Roland VK-8 Uživatelský manuál

Owner’s Manual Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the VK-8 combo organ. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “I

10 Panel Descriptions 1. [MASTER VOLUME] knob Adjust the overall volume (p. 19). VIBRATO AND CHORUS 2. VIBRATO AND CHORUS [ON] button Switches the

11Panel Descriptions19. [1]–[8] buttonWhen the [PRESET] button’s indicator is lit, the [1]–[8] buttons will switch presets. When the [PRESET] button’s

12Panel DescriptionsREAR PANEL32. [POWER] switchTurn the power on/off (p. 19).33. AC InletConnect the included power cable to this inlet (p. 16).34. M

13How the VK-8 WorksAbout the Virtual Tonewheel Sound GeneratorA traditional tone wheel organ produces the sound by 91 toothed wheels called “tone whe

14How the VK-8 WorksVibrato and ChorusTraditional tone wheel organs provided a total of six different effects: three kinds of vibrato (V1, V2, V3) and

15How the VK-8 WorksAbout the MemoriesSystem memorySettings that affect the entire VK-8 are referred to as “system memory.”Preset memorySettings that

16Before You Begin PlayingConnecting the Power Cord1Before making a connection, make sure that the VK-8 is turned off.2 Connect supplied power cable t

17Before You Begin PlayingConnecting Your Amp, Speakers, or HeadphonesThe VK-8 is not equipped with an amplifier or speakers. In order to hear the sou

18Before You Begin PlayingConnecting the Pedal Keyboard1Before making any connections, make sure that all the devices are turned off.2 Use a commercia

19Before You Begin PlayingTurning the Power On1Before turning on the VK-8’s power, make sure that:• The VK-8 is correctly connected to the desired per

2CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REM

20Before You Begin PlayingRestoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)This function resets all the VK-8’s settings to their factory default values.1

21Before You Begin PlayingListening to the Demo SongsThe VK-8 contains six demo songs. Here’s how to listen to the demo songs and experience the vario

22Playing the OrganListening to Various SoundsThe VK-8 comes with 64 presets stored onboard. Here’s how to switch presets to hear the various sounds.T

23Playing the OrganAbout the Organ VoiceThe organ voice has three parts: “upper,” “lower,” and “pedal.”When you play the keyboard of the VK-8, the sou

24Playing the OrganAdjusting the Sound in Real Time (Harmonic Bars)The harmonic bars are controllers for creating the basic structure of the organ sou

25Playing the OrganThe numbers (16', 5-1/3', etc.) printed on the knob of each harmonic bar indicate the pitch of that bar in “feet.” The pi

26Playing the OrganWhat Are “Feet?”Historically, the “feet” (“ ' “ symbol) indications of the harmonic bars originate in the length of the pipes

27Playing the OrganChanging the Organ Sound (Wheel Type, Leakage Level)Tone Wheel and Leakage Noise are important elements in creating tone wheel orga

28Playing the OrganAdding Crispness to the Sound (Percussion)Percussion adds an attack-type sound to the beginning of the note to give the sound more

29Playing the Organ[SOFT] (Soft Percussion) buttonSwitches the volume of the percussion.fig.01-23Button ExplanationLit (ON)The percussion sound will b

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

30Playing the Organ[SLOW] (Slow Percussion) buttonSwitches the speed at which the percussion sound will decay.fig.01-25Button ExplanationLit (ON)The p

31Playing the OrganAdding Modulation to the Sound (Vibrato and Chorus)The vibrato effect cyclically modulates the pitch of organ voice sounds. The cho

32Playing the OrganUsing the COSM Rotary Speaker Effect (Rotary Sound)Rotary Sound is an effect which adds the modulation that is produced when organ

33Playing the OrganChanging the Amp Type (Amp Type, Overdrive, Tone)fig.01-30Changing the virtual ampSwitches the frequency response and cabinet reson

34Playing the OrganUsing the D BEAM Controller to Produce Common Organ EffectsYou can apply various effects to the sound only by moving your hand over

35Playing the Organ3 While playing the keyboard to produce sound, place your hand over the D Beam controller.fig.01-35The timbre will change when you

36Playing the Organ Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam ControllerThe VK-8 automatically calibrates the sensitivity of the D Beam controller each

37Playing the OrganAdding Ambience (Reverb)Reverb is an effect that adds reverberation to the sound. You can apply the reverb effect to the organ soun

38Playing the OrganDividing the Keyboard (Split)You can divide the keyboard into two zones, and assign the upper part sound of the organ voice to the

39Playing the OrganUsing the Expression PedalYou can connect an expression pedal to the rear panel EXPRESSION PEDAL jack and use it to adjust the volu

4USING THE UNIT SAFELY 015 • Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially

40Playing the OrganUsing a Control PedalYou can connect a pedal switch or expression pedal to the rear panel CONTROL PEDAL jack, and assign a function

41Playing the Organ[PRESET] button’s indicator is litIf you want to stop editing, press the HARMONIC BAR PART [UPPER] button.3 Press the [WRITE] butto

42Playing the OrganUsing the Hold Pedal to Sustain the SoundIf you connect a pedal switch to the rear panel HOLD PEDAL jack, the organ voice or other

43Playing Other TonesLayering Other Tones with Organ Sounds (Layer)In addition to organ voices, the VK-8 provides OTHER TONES, such as piano or string

44Playing Other TonesAssigning Organ Sounds and Other Tones Across the Keyboard (Split)When the Organ Voice and Other Tones are layered together, you

45Saving Your Settings (Preset)Organ sounds, Other Tones sounds, and other panel settings can be saved together to a [PRESET] button. By saving your f

