Roland MV8800WS01 MV-8800 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual; p. 2), “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual; p. 4–5), and “IMPORTANT NOTES”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 6–7). 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, the Owner’s Manual, Screen Guide, and Appendices
should be read in its entirety. These manuals should be saved and kept
on hand as a convenient reference.

Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com

INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

WARNING:
IMPORTANT:

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 GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

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.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

For the U.K.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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MV-8800 Owner’s Manual

Introduction

Checking the included items

The MV-8800 package contains the following items.
If any of the included items are missing, please contact a “Roland Service Center” or an “authorized Roland distributor” as

listed on the “Information” (p. 338).

❑

MV-8800

❑

AC cable

❑

Mouse

❑

Mouse pad

Checking the included itemsIntroduction

❑

Owner’s Manual

❑

Screen Guide

❑

Appendices

❑

Booklet “Content Discs”

(the document you are reading)

❑

Content Discs (CD-ROM)

The MV-8800 Contents CD-ROM contains the demo songs and
pre-installed patches. To use this data to restore the contents of
your hard disk, read the included booklet “MV-8800 Content
Discs.”

❑

Short pin

When the MV-8800 is shipped from the factory, a short pin is
installed in the PHONO jacks.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of death or severe
injury should the unit be used
improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material
damage should the unit be used
improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with
respect to the home and all its
furnishings, as well to domestic
animals or pets.

001

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Before using this unit, make sure to read the
instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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001-50

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Connect mains plug of this model to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

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002b

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Do not open or perform any internal modifications
on the unit. (The only exception would be where
this manual provides specific instructions which
should be followed in order to put in place
user-installable options; see p. 323–324,
p. 325–326.)

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003

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts
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
distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

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Never use or store the unit in places that are:

❍

Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct
sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating
duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or
are

❍

Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);
or are

❍

Humid; or are

❍

Exposed to rain; or are

❍

Dusty; or are

❍

Subject to high levels of vibration.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
determined by the design contained within the triangle.
In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general
cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power­cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

007

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Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is
level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on
stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008a

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The unit should be connected to a power supply
only of the type described in the operating instruc­tions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.

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008e

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Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also,
the supplied power cord must not be used with
any other device.

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009

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Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord,
nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can
damage the cord, producing severed elements
and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and
shock hazards!

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010

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This unit, either alone or in combination with an
amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be
capable of producing sound levels that could
cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for
a long period of time at a high volume level, or at
a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience
any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should
immediately stop using the unit, and consult an
audiologist.

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011

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable
material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water,
soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

USING THE UNIT SAFELYIntroduction

012a

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Immediately turn the power off, remove the power
cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your
retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an
authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the
“Information” page when:

❍

The power-supply cord, or the plug has been
damaged; or

❍

If smoke or unusual odor occurs

❍

Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been
spilled onto the unit; or

❍

The unit has been exposed to rain (or
otherwise has become wet); or

❍

The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

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In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe
operation of the unit.

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014

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Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)

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015

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Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.

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016

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Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” page.

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022a

●

Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord
before attempting installation of the circuit board
(DIMM; p. 324, p. 326).

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023

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DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional
audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a
level that could cause permanent hearing loss.
Damage to speakers or other system components
may result.

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026

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Do not put anything that contains water (e.g.,
flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of
insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray
cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any
liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

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101a

●

The unit should be located so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper venti­lation.

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102b

●

Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply
cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.

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103a

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At regular intervals, you should unplug the power
plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all
dust and other accumulations away from its
prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet whenever the unit is to remain
unused for an extended period of time. Any
accumulation of dust between the power plug and
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and
lead to fire.

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104

●

Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

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Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.

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107b

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Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet
hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an
outlet or this unit.

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108a

●

Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external
devices.

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109a

●

Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.

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110a

●

Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of
the outlet.

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115a

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Install only the specified circuit board(s) (DIMM).
Remove only the specified screws (p. 324,
p. 326).

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118a

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Should you remove any screws (for the bottom
cover, option cover, and grounding terminal) and
short pin (for the PHONO jacks), keep them in a
safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no
chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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INPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2
and 4–5, please read and observe the following:

355b

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When moved from one location to another where the

301

●

Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is
being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by
an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine,
microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a
motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical
appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit
to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not
practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a
power supply noise filter between this unit and the
electrical outlet.

307

●

Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the

●

POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the
unit has been completely disconnected from the source of
power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first
turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which
you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be
one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

351

●

Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To
alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or
move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

●

This device may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.

352b

●

Noise may be produced if wireless communications
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity
of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or
initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you
experience such problems, you should relocate such
wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from
this unit, or switch them off.

***

●

Observe the following when using the unit’s CD-R/RW
drive. For further details, refer to “Cautions when using the
CD-R/RW drive” (p. 30).

❍

Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

❍

Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the
drive is operating.

354a

●

Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

360

●

Depending on the material and temperature of the surface
on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or
mar the surface.\nYou can place a piece of felt or cloth
under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If
you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or
move accidentally.

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
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.

401a

●

For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth
or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To
remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild,
non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the
unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

●

Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or
deformation.

552

●

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored on a CD-R/RW disc once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.

553

●

Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

●

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

●

When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will
avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal
elements.

557

●

A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit dur

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MV-8800 Owner’s Manual

Handling Hard Disks

Important Performance and Image Data

811

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Once a hard disk fails to function normally, all data that
has been stored on it could be destroyed.

All hard disks eventually wear out.

you consider the hard disk not as a permanent storage
site, but as a place to store data temporarily. We also
recommend that you back up important performance and
image data that cannot be recorded again onto the
external media that is supported by your device. For
instructions on how to make such backups, refer to the
owner’s manual for your device.
Note that Roland assumes no liability whatsoever,
including monetary compensation, for the loss of any
recorded content in the event of the malfunction of, or
physical damage to the hard disk, or for any direct or
incidental damages resulting from the loss of such data.

Precautions Regarding Setup and Use

812

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Certain hard disk setup procedures and usage conditions
may result in the corruption of recorded data,
malfunctioning, or physical damage to the disk, so be sure
to observe the following precautions.

❍

Do not subject the hard disk to vibration or shock,
especially while the unit is in operation.

❍

Do not set up the unit in any location where it may be
affected by vibration from external sources, or on any
surface that is not stable and level.

❍

If the device includes a cooling fan, ensure that the fan
and the side panel air vents remain unobstructed.

❍

Do not leave the unit in any environment subject to
temperature extremes; for example, in a closed
automobile in summer or outdoors during winter.

