Page 1 These manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2006 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland International Web Site: http://www.Roland.com...
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. MV-8800 Owner’s Manual The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Checking the included items The MV-8800 package contains the following items. If any of the included items are missing, please contact a “Roland Service Center” or an “authorized Roland distributor” as listed on the “Information” (p. 338). ❑ MV-8800 ❑...
Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
● Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 5 012a ● Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: ❍ The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged;...
Page 6: Inportant Notes
● Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a CD-R/RW disc once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. ● Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls;...
Page 7 In such instances, consult your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center. Note, however, that it may not be possible to recover any data from the hard disk once it has been lost.
Page 8: Main Features
• High-capacity sampling The sampler section at the heart of the MV-8800 features 64 voices of simultaneous polyphony. The unit is shipped with 128 MB of sampling memory that allows a maximum of approximately 24 minutes of sampling (monaural).
Page 9 ● Internal hard disk, and USB connectivity to your computer All of your working data within the MV-8800 can be saved as a “project” on the internal hard disk. A single USB cable is all you need to connect the MV-8800 to your computer, letting you transfer audio data between the MV-8800’s internal hard disk and your computer.
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Performing audio phrases ...42 Creating a song... 43 Recording a pattern ...43 Saving a project...45 Assembling additional materials... 46 Importing sound from an audio CD...46 Sampling sounds using a mic...48 Try using the various functions ... 50 M-10 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 11 1—An overview of the MV-8800 Basic structure... 51 Sampler structure ... 52 Mixer structure... 55 Effect structure ... 56 Sequencer structure... 57 Data structure ... 59 About modes... 61 2—Importing data ... 63 Loading the pre-installed patches ... 63 Importing the WAV or AIFF files... 65 Options when importing...67...
Page 12 Using the velocity pads to switch Track Mute and Solo... 135 Applying quantization during playback (Play Quantize)... 136 Transmitting MIDI Program Changes at the beginning of a Pattern or Song ... 137 M-12 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ... 111 ... 121 ... 131...
Page 13 Pasting the performance data of a pattern into a song...176 Editing note events in a MIDI track (Piano Roll Editing) ... 177 Note event editing in the PIANO ROLL EDIT screen ...179 Selecting a region quickly (Quick Region)...180 ... 145 ... 167 Contents M-13 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 14 Applying MFX to an instrument or audio track...216 Applying an effect to the master out ...216 Analog Modeling Bass ... 217 Playing from the Effect knobs...217 Playing from a MIDI track/the velocity pads/an external MIDI device...218 M-14 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ... 207 ... 209...
Page 15 Copying a file or a folder...246 Moving a file to another location (Move)...247 Deleting a folder or file...248 Disk management ... 249 Formatting a disk ...249 Naming a disk...250 ... 219 ... 227 ... 235 Contents M-15 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 16 Monitoring the MIDI connection status ... 309 20—About V-LINK What is V-LINK?... 311 The MV-8800’s V-LINK functionality...311 Using the MV-8800 to operate an external V-LINK device (V-LINK Master) ... 312 Example connections ...312 Switching V-LINK on/off...312 Making V-LINK settings ...312 V-LINK Function chart ...313...
Page 17 21—Other functions ... 317 Settings for the entire MV-8800 ... 317 Settings for the MV-8800’s velocity pads ... 318 Setting for the MV-8800’s sliders and buttons... 319 Checking the system status ... 321 Viewing the system information...321 Testing the installed memory...321 Resetting the MV-8800’s parameters to the factory settings...322...
Page 18: Panel Descriptions
CD-R/RW drive. ● When the DISK indicator is lit, you must never turn off the power or subject the MV-8800 to vibration such as striking a pad. Doing so may cause malfunctions. SHUTDOWN button To shut down the MV-8800, press this button.
Page 19 EFFECTS button Accesses the EFFECTS screen (Screen Guide; p. 229) (indicator lit orange). The MV-8800 provides built-in MFX (multi-effect), delay/chorus, and reverb effects. C (control) knobs These control knobs let you adjust effect parameter values directly. Sliders Normally you will use these as mixer sliders. The parameters that are adjusted by the sliders will change depending on the screen shown in the LCD.
Page 20 PHRASE EDIT screen (Screen Guide; p. 155), where you can immediately edit the sound of that pad. M-20 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual CLIPBOARD button This button lets you temporarily store data for the sound assigned to a velocity pad. Hold down the pad that you want to store and press [CLIPBOARD], and the pad data will be copied to the clipboard (the indicator will light red).
Page 21 You can then immediately begin loop recording to capture a phrase or other idea. The length of the loop is specified by the Quick Loop Length parameter in the LOOP popup (in the SONG screen, press [MENU] ➜ select Loop). MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ) buttons M-21...
Page 22 If you want change the tempo in this way, disable the tempo track. M-22 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual BEAT indicator (red/green) Blinks (green) at each beat of the currently specified tempo. When the sequencer is running, it will blink red on the first beat (the downbeat) of each measure, and blink green on other beats.
Page 23: Rear Panel
FOOT SWITCH You can connect a separately sold foot switch (e.g., Roland DP-2, BOSS FS-5U) here, and use it to control the MV-8800 in a variety of ways. OUTPUT DIGITAL A, B These are digital audio output connectors. “A” is a coaxial type connector, and “B”...
Page 24 Turns the power on/off. AC inlet Connect the included power cable here. Cooling fan vent The MV-8800 contains a cooling fan that prevents the internal temperature from becoming too high. The warm air is exhausted from this vent. ● Do not place any obstructing object in front of the cooling fan vent.
Page 25: Cd-Rw Drive (Front Panel)
● Never use the emergency disc eject hole to eject the disc while the MV-8800 is operating. Doing so will damage the disc and/or the drive, and may make the disc jump out of the tray.
Page 26: Preparing Your Equipment And Making Connections
MD Recorder, etc. Headphones Foot Switch VGA monitor Mouse (included) Power cable (included) To power outlet UM-1EX, etc. device e.g., PR-50 M-26 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Power amp Mixer, etc. Computer Edirol Monitor speakers (powered) Sound module Microphone Grounding terminal Turntable...
Page 27: Foot Switch
Cautions when making connections ● AC inlet Use the included power cable to connect the MV-8800 to an AC outlet. ● Connection cables When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (ANALOG INPUT) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.
Page 28: Turning On The Power
While the opening screen is displayed, the MV-8800 is checking its system and loading data required for startup. Please wait until it is ready to operate. ● When the MV-8800 starts up, the project being worked with when the system was last shut down will be loaded automatically. ●...
Page 29: Turning Off The Power
● While the Shutdown process is occurring, system parameters and project data is being saved. This will require a certain amount of time before the MV-8800 is ready for you to turn off the power. Turning on the power M-29...
Page 30: Using The Cd-R/Rw Drive
● Cautions when using the CD-R/RW drive • Place the MV-8800 on a stable and level surface that is not subjected to vibration by external sources. If the unit is tilted significantly, this may adversely affect the operation of the CD-R/RW drive.
Page 31: Recommended Discs
● Never use the emergency eject hole to eject the disc tray when the MV-8800 is operating. Doing so may damage the disc and/or drive, and may cause the disc to fly out.
Page 32: Basic Operations
The top panel F-buttons ([F1]–[F5]) have various functions assigned to them depending on the screen shown. These buttons correspond one-to-one with the function names shown at the bottom of the screen. M-32 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the cursor. decrease...
Page 33: Using The Shift Button
Hold down [SHIFT] and press the desired button. In this manual, operations accessed using [SHIFT] are indicated as [SHIFT] + [(button name)]. Use [SHIFT] to access the functions whose names are printed inside a blue frame on the panel of the MV-8800. ●...
Page 34: To Zoom-In/Zoom-Out The Waveform Display
You can use this to forcibly stop the sound if a long audio phrase is playing. ● Outputs the Note off messages from a MIDI OUT connector. M-34 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Operation Zoom-out the time axis display Zoom-in the time axis display...
Page 35: Velocity Pad Operations
If the sound to be played is an audio phrase, you can have the volume change according to the force used in tapping the pads by switching Velocity Control to On. For details, refer to “AUDIO PHRASE EDIT screen” (Screen Guide; p. 155). Audio source Instruments or Note number Audio phrase Pattern M-35 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 36: Switching A Pad Bank
Switching a pad bank A “pad bank” is a group of settings for the sixteen pads of the top panel. By switching pad banks you can access a large number of sounds. The MV-8800 provides the following number of pad banks. Current track...
Page 37: Naming A Pad Bank
To turn off the MULTILEVEL function, press [MULTILEVEL] once again to make the indicator go dark. ● The pad you strike determines which of the sixteen velocity levels are produced. Velocity Velocity Velocity Velocity pad operations Velocity MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-37...
Page 38: Hold Function
Press and hold [ROLL], and strike the VELOCITY PADS that you want to roll. A roll will be played on the pad as long as you continue pressing [ROLL]. You can change the interval (spacing) of the roll. Refer to “Pad Roll Interval” (p. 174). M-38 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 39: Quick Start
Quick Start Listening to the demo songs The MV-8800 comes equipped with a wide variety of features for creating songs. To get a better idea of what these functions are, try listening to the demo songs. Loading a project A project containing a demo song was saved to the MV-8800’s internal hard disk when the unit was shipped from the factory.
Page 40: Start Playback The Demo Song
Additionally, this data must not be copied, nor used in a secondary copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright holder. For more details about the demo songs, refer to the booklet “MV-8800 Content Discs.” M-40...
Page 41: Using The Velocity Pads
Strike the velocity pads. The patch assigned to the current part plays. If you want to use the MV-8800 in even more advanced ways, read the following pages. • Velocity pad operations (p. 35) • Making an instrument settings (p. 111) M-41 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 42: Performing Audio Phrases
Strike the velocity pads. You will hear the sound of audio phrases. If you want to use the MV-8800 in even more advanced ways, read the following pages. • Velocity pad operations (p. 35) • Making an audio phrase settings (p. 111) M-42 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 43: Creating A Song
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] to select a pattern with the name “(Empty)” and press [F5](Select). A pattern (with a time signature of 4/4 and length of two measures) without anything recorded to it is set up, and the PATTERN screen (Screen Guide; p. 91) is displayed. M-43 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 44 Press [STOP ( )]. The PLAY indicator will go dark, and the pattern playback will stop. If you want to use the MV-8800 in even more advanced ways, read the following pages. • Using the sequencer (p. 131) • Recording a song / pattern (p. 145) •...
Page 45: Saving A Project
Use CURSOR [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] to select the SAVE PROJ icon, and press [ENTER]. A message of “Save Current Project?” will appear. (QS_SaveCurrent.bmp) Press [F5](Yes). The project in the MV-8800's memory is saved to the internal hard disk. Quick Start M-45 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 46: Assembling Additional Materials
Assembling additional materials Performances with the MV-8800 can also involve importing sounds from audio CDs and sampling sounds using a microphone, and then performing using the velocity pads. Using the sounds you assemble enables you to create highly original works.
Page 47 After pressing [AUDIO PHRASES], you can then tap the velocity pad to play the sampled audio CD sound. If you want to use the MV-8800 in even more advanced ways, read the following pages. • Importing data (p. 63) • Making audio phrase settings (p. 111) •...
Page 48: Sampling Sounds Using A Mic
The sampling will stop. The input audio is recorded to the wave memory as a sample. The RESULT popup (Screen Guide; p. 211) will appear. You can preview the recorded sample by holding down the [F4] (Preview) button. (QS_SAMPLING_RESULT.bmp) M-48 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 49 The sample will be assigned to the specified velocity pads (note number). After pressing [INSTRUMENTS], you can then tap the velocity pads to play the sampled sounds. If you want to use the MV-8800 in even more advanced ways, read the following pages. • Sampling (p. 83) •...
Page 50: Try Using The Various Functions
Try using the various functions The MV-8800 features many other functions in addition to the ones introduced here. Read the pages corresponding to the features you want to use. To learn more about how the MV-8800 is structured and the specialized vocabulary used: •...
Page 51: 1-An Overview Of The Mv-8800
● For details on the types and specifications of DIMM that the MV-8800 can use, refer to “Wave Memory (RAM)” (Appendices; p. 76).
Page 52: Sampler Structure
Each patch is created by assigning sounds called “partials” to each velocity pad (each note). Up to 96 partials can be assigned to one patch. M-52 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Sample Partial96 Filter Envelope...
Page 53 LFO to the pitch produces vibrato, applying it to the filter produces wah, and applying it to the amp produces tremolo. Wave memory (DIMM) Filter Envelope Filter Determines the character of the sound. Adds cyclic change. Partial Sampler structure Amp Envelope Amplifier Determines the volume change and pan. MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-53...
