Roland XV-88 User Manual

These are the groups of Rhythm Sets from Wave Expansion 
Boards (optional SR-JV80 Series) installed in the EXP-A and 
B slots, and cannot be overwritten. However, you can modify 
the settings of the currently selected Rhythm Set, and then 
save the modified settings in User memory or a memory 
card. The number of onboard Rhythm Sets depends on the 
specific Wave Expansion Boards installed.

XP-A, B Rhythm Sets can be selected only if a Wave 
Expansion Board (SR-JV80 Series) is installed in the 
corresponding slot.

These are the groups of Rhythm Sets from Wave Expansion 
Boards (optional SRX Series) installed in the EXP-C and D 
slots, and cannot be overwritten. However, you can modify 
the settings of the currently selected Rhythm Set, and then 
save the modified settings in User memory or a memory 
card. The number of onboard Rhythm Sets depends on the 
specific Wave Expansion Boards installed.

XP-C, D Rhythm Sets can be selected only if a Wave 
Expansion Board (SRX Series) is installed in the 
corresponding slot.

1. Press [RHYTHM] to call up the RHYTHM PLAY page.

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2. Select a Rhythm Set group or Bank.

Press [USER] to make the indicator light.

Press [CARD], and then press [A]–[H] to make the 
indicator light.

Press [PRESET], and then press [A]–[F] to make the 
indicator light.

Press [PRESET], and then press [H] to make the indicator 
light.

Press [EXP], and then press [A]–[D] to make the 
indicator light.

3. Select the Rhythm Set number. Rotate the VALUE dial or 

press [INC/+]/[DEC/-] to select the number.

You can also select the Rhythm Set number by using the 
numeric keys. In this case, after specifying the number 
using the numeric keys, press [ENTER]. Also, Using the 
Digit Hold function, a Rhythm Set number can be 
selected simply by specifying the 1’s place number (p. 
30).

On the XV-88, you can bring together your favorite and most 
frequently used Rhythm Sets in one place by registering 
them in the Favorite List. The Favorite List gives you 
immediate access to your favorite Rhythm Sets wherever 
they are stored, whether in the XV-88 itself, on Wave 
Expansion Boards, or on memory cards.

If you have saved Rhythm Sets located on Wave 
Expansion Boards or memory cards onto the Favorite 
List, and then attempt to select one of the saved Rhythm 
Sets without having the corresponding Wave Expansion 
Board installed, or the relevant memory card inserted, 
“No media” appears in the display, and the selected 
Rhythm Set cannot be played.

For instructions on how to register to the Favorite List, 
refer to 

1. Press [PATCH] to call up the RHYTHM PLAY page.

2. While holding down [SHIFT], press [PATCH FINDER].

The FAVORITE LIST page will appear.

fig.02-05

3. Rotate the VALUE dial or press [INC/+]/[DEC/-] to 

select a Rhythm Set.

4. When you press [ENTER], the Rhythm Set is selected and 

you are returned to the RHYTHM PLAY page.

Rhythm Set number

Rhythm Set name

Rhythm Set group