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Playing the XPS-30

Turning On/Off the Power

Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with 

the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/

off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

1. 

Turn the power on in the following order: 

this unit 

0

 connected devices.

 

* This unit is equipped with a protection 

circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after 

turning the unit on is required before it will 

operate normally.

A screen like the following appears.

 

* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should 

typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate 

a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so 

what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the 

manual.

2. 

Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

Turning the Power Off

1. 

Turn the power off in the following order: connected devices 

0

 this unit.

Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)

1. 

Make sure that the [PATCH/PERFORM] 

button is unlit.

If the [PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit, press the 

[PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it go dark.

The XPS-30 is in Patch mode, and the PATCH 

screen appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 

 

11 

 

No.

Explanation

 

Effect on (lit)/off (unlit)

 

Tempo

 

Patch bank

 

Bank number

 

Sub category

 

Category number

No.

Explanation

 

Patch name

 

Octave Shift setting

 

Patch level

10 

 

Level meter

11 

 

Parameters that can currently be 

adjusted by the control knobs

2. 

Press a category button ([A. PIANO/E. PIANO]–[SAMPLE]) to select a 

category.

Category

Explanation

A. PIANO/E. PIANO

Piano

ORGAN/KEYBOARD

Organ, Keyboard

STRINGS

Strings

BRASS

Brass, Woodwinds

GUITAR/BASS

Guitar, Bass

SYNTH

Synthesizer

PAD/FX

Pads, Sound effects

WORLD/OTHER

Ethnic instruments, other

DRUMS

Drum kit

SAMPLE

Sample (imported audio files)

Patches are organized into categories which are assigned to buttons.

Each category is further divided into several sub-categories.

3. 

Use the value dial to select a patch.

MEMO

Patches whose category number is marked with an “S” (e.g., Pf: S01) are specially 

recommended sounds.

Selecting a bank

1. 

Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.

Bank

Explanation

PRST (Preset)

These patches cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in 

the user bank.

GM (GM2)

This bank is for GM2 sounds. These sounds cannot be edited.

EXP

This bank is for expansion sounds.

A wide range of tones from the Axial sound 

library site can be added to this unit.

For details, refer to the Axial site.

http://axial.roland.com/

USER

Patches, drum kits, or samples that you edit are saved in this 

bank.

 

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User patches can be saved in numbers 501–756.

 

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User drum kits can be saved in numbers R501–R508.

Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)

1. 

Press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to 

make it light.

The XPS-30 is in Performance mode, and the 

PERFORM screen appears.

16-part mode

Dual

Split

Super Layer

Performance bank/number

2. 

Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.

Bank

Explanation

PRST (Preset)

These performances cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in the user 

bank.

USER

Performances that you edit are saved in this bank.

User performances can be saved in numbers 001–128.

3. 

Move the cursor to performance number, and use the value dial to select a 

performance.

 

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If you select a performance that is set to split, dual, or super layer, the 

corresponding button is lit.

 

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Within Performance mode, the state in which neither split, dual, nor super layer 

is selected is called “16-part mode”; this allows you to make more detailed 

settings. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

When you edit the settings of a patch or performance, an “*” symbol appears 

beside the name. If you want to keep the edited settings, perform the Write 

operation (p. 10).

When you save the setting, the “*” disappears.

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Содержание XPS-30

Страница 1: ...l Knobs to Vary the Sound 7 Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button FAVORITE 7 Playing Arpeggios ARPEGGIO 8 Performing with Voice from a Mic 8 Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard SAMPLE...

Страница 2: ...the value changes more greatly p 4 A PIANO E PIANO SAMPLE Category buttons 0 9 buttons Select categories types of sound such as patches or drum kits You can also use the value dial to select other so...

Страница 3: ...SB COMPUTER port Use a commercially available USB 2 0 cable to connect this unit to your computer You can synchronize it with a DAW on your computer via USB MIDI and record the sound of the XPS 30 int...

