Basic Operations On The Xv-88; Switching Modes - Roland XV-88 Owner's Manual

Chapter 1. Overview of the XV-88

Basic Operations on the XV-88

Switching Modes

The XV-88 contains a large number of functions. In order to
organize these functions for easy access, they are grouped
into the following modes. The mode that is selected will
affect the way in which the sound generator operates, how
data is shown in the display, and how the function buttons
work.
Use the Mode buttons to select the mode. The indicator of the
selected button will light/blink, and the display will change
according to the selected mode.
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Sound Generator
Selecting Patch mode, Performance mode, Rhythm Set mode,
and GM mode will determine sound generator operation.
One mode always has to be selected.
Patch Mode
In this mode, you can play an individual Patch from the
keyboard or modify Patch settings. If you're using an
external MIDI device to control the XV-88 in this mode, it
will function as a single-patch sound generator.
Performance Mode
In this mode, the XV-88 functions as a multi-timbral sound
generator, and Performance settings can be modified. If
you're using an external MIDI device to control the XV-88 in
this mode, it will function as a multi-timbral sound
generator.
To modify the settings of a Patch or Rhythm Set that's
assigned to a Part, hold down [PERFORM] and press
[PATCH]. At this time, if a Patch is assigned to the Part, the
[PERFORM] and [Patch] indicators will light. If a Rhythm Set
is assigned to the Part, the [PERFORM] and [RHYTHM]
indicators will light.
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Zone Mode
This mode is used for a number of settings, such as those
determining the way the sound generator produces sounds
in response to the keyboard when played in a Performance
and the way MIDI messages are sent, and for the
Arpeggiator and D Beam Controller functions.
To switch to Zone mode, press [ZONE] while in Performance
mode.
Rhythm Set Mode
This is how you can play a Rhythm Set from the keyboard
and modify the Rhythm Set settings. In this mode, you can
play percussion instruments (Rhythm Tones) on the
keyboard. The XV-88 can also be used in this mode as a
sound module for managing individual Rhythm Sets when
controlled from an external MIDI device.
GM Mode
This special mode makes the XV-88 function as a GM
compatible sound generator. You should select this mode
when you want to play back a GM score (music files created
for General MIDI sound generator).
To set GM mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PERFORM].
[PERFORM], [PATCH] and [RHYTHM] indicators will not
light.
System Mode
This mode is for determining global XV-88 settings such as
tuning, display contrast and how MIDI messages are
received.
Utility Mode
Here you can save and transmit settings for the sound
generator, and make settings related to memory cards.