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JP-08
SOUND MODULE
Introduction
The JP-08 is a sound module that can be used in conjunction with the K-25m keyboard unit (sold separately).
The sound can be heard through the built-in speakers.
* The JP-08 can operate on batteries or on USB bus power. If you are using batteries, insert four AA batteries,
making sure that the batteries are oriented correctly.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs from damage. Also, handle
the unit carefully; do not drop it.
* When the batteries run low, the LED above the Ribbon Controller C1 (
2
) blinks. Install new batteries.
Using the JP-08 in conjunction with the K-25m keyboard unit (sold
separately)
& For installation, refer to the K-25m's Owner's Manual.
Playing the JP-08 via MIDI or USB
You can also play the JP-08 via MIDI or USB. For details, refer to "Connecting Your Equipment. "
Connecting Your Equipment
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units
before making any connections.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
Micro USB (O) port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable (A-microB) to connect this port to your computer. It can be used
to transfer USB MIDI and USB audio data. You must install the USB driver when connecting the JP-08 to
your computer. Download the USB driver from the Roland website. For details, refer to Readme.htm which is
included in the download.
& http://www.roland.com/support/
B
[VOLUME] knob
Adjusts the volume.
C
PHONES jack
Connect headphones (sold separately) here.
D
OUTPUT jack
Connect this jack to your amp or monitor speakers.
E
INPUT jack
This is the audio input jack. Sound from the connected device is output
MIDI OUT
from the OUTPUT jack and PHONES jack.
F
MIDI connectors
You can play the JP-08 by connecting a MIDI device via a commercially
available MIDI cable.
MIDI keyboard
Turning the Power On
G
[POWER] switch
This turns the power on/off.
* After you've made connections correctly, be sure to turn on the power in the order of the JP-08 first, and
then the connected system. Powering-on in the incorrect order may cause malfunctions or damage. When
turning the power off, power-off the connected system first, and then the JP-08.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after turning the unit on is
required before it will operate normally.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down,
you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
Here's how to return the JP-08 to its factory-set state.
1.
While holding down the PATCH NUMBER [1] button, turn on the power.
The [MANUAL] button blinks.
If you decide to cancel the factory reset, turn off the power.
2.
Press the [MANUAL] button to execute the factory reset.
3.
When all buttons blink, turn the JP-08's power off, then on again.
Data Backup/Restore
Backup
1.
While holding down the PATCH NUMBER [2] button, turn on the power.
2.
Connect your computer to the JP-08's USB port via USB cable.
3.
Open the "JP-08" drive on your computer.
The backup files are located in the "BACKUP" folder of the "JP-08" drive.
4.
Copy the backup files into your computer.
5.
After copying is completed, eject the USB drive and then disconnect the USB cable.
Windows 8/7
Right-click on the "JP-08" icon in "My Computer" and execute "Eject. "
Mac OS
Drag the "JP-08" icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
6.
Turn the JP-08 power off.
Restore
1.
As described in the procedure for "Backup" Step 1–3, open the "JP-08" drive on your computer.
2.
Copy the JP-08 backup files into the "RESTORE" folder of the "JP-08" drive.
3.
After copying is completed, eject the USB drive and then press the [MANUAL] button.
4.
After the LEDs have completely stopped blinking, turn off the power.
Owner's Manual
Panel Descriptions
2
3
4
6
7
8
1
1
Common section
Here you can switch the sound (patch).
Controller
Explanation
What is "Patch"?
You can store/recall up to 64 sets (8 x 8) of sound settings.
To switch the patch
1.
Use the PATCH NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons to specify the upper and lower digits of the
patch number.
PATCH NUMBER
* For each sound, refer to the "JP-08 Sound List" (PDF).
[1]–[8] buttons
& http://www.roland.com/manuals/
To store the patch
* When you edit a patch, a dot appears in the display.
1.
Use the PATCH NUMBER [1]–[8] buttons to specify the upper and
lower digits of the save-destination patch number. When you long-
press the lower digit while selecting the lower digit, the patch is saved.
What is "Patch Preset"?
The state of the two parts (upper and lower) described in the following section can be
saved and recalled as one of eight "patch presets. "
PATCH PRESET
To switch the patch preset
[1]–[8] buttons
1.
