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General| Type | Synthesizer Module |
|---|---|
| Synthesis Type | Sample-based Subtractive |
| Polyphony | 28 voices |
| Multitimbral | 8 parts |
| Oscillators | 2 per voice |
| User Patches | 64 |
| ROM | 4 MB |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Outputs | Stereo |
| Display | LCD |
Connects the JV-880 to amplification or headphones for sound output.
Steps and checks for safely powering on the JV-880 and the audio system.
Adjusts the display readability based on lighting conditions or placement.
Describes basic sound building blocks: Patches and Tones (WG, TVF, TVA, ENV, LFO).
A collection of Patches, Rhythm Set, and settings, with eight Parts.
Explains the JV-880's limit on simultaneous sounds (voices) and how it relates to Tones per Patch.
Details the different memory types: Preset, User (Internal/Data Card), and System Area.
Explains that a single Patch is loaded into the temporary area for playback.
Step-by-step guide on how to select and change Patches using the DATA dial.
How to select and modify individual Patch parameters using the DATA dial.
How to enable or disable individual Tones within a Patch using TONE SWITCH buttons.
Procedure to save modified Patch data into memory via the Utility mode.
Explains that a single Performance is loaded into the temporary area for multi-timbral playback.
Guide on selecting and changing Performances using the DATA dial.
How to assign different Patches to Parts within a Performance.
Temporarily silencing a specific Part within a Performance.
Allows 'soloing' a specific Part to hear it in isolation.
Displays MIDI data reception status for each Part.
Allows editing system-wide parameters like master tuning and MIDI settings.
Step-by-step instructions for navigating and editing System Common parameters.
Controls the overall tuning (pitch) of the JV-880, expressed as A4 frequency.
Determines which output jacks (MAIN, SUB, or both) carry the sound signal.
Enables or disables the chorus effect globally.
Enables or disables the reverb effect globally.
Determines the Patch receive channel for MIDI data.
Sets the MIDI channel for Performance changes and effect switching.
Identifies the device for System Exclusive data operations.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to Program Change messages.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to bank select messages.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to Control Change messages.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to volume data.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to modulation data.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to pitch bend data.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to aftertouch data.
Determines if the JV-880 responds to System Exclusive data.
Determines if the Scale Tune function is applied.
Allows precise adjustment of individual note pitches for custom tunings.
Allows selecting and editing Patch elements (mainly Tones) to create original sounds.
Parameters common to an entire Patch, not affected by Tone settings.
Parameters that shape the sound of each Tone individually.
Step-by-step guide for entering Patch Edit mode and selecting parameters.
Switches individual Tones within a Patch on or off.
Assigns a name of up to 12 characters to the edited Patch.
Determines the overall sound volume of the Patch.
Determines the stereo position of the Patch.
Determines if the velocity range setting of Tone parameters is effective.
Selects the type of chorus effect (Standard, Slow Modulation, Deep Modulation).
Selects the type of reverb effect (Room, Stage, Hall, Delay).
Adds special modulation for a more natural sound.
Determines whether the Patch sounds polyphonically or monophonically.
Determines if the Legato function is on or off, affecting pitch changes between notes.
Sets the upward and downward ranges for pitch bend.
Enables or disables the Portamento effect for smooth pitch changes.
Determines how the Portamento effect is applied (Legato or Normal).
Selects Portamento effect type (Time or Rate).
Determines the time for pitch shift between notes using Portamento.
Determines if a Tone responds to MIDI volume data.
Determines if a Tone responds to MIDI Hold-1 messages.
Determines the velocity range for each Tone.
Controls Tone parameters via MIDI Control Changes and Aftertouch.
Controls parameter assignment and sensitivity for Modulation.
Controls parameter assignment and sensitivity for Aftertouch.
Controls parameter assignment and sensitivity for Expression.
Selects the waveform shape for LFO modulation (Triangle, Sine, Saw, Square, Random).
Synchronizes LFO start with Note On messages.
Determines the speed of the LFO modulation.
Shifts the waveform up or down relative to the LFO's central value.
