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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Important Notes
Power Supply
Placement
Maintenance
Repairs and Data
How to Read This Owners Manual
Quick Start
Advanced Use
Chapter 4. Memory Settings (Utility/Card Mode)
Chapter 5. Using the XP-30 as the GM Sound Module
Contents
Quick Start ........................................................ 15
Listening to the Demo Song ................................................................28
Playing the Sounds...............................................................................30
Advanced Use ................................................... 39
Chapter 3. Creating Your Own Sounds...............................................61
Contents
Chapter 4. Memory Settings (Utility/Card Mode) .............................115
Chapter 5. Using the XP-30 as the GM Sound Module....................124
Appendices...................................................... 139
Main Features
High-Performance Synthesizer Sound Source
Expandability
Quick and Intuitive Operation
Computer Interface Connector
Front and Rear Panel
Front Panel
A
B PALETTE Section
C KEY EFFECTS Section
Front and Rear Panel
[EDIT]
Function Buttons
[18/916]
[EXIT]/[PANIC]
Rear Panel
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Getting Ready
Installing the Wave Expansion Board
Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board
1
2
3
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9
Getting Ready
Installation de la carte dextension Wave
(French language for Canadian Safety Standard)
Precautions lors de linstallation de la carte dextension Wave
1
2
3
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9
Getting Ready
Making Connections
off for all devices.
1
2
3
Turning On the Power
1
2
3 4
Turning Off the Power
1
2 3
Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
1
2
3
4
Listening to the Demo Song
1
4
2
that you wish to hear.
Profile of the Composer
Playing the Sounds
Selecting Patches and Playing the Sounds
2 3
4
Selecting Wave Expansion Patches
2
3 4
Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Search Function)
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3
4
5 6
Auditioning the Patches (Phrase Preview)
2
3
Try Out Performance Functions
Velocity/Aftertouch
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
C1C4 Slider
Quick Start
Hold Pedal
Expression Pedal
Solo
Portamento
Sound Palette
2
Play Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)
516 2,4,5,7
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4
5
6
7
1
2
3
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Chapter 1. Overview of the XP-30
XP-30 Configuration
Basic Configuration
Sound Source
Controllers
Patches
Performances
Rhythm Sets
Parts
Patch
Basic Operation
Switching Modes
Sound Source
Patch Mode
Performance Mode
About the Function Buttons
In Performance Mode ([EDIT] Indicator is Dark)
In Patch Mode ([EDIT] Indicator is Dark)
In Rhythm Set Mode ([EDIT] Indicator is Dark)
When [EDIT] Indicator is Lit
About the Cursor Buttons
Moving Between Display Pages
Moving Between Pages
Moving Between Groups
Moving the Cursor (underline)
Modifying a Value
VALUE Dial
[INC] and [DEC]
[0][9] (Numeric Keys)
Special Functions of the Numeric Keys
Assigning a Name
Using the Numeric Keys
Convenient Functions
Chapter 2. Playing
Playing in Patch Mode
Selecting a Patch
PR-AC, E (Presets AC, E)
PR-D (GM (General MIDI))
Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Search Function)
Express Patch Select (Digit Hold)
Using Phrase Preview to Play Patches
Mode (Preview Sound Mode)
Making a Patch Sound Thick or Thin (Turning a Tone On/Off)
Playing Single Notes (Solo)
Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento)
Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Sound Palette Function)
Changing Sound Characters
Playing in Performance Mode
Selecting a Performance
