Roland VG-99 , Controlling Video Images with Your Guitar (V-LINK)

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Chapter 8 Other Functions
The VG-99 features the V-LINK function.
With the VG-99 connected to another V-LINK compatible device,
you can use your guitar performance to control playback of video
images.
V-LINK is a function that synchronizes the performance of music
and video.
Connecting V-LINK compatible devices to each other via MIDI
makes it simple to enjoy using a variety of video effects linked with
what you express in your performances.
For example, combining the VG-99 with the EDIROL motion dive.
tokyo performance package lets you do the following.
• Set the required information for motion dive. tokyo
performance package performances.
• Switch motion dive. tokyo performance package video images
(palettes/clips) and control the video brightness and hue.
• Enjoy synchronized performances of music and video.
Be sure also to read the owner’s manual for the
connected V-LINK compatible device.
Connect the VG-99’s MIDI OUT connector to the V-LINK compatible
device.
When connecting these and other devices, turn down the
volume completely on all the devices and turn off their power
before connecting to prevent malfunction and damage to
speakers and other equipment.
1. Connect the VG-99’s MIDI OUT connector to
the V-LINK compatible device.
2. Turn on the power to the device to start it up.
3. Press [V-LINK].
V-LINK is switched on, and [V-LINK] lights up.
The function set in “Setting V-LINK” (p. 97) is enabled,
allowing you to control the video images and have them linked
with the performance on the VG-99.
Even with the V-LINK on, the still usual function
operates.
Depending on the settings in “MIDI ROUTING” (p. 59),
signals may not be output from MIDI OUT. In such
cases, V-LINK signals are not output either.
4. Press [V-LINK] once more.
The [V-LINK] light goes off, and the V-LINK function is
switched off.
When the V-LINK function is switched off, all V-LINK-
related MIDI messages are no longer output.
Controlling Video Images
with Your Guitar (V-LINK)
What is V-LINK?
Connecting the V-LINK Device
Switching V-LINK On and Off
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
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