Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland XP-30 64 Voice Expandable Synthesizer.

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (p. 2), USING THE UNIT SAFELY (p. 3), and IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owners manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

OWNERS MANUAL

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with a dry cloth.7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with same or equivalent type.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

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015 Do not force the units power-supply cord to share

an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cordsthe total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cords outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

..........................................................................................................016 Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult

with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.

..........................................................................................................022a Always turn the unit off and unplug the power

cord before attempting installation of the circuit board (SR-JV80 series).

..........................................................................................................023 DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional

audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.

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or instructions intended to alert r to the risk of death or severe

should the unit be used erly.

The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. 3

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the unit.

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This device may interferereception. Do not use thisreceivers.

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or one that has been slighremove stubborn dirt, usemild, non-abrasive detergwipe the unit thoroughly

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it to other devices, turn off the ill help prevent malfunctions rs or other devices.

amplifiers (or other equipment nsformers) may induce hum. To

nge the orientation of this unit; om the source of interference.

with radio and television device in the vicinity of such

direct sunlight, place it near leave it inside an enclosed ect it to temperature extremes. or discolor the unit.

wn, do not use the unit in a wet sed to rain or other moisture.

pe the unit with a soft, dry cloth tly dampened with water. To a cloth impregnated with a ent. Afterwards, be sure to

with a soft, dry cloth.

s, alcohol or solvents of any kind, iscoloration and/or deformation.

ataata contained in the units n the unit is sent for repairs.

ays be backed up memory paper (when possible). During to avoid the loss of data. (such as when circuitry related order), we regret that it may not data, and Roland assumes no loss of data.

upry which powers the units e main power is off. When this e message shown below will ce you see this message, have a fresh one as soon as possible a in memory. To have the

Additional Precautions Please be aware that the contents of memory can be

irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the units memory on a memory card.

Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the units memory, a memory card or another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements.

A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Before Using Memory CardsUsing Memory Cards Carefully insert the Memory card all the way inuntil it

is firmly in place.

Never touch the terminals of the Memory card. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

Handling CD-ROMs5

6How toThis owners manual is organ

Quick StartThis section is intended for thtime, and explains how to usway. Please read Quick Startoperating the XP-30. This wilwhat you need to know for bways of using the XP-30 or dexplained the Advanced Use

Advanced UseThe Advanced Use section ibefore you start reading it, wthrough the Quick Start sect

Chapter 1. OvervieThis chapter covers XP-30 soconfigurations, as well as basread this chapter in order to f

Chapter 2. PlayingThis chapter explains how toPerformance and Rhythm Sefor understanding XP-30 ope

Chapter 3. CreatinThis chapter covers creating sup a Patch, Performance, or Rparameters that determine glotheir functions. Comprehendichapter is an essential prerequsounds.

Chapter 4. Memor(Utility/Card ModeThis chapter goes over the vastoring Patch, Performance ointernal memory, etc. Being fstreamline operation procedu

Chapter 5. Using thSound ModuleThis chapter explains neededusing the XP-30 as a General source. Read this chapter befcommercial General MIDI System score data. Read This Owners Manualized as follows.

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s divided into 6 chapters. But ed like to suggest going ion.

w of the XP-30und source section ic operation. Please be sure to ully understand the XP-30.

use the XP-30 in Patch, t modes. Reading it is essential rational procedures.

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y Settings )rious Utility functions such as r Rhythm Set data, clearing the amiliar with these will res.

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procedures and parameters for MIDI System-compatible sound ore attempting to play back

Chapter 6. Getting the Full Potential of the XP-30This chapter includes various techniques that expand the XP-30s operational scope. It includes use with external MIDI devices, live performance applications and others.

AppendicesThis chapter contains a troubleshooting section for use when the XP-30 is not functioning as expected. There is also a list of error messages that you can refer to if an error message appears on the display. A list of parameters and MIDI implementation chart are also provided.

Notation Used in This Owners Manual

To make operation procedures easy to understand, the following notation system is adopted:

Characters and numbers in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons on the front panel. For example, [PATCH] represents the PATCH button and [ENTER] the ENTER button.

An asterisk (*) at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored. In the Quick Start section, such material is indicated by ( ).

(p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

In this manual, when any particular parameter is referred to, the name of the parameter is given, and this is then followed (in parenthesis) by information detailing its mode, display group, and display. For example: Key Mode parameter (PERFORM/COMMON/PERFORM COMMON).

* The display screens printed in this owners manual are based on

the factory settings. However, please be aware that in some cases

they may differ from the actual factory settings.

