Roland FP-2 Using the V-LINK function, How to Use the V-LINK, Stop the external sequencer

Chapter 4 Other Functions

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While holding

Press down...

3.Press the [-] or [+] button to select pedal setting.

Indication	Description
OFF	You can use a function assigned to the
	sostenuto(FC1) pedal and the soft(FC2)
	pedal.
FC1	The sostenuto(FC1) pedal is dedicated to
	switching Setup. The function assigned to
	the sostenuto(FC1) pedal cannot to be
	used.
FC2	The soft(FC2) pedal is dedicated to
	switching Setup. The function assigned to
	the soft(FC2) pedal cannot to be used.

Transferring the FP-2’s Settings to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

You can transfer the contents of FP-2’s Setup settings to an

external MIDI device. This operation is called “bulk dump.”

1.Use a MIDI cable (optional) to connect the FP-2’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector on an external sequencer, or use a USB cable to connect the computer.

2.Switch to Function mode (p. 38), and press the [Sound Control] button.

3.Hold down the [Sound Control] button, and press the [-] or [+] button to select bulk dump.

“dnP” is displayed, and the [Play/Stop] button’s

indicator begin flashes.

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Flashes Flashes

4.Put the external sequencer in record mode.

5.Press [Play/Stop] to transmit the settings.

After the transmitting is finished, “dnP” is appeared in display.

6.Stop the external sequencer.

Using the V-LINK function

Connecting the FP-2 to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the FP-2.

*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.

V-LINK

V-LINK ( ) is functionality promoted by Roland that allows linked performance of music and visual material. By using V-LINK-compatible video equipment, visual effects can be easily liked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.

■How to Use the V-LINK

1.Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Split] button.

The display changes as shown below, and the FP-2

switches to Image Control mode.

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*The display does not change when chords are displayed.

You can control images using the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

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A0~G#1

*While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is produced when you press any of the twelve keys at the left end of the keyboard.

2.Hold down the [Reverb] button and press the [Split] button once again to exit.

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