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Roland CG-8 Quick Start

Roland CG-8 Quick Start

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Image flow within the CG-8
Photo Patches
Picture
Stamp Patches
Picture
Switching Patches, Pictures, and Effects
Switching Patches
Press the [PHOTO PATCH] pad,
1
then press one of the number pads
that are lit.
1
* If you want to switch Stamp Patches,
press [STAMP PATCH].
Switching Pictures
Press the [PICTURE] pad, then press
1
one of the number pads that are lit.
1
Switching Effects
1
Press the [EFFECT] pad, then press
one of the number pads that are lit.
2
1
These are pictures (JPEG images) with an effect
(movement) applied.
Effect
These are pictures (PNG logos) with an effect
(movement) applied.
Effect
The patch in the video output will change,
2
and the display panel will indicate the patch
number you selected.
2
The picture in the video output will change,
2
and the display panel will indicate the
patch number you selected.
2
The effect in the video output will change,
2
and the display panel will indicate the patch
number you selected.
"See the sound. Hear the visuals."
The CG-8 is the world's first instrument that lets you "perform images" in real time.
This leaflet will explain the basic concepts of the CG-8 in just five minutes.
Video output
Photo Patch
Stamp Patch

Switching Banks

First, hold down the [PHOTO PATCH] pad and press
1
the desired bank (one of the number pads that are lit).
* Press [STAMP PATCH] if you want to switch Stamp Patches.
Press [PICTURE] if you want to switch Pictures.
Press [EFFECT] if you want to switch Effects.
Then, press one of the number pads that are lit; the
2
bank and patch will change.
AUTO SWITCH
If you want to use the pads to
switch patches, place "AUTO
SWITCH" at the "OFF" position.
SPEED
The patch will change
according to the setting of
the SPEED knob.
SOUND
The patch will change
according to the input sound.
The Photo Patch background is combined
with the Stamp Patch foreground.

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  • Page 1: Switching Banks

    “See the sound. Hear the visuals.” The CG-8 is the world’s first instrument that lets you “perform images” in real time. This leaflet will explain the basic concepts of the CG-8 in just five minutes.
  • Page 2 Controlling visual effects Press either the [PHOTO PATCH] or the [STAMP PATCH] pad to choose what you want to control. You can switch the type of effect as described in “Switching effects” on the preceding page. Adding movement (Modulation) to the effect Turn on the [DEPTH] button.
  • Page 3 Turn toward the left for negative change. Using external audio input The CG-8 can detect peaks in the audio input from its internal mic or the rear panel LINE IN jacks, and use these peaks to control the image. Press the [INPUT SELECT] button to select the audio source you’ll use.

  • Page 4: Saving A Patch

    How the CG-8’s data is organized CompactFlash card Internal hard disk Loading image files into your project For details, refer to “About projects” in the owner’s manual. Saving a patch The changes you make are temporary; they will revert to their original state when you switch to another patch.