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Roland VK-8 User Manual

Name: Roland VK-8
Brand: Roland
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How the VK-8 Works

About the Memories

System memory

Settings that affect the entire VK-8 are referred to as “system memory.”

Preset memory

Settings that are stored independently for each preset number, such as harmonic bar and panel settings, are

called “preset memory.”

There are a total of 64 preset memories, and each of them can be edited.

Default Chapter1
- Conventions Used in this Manual1
- Important Safety Instructions2
Using the Unit Safely3
- Using the Unit Safely4
Important Notes5
- Table of Contents6
Main Features9
Panel Descriptions10
How the VK-8 Works13
- About the Virtual Tonewheel Sound Generator13
- How the Organ Sound Are Created13
- How the Other Tones Are Created14
- About the Memories15
Before You Begin Playing16
- Connecting the Power Cord16
- Connecting Your Amp, Speakers, or Headphones17
- Connecting the Pedal Keyboard18
- Connecting an Expression Pedal or Pedal Switch18
- Turning the Power on19
  - Turning off the Power19
- Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)20
- Listening to the Demo Songs21
Playing the Organ22
- Listening to Various Sounds22
- About the Organ Voice23
- Adjusting the Sound in Real Time (Harmonic Bars)24
- Changing the Organ Sound (Wheel Type, Leakage Level)27
- Adding Crispness to the Sound (Percussion)28
- Adding Modulation to the Sound (Vibrato and Chorus)31
- Using the COSM Rotary Speaker Effect (Rotary Sound)32
- Changing the Amp Type (Amp Type, Overdrive, Tone)33
- Using the D BEAM Controller to Produce Common Organ Effects34
  - About the Effects35
  - Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller36
- Adding Ambience (Reverb)37
- Dividing the Keyboard (Split)38
  - Changing the Split Point38
- Using the Expression Pedal39
  - Using the Active Expression Function39
- Using a Control Pedal40
  - Assigning a Function to the Control Pedal40
- Using the Hold Pedal to Sustain the Sound42
Playing Other Tones43
- Layering Other Tones with Organ Sounds (Layer)43
- Assigning Organ Sounds and Other Tones Across the Keyboard (Split)44
Saving Your Settings (Preset)45
- Saving to a Preset in the same Bank46
- Saving to a Preset in Another Bank46
- Copying a Preset46
Advanced Use47
- About the Edit Modes47
- Basic Procedure47
- Settings that Are Saved for the Entire System49
- Parameters that Are Stored in a Preset56
  - Effect and Other Settings56
Connecting the VK-8 to External Devices58
- Playing the VK-8 from an External MIDI Device58
- Using an External Sequencer to Record and Play Back60
- Saving VK-8 Settings on an External Sequencer (Bulk Dump)61
  - Loading Back Data That's Been Saved on an External Sequencer61
- Connecting a Rotary Speaker62
Troubleshooting63
- Error Indications66
Preset/Other TONES List67
- Preset List67
- OTHER TONES List68
Edit Parameters69
Drum List70
MIDI Implementation71
- Channel Mode Messages72
- System Realtime Messages72
- Transmitted Data73
- System Realtime Message74
MIDI Implementation Chart77
Main Specification78
Index79

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Roland VK-8 Specifications

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Brand	Roland
Model	VK-8
Category	Musical Instrument
Language	English

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