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Roland XPS-30 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
(this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the XPS-30.
PDF manual
(download from the Web)
5 Parameter Guide
(English)
This explains all parameters of the XPS-30.
5 MIDI Implementation
(English)
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and Owner's Manual (p. 21)). After reading, keep the document(s) including
those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION
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To obtain the PDF manual
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Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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Choose "XPS-30" as the product name.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ........11 Changing the Tempo Owner’s Manual (this document) Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the XPS-30. To obtain the PDF manual PDF manual (download from the Web) Enter the following URL in your computer.

  • Page 2: Panel Descriptions

    Starts/stops playback of the rhythm pattern, pattern, p. 12 [s] button or audio file that is selected for the rhythm pattern When this button is on (lit), the XPS-30 is in Performance p. 13 function, the pattern sequencer, or the audio player. [PATCH/PERFORM] button mode.

  • Page 3: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

    Connect the included AC adaptor here. * To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your 5 If you continue using the XPS-30, the indicator will blink; please replace the DC IN jack unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to batteries.

  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview How the XPS-30 Is Organized Controller section XPS-30 The performance information generated when you press/release a key or press a hold pedal are transmitted to the sound generator section. This section consists of a keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, the panel buttons...

  • Page 5: Playing The Xps-30

    If the [PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit, press the 16-part mode Super Layer [PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it go dark. The XPS-30 is in Patch mode, and the PATCH screen appears. Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank. Bank Explanation These performances cannot be rewritten.
  • Page 6 Playing the XPS-30 Adjusting the volume Playing Different Tones with Your Right and Left Hands (SPLIT) You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider and [LOWER] LEVEL slider to adjust the upper Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light. (part 1) and lower (part 2) volume (LEVEL). The “LEVEL” values in the screen change The Split screen appears.

  • Page 7: Changing The Key Touch (Key Touch)

    Playing the XPS-30 Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH) Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound Sets the keyboard’s touch. You can use the Control knobs to control the sound in real time. You can control a total of 12 Press the [KEY TOUCH] button.

  • Page 8: Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggio)

    Playing the XPS-30 Recalling a Favorite Editing Arpeggios Press the [FAVORITE] button to make it light. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light. The ARPEGGIO screen appears. Press the [0]–[9] button to select a favorite. Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and use the value dial to edit the setting.

  • Page 9: Importing A Sample And Playing It On The Keyboard (Sample Import)

    Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard (SAMPLE IMPORT) Audio files that you’ve imported from a USB flash drive into the XPS-30 (referred to as “samples”) can be assigned to the keyboard and played. In Performance mode, you can assign up to 16 audio files (16 parts).

  • Page 10: Editing Sounds

    Editing Sounds MEMO For details on the parameters that you can edit, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF). Editing a Patch/Drum Kit Saving Your Settings (Write) If ou turn the power off or select another tone, the changed settings are lost. Select a patch or drum kit that you want to edit.

  • Page 11: Playing Rhythm Patterns

    Playing Rhythm Patterns A rhythm pattern is a fixed phrase played by rhythm instruments such as drums or percussion. The XPS-30 can play back rhythm patterns assigned to pads [1]–[8] while you use the keyboard to perform along with the rhythm patterns.

  • Page 12: Playing Audio Files (Audio Player)

    001.mp3 The [LOOP] button lights. Connect the USB flash drive to the 002.mp3 Setting the Start point: XPS-30, and turn on the power. 003.mp3 While the file plays, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 004.aif [LOOP] button. 005.aif...

  • Page 13: Playing/Recording Patterns (Pattern Sequencer)

    Press the [t] button. Measures specified by PATTERN Selected track LENGTH The [t] button blinks, and the XPS-30 is in record-ready mode. Patch that is used to play/record the Gray exterior frame: selected track Make settings for the pattern that you want to record.
  • Page 14 Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER) MEMO Parameter Value/Explanation 5 By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [LOOP] button you can Specifies whether quantize will be applied during recording. turn LOOP REC on/off. * Quantize: Automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing of your keyboard Record to the specified measure length, and then switch from recording to Input Quantize playing, so that the timing is more accurate.

  • Page 15: Saving A Pattern

    5 Only SMF format 0 is supported. When you’ve specified the pattern name, press the [ENTER] button. 5 Only the tracks (parts) used by the XPS-30 are imported. The PATTERN WRITE screen appears. 5 The first eight measures of SMF data can be imported. Subsequent data is not Use the value dial to select the save-destination.

  • Page 16: Overall Settings For The Xps-30

    EQ Mid Freq Making System Settings (SYSTEM) 200–8000 [Hz] Gain of the middle frequency range. Settings that are shared by the entire XPS-30 are called “system settings. ” EQ Mid Gain -15–+15 [dB] Width of the middle frequency range. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 17: Assigning The Function Of The Control Knobs

    Parameter Value/Explanation KNOB These functions let you back up the XPS-30’s internal data to a USB flash drive, or to Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs restore data from a USB flash drive into the XPS-30. Other utility functions let you return the XPS-30 to its factory-set state, or initialize a Specifies the function that is assigned to each knob when the parameter Knob 1–4 Assign...

  • Page 18: Playing The Demo Songs

    Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET) Here’s how to backup user data to USB flash drive. You can return all of the XPS-30’s user settings to the state when the instrument was shipped from the factory (Factory Reset). Types of data that can be saved...

  • Page 19: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting If the XPS-30 does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. Problem Cause/Action Page Make sure that the XPS-30’s AC adaptor is correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the rear panel power connector, and that the adaptor itself and AC p.

  • Page 20: Main Specifications

    (sold separately) Expression pedal: EV-5 *2: Use USB flash memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used. USB flash memory (*2) * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 21: Using The Unit Safely

    When using the unit with a stand recommended by Roland, the stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.
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  • Page 24: Shortcut List

    Shortcut List Shortcut Explanation MODE [SAMPLE IMPORT] + [DAW CONTROL] Displays the EDIT MENU screen. Common section All three SELECT indicators (K) that indicate the control knob function will light, allowing you to use the four control knobs to adjust the [SHIFT] + [SELECT] volume of each part.

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