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Using the Favorites List
The favorites list allows you to tag as many as 64 commonly used patches for quick and easy access. Use the following procedure to place a patch in the favorites list: 1. Select a patch (see the previous section). 2. Press the VALUE dial to activate the favorites list. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select an empty location. 4. While holding SHIFT, press ENTER. The currently selected patch is now saved in the favorites list. 5. Press the VALUE dial to exit. Use the following procedure to recall a patch from the favorites list: 1. Press the VALUE dial to activate the favorites list. 2. Use the VALUE dial to select the desired patch, and then press ENTER.
It�s a Fact�
The XV-3080 represents a quantum leap forward in synthesizer design. The result of years of Roland research, this amazing synth far surpasses other instruments in terms of sound, expressiveness, and expandability. Features include: � Brand new 128-voice synth engine � 896 internal patches, 128 performances, 20 rhythm sets � 64MB of internal wave memory including newly sampled and classic JD-990 waveforms � 63 onboard studio-quality effects derived from Roland SRV-330, V-Studios, RSS, and COSM instruments � 6 expansion slots, 2 for the new SRX series and 4 for SR-JV80 series expansion boards � GM2 compatibility
Initializing
Use the following procedure to initialize the XV-3080 and restore its factory settings: 1. Press UTILITY. 2. Press CURSOR DOWN once, then CURSOR RIGHT three times to select FACTORY RESET. 3. Press ENTER twice. (If �INT WRITE PROTECT=ON� is displayed, press DEC, and then press ENTER three times.)
Selecting Rhythm Kits
Use the following procedure to audition the rhythm kits in the XV-3080: 1. Press RHYTHM and use the VALUE dial to select a rhythm kit. 2. Press the VOLUME knob to hear a demonstration beat using the selected kit. Note: Use Rhythm mode when you want to check out or edit rhythm kits. When you wish to use a rhythm kit with other sounds�such as when sequencing�use Performance mode.
Playing the Demo Songs
1. 2. While holding EXIT, press LEFT CURSOR once. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song, and then press ENTER to begin playback. You can also select Chain Play to have all demo songs play back one after another. Press EXIT twice to return to Play mode.
Selecting Effects
Use the following procedure to try out the different effects in the XV-3080: 1. Select the patch �PRE-A #122: Rotary Gtr� (see the previous section). 2. Press the EFFECTS button located under the display, and use the UP and DOWN CURSOR buttons to select the PATCH MFX TYPE screen. 3. Press the VOLUME knob to preview the patch and use the VALUE dial to select the different effect types.
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Selecting and Previewing Sounds
You can use the Patch Finder and Preview function to easily find and audition sounds in the XV-3080: 1. Press PATCH FINDER so it�s lit. 2. Use the UP and DOWN CURSOR buttons to select a category, and then turn the VALUE DIAL to select a patch within the category. 3. Press the VOLUME knob. A short musical selection will play to demonstrate the selected patch. 4. Press PATCH FINDER�so it�s not lit�to exit.
