Chapter 1. Overview of the XV-88

When [EDIT] Indicator is Lit

Each mode contains a large number of settable items, and these items are organized into groups. When [EDIT] indicator is lit, the function buttons are used to select page groups. The displays that appear will depend on the current mode. The groups that can be selected in each mode are printed on the front panel above the buttons.

About the Cursor Buttons

The Cursor buttons are pressed to switch pages and move the cursor, and are used for remote control of external sequencers.

Moving Between Display Pages

The various pages are grouped by function button, and each group contains several display pages. Use the cursor buttons to move between these display pages and groups.

Moving Between Pages

An upward-pointing arrow ( ) shown in the display indicates that one or more pages exist before this page. A downward-pointing arrow ( ) shown in the page indicates

that one or more pages exist after this page. Press to

move to the previous page, or to move to the next page.

Press while holding down [SHIFT] to jump to the first

page. Press while holding down [SHIFT] to jump to the last page.

Moving Between Groups

In group pages that you select using the function buttons,

you can hold down [SHIFT] and press to move to the group of the function button to the left, or hold down

[SHIFT] and press to move to the group of the function button to the right.

Whenever you are in any group page, you can move to another group even if [EDIT] indicator is out. In other words, this procedure allows you to move to a different group without having to turn on [EDIT] indicator, and is a faster and more efficient way to get around.

Moving the Cursor (underline)

When two or more items are shown in a single display page, move the cursor (underline) to the item whose value you

wish to set. Press to move the cursor to the left, or to move it to the right.

A symbol appearing in the upper right of the display

indicates that there are other items in this page that the

screen has no room to show. Press to see these items, and

press to return to the previous page.

Remote Control of External Sequencers

When any PLAY page is displayed, then by pressing the different CURSOR buttons while holding down [SHIFT], you can have remote start, stop, and other control functions of external sequencers connected to the XV-88. This is a useful and extremely convenient function to have in situations such as when playing ensemble using an external sequencer.

[SHIFT] + (NEXT SONG): Selects the next song.

[SHIFT] + (PREV SONG): Selects the previous song.

[SHIFT] + (RESET): Returns to the beginning of the song.

[SHIFT] + (START/STOP): Starts and stops performance of the song.

When [SHIFT] is held down while (or ) is pressed, the song either before (or after) the Song Number set with the Song Number parameter (SYSTEM/INFO/TRANSMIT SONG SEL) is selected (p. 178).

Some sequencers cannot be started or stopped without receiving the MIDI Clock (F8h), and settings on certain sequencers also cannot be changed. Please use a sequencer able to perform START/STOP without requiring reception of the MIDI Clock (F8h). For more detailed information, refer to the owner’s manual for your sequencer.

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Roland XV-88 owner manual About the Cursor Buttons, Overview When Edit Indicator is Lit, Moving Between Display Pages