Roland XP-30 User Manual
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Chapter 1. Overview of the XP-30
Chapter 1
GM Mode
This special mode makes the XP-30 function as a GM
compatible sound source. You should select this mode when
you want to play back a GM score (music files created for
GM sound source).
To set GM mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PERFORM].
[PERFORM], [PATCH] and [RHYTHM] indicators will not
light.
compatible sound source. You should select this mode when
you want to play back a GM score (music files created for
GM sound source).
To set GM mode, hold down [SHIFT] and press [PERFORM].
[PERFORM], [PATCH] and [RHYTHM] indicators will not
light.
System Mode
This mode is for determining global XP-30 settings such as
tuning, display contrast and how MIDI messages are
received.
tuning, display contrast and how MIDI messages are
received.
* Some System mode parameters relate to an entire Patch or an
entire Performance. To set these parameters, press [SYSTEM]
in the selected mode (Patch or Performance).
in the selected mode (Patch or Performance).
Utility/Card Mode
Here you can save and transmit settings for the sound
generator, and make settings related to memory cards.
generator, and make settings related to memory cards.
* Some Utility/Card mode parameters relate to an entire Patch,
Performance or Rhythm Set. To set these parameters, press
[UTIL/CARD] in the selected mode (Patch, Performance or
Rhythm Set).
[UTIL/CARD] in the selected mode (Patch, Performance or
Rhythm Set).
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About the Function Buttons
Function buttons are buttons that perform a variety of
functions. The function they perform will depend on the
current mode, and on whether [EDIT] is on (lit) or off (dark).
[EDIT] will turn on or off each time you press it.
functions. The function they perform will depend on the
current mode, and on whether [EDIT] is on (lit) or off (dark).
[EDIT] will turn on or off each time you press it.
fig.1-07
* [EDIT] switches the function of the function buttons, but
pressing [EDIT] will not make the display change. If you wish
to modify a setting, press the [EDIT] to make the indicator light,
and then press a function button to select the display group and
switch the display. When you finish making settings, press
[EXIT] or a mode button to switch the display.
to modify a setting, press the [EDIT] to make the indicator light,
and then press a function button to select the display group and
switch the display. When you finish making settings, press
[EXIT] or a mode button to switch the display.
In Performance Mode
([EDIT] Indicator is Dark)
([EDIT] Indicator is Dark)
fig.1-08
The function buttons will act as Part buttons ([PART]) that
switch Parts on (lit) or off (dark). Since 16 Parts are being
controlled using only 8 buttons, use [1-8/9-16] to select
which set of Parts you are controlling. When [1-8/9-16]
indicator is dark, you can switch Parts 1–8 on/off. When it is
lit, you can switch Parts 9–16 on/off.
If the [EDIT] indicator is turned off in the Part setting
display, the function buttons will act as PART buttons that
select the Part to be edited.
switch Parts on (lit) or off (dark). Since 16 Parts are being
controlled using only 8 buttons, use [1-8/9-16] to select
which set of Parts you are controlling. When [1-8/9-16]
indicator is dark, you can switch Parts 1–8 on/off. When it is
lit, you can switch Parts 9–16 on/off.
If the [EDIT] indicator is turned off in the Part setting
display, the function buttons will act as PART buttons that
select the Part to be edited.
* The function of the Part on/off setting will depend on the setting
of the Key Mode parameter (PERFORM/COMMON/
PERFORM COMMON) (p. 83).
PERFORM COMMON) (p. 83).