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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement VIMA JM-5...
  • Page 3 The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2011 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a.
  • Page 4 Refer all servicing to your retailer, ....................the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland dis- tributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, ....................
  • Page 5 ....................• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Informa- tion” page.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    2TB. (FAT-32 formatted storage devices can be used right away.) surface. • Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to pre- if any other USB memory is used.
  • Page 7 • Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copy- right held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility what- soever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

  • Page 8: Features

    You can also add automatic harmonies simply by singing to a song, add a reverb and echo effect (based on a model of the legendary Roland Space …and so much more! Echo) to your voice and change your voice to pro- duce a robot, animal or “gender transformation”...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    VIMA JM-5 Contents 1. Important notes ......6 Using playlists....... . . 36 Loading a playlist and playing back a song.
  • Page 10 VIMA JM-5 16. V-LINK function ......72 Turning V-LINK on/off ......72 17.

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    NOTE Press it together with the [EXIT] button to listen to Use USB storage devices sold by Roland. We cannot guar- the JM-5’s demo songs. antee operation if any other USB memory is used.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    VIMA JM-5 Panel description VOCAL EFFECT button [º] (Rewind) and [‰] (Fast-Forward) buttons The [VOCAL EFFECT] button activates the vocal effect. These buttons allow you to rewind or fast-forward Press and hold it to select the desired voice transfor- within the currently selected song.
  • Page 13 VIMA JM-5 Rear panel can connect a cable with a stereo 1/8” plug at one end (this ones needs to be connected to the JM-5) and two 1/4” or RCA mono plugs, or a 1/8” stereo plug that connect(s) to the external audio source.

  • Page 14: Before You Start Using The Jm-5

    VIMA JM-5 Before you start using the JM-5 Before you start using the JM-5 Connecting the AC adaptor Connecting the JM-5 to an Turn the [MASTER VOL] knob all the way to amplifier, mixer, etc. the left to minimize the volume.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Microphone

    VIMA JM-5 Connecting a microphone Connecting a microphone Connecting a television set Connect your microphone to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 socket. Video cable (Commercially available) Microphone: Roland DR-series. *Connect the microphone using either an unbalanced mono 1/4” or a balanced XLR plug.

  • Page 16: Listening Through Headphones

    Center Canc” on p. 57) and transposed (see “Audio In Use only the screws (M5x8) supplied with the JM-5 to attach Transpose” on p. 57). the unit to the Roland PDS-10 stand (sold separately). Other screws or other usages of the screw holes may damage the JM-5.

  • Page 17: Turning The Power On/Off

    VIMA JM-5 Turning the power on/off Switch on your amplification system or con- Turning the power on/off nect a pair of headphones (see p. 16). Once the connections have been completed, turn on the Use the [MASTER VOL] knob to adjust the power to your various devices in the order specified.

  • Page 18: Demo Of The Jm-5

    VIMA JM-5 Before you start using the JM-5 Demo of the JM-5 Your JM-5 contains a demo that introduces all of its highlights. It might be a good idea to try it out now. The demo is self-explanatory, so we’ll just show you how to start and stop it.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation Of The Jm-5

    VIMA JM-5 Basic operation of the JM-5 Basic operation of the JM-5 About the display and cursor The display changes to: operation This section introduces the information that appears on the main page in the JM-5’s display and how to navi- gate the menu.

  • Page 20: Playing Back Songs

    VIMA JM-5 Playing back songs Playing back songs The JM-5 plays back songs stored on an external USB storage device (it doesn’t contain a hard disk). Be sure to prepare one with the songs you intend to use. You can use your computer to prepare the USB storage device (a USB memory). We recommend, however, to format the USB storage device with the JM-5 rather than your computer.

  • Page 21: If You Can't See The Song (Or Folder) You Need

    VIMA JM-5 Supported song files Press the [®÷π] button to start playback. If the file is located inside a folder If the file you need is located inside a folder, select the folder in question by rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing it to open that folder.

