rapidly and achieve smooth
changes in pitch, the GI-20 transmits pitch as a
combination of Note messages and Pitch Bend
messages. This means that if only the Note messages
are examined on the sequencer’s microscope (event
list) screen, the on-screen information may differ from
what is actually performed.
→ If continuous pitch change is not required, you can
create data that is displayed more faithfully by setting
the BEND RANGE to “Chromatic Type 1–3.” (p. 23)

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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 fig.05-04

Reason Reception of bulk data in the Bulk Load screen Reason The data transmitted from the GI-20’s USB
was immediately followed by reception of connector was not received by the connected
subsequent bulk data, so the data received after by computer, preventing the GI-20 from processing
the GI-20 could not be processed. transmissions.

Action Switch the screen for a moment, then select the Action Confirm that the USB-connected device is capable
Bulk Load screen again and retransmit the bulk of receiving the data properly.
data.
In case of transmitting the bulk data more than fig.05-05

twice, please make sure that the previous data was

firmly received and transmit another data.

fig.05-02

Reason The GI-20’s MIDI IN connector received many

MIDI messages at once, and the GI-20 was unable
to process the data.

Reason There was an error in the bulk data received in the Action Reduce the amount of MIDI data transmitted to
Bulk Load screen. the GI-20’s MIDI IN.

Action Switch the screen for a moment, then select the fig.05-06

Bulk Load screen again, and transmit the bulk

data again after correcting the data to transmit to
the GI-20.

fig.05-03
Reason [SELECT] was pressed while exclusive data was
being transmitted via the computer’s USB
connector, so the exclusive data could not be
received properly.

Reason 1 The GI-20 stopped processing due to an attempt to Action The sound module or other device connected to
transmit numerous MIDI messages from the GI-20 the GI-20’s MIDI OUT may not be operating
at one time. correctly. Turn off the power to the sound module
(The GI-20’s MIDI IN/OUT connectors may be or other device, then turn it back on again.
connected with a single MIDI cable.)

Action 1 Check the connections.

Reason 2 Soft Thru on the sequencer connected to the MIDI

IN/OUT is set to ON.

Action 2 Set the sequencer’s Soft Thru to OFF.

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Roland Exclusive Messages

1. Data Format for Exclusive Messages •One-way transfer procedure (See Section 3
for details.)
Roland’s MIDI implementation uses the following data format for all
Exclusive messages (type IV): This procedure is suited to the transfer of a small amount of data. It sends out
an Exclusive message completely independent of the receiving device's status.
Byte Description
F0H Exclusive Status Connection Diagram
41H Manufacturer ID (Roland) Device A Device B
1
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
DEV Device ID
2
MIDI IN MIDI OUT
MDL Model ID
CMD Command ID
Connection at point 2 is essential for “Request data” procedures. (See Section 3.)
[BODY] Main data

F7H End of exclusive •Handshake-transfer procedure (This device

does not use this procedure)
•MIDI status: F0H, F7H
This procedure initiates a predetermined transfer sequence (handshaking)
across the interface before data transfer takes place. Handshaking ensures that
An Exclusive message must be flanked by a pair of status codes, starting
reliability and transfer speed are high enough to handle a large amount of data.
with a Manufacturer ID immediately after F0H (MIDI version 1.0).

Connection Diagram
•Manufacturer ID: 41H
Device A Device B
1
The Manufacturer ID identifies the manufacturer of a MIDI instrument that MIDI OUT MIDI IN
sends an Exclusive message. Value 41H represents Roland’s Manufacturer ID. 2
MIDI IN MIDI OUT

•Device ID: DEV Connection at points 1 and 2 is essential.

The Device ID contains a unique value that identifies individual devices in Notes on the above procedures
the implementation of several MIDI instruments. It is usually set to
00H–0FH, a value smaller by one than that of a basic channel, but value * There are separate Command IDs for different transfer procedures.
00H–1FH may be used for a device with several basic channels.
* Devices A and B cannot exchange data unless they use the same transfer procedure,
share identical Device ID and Model ID, and are ready for communication.
•Model ID: MDL
The Model ID contains a value that identifies one model from another. 3. One-way Transfer Procedure
Different models, however, may share an identical Model ID if they handle
similar data. This procedure sends out data until it has all been sent and is used when the
messages are so short that answerbacks need not be checked.
The Model ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to provide an For longer messages, however, the receiving device must acquire each
extended data field. The following are examples of valid Model IDs, each message in time with the transfer sequence, which inserts 20 milliseconds
representing a unique model: intervals.

01H Types of Messages

02H
03H Message Command ID
00H, 01H Request data 1 RQ1 (11H)
00H, 02H
00H, 00H, 01H Data set 1 DT1 (12H)

•Command ID: CMD •Request data #1: RQ1 (11H)

The Command ID indicates the function of an Exclusive message. The
(This device does not use this procedure)
Command ID format may contain 00H in one or more places to provide an This message is sent out when there is a need to acquire data from a device
extended data field. The following are examples of valid Command IDs, at the other end of the interface. It contains data for the address and size that
each representing a unique function: specify designation and length, respectively, of data required.
On receiving an RQ1 message, the remote device checks its memory for the
01H
data address and size that satisfy the request.
02H
If it finds them and is ready for communication, the device will transmit a
03H
“Data set 1 (DT1)” message, which contains the requested data. Otherwise,
00H, 01H
the device won't send out anything.
00H, 02H
00H, 00H, 01H Byte Description
F0H Exclusive Status
•Main data: BODY 41H Manufacturer ID (Roland)
DEV Device ID
This field contains a message to be exchanged across an interface. The exact
MDL Model ID
data size and content will vary with the Model ID and Command ID.
11H Command ID
aaH Address MSB
2. Address-mapped Data Transfer | |
| |
Address mapping is a technique for transferring messages conforming to the
data format given in Section 1. It assigns a series of memory-resident LSB
records—waveform and tone data, switch status, and parameters, for ssH Size MSB
example, to specific locations in a machine-dependent address space, thereby | |
allowing access to data residing at the address a message specifies. | |
LSB
Address-mapped data transfer is therefore independent of models and data sum Check sum
categories. This technique allows use of two different transfer procedures:
F7H End of exclusive
one-way transfer and handshake transfer.

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* 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 divided into
predetermined address fields before it is exchanged across the interface.

* The same number of bytes comprises address and size data, which, however, vary
with the Model ID.

* The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit pattern where the
last 7 bits are zero when values for an address, size, and that checksum are
summed.

•Data set 1: DT1 (12H)

This message corresponds to the actual data transfer process.
Because every byte in the data is assigned a unique address, a DT1 message
can convey the starting address of one or more bits of data as well as a series
of data formatted in an address-dependent order.