Page 54 Audio phrases Since audio phrases can be synchronized to the tempo of the sequencer without changing their pitch, they are appropriate for handling loop phrases or vocal phrases of several measures in length. M-54 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Part16 Part1 Patch...
Page 55: Mixer Structure
An independent three-band EQ is provided for each part of the instrument and each audio track. Sound from Sound from audio tracks audio phrases 33-band EQ Volume Sound from instrument parts Sounds from Sound from the 1–16 the effects analog inputs Mixer M-55 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 56: Effect Structure
Effect structure The effects section consists of three effects processors: MFX (multi-effect), delay/chorus, and reverb The MTK (Mastering Tool Kit) can be used only when the MV-8800 is in Mastering mode. MFX (multi-effect) The multi-effect provides 25 different effects (algorithms), and you can select the desired one of these to use.
Page 57: Sequencer Structure
(up to 64 tracks) Audio track Audio track Songs On the MV-8800, performance data for an entire composition is called a “song.” A song consists of the following tracks. • MIDI tracks (up to 128 tracks) • Audio tracks (up to 8 tracks) •...
Page 58: Audio Tracks
This track records mute data for MIDI tracks, audio tracks, and the pattern track. Tempo track This track records changes in tempo (BPM and time signature) over time. M-58 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Event Transmit automation data to an audio track or effect...
Page 59: Data Structure
If you create a new project, you’ll be able to create completely different songs. ● The entire project is loaded into the MV-8800’s internal memory, and all of the operations are performed in memory. Unlike operations that use a hard disk or other media, processing will be quick and stress-free.
Page 60 Up to 100 sections of a MIDI track (or multiple tracks) can be registered in the MIDI clip library. For example, you could save different variations of drum patterns (intro, fill-in, break, etc.) in the MIDI clip library, and use them to rapidly assemble the rhythm track for a song. M-60 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 61: About Modes
About modes The MV-8800 operates in one of four modes: Song mode, Pattern mode, Mixdown mode, or Mastering mode. Song mode In this mode you can record, play, and edit songs. You will be able to use up to 128 MIDI tracks, 8 audio tracks, the pattern track, the mute control track, and the tempo track.
Page 62 About modes M-62 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 63: 2-Importing Data
Importing data Loading the pre-installed patches When shipped from the factory, the MV-8800’s internal hard disk contains a variety of patches (“pre-installed patches”) that you will find convenient when creating songs, such as drum kits and bass sounds. To use the pre-installed patches (Appendices;...
Page 64 Deletes the samples used by the specified part or library patch (Delete Patch), and then load the data [F5](Execute) Loads the patch to the specified location. Press [F5](Execute). The patch will be imported into the specified part and library, M-64 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to the patch that you want to load and press [F5](Load).
Page 65: Importing The Wav Or Aiff Files
Importing the WAV or AIFF files You can import a WAV file or AIFF file and use it as sample data for the MV-8800. ● Some AIFF files are recorded in the AIFF-C (AIFC) format. The MV-8800 cannot import AIFF files recorded in this format.
Page 66 If you want to use the imported data as a patch or audio phrase, use the Quick Assign function in step 7. For details, refer to “Playing the imported data immediately (Quick Assign)” (p. 75). M-66 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual )] and [TO ( )] to audition the region (the side at which the cursor is...
Page 67: Options When Importing
Emphasis processing will be applied to the imported data. ● The amount of time required to execute the emphasis. ● The high frequency range of the inputted sample will be boosted when Pre Emphasis is On. Importing the WAV or AIFF files MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-67...
Page 68 F-button [F3](AssignToAphrs) [F5](AssignToPatch) M-68 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation The AUDIO PHRASE QUICK ASSIGN (MULTIPLE) popup (Screen Guide; p. 215) will appear. The multiple samples will assign to the specified pads as audio phrase. The PATCH QUICK ASSIGN (MULTIPLE) popup (Screen Guide; p. 218) will appear. The...
Page 69 If you change the Type setting when check marks have already been assigned to files, all check marks will be cleared. ● Types of audio files that can be imported The MV-8800 is able to import WAV files (extension .WAV) and AIFF files (extension .AIF) of the following types. Format...
Page 70: Importing From An Audio Cd
If no audio CD is inserted in the drive, the message “Drive not ready.” will appear. In this case, internal hard disk drive will be selected automatically. Move the cursor to the track number that you want to import from the audio CD. ● You can press [F4](Preview) to audition. To stop auditioning, press [F4](Stop). M-70 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 71 If you want to use the imported data as a patch or audio phrase, use the Quick Assign function in step 8 of “Importing the WAV or AIFF files” (p. 65). For details, refer to “Playing the imported data immediately (Quick Assign)” (p. 75). Importing from an audio CD M-71 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 72: The Options During Import
The IMPORT OPTIONS popup (Screen Guide; p. 222) will appear. Turn the Auto Divide parameter On. When a silent region is detected during import, the MV-8800 will automatically divide the sample. Set the Gap Time value. Specifies the length of the silent regions that will be detected.
Page 73: Loading Sound Libraries Of Other Model
You can load sound library data that was created for a model other than the MV-8800. When you load a Roland S-700 series patch file, or an AKAI MPC series or S-series program file, its structure will be re-created on the MV-8800.
Page 74: Auditioning Or Previewing Before You Import
You can audition a Patch before actually loading and using it. Let’s try auditioning a pre-installed Patch before actually loading it for use. ● MV-8800 Patches (filename extension “.MV0”) can also be auditioned/previewed from the LOAD PATCH screen. Press [IMPORT].
Page 75: Playing The Imported Data Immediately (Quick Assign)
The AUDIO PHRASE QUICK ASSIGN popup (Screen Guide; p. 214) will appear. fig.quick-assign-chop Specify the Assign To parameter which you want to assign the pad bank number and pad number. Press [F5](Execute). A sample will assign to the specified velocity pad. M-75 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 76: Assigning A Patch By Chopping A Sample
Specify the Part (part number), part bank, and velocity pad number (note number) to which you want to assign the divided sounds. Press [F5](Execute). The divided sample(s) will assign to the specified pads as partials of the part. M-76 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 77: Assigning Multiple Samples To A Patch
Assign To parameter. If you attempt to assign a sample to a velocity pad for which a sample already exists, a message will ask “Overwrite sure?” Press [F5](Yes) if you want to overwrite the sample, or press [F1](No) if you decide to stop assigning samples. Playing the imported data immediately (Quick Assign) M-77 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 78: Assign Multiple Samples As Audio Phrases
Assign To parameter. If you attempt to assign a sample to a velocity pad for which a sample already exists, a message will ask “Overwrite sure?” Press [F5](Yes) if you want to overwrite the sample, or press [F1](No) if you decide to stop assigning samples. M-78 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 79: Importing Smf (Standard Midi File) Data
] to specify the location for saving, and press [F5](Execute). If you select a pattern other than Empty, the newly saved data will overwrite that pattern. ] to select the SMF that you want to import, and press M-79 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 80: Loading Audio Phrases From The Hard Disk
Using the Assign To parameter, select the pad bank number to which you want to assign the audio phrases. Press [F5](Execute). The audio phrases will be imported into the specified pad bank. M-80 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the audio phrase file (file extension “.MVA”) that...
Page 81: Loading Effect Settings From The Hard Disk
Using the Library parameter, select the effect library number to which you want to assign the effect settings. Press [F5](Execute). The effect settings will be imported into the specified effects library. ] to select the effect setting file (file extension “.MVF”, M-81 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 82 Loading effect settings from the hard disk M-82 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 83: 3-Sampling
Adjust the knobs so that the level meters move as high as possible in the range of -12 dB–0 dB. If the clip indicators light, the level is too high. Clip indicators -12–0 dB MIC/LINE ( or ANALOG INPUT PHONO) jacks. MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-83...
Page 84: Sampling
The Pre Sample Time setting is valid if the Start Trigger is set to Level, Pad, or Play. With a setting of Pre Sample Time=0, recording will begin the instant that sampling is initiated; i.e., the Pre Sample Time will have no effect. M-84 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual will appear at the right of the level meter. Sampling will begin...
Page 85 If you use Auto Normalize together with Auto Divide, each divided sample will be normalized. Press [F5](Start). “Now Sampling..” message will appear, and starts sampling. ● The remaining time available for sampling is shown in the Remain field of the SAMPLING screen. Sampling M-85 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 86 Partial or an Audio Phrase. Value Explanation The sample will audition once from the Start Point to the End Point. The sample will repeatedly audition from the Start Point to the End Point. M-86 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual / x 0–x 4–x 65535...
Page 87 SAMPLE MANAGER screen (Screen Guide; p. 169). Check the sample number that was assigned in step 5. ● If you want to discard the sampled result that is shown, press [F1](Retry). )] and [TO ] to audition the region (the side at which the cursor is Sampling M-87 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 88: Advanced Sampling
The RE-SAMPLING screen (Screen Guide; p. 209) will appear. Proceed with sampling as described in step 2 of “Sampling” (p. 84). The rest of the procedure is the same. The sound produced by the MV-8800 will be recorded while sampling continues.
Page 89: 4-Making Instrument Settings
Alternatively, you can access the PATCH LIBRARY popup by moving the cursor to the Patch column and turning the VALUE dial or using [DEC] [INC]. Move the cursor to the desired patch. Press [F5](Use This). The specified patch will be loaded. M-89 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 90: Making Instrument Settings
● You can’t set the Voice Reserve parameter in a way that would cause the total for all parts to exceed 32. M-90 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to adjust.
Page 91: About Maximum Polyphony And Voice Reserve
In example 1, instruments are being requested to play a total of 16 voices, and actually are playing 16 voices. Since the audio tracks are playing 32 voices, the entire MV-8800 is playing a total of 32 + 16 = 48 voices.
Page 92: Limit The Performance Data Received By A Part
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to edit the value. ● For details on the parameters, refer to “MIDI FILTER screen” (Screen Guide; p. 116). M-92 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to adjust.
Page 93: Copying The Settings Of A Part To A Different Part
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to select the copy-destination part number. Press [F5](Execute). The settings will be copied to the part you specified. ● The patch for the copy-destination part will be overwritten. M-93 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 94: Initializing The Settings Of A Part
A message of “Initialize Part ##. Are you sure?” will appear. (## is a part number.) F-button Explanation [F1](No) Cancels without initializing. [F5](Yes) Initializes the current part. ● You can’t recover the parameters that have been initialized. If you want to keep the patch, be sure to save it before initializing. M-94 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 95: 5-Creating A Patch
Applies irregularity to the patch, simulating the natural instability that is typical of an analog synthesizer. Pitch Bend Range Down Specifies the amount by which the pitch of the patch will change (in semitones) when you operate the pitch bender downward. M-95 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 96 Applies an adjustment to the velocity sensitivity of the entire patch. ● Velocity The force at which you strike the velocity pad. Voice Priority Specifies how voices are to be handled when you play patches in a way that would exceed the maximum polyphony. M-96 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 97: Naming A Patch
The WRITE PATCH LIBRARY popup will close without registration of the patch. [F2](Yes) The current patch will be registered in the library number you specified. The WRITE PATCH LIBRARY popup will close. Making a patch settings ] to open the M-97 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 98: Loading A Patch From The Patch Library
The selected part number (the current part) is highlighted. Press [F4](Library). The PATCH LIBRARY popup (Screen Guide; p. 117) will appear. Select the patch that you want to load and press [F5](Use This). The selected patch will be recalled to the current part. M-98 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 99: Saving A Patch To The Hard Disk
Specify the name of file you want to save. The file name will be the name you assigned plus an extension of “.MV0”. Press [F5](Execute). The patch of the current part will be saved on the hard disk. Making a patch settings M-99 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 100: Loading A Patch From The Hard Disk
The ASSIGN TO PART / LIBRARY popup (Screen Guide; p. 224) will appear. Select the destination (instruments part and patch library). If you want to load into only one of these, turn the other setting Off. Press [F5](Execute). The patch will loaded into the specified part and library. M-100 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 101: Deleting The Patch
Deletes the patch and the sample used by that patch. ● You can’t use the Undo function to bring back a deleted sample. ● If you press [F5](Yes), audio phrases and other things that use that sample will also be deleted. Making a patch settings M-101 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 102: Making A Partial Settings
