Real-Time Control for the JV1080, JV2080 and JV1010. There are some fundamental differences between the operating systems of the JV1080 and the JV2080/1010 which make them respond to incoming MIDI data in different ways. The JV2080 and JV1010 Roland's JV2080 Phat.Boy V2 has been pre-programmed so that it's mode IV will directly control the JV2080 and JV1010 in real time accessing the following parameters: Filter Cutoff, Resonance, Amplitude Envelope Attack, Amplitude Envelope Release, Portamento On and Rate, Reverb (Level), Chorus (Level), Tone Level 1, Tone Level 2, Tone Level 3, Tone Level 4, Pan and Volume. The JV1010, the JV2080's baby brother The Phat.Boy V2 utilises standard MIDI continuous controllers (CC's) in accessing the internal parameters of these two synths so using any sequencer the data can be recorded for playback. There are other ways the Phat.Boy V2 can be used with the JV2080 but instant access to the major programming parameters is being offered thus allowing the user to concentrate on their performance and making muisc. During the course of testing the extra dimension that the Phat.Boy revealed in these two instruments was quite astounding. This range of synthesizers has a reputation unsurpassed by any other and realising their full potential through the Phat.Boy V2 will only enhance their reputation. Add a Phat.Boy V2 to your set up and prepare yourself for a sonic onslaught! The JV1080 The JV1080 has a slightly different operating system to that of the JV2080 and as a result it's more complicated to access it's internal parameters in real-time from any external control device. The JV1080 doesn't offer as much direct control via standard CC's. The Phat.Boy V2 will allow direct control of the JV1080 but it will require a little programming within the 1080 to acheive the best results. Below is just one way that the Phat.Boy V2 can be used to control the JV1080 within a MIDI setup: Take the MIDI OUT from your master keyboard to the MIDI IN of the Phat.Boy V2. The MIDI OUT of the Phat.Boy V2 to the MIDI IN of your sequencer. The MIDI out of your sequencer to the MIDI IN of the JV1080. Set the Phat.Boy V2 into mode VI. In this mode it transmits the following CC's from its knobs.
Knob 1. |
Filter Cutoff (CC 74) |
See 'Programming the JV1080' below |
Knob 2. |
Resonance (CC 71) |
See 'Programming the JV1080' below |
Knob 3. |
Modulation (CC 1) |
Yes, see 'Programming the JV1080' below |
Knob 4. |
Phaser Level (CC 95) |
No response |
Knob 5. |
Delay Level (CC 94) |
No response |
Knob 6. |
Reverb Level (CC 91) |
Yes, per channel, Level |
Knob 7. |
Chorus Level (CC 93) |
Yes, per channel, Level |
Knob 8. |
Envelope Attack (CC 73) |
No response |
Knob 9. |
Envelope Release (CC 72) |
No response |
Knob 10. |
Portamento On and Rate |
Yes, turns portamento (glide) on and sets the rate |
Knob 11. |
Expression (CC 11) |
Yes, allows control of the level up to the overall output volume |
Knob 12. |
Pan (CC 10) |
Yes |
Knob 13. |
Volume (CC 7) |
Yes, sets the overall output volume |