Roland JP-8000 8080 DVD Owners Manual (TUTORIAL)

By | January 8, 2026

 

Release Year: 1999
Author: David Wills
Duration: 103 min
Type of Material: Video Lesson
Language: English

  • 1.28 GB

Description: Learning to use the Roland JP-8000/8080 has never been easier thanks to the official instructional DVD released by Roland. This DVD explains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly. The disc features practical demonstrations of the device’s capabilities, helping you use it to create great music. The instructor for this video, David Wills, is a music teacher and studio owner with over 20 years of experience. He has worked as a tour programmer and consultant for stars such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, and Diana Ross. He has been using Roland equipment since 1977.

Content :
INTRODUCTION
Differences between the JP-8000 and 8080
JP-8000 front panel overview
Key Mode
Patches vs. Performances
Selecting Patches
Selecting Performances
Selecting Edit Screens
PATCH EDITING
Synthesizers explained
Oscillator Section
Osc 2
Osc 1
Super Saw waveform
Envelopes explained
Filter Section
Filter Envelope
LFOs explained
Amp Section
QUICK TWEAKS
Writing Patches
OTHER EDITING FEATURES
Temporary Scope
Manual Reset
Controller Assignments
FAQ “How do I assign parameters to the Ribbon Controller?”
Velocity Assign
Pitch Bend Assign
LFO 2
ARPEGGIATOR
FAQ “Can I sync the Arpeggiator to an external source?”
RPS (Real-Time Phrase Sequencing)
FAQ “How can I record my own RPS patterns?”
FAQ “How do I use Motion Control”
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL SEQUENCER
Syncing the Arpeg/RPS section
Syncing the LFO/Effects
Sequencing with the JPs
Setting MIDI channels
Local Switch
FAQ “How do I record slider movements to an External Sequencer?”
Remote Control channel
JP-8080 FEATURES
Front Panel
Selecting Patches/Perf.
Preview button
Edit Screens
FAQ “What’s the difference between MIDI in and Remote Keyboard in?”
External Inputs
External Inputs in the Oscillator section
FAQ “How do I get that cool Vocoder effect on my voice?”
Initializing the Voice Modulator
Voice Modulator Panel
Voice Modulator Control 1/2
Filter Bank
FAQ “What is Morphing and and how do I use it?”
Vocal Morphing
FAQ “What is Individual Trigger and how do I use it?”
SOLO SWITCHING
FAQ “What’s the difference between Mono and Legato?”
Unison mode
GRADUATION

Video format: AVI
Video: Xvid 720×544 29.97fps
Audio: Dolby AC3 48000Hz stereo 384kbps


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