Remote Controlling Via Midi - Roland V-800HD MKII Reference Manual

Remote Controlling via MIDI

MIDI Control Modes
These are the MIDI control modes for the V-800HD MK II. Select one
mode best suited for your connected device or your application.
Standard MIDI mode
This is the mode for remote controlling the V-800HD MK II from
an external MIDI device (like a keyboard) or linking 2 units of the
V-800HD MK II.
V-LINK master mode
This is the mode for remote controlling an external V-LINK device from
the V-800HD MK II.
V-LINK slave mode
This is the mode for remote controlling V-800HD MK II from an
external V-LINK device. In this mode, the V-800HD MK II works as a
slave device.
What is V-LINK
V-LINK is a feature for performing video synchronized to music
using MIDI. The V-LINK feature provides a quick and simple way to
establish a link with a compatible device.
MVC slave mode
This is the mode for remote controlling the V-800HD MK II from
an external MVC (MIDI Visual Control) device. In this mode, the
V-800HD MK II works as a slave device.
What is MVC (MIDI Visual Control)
MIDI Visual Control is a feature that uses MIDI to link visual
expression to a musical performance.
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MIDI Settings
Detailed settings for MIDI remote control are made via the MIDI menu
on the V-800HD MK II.
Select the [MENU] button g "System" g "MIDI" g press the [ENTER]
button g use "Status" to select one of the MIDI control modes.
5 OFF
5 Native
5 V-LINK Master
5 V-LINK Slave
5 MVC Slave
Using in standard MIDI mode
Select "Native" in "Status. " Also match the MIDI channel with the
connected MIDI device.
Using in V-LINK master mode
Select "V-LINK Master" in "Status. " The MIDI device ID of the V-800HD MK II
will be "10H. "
Using in V-LINK slave mode
If the V-800HD MK II receives V-LINK ON message from an external
device while it's in standard MIDI mode, the mode switches
automatically to V-LINK slave. Reception of V-LINK OFF message also
switches the mode automatically to standard MIDI mode.
The MIDI device ID of the V-800HD MK II will be "10H. "
Using in MVC slave mode
If the V-800HD MK II receives MVC ON message from an external
device while it's in standard MIDI mode, the mode switches
automatically to MVC slave. Reception of MVC OFF message also
switches the mode automatically to standard MIDI mode.
The MIDI device ID of the V-800HD MK II will be "00H. "
MEMO
5 Refer to "MIDI Implementations" (p. 15) for commands in each
mode.
5 When "ON" is selected for "Through Output", the received MIDI
message will be output from MIDI OUT/THRU connector without
any alteration. V-800HD MK II exclusive messages (SYSEX) will not
be output.
5 When you are not using MIDI, select "OFF" in "Status. "