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Expandability

Allows four Wave Expansion Boards to be installed at

the same time.

The XP-80 can take up to four Wave Expansion Boards at

one time for complex sounds that use prodigious amounts of

waveform data. (p.45)

Standard MIDI File compatibility

The XP-80 will play back music data from popular, commer-

cial Standard MIDI File (SMF) music data releases as well as

Super-MRC format song data from sequencers. (p.97, 102)

Quick and intuitive operation

Large display

A large display provides at-a-glance indication of all the

related parameters. The comprehensive graphic display

enables simple editing and onscreen confirming.

Enhanced operational ease

Dedicated buttons are provided for each function to simplify

operation. [F1]–[F6] buttons located below the display allow

intuitive editing. (p.20)

Multiple outputs

The XP-80 is equipped with MIX OUTPUT and DIRECT

OUTPUT stereo outputs. Outputs from two independent

jacks allow different instrument sounds to be processed indi-

vidually using external effects units and sophisticated mix-

ing. (p.60, 68)

Click output to external equipment

A set of headphones or amp can be connected to the CLICK

OUTPUT jack for audible reference click. (p.180)

High-performance synthesizer sound source

equivalent to the JV-1080’s

64-voice polyphony and 16-part multitimbrality

The XP-80 is a 16-part multitimbral sound source that pro-

duces up to 64 simultaneous polyphonic notes. Effectively

used with the built-in sequencer or an external computer,

the XP-80’s true creative potential for music production

becomes apparent. (p.19)

Powerful onboard effects

Advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology pro-

vides a wide array of studio quality effects. In addition to

the multiple effects (EFX) section that features 40 different

types of effects, the XP-80 also features an independent cho-

rus unit and reverb unit. (p.39)

Extensive Tone structure range

Ten different Structures are available for combining basic

sound elements for more flexible sound making. A ring

modulator and booster enhance creating sounds. (p.49)

An array of arpeggio and cutting options

With the [ARPEGGIO] on, you can create various arpeggios

and simulate cutting techniques simply by pressing a chord.

You can even specify the rhythmical ‘feel’ you want. (p.35)

GM System compatibility

The XP-80 provides a mode compatible with the GM System,

the standard format for desktop music (DTM) systems, and

can play back commercially available GM compatible song

data. (p.173)

GM System

GM (General MIDI) is an industry-wide set of specifications

for sound sources, which allows music data to be created

and played back regardless of manufacturer or specific mod-

els. GM compatible song data carries the GM logo ( ),

indicating that it will correctly play back on any GM com-

patible sound source.

Full-fledged sequencer – MRC Pro

Quick Play for immediate song playback

A song from floppy disk can be played back directly without

having to load it into internal memory. (p.98)

Non-stop loop recording for smoother song creation

without interruptions

While recording, destination phrase tracks can be changed

so drum, bass, and melody parts can be recorded in continu-

ous sequence. (p.109)

RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequencing) – a powerful feature

for onstage performance

With RPS, your own patterns can be assigned to a key and

played back simply by pressing that key. This makes intri-

cate phrases easier to play. (p.150)

Chain Play for continuous playback of specified songs

Chain Play plays back songs on a disk in the sequence you

want, convenient when using the XP-80’s sequencer in per-

formance. (p.153)

Groove Quantize for creating your own groove

Choose your favorite from the 71 groove templates provid-

ed. Groove templates can also be customized and 16 of them

can be stored in the user area. (p.142)

Preview supports Quantize functions

Preview lets you check out groove variations in real time

while setting Quantize parameters. This helps you get the

exact result you want with Shuffle Quantize and Groove

Quantize. (p.136)

Allows playback in sync with the Roland “VS-880” hard

disk recorder

You can synchronize the XP-80 to the VS-880 and vice versa,

simply by connecting these two devices via a MIDI cable

and setting the necessary parameters. This allows you to

digitally record a song created on the XP-80 along with

vocals and live performance on the VS-880. (p.184)

Features of the XP-80

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