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Convenient functions in GM mode (GM Utility) ...................................................................176
Copying effects settings — 2 Copy (GM Copy)........................................................................176
Initializing GM mode — 3 Initialize (GM Initialize) ....................................................................176
Transmitting GM mode settings — 4 Data Transfer (GM Data Transfer).................................177
Chapter 11. Getting the full potential of the XP-80 ........................................178
Techniques for using Patches...............................................................................................178
Reinforcing filter characteristics................................................................................................178
Making the up-beat note sound at the same time you play a down-beat note ........................178
Holding a note with modulation retained ..................................................................................178
Syncing the LFO cycle to sequencer tempo.............................................................................178
Modifying EFX to match the tempo of a song...........................................................................178
Using a pedal switch to modify the rotary speed of the Rotary effect ......................................179
Playing phrase loops at a song’s tempo...................................................................................179
Using the C1 slider to pan sounds in real time.........................................................................179
Using the XP-80 to play live...................................................................................................179
Changing multiple sounds of an external MIDI device simultaneously.....................................179
Changing sounds with a pedal switch ......................................................................................180
Using a pedal switch to start and stop playback ......................................................................180
Matching the song’s playback tempo with the tempo of the band that’s playing......................180
Playing a drum referring to a XP-80 click .................................................................................180
Song making techniques.......................................................................................................180
Recording a song with a consistent volume level regardless of keyboard playing dynamics........180
Having a song fade in or out.....................................................................................................180
Changing a sound during a song..............................................................................................181
Avoiding sound dropouts in a song ..........................................................................................182
Using external MIDI devices..................................................................................................182
Using the XP-80 to change the sound on an external MIDI device..........................................182
Using the XP-80 to control external MIDI devices....................................................................182
Playing the XP-80 sound source from an external MIDI device ...............................................183
Synchronization with external MIDI devices........................................................................183
Syncing an external sequencer to the XP-80’s sequencer.......................................................183
Syncing the XP-80’s sequencer to an external sequencer.......................................................183
Recording a song from an external sequencer into the XP-80’s sequencer ............................183
Synchronizing to the VS-880 Hard Disk Recorder...............................................................184
Getting ready to sync to the VS-880.........................................................................................184
Playing back Song files ..........................................................................................................185
Recording on the VS-880.........................................................................................................185
Recording on the XP-80 ..........................................................................................................186
Chapter 12. Supplementary material...............................................................187
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................187
Error messages ......................................................................................................................188
Parameter list..........................................................................................................................190
Factory preset settings..........................................................................................................206
Arpeggio style list ..................................................................................................................213
MIDI implementation ..............................................................................................................214
Specifications....................................................................................................231
Quick reference of displays .............................................................................232
Index...................................................................................................................241
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