Specify how the sounds are to be handled when you press the same velocity pad multiple times. One Shot Mode When the One Shot Mode parameter is On, the sound will play back until the end of the waveform (or the end of the envelope, whichever comes first). M-102 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual 24 25...
Page 103 Specifies the amount by which the LFO will affect the filter of the partial. LFO Amp Depth Specifies the amount by which the LFO will affect the output volume of the partial. Making a partial settings M-103 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 104: To Adjust The Pitch
Higher settings will increase the amount of modulation for Pitch Depth, Pan Depth, Filter Depth, and Amp Depth. If you want to make more detailed edits, press [F5](LFO). The PARTIAL EDIT (LFO) screen (Screen Guide; p. 147) will appear. M-104 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 105: Making A Sample Settings
)] to audition the data before or after that point. ● For details on each parameters refer to “SAMPLE EDIT screen” (Screen Guide; p. 128). Making a partial settings ] to zoom-in or zoom-out the waveform display. )] / M-105 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 106: Finding A Zero-Cross Point
The SAMPLE LIST popup will appear. Select a sample and press [F5](Select). The selected sample will be assign to the SMT you selected in step 3. For details on the parameters, refer to “PARTIAL EDIT (SMT) screen” (Screen Guide; p. 141). M-106 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 107: Naming A Partial
The partial parameters will be copied to the clipboard. Since the patch parameters will not be copied, the data may sound differently if you copy it to the pad of another part. Making a partial settings M-107 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 108: Deleting The Partial
● If you press [F5] (Yes), audio phrases (and other things) that use that sample will also be deleted. M-108 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation Cancels the operation (the partials and the sample will remain). Deletes the partials and the sample used by that partial.
Page 109: Changing The Assignment Of Partials
Within the region specified by the New: Lower Point and Upper Point parameters, partials will be assigned. ● If you want to assign a partial for chromatic (pitched) playing, press [F3] (Set Chroma). Making a partial settings M-109 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 110 Partials assigned between Current Lower Point and Upper Point will be re-assigned to the area between New Lower Point and Upper Point (So, those will be deleted from original area). M-110 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual the sound of the assigned pads (note numbers) will change.
Page 111: 6-Making Audio Phrase Settings
For example, you might use various audio phrases containing drum patterns and guitar chording patterns to create the framework of your song. Since the MV-8800 lets you modify the tempo or length of an audio phrase without affecting its pitch, the phrases will keep the correct pitch even if you change the tempo of the sequencer.
Page 112 ● If the cursor is located at Start Point, Loop Point, or End Point, you can use PREVIEW[TO ( to audition the audio phrase before or after that point. M-112 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual )] [FROM (...
Page 113: Making An Audio Phrase Play In Synchronization With The Sequencer
BPM Sync. If you select Auto, the setting will be made automatically according to the length of the sound and the BPM Base Note. Adjusting the pitch Adjust the Audio Phrase Coarse Tune and Audio Phrase Fine Tune. Editing the settings of an audio phrase MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-113...
Page 114: Replacing An Assigned Sample
Press [F1](Sample List). The SAMPLE LIST popup (Screen Guide; p. 130) will appear. Select sample that you want to use as an audio phrase. Press [F5](Select). The specified sample will be assigned to the audio phrase. M-114 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 115: Making The Waveform Of An Audio Phrase Zoom-In
[SHIFT] + CURSOR [ [SHIFT] + CURSOR [ [SHIFT] + CURSOR [ [SHIFT] + CURSOR [ Operation Zoom-out the time axis display Zoom-in the time axis display Zoom-out the amplitude (volume level) display Zoom-in the amplitude (volume level) display M-115 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 116: To Create A Patch By Dividing An Audio Phrase (Chop)
Assign To parameter to specify the velocity pad number. Press [F5](Execute). The partials will be successively assigned to the velocity pads of the specified part, starting with the velocity pad number you specified. M-116 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 117: To Copy An Audio Phrase
BOARD]. The CLIPBOARD indicator (red) will light. Hold down [CLIP BOARD] and press the VELOCITY PADS to which you want to copy the audio phrase. The audio phrase will be copied to the pad you specified. M-117 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 118: Saving Audio Phrases To The Hard Disk
Specify the name of file you want to save. The file name will be the name you assigned plus an extension of “.MVA”. Press [F5](Execute). Audio phrases in the current bank will be saved as a file on the hard disk. M-118 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 119: Deleting The Audio Phrase And The Sample
“Some Partials, Audio phrases, Audio Events and Clipboard will be lost by deleting Sample. Are you really sure?” fig.delete-sample-confirm F-button Explanation [F1](No) Cancels the operation (the audio phrase and the sample will remain). [F2](Yes) Deletes the audio phrase and the sample used by that audio phrase. M-119 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 120: Saving An Audio Phrase As A Wav-Format Or Aiff-Format File
The file name will consist of the name you specify, with an added extension (“.WAV” for a WAV file, or “.AIF” for an AIFF file). Press [F5](Execute). Audio phrase will be saved to the hard disk as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file. M-120 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 121: 7-Editing A Sample
Marks or unmarks the sample. [F4](Preview) Auditions the currently highlighted sample while you hold down the button. [F5](Command) Displays the SELECT SAMPLE EDIT COMMAND popup (Screen Guide; p. 132). Here you can edit or delete the samples. M-121 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 122: To Emphasize Or Reduce The High-Frequencies Of The Sample (Emphasis)
When executing a sample editing operation (Emphasis/Normalize/Time Stretch/Truncate/Set Mono/Fade In/Fade Out), you can choose whether the result will be overwritten onto the original sample, or created as a new sample. • Replace If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. M-122 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 123: To Maximize The Level Of A Sample (Normalize)
Select “Normalize” and press [F5](Select). The NORMALIZE popup (Screen Guide; p. 134) will appear. Set the Replace parameter. If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. Press [F5](Execute). The sample level will be maximized (normalized). M-123 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 124: To Change The Length Of A Sample (Time Stretch)
Here you can specify the quality of the conversion. For details, refer to “TIME STRETCH popup” (Screen Guide; p. 135). Set the Replace parameter. If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. Press [F5](Execute). The Time Stretch command will be executed. M-124 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 125: Deleting Unnecessary Portions Of A Sample (Truncate)
Refer to “If the following message appears during truncation” (p. 126). Press [F5](Execute). The Truncate operation will be executed. ] to zoom-in or zoom-out the waveform display. )] and [FROM ( )] to audition the sound immediately before and after the M-125 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 126: If The Following Message Appears During Truncation
When you execute a Truncate operation that would affect the sound of a partial (or other data) in this way, the MV-8800 is designed to delete the data that is affected (partial C will be deleted). The message displayed above is warning you that “the data whose sound is affected by this operation will be deleted.”...
Page 127: Converting A Stereo Sample To Monaural (Set Mono)
The SET MONO popup (Screen Guide; p. 137) appear. fig.audio-event-param.eps Set the Replace parameter. If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. Press [F5](Execute). The selected sample will be converted to monaural. M-127 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 128: Applying A Fade-In To The Sample (Fade-In)
The volume will be 0 (zero) at the Start Point of the sample, and will gradually increase as you approach the End Point parameter. Set the Replace parameter. If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. Press [F5](Execute). The fade-in will be applied to the sample. M-128 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 129: Applying A Fade-Out To The Sample (Fade-Out)
The volume will gradually decrease from the Start Point, and will reach 0 (zero) at the End Point of the sample. Set the Replace parameter. If this is on (✔), the edited result will overwrite the original sample. Press [F5](Execute). The fade-out will be applied to the sample. M-129 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 130: Assigning A Sample To A Partial Or Audio Phrase
The file name will consist of the name you specify, with an added extension (“.WAV” for a WAV file, or “.AIF” for an AIFF file). Press [F5](Execute). Sample will be saved to the hard disk as a WAV-format or AIFF-format file. M-130 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 131: 8-Using The Sequencer
Using the sequencer Overview The MV-8800 has two types of sequencers: Song and Pattern. You can create patterns containing phrases that will be repeated, and then create a song by placing these patterns in the pattern track of the song.
Page 132: The Song Mode And The Pattern Mode
The Song Mode and The Pattern Mode Switch the MV-8800 to Song mode when you want to play, record, or edit songs. Switch the MV-8800 to Pattern mode when you want to play, record, or edit patterns. ● If you switch the mode, the Undo/Redo data will be cleared.
Page 133: Silencing A Specific Track During Playback (Mute)
“M” will be displayed at the cursor location of the current track. Mute is now on. ● To cancel muting, turn the VALUE dial toward the left or press [DEC] to change the “M” indication to “-”. M-133 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 134: Playing Only A Specific Track (Solo)
To defeat Solo, turn the VALUE dial toward the left or press [DEC] to switch the “S” indicator to “-”. M-134 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the track you want to Solo. ] to move the cursor to the “S” column.
Page 135: Using The Velocity Pads To Switch Track Mute And Solo
You can record the operation of muting and soloing tracks to the sequencer. For details, refer to “Recording mute operations” (p. 221). fig.trackmute-screen.eps MUTE Icon SOLO Icon Normal Press [EXIT] to exit the TRACK MUTE screen or TRACK SOLO screen. M-135 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 136: Applying Quantization During Playback (Play Quantize)
This applies quantization to the playback of the song / pattern. This means that it will not modify the original data. You can adjust the quantize settings at any time to produce a different-feeling quantization effect. M-136 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the MIDI track you want to add play quantize.
Page 137: Transmitting Midi Program Changes At The Beginning Of A Pattern Or Song
Bank Select messages will not be transmitted if Bank H or L is set to ---. Explanation The Program Change Number you want to transmit. Value of the Bank Select MSB(CC #0). Value of the Bank Select LSB(CC #32). M-137 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 138: Changing The Playback Tempo
The SONG MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 78) will appear. With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F1](Song Param). Alternatively, select the SONG PARAMETER icon and press [ENTER]. The SONG PARAMETER screen (Screen Guide; p. 79) will appear. M-138 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 139 By default, this will be the tempo and time signature that you specified when creating the song. You can modify this data, but you cannot delete it. Changing the playback tempo ] to move to the desired MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-139...
Page 140: Using The Locator
The SONG screen (Screen Guide; p. 8) will appear. Press [LOCATOR]. The LOCATOR popup (Screen Guide; p. 59) will appear. Press the numeric key that corresponds to the desired locate point. The current time will change. M-140 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 141: Editing A Locate Point
Deleting a locate point Press [LOCATOR]. The LOCATOR popup (Screen Guide; p. 59) will appear. Move the cursor to the locate number (0–9) that you want to delete. Press [F2](Clear). The locate point will be deleted. Using the locator M-141 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 142: Using Markers
Press [F3](Delete). The marker at the cursor location will be deleted. M-142 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the cursor to the marker number(01-99) that you want to ] to move the cursor to the marker number(01-99) that you want to...
Page 143: Using The Velocity Pads To Play Patterns
If you want to assign a pattern to a pad, refer to “Assigning a pattern to a pad” (p. 144). ● You can also set the Next parameter by striking a velocity pad. ● If you select a (Empty) pattern for Next, the playing pattern will not change. M-143 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 144: Assigning A Pattern To A Pad
Use the Pattern parameter to specify the range of patterns that you want to assign. Use the Pad parameter to specify the first pad to which you want to assign the patterns. Press [F5](OK). M-144 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the pattern you want to assign to the pad.
Page 145: 9-Recording A Song / Pattern
“Recording audio tracks or audio phrases” (p. 160) • Adding audio tracks • Direct recording • Realtime recording • Step recording “Placing patterns in the pattern track” (p. 164) • Adding a pattern track • Realtime recording • Step recording M-145 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 146: Creating A New Song
“BPM” (Appendices; p. 12) ● If you use the Tempo track (p. 138), the tempo settings of the Tempo track will take priority. Press [F5](Execute). The song will be created, and the SONG screen will appear. M-146 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 147: Starting A New Song With Your Favorite Settings (User Track Template)
The CREATE NEW SONG screen (Screen Guide; p. 83) will appear. Set the Track Layout parameter to “User Template.” Press [F5](Execute). A new song will be created according to the settings saved in the user track template. Creating a new song M-147 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 148: Creating A New Pattern