The MIDI standards inhibit non real-time messages from interrupting an

Exclusive one. This fact is inconvenient for devices that support a “soft-thru”
function. To maintain compatibility with such devices, Roland has limited
the DT1 to 256 bytes so that an excessively long message is sent out in
separate ‘segments’.
Byte Description
F0H Exclusive Status
41H Manufacturer ID (Roland)
DEV Device ID
MDL Model ID
12H Command ID
aaH Address MSB
| |
| |
LSB
ddH Data MSB
| |
| |
LSB
sum Check sum
F7H End of exclusive

* A DT1 message is capable of providing only the valid data among those specified by
an RQ1 message.

* 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 divided into
predetermined address fields before it is exchanged across the interface.

* The number of bytes comprising address data varies from one Model ID to another.

* The error-checking process uses a checksum that provides a bit pattern where the
last 7 bits are zero when values for an address, size, and that checksum are
summed.

•Example of Message Transactions

•Device A sending data to Device B

Transfer of a DT1 message is all that takes place.

Device A Device B
[Data set 1]
* More than 20m sec time interval.
[Data set 1]

[Data set 1]

•Device B requesting data from Device A

Device B sends an RQ1 message to Device A.

Checking the message, Device A sends a DT1 message back to Device B.

Device A Device B
[Request data]
[Data set 1]
* More than 20m sec time interval.
[Data set 1]

[Data set 1]

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MIDI Implementation
Model: GI-20 ❍General Purpose Controller 6
Date: Dec. 28, 2002 Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 51H vvH
Version: 1.00
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)

1. USB * Can be received only through the Control Channel.

* Recognized as GK Volume control data.
When MIDI PLAYBACK is OFF, identical messages are transmitted from USB and MIDI.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.
When MIDI PLAYBACK is ON, messages transmitted from the computer to the GI-20’s USB
are sent through to MIDI OUT.
❍General Purpose Controller 7
Refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 8).
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 52H vvH

n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16

2. Receive Data (MIDI IN) vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 00H-3FH=OFF,40H-7FH=ON

■Channel Voice Messages * Can be received only through the Control Channel.
* Recognized as S1 Switch 1 control data.
Can be received only through the Control Channel.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.
However, these are received through all channels when the Control Channel is set to Omni
On.
❍General Purpose Controller 8
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
●Control Change
BnH 53H vvH
Control Changes (1–95) other than those for Bank Select, Data Entry, and general purpose
controllers 3–8 are transmitted with their channels converted as follows:
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
In MONO mode: changed to the six channels starting with the basic channel
vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 00H-3FH=OFF, 40H - 7FH=ON
In POLY mode: changed to the basic channel only

* Can be received only through the Control Channel.

For more on the functions of each Control Change, refer to the data sheet for the sound
* Recognized as S2 Switch 1 control data.
module being used.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.

General purpose controllers 3–8 are imported to the GI-20 and controls assigned function of
on-board controllers.
●Program Change

Status 2nd byte

❍General Purpose Controller 3
CnH ppH
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 12H vvH
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
pp= Program number : 00H - 31H (0 - 49)
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0-127)
* Can be received only through the Control Channel.
* The patch corresponding to the Program number that’s been received is called up.
* Can be received only through the Control Channel.
* Recognized as control data for the expression pedal connected to the GI-20.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.
■System Exclusive Message
❍General Purpose Controller 4 Status data byte Status
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte F0H iiH,ddH,.....,eeH F7H
BnH 13H vvH
F0H: System Exclusive
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16 ii=ID number: 41H (65)
vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0-127) 00H-3FH=OFF, 40H-7FH=ON dd,...,ee= Data: 00H-7FH (0-127)
F7H: EOX (End of Exclusive/System common)
* Can be received only through the Control Channel.
* Recognized as control data for the Soft Switch 1 connected to the GI-20. * For more details, refer to the page “Roland exclusive message” and Section 4 or after.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.

❍General Purpose Controller 5

Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
BnH 50H vvH

n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16

vv= Control value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 00H - 3FH=OFF, 40H-7FH=ON

* Can be received only through the Control Channel.

* Recognized as control data for the Soft Switch 2 connected to the GI-20.
* Does not convert to basic channel for transmission.

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3. Transmit Data <<< RPN >>>

Control change includes RPN (registered parameter number), function which are defined
The following are messages transmitted from the USB and MIDI connectors (when MIDI by the MIDI standard. The GI-20 can transmit only RPN: pitch bend sensitivity (RPN#0) and
PLAYBACK is OFF). channel fine tuning (RPN#1).
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 RPN Data entry
are sent through to MIDI OUT. MSB LSB MSB LSB Notes
Refer to “Signal Flow” (p. 8).
00H 00H mmH 00H Pitch Bend Sensitivity
mm:00H - 18H (0 - 24 semitone)
LSB always transmits 00H.
■Channel Voice Messages * Transmitted when the power to the GI-20 is
turned on, when the BEND RANGE
❍Note Off parameters are edited, and when patch
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte changes are transmitted.
9nH kkH 00H
00H 01H mmH llH Channel Fine Tuning
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16 mm,ll: 20 00H - 40 00H - 60 00H
kk= Note number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) (-4096 x 100 / 8192 - 0 - +4096 x 100 / 8192 cent)
* Transmitted when the power to the GI-20 is
turned on, when the basic pitch is edited, and
❍Note On
when patch changes are transmitted.
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
9nH kkH vvH
●Program Change
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16 Status 2nd byte
kk= Note number : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) CnH ppH
vv= Velocity: 01H - 7FH (1 - 127)
n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
pp= Program number: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127) 0=prg.1 127=prg.128
●Control Change
Control Changes (1–95) other than those for Bank Select, Data Entry, and general purpose
* Transmitted when the power to the GI-20 is turned on, when Program Changes are
controllers 3–8 received through the control channel, the channels are converted and
edited, and when patch changes are transmitted.
messages are transmitted as shown below.
* Not transmitted when the patch parameter’s Program Change Switch is set to OFF or
Control Changes assigned to the expression pedal, foot switch, and GK Volume are also
when the system parameter PC MASK is set to ON.
transmitted over the channels shown below.

In MONO mode: the six channels starting with the basic channel ●Pitch Bend Change
In POLY mode: only the basic channel Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
EnH llH mmH
❍Bank Select
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte n= MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
BnH 00H mmH mm,ll= Value: 00H, 00H - 7FH, 7FH (-8192 - +8191)
BnH 20H llH

n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16

■Channel Mode Message
mm,ll= Bank number: 00 00H - 7F 7FH (bank 1 - bank 16384)
●Reset All Controller
* Transmitted when the power to the GI-20 is turned on, when editing Bank Select, and Status 2nd bye 3rd byte
when patches are switched. BnH 79H 00H
* Not transmitted when the patch parameter’s Bank Select Switch is set to OFF or when
the system parameter PC MASK is set to ON. n = MIDI Channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16
❍Data Entry
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte * Transmitted when the MIDI PLAYBACK is switched, when the Bulk mode is selected,
BnH 06H mmH and when the parameter is edited.
BnH 26H llH

n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16 ■System Realtime Message

mm,ll=the value of the parameter specified by RPN

●Active Sensing
❍RPN MSB/LSB
Status
Status 2nd byte 3rd byte
FEH
BnH 65H mmH
BnH 64H llH
* This message is always transmitted at about 250 msec intervals.

n=MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (0 - 15) 0=ch.1 15=ch.16

mm=Upper byte of the parameter data designated by RPN
■System Exclusive Message
ll=Lower byte of the parameter data designated by RPN

Status Data byte Status

F0H iiH,ddH,.....,eeH F7H

F0H: System Exclusive

ii=ID number: 41H (65)
dd,...,ee=Data: 00H-7FH (0-127)
F7H: EOX (End of Exclusive/System common)

* For more details, refer to the page “Roland exclusive message” and Section 4 or after.

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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
41H Manufacturer ID (Roland)
10H Device ID (Dev=10H)
00H Model ID MSB (GI-20)
6AH Model ID LSB (GI-20)
12H Command ID (DT1)
aaH Address MSB
bbH Address
ccH Address
ddH Address LSB
eeH Data
: :
ffH Data
sum Checksum
F7H EOX (End of Exclusive)

* The GI-20 can only transmit and receive bulk data, not individual data.
* Data is received only when the unit has been placed in standby, in the Bulk Load screen.
* The use of Data Request is not supported.
* Data is transmitted when [WRITE] is pressed in the Bulk Load screen.
* Does not respond to Identity Request inquiry messages.

Decimal and Hexadecimal table

With a MIDI System, the data value, the address, or size in an exclusive message is
expressed in 7-bit hexadecimal values.The table below shows decimal value and their
hexadecimal counterparts.

+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
| 10 | 16 || 10 | 16 || 10 | 16 || 10 | 16 |
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+
| 0 | 00H || 32 | 20H || 64 | 40H || 96 | 60H |
| 1 | 01H || 33 | 21H || 65 | 41H || 97 | 61H |
| 2 | 02H || 34 | 22H || 66 | 42H || 98 | 62H |
| 3 | 03H || 35 | 23H || 67 | 43H || 99 | 63H |
| 4 | 04H || 36 | 24H || 68 | 44H || 100 | 64H |
| 5 | 05H || 37 | 25H || 69 | 45H || 101 | 65H |
| 6 | 06H || 38 | 26H || 70 | 46H || 102 | 66H |
| 7 | 07H || 39 | 27H || 71 | 47H || 103 | 67H |
| 8 | 08H || 40 | 28H || 72 | 48H || 104 | 68H |
| 9 | 09H || 41 | 29H || 73 | 49H || 105 | 69H |
| 10 | 0AH || 42 | 2AH || 74 | 4AH || 106 | 6AH |
| 11 | 0BH || 43 | 2BH || 75 | 4BH || 107 | 6BH |
| 12 | 0CH || 44 | 2CH || 76 | 4CH || 108 | 6CH |
| 13 | 0DH || 45 | 2DH || 77 | 4DH || 109 | 6DH |
| 14 | 0EH || 46 | 2EH || 78 | 4EH || 110 | 6EH |
| 15 | 0FH || 47 | 2FH || 79 | 4FH || 111 | 6FH |
| 16 | 10H || 48 | 30H || 80 | 50H || 112 | 70H |
| 17 | 11H || 49 | 31H || 81 | 51H || 113 | 71H |
| 18 | 12H || 50 | 32H || 82 | 52H || 114 | 72H |
| 19 | 13H || 51 | 33H || 83 | 53H || 115 | 73H |
| 20 | 14H || 52 | 34H || 84 | 54H || 116 | 74H |
| 21 | 15H || 53 | 35H || 85 | 55H || 117 | 75H |
| 22 | 16H || 54 | 36H || 86 | 56H || 118 | 76H |
| 23 | 17H || 55 | 37H || 87 | 57H || 119 | 77H |
| 24 | 18H || 56 | 38H || 88 | 58H || 120 | 78H |
| 25 | 19H || 57 | 39H || 89 | 59H || 121 | 79H |
| 26 | 1AH || 58 | 3AH || 90 | 5AH || 122 | 7AH |
| 27 | 1BH || 59 | 3BH || 91 | 5BH || 123 | 7BH |
| 28 | 1CH || 60 | 3CH || 92 | 5CH || 124 | 7CH |
| 29 | 1DH || 61 | 3DH || 93 | 5DH || 125 | 7DH |
| 30 | 1EH || 62 | 3EH || 94 | 5EH || 126 | 7EH |
| 31 | 1FH || 63 | 3FH || 95 | 5FH || 127 | 7FH |
+——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————++——————+——————+

* When expressing a MIDI channel number or a program change number, please notice
that the values are less by one. For example, MIDI channel is expressed as 0 through 15
instead of 1 through 16.
* The range of 7 bit can express 128 steps from 0 to 127. To express broader range, use
several data bytes.

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MIDI Implementation Chart

GK-MIDI INTERFACE Date: Dec. 26, 2002

Model GI-20 MIDI Implementation Chart Version: 1.00

Transmitted Recognized Remarks

Function...

Basic Default 1–16 1–16 *1

Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 *1

Default Mode 3, 4 (M=6) Mode 1, 3 *1

Mode Messages X X
Altered **************

Note 0–127 X
Number : True Voice ************** **************

Note ON O 9n V=1–127 X
Velocity Note OFF X 9n V=0 X

After Key's X X
Touch Ch's X X

Pitch Bend O X

0, 32 O X Bank Select
6–38 O X Data Entry
18 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 3 (Expression Pedal)
19 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 4 (Foot Switch 1)
80 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 5 (Foot Switch 2)
Control 81 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 6 (GK Volume)
Change
82 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 7 (S1 Switch)
83 O O *2 General Purpose Controller 8 (S2 Switch)
1–31, 64–95 O *4 O *2
33–63 O O *2
98, 99 X X NRPN LSB, MSB
others O X RPN LSB, MSB

Prog O O *2
Change : True # ************** 0–49

System Exclusive O O *4

: Song Pos X X
System
: Song Sel X X
Common
: Tune X X

System : Clock X X
Real Time : Command X X
: All sound off X X
: Reset All Controller O X
: Local ON/OFF X X
Aux : All Notes OFF X X
: Active Sense O X
Message : Reset X X
*1 Can be memorized after powering off.
*2 O X is selectable.
*3 Can be assigned the Expression Pedal, Foot Switch 1/2, and GK Volume.
Notes *4 Can be received when Bulk Load is standby.
* The above messages are transmitted from USB and MIDI (when MIDI PLAYBACK is OFF).
* 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.