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he Power ............................................................................................................................. 26g Off the Power ................................................................................................................. 26ult Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................................................................................ 27

he Demo Song ................................................................28 of the Composer ............................................................................................................... 29

ounds...............................................................................30hes and Playing the Sounds............................................................................................ 30e Expansion Patches........................................................................................................ 31hes by Category (Patch Search Function) ..................................................................... 32he Patches (Phrase Preview) ........................................................................................... 33rmance Functions............................................................................................................. 34y/Aftertouch ..................................................................................................................... 34end/Modulation Lever .................................................................................................... 34 Slider................................................................................................................................... 34edal...................................................................................................................................... 35sion Pedal ........................................................................................................................... 35.............................................................................................................................................. 35ento..................................................................................................................................... 35Palette ................................................................................................................................. 36os (Arpeggiator) ................................................................................................................ 36on Sounds from the Keyboard ........................................................................................ 38

e ................................................... 39erview of the XP-30........................................................40

uration................................................................................................................................. 40onfiguration....................................................................................................................... 40

ication of XP-30 Sound Types.......................................................................................... 40r of Simultaneous Voices ................................................................................................ 42

on......................................................................................................................................... 42ing Modes........................................................................................................................... 42the Function Buttons ........................................................................................................ 43the Cursor Buttons............................................................................................................ 44ing a Value ........................................................................................................................ 45ing a Name......................................................................................................................... 467

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ing a Different Patch to a Part ......................................................................................... 54he Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Sound Palette Function).................... 54ythm Set Mode.................................................................................................................. 55g a Rhythm Set ................................................................................................................. 55 Percussion Instruments ................................................................................................. 56

rpeggio ................................................................................................................................ 56 an Arpeggio Over a Preset Keyboard Area ................................................................ 57g an Arpeggio.................................................................................................................... 58ting a Guitar Cutting Technique..................................................................................... 58 an Arpeggio from an External MIDI Device............................................................... 58g an Arpeggio Pattern ..................................................................................................... 58unctions for Performance ................................................................................................ 59osing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)..................................................... 59osing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose) .................................................... 60k Notes Occur or a Note Does Not Sound (Panic) .................................................... 60

eating Your Own Sounds...............................................61fects...................................................................................................................................... 61ffects Units Work in Different Modes............................................................................ 61g Effects On/Off................................................................................................................ 62g Procedures....................................................................................................................... 62 a Patch............................................................................................................................... 62 a Performance .................................................................................................................. 65 a Rhythm Set.................................................................................................................... 66

ed Sound............................................................................................................................. 67y and Data Storage........................................................................................................... 67 a Sound You Modify into User Memory ..................................................................... 68

Patch Parameters ............................................................................................................... 68s Common to the Entire Patch (COMMON)................................................................. 68 Effects for a Patch (EFFECTS) ........................................................................................ 71

ontrollers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)................................... 73ing Waveform (WAVE)................................................................................................... 76

ating Sounds (LFO) ........................................................................................................... 78ing Pitch (PITCH)............................................................................................................. 79ing the Brightness of Sound with a Filter (TVF).......................................................... 80

ing the Sounds Volume and Stereo Location (TVA) ................................................... 81Performance Parameters................................................................................................... 83s Common to the Entire Performance (COMMON).................................................... 83 Effects for a Performance (EFFECTS) ........................................................................... 84 MIDI Settings for a Part (MIDI).................................................................................... 86 Settings for Each Part (PART)....................................................................................... 87

ing MIDI Information for Each Part (INFO) .............................................................. 87

Rhythm Set Parameters .................................................................................................... 88g a Rhythm Set (COMMON)........................................................................................... 88

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Effects for a Rhythm Tone (EFFECTS).......................................................................... 88lling How a Rhythm Tone will Sound with Controllers (CONTROL) ..................... 90ing Waveform of a Rhythm Tone (WAVE) .................................................................. 90ing Pitch of a Rhythm Tone (PITCH) ............................................................................ 91

ing the Tone (Filter) of a Rhythm Tone (TVF)............................................................... 91ing the Volume and Stereo Location of a Rhythm Tone (TVA).................................. 92 Types (EFX Parameter) .................................................................................................... 93ing Environment Setup (System Parameters and Their Functions) ........................ 108 Screen Contrast and Clock Settings (SETUP)........................................................... 108io Settings (ARPEGGIO)............................................................................................... 108rd and Controllers Settings (CONTROL)................................................................... 110ettings (MIDI).................................................................................................................. 112 Preview Settings (PREVIEW) ....................................................................................... 113ing Tuning (TUNE) ......................................................................................................... 113m Change (PGM CHNG) ............................................................................................... 114ng Things Such as the Installation Status of Wave Expansion Boards (INFO)...... 114

mory Settings (Utility/Card Mode) .............................115/Card Mode..................................................................................................................... 115re in Utility/Card Mode ............................................................................................... 115

d Data in User Memory (WRITE).................................................................................. 116ance Write ...................................................................................................................... 116rite................................................................................................................................... 116 Set Write ........................................................................................................................ 116

nd Source Settings (COPY) ............................................................................................ 117ance Copy ...................................................................................................................... 117opy ................................................................................................................................... 117 Set Copy ........................................................................................................................ 118

und Source Settings (INIT) ........................................................................................... 119ance Initialize................................................................................................................. 119

nitialize ............................................................................................................................. 119 Set Initialize .................................................................................................................. 119

