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  • Page 1 r® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : VIMA JM-8 Type of Equipment : Sound Module Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
  • Page 3 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient refer- ence. Copyright © 2009 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a.

  • Page 4: Features - A Top-Notch Entertainment Station

    For Standard MIDI File playback, the JM-8 provides the “gender transformation” effect. most advanced sound generation technology Roland The MIC 2 socket accepts either a microphone or an has to offer.

  • Page 5: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all servicing to your retailer, ....................the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland dis- tributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, ....................
  • Page 6 ....................• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informa- tion” page.

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    USB storage device or • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to a CD once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 8 In • Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded sur- such instances, consult your dealer or the nearest Roland Ser- face) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read vice Center.
  • Page 9 About audio files violate copyright law. Roland assumes no responsibility for any • Audio files in the following formats can be played back: infringement of copyright that you may commit using the JM-8.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    VIMA JM-8 Contents Features – A top-notch entertainment station . . . 4 Viewing Lyrics and chords..... . 35 Viewing the lyrics and chords in the internal display and Using the unit safely .
  • Page 11 VIMA JM-8 Performing while watching a notation (DigiScore). 66 Using the JM-8 as a MIDI module ....97 Watching the score in the internal display... . 66 Connections .

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    Press and hold it to select the desired effect for your electric guitar (see p. 29). Note: Roland does not recommend using USB hubs, irre- spective of whether they are active or passive. Please con- Note: The GUITAR effect is only available if you set the nect only one USB storage device to this port.

  • Page 13: Left Side Panel

    VIMA JM-8 Front panel By pressing it together with the [EXIT] button, you JM-8. The JM-8 will also display the chords of such activate the JM-8’s demo function. Standard MIDI files. In addition, you can set how the lyrics should be displayed (see p. 36).

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    D MIC 2/GUITAR switch I CONTROL PEDAL socket Use this switch to specify whether you connected a Connecting an optional Roland DP-series or BOSS microphone (“MIC”) or an electric guitar (“GUITAR”) FS-5U footswitch to this socket allows you to control to the MIC 2 jack.

  • Page 15: Before You Start Using The Jm-8

    (The JM-8 can already mix Amplifier several audio signals.) Note: Except for the AC adapter and its power cable, all other items shown above are optional or commercially available. See your Roland dealer for details. Cautions when using a microphone Connecting a microphone •...

  • Page 16: Connecting An Amplifier, Active Speakers Or A Mixer

    VIMA JM-8 Before you start using the JM-8 This can be remedied by: If your television has both a video jack and an RGB connector • Changing the orientation of the microphone(s). The JM-8’s provides both a VIDEO and an RGB con- •...

  • Page 17: Connecting Video Sources To The Jm-8

    The JM-8 provides a CONTROL PEDAL jack to which you You can connect your video camera to the VIDEO IN can connect an optional foot switch (Roland DP-series socket located on the JM-8’s left side panel. This is a or BOSS FS-5U).

  • Page 18: Connecting The Ac Adapter

    If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor- other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the mation” page.

  • Page 19: Turning The Power Off

    VIMA JM-8 Adjusting the volume Turning the power off Listening through headphones (1) Turn the [MASTER VOL] knob all the way to the left You can use headphones to enjoy the JM-8 without dis- to minimize the volume. turbing those around you, such as at night.

  • Page 20: Demo Of The Jm-8

    VIMA JM-8 Before you start using the JM-8 Demo of the JM-8 Selecting ‘BASIC’ parameters (1) Press the [EXIT] button several times until it stops Your JM-8 contains a demo that introduces all of its flashing to return to the main page.

  • Page 21: Returning To The Main Page

    VIMA JM-8 Working with the JM-8’s touch screen The display changes to: (4) Press the display button that provides access to the desired function. Example: press the [MIDI] display button. Abbreviated instruction: Press [MENU]‰ [ADVANCED]‰ [MIDI]. (5) To return to the “regular” page (if you selected the “ADVANCED”...

  • Page 22: Playing Back Songs

    VIMA JM-8 Playing back songs Playing back songs On the JM-8, mp3, WAV and SMF files are considered “songs”. Be aware, however, that mp3 and WAV files are audio data (the ones you can burn onto a CD and play back with almost any CD player). Standard MIDI Files, on the other hand, con- tain MIDI data, i.e.

  • Page 23: Playing Back Songs On The Internal Hard Disk

    VIMA JM-8 Playing back songs on the internal hard disk (4) Press the [®÷π] button to start playback. Playing back songs on the internal hard disk To play back a song stored on the JM-8’s internal hard disk, proceed as follows: Note: The JM-8 is supplied with 5 internal songs.

  • Page 24: If You Can't See The Song (Or Folder) You Need

    VIMA JM-8 Playing back songs If you press [®÷π] after pressing [ª], the song plays Playing back songs on a CD back from the beginning. To play back a song on a CD, proceed as follows: If you can’t see the song (or folder) you need Note: The JM-8 does not support discs in the SACD format.

  • Page 25: Playing Back Songs On A Usb Storage Device

    VIMA JM-8 Playing back songs on a USB storage device (5) Press the [®÷π] button to start playback. After a brief interval, the CD will be ejected. The CD icon is grayed out to indicate that the CD player is no longer available.

  • Page 26: Using An External Audio Source

    VIMA JM-8 Playing back songs The [EXTERNAL] display button is selected, and the Using an external audio source list to the right displays the contents of the USB stor- age device you connected. You can connect a line-level signal source to the JM-8 Note: See “If you can’t see the song (or folder) you need”...

  • Page 27: Singing And Playing Along To A Song

    VIMA JM-8 Preparing for a live performance Singing and playing along to a song The JM-8 allows you to connect two microphones (or one microphone and one electric guitar). It also provides several functions to process both your “live” signal sources and the songs you play back (see p. 22).

