Roland RD-800 - About MIDI Visual Control (V-LINK;MVC); MIDI Visual Control ON;OFF and Settings

Detailed Settings for Each Function
About MIDI Visual Control
(V-LINK/MVC)
What is MIDI visual control?
MIDI Visual Control is an internationally used
recommended practice that was added to the MIDI
specication so that visual expression could be
linked with musical performance. Video equipment
that is compatible with MIDI Visual Control can be connected to
electronic musical instruments via MIDI in order to control video
equipment in tandem with a performance.
What is V-LINK?
V-LINK is Roland’s proprietary specication that
allows visual expression to be linked with musical
performance.
Video equipment that is compatible with V-LINK can be connected
to electronic musical instruments via their MIDI ports, making it
easy to enjoy a variety of visual eects that are linked with the
performance.
Connection examples
As an example, we will use a Live Set in which the RD-800 is
connected to the P-10.
MEMO
In order to use MIDI Visual Control between the RD-800 and
the P-10, you’ll need to make connections using a MIDI cable
(sold separately).
NOTE
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn o the power
to all units. This will help prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices.
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
P-10
RD-800
Turning MIDI Visual Control ON/OFF
1. In the MENU screen, select “V-LINK/MVC” and press the
[ENTER] button.
2. Select “V-LINK/MVC Switch” and change it to “ON.”
MIDI Visual Control will be on, allowing you to control images by
your performance on the RD-800’s keyboard.
3. Select “V-LINK/MVC Switch” and change it to “OFF.”
MIDI Visual Control will be turned o.
MIDI Visual Control Settings
1. In the MENU screen, select “V-LINK/MVC” and press the
[ENTER] button.
2. Select the parameter that you want to edit, and edit its
value.
MEMO
If you want to save this settings, press the [WRITE] button.
Settings saved in the RD-800 are not deleted even when the
power is turned o .
However, the MIDI VISUAL CONTROL on/o status is not
memorized.
Detailed Settings of MIDI Visual Control
Parameter Value Explanation
Switch
OFF, ON Switches MIDI Visual Control on/o.
Mode
MVC MIDI Visual Control mode is selected.
V-LINK V-LINK mode is selected.
Tx Channel
1–16
Selects the MIDI channel used in
outputting messages.
OUT Port
ALL, OUT1, OUT2,
USB
Selects the port used for outputting
messages.
If the System parameter “MIDI OUT2
MODE” setting (p. 41) is set to THRU, MIDI
Visual Control data will not be transmitted
even if you choose the OUT 2 setting.
Key Range Lower
A0–C8
Select the range of keys to use as the MIDI
Visual Control controller.
Key Range Upper
Lowest No.
Sets the number that is output when the lowest key in the
range set with Key Range is pressed.
Visual control function chart
The following MIDI messages are transmitted.
Visual Control
Function
Transmitted MIDI Message
Operation on
RD-800
Switch images
CC0 (Bank Select) Play black keys
Program Change Play white keys
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