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Playing sounds, Pressing the volume knob, Playing patches (phrase preview) – Kenwood XV-2020 User Manual

Page 34: Connecting the midi keyboard

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Playing Sounds

The XV-2020 comes with a rich palette of onboard sounds, called

Patches

. Let’s

listen to some Patches in Patch mode.

Playing Patches (Phrase Preview)

Even when there’s no MIDI keyboard or sequencer connected, the XV-2020 allows
you to audition sounds.

1.

Press [VALUE] to make the PATCH indicator lights up.

fig.01-01

2.

Press and hold down [VOLUME].

The Patch plays while [VOLUME] is depressed.

At this time, the currently selected bank USr (USER) and the patch number appear
in alternation on the display.

fig.01-08e

3.

Rotate [VALUE] to reselect the Patch, and check out the sounds of

other patches.

Playing a Patch on the XV-2020 from an
External MIDI Device (MIDI Keyboard)

The XV-2020 produces sound in response to MIDI messages it receives from an
external MIDI device such as a MIDI keyboard or sequencer.

Try connecting your MIDI keyboard and playing sounds on the XV-2020.

Connecting the MIDI Keyboard

Connect the MIDI keyboard as shown in the following.

fig.01-02e

Bank

Patch number

MIDI keyboard

XV-2020

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT