Roland XP-30 User Manual

This owner’s manual is organized as follows.

This section is intended for those using the XP-30 for the first 
time, and explains how to use various functions in a simple 
way. Please read 

 and follow along by actually 

operating the XP-30. This will help you understand most of 
what you need to know for basic operations. More advanced 
ways of using the XP-30 or details of other operations are 
explained the 

 section.

The 

 section is divided into 6 chapters. But 

before you start reading it, we’d like to suggest going 
through the 

 section.

This chapter covers XP-30 sound source section 
configurations, as well as basic operation. Please be sure to 
read this chapter in order to fully understand the XP-30.

This chapter explains how to use the XP-30 in Patch, 
Performance and Rhythm Set modes. Reading it is essential 
for understanding XP-30 operational procedures.

This chapter covers creating sounds, the parameters that make 
up a Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set, and the System 
parameters that determine global XP-30 operation, as well as 
their functions. Comprehending the information in the 
chapter is an essential prerequisite before creating your own 
sounds.

This chapter goes over the various Utility functions such as 
storing Patch, Performance or Rhythm Set data, clearing the 
internal memory, etc. Being familiar with these will 
streamline operation procedures.

This chapter explains needed procedures and parameters for 
using the XP-30 as a General MIDI System-compatible sound 
source. Read this chapter before attempting to play back 
commercial General MIDI System score data.

This chapter includes various techniques that expand the XP-
30’s operational scope. It includes use with external MIDI 
devices, live performance applications and others.

This chapter contains a troubleshooting section for use when 
the XP-30 is not functioning as expected. There is also a list of 
error messages that you can refer to if an error message 
appears on the display. A list of parameters and MIDI 
implementation chart are also provided.

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To make operation procedures easy to understand, the 
following notation system is adopted:

Characters and numbers in square brackets [   ] indicate 
buttons on the front panel. For example, [PATCH] represents 
the PATCH button and [ENTER] the ENTER button.

An asterisk (*) at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a 
note or precaution. These should not be ignored. In the Quick 
Start section, such material is indicated by (

).

(p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

In this manual, when any particular parameter is referred to, 
the name of the parameter is given, and this is then followed 
(in parenthesis) by information detailing its mode, display 
group, and display. For example: Key Mode parameter 
(PERFORM/COMMON/PERFORM COMMON).