Features - A Top-Notch Entertainment Station - Roland VIMA JM-8 Owner's Manual

VIMA JM-8
Features – A top-notch entertainment station
Features – A top-notch entertainment station
Versatile player
The JM-8 can play back audio files (mp3 and WAV) and
SMF files from its internal 120GB hard disk, a USB stor-
age device as well as audio CDs and CD-ROMs of the
"VIMA TUNES" series.
Connect two microphones
The JM-8 is a professional vocal system with two micro-
phone inputs, vocal effects and a video output for dis-
playing the song lyrics, chords or scores on an external
screen. It is perfect for karaoke applications in stores,
bars, schools, private homes, concert venues and parties.
Enjoy singing together
The JM-8 can be connected to a TV set, a monitor or a
projector and display the lyrics of the selected songs as
well as digital photos that to match the atmosphere.
Even video footage from a DVD, video camera, etc., can
be used to complement the music.
You can adjust the tempo (speed) and pitch of the
selected songs to match the singer's capabilities and
register.
There is no need to buy dedicated "karaoke versions" of
the music you wish to perform: the JM-8 contains a
"Center Cancel" function that can attenuate the vocal
parts of most audio files (also for audio CDs and audio
signals received in real-time).
Dedicated effects to enhance your vocal and
instrumental performances
The two microphone inputs allow you to perform duets
with someone else, and add other audio signals.
You can also add automatic harmonies simply by sing-
ing to an SMF song, add a reverb effect to your voice
and change your voice to produce a robot, animal or
"gender transformation" effect.
The MIC 2 socket accepts either a microphone or an
electric guitar. The guitar signal can be processed with a
dedicated multi-effects processor (chorus, flanger, etc.).
Playlist function
Thanks to the JM-8's Playlist function, you can program
set lists for your performances or for background music
in restaurants, bars, schools, hotel lobbies, concert halls,
etc. This function is also convenient for entertainers
who cannot afford to load the songs one after another
while on stage.
Unlimited storage space for songs
The JM-8 is equipped with an internal 120GB hard disk,
a CD drive (for audio CDs, CD-R/RWs and CD-ROMs) as
well as a USB port to which you can connect a mass-
storage device like a Flash memory device or a digital
photo camera.
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Record your performances
The JM-8 incorporates an audio recorder that allows you
to record all audio signals the JM-8 can output simulta-
neously. The resulting WAV files can be played back on
the JM-8 itself, burned to audio CDs, used on a com-
puter, etc.
Lyrics, VIMA TUNES and video throughput
The JM-8 incorporates several video functions that
allow you to display song lyrics, picture files (.jpg), nota-
tions of the songs you want to play, and external video
signals on the internal display, an external screen, or
both. Video signals can be sourced from an external DVD
player, CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES is supported), video
recorders, video cameras, or mp3 players with video
functionality.
The JM-8 also sports a comprehensive V-LINK function
set with creative control video functions.
Use slide shows based on your own photographs
The JM-8 can use your own photographs (company out-
ings, family gatherings, etc.) to display slideshows while
you are performing or listening to your favorite music.
Your digital camera can be connected directly to the
JM-8's USB port for on-the-fly slide shows.
Several dedicated functions allow you to enhance your
slide shows with dynamic effects ("ANIME" and "ZOOM/
PAN" functions).
Re-orchestrate Standard MIDI Files
The JM-8 can also play back Standard MIDI Files (SMF).
Re-orchestrating existing Standard MIDI Files is a breeze
thanks to high-quality Cover presets and an intuitive,
instrument-based, set of "SMF Makeup Tools".
For Standard MIDI File playback, the JM-8 provides the
most advanced sound generation technology Roland
has to offer.
A powerful MIDI module
The JM-8 internal sound source can also be controlled
via MIDI (from a MIDI-compatible keyboard instrument,
a computer, etc.). Three real-time parts are available
that can play different parts simultaneously, using dif-
ferent sounds. There is a second MIDI mode in which the
JM-8 is 16-part multitimbral.
Intuitive user interface
The JM-8 was designed from the ground up to put its
massive array of functions at your fingertips. The big
full-color touch-sensitive screen provides direct access
to the available functions.
...and so much more
Listing all of the JM-8's advantages and functions would
take another ten pages. That is why we would like to ask
you to read this manual in its entirety. You'll find that
the JM-8 is quite unlike any other instrument you know.
Have fun!