Roland XP-30 Quick Start, Advanced Use, Appendices, Notation Used in This Owner’s Manual

How to Read This Owner’s Manual

This owner’s manual is organized as follows.

Quick Start

This section is intended for those using the XP-30 for the first time, and explains how to use various functions in a simple way. Please read Quick Start and follow along by actually operating the XP-30. This will help you understand most of what you need to know for basic operations. More advanced ways of using the XP-30 or details of other operations are explained the Advanced Use section.

Advanced Use

The Advanced Use section is divided into 6 chapters. But before you start reading it, we’d like to suggest going through the Quick Start section.

Chapter 1. Overview of the XP-30

This chapter covers XP-30 sound source section configurations, as well as basic operation. Please be sure to read this chapter in order to fully understand the XP-30.

Chapter 2. Playing

This chapter explains how to use the XP-30 in Patch, Performance and Rhythm Set modes. Reading it is essential for understanding XP-30 operational procedures.

Chapter 3. Creating Your Own Sounds

This chapter covers creating sounds, the parameters that make up a Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set, and the System parameters that determine global XP-30 operation, as well as their functions. Comprehending the information in the chapter is an essential prerequisite before creating your own sounds.

Chapter 4. Memory Settings (Utility/Card Mode)

This chapter goes over the various Utility functions such as storing Patch, Performance or Rhythm Set data, clearing the internal memory, etc. Being familiar with these will streamline operation procedures.

Chapter 5. Using the XP-30 as the GM Sound Module

This chapter explains needed procedures and parameters for using the XP-30 as a General MIDI System-compatible sound source. Read this chapter before attempting to play back commercial General MIDI System score data.

Chapter 6. Getting the Full Potential of the XP-30

This chapter includes various techniques that expand the XP- 30’s operational scope. It includes use with external MIDI devices, live performance applications and others.

Appendices

This chapter contains a troubleshooting section for use when the XP-30 is not functioning as expected. There is also a list of error messages that you can refer to if an error message appears on the display. A list of parameters and MIDI implementation chart are also provided.

■Notation Used in This Owner’s

Manual

To make operation procedures easy to understand, the following notation system is adopted:

Characters and numbers in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons on the front panel. For example, [PATCH] represents the PATCH button and [ENTER] the ENTER button.

An asterisk (*) at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored. In the Quick

Start section, such material is indicated by (). (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

In this manual, when any particular parameter is referred to, the name of the parameter is given, and this is then followed (in parenthesis) by information detailing its mode, display group, and display. For example: Key Mode parameter

(PERFORM/COMMON/PERFORM COMMON).

*The display screens printed in this owner’s manual are based on the factory settings. However, please be aware that in some cases they may differ from the actual factory settings.

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