Roland XV-88 User Manual
Owner’s manual
Table of contents
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