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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Specifications

GI-20: GK-MIDI Interface

● Patches ● Options
50 Divided Pickup: GK-2A (for guitar), GK-2B (for bass)
GK Cable: GKC-3 (3 m), GKC-5 (5 m), GKC-10 (10 m)
● Display Foot Switch: FS-5U (BOSS)
2 characters, 7 segment LED Connection Cord: PCS-31
Expression Pedal: EV-5
● Connectors Rackmount Adaptor: RAD-50
GK IN MIDI Foot Controller: FC-200, GFC-50
FOOT SW Unit Selector: US-20
EXP PDL GK Parallel Box: GKP-4
GUITAR OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
In the interest of product improvement, the
USB
specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject
DC IN
to change without prior notice.

● 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 1-3/4 (H) inches
(including rubber foot)
218 (W) x 237 (D) x 46.4 (H) mm
8-5/8 (W) x 9-3/8 (D) x 1-7/8 (H) inches

● Weight
1.3 kg/2 lbs 14 oz (excluding AC adaptor)

● Accessories
AC Adaptor (120/230 V: ACI series, 230 (UK)/240 V:
ACB series)
GK Cable (3 m)
MIDI Cable (1 m)
Owner’s Manual
CD-ROM (USB driver)
Rubber Foot x 4

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 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-connected computer.
The GI-20 Driver sends data from the application to the GI-20, and passes data from the GI-20 to the
application.

Application
Software USB connector

USB
Driver
USB cable

GI-20
Computer

The explanation about installing and setup the driver is organized according to the computer and USB MIDI
driver that you are using. Please proceed to the following pages.

Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows) ............................... (p. 46)

Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Macintosh) ............................. (p. 59)

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Driver Installation

The installation procedure will differ depending on your system.

Please proceed to one of the following sections, depending on the system you use.
• Windows XP users ......................... (p. 46)
• Windows 2000 users...................... (p. 51)
• Windows Me/98 users ................... (p. 55)

■ Windows XP users
If you are using Windows XP
Professional, you must log on
1. With the GI-20 disconnected, start up Windows.
using a user name with an
Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).
administrative account type
2. Open the “System Properties” dialog box. (e.g., Administrator). For
1) Click the Windows “Start” menu, and from the menu, select “Control Panel.” details on user accounts, please
2) In “Pick a category”, click “Performance and Maintenance”. consult the system
3) In “or pick a Control Panel icon”, click the “System” icon. administrator of your
computer.
3. Click the [Hardware] tab, and then click [Driver Signing].
Open the Driver Signing Options dialog box.
fig.d02
Depending on how your
system is set up, the System
icon may be displayed directly
in the Control Panel (the
Classic display). In this case,
double-click the System icon.

4. Make sure that “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to [Ignore].
fig.d03

If you changed “What action

do you want Windows to
take?” in step 4, you must
restore the previous setting
after you have installed the
driver.
→ If you changed “What
action do you want Windows
to take?” (p. 50)

If it is set to “Ignore”, simply click [OK]. If it is not set to “Ignore”, make a note of the current setting
(“Warn” or “Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].

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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 computer.

8. Click the Windows “start” button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”.
Open the “Run...” dialog box.
fig.d04

9. In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and
click [OK].
D:\WinXP_2K\SETUPINF.EXE
* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.

The SetupInf dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.
In this manual, the location of
fig.d05
folders and files is given in
terms of the file path, using \
as the delimiter. For example,
WinXP_2K\SETUPINF.EXE
indicates the SETUPINF.EXE
file found in the WinXP_2K
folder.

10. Connect the GI-20 to your computer. Once the connections have
1) With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the GI-20. been completed, turn on
2) Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. power to your various devices
3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer. in the order specified. By
fig.d99 turning on devices in the
USB connector of your Computer wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to
other devices.

USB cable
GI-20

Computer This unit is equipped with a

protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds) after
11. Switch ON the GI-20’s power switch. power up is required before
Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware”. Please wait. the unit will operate normally.

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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. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”, and click [Next].
fig.d08

14. Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “Roland GI-20”, and click [Next].
Driver installation will begin.

If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Hardware Installation”
dialog box will appear.

If “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to “Warn,”

Open the “!” mark dialog box.
1. Click [Continue Anyway].
2. Continue the installation.

If “What action do you want Windows to take?” is set to “Block”

Open the “X” mark dialog box.
1. Click [OK].
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].
3. Quit Windows, turn off the power to all devices, then begin the procedure again starting
from Step 1 (p. 46).

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The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.

fig.d09

The Insert Disk dialog may not

appear. In that case, proceed to
step 17.

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 your CD-ROM drive.

The “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear.

fig.d11

17. Make sure that the display indicates “Roland GI-20”, and click [Finish].
Wait until “Found New Hardware” appears near the taskbar.

When driver installation has been completed, the System Setting Change dialog box will appear.
fig.d12

18. Click [Yes].

Windows will restart automatically.

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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 using the user name of an
administrative account (e.g., Administrator).
2. Click the Windows “start” menu, and from the menu, select “Control Panel”.
3. In “Pick a category”, click “Performance and Maintenance”.
4. In “or pick a Control Panel icon”, click the System icon.
The System Properties dialog box will appear.

* Depending on how your system is set up, the System icon may be displayed directly in the Control Panel (the Classic
display). In this case, double-click the System icon.

5. Click the [Hardware] tab, and then click [Driver Signing]. The Driver Signing Options
dialog box will appear.
6. Return the “What action do you want Windows to take? setting to the original setting
(either “Warn” or “Block”), and click [OK].
7. Click [OK].
The System properties dialog box will close.

Next, you need to make the driver settings. (p. 57)

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■ 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 Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Settings | Control
Panel.”
2) In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
fig.d13

4. Click the [Hardware] tab, and then click [Driver Signing].

Open the Driver Signing Options dialog box.
fig.d14

If you changed the “File

signature verification” setting
in step 5, you must restore the
previous setting after you have
installed the driver.
→ If you changed “File
signature verification“ (p. 54)

5. Make sure that “File signature verification” is set to “Ignore”.

If it is set to “Ignore”, simply click [OK]. If it is not set to “Ignore”, make a note of the current setting
(“Warn” or “Block”). Then change the setting to “Ignore” and click [OK].

6. Click [OK] to close the “System Properties” dialog box.

7. 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.

8. Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

9. Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”.
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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_2K\Setupinf.exe

* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.

