Roland XV-88 User Manual
Owner’s manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland XV-88 128-Voice Expandable
Synthesizer.
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Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s
manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s manual p. 5). These sections
provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every
feature provided by your new unit, Quick start, Owner’s manual, and Q & A should
be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a
convenient reference.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Document Outline
- Important Notes
- How to Use This Manual
- Contents
- Main Features
- Front and Rear Panel
- Chapter 1. Overview of the XV-88
- Chapter 2. Playing
- Playing in Patch Mode
- Playing in Performance Mode
- Selecting a Performance
- Playing Fatter and Richer Sounds by Combining Patches (Layer)
- Splitting the Keyboard to Play Separate Patches in Different Sections (Split)
- Playing Along with Song Playback (XV-88 Used as a Multi-timbral Sound Generator)
- Assigning a Different Patch to a Part
- Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime
- Playing in Rhythm Set Mode
- Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)
- Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Apply Effects (D Beam Controller)
- Convenient Functions for Performance
- Chapter 3. Creating Performances
- Chapter 4. Zone Settings
- Chapter 5. Creating Patches
- How a Patch Is Organized
- How to Make the Patch Settings
- Functions of Patch Parameters
- Settings Common to the Entire Patch (COMMON)
- Setting Effects for a Patch (EFFECTS)
- Using Controllers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)
- Modifying Waveforms (WAVE)
- Modulating Sounds (LFO)
- Modifying Pitch (PITCH)
- Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF)
- Adjusting the Volume and Pan (TVA)
- Chapter 6. Creating Rhythm Sets
- How a Rhythm Set Is Organized
- How to Make the Rhythm Set Settings
- Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters
- Settings Common to the Entire Rhythm Set (COMMON)
- Setting Effects for a Rhythm Set (EFFECTS)
- Controlling How a Rhythm Tone will Sound with Controllers (CONTROL)
- Modifying Waveform of a Rhythm Tone (WAVE)
- Modifying Pitch of a Rhythm Tone (PITCH)
- Changing the Tone (Filter) of a Rhythm Tone (TVF)
- Adjusting the Volume and Pan of a Rhythm Tone (TVA)
- Chapter 7. Adding Effects
- Chapter 8. Saving Sounds
- Chapter 9. Getting More Familiar with the XV-88 (System Functions)
- How to Make the System Function Settings
- Functions of System Parameters
- Display Screen Contrast and Clock Settings (SETUP)
- MIDI Settings (MIDI)
- Keyboard and Controllers Settings (CONTROL)
- Adjusting Tuning (TUNE)
- Arpeggiator Settings (ARPEGGIO)
- Setting the D Beam Controller (D BEAM)
- Phrase Preview Settings (PREVIEW)
- Checking the Installation of the Wave Expansion Board and Controlling External MIDI Devices (INFO)
- Chapter 10. Memory Settings (Utility Mode)
- About Utility Mode
- Basic Procedure in Utility Mode
- Storing Sound Data in User Memory (WRITE)
- Copying Sound Generator Settings (COPY)
- Initializing Sound Generator Settings (INIT)
- Transmitting Sound Settings (XFER)
- Protecting the Internal Memory (PROTECT)
- Memory Card-Related Settings (CARD)
- Loading a File from Memory Card into the XV-88 (LOAD)
- Saving Data to Memory Card (SAVE)
- Recalling Factory Default Settings (FACTORY RESET)
- Chapter 11. Using the XV-88 as a GM Sound Module (GM Mode)
- Chapter 12. Realizing the Potential of the XV-88
- Techniques for Using Patches
- Reinforcing Filter Characteristics
- Using the Slider to Change the Pan in Realtime
- Using a Pedal Switch to Modify the Speed of the Rotary Effect
- Changing the Speed of the Rotary Effect to Synchronize It to the LFO Cycle
- Changing the Tone Produced with the Modulation Lever
- Syncing the LFO Cycle to System Tempo
- Modifying Multi-Effects to Match the System’s Tempo
- Playing Phrase Loops in Sync with the System Tempo
- Synchronizing the Timing at Which Tones Play to the System Tempo
- Using the XV-88 to Play Live
- Using External MIDI Devices
- Playing an External MIDI Sound Module from the XV-88
- Controlling an External MIDI Sequencer from the XV-88
- Playing the XV-88’s Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device
- Changing the Tone Settings from an External MIDI Device in Realtime
- Changing the Multi-Effects Settings From an External MIDI Device in Realtime
- Selecting XV-88 Sounds from an External MIDI Device
- Enjoying Desktop Music
- Techniques for Using Patches
- Troubleshooting
- Cannot Turn the Power On
- No Sound
- Song Data Does Not Play Back Correctly
- A Specific Part Does Not Sound
- No Sound from Connected MIDI Device
- A Specific Keyboard Area Does Not Sound
- Sound Is Distorted
- Pitch Is Incorrect
- Effects Do Not Apply
- Sounds Are Interrupted
- When You Play the Keyboard, Notes Do Not Stop
- Exclusive Messages Are Not Received
- The XV-88 Does Not Transmit MIDI Data
- When Using Sequencing Software, Operating the Sliders or Other Controls Does Not Affect the Sound
- Cannot Use Memory Cards
- Error Messages
- Quick Reference of Procedures
- Parameter List
- Performance List
- Patch List
- Rhythm Set List
- Waveform List
- Arpeggio Style List
- About MIDI
- MIDI Implementation
- Specifications
- Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams
- Index