  • Page 28: Adding Effects

    VIMA JM-8 Singing and playing along to a song (4) Press the [®÷π] button to start playback. Adding effects Adding reverb to your live performance The JM-8 provides a reverb effect for the signals received via the MIC 1 and MIC 2 sockets. Though this effect is shared by the two sockets, you can set the amount for each input individually.

  • Page 29: Adding An Effect To The Electric Guitar

    VIMA JM-8 Adding effects Note: You can also select this page by pressing and hold- Note: You can also select this page by pressing and hold- ing the [VOCAL] or [GUITAR] EFFECT button. ing the [GUITAR] EFFECT button. (5) Press the [GUITAR¥MFX] display field.

  • Page 30: Harmony And Voice Effects

    VIMA JM-8 Singing and playing along to a song (7) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops The display now looks as follows: flashing to return to the main page. EXIT Note: You can also select this page by pressing and hold- ing the [VOCAL] EFFECT button.
  • Page 31 VIMA JM-8 Harmony and voice effects Using the selected vocal effect Setting Explanation To use the settings you have just made, proceed as KEYBOARD Connect an external electronic instru- follows. ment to the JM-8’s MIDI IN socket. The (1) Select the song you want to sing to.

  • Page 32: Setting The Microphone Equalizers

    VIMA JM-8 Singing and playing along to a song Setting the microphone Enjoying karaoke with audio songs equalizers (Center Cancel) The JM-8 provides two equalizers (tone controls) you As stated earlier, the JM-8 can play back audio (WAV or can set for the two MIC inputs separately. If you con- mp3) files and Standard MIDI Files.

  • Page 33: Enjoying Karaoke With Standard Midi Files (Melody Mute)

    VIMA JM-8 Enjoying karaoke with Standard MIDI Files (Melody Mute) The display now looks as follows: Enjoying karaoke with Standard MIDI Files (Melody Mute) Even though Standard MIDI Files contains no vocal parts and control the JM-8’s sound generator during playback, you can nevertheless temporarily mute the instrumental melody from the playback.

  • Page 34: Singing Or Playing In A Different Key (Key Control)

    VIMA JM-8 Singing and playing along to a song Singing or playing in a different key Changing the tempo (playback (Key Control) speed) of a song The Key Control function lets you play back a song in a If a song is too fast for you to play or sing along com- different key.

  • Page 35: Viewing Lyrics And Chords

    VIMA JM-8 Viewing Lyrics and chords The lyrics appear on the external display or television Viewing Lyrics and chords (the following is only an example). The Lyrics function was provided to allow you to read the words of the songs being played back in a karaoke...

  • Page 36: Monitoring What The Audience Sees

    VIMA JM-8 Singing and playing along to a song (3) Select how many lines of lyrics yo want to see: Monitoring what the audience sees Display button Meaning The JM-8’s display can mirror what your audience sees ZOOM + Four lyrics lines are displayed on the external screen.

  • Page 37: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data

    VIMA JM-8 Recording Recording your performance as audio data Your JM-8 allows you to record everything it can transmit to its outputs, i.e. song playback, your playing, your singing, the harmonies created by the harmony effect (see p. 30) and any audio signal transmitted to the JM-8. (The metronome signal is not recorded.)

  • Page 38: Burning Your Recording To Cd

    [Î] to enter the desired charac- ter. • The key icon with the lock symbol (below the Roland (4) Press the [YES] display button to finalize the CD-R/ logo) can be used to write capital letters. Press it (its “indicator”...
  • Page 39 VIMA JM-8 Saving your recording as an audio file • You can also delete several characters by pressing a shift [Î] display button and using the [ø][˚] display buttons (bottom right). Next, press the display button of the character that should replace your string.

  • Page 40: Adding Pictures To The Music

    JM-8. You can also attenuate “VIMA TUNES” songs are sold on CD-ROMs available the melody from the portable audio player connected from your Roland dealer. to the JM-8 and sing along yourself (see p. 32). (3) Select a song (see p. 24).

  • Page 41: Enjoying A Slide Show Of Your Own Pictures

    VIMA JM-8 Playing photos automatically (Slide Show) (4) If the “START WITH SONG” function is not active, Enjoying a slide show of your own pictures press the [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights). You can watch a slide show while listening to a song on the internal hard disk, a USB storage device, or an audio CD (see page 40 for how to watch “VIMA TUNES”...

  • Page 42: Watching A Slide Show Of Your Digital Camera

    VIMA JM-8 Adding pictures to the music (5) If the “START WITH SONG” function is off, press the Watching a slide show of your digital camera [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights). Photos of your vacation, etc., can be displayed as a slide show on the large screen of a television or display con- nected to the JM-8.

  • Page 43: Watching A Slideshow With Photos Saved On A Usb

    VIMA JM-8 Playing photos automatically (Slide Show) (5) If “START WITH SONG” on p. 71 is off, press the Watching a slideshow with photos saved on a USB [SLIDE SHOW] button (it lights). storage device Photos (images) saved on USB memory can also be dis- played as a slideshow.

  • Page 44: Zooming Or Panning Images

    VIMA JM-8 Adding pictures to the music The JM-8’s display shows the “ZOOM/PAN OPTIONS” Zooming or panning images page. In addition to simply switching between images, a slide show also allows you to zoom or pan the images. (1) Select a picture file.

  • Page 45: Performing With A Background Image From An External Dvd Or Portable Audio/Video Player

    [VIDEO IN] button (it goes dark). Note: If all video function select buttons are off, the televi- sion or external display will show the Roland logo. This can AUDIO IN be changed to a color screen (see p. 68).

  • Page 46: Dynamic Video Effects (Anime)

    VIMA JM-8 Adding pictures to the music (7) Press the button icon assigned to the desired color Dynamic video effects (ANIME) (C). (8) Play back a song. “ANIME” is a special effect that displays graphics on the Graphics will appear, move around the screen and screen in synchronization with your keyboard perfor- then gradually disappear.

  • Page 47: Using The Finder To Locate Songs And Pictures

    VIMA JM-8 Dynamic video effects (ANIME) Using the Finder to locate songs and pictures The JM-8 provides a FINDER function that allows you to search the selected storage device for the files you need. This function is available even while the JM-8 is playing back a song and/or slide show, allowing you to prepare the next file without keeping your audience waiting.
  • Page 48 VIMA JM-8 Using the Finder to locate songs and pictures The JM-8 searches the selected storage device for files whose names match the character string you entered and displays them: (If you selected a specific file type, only files of that type will appear in the list.)

  • Page 49: Practical Functions For Song Playback

    VIMA JM-8 Loop function (MARK A/B) Practical functions for song playback The JM-8 provides several functions that allow you to control how songs should be played back. (4) Wait until you reach the end of the passage to be Loop function (MARK A/B) played back in a loop, then press the [MARK B] button.

  • Page 50: Using Playlists

    VIMA JM-8 Practical functions for song playback (4) Select the device that contains the first song you Using playlists want to add (INTERNAL, CD, EXTERNAL). (5) Select the folder that contains the desired song (if The Playlist function allows you to prepare lists of all necessary).

  • Page 51: Playing Back Your New Playlist

    VIMA JM-8 Using playlists Your playlist is saved to the internal hard disk. (3) Press the [ª] button to stop playback. If you pressed the [SAVE] display button by mistake, you can close the keyboard window by pressing the [EXIT] button. In that case, your playlist is not saved.

  • Page 52: Playing Back The Selected Playlist

    VIMA JM-8 Practical functions for song playback (3) Press the [LOAD] display button to jump to a page (2) Press the [ª] button to stop playback. similar to the following: (4) Select the playlist file you want to load by pressing (3) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flashing to return to the main page.
  • Page 53 VIMA JM-8 Using playlists The display now looks as follows: The display now looks as follows: (3) Press the [ADD¥SONG] display button to jump to a (7) Press the [SMF] or [AUDIO] display button to look page similar to the following: for a specific file type.

  • Page 54: Editing Playlists

    VIMA JM-8 Practical functions for song playback The display changes to: Editing playlists If, while programming or using a playlist, you notice that one song is missing from the list or if you decide not to use a given song after all, you can edit your play- list.

  • Page 55: Deleting Steps

    VIMA JM-8 Specifying the playlist behavior (5) Press the [ADD¥TO¥PLAYLIST] display button to add The selected step disappears and all subsequent steps the selected song. move up one entry. Example: if you delete step 04 from the list, step 05 becomes 04, step 06 becomes 05, etc.

  • Page 56: Playlist Recall

    VIMA JM-8 Practical functions for song playback (1) Press [MENU] ‰ [ADVANCED] ‰ [UTILITY]. (4) Press the [PLAYLIST] field and use the dial to select (2) On the page that appears now, press the [GLOBAL] the playlist to be recalled when the JM-8 is switched on.
  • Page 57 VIMA JM-8 Deleting unnecessary playlists (3) Select the playlist file you want to delete by press- ing its name in the “PLAYLIST LOAD” list. (4) Press the [REMOVE] display button. (5) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flashing to return to the main page.

  • Page 58: Changing The Song Orchestration (Smf Cover)

    VIMA JM-8 Changing the song orchestration (SMF Cover) Changing the song orchestration (SMF Cover) The JM-8 can also play back Standard MIDI Files (called “SMF”). Those are special song files with the “.mid” (or “.kar”) extension that require a tone generator for playback. You can change the orchestration of such files.
  • Page 59 VIMA JM-8 Saving your modified song (4) Press the [NEW¥FOLDER] display button. Note: If you pressed the [SAVE] display button by mistake, you can close the keyboard window by pressing the [EXIT] button. In that case, your song is not saved.

  • Page 60: Playback Functions For Smf Songs

    VIMA JM-8 Playback functions for SMF songs Playback functions for SMF songs (Re)Mixing SMF songs You can also press the dial and enter the desired set- ting using the numeric that appears in the display. SMF songs can also be remixed. The parameters dis-...
  • Page 61 VIMA JM-8 Using the SMF compressor and SMF equalizer (4) Press the [ON] (or [OFF]) display button to switch SPLIT 1 (80~800)/SPLIT 2 (2000~12000): These two the compressor on (icon lights) or off (icon goes parameters specify the frequency where two bands dark).

  • Page 62: Smf Equalizer

    VIMA JM-8 Playback functions for SMF songs Note: The settings you make on this page can be saved to a SMF Equalizer User memory and recalled as and when necessary. (1) Select the SMF song you want to modify (see p. 23 and following).

  • Page 63: Using The Metronome

    VIMA JM-8 Using the metronome Tempo and time signature Using the metronome You can press the two TIME SIGNATURE [BEAT] fields to change the time signature (numerator/denomina- The JM-8 is equipped with a metronome that can be tor). The metronome immediately adopts the new used in various situations.

  • Page 64: Important Video Settings

    VIMA JM-8 Important video settings Important video settings This chapter discusses video functions for an even more satisfying multimedia experience. Specifying the television format Selecting the video (6) Press the [OPTIONS] display button to jump to the output destination following page: Here’s how to specify the socket to which you con-...

  • Page 65: Piano Roll Options

    VIMA JM-8 Watching the notes during SMF song playback (Piano Roll) (4) Press the [PIANO¥ROLL] display button. (2) Press the [VIEWPOINT] display field. The piano roll screen appears on the external display (3) Use the dial to select one of the following options: screen (this is only an example).

