Roland MV-8000 Stereo Equalizer User Manual


 
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Using the MV-8000 with MIDI or V-LINK devices
Using the MV-8000 in Multitimbre
Sampler Mode
In Multi Timbre Sampler mode, the MV-8000's instruments function as a multi-timbral
sound module, and the performance data from the velocity pads is transmitted as
MIDI messages (MIDI OUT A/B, R-BUS).
Playing the MV-8000 from an externally-connected
sequencer
Here's how the MV-8000 can function as a multi-timbral sound module receiving
multiple channels of MIDI performance data from an externally-connected MIDI
sequencer.
1.
Connect your MIDI sequencer to the MV-8000's MIDI IN connector as
described in Quick Start “Preparing your equipment and making connections”
(p. 4).
2.
Press .
The SYSTEM MENU screen will appear.
3.
With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press (MIDI).
Alternatively, you can select the MIDI icon and press .
The MIDI screen will appear.
4.
Turn the Multi Timbre Sample Mode parameter On in the MIDI screen.
This setting lets the MV-8000 receive performance data from your external MIDI
sequencer, so that the MV-8000's instruments will play.
5.
Press .
Sequence screen will appear.
6.
Start playback on your external sequencer.
The MV-8000's instruments will play the performance data being sent from your
external MIDI sequencer.
Certain limitations apply
when Multi Timbre
Sampler mode is on. For
details, refer to
“Performance Data Flow
and Limitations in Multi
Timbre Sampler Mode”
(p. 4).