Roland XP-80 quick start Quick Start

QUICK START

❚Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Roland XP-80 Music Workstation. The XP-80 effectively combines a synthe- sizer sound source and sequencer whose performance and functions are on a par with the Roland XP-50, along with extended functions for easier operation and a wide scope of music production. From live performance to desk top music applications, the XP-80 delivers all the power to produce great music.

❚Using the XP-80 manuals

To be able to enjoy the full music-making potential of the XP-80, become completely familiar with its func- tionality and have trouble-free use, please take some time to read this Quick Start and the Owner’s Manual.

Quick Start

This manual explains how you can quickly and easily begin enjoying the XP-80. To take complete advantage of the many advanced functions of the XP-80, first read the Quick Start manual, then the Owner’s Manual.

Owner’s Manual

Be sure to read Chapter 1 which explains XP-80 basic concepts and operation. The remaining chapters can be read for more information as necessary, referring to the contents or indices.

❚Contents
Names and functions of buttons and
controls	2
Connect your XP-80	6
Turn the power on	7
Play a demo song	8
Play sounds	10
Reset to default factory settings	10
Select and play Patches	10
Play percussion sounds from the keyboard	11
Try out performance functions	12
Play arpeggios (Arpeggiator)	14
Try out the demo disk	15
Listen to the demo songs	15
Play back a pattern by pressing specific keys (RPS).16
Combine Patterns for playback	16
Add rhythmic ‘feel’ to the songs	18
Try out some user groove templates	18
Playing songs in sequence (Chain Play)	20
Record a song	21
Select a Performance	21
Clear internal memory	22
Record the drums using realtime recording	22
View the recorded data	25
Record the bass using step recording	25
Record the melody using realtime recording	27

Create an appropriate Performance
for the song	29
Select a different Patch for the melody	29
Assign a new name to the Performance	29
Store the Performance	30

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Save your new song	31
Format a disk	31
Save your song to disk	32
DanceKit	33
Profiles of composers	36

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