PR-AB (Preset AB)
Selecting a Performance Using Numeric Keys
Playing Fatter and Richer Sounds by Combining Patches (Layer)
Splitting the Keyboard to Play Separate Patches in Different Sections (Split)
Playing Along with a Song Playback (XP-30 Used as a Multitimbral Sound Source)
Selecting a Part You Want to Play on the Keyboard
Muting a Specific Part (Turning Receive Channel On/Off)
Assigning a Different Patch to a Part
Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Sound Palette Function)
Changing Sound Characters
Changing the Level (Volume) of Each Part
Playing in Rhythm Set Mode
Selecting a Rhythm Set
PR-AC, E (Preset AC, E)
PR-D (GM (General MIDI))
XP-A and C (Internal Wave Expansion)
Playing an Arpeggio
Playing an Arpeggio According to the Timing Interval of a Note
Playing a Glissando
Playing a Bass Part
Playing a Guitar
Playing an Arpeggio Over a Preset Keyboard Area
Holding an Arpeggio
Using a Hold Pedal
Simulating a Guitar Cutting Technique
Playing an Arpeggio from an
Creating an Arpeggio Pattern
Convenient Functions for Performance
Transposing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)
Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose)
If Stuck Notes Occur or a Note Does Not Sound (Panic)
When Stuck Notes Occur
When a Note Does Not Sound
Chapter 3. Creating Your Own Sounds
Regarding Effects
Multi-Effects (EFX)
Chorus
Reverb
Sound Editing Procedures
Editing a Patch
Four Tips for Editing Patches
Editing Patches Using the Palette Display
Note on Tone Editing
Notes for Editing One-Shot Waveforms
Notes for Editing Looped Waveforms
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Editing a Performance
Editing Performance Using the Palette Display
Modifying the Patch Assigned to a Part
Editing a Rhythm Set
Keeping Edited Sound
Memory and Data Storage
Temporary Memory
Temporary Area
Rewritable Memory
Functions of Patch Parameters
Settings Common to the Entire Patch (COMMON)
PATCH NAME
PATCH CATEGORY
Category
VELOCITY (Velocity Range)
Lower (Velocity Range Lower)
Upper (Velocity Range Upper)
Cross Fade (Velocity Cross Fade)
1/f Modulation
KEY RANG (Key Range)
Lower (Key Range Lower)
Upper (Key Range Upper)
STRUCT (Structure)
Type (Structure Type)
Setting Effects for a Patch (EFFECTS)
PATCH EFX TYPE
PATCH EFX PRM (Patch EFX Parameters)
Ring Modulator
PATCH EFX OUT (Patch EFX Output)
PATCH EFX CTRL (Patch EFX Control)
PATCH CHORUS
PATCH REVERB
Using Controllers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)
KEY MODE & BENDER (Key Assign Mode & Bender)
Assign (Key Assign Mode)
Legato (Solo Legato Switch)
Bend Range
DAMPER
Hold-1 RxSwitch (Receive Hold 1 Switch)
Redamper (Redamper Switch)
PEAK & HOLD
EfxCtrl (EFX Control Peak/Hold)
CONTROL SOURCE
Control 2 (Control Source 2)
Control 3 (Control Source 3)
CONTROL 13
Destination 14
Modifying Waveform (WAVE)
WAVE
Group (Wave Group)
Number (Wave Number)
Gain (Wave Gain)
Time (Tone Delay Time)
Modulating Sounds (LFO)
LFO1/LFO2
Form (LFO Form)
Key Sync (LFO Key Sync)
Rate (LFO Rate)
Modifying Pitch (PITCH)
PITCH
Coarse (Coarse Tune)
Fine (Fine Tune)
Random (Random Pitch Depth)
Modifying the Brightness of Sound with a Filter (TVF)
FILTER
Type (Filter Type)
Cut (Cutoff Frequency)
Res (Resonance)
Changing the Sounds Volume and Stereo Location (TVA)
TVA
V-Sens (TVA Envelope Velocity Sensitivity)
V-Curve (TVA Envelope Velocity Curve)
BIAS
Bias (Bias Level)
Point (Bias Point)
Direction (Bias Direction)
PAN MODULATE
Functions of Performance Parameters
Settings Common to the Entire Performance (COMMON)
PERFORM NAME (Performance Name)
PERFORM CLOCK
Source (Performance Clock Source)
Setting Effects for a Performance (EFFECTS)
PERFORM EFX TYPE (Performance EFX TYPE)
Source (EFX Source)
PERFORM EFX PRM (Performance EFX Parameters)
PERFORM EFX OUT (Performance EFX Output)
PERFORM CHORUS
PERFORM REVERB
Making MIDI Settings for a Part (MIDI)
MIDI
Channel (MIDI Channel)
