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ROLAND JP-8080 TURBO FACTS

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

Setup
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.

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

0. Press EDIT so it is lit.
1. Press BANK 7 [INIT/UTIL] to display "Factory Reset."
2. Use INC/DEC to display "ALL."
3. Press REC, then press WRITE.

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

0. While holding SHIFT, press EXIT.
1. Use INC/DEC to select the desired demo song.
2. Press EXIT to halt playback and return to play mode.

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

0. Press PREVIEW so it is blinking.
1. Press any of the BANK 2,3,5-7 or NUMBER 1-8 to audition the sounds.
2. Press PREVIEW or EXIT when finished.

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

0. Press PERFORM so it is not lit.
1. Use GROUP UP/DOWN to select a Group.
2. Press BANK 1-8 followed by NUMBER 1-8.

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

0. Select Performance "P2:26 Divin'" (see above).
1. Hold down several keys in the lower octave to audition the arpeggiated Performance.
2. Try out the following Performances:
   • P2:12 Morph Trance
   • P2:22 Groove 4U
   • P2:36 Cherry Blossom
   • P2:76 Burn

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

0. Connect a sound source to the External Instrument Input and use the INSTRUMENT/LOWER knob to adjust the level.
1. Select Performance "P2:87 AUDIO SYNTHESIS" (see above) and press the LOWER button so it is lit.
2. Trigger your external sound source and use the JP-8080 knobs and sliders that have the blue lables under them to change the sound.

Using Preset Voice Modulator Performances
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:

0. Connect a microphone to the External Input and use the VOCAL/UPPER knob to adjust the level.
1. Select Performance "P2:84 ROBOT VOICE" (see above).
2. Hold down a key(s) on your keyboard and speak into the mic.
3. 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.