Roland MV-8800 Operations using the external display

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MV-8800 Owner’s Manual

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

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Operations using the external display

The following pages explain the most important operations in VGA mode. Please take this quick tour in order

to get a feel for using VGA mode to operate the MV-8800.

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Preparations

Load a project that contains data.

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Playback and changing the time location

1.

Click the Play button.

The song will begin playing.

2.

Click a desired point on the song position bar.

The song playback position will move to the location on which you clicked.

3.

In the current time display area, click the measure, beat, or tick field.

The numerical display will turn blue; now you can edit the value. The song playback position will change when

you move the mouse wheel to increase or decrease the value.

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Loop playback

1.

Click the Quick Loop Length indicator.

A list will appear; click the number of measures you want to use (e.g., 2Meas).

2.

Click the Loop Quick Set button

Loop playback will be enabled.

Quick Tour

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This quick tour explains mainly MIDI tracks and instruments, but the same explanations also apply to audio

tracks and audio phrases.

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Loading a project

– In the menu bar, click “PROJECT”; in the list that appears, click “Load Project...”

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You can also drag the knob (handle) of the bar.

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Playback will loop for the number of measures you specified in step 1.

Contents

Main Owners Manual Copyright 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com CAUTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Checking the included items MV-8800 USING THE UNIT SAFELY USING THE UNIT SAFELY INPORTANT NOTES INPORTANT NOTES Emergency Procedures Precautions Regarding Setup and Use Important Performance and Image Data Main features Newly developed sequencer that unifies MIDI and audio Unifying the entire music production process Page Contents Introduction Quick Start 1An overview of the MV-8800 5Creating a patch 4Making Instrument settings 3Sampling 6Making audio phrase settings 8Using the sequencer 7Editing a sample 9Recording a song / pattern 10Editing a song / pattern 11Using the Mixer 12Using effects 13Automating mixing operations (Automation) 15Project and disk management 14Creating an audio CD 16 Using an external display and mouse to operate the MV-8800 20About V-LINK 19Using MIDI devices 18Connecting to your computer via USB Page Panel descriptions Top Panel Page Page Page Page Rear Panel Page CD-RW Drive (Front Panel) Preparing your equipment and making connections To power outlet Preparing your equipment and making connections Cautions when making connections Turning on the power Turn on the power of your audio equipment. When start-up is complete, the PATTERN screen will appear. Set the rear panel POWER ON switch to the ON position. Turning on the power Turning off the power Turn off the rear panel POWER ON switch. Turn down the volume of all connected equipment Using the CD-R/RW drive Cautions when using the CD-R/RW drive Cautions for CD-R/RW disc handling Using the CD-R/RW drive If the disc tray fails to open Inserting a disc Recommended discs Basic operations Using the F (function) buttons Moving the cursor Editing the value of a parameter Basic operations Inputting text Using the SHIFT button Using the numeric keys to input characters Basic operations Stopping the output of the sampler To zoom-in/zoom-out the waveform display Velocity pad operations Performing with the velocity pads Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the track you want to play from the pads. The sound source that is played by the velocity pads will change depending on the current track. Velocity pad operations Switching a pad bank Velocity pad operations Multilevel function Fixed Velocity function Press [MULTILEVEL]. Page Quick Start Listening to the demo songs Page Using the velocity pads Page Creating a song Page Page Assembling additional materials Page Page Page Try using the various functions Chapter 1 An overview of the MV-8800 Basic structure Sampler structure Patches Samples Wave memory (DIMM) Sampler structure Partials Page Mixer structure Effect structure Sequencer structure Patterns Songs Page Data structure Songs Project Data structure Libraries Patterns About modes Page Chapter 2 Importing data Loading the pre-installed patches Loading the pre-installed patches Move CURSOR [ ] [ ] to the patch that you want to load and press [F5](Load). Importing the WAV or AIFF files Press [F5](Import). Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] to select the WAV/AIFF file you want to import. Press [F1](Select Drive). Page Options when importing Sample List Wave Display Check multiple samples you have captured Types of audio files that can be imported Select the kind of files that will be shown in the list. Type Viewing only specific types of file Importing from an audio CD Page Importing from an audio CD The options during import Loading sound libraries of other model Press [F5](Import). Loading sound libraries of other model Auditioning or previewing before you import Playing the imported data immediately (Quick Assign) Assigning a sample to an audio phrase Assigning a sample to a patch Assigning a patch by chopping a sample Assigning multiple samples to a patch Assign multiple samples as audio phrases Importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) data Loading audio phrases from the hard disk Loading effect settings from the hard disk Page Chapter 3 Sampling Making initial settings for sampling Sampling Set the parameters for sampling. Press [SAMPLING]. Press [F5](Start). Press [F5](Stop). Set the parameters for adjusting. Page Applying effects while you sample Advanced sampling Chapter 4 Making Instrument settings Assigning the patch to a part Making instrument settings Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] or the numeric keys to edit the value. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to adjust. Making instrument settings example 1 example 2 example 3 About maximum polyphony and Voice Reserve Page Copying the settings of a part to a different part Initializing the settings of a part Chapter 5 Press [F5](Patch Edit). Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the part that uses the patch you want to edit. Creating a patch Making a patch settings Page Page Loading a patch from the patch library Saving a patch to the hard disk Loading a patch from the hard disk Deleting the patch Select Delete Patch and press [F5](Select). Use the CURSOR to select the part of the patch that you want to delete. Deleting a sample thats used by more than one partial / audio phrase / audio event Making a partial settings Press [F5](Partial Edit). Press the VELOCITY PADS for the partial you want to edit. Access the PATCH EDIT screen as described in Making a patch settings (p. 95). Page Page Making a sample settings Press [F1](Sample Edit). Access the PARTIAL EDIT screen as describeMaking a partial settings (p. 102). Playing multiple samples together Finding a zero-cross point Select a sample and press [F5](Select). Copying a partial Naming a partial Page Changing the assignment of partials Page Chapter 6 Press [F5](Edit). Press the VELOSITY PADS for the audio phrase you want to edit. Making audio phrase settings Editing the settings of an audio phrase Page Editing the settings of an audio phrase Adjusting the pitch Making an audio phrase play in synchronization with the sequencer Replacing an assigned sample Making the waveform of an audio phrase zoom-in To create a patch by dividing an audio phrase (Chop) To copy an audio phrase Saving audio phrases to the hard disk Deleting the audio phrase and the sample Press [AUDIO PHRASES]. Hold down [DELETE], and strike the VELOCITY PADS for the audio phrase you want to delete. Deleting a sample thats used by more than one partial / audio phrase / audio event Saving an audio phrase as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file Chapter 7 Editing a sample Viewing a list of samples To emphasize or reduce the high-frequencies of the sample (Emphasis) Saving method of edited sample (Overwrite or Duplicate) To maximize the level of a sample (Normalize) To Change the length of a sample (Time Stretch) Deleting unnecessary portions of a sample (Truncate) Set the Replace parameter. Set the Start Point parameter and End Point parameter. Select Truncate and press [F5](Select). Deleting unnecessary portions of a sample (Truncate) This message is displayed when all of the following conditions apply. In this case, you can take one of the following actions. This message is displayed for the following reason. If the following message appears during truncation Page Applying a fade-in to the sample (Fade-in) Applying a fade-out to the sample (Fade-out) Assigning a sample to a partial or audio phrase Saving a sample as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file Chapter 8 Using the sequencer Overview Page Silencing a specific track during playback (Mute) Playing only a specific track (Solo) Using the velocity pads to switch Track Mute and Solo Press [EXIT] to exit the TRACK MUTE screen or TRACK SOLO screen. Use value dial or [DEC] [INC] to set the Track Bank parameter. