Roland JV-2080 - Revision history

FlashyRom at 15:30, 28 March 2026

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	[[Category:Roland JV devices]]		[[Category:Roland JV devices]]
	[[Category:General MIDI devices]]		[[Category:General MIDI devices]]
			[[Category:Rackmount units]]

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	\| expansion = 8× [[SR-JV80]]<br>'''DATA Card Slot'''<br>[[Roland M series Data cards\|M-256E / 512E]]<br>[[Roland PN-JV80\|PN-JV80]]		\| expansion = 8× [[SR-JV80]]<br>'''DATA Card Slot'''<br>[[Roland M series Data cards\|M-256E / 512E]]<br>[[Roland PN-JV80\|PN-JV80]]
	\| effects = Reverb (8 types), Chorus <br>3× EFX (40 types)<ref name=2080-specs></ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types), Chorus <br>3× EFX (40 types)<ref name=2080-specs></ref>
			\| outputres = 32 kHz/18-bit
	\| battery = CR2032		\| battery = CR2032
	\| predecessor = [[Roland JV-1080]]		\| predecessor = [[Roland JV-1080]]

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	\| expansion = 8× [[SR-JV80]]<br>'''DATA Card Slot'''<br>[[Roland M series Data cards\|M-256E / 512E]]<br>[[Roland PN-JV80\|PN-JV80]]		\| expansion = 8× [[SR-JV80]]<br>'''DATA Card Slot'''<br>[[Roland M series Data cards\|M-256E / 512E]]<br>[[Roland PN-JV80\|PN-JV80]]
	\| effects = Reverb (8 types), Chorus <br>3× EFX (40 types)<ref name=2080-specs></ref>		\| effects = Reverb (8 types), Chorus <br>3× EFX (40 types)<ref name=2080-specs></ref>
			\| battery = CR2032
	\| predecessor = [[Roland JV-1080]]		\| predecessor = [[Roland JV-1080]]
	\| successor = [[Roland JV-1010]]		\| successor = [[Roland JV-1010]]

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	Functionality of the Test menu is as follows:		Functionality of the Test menu is as follows:

	: ''''Main Menu''''		: '''''Main Menu'''''
	:: This is the main menu, showing the text "JV2080 TEST" written out in the letters JV2080 TEST. (Seen below) You can also view the CPU Version, the PUB Version, and the ROM Version here.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is the main menu, showing the text "JV2080 TEST" written out in the letters JV2080 TEST. (Seen below) You can also view the CPU Version, the PUB Version, and the ROM Version here.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>
	::: Note, You can also access your CPU, PUB, and ROM Versions without this menu by going into Utility, and pressing down '''Tone Switch 1''' and '''F6'''.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		::: Note, You can also access your CPU, PUB, and ROM Versions without this menu by going into Utility, and pressing down '''Tone Switch 1''' and '''F6'''.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>
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	:: From this screen, you can navigate to each built-in test for the JV-2080.		:: From this screen, you can navigate to each built-in test for the JV-2080.

	: F1 - EXP Board Test		: '''''F1 - EXP Board Test'''''
	:: This is a test for the EXP Boards on your JV-2080, If an SR-JV80 Wave Expansion board is installed in your JV-2080, it will appear with "OK" under the EXP slot it was installed into.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is a test for the EXP Boards on your JV-2080, If an SR-JV80 Wave Expansion board is installed in your JV-2080, it will appear with "OK" under the EXP slot it was installed into.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>

	: F2 - MIDI Test		: '''''F2 - MIDI Test'''''
	:: This is a test for MIDI Connectivity. The JV-2080 will output the MIDI Hexidecimal value "FE" for Active Sensing. Once the JV-2080 has received this same value, it marks the connection as OK. Stopping the MIDI Signal will move the JV-2080 onto the next test automatically.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is a test for MIDI Connectivity. The JV-2080 will output the MIDI Hexidecimal value "FE" for Active Sensing. Once the JV-2080 has received this same value, it marks the connection as OK. Stopping the MIDI Signal will move the JV-2080 onto the next test automatically.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>

	: F3 - CARD Test		: '''''F3 - CARD Test'''''
	:: This is a test the CARD slot functionality. It will test the Battery, Protect Switch, Format, and R/W Speeds of the Data Card.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is a test the CARD slot functionality. It will test the Battery, Protect Switch, Format, and R/W Speeds of the Data Card.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>
	::* Before testing this, it is advised to back-up '''ALL DATA''' stored on a Data Card via System Exclusive messages.		::* Before testing this, it is advised to back-up '''ALL DATA''' stored on a Data Card via System Exclusive messages.

	: F4 - Switch & LED Test		: '''''F4 - Switch & LED Test'''''
	:: This is a test for all of the buttons, and lights on a JV-2080. In order to proceed, you must press every button at least once. The LCD will display how many buttons are remaining, and what buttons have yet to be pressed.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is a test for all of the buttons, and lights on a JV-2080. In order to proceed, you must press every button at least once. The LCD will display how many buttons are remaining, and what buttons have yet to be pressed.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>
	:: Each key press corresponds to a different note that is played when pressed.		:: Each key press corresponds to a different note that is played when pressed.
	:: Once pressing all of these buttons, the JV-2080 will allow you to move onto the next test.		:: Once pressing all of these buttons, the JV-2080 will allow you to move onto the next test.

