Roland xv-88 repair manual

Roland XV Turbostart 2 pages. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Page 3 Quick Start; p. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. Page 5: Important Notes However, in certain cases such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order , we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

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 a MIDI Page 7 These alert you to cautions or similar important information. Be sure to read these. These are reference memos. Read as needed. These are hints for operating the XV These provide information from related reference pages.

Page 9 Chapter 3. Creating Performances Page 12 Contents Appendices Page Main Features Phrase Preview, p. Quick Start; p. Page Rear Panel Rear Panel fig. Page 18 Front and Rear Panel fig. For mono output, use the L jack. Page Chapter 1. Page 22 Chapter 1. The following paragraphs discuss what this means, and what will happen when more than simultaneous voices are requested from the XV In this mode, you can play percussion instruments Rhythm Tones on the keyboard. Chapter 1. This is a useful and extremely convenient function to have in situations such as when playing ensemble using an external sequencer.

Page Assigning A Name Chapter 1. The procedure is the same for any type of data. To assign a name, use to move the cursor to the location where you wish to input a character. Page Chapter 2. Playing Patches. Patches you yourself create can be stored in this group. The XV includes preset Patches p.

There are a total of 38 categories. The Favorite List gives you immediate Select a Patch p. Pressing [SOLO] allows performance using single notes. This function is effective when performing a solo using single-note Patches like sax and flute.

Page Selecting A Performance Performances. In addition to these, you can also select Performances stored on memory cards SmartMedia. Performances you yourself create can be stored in this group. The XV contains 64 preset Performances p. Chapter 2. Rhythm Sets you yourself create can be stored in this group. The XV includes four preset Rhythm Sets p.

The Favorite List gives you immediate access to your favorite Rhythm Sets wherever they are stored, whether in the XV itself, on Wave Expansion Boards, or on memory cards. In addition to normal arpeggios, you can also accurately simulate rhythm guitar or strumming techniques depending on the Arpeggiator settings. Page 42 Chapter 2. Playing There are 45 arpeggio styles available. For selection, refer to the following guideline.

If you split the keyboard into two different areas, you can use one area for normal playing and the other for playing arpeggios. The available choices depend on the Style parameter setting. Page 46 Chapter 2. Playing 4. Page Chapter 3.

Creating Performances Chapter 3. Creating Performances With the XV, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter. When you change the values of parameters, you are doing what is referred to as Editing.

This chapter explains the procedures used in creating Performances, and the functions of the Performance parameters. Creating Performances This shows Performance settings have been modified.

Page Functions Of Performance Parameters Functions of Performance Parameters This section explains the functions the different Performance parameters have, as well as the composition of these parameters.

Page 54 Chapter 3. The polyphony, or the number of voices sounds does not refer only to the number of sounds actually being Coarse Tune and Octave Shift The Coarse and Fine parameters, along with the Octave parameter, can all be seen as doing the same thing to the This is convenient when you need to check that the sound generator is responding correctly to messages from the keyboard or external MIDI controller.

Page Chapter 4. Zone Settings Chapter 4. In Zone mode, you can make settings affecting the way the sound module plays sounds in response to Performances played on the keyboard, the way MIDI messages are sent, the Arpeggiator and D Beam functions, and more. Key range specified for Patch Page 62 Chapter 4. Zone Settings Motif Sets the order in which notes of the chord will sound. Some settings will not be available depending on the Style parameter setting.

If you want the velocity value to change according to how strongly you played each note, set this to REAL. If you want each note to have a fixed velocity regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard, set this parameter to the desired value 1— Values below this setting will not be output.

Page Chapter 5. Creating Patches Chapter 5. Creating Patches With the XV, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. This chapter explains the procedures used in creating Patches, and the functions of the Patch parameters. Turn Effects off p. Since the XV effects have such a profound impact on its sounds.

If you wish to move to another display group, press [EDIT] to make the indicator light, and use the function buttons. Cautions When Selecting a Waveform The sounds of the XV are based on complex PCM waveforms, and if you attempt to make settings that are contrary to the type of the original waveform, the results will not be as you expect. Page Functions Of Patch Parameters Cautions When Using a One-shot Waveform It is not possible to use the envelope to modify a one-shot waveform to create a decay that is longer than the original waveform, or to turn it into a sustaining sound.