  • Page 22: Singing And Playing Along To A Song

    VIMA JM-5 Singing and playing along to a song Singing and playing along to a song The JM-5 allows you to connect two microphones. It also provides several functions to process both your “live” signal sources and the songs you play back.

  • Page 23: Adding Effects To The Microphone Signals

    VIMA JM-5 Adding effects to the microphone signals Again rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to Adding effects to the microphone select “Ambience Type” and press it again. signals Adding ambience to your vocal performance The JM-5 provides a reverb effect for the signals received via the MIC 1 and MIC 2 sockets.
  • Page 24 Changing the settings of the Space Echo effect Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to change the setting of the parameter you selected: The Roland SPACE ECHO RE-201 tape echo that is simu- lated by the Space Echo effect debuted in 1974. Even Parameter...

  • Page 25: Talk

    VIMA JM-5 Harmony and vocal effects Preparations NOTE Connect your microphone to the MIC 1 While the “Space Echo” page is displayed, the [TEMPO] but- input on the JM-5’s rear panel. ton has no effect on the song tempo—it only affects the “Repeat Rate”...
  • Page 26 VIMA JM-5 Singing and playing along to a song Setting Explanation Setting Explanation Trio* Two harmony voices will be added to Keyboard Connect an external electronic instru- your singing: one below and one above ment to the JM-5’s MIDI IN/OUT socket your own voice.

  • Page 27: Setting The Microphone Equalizers And Phantom

    VIMA JM-5 Setting the microphone equalizers and phantom power The display changes to: Setting the microphone equalizers and phantom power The JM-5 provides two equalizers (tone controls) you can set for the two MIC inputs separately. If you con- nect a condenser microphone to MIC 1, you can also activate this socket’s phantom power.

  • Page 28: Using 'Melody Mute' And 'Center Cancel

    VIMA JM-5 Singing and playing along to a song This switches the “Melody Mute” or “Center Cancel” NOTE function back off. Always turn the phantom power off when connecting any When you play back a song, the following will occur...

  • Page 29: Other Important Functions

    VIMA JM-5 Other important functions Other important functions Singing or playing in a different key Changing the tempo (playback (Key) speed) of a song The “Key” function lets you play back a song in a differ- If a song is too fast for you to play or sing along, you ent key.

  • Page 30: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data

    NOTE Press the [REC] button (its indicator You will need a USB storage device to record your perfor- mance. Consider using the Roland USB Memory M-UF2G (with flashes). a capacity of 2GB) that is supplied with the JM-5. We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

  • Page 31: Listening To Your Recording

    VIMA JM-5 Recording your performance as audio data The following message appears: If you are happy with the name suggested by the JM-5, simply press the [MENU] button. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select a character. You can now… (a) Save the song under a new name.

  • Page 32: Adding Pictures To The Music

    VIMA JM-5 Adding pictures to the music Adding pictures to the music You can connect an external display or a television set to the JM-5, and use it to watch a slide show, or single pictures. Enjoying a slide show of your own pictures...

  • Page 33: Using One Of Your Own Pictures As Background

    VIMA JM-5 Using one of your own pictures as background Select the song you want to play back If you select a song for which there is no picture folder on the same file level as the song file, however, (“Amazing Grace”...

  • Page 34: Functions Related To Song Playback

    VIMA JM-5 Functions related to song playback Functions related to song playback Using the Finder to locate songs or Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the first character of the song or picture pictures name (or fragment) the JM-5 should look The JM-5 provides a “Finder”...

  • Page 35: Using 'Next' To Create Transitions

    VIMA JM-5 Using ‘Next’ to create transitions NOTE Using ‘Next’ to create transitions If you decide that you don’t want to use the “Finder” func- The “Next” function allows you to create medleys of tion, press [EXIT] instead of [MENU].