  • Page 66: Performing While Watching A Notation (Digiscore)

    VIMA JM-8 Important video settings (3) Press [MENU] ‰ [VIDEO¥CONTROLS]. Performing while watching a notation (DigiScore) The JM-8 is able to show a musical score (music nota- tion) in its display, not only for the internal SMF songs, but also for SMF-format songs or songs you’ve recorded on the JM-8.

  • Page 67: Mirroring The Jm-8'S User Interface On An External Screen

    VIMA JM-8 Mirroring the JM-8’s user interface on an external screen If you select [2¥STAVES], the display changes to: (6) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops flashing to return to the main page. Mirroring the JM-8’s user interface...

  • Page 68: Choosing The Screen Background

    You may have to ask the photographer “DEFAULT SCREEN OUT” section. or reseller for the permission to use them. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringement of third-party copyrights arising through your use of the JM-8.

  • Page 69: Linking Picture Folders To Songs For 'Automatic' Slide

    VIMA JM-8 Preparing your own slide shows (4) Press the [USB] display button to select your USB (6) Disconnect the USB storage device from your com- puter and connect it to your JM-8. storage device. You can use your pictures in one of the following ways: •...

  • Page 70: Settings Related To Slide Shows

    VIMA JM-8 Important video settings This copies the picture folder and all files it contains Settings related to slide shows to the new location. This operation may take some time (the display shows the “Working” message and You can specify how the transitions between images “Operation complete”...
  • Page 71 VIMA JM-8 Settings related to slide shows INTERVAL TIME Allows you to specify the speed at which the pictures change. The possibilities are: Setting Meaning Short Each picture is displayed for about 3 sec- onds. Medium Each picture is displayed for about 5 sec- onds.

  • Page 72: Burning Audio Files To A Cd

    VIMA JM-8 Burning audio files to a CD Burning audio files to a CD The JM-8 allows you to burn the desired WAV and mp3 files to an audio CD. Note: All files on the resulting CD will be called “Track” with a number (i.e. their names are not preserved).

  • Page 73: Finalizing Your Cd At A Later Stage

    VIMA JM-8 Finalizing your CD at a later stage Note: The “Min” indication only shows the duration of “Finalization” is the process of writing final informa- songs you have selected in this session. It ignores the dura- tion (the number of songs, the song numbers, the tion of songs you added to the CD during a previous ses- playback times, etc.) to a CD-R/RW.
  • Page 74 VIMA JM-8 Burning audio files to a CD The following question is displayed: (5) Press the [YES] display button to finalize the CD-R/ If you pressed the [YES] display button, a “Working” message appears to signal that the disc is being final- ized.

  • Page 75: Managing Files On The Jm-8

    VIMA JM-8 Working on the ‘FILE UTILITY’ page Managing files on the JM-8 The JM-8’s “File Utility” functions allow you to rename, save, delete and copy/paste files in/to the internal memory or a USB storage device. With the exception of “Copy”, the functions discussed here are not available for CDs or CD-ROMs.

  • Page 76: Delete

    VIMA JM-8 Managing files on the JM-8 (7) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops Note: This operation cannot be undone. flashing to return to the main page. Press [YES] to delete both the folder and all the files it contains.

  • Page 77: New Folder

    VIMA JM-8 Info/Format The selected files and/or folders are copied to the Info/Format new location. This operation may take some time (the display shows the “Working” message and “Operation In addition to managing files (see above), the JM-8 also complete” when the folder and its contents have allows you to check the free space on the internal hard been inserted).
  • Page 78 VIMA JM-8 Managing files on the 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 panel. (2) Select the UTILITY “INFO/FORMAT” page (see above). (3) Press the [FORMAT] display button next to the device you want to format.

  • Page 79: Editing Lyrics

    VIMA JM-8 Adding Lyrics to a song Editing Lyrics The JM-8 contains functions that allow you to add Lyrics to Standard MIDI Files, mp3 and WAV files that do not contain them. It is also possible to resync the lyrics of song files.

  • Page 80: Synchronizing The Text File

    VIMA JM-8 Editing Lyrics If you press [YES], the display changes to: (3) On the beat where the first text line should be dis- played, press the dial. Synchronizing the text file (4) Repeat this at the quarter note where the second Here’s what we’re going to do: each line of the text you...

  • Page 81: Resynching Lyrics

    VIMA JM-8 Saving your song along with the lyrics Resynching lyrics Saving your song along with the If you want to correct Lyrics synchronization for a song lyrics that already contains Lyrics data, there is no need to After synchronizing the Lyrics, you must save the song import a new text file.
  • Page 82 VIMA JM-8 Editing Lyrics The display changes to: If you selected the device that contains the original version with the same name, the following message is displayed: (b) Enter the name of your new folder. See “Entering names” on p. 38 for details.

  • Page 83: General Settings

    When the level reaches the “0” value, playback stops. Optional footswitch VIDEO IN The footswitch duplicates the function (Roland DP-series, BOSS FS-5U) of the [VIDEO IN] button (see p. 45). SLIDE SHOW The footswitch duplicates the function of the [SLIDE SHOW] button (see p. 40 and following).

  • Page 84: Tuning The Jm-8

    VIMA JM-8 General settings Tuning the JM-8 GLOBAL functions If the JM-8 is used together with other instruments, you Here are several functions that apply to the JM-8 as a can match the JM-8’s pitch to that of the external whole and haven’t been covered elsewhere in this...

  • Page 85: System Section

    JM-8 to your computer via the USB MIDI connector. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the original Roland driver may solve the problem. If you do so, make the following setting to specify the USB driver you intend to use before you install the driver.

  • Page 86: In-Depth Editing Of Smf Songs

    VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs In-depth editing of SMF songs The JM-8 is a lot more than a sophisticated multimedia karaoke station: it is also a powerful MIDI module (see p. 97), a 16-track MIDI sequencer (see p. 109) and a post-production/remix station for Standard MIDI Files. In this chapter you will learn how to go beyond the fairly simple changes you can make with the SMF Cover function (see p.