The “SetupInf” dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.
fig.d17

11. 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. Once the connections have
3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer. been completed, turn on
fig.d99 power to your various devices
USB connector of your Computer in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the
wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to
USB cable other devices.
GI-20

Computer

12. Switch ON the GI-20’s power switch.

This unit is equipped with a
protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds) after
power up is required before
the unit will operate normally.

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If the “File signature verification” setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box will
appear.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Warn,”

1. Click [Yes].
2. Continue the installation.

If “File signature verification” is set to “Block”

1. Click [OK].
2. When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears, click [Finish].
3. Quit Windows, turn off the power to all devices, then begin the procedure again starting
from Step 1 (p. 51).

The Insert Disk dialog box will appear.

fig.d18

If the Insert Disk dialog box

does not appear, please read
The “Insert Disk” dialog box
does not appear (p. 65).

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 your CD-ROM drive.

* The “Found New Hardware Wizard” may be displayed. Verify that “Roland GI-20” is displayed, and click
[Finish].
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* The System Settings Change dialog box may appear. Click [Yes]. Windows will restart automatically.
fig.d21

15. Restart Windows.

If you changed “File signature verification”

If you changed the “File signature verification” setting, restore the original setting after Windows restarts.
1. After Windows restarts, log in to Windows as a user with administrative privileges, (such
as Administrator).
2. In the Windows desktop, right-click the “My Computer” icon, and from the menu that
appears, select “Properties.”
The System Properties dialog box will appear.

3. Click the [Hardware] tab, and then click [Driver signature].

The Driver Signing Options dialog box will appear.

4. Return the “File signature verification” setting to the original setting (either [Warn] or
[Block]), and click [OK].
5. Click [OK].
The System properties dialog box will close.

Next, you need to make the driver settings. (p. 57)

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■ 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 exit it
as well.

3. Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.

4. Click the Windows Start button. From the menu that appears, select “Run...”.
fig.d22

Open the “Run...” dialog box.

fig.d23

5. In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and
click [OK].
D:\Win98_Me\Setupinf.exe
* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.

The SetupInf dialog box will appear.

You are now ready to install the driver.
In this manual, the location of
fig.d24
folders and files is given in
terms of the file path, using \
as the delimiter. For example,
Win98_Me\SETUPINF.EXE
indicates the SETUPINF.EXE
file found in the Win98Me
folder.

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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. Once the connections have
3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer. been completed, turn on
fig.d99 power to your various devices
USB connector of your Computer in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the
wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to
USB cable other devices.
GI-20

Computer

7. Switch ON the GI-20’s power switch.

This unit is equipped with a
protection circuit. A brief
* If you are using Windows 98, an Insert Disk dialog box will appear. Click [OK]. interval (a few seconds) after
fig.d25
power up is required before
the unit will operate normally.

The “New Hardware Found” dialog box will appear.

fig.d26

If you are using Windows 98

and the Insert Disk dialog box
dose not appear, please read
The “Insert Disk” dialog box
does not appear (p. 65).
8. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK].
D:\Win98_Me
* The drive name “D:” may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD-ROM drive.

Once the driver has been installed, New Hardware Found dialog box will close.

9. In the SetupInf dialog box, click [OK].

The SETUPINF dialog box will close.

Next, you need to make the driver settings. (p. 57)

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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
Depending on how your
Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select “Control Panel.”
system is set up, the “Sounds
2. Open the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog box (or in Windows and Audio Devices” icon may
2000/Me, Sounds and Multimedia Properties). be displayed directly in the
Control Panel (the Classic
Windows XP
display). In this case, double-
1) In “Pick a category”, click “Sound, Speech, and Audio Devices”.
click the “Sounds and Audio
2) Next, in “or pick a Control Panel icon”, click the “sounds and Audio Devices” icon.
Devices” icon.
Windows 2000/Me
1) In Control Panel, double-click the “Sounds and Multimedia” icon to open the “Sounds and
Multimedia Properties” dialog box.

3. Click the Audio tab.

4. For MIDI music playback, click the ▼ located at the right of [Default device] (or
in Windows 2000/Me, [Preferred device]), and select the following from the list
If the “Sound and Multimedia”
that appears.
icon is not displayed, click
Roland GI-20 MIDI OUT
“Show all control panel
fig.d28
options” in the frame at the
left.

5. Click [OK] to close the “Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” dialog box.

This completes driver settings.

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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 box.

3. Click the MIDI tab.

fig.d28

4. Set “MIDI output”.

Select [Single instrument], and choose one of the following from the list that appears.
Roland GI-20 MIDI OUT

5. Click [OK] to close the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box.

This completes driver settings.

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■ System requirements This driver has the following requirements.

Operating System: Mac OS 8.5, 8.6, or 9.x
Computer: Apple USB Ready Macintosh
* This driver has been shown to function properly when used with average computer systems having specifications that conform to the above
guidelines. You should be aware, however, that there are numerous other variables that can affect performance, including differences in
hardware design, system configuration, and overall combination of software applications that are used. Therefore, the actual system
requirements could be different than the above.

Installing the driver

Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver.
OMS can be found in the OMS 2.3.8 E
The included GI-20 driver is an add-on module for using the GI-20 with OMS or FreeMIDI.
folder of the CD-ROM. If you would
like to learn more about OMS, refer
* Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for the sequencer software you
to OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf in the OMS
are using.
2.3.8E folder of the CD-ROM.
In order to read “OMS_2.3_Mac.pdf,”
Use the following procedure to install the GI-20 driver.
you will need the Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
Disconnect the GI-20 from the Macintosh before you perform the installation.
If the power of the GI-20 is turned on, a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh
is started up. Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is displayed.

If the screen indicates:

“Driver required for USB device `unknown device’ is not available. Search for driver on the
Internet?”
→ click [Cancel].

If the screen indicates:

“Software required for using device `unknown device’ cannot be found. Please refer to the
manual included with the device, and install the necessary software.”
→ click [OK].

1. Exit all currently running software (applications).

If you are using a virus checker or similar software, be sure to exit this as well.

2. Prepare the CD-ROM.

Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Double-click the GI-20 Driver-E Installer icon (found in the GI-20 Driver E folder
of the CD-ROM) to start up the installer.
The indication for the “Install Location”
fig.d28a
will differ depending on your system.
Make sure that the startup disk for the
system you are using is selected.
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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 restart your Macintosh.

