Roland VIMA JM-8 Owner's Manual

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10 r VIMA JM-8Features – A top-notch entertainment station. . . 4Using the unit safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Important n

Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions 100rVIMA JM-8 ● PROGRAM CHANGE—Program change and bank select (CC00, CC32) messages. These messages are used to select

MIDI parameters for the SONG partsVIMA JM-8 r101LOCAL: Allows you to disconnect the part from the internal sound source (“OFF”), or to re-establish th

Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions 102rVIMA JM-8 Connecting your computerIf you use a USB cable (commercially available) to con-nect the USB MIDI port lo

Using MIDI SetsVIMA JM-8 r103Using MIDI SetsMIDI Sets are memories for MIDI settings. The JM-8 pro-vides eight MIDI Set memories that you can use to l

V-LINK function 104rVIMA JM-818. V-LINK functionThe JM-8 has a powerful new interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. V-LINK ( ) is a functi

Using a V-LINK compatible keyboard for V-LINK controlVIMA JM-8 r105Using a V-LINK compatible keyboard for V-LINK controlHere is how to connect and use

V-LINK function 106rVIMA JM-8Using a generic keyboard for V-LINK controlThe JM-8 receives control change messages for V-LINK control on MIDI channel 1

Changing ANIME patterns using program change messagesVIMA JM-8 r107Changing ANIME patterns using program change messagesInstead of using the A0~G#1 ra

V-LINK function 108rVIMA JM-8(3) Press the display field that corresponds to the MIDI message for which you want to select another control function.(4

General considerationsVIMA JM-8 r10919. Working with the SMF 16-track sequencerYour JM-8 contains a powerful 16-track sequencer with a host of edit fu

VIMA JM-8 r11Performing while watching a notation (DigiScore). 66Watching the score in the internal display. . . . . . . . . . . .66Displaying the sco

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 110rVIMA JM-8Editing 16-track songsEditing one or several tracks (TRACK EDIT)The “TRACK EDIT” environment of t

Editing 16-track songsVIMA JM-8 r111(5) Press a display button in the top two rows to select the desired “TRACK EDIT” function.Note: If, after selecti

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 112rVIMA JM-8 RESOLUTION (1/4, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T, 1/64)This parameter sets the resolution o

Editing 16-track songsVIMA JM-8 r113 FROM NOTE (0 C-~127 G9)This parameter is only displayed if “DATA TYPE” (see above) is set to “Note”. It allows y

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 114rVIMA JM-8The “COPY” function allows you to copy one track to another or excerpts of one or all tracks to a

Editing 16-track songsVIMA JM-8 r115 DST TRACKThis is where you select the track to which you want to copy the selected data. If you set “SRC TRACK”

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 116rVIMA JM-8 VALUE (–127~0~127)This is where you can set the transposition interval in semi-tone steps. If y

Editing 16-track songsVIMA JM-8 r117This function allows you to modify the duration of the notes in the selected time (FROM/TO) and note (FROM/TO NOTE

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 118rVIMA JM-8This function allows you to make quick changes to certain settings. The changes always apply to e

Editing 16-track songsVIMA JM-8 r119 TOBy default, the “TO” position is set to the last event of the selected track (or the last event of the longest

Panel descriptions 12rVIMA JM-8 1. Panel descriptionsFront panelAMASTER VOL knobUse this knob to set the JM-8’s global output volume (all signals tran

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 120rVIMA JM-8Editing the Master TrackThe JM-8’s sequencer uses one track called “MASTER” for each song. It con

Editing the Master TrackVIMA JM-8 r121 Beat Change (Numerator/Denominator)(Numerator: 1~32/Denominator: 2, 4, 8, 16) Specifies the song’s time signat

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 122rVIMA JM-8The following pop-up window appears:(1) Switch on the display buttons of the events you want to s

Editing song data using ‘MICRO EDIT’VIMA JM-8 r123Each new selection will replace the previous one. See also below. PLACE EVENTThis function is only

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 124rVIMA JM-8the bar, the second to the beat within that bar and the third to the clock (CPT) between the curr

Editing song data using ‘MICRO EDIT’VIMA JM-8 r125● Pitch Bend—These messages are used for temporary changes to the pitch of the notes being played at