❍

Do not use the unit in conditions of high temperature
and humidity or in any location subject to rapid
temperature changes.

❍

Do not unplug the power cord or switch off any circuit
breakers in the circuit to which the unit is connected
while the power is turned on.

❍

Do not move the unit while the power is turned on or
immediately after turning off the power. When
transporting the unit, first turn off the power and
confirm that the display screen has gone off,
disconnect the power plug, then wait at least two
minutes before moving the device.

We recommend that

INPORTANT NOTES

Emergency Procedures

813

The following procedures are to be used as
emergency measures only, and are not recommended
for normal operation.

●

If the device fails to respond to operational commands or
does not complete operations, turn off the power. If the
power does not shut off following normal shutdown
procedures, disconnect the power plug.
If the unit does not operate normally when the power is
turned on again, it may mean that the hard disk has been
damaged. In such instances, consult your dealer or the
nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that it may
not be possible to recover any data from the hard disk
once it has been lost.
If your device features drive check capabilities, use the
drive check function to regularly confirm that there are no
problems, even when the device is operating normally.
For more detailed information on the shutdown and drive
check procedures, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Copyright

851

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Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease,
performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material
(musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live
performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in
whole without the permission of the copyright owner is
forbidden by law.

852

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This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or
visual material without being limited by certain
technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the
fact that this product is intended to be used for the
purpose of producing original music or video material, and
is therefore designed so that material that does not
infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your
own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

853

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Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a
copyright held by a third party. We assume no
responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements
of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this
unit.

INPORTANT NOTESIntroduction

204

* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

206j

* Windows® is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”

207

* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

209

* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

***

* Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories.

***

* DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

***

* ADAT is a registered trademark of Alesis Corporation.

***

* The Akai MPC2000 and MPC2000XL is a product manufactured by Akai Professional M.I. Corporation.

220

* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Main features

Unifying the entire music production process

The MV-8800 contains a sampler, sequencer, effect processor, mastering functionality, and music CD-burning
functionality, unifying the entire music production process; collecting materials ➔ creating your song ➔
completing a final master.

●

Sampler section featuring high capacity, a broad range of file import capability,
and synthesis functionality

•

High-capacity sampling

The sampler section at the heart of the MV-8800 features 64 voices of simultaneous polyphony. The unit is
shipped with 128 MB of sampling memory that allows a maximum of approximately 24 minutes of sampling
(monaural). You can add commercially-available DIMM memory to expand the memory (maximum 512 MB).

•

Broad range of file import capability

You can acquire musical material not just by sampling/resampling, but also by importing files from the internal
CD-R/RW drive, from the USB. Numerous formats are supported, including Roland S-700 series, Akai
MPC2000(XL), Akai S1000/3000, WAV/AIFF, and music CD.

•

Powerful synthesis functionality

Materials obtained by sampling/resampling/importing can be processed by a variety of powerful editing
functionality such as Chop, Time Stretch, and Normalize. The MV-8800 also provides sophisticated filtering,
envelope, and LFO sound parameters taken from Roland’s line of synthesizers.

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Newly developed sequencer that unifies MIDI and audio

•

Newly-developed sequencer

The MV-8800 comes with a newly developed sequencer that seamlessly handles MIDI and audio, and also
lets you create songs by placing patterns in the desired order. A variety of editing functionality is also provided,
including piano-roll and drum-grid editing.

•

Audio tracks with BPM Sync

The eight stereo audio tracks work in tandem with the sampler section, and allow you to directly record vocals
or acoustic instruments while the sequencer runs. BPM Sync functionality lets you synchronize the tempo
without affecting the pitch of the recorded phrases.

•

MIDI tracks that can also control external MIDI devices

The 128 MIDI tracks provide a Play Quantize function that corrects the timing during playback without
modifying the data that you actually input. The performance data can be sent not only to the internal sampler
section, but also from two MIDI outputs.

You can also use piano roll, event list and drum grid editing in both the large LCD screen and external VGA
display.

•

Pattern-based music production

You can easily create new songs by combining patterns of several measures.

•

Large velocity pads

The sixteen large velocity pads respond to both velocity and aftertouch, giving you fingertip control over subtle
performance nuances. There’s a Roll function, and a Multi Level function that lets you assign a single sample
to the sixteen pads at sixteen different velocity levels.

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Main features

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Three effect processors

Main featuresIntroduction

MV-8800 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction

........................................................................................................................................ 3

Checking the included items .......................................................................................................... 3

USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................................................... 4

INPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................................................................ 6

Main features.................................................................................................................................... 8

Panel descriptions......................................................................................................................... 18

Top Panel ...............................................................................................................................................18

Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................................23

CD-RW Drive (Front Panel)....................................................................................................................25

Preparing your equipment and making connections................................................................. 26

Turning on the power .................................................................................................................... 28

Turning off the power..............................................................................................................................29

Using the CD-R/RW drive.............................................................................................................. 30

Recommended discs ..............................................................................................................................31

Inserting a disc .......................................................................................................................................31

If the disc tray fails to open.....................................................................................................................31

Basic operations............................................................................................................................ 32

Moving the cursor ...................................................................................................................................32

Editing the value of a parameter.............................................................................................................32

Using the F (function) buttons ................................................................................................................32

Using the SHIFT button ..........................................................................................................................33

Inputting text...........................................................................................................................................33

To zoom-in/zoom-out the waveform display...........................................................................................34

Stopping the output of the sampler.........................................................................................................34

Velocity pad operations ................................................................................................................ 35

Performing with the velocity pads...........................................................................................................35

Switching a pad bank .............................................................................................................................36

Naming a pad bank ................................................................................................................................37

Fixed Velocity function............................................................................................................................37

Multilevel function ...................................................................................................................................37

Hold function...........................................................................................................................................38

Roll function............................................................................................................................................38

Quick Start

........................................................................................................................................ 39

Listening to the demo songs........................................................................................................ 39

Loading a project....................................................................................................................................39

Start playback the demo song................................................................................................................40

About the demo songs............................................................................................................................40

Using the velocity pads................................................................................................................. 41

Performing instrument sounds................................................................................................................41

Performing audio phrases ......................................................................................................................42

Creating a song.............................................................................................................................. 43

Recording a pattern................................................................................................................................43

Saving a project......................................................................................................................................45

Assembling additional materials.................................................................................................. 46

Importing sound from an audio CD.........................................................................................................46

