ROLAND XV-5050
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XV-5050

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Setting Up for General MIDI Use
The XV-5050 is GM- and GM2-compatible. This means that any of the numerous Standard MIDI Files available commercially will work with the XV-5050. Use the following procedure to quickly set up the XV for use with a Standard MIDI File manually: 1. Connect the MIDI out of your sequencer to the MIDI in of the XV-5050. 2. Hold SHIFT and press PERFORM. The light blinks and �GM:PLAY� is displayed on the screen and the XV-5050 enters GM Play mode. Note: Many Standard MIDI Files include a special message at the start of the song that automatically put the XV-5050 into GM mode, so you may not need to perform the procedure above. While Standard MIDI Files can automatically select sounds, you can also manually select sounds in GM Play mode on the XV-5050 as follows. 1. Press the PART 3 and 4 buttons to select the desired part/MIDI channel. Part 1 uses MIDI Channel 1, Part 2 uses MIDI Channel 2, and so on. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired patch for each part.

Selecting Performances
A �performance� is any combination of up to 16 patches and rhythm kits, plus effects and MIDI settings. You can use performances to create splits, layers, and also to set up �parts� on separate MIDI channels for sequencing. There are 128 performances in the XV-5050�64 presets and 64 that are user-programmable. Let�s try out some cool performances that show what the XV-5050 can do with splits and layers: 1. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of a MIDI controller to the MIDI IN of the XV-5050. 2. Press PERFORM so it�s lit. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to try out following performances: � � � � � � PA:028 PhsDyno&Bs, a split PB:004 Voltage Ctrl, a layer PB:011 Pad/SqrLd XV, a split PB:021 Nebular Vox, a layer PB:024 S&H Pad, a split PB:031 Bass / Lead, a split

Setting Up for Sequencing
Use performances to set up the XV-5050 for use with a sequencer: 1. Press PERFORM so it�s lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select PA:001 Seq:Template. Note: Preset-A 001-016 are all good templates to start with when sequencing. Parts 1-16 are turned on and are assigned to MIDI Channels 1-16, respectively. Selecting sounds: 3. Hold PERFORM and press PATCH so they�re both lit. 4. Press the PART 3 and 4 buttons to select the desired part/MIDI channel. Part 1 uses MIDI Channel 1, Part 2 uses MIDI Channel 2, and so on. 5. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired patch for each part. You can also use the PATCH FINDER button, as previously discussed in �Selecting Patches.� Note: Typically, Part 10�which responds to MIDI Channel 10�is set up as the rhythm kit part.

Connecting the XV-5050 to a Computer
Use the following procedure to connect the XV-5050 to a computer via USB: 1. Install the XV software from the XV Editor CDROM onto your computer before connecting it to the XV-5050. See Pages 124-135 in the XV-5050 Owner�s Manual for information on your specific setup. After the software has been installed, connect a USB cable from the USB connector on the front panel of the XV-5050 to one of the USB ports on your computer. Follow the remaining directions onscreen and in the Owner�s Manual to complete the setup.

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Note: If you prefer, you can connect the XV-5050 to your computer using a MIDI interface. When you do this, you don�t need to install the XV software unless you wish to use it for editing XV-5050 settings from your computer.

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