Select “Initialize Pattern” and [F5](Select). “Initialize Sure?” message will appear. Press [F5](Yes). Press [F5](Select). The PATTERN screen (Screen Guide; p. 91) will appear. The current pattern is “empty” (initialized). M-148 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the pattern you want to initialize.
Page 149: Changing A Name / Length / Tempo Of A Pattern
Use CURSOR [ ] to select the pattern you want to edit. Press [F2](Pattern Prm). The PATTERN PARAMETER popup (Screen Guide; p. 99) will appear. fig.pattern-list.eps Specify the pattern name and parameters. Press [F5](Close). Creating a new pattern M-149 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 150: Recording Midi Tracks (Instrument Or External Midi Sound Module)
This contains information for switching the MIDI channel mode. ● System Exclusive (System Exclusive Message) These MIDI messages are used for setting sounds, timbres, and other settings for a MIDI device being controlled. Enter data from “F0” to “F7.” M-150 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 151: Adding Midi Tracks For Recording Midi Data
The specified track(s) will be added to the song / pattern. ● To delete a track, use the “DELETE TRACKS popup” (p. 56). The track you specify here will be deleted. For details, refer to “Deleting tracks” (p. 169). M-151 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 152: Recording Your Pad Performance Just As You Play (Realtime Recording)
Recording will begin the moment you strike VELOCITY PADS, press [PLAY ( messages. M-152 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the track you want to record. )], a count-in will sound from one measure earlier than the record-start )], a count-in will sound from two measures earlier than the record-start...
Page 153 The timing of backbeats will be adjusted forward or backward, producing a “shuffle” or “swing” feel. fig.10-06.j 100% “Basic procedure for realtime recording” (p. 152) Grid Quantize Shuffle Quantize with Rate = 75% )] to make the indicator blink , you’ll M-153 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 154 Events will be erased for all pads between (and including) the pads you hold down. Release [EVENT ERASE]. The EVENT ERASE popup will close, and you will return to normal recording. M-154 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select a type of performance data (MIDI message).
Page 155 REC indicator will resume blinking, and recording will end. However, the PLAY indicator will remain lit and playback will continue. When you’re finished recording, press [STOP ( )]. The REC and PLAY indicators will go dark, and recording will stop. M-155 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 156: Step Recording
(piano) = 60, mf (mezzo-forte) = 90, and f (forte) = 120. M-156 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the MIDI track that you want to record. ] to move the current time to the point at which you want to begin input.
Page 157 Refer to “Undoing a recording or editing operation (Undo/Redo)” (p. 166). ] to move the displayed area up or down. ] to zoom-in or zoom-out the input data display. )] to make the indicator M-157 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 158: Inputting Events In Rhythm-Machine Style (Drum Grid)
In external VGA screen, an “S” button will light blue. Make sure that [REC ( )] is lit red. If it is not lit red, press [REC ( M-158 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the MIDI track you want to record. )] to make it light.
Page 159 Depending on the setting of the Step Time parameter, a group of several events located close together in time may appear as a single event. MV-8800 operates as following if multiple events are displayed as one piece. • If you delete, all the events shown as one piece will be deleted.
Page 160: Recording Audio Tracks Or Audio Phrases
The specified track(s) will be added to the song / pattern. ● To delete a track, use the “DELETE TRACKS popup” (p. 56). The track you specify here will be deleted. For details, refer to “Deleting tracks” (p. 169). M-160 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 161: Directly Recording An Audio Input (Direct Recording)
The REC and PLAY indicators will light, and the input audio will be recorded. Recording audio tracks or audio phrases )], a count-in will sound from one measure earlier than the record-start )], a count-in will sound from two measures earlier than the record-start )] or receive MIDI M-161 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 162 The REC indicator and PLAY indicator will light, and recording (resample mix) will begin. Press [STOP ( )]. The REC indicator and PLAY indicator will go dark, and recording (resample mix) will stop. M-162 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the audio track you want to record.
Page 163: Recording Performance Of Audio Phrases
The AUDIO PHRASE STEP REC screen (Screen Guide; p. 63) will appear. The procedure for step recording is the same as for a “Step recording” (p. 156) in MIDI track. Recording audio tracks or audio phrases MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-163...
Page 164: Placing Patterns In The Pattern Track
There can be only one pattern track. If you attempt to create a second pattern track, the message “Can’t create more pattern tracks” will appear. M-164 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the cursor to the track that is located immediately above...
Page 165: Placing Patterns In The Pattern Track
Times field to specify the number of times that it is to be placed. Then press [F5](Execute) to place the specified pattern in the pattern track. When you’re finished, press [STOP ( )]. Placing patterns in the pattern track MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-165...
Page 166: Undoing A Recording Or Editing Operation (Undo/Redo)
● Canceling an Undo operation (Redo) After executing Undo, you can perform Redo to return to the state prior to executing Undo. Pressing [UNDO/REDO] (blink) after you’ve executed Undo will execute the Redo function. [UNDO/REDO] will return to lit. M-166 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 167: 10-Editing A Song / Pattern
] or the VALUE dial to select the song that you want to edit. Press [F5](Execute). The selected song will become the current song, and the SONG screen will appear. • Editing a specified region (Sequence edit) • Editing individual events (Event list edit) MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-167...
Page 168: Selecting A Pattern
The pattern will switch to the one you selected. Use CURSOR [ Press [F5](Select). The pattern will switch to the one you selected, and the PATTERN screen will appear. M-168 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the pattern you want to edit.
Page 169: Editing Entire Tracks
The tracks in the range of “Delete from” through “to” will be deleted. Press [F5](Execute). The message “Delete Tracks. You cannot UNDO. Are you sure?” will appear. Press [F5](Yes). The specified track(s) will be deleted from the song / pattern. M-169 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 170: Combining Multiple Midi Tracks Into One (Merge Tracks)
The performance data placed in the destination will reflect the Play Quantize settings. Press [F5](Execute). The Merge Track operation will be executed. The performance data of the MIDI tracks between Source From and Source To will be combined and placed in the Merge To track. M-170 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 171: Editing A Region You Specify (Sequence Editing)
The list of editing commands will differ according to the screen that is displayed. For a list of the available commands, refer to “List of available editing commands” (p. 187). Commands that can be Commands that can be executed on an audio executed on the pattern track. track. MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-171...
Page 172 If you’re not satisfied with the results of your editing, you can press [UNDO/REDO] to return to the state prior to editing. For details on the Undo function, refer to “Undoing a recording or editing operation (Undo/Redo)” (p. 166). M-172 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 173: Selecting A Region Quickly (Quick Region)
If there is no audio / pattern events at the current time in the current track, from the beginning to the end of the current measure or current beat will be selected. Editing a region you specify (Sequence Editing) Selects a data that the current track intersects the current time. M-173 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 174: Inserting Blank Measures At The Specified Time (Insert Measure)
Tempo, Marker, and/or Locator check boxes. Press [F5](Execute). The blank measures will be inserted. M-174 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the current time you want to insert blank measures.
Page 175: Deleting Specified Measures (Delete Measure)
Tempo Track, Marker, and/or Locator check boxes. ● In Pattern mode you won’t be able to specify the Tempo Track, Marker, and Locator options. Press [F5](Execute). The region of measures you’ve specified will be deleted. Editing a region you specify (Sequence Editing) M-175 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 176: Pasting The Performance Data Of A Pattern Into A Song
The right column lets you specify the song track to which each pattern track will be pasted. Press [F5](Execute). M-176 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to move the current time you want to paste performance data of ] to select the pattern that you want to paste, and press...
Page 177: Editing Note Events In A Midi Track (Piano Roll Editing)
This specifies the end of the editing region. Your editing operations will apply to the region between the In and Out points you specified in steps 5 and 6. Selected notes Selected data Press [F5](Command). The SELECT PIANO ROLL EDIT COMMAND popup (Screen Guide; p. 33) will appear. M-177 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 178 STEP [ • Track Parameter Displays the TRACK PARAMETER popup (for MIDI track). • Solo On/Off Turns solo on/off for the current track. M-178 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the MIDI track you want to edit.
Page 179: Note Event Editing In The Piano Roll Edit Screen
Use the VALUE dial (or other means) to input the value, and press [ENTER]. Editing note events in a MIDI track (Piano Roll Editing) ] to move to the note event that you want to edit. ]), the note M-179 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 180: Selecting A Region Quickly (Quick Region)
If there is not a note event at the current time in the current note (target), a length corresponding to the STEP TIME will be selected. M-180 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Selects a data that the current note intersects the current time.
Page 181: Editing Events Individually
After using the numeric keys to input a value, press [ENTER] to finalize the input. Press [ENTER]. The edited value will be finalized. ] to change the current time, the note event located at that time will be M-181 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 182: Inserting Performance Data (Create Event)
If you are not satisfied with the result of executing this command, press [UNDO/REDO] to return to the state prior to execution (p. 166). M-182 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] or the VALUE dial to move to the time location where you want to ] to change the current time, the note event located at that time will be...
Page 183: Erasing Performance Data (Erase)
(p. 166). ] to move the current time, the note event located at that time will be ] to move the current time, the note event located at that time will be Editing events individually M-183 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 184: Editing A System Exclusive Message
EVENT LIST screen. ● When you are inputting a Roland system exclusive message, you can use Auto Check Sum to calculate the checksum automatically. If Auto Sum is On, the data byte preceding the end of the message (F7) will be the checksum;...
Page 185: Audio Event Parameter
If you press [F2](Sample Edit), the AUDIO EVENT SAMPLE EDIT popup (Screen Guide; p. 29) will appear. Here you can change the playback region of the sample used by an audio event. Press [F5](Close). ] to move the time location of the audio event you want to Editing events individually M-185 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 186: Pattern Event Parameter
This indicates the actual length (beats - ticks) for which the pattern will play. If you want to edit this parameter, press [F1](Move). Press [F5](Close). M-186 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the pattern track containing the pattern event you want to ] to move to the time location of the pattern event.
Page 187: List Of Available Editing Commands
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Page 188: Moving Performance Data (Move)
The moved data will be merged (combined) with the data existing at the destination. Replace The moved data will replace (overwrite) the data existing at the destination. ● If the track(s) being moved include audio tracks or pattern tracks, the Mode parameter is fixed at Replace. M-188 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 189: Copying Performance Data
If the track(s) being copied include audio tracks or pattern tracks, the Mode parameter is fixed at Replace. • Times Specify the number of times that the data will be pasted. List of available editing commands MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-189...
Page 190 The Shift All Tracks parameter is available if you accessed the COPY & INSERT popup from the SEQUENCE EDIT screen. Shift All Notes/Shift All Tracks Insertion point Overlapping data Shift All Notes/Shift All Tracks Insertion point All data existing at the insertion time M-190 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual (Off) will be moved backward. (On) will be moved backward.
Page 191: Correcting The Timing Of Performance Data (Quantize)
100% Template You can choose quantization settings from a variety of templates. The MV-8800 provides 71 templates for use with rhythms of a variety of musical styles. For details on the contents of the templates, refer to “Templates” (Screen Guide; p. 12).
Page 192: Editing Note Accents (Change Velocity)
C3 and C4, set the left and right values of the Range parameter to “C3” and “C4” respectively. You can also specify these by striking the pads. ● The Range parameter is available if you have accessed the CHANGE VELOCITY popup from the SEQUENCE EDIT screen. M-192 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 193: Editing The Length Of The Notes (Change Duration)
“C4” respectively. You can also specify these by striking the pads. ● The Note Range parameter is available if you have accessed the CHANGE DURATION popup from the SEQUENCE EDIT screen. List of available editing commands MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-193...
Page 194: Moving The Performance Data Backward Or Forward (Shift Timing)
The Range parameter is available if you have accessed the SHIFT TIMING popup from the SEQUENCE EDIT screen. ● If you use the VIEW FILTER popup (Screen Guide; p. 53) to restrict the types of event that will be edited, only the specified type(s) of events will be shifted in time. M-194 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 195: Thinning Out The Performance Data (Data Thin)
