Hi, I am looking at buying a JV1010. Can you tell me a little bit about what it can do. Example, what all the different modes do. I need to know in particular if it can do split voices and layering. By layering, I mean can you combine voices, like piano and strings?
Thank you very much in advance.

The JV1010 is a VERY cool little box. You can split it many ways -In performance mode, it can be 16 different parts in any range you want - in patch mode it can have a split or layer on the same midi ch. It very well may be capable of much more, but these are things that pop into my head. I play mine as a "patch" only synth so it can be controlled by 1 ch only. It shines as a general midi module, so dig in! I also highly recommend the 60's & 70's board - that'll give you the greatest pre-programed organs available. Combined with the on board sounds and the (included)Session board - the sound banks are overflowing with useable, terrific stuff.

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Uncle Dave

I have a Roland Ep-9 I'm going to be controlling it with. The Keyboard can't do splits or anything. Does the box do the splits and layers all by itself?

Indeed it does! But you'll need a computer
to edit them in. It's impossible to edit this
thing with the knobs on the panel. It comes
with SoundDIver software which has a nice
graphical interface and gives you access to
all the JVs functions. So if you don't have
a computer, it's probably better to get a 1080 or any of the other models.

Yes I have a computer. What kind of port on the computer will I need to connect it to the box?

[This message has been edited by Kyle5486 (edited 07-28-2000).]

You can connect the JV1010 to your computer using existing MIDI interface, or using Mac/PC serial port, using Roland Serial Cable (not included with module, sold separately). The bundled Sounddiver CD includes drivers for serial cable connection.

Mgomes

I don't have a MIDI connector on my computer. What does a serial port look like? I'll see if I have it.

Assuming your computer's not too old and is a standard tower case there should be a pair of serial ports next to the parallel printer port (underneath the keyboard and mouse port).

They should be 9 pin ports shaped like the printer port but less wide (unless you've got a very old PC in which case they may be 25 pin).

Hope this helps,
Pete

Yes, I've got a serial port. Well, OK, I think this is the one I'm going to buy. You guys have helped a lot.
Bye!

I have a 1010. It's tight.

Got a few more questions. Can you record things and then play them back for live performances with a band? Also, can you use the SoundDiver Software to do keyboard splits and keep them programmed in the box even after you turn it off? Does this work with layers too?
Sorry about posting so many times but I just want to make sure I'm buying something that I will regret. Thanks.

No, you cannot record and play back -- the JV 1010 does not have a sequencer. You would need an external sequencer, a disk reader, anything, but always external.

Yes, there is room for user performances (doesn't matter whether splits or layers) and it is backed up by an internal battery. But I don't remember now how many memory positions you have for that.