Creating a Patch

PATCH SCALE TUNE

One set of Scale Tune settings can be created in Patch mode.

*The selected scale applies to MIDI messages received from an external MIDI device as well as to local sound generation.

Parameter

Value

Description

 

 

 

SCALE TUNE SWITCH

OFF, ON

Turn this on when you wish to use a tuning scale other than equal temperament. The XV-

 

 

2020 allows you to use temperaments other than equal temperament.

 

 

 

KEY C–B SCALE

-64–+63

Adjusts the pitch of each note in one-cent steps (1/100th of a semitone) relative to its

(Key Scale C–B)

 

equal-tempered pitch.

 

 

 

Equal Temperament

This scale divides an octave into 12 equal parts using the tuning system that is most widely used in Western music.

Pure Temperament (Tonic is C)

With this tuning, the three fundamental chords sound richer compared to equal temperament. This effect only applies to one key, and transposition can produce less-pleasing results.

Arabian Scale

In this scale, E and B are a quarter note lower, and C#, F# and G# are a quarter-note higher compared to equal temperament. The intervals between G and B, C and E, F and G#, Bb and C#, and Eb and F# have a natural third-the interval between a major third and a minor third. On the XV-2020, you can use Arabian temperament in the three keys of G, C and F.

Example: Tonic C

Note name

Equal tem-

Pure

Arabian scale

 

perament

(tonic C)

temperament

 

 

 

 

C

0

0

-6

C#

0

-8

+45

 

 

 

 

D

0

+4

-2

 

 

 

 

Eb

0

+16

-12

E

0

-14

-51

 

 

 

 

F

0

-2

-8

 

 

 

 

F#

0

-10

+43

G

0

+2

-4

 

 

 

 

G#

0

+14

+47

 

 

 

 

A

0

-16

0

Bb

0

+14

-10

 

 

 

 

B

0

-12

-49

 

 

 

 

More Advanced Editing of Tones

You can edit the Tones in a Patch with a tremendous degree of detail. Editable parameters are separated into parameter groups as follows.

WG

Selecting a Waveform (p. 44)

LFO

Applying Vibrato or Tremolo (p. 45)

TVF

Changing the Brightness with a Filter (p. 44)

TVA

Changing the Volume (p. 44)

MFX

Adjusting Effect Settings (p. 76)

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Kenwood XV-2020 owner manual More Advanced Editing of Tones, Patch Scale Tune

XV-2020 specifications

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