Roland XV-88 用户手册

The XV-88 can be controlled by music software running on a 
computer. This will allow you to create your own songs, and 
also to select sounds or edit sounds from the computer 
display. This type of system is know as 

 (desktop 

music). The features available to you when using a computer 
will vary greatly, depending on the software you use, so it is 
important that you choose software suited to your needs.

There are two methods that can be used to connect the XV-88 
to a computer, 

 

and 

.

To make connections via the COMPUTER connector, use a 
Computer cable to connect the serial port (RS-232C 
connector) of your computer to the COMPUTER connector of 
the XV-88.

To make connections via MIDI, you will need a MIDI 
interface (such as the Roland Super MPU64, etc.). In this case, 
the MIDI interface is connected to the computer, and a MIDI 
cable is used to connect the MIDI connectors of the MIDI 
interface to the XV-88’s MIDI connectors.

Connect the XV-88 to your computer using the method that 
is appropriate for your setup.

If connecting using the MIDI connectors, please read the 
related information starting on (p. 209).

1. Turn off the XV-88, your computer and all peripheral 

devices.

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or 
other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn 
off the power on all devices before making any 
connections.

2. Set the COMPUTER switch on the XV-88’s rear panel to 

match the type of computer to be connected as described 
below.

In general, set the switch to 

 for Apple Macintosh 

series, and to 

 for PC.

fig.12-04.e

• The new setting of the COMPUTER switch will take 

effect when the power is turned on. Before changing the 
setting of the COMPUTER switch, you must first turn off 
the power on the XV-88.

• This setting determines the transmission speed (baud 

rate) between your computer and the MIDI sound 
generator (the XV-88), and the setting used by the 
computer must match the setting on the XV-88. This 
setting determines the baud rate for the XV-88. When 
setting your computer, it may be necessary to make 
settings in the software as well. If you are using 
Windows, settings may be different than the above, 
depending on your driver settings. In such cases, 
carefully read the manual included with the driver, and 
then make the necessary settings.

• The PC baud rate is 38.4 (kbit/sec). You cannot use the 

computer which the baud rate can be set to only 31.25 
(kbit/sec).

3. If you’re using an Apple Macintosh computer, connect 

the computer cable to the modem port or printer port on 
the rear of the computer. If you’re using a PC, connect 
the computer cable to the serial port (RS-232C) connector 
on the rear of the computer.

For the Computer cable, refer to 

cable for your computer.

Apple Macintosh series

PC