  • Page 36: Using Playlists

    VIMA JM-5 Functions related to song playback There is no need to wait until the current song fin- Using playlists ishes: press [NEXT] when you feel the crowd is ready for a new song. The “Playlist” function allows you to prepare lists of all Here is what happens when you press [NEXT]: songs you want to use during a performance.

  • Page 37: Renaming A Playlist

    VIMA JM-5 Using playlists Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select The display now shows a list of all available playlists. the playlist you want to use. Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to confirm your selection. The display changes to: NOTE If you already selected a playlist at an earlier stage since switching on the JM-5, pressing [PLAYLIST] will show you the list of songs this playlist refers to.

  • Page 38: Deleting A Playlist

    VIMA JM-5 Functions related to song playback If you made a mistake, correct it using one Deleting a playlist of the following procedures: Playlists that you no longer need can be deleted. Note that this will not reclaim a big amount of storage capac-...

  • Page 39: Creating New Playlists And Adding Songs

    VIMA JM-5 Using playlists Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “User Select any playlist file and press the Settings”‰ “Utility”‰ “Playlist Next Song”. [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial. If you select the “Demo Playlist” entry and press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial, the JM-5 will only display the “Load”...

  • Page 40: Quickly Finding Songs For Your Playlists

    VIMA JM-5 Functions related to song playback You can select all song files in the current folder by Press the [FINDER] button. pressing the [PLAYLIST] button to select “[PLAYLIST]: All”. FINDER Press the [MENU] button (its indicator flashes) to insert the song names in your playlist.

  • Page 41: Deleting Playlist Steps

    VIMA JM-5 Using playlists As a reminder: the song file will not be deleted even NOTE though this display may suggest otherwise. Only the The “Finder” function can find and display 100 files at a playlist step will be removed.

  • Page 42: Transposing Songs In The 'Playlist' Environment

    VIMA JM-5 Functions related to song playback Transposing songs in the ‘Playlist’ environment Saving an edited playlist This function allows you to change the key of songs After creating a new or editing an existing playlist, you contained in your playlist.

  • Page 43: Playback Functions For Smf Songs

    VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Playback functions for SMF songs The JM-5 can also play back Standard MIDI Files (called “SMF”). Those are special song files with the “.mid” (or “.kar”) extension that require a tone generator for playback. The JM-5 contains such a tone generator and even allows you to change the orchestration and other aspects of such files.

  • Page 44: Using The Smf Compressor And Smf Equalizer

    VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs The display changes to: Using the SMF compressor and SMF equalizer The JM-5 contains two effect processors that allow you to change the sound of SMF songs (WAV and mp3 files cannot be processed in this way).
  • Page 45 VIMA JM-5 Using the SMF compressor and SMF equalizer If necessary, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] Parameter Setting range Explanation dial to select “On”, then press the dial. Attack 0~100ms Use this parameter to The compressor is now active and will affect SMF specify how fast the song playback.

  • Page 46: Smf Equalizer

    VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Parameter Setting range Explanation NOTE The settings you make on this page can be saved to a User Split High 2000~1200Hz These two parameters memory and recalled as and when necessary. specify the frequency Press [®÷π] to start playback of the selected...

  • Page 47: Song (Smf) Makeup Tools

    VIMA JM-5 Song (SMF) Makeup Tools Parameter Setting range Explanation Song (SMF) Makeup Tools High 2000~ Allows you to set the This function allows you to actually edit the selected Frequency 12000Hz cutoff frequency of the SMF song (Standard MIDI File) without paying too much high band (this is a attention to the underlying parameters.
  • Page 48 VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Setting Meaning the desired “Common” parameter, then Short Delay This is a full-fledged delay effect that press the dial. can be used instead of a chorus or flanger.
  • Page 49 VIMA JM-5 Song (SMF) Makeup Tools Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Mute (T)/Drum Mute (D) Switches the selected instrument off. The corre- the instrument you want to change, then sponding part is no longer played back. (This setting press the dial.
  • Page 50 VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Panpot Resonance Use this parameter to change the stereo placement This is a parameter one invariably associates with a of the selected instrument. “0” means “no change”, synthesizer. When the “Resonance” value is increased, negative (–) values shift the instrument towards the...
  • Page 51 VIMA JM-5 Song (SMF) Makeup Tools Vibrato Rate (T) The available types are: This parameter adjusts the speed of the pitch modu- 1. Thru 29. OD‰ Delay 57. VK Rotary lation. Positive (+) settings make the preset pitch 2. Stereo EQ 30.
  • Page 52 VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Edit EQ Parameter Setting Explanation To edit the equalizer parameters, press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to jump to the “Edit EQ” page. Undo Changes (Press the This function allows You can then use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to edit [CURSOR÷VAL...