Sound Settings (XFER)................................................................................................... 119itting Data to an External MIDI Device...................................................................... 119itting Data to User Memory ......................................................................................... 120

ser Memory Writing Operation (PROTECT) .............................................................. 121-Related Settings (CARD)............................................................................................. 121ting the Memory Card for the XP-30 (FORMAT) ...................................................... 122ing a File (RENAME)...................................................................................................... 122g Unwanted Files (DELETE)......................................................................................... 122ng the Contents Memory Card (INFO)........................................................................ 122e from Memory Card into the XP-30 (LOAD)............................................................. 122o Memory Card (SAVE)................................................................................................. 122tory Default Settings (FACTORY RESET) ................................................................... 123

ing the XP-30 as the GM Sound Module ....................124 Mode................................................................................................................................. 124zing the Sound Source for GM System Basic Settings ............................................... 124 Back a GM Score ........................................................................................................... 124 Mode Settings.............................................................................................................. 125

Effects Settings in GM Mode (EFFECTS) .................................................................. 125 a Part (PART).................................................................................................................. 127

ing MIDI Information of Each Part (INFO) .............................................................. 127unctions in GM Mode (GM Utility) ............................................................................. 1279

g Effects Settings (COPY).............................................................................................. 128zing GM Mode (INIT) ..................................................................................................... 128itting GM Mode Settings (XFER)................................................................................. 128

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rcing Filter Characteristics ............................................................................................. 129 the Up-Beat Note Sound at the Same Time You Play a Down-Beat Note ........... 129

g a Note with Modulation Retained ............................................................................ 129g the LFO Cycle to System Tempo ............................................................................... 129ing Multi-Effects to Match the Systems Tempo........................................................ 130 Pedal Switch to Modify the Rotary Speed of the Rotary Effect ............................. 130 Phrase Loops at a Systems Tempo............................................................................ 130he Slider to Pan Sounds in Real Time ......................................................................... 131

-30 to Play Live ................................................................................................................ 131ing Multiple Sounds of an External MIDI Device Simultaneously.......................... 131ing Sounds with a Pedal Switch .................................................................................... 131al MIDI Devices ............................................................................................................... 132he XP-30 to Control External MIDI Devices............................................................... 132 the XP-30s Sound Source from an External MIDI Device ..................................... 132g XP-30 Sounds from an External MIDI Device........................................................ 132

ktop Music ....................................................................................................................... 134cting to Your Computer.................................................................................................. 134necting the Keyboard from the Internal Sound Source (Local OFF) ....................... 137

..................................................... 139ing..................................................................................140es ...................................................................................142nce of Procedures ........................................................143t .....................................................................................147t .....................................................................................160

........................................................................................168ist...................................................................................177List.................................................................................181le List .............................................................................182ntation...........................................................................183s......................................................................................207ble Wiring Diagrams.....................................................208........................................................................................209

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64-Voice PolyphonMultitimbralityThe XP-30 is a 16-part multitiproduces up to 64 simultaneoEffectively used with an exteXP-30s true creative potentiaapparent (p. 41).

Powerful OnboardAdvanced DSP (Digital Signaprovides a wide array of studthe Multi-Effects (EFX) sectiotypes of effects, the XP-30 alschorus unit and reverb unit (

Extensive Tone StrTen different Structures are asound elements for more flexmodulator and booster enhan

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ucture Rangevailable for combining basic ible sound making. A ring ce creating sounds (p. 70).

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u can create various arpeggios es simply by pressing a chord.

thmical feel you want (p. 56).

m Compatibilityompatible with the General rmat for desktop music (DTM)

ommercially available General g data (p. 124).

ExpandabilityAllows Two Wave Expansion Boards to be Installed at the Same TimeUp to two SR-JV80 series Wave Expansion Boards can be installed simultaneously, allowing you to expand the range of available sounds (p. 16, 20).

Data from Popular Wave Expansion Boards Already OnboardThe data of the three popular Wave Expansion Boards, the SR-JV80-02 Orchestral, SR-JV80-09 Session, and SR-JV80-11 Techno Collection is onboard.

This means that for practical purposes, you can have simultaneous access to the sounds of up to five Wave Expansion Boards, and can draw on a vast quantity of waveform data as material for creating your sounds.