● If you use the VIEW FILTER popup (Screen Guide; p. 53) to restrict the types of event that will be edited, only the specified type(s) of events will be thinned. List of available editing commands MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-195...
Page 196: Transposing Notes (Transpose)
For example, suppose you want to exchange a conga sound for a tom sound. If the conga is assigned to the D4 key and the tom is assigned to the C3 key, set the Range parameter to “62 (D4) - 62 (D4)” and the Transpose parameter to “-14”. M-196 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 197: Extracting Specific Note Events (Split Notes)
If you want to separate drum notes into individual tracks, use the Send To “Separate Tracks by Pitch” setting. • Track Specifies the track number in which the extracted note events will be places. This parameter is available in case of the Send To is “One Track.” List of available editing commands MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-197...
Page 198: Entering Data With A Smooth Succession Of Values (Create Continuous Data)
Specify the destination value at the ending point of the continuous data. • Curve Specifies the kind of the change in data. • Interval Time Specify the spacing (in ticks) between events of the continuous data. M-198 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 199: Modifying Data In A Selected Region (Change Continuous Data)
For example, a setting of 50% would halve the values and a setting of 200% would double the values. Negative “-” settings will invert the upper and lower limit values. • Bias Specifies the amount by which the data will be increased or decreased. List of available editing commands MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-199...
Page 200: Saving A Portion Of Performance Data In The Library (Copy As Midi Clip)
If the length of the selected region exceeds 999 measures, it cannot be saved to a new pattern. ● If you select a pattern that’s not empty, “Overwrite Sure?” message will appear. If you press [F5](Yes), the newly saved data will overwrite that pattern. M-200 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 201: Restricting The Type Of Events That Will Be Edited (View Filter)
MIDI Mode Message that changes the mode Mode Message System Exclusive messages; MIDI messages that contain settings specific to the System Exclusive MV-8800 itself, such as sound settings. Audio events (performance data of audio phrases, or audio data directly recorded) on Audio Event audio tracks.
Page 202: Note Length (Step Time) And The Number Of Ticks
Note length (Step time) and the number of ticks The MV-8800’s sequencer divides each quarter note into 480 “ticks.” The following table shows the number of ticks in each note value. Note (64th note) (32nd note triplet) (32nd note) (16th note triplet)
Page 203: Copying A Pattern
If you initialize the pattern that is selected in the PATTERN screen, the lowest-numbered pattern in the project will be automatically selected. ● You cannot initialize all of the patterns. (The project will contain at least one pattern.) M-203 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 204: Saving A Song (Or Pattern) In Smf Format (Save As Smf)
The file name will be the name you assigned plus an extension of “.MID”. Press [F5](Execute). The song will be saved as an SMF file on the hard disk. M-204 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual (MIDI) Assigned MIDI channel A-1, B-1, R-1 A-16, B-16, R-16 ] to select a folder you want to save.
Page 205: Saving A Pattern As Smf (Standard Midi File) Data
[F2](Fix Qtz) to turn the Fix Quantize indication On. If this is On when you save the SMF, the rhythmic feel you hear when you play the pattern on the MV-8800 will be saved in SMF format. Use CURSOR [ The folder will be highlighted.
Page 206: Loading A Song From Another Project
The selected song will be added to the current project. The song you loaded will become the current song. M-206 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the project that contains the song you want to load. ] to select the song you want to load.
Page 207: 11-Using The Mixer
MIXER (INSTRUMENT PART 1–8) screen (Screen Guide; p. 236) MIXER (INSTRUMENT PART 9–16) screen (Screen Guide; p. 236) MIXER (AUX/FX/AUDIO PHRASE/INPUT) screen (Screen Guide; p. 237) ] to move the cursor to the Level of the part you want to M-207 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 208: Adjusting The Tone Of An Instruments Or Audio Track
MIXER (AUDIO TRACK) ➔ MIXER (INSTRUMENTS PART 1–8) ➔ MIXER (INSTRUMENTS PART 9–16) ➔ MIXER (AUDIO TRACK) ● For details on the equalizer parameters, refer to each MIXER EQ screen. M-208 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Screen displays ] to move the cursor to the equalizer parameter on which...
Page 209: 12-Using Effects
Switching the effects on/off Each of the MV-8800’s internal effects can be switched on or off. You can switch the effects off if you’re editing a sound and want to hear it without effects, or if you want to use an external effect processor instead of the built-in effects.
Page 210: Selecting An Effect
Selecting an effect Each of the MV-8800’s three internal effect processors has its own effect library. You can switch effect settings by selecting various effects from the effect library. Press [EFFECTS]. The EFFECT screen will appear. Move the cursor to the effect whose settings you want to change.
Page 211: Setting The Effect Parameters
VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to edit the value. The effect setting will change. ] to move the cursor to the parameter you want to edit, and ] to move the cursor to a parameter, and turn M-211 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 212: Storing The Current Effect Settings In The Library
The current effect settings will be written into the effect library number you selected. ● Once you overwrite a library number, there’s no way to recover its previous contents. You may want to save the user library to disk before you overwrite your own settings. M-212 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 213: Saving A Current Effect Setting To The Hard Disk
The file name will be the name you assigned plus an extension. Current effects Extension .MVF Dly/Cho .MVC Reverb .MVR Press [F5](Execute). The settings file of the currently selected effect will be saved on the hard disk. M-213 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 214: Using The C (Control) Knobs To Operate Parameters
Press [F1](C1)–[F3](C3) to specify the knob that will control the parameter you selected in step 4. Now you can use the selected knob to control the value of the parameter. M-214 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the effect you want to control.
Page 215: Changing The Mfx Routing
Changing the MFX routing You can route the MFX to various buses (signal routes) within the MV-8800. Different routing will produce different results. Press [EFFECTS]. The EFFECTS screen (Screen Guide; p. 229) will appear. Use CURSOR [ ] to move the cursor to MFX, making it the current effect.
Page 216: Applying Mfx To An Instrument Or Audio Track
The EFFECTS screen will appear. Use CURSOR [ Set the Routing parameter to “Master.” The effect will be applied to master out. M-216 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual MASTER OUT ] to move the cursor to MFX. MASTER OUT ] to move the cursor to MFX.
Page 217: Analog Modeling Bass
● Explanation of each block, “25 Analog Modeling Bass” (Appendices; p. 54). By selecting Analog Modeling Bass, you can use the MV-8800’s effect section as a monophonic synthesizer. You can control note-on/off and pitch in several ways. Playing from the Effect knobs If you want to use the synthesizer to create a sound effect, rather than playing definite pitches in a scale, you can use the effect knobs to easily make the synthesizer start or stop producing sound.
Page 218: Playing From A Midi Track/The Velocity Pads/An External Midi Device
The Analog Modeling Bass will produce sound when you strike a pad or play a connected external MIDI keyboard. The Analog Modeling Bass uses the following MIDI messages. • Note On • Note Off • Modulation (CC#01) • Pitch Bend • General Purpose Controller 1–8 (CC#16–18) M-218 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select MFX.
Page 219: 13-Automating Mixing Operations (Automation)
91 (Reverb: Effect 1 Depth) DlyCho Send 93 (Chorus: Effect 3 Depth) Mixer Channel Value Reverb Mixer Reverb Audio Phrase Mixer A.Phrs Input Mixer Input Audio track 1-8 AMix *: (Audio track name) “*” shows Track Number. MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-219...
Page 220: Playback Mixer Operations
The PLAY indicator will light. The Mixer parameters will change according to the data recorded on the MIDI track. Press [STOP ( )] to stop playback. The PLAY indicator will go dark, and playback will stop. M-220 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 221: Automating Mute Operations For Each Track
You can record into the sequencer while applying quantization. Value: Off, (60), (80), )], a count-in will sound from one measure earlier than the )], a count-in will sound from two measures earlier than the (120), (160), (240), (320), (480) M-221 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 222: Playback Mute Operations
Hold down [SHIFT], and press [PAD BANKS]. Press [MENU]. The MENU popup will appear. Select “Track Mute Setup” and press [F5](Select). The TRACK MUTE SETUP popup will appear. M-222 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the track on which you want to playback the mute operations.
Page 223: Editing The Recorded Mute Data
You can access the MUTE CONTROL TRACK screen from the SONG (or PATTERN) screen. To access this screen, press [MENU], select “Mute Control Track”, then press [F5](Select). Use CURSOR [ ] or VALUE dial to select the mute data which you want to edit. Automating mute operations for each track MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-223...
Page 224: Viewing The Mute Data Of Only A Specific Track
Mute data of the single track you specify will be shown. Use the parameter below to select the track you want to view. Press [EXIT]. The TRACK SELECT popup will close. M-224 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the parameter which you want to change.
Page 225: Automating Operations For Each C (Control) Knob
The REC and PLAY indicators will light, and the RECORDING PARAMETER (MIDI) popup will close. Use the C1–C3 knob to change effect parameters. Operations of the C1–C3 knobs will be recorded. Press [STOP ( )] to stop recording. The REC and PLAY indicators will go dark, and recording will stop. M-225 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 226: Playback C (Control) Knob Operations To Control Effect Parameters
Data for the C-knob operations is recorded on the current MIDI track as MIDI Control Changes. The following table shows the recorded C-knob data and the MIDI Control Change numbers that are used. Knob MIDI Control Change Number 16 (General 1) 17 (General 2) 18 (General 3) M-226 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 227: 14-Creating An Audio Cd
CD. This process is called “mastering.” On the MV-8800, you can use the “mastering tool kit” to smooth out inconsistencies in the volume anywhere in the song and adjust the balance of the low-frequency range. This makes it easy to create a powerful-sounding audio CD.
Page 228: Combining A Song / Pattern Into Two Tracks (Mixdown)
MIDI sound module, you can connect the audio output of your MIDI sound module to the MV-8800’s inputs so that the sound from your MIDI sound module will be recorded as part of the mixdown. M-228 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 229 The Mixdown Mode will turn off. [F5](Yes) You will go to the MASTERING screen. Select this if you want to immediately master the WAV file created by the mixdown. Combining a song / pattern into two tracks (Mixdown) M-229 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 230: Achieving The Ideal Volume And Loudness For An Audio Cd (Mastering)
If you mastering without setting the MASTER knob to MAX, the volume will be lower. You should leave this knob at MAX unless you are creating a fade-in or fade-out. M-230 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ] to select the MASTERING icon then press...
Page 231 A default filename is assigned automatically. You can change this if desired. Press [F5](OK). The REC indicator (red) will blink, and the MV-8800 will be in mastering-standby. ● If you press [EXIT] in step 9, the EDIT MIXDOWN FILE NAME popup window will close without entering standby mode.
Page 232: Writing The Mastered Data To Cd
The MV-8800 is able to write CD-RW discs. However, CD-RW discs cannot be played in conventional audio CD players. You will need to use the MV-8800’s CD Player function (p. 234) to play such discs. Also, even if you write the audio data to a CD-R disc, there are occasional cases in which some conventional CD players may be unable to play the disc.
Page 233 ● The MV-8800’s CD writing method is fixed at “Disc At Once,” meaning that you will be able to use this disc as a pressing master for commercial mass production. When the Disc At Once method is used, no further data can be written to the disc afterward, even if there is space (recording time) remaining on the disc.
Page 234: Playing An Audio Cd
We cannot guarantee that playback will occur correctly with “copy-protected CDs,” which do not comply with the audio CD specification. If you want to use the MV-8800’s CD Player function to play back an audio CD, carefully check the package of the audio CD.
Page 235: 15-Project And Disk Management
● If the display indicates “Selected Project is too large.” The project you attempted to load requires more memory than is currently installed in the MV-8800. There is not enough memory to load the project. This can happen if the amount of memory when the project was created differs from the currently-installed amount of memory.
Page 236: Naming A Project
Move the cursor to the project that you want to protect, and press [F4](Protect On). The project will be protected. You can press [F5](Protect Off) to turn off the protect setting. M-236 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 237: Deleting A Project
There is no way to recover data that has been deleted. (Unless, of course, you have previously made a backup of that data.) Roland Corporation can accept no responsibility for any loss of data or any damages you incur as a result of such loss.
Page 238: Saving A Project
● While the project is being saved, the DISK indicator (red) will light. Never strike the pads or otherwise subject the MV-8800 to vibration during this time. Doing so will cause malfunctions. ● The length of time required to save a project is proportionate to the size of the project.
Page 239: Creating A New Project
If you don’t save the current project at the “Save Current Project before creating new project?” prompt, there is no way for you to recover that data (unless you have previously made a backup of it). Roland accepts no responsibility for the recovery of lost data, nor for any damages that may result from such loss.
Page 240: Deleting Unused Portions Of A Sample