  • Page 53: Freeze Data

    VIMA JM-5 Saving your new song version If you are satisfied with your changes and Parameter Setting Explanation wish to preserve them, save your song to the Panpot -127~+127 Use this parameter to USB storage device. set the stereo place- See “Saving your new song version”...
  • Page 54 VIMA JM-5 Playback functions for SMF songs Press the [MENU] button. Otherwise, select “NO” to return to the “Save” page and enter a different name. MENU The display changes to: Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character. Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to confirm your selection (the cursor changes to an underscore).

  • Page 55: Menu Parameters

    VIMA JM-5 Menu parameters Menu parameters The [MENU] button provides access to a great number of parameters that allow you to fine-tune the JM-5’s behavior, to edit song files, etc. This chapter discusses all “Menu” parameters that haven’t been dealt with so far.

  • Page 56: External Lyrics

    VIMA JM-5 Menu parameters Load a song with lyrics data (see p. 20). Mic Settings See “Setting the microphone equalizers and phantom Select the “Internal Lyrics” command (see power” on p. 27. “General procedure”). Melody Mute Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.
  • Page 57 VIMA JM-5 ‘Menu’ parameters Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Chord View Off, On Select “On” if chord Rec Audio Sync Off, On Off: Choose this set- symbols of the chords ting when you want to played by the selected...

  • Page 58: Saving Your 'User' Settings

    VIMA JM-5 Menu parameters Parameter Value Explanation Saving your ‘User’ settings MIDI Direction IN, OUT This parameter allows The JM-5 doesn’t automatically remember the changes you to select the func- you make to the “User Settings” parameters: all unsaved tion of the JM-5’s MIDI changes are lost when you switch the JM-5 off.

  • Page 59: External Tone Parts (For Midi Module Operation)

    VIMA JM-5 External Tone Parts (for MIDI module operation) External Tone Parts (for MIDI module operation) The JM-5 can also be used as a three-part multitimbral MIDI module in conjunction with an external controller (master keyboard, MIDI accordion, etc.) or sequencer (software).

  • Page 60: Operation Details

    VIMA JM-5 External Tone Parts (for MIDI module operation) The display changes to: Parameter Setting Explanation Panpot L63~0~R63 Use this parameter to set the stereo place- ment of the selected part. “0” means “no change”, “L” values shift the instrument...

  • Page 61: Saving Your Settings To A 'User' Memory

    VIMA JM-5 Operation details Saving your settings to a ‘User’ memory Loading the settings of an existing ‘User’ memory After setting everything to your liking, you can decide to If necessary, press the [MENU] button and save your settings to one of the 10 External Tone Parts use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select...

  • Page 62: Using The Jm-5'S Midi Functions

    VIMA JM-5 Using the JM-5’s MIDI functions Using the JM-5’s MIDI functions “MIDI” stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard that allows performance data to be exchanged among electronic musical instruments and computers. The JM-5 provides a MIDI IN socket so that perfor- mance data can be received from other MIDI instruments.

  • Page 63: Setting Midi Channels On The External Module For The 'Tone Parts' Preset

    VIMA JM-5 Using the JM-5 as a MIDI module If necessary, use the [BACKING] knob to set Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the volume of the JM-5’s MIDI parts. “MIDI”, then press the dial. NOTE The External Tone Parts parts can also be controlled when you connect the JM-5’s COMPUTER port to a USB port on...

