Roland V-Base V-Bass MIDI Implementation User's Manual
Summary
Navigate your sound system's parameters precisely using this detailed MIDI Implementation guide. This manual provides comprehensive specifications—including System Exclusive, Control Change, and Program Change messages—for controlling modular sounds, patch switching, EQ adjustments, and various physical controls (like EXP/CTL pedals). It is essential reading for musicians, audio engineers, and sound designers who need to integrate complex analog and digital synthesis modules into a unified MIDI-controlled workstation.
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MIDI Implementation Model: V-Bass ■SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGE Date: March 14, 2002
Status Data Byte Status
Version: 1.00 F0H ii H,dd H ...ee H F7H
F0H = System Exclusive ii = Manufacturer ID : 41H (Roland)
1. RECOGNIZED RECEIVE DATA dd ,..ee = Data : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
F7H = EOX (End of Exclusive/System common)
■CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGE
For more details, please refer to “Roland Exclusive Message.”
●Control Change
❍Bank Select
2. TRANSMITTED DATA
Status Second Third
Bn H 00H mm H ■CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGE
Bn H 20H ll H
●Control Change
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) mm = Bank No. (MSB) : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
❍Bank Select
ll = Bank No. (LSB) : 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
Status Second Third
This switches the patch in combination with the Program Change.
Bn H 00H mm H
Only 00H and 01H are used for the Bank Number MSB.
Bn H 20H 00H
The bank number LSB will be ignored. After start-up, the V-Bass will operate with bank number 00H until it receives a bank
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
select.
mm = Bank No.: 00H - 01H (0-1)
❍Control Change Number #1–31, #64–#95
If you set up a system parameter “PROGRAM CHANGE OUT” for “ON,” Bank Select (00H, 20H) is transmitted when switching patch.
Status Second Third
Bn H cc H vv H
❍Control Change Number #1–#31, #64–#95
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
Status Second Third
cc = Controller No.: 01H - 1FH (1 - 31)
Bn H cc H vv H
40H - 5FH (64 - 95)
vv = Value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) cc = Controller Number: 01H - 1FH (1 - 31)
When set as the Assign Source, this can be used to control the parameter selected as the
40H - 5FH (64 - 95)
Target.
vv = Value: 00H - 7FH (0 - 127)
●Program Change
If you set up a control change number at a system parameter “EXP PEDAL NUMBER,” control change information is transmitted when operating EXP pedal.
Status Second If you set up a control change number at a system parameter “CTL PEDAL NUMBER,”
Cn H pp H control change information is transmitted when operating CTL pedal.
If you set up a control change number at a system parameter “SUB CTL1 PEDAL
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16) NUMBER,” control change information is transmitted when operating CTL 1 pedal (SUB pp = Program No.: 00H - 7FH (No.1 - No.128) EXP pedal) of an outside connection.
If you set up a control change number at a system parameter “SUB CTL2 PEDAL
Patches will be selected according to the program number that is received. NUMBER,” control change information is transmitted when operating CTL 2 pedal (SUB This switches the patch in combination with the Bank Select. EXP pedal) of an outside connection.
●Program Change
■SYSTEM REALTIME MESSAGE
Status Second ●Timing Clock Cn H pp H
n = MIDI Channel No.: 0H - FH (ch.1 - ch.16)
Status
pp = Program No.: 00H - 63H (No.1 - No.100)
If you set up a system parameter “PROGRAM CHANGE OUT” for “ON”, program
This message is transmitted at intervals of 1/24th of a quarter note.
change information is transmitted when switching patch.
Recognized if the ‘TEMPO’ parameter is set to ‘MIDI’.
The following program numbers are transmitted.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Roland |
|---|---|
| Pages | 21 |
| File Size | 301.61 KB |
| Published | June 06, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What message type manages patch switching and bank selection?
The system uses Bank Select messages (BnH, 20H) and real-time Program Change messages (F8H).
How does the V-Bass operate regarding its memory banks when first powered on?
It operates with a default bank number of 00H upon startup until it receives an explicit bank select message.
Can I map external pedals to specific functions or parameters?
Yes, system parameters can be configured to receive control change data from both EXP and CTL pedals.