Roland XV-88 owner manual Song Data Does Not Play Back Correctly, Specific Part Does Not Sound

Is the rear panel COMPUTER switch set to the correct position?

•If you are using the XV-88 while connected to a computer, make settings as appropriate for the connection method, the type of computer, and the settings of the driver (p. 208).

*Before changing the setting of the Computer switch, you must first turn off the power on the XV-88.

Song Data Does Not Play Back Correctly

When playing back a GM score, is the sound generator set to GM mode?

•Switch to GM mode (p. 192).

Has the Receive General MIDI/General MIDI 2 System On Switch been turned ON?

•Set the Rx GM On/Rx GM2 On parameter (SYSTEM/ MIDI/SYSTEM MIDI) to ON (p. 171).

Are you playing back from the middle of the song?

•The beginning of a GM score song contains a General MIDI/General MIDI 2 System On message. In some cases, a GM Score cannot be played back correctly unless this message is received.

Are you playing back GS format song data?

When the XV-88 receives a GS Reset message, the XV-88 is enabled for the GS format. This permits playback of music data bearing the GS logo (GS music data). However, data created exclusively for the Sound Canvas Series may not play back properly on the XV-88.

A Specific Part Does Not Sound

Has the volume level of the part been lowered?

Adjust the Level parameter (PERFORM/PART/SETTING) to

raise the volume of the part that is not heard (p. 53).

Is the instrument set to receive MIDI messages?

•Set the Rx Sw parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/MIDI) to ON (p. 52).

Troubleshooting

Does the MIDI Receive channel of the Part match the MIDI Transmit channel of the connected MIDI device?

•Set the Channel parameter (PERFORM/MIDI/MIDI) to specify the MIDI receive channel of the Part (p. 52).

No Sound from Connected MIDI Device

Is the instrument set to transmit MIDI messages?

•In the Patch/Rhythm Set mode, set the Tx Ch parameter (SYSTEM/MIDI/PATCH MIDI) (p. 170).

•In the Performance mode, set the Tx parameter (ZONE/ MIDI/MIDI) to ON (p. 59).

Does the MIDI transmit channel for the XV- 88’s keyboard controller section match the MIDI receive channel for the connected MIDI device?

•In the Patch/Rhythm Set mode, set the Tx Ch parameter (SYSTEM/MIDI/PATCH MIDI) (p. 170).

•In the Performance mode, set the MIDI transmit channel with the Channel parameter (Zone/MIDI/MIDI) (p. 59).

A Specific Keyboard Area Does Not Sound

Has a restricted range of notes been set?

•If a specific range of notes does not sound, check the Key Range settings for the Patch Tone, the Performance Part, and the Zone in the following KEY RANG pages.

Tone Key Range

TMT KEY RANG page (PATCH/COMMON) (p. 73)

Part Key Range

KEY RANG page (PERFORM/COMMON) (p. 51)

Zone Key Range

KEY RANG page (ZONE/KEY RANGE) (p. 59)

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