Rx (Receive Switch)
Tx (Transmit Switch)
Making Settings for Each Part (PART)
PATCH
SETTING
RESERVE (Voice Reserve)
Confirming MIDI Information for Each Part (INFO)
Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters
Naming a Rhythm Set (COMMON)
RHYTHM NAME (Rhythm Set Name)
Setting Effects for a Rhythm Tone (EFFECTS)
PERFORM EFX TYPE (Performance EFX Type)
PERFORM EFX CTRL (Performance EFX control)
PERFORM CHORUS
PERFORM REVERB
Controlling How a Rhythm Tone will Sound with Controllers (CONTROL)
CONTROL
Bend Range
Env Mode (Envelope Mode)
Mute Group
Modifying Pitch of a Rhythm Tone (PITCH)
PITCH
Coarse (Coarse Tune)
Fine (Fine Tune)
Random (Random Pitch Depth)
Changing the Volume and Stereo Location of a Rhythm Tone (TVA)
TVA
Random (Random Pan Depth)
Alternate (Alternate Pan Depth)
TVA VELOCITY
Multi-Effects Types (EFX Parameter)
1: STEREO-EQ (Stereo Equalizer)
LowFreq (Low Frequency)
Hi Freq (High Frequency)
Hi Gain (High Gain)
4: PHASER
5: SPECTRUM
6: ENHANCER
7: AUTO-WAH
8: ROTARY
9: COMPRESSOR
10: LIMITER
11: HEXA-CHORUS
12: TREMOLO-CHORUS
13: SPACE-D
14: STEREO-CHORUS
15: STEREO-FLANGER
Rate #
Depth
Phase
Filter Type
17: STEREO-DELAY
Delay L (Delay Time Left)
Delay R (Delay Time Right)
Mode (Feedback Mode)
Phase L (Feedback Phase Left)
19: TRIPLE-TAP-DELAY
20: QUADRUPLE-TAP-DELAY
Delay 1 (Delay Time 1) Delay 2 (Delay Time 2) Delay 3 (Delay Time 3) Delay 4 (Delay Time 4)
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
21: TIME-CONTROL-DELAY
Delay (Delay time) #
22: 2VOICE-PITCH-SHIFTER
23: FBK-PITCH-SHIFTER (Feedback Pitch Shifter)
24: REVERB
Type (Reverb Type)
Time (Reverb Time) #
25: GATE-REVERB
Type (Gate Reverb Type)
27: OVERDRIVEFLANGER
28: OVERDRIVEDELAY
Delay Balance (Delay Balance) #
29: DISTORTIONCHORUS
30: DISTORTIONFLANGER
31: DISTORTIONDELAY
32: ENHANCERCHORUS
Chorus Depth
Chorus Balance #
34: ENHANCERDELAY
35: CHORUSDELAY
Cho Dpt (Chorus Depth)
Cho Bal (Chorus Balance) #
36: FLANGERDELAY
37: CHORUSFLANGER
Cho Dpt (Chorus Depth)
Cho Bal (Chorus Balance) #
38: CHORUS/DELAY
39: FLANGER/DELAY
XP-30 Operating Environment Setup (System Parameters and Their Functions)
Display Screen Contrast and Clock Settings (SETUP)
SYSTEM SETUP
LCD Contrast
Power Up Mode
Octave Range
Motif
Beat Pattern
Accent Rate
Shuffle Rate
Keyboard and Controllers Settings (CONTROL)
KEYBOARD
Transpose (Transpose Switch/Value)
Sens (Keyboard Sensitivity)
Vel (Keyboard Velocity)
C1/C2/C3/C4 ASSIGN (C1/C2/C3/C4 Slider Assign)
Assign (C1/C2/C3/C4 Slider Assign)
Output (C1/C2/C3/C4 Slider Output)
SYS-CTRL ASSIGN (System Control Assign)
Control 1/2 (System Control Assign 1/2)
MIDI Settings (MIDI)
PERFORM MIDI (Performance MIDI)
Control Channel (Performance Control Channel)
Remote (Remote Keyboard Switch)
PATCH MIDI
Phrase Preview Settings (PREVIEW)
PREVIEW MODE
Mode (Preview Sound Mode)
PREVIEW KEY
Note 14 (Preview Note Set 14)
Program Change (PGM CHNG)
TRANSMIT P.C (Transmit Program Change)
Channel (Transmit MIDI Channel)
P.C# (Transmit Program Change)
Bnk-MSB (Transmit Bank Select MSB)
Chapter 4. Memory Settings (Utility/Card Mode)
About Utility/Card Mode
UTIL 1 (Utility 1)
WRITE
COPY
Storing Sound Data in User Memory (WRITE)
Performance Write
Patch Write
Rhythm Set Write
Internal Write Protect
Copying Sound Source Settings (COPY)
Performance Copy
Performance Part Copy
Performance Effects Copy
Performance Name Copy
Rhythm Set Copy
Rhythm Key Copy
Rhythm Set Name Copy
Initializing Sound Source Settings (INIT)
Mode (Initialize Mode)
Performance Initialize
Patch Initialize
Rhythm Set Initialize
Transmitting Data to User Memory
Type (Data Type)
Block (Source Block)
Destination
Preventing User Memory Writing Operation (PROTECT)
Internal (Internal Write Protect)
Exclusive (Exclusive Protect)
Memory Card-Related Settings (CARD)
Before Using a Memory Card
Loading a File from Memory Card into the XP-30 (LOAD)
Saving Data to Memory Card (SAVE)
