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Roland XV-88 Owner's Manual (312 pages)
128-Voice Expandable Synthesizer 4x Expansion with 2xSRX
Brand:
Roland
| Category:
Synthesizer
| Size: 5.77 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
2
Using the Unit Safely
4
Important Notes
5
Power Supply
5
How to Use this Manual
6
Table of Contents
8
Main Features
13
Front and Rear Panel
14
Front Panel
14
Effects Section
15
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
16
Rear Panel
17
Chapter 1. Overview of the XV-88
19
How the XV-88 Is Organized
19
Basic Structure
19
Classification of XV-88 Sound Types
20
Number of Voices
23
Basic Operations on the XV-88
24
Switching Modes
24
About the Function Buttons
25
About the Cursor Buttons
26
Modifying a Value
27
Assigning a Name
28
Chapter 2. Playing
29
Playing in Patch Mode
29
Selecting a Patch
29
Selecting Patches by Category
30
Patch Finder
30
Selecting Favorite Patches from the Favorite List
31
Using Phrase Preview to Play Patches
32
Making a Patch Sound Thick or Thin (Turning a Tone On/Off)
32
Playing Single Notes (Solo)
33
Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento)
33
Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime
34
Playing in Performance Mode
34
Selecting a Performance
35
Layer Performance
35
Single Performance
35
Playing Fatter and Richer Sounds by Combining Patches (Layer)
36
Splitting the Keyboard to Play Separate Patches in Different Sections (Split)
36
Playing Along with Song Playback (XV-88 Used as a Multi-Timbral Sound Generator)
37
Assigning a Different Patch to a Part
38
Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime
38
Playing in Rhythm Set Mode
39
Selecting a Rhythm Set
39
Selecting Favorite Rhythm Sets from the Favorite List
40
Playing Percussion Instruments
41
Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)
41
Playing an Arpeggio over a Preset Keyboard Area
43
Holding an Arpeggio
43
Simulating a Rhythm Guitar
44
Playing an Arpeggio from an External MIDI Device
44
Creating an Arpeggio Pattern
44
Moving Your Hand above the D Beam Controller to Apply Effects (D Beam Controller)
45
Convenient Functions for Performance
47
Transposing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)
47
Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose)
48
If "Stuck" Notes Occur (Panic)
48
Chapter 3. Creating Performances
49
How a Performance Is Organized
49
How to Make the Performance Settings
49
Making Settings While Comparing Parts (Palette Edit)
50
Copying the Settings of Another Part (Part Copy)
50
Functions of Performance Parameters
51
Settings Common to the Entire Performance (COMMON)
51
Perform Mfx Ch
51
Setting Effects for a Performance (EFFECTS)
52
Making Settings for Receiving MIDI (MIDI)
52
Making Settings for each Part (PART)
53
Portament Sw0M
55
Confirming MIDI Information for each Part (INFO)
56
Changing the Settings of the Patch/Rhythm Set Assigned to a Part
56
Chapter 4. Zone Settings
57
How to Make the Zone Settings
57
Making Settings While Comparing Zones (Palette Edit)
58
Functions of Zone Parameters
58
Settings Common to the Entire Zone (COMMON)
58
Setting the Keyboard Range (KEY RANGE)
59
Making Settings for Transmitting MIDI (MIDI)
59
Controlling External Sound Module (EXT CONTROL)
60
Arpeggiator Settings (ARPEGGIO)
61
Setting the D Beam Controller (D BEAM)
63
Confirming the Settings for each Zone (INFO)
64
Chapter 5. Creating Patches
65
How a Patch Is Organized
65
How a Tone Is Organized
65
How to Make the Patch Settings
66
Making Settings While Comparing Tones (Palette Edit)
67
Copying the Settings of Another Tone (Tone Copy)
68
Cautions When Selecting a Waveform
68
Functions of Patch Parameters
69
Settings Common to the Entire Patch (COMMON)
69
Patch Name
69
Patch Category
69
Patch Oct&Tune
70
Patch Modify
71
Patch Tempo
71
Tmt Velo Control
72
Tmt Velocity Control
72
Setting Effects for a Patch (EFFECTS)
75