Press the PATCH PRESET [1]–[8] button.
To store the patch preset
1.
Long-press the PATCH PRESET [1]–[8] button.
What is "Upper/Lower Part"?
MIDI IN
The JP-08 has two parts: upper and lower.
[DUAL] button
Turning the [DUAL] button on selects Dual mode, in which the upper and lower parts
[UPPER/LOWER]
sound together as a layer.
button
In Dual mode, you can press the [UPPER/LOWER] button to select a part (Button lit: Lower
JP-08
part, Button unlit: Upper part).
* The lower part can be selected only in Dual mode.
[MANUAL] button Causes sound to be produced according to the current settings of the knobs and sliders.
2
Ribbon controller (C1/C2)
These are touch-type ribbon controllers. C1 (left) is pitch bend, and C2 (right) is modulation.
* If a K-25m keyboard unit, USB, or MIDI are not connected, touching the C1 controller plays a preview sound.
3
LFO
Here you can create cyclic change (modulation) in the sound.
Controller
Explanation
[RATE] slider
Determines the speed of the LFO.
Specifies the time from when the tone sounds until the LFO reaches its maximum
[DELAY TIME] slider
amplitude.
Selects the LFO waveform.
R (Sine wave), S (Triangle wave),
(Reverse sawtooth wave), U (Square wave),
Wave knob
RND (Random wave),
(Noise)
4
VCO MOD
This varies the sound by modulating the VCO.
Controller
Explanation
[LFO MOD]/[ENV MOD]
3
9
Adjusts the depth by which
LFO /
slider
[FREQ MOD] switch
Selects the VCO (1, 2, 1+2) that is modulated by LFO MOD/ENV MOD.
When the switch is "M" (MANUAL):
Adjusts the value of the pulse width.
When the switch is "LFO" / "ENV-1":
[PULSE WIDTH MOD]
Adjusts the modulation depth.
slider/switch
What is "Pulse Width"?
Pulse width is the amount of the upper portion of the pulse wave, expressed as a
percentage of the overall wavelength. If the upper and lower widths are not the
same, the waveform is called an asymmetric pulse wave.
5
VCO-1/VCO-2
Here you can select the waveform that determines the character of the sound, and specify its pitch.
Controller
Explanation
Modifies the VCO-1 frequency according to the VCO-2 waveform. Moving the slider
[CROSS MOD] slider
upward makes OSC 1 become a more complex sound, allowing you to create metallic
sounds or sound effects.
Range (64–2) knob
Specifies the octave of the oscillator.
Selects the waveform that is the basis of the sound.
R (Sine wave), S (Triangle wave), T (Sawtooth wave),
Wave knob
wave), U (Square wave),
(White noise), LOW FREQ (Low frequency wave)
This is oscillator sync. It generates a complex waveform by forcibly resetting VCO-2 to
[SYNC] switch
the beginning of its cycle in synchronization with the VCO-1 frequency.
[TUNE] knob
Adjusts the pitch of the VCO-2.
Adjusts the volume balance of the VCO-1 and VCO-2.
[SOURCE MIX] knob
Turning the knob to the left increases the VCO-1 volume; turning it to the right
increases the VCO-2 volume.
English
In order to use this device correctly, please carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (the "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" leaflet) before use.
After reading, keep these instructions at hand for immediate reference.
6
5
HPF
This is a high-pass filter that passes the high frequencies and cuts the low frequencies.
Controller
Explanation
Specifies the cutoff frequency of the high-pass filter. Frequency components below
[CUTOFF] slider
the cutoff frequency are cut.
9
7
VCF
This is a low-pass filter that passes the low frequencies and cuts the high frequencies.
Controller
Explanation
Specifies the cutoff frequency of the low-pass filter. Frequency components above
[CUTOFF] slider
the cutoff frequency are cut, making the sound mellower.
Resonance boosts the sound in the region of the filter's cutoff frequency.
[RES] slider
Higher settings produce stronger emphasis, creating a distinctively "synthesizer-like"
sound.
[SLOPE] switch
Selects the slope (steepness) of the low-pass filter.
[LFO MOD] slider
3
Uses the
LFO to vary the cutoff frequency.
[ENV MOD] slider
Adjusts the depth by which the
[ENV-1/ENV-2] switch
Selects the envelope that is used for control.
