ROLAND XP-10
Quick Start

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Multitimbral Synthesizer

XP-10

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Playing the X-Dual Mode
The X-Dual mode allows you to blend two sounds by using a slider. To try the X-Dual function: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press PERFORM/TONE to enter Perform mode. Select Performance User:09. Move slider 1 to gradually change the sound from Soundtrack to Echo Drops. To change the sounds, press PERFORM/TONE to select Tone mode. Use UPPER and LOWER to select a zone. Use (- / +) or the number buttons to select other tones for each part.

It�s a Fact�
The XP-10 Multitimbral Synthesizer features 338 preset tones, 256 user tones, and 16 drum kits. The keyboard can split and layer sounds, and the X-Dual function can blend and create new sounds. The Advanced Arpeggiator includes many patterns including synth bass, random note patterns and guitar strum patterns. The XP-10 is fully compatible with General MIDI and GS, and it includes a built-in serial port interface for direct connection to Macintosh or PC computers.

Restoring Factory Settings
1. 2. 3. 4. Press UTILITY. Use VALUE (- / +) to select Initialize and press ENTER. Use VALUE (- / +) to select Factory Preset. Press ENTER to restore the factory setup.

Using the Arpeggiator
The XP-10 has a very powerful arpeggiator that�s completely programmable. To try it out: 1. Press PERFORM/TONE to enter Perform mode. 2. Select Performance User:03. This is a split keyboard setting with the arpeggiator set to play a synth bass pattern in the left hand. There�s also a synth pad sound in the right hand that�s unaffected by the arpeggiator. 3. Now try Performance Pre:13. This arpeggiator features a guitar cut-and-strum style. Hold a chord and use Slider 1 to create a �wah� effect. By raising Slider 2, you can increase the filter resonance for a sharper �wah� effect. 4. Press the PALETTE SELECT button. This will reassign the sliders to control Tempo and Shuffle for the arpeggiator. 5. To explore the depth of the arpeggiator, press EDIT, and use (- / +) to select Perform Common. 6. Use the ARPEGGIO button (0 button) to select various arpeggiator functions for editing.

Playing the Demo Songs
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Simultaneously press VALUE (+) and USER/PRESET. Use VALUE (- / +) to select a song. Press ENTER to start playback. Press EXIT to stop playback. Press EXIT again to return to normal operation.

Selecting and Playing Sounds
1. 2. 3. 4. Press PERFORM/TONE until the name of the currently selected tone(s) appears. Press USER/PRESET to select either user or preset tone banks. Use the (- / +) or number buttons to select tones. You can also select variation tones by pressing the TONE VARIATION button (this only applies to the Preset tone banks).

Saving a User Performance
An XP-10 Performance remembers all current settings, including tones for all Parts, keyboard mode, even arpeggiator style and sync. To store a Performance: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press UTILITY. Use (- / +) to select Write Perform; press ENTER. Select a destination to save your edited Performance by using the (- / +) buttons or the number keys. Press ENTER to store the Performance.

Create a Split or Layered Keyboard
It�s easy to split or layer the XP-10 sounds: 1. Press PERFORM/TONE to select Perform mode. 2. Press the SPLIT or DUAL buttons. 3. Use the UPPER/LOWER buttons to select a zone. 4. Use (- / +) or the number buttons to select other tones for each zone.

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