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 126rVIMA JM-8(7) Press the [ENTER] display button to confirm your settings and add the new event.Press [CLOSE]

Recording an SMF song from scratchVIMA JM-8 r127Recording an SMF song from scratchHere is how to record a song from scratch using the 16-track sequenc

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 128rVIMA JM-8The display changes to:(10) Press the [REC¥TRK] display field and use the dial to select the trac

Adding or changing tracksVIMA JM-8 r129(18) Specify what should be recorded by activating the corresponding RECORDING SELECT display but-tons:(19) Pre

Front panelVIMA JM-8 r13By pressing it together with the [EXIT] button, you activate the JM-8’s demo function.JEXIT buttonThis button allows you to le

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 130rVIMA JM-8(6) Press the [REC¥TRK] display field and use the dial to select the track you want to record to.

Saving your songVIMA JM-8 r131(4) Press the [SAVE] display button at the bottom of the page.The display changes to:(5) Enter the name of your new SMF

Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer 132rVIMA JM-8MemoJM-8_OM_GB.book Page 132 Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:43 PM

TroubleshootingVIMA JM-8 r13320. TroubleshootingThis section provides points to check and actions to take when the JM-8 does not function as you expec

Troubleshooting 134rVIMA JM-8Unable to read from/write to USB memoryAre you using an (optional) Roland USB Flash memory M-UF-series device? Reliable p

SpecificationsVIMA JM-8 r13521. SpecificationsVIMA JM-8DISPLAY TYPEDisplay Color TFT LCD WVGA, touch sensitive (7”, 800 x 480 dots)SOUND SOURCETone gen

Specifications 136rVIMA JM-8SEQUENCER16-track sequencer 16 SMF tracks with microscope and macro editing functionsVIDEO (VIMA technology)Slide Show Buil

Shortcut listVIMA JM-8 r137Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change witho

MIDI Implementation Chart 138rVIMA JM-823. MIDI Implementation Chart[VIMA] Date: June 2009Model: JM-8 Version: 1.00Function... Transmitted Recognized

VIMA JM-8 r13924. Tone ListPianoCC00 CC32 PCP1NaturalPiano 0 4 1SuperiorPian 47 4 1ClassicPiano 0 4 2UprightPiano 1 4 1Brite Piano 1 4 2Piano+String 2

Panel descriptions 14rVIMA JM-8 Rear panelAGround terminalDepending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sen

Tone List 140rVIMA JM-8 E.Guitar - BassCC00 CC32 PCP9Smooth Bass 19 4 40P10Overdrv Gt 0 4 30Overdrive1 1 4 30Overdrive2 2 4 30More Drive 3 4 30Dist.F

VIMA JM-8 r141Sax - TrumpetCC00 CC32 PCP4AltoSax Exp. 8 4 66TenorSaxFst 50 4 67BreathyTn. 8 4 67Warm Tp.1 25 4 57Dark Trumpet 3 4 57Tp Shake 53 4 57At

Tone List 142rVIMA JM-8 Pad - EthnicCC00 CC32 PCP8Taisho Koto 8 4 108Kanoon 16 4 108Bodhran 9 4 109Bodhran Mute 10 4 109Didgeridoo 8 4 110P9Panner Pad

VIMA JM-8 r14325. Drum SetsC2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 9686888

Drum Sets 144rVIMA JM-8 C2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 9686888991

VIMA JM-8 r145(C7) (96)981001011031051079799102104106C8 108110112113115117119109111114C9G912012212412512712112312611611882Rm Snare1Std.1 Snare1Std.1 S

Drum Sets 146rVIMA JM-8 C2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 9686888991

VIMA JM-8 r147C2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 96868889919395858790

Drum Sets 148rVIMA JM-8 (C7) (96)981001011031051079799102104106C8 108110112113115117119109111114C9G9120122124125127121123126116118---Techno HitPhilly

VIMA JM-8 r149C2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 96868889919395858790

Connecting audio devices to the JM-8VIMA JM-8 r152. Before you start using the JM-8Connecting audio devices to the JM-8The JM-8 does not contain inter

