P. 29, Using the v-link function – Roland EP-880 User Manual

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Memorizing the Master
Tune Setting When the
Power Is Turned Off

Normally, the Master Tune setting reverts to the default
value when the power is turned off. However, you can set
the ep 880 so that the Master Tune value is retained even
while the power is turned off.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the
[TWIN PIANO] button.
The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [METRONOME/COUNT IN] button.
The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears
in the display.

Press the [REC] button.
The Master Tune setting is saved. When Memory
Backup is finished, the display and buttons return to
their normal appearance.

Using the V-LINK function

Connecting the ep 880 to a V-LINK compatible image
device allows you to control the images with the ep 880.

V-LINK

V-LINK (

) is a function that allows music and

images to be performed together. By using MIDI to
connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can
easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to
the expressive elements of a music performance.

How to Use the V-LINK
1.

Hold down the [SPLIT] button, and press the
[TWIN PIANO] button.
The ep 880 switches to the function mode.

Press the [RIGHT] button.
The button’s indicator flashes. The following appears
in the display.

Power-up default setting

: OFF

Press the [-] and [+] buttons to switch the V-LINK
function on and off.
You can control images using the twelve keys at the
left end of the keyboard.
While V-LINK is switched on, the following will
appear in the display.

While V-LINK is switched on, no sound is
produced when you press any of the twelve keys
at the left end of the keyboard.

How to exit function mode

Press the [SPLIT] or [TWIN PIANO] button.
The button’s indicator returns to its original state.

To return the Master Tune value to the initial setting,
set the value to “440.0 Hz” in the Master Tune set-
tings screen (p. 27; set the value so that “40.0” is
indicated in the display), then carry out Steps 1-3.

NOTE

Display

Descriptions

OFF

The V-LINK function is switched off.

The V-LINK function is switched on.
You can control images using the twelve keys at the
left end of the keyboard.

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