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Setting a Patch's Pitch in Octave Steps
(Octave Shift)
In Patch mode, you can easily change the pitch of an entire Patch.
Each time you press [
steps. You can adjust a Patch's pitch by as much as +/- 3 octaves.
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Switching Modes (Patch, Performance, or
Rhythm Set)
In addition to Patch mode, the XV-5050 also features three other modes: Performance
mode, Rhythm Set mode, and GM2 mode.
PERFORM (Performance Mode)
Choose this mode when using the XV-5050 as a multitimbral sound module or when
changing Performance settings.
When you press [PERFORM], its indicator lights, and you enter Performance mode.
PATCH (Patch Mode)
Choose this mode when playing a single Patch from a keyboard or when changing
Patch settings.
When you press [PATCH], its indicator lights, and you enter Patch mode.
RHYTHM (Rhythm Set Mode)
Choose this mode when playing Rhythm Sets from a keyboard or when changing
Rhythm Set settings. XV-5050 Rhythm Sets can be used in any Part in a Performance.
You can also select the desired multi-effects for a Rhythm Set.
When you hold down [SHIFT] and press [PATCH], the [PATCH] indicator blinks,
and you enter Rhythm Set mode.
GM (General MIDI 2 Mode)
Choose this mode when using the XV-5050 as a General MIDI 2 compatible sound
module.
When you hold down [SHIFT] and press [PERFORM], the [PERFORM] indicator
blinks, and you enter General MIDI 2 mode.
General MIDI is a set of recommendations that standardizes the MIDI capabilities of
sound modules. Sound modules and music files that adhere to the General MIDI
standard bear the General MIDI logo (
logo can be played back using any General MIDI sound module with essentially the
same musical results.
The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 (
General MIDI leaves off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities and even greater
compatibility.
CURSOR]/[CURSOR
], the pitch changes in one-octave
). Music files bearing the General MIDI
) recommendations pick up where
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