Playing Single Notes (Solo)

Normally, the XV-88 allows you to play chords. Pressing [SOLO] allows performance using single notes. This function is effective when performing a solo using single-note Patches like sax and flute.

1.Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2.Press [SOLO] so its indicator lights. Now you can play a solo.

3.Play the XV-88 keyboard.

During Layer Performance, the [SOLO] indicator goes out each time you change the Performance. Also, the [SOLO] indicator does not reflect Mono/Poly mode- switching information received from an external MIDI device.

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Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento)

Portamento ensures a smooth pitch changeover from one note to the next note played. When [SOLO] is on (indicator lights), you can simulate techniques like violin glissandos.

1.Make sure that the PATCH PLAY page is displayed.

2.Press [PORTAMENTO]. Its indicator lights. You’re ready to play portamento.

3.To change the portamento settings, press [EDIT] to make the indicator light. Then press the [CONTROL] function

button, and press or to access the PATCH PORTAMNT page.

4.Press the cursor buttons to move the cursor over to “Time,” “Mode,” “Type” or “Start.”

See (p. 76) for each parameter’s functions.

5.Rotate the VALUE dial or press [INC/+]/[DEC/-] to get the value you want.

6.Press [EXIT] to return to the PATCH PLAY page and play.

During Layer Performance, the [PORTAMENTO] indicator goes out each time you change the Performance. Also, the [PORTAMENTO] indicator does not reflect Portamento on/off-switching information received from an external MIDI device.

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Roland XV-88 owner manual Playing Single Notes Solo, Creating Smooth Pitch Changes Portamento