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6.Set the P.C# parameter to match the Program Change number for the Tone you want the external MIDI device to select.

7.Save the Performance (p. 164).

8.Try changing from another Performance to the Performance just saved, and see if the sound of the external MIDI device changes to what you want. If not, check your settings and the external MIDI device.

Changing Sounds with a Pedal Switch

You can change the sounds such as a Patch in succession using a pedal switch.

1.Connect an optional pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) to the CTL 1 PEDAL jack.

2.Set the Assign parameter (SYSTEM/CONTROL/ CONTROL PEDAL 1) to 102:PROG UP (p. 172).

3.Call up the PLAY page of the sound generator mode (PERFORM, PATCH, RHYTHM, GM).

4.Each time you press the pedal, you call up the next number of Performance, Patch, or Rhythm Set.

Controlling an External MIDI Sequencer with the D Beam Controller

You can start and stop an external MIDI sequencer by placing your hand above the D Beam controller.

1.Use a MIDI cable to connect the XV-88’s MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI sequencer.

2.Set the D Beam Controller’s Assign parameter setting to 100:START/STOP.

In Patch/Rhythm Set Mode

Assign parameter (SYSTEM/D BEAM/D BEAM CONTROL) (p. 176)

In Performance Mode

Assign parameter (ZONE/D BEAM/D BEAM CONTROL) (p. 63)

3.Press D BEAM CONTROLLER [ON] to turn on the D Beam Controller.

4.When you place your hand over the D Beam Controller, the external MIDI sequencer begins playing. Moving your hand over the controller again stops the external MIDI sequencer.

Using External MIDI Devices

Playing an External MIDI Sound Module from the XV-88

1.Set the COMPUTER switch on the XV-88’s rear panel to

MIDI.

The new setting of the COMPUTER switch will take effect when the power is turned on. Before changing the setting of the COMPUTER switch, you must first turn off the power on the XV-88.

2.Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the XV-88 to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device.

MIDI IN

MIDI Sound Module

MIDI OUT

XV-88

3.Set the XV-88’s transmit channel to match the external MIDI sound module’s receive channel.

The XV-88’s transmit channel is determined by the following parameters.

In Patch/Rhythm Set Mode

Tx Ch parameter (SYSTEM/MIDI/PATCH MIDI) (p. 170)

In Performance Mode

Channel parameter (ZONE/MIDI/MIDI) (p. 59)

Set the Tx parameter (ZONE/MIDI/MIDI) to ON (p. 59).

For instructions on how to set the receive channel of the external MIDI sound module, refer to the owner’s manual for your external MIDI sound module.

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