Quick and Intuitive OperationEnhanced Operational EaseDedicated buttons are provided for each function to simplify operation. The group of function buttons located below the display allow intuitive editing (p. 43).

Featuring the Patch Search and Phrase Preview Functions that were Popular on the JV-2080The Patch Search function (p. 32, 48) lets you rapidly find the patch you want simply by specifying a patch category. By pressing [PHRASE PREVIEW], you can then hear the selected patch play a phrase suitable for that type of patch. (Phrase Preview function, p. 33, 49)

Use the Sound Palette Sliders to Make Quick Changes in the SoundThe four sliders in the PALETTE section let you make realtime changes in tone and volume while you play (p. 36, 50, 54).

Computer Interface ConnectorA special computer cable makes it easy for you to connect the XP-30 to your computer, so that you can enjoy ensemble playing (p. 134).

is a set of recommendations ay to go beyond the esigns, and standardize the

generating devices. Sound sic files that meets the

ars the General MIDI logo he General MIDI logo can be eral MIDI sound generating

the same musical 11

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Front PanelAVolume SliderThis slider adjusts the overalrear panel OUTPUT jacks and

B PALETTE SectionUse the four sliders to modify

[FILTER/ENV]Press this button ON when msettings in real time using theATTACK/DECAY). p. 36,

[LEVEL]Press this button ON when atime using the four sliders (1

[CONTROLLER]Can be switched on when yoparameters to the four slidersplay (C1/C2/C3/C4). p. 34

C KEY EFFECTS SeThe buttons in this section alfunctions to the keys of the X

[PORTAMENTO]Switches Portamento on/off.

[SOLO]Specifies playing a single not

[TRANSPOSE]Specifies transposing the keyboard in semitone steps. p. 60

[ARPEGGIO]Switches Arpeggiator on/off. p

[PHRASE PREVIEW]. 36, 56Press this when you wish to use phrases to audition a patch. p. 33, 49BA C D FE

nd Rear Panel

l volume that is output from the PHONES jack. p. 26

sounds in real time.

odifying filter and/or envelope four sliders (CUTOFF/RESO./51, 54

djusting volume balance in real /2/3/4). p. 36, 51, 54

u wish to assign various , and modify the sound as you

ctionlow you to assign various P-30s keyboard.

p. 35, 50

e at a time. p. 35, 50

[+OCT], [-OCT]These buttons adjust the pitch of the keyboard in octave steps. p. 59Pressing either of these buttons while holding down [TRANSPOSE] allows you to set the desired amount of transposition. p. 60

D MODE SectionThe buttons in this section select modes. The button indicator of the selected mode will light. p. 42

[PERFORM]/[GM]Pressed to get into Performance mode. Hold down [SHIFT] while you press [PERFORM] to select GM mode. p. 51, 124

[PATCH]/[PART]Pressed to get into Patch mode. By holding down [PERFORM] and pressing [PATCH], you can modify the settings of the patch that is assigned to each part of the performance. p. 47, 54, 66

[SYSTEM]This selects System mode. p. 108

[RHYTHM]This selects Rhythm Set mode. p. 55

[UTIL/CARD]This selects Utility/Card mode. p. 115

[EFFECTS ON/OFF]This button turns the internal effects (Multi-Effects, Chorus, Reverb) on/off. p. 62

EDisplayShows various information for the currently selected function or operation.

[EDIT]Press this button when you wUse the function buttons to sparameter you wish to modif

Function ButtonsThe function of these buttonsmode and the status of the [E

[18/916]Use this button to select the gselected by the function butto

[EXIT]/[PANIC]EXIT: Press this button when display of a mode, or to cancePANIC: If for some reason nosounding, hold down the SHto clear the stuck notes. p. 6

[UNDO/COMPARE]The function of these buttonsbeing performed.UNDO: Press this button to roriginal value. p. 63, 65, 66COMPARE: When saving or copthe sound at the save destination, o

[PALETTE EDIT]Press this button when you wmodify Patch or Performance

FVALUE DialThis dial is used to modify vaas you turn the VALUE dial, increments. p. 45

FEFront and Rear Panel

ish to adjust various settings. elect the display screen for the y.

will depend on the operational DIT] indicator. p. 43

roup (18/916) of Parts to be ns. p. 43

you wish to return to the Play l an operation without executing.tes are stuck and continue

IFT button and press this button 0

will depend on the operation

estore a modified value to the

ying Tone settings, press this to check r at the copy source. p. 116, 118

ish to use the Palette display to settings. p. 63, 65

[INC], [DEC]Use these buttons to modify values. If you keep on holding down one button and pressing the other, the value change accelerates. If you press one of these buttons while holding down [SHIFT], the value will change in bigger increments. p. 45

[ ], [ ] (Cursor Buttons)Move the cursor (underline) with these.

