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Owner’s Manual SetRoland’
MUSIC WORKSTATION
xXrP-50
Quick Start
Introduction
‘Thank you for purchasing the Roland XP-S0 Music
Workstation.
‘The XP-50 is a music workstation that combines & synthe-
sizer sound source that produces a tich variety of sounds
(upivardly-compatible with the JV-1080) with a powerful
snd easy-to-operate sequencer, From desk-top music system
to live stage performance, the XP-50 gives you music power
at your fingertips
How to use the XP-50 manuals
In order to take full advantage of the XP-50' functionality
and enjoy trouble-fice use, please read this manual and die
operating manual,
‘The XP-50 comes with two manuals; « Quick Start manual
nd the Operating Manual
Quick Start
‘This manual explains how you can quickly and easily begin
enjoying music with the XP-S0. If you want to take com-
plete advantage of the many advanced functions of the XP-
50, first read the Quick Start manual, and then read the
Operating Manual
Operating Manual
‘Chapters 1 and 2 explain the basic concepts and operation of |
the XP-50. Be sure to read these chapters. The remaining
‘chapters contain explanations ofthe various parameters and
functions, ways in which the XP-S0 oan funetion in a more
advanced setup, and supplementary materials, Read these
chapters as necessary
Contents.
Important 10828 n
Features of the XP-50
‘Front and rear panel
‘Make connections.
Tum the power on...
Play the sounds. :
‘Select and play Prtches
Play percussion sounds from the keyboard
“Try out the performance Functions 12
‘Try out the demo disk.. aaa 13
Listen tothe demo songs
Using the RPS function during song playback
Using the RPS function to play various Patterns to
Record a song... 1s
Before you begin recording
Record the drums using realtime recording... 16
View the recorded data 18
Record the bass using step recording 19
Record the melody using realtime recording 21
Save your neW Song. 2
Format a disk
Save your song ta disk. 23
(Create an appropriate Performance forthe song 4
Select a different Patch for the melody
Assign a new name tothe Performance
Storing the Performance. ner 2s
Profiles 26
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro-
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