Using Controllers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)
76
Patch Key Mode
76
Modifying Waveforms (WAVE)
81
Tone Delay
82
Modulating Sounds (LFO)
83
Modifying Pitch (PITCH)
86
Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF)
87
Tvf Envelope
89
Adjusting the Volume and Pan (TVA)
90
Tva Envelope
92
Chapter 6. Creating Rhythm Sets
93
How a Rhythm Set Is Organized
93
How to Make the Rhythm Set Settings
93
Making Settings While Comparing Waveforms (Palette Edit)
94
Copying the Settings of Another Rhythm Tone (Rhythm Tone Copy)
94
Cautions When Selecting a Waveform
95
Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters
96
Settings Common to the Entire Rhythm Set (COMMON)
96
Setting Effects for a Rhythm Set (EFFECTS)
97
Controlling How a Rhythm Tone will Sound with Controllers (CONTROL)
97
Modifying Waveform of a Rhythm Tone (WAVE)
98
Modifying Pitch of a Rhythm Tone (PITCH)
100
Changing the Tone (Filter) of a Rhythm Tone (TVF)
101
Adjusting the Volume and Pan of a Rhythm Tone (TVA)
103
Chapter 7. Adding Effects
105
About the Onboard Effects
105
Effect Types
105
Turning Effects On/Off
105
Applying Effects in Patch Mode or Rhythm Set Mode
106
Audio Signal Flow
107
Selecting the Way the Direct Sound Is Output
108
The Settings for each Tone/Rhythm Tone
109
Applying Effects in Performance Mode
111
Selecting the Way the Direct Sound Is Output
113
Making Multi-Effects Settings
114
Setting Procedure
114
Functions of Parameters
114
Multi-Effects Types
117
Making Chorus Settings
156
Setting Procedure
156
Functions of Parameters
156
Making Reverb Settings
158
Setting Procedure
158
Functions of Parameters
159
Copying Another Effect Setting (Effects Copy)
161
Chapter 8. Saving Sounds
162
About Memory
162
Temporary Memory
163
Rewritable Memory
163
Non-Rewritable Memory
163
Saving to Internal Memory
164
Comparing with the Save Destination Patch (Compare Function)
164
Registering Favorite Patches/Rhythm Sets in the Favorite List
165
Saving to an External MIDI Device
166
Saving a Group of Tones to a Memory Card
167
Chapter 9. Getting more Familiar with the XV-88 (System Functions)
168
How to Make the System Function Settings
168
Functions of System Parameters
168
Display Screen Contrast and Clock Settings (SETUP)
168
MIDI Settings (MIDI)
169
System Tempo
169
Keyboard and Controllers Settings (CONTROL)
171
Transmit MIDI
171
System MIDI
171
Hold Pedal
172
Control Pedal
172
Adjusting Tuning (TUNE)
173
System Tune
173
Sys Ctrl Assign
173
Arpeggiator Settings (ARPEGGIO)
174
Setting the D Beam Controller (D BEAM)
176
Phrase Preview Settings (PREVIEW)
177
System Preview
177
Checking the Installation of the Wave Expansion Board
178
And Controlling External MIDI Devices (INFO)
178
Transmit Song Sel
178
Transmit P.C
178
Chapter 10. Memory Settings (Utility Mode)
179
About Utility Mode
179
Basic Procedure in Utility Mode
179
Storing Sound Data in User Memory (WRITE)
180
Saving a Performance
180
Saving a Patch
181
Saving a Rhythm Set
181
Copying Sound Generator Settings (COPY)
182
Copying a Performance
182
Copying a Patch
183
Copying a Rhythm Set
184
Initializing Sound Generator Settings (INIT)
185
Initializing a Performance
185
Initializing a Patch
185
Initializing a Rhythm Set
185
Transmitting Sound Settings (XFER)
185
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device
185
Transmitting Data to the XV-88
186
Protecting the Internal Memory (PROTECT)
188
Memory Card-Related Settings (CARD)
188
Formatting the Memory Card for the XV-88 (FORMAT)
189
Renaming a File (RENAME)
189
Deleting Unwanted Files (DELETE)
189
Copying Files between Memory Cards (FILE COPY)
189
Checking the Contents of a Memory Card (INFO)
190
Loading a File from Memory Card into the XV-88 (LOAD)
190
Saving Data to Memory Card (SAVE)
190
Recalling Factory Default Settings (FACTORY RESET)
191
Chapter 11. Using the XV-88 as a GM Sound Module (GM Mode)
192
Entering GM Mode
192