Drum Sets 150rVIMA JM-8 (C7) (96)981001011031051079799102104106C8 108110112113115117119109111114C9G9120122124125127121123126116118--------------------

VIMA JM-8 r151C2 363840414345473739424446C3 485052535557594951545658C4 606264656769716163666870C5 727476777981837375788082C6 84C7 96868889919395858790

Drum Sets 152rVIMA JM-8 (C7) (96)981001011031051079799102104106C8 108110112113115117119109111114C9G9120122124125127121123126116118CajonHiCajonHiFlmCaj

VIMA JM-8 r15326. MFX types and parameters1. ThruThe effects processor is bypassed.2. Stereo EQThis is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, hig

MFX types and parameters 154rVIMA JM-8● Tweeter Slow Rate (0.05~10.0Hz)● Woofer Slow Rate (0.05~10.0Hz)—Slow speed (SLOW) of the high- or low-frequenc

VIMA JM-8 r155● Flanger Feedback (–98%~0~98%)—Adjusts the proportion of the flanger sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings will

MFX types and parameters 156rVIMA JM-8● Delay HF Damp (200~8000Hz, Bypass)—Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the effect is filtered o

VIMA JM-8 r157● Level (0~127)—Output level.29. OD‰ DelayThis effect connects an overdrive and a delay in series.● Overdrive Drive (0~127)—Degree of di

MFX types and parameters 158rVIMA JM-837. Flanger‰ DLYThis effect connects a flanger and a delay in series.● Flanger Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts th

VIMA JM-8 r159This emphasizes the bottom to create a heavy bass sound.● Low Boost Level (0~127)—Increasing this value gives you a heavier low end. Dep

Before you start using the JM-8 16rVIMA JM-8This can be remedied by:• Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).• Relocating microphone(s) at a gr

MFX types and parameters 160rVIMA JM-8● Mic Setting (1, 2, 3)—Adjusts the location of the mic that is recording the sound of the speaker. This can be

VIMA JM-8 r161● Level (0~127)—Output level.53. TremoloCyclically modulates the volume to add tremolo effect to the sound.● Modulation Wave (TRI, SQR,

MFX types and parameters 162rVIMA JM-8● Cutoff Frequency (200~8000Hz)—Basic frequency of the filter.● Chorus Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay

VIMA JM-8 r163● Level (0~127)—Output level.62. Band FlangerA flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-frequency and high-frequenc

MFX types and parameters 164rVIMA JM-8● Pre Amp Volume (0~127)—Volume and amount of distortion of the amp.● Pre Amp Master (0~127)—Volume of the entir

VIMA JM-8 r165● EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the low frequency range.● EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency range.● Balance (D

MFX types and parameters 166rVIMA JM-8● Delay Left Time [msec] (0~2600ms)—Adjust the time from the direct sound until when the left delay sound is hea

VIMA JM-8 r16777. LoFi CompThis is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes.● Pre Filter Type (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)—

MFX types and parameters 168rVIMA JM-8● EQ Low Frequency (200Hz, 400Hz)—Frequency of the low-range EQ.● EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Amount of low-range

IndexVIMA JM-8 r16927. IndexNumerics1 Bar/2 Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631 STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting video sources to the JM-8VIMA JM-8 r17Connecting video sources to the JM-8The image from your video camera, DVD player, audio/video player,

Index170rVIMA JM-8Effect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Equaliz

IndexVIMA JM-8 r171MIDFREQ HZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90GAIN DB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Q . . .

Index172rVIMA JM-8Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40, 68Digita

IndexVIMA JM-8 r173As of Jan. 1, 2009 (ROLAND)InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddi

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Before you start using the JM-8 18rVIMA JM-8Connecting the AC adapterNote: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always t

Adjusting the volumeVIMA JM-8 r19Turning the power off(1) Turn the [MASTER VOL] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.Note: Never switch

WARNINGThis product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

Before you start using the JM-8 20rVIMA JM-8Demo of the JM-8Your JM-8 contains a demo that introduces all of its highlights. It might be a good idea t

Working with the JM-8’s touch screenVIMA JM-8 r21The display changes to:(4) Press the display button that provides access to the desired function.Exam

Playing back songs 22rVIMA JM-83. Playing back songsOn the JM-8, mp3, WAV and SMF files are considered “songs”. Be aware, however, that mp3 and WAV fi

Playing back songs on the internal hard diskVIMA JM-8 r23Playing back songs on the internal hard diskTo play back a song stored on the JM-8’s internal

Playing back songs 24rVIMA JM-8If you press [®÷π] after pressing [ª], the song plays back from the beginning.If you can’t see the song (or folder) you

Playing back songs on a USB storage deviceVIMA JM-8 r25(5) Press the [®÷π] button to start playback.The main page shows the current playback position.