	: F5 - LCD & Encoder Test		: '''''F5 - LCD & Encoder Test'''''
	:: This is a test for the LCD Display, and the VALUE Encoder knob. The display will ask you to press VALUE to check the LCD. Simply press VALUE and the entire LCD will display all pixels lit for you to check for dead pixels.		:: This is a test for the LCD Display, and the VALUE Encoder knob. The display will ask you to press VALUE to check the LCD. Simply press VALUE and the entire LCD will display all pixels lit for you to check for dead pixels.
	:: Scrolling the VALUE Knob will change the contrast of the display.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: Scrolling the VALUE Knob will change the contrast of the display.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>
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	:: To proceed from this test, Simply press F6.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: To proceed from this test, Simply press F6.<ref name=2080-serv></ref>

	: F6 - Sound Test		: '''''F6 - Sound Test'''''
	:: This is a test for the Audio Outputs on the JV-2080. Upon pressing the VALUE knob, The JV will play a sine wave out of the MIX output. Pressing the VALUE Knob will proceed the checks to the various outputs on the JV-2080, such as DIR1, DIR2, and 2 options for PHONES (XP & CSP)<ref name=2080-serv></ref>		:: This is a test for the Audio Outputs on the JV-2080. Upon pressing the VALUE knob, The JV will play a sine wave out of the MIX output. Pressing the VALUE Knob will proceed the checks to the various outputs on the JV-2080, such as DIR1, DIR2, and 2 options for PHONES (XP & CSP)<ref name=2080-serv></ref>

Tobii: Info regarding the JV-2080 TEST MENU, and how to access it.

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Info regarding the JV-2080 TEST MENU, and how to access it.

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 | name = Roland JV-2080
 | image = [[File:Roland JV-2080-front.jpg|320px]]
-| dimensions = 482 × 88 × 281<ref name=2080-specs>Roland JV-2080 Owner's Manual, page 196.</ref>
+| dimensions = 482 × 88 × 281<ref name=2080-specs>[https://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-2080_OM.pdf#page=196 Roland JV-2080 Owner's Manual], page 196.</ref>
 | rackunits = 2U, full width
 | weight = 4.9 kg
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 The JV-2080 has many of the same features as the JV-1080, so please read the [[Roland JV-1080|JV-1080]] article for information not listed here.
 == References ==
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 * [https://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV-2080_OM.pdf Roland JV-2080 Owner's Manual PDF]
 * [https://static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/JV2080pat.pdf Roland JV-2080 Patch List]
 [[Category:Roland JV devices]]
 [[Category:General MIDI devices]]

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Differences from the JV-1080: Remove all the places this page links to itself (leads to weird bolding of text) and avoid redundant "Roland" usage, it's a bit verbose

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	The JV-2080 Contains 3 Demo songs.		The JV-2080 Contains 3 Demo songs.
	:# '''''Timepeace''''' by Scott Tibbs		:# '''''Timepeace''''' by Scott Tibbs
	~~:: [[File:Timepeace.ogg]]~~
	:# '''''Denki''''' by Ryeland Allison		:# '''''Denki''''' by Ryeland Allison
	~~:: [[File:Denki.ogg]]~~
	:# '''''Short Cuts''''' by Yuki Kato (Music Brains Inc.)		:# '''''Short Cuts''''' by Yuki Kato (Music Brains Inc.)
	~~:: [[File:Short Cuts.ogg]]~~

	== Differences from the JV-1080 ==		== Differences from the JV-1080 ==

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	The [[Roland JV-2080]] contained a bigger display and front panel similar to that of what was on the [[Roland JD-990]], Containing a 320x80 Green Backlit LCD Display.		The [[Roland JV-2080]] contained a bigger display and front panel similar to that of what was on the [[Roland JD-990]], Containing a 320x80 Green Backlit LCD Display.

	The [[Roland JV-2080]] also included 4 total Character Styles in the settings. These change the 2080's Patch text appearance. Types 1 and 2 are from the [[Roland JD-990]]. ~~Type 1 is~~ also on the [[Roland XV-5080]].		The [[Roland JV-2080]] also included 4 total Character Styles in the settings. These change the 2080's Patch text appearance. Types 1 and 2 are from the [[Roland JD-990]]. All 4 types are also on the [[Roland XV-5080]].
	::* Type 1 had bold text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.		::* Type 1 had bold text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.
	::* Type 2 had standard text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.		::* Type 2 had standard text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.
	::* Type 3 had bold text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing~~. This character style is exclusive to the JV-2080~~.		::* Type 3 had bold text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing.
	::* Type 4 had standard text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing~~. This character style is exclusive to the JV-2080~~.		::* Type 4 had standard text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing.

	The [[Roland JV-2080]] has many of the same features as the JV-1080. please read the [[JV-1080]] article for information not listed here.		The [[Roland JV-2080]] has many of the same features as the JV-1080. please read the [[JV-1080]] article for information not listed here.

