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General| Polyphony | 64 voices |
|---|---|
| Preset Tones | 640 |
| User Tones | 128 |
| Multitimbral | 16 parts |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| Storage | 3.5" Floppy Disk Drive |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| Type | Workstation Keyboard |
| Keyboard | 76 keys |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Expansion Slots | 4 SR-JV80 |
| Display | 240 x 64 pixels backlit LCD |
| Outputs | Stereo L/Mono, R, Headphones |
Essential safety guidelines for operating the unit, including fire, electric shock, and injury prevention.
Instructions and warnings for safe operation, including electrical precautions and handling.
Additional important information concerning power supply, placement, maintenance, and repairs.
Warning regarding electric shock hazard and user-serviceable parts.
General safety instructions covering fire, shock, and injury risks.
Explanation of warning symbols and their meanings for user safety.
Guidelines for connecting and using the unit's power supply safely.
Recommendations for placing the unit to ensure proper ventilation and avoid interference.
Instructions for cleaning and caring for the unit to avoid damage.
Proper procedures for inserting, removing, and operating the floppy disk drive.
Precautions for handling floppy disks to preserve data integrity.
Details on installing Wave Expansion Boards for expanded sound capabilities.
Information on playing back commercial Standard MIDI Files and Super-MRC format songs.
Overview of the user interface, including the large display and dedicated buttons.
Description of the 64-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbrality.
Explanation of compatibility with the GM System for standardized sound sources.
Details on the built-in sequencer features for song creation and performance.
Explanation of symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity.
Detailed explanation of the functions of all buttons and controls on the XP-80.
Introduction to the XP-80's configuration, sound types, and basic operation.
Guide to switching between modes, displays, and basic operations like cursor movement and value modification.
Description of controls located on the front panel of the XP-80.
Overview of controls and features accessible on the side panel of the XP-80.
Explanation of the various connectors and controls located on the rear panel.
Details on the XP-80's components: sound source, sequencer, and controllers.
Explanation of the fundamental structure comprising the sound source, sequencer, and controllers.
Overview of sound types: Tones, Patches, Performances, and Rhythm Sets.
How to select and switch between the different operational modes of the XP-80.
Explanation of the sound source modes: Patch, Performance, Rhythm Set, and GM.
Using the XP-80 to play individual Patches or modify their settings.
Utilizing the XP-80 as a multitimbral sound source and modifying Performance settings.
Playing Rhythm Sets and modifying their settings, independent of Performance mode.
Using the XP-80 as a GM compatible sound source for playing GM scores.
Operating the sequencer for recording, playback, and editing songs.
Setting global XP-80 parameters like tuning and MIDI message reception.
Mode for saving, transmitting, and managing sound source settings.
Functions for saving and loading data to and from the floppy disk.
How to navigate and select different display pages using function buttons.
Guide to selecting and playing individual Patches on the XP-80.
Methods for choosing a Patch using Bank/Number or numeric keys.
How to view and access the Sound List window for quick Patch selection.
Adjusting the sound character by enabling or disabling individual Tones within a Patch.
Guidance on selecting Performances using Bank/Number or numeric keys.
Techniques for layering sounds from multiple Parts to create thicker, richer textures.
How to divide the keyboard into sections, each playing a different Patch.
Guide to selecting Rhythm Sets and their available groups.
Instructions on how to play percussion instruments assigned to keys in Rhythm Set mode.
Setting up arpeggiator parameters to create custom arpeggio patterns.
Adjusting the keyboard pitch in octave steps for easier playing.
Troubleshooting steps for notes that are stuck or not sounding.
Overview of the three independent effects units: EFX, Chorus, and Reverb.
Explanation of how effects are applied in Patch, Performance, and Rhythm Set modes.
General procedures for editing sound parameters on the XP-80.
Step-by-step guide to editing existing Patches to create new sounds.
Explanation of how sound settings are stored in temporary, rewritable, and non-rewritable memory.
Details on the temporary area holding current Performance, Patch, and Rhythm Set data.
Information on system and user memory, where settings are stored persistently.
Precautions and procedures for installing optional Wave Expansion Boards.
Parameters affecting the entire Patch, including name, level, and pan settings.
Parameter to specify the degree of pitch change when the bender lever is moved right.
Parameter to specify the degree of pitch change when the bender lever is moved left.
Deciding how effects are connected and the signal level sent to them.
Display used to decide how effects are connected, differing based on Output Assign.
Parameters not specific to other groups, including Performance Name and Key Mode.
Assigning Patches and setting volume/pan for each Part in a Performance.
Determining how each Part transmits and receives MIDI messages.
Introduction to the sequencer's function for recording, playback, and controller movements.
Information on where sequencer data is recorded: Phrase tracks and Patterns.
Recording keyboard performance and controller movements as they happen.
Making settings for the XP-80 sequencer in combination with external MIDI devices.
Making song-specific settings like song name and locate position.
Checking Phrase track status, output, and modifying assignment settings.
Recording and using convenient locate positions for editing and playback.
Adjusting the timing of recorded notes for rhythmic accuracy using Grid, Shuffle, or Groove Quantize.
Modifying individual MIDI messages, tempo data, and other detailed sequencer data.
Prerequisites for using RPS, including recording necessary Phrases in Patterns.
Explanation of parameters for assigning Patterns to keys and specifying playback modes.
Procedure for creating a chain to specify the playback sequence of songs or data files.
How to save a created chain to disk as a chain file to preserve it.
Overview of the Utility mode's functions: Write, Copy, Initialize, Data Transfer, and Protect.
Procedure for saving modified Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set settings into user memory.
Function to copy data from one sound source setting to another for easier editing.
Resetting current settings to standard values or factory defaults.
Transmitting sound or system settings to external MIDI devices or internal songs.
Function to prevent accidental rewriting of user memory settings.
Overview of disk functions including loading, saving, formatting, and verification.
Procedure for loading songs, data files, or chain files from disk into the XP-80's memory.
Instructions for saving songs, sound data, or chain files to disk in various formats.
Process for initializing a disk so that XP-60/XP-80 data can be saved to it.
Creating a complete copy of all data from one disk to another.
How to place the XP-80 into GM System compatible mode for playing GM scores.
Ensuring the sound source is correctly initialized for GM System playback.
Instructions for playing GM scores correctly, utilizing extended XP-80 features.
Advanced techniques for utilizing Patches, including filter reinforcement.
Synchronizing the LFO cycle to the sequencer's tempo for dynamic modulation.
Adjusting EFX parameters to synchronize with the song's tempo.
Techniques for live performance, including changing multiple sounds simultaneously.
Guidance on resolving common operational problems and error messages.
Steps to diagnose and fix issues related to keyboard sound output.
List of error messages and their corresponding situations and actions.
A comprehensive list of all parameters, their full names, and value ranges.