[ ], [ ] (Page Buttons)When the left edge of the display shows a or symbol, use these buttons to move to other parameter displays

[0][9] (Numeric Keys)Use these to set a value. They can be used to enter numeric values as well as alphabetical characters. p. 45When [CATEGORY] is on, this becomes the button for choosing a category group using the Patch Search function. p. 32, 48

[SHIFT]This is used in combination with other buttons. Some buttons on the front panel include grey-printed characters. They indicate the buttons function when [SHIFT] is held down.

[ENTER]/[DIGIT HOLD]ENTER: Use this button to finalize a value or execute an operation.DIGIT HOLD: Press this button while holding down [SHIFT] to turn the Digit Hold function on/off. With the Digit Hold on, the 100s place and 10s place will be fixed and only the 1s place will change. This means that you can select Patches simply by pressing the numeric key for the 1s place, without having to press [ENTER]. The same applies when selecting Performances or Rhythm set. p. 48

[CATEGORY]/[DEMO]CATEGORY: Use the Patch Search function to select a patch. p. 32, 48DEMO: To hear the demo playback, hold down [SHIFT] and press this button. p. 28

G WAVE EXPANSION SectionHere you can select sounds from a Wave Expansion. p. 31

[EXP A], [EXP B], [EXP C]Select sounds from the internal Wave Expansion.EXP-A: SessionEXP-B: OrchestralEXP-C: Techno Collection

[EXP D], [EXP E]Select sounds from the Wave Expansion Board slots (EXP-D and E).

HPitch Bend/Modulation Lever

G13

lues. If you hold down [SHIFT] the value will change in greater

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato. Depending on the settings, other specified parameters can also be controlled. p. 34, 75

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Rear PanelPower SwitchPress to turn the power on/o

AC InletConnect the AC power cable

* With units rated for 117V op

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MIDI Connectors (IN, OThese connectors can be connreceive and transmit MIDI mfig.0-02c

COMPUTER SwitchSet this switch depending onto Computer connector, or ththe power off before changinyou wish to use the MIDI conp. 134

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ff. p. 26

(included) to this inlet. p. 24

eration, the AC cable is already

artMedia) can be inserted here.

UT, THRU)ected to other MIDI devices to essages. p. 24, 119, 132

the type of computer connected e software you are using. Turn g the setting of this switch. If nectors, set this switch to MIDI.

separately) can be connected d will depend on your computer.ocated at the left is set to MIDI, . p. 134

CONTROL PEDAL JackYou can connect optional expression pedals to these jacks. By assigning a desired function to a pedal, you can use it to select or modify sound or perform various other control. You can also connect optional pedal switches to sustain sound. p. 24, 110

HOLD PEDAL JackAn optional pedal switch can be connected to this jack for use as a hold pedal. p. 24, 110fig.0-02e

OUTPUT Jacks (L (MONO), R)These jacks output the audio signal to the connected mixer/amplifier system in stereo. For mono output, use the L jack. p. 24

PHONES JackAn optional set of headphones can be connected to this jack. p. 24fig.0-02f

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Installing an Wave Expansion Boardisk of damage to internal components that can be caused by y, please carefully observe the following whenever you

ard.touch the board, always first grasp a metal object (such as e), so you are sure that any static electricity you might arrying has been discharged.ling the board, grasp it only by its edges. Avoid touching lectronic components or connectors.g in which the board was originally shipped, and put the into it whenever you need to store or transport it.screwdriver that is suitable for the size of the screw (a wdriver). If an unsuitable screwdriver is used, the head of be stripped.crew, rotate the screwdriver

ise. To tighten a screw, rotate er clockwise.g Wave Expansion Boards,

he specified screws. the screws you remove do not drop into the interior of the

he bottom cover in a detached state. Be sure to reattach it Expansion Boards have been installed.ny of the printed circuit pathways or connection terminals.

to cut your hand on the edge of the installation bay.essive force when installing a circuit board. If it doesnt fit e first attempt, remove the board and try again.oard installation is complete, double-check your work.

ional Wave Expansion Board (SR-JV80 series; sold nits bottom cover must be removed. There are two slots to which a board can be installed. Slots EXP-D and E

e group (XP-D and E) you need to select in order to use a hythm Set from the Wave Expansion Board.

When playing a Patch or Rhythm Set that use the Wave data from a Wave Expansion Board, the appropriate Wave Expansion Board must be installed in the XP-30 for the sound to play correctly.

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re two connectors and six board holders. Insert s of the Wave Expansion Board into the internal d simultaneously insert the board holders into e Wave Expansion Board.