Recalling Factory Default Settings (FACTORY RESET)
Chapter 5. Using the XP-30 as the GM Sound Module
Entering GM Mode
Initializing the Sound Source for GM System Basic Settings
Playing Back a GM Score
Muting a Specific Part
Modifying GM Mode Settings
Making Effects Settings in GM Mode (EFFECTS)
GM EFX TYPE (EFX Type)
GM EFX PRM (GM EFX Parameters)
GM EFX OUT (GM EFX Output)
GM CHORUS
GM REVERB
About Effects for GM-Compatible Sound Modules
Chapter 5
Setting a Part (PART)
Convenient Functions in GM Mode (GM Utility)
Basic Procedure
Copying Effects Settings (COPY)
Initializing GM Mode (INIT)
Transmitting GM Mode Settings (XFER)
Chapter 6. Getting the Full Potential of the XP-30
Techniques for Using Patches
Reinforcing Filter Characteristics
Making the Up-Beat Note Sound at the Same Time You Play a Down-Beat Note
Holding a Note with Modulation Retained
Modifying Multi-Effects to Match the Systems Tempo
Using a Pedal Switch to Modify the Rotary Speed of the Rotary Effect
Playing Phrase Loops at a Systems Tempo
Using the Slider to Pan Sounds in Real Time
Using the XP-30 to Play Live
Changing Multiple Sounds of an External MIDI Device Simultaneously
Changing Sounds with a Pedal Switch
Using External MIDI Devices
Using the XP-30 to Control External MIDI Devices
Playing the XP-30s Sound Source from an External MIDI Device
Selecting XP-30 Sounds from an External MIDI Device
Selecting Patches
Selecting Performances
Selecting Rhythm Sets
Enjoying Desktop Music
Connecting to Your Computer
Two Connection Methods
Connecting with Computer Connector
Connecting with MIDI Connectors
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Disconnecting the Keyboard from the Internal Sound Source (Local OFF)
Turn on the Thru Function of Your Sequencer Software
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Troubleshooting
Cannot Turn the Power On
No Sound
Song Does Not Playback Correctly
A Specific Part Does Not Sound
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Error Messages
Quick Reference of Procedures
Patch Mode
Performance Mode
Controller Settings
Saving and Loading Data
Saving User Memory Settings and System Settings to Memory Card as a Unit
Controlling External MIDI Devices
Controlling the XP-30 from an
Other
Parameter List
Patch Parameters
* Parameters that can be set independently for each Tone are indicated by T.
COMMON Group (p. 68)
EFFECTS Group (p. 71)
CONTROL Group (p. 73)
WAVE Group (p. 76)
LFO Group (p. 78)
PITCH Group (p. 79)
TVF Group (p. 80)
TVA Group (p. 81)
Performance Parameters
* Parameters that can be set independently for each Part are indicated by P.
COMMON Group (p. 83)
EFFECTS Group (p. 84)
MIDI Group (p. 86)
Rhythm Set Parameters
COMMON Group (p. 88)
EFFECTS Group (p. 88)
CONTROL Group (p. 90)
WAVE Group (p. 90)
PITCH Group (p. 91)
TVF Group (p. 91)
TVA Group (p. 92)
GM Mode Parameters
* Parameters that can be set independently for each Part are indicated by P.
EFFECTS Group (p. 125)
PART Group (p. 127)
INFORMATION Group (p. 127)
EFX Parameters
1: STEREO-EQ (p. 93)
2: OVERDRIVE (p. 93)
3: DISTORTION (p. 93)
4: PHASER (p. 94)
12: TREMOLO-CHORUS (p. 97)
13: SPACE-D (p. 97)
14: STEREO-CHORUS (p. 97)
15: STEREO-FLANGER (p. 98)
16: STEP-FLANGER (p. 98)
20: QUADRUPLE-TAP-DELAY (p. 101)
21: TIME-CONTROL-DELAY (p. 101)
22: 2 VOICE-PITCH-SHIFTER (p. 102)
23: FBK-PITCH-SHIFTER (p. 102)
24: REVERB (p. 103)
29: DISTORTIONCHORUS (p. 104)
30: DISTORTIONFLANGER (p. 105)
31: DISTORTIONDELAY (p. 105)
32: ENHANSERCHORUS (p. 105)
33: ENHANSERFLANGER (p. 105)
System Parameters
SETUP Group (p. 108)
ARPEGGIO Group (p. 108)
CONTROL Group (p. 110)
MIDI Group (p. 112)
PREVIEW Group (p. 113)
TUNE Group (p. 113)
PGM CHNG Group (p. 114)
INFO Group (p. 114)
Waveform List
INT-A (Internal A)
INT-B (Internal B)
XP-A (WAVE EXPANSION A: Session)
XP-A Menu Waveforms
Menu Waveforms provide multiple Waveforms, with each one assigned to a different key.