Determines the time delay before the LFO starts.
Determines the time over which the LFO is applied (In/Out).
Determines the time of the fade-in or fade-out of the LFO.
Determines the depth of LFO modulation applied to pitch.
Determines the depth of LFO modulation applied to the cutoff frequency.
Selects the waveform group (Internal, Expansion, PCM Card) for the Rhythm Tone.
Determines the number and name of the waveform used.
Enables or disables the FXM (frequency cross modulation) function.
Determines the depth of the FXM function.
Offsets the pitch of the Tone in semitone steps.
Offsets the pitch of the Tone in units of 1/100th of a semitone.
Shifts the pitch over random amounts within a set range.
Changes pitch based on note number played.
Determines the depth of the pitch envelope.
Determines how velocity affects the pitch envelope level.
Sets time and level parameters for the pitch envelope.
Determines the filter type (OFF, LPF, HPF) and frequency range.
Determines the cutoff frequency for TVF filtering.
Emphasizes frequency elements around the cutoff frequency for characteristic sounds.
Selects the type of resonance (Soft or Hard).
Changes cutoff frequency based on the note number played.
Determines the depth of the TVF envelope.
Selects curve types to determine how velocity affects cutoff frequency change.
Determines how velocity affects the TVF envelope level.
Determines how T4 time is affected by Note Off velocity.
Changes TVF envelope time (T2-T4) based on note number.
Determines the level of sounds generated by the WG and processed by envelopes.
Selects curve types to determine how velocity affects the Tone level change.
Determines how velocity affects the Tone level.
Determines the stereo position of the Tone.
Changes the stereo position based on the note number.
Determines the type of Tone delay (Normal, Hold, Playmate).
Determines the time delay before the Tone starts sounding.
Determines how T1 time of TVA envelope is affected by velocity.
Sets time and level parameters for the TVA envelope.
Determine output level and destination for each Tone.
Allows selecting and editing a single Performance, defining how each Part is used.
Parameters common to an entire Performance, not affected by Part settings.
Parameters like receive channel, level, etc., set for each Part.
Step-by-step guide for entering Performance Edit mode and selecting parameters.
Assigns a name of up to 12 characters to the edited Performance.
Selects the type of chorus effect for the Performance.
Determines the level of the chorus sound for the Performance.
Determines the chorus modulation speed for the Performance.
Determines the chorus modulation depth for the Performance.
Determines the level of the re-routed chorus sound for the Performance.
Determines the destination of the chorus sound output.
Selects the type of reverb effect for the Performance.
Determines the level of the reverb sound for the Performance.
Determines the duration of the reverb sound or delay time.
Determines the re-routed level of the delay sound for the Performance.
Assigns Patches to Parts 1-7 and Rhythm Set to Part 8.
Determines the level of each Part.
Determines the stereo position of each Part.
Determines the pitch of each Part in semitone steps.
Determines the pitch of each Part in 1/100th semitone units.
Determines the MIDI receive channel for each Part.
Determines the number of voices reserved for each Part.
Determines if signals are sent to the chorus unit for each Part.
Determines if signals are sent to the reverb unit for each Part.
Determines if each Part responds to Program Change messages.
Determines if each Part responds to volume data.
Determines if a Tone responds to MIDI Hold-1 messages.
Determines if each Part responds to MIDI data.
Determines the output assignment for each Part.
Allows editing Rhythm Tones assigned to a Rhythm Set.
Step-by-step guide for entering Rhythm Edit mode and selecting parameters.
Determines the range for pitch change when pitch bend data is received for Rhythm Tones.
Determines how the Rhythm Tone sounds (No-Sustain or Sustain).
Groups similar Rhythm Tones so playing one mutes others.
Enables or disables the currently selected Rhythm Tone.
Selects the waveform group (Internal, Expansion, PCM Card) for the Rhythm Tone.
Determines the waveform number and name used for the Rhythm Tone.
Offsets the pitch of the Tone in semitone steps.
Offsets the pitch of the Tone in units of 1/100th of a semitone.