46Saving Your Settings (Preset) Saving to a Preset in the Same Bank1 Make the panel settings that you want to save in the preset.2 Hold down the [WRI

47Advanced UseEdit mode allows you to get the most out of the VK-8’s functions by making more detailed settings. This section explains the functions t

48Advanced UseState of the D BEAM Indicators in Edit Mode❍ When the setting is “0–127,” “0–10,” or “0–15,” “0–31.”The minimum value (0) will be when t

49Advanced UseSettings That Are Saved for the Entire System Rotary-related Settings1. Hold down the HARMONIC BAR PART [UPPER] and [PEDAL] buttons and

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3 and 4, please

50Advanced Use❍ ROTARY WOOFER LEVEL (0–127)Specifies the volume of the low-range speaker (woofer)The rotary speaker effect consists of a low range and

51Advanced Use Click Noise and Percussion Settings1. Hold down the HARMONIC BAR PART [UPPER] and [PEDAL] buttons and press the PERCUSSION [SECOND] bu

52Advanced Use❍ PERCUSSION H-BAR LEVEL (0–127)Adjusts the volume of the harmonic bars when percussion is normal (the [SOFT] button’s indicator is dark

53Advanced Use4. If you want to edit another parameter, press the appropriate button from [1] through [8] to select the parameter, and turn the [VIBRA

54Advanced Use❍ When making MIDI channel settingsMIDI uses sixteen MIDI channels (1–16). If you want to play a connected external device, there will b

55Advanced UseInstructions for Playing External MIDI Sound Modules with the VK-8The VK-8’s keyboard was designed specifically for organ use, so it doe

56Advanced UseTransposing the entire VK-8❍ KEY TRANSPOSE (-6–0–+5)This transposes the entire VK-8. The value is in semitone steps over a range of -6–0

57Advanced Use❍ REVERB TIME (0–127)Adjusts the length of the Reverb time. Higher values result in longer reverberation.❍ OTHER TONES CHORUS LEVEL (0–1

58Connecting the VK-8 to External DevicesAbout MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard for exchanging music data among

59Connecting the VK-8 to External Devices Using the VK-8 with a Dual KeyboardYou can connect an external keyboard and play the Lower Part of the VK-8

6 Contents Conventions Used in This Manual ...

60Connecting the VK-8 to External DevicesUsing an External Sequencer to Record and Play BackYou can connect a sequencer to the VK-8 and record your pl

61Connecting the VK-8 to External DevicesSaving VK-8 Settings on an External Sequencer (Bulk Dump)You can connect the VK-8 to an external sequencer, t

62Connecting the VK-8 to External DevicesConnecting a Rotary SpeakerIn addition to providing a rotary speaker effect, the VK-8 also allows you to conn

63TroubleshootingIf the VK-8 does not function in the way you except, first check the following chart. If this does not resolve the problem, consult y

64TroubleshootingClick is heard when you press/re-lease a keyOn a tone wheel organ, a slight “blip” noise is heard when you press or release a key. In

65TroubleshootingMIDI messages are not transmit-ted/receive correctlyThe MIDI channel of each part is not set correctly.Set the MIDI channels correctl

66Troubleshooting Error IndicationsWhen an incorrect operation is performed, or when an operation cannot be carried out correctly, the VK-8 will ligh

67Preset/OTHER TONES List Preset ListPRESET NumberUPPER PART LOWER PART PEDAL PART PERCUSSIONVIBRATO AND CHORUSROTARY1-1 88 8000 000 83 8000 000 82 3

68Preset/OTHER TONES List*Preset 5-1–8-8 have the same contents as 1-1–4-8. OTHER TONES List6-1 88 8000 000 00 8888 000 73 2nd, SOFT, SLOW OFF SLOW6-

69Edit ParametersSettings that are saved for the entire System●Rotary-related settings• ROTARY WOOFER LEVEL• ROTARY TWEETER LEVEL• ROTARY WOOFER RISE

7Contents Advanced Use ...47 About the Edit Modes ...

70Drum ListWhen the SUB KEYBOARD FUNCTION (p. 58) is off, and the MIDI channel of an external device connected to VK-8 is set to the same channel as t

71MIDI ImplementationModel: VK-8 (Combo Organ)Date: Dec. 1, 2001Version: 1.001. Receive data* The VK-8 has two MIDI IN connectors: KEYBOARD IN and PED

72MIDI Implementation❍General Purpose Controller 6 (Controller number 81) (Rotary Brake)Status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 51H vvHn = MIDI channel number: 0H

73MIDI Implementation●Data Request 1 RQ1This message requests the other device to transmit data. The address and size indicate thetype and amount of d

74MIDI Implementation●Program ChangeStatus 2nd byteCnH ppHn = MIDI channel number : 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)pp = program number : 00H - 3FH (prog.1 - pr

75MIDI Implementation• System Organ+—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————+| Offset |

76MIDI Implementation4. Supplementary material Decimal/Hexadecimal TableMIDI uses 7-bit hexadecimal values to indicate data values and the address and

77Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessagesN

78Main SpecificationVK-8: Combo Organ● KeyboardWaterfall keyboard 61 keys (with velocity)● Sound GeneratorOrgan: Virtual Tone Wheel MethodOTHER TONES:

79IndexAActive Expression function ... 39Ambience ...

8 MEMO

80IndexPreset Memory ... 15RReverb ...

81MEMO

82InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.As

83This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital a

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9 Main Features Organ FeaturesVirtual Tonewheel Sound Generator The VK-8 features a Virtual Tonewheel sound generator that perfectly simulates the so