Sampling sounds using a mic.................................................................................................................48

Try using the various functions ................................................................................................... 50

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Contents

Introduction Master Index

1—An overview of the MV-8800

Basic structure............................................................................................................................... 51

Sampler structure .......................................................................................................................... 52

Mixer structure............................................................................................................................... 55

Effect structure .............................................................................................................................. 56

Sequencer structure...................................................................................................................... 57

Data structure ................................................................................................................................ 59

About modes.................................................................................................................................. 61

2—Importing data

Loading the pre-installed patches ...............................................................................................63

Importing the WAV or AIFF files................................................................................................... 65

Options when importing..........................................................................................................................67

Importing from an audio CD ......................................................................................................... 70

The options during import.......................................................................................................................72

Loading sound libraries of other model ...................................................................................... 73

Auditioning or previewing before you import ..........................................................................................74

Playing the imported data immediately (Quick Assign)............................................................. 75

Assigning a sample to a patch................................................................................................................75

Assigning a sample to an audio phrase..................................................................................................75

Assigning a patch by chopping a sample ...............................................................................................76

Assigning multiple samples to a patch ...................................................................................................77

Assign multiple samples as audio phrases.............................................................................................78

Importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data .................................................................................... 79

Loading audio phrases from the hard disk ................................................................................. 80

Loading effect settings from the hard disk ................................................................................. 81

........................................................................................................................ 63

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Quick Start

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

3—Sampling

Making initial settings for sampling............................................................................................. 83

Sampling......................................................................................................................................... 84

Advanced sampling ................................................................................................................................88

Applying effects while you sample..........................................................................................................88

4—Making Instrument settings

Assigning the patch to a part ....................................................................................................... 89

Making instrument settings .......................................................................................................... 90

About maximum polyphony and Voice Reserve.....................................................................................91

Limit the performance data received by a part ........................................................................... 92

Copying the settings of a part to a different part ....................................................................... 93

Initializing the settings of a part................................................................................................... 94

5—Creating a patch

Making a patch settings ................................................................................................................ 95

Naming a patch ......................................................................................................................................97

Registration a patch in the patch library .................................................................................................97

Loading a patch from the patch library ...................................................................................................98

Saving a patch to the hard disk ..............................................................................................................99

Loading a patch from the hard disk ......................................................................................................100

Deleting the patch.................................................................................................................................101

Deleting a sample that’s used by more than one partial / audio phrase / audio event .........................101

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Making a partial settings............................................................................................................. 102

To adjust the pitch ................................................................................................................................104

To adjust the brightness of the sound by filter......................................................................................104

To adjust the way in which the volume changes ..................................................................................104

To add modulation to the sound...........................................................................................................104

Making a sample settings .....................................................................................................................105

Finding a zero-cross point ....................................................................................................................106

Playing multiple samples together........................................................................................................106

Naming a partial ...................................................................................................................................107

Copying a partial...................................................................................................................................107

Deleting the partial................................................................................................................................108

Deleting a sample that’s used by more than one partial / audio phrase / audio event .........................108

Changing the assignment of partials ....................................................................................................109

6—Making audio phrase settings

.................................................................................. 111

Editing the settings of an audio phrase .................................................................................... 111

Making an audio phrase play in synchronization with the sequencer...................................................113

Adjusting the pitch ................................................................................................................................113

Replacing an assigned sample .................................................................................................. 114

Making the waveform of an audio phrase zoom-in .................................................................. 115

To create a patch by dividing an audio phrase (Chop) ............................................................ 116

To copy an audio phrase ............................................................................................................ 117

Saving audio phrases to the hard disk...................................................................................... 118

Deleting the audio phrase and the sample................................................................................ 119

Deleting a sample that’s used by more than one partial / audio phrase / audio event .........................119

Saving an audio phrase as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file ................................................ 120

7—Editing a sample

................................................................................................................. 121

Viewing a list of samples ............................................................................................................ 121

To emphasize or reduce the high-frequencies of the sample (Emphasis)............................ 122

Saving method of edited sample (Overwrite or Duplicate) ...................................................................122

To maximize the level of a sample (Normalize) ........................................................................ 123

To Change the length of a sample (Time Stretch) .................................................................... 124

Deleting unnecessary portions of a sample (Truncate)........................................................... 125

If the following message appears during truncation .............................................................................126

Converting a stereo sample to monaural (Set mono) .............................................................. 127

Applying a fade-in to the sample (Fade-in) ............................................................................... 128

Applying a fade-out to the sample (Fade-out) .......................................................................... 129

Assigning a sample to a partial or audio phrase...................................................................... 130

Saving a sample as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file............................................................. 130

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Overview....................................................................................................................................... 131

The Song Mode and The Pattern Mode ..................................................................................... 132

Silencing a specific track during playback (Mute) ................................................................... 133

Playing only a specific track (Solo) ........................................................................................... 134

Using the velocity pads to switch Track Mute and Solo.......................................................... 135

Applying quantization during playback (Play Quantize).......................................................... 136

Transmitting MIDI Program Changes at the beginning of a Pattern or Song ........................ 137

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Changing the playback tempo.................................................................................................... 138

Using the Tap function to set the tempo...............................................................................................138

Changing the tempo or time signature at the specified location of the song........................................138

Using the locator ......................................................................................................................... 140

Moving to a locate point........................................................................................................................140

Editing a locate point ............................................................................................................................141

Naming a locate point...........................................................................................................................141

Deleting a locate point..........................................................................................................................141

Using markers.............................................................................................................................. 142

Setting a marker point ..........................................................................................................................142

Moving to a marker point ......................................................................................................................142

Moving to the next (previous) marker ...................................................................................................142

Deleting a marker point ........................................................................................................................142

Using the velocity pads to play patterns................................................................................... 143

Assigning a pattern to a pad.................................................................................................................144

9—Recording a song / pattern

The work flow of recording......................................................................................................... 145

Creating a new song.................................................................................................................... 146

Starting a new song with your favorite settings (User Track Template) ...............................................147

Creating a new pattern ................................................................................................................ 148

Changing a name / length / tempo of a pattern ....................................................................................149

Recording MIDI tracks (instrument or external MIDI sound module) ..................................... 150

Events Handled with MIDI Tracks ........................................................................................................150

Adding MIDI tracks for recording MIDI data .........................................................................................151

Recording your pad performance just as you play (Realtime Recording) ............................................152

Step recording ......................................................................................................................................156

Inputting events in rhythm-machine style (Drum Grid) .........................................................................158

