Roland JV1080 User Manual

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MIDI Sequencing with the Roland JV-1080

The Roland JV-1080 is a 64-voice polyphonic, 16-Part multitimbral synthesizer sound module. It includes
512 instrument sounds and 8 drum kits. It also has three sets of stereo outputs and 40 digital effects
including chorus, rotary speaker, distortion, reverb, and delay. This supplement is a basic guide for using the
Roland JV-1080 in combination with other MIDI instruments such as MIDI keyboards and sequencers. WeÕll
start with an overview of the instrument which includes important terminology for each of the three
operating modes. Then, weÕll review some basic operations. In the section called ÒSetting-up a MIDI
Keyboard as a ControllerÓ youÕll learn how to play a Patch, change Patch Banks, and play a Rhythm Kit.
The remaining sections will take you through setting-up a Performance for sequencing, using MIDI
messages to select sounds, using the effects, configuring real-time controllers, and saving a Performance to
a user location. To get the most out of this supplement, remember to take your time as you study each
section. We will now begin with an overview of the JV-1080.

I. Overview

Before we begin, you should develop a good understanding of the terminology used in the JV-1080. This
will make it easier to understand how it is organized.

Tone

A Tone is the primary source of sound on the JV-1080. It is essentially the ÒrawÓ waveform of a given
instrument. For example: a clarinet Tone would be the actual digital sample or recording of a clarinet. Any
four Tones can be used simultaneously in a Patch.

Patch

A Patch is an individual, ÒplayableÓ sound that is comprised of up to four Tones. In a Patch, Tones can be
enhanced with added characteristics using such things as TVA, TVF, LFOs, and effects processing. The
Patch is typically what you play from a keyboard or controller.

Performance

A Performance is a multitimbral combination of up to 15 Patches and 1 Rhythm Set. In a Performance,
each Patch can have its own level (volume), panning (stereo placement), tuning, MIDI channel, and other
parameters. There are 32 User Performances (that you can customize) and 64 Preset Performances.

Part

A Part is one of 16 locations in a Performance which contains a Patch or Rhythm Kit. It also contains
additional information such as MIDI channel and key range. Each Part can be assigned its own instrument
(Patch) and MIDI channel. For sequencing purposes, each Part should be set to its own independent MIDI
channel (as in Performance PR A: 12 Pop Set 1).

Layer and Split

A layer allows you to play two or more Parts (Patches) simultaneously (such as Piano and Strings). This is
accomplished by setting two or more Parts (in a Performance) to the same MIDI channel. A split keyboard
can be achieved in a similar manner by assigning multiple Parts to the same MIDI channel and then
assigning different key ranges to each of the Parts. A common usage of the split keyboard is to assign a bass
sound to the left side of the keyboard and a piano sound to the right.

Rhythm Mode

The Rhythm Mode is where youÕll find the 10 built-in drum kits that can be used in a Performance. Editing
of the drum kits is accomplished in this mode.

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II. Basic Operation

In addition to having a clear understanding of the terminology used in the JV-1080, it is important to know
your way around the front panel. Below, youÕll find a diagram of the JV-1080Õs front panel.

Parameter Button

Under the display screen, there is a row of eight SELECT buttons that allow you to edit the Patches, Rhythm
Kits, Performances, and System settings of the JV-1080. These buttons have different functions, depending
on what mode youÕre in. When the JV-1080 is in Performance mode (PERFORM button is lit), and the
PARAMETER button is not lit, the eight buttons are used as PART SWITCH buttons Ñ allowing you to turn
Performance Parts 1 Ð 16 on or off. Since there are only eight buttons for the 16 Parts, thereÕs a button to
the left of the SELECT buttons which allows you to switch between Parts 1 Ð 8 and 9 Ð 16. When that button
is lit, you can select Parts 9 Ð 16 with the 8 Part Switch buttons. When it is not lit (which is the default), you
can select Parts 1 Ð 8. When the PARAMETER button is lit, these eight buttons are used to select
parameters for editing. The parameters written in blue text below the buttons (middle row) are applicable to
the Performance mode.

In the PATCH & RHYTHM modes, the orange text below the buttons is applicable when the PARAMETER
button is lit. When the PARAMETER button is not lit, the TONE SWITCH and TONE SELECT buttons are
active (see the orange text above the buttons). The TONE SWITCH buttons allow you to turn Tones on and
off. The TONE SELECT buttons allow you to select which Tones will be edited.

The gray text below the buttons indicates which parameters are available when the SYSTEM button is lit.
The PARAMETER button is automatically activated when you press the SYSTEM button.

The following chart (which is also printed on the front panel of the JV-1080) is a guide for using each of
these operating modes. The parameters in bold text are for Performance mode, the parameters in italicized
text are for Patch/Rhythm mode, and the normal text is for System mode parameters.

PART SWITCH

SELECT

1/9 2/10 3/11 4/12 5/13 6/14 7/15 8/16

TONE SWITCH TONE SELECT

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Common Effects Control Wave LFO Pitch TVF TVA

Common Effects MIDI Part Ñ Pitch Pan Level

Setup Ñ MIDI Ñ Ñ Tune Ñ Preview

Patch/Rhythm

Patch/Rhythm

Performance

System

Once you have selected the desired group of parameters, you can use the CURSOR buttons to select a
specific parameter.

Next to the PARAMETER button is the PALETTE button. This button allows you to display and edit the
values for multiple Parts (or Tones) at the same time. Be aware that some parameters will not be available
to edit when PALETTE is lit.

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Connecting Audio

Before you begin sequencing with the JV-1080, it is important to have the audio cables connected
properly. Use the following procedure to setup the JV-1080 with a mixer:

1) Turn off the power on the JV-1080.

2) Connect two 1/4Ó audio cables from the Mix Out L & R jacks on the back panel of the JV-1080 to
channels 1 and 2 respectively on your mixer.

3) Pan channel 1 on your mixer all the way left and channel 2 all the way right to get the full stereo
image. When you are using a mono signal connect the L (Mono) Mix Out to your mixer and pan the
input channel on your mixer to the center (12 oÕclock) position. In addition to the Mix Outs, the JV-1080
has two additional stereo outputs that can be used for individual signal routing.

III. Setting-up a MIDI Keyboard as a Controller

Since the JV-1080 is a rack-mount sound module, you will need some type of controller to play the sounds.
For our purposes we will assume you are using a keyboard, which is the most common type of controller. To
setup a MIDI keyboard as a controller for the JV-1080, use the following procedure:

1) First, connect a MIDI cable from MIDI OUT of your keyboard to MIDI IN of the JV-1080.

2) Then, set the MIDI transmit channel of your keyboard to MIDI channel 1.

3) Press PATCH, so it is lit. The JV-1080 is now in Patch Mode.

4) Press SYSTEM on the JV-1080.

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5) You should now be in the ÒPATCH MIDIÓ display. If not, press the MIDI (3/11) button, which is located
beneath the LCD display.

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6) Use the CURSOR buttons to underline ÒReceive ChannelÓ (the currently assigned parameter will begin to
flash). Now use the VALUE knob or the DEC (decrement) / INC (increment) buttons to set the MIDI
channel to 1.

7) Press SYSTEM to return to the previous display.

Playing a Patch

The Roland JV-1080 includes 640 Patches that are contained in one User, and four Preset Banks. Included
in these sounds are 128 General MIDI sounds (Bank D). Use the following procedure to listen to the Patches:

1) Press PATCH, so it is lit.

2) Play your keyboard to hear the sound.

3) Use the VALUE knob or the INC/DEC buttons to select Patches.

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