Playing back songs 26rVIMA JM-8The [EXTERNAL] display button is selected, and the list to the right displays the contents of the USB stor-age device y

Preparing for a live performanceVIMA JM-8 r274. Singing and playing along to a songThe JM-8 allows you to connect two microphones (or one microphone a

Singing and playing along to a song 28rVIMA JM-8(4) Press the [®÷π] button to start playback.(5) Start singing or playing at the right moment.(6) If t

Adding effectsVIMA JM-8 r29Note: You can also select this page by pressing and hold-ing the [VOCAL] or [GUITAR] EFFECT button.(3) Press the “MIC 1-MIC

r Owner’s ManualENGLISH ENGLISHENGLISH ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland VIMA JM-8. The JM-8 is a multifunctional entertainment station tha

Singing and playing along to a song 30rVIMA JM-8(7) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flashing to return to the main page.(8) If the [

Harmony and voice effectsVIMA JM-8 r31Note: Only the options marked with an “*” generate har-monies. The voicing of the first three settings can be sp

Singing and playing along to a song 32rVIMA JM-8Setting the microphone equalizersThe JM-8 provides two equalizers (tone controls) you can set for the

Enjoying karaoke with Standard MIDI Files (Melody Mute)VIMA JM-8 r33Enjoying karaoke with Standard MIDI Files (Melody Mute)Even though Standard MIDI F

Singing and playing along to a song 34rVIMA JM-8Singing or playing in a different key (Key Control)The Key Control function lets you play back a song

Viewing Lyrics and chordsVIMA JM-8 r35Viewing Lyrics and chordsThe Lyrics function was provided to allow you to read the words of the songs being play

Singing and playing along to a song 36rVIMA JM-8(3) Select how many lines of lyrics yo want to see:This setting is also adopted by the external screen

RecordingVIMA JM-8 r375. Recording your performance as audio dataYour JM-8 allows you to record everything it can transmit to its outputs, i.e. song p

Recording your performance as audio data 38rVIMA JM-8Burning your recording to CDNote: Please read “Liability and copyright” on p. 9 before con-tinuin

Saving your recording as an audio fileVIMA JM-8 r39• You can also delete several characters by pressing a shift [Î] display button and using the [ø][˚]

Features – A top-notch entertainment station 4 r VIMA JM-8 Features – A top-notch entertainment station Versatile player The JM-8 can play back au

Adding pictures to the music 40rVIMA JM-86. Adding pictures to the musicYou can connect an external display or a television to the JM-8, and use it to

Playing photos automatically (Slide Show)VIMA JM-8 r41(4) If the “START WITH SONG” function is not active, press the [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights).(

Adding pictures to the music 42rVIMA JM-8(5) If the “START WITH SONG” function is off, press the [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights).The pictures in the s

Playing photos automatically (Slide Show)VIMA JM-8 r43(5) If “START WITH SONG” on p. 71 is off, press the [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights).The photos i

Adding pictures to the music 44rVIMA JM-8Zooming or panning imagesIn addition to simply switching between images, a slide show also allows you to zoom

Performing with a background image from an external DVD or portable audio/videoVIMA JM-8 r45Performing with a background image from an external DVD or

Adding pictures to the music 46rVIMA JM-8Dynamic video effects (ANIME)“ANIME” is a special effect that displays graphics on the screen in synchronizat

Dynamic video effects (ANIME)VIMA JM-8 r477. Using the Finder to locate songs and picturesThe JM-8 provides a FINDER function that allows you to searc

Using the Finder to locate songs and pictures 48rVIMA JM-8The JM-8 searches the selected storage device for files whose names match the character stri

Loop function (MARK A/B)VIMA JM-8 r498. Practical functions for song playbackThe JM-8 provides several functions that allow you to control how songs s

Using the unit safely VIMA JM-8 r 5 Using the unit safely • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. ...