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PAD BANKS]. Applying quantization during playback (Play Quantize) Transmitting MIDI Program Changes at the beginning of a Pattern or Song Changing the playback tempo Changing the tempo or time signature at the specified location of the song Using the Tap function to set the tempo Press [SONG], then press [F1](Song Menu). When you have finished making the setting, press [EXIT]. Changing the playback tempo Use the VALUE dial or [INC] [DEC] to edit the value. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to move the cursor to the value that you want to edit. The TEMPO TRACK screen (Screen Guide; p. 52) will appear. Using the locator Moving to a locate point Using the locator Deleting a locate point Editing a locate point Naming a locate point Using markers Setting a marker point Moving to a marker point Moving to the next (previous) marker Deleting a marker point Using the velocity pads to play patterns Press [F1](Pattern Play). Press [F1](Pattern List). Press [PATTERN]. Using the velocity pads to play patterns Assigning a pattern to a pad Chapter 9 Recording a song / pattern The work flow of recording Creating a new song The song will be created, and the SONG screen will appear. Make settings for the song. The CREATE NEW SONG screen (Screen Guide; p. 83) will appear. Creating a new song Starting a new song with your favorite settings (User Track Template) Creating a new pattern Creating a new pattern Changing a name / length / tempo of a pattern Recording MIDI tracks (instrument or external MIDI sound module) Events Handled with MIDI Tracks Adding MIDI tracks for recording MIDI data Recording your pad performance just as you play (Realtime Recording) Set the parameters for realtime recording. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the track you want to record. Basic procedure for realtime recording Basic procedure for realtime recording (p. 152) Correcting the note timing while you record (Input Quantize) When youve finished recording, press [STOP ( )]. Erasing unwanted data while you record (Event Erase) Selecting the performance data that will be recorded (Recording Filter) Quickly setting the loop region Recording while looping (Loop Recording) Inputting notes and rests Auditioning sounds or phrases while recording If youre not satisfied with the recorded result Inputting chords The REC indicator will go dark. Inputting events in rhythm-machine style (Drum Grid) Make sure that [REC ( )] is lit red. Select Drum Grid and press [F5](Select). Relationship of Step Time and Grid Strike the pad to start recording. Use [F1](16Notes) or [F2](16Grid) to select the desired method for inputting events. Recording audio tracks or audio phrases Adding audio tracks for recording data Directly recording an audio input (Direct Recording) Set the realtime-recording parameters. Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select the audio track that you want to record. Recording song or pattern playback to an audio track (Resample Mix) Recording performance of audio phrases Realtime recording Placing patterns in the pattern track Creating the pattern track Placing patterns in the pattern track Placing patterns in the pattern track Realtime recording Undoing a recording or editing operation (Undo/Redo) Chapter 10 Editing a song / pattern Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] or the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to edit. Press [F1](Song Menu). Selecting the song that you want to edit Selecting a pattern Editing entire tracks Deleting tracks Editing entire tracks Combining multiple MIDI tracks into one (Merge Tracks) Select Merge Tracks... and press [F5](Select). Editing a region you specify (Sequence Editing) Move the cursor to the track that you want to edit, and press [F1](Track Sel). Press [F5](Seq Edit). Page Selecting a region quickly (Quick Region) Inserting blank measures at the specified time (Insert Measure) Deleting specified measures (Delete Measure) Pasting the performance data of a pattern into a song Editing note events in a MIDI track (Piano Roll Editing) 10.Press [F5](Execute). Use the cursor to select a command, and press [F5](Select). Access the SONG screen (Screen Guide; p. 8) or the PATTERN screen (Screen Guide; p. 91). 2. 3. 4. Note event editing in the PIANO ROLL EDIT screen Selecting a region quickly (Quick Region) Editing events individually Event list editing Press [ENTER]. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to edit the value. Press [F3](Event List). Inserting performance data (Create Event) 1. 