Страница 4: ...a performance When using SPLIT DUAL SUPER LAYER you ll always be in Performance mode the PATCH PERFORM button is lit Basic Operation Move the cursor To change a selection or parameter setting that s s...

Страница 5: ...audio files Patches are organized into categories which are assigned to buttons Each category is further divided into several sub categories 3 Use the value dial to select a patch MEMO Patches whose c...

Страница 6: ...e 5 Upper Part 1 Category number Patch name Patch level Level meter No Explanation 6 Lower Part 2 Category number Patch name Patch level Level meter 7 frame Indicates the part whose patch will be swit...

Страница 7: ...ontaining four parameters If you select the parameters to be set for each part the target affected by these modifications will depend on the current settings Patch mode Drum Kit Control knobs will app...

Страница 8: ...ton to make it light The ARPEGGIO screen appears 2 Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit and use the value dial to edit the setting 3 Press the EXIT button to exit the ARPEGGIO screen MEMO...

Страница 9: ...rted If user memory is full the screen indicate Memory Full and you can t import the audio file In this case you ll need to delete unnecessary samples 9 Repeat steps 7 8 to import the desired files in...

Страница 10: ...DAW CONTROL button simultaneously The EDIT MENU screen appears 2 Move the cursor to EFFECTS EDIT and press the ENTER button The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears 3 Move the cursor to the parameter that you...

Страница 11: ...eter Guide English PDF 001 030 Drum Kit Selects the drum kit that is used to play the rhythm patterns Switching the rhythm pattern group will switch the drum kit that is assigned by the rhythm pattern...

Страница 12: ...pads in descending order For example if you choose the SONG1 folder the files are assigned as shown in the illustration MEMO The files inside the folder are shown in alpha numeric order and the first...

Страница 13: ...tern Sequencer Operations for the pattern sequencer are valid only when the PATTERN SEQUENCER button is lit Controller Explanation s button Plays stops the pattern u button Returns the pattern to the...

Страница 14: ...A track that does not contain data To change the sound of the recording track 1 Move the cursor to the category number The PATCH LIST screen appears 2 Use the value dial to select a patch You can als...

Страница 15: ...R Source Pattern Track Selects the copy source track TRACK ALL TRACK 1 8 Destination Pattern Track Selects the copy destination track TRACK ALL TRACK 1 8 Copy Target Selects the content to be copied A...

Страница 16: ...ter Higher values make the keyboard feel heavier 10 9 Velocity Specifies the velocity transmitted when a key is played REAL The transmitted velocity value will correspond to the force with which you s...

Страница 17: ...e transmitted OFF OFF ON Transmit Edit Data Specifies whether changes you make in the settings of a patch or performance will be transmitted as system exclusive messages ON or will not be transmitted...

Страница 18: ...he button once again 2 Move the cursor to DELETE or RENAME and press the ENTER button Function Explanation DELETE When you press the ENTER button the message Are you sure appears Move the cursor to OK...

Страница 19: ...evel setting p 16 Could you be using a condenser microphone The XPS 30 does not support condenser microphones Error Messages If an incorrect operation is performed or if processing could not be perfor...

Страница 20: ...39 11 16 W x 11 13 16 D x 3 7 8 H inches Weight 5 3 kg 11 lbs 12 oz Accessories Owner s manual Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY AC adaptor Power cord Options sold separately Keyboard stand 1 KS 18Z KS 1...

Страница 21: ...keyboard cleaner that does not contain abrasives Start by wiping lightly If the dirt does not come off wipe using gradually increasing amounts of pressure while taking care not to scratch the keys Rep...

Страница 22: ...22 MEMO...

Страница 23: ...23...

Страница 24: ...AMPLE EDIT screen SHIFT EXIT Turns off the display backlight SHIFT ENTER Turns on the display backlight KEYBOARD SPLIT keyboard Specifies the split point if Split is on SPLIT DUAL In split dual exchan...

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