Practical functions for song playback 50rVIMA JM-8Using playlistsThe Playlist function allows you to prepare lists of all the songs you want to use du

Using playlistsVIMA JM-8 r51Your playlist is saved to the internal hard disk.If you pressed the [SAVE] display button by mistake, you can close the ke

Practical functions for song playback 52rVIMA JM-8(3) Press the [LOAD] display button to jump to a page similar to the following:(4) Select the playli

Using playlistsVIMA JM-8 r53The display now looks as follows:(3) Press the [ADD¥SONG] display button to jump to a page similar to the following:(4) Se

Practical functions for song playback 54rVIMA JM-8The display changes to:(10) Select the file(s) you want to add to the playlist and press the [ADD¥TO

Specifying the playlist behaviorVIMA JM-8 r55(5) Press the [ADD¥TO¥PLAYLIST] display button to add the selected song.The display returns to the follow

Practical functions for song playback 56rVIMA JM-8(1) Press [MENU] ‰ [ADVANCED] ‰ [UTILITY].(2) On the page that appears now, press the [GLOBAL] displ

Deleting unnecessary playlistsVIMA JM-8 r57(3) Select the playlist file you want to delete by press-ing its name in the “PLAYLIST LOAD” list.(4) Press

Changing the song orchestration (SMF Cover) 58rVIMA JM-89. Changing the song orchestration (SMF Cover)The JM-8 can also play back Standard MIDI Files

Saving your modified songVIMA JM-8 r59(4) Press the [NEW¥FOLDER] display button.The display changes to:(5) Enter the name of your new folder.See “Enter

Using the unit safely 6 r VIMA JM-8 • Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devic

Playback functions for SMF songs 60rVIMA JM-810. Playback functions for SMF songs(Re)Mixing SMF songsSMF songs can also be remixed. The parameters dis

Using the SMF compressor and SMF equalizerVIMA JM-8 r61(4) Press the [ON] (or [OFF]) display button to switch the compressor on (icon lights) or off (

Playback functions for SMF songs 62rVIMA JM-8SMF Equalizer(1) Select the SMF song you want to modify (see p. 23 and following).(2) Press [MENU] ‰ [ADV

Using the metronomeVIMA JM-8 r63Using the metronomeThe JM-8 is equipped with a metronome that can be used in various situations. Be aware that it is n

Important video settings 64rVIMA JM-811. Important video settingsThis chapter discusses video functions for an even more satisfying multimedia experie

Watching the notes during SMF song playback (Piano Roll)VIMA JM-8 r65(4) Press the [PIANO¥ROLL] display button.The piano roll screen appears on the ex

Important video settings 66rVIMA JM-8Performing while watching a notation (DigiScore)The JM-8 is able to show a musical score (music nota-tion) in its

Mirroring the JM-8’s user interface on an external screenVIMA JM-8 r67If you select [2¥STAVES], the display changes to:(b) Select the track(s) whose n

Important video settings 68rVIMA JM-8Choosing the screen backgroundThe JM-8 allows you to specify how the screen of the external monitor or TV should

Preparing your own slide showsVIMA JM-8 r69(6) Disconnect the USB storage device from your com-puter and connect it to your JM-8.You can use your pict

Important notes VIMA JM-8 r 7 Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 5, please read and observe the f

Important video settings 70rVIMA JM-8This copies the picture folder and all files it contains to the new location. This operation may take some time (

Settings related to slide showsVIMA JM-8 r71 INTERVAL TIMEAllows you to specify the speed at which the pictures change. The possibilities are:Note: Th

Burning audio files to a CD 72rVIMA JM-8 12. Burning audio files to a CDThe JM-8 allows you to burn the desired WAV and mp3 files to an audio CD. Note:

Finalizing your CD at a later stageVIMA JM-8 r73Note: The “Min” indication only shows the duration of songs you have selected in this session. It igno

Burning audio files to a CD 74rVIMA JM-8 The following question is displayed:(5) Press the [YES] display button to finalize the CD-R/RW. If you pressed

