Solo

You can play using single notes, by pressing [SOLO] (indicator lights). This function is especial- ly effective when playing a sax, flute or other monophonic instrument.

Using [PORTAMENTO] with [SOLO] ON allows you to simulate performance techniques like violin glissandos.

KEY EFFECTS

RPSARPEGGIO

PORTAMENTOSOLO

TRANSPOSE - OCT

+ OCT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For details, refer to “Playing single notes (Solo)” (p.28) in the Owner’s Manual.

Portamento

As you play the keyboard, you can make pitch slide smoothly from one key to another, by pressing [PORTAMENTO] (indicator lights).

KEY EFFECTS

RPSARPEGGIO

PORTAMENTOSOLO

TRANSPOSE - OCT

+ OCT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For details, refer to “Creating smooth pitch changes (Portamento)” (p.28) in the Owner’s Manual.

Sound Palette

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

To change sound character, press [FILTER/ENV] to light the indicator and move the sliders. To change the volume level, press [LEVEL] to light the indicator and move the sliders.

SOUND PALETTE

 

FILTERl/ ENV

 

LEVEL

FILTER/ENVl

CUTOFF

RESO.

ATTACK

DECAY

LEVEL

1

2

3

4

For details, refer to “Quick sound character changes (Sound Palette)” (p.28) and (p.32) in the Owner’s Manual.

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Roland XP-80 quick start Solo