Roland XV-88 Manuale Utente

Normally, the XV-88 allows you to play chords. Pressing 
[SOLO] allows performance using single notes. This function 
is effective when performing a solo using single-note Patches 
like sax and flute.

1. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2. Press [SOLO] so its indicator lights.

Now you can play a solo.

3. Play the XV-88 keyboard.

During Layer Performance, the [SOLO] indicator goes 
out each time you change the Performance. Also, the 
[SOLO] indicator does not reflect Mono/Poly mode-
switching information received from an external MIDI 
device.

Portamento ensures a smooth pitch changeover from one 
note to the next note played. When [SOLO] is on (indicator 
lights), you can simulate techniques like violin glissandos.

1. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2. Press [PORTAMENTO]. Its indicator lights.

You’re ready to play portamento.

3. To change the portamento settings, press [EDIT] to make 

the indicator light. Then press the [CONTROL] function 
button, and press

or

to access the PATCH 

PORTAMNT page.

fig.05-34

4. Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor over to 

“Time,” “Mode,” “Type” or “Start.”

See (p. 76) for each parameter’s functions.

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

the value you want.

6. Press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH PLAY page and 

play.

During Layer Performance, the [PORTAMENTO] 
indicator goes out each time you change the 
Performance. Also, the [PORTAMENTO] indicator does 
not reflect Portamento on/off-switching information 
received from an external MIDI device.