If the same type of Wave Expansion Board is installed in the EXP-D slot and the EXP-E slot, it will only be possible to select data from the Wave Expansion Board that was installed in the EXP-D slot. Also, the XP-30 already contains the data of the following three Wave Expansion Boards, so if one of these Wave Expansion Boards is installed, only the internal data (XP-AC) can be selected.

SR-JV80-09 Session (XP-A)

SR-JV80-02 Orchestral (XP-B)

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or [EXP E], and verify that you can select Wave Expansion Boards D or E. [EXP D] or [EXP ill light, and the following display will appear.

The example here depicts what you would see if the SR-JV80-13 Vocal Collection Wave Expansion Board were installed in the EXP-D slot.

If you cant choose any Wave Expansion Board patches, its possible that the installed Wave Expansion Board is not being recognized correctly. Turn off the power as described in Turning Off the Power (p. 26), and re-install the Wave Expansion Board correctly.19

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Si vous ne pouvez choisir aucun des morceaux musicaux de la carte dextension Wave, il est possible que la carte installe ne soit pas reconnue correctement. teignez lappareil comme indiqu dans Turning Off the Power (p. 26) et rinstaller la carte correctement.23

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Expression pedal (EV-5) or pedal switch

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lied AC power cable to the XP-30, and plug the an AC power outlet.

cables and MIDI cables as shown in the u are using headphones, plug them into the . Connect pedal switches or expression pedals as

On 117V models the AC cable is permanently attached to the unit.

In order to take full advantage of the XP-30s performance, we recommend using a stereo amp/speaker system, If you are using a mono system, make you connections to the OUTPUT jack L (MONO).

For information on making the connection with the computer, take a look at Connecting to Your Computer (p. 134).

CONTROL PEDAL jack can also accommodate pedal switches.

Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.25

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rn the power on, check to make sure that:

evices are correctly connected to the XP-30.ntrols of the XP-30 and the amp/mixer system are turned ay.

ower switch located on the rear panel of the XP-

er on of your amp or audio system.

and gradually raise the volume controls of the mp or mixer to an appropriate volume level.

Power

rn power off, check to make sure that:

ntrols of the XP-30 and the amp/mixer system are turned ay.

a has been saved to a memory card (p. 122).

amp/mixer system.

Once the connections have been completed (p. 24), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

Be careful not to raise the VOLUME slider of the XP-30 too much. Excessive volume may damage your amp/speaker system or could cause hearing P-30 power.

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et)30 for the first time, reset it to its default factory settings eset. Different settings may result in unexpected effects.

ARD] to make the indicator blink.

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eric key [4].

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e Protect= ON message is displayed, press [DEC] to turn After pressing [ENTER] to clear the message, press o reset to the factory preset settings.

Factory Reset operation resets all data in the internal memory and user memory to factory presets. Save any important data to a memory card before executing this operation (p. 122).

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For more information about the Internal Write Protect, please refer to Preventing User Memory Writing 27

Operation (PROTECT) (p. 121).

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ListeniThe XP-30 contaieasiest introduct

Demo SongTRANSFERENCECHANTERELLEVECTORIALAll In Good TimeTEKKNO MILLENNIUMA Shadows MarchGuitars ForeverRude99Overtime

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1 Hold down [SThe DEMO PLA

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3 Press [ENTERWhen a demo sothe start of the so[EXIT].

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4 To return to the pfrom MIDI OUT.revious display, press [EXIT].ng to the Demo Songns 9 demo songs and you use Demo Play to play it. Its the ion to the XP-30s exceptional sounds and effects.

Composer/CopyrightScott Tibbs 1999 Roland CorporationScott Tibbs 1999 Roland CorporationScott Tibbs 1999 Roland CorporationScott Wilkie 1999 Scott Wilkie Media (ASCAP)MASA 1999 COPYRIGHT CONTROLSteve Lu 1999 Stephen LuGundy Keller 1999 Gundy Keller / A-TOWN recordingsHans-Joerg Scheffler 1999 Hans SchefflerHans-Joerg Scheffler 1999 Hans Scheffler

HIFT] and press [CATEGORY].

Y display will appear.

UE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select the song to hear.

AIN-PLAY, the songs will playback successively, he first.

] to start demo song playback.

ng plays all the way to the end, it automatically returns to ng, and playback is repeated. To interrupt playback, press

All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

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No data for the music that is played will be output

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Hans-Joerg ScheffBorn and raisedcame naturally.Today he runs hHe works for Rocomposer of demSoundclips of h

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performed and conducted for several orchestral groups, including the Atlanta Symphony ghout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Japan. His diverse compositional output erous film, theater and television projects to the symphonic concert stage. For the past four years,

hing music composition and theory at UCLA where he has received a Ph.D. degree in composition. ed with well-known artists Dizzy Gillespie, Bill Cosby, Jerry Sienfeld, and Bobby Shew, amongst s.