  • Page 64: Setting Midi Channels And Other Midi Parameters For The 'Edit Tone Parts' Environment

    VIMA JM-5 Using the JM-5’s MIDI functions ‘Rx Event’ options: Setting MIDI channels and other MIDI parameters Rx Event Setting Meaning for the ‘Edit Tone Parts’ environment Use [MENU] button ‰ “MIDI” ‰ “Edit Tone Program Off, On Program change and...

  • Page 65: Midi Parameters For The 'Song Parts

    VIMA JM-5 MIDI parameters for the ‘Song Parts’ Parameter Setting Explanation MIDI parameters for the Off, On This parameter allows ‘Song Parts’ you to specify whether The 16 “Song Parts” are normally used to play back the (On) or not (Off) the SMF songs you select.

  • Page 66: Midi Synchronization (Edit Sync)

    VIMA JM-5 Using the JM-5’s MIDI functions Parameter Setting Explanation Rx/Tx Event Setting Meaning Tx Local Off, On Allows you to discon- NRPN Off, On Non-registered param- nect the part from the eter number (CC98/99). internal sound source System Off, On...

  • Page 67: General Midi Parameters

    VIMA JM-5 General MIDI parameters Parameter Setting Explanation General MIDI parameters Song Clock Tx Off, On This option means that Below please find a number of MIDI parameters (most the song sends MIDI of the filters) that apply to the JM-5’s overall MIDI Clock messages that behavior.

  • Page 68: Midi Sets

    VIMA JM-5 Using the JM-5’s MIDI functions Parameter Setting Explanation MIDI Sets Tx Velocity On,1~127 The Song Parts usually MIDI Sets are memories for MIDI settings. The JM-5 pro- transmit velocity mes- vides eight MIDI Set memories that you can use to store sages when you acti- and load various MIDI configurations.

  • Page 69: Loading A Midi Set

    MIDI Set”. problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.

  • Page 70: Other Useful Operations

    VIMA JM-5 Other useful operations Other useful operations Factory Reset Formatting a USB memory The following function allows you to recall the JM-5’s This function allows you to format the connected USB original factory settings. This has no effect on the data storage device.
  • Page 71 VIMA JM-5 Formatting a USB memory The following folders are created on the USB storage device Name Value My Playlists This folder contains all playlists you create on the JM-5. (They are not stored internally.) My Recordings This folder is used to store your audio recordings (see p.

  • Page 72: V-Link Function

    VIMA JM-5 V-LINK function V-LINK function The JM-5 has a powerful new interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. When V-Link compatible devices are connected via MIDI, you’ll be able to easily enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of your performance.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Did you set the [BACKING] knob to the minimum value? Select a — higher setting. Unable to read from/write to USB memory Are you using an (optional) Roland USB Flash memory (M-UF — series)? Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non-Roland USB memory products.
  • Page 74 VIMA JM-5 Troubleshooting Symptom Action Page The JM-5 displays no song list. The song list will not appear when you press [USB MEMORY] after — connecting a USB storage device that doesn’t contain any songs. The external screen remains dark Did you connect it to the VIDEO OUTPUT socket? Did you switch on your TV or external screen—and did you select...

  • Page 75: Specifications

    VIMA JM-5 Specifications Specifications Display type Display 132 x 64 pixels, graphic monochrome LCD (backlit) Sound Source Max Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Sounds 1,092 tones 57 Drum Sets Multitimbral parts 16 Song Parts + 3 External Tone Parts Master Tuning 415.3~466.2Hz...
  • Page 76 273 (W) x 230 (D) x 90 (H) mm 10-3/4 (W) x 9-1/16 (D) x 3-3/16 (H) inches Weight 1.6kg, 3 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor) Supplied Accessories Roland M-UF2G USB memory, Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, 4 screws (M5x8) Options Microphone Roland DR-series Headphone...

