Midi Messages Handled By The V-440Hd; Control Using V-Link; Instructions For Using V-Link - Edirol V-440HD Owner's Manual

MIDI Messages Handled by the
V-440HD
The following MIDI messages are handled with the V-440HD.
• Bank Select and Program Change
These messages are used for switching tones. On the V-440HD, Bank
Select messages are used to select the bus, and Program Change
messages are used to select channels.
• Control Change Messages
These generally transmit information, such as vibrato, hold, and
volume, that enhances the realism of performances. All functions are
organized according to a controller number from 0 to 127, with each
function being assigned its own number. On the V-440HD, these
messages are used with the video faders and knobs.
@p
• System Exclusive Messages
These messages are used for transmitting device-specific settings.
On the V-440HD, these messages are used for transmitting P in P
settings and when setting the Multi Screen outputs.
When System Exclusive messages are exchanged, MIDI
transmissions are distinguished by Device IDs rather than MIDI
channels. When exchanging System Exclusive messages, set the
devices to the same Device ID.
MIDI channels
MIDI is able to send information over a single MIDI cable
independently to two or more MIDI devices. This is made
possible by the concept of MIDI channels. You can think of
MIDI channels as being somewhat similar in function to the
channels on a television. By changing the channel of a TV set,
you can view a variety of programs being transmitted by
different broadcast stations. This is because data is received
only from the transmitter whose channel is selected on the
receiver.
In the same way, a MIDI device whose receive channel is set to
[1] will receive only the data being transmitted by another MIDI
device whose transmit channel is also set to [1.]
MIDI Implementation Chart
The use of MIDI makes it possible to communicate with a broad
range of electronic musical instruments. However, this does not
mean that all MIDI messages can be exchanged among all devices.
Only those MIDI messages that both of the communicating devices
are designed to understand can be exchanged. The owner's manual
that comes with a MIDI device includes a MIDI Implementation
Chart (p. 77). Such charts allow you to easily find out which MIDI
messages that device can transmit and receive. When using MIDI
devices, compare the charts for the devices that will be
communicating to check which MIDI messages are compatible.

Control Using V-LINK

You can have control of the V-440HD be linked to the performance
of a V-LINK compatible instrument (when V-LINK is on)
What is V-LINK?
V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be
performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK
compatible devices, you can easily enjoy performing a wide range of
visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music
performance.

Instructions for Using V-LINK

For information on switching V-LINK on and off, refer to the
Owner's Manual for the V-LINK compatible device to be connected
to the V-440HD.
* You can confirm the V-LINK MODE status by checking whether or
not the MIDI button is lit. Select "14. MIDI setup"(p. 65) from the
menu and set "MIDI Sw Mode" to "V-Link Indicator".
* To see which functions can be controlled from an external device with
V-LINK, refer to the MIDI Implementation on p. 69 as well as the
MIDI Implementation for the device being connected. The functions
that can be controlled may vary according to the device being
connected and the settings.
Initial V-LINK Status Settings (V-440HD
Receives Only the V-LINK ON Message)
Rx Channel
Tx Channel
SD A Bus
SD B Bus
SD Auto Switch
SD Transition Pattern
SD Transition Time
SD Video Fader
SD Key Switch
SD PinP Switch
SD PinP Lock Switch
HD C Bus
HD D Bus
HD Auto Switch
HD Transition Pattern
HD Transition Time
HD Video Fader
HD Key Switch
HD PinP Switch
HD PinP Lock Switch
PinP/Zoom Switch
Panel Preset Switch
Output Format Switch
Output Fade Mode
Fade Switch
Fade Level
Reference
1
1
Ach:1
Bch:2
-
Mix
0.0sec
Ach100%
OFF
OFF
OFF
Cch:1
Dch:2
-
Mix
0.0sec
Cch100%
OFF
OFF
OFF
PinP
OFF
1
Auto
-
MAX
55