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Chapter 10 Examples of Applications Using the XV-5080

GM Effects Reverb page ([F5 (Effects)] - [F3 (Reverb)])

GM mode reverb settings are made here.

In GM mode, the reverb effect settings for the GM Patch assigned to each Part will be ignored (except for the Send Level parameter).

Type (Reverb Type)

Selects the type of Reverb.

Available Settings:

SMALL ROOM: Reverb obtained in a small sized room.

MEDIUM ROOM: Reverb obtained in a somewhat larger

room.

LARGE ROOM: Large room reverb.

MEDIUM HALL: Reverb sound found in a medium sized

concert hall.

LARGE HALL: Reverb sound found in a large concert hall.

PLATE: Plate reverb effect

Time (Reverb Time)

Range: 0–127

Adjusts the time over which the reverberation will continue.

Checking MIDI Information for Each Part ([F6 (Info)])

In this screen, you can check the reception status of the various types of MIDI messages, on an individual Part basis. This is a convenient way to check that the sound generator is responding correctly to messages from a keyboard or external MIDI controllers.

* Use [ ] or [ ] to select a display page. Mod (Modulation Information)

Breath (Breath Information)

Foot (Foot Information)

Vol (Volume Information)

Pan (Pan Information)

Exp (Expression Information)

Hold (Hold 1 Information)

Bend (Pitch Bend Information)

Aftertouch (Aftertouch Information)

Voices (Voice Information)

Utility Functions in GM Mode

In the GM mode, you can initialize GM mode, and transmit GM mode settings, using the Utility functions.

Setting Procedure:

1.In GM mode, press [SYSTEM/UTILITY], getting the indicator to light.

The unit should now be in Utility mode.

2.Press [F6 (Menu)] to select the function.

3.Press F button.

4.Press [SYSTEm/UTILITY] to return to the GM PLAY page.

The functions of the UTIL 2 group can also be executed from GM mode. The operation is the same as in other modes. Press [] or [] until the desired function is blinking, then press [ENTER].

The page for the function you’ve selected will appear. Set parameters as necessary on each function’s page.

To cancel the operation, press [EXIT]. To return to the GM PLAY page, press [UTILITY], extinguishing the indicator. Press [ENTER] to execute the function.

Once the write operation is finished, “COMPLETED” will momentarily appear in the display, then you’re returned to the GM PLAY page.

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