Chapter 10. About V-LINK

What Is 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 (such as the Edirol DV-7PR or P-1), visual effects can be easily linked to, and made part of the expressive elements of a performance.

For example, when the SP-606 is used in conjunction with the Edirol P-1, applications such as the following are made possible:

•Use the SP-606’s sequencer to play music and show images in synchronization.

•Use the SP-606’s pads or sequencer playback (song or pattern) to switch photos or pages on the Edirol P-1.

In order to use V-LINK between the SP-606 and the Edirol P-1, you will need to connect the two units using a MIDI cable (sold separately).

Connection Example

Use a MIDI cable to connect the SP-606’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the Edirol P-1.

To prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage, you must turn down the volume on all devices and turn off their power before making connections.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

SP-606

P-1

Basic V-LINK Operation

1.Go to the Play screen (p. 15).

2.Press [V-LINK] so it’s lit.

The V-LINKscreen will appear.

In this state, you can operate the SP-606’s pads or knobs to control images in conjunction with the SP-606’s performance.

When you press [F1] (RESET), the display will indicate “Send All Reset”; the effects being applied to the image will be reset, and settings such as brightness and hue will all return to their default settings.

When you press [F2] (MODE), you can select whether the pads will switch PALETTES or CLIPS.

When you press [F3] (SETUP), the V-LINK SETUP screen will appear (p. 76).

3.Press [EXIT].

The V-LINK function will remain on, and you will return to the Play screen.

4.When you are ready to turn off the V-LINK function, press [V-LINK] so its illumination is turned off.

If you returned to the Play screen in step 3, press [V-LINK] to return to the V-LINK screen and then press [V- LINK] once again so its illumination is turned off.

The V-LINK function will always be off when you turn on the power.

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