Chapter 4 Creating a Patch

is pressed, and will begin fading out when the key is

released.

high (more)

 

Delay

Fade

 

Time

Time

 

 

WG Pitch /

 

 

Depth

TVF Cutoff Frequency /

key is

key is

 

TVA Level / TVA Pan

 

low (less)

pressed

released

 

 

 

 

Fade Time (LFO fade time)

This adjusts the time over which the LFO rises to its full effect or fades away. (Refer to the diagrams for Fade Mode.)

LFO1(LFO2) DELAY (LFO delay)

Delay Time (LFO delay time)

This sets the time interval between the moment when a key is pressed (or released) and the moment the LFO begins to take effect. (Refer to the diagrams for Fade Mode.)

Delay Keyfollow (LFO Delay Keyfollow)

Adjusts the value for the LFO1/LFO2 Delay Time parameter depending on the key position, relative to the C4 key (center C). To decrease the time that elapses before the LFO effect is applied (the effect is continuous) with each higher key that is pressed in the upper registers, select a positive value; to increase the elapsed time, select a negative value. Higher values will result in greater change. If you do not want the elapsed time before the LFO effect is applied (the effect is continuous) to change according to the key pressed, set this to “0.”

LFO DEPTH 1:2

These parameters adjust the degree to which the LFO affects its target parameters. Two values are displayed for each parameter that can be modulated by the LFO: the left one sets the amount of LFO1 to be applied, and the right one sets the amount of LFO2.

Pitch (Pitch LFO Depth 1, 2)

This adjusts how much the LFO will affect the Tone’s pitch.

TVF (TVF LFO Depth 1, 2)

This adjusts how much the LFO will affect the Tone’s TVF cutoff frequency.

TVA (TVA LFO Depth 1, 2)

This adjusts how much the LFO will affect the Tone’s TVA Level.

Pan (Pan LFO Depth 1, 2)

This adjusts how much the LFO will affect the Tone’s TVA

Pan.

Using Controllers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)

The parameters in this group determine how various

controllers will affect the Patch and its Tones.

KEY MODE (Key Assign Mode)

Assign (Key Assign Mode)

This sets how the Patch’s notes will be played. The SOLO setting is effective when playing a solo instrument Patch such as sax or flute.

MONO:Only one note will sound at a time.

*While only a single note will sound, that note may, as usual, consist of multiple Tones.

POLY:Two or more notes can be played simultaneously.

Legato (Legato Switch) OFF/ON

Turn this parameter on when you want to use the Legato feature and off when you don’t. Legato is a function that works only when the Key Assign Mode is MONO. When Legato is ON, pressing one key when another is already pressed causes the currently playing note’s pitch to change to that of the newly pressed key while continuing to sound. This can be effective when you wish to simulate performance techniques such as a guitarist’s hammering on and pulling off strings.

Legato Retrigger OFF/ON

The setting determines whether sounds are replayedor not when performing legato. Normally you will leave this parameter “ON.” When Delay Keyfollow is set to OFF, if one key is pressed while another key is held down, only the pitch changes, which with some waveforms may result in unnatural sound. Set this to “OFF” when performing wind and string phrases or when using modulation with the mono synth keyboard sound.

* If the Legato Switch is “OFF,” this setting is ignored.

PATCH PORTAMENTO

Portamento is a function that causes the Patch’s pitch to change smoothly from one note to the next note played. When the Key Assign Mode is MONO, this can be effective in simulating performance techniques such as a violinist’s glissando.

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XV-3080 specifications

The Roland XV-3080 is a powerful and versatile sound module that has become a favorite among musicians, producers, and composers since its release in the late 1990s. This module is renowned for its extensive sound library, advanced synthesis capabilities, and user-friendly interface, making it a staple in studios and on stages worldwide.

One of the standout features of the XV-3080 is its impressive range of sounds. It boasts 1,024 preset sounds and 256 user patches, which can be expanded with Roland's SR-JV80 expansion boards to access even more diverse sounds. The XV-3080 is equipped with a Waveform Memory of 128 MB, providing high-quality samples and ensuring rich, detailed sound. The module also features a powerful multitimbral engine, allowing up to 16 simultaneous parts to be played, making it an ideal choice for complex arrangements and live performances.

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