  • Page 87: General Procedure

    VIMA JM-8 General procedure (b) If you can barely hear the Tone/Drum Set, press the General procedure [SOLO] display button (its indicator icon must “light”), then use [JUMP≈TO¥1st¥NOTE] to jump to Selecting the ‘SMF MAKEUP TOOLS’ environment the first note of that instrument. Press [SOLO] (1) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops again to switch this function off.

  • Page 88: Undoing And Saving Changes

    VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs (d) Press one of the 10 large display buttons to select Editing other aspects another Tone or Drum Set. Here are other, more refined, aspects you can set for the instruments used by the selected SMF song.
  • Page 89 VIMA JM-8 Editing other aspects (3) Press the long MFX display field (below [EDIT]) and PANPOT: Use this parameter to change the stereo placement of the selected instrument. “0” means “no select the desired type with the dial. change”, negative (–) values shift the instrument towards the left and positive (+) values shift it towards the right.
  • Page 90 VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs To avoid confusion, we decided to explain the avail- (5) Press the display field of the parameter you wish to able parameters elsewhere. See “MFX types and change. parameters” on p. 153. Here’s how to edit the param- (6) Set the desired value with the dial.

  • Page 91: Sound Edit For Tones

    VIMA JM-8 SOUND EDIT for Tones The following parameters allow you to set the SOUND EDIT for Tones sound’s “envelope”. The envelope parameters affect both the volume (TVA) and the filter (TVF). The cutoff The “SOUND EDIT” parameters allow you to change...

  • Page 92: Sound Edit For Drum Sets

    VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs SOUND EDIT for Drum Sets DRUM INSTR EDIT If the instrument icon to the left of the sound name If the instrument icon to the left of the sound name depicts a drum kit, the page selected with [SOUND¥EDIT] depicts a drum kit, you can also press the [DRUM¥INSTR]...
  • Page 93 VIMA JM-8 DRUM INSTR EDIT values by the same amount (leaving variations INSTR VOL: This parameter duplicates the VOLUME intact), while a positive setting shifts all velocity val- parameter on the “DRUM INSTR. EDIT” page. The rea- ues in a positive direction.

  • Page 94: Common

    VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs (g) Press the [BACK] display button to return to the CHORUS TYPE: Chorus broadens the spatial image of previously selected page. the sound and creates a stereo impression. You can choose from 8 types of Chorus.

  • Page 95: Before Saving Your Settings

    VIMA JM-8 Before saving your settings Before saving your settings Saving your modified song Before saving your “made-up” song to the internal hard (1) If you are happy with your changes and wish to preserve them, press the [SAVE] display button.
  • Page 96 VIMA JM-8 In-depth editing of SMF songs The display changes to: If you selected the device that contains the original version with the same name, the following message is displayed: (b) Enter the name of your new folder. See “Entering names” on p. 38 for details.

  • Page 97: Using The Jm-8'S Midi Functions

    VIMA JM-8 About MIDI Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions “MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that allows performance data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. The JM-8 provides a MIDI IN socket so that perfor- mance data can be received from other MIDI instruments.

  • Page 98: Setting Midi Channels On The External Module For The External In Preset

    VIMA JM-8 Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions Setting MIDI channels on the Setting MIDI channels on the JM-8 starting from external module for ‘EXTERNAL IN’ the EXTERNAL IN preset If you cannot change the transmit channels on the MIDI controller, proceed as follows:...

  • Page 99: Other Midi Parameters For The External In Parts

    VIMA JM-8 Using the JM-8 as a MIDI module (a) Use the Family [ø][˚] display buttons to select the Remember to always select the part you want to edit Tone family. before changing the available parameters. The JM-8’s Tones are grouped into 15 families: guitar, (3) Press the display field of the parameter you wish to bass, strings, etc.

  • Page 100: Leaving The 'Midi Edit' Page

    VIMA JM-8 Using the JM-8’s MIDI functions (3) Press the PRESET [SONG¥PARTS] display button to PROGRAM CHANGE—Program change and bank select (CC00, CC32) messages. These messages are used to select load the default settings to activate the SONG sec- sounds and Drum Sets. “Bank Select” messages are control tion.

  • Page 101: Leaving The 'Midi Edit' Page

    VIMA JM-8 MIDI parameters for the SONG parts (3) Press the [CLOSE] display button to close the “TX LOCAL: Allows you to disconnect the part from the internal sound source (“OFF”), or to re-establish that EVENTS” window. connection (“ON”). If you select “OFF” the SONG part in question is no longer controlled by the JM-8’s SMF...

  • Page 102: Connecting Your Computer

    (3) Press [MENU] ‰ [ADVANCED] ‰ [MIDI]. USB connector USB cable Computer (2) Refer to the Roland website for system require- ments. (4) Press the [MODE] display field in the “SONG RX” Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ section and use the dial to select one of the fol- lowing settings.

  • Page 103: Using Midi Sets

    VIMA JM-8 Using MIDI Sets Using MIDI Sets MIDI Set selection at power-on When you switch on the JM-8, it automatically selects MIDI Sets are memories for MIDI settings. The JM-8 pro- default MIDI settings. If they do not match the settings...

  • Page 104: V-Link Function

    VIMA JM-8 V-LINK function 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.

  • Page 105: Using A V-Link Compatible Keyboard For V-Link Control

    VIMA JM-8 Using a V-LINK compatible keyboard for V-LINK control (13) Switch on the JM-8’s [ANIME] button. Using a V-LINK compatible keyboard for V-LINK control Here is how to connect and use a V-LINK compatible keyboard to control the JM-8’s “ANIME” function. Using a V-LINK compatible keyboard requires fewer settings than working with a generic keyboard.