There is no way to recover data that has been deleted. (Unless, of course, you have previously made a backup of that data.) Roland Corporation can accept no responsibility for any loss of data or any damages you incur as a result of such loss.
Page 241: Backing Up A Project To A Cd-R/Rw Disc
Backing up a project to a CD-R/RW disc Here’s how to save your project to a CD-R/RW disc.This lets you preserve important data, or use a project on a different MV-8800. ● When backing-up, you must use one CD-R/RW disc for each project. You cannot back up more than one project at a time.
Page 242: Folder Structure
Folder structure Data is saved on the MV-8800’s internal hard disk in the following folder structure. The various types of data are stored as follows. / (root) PROJECTS (project name).PRJ (project name).PRJ MIXDOWNTR MASTERTR USER PATCHES BASS VOX_FX ● / (root folder) This is the “root”...
Page 243: Managing Files (File Utility)
Managing files (File Utility) The File Utility commands let you manage the files stored on the MV-8800’s hard disk and CD-RW drive. Press [DISK/USB]. The DISK/USB MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 188) will appear. Press [F1](File Utility), or use the cursor to select the FILE UTILITY icon and press [ENTER].
Page 244: Changing The Current Folder
The cursor icon will change shape to indicate whether you can press CURSOR [ displayed folder. Cursor icon M-244 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation You can move the cursor up/down. You can move the cursor up/down. If this indication is displayed, the cursor is located at a folder.
Page 245: Creating A Folder
“Creating a new project” (p. 239). Such folders and files are used by the MV-8800’s system. If you rename them, the system will not operate correctly, and important data will be lost.
Page 246: Copying A File Or A Folder
You must never copy a folder other than those described in “Folder structure” (p. 242). Such folders and files are used by the MV-8800’s system. If you copy them, the system will not operate correctly, and important data will be lost.
Page 247: Moving A File To Another Location (Move)
You must never move a folder other than those described in “Folder structure” (p. 242). Such folders and files are used by the MV-8800’s system. If you move them, the system will not operate correctly, and important data will be lost.
Page 248: Deleting A Folder Or File
You must never delete a folder other than those described in “Folder structure” (p. 242). Such folders and files are used by the MV-8800’s system. If you delete them, the system will not operate correctly, and important data will be lost.
Page 249: Disk Management
This operation formats a disk, erasing all data that was on that disk. By formatting (erasing) or a CD-RW disc that had been used by a device other than the MV-8800, you can make it usable on the MV-8800. ●...
Page 250: Naming A Disk
If you want to format the hard disk, turn the HD Format Protect parameter to the “Off” setting. The HD Format Protect parameter lets you allow or prevent formatting of the hard disk. When you turn on the power of MV-8800, this will automatically be turned On. Press [SYSTEM].
Page 251: 16-Using An External Display And Mouse To Operate The Mv-8800
You can connect an external display (VGA) and the included mouse, and perform operations from the external display. Even when you are using an external display to operate the MV-8800, you can also view information on the MV-8800’s built-in LCD screen.
Page 252: Using A Mouse
In some cases you will be specifically told to “right-click,” which means to click using the right mouse button. ● Double-click Point to an on-screen button or knob, and rapidly press the mouse button twice. M-252 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 253: Mouse Operations
The wheel can be used only for numerical parameters; it cannot be used to operate buttons or knobs. ● The wheel can also be clicked just like the left or right buttons, but the MV-8800 does not use this action. ● Drag Move the mouse while holding down the mouse button.
Page 254 Shift button is in the inward position will defeat the Shift button. Cursor These buttons change the position at which characters from the keyboard will be input. button M-254 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Name Keyboard Insert button Cursor button...
Page 255: Explanation Of Screens Shown In The External Display
These buttons move the current time location to the next or previous recorded event. (Previous/Next) Return to the start of the current song (0001-01-000). Top button Transport Block Tools Area Ruler Area Playlist Area Inspector Area M-255 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 256 Pad Banks button Pad Bank Number/Name M-256 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation This indicates the tempo at the current time location. If the tempo track is off, you can click this value and change the tempo. You can click this area to switch the Tempo Track On ( Display the time signature of the current song/pattern.
Page 257 Mixer button tracks and instrument parts. Mixer Section This displays mixer sections which can be controlled by the eight sliders on the MV-8800’s Selector panel. A list of the available mixer sections will appear when you click this. The available mixer sections are: •...
Page 258 Eraser button Undo/Redo button M-258 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation Display the current track number and current track name. Specifies the output connector from which the audio recorded on the track will be output. Shows the level of the current track. You can click the numerical value to edit the level.
Page 259 This sets the selected region as the Loop region. 9 Set Selected Region to Auto Punch This sets the selected region as the Auto Punch region. Explanation of screens shown in the external display ) are not displayed in Pattern mode. M-259 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 260 Track Parameter button M-260 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Explanation Display the Track number. You can click here to make that number the current track. This indicates the type of track. You can click here to select or de-select that track.
Page 261 Select or de-select all tracks. 12 All Mute Off Defeat Mute for all tracks. 13 All Solo Off Defeat Solo for all tracks. Explanation of screens shown in the external display ) are not displayed in Pattern mode. M-261 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 262 (1/480th of a quarter note). 10 Data Thin... The DATA THIN popup will appear. Thins-out events of the selected region to reduce the amount of data. M-262 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual to move to move toward the end of the...
Page 263 The AUDIO EVENT PARAMETER popup will appear. Adjust the parameters of the event of a selected audio track. 21 Pattern Event Parameter The PATTERN EVENT parameter will appear. Adjust the parameters of the event of a selected pattern track. Explanation of screens shown in the external display M-263 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 264: Menu Bar
10 Recover From CD... The RECOVER PROJECT FROM CD popup will appear. Recover (restore) a backed-up project from CD into the MV-8800 with the name you specify. 11 Shutdown “SHUTDOWN Are you sure?” message will appear. You must execute this operation before powering-off the MV-8800.
Page 265 The PATTERN LIST popup will appear. Load the pattern that you want to edit. 6 Pattern Play The PATTERN PLAY popup will appear. Play patterns while you switch between them whenever desired. Explanation of screens shown in the external display ) are not displayed in Pattern mode. M-265 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 266 The LOOP popup will appear. Here you can make loop settings for loop play. 17 MIDI Clip Library The MIDI CLIP LIBRARY popup will appear. Here you can rename or delete items in the MIDI clip library. M-266 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual ) are not displayed in Pattern mode.
Page 267 The PASTE PATTERN popup will appear. Here you can paste a pattern from the pattern list into the current song/pattern. 19 Copy As Audio Phrase... The COPY AS AUDIO PHRASE popup will appear. Here you can copy the selected data to the velocity pads. Explanation of screens shown in the external display M-267 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 268 The MIXER popup will appear. Here you can adjust the volume and panning of the audio tracks and instrument parts. 2 Effects The EFFECTS popup will appear. Here you can make settings for the built-in MFX, Delay/Chorus and Reverb. M-268 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 269 Here you can make system setting for the MV-8800. 1 Global The GLOBAL popup will appear. Here you can make settings for the overall system of the MV-8800. 2 Pad/Panel The PAD popup will appear. Here you can make settings for the velocity pads, top panel buttons, knobs, and sliders.
Page 270 ❍ Pattern Number/Pattern Name This shows the number and name of the currently-loaded pattern. When you double-click this area, the EDIT PATTERN NAME popup (Screen Guide; p. 3) will appear, allowing you to edit the name of the pattern. M-270 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 271: Operations Using The External Display
Quick Tour The following pages explain the most important operations in VGA mode. Please take this quick tour in order to get a feel for using VGA mode to operate the MV-8800. ● This quick tour explains mainly MIDI tracks and instruments, but the same explanations also apply to audio tracks and audio phrases.
Page 272 Click the note event icon in the View Filter icons. Of the events displayed in the play list, this switches MIDI note events between displayed and hidden. ● In the same way, you can click M-272 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual to switch audio events between displayed and hidden.
Page 273 The content you erased by Undo will be recovered (Redo). The Undo button will lit (light blue). Undo and Redo will alternate each time you click. ● When you execute Undo, the recording state will be defeated, and you will return to playback. Operations using the external display MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-273...
Page 274 If you double-click a MIDI event, the PIANO ROLL EDIT popup will appear. If you double-click an audio event, the AUDIO EVENT PARAMETER popup will appear. If you double-click a pattern event, the PATTERN EVENT PARAMETER popup will appear. Specify the parameters, then click The popup will close. M-274 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 275 The switch indication will change, and the parameter value will change accordingly. Click the All Popup Close button. All of the popups will close. This completes the Quick Tour. Functions we didn’t discuss here can also be controlled in the same way. Operations using the external display MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-275...
Page 276: Using The Mouse To Edit Sequence Data (Song Screen Or Pattern Screen)
When you enclose a region like this, M-276 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual all data falling within the specified region will be selected. . When you drop the data you were dragging, it will be these events are selected.
Page 277: Using The Mouse To Edit A Midi Track (Piano Roll Edit Screen)
The MOVE popup will appear. Use the To parameter to specify the move-destination. Click the The Move operation will be executed. Operations using the external display . You can delete data by clicking it all data falling within the specified region will be selected. M-277 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 278 When the initial portion of a note event lies within the selection box, the entire note event is selected. When you enclose a region like this, M-278 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual . When you drop the data you were dragging, it will be . When using the Range tool, the these events are selected.
Page 279 When you click the Eraser button, the mouse pointer will change to clicking it with the Eraser tool. Operations using the external display . The pencil tool lets you enter note . You can delete note event by MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-279...
Page 280: Step Recording
Indicate the velocity of the note event. The velocity is shown as a pair with the note event; a Velocity View longer bar indicates a stronger velocity. Explanation Reverts the preceding input. Connects (extends) the event at the current time to the next step. Inputs a rest (silence). M-280 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 281 Inputs a rest (silence). This button is unavailable if Step Time is set to Pattern. ● If the Step Time parameter is set to Pattern, the dotted note setting is ignored, and [Tie] and [Rest] will also be unavailable. Operations using the external display MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-281...
Page 282: Changing The Color Theme Of The Song Screen And Pattern Screen
The DISPLAY/MOUSE screen (Screen Guide; p. 184) will appear. fig.vga-mouse-screen Set the Color Theme parameter (Song, Pattern). Click “SYSTEM” on the menu bar. Click “Display/MOUSE.” The DISPLAY/MOUSE screen (Screen Guide; p. 184) will appear. fig.vga-mouse-screen Set the Color Theme parameter (Song, Pattern). M-282 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 283: Switching Between Song Screen And Pattern Screen
Press [PATTERN] to display the PATTERN screen. Click “PATTERN” on the menu bar. The PATTERN button will turn red, and the PATTERN screen will appear. To return to the SONG screen, click the PATTERN button once again. M-283 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 284 Switching between SONG screen and PATTERN screen M-284 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 285: 17-Using The Velocity Pads To Display Images (Pix Jam)
OUT connector. Importing images Here’s how to import the images into the MV-8800 so that you can display them by striking the pads. ● Images can be output from the VGA OUT connector only when you’re using the build-in LCD as the operating screen.
Page 286: Switching Images By Playing The Pads
PIX JAM icon and press [ENTER]. The PIX JAM screen (Screen Guide; p. 185) will appear. Strike a pad to which an image has been assigned. The image assigned to the pad will be output from the VGA OUT connector. M-286 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 287: Switching Images In Synchronization With Sequencer Playback
In the same way as for conventional realtime recording or step recording, strike the appropriate pad at the moment you want the image to be switched. Data that specifies the timing of the image switch will be recorded in the image switching track. Importing images M-287 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 288 Importing images M-288 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 289: 18-Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb
If your USB-equipped computer is connected to the USB connector on the MV-8800’s rear panel, you will be able to transfer data between the two devices. WAV files or AIFF files saved on your computer can be loaded into the MV-8800 and used as instruments or audio phrases.
Page 290: Copying Files From Your Computer To The Mv-8800
Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. The contents of the MV-8800’s hard disk will appear. Drag and drop the files that you want to copy to the MV-8800 into the desired folder of the MV-8800. The files will be copied to the MV-8800.
Page 291 On your desktop, double-click the “MV-8800HD” icon. The contents of the MV-8800’s hard disk will appear. Drag and drop the files that you want to copy to the MV-8800 into the desired folder of the MV-8800. The files will be copied to the MV-8800.
Page 292: Backing Up A Project From The Mv-8800 To Your Computer
● For details on the structure of the data saved within the MV-8800, refer to “Folder structure” (p. 242). Connect the MV-8800 and your computer as described in “To start communication with your computer”...
Page 293: Using Your Computer To Delete Unwanted Files
● You are completely free to overwrite or delete any folder or file saved on the MV-8800 that is visible from your computer. Since it is also possible for you to overwrite or delete data that the MV-8800 requires in order to function, you must be careful when performing file operations from your computer.
Page 294: To Stop Communication With Your Computer
Drag the MV-8800HD icon from your desktop into the trash to terminate the connection. • Mac OS X Drag the MV-8800HD icon from your desktop into the trash to terminate the connection. Press [F5](Disconnect). Communication between the MV-8800 and your computer will stop. M-294 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 295: 19-Using Midi Devices
You can connect a MIDI controller (MIDI keyboard, MIDI guitar, MIDI percussion pads, etc.) to MIDI IN and record your performance on the MV-8800. You can connect sound modules to the two MIDI OUT connectors, and control sixteen MIDI channels from each connector (for a total of 32 MIDI channels).
Page 296: Using The Sliders To Control An External Midi Sound Module (Assignable Sliders)
Playing a connected external MIDI sound module Using the sliders to control an external MIDI sound module (Assignable Sliders) You can use the MV-8800’s sliders to send control change messages to a connected external device. Press [ASSIGNABLE SLIDER]. [ASSIGNABLE SLIDER] will light orange, indicating that sliders 1–8 are in Assignable Slider mode.
Page 297: Playing The Mv-8800 From An External Midi Device
Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device Recording your playing from a MIDI keyboard Here’s how your playing on a MIDI keyboard connected to the MIDI IN connector can be input to the MV-8800 and recorded on the sequencer.
Page 298: Using The Mv-8800 In Multi Timbre Sampler Mode
You can use the MV-8800 as a multi-timbral sound module. To do so, put the MV-8800 in “Multi Timbre Sampler mode.” In Multi Timbre Sampler mode, multiple channels of MIDI performance data can be received from a connected external MIDI sequencer and used to play the MV-8800’s instruments and audio phrases.
Page 299 Sequencer Performance data received at MIDI IN or from the velocity pads is sent to MIDI OUT and/or plays the MV-8800’s instruments according to the Output Assign parameter and Output Assign MIDI parameter of the current track. ● When On The MV-8800 will operate in the following way.
Page 300: Playing Audio Phrases From An External Midi Device
Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device Playing audio phrases from an external MIDI device In Multi timbre Sampler mode, the MV-8800 can receive note messages from an external MIDI device to play audio phrases. Press [SYSTEM]. The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear.
Page 301: Controlling Mfx From An External Midi Device
Control change (number: 16–18) Control change (number: 1) Note on/off Pitch bend Playing the MV-8800 from an external MIDI device Result Control the parameters assigned to the C (control) knobs Modulation for the analog modeling bass Note on/off for the analog modeling bass...
Page 302: Synchronizing The Mv-8800 With A Connected External Sequencer
The MV-8800 can be operated in synchronization with an external MIDI sequencer or hard disk recorder. Please read the owner’s manual for your device in conjunction with the explanation that follows. The MV-8800 can be synchronized with an external MIDI device in two ways; using MTC (MIDI Time Code) or using MIDI Clock.
Page 303 For details, refer to the owner’s manual of the receiving device. Press the MV-8800’s [PLAY ( )]. The current time (measure - beat - tick) of the connected external device will synchronize with the MV-8800’s current time (measure - beat - tick), and the devices will operate (play) in synchronization.
Page 304: Synchronized Operation With External Devices (Slave)
MV-8800, causing the MV-8800 to operate in synchronization as a slave device. The example given below is a setup in which a sequencer is the master device, and the MV-8800 receives MIDI Clock messages at its MIDI IN.
Page 305 Here you will set parameters to specify how MIDI Clock synchronization will occur. Refer to the table below, and make the appropriate settings on the MV-8800 and on the externally connected master device (the sequencer or recorder that is transmitting the synchronization signals). For details on how to make settings on your master device, refer to its owner’s manual.
Page 306 MTC messages from an externally connected sequencer or recorder (“master device”) can be received by the MV-8800, causing the MV-8800 to operate in synchronization as a slave device. The example given below is a setup in which a recorder is the master device, and the MV-8800 receives MTC messages at its MIDI IN.
Page 307 Here you will make settings to allow MMC remote control from the externally connected device. Refer to the table below, and make the appropriate settings on the MV-8800 and on the externally connected master device (the sequencer or recorder that is transmitting the synchronization signals). For details on how to make settings on your master device, refer to its owner’s manual.
Page 308 Synchronizing the MV-8800 with a connected external sequencer If the sequencer does not operate when MMC is received Since MMC commands are exclusive messages, the MV-8800 will not follow them unless its Device ID matches. Use the following procedure to set the Device ID.
Page 309: Monitoring The Midi Connection Status
Monitoring the MIDI connection status The MV-8800 can transmit “Active Sensing messages” at regular intervals. If the MIDI cable is broken or disconnected, these messages will no longer be received by the receiving device. By continually checking for these messages, the receiving device can determine whether a cable has been disconnected etc.
Page 310 Monitoring the MIDI connection status M-310 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 311: 20-About V-Link
• Use the MV-8800’s pads to switch images (clips/palettes). • Use the MV-8800’s sliders to control the brightness or color of the images. ● In order to use the MV-8800 with the Edirol PR-50 via V-LINK, you will need an Edirol UM-1EX (sold separately) for connections. ●...
Page 312: Using The Mv-8800 To Operate An External V-Link Device (V-Link Master)
Connect the MV-8800’s MIDI OUT connector via an Edirol UM-1EX etc. to the Edirol PR-50’s REMOTE connector. Projector Display ● Connections with the Edirol MD-P1 Use a MIDI cable to connect the MV-8800’s MIDI OUT connector to the Edirol MD-P1’s MIDI IN connector. MIDI OUT A or B MV-8800 Switching V-LINK on/off Press [V-LINK].
Page 313: V-Link Function Chart
The MV-8800 does not support the Edirol PR-50’s Dual Stream mode. ● The MV-8800 does not support the MD-P1’s section B and MIDI Note plug-in control. ● For the Control Ch parameter, select the MIDI connector to which your V-LINK device is connected.
Page 314: Using V-Link From An External Device (V-Link Slave)
Using V-LINK from an external device (V-LINK Slave) You can turn the V-LINK Slave function on from another V-LINK device connected to the MV-8800. In this case, the MV-8800 will receive control messages from the external device, and will switch the images that it is outputting.
Page 315: About The V-Link Messages
MV-8800 to switch the images that are being output. ● When the MV-8800 receives a V-LINK ON message, it will begin functioning as a V-LINK slave device. Since images will be output from the VGA OUT connector, the operating screen will automatically be switched to the built-in LCD.
Page 316 Using V-LINK from an external device (V-LINK Slave) M-316 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 317: 21-Other Functions
If this is turned On, copy protection data will be added to the signal that is output from the OUTPUT DIGITAL A,B connectors. • Master Tune Adjusts the overall tuning of the MV-8800. The displayed value is the frequency of the A4 key (middle A). • Preview Length Specifies the duration of playback when you press PREVIEW [TO ( •...
Page 318: Settings For The Mv-8800'S Velocity Pads
Settings for the MV-8800’s velocity pads Press [SYSTEM]. The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear. With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F2](Pad/Panel). Alternatively, select the PAD/PANEL icon and press [ENTER]. The PAD screen (Screen Guide; p. 174) will appear.
Page 319: Setting For The Mv-8800'S Sliders And Buttons
Setting for the MV-8800’s sliders and buttons Press [SYSTEM]. The SYSTEM MENU screen (Screen Guide; p. 172) will appear. With the cursor located in the upper row of icons, press [F2](Pad/Panel). Alternatively, select the PAD/PANEL icon and press [ENTER]. The PAD screen (Screen Guide; p. 174) will appear.
Page 320: Using A Foot Switch
SWITCH jack and use it to operate the MV-8800. This selects the polarity of the foot switch. Select “Standard” if you’re using a Roland DP-2. If you’re using a Boss FS-5U, select “Standard” and set the polarity switch of the FS-5U as shown in the diagram.
Page 321: Checking The System Status
There is no way to recover the data that has been erased. (Unless, of course, you have previously made a backup of that data.) Roland Corporation can accept no responsibility for any loss of data or any damages you incur as a result of such loss.
Page 322: Resetting The Mv-8800'S Parameters To The Factory Settings
If this test produces a result of NG, there is a problem with the installed DIMM. Since data cannot be read/written correctly to this DIMM, it may cause problems with the operation of the MV-8800. Please replace the DIMM (p.
Page 323: 22-Adding Options
Expanding the memory When shipped from the factory, the MV-8800 contains 128 MB of memory used to load sound samples. This amount of memory may not be sufficient if you want to load large amounts of sample data. If so, you can expand the memory by replacing the factory-installed 128 MB memory (DIMM) with a larger DIMM of up to 512 MB.
Page 324: Exchanging The Memory (Removing And Installing)
● When you lay the MV-8800 on its face, make stacks of magazines or newspapers to support each of the four corners so that the weight of the unit does not damage the buttons and knobs. Make sure that no pressure is being applied to any button or knob.
Page 325: 23-Ajout D'options
• Quand l’installation de la carte de circuits imprimés est terminée, revérifiez si tout est bien installé. • Lorsque vous déposez le MV-8800 face vers le bas, placez des piles de journaux ou de magazines sous les quatre coins (ou des deux côtés) pour le soutenir. Ainsi, les boutons, manettes et autres pièces ne seront pas endommagés.
Page 326: Echange De La Mémoire (Retrait Et Installation)
● Lorsque vous posez le MV-8800, posez des magazines ou des journaux aux angles pour protéger les touches et les boutons. Aucune pression ne doit être exercée sur les touches ou boutons.
Page 327: Master Index
Balance ... M:207 Bank.H/L ... S:12 BEAT indicator ... M:22 Bend (Patch) ... S:120 Bend Range Down ... S:118 Bend Range Up ... S:118 Bias ... S:39, S:41, S:68 Bitmap ... M:285 BPF ... S:126, S:143 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M-327...
Page 328: Mv-8800 Owner's Manual M
Connecting computer ... M:289 Contrast knob ... M:18 Control Change ... M:150, M:296 M-328 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M = Owner’s Manual; S = Screen Guide Control Change Number ... S:120 Control Channel ... S:179 Control Number ... S:182 Controller ... M:51 Cooling fan vent ...
Page 329 ... M:323 External display ... M:251, M:255 F (function) buttons ... M:18 Factory settings ... M:322 Fade-out ... M:129 File copy ... M:246, M:290 delete ... M:248, M:293 move ... M:247 name ... M:245 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Master Index M-329...
Page 330 ... M:286, M:287 IMPORT button ... M:18 Importing AIFF ... M:65 audio CD ... M:70 M-330 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M = Owner’s Manual; S = Screen Guide image ... M:285 SMF ... M:79 sound libraries ... M:73 WAV ... M:65 Initialize Part ...
Page 331 ... M:177 play quantize ... M:136 program change ... M:137 quantize ... M:191 realtime recording ... M:152 recording ... M:150 recording filter ... M:154 sequence edit ... M:171 shift timing ... M:194 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Master Index M-331...
Page 332 Mute Control Track ... M:58, S:71, S:77, S:79, S:99 Mute operation recording ... M:221 Mute operations playback ... M:222 M-332 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M = Owner’s Manual; S = Screen Guide Name editor ... M:254 Naming disk ... M:250 file ... M:245 folder ...
Page 333 ... M:241, M:292 create ... M:239 delete ... M:237 load ... M:235 name ... M:236 protect ... M:236 restore ... M:241 save ... M:238 save as new ... M:238 PROJECT button ... M:19 Protect ... M:236 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Master Index M-333...
Page 334 ... M:114 Resample Mix ... M:162 Re-sampling ... M:88 Reso, Resonance ... S:126, S:143 M-334 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M = Owner’s Manual; S = Screen Guide Resolution play quantize ... S:12, S:51 quantize ... S:38 Resonance Offset ... S:118 Rest ...
Page 335 V-LINK ... M:312 Switching to pattern mode ... M:132 song mode ... M:132 Sync Mode ... S:81, S:94 Synchronization ... M:303 Synchronizing ... M:302 master ... M:302 SYSTEM ... M:269 SYSTEM button ... M:19 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual Master Index M-335...
Page 336 Use Pattern Tempo ... S:98 User track template ... M:147 save ... M:147 use ... M:147 M-336 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual M = Owner’s Manual; S = Screen Guide V Position ... S:184 VALUE dial ... M:21 Velo Curve Sens ... S:143, S:145 Velo Curve Type ...
Page 337 ... M:34 Windows ... M:290 With Delete ... S:224 Word Clock ... S:183 Writing audio CD ... M:232 Zero-cross ... M:106 zoom-in waveform display ... M:34 zoom-out waveform display ... M:34 Master Index M-337 MV-8800 Owner’s Manual...
Page 338: Information
Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
Page 339 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : MV-8800 Type of Equipment : PRODUCTION STUDIO Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938,U. S. A. Telephone : (323) 890 3700 NOTICE AVIS...
Page 340 Roland will take no responsibility for any “direct damages,” “consequential damages,” or “any other damages” which may result from your use of the MV-8800. These damages may include but are not limited to the following events which can occur when using the MV-8800.