2. Copying performance data (Copy & Paste) Erasing performance data (Erase) Editing a system exclusive message The system exclusive message you edited will be finalized. When you have finished editing, press [F5](Execute). Audio event parameter Pattern event parameter Press [F5](Close). Select Pattern Parameter... and press [F5](Select). List of available editing commands indicates a command that is available in the corresponding editing screen. A check mark Moving performance data (Move) Copying performance data Copying data and pasting it at another location (Copy & Paste). Copying data and inserting it at another location (Copy & Insert) Correcting the timing of performance data (Quantize) Editing note accents (Change Velocity) Editing the length of the notes (Change Duration) Moving the performance data backward or forward (Shift Timing) Thinning out the performance data (Data Thin) Transposing notes (Transpose) To lower the bass notes by one octave To exchange a percussion instrument sound Extracting specific note events (Split Notes) Entering data with a smooth succession of values (Create Continuous Data) Modifying data in a selected region (Change Continuous Data) Saving a portion of performance data in the library (Copy As MIDI Clip) Saving a region of a song as a pattern (Copy As New Pattern) Restricting the type of events that will be edited (View Filter) Press [EXIT]. Either turn the VALUE dial or press [F3](On/Off) to add a check mark Select View Filter and press [F5](Select). Note length (Step time) and the number of ticks Copying a pattern Initializing (Erasing) patterns Page Saving a song (or pattern) in SMF format (Save As SMF) Saving a pattern as SMF (Standard MIDI File) data Loading a song from another project Chapter 11 Using the Mixer Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to adjust the value. Press [MIXER]. Adjusting the volume balance of each part Adjusting the tone of an instruments or audio track The value of the selected parameter will change. Use the VALUE dial or [INC] [DEC] to adjust. The screen will show the EQ screen for the mixer you select in step 2. Using effects Press [F4](FX On/Off). Press [EFFECTS]. Switching the effects on/off Selecting an effect Setting the effect parameters Storing the current effect settings in the library Saving a current effect setting to the hard disk Using the C (Control) knobs to operate parameters Changing the MFX routing Applying an effect to the sound from an input Changing the MFX routing Applying an effect to the master out Applying MFX to an instrument or audio track Analog Modeling Bass C/F VCF Playing from the Effect knobs Analog Modeling Bass Playing from a MIDI track/the velocity pads/an external MIDI device Chapter 13 Automating mixing operations (Automation) Automating operations of Mixer Channel Automating operations of Mixer Channel Playback mixer operations Automating mute operations for each track Recording mute operations Move the current time to the location at which you want to start recording mute operations. Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PAD BANKS]. Automating mute operations for each track Playback mute operations Page Automating mute operations for each track Viewing the mute data of only a specific track Automating operations for each C (Control) knob Recording C (Control) knob operations Automating operations for each C (Control) knob Playback C (Control) knob operations to control effect parameters Chapter 14 Creating an audio CD The work flow of creating an audio CD Combining a song / pattern into two tracks (Mixdown) Page Achieving the ideal volume and loudness for an audio CD (Mastering) Turn the MASTER knob to MAX. Press [MASTERING]. Achieving the ideal volume and loudness for an audio CD (Mastering) To stop the mastering, press [STOP ( )]. Press [PLAY ( )] Specify a filename. Writing the mastered data to CD Writing the mastered data to CD When youre finished making settings in the cue sheet, press [F5](Write CD). Adjust the length of the silence between songs. Playing an audio CD Use the following buttons to control the CD. The CD PLAYER screen (Screen Guide; p. 195) will appear. Press [F4](CD Player). Alternatively, select the CD PLAYER icon and press [ETNER]. Project and disk management Managing projects Page Deleting a project A message of Delete Project. Are you sure? will appear. Move the cursor to the project that you want to delete and press [F5](Execute). Saving a project with a different name Saving a project When you have finished inputting a name, press [F5](OK). Creating a new project If the display asks Save Current Project before creating new project? When youve finished making settings, press [F5](Execute). Deletion of Samples Through Optimization Deleting unused portions of a sample Select Optimize and press [F5](Select). Restoring a project Backing up a project to a CD-R/RW disc Folder structure Managing files (File Utility) Changing the current drive Changing the current folder Press CURSOR [ ]. Move the cursor to the folder whose contents you want to view. Renaming a folder or file Creating a folder The name of the file or