Germany-based guitarist, songwriter and producer, has been an international demonstrator for 86. Gundy focuses mainly on the GR synthesizers and the V-Guitar, for international music

ell as recording sessions requesting completely unusual guitar sounds. Besides creating his own pany, hes the founder and director of Rocksound Music School, a private institute for music ck out some of his other work on the Roland VG-8 Demo CD, or the Roland GR-30 Video.

ent graduate of Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Production & Engineering. His recent nclude a soundtrack album, featuring synthesized re-creations of movie themes such as Titanic as well as production and arrangements for saxophonist Jimmy Reids self-titled album. He is ng with artists Brandy and Ray-J on future projects.

contemporary jazz recording artist, based in southern California. He tours frequently with his own ppears as an artist for Roland in the U.S., Japan, Europe and South America. His debut solo album, released worldwide in 1999 on Narada/Virgin Records. You can find him on-line at e.com.

ler in the Ruhr valley, the biggest industrial area in Germany, Hanss attraction to noise and rhythm

is own company, DIGITAL AUDIO DESIGN, which produces sampling CDs and CD ROMs.land as a pro audio product specialist, as a sound designer for expansion boards, and as a o songs. He has released several CDs that use the Roland RSS system.

is work can be downloaded at: http://www.united-sound.com/usmaster/cell2downde.htm

med live, mainly at psychedelic-trance parties since the early 90s.1996, he released the album Just Inside from East-West. Interest in his work is increasing, and appearing under a variety of labels, including Tokyo Tekno Tribe Records and Psy-Harmonics.

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Selecting PatThe XP-30 contasounds that you Heres how to se

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ches and Playing the Soundsins a large number of sounds ready for you to play. The select and play on the XP-30 are generally called Patches. lect and play Patches.

] to make the indicator light.

Y display will appear.

oard and listen to the sound.

ferent Patch, turn the VALUE dial or press

Patch Group, hold down [SHIFT] and press any hrough [6] on the numeric keypad.

-A (Preset A)-B (Preset B)-C (Preset C)-D (GM (General MIDI))-E (Preset E)ER (User)

1 3 4

By using the Phrase Preview function, you can audition patches by listening to a preset phrase suitable for the selected type of patch (p. 33).

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When a Wave Expansion Board of the SR-JV80 series (sold separately) is installed in the EXP-D or EXP-E Wave Expansion Board slot, you can press [EXP D] or [EXP E] to choose the corresponding patches.

By using the Phrase Preview function, you can audition patches by listening to a preset phrase suitable for the selected 31

type of patch (p. 33).

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ches by Category h Function)ides a Patch Search Function that allows you to quickly e specified type (Category). The 38 categories are

0 groups.le of how to find organ-type Patches.

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Y display will appear.

ORY] to make the indicator light.

function will be turned on, and the patch number display e category display.

gory. Hold down [CATEGORY] and press [2 .

ple, select the Organ category (ORG) by pressing 4].

hes can now be selected.

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Now you can select patches within the specified category, either by rotating the VALUE dial, or by using [INC] or [DEC]. To change the category group, use the numeric keys.

For details on the categories you can select, refer to page 49.

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Y display will appear.

[PHRASE PREVIEW].

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inger from [PHRASE PREVIEW], and the phrase ing.

By using the Phrase Preview function, you can audition patches by listening to a preset phrase suitable for the selected type of patch (p. 33).

1 2,3

You can change the phrase that is played by the Phrase Preview, and modify the way in which the phrase is played. For details, refer to Using Phrase Preview to Play Patches (p. 49), 33

and Phrase Preview Settings (PREVIEW) (p. 113).

34

Playing the Sound

Try Out PerfThe XP-30 proviplaying patches,produce.

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uchhich you play the keyboard (velocity) can affect the volume ound. Aftertouch (pressure you apply to a key after playing ffect the sound.

ulation Levere keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch, or ise the pitch. This is known as Pitch Bend. You can also manipulating the lever away from you. This is known as

lever away from you and at the same time move it to the can apply both effects simultaneously.

iders up and down while fingering the keyboard, you can us functions assigned to the sliders. press [CONTROLLER] to make the indicators light up, iders.ou hold down [CONTROLLER] while moving one of the u can go to the ASSIGN display for that slider. There you

ake settings for the function that is to be controlled with the nges in the settings while holding down [CONTROLLER].

The effect that the controllers have will depend on the settings of the selected Patch. If the effects of the controllers are difficult to detect, select another Patch.

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Modulation

How sound varies depends on the current setting. For details, refer to C1/C2/

At the factory default settings, you can use the C1 through C4 sliders to control the functions described below.C1: AFTERTAUCHC2: BREATHC3: PORTA-TIME

(Portamento time)C4: MODULATIONC3/C4 ASSIGN (C1/C2/C3/C4 Slider Assign) (p. 111).

