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Playing single notes (solo), Creating smooth pitch changes (portamento), P. 33) – Roland XV-88 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Playing

Chapter 2

Playing Single Notes (Solo)

Normally, the XV-88 allows you to play chords. Pressing
[SOLO] allows performance using single notes. This function
is effective when performing a solo using single-note Patches
like sax and flute.

1. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2. Press [SOLO] so its indicator lights.

Now you can play a solo.

3. Play the XV-88 keyboard.

During Layer Performance, the [SOLO] indicator goes
out each time you change the Performance. Also, the
[SOLO] indicator does not reflect Mono/Poly mode-
switching information received from an external MIDI
device.

Creating Smooth Pitch Changes
(Portamento)

Portamento ensures a smooth pitch changeover from one
note to the next note played. When [SOLO] is on (indicator
lights), you can simulate techniques like violin glissandos.

1. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2. Press [PORTAMENTO]. Its indicator lights.

You’re ready to play portamento.

3. To change the portamento settings, press [EDIT] to make

the indicator light. Then press the [CONTROL] function
button, and press

or

to access the PATCH

PORTAMNT page.

fig.05-34

4. Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor over to

“Time,” “Mode,” “Type” or “Start.”

See (p. 76) for each parameter’s functions.

5. Rotate the VALUE dial or press [INC/+]/[DEC/-] to get

the value you want.

6. Press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH PLAY page and

play.

During Layer Performance, the [PORTAMENTO]
indicator goes out each time you change the
Performance. Also, the [PORTAMENTO] indicator does
not reflect Portamento on/off-switching information
received from an external MIDI device.