Initializing the Sound Generator for General MIDI System Basic Settings
192
Playing Back GM Scores
192
Modifying GM Mode Settings
193
Making Effects Settings in GM Mode (EFFECTS)
194
Making Settings for Receiving MIDI (MIDI)
195
Making Settings for each Part (PART)
196
Confirming MIDI Information for each Part (INFO)
197
Convenient Functions in GM Mode (GM Utility)
198
Initializing GM Mode (INIT)
198
Transmitting GM Mode Settings (XFER)
198
Chapter 12. Realizing the Potential of the XV-88
199
Techniques for Using Patches
199
Reinforcing Filter Characteristics
199
Using the Slider to Change the Pan in Realtime
199
Using a Pedal Switch to Modify the Speed of the Rotary Effect
199
Changing the Speed of the Rotary Effect to Synchronize It to the LFO Cycle
200
Changing the Tone Produced with the Modulation Lever
200
Syncing the LFO Cycle to System Tempo
200
Modifying Multi-Effects to Match the System's Tempo
201
Playing Phrase Loops in Sync with the System Tempo
201
Synchronizing the Timing at Which Tones Play to the System Tempo
202
Using the XV-88 to Play Live
202
Changing Multiple Sounds of an External MIDI Device Simultaneously
202
Changing Sounds with a Pedal Switch
203
Controlling an External MIDI Sequencer with the D Beam Controller
203
Using External MIDI Devices
203
Playing an External MIDI Sound Module from the XV-88
203
Controlling an External MIDI Sequencer from the XV-88
204
Playing the XV-88'S Sound Generator from an External MIDI Device
205
Changing the Tone Settings from an External MIDI Device in Realtime
205
Changing the Multi-Effects Settings from an External MIDI Device in Realtime
206
Selecting XV-88 Sounds from an External MIDI Device
206
Selecting Patches
207
Enjoying Desktop Music
208
Connecting to Your Computer
208
Connecting with MIDI Connectors
209
Disconnecting the Keyboard from the Internal Sound Generator (Local OFF)
211
How MIDI Messages Are Exchanged with a Computer
212
Appendices
213
Troubleshooting
214
MIDI Data
216
The Sound
217
Error Messages
218
Quick Reference of Procedures
220
Controller Settings
223
Saving and Loading Data
225
Parameter List
230
Performance Parameters
230
Zone Parameters
232
Patch Parameters
233
Rhythm Set Parameters
237
Chorus Parameters
248
Reverb Parameters
249
System Parameters
250
Performance List
252
Patch List
253
Rhythm Set List
258
Waveform List
263
Arpeggio Style List
268
About MIDI
269
MIDI Implementation
270
Program Change
272
System Exclusive Message
273
Control Change
276
System Exclusive Messages
278
Song Select
278
Specifications
298
Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams
299
Index
300
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Roland XV-88 Service Notes (36 pages)
128 voice expandable synthesizer
Brand:
Roland
| Category:
Synthesizer
| Size: 16.97 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Specifications
1
Location of Controls
2
Location of Controls Parts List
2
Exploded View
3
Exploded View Parts List
3
Parts List
4
Identifying the Version Number
8
User Data Save and Load
8
Factory Reset
9
How to Version up the Flash Rom
9
Test Mode
10
Keyboard Parts List
14
Keyboard Circuit Board
15
Keyboard Circuit Diagram
16
Keyboard Disassembly
17
Block Diagram
18
Circuit Board
19
Circuit Diagram
23
Error Messages
35
Roland XV-88 User Manual (27 pages)
Sibelius Sound Set
Brand:
Roland
| Category:
Synthesizer
| Size: 1.04 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
4
2 Overview
5
Requirements
5
Package Structure
6
Files
8
3 Installation
9
General
9
Mac os X
10
Windows
11
4 Using the Sound Set
12
Selecting the Sound Set
12
Preferred Sounds
13
5 Working with Sounds
15
Articulations/Techniques
15
Dynamics
18
The Mixer
20
Implied' Techniques
22
6 Common Terms
23
7 Contact and Support
25
8 Credits
26
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Roland XV-88 Quick Manual (2 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
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