Pan Patch Pan Specifies the pan of the Patch. Page 73 L. Fade and U. Fade set the range within which the volume gradually fades as the velocity approaches the limits of the Velocity Range as set by the Lower and Upper parameters. Use this setting when, for example, you want to have adjacent Tones in Split mode switched smoothly Velocity Crossfade.

Page 74 Chapter 5. Creating Patches fig. The booster increases the input signal in order to distort the sound. This creates the distortion effect frequently used with electric guitars. Higher settings will produce more distortion. However, System Exclusive messages tend to be complicated, and the amount of data that needs to be transmitted can get quite large. Page 80 Chapter 5. WAVE fig. Page Tone Delay Chapter 5. You can also make settings that shift the timing at which each Tone is sounded.

This differs from the Delay in the internal effects, in that by changing the sound qualities of the delayed Tones and changing the pitch for each Tone, you can also perform arpeggio-like passages just Tone Delay Time specifies the beat length for the synchronized tempo when the tempo that specifies the elapsed time until the Tone is sounded Patch Tempo is synchronized with the tempo set in a connected sequencer Page 84 Chapter 5.

Page 85 LFO is immediately added after the key is pressed, after which the effect gradually fades. Page Modifying Pitch Pitch Chapter 5. PITCH fig. Page 88 Chapter 5. Although frequency components above the Cutoff frequency Cutoff parameter are cut, the sensitivity of this filter is half that of the LPF. This makes it a comparatively warmer low pass filter. This filter is good for use with simulated instrument sounds such as the acoustic piano.

Page Tva Envelope Chapter 5. Page Chapter 6. Creating Rhythm Sets Chapter 6. This chapter explains the procedures used in creating Rhythm Sets, and the functions of the Rhythm Set parameters. Creating Rhythm Sets 6. Use to move the cursor to the parameter you wish to modify.

Creating Rhythm Sets Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters This section explains the functions the different Rhythm Set parameters have, as well as the composition of these parameters.

Modifying Waveform of a Rhythm Tone WAVE This set of parameters allows you to select the waveform that serves as the basis for the currently selected Rhythm Tone percussion instrument , apply effects to the waveform, and set its pitch. Page 99 What is a Phrase Loop? A Phrase Loop is a portion of a song that is excerpted with a sampler or by other means, and then played back repeatedly.

One technique involving the use of Phrase Loops is the excerpting of a Phrase from a pre-existing song in a certain genre, for example dance music, and then creating a new song with that Phrase used as the basic motif. If you want the pitch envelope to have less effect for strongly played notes, set this to a negative - value.

Page Chapter 7. In this case, an x mark appears to the right of the settings screen for the effect set to OFF. Patch and Rhythm Set sounds are output from any of these jacks. The value on the right sets the volume of the Tone or Rhythm Tone. You cannot apply differing types of Multi- effects, Chorus, or Reverb to each of the Parts comprising the Performance.

When adding effects in Performance mode, the settings for the Patches or Rhythm Sets assigned to the Parts are disabled, and the effect settings for the Performance go into effect. Adding Effects Audio Signal Flow The audio path of direct sounds or sounds that have been passed through the effects in Performance mode is shown in the figure below.

The settings made here determine whether or not the signal passes through the Multi-effects, the jack used to output the sound, and the type of output stereo or mono.

Adding Effects 5. Page p. Matching on-the-move designs with supreme playability and heavyweight features, the FP-X series represents a fresh generation of portable pianos. All-in-one song production with authentic Roland sounds and songwriting tools to assist modern music makers at any level. Subscribe to the Roland Newsletter to get the latest articles, videos, and news about your favorite Roland products.

Protect your investment. Register your product and stay up-to-date with the latest warranty information. The XV is Roland's flagship synthesizer. Add to this a host of studio-quality effects, and you've got a performance synth of the highest order. This compressed file contains an update file for use with a SmartMedia card. You must have a way of copying this file from your computer to a SmartMedia card. Please view the readme file for installation instructions.