Record A Song; Select A Performance - Roland XP-80 Quick Start Manual

Record a song

Here's how to use the XP-80 to record a simple song. On the XP-80, the musical performance
data for one song or composition is called a 'song.' As you record the following sample song,
you'll become familiar with basic recording procedures.
<Melody>
<Bass>
<Drums>
Bass drum
Multitrack recording allows you to record musical performances consisting of two or more
instruments. The XP-80 performs multitrack recording by recording new Parts while you moni-
tor the playback of Parts previously recorded on Phrase tracks. Generally, multitrack record-
ings are made in order of "drums
easier to keep each Part rhythmically correct, since you can record the accompaniment or
melody while listening to drums and bass.

Select a Performance

If you wish to use two or more Patches to play, select Performance mode. There are two types
of Performances; single and layer. If you wish to record ensemble playing, select a single
Performance. A single Performance allows only the specified Part to sound during recording,
and to play back the song with multiple instruments.
In recording a sample song, use the Performance "PR-A:12 Pop Set 1."
<Procedure>
Press [PERFORM].
The Play display (PERFORM) will appear.
Performance group
Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to select Performance "PR-A:12 Pop Set 1."
Snare drum
Performance number
bass accompaniment
Performance name
Closed hi-hat
Hi-hat
Low tom
melody." This order makes it
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