Quick Reference of Procedures

The XP-30 has a large number of functions. This section gives the procedures for using some of the frequently-used functions. For functions that are used simply by setting the applicable parameter, only the “Parameter name (mode/ display group/display)” is listed.

*“[A] + [B]” indicates that you are to hold down [A] and press [B].

Patch Mode

Selecting the Patch Mode PLAY Display

Press [PATCH].

Selecting a Patch

Use the VALUE dial, [INC]/[DEC], or numeric keys to select.

Using the Numeric Keys to Select the Patch Group

Press [SHIFT] + numeric keys.

Selecting Patches Using the Digit Hold Function

1.Press [SHIFT] + [ENTER] (turn on the Digit Hold function).

2.Use the numeric keys to specify the number of the one’s place.

*To turn off the Digit Hold function, press [SHIFT] + [ENTER] once again.

Transposing the Keyboard by Octave

Press [-OCT] or [+OCT].

Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps

Transpose on/off:

press [TRANSPOSE]

Lower the keyboard:

press [TRANSPOSE] + [-OCT]

Raise the keyboard:

press [TRANSPOSE] + [+OCT]

Modifying a Patch (basic procedure)

1.Make the [EDIT] indicator light.

2.Use the function buttons to select the display group.

3.Use [ ]/[ ] to select the desired display page.

4.Turn off the [EDIT] indicator.

5.Use TONE SELECT [1]–[4] (function buttons) to select the Tone.

6.Use [ ]/[ ] to select a parameter.

7.Use the VALUE dial, [INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keys to modify the value.

*If you wish to move to a different parameter group, turn on the [EDIT] indicator.

Changing the Patch Assigned to a Performance

1.Press [PERFORM] + [PATCH].

2.Use [ ]/[ ] to select a Part.

3.Use the VALUE dial, [INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keys to select a Patch.

The rest is the same as for the basic procedure listed above.

Simultaneously Modifying the Values of Two or More Tones

In a Tone setting display, hold down the TONE SELECT [1]–

[4](function button) for one Tone, and press the button(s) for the other Tone(s) you want to edit.

Adjusting the Volume of a Patch

Level parameter (PATCH/COMMON/PATCH COMMON)

Adjusting the Pan Position of a Patch

Pan parameter (PATCH/COMMON/PATCH COMMON)

Performance Mode

Selecting the Performance Mode PLAY Display

Press [PERFORM].

Selecting a Part to Play from the Keyboard (for a Single-Type Performance)

Use [ ]/[ ].

Changing the Patch/Rhythm Set Assigned to a Part

1.Press [PERFORM] + [PATCH].

2.Use [ ]/[ ] to select a Part.

3.Use the VALUE dial, [INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keys to select a Patch or Rhythm Set.

Using the Numeric Keys to Select the Performance/Patch/Rhythm Set Group

Press [SHIFT] + numeric keys.

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Roland XP-30 owner manual Quick Reference of Procedures, Patch Mode, Performance Mode