Hold PedalIf an optional pejack, pressing theare released.

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dal switch is connected to the rear panel HOLD PEDAL pedal switch will sustain (hold) the sound even if the keys

alpression pedal is connected to any of the rear panel AL jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or

ng single notes, by pressing [SOLO] (indicator lights). This ially effective when playing a sax, flute or other trument.ENTO] with [SOLO] ON allows you to simulate niques like violin glissandos.

eyboard, you can make pitch slide smoothly from one key essing [PORTAMENTO] (indicator lights).

How sound varies depends on the current setting. For details, refer to CONTROL PEDAL (p. 110).

For details, refer to Playing Single Notes (Solo) (p. 50).

For details, refer to Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento) (p. 50).35

36

Playing the Sound

Sound PaletteWhile playing thvolume level or To change soundmove the slidersTo change the vothe sliders.

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1 Press [PATCHThe PATCH PLA

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.lume level, press [LEVEL] to light the indicator and move

ios (Arpeggiator)oken chord (arpeggio) automatically, by simply pressing a

ple, if you press a C major chord, the XP-30 plays an C E G C E G...

] to make the indicator light.

Y display will appear.

GIO] to make the indicator light.

For details, refer to Using the Sliders to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Sound Palette Function) (p. 50, 54).

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can change the Style, Accent Rate, Octave Range and eggio. Heres how to change the Style.

RPEGGIO], and press [ ] or [ ] to move the line) to the Style parameter. Then rotate the o select various settings.

e value you enter, the way arpeggios play will vary.

RPEGGIO] and press [TRANSPOSE]. The indicator will begin blinking, and the arpeggio sounding even after you take your hand off the ld).

gio from being sounded by the Hold function, hold down ain and press [TRANSPOSE]. The indicator changes from

ing arpeggios, press [ARPEGGIO] again so the s off.

For details regarding playing arpeggios, refer to Playing an Arpeggio (p. 56) and Arpeggio Settings (ARPEGGIO) (p. 108).37

38

Playing the Sound

Play PercussioThe XP-30s Rhyspecial effects. Hsounds.

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M] to make the indicator light.

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t keys to play different percussion instruments.

indicate the last-pressed key (Note name) and the ment name (Rhythm Tone name) assigned to that key.

her Rhythm Set, turn the VALUE dial or press

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The percussion instrument played by each key will depend on the selected Rhythm Set. For details, refer to Rhythm Set List (p. 177).

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Classification of XP-30 Sound Types

XP-30 sounds are made up of the following types:

TonesIn the XP-30, the Tone is the smallest class of sound. Each Tone consists of one sound. But when you play the XP-30 you will mostly play a Patch, which is made up of several Tones. Tones therefore are the elements which collectively form a Patch. Tone configuration:fig.1-02.e

WG (Wave Generator)Using the Wave Generator, you select a waveform and set its pitch.

TVF (Time Variant Filter)With the Time Variant Filter, you modify the waveforms frequency characteristics.

TVA (Time Variant Amplifier)With the Time Variant Amplifier, you set volume level and set the sounds position in a stereo soundfield.

EnvelopeYou use Envelope to initiate changes to occur to a sound over time. There are separate Envelopes for the WG (pitch), TVF (filter) and TVA (volume). For example, to modify a sounds attack and decay time, you would use TVA Envelope to adjust volume changes to the sound over time.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)Use the LFO to create cyclic changes (modulation) in a sound. The XP-30 has two LFOs. Either one or both can be applied to effect the WG (pitch), TVF (filter) and/or TVA (volume). To illustrate this controls action, you can apply an LFO to modify the WG (pitch) to create vibrato. If the LFO is used to modify the TVA (volume), youll get tremolo.

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Rhythm SetsA Rhythm Set is a grouping of percussion instruments (Rhythm Tones). Since percussion instruments generally do not play melodies, there is no need for a percussion instrument sound to be able to play a scale on the keyboard. It is however, more important that as many as possible percussion instruments be available to you at the same time. Therefore, each key (Note number) of a Rhythm Set will produce a different percussion instrument.fig.1-05.e

PartsWhen the XP-30 is used as a multitimbral sound source, another sound configuration called a Part comes into play. A Part contains a Patch or Rhythm Set. For multitimbral applications, the Performance consists of 16 Parts. A specific Patch can be assigned to each Part except Part 10 because Part 10 is universally set as the Drum Part to which a Rhythm Set (discussed above) is assigned. In a multitimbral context, it helps to think of a Performance as an orchestra, each Part in it being a musician, and the Patch or Rhythm Set that musicians instrument.

For details regarding following items, please refer to each corresponding page.About the Memory (p. 67)About the Effects (p. 61)

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