  • Page 106: Using A Generic Keyboard For V-Link Control

    VIMA JM-8 V-LINK function (9) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops Using a generic keyboard for flashing to return to the main page. V-LINK control (10) Connect an external monitor or screen (page 16). (11) Select MIDI channel “16” as transmission channel The JM-8 receives control change messages for V-LINK on your external MIDI controller.

  • Page 107: Changing Anime Patterns Using Program Change

    VIMA JM-8 Changing ANIME patterns using program change messages Changing ANIME patterns using Selecting a background for the ANIME function The JM-8’s V-LINK function furthermore allows you to program change messages select the background image for the ANIME pattern. For...
  • Page 108 VIMA JM-8 V-LINK function (3) Press the display field that corresponds to the MIDI (5) Press the [EXIT] button repeatedly until it stops message for which you want to select another flashing to return to the main page. control function.

  • Page 109: Working With The Smf 16-Track Sequencer

    VIMA JM-8 General considerations Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer Your JM-8 contains a powerful 16-track sequencer with a host of edit functions. This sequencer allows you to record MIDI data and is therefore not available for WAV recordings. General considerations About the sequencer’s main page...

  • Page 110: Editing 16-Track Songs

    VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer Display button Reference Editing 16-track songs MASTER TRACK see page 120 Editing one or several tracks (TRACK EDIT) The “TRACK EDIT” environment of the 16-track INITIALIZE SONG see page 127 sequencer provides 12 functions that allow you to edit...
  • Page 111 VIMA JM-8 Editing 16-track songs (5) Press a display button in the top two rows to select CPT (1~119)—Refers to the starting CPT position. “CPT” is short for “Clock Pulse Time”, the smallest unit used by the desired “TRACK EDIT” function.
  • Page 112 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer FROM TO NOTE: 69 (A4) [EQUAL] BAR (1~[last measure of the track or song])—Refers to the first measure to be edited. By default, the “FROM” value is set to the beginning of the selected track(s).
  • Page 113 VIMA JM-8 Editing 16-track songs FROM NOTE (0 C-~127 G9) DELETE This parameter is only displayed if “DATA TYPE” (see above) is set to “Note”. It allows you to set the note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified FROM/TO time range.
  • Page 114 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer COPY MODE (Replace, Mix) COPY Allows you to specify how the data should be copied: REPLACE—The selected FROM/TO range overwrites the The “COPY” function allows you to copy one track to data (of the destination track) in the area to which the another or excerpts of one or all tracks to a different selected data are copied.
  • Page 115 VIMA JM-8 Editing 16-track songs DST TRACK TIME SIGNATURE This is where you select the track to which you want to If TRACK= “ALL”, you can use these fields to set the time copy the selected data. If you set “SRC TRACK” to “ALL”, the signature of the new measures (1~32 &...
  • Page 116 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer VALUE (–127~0~127) CPT (1~119)—Refers to the starting CPT position. “CPT” is short for “Clock Pulse Time”, the smallest unit used by This is where you can set the transposition interval in semi- the JM-8.
  • Page 117 VIMA JM-8 Editing 16-track songs Values below “100%” decrease the duration, while any- CHANGE GATE TIME thing above “100%” increases it. Select “100%” if you pre- fer to work with the “BIAS (CPT)” parameter (see above). This function allows you to modify the duration of...
  • Page 118 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer INC/DEC GLOBAL CHANGE These are so-called “relative” changes: the positive or nega- tive value you set here will be added to, or subtracted from, the original values of the selected track(s). Use these fields to increase or decrease existing values for the entire selected track(s).
  • Page 119 VIMA JM-8 Editing 16-track songs TRACK XCHANGE By default, the “TO” position is set to the last event of the selected track (or the last event of the longest track when “TRACK EXCHANGE” allows you to move the data of you select “ALL”).

  • Page 120: Editing The Master Track

    VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer Event Meaning Editing the Master Track SysEx The “SysEx” string located close to the The JM-8’s sequencer uses one track called “MASTER” beginning of the song. It tells the sound for each song. It contains the time signature, the tempo,...
  • Page 121 VIMA JM-8 Editing the Master Track Beat Change (Numerator/Denominator) This is a very important step for Roland tone genera- tors. If the checksum is wrong or missing, the entire string will be ignored. Note: The checksum is only calculated for SysEx strings of a certain length (more than 7 bytes).
  • Page 122 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer The following pop-up window appears: ERASE EVENT (1) Use the dial to select the event you want to delete. (2) Press the [ERASE¥EVENT] display button to erase the selected event. Note: Tempo and time signature events located at “1-01-00”...

  • Page 123: Editing Song Data Using 'Micro Edit

    VIMA JM-8 Editing song data using ‘MICRO EDIT’ Each new selection will replace the previous one. See Editing song data using ‘MICRO also below. EDIT’ PLACE EVENT Select this mode if you only need to change small This function is only available if the sequencer’s clip- details of an otherwise perfect Standard MIDI File.
  • Page 124 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer (3) Press [CLOSE] to close the pop-up window. the bar, the second to the beat within that bar and the third to the clock (CPT) between the current beat and the next.

  • Page 125: Editing Events

    VIMA JM-8 Editing song data using ‘MICRO EDIT’ Pitch Bend—These messages are used for temporary Other MICRO EDIT operations changes to the pitch of the notes being played at that The fields in the right half of the “MICRO EDIT” page time.
  • Page 126 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer (7) Press the [ENTER] display button to confirm your COPY EVENT settings and add the new event. This function allows you to copy one or several Press [CLOSE] to close the pop-up window without events.