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 | successor = [[Roland JV-1010]]
 }}
-The '''Roland JV-2080''' is a synth in the [[Roland JV series]], which improves upon the [[JV-1080]] that came out two years prior. Its notable additions consist of an extra bank, two extra EFX slots for performances, four additional [[SR-JV80]] expansion board slots (making a total of eight), as well as a full-screen 320x80 LCD display, similar to what was featured on the [[Roland JD-990]]. The PCM card slot is removed.
+The '''Roland JV-2080''' is a synth in the [[Roland JV series]], which improves upon the [[JV-1080]] that came out two years prior.
-As the JV-2080 has exactly the same features apart from the aforementioned changes, please read the [[JV-1080]] article for further information.
+== JV-2080 Demo Songs ==
 The JV-2080 Contains 3 Demo songs.
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 :# '''''Short Cuts''''' by Yuki Kato (Music Brains Inc.)
 :: [[File:Short Cuts.ogg]]
 == References ==

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	The JV-2080 Contains 3 Demo songs.		The JV-2080 Contains 3 Demo songs.
	:# '''''Timepeace''''' by Scott Tibbs [[File:Timepeace.ogg]]		:# '''''Timepeace''''' by Scott Tibbs
	:# '''''Denki''''' by Ryeland Allison [[File:Denki.ogg]]		:: [[File:Timepeace.ogg]]
	:# '''''Short Cuts''''' by Yuki Kato (Music Brains Inc.) [[File:Short Cuts.ogg]]		:# '''''Denki''''' by Ryeland Allison
			:: [[File:Denki.ogg]]
			:# '''''Short Cuts''''' by Yuki Kato (Music Brains Inc.)
			:: [[File:Short Cuts.ogg]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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	== Differences from the JV-1080 ==		== Differences from the JV-1080 ==

	The ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]] was the successor to the [[Roland JV-1080]], one of the most famous rack-mount synthesizers of the 1990s. Expanding on the original patches that were on the ~~[[Roland~~ JV-1080]] by adding a new bank of 128 new patches while only using the same internal waves that were included in the ~~[[Roland~~ JV-1080]]. These 128 new patches were included in a new bank: PR-E (or Preset Bank E)		The JV-2080 was the successor to the [[Roland JV-1080\|JV-1080]], one of the most famous rack-mount synthesizers of the 1990s. Expanding on the original patches that were on the JV-1080 by adding a new bank of 128 new patches while only using the same internal waves that were included in the JV-1080. These 128 new patches were included in a new bank: PR-E (or Preset Bank E)

	With the inclusion of PR-E, There were also many other improvements that were made. Instead of only 4x [[SR-JV80]] card slots, The ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]] includes 8 total [[SR-JV80]] Expansion slots.		With the inclusion of PR-E, There were also many other improvements that were made. Instead of only 4x [[SR-JV80]] card slots, The JV-2080 includes 8 total [[SR-JV80]] Expansion slots.

	With the inclusion of more powerful hardware with EFX, the ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]]'s performance mode allows up to 3 types of EFX to be used at once. Therefore you can route 3 different EFX types to different parts of your performance.		With the inclusion of more powerful hardware with EFX, the JV-2080's performance mode allows up to 3 types of EFX to be used at once. Therefore you can route 3 different EFX types to different parts of your performance.

	With the inclusion of the new PR-E bank on the ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]], The USER Bank is also different. The USER bank on the JV-2080 is a collection of patches from PR-E that were reorganized to be a "Best Of" series of patches.		With the inclusion of the new PR-E bank on the JV-2080, The USER Bank is also different. The USER bank on the JV-2080 is a collection of patches from PR-E that were reorganized to be a "Best Of" series of patches.

	The ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]] contained a bigger display and front panel similar to that of what was on the [[Roland JD-990]], Containing a 320x80 Green Backlit LCD Display.		The JV-2080 contained a bigger display and front panel similar to that of what was on the [[Roland JD-990]], Containing a 320x80 Green Backlit LCD Display.

	The ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]] also included 4 total Character Styles in the settings. These change the 2080's Patch text appearance. Types 1 and 2 are from the [[Roland JD-990]]. All 4 types are also on the [[Roland XV-5080]].		The JV-2080 also included 4 total Character Styles in the settings. These change the 2080's Patch text appearance. Types 1 and 2 are from the [[Roland JD-990\|JD-990]]. All 4 types are also on the [[Roland XV-5080\|XV-5080]].
	::* Type 1 had bold text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.		::* Type 1 had bold text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.
	::* Type 2 had standard text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.		::* Type 2 had standard text, with mild spacing in between letters and moderate spacing between punctuation & spacing.
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	::* Type 4 had standard text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing.		::* Type 4 had standard text, with little spacing in between letters and little spacing between punctuation & spacing.

	The ~~[[Roland~~ JV-2080]] has many of the same features as the JV-1080. please read the [[JV-1080]] article for information not listed here.		The JV-2080 has many of the same features as the JV-1080, so please read the [[Roland JV-1080\|JV-1080]] article for information not listed here.

	== References ==		== References ==