Roland XP-80 - Manual (Page 13)

Solo
You can play using single notes, by pressing [SOLO] (indicator lights). This function is especial-
ly effective when playing a sax, flute or other monophonic instrument.
Using [PORTAMENTO] with [SOLO] ON allows you to simulate performance techniques like
violin glissandos.
✳ For details, refer to “Playing single notes (Solo)” (p.28) in the Owner’s Manual.
Portamento
As you play the keyboard, you can make pitch slide smoothly from one key to another, by
pressing [PORTAMENTO] (indicator lights).
✳ For details, refer to “Creating smooth pitch changes (Portamento)” (p.28) in the Owner’s
Manual.
Sound Palette
While playing the keyboard, you can move the sliders up or down to modify volume level or
sound character.
To change sound character, press [FILTER/ENV] to light the indicator and move the sliders.
To change the volume level, press [LEVEL] to light the indicator and move the sliders.
✳ For details, refer to “Quick sound character changes (Sound Palette)” (p.28) and (p.32) in the
Owner’s Manual.
KEY EFFECTS
+ OCT - OCT TRANSPOSE
PORTAMENTO SOLO
ARPEGGIO RPS
KEY EFFECTS
+ OCT - OCT TRANSPOSE
PORTAMENTO SOLO
ARPEGGIO RPS
SOUND P SOUND PALE ALETTE TE
FILTER / ENV l LEVEL
FILTER/ENV l
LEVEL 1
DECAY RESO. ATTACK CUTOFF
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