Setting the driver

■ OMS settings
If other MIDI devices are connected, you must turn off the power on all devices, and then make OMS
If you are using the GI-20 with
settings according to the following procedure.
a sequencer, do not disconnect
the MIDI cable connected to
1. Connect the GI-20 to your computer. the GI-20 while a song is
1) With the power switch turned OFF, connect the AC adaptor to the GI-20. playing back.
2) Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet.
3) Use the USB cable to connect the GI-20 to your computer.
fig.d99
USB connector of your Computer

USB cable
GI-20

Computer

2. Switch ON the GI-20’s power switch.

3. In the “Opcode” folder in the location where OMS is installed, open the “OMS
Applications” folder, and double-click the “OMS Setup” icon.
fig.d33

* If the “Apple Talk” dialog box appears, click [Turn It Off]. Then, in the dialog box that appears next, click [OK].
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4. The “Create a New Studio setup” dialog box will appear. Click [OK].
fig.d35
If the “Create a New Studio
setup” dialog box does not
appear, click [New Studio
setup] in the [File] menu.

5. The “OMS Driver Search” dialog box will appear. Click [Search].
fig.d36
If an error dialog box is
displayed during the setup,
disconnect all MIDI cables
connected to the GI-20, and
make the OMS settings once
again.

6. After the search has been completed, make sure that “Roland GI-20” is listed in
the “OMS Driver Setup” dialog box, and click [OK].
fig.d37

7. After making sure that the Roland GI-20 is listed in the “OMS MIDI Device
Setup” dialog box, click check box to check mark, and click [OK].
fig.d38

8. The “Save” dialog box will appear. Input the desired file name, and click [Save].
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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 to ON (p. 17).

12. If a sound module is connected to a MIDI connector of the GI-20,

select [Test Studio] in the [Studio Menu] and check it in order to Test Studio
whether sound is produced.
fig.d40

13. In the “My Studio Setup Window,” click the keyboard icon.
When you move the mouse cursor near the keyboard icon, the cursor will change to the shape of an
eighth note. Verify that you can hear sound from your sound module. The following step will cause a
fig.d42 relatively loud sound to be
produced by the sound
module, so turn down the
volume of your sound module
before continuing.

* The device displayed as “Roland GI-20” indicates the GI-20 itself; this device does not perform MIDI input or
output. Use “GK IN/MIDI OUT” to send/receive MIDI data to/from the equipment connected to the MIDI
IN/OUT connector of the GI-20.

14. After you have finished the above check, exit OMS Setup.

This completes driver settings.

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■ 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
USB connector of your Computer

USB cable
GI-20

Computer

2. Open the “FreeMIDI Applications” folder, and double-click the “FreeMIDI

Setup” icon.
fig.d43

3. The first time FreeMIDI is started up, a “Welcome to FreeMIDI!” dialog box will
appear. Click [Continue].
If this is the second or later time, select “FreeMIDI Preferences” from the File menu.

4. In the “FreeMIDI Preferences” dialog box, check “GI-20 Port” which is located
below GI-20 Driver in MIDI Configuration, and click [OK].
fig.d44
If the dialog box does not show
“GI-20 Driver,” check whether
the GI-20 is connected
correctly, and start up
FreeMIDI Setup once again.

5. The “About Quick Setup” dialog box will appear. Click [Continue].
fig.d45
If the “About Quick Setup”
dialog box is not displayed,
select Quick Setup... from the
Configuration menu.

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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:
Select the model of your MIDI equipment. If the appropriate model does not appear in the list, select
“Other.” This is one example of a setting
Studio Location: window. The window that
Select “GI-20.” appears will depend on your
setup.
7. When settings are complete, click [Done].
A setting window like the following will appear.
fig.d47

8. If you selected “Other” for Model, double-click the appropriate icon in the
setting window to make settings for your MIDI equipment.
(For details refer to the documentation included with your software.)

9. From the File menu, select [Save], and save your settings.
fig.d48

This completes driver settings.

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fig.mac

Problems common to Windows and Macintosh

Problems occurring only in Windows ❏ Is OMS or FreeMIDI installed?

The GI-20 driver cannot be installed unless OMS or FreeMIDI
Problems occurring only in Macintosh are installed. Please install OMS or FreeMIDI.

fig.mac

Problems related to the USB driver

fig.winmac GI-20 is not detected when making
OMS or FreeMIDI settings
Cannot install the driver correctly ❏ Is the GI-20 detected?
Turn the power of the GI-20 off, then on again.
❏ Is the CD-ROM correctly inserted into your CD-ROM Reconnect the USB cable.
drive? If other USB devices are connected, connect only the GI-20.
Installation is not possible unless the CD-ROM included with It is possible that the Macintosh did not correctly detect and
the GI-20 is inserted in your CD-ROM drive. Make sure that the initialize the GI-20. Leave the GI-20’s USB cable connected, and
CD-ROM is correctly inserted into your CD-ROM drive. restart your Macintosh. If it is still not detected, shut down your
❏ Is the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM dirty? Macintosh, and then restart it.

If the CD-ROM or the lens of the CD-ROM drive is dirty, the The GI-20 will not be detected if it is connected to the USB
installer may not work correctly. Clean the disc and/or lens connector on the Macintosh keyboard.
using a commercially-available CD cleaner or lens cleaner. Please connect the GI-20 to a USB connector on the Macintosh
itself.
❏ Are you installing the software from a networked CD-
ROM drive? ❏ Are you using only OMS?
The software cannot be installed from a networked CD-ROM OMS will not work properly if FreeMIDI is installed in the same
drive. system. Delete FreeMIDI-related files from the Extensions
folder.
❏ Is there sufficient free space on your hard disk?
Delete unneeded files to increase the amount of free space. fig.win

After deleting the unneeded files, empty the recycling bin.

❏ Is the GI-20 connected correctly? “Find new hardware wizard” does

Make sure that the USB connector of your computer is
connected to the GI-20 by a USB cable. Check this, and if you
not execute automatically
fig.win
are using Windows, close the Sound and Multimedia Properties
dialog box (Sounds and Audio Devices Properties in Windows
XP, and Multimedia Properties in Windows 98), re-open the
same dialog box once again, and specify the audio and MIDI The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not
input/output destinations. appear
→ “MIDI input and output destinations”(p. 57). fig.win

❏ Is the power of the GI-20 turned on?

fig.win
“Find new hardware wizard” ends
before the process is completed
❏ Using the procedure for “Deleting the driver”(p. 67),
delete the USB audio device driver installed in your ❏ It may take about 15 seconds (or more) after the USB
computer, and then re-install the GI-20 driver as cable is connected for the GI-20 to be detected.
described in “Installing & setting Up the Driver ❏ Is the USB cable connected correctly?
(Windows)”(p. 46). Make sure that the GI-20 and your computer are correctly
Also check whether there is any “Other devices” in “Device connected via a USB cable.
Manager” or “Unknown device” in “Universal Serial Bus
Controllers”. If you find any, delete them.
❏ Is USB enabled on your computer?
Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make
sure that USB is enabled.

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❏ Does your computer meet the USB specifications? fig.win

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 An “Unknown driver found” dialog box appears,
connecting a USB hub. and you are unable to install the driver
If the above actions do not solve the problem, it is possible that fig.win

the GI-20 has been incorrectly detected by the computer.

As described in “<Deleting incorrect device information>,”
delete the incorrect device information, then re-install the Device Manager shows “?”, “!”, or
driver. “USB Composite Device”
→ ”Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)“ (p. 46)
fig.win

fig.win

Driver is not installed correctly

“Found unknown device” appears It is possible that the computer has detected the GI-20
even though you installed the driver incorrectly.
As described in “<Deleting incorrect device information>, ”
If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors,
delete the incorrect device information, then re-install the
and you connect the GI-20 to a USB connector to which the GI-
driver.
20 has never been connected before, the “Unknown device”
→ ”Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)“ (p. 46)
dialog box may appear even on a computer onto which you
have already installed the driver. <Deleting incorrect device information>
Refer to “Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)”(p. 46),
1. Turn off the power of your computer, and start up Windows
and install the driver once again. This is not a malfunction.
with all USB cables disconnected (except for keyboard and
If the “Found unknown device” dialog box appears even
mouse).
though the GI-20 is connected to the same USB connector as
before, it is possible that the computer has detected the GI-20 2. After Windows restarts, use a USB cable to connect the GI-
incorrectly. 20 to your computer.
As described in “<Deleting incorrect device information>,” 3. Turn on the power of GI-20.
delete the incorrect device information, then re-install the
driver. 4. Click the Windows [Start] button, and from the menu that
→ ”Installing & Setting Up the Driver (Windows)“ (p. 46) appears, choose “Settings | Control Panel.”
5. Double-click the “System” icon.
The “System Properties” dialog box will appear.

6. In Windows XP/2000, select the System Properties

Hardware tab, and click Device Manager.
In Windows 98, Click the “Device Manager” tab.

7. Check whether “Roland GI-20” with an “!” or “?” symbol is

displayed below “Other Devices,” “Sound, Video, and
Game Controllers,” or “Universal Serial Bus Controller.”
If you find any such indication, select it and click [Delete].

8. A dialog box will ask you to confirm deletion of the device.

Verify the contents of the dialog box, and then click [OK].
In the same way, delete all occurrences of “Roland GI-20” that
have an “!” or “?” symbol.

9. Check whether “Composite USB Device,” “USB Device,” or

“USB Composite Device” with an “!” or “?” symbol is
displayed below “Other Devices,” “Sound, Video, and
Game Controllers,” or “Universal Serial Bus Controller.”
If you find any such indication, you need to determine whether
it has appeared because the GI-20 has been detected incorrectly,
or because there is a problem with some other device. To
determine this, switch off the power of the GI-20.
If the “Composite USB Device” (or other) indication disappears
when you turn off the power of the GI-20, then it is the GI-20
that has been incorrectly detected.

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Return to step 2 and continue the procedure, and when you

reach step 8, delete the information that was detected
Deleting the driver
incorrectly.
If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure
If the indication does not disappear when you turn off the
given, the GI-20 may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In
power of the GI-20, then this indication refers to a different
this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then
device. Do not delete it.
follow the procedure in “Installing & Setting Up the
“Composite USB Device,” “USB Device,” or “USB Compatible Driver”(Windows: p. 46, Macintosh: p. 59) to install the driver once
Device” may sometimes indicate a device other than the GI-20. again.
Be careful not to accidentally delete the registration for another
device. If you delete the registration for another device, you will
have to reinstall the driver for that device. Windows XP/2000 users
10. A dialog box will ask you to confirm deletion of the device. In order to delete (uninstall) the driver, a user with administrative
Verify the contents of the dialog box, and click [OK]. privileges such as Administrator must be logged onto Windows. For
Delete each unwanted occurrence of “Composite USB Device,” details, contact the system administrator of your computer.
“USB Device,” or “USB composite device” indications with an
“!” or “?” symbol. 1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected. (except the
keyboard and mouse)
11. When you have finished deleting unwanted device, click
[OK] in “System Properties” dialog box. 2. Log on to Windows as one of the following users:
• a user whose account type is Computer Administrator
12. Disconnect the USB cable from the GI-20.
• the Administrator or other user with the privileges of the
13. Restart Windows.
Administrators group
* If the problem still occurs after you have taken the above measures,
3. Use a USB cable to connect the GI-20 and your computer.
please refer also to the Readme file for the USB driver. The Readme file
is on the CD-ROM. 4. Turn the POWER switch of the GI-20 to the “ON” position.
5. Exit all applications before performing the uninstallation.
fig.win

6. Delete the driver.

1) Open the “Control Panel” and double click on “System.”
Can’t install/delete/use the driver in * If the above icon cannot be found, click the "Performance and
Windows XP/2000 Maintenance," and click the “System.”
❏ Did you log on to Windows as a user with 2) Click the “Hardware” tab, and then click the “Device
administrative privileges? Manager” button.
In order to install/delete/re-install the driver in Windows XP/ 3) Double-click “Sound, video, and game controllers” to see
2000, you must be logged into Windows as a user with the list of devices.
administrative privileges, such as Administrator. For details,
4) From the list, right-click “Roland GI-20.” Then choose
please contact the system administrator for your computer "Uninstall" from the menu that appears.
system.
* If the list does not show “Roland GI-20,” refer to "Can’t install/
❏ Did you make “Driver Signing Options”? delete/use the driver in Windows XP/2000.”
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make “Driver 5) A “Confirm Device Removal” dialog box will appear.
Signing Options”. Make sure that “Roland GI-20” is shown in the dialog box,
(Windows XP→ p. 46, Windows 2000 → p. 51) and click the [OK] button.
fig.win
6) Close the “Device Manager,” and in “System Properties”
click the [OK] button.

Windows XP/2000 displays a “Hardware Installation” 7. Disconnect the USB cable from the GI-20.
or “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog box 8. Restart Windows.
❏ Did you make “Driver Signing Options”?
In order to install/re-install the driver, you must make the
settings described in “Driver Signing Options”.
(Windows XP→ p. 46, Windows 2000 → p. 51)

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 Troubleshooting

Windows Me/98 users Macintosh users

1. Start Windows with all USB cables disconnected. (except the 1. Turn off the power of the GI-20.
keyboard and mouse) Also disconnect the USB cable (by which the GI-20 is connected)
from your Macintosh.
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. 2. From the system extensions folder, drag “USB GI-20 Driver”
into the trash to delete it.
4. Exit all applications before performing the uninstallation.
3. Delete GI-20 from the OMS Folder inside the System folder,
5. Delete the driver. or drag GI-20 Driver from the FreeMIDI Folder to the trash.
1) Open the “Control Panel,” and double-click “System.” 4. Restart the Macintosh.
* If the above icon cannot be found, click the “view all Control
Panel options.” in “Control Panel.”

