ROLAND TURBOSTART JP-8080 (01) PDF MANUAL

The JP-8080 Synthesizer Module builds upon the popular JP-8000 Music Synthesizer offering an advanced Roland Analog Modeling sound engine. Features Include:

Powerful synthesizer module with 38 knobs and sliders that transmit MIDI data

10-voice polyphony

Unison function with detune for realistic analog sounds

External Audio Input allows for processing external audio sources using synthesizer filter, amplifier, and effects

Onboard Voice Modulator allows external Mic/Vocal/Instrument input using realtime processing with one of three modes: Formant Filter, Filter Bank, and Vocal Morph

Powerful onboard Arpeggiator and Realtime Phrase Sequencer (RPS) functions

Motion Control function records all slider and knob movements that can be output via MIDI

New Preview function for auditioning sounds

SmartMedia™ Cards for additional data storage

Make sure when connecting the JP-8080 to a MIDI controller that you use the REMOTE KBD input. This will allow you to trigger the arpeggiator correctly.

Use the following procedure to initialize the JP-8080 and restore the factory settings:

1) Press EDIT so it is lit.

2) Press BANK 7 [INIT/UTIL] to display “Factory Reset.”

3) Use INC/DEC to display “ALL.”

4) Press REC, then press WRITE.

Using the following procedure to listen to the JP-8080 demo songs:

1) While holding SHIFT, press EXIT.

2) Use INC/DEC to select the desired demo song.

3) Press EXIT to halt playback and return to play mode.

The JP-8080 allows you to audition sounds without a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller connected. Use the following procedure:

1) Press PREVIEW so it is blinking.

2) Press any of the BANK 2,3,5-7 or NUMBER 1-8 to audition the sounds.

3) Press PREVIEW or EXIT when finished.

The JP-8080 has 256 Performances arranged into 4 Groups – User, Preset 1,2 and 3. Use the following procedure to select a Performance:

1) Press PERFORM so it is not lit.

2) Use GROUP UP/DOWN to select a Group.

3) Press BANK 1-8 followed by NUMBER 1-8.

The JP-8080’s arpeggiator allows you to play notes simply by holding a chord. Use the following procedure to audition the arpeggiator:

1) Select Performance “P2:26 Divin” (see above).

2) Hold down several keys in the lower octave to audition the arpeggiated Performance.

3) Try out the following Performances:

P2:12 Morph Trance

P2:36 Cherry Blossom

P2:22 Groove 4U

P2:76 Burn

The external input on the JP-8080 can be used to process a signal from a keyboard or other sound source:

1) Connect a sound source to the External Instrument Input and use the INSTRUMENT/LOWER knob to adjust the level.

2) Select Performance “P2:87 AUDIO SYNTHESIS” (see above) and press the LOWER button so it is lit.

3) Trigger your external sound source and use the JP-8080 knobs and sliders that have the blue lables under them to change the sound.

The JP-8080 provides a Vocal Input to process a human voice through the internal oscillators. Use the following procedure to set up the Voice Modulator for use with a preset Performance:

1) Connect a microphone to the External Input and use the VOCAL/UPPER knob to adjust the level.

2) Select Performance “P2:84 ROBOT VOICE” (see above).

3) Hold down a key(s) on your keyboard and speak into the mic.

4) Try out the following Voice Modulator Performances:

P2:81 VOCAL MORPH FBK

P2:83 VOICE + ARPEGGIO

SmartMedia Cards are available in 2 and 4 megabyte versions; SM-2 ($35.00 retail) and SM-4 ($60.00 retail). Up to 8,192 Patches can be stored on one SM-4 card.