folder will be changed to the name youve specified. Copying a file or a folder The file or folder will be copied to the copy-destination folder. Select the copy-destination folder, and press [F5](Execute). Moving a file to another location (Move) The file or folder will be moved to the move-destination folder. Select the move-destination folder and press [F5](Execute). Deleting a folder or file Disk management Formatting a disk Press [F3](Format). Move the cursor to the drive whose disk you want to format. Formatting the hard disk Chapter 16 How to confirm the operating mode Using an external display and mouse to operate the MV-8800 Switching between the two operating modes Using a mouse Basic operation About the mouse Using a mouse Mouse operations Using a mouse Explanation of screens shown in the external display Playlist Area Function Button Block Transport Block Launcher Block Inspector Area (When the current track is MIDI track) Tools Area Inspector Area (When the current track is Audio Track) Right-click on the Ruler Area Ruler Area Tracklist Area Right-click on the Tracklist Area Right-click on the Playlist Area Playlist Area Page PROJECT Menu Bar Function button Block PATTERN SONG SEQUENCE EDIT MIXER/EFFECTS SAMPLER DISK/USB SYSTEM Page Operations using the external display Quick Tour Page Page Page Page Using the mouse to edit sequence data (SONG screen or PATTERN screen) Using the mouse to edit a MIDI track (PIANO ROLL EDIT screen) Page Page Step recording a MIDI track Step recording a Pattern track Step recording an Audio track Changing the color theme of the SONG screen and PATTERN screen Page Page Chapter 17 Using the velocity pads to display images (Pix Jam) Either strike the pad to which you want to import an image, or use the cursor to select it. Importing images Importing images Switching images by playing the pads Importing images Switching images in synchronization with sequencer playback Page Chapter 18 Connecting to your computer via USB Press [F5](Connect). Press [F3](USB), or use the cursor to select the USB icon and press [ENTER]. Use a USB cable to connect the MV-8800 and your computer. Copying files from your computer to the MV-8800 Copying files from your computer to the MV-8800 Page Using your computer to delete unwanted files To stop communication with your computer Press [F5](Disconnect). Perform the following steps on your computer. Using MIDI devices Playing a connected external MIDI sound module Page Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device Recording your playing from a MIDI keyboard Using the MV-8800 in Multi Timbre Sampler Mode When Off (normal) Limitations when Multi Timbre Sampler Mode is On When On Performance Data Flow in Multi Timbre Sampler Mode Playing audio phrases from an external MIDI device Controlling MFX from an external MIDI device Synchronizing the MV-8800 with a connected external sequencer Synchronizing with an external device (Master) Page Synchronized operation with external devices (Slave) Page Page Page Page Monitoring the MIDI connection status Set the Tx Active Sensing parameter. Page Chapter 20 The MV-8800s V-LINK functionality For example... About V-LINK What is V-LINK? Using the MV-8800 to operate an external V-LINK device (V-LINK Master) Making V-LINK settings Switching V-LINK on/off Example connections Using the MV-8800 to operate an external V-LINK device (V-LINK Master) V-LINK Function chart Specify the MIDI transmit channel and other parameters as desired. Using V-LINK from an external device (V-LINK Slave) Press [F2](Slave). Press [SHIFT] + [V-LINK]. Connect your external V-LINK device to the MV-8800. Using V-LINK from an external device (V-LINK Slave) About the V-LINK messages Note regarding using the V-LINK Page Chapter 21 Other functions Settings for the entire MV-8800 Settings for the MV-8800s velocity pads Setting for the MV-8800s sliders and buttons Press [F2](Panel). Setting for the MV-8800s sliders and buttons Checking the system status Testing the installed memory Press [F1](DIMM Diag). Heres how to perform a read/write test of the wave memory installed in the MV-8800. The SYSTEM MENU screen (p. 172) will appear. Checking the system status Resetting the MV-8800s parameters to the factory settings The display will ask Initialize system parameters. Are you sure? Press [F3](Initialize). Adding options Expanding the memory Precautions for expanding memory Expanding the memory Exchanging the memory (removing and installing) Chapter 23 Ajout doptions Expansion de la mmoire Precautions concernant lextension de la mmoire Expansion de la mmoire Echange de la mmoire (retrait et installation) Master Index Symbols B A Numerics C D E F G L I H K J M N P O Page Q S R Page T W U V Z Page This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries NOTICE AVIS For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement