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Chapter 11. Using the XV-88 as a GM Sound Module (GM Mode)

Rx Sw (Receive Switch)

Specifies whether each Part will receive Note messages (ON), or not (OFF).

You can also set the Rx Sw parameter on the GM PLAY page. Press ZONE/PART SELECT [1/9]–[8/16] to switch the setting to ON (indicator lighted), or OFF (indicator extinguished). When the [1-8/9-16] indicator is extinguished, Parts 1–8 are switched on and off, and when the [1-8/9-16] indicator is lit, Parts 9–16 are switched on and off (p. 25).

Mute Sw (Mute Switch)

Mute Sw temporarily mutes (ON) or releases the mute (OFF) for the performance of each Part.

Use this setting when, for example, you want to use the instrument for karaoke by muting the Part playing the melody, or when you want to play something using a separate sound module.

The Mute Sw parameter does not turn the Part off, but rather mutes the sound by setting the volume to 0. Therefore, MIDI messages are still received.

Making Settings for Each Part (PART)

Here you can select the GM Patch/Rhythm Set assigned to each Part, and set the volume, pan, and pitch of each Part.

PATCH

Type (Part Type)

Sets the assignment of a GM Patch (PAT) or GM Rhythm Set (RHY) to each of the Parts.

Number (GM Patch/Rhythm Set Number)

Selects the desired GM Patch or Rhythm Set by its number. The name of the selected GM Patch/Rhythm Set appears in parentheses.

In GM mode, Patches or Rhythm Sets other than the GM Patches and Rhythm Sets in PR-H cannot be selected. Furthermore, GM Patches and Rhythm Sets cannot be edited.

SETTING

Volume (Part Volume)

Adjusts the volume of an individual Part. This setting’s main purpose is to adjust the volume balance between Parts.

Pan (Part Pan)

Adjusts the pan of each Part. L64 is far left, 0 is center, and 63R is far right.

If you modify the settings of the Volume parameter or Pan parameter, they will be reflected in the INFO page (p. 197).

Coarse (Part Coarse Tune)

Adjusts the pitch of the Part’s sound up or down in semitone

steps (+/-4 octaves).

Fine (Part Fine Tune)

Adjusts the pitch of the Part’s sound up or down in 1-cent steps (+/-50 cents).

One cent is 1/100th of a semitone.

MODIFY

Cutoff (Part Cutoff Frequency Offset)

Adjusts the cutoff frequency for the GM Patch or Rhythm Set assigned to a Part.

Resonance (Part Resonance Offset)

Adjusts the Resonance for the GM Patch or Rhythm Set assigned to a Part.

Attack (Part Attack Time Offset)

Adjusts the TVA Envelope Attack Time for the GM Patch or Rhythm Set assigned to a Part.

Release (Part Release Time Offset)

Adjusts the TVA Envelope Release Time for the GM Patch or Rhythm Set assigned to a Part.

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