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Roland XV-3080 User Manual

Roland XV-3080
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Notation Used in This Owner’s 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.
(p. **) refers to pages within the manual.
* The display screens printed in this owner’s manual are based on the factory settings.
However, please be aware that in some cases they may differ from the actual factory settings.
XV-3080 OWNER’S MANUAL
02014489 ’01-9-A2-51T
OWNER’S MANUAL
* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Copyright © 2000 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC
-
TIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 8). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Addi-
tionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided
by your new unit, Owner’s Manual and Quick Start should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland XV-3080.

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Roland XV-3080 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Multitimbral16 parts
ROM64 MB
MIDIIn/Out/Thru
DisplayBacklit LCD
TypeSynthesizer
Polyphony64 voices
Wave Expansion Slots4 slots
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Synthesis TypeSample-based synthesis
WaveformsOver 1, 000 waveforms

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Instructions to reduce the risk of electric shock and referring servicing to qualified personnel.

General Safety Instructions

Basic precautions to follow when using electric products to prevent fire or injury.

Apparatus Must Be Earthed

Wiring code for the mains lead and terminal connections for safety earthing.

Using the Unit Safely

General Cautions and Warnings

Explanation of symbols and general warnings for safe operation and prevention of damage.

Specific Safety Guidelines

Detailed instructions on electrical safety, placement, handling, maintenance, and usage.

Main Features

High-Performance Built-In Effects

Details the advanced DSP technology providing three internal effect units: Multi-Effects, Chorus, and Reverb.

Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing a Sound

Selecting a Patch

Covers basic patch selection methods and using the Patch Finder for category-based selection.

Chapter 2 Using the XV-3080 Effects

Turning Effects On/Off

Describes how to enable or disable the internal effect units (Multi-Effects, Chorus, Reverb) individually.

Adjusting Effect Settings in Patch mode ([PATCH]-[EFFECTS])

Explains how to adjust effect send levels for Tones within a Patch and route effects.

Adjusting Effects Settings in Performance Mode ([PERFORM]-[EFFECTS])

Details how to adjust effects (MFX, Chorus, Reverb) for each Part within a Performance.

Adjusting Multi-Effects Settings

Details parameters for MFX settings in Performance mode, including type, source, and control.

Adjusting Effect Settings in Rhythm Set Mode ([RHYTHM]-[EFFECTS])

Explains how to apply MFX, Chorus, and Reverb to individual Rhythm Tones.

Making Multi-Effects Settings

Details parameters for MFX settings in Rhythm Set mode, including type, source, and control.

Making Chorus Settings

Explains Chorus parameters in Rhythm Set mode, including type, source, and modulation settings.

Making Reverb Settings

Details Reverb parameters in Rhythm Set mode, including type, source, and spatial settings.

Parameters for Each Multi Effect (MFX TYPE)

Lists all 63 Multi-Effects and their parameters, categorized by function for detailed adjustment.

Chapter 4 Creating a Patch

Settings Common to the Entire Patch (COMMON)

Covers parameters affecting the entire patch, like name, common settings, and effects.

PATCH MODIFY

Allows modification of Tone parameters like cutoff, resonance, attack, and release.

More Advanced Editing of Tones

Covers detailed Tone editing parameters for fine-tuning sound characteristics.

Using Controllers to Change How Sounds Are Played (CONTROL)

Explains how to use controllers like modulation levers and pedals for real-time patch manipulation.

Chapter 5 Creating a Performance

Establishing Settings for an Entire Performance (COMMON)

Covers global settings for a Performance, including its name, MFX channel, and common parameters.

Settings for Each Part

Lists the parameters available for configuring each Part within a Performance.

Setting the Keyboard Range ([COMMON]-[PART KEY RANG])

Allows setting the playable key range for each Part, enabling keyboard splits and layered sounds.

Selecting a Part’s Patch or Rhythm Set ([PART]-[PART PATCH])

Explains how to assign Patches or Rhythm Sets to individual Parts within a Performance.

Specifying the Volume/Pan/Number of Notes ([PART]-[PART SETTING])

Sets the level, stereo position, and voice reserve for each Part to balance the overall performance sound.

Editing Sounds’ Attack and Release Time ([PART]-[PART MODIFY])

Adjusts the attack and release times for Tones within a Part, influencing their sound's envelope.

Changing the Pitch ([PART]-[PART PITCH])

Sets the pitch, octave shift, coarse/fine tune, and pitch bend range for each Part.

