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Roland JD-08 - User Manual

Roland JD-08
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JD-08
Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

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Roland JD-08 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product typeDigital synthesizer
Product colorBlack
Sound effectsChorus, Delay, Echo, Overdrive, Phaser
Backlight colorRed
Backlight buttonsYes
Sound effects quantity6
Keyboard number of keys0
Preset programs quantity256
USB ports quantity1
Battery typeAA
Power source typeBattery, USB

Summary

Panel Descriptions

Control Section 1

Explains the controls in the first section of the panel.

Control Section 2

Describes the controls in the second section of the panel.

Palette Section Tones

Details the PALETTE section sliders for controlling tone settings.

LFO 1;2 Section Controls

Covers the LFO 1/2 section for sound modification.

Pitch, TVF, and TVA Envelope Section

Explains the PITCH/TVF/TVA envelope controls for sound shaping.

Waveform Generator (WG) Section

Details the WG section for selecting waveforms and setting pitch.

TVF (Time Variant Filter) Section

Explains the TVF section for altering the tone's sound using filters.

TVA (Time Variant Amplifier) Section

Describes the TVA section controlling the layer's volume.

External Clock Input Jack

Explains the function of the EXT CLK IN Jack.

Rear Panel Connections

Details the various connectors on the rear panel of the unit.

Turning the Power On

Selecting a Tone (Patch)

Selecting Groups and Banks

Instructions on how to switch between groups and banks for patches.

Saving a Tone

Steps to save edited tone data to a patch.

Using the [1]-[13] Buttons as a Keyboard (NOTE)

Switching Between Sound Modes

Applying Portamento

How to activate and use the portamento glide effect.

Using the Arpeggio

Configuring the Arpeggio

Steps to configure the arpeggio settings using the VALUE knob.

Arpeggio Parameters

Details the parameters and their values for arpeggio settings.

Using the Sequencer

Pattern Selection and Playback

How to select and play back sequencer patterns.

Tempo Settings

How to set the tempo for patterns.

Pattern Creation and Input Methods

Various ways to input notes and create patterns.

Recording and Editing Sequencer Data

Capturing performances and adjusting note parameters.

Saving Patterns

Steps to save created or edited patterns.

External MIDI Keyboard Usage

Using the K-25m for note input.

Configuring the Effects

Effect A Settings

Details how to configure the effects included in group A.

Effect B Settings

Details how to configure the effects included in group B.

Backing Up Data

Restoring the Settings (Restore)

Configuring the Settings of This Unit

Tone and Envelope Configuration

Settings for parts, layers, envelopes, tone key range, and EQ.

LFO and Waveform Settings

Configuration for LFO modulation and waveform generation.

Keyboard and MIDI Configuration

Settings for keyboard touch and MIDI communication.

System Settings and Utilities

System-wide settings and editing utilities.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Prioritizing the Battery (Battery Fixed Operation Mode)

Sound List

List of Waveforms

A comprehensive list of available waveforms.

MIDI Implementation Chart (Part)

MIDI Implementation Chart (System)

Main Specifications

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