Adjusts the way in which the pitch of the note affects the cutoff frequency (key
[KEY FOLLOW] slider
follow) when using the keyboard to control cutoff frequency. Moving the slider
downward causes the cutoff frequency to fall as you play higher on the keyboard.
8
VCA
Here you can adjust the amount of time-varying change (envelope) for the volume.
LOWER UPPER
Controller
Explanation
[LEVEL] slider
Adjusts the volume of the patch.
Allows the
3
[LFO MOD] switch
of this switch produce a correspondingly greater effect.
9
ENV-1/ENV-2
Here you can create time-varying change (envelope).
Controller
Explanation
[A] slider
Attack time
[D] slider
Decay time
[S] slider
Sustain level
[R] slider
Release time
Selects the polarity (direction) of the envelope.
[
] switch
Selects the envelope(s) for which key follow is on (off, 1, 2, 1+2).
If key follow is on, ADR becomes longer as you play lower notes, and ADR becomes
[KEY FOLLOW] switch
shorter as you play higher notes. This is appropriate when simulating the sound of
decay-type instruments.
Step Sequencer
The step sequencer lets you input a note at each of up to 16 steps, and play back the notes as a loop.
You can change the number of steps between 1 and 16. Up to 16 patterns can be stored.
1.
Press the [DUAL] and [MANUAL] buttons (SEQ) simultaneously to enter the Step Sequencer mode.
The [s] button blinks.
* To exit the Step Sequencer mode, press again [DUAL] and [MANUAL] buttons simultaneously.
Step buttons [1]–[16]
In Step Sequencer mode, the 16 numeric buttons shown in
the illustration are called [1]–[16] (Step buttons).
Function
Controller
Play start/stop
[MANUAL] (s)
Tempo
[DUAL] + C1
On/off status of each step
[1]–[16]
Enter a note
[1]–[16] + C1 (or keyboard)
Enter a tie
Step button + Next step button (e.g.: [1] + [2])
Enter a gate time
[1]–[16] + C2
ENV-1 modulate the VCO.
Set the gate time of all steps [DUAL] + C2
Select a pattern (1–16)
[DUAL] + [1]–[16]
Write the pattern (1–16)
[DUAL] + [1]–[16] (long-press)
Pattern settings
[MANUAL] + [1] & [1]–[16]
Number of steps (1–16)
[MANUAL] + [2] & [4]–[12] (default: [8])
Shuffle
[MANUAL] + [3] &
Scale
Sequencer settings *1
[MANUAL] + [15] &
Step order type
[MANUAL] + [16] & [1] Rest (default), [2] Skip
Off step mode
*1 Sequencer settings return to the default setting when the power is turned off.
Inputting steps
(Asymmetrical pulse
1.
Hold down the step button ([1]–[16] buttons) at which you want to enter a note.
2.
While holding down the step button, play the keyboard. Alternatively, use the C1 ribbon controller to
specify the note.
3.
Release the step button.
4.
Press the [s] button to play back.
* To delete the note at a step, turn off a step button ([1]–[16]) that contains a note (making the button go dark).
Settings
Numeric buttons [1]–[16]
In Settings mode, the 16 numeric buttons shown in the
illustration are called the [1]–[16] buttons.
SOLO/UNISON/POLY/Octave Shift/Portamento
1.
While holding down the [DUAL] button, specify the value by using the numeric buttons shown in the
following table or the C1/C2 ribbon controller.
Parameter
SOLO/
UNISON/
POLY mode
Octave Shift
*1
Portamento
Switch
Portamento
Time
9
ENV (envelope) controls the cutoff frequency.
System Settings
1.
While holding down the [MANUAL] button, press one of the numeric buttons shown in the following
table to select the parameter.
* Keep holding down the [MANUAL] button.
2.
Press a numeric button to select the value, and release the [MANUAL] button to confirm the value.