Working on the ‘FILE UTILITY’ pageVIMA JM-8 r7513. Managing files on the JM-8The JM-8’s “File Utility” functions allow you to rename, save, delete and

Managing files on the JM-8 76rVIMA JM-8 (7) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flashing to return to the main page.DeleteUse this functi

Info/FormatVIMA JM-8 r77The selected files and/or folders are copied to the new location. This operation may take some time (the display shows the “Wo

Managing files on the JM-8 78rVIMA JM-8 (1) If you want to format a USB storage device, con-nect it to the EXTERNAL MEMORY port on the JM-8’s front pan

Adding Lyrics to a songVIMA JM-8 r7914. Editing LyricsThe JM-8 contains functions that allow you to add Lyrics to Standard MIDI Files, mp3 and WAV fil

Important notes 8 r VIMA JM-8 •When connecting a USB storage device, firmly insert it all the way into the EXTERNAL MEMORY port.• Do not touch the

Editing Lyrics 80rVIMA JM-8 If you press [YES], the display changes to:Synchronizing the text fileHere’s what we’re going to do: each line of the text

Saving your song along with the lyricsVIMA JM-8 r81Resynching lyricsIf you want to correct Lyrics synchronization for a song that already contains Lyr

Editing Lyrics 82rVIMA JM-8 The display changes to:(b) Enter the name of your new folder.See “Entering names” on p. 38 for details.(c) To confirm your

Using an optional foot switchVIMA JM-8 r8315. General settingsHere are a number of functions that apply to the JM-8 as a whole.Using an optional foot

General settings 84rVIMA JM-8 Tuning the JM-8If the JM-8 is used together with other instruments, you can match the JM-8’s pitch to that of the extern

Initializing the JM-8 (Factory Reset)VIMA JM-8 r85 Audio Recorder AttenuationThis parameter may come in handy when you notice that your audio recordi

In-depth editing of SMF songs 86rVIMA JM-8 16. In-depth editing of SMF songsThe JM-8 is a lot more than a sophisticated multimedia karaoke station: it

General procedureVIMA JM-8 r87General procedureSelecting the ‘SMF MAKEUP TOOLS’ environment(1) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flash

In-depth editing of SMF songs 88rVIMA JM-8 (d) Press one of the 10 large display buttons to select another Tone or Drum Set.Some families contain more

Editing other aspectsVIMA JM-8 r89PANPOT: Use this parameter to change the stereo placement of the selected instrument. “0” means “no change”, negativ

Important notes VIMA JM-8 r 9 Electromagnetic radiations •Electromagnetic radiations may cause a deterioration of audio performances. Such possibl

In-depth editing of SMF songs 90rVIMA JM-8 To avoid confusion, we decided to explain the avail-able parameters elsewhere. See “MFX types and parameter

SOUND EDIT for TonesVIMA JM-8 r91SOUND EDIT for TonesThe “SOUND EDIT” parameters allow you to change some aspects of the sounds (Attack, Decay, Releas

In-depth editing of SMF songs 92rVIMA JM-8 SOUND EDIT for Drum SetsIf the instrument icon to the left of the sound name depicts a drum kit, the page s

DRUM INSTR EDITVIMA JM-8 r93values by the same amount (leaving variations intact), while a positive setting shifts all velocity val-ues in a positive

In-depth editing of SMF songs 94rVIMA JM-8 (g) Press the [BACK] display button to return to the previously selected page.If necessary, press the [SAVE

Before saving your settingsVIMA JM-8 r95Before saving your settingsBefore saving your “made-up” song to the internal hard disk or a USB storage device

In-depth editing of SMF songs 96rVIMA JM-8 The display changes to:(b) Enter the name of your new folder.See “Entering names” on p. 38 for details.(c)

About MIDIVIMA JM-8 r9717. Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions“MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that al

Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions 98rVIMA JM-8 Setting MIDI channels on the external module for the EXTERNAL IN presetThe JM-8 provides three parts that

Using the JM-8 as a MIDI moduleVIMA JM-8 r99(a) Use the Family [ø][˚] display buttons to select the Tone family.The JM-8’s Tones are grouped into 15 f