XP-B (WAVE EXPANSION B: Orchestral)
XP-C (WAVE EXPANSION C: Techno Collection)
XP-C Menu Waveforms
Menu Waveforms provide multiple Waveforms, with each one assigned to a different key.
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Patch List
USER (User Group) PR-A (Preset A Group)
PR-B (Preset B Group) PR-C (Preset C Group)
PR-D (GM Group) PR-E (Preset E Group)
XP-A (WAVE EXPANSION A: Session)
XP-B (WAVE EXPANSION B: Orchestral)
XP-C (WAVE EXPANSION C: Techno Collection)
B.P.M. CONVERSION TABLE
How to Read the Table
B.P.M. Conversion When Creating Patches
B.P.M. Conversion When Creating Rhythm Sets
Original B.P.M. 116
Original B.P.M. 120 Original B.P.M. 132 Original B.P.M. 138
Original B.P.M. 144 Original B.P.M. 160 Original B.P.M. 184
Rhythm Set List
USER (User) PR-A (Preset A Group) PR-B (Preset B Group)
PR-C (Preset C Group) PR-D (GM Group) PR-E (Preset E Group)
XP-A (WAVE EXPANSION A: Session)
REV CR78Tamb
XP-C (WAVE EXPANSION C: Techno Collection)
COW&RIM MENU
Performance List
USER (User Group) PR-A (Preset A Group) PR-B (Preset B Group)
Arpeggio Style List
MIDI Implementation
1. Data Reception (sound source section)
Channel Voice Messages
Note Off
Note On
Balance (Controller number 8)
Panpot (Controller number 10)
Expression (Controller number 11)
Hold 1 (Controller number 64)
Portamento (Controller number 65)
Channel Mode Messages
All Sound Off (Controller number 120)
Reset All Controllers (Controller number 121)
All Note Off (Controller number 123)
Omni Off (Controller number 124)
System Realtime Messages
Timing Clock
Active Sensing
System Exclusive Messages
Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Messages
Universal Realtime System Exclusive messages
Master Volume
Data Transmission
Data Request 1 RQ1
Data Set 1 DT1
2. Data transmission (sound source section)
Channel Voice Messages
Note Off
Note On
Control Change
System Realtime Messages
Active Sensing
System Exclusive Messages
Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Messages
Identity Reply Message
3. Parameter Address Map
1. XP-30 (Model ID=6AH)
1-1.System
1-1-1.System Common
1-1-2.Scale Tune
1-2.Performance
1-2-1.Performance Common
1-2-2.Performance Part
1-3.Patch
1-3-1.Patch Common
1-3-2.Patch Tone
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1-4.Rhythm Setup
1-4-1.Rhythm Common
1-4-2.Rhythm Note
Address Block Map
2. GS (Model ID = 42H)
2-1.Scale Tune
4. Supplementary Material
Correspondence of the EFX Algorithm and Exclusive Address (EFX Parameter 112)
Type01: STEREO-EQ
Type02: OVERDRIVE
Type03: DISTORTION
Type17: STEREO-DELAY
Type18: MODULATION-DELAY
Type19: TRIPLE-TAP-DELAY
Type20: QUADRUPLE-TAP-DELAY
Type21: TIME-CONTROL-DELAY
Type33: ENHANCERFLANGER (serial)
Type34: ENHANCERDELAY (serial)
Type35: CHORUSDELAY (serial)
Type36: FLANGERDELAY (serial)
Type37: CHORUSFLANGER (serial)
List of the Arpeggio Parameter
Arpeggio Style
Arpeggio Motif
Arpeggio Beat Pattern
Decimal/Hexadecimal Table (hexadecimal values are indicated by a following H)
Examples of Actual MIDI Messages
Examples of Exclusive Messages and Calculating the Checksum
How to Calculate the Checksum (hexadecimal values are indicated by a H)
Scale Tune Function (Model ID : 42H (GS), address: 40 1x 40H)
Equal Temperament
Just Intonation (tonic of C)
Arabian-type Scale
ASCII Code Table
MIDI Implementation Chart
Specifications
Wave Expansion Boards (sold separately)
Computer Cable Wiring Diagrams
For Apple Macintosh (Sold separately: RSC-15APL)
For PC (9-pin) (Sold separately: RSC-15AT)
For PC (25-pin)
Index
Symbols
Numerics
A
B
D
E
F
G
I
K
L
M
N
O
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
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