Parameter
LFO to modulate the VCA volume (producing tremolo). Higher settings
Master Tune
MIDI
Channel
MIDI Clock
Source
Transpose
*1
Key Velocity
*1
Velocity
Curve
*1
Auto Off
LED Demo
Chain Mode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Ribbon
Controller
Note Scale
C2 Modulation
Hold
Patch settings
Bend Range
Delay Level
Delay Time
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
[1]
Delay
[2]
Feedback
[3]
[4]
*1 Only when using the K-25m keyboard unit (sold separately)
(default: [2])
[1] Normal (default), [2] Even/Odd reverse, [3] Odd only,
[4] Even only, [5] Odd only 0 Even only,
Main Specifications
[6] Even only 0 Odd only, [7] Random
Maximum Polyphony 4 voices
Power Supply
Current Draw
Dimensions
Weight
(including batteries)
Accessories
Options
(sold separately)
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to
change without prior notice.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Value setting Explanation
[14]
Plays monophonically (SOLO).
[15]
Plays all sounds in unison (UNISON).
[16]
Plays polyphonically (POLY).
[4]–[13]
Shifts the keyboard range in steps of one octave.
(-4–+5)
For the ±0 (default) setting, [8] is lit.
C1
Creates a smooth change in pitch between one key and the next key played.
(OFF/ON)
C2
Adjusts the time required for the pitch change.
(0–100)
Value
Select
Explanation
setting
[MANUAL]
[1]–[16]
Specifies the master tuning.
+ [1]
(433–448 Hz)
For the 440 Hz (default) setting, [8] is lit.
[MANUAL]
[1]–[16]
Specifies the MIDI transmit/receive channel (1–16).
+ [2]
If MIDI clock is being input to the MIDI IN connector or the USB
[1] (AUTO)
port, the JP-08's tempo will automatically synchronize to MIDI clock
[MANUAL]
(default).
+ [3]
The JP-08 operates at the tempo specified on the unit itself. Choose
[2]
the "INTERNAL" setting if you don't want to synchronize to an external
(INTERNAL)
device.
[MANUAL]
[2]–[13]
Transposes the keyboard range in semitones.
+ [4]
(-6–+5)
For the ±0 (default) setting, [8] is lit.
Adjusts the velocity value that will be transmitted when you play the keyboard.
[MANUAL]
[1] (TOUCH) Actual keyboard velocity will be transmitted.
+ [5]
[2] (64)
A fixed velocity value (64 or 127) will be transmitted regardless of how
you play.
[3] (127)
Sets the keyboard's touch.
[MANUAL]
[1] (LIGHT)
Sets the keyboard to a light touch.
+ [6]
[2] (MEDIUM) Sets the keyboard to the standard touch.
[3] (HEAVY)
Sets the keyboard to a heavy touch.
[1] (OFF)
The power does not turn off automatically.
[MANUAL]
The power turns off automatically after 30 minutes.
+ [7]
[2] (30 min)
* Auto Off does not occur while USB-connected.
[1] (OFF)
[MANUAL]
[2] (1 min)
Specifies the time until the LED DEMO is shown.
+ [8]
[3] (3 min)
[4] (10 min)
Although the JP-08 is four-note polyphonic, you can
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
increase the polyphony by using a MIDI cable to
connect two or more JP-08 units and turning Chain
[MANUAL]
mode on.
+ [9]
[1] (OFF)
If Chain mode is on, the fifth voice and subsequent notes are passed
"thru" via MIDI OUT.
[2] (ON)
Sets the note scale type of the ribbon controller (default: [1]).
[MANUAL]
[1]–[16]
For details, refer to "JP-08 Sound List" (PDF).
+ [10]
& http://www.roland.com/manuals/
[MANUAL]
[1] (HOLD OFF) (default)
+ [11]
[2] (HOLD ON)
[1]–[12],
[MANUAL]
Specifies the Pitch Bend Range in semitones.
[13] (2 oct),
+ [13]
(default: [2])
[16] (OFF)
[MANUAL]
Adjusts the volume of delay sound. (OFF=[1])
+ [14]
[MANUAL]
[1]–[16]
Adjusts the delay time (the time by which the sound is delayed).
+ [15]
[MANUAL]
Adjusts the delay feedback. (OFF=[1])
+ [16]
:
Roland JP-08:
SOUND MODULE
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4,
USB bus power
500 mA (USB bus power)
300 (W) x 128 (D) x 46 (H) mm
11-13/16 (W) x 5-1/16 (D) x 1-13/16 (H) inches
970 g
2 lbs 3 oz
Owner's Manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY, " Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Keyboard unit: K-25m
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