Recording audio tracks or audio phrases................................................................................. 160

Adding audio tracks for recording data.................................................................................................160

Directly recording an audio input (Direct Recording)............................................................................161

Recording performance of audio phrases ............................................................................................163

Placing patterns in the pattern track ......................................................................................... 164

Creating the pattern track .....................................................................................................................164

Placing patterns in the pattern track.....................................................................................................165

Undoing a recording or editing operation (Undo/Redo) .......................................................... 166

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Selecting the song that you want to edit................................................................................... 167

Selecting a pattern....................................................................................................................... 168

Editing entire tracks .................................................................................................................... 169

Deleting tracks......................................................................................................................................169

Combining multiple MIDI tracks into one (Merge Tracks).....................................................................170

Editing a region you specify (Sequence Editing) ..................................................................... 171

Selecting a region quickly (Quick Region)............................................................................................173

Inserting blank measures at the specified time (Insert Measure) .........................................................174

Deleting specified measures (Delete Measure)....................................................................................175

Pasting the performance data of a pattern into a song.........................................................................176

Editing note events in a MIDI track (Piano Roll Editing) .......................................................... 177

Note event editing in the PIANO ROLL EDIT screen ...........................................................................179

Selecting a region quickly (Quick Region)............................................................................................180

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Editing events individually ........................................................................................................ 181

Event list editing ...................................................................................................................................181

Inserting performance data (Create Event) ..........................................................................................182

Erasing performance data (Erase) .......................................................................................................183

Copying performance data (Copy & Paste)..........................................................................................183

Editing a system exclusive message....................................................................................................184

Audio event parameter .........................................................................................................................185

Pattern event parameter.......................................................................................................................186

List of available editing commands ........................................................................................... 187

Moving performance data (Move).........................................................................................................188

Copying performance data ...................................................................................................................189

Correcting the timing of performance data (Quantize) .........................................................................191

Editing note accents (Change Velocity)................................................................................................192

Editing the length of the notes (Change Duration) ...............................................................................193

Moving the performance data backward or forward (Shift Timing).......................................................194

Thinning out the performance data (Data Thin)....................................................................................195

Transposing notes (Transpose)............................................................................................................196

Extracting specific note events (Split Notes) ........................................................................................197

Entering data with a smooth succession of values (Create Continuous Data).....................................198

Modifying data in a selected region (Change Continuous Data) ..........................................................199

Saving a portion of performance data in the library (Copy As MIDI Clip) .............................................200

Saving a region of a song as a pattern (Copy As New Pattern)...........................................................200

Restricting the type of events that will be edited (View Filter)................................................ 201

Note length (Step time) and the number of ticks...................................................................... 202

Copying a pattern ........................................................................................................................ 203

Initializing (Erasing) patterns ..................................................................................................... 203

Saving a song (or pattern) in SMF format (Save As SMF) ....................................................... 204

Note regarding saving to SMF..............................................................................................................204

Saving a song as SMF (Standard MIDI file) data .................................................................................204

Saving a pattern as SMF (Standard MIDI File) data.............................................................................205

Loading a song from another project ........................................................................................ 206

11—Using the Mixer

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Adjusting the volume balance of each part .............................................................................. 207

Adjusting the tone of an instruments or audio track ............................................................... 208

12—Using effects

....................................................................................................................... 209

Switching the effects on/off........................................................................................................ 209

Selecting an effect ....................................................................................................................... 210

Setting the effect parameters ..................................................................................................... 211

Storing the current effect settings in the library ...................................................................... 212

Saving a current effect setting to the hard disk ....................................................................... 213

Using the C (Control) knobs to operate parameters ................................................................ 214

Changing the MFX routing.......................................................................................................... 215

Applying an effect to the sound from an input ......................................................................................215

Applying MFX to an instrument or audio track......................................................................................216

Applying an effect to the master out.....................................................................................................216

Analog Modeling Bass ................................................................................................................ 217

Playing from the Effect knobs...............................................................................................................217

Playing from a MIDI track/the velocity pads/an external MIDI device...................................................218

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13—Automating mixing operations (Automation)

Automating operations of Mixer Channel ................................................................................. 219

Mixer parameters that can be recorded and played back ....................................................................219

Recording mixer operations for a Mixer Channel .................................................................................219

Playback mixer operations ...................................................................................................................220

Automating mute operations for each track ............................................................................. 221

Recording mute operations ..................................................................................................................221

Playback mute operations ....................................................................................................................222

Editing the recorded mute data ............................................................................................................223

Viewing the mute data of only a specific track......................................................................................224

Automating operations for each C (Control) knob ................................................................... 225

Recording C (Control) knob operations ................................................................................................225

Playback C (Control) knob operations to control effect parameters .....................................................226

14—Creating an audio CD

The work flow of creating an audio CD ..................................................................................... 227

Combining a song / pattern into two tracks (Mixdown) ........................................................... 228

Achieving the ideal volume and loudness for an audio CD (Mastering) ................................ 230

Writing the mastered data to CD ................................................................................................ 232

Playing an audio CD .................................................................................................................... 234

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Managing projects ....................................................................................................................... 235

Loading a project..................................................................................................................................235

Naming a project ..................................................................................................................................236

Protecting a project...............................................................................................................................236

Deleting a project..................................................................................................................................237

Saving a project....................................................................................................................................238

Saving a project with a different name .................................................................................................238

Creating a new project..........................................................................................................................239

Deleting unused portions of a sample ..................................................................................................240

Backing up a project to a CD-R/RW disc..............................................................................................241

Restoring a project ...............................................................................................................................241

Folder structure ........................................................................................................................... 242

Managing files (File Utility) ......................................................................................................... 243

Changing the current drive ...................................................................................................................243

Changing the current folder..................................................................................................................244

Creating a folder ...................................................................................................................................245

Renaming a folder or file ......................................................................................................................245

Copying a file or a folder.......................................................................................................................246

Moving a file to another location (Move)...............................................................................................247

Deleting a folder or file..........................................................................................................................248

Disk management ........................................................................................................................ 249

Formatting a disk ..................................................................................................................................249

Naming a disk.......................................................................................................................................250

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17—Using the velocity pads to display images (Pix Jam)

18—Connecting to your computer via USB

Using an external display and mouse to operate the MV-8800

Switching between the two operating modes........................................................................... 251

How to confirm the operating mode......................................................................................................251

Using a mouse ............................................................................................................................. 252

About the mouse ..................................................................................................................................252

Basic operation.....................................................................................................................................252

