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ROLAND XV-3080 TURBO FACTS

The Roland XV-3080 represents a quantum leap forward in synthesizer design.
The result of years of Roland research, this amazing synth far surpasses other
instruments in terms of sound, expressiveness, and expandability.
Features include:

• Brand new 128-Voice Synth Engine
• 896 Internal Patches, 128 Performances, 20 Rhythm Sets
• 64MB of internal wave memory including newly sampled as well as classic JD-990 waveforms
• 63 onboard studio-quality effects derived from Roland SRV-330, V-Studios, RSS, and COSM instruments
• 6 Expansion slots, 2 for the new SRX series as well as 4 for use with the SR-JV80 series expansion boards
• GM2 Compatibility

Initializing

Use the following procedure to initialize the XV-3080 and restore its factory settings:

1. Press UTILITY.
2. CURSOR DOWN once, then CURSOR RIGHT three times to select FACTORY RESET.
3. Press ENTER twice. If *INT WRITE PROTECT=ON* is displayed, press DEC, then press ENTER three times.

Playing the Demo Song

There are 8 demonstration songs built into the XV-3080. Use the following procedure to play back a demo song:

1. While holding EXIT, press LEFT CURSOR.
2. Use the VALUE DIAL to select a song, then press ENTER to begin playback. You can also select “CHAIN PLAY” to have all demo songs play back in sequence.
3. Press EXIT twice to return to play mode.

Selecting and Previewing Sounds

You can use the Patch Finder and Preview function to easily find and audition sounds in the XV-3080:

1. Press PATCH FINDER so it is lit.
2. Use the UP and DOWN CURSORs to select a category, then use the VALUE DIAL to select a Patch within that category.
3. Press the VOLUME knob, a short musical selection will be played to demonstrate the selected patch.
4. Press PATCH FINDER so it is not lit to exit.

Using the Favorites List

The favorites list allows you to save commonly used patches (up to 64) for quick and easy access. Use the following procedure to place a patch in the favorites list:

1. Select a patch (see the previous section).
2. Press the VALUE DIAL to activate the favorites list.
3. Use the VALUE DIAL to select an empty location.
4. While holding SHIFT, press ENTER. The patch is now saved in the favorites list.
5. Press the VALUE DIAL to exit.

Use the following procedure to recall a patch from the favorites list:

1. Press the VALUE DIAL to activate the favorites list.
2. Use the VALUE DIAL to select the desired patch, then press ENTER.

Selecting Rhythm Kits

Use the following procedure to audition the Rhythm Kits in the XV-3080:

1. Press RHYTHM and use the VALUE DIAL to select a Rhythm Kit.
2. Press the VOLUME knob to hear a demonstration beat using the selected kit. Note: Use the Rhythm Mode when you want to check out or edit kits. When you wish to use a Rhythm Kit with other sounds (such as in sequencing), use Performance Mode.

Selecting Effects

Use the following procedure to try out the different effects in the XV-3080:

1. Select the patch *PRE-A #122: Rotary Gtr* (see previous section).
2. Press the EFFECTS button located under the display, and use the UP and DOWN CURSORs to select the PATCH MFX TYPE screen.
3. Press the VOLUME knob to preview the patch and use the VALUE DIAL to select the different effect types.

Setting up for Performance

The XV-3080 works great as a performance synthesizer (when connected to a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller). You can use the XV-3080 in patch mode to play single sounds, or performance mode can be used to allow you to access more complex setups (up to 16-part layers and splits). Use the following procedure to audition some great performances from a MIDI keyboard:

1. On the XV-3080, press PERFORMANCE, then use the VALUE DIAL to select the *User 01: Andreas Cave.*
2. On the MIDI keyboard, set the MIDI transmit channel to 1.

Note: The XV-3080 defaults to MIDI channel 1 for all 64 User Performances, as well as when in patch mode.

Check out the following cool Performances:

• User 09: Slicing Svox
• User 24: Crystal VoxXV
• User 32: XV Sweep Pad
• User 38: Organ Split 1
• User 54: Dyno Rhs+Bs
• User 58: XV StlGtr+Bs

Setting up for Sequencing

When sequencing, it is usually desirable to be able to access the XV-3080 on several different MIDI channels. This allows you to control many sounds separately. Use the following procedure to set up the XV-3080 for this type of use:

1. Connect the MIDI out of your sequencer to the MIDI in of the XV-3080.
2. Press PERFORMANCE on the XV-3080, then use the VALUE DIAL to select *PR-A: 01-SEQ:TEMPLATE.* This performance is set up for sequencing and allows you to use up to 16 parts (Patches) on 16 different MIDI channels.

Selecting Sounds

You can now select sounds from your sequencer using program change and bank select commands, or you can manually select the sounds from the XV-3080. In most cases, it is preferable to select the sounds from your sequencer as this will allow you to easily save these settings with your song. If you wish to select sounds directly from the XV-3080, use the following procedure:

1. While holding PERFORMANCE, press PATCH. You will notice *Part=1* in the right hand side of the display. This means that the patch you are viewing is on MIDI channel 1.
2. Select a patch (as discussed previously).
3. Press the RIGHT CURSOR to select *Part=2.* Select a patch for MIDI channel 2.
4. Repeat step 3 to select patches for all 16 MIDI channels.

Note: Normally, part 10 (MIDI channel 10) is set up as the rhythm part.