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V-LINK function

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VIMA JM-8

18. V-LINK function

The JM-8 has a powerful new interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. V-LINK ( ) is a function that

allows music and images to be performed together. You can easily enjoy performing a wide range of visual effects that

are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance.

Connecting an external MIDI device to the JM-8 allows

you to control the JM-8’s ANIME function in realtime.

Overview

The JM-8’s V-LINK functions can be controlled in several

ways. All control changes must be transmitted on MIDI

channel 16. The graphic effects, however, can be con-

trolled using note messages transmitted on the EXTER-

NAL IN part 1’s MIDI channel.

Important prerequisites

•The V-LINK functions can only be used if you connect

the external controller to the JM-8’s MIDI IN socket.

• We suggest using a keyboard that transmits V-LINK

messages. If you want to control the ANIME patterns

from an external keyboard without V-LINK function-

ality, EXTERNAL PART 1 and the external keyboard

must be set to receive on MIDI channel 16.

•For this to work, we suggest using a MIDI instrument

that has 88 keys. (However, you can achieve the same

effect with a 61-note keyboard by shifting it 2

octaves down.)

Connections

Note: Before connecting the JM-8 to other devices, you must

turn down the volume of all devices and turn off their power

to prevent malfunctions or damage to external speakers.

(1) Minimize the volume of the JM-8 and of the MIDI

equipment you are connecting.

(2) Switch off power to the JM-8 and the MIDI equip-

ment you are connecting.

(3) Use a MIDI cable (commercially available) to con-

nect the JM-8’s MIDI IN socket to the MIDI OUT

socket of the external MIDI keyboard.

Note: A USB connection does not allow you to take advan-

tage of the JM-8’s V-LINK functions.

(4) Switch on the JM-8 and the external MIDI key-

board.

Control Meaning

Note numbers The keys in the lowest octave of an

external MIDI keyboard allow you to

switch ANIME patterns.

Program change

numbers

Program change numbers can also be

used to switch patterns (same function

as above).

Control change

CC00

Control change CC00 allows you to

select the background image.

Pitch bend,

Cutoff (CC74)

and/or Expression

(CC11)

These messages can be used to change

the movements produced by the ANIME

function.

MIDI master keyboard, MIDI-compatible piano, etc.

MIDI OUT

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