Mouse operations.................................................................................................................................253

Explanation of screens shown in the external display ............................................................ 255

Operations using the external display....................................................................................... 271

Quick Tour ............................................................................................................................................271

Using the mouse to edit sequence data (SONG screen or PATTERN screen)....................................276

Using the mouse to edit a MIDI track (PIANO ROLL EDIT screen) .....................................................277

Step Recording.....................................................................................................................................280

Changing the color theme of the SONG screen and PATTERN screen ................................. 282

Switching between SONG screen and PATTERN screen ........................................................ 283

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Importing images......................................................................................................................... 285

Switching images by playing the pads..................................................................................................286

Switching images in synchronization with sequencer playback ...........................................................287

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To start communication with your computer............................................................................ 289

Copying files from your computer to the MV-8800................................................................... 290

Backing up a project from the MV-8800 to your computer...................................................... 292

Using your computer to delete unwanted files......................................................................... 293

To stop communication with your computer............................................................................ 294

19—Using MIDI devices

Playing a connected external MIDI sound module ................................................................... 295

Using the sliders to control an external MIDI sound module (Assignable Sliders) ...............................296

Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device .................................................................. 297

Recording your playing from a MIDI keyboard .....................................................................................297

Using the MV-8800 in Multi Timbre Sampler Mode..............................................................................298

Playing audio phrases from an external MIDI device ...........................................................................300

Controlling MFX from an external MIDI device.....................................................................................301

Synchronizing the MV-8800 with a connected external sequencer ........................................ 302

Synchronizing with an external device (Master) ...................................................................................302

Synchronized operation with external devices (Slave) .........................................................................304

Monitoring the MIDI connection status ..................................................................................... 309

20—About V-LINK

What is V-LINK?........................................................................................................................... 311

The MV-8800’s V-LINK functionality.....................................................................................................311

Using the MV-8800 to operate an external V-LINK device (V-LINK Master) ........................... 312

Example connections ...........................................................................................................................312

Switching V-LINK on/off........................................................................................................................312

Making V-LINK settings ........................................................................................................................312

V-LINK Function chart ..........................................................................................................................313

Using V-LINK from an external device (V-LINK Slave)............................................................. 314

About the V-LINK messages ................................................................................................................315

Note regarding using the V-LINK..........................................................................................................315

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21—Other functions

Settings for the entire MV-8800 .................................................................................................. 317

Settings for the MV-8800’s velocity pads .................................................................................. 318

Setting for the MV-8800’s sliders and buttons.......................................................................... 319

Checking the system status ....................................................................................................... 321

Viewing the system information............................................................................................................321

Testing the installed memory................................................................................................................321

Resetting the MV-8800’s parameters to the factory settings................................................................322

22—Adding options

Expanding the memory ............................................................................................................... 323

Precautions for expanding memory......................................................................................................323

Exchanging the memory (removing and installing)...............................................................................324

23—Ajout d’options

Expansion de la mémoire ........................................................................................................... 325

Precautions concernant l’extension de la mémoire ..............................................................................325

Echange de la mémoire (retrait et installation) .....................................................................................326

Master Index

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Panel descriptions

menu icon

function display area

Top Panel

SENS knobs

Adjusts the input sensitivity.

PHONE knob

Adjusts the headphone level.

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

This is a 320 x 240 pixel display screen with backlight.

Contrast knob

Adjusts the contrast of the LCD screen.

DISK indicator (red)

This indicator lights when the MV-8800 is transferring
data to/from its hard disk or CD-R/RW drive.

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power or subject the MV-8800 to vibration such as striking a
pad. Doing so may cause malfunctions.

SHUTDOWN button

To shut down the MV-8800, press this button. You must
perform the shutdown operation when you are finished
working with the MV-8800.

Master output knob

Adjusts the overall volume.

SAMPLING button

The SAMPLING screen (Screen Guide; p. 209) will
appear.

IMPORT button

The IMPORT screen (Screen Guide; p. 219) will appear.

MENU button

When this button is lit orange, you can press it to display
a menu. Screens for which a menu is available are
indicated by a (menu icon) at the left of the function
display area.

F (function) buttons

The [F1]–[F5] buttons correspond to functions displayed
at the bottom of the screen.

The functions available will depend on the screen shown
in the screen.

EXIT button

Press this button to return to the previous screen or to
cancel an operation.

MIDI indicator (green)

This indicator lights when MIDI data is received at the
MIDI IN connector.

UNDO/REDO button

You can press this button to cancel (UNDO) the results of
an editing command in sequencer section. If you then
press the button again, you can cancel the UNDO (i.e.,
REDO).

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[UNDO/REDO] will light orange if UNDO is available (i.e., if
the previous processing has been preserved). After you
perform UNDO, [UNDO/REDO] will blink, indicating that
REDO is available.

button

Press this button when you want to use the V-LINK
functionality (it will light blue). This lets you control
externally-connected V-LINK compatible video equipment
from the MV-8800, allowing you to “perform” on the video
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EFFECTS button

Accesses the EFFECTS screen (Screen Guide; p. 229)
(indicator lit orange). The MV-8800 provides built-in MFX
(multi-effect), delay/chorus, and reverb effects.

C (control) knobs

These control knobs let you adjust effect parameter
values directly.

Sliders

Normally you will use these as mixer sliders. The
parameters that are adjusted by the sliders will change
depending on the screen shown in the LCD. The
Assignable Slider function and the V-LINK function will
also change the parameters controlled by these sliders.

MIXER button

Accesses the MIXER screen (Screen Guide; p. 235)
(indicator lit orange).

PROJECT button

Accesses the PROJECT MENU screen (Screen Guide; p.

162) (indicator lit orange), letting you load or save a
project.

SONG button

Accesses the SONG screen (Screen Guide; p. 8)
(indicator lit orange). Used to play, record, and mix-down
songs.

INSTRUMENTS button

Accesses the INSTRUMENTS screen (Screen Guide; p.

114) (indicator lit orange), where audio data recorded
using the sampler or imported from another source can be
prepared for use as an instrument. These instruments are
managed as “patches” and can be recalled for use at any
time.

AUDIO PHRASES button

Accesses the AUDIO PHRASES (Screen Guide; p. 152)
screen (indicator lit orange). An “audio phrase” is a piece
of audio data with an appreciable length (e.g., a rhythm
pattern of several measures). Here you can manage and
edit audio phrases.

DISK/USB button

Accesses the DISK/USB MENU screen (Screen Guide; p.