  • Page 127: Recording An Smf Song From Scratch

    VIMA JM-8 Recording an SMF song from scratch TEMPLATE Meaning Recording an SMF song from ELECTRO Selects sounds suitable for dance music. scratch Selects sounds often used in pop arrange- Here is how to record a song from scratch using the ments.
  • Page 128 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer The display changes to: Recording is deactivated when the sequencer reaches this position. Playback will continue, however and needs to be stopped using the [®÷π] button. (c) To take advantage of the PUNCH IN/OUT function, you need to switch on the [PUNCH¥IN] and/or...

  • Page 129: Adding Or Changing Tracks

    VIMA JM-8 Adding or changing tracks (18) Specify what should be recorded by activating the Adding or changing tracks corresponding RECORDING SELECT display but- tons: Here’s how to add a track to an existing SMF song by recording it using an external keyboard.

  • Page 130: Saving Your Song

    VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer (6) Press the [REC¥TRK] display field and use the dial to (2) Select the device where you want to save your select the track you want to record to. song: (7) See step (10) and following on page 128 if there...

  • Page 131: Saving Your Song 'Manually

    VIMA JM-8 Saving your song (4) Press the [SAVE] display button at the bottom of Saving your song ‘manually’ the page. If you don’t want to wait until the “Song has been The display changes to: changed…” is displayed automatically, proceed as fol-...
  • Page 132 VIMA JM-8 Working with the SMF 16-track sequencer Memo...

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    VIMA JM-8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides points to check and actions to take when the JM-8 does not function as you expect. Refer to the appropriate section for the problem you are experiencing. Symptom Action Page Power does not turn on Is the included AC adaptor/power cord correctly connected to an AC p.
  • Page 134 Action Page Unable to read from/write to USB memory Are you using an (optional) Roland USB Flash memory M-UF-series device? Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non- Roland USB memory products. If you‘re unable to read/write USB memory, try switching drive pressing [INTERNAL] and than [EXTERNAL] display button on the main page.

  • Page 135: Specifications

    VIMA JM-8 Specifications Specifications VIMA JM-8 DISPLAY TYPE Display Color TFT LCD WVGA, touch sensitive (7”, 800 x 480 dots) SOUND SOURCE Tone generator SSC Sound Engine Max Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Sounds 1,091 tones, 57 Drum Sets...
  • Page 136 VIMA JM-8 Specifications SEQUENCER 16-track sequencer 16 SMF tracks with microscope and macro editing functions VIDEO (VIMA technology) Slide Show Built-in, any picture folder (on internal/external media), VIMA TUNES Digital camera and USB storage device (recommended resolution: 640 x 480 (800 x 480 on a PC)

  • Page 137: Shortcut List

    VIMA JM-8 Shortcut list SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, Power cord (for AC adaptor) OPTIONS Pedal Roland DP-series BOSS FS-5U Microphone Roland DR-series Headphone Roland RH-series USB flash memory (M-UF-series) Amplifiers KC-series Stand SS-PC1 Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 138: Midi Implementation Chart

    VIMA JM-8 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [VIMA] Date: June 2009 Model: JM-8 Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1~16 1~16 16 parts (SMF songs) 3 parts (External In) Channel Changed 1~16, Off 1~16, Off Default Mode 3...

  • Page 139: Tone List

    VIMA JM-8 Tone List CC00 CC32 PC CC00 CC32 PC Accordion It 4 22 Finger Slap 4 34 Piano Organ NaturalPiano B3 Sermon 4 18 Accordion Fr 4 22 Slap Pop 4 37 SuperiorPian Blues Perc 4 18 B.Harp Basic...
  • Page 140 VIMA JM-8 Tone List CC00 CC32 PC OB sine Bass 4 39 60s Strings 4 49 MKS Brass 4 63 E.Guitar - Bass Smooth Bass 4 40 303SqDistBs 4 39 High Strings 4 51 St. Brass ff 4 62 Overdrv Gt...
  • Page 141 VIMA JM-8 CC00 CC32 PC New Age Pad 4 89 FatSawLead 4 82 CC00 CC32 PC Sax - Trumpet Pad - Ethnic AltoSax Exp. 4 66 Syn.Calliope 4 83 Waspy Synth 4 82 Pad With 4 90 TenorSaxFst 4 67...
  • Page 142 VIMA JM-8 Tone List CC00 CC32 PC Mizmar Trm 4 112 Concert BD 4 117 Pad - Ethnic Taisho Koto 4 108 Mizmar 2 4 112 Wind Chimes 4 125 Kanoon 4 108 Mizmar Oct 4 112 Voice One 4 127...

  • Page 143: Drum Sets

    VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 144 VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 13 [CC32: 4] PC: 14 [CC32: 4] PC: 17 [CC32: 4] PC: 20 [CC32: 4] PC: 19 [CC32: 4] PC: 25 [CC32: 4] PC: 26 [CC32: 4] PC: 27 [CC32: 4] PC: 28 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 145 VIMA JM-8 PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4] PC: 12 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 146 VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 147 VIMA JM-8 PC: 51 [CC32: 4] PC: 52 [CC32: 4] PC: 53 [CC32: 4] PC: 54 [CC32: 4] PC: 55 [CC32: 4] PC: 56 [CC32: 4] PC: 57 [CC32: 4] PC: 58 [CC32: 4] PC: 59 [CC32: 4] PC: 60 [CC32: 4] KICK &...
  • Page 148 VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 149 VIMA JM-8 PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2 V-VoxDrum Oriental 3 MultiDrum Or.
  • Page 150 VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2...
  • Page 151 VIMA JM-8 PC: 4 [CC32: 4] PC: 8 [CC32: 4] PC: 45 [CC32: 4] PC: 46 [CC32: 4] PC: 47 [CC32: 4] PC: 18 [CC32: 4] PC: 101 [CC32: 4] PC: 102 [CC32: 4] PC: 103 [CC32: 4] New Pop...
  • Page 152 VIMA JM-8 Drum Sets PC: 4 [CC32: 4] PC: 8 [CC32: 4] PC: 45 [CC32: 4] PC: 46 [CC32: 4] PC: 47 [CC32: 4] PC: 18 [CC32: 4] PC: 101 [CC32: 4] PC: 102 [CC32: 4] PC: 103 [CC32: 4]...

