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Post by thatbloke on Jun 14, 2009 13:01:18 GMT
Who else on here is going to ask bar me ?  Ok when I type Synthesizer on Ebay I obviously get the usual keyboards. But also I get something that looks like a Hi fi seperate. Eg ROLAND JV-1080 SYNTHESIZER MODULE. Now here is the daft question.. How do I use this? Am I right in saying in order to get sounds from this it is connected to a keyboard ? |
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Post by Dubsounds on Jun 14, 2009 16:15:26 GMT
No you wouldn't need that Stu.
It's actually a ham radio set radio for talking to lonely cowboys on!
As a result of the recession, Roland have been diversifying into new territories. I hear their R & D dept is currently developing a range of midi sandwich toasters. I want me one of them ;D
And now I've taken the piss, a straight answer.
What you're on about is a sound module (a synth without a keyboard). You attach a cable to the back of your synth called a MIDI cable. Plug it into the synth module as well and it plays from your existing keyboard. Most synths are available with the option of a keyboard or module version (and have been for ages).
The idea is that you only need one keyboard, (that's all you can play at once anyway unless you're a flash git) so it makes sense to buy the modules once you have a keyboard you like the feel of. They're cheaper!
That's it really...
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Post by thatbloke on Jun 14, 2009 19:43:16 GMT
Cheers Shaun ;D
Another daft question
Say i connnected said module into my juno. What setting would I need to be selected. In other words woulfd the modules sound overide whatever has been chosen on the Juno ?
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Post by Minimoog on Jun 14, 2009 23:26:08 GMT
There are 16 midi channels. If the Juno and the JV are set to the same channel, then both will sound when you play the keyboard (assuming you've got them both plugged into an amp). If you set the JV to a different channel, it will only sound if you switch the Juno to that channel (consult manual for how to set channels).
You will also be able to control various parameters on the module using the controls on the Juno e.g. pitch bend, modulation, and maybe others using the knobs etc. Also you'll be able to change programs (sounds) on the module using the Juno. As Shaun said, it's basically a synthesiser engine in a box which you can control from any midi keyboard, or from a sequencer or computer if you have a midi interface.
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Post by ethersine on Jun 28, 2009 18:56:40 GMT
If you can find a very reasonably priced JV-1080, it may be an excellent way of greatly expanding your sound set. Since there is a number of years between the JV and your Juno-G, the technology and sound sets will differ enough that they may be a very good compliment. The JV-1080 may have many more "vintage" sounds than your Juno-G. But as others have said, do not be too quick to get into a buying frenzy. It can lead to a serious and dangerous obsession.  Here are a few resources you might want to look at. (Sorry Shaun.) www.vintagesynth.com/roland/jv1080.phpThis site has a nice demo sound file for the JV-1080. www.synthmania.com/jv-1080.htmAnd of course, you should look over the manual, Compare the presets and waveform lists to those of your Juno-G. I looked them over quickly, and I did not see too much repetition. ftp.roland.co.uk/productsupport/Manuals |
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Post by ethersine on Jun 28, 2009 19:37:16 GMT
After listening to the Juno-G samples I found here... www.roland.co.uk/junog_demos.html...I'd say adding a JV-1080, or one of the other JV/XV modules, would do much to improve your set-up. Just my opinion. I found the Juno-G samples to be largely cold, flat, and sterile. I'm not sure if it is completely characteristic of the synth or if the engineering of the tracks had anything to do with it. It is very sad none-the-less. |
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Post by Dubsounds on Jun 30, 2009 15:59:13 GMT
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Post by ethersine on Jul 3, 2009 5:19:53 GMT
I'd like to amend my comments about the Juno-G....slightly.
My original comment was rendered after listening to the demos late at night with the volume relatively low. I didn't want to disturb my neighbors who still have to get up and work in the morning.
After listening again when I could turn the volume up, I'd have to say the Juno-G sounds better than my first impression would imply....but not much.
It could be partly a shotcoming of my own as well. Over the years, I've managed to do some significant damage to my hearing in the mid frequencies. Thus the need to listen at higher volumes.
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