188) (indicator lit orange). Here you can perform
maintenance on the internal disk, use the CD player
function, and communicate with your computer via USB.

PATTERN button

Accesses the PATTERN screen (Screen Guide; p. 91)
(indicator lit orange). Used to play and record patterns.

MASTERING button

Accesses the MIXDOWN / MASTERING MENU screen
(Screen Guide; p. 196) (indicator lit orange). Here you can
use the mastering tool kit to add the final finishing touches
to the two-channel audio data (WAV file) created by
mixing down the sequencer playback.

ASSIGNABLE SLIDER button

Press this button when you want to use the sliders as
controllers to transmit MIDI messages (indicator lit
orange).

SYSTEM button

Accesses the SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p.

172) (indicator lit orange), letting you make system
settings for the MV-8800.

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MULTILEVEL button

This button assigns a different level of velocity (playing
strength) to each of the sixteen velocity pads. Striking pad
1 will produce a velocity level of 7, and striking pad 16 will
produce a velocity level of 127 (p. 37).

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If MULTILEVEL=on or FIXED VELOCITY=on, the force with
which you strike the pad is ignored.

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Multilevel will be enabled for the velocity pad that you
pressed immediately before pressing [MULTILEVEL].

FIXED VELOCITY button

This button makes a velocity pad ignore the force
(velocity) with which you actually strike; the pad will
always produce a specified velocity value (indicator lit
orange). Use the PAD screen (Screen Guide; p. 174) to
specify the velocity value.

EVENT ERASE button

While recording sequence data, you can erase a specific
note message by holding down [EVENT ERASE] and
pressing the pad that corresponds to the unwanted note
message.

PAD BANKS button

Accesses the PAD BANKS popup (Screen Guide; p. 5).
By switching the sixteen velocity pads to another bank

you can use a larger variety of musical sources. Six patch
banks and 32 audio phrase banks are provided.

QUICK EDIT button

This button lets you edit the sounds that are assigned to
the velocity pads. Strike the pad whose sound you want to
edit, and then press [QUICK EDIT] to access the
PARTIAL EDIT screen (Screen Guide; p. 125) or AUDIO
PHRASE EDIT screen (Screen Guide; p. 155), where you
can immediately edit the sound of that pad.

CLIPBOARD button

This button lets you temporarily store data for the sound
assigned to a velocity pad. Hold down the pad that you
want to store and press [CLIPBOARD], and the pad data
will be copied to the clipboard (the indicator will light red).
When the red indicator is lit, hold down [CLIPBOARD] and
strike a different velocity pad; the data will be copied from
the clipboard to the velocity pad you struck.

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The contents of the clipboard are preserved until you
perform one of the following actions.

• Turn off the power

• Load a project

• Overwrite the clipboard by copying data to it

• Press [DELETE]+[CLIPBOARD]

DELETE button

To delete the material (partial or audio phrase) assigned
to a velocity pad, hold down [DELETE] and strike that pad.

ROLL button

By holding down [ROLL] and striking a velocity pad you
can produce a roll (rapidly repeated strikes).

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The spacing between notes of the roll can be set by the PAD
screen (Screen Guide; p. 174) Pad Roll Interval parameter,
or in a popup accessed by pressing [SHIFT] + [ROLL].

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While you’re playing a roll, aftertouch data is converted to
velocity.

HOLD button

By holding down [HOLD] and striking a velocity pad you
can make the pad stay in the pressed state (the indicator
will light red). Press [HOLD] once again to cancel the hold
function (the indicator will go dark).

VELOCITY PADS

Use these pads to input sequence data and play samples.
Since the pads are velocity-sensitive (i.e., each pad
detects the force with which you strike it), you can use
them to add dynamic variation to your performance. The
pads are also sensitive to polyphonic aftertouch; they can
respond to the force with which you press them after the
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Numeric keys

Use these keys to input sequence data, alphabetical
characters for names, or numerical parameter values.
These keys make it easy to input numerical values in
rapid succession.

DEC/INC buttons

These buttons decrement ([DEC]) or increment ([INC]) the
value of a parameter. If you continue holding down a
button, the value will change continuously.

If you hold down [SHIFT] while you press [DEC] [INC] or
turn the VALUE dial, the amount of the increase or
decrease will be multiplied by ten.

Cursor buttons

Use these buttons to select items from a menu or list, or
to move to the parameter that you want to adjust.

By operating the CURSOR buttons while holding down
[SHIFT], you can zoom-in or zoom-out on a desired
portion of the performance data (the Zoom function).

VALUE dial

Use this to increase or decrease the value of a parameter.
Turn the dial toward the left to decrease the value, or
toward the right to increase it.

SHIFT button

Use this button to access multiple functions provided by a
single button. To use a function enclosed by a blue frame
on the top panel (e.g., STEP REC or MARKER SET), hold
down [SHIFT] and press the desired button. If you want to
rapidly increase or decrease the value of a parameter,
hold down [SHIFT] and use [DEC] [INC] or the VALUE
dial.

ENTER button

Finalizes the numerical data that you entered by numeric
keys. This button can also function as an execute/confirm
button for the command at the cursor location in the
screen.

PREVIEW TO ( ) / PREVIEW FROM ( ) buttons

PREVIEW [TO ( )] plays the sequence data from a
point slightly earlier than the current location.PREVIEW
[FROM ( )] plays the sequence data for a short time
starting at the current location. By using these two
functions in conjunction with each other you can easily
find a precise location in your song.
The preview length is set by the GLOBAL screen (Screen
Guide; p. 173) Preview Length parameter.

AUTO PUNCH button

This function automatically enters and exits record mode
over a specified region of the sequence. When you press
[AUTO PUNCH] the indicator will light orange. When you
begin recording in this state, actual recording will begin at
the punch-in point (recording start location) you specify.
When you arrive at the punch-out point (recording end
location), recording will end automatically. To turn off the
Auto Punch function, press [AUTO PUNCH] once again
(the indicator will go dark).

The auto punch region is set in the RECORDING
PARAMETER screen that appears when you press
[REC ( )].

LOOP ON button

Press this button when you want playback or recording to
loop (continue repeating). LOOP [ON] will light orange. If
you begin sequence playback or recording in this state,
recording or playback will continue repeating between the
loop start time and loop end time you specify. By using the
Loop function in conjunction with the Auto Punch function,
you can perform Loop Recording.

The loop region is set by the Loop Top and Loop End
parameters in the LOOP popup (in the SONG screen,
press [MENU] ➜ and select Loop).