Shifts the pitch over random amounts within a set range.
Determines the depth of the pitch envelope for Rhythm Tones.
Determines how velocity affects the pitch envelope level for Rhythm Tones.
Determines how T1 time of the pitch envelope is affected by velocity for Rhythm Tones.
Sets time and level parameters for the pitch envelope of Rhythm Tones.
Determines the filter type for Rhythm Tones.
Determines the cutoff frequency for TVF filtering of Rhythm Tones.
Emphasizes frequency elements around the cutoff frequency for characteristic sounds.
Selects the type of resonance for Rhythm Tones.
Determines the depth of the TVF envelope for Rhythm Tones.
Determines how velocity affects the TVF envelope level for Rhythm Tones.
Determines how T1 time of the TVF envelope is affected by velocity for Rhythm Tones.
Sets time and level parameters for the TVF envelope of Rhythm Tones.
Determines the level of Rhythm Tones.
Determines how velocity affects the level of Rhythm Tones.
Determines how T1 time of the TVA envelope is affected by velocity for Rhythm Tones.
Determines the stereo position of the Rhythm Tone.
Sets time and level parameters for the TVA envelope of Rhythm Tones.
Determines the level of the dry (unprocessed) sound for Rhythm Tones.
Determines the level of signal sent to the chorus unit for Rhythm Tones.
Determines the level of signal sent to the reverb unit for Rhythm Tones.
Determines which stereo outputs are used for Rhythm Tones.
Accesses functions for writing, copying, initializing, and managing data.
Stores edited data (Patches, Performances, Rhythm Sets) to internal memory or Data Card.
Copies Patch, Performance, and Rhythm Set data to the temporary area.
Restores temporary data to factory preset values.
Manages data transfer and initialization for Data Cards.
Transfers data to an external MIDI device.
Transfers data from the temporary area to an external MIDI device.
Copies a single Patch from external media to memory locations.
Copies groups of Patches from external media to memory.
Prevents accidental erasure or editing of internal memory data.
Restores the unit's data to factory preset values.
Allows playback of built-in demo songs.
Stores edited Patch data to internal memory or a Data Card.
Stores edited Performance data to internal memory or a Data Card.
Stores edited Rhythm Set data to internal memory or a Data Card.
Copies Tone and Patch Common parameters within a Patch.
Copies Part and Performance Common parameters within a Performance.
Copies Rhythm Tone data within a Rhythm Set.
Restores Patch data in the temporary area to initialized values.
Restores Performance data in the temporary area to initialized values.
Restores Rhythm Tone data in the temporary area to factory preset values.
Functions for copying, initializing, and managing data on Data Cards.
Transmits all sound data via MIDI to another device or for backup.
Transmits data from the temporary area via MIDI.
Copies a single Patch from external media to memory locations.
Copies groups of Patches from external media to memory.
Prevents accidental erasure or editing of internal memory data.
Restores the unit's data to factory preset values.
Lists and explains error messages and their solutions.
Diagnoses and resolves issues related to no sound output.
Troubleshoots issues where the volume control is unresponsive.
Diagnoses and resolves sound distortion problems.
Troubleshoots pitch inaccuracies or lack of change.
Diagnoses and resolves issues with control panel buttons and MIDI controllers.
Troubleshoots problems with Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set changes.
Diagnoses and resolves issues with chorus and reverb effects.
Troubleshoots issues with the Portamento effect not functioning.
Diagnoses and resolves issues with sound being muted or cut off.
Troubleshoots issues when Tone editing does not produce expected results.
Troubleshoots issues when Rhythm Tone editing does not produce expected results.
Troubleshoots issues related to Data Card or PCM Card usage.
Troubleshoots MIDI exclusive data transfer problems.
Lists all System Common parameters with their values and page references.
Lists common parameters for Patches, including Chorus, Reverb, and Analog Feel.
Lists parameters for individual Tones within a Patch.
Lists common parameters for Performances, including Chorus and Reverb.
Lists parameters for each Part within a Performance, including Patch Select and Level.
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