Roland XP-80 quick start Numeric keys, Display, Value dial, Volume slider, C1 slider, C2 slider

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[FWD]

Use this button to fast-forward the song. Pressing this button while holding down [SHIFT] moves you to the end of the song. If you hold down this button as you press [BWD], the song will fast-forward faster.

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[0]–[9] (Numeric keys)

Use these to set a value. They can be used to enter numeric values as well as alphabetical characters and notes.

[SHIFT]

This is used in combination with other buttons. Some buttons on the front panel include grey-printed char- acters. They indicate the button’s function when [SHIFT] is held down.

[ENTER] / [DIGIT HOLD]

The function of this button changes depending on whether [SHIFT] is being held down or not.

ENTER: Use this button to finalize a value.

DIGIT HOLD: Press this button while holding down [SHIFT] to turn the Digit Hold function on/off. With the Digit Hold on, the 100’s place and 10’s place will be fixed and only the 1’s place will change. This means that you can select Patches simply by pressing the numeric key for the 1’s place, without having to press [ENTER].

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Display

Shows various information for the currently selected function or operation.

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VALUE dial

This dial is used to modify values. If you hold down [SHIFT] as you turn the VALUE dial, the value will change in greater increments.

Side panel

VOLUME

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VOLUME slider

This slider adjusts the overall output level from the rear panel OUTPUT and PHONES jacks.

C1 slider, C2 slider

Various parameters or functions can be assigned to these sliders, so you can control the sound source sec- tion as you play.

Pitch bend / modulation lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato. Depending on the settings, other specified parameters can also be controlled.

Floppy disk drive

3.5” 2DD/2HD floppy disks can be used. Press the eject switch located at the lower right of the disk drive to remove a disk.

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Contents Quick Start Names and functions of buttons and controls Sequencer section Volume slider Numeric keysDisplay Value dialPower switch Midi connectorsAC inlet Output MIX R jack, Output MIX L jackConnect your XP-80 Turn the power on To turn power offPlay a demo song Demo song ComposerTo modify effects settings To modify the volume level of each PartTo change panning Play sounds Reset to default factory settingsSelect and play Patches Play percussion sounds from the keyboard Try out performance functions Velocity/AftertouchSolo Play arpeggios Arpeggiator Try out the demo disk Listen to the demo songsPlay back a pattern by pressing specific keys RPS Combine Patterns for playbackFile name Song Name PTNSET11.SVQTry out some user groove templates Add rhythmic ‘feel’ to the songsFile name Template Explanation Playing songs in sequence Chain Play Record a song Select a PerformanceRecord the drums using realtime recording Clear internal memoryHigh tom Closed hi-hat Low tom Bass drum Snare drum Page Record the bass using step recording View the recorded dataPage Record the melody using realtime recording Bank Select a different Patch for the melody Create an appropriate Performance for the songAssign a new name to the Performance Store the Performance Temporary areaSave your new song Format a diskSave your song to disk DanceKit Demo Songs Demo Songs for RPSPerformance user Patch user Profiles of composers Alex Wurman