  • Page 77: Shortcut List

    VIMA JM-5 Shortcut list Shortcut list Pressing and holding the following buttons allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via the JM-5’s menu Press and hold Selected display page [SPACE ECHO] “Space Echo”...

  • Page 78: Song List

    VIMA JM-5 Song list Song list Number Title Information AMAZING GRACE (Performed by Massimiliano Coclite) AULD LANG SYNE (Performed by Roberto Lanciotti) AURA LEE (Performed by Roberto Lanciotti) DID YOU EVER SEE A LESSIE (Performed by Roberto Lanciotti) GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN...

  • Page 79: Midi Implementation Chart

    VIMA JM-5 MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [VIMA] Date: January 2011 Model: JM-5 Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1~16 1~16 16 parts (SMF songs) 3 parts (External In) Channel Changed 1~16, Off 1~16, Off Default Mode 3...

  • Page 80: Tone List

    VIMA JM-5 Tone List Tone List CC00 CC32 PC CC00 CC32 PC Accordion It 4 22 Piano Organ NaturalPiano B3 Sermon 4 18 Accordion Fr 4 22 SuperiorPian Blues Perc 4 18 B.Harp Basic 4 23 ClassicPiano All Skate! 4 18 B.Harp Suppl...
  • Page 81 VIMA JM-5 Tone List Finger Slap 4 34 Dist.Fast 4 31 CC00 CC32 PC Strings Slap Pop 4 37 AcBass 1 4 33 St.Strings 1 4 49 Overdrive3 4 30 AcBass 2 4 33 St.Slow Str1 4 50 Distort Gt1...
  • Page 82 VIMA JM-5 Tone List CC00 CC32 PC JUNO Brass 4 63 Atk Trumpet 4 57 Vocal Warm Voices 4 95 Fat SynBrass 4 64 FolkTrumpet 4 57 Syn Vox Pad 4 55 Poly Brass 4 63 FolkAlto 4 66 Fem Mm Srt...
  • Page 83 VIMA JM-5 Tone List Euro-Dance 2 4 88 Soft Crystal 4 99 Shakuhachi 4 78 Polysynth 2 4 91 Round Glock 4 99 Oud 1 4 106 LowBirds Pad 4 102 Loud Glock 4 99 Kawala 1 4 76 D-50 Retour...
  • Page 84 VIMA JM-5 Tone List Halo Pad 4 95 Agogo 4 114 Glass & Glam 4 126 Sweep Pad 4 96 Steel Drums 4 115 Ice Ring 4 126 Oud1 Tremolo 4 106 Gun Shot 4 128 Crack Bottle 4 126...

  • Page 85: Drum Sets

    VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 86 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 13 [CC32: 4] PC: 14 [CC32: 4] PC: 17 [CC32: 4] PC: 20 [CC32: 4] PC: 19 [CC32: 4] PC: 25 [CC32: 4] PC: 26 [CC32: 4] PC: 27 [CC32: 4] PC: 28 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 87 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 88 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 89 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 51 [CC32: 4] PC: 52 [CC32: 4] PC: 53 [CC32: 4] PC: 54 [CC32: 4] PC: 55 [CC32: 4] PC: 56 [CC32: 4] PC: 57 [CC32: 4] PC: 58 [CC32: 4] PC: 59 [CC32: 4] PC: 60 [CC32: 4] KICK &...
  • Page 90 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 91 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2...
  • Page 92 VIMA JM-5 Drum Sets PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2...