2) Click the “Device Manager” tab.

3) Double-click “Sound, video and game controllers” to see
the list of devices.
4) From the list, select “Roland GI-20” and click “Remove.”
* If the list does not show “Roland GI-20,” refer to “<Deleting
incorrect device information>,” (p. 66)delete the incorrect device
information.
5) A “Confirm Device Removal” dialog box will appear.
Make sure that “Roland GI-20” is shown in the dialog box,
and click the [OK] button.
6) In “System Properties,” click “Close.”

6. Disconnect the USB cable from the GI-20.

7. Change the “Folder Options” settings.
< For Windows 98 >
1) Click “Start” → “Settings” → “Folder Options,” and click
the “View” tab.
2) In “Advanced settings,” uncheck “Hide file extensions for
known file types” and check “Show all files” in “Hidden
files.” Then click the [OK] button.
< For Windows Me >
1) Open the “Control Panel,” and double-click “Folder
Options.” Then click “View” tab.
* If the above icon cannot be found, click the “view all Control
Panel options.” in “Control Panel.”

2) In “Advanced settings,” uncheck “Hide file extensions for

known file types” and check “Show hidden files and
folders” in “Hidden files and folders.” Then click the [OK]
button.

8. Delete the driver settings files.

1) Start up the Explorer, select “\Windows\Inf\Rdif0032.inf”
(if it exists). Right-click and choose “Delete” from the menu
that appears.
2) If “\Windows\Inf\Other\RolandRdif0032.inf” exists,
select it, right-click, and choose “Delete” from the menu
that appears.
3) In the “\Windows\System” folder, successively
“Rddp0032.dat,” “Rddv0032.drv,” “Rdvx0032.vxd,” and
“Rdwm0032.sys,” and for each file, right-click and choose
“Delete” from the menu that appears.

9. Restart Windows.

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 Index
A I
AC Adaptor ........................................................................ 7 Indicator ........................................................................... 12
ASSIGN ................................................................. 13, 19–20 Input Sensitivity ......................................................... 11, 18
Assign .......................................................................... 14, 23
L
B LOAD (MIDI) ................................................................... 30
Bank Select .............................................................. 9, 25, 29 LOAD (USB) ..................................................................... 31
Basic Channel (BASIC CH) .......................................... 14–15
Bend ................................................................................... 9 M
BEND DATA THIN ..................................................... 13, 31 MASTER TUNE .......................................................... 12, 28
BEND RANGE ................................................ 13, 20, 22–24 MIDI ............................................................................... 7, 9
BEND RANGE MAX ....................................... 13, 22, 24, 32 MIDI BASIC CH ............................................................... 12
BULK .......................................................................... 29–31 MIDI CHANNEL .............................................................. 14
Bulk Dump ....................................................................... 29 MIDI Channel ................................................................... 14
Bulk Load .................................................................... 29–31 MIDI CTL CH ................................................................... 12
MIDI IN ................................................................... 7, 15, 17
C MIDI OUT ......................................................... 7, 15, 17, 28
Chromatic ......................................................................... 24 MIDI PLAYBACK ....................................................... 13, 17
Control Change ............................................ 9, 20, 23, 25, 32 MIDI Port .......................................................................... 17
Control Channel (CTL CH) ......................................... 15–16 MIDI Sound Module ..................................................... 9, 11
Copy ................................................................................. 27 MIDI Transmit Channel .................................................... 14
Cord Hook .......................................................................... 7 MONO (Mono Mode) ............................................ 14, 25, 32
MONO/POLY ............................................................ 13–14
D
Display ......................................................................... 6, 13 N
Driver .................................................................... 17, 33, 45 Note Off .............................................................................. 9
Note On .............................................................................. 9
E
Error Message ........................................................ 15, 32, 37 O
Exclusive Message ............................................................ 29 Octave ............................................................................... 21
EXIT .................................................................................... 6 Omni ................................................................................. 15
Expression Pedal (EXP PDL) ........................ 7, 15, 19–20, 32
P
F PARAMETER ..................................................................... 6
Factory Reset .................................................................... 34 Patch ............................................... 12–13, 20–21, 23, 26–27
FOOT SW jack .................................................................. 19 Patch Number ................................................................... 13
Foot Switch (FOOT SW) ......................... 7, 15, 19–20, 23, 32 Patch Parameter ................................................................ 12
PATCH/VALUE ................................................................ 6
G PC MASK .............................................................. 12, 25, 29
GENERIC ......................................................................... 33 Pitch Bend ................................................... 14, 20, 22–23, 32
GK IN ........................................................................... 6, 17 Pitch Bend Message .......................................................... 31
GK VOL (Volume) ................................................. 15, 19–20 Pitch Bend Sensitivity ....................................................... 23
GK-2A .......................................................................... 9, 19 PLAY FEEL ................................................................. 13, 19
GK-2B ........................................................................... 9, 19 PLAY MODE ......................................................... 12, 16, 27
Glide ................................................................ 14, 20–23, 32 POLY (Poly Mode) ..................................... 14, 20, 22–23, 25
GM ................................................................................... 13 Power (POWER) ........................................................... 6, 11
GUITAR OUT ..................................................................... 7 PRG CHANGE ........................................................... 13, 25
GUITAR SEL ......................................................... 11, 13, 18 Program Change ................................................ 9, 16, 25, 29
GUITAR/BASS ....................................................... 7, 10, 34
R
H Rack Mount Adaptor ........................................................ 34
Hold ................................................................................. 21 RECEIVE CONTROL CHANGE DATA THIN ........... 13, 32
RPN Channel Fine Tuning ....................................................... 28
Rubber Foot ...................................................................... 34

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 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 SEL ....................................................................... 6
System Exclusive ................................................................ 9
System Parameter ............................................................. 12

T
Transmission Mode .............................. 14, 20, 22–23, 25, 32
TRANSPOSE ............................................................... 13, 23
Tuner ....................................................................... 6, 26, 28
TUNER (STRING SEL) ............................... 23, 25–26, 28, 34
Tuner Indicator ................................................................... 6
Tuning .............................................................................. 28

U
USB .................................................................... 7, 10, 17, 31
USB Driver ....................................................................... 33
USB DRIVER TYPE .......................................................... 13
USB MIDI Driver .............................................................. 45

V
VENDER SPECIFIC .......................................................... 33
Vibrato ................................................................... 14, 20, 22

W
WRITE .......................................................................... 6, 30

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 For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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