Using MIDI to control the V-1 from an external device

You can use the MIDI connectors to connect the V-1 to an external MIDI device, and control the V-1 from your external MIDI device.

What is MIDI?

MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and is a worldwide standard for transferring musical performance data and related information. MIDI- compatible devices can be easily connected via MIDI cables to transfer data or control operations and settings.

Using V-LINK to remotely control the V-1

If the V-1 is connected to a Roland or Edirol V-LINK compatible device, you can make basic settings for controlling the V-1 simply by pressing a single button on the device to be controlled.

What is V-LINK?

V-LINK () is a function that makes it easy to “perform video” in conjunction with music. It’s easy to use a V-LINK compatible device to remotely control the V-1. V-LINK lets you perform a wide variety of video effects that are linked with your musical performance.

Using V-LINK

Use a MIDI cable to connect your V-LINK device to the V-1.For details on how to switch V-LINK on/off, refer to the owner’s manual of the V-LINK device connected to the V-1.The V-LINK indicator will light when V-LINK is on.

AUDIO

MIDI OUT

V-LINK compatible

VIDEO

MIDI IN

lit

Default settings for the V-1 (if only the V-LINK ON message is received)

Rx Channel

1

Tx Channel

1

Input Select

A ch : 1

 

B ch : 2

Transition Time (CC#5)

0.0sec

Transition Select

MIX

Output Fade

On

Video Fader (CC#11)

0

MIDI cables are not included

with the V-1. Please use

commercially available MIDI

cables.

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