LOOP QUICK SET button

This button sets the current measure as the beginning of
the loop. You can then immediately begin loop recording
to capture a phrase or other idea.

The length of the loop is specified by the Quick Loop
Length parameter in the LOOP popup (in the SONG
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LOCATOR button

Accesses the LOCATOR popup (Screen Guide; p. 59) will
appear. You can place locator marks at ten desired time
locations in the sequence data. The Locator function lets
you jump instantly to one of these stored locations.

STEP buttons

Pressing these buttons by themselves will move the
current time location in units of the Step Time. If you
continue holding down the button, the time will move
continuously.

If you hold down [JUMP] and press one of these buttons,
you will move to the next or previous marker in the
sequence data.

JUMP button

[JUMP] + STEP [ ] [ ] moves the time location to the
previous or next marker.

[JUMP] + MEAS [ ] [ ] moves the time location to
the previous or next event.

[SHIFT] + [JUMP] displays the JUMP popup (Screen
Guide; p. 60), where you can directly input a time location
and jump to it.

MEAS buttons

Pressing these buttons by themselves will move the
current time in units of a measure. If you continue holding
down the button, the time will move continuously.

If you hold down [JUMP] and press one of these buttons,
you will move to the next or previous event in the
sequence data.

BEAT indicator (red/green)

Blinks (green) at each beat of the currently specified
tempo. When the sequencer is running, it will blink red on
the first beat (the downbeat) of each measure, and blink
green on other beats.

TOP ( ) button

Sets the current time to 0001-01-000 (measure 1 - beat 1

- tick 0); i.e., the beginning.

STOP ( ) button

Stops the sequencer.

PLAY ( ) button

Plays the sequencer. Pressing [PLAY ( )] in REC
standby mode (the REC indicator blinking red) will start
recording.

REC ( ) button

Use this when you want to record. Pressing this once will
enter REC standby mode (the indicator blinks red). In
REC standby mode, press [PLAY ( )] to begin recording
(the indicator will light red). During recording, press
[REC ( )] once to stop recording (punch-out; the
indicator blinks red). However, the sequencer will not
stop, but will continue playing back.

While the sequencer is stopped, you can press [SHIFT] +
[REC ( )] to show STEP REC screen (Screen Guide; p.

62), AUDIO PHRASE STEP REC screen (Screen Guide;
p. 63), or PATTERN STEP REC screen (Screen Guide; p.

110).

BPM/TAP button / MARKER SET button

Pressing this button once will display the BPM/TAP
popup, where you can specify the tempo of the sequencer
in units of BPM (quarter note Beats Per Minute). By
pressing [BPM/TAP] three or more times at the desired
tempo, you can set the sequencer to that tempo. In either
case, you are free to set the tempo whenever the Tempo
track (p. 138) is not being used.

By pressing [SHIFT] + [BPM/TAP] you can store a marker
in the sequence data.

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If you’re using the tempo track, you can’t use [BPM/TAP] to
change the tempo. If you want change the tempo in this way,
disable the tempo track.

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Rear Panel

Panel descriptions

Panel descriptionsIntroduction

USB

This connector lets you connect the MV-8800 to your
computer to transfer files.

FOOT SWITCH

You can connect a separately sold foot switch (e.g.,
Roland DP-2, BOSS FS-5U) here, and use it to control the
MV-8800 in a variety of ways.

OUTPUT DIGITAL A, B

These are digital audio output connectors. “A” is a coaxial
type connector, and “B” is an optical type connector. You
can switch these to output either the master out audio or
the audio from the MULTI OUTPUT bus.

●

The DIGITAL OUT jacks support IEC60958 (consumer).

OUTPUT PHONES

You can connect a set of headphones here.

OUTPUT MASTER

These are the analog master output jacks. Connect them
to your playback system or powered monitor speakers.

ANALOG INPUT MIC/LINE

These are analog input jacks. You can connect
microphones or line-level devices here.

ANALOG INPUT PHONO

You can connect a turntable (record player) to these
jacks.

●

The PHONO jacks provide a PHONO equalizer.

●

If you use the MIC/LINE jacks, you cannot use the PHONO
jacks simultaneously.

●

If you’re not using the PHONO jacks, insert the included
short pin. This will prevent noise from being introduced via
the PHONO jacks.

Grounding terminal

Use this if you’ve connected a turntable. By connecting
this to the grounding wire (“earth”) of your turntable you
can reduce the hum or buzz that may otherwise occur.

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Panel descriptions

POWER ON switch

Turns the power on/off.

AC inlet

Connect the included power cable here.

Cooling fan vent

The MV-8800 contains a cooling fan that prevents the
internal temperature from becoming too high. The warm
air is exhausted from this vent.

●

Do not place any obstructing object in front of the cooling fan
vent. Doing so may make the MV-8800 overheat, causing
malfunctions.

MOUSE

Connect the included mouse to this connector.

VGA OUT

Connect a VGA display to this connector.

MIDI (IN/OUT A/OUT B)

Use these connectors to transmit/receive MIDI messages
to or from other MIDI devices.

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CD-RW Drive (Front Panel)

Panel descriptions

Panel descriptionsIntroduction

CD-R/RW drive tray

The tray will open when you press the CD-R/RW disc
eject button. This drive can handle CD-ROMs and music
CDs, and can also write data to CD-R discs or CD-RW
discs.

Disc access indicator

This indicator will light when the disc is being read or
written.

●

Never remove the disc while the disk access indicator is lit.
Doing so will damage the data and/or the disc.

Emergency disc eject hole

This is an emergency eject switch for the CD-R/RW disc.
If the power has been turned off (e.g., due to a power
failure), the tray will not open when you press the
CD-R/RW disc eject button. In this case, you can eject the
tray by pushing a straightened paper clip into this hole.

●

Never use the emergency disc eject hole to eject the disc
while the MV-8800 is operating. Doing so will damage the
disc and/or the drive, and may make the disc jump out of the
tray.

CD-R/RW disc eject button

Press this button to open the CD-R/RW disc tray.

●

If the MV-8800’s internal system is accessing the CD-R/RW
drive, pressing this button may not eject the CD tray. This is
a safety feature, not a malfunction.

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Preparing your equipment and making connections

Computer

e.g., PR-50

device

Power cable
(included)

Edirol

UM-1EX, etc.

MD Recorder, etc.

Mixer, etc.

Power amp

Turntable

Headphones

Foot Switch

Microphone

Sound module

VGA monitor

Grounding
terminal

Mouse (included)

To power outlet

Monitor speakers

(powered)

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn
off the power on all devices before making any connections.