Changing the way in which a Part will sound([PART]-[PART MONO/POL])

Configures mono/poly, legato, and portamento settings for each Part to affect its playing style.

Establishing a Part’s MIDI Settings (MIDI)

Sets MIDI channel, receive switches, and mute status for each Part, controlling external MIDI response.

Editing a Patch or Rhythm Set in the Performance Mode

Explains how to edit Patches or Rhythm Sets directly from the Performance mode interface.

Chapter 6 Creating a Rhythm Set

Settings Common to an Entire Rhythm Set

Covers global settings for a Rhythm Set, including its name, level, output assign, and tempo.

Setting up Individual Rhythm Tones

Details parameters adjustable for each Rhythm Tone, including control, wave, pitch, TVF, and TVA.

Modifying a Rhythm Tone’s Waveform and Panning (WAVE)

Covers selecting waveforms, naming tones, and adjusting panning for Rhythm Tones.

Modifying a Rhythm Tone’s Pitch (PITCH)

Covers pitch adjustment for Rhythm Tones, including coarse, fine, random settings, and pitch envelope.

Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF)

Explains how to adjust the brightness and thickness of Rhythm Tones using various TVF filter types.

TVF ENVELOPE

Details TVF envelope parameters for shaping cutoff frequency over time and velocity.

Making the Volume Change (TVA)

Explains how to adjust volume and stereo positioning for Rhythm Tones using TVA.

TVA ENVELOPE

Details TVA envelope parameters for volume changes over time and velocity.

Chapter 7 Saving a Sound You Create

Saving Edits to the XV-3080’s Internal Memory

Instructions for saving modified patches, performances, and rhythm sets to the XV-3080's USER memory.

Saving Patches (PATCH WRITE)

Procedure for saving the current patch settings to a USER memory location.

Saving a Performance

Procedure for saving the current performance settings to a USER memory location.

Saving a Rhythm Set

Procedure for saving the current rhythm set settings to a USER memory location.

Initializing a Sound

Resets parameters of the current patch, performance, or rhythm set to default or factory values.

Protecting the Internal Memory (PROTECT)

Feature to prevent accidental overwriting of USER memory data by enabling write protection.

Restoring All Settings to Their Defaults

Resets the entire XV-3080 to factory default values, clearing user memory.

Data Transmission to a Memory Card

Instructions for saving patches, performances, rhythm sets, and system settings to a memory card.

Transmitting to a Memory Card (SAVE)

Procedure for saving the XV-3080's internal settings to a memory card with a specified file name.

Transmitting Data Into the XV-3080 Memory (Load)

Procedure for loading data from a memory card into the XV-3080's internal memory.

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (XFER)

Explains how to transmit sound generator or system settings to an external MIDI device or XV-3080's USER memory.

Chapter 8 Other Settings and Checking Status

Adjusting the Overall Tuning of the XV-3080

Covers Master Tune and Master Key Shift settings affecting all modes for overall pitch adjustment.

Scale Tune

Allows using temperaments other than equal temperament and adjusting individual note pitches.

Setting the MIDI Channel

Explains matching MIDI channels between transmitting devices and the XV-3080 for proper communication.

MIDI Transmit/Receive Switch Settings (SYSTEM MIDI)

Configures reception of Program Change, Bank Select, GM, GS, and System Exclusive messages.

Connecting Two or More XV-3080s to Increase Polyphony

Explains the Stack function for combining multiple units to increase polyphony and designating master units.

Chapter 9 Examples of Applications Using the XV-3080

Controlling the XV-3080 in Realtime With an External MIDI Device

Explains using external MIDI controllers for real-time modification of Multi-Effects settings and Tone parameters.

Changing the Multi-Effects Settings From an External MIDI Device

Details how to control MFX parameters in real-time via MIDI by mapping controllers to MFX Control Source.

Modifying Tone Settings

Describes how to control Tone parameters in real-time using the Matrix Control by selecting MIDI messages.

Changing the Part Settings from an External MIDI Device

Controls part parameters like volume, pan, and pitch from an external MIDI device using Control Change messages.

Troubleshooting

No sound

Checks volume, connections, MIDI channels, and tone/part settings when no sound is heard.

Pitch is wrong

Checks Master Tune, Scale Tune, and individual Tone/Part pitch settings for inaccuracies.

Parameter List

MFX Prameters

Lists all parameters for each of the 63 Multi-Effects, detailing their specific functions and ranges.

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