  • Page 93: Mfx Types And Parameters

    VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the output sound. This Note: Most parameter names mentioned below cannot be dis- is a mono effect that combines incoming signals. You can, how- played in full on the JM-5 and are therefore abbreviated.
  • Page 94 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters 9. Rotary 12. Hexa-Chorus This effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to create used with the electric organs. Since the movement of the high- a dense and spatial effect.
  • Page 95 VIMA JM-5 16. St. Flanger 19. Mod. Delay This is a stereo flanger. It produces a metallic resonance that This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing. an effect similar to a Flanger.
  • Page 96 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters Level (0~127)—Output level. Pitch Feedback (–98%~0~98%)—Adjust the proportion (%) of the processed sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings will invert the phase. 22. Time Delay Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the output sound. This This effect controls the delay time and pitch in realtime.
  • Page 97 VIMA JM-5 28. OD‰ Flanger 32. DST‰ Delay This effect connects an Overdrive and a Flanger in series. This effect connects distortion and a delay effect in series. Overdrive Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion. Also changes Distortion Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion. Also changes the volume.
  • Page 98 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters 36. Chorus‰ DLY 39. CHO/DLY This effect connects a chorus and a delay in series. This effect connects a chorus and a delay in parallel. (“Parallel” Chorus Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay between the...
  • Page 99 VIMA JM-5 Depth (0~127)—Depth of modulation. 42. Isolator Attack (0~127)—Speed at which the cutoff frequency will This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing change. This is effective if Modulation Wave is SQR, SAW1 or you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting the volume SAW2.
  • Page 100 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the low frequency 47. Speaker Sim range. Simulates the speaker type and mic settings used to record the EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency speaker sound. range.
  • Page 101 VIMA JM-5 Balance—Sets the volume balance between the direct and the 55. Step Pan effect sound. With a setting of D100:0W only the direct sound This uses a 16-step sequence to vary the panning of the sound. will be output and with a setting of D0:100W the effect sound will be output.
  • Page 102 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters Woofer Trans Down (0~127)—Adjusts the rate at which the Phase (0~180 deg)—Spatial spread of the sound. woofer rotation slows down when the rotation is switched from Feedback (–98%~0~+98%)—Adjusts the proportion of the Fast to Slow.
  • Page 103 VIMA JM-5 Low Rate [note] (Musical Notes)—Rate parameters can be set as 63. Band Step Flgr a note-value of a tempo if you set the “Sync” parameter above A step flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to to “Note”. Specify the value of the desired note.
  • Page 104 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters Mic Setting (1, 2, 3)—Adjusts the location of the mic that’s cap- 64. VS Overdrive turing the sound of the speaker. This can be adjusted in three This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion.
  • Page 105 VIMA JM-5 Delay 1 Time [msec] (0~1300ms)—Delay time from when sound 71. Reverse DLY is input to delay 1 until the delay sound is heard. This is a reverse delay that adds a reversed and delayed sound Delay 1 Time [note] (musical notes)—Delay times can be set as a note-value of a tempo, if you set the “Sync”...
  • Page 106 A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. Delay Right Time [msec] (0~2600ms)—Adjust the time from the This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space direct sound until when the right delay sound is heard.
  • Page 107 VIMA JM-5 Level (0~127)—Output level. 76. LoFi Noise In addition to a lo-fi effect, this adds various types of noise 79. Telephone such as white noise and disc noise. This effect simulates the tonal character of a telephone trans- LoFi Type (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)—Degrades the sound quality.
  • Page 108 VIMA JM-5 MFX types and parameters EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency Rotary Woofer Fast Speed (0.05~10.00Hz)—High-speed rota- range. tion speed of the woofer. Balance (D100:0W, D50:50W, D0:100W)—Volume balance Rotary Woofer Acceleration (0~15)—Adjusts the time it takes between the direct (D) and the effect sound (W).
  • Page 109 VIMA JM-5 Index Add ....39, 40 Data Change ....68 Gain .
  • Page 110 VIMA JM-5 Index Load factory settings..70 NRPN ....64, 66 Rewind ....21 Load MIDI Set .
  • Page 111 VIMA JM-5 Standard ....45, 46 Start/Stop ....66 WAV ....20, 21 Stereo position .
  • Page 112 VIMA JM-5 Memo...
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  • Page 114 VIMA JM-5 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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