  • Page 153: Mfx Types And Parameters

    VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Level (0~127)—Output level. Use this parameter to compensate 1. Thru for exaggerated level differences resulting from the settings you The effects processor is bypassed. made. 2. Stereo EQ 6. Spectrum This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). Stereo Spectrum is a type of filter that modifies the timbre by boost-...
  • Page 154 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Tweeter Slow Rate (0.05~10.0Hz) Chorus Pan Deviation (0~20)—Adjusts the distribution of the Woofer Slow Rate (0.05~10.0Hz)—Slow speed (SLOW) of the various chorus lines in the stereo image. high- or low-frequency rotor. 0: All chorus sounds are in the center.
  • Page 155 VIMA JM-8 Flanger Feedback (–98%~0~98%)—Adjusts the proportion of Delay HF Damp (200~8000Hz, Bypass)—Adjusts the frequency the flanger sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) above which sound fed back to the effect is filtered out. If you settings will invert the phase.
  • Page 156 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Delay HF Damp (200~8000Hz, Bypass)—Adjusts the frequency 25. Reverb above which sound fed back to the effect is filtered out. If you A nice Reverb effect. don’t want to filter out any high frequencies, set this parameter to BYPASS.
  • Page 157 VIMA JM-8 Level (0~127)—Output level. 33. EH‰ Chorus This effect connects an enhancer and a chorus in series. 29. OD‰ Delay Enhancer Sens (0~127)—Sensitivity of the enhancer. This effect connects an overdrive and a delay in series. Enhancer Mix Level (0~127)—Level of the overtones generated Overdrive Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion.
  • Page 158 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters 37. Flanger‰ DLY 40. Flanger/DLY This effect connects a flanger and a delay in series. This effect connects a flanger and a delay in parallel. Flanger Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay time from Flanger Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay time from when the direct sound begins until the flanger sound is heard.
  • Page 159 VIMA JM-8 This emphasizes the bottom to create a heavy bass sound. Filter Type (LPF, BPF, HPF, NOTCH)—Filter type. Frequency range Low Boost Level (0~127)—Increasing this value gives you a that will pass through each filter. LPF: frequencies below the heavier low end.
  • Page 160 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the output sound. This 2-STACK large sealed enclosure 12 x 4 condenser mic is a mono effect that combines incoming signals. You can, how- 3-STACK large sealed enclosure 12 x 4...
  • Page 161 VIMA JM-8 Level (0~127)—Output level. Rate [sync] (Hz, Note)—Use this parameter to specify whether (“Note”) or not (“Hz”) the rate should be synchronized to the Arranger or Recorder tempo. Depending on your choice, the 53. Tremolo setting range of the following parameter refers to a speed (Hz) Cyclically modulates the volume to add tremolo effect to the or a note value.
  • Page 162 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Cutoff Frequency (200~8000Hz)—Basic frequency of the filter. Rate [sync] (Hz, Note)—Use this parameter to specify whether Chorus Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay between the (“Note”) or not (“Hz”) the modulation rate should be synchro- incoming direct signal and the moment when the chorus starts nized to the Arranger or Recorder tempo.
  • Page 163 VIMA JM-8 Level (0~127)—Output level. Low Feedback (–98%~0~+98%)—Proportion of the low-range flanger sound that is to be returned to the input (negative val- ues invert the phase). 62. Band Flanger Low Step Rate [sync] (Hz, Note)—Use this parameter to specify A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the...
  • Page 164 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters Pre Amp Volume (0~127)—Volume and amount of distortion of Level (0~127)—Output level. the amp. Pre Amp Master (0~127)—Volume of the entire pre-amp. 68. Long Delay Pre Amp Gain (Low, Middle, High)—Amount of pre-amp distor- A delay that provides a long delay time.
  • Page 165 VIMA JM-8 EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the low frequency Delay 1 Time [msec] (0~1300ms) range. Delay 2 Time [msec] (0~1300ms) EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency Delay 3 Time [msec] (0~1300ms)—Adjusts the time until the range. delay is heard.
  • Page 166 A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. Delay Right Time [msec] (0~2600ms)—Adjust the time from the This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space direct sound until when the right delay sound is heard.
  • Page 167 VIMA JM-8 Balance (D100:0W, D50:50W, D0:100W)—Volume balance 77. LoFi Comp between the direct (D) and the effect sound (W). This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality Level (0~127)—Output level. for creative purposes. Pre Filter Type (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)—Selects the type of filter applied 81.
  • Page 168 VIMA JM-8 MFX types and parameters EQ Low Frequency (200Hz, 400Hz)—Frequency of the low-range EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Amount of low-range boost/cut. EQ Mid Frequency (200~8000Hz) —Frequency of the midrange EQ Mid Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Amount of midrange boost/cut. EQ Mid Q (0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0)—Width of midrange (larger val- ues make the region narrower).

  • Page 169: Index

    VIMA JM-8 Index Index Numerics Boys’ Choir ......31 Count-In ......63 BPM .
  • Page 170 VIMA JM-8 Index Effect......28 FROM JPEG......42, 43 Compressor .
  • Page 171 VIMA JM-8 Index FREQ HZ ......90 Mode ......128 PAL.
  • Page 172 VIMA JM-8 Index Singing ......27 Video Out Slide Show ..... . 40, 68 Aspect Ratio.
  • Page 173 Index Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your coun- When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
  • Page 174 VIMA JM-8...
  • Page 175 For EU Countries For China For China...
  • Page 176 R® 602.00.0323.01 RES 736-09 JM-8 – OM/E...

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