Roland MV-8800 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Checking the Included Items

Using the Unit Safely

Inportant Notes

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Preparing Your Equipment and Making Connections

Turning on the Power

Using the CD-R/RW Drive

Basic Operations

Velocity Pad Operations

Quick Start

Listening to the Demo Songs

Using the Velocity Pads

Creating a Song

Assembling Additional Materials

Try Using the Various Functions

1 An Overview of the MV-8800

Basic Structure

Sampler Structure

Mixer Structure

Effect Structure

Sequencer Structure

Data Structure

About Modes

2 Importing Data

Loading the Pre-Installed Patches

Importing the WAV or AIFF Files

Importing from an Audio CD

Loading Sound Libraries of Other Model

Playing the Imported Data Immediately (Quick Assign)

Importing SMF (Standard MIDI File) Data

Loading Audio Phrases from the Hard Disk

Loading Effect Settings from the Hard Disk

3 Sampling

Making Initial Settings for Sampling

Sampling

4 Making Instrument Settings

Assigning the Patch to a Part

Making Instrument Settings

Limit the Performance Data Received by a Part

Copying the Settings of a Part to a Different Part

Initializing the Settings of a Part

5 Creating a Patch

Making a Patch Settings

Making a Partial Settings

6 Making Audio Phrase Settings

Editing the Settings of an Audio Phrase

Replacing an Assigned Sample

Making the Waveform of an Audio Phrase Zoom-In

To Create a Patch by Dividing an Audio Phrase (Chop)

To Copy an Audio Phrase

Saving Audio Phrases to the Hard Disk

Deleting the Audio Phrase and the Sample

Saving an Audio Phrase as a WAV-Format or AIFF-Format File

7 Editing a Sample

Viewing a List of Samples

To Maximize the Level of a Sample (Normalize)

To Change the Length of a Sample (Time Stretch)

Deleting Unnecessary Portions of a Sample (Truncate)

Converting a Stereo Sample to Monaural (Set Mono)

Applying a Fade-In to the Sample (Fade-In)

Applying a Fade-Out to the Sample (Fade-Out)

Assigning a Sample to a Partial or Audio Phrase

Saving a Sample as a WAV-Format or AIFF-Format File

8 Using the Sequencer

Overview

The Song Mode and the Pattern Mode

Silencing a Specific Track During Playback (Mute)

Playing Only a Specific Track (Solo)

Using the Velocity Pads to Switch Track Mute and solo

Applying Quantization During Playback (Play Quantize)

Transmitting MIDI Program Changes at the Beginning of a Pattern or Song

Changing the Playback Tempo

Using the Locator

Using Markers

Using the Velocity Pads to Play Patterns

9 Recording a Song / Pattern

The Work Flow of Recording