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Cautions when making connections

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AC inlet

Use the included power cable to connect the MV-8800 to an AC outlet.

●

Connection cables

When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs
(ANALOG INPUT) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

●

PHONO jacks

❍

If you’re not using the PHONO jacks, insert the included short pin. This will prevent noise from being
introduced via the PHONO jacks.

❍

You cannot use the PHONO and MIC/LINE analog inputs at the same time. If you
make connections to MIC/LINE, the PHONO input will be disabled.

●

MIC/LINE jacks

❍

Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be
remedied by:

•

Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).

•

Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from speakers.

•

Lowering volume levels.

Preparing your equipment and making connections

Preparing your equipment and making connectionsIntroduction

❍

This instrument is equipped with balanced (TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams
for these jacks as shown in the illustration. Make connections after first
checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

●

Grounding terminal

❍

Use this if you’ve connected a turntable. By connecting this to the grounding wire (“earth”) of your turntable
you can reduce the hum or buzz that may otherwise occur.

●

Foot switch

If you are using a BOSSs FS-5U, set the polarity switch of the FS-5U as
shown in the illustration.

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Turning on the power

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Once the connections have been completed (p. 26), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified.
By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other
devices.

1.

Make sure that the audio devices connected to the MV-8800 are powered-off.

Set the rear panel POWER ON switch to the ON position.

2.

The LCD backlight (illumination) will light, and the opening screen and the MV-8800’s system software version
will be displayed.

●

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.

●

When you turn on the power, you may hear a sound even though the MASTER knob is turned down; this is not
a malfunction.

●

While the opening screen is displayed, the MV-8800 is checking its system and loading data required for
startup. Please wait until it is ready to operate.

●

When the MV-8800 starts up, the project being worked with when the system was last shut down will be loaded
automatically.

●

If you want to select and load a different project, press [F5](Select Proj). The SELECT PROJECT popup will
appear. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to choose the desired project, and then press [F5](Select). Alternatively, you
can create a new project by pressing [F1](Create New).

●

To adjust the contrast of the display, turn the CONTRAST knob located at the right of the LCD.

When start-up is complete, the PATTERN screen will appear.

3.

If desired, you can change settings so that the SONG screen appears when start-up is complete. Refer to the
Power Up Mode parameter (Screen Guide; p. 173).

4.

Turn on the power of your audio equipment.

5.

Use the MV-8800’s MASTER knob and the volume controls of your audio equipment to
adjust the volume appropriately.

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Turning off the power

You must perform the Shutdown operation before turning the power off. The Shutdown operation saves the
stored parameters before powering-off, and safely stops the hard disk.

If you turn off the power without performing Shutdown, or if you turn off the power
before “You May Turn Off.” is displayed, the data and the MV-8800 itself will be
damaged. Roland will accept no responsibility for any damage that results from your
failure to perform the Shutdown operation.

1.

Press [SHUTDWON].

A message of “SHUTDOWN Are you sure?” will appear.

2.

Press [F5](Yes).

A message of “Save Current Project before SHUTDOWN?” will appear.

●

If the Project Protect setting is turned on for the current project, the message in step 2 will not appear.

Turning on the power

Turning on the powerIntroduction

Press [F5](Yes).

3.

The current project will save. When save process is completed, the “SHUTDOWN Completed. You May Turn
Off.” message will appear.

●

If you press [EXIT] in step 3, shutdown will be cancelled. If you want to shutdown without saving the current
project, press [F1](No).

4.

Turn down the volume of all connected equipment

Turn off the rear panel POWER ON switch.

5.

Make sure that the “You May Turn Off.” message is displayed before you turn off the power.
If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from

the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

●

When you turn off the power, you may hear a sound even though the MASTER knob is turned down; this is not
a malfunction.

●

While the Shutdown process is occurring, system parameters and project data is being saved. This will require
a certain amount of time before the MV-8800 is ready for you to turn off the power.

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Using the CD-R/RW drive

Lens

Access indicator

Emergency eject hole Eject button

●

Cautions when using the CD-R/RW drive

•

Place the MV-8800 on a stable and level surface that is not subjected to vibration by external sources. If the
unit is tilted significantly, this may adversely affect the operation of the CD-R/RW drive.

•

If you move the unit between locations of dramatically differing temperature and humidity, condensation
(water droplets) may form on the CD-R/RW drive. Using the unit in this state will cause malfunctions; leave
the unit for several hours to allow the condensation to disappear before attempting to use it.

•

Never attempt to use the emergency eject hole to eject the disc tray when the MV-8800 is operating (when
the MV-8800’s DISK indicator or the CD-R/RW drive access indicator are lit).

•

Remove the disc from the disc tray before you turn the power on or off.

•

Remove the disc from the disc tray when transporting the MV-8800.

•

Do not place anything other than a disc bearing the logo (e.g., wires, coins, any other type of disc) on
the disc tray. Doing so will damage the CD-R/RW drive.

•

Do not touch the lens. Doing so will make it impossible for data to be read or
written normally, and you may experience skips during playback or recording.

•

If the lens becomes dusty, you may clean it using a commercially-available lens
blower-brush sold for use with camera equipment.

●

Cautions for CD-R/RW disc handling

•

Do not use a conventional audio CD player to play back a CD-R/RW disc used to back up a project. Doing
so will produce a high-volume sound that can damage your hearing and/or your speakers.

•

Do not bend a disc, since this may make the disc unreadable or unwritable, and may cause malfunctions.

•

Do not drop or stack discs.

•

Do not place heavy objects on a disc or subject it to strong impact.

•

To hold a disc, insert your finger in the hole and grasp it by the outer edge as
shown in the diagram. Do not allow fingerprints or scratches to occur on the
recording surface (the unprinted side), since this can make the data unreadable.

•

Do not use discs in excessively dusty locations.

•

Do not leave discs in direct sunlight or in a closed automobile.

•

Do not leave a disc in the CD-R/RW drive for an extended time.

•

To protect the disc, store it in its original case.

•

Do not affix foreign objects such as labels to the label surface of the disc.

•

When writing the title etc. on the label surface of the disc, use a soft felt-tipped marker.

•

If the disc becomes soiled, use a soft dry cloth to wipe it lightly from the center of the disc
straight toward the outer edge. Do not wipe in a circular direction.

•

Do not use cleaning agents such as cleaners or sprays made for vinyl records, or
solvents such as benzene.

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