Welcome to the Roland JP-8000 Sound Library. Here is a selection of great sounds suited for
today's music scene--sounds that show off the unique personality of the JP-8000 synthesizer.

You'll find sounds that are great for solo and ensemble playing, to help you perform more 
effectively. On top of this, many of the Performances and Patches use the JP-8000's 
Arpeggiator and Individual Trigger functions, so you might want to refer to them for ideas 
to use when creating your own new sounds.

To make the best use of this data, please read your JP-8000 Owner's Manual carefully.


<< Library Titles >>

1. Grab_bag.mid
        Includes E.Piano sounds indispensable for playing ensembles, and also offers 
	dance-type sounds suitable for today's musical styles.

        * The eight sounds U11-U18 use RPS (p. 76 in the Owner's Manual).
        RPS is assigned to the keys specified in a Performance name.
        Playing the upper part along with this RPS is very effective.
        Sounds U21 and 22 use the Individual Trigger function.
        Try playing the C2 key along with these.

        Note in particular that the U21 sound will not be heard if the C2 key is not pressed.

2. Techno1.mid
        Variations of sounds used in the Techno music scene.
        * Sounds U11, 41, and 81 use the Individual Trigger function (see p. 88 in the 
	Owner's Manual).
        Playing the C2 key and playing chords in the upper part is very effective.

3. Techno2.mid
        More variations of sounds used in the Techno music scene.
        * Sounds U11, 41, and 81 use the Individual Trigger function.
        Playing the C2 key and playing chords in the upper part is very effective.


Files for Each Title
     Performances
        64
     Patches
        128
     Data Format
        SMF (Format 0)


<< How to Use These Sounds >>

Use a sequencer or file player that can handle SMF files to load the files into the JP-8000's 
User Area, then play them.

<Settings for loading>
        System Parameter MIDI Param/Device ID 17 (p. 89 in the Owner's Manual)
        System Parameter MIDI SW/Rx Exclusive SW ON (p. 90 in the Owner's Manual)

   !!! Caution !!!
       Before loading sounds into the User Area, first make sure that you have backup copies of 
       your important sounds, by using bulk dump to save them beforehand (see p. 97 in the JP-8000 
       Owner's Manual).


<< How to transmit the new patches dates of the JP-8000 >>

It is desirable to use the XP-80 as external sequencer when you transmit 
the New patches to the JP-8000.

    1) Use a MIDI cable to connect the JP-8000's MIDI IN connector to the 
       MIDI OUT connector of the XP-80.

    2) Make sure that [Rx exclusive SW] is "ON".

       Hold down [SHIFT] ([EXIT]) and press [MIDI SW]. 
       Repeatedly press the button until [RX exclusive SW] is shown on the   
       display. Then chose "ON".
 
    3) Make sure that both Device ID Number is 17.
       (With the factory settings of both models, the Device ID Number
       is set to 17.) 

    4)Press [SEQUENCER] switch on the XP-80.

    5)Then chose Song 1 : GRAB_BAG.MID, 
                 Song 2 : TECHNO 1.MID
                 Song 3 : TECHNO 2.MID

    6)Press "Play" button.

    7)Wait until Play indicator has fade out.

* While receiving the date, nothing is shown on the display of the JP-8000. 
  Now, you can get exciting new patches. Please enjoy!


Note: As we mentioned in the previous News Voice, 3 titles are contained 
      in the Master Disk. However you can transfer only one title to
      JP-8000's users' area.




<< Copyright >>

This data and included documentation are copyrighted by Roland Corporation.

<< Disclaimer >>

 This sound data is provided solely as a service to owners of the JP-8000.
 Roland Corporation assumes no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage resulting from the 
  use of this data.
 Although this data and documentation may be freely distributed, Roland Corporation assumes no 
  liability for any loss or damage resulting from its use.

