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This manual is divided into 12 chapters. But before you start

reading it, we’d like to suggest going through the Quick

Start booklet.

Chapter 1. An overview of the XP-80

This chapter covers XP-80 sound source and sequencer sec-

tion configurations, as well as basic operation. Please be sure

to read this chapter in order to fully understand the XP-80.

Chapter 2. Playing

This chapter explains how to use the XP-80 in Patch,

Performance and Rhythm Set modes. Reading it is essential

for understanding XP-80 operational procedures.

Chapter 3. Creating your own sounds

This chapter covers creating sounds, the parameters that

make up a Patch, Performance, or Rhythm Set, and the

System parameters that determine global XP-80 operation, as

well as their functions. Comprehending the information in

the chapter is an essential prerequisite before creating your

own sounds.

Chapter 4. Playing back and recording a song

This chapter is a detailed discussion on playing back and

recording a song. Understanding this chapter is essential for

correctly operating the XP-80.

Chapter 5. Editing a song

This chapter explains song editing and song settings in

detail. It’s important to know this material when you wish to

edit a pre-recorded song using the Track Edit, Microscope

Edit and/or Quantize functions.

Chapter 6. Realtime Phrase Sequencing (RPS)

This chapter covers RPS in some detail, including RPS set-

tings and how to play back a song using the RPS function.

Chapter 7. Playing songs in sequence (Chain Play)

The function that consecutively plays back songs from disk

in an order you specify is called ‘Chain Play.’ This chapter

explains Chain Play settings and how to play songs back.

Chapter 8. XP-80 memory settings (Utility mode)

This chapter goes over the various Utility functions such as

storing Patch, Performance or Rhythm Set data, clearing the

internal memory, etc. Being familiar with these will stream-

line operation procedures.

Chapter 9. Disk-related functions (Disk mode)

This chapter covers disk-related operations such as saving

data to disk, loading data from disk into internal memory,

etc.

Chapter 10. Using the XP-80 as the GM sound source

This chapter explains needed procedures and parameters for

using the XP-80 as a GM System-compatible sound source.

Read this chapter before attempting to play back commercial

GM score data.

Chapter 11. Getting the full potential of the XP-80

This chapter includes various techniques that expand the

XP-80’s operational scope. It includes use with external

MIDI devices, live performance applications and others.

Chapter 12. Supplementary material

This chapter contains a troubleshooting section for use when

the XP-80 is not functioning as expected. There is also a list

of error messages that you can refer to if an error message

appears on the display. A list of parameters and MIDI imple-

mentation chart are also provided.

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Notation used in this Owner’s

Manual

To make operation procedures easy to understand, the fol-

lowing notation system is adopted:

Characters and numbers in square brackets [] indicate but-

tons 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. These should not be ignored.

(p.??) refers to pages within the manual.

Columns marked by

•••••

include supplementary informa-

tion regarding functions or tips on operation.

<Procedure> section discusses operational steps that should

be read.

(Basic Procedure) section explains basic procedures cover-

ing each function. Please read these because they’ll make it

easier for you later.

(Examples) section provides examples for reference.

Paragraphs that explain parameters are titled “Onscreen

abbreviation indication (full name of parameter).”

Examples

RTC 1 (Realtime controller 1)

Through (Thru function switch)

In the text, parameters are referred to as “Channel parameter

(PERFORM/MIDI/Part MIDI) for instance. This means the

Channel parameter is found in the MIDI Group’s Part MIDI

display in Performance mode. Display screens will also be

referred to in a similar manner; e.g., “Part MIDI display

(PERFORM/MIDI).”

For parameters located in the same display, descriptions in

parentheses () are omitted; e.g., “Rx Switch parameter.”

Display screens

Display screen figures in this manual may sometimes differ

from factory settings.

Mode

Display nameDisplay group

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