Roland XP-80 quick start Try out performance functions, Velocity/Aftertouch

Try out performance functions

The XP-80 provides various controllers that can modify the sound. While playing patches, try out these controllers and listen to effects they can produce.

✳The effect that the controllers have will depend on the settings of the selected Patch. If the effects of the controllers are difficult to detect, select another Patch.

Velocity/Aftertouch

The force with which you play the keyboard (velocity) can affect the volume or timbre of the sound. Aftertouch (pressure you apply to a key after playing a note) can also affect the sound.

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or to the right to raise the pitch. This is known as ‘Pitch Bend.’ You can also apply vibrato by manipulating the lever away from you. This is known as ‘Modulation.’

If you move the lever away from you and at the same time move it to the right or left, you can apply both effects simultaneously.

Modulation

Pitch Bend

C1 slider/C2 slider

While playing the keyboard, you can move the sliders up or down to modify the volume level or timbre.

C 1C 2

✳How sound varies depends on the current setting. For details, refer to “XP-80 operating envi- ronment setup (System parameters and their functions)” (p.88) in the Owner’s Manual.

Hold pedal

If an optional pedal switch is connected to the rear panel HOLD jack, pressing the pedal switch will sustain (hold) the sound even if the keys are released.

Expression pedal

If an optional expression pedal is connected to any of the rear panel CONTROL PEDAL jacks 1–4, you can use the pedal to control the volume or timbre of sound.

✳How sound will vary depends on the current setting. For details, refer to “XP-80 operating environment setup (System parameters and their functions)” (p.88) in the Owner’s Manual.

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