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Broadly speaking, there are three ways to use the XP-
10, and this will affect the way that you read this
manual.
Playing the XP-10 by itself
Read chapters 1 to 5 of this manual in sequence. As
necessary, you can also read chapters from 9 to 12.
Using a sequencer with the XP-10 to
enjoy ensemble playing
First, read chapters 1 to 5 which explain how to use
the XP-10 itself. Then read chapters 6 and 7 which
explain how to use the XP-10 with a sequencer. As
necessary, you can also read chapters from 9 to 12.
* If you will be using the XP-10 together with other
MIDI sound sources, it is not necessary to read all of
chapter 7. Read only the section in chapter 7 entitled
“Adding other MIDI sound sources. (p.48)”
Using a computer with the XP-10 to
enjoy ensemble playing
First, read the manual for your sequencing software,
to understand installation procedure and operation.
Next, read chapters 1 to 5 which explain how to use
the XP-10 itself. Then, read chapters 6 and 8 in this
manual to understand how the XP-10 can be used in
conjunction with a computer. Chapter 7 explains con-
nections with a sequencer, but you should read chap-
ter 7 after you read chapters 6 and 8. As necessary,
you can read chapters from 9 to 12 as well.
Conventions in this manual
In order to present information as clearly as possible,
the following printing conventions are used in this
manual.
1. Characters and numerals enclosed in square
brackets [ ] indicate buttons on the XP-10’s panel. For
example, [ENTER] indicates the Enter button, and [1]
indicates the numeric key 1.
2. PART[ <@]/[ Bb ] or VALUE[-]/[+] etc. indicate
that you should press one or the other button.
3. References to explanations on other pages are
indicated by (p.**).
The General MIDI System and
GS Format
What is the General MIDI System?
GENERAL
The General MIDI System is a universal set of specifi-
cations for sound generating devices. These specifica-
tions seek to allow for the creation of music data
which is not limited to equipment by a particular
manufacturer or to specific models.
The General MIDI System defines things such as the
minimum number of voices that should be supported,
the MIDI messages that should be recognized, which
sounds correspond to which Program Change num-
bers, and the layout of rhythm sounds on the key-
board. Thanks to these specifications, any device that
is equipped with sound sources supporting the
General MIDI System will be able to accurately repro-
duce General MIDI Scores (music data created for the
General MIDI System), regardless of the manufactur-
er or model.
What is the GS Format?
G
The GS Format is a standardized set of specifications
for Roland’s sound sources which defines the manner
in which multitimbral sound generating units will
respond to MIDI messages. The GS Format also com-
plies with the General MIDI System. The GS Format
also defines a number of other details. These include
unique specifications for sounds and the functions
available for Tone editing and effects (chorus and
reverb), and other specifications concerning the manner
in which sound sources will respond to MIDI messages.
Any device that is equipped with GS Format sound
sources can faithfully reproduce GS Music Data
(music data created under the GS Format).
This product supports both General MIDI and GS.
Music data which carries either of these logos can be
accurately reproduced.
* GS ( @ ) isa registered trademark of Roland
Corporation.
* Apple is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., U.S.A.
* Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
U.S.A.
* IBM is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.
*IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of
International Business Machines Corporation,
U.S.A.