Roland VR-700 Using V-LINK to Control Video Equipment, Connection Example, Turning V-LINK On/Off

Using V-LINK to Control Video Equipment

V-LINK ( )is a function that allows you to perform music and video together. By using a V-LINK compatible video device, you can easily enjoy a variety of video effects that are linked with your performance.

For example, by using the VR-700 in conjunction with the EDIROL Visual Sampler P-10, you can do the following things.

•Use the VR-700’s keys (the leftmost octave) to switch images.

•Use the VR-700’s bend lever to control the image playback speed.

•Use the VR-700’s D Beam controller to control the brightness or hue of the image.

* In order to take advantage of V-LINK between the VR-700 and the P-10, you’ll need to make connections using MIDI cables (sold separately).

Connection Example

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This example explains connections with the EDIROL P-10.

Use a MIDI cable to connect the VR-700’s MIDI OUT connector to the P-10’s MIDI IN connector.

*When making connections, you must first minimize the volume on all devices and turn off their power to prevent malfunctions or speaker damage.

*Set the Function mode setting “Transmit Channel” (p. 60) to match the MIDI receive channel of your video device.

EDIROL P-10

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

VR-700

Turning V-LINK On/Off

1.Press the [V-LINK] button.

The V-LINK function will be turned on, and the [V-LINK] button will light.

Operations on the VR-700

Operating the VR-700’s keyboard and controllers will control the image accordingly.

Keyboard/Controller		V-LINK function	Transmitted MIDI message	Description
Keys (leftmost octave)		Clip (1–12)	Program Change	Switch images.
Bender lever	[BENDER] on	Playback Speed	Pitch Bend	Controls the playback speed.
	[PITCH] on	Playback Speed	Pitch Bend	Controls the playback speed.
D Beam controller	[FILTER] on	Color Cb	CC #74	Controls the hue and brightness.
	[VOLUME] on	Video Fader	CC #11	Controls the video fader.

*When V-LINK is on, the lowest 12 keys (one octave) will not produce sound.

2.To turn V-LINK off, press the [VLINK] button once again.

The V-LINK function will turn off, and the [V-LINK] button will go out.

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