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Errata
We apologize for the following errors in the V-Synth XT Owner's Manual.
Please make the corrections listed below.
P.41 Step 6
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To save your patch, use the procedure described in "Saving Patches
(PATCH Write)"(p. 53).
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To save your patch, use the procedure described in "Saving Patches
(PATCH Write)"(p. 53) and "Saving Project on Disk (Save
Project)"(p. 132) .
P.78 right column Step 6
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Save your patch as described in "Saving Patches (PATCH Write)" (p. 75).
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Save your patch as described in "Saving Patches (PATCH Write)" (p. 75)
and "Saving Project on Disk (Save Project)"(p. 132) .
P.125 left column "Clock Source"
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Value
INTERNAL:
The Patch Tempo will be used.
EXTERNAL:
Synchronize to the clock of an external sequencer.
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INT:
The Patch Tempo will be used.
MIDI:
Synchronize to the clock of an external MIDI.
USB MIDI:
Synchronize to the clock of an external USB MIDI.
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KBD Output
(V-LINK Keyboard Output Fade Switch)
Specifies whether the video output from the video device will be stopped
(ON) or will not be stopped (OFF) when you are not holding down a key.
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OFF, ON
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Clock Source
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  • Page 1 Errata We apologize for the following errors in the V-Synth XT Owner’s Manual. P.129 right column “KBD Output” Please make the corrections listed below. (Incorrect) P.41 Step 6 KBD Output (V-LINK Keyboard Output Fade Switch) Specifies whether the video output from the video device will be stopped (Incorrect) (ON) or will not be stopped (OFF) when you are not holding down a key.
  • Page 2 OWNER’S MANUAL Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland V-Synth XT. 201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 • When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and eventually melt through.

  • Page 5: Using The Unit Safely

    (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret • Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 6 (musical compo- sition, video, broadcast, public performance, or the like) whose copyright is • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make held by a third party is prohibited by law.

  • Page 7: How To Use This Manual

    This explains how to transmit data to an external MIDI device (Data contains, refer to the separate “Sound List.” Transfer), and how to restore all data of the V-Synth XT to the factory settings (Factory Reset). Read it as necessary.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Using the numeric keys for input ......................27 Try Out the Sounds....................28 Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds ....................28 Playing a Patch on the V-Synth XT from an External MIDI Device (MIDI Keyboard)....29 Selecting Patches from the List....................... 29 Selecting Favorite Patches (Patch Palette)..................... 30 Playing a drum set (Rhythm mode) ......................
  • Page 9 Applying an Effect by Touching Your Finger to the Pad (Time Trip Pad)......69 Applying an Effect by Turning a Knob (E1–E8 knobs) ............70 Synchronizing Music and Video While You Play the V-Synth XT (V-LINK) ......... 71 Enter V-LINK Mode ........................71 V-LINK Functions that the V-Synth XT Can Control and MIDI Messages......
  • Page 10 Basic Disk Utility Operations........................ 131 Sorting the Files Displayed in the File List................132 Loading a Project from Disk into the V-Synth XT (Load Project) ........... 132 Saving Project on Disk (Save Project) ....................132 Delete Unneeded Files (Clean Project) ....................133 Importing Individual Patch or Wave Files (Import Files) ..............
  • Page 11 Contents Using V-Synth Librarian ........................145 Features of V-Synth Librarian ....................145 Installation............................ 145 Other Functions ..................... 146 Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Data Transfer) ............. 146 Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ................147 Viewing Various Information (Info)....................147 Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Touch Screen (Calibration Mode) ..........
  • Page 12 08: PLATE............................. 190 09: Non-Linear ..........................191 10: Delay ............................191 Troubleshooting..................... 193 Problems Related to the V-Synth XT ....................193 Problems Related to the USB Driver (Windows)................194 Problems Related to the USB Driver (Macintosh) ................196 Message List ......................197 ERROR Screens ............................

  • Page 13: Main Features

    You can switch systems simply by pressing a single switch—there's no need for the bothersome routine of switching off the power, then switching it back on again. Thanks to the inclusion of this software, the V-Synth XT can be used as two other, completely different products; as a “D-50” and as a “Vocal Designer.”...
  • Page 14 ● A unique design allows the V-Synth XT to be placed in a variety beautiful and clearly intelligible human choruses as well as of locations; both table-top and rack-mounted use are possible.

  • Page 15: Panel Descriptions

    [USB] (USB indicator) Choose the high impedance (Hi-Z) setting if This will light when the V-Synth XT is connected via USB. Hi-Z you've connected a high-impedance device such as a guitar or bass to the phone-type in- PHONES Jack put jack.
  • Page 16 Panel Descriptions E1–E8 knobs These knobs control the on-screen parameters in real time (p. 34). The parameters that are controlled by these knobs can be switched in the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 60) by holding down the [SHIFT] key and using the up/down [ ] cursor buttons.

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Panel Descriptions ], [ ], [ ], [ ] (Cursor Buttons) By holding down the [SHIFT] key and using the cursor left/right Moves the cursor location up/down/left/right. → (p. 25) ]) keys you can switch the zone displayed in the upper right of the PATCH PLAY screen or EDIT screen (p.

  • Page 18: Quick Start

    Quick Start...

  • Page 19: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Placing the V-Synth XT The V-Synth XT's unique design lets you use it either on a table or in a rack. Table-top use Place the V-Synth XT as shown. Rack-mount use Install the V-Synth XT securely in a rack.
  • Page 20 * You must perform this operation with the V-Synth XT installed in a rack. * Some space above the V-Synth XT is required in order to use this rotating capability. If equipment is installed in your rack directly above the V-Synth XT, you won't be able to perform this operation.

  • Page 21: Connecting An Amp And Speaker System

    Getting Ready Connecting an Amp and Speaker System Since the V-Synth XT contains no amplifier or speakers, you’ll need to connect it to audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, monitor speaker system or home stereo, or use headphones to hear its sound.

  • Page 22: Turning On The Power

    Turn on the power for any connected amplifiers or speakers. the unit will operate normally. Wait for the V-Synth XT to start up. When it has started up normally, a screen like the following will appear. * When you turn on the power, the V-Card that was most recently started will start up (p. 22).

  • Page 23: Starting Up V-Card

    The Roland “V-Card” series VC-1 and VC-2 software is preinstalled in the V-Synth XT. By pressing a single switch, you can change between these functions without having to restart the unit, and use the V-Synth XT as a completely different product. When you turn on the power, VC-1 “D-50”...

  • Page 24: Installing The Pc Card Protector

    Getting Ready Installing the PC Card Protector The V-Synth XT provides a PC card protector to prevent theft of the memory card. To install the PC card protector, use the following procedure. Use a screwdriver to remove both of the screws from the bottom side of the PC CARD slot.

  • Page 25: Basic Touch Screen Operation

    Basic Touch Screen Operation The V-Synth XT features a touch screen. The touch screen lets you perform a variety of operations by lightly touching the screen. * The touch screen responds to a light touch. Pressing the touch screen with too much force, or with a hard object, may damage it.

  • Page 26: Moving The Cursor

    Basic Touch Screen Operation Moving the Cursor A single screen or window displays multiple parameters or items for selection. To edit a parameter’s value, move the cursor to the value. The cursor is a blue rectangle, and the parameter value or item you select with the cursor is highlighted (displayed in inverted colors).

  • Page 27: Editing A Value

    To edit a value, you can use the VALUE dial, [INC] [DEC], or drag on the touch screen. • In each V-Synth XT screen, you can select a value using the cursor as described earlier, and modify its value. • Each parameter has its own range of possible values. You cannot set any value smaller than the minimum value or greater than the maximum value.

  • Page 28: Using The Numeric Keys For Input

    Basic Touch Screen Operation Using the numeric keys for input Using the numeric keys to switch patch numbers The numeric keys also function When the cursor is located at a patch number, you can use the numeric keys to as the Patch Palette (p. 30). switch patches.

  • Page 29: Try Out The Sounds

    Try Out the Sounds Selecting Patches and Playing Sounds The V-Synth XT comes with a wide range of onboard sounds, including single tones called patches. Let’s select a few patches to get an idea of the variety of sounds available with the V-Synth XT.

  • Page 30: Playing A Patch On The V-Synth Xt From An External Midi Device (Midi Keyboard)

    Patch mode to “1.” If you want to set this to a In order for the V-Synth XT to respond to MIDI data sent by an external MIDI device, channel other than 1, use “Part both devices must be set to use the same MIDI channel or channels.

  • Page 31: Selecting Favorite Patches (Patch Palette)

    Try Out the Sounds To view other patches, touch <017-032>–<241-256>, located at either side of the screen. To view higher-numbered patches, touch <257- 512>, located at the bottom of the screen. Touch <OK>. The patch is selected and the PATCH List window closes. “Selecting Patches by Category ”(p.

  • Page 32: Playing A Drum Set (Rhythm Mode)

    Playing a drum set (Rhythm mode) Rhythm mode lets you assign a different V-Synth sound to each note of the keyboard. This lets you use the V-Synth XT as a rhythm sound module. Press [MODE]. In the V-SYNTH XT MODE MENU window that appears, touch <RHYTHM>.

  • Page 33: Try Out The Various Performance Features

    The V-Synth XT is equipped with a variety of powerful performance features that can raise your musical expressiveness to new levels. These include the Time Trip Pad and the Arpeggiator. Take a moment to try out some of the V-Synth XT’s performance features.
  • Page 34 Try Out the Various Performance Features While you play your external MIDI keyboard to produce sound, place your fingertip on the Time Trip pad and move your finger in the following way. is on The effect will be applied when you move your finger in a circle on the Time Trip pad.

  • Page 35: Using Knobs To Modify The Sound In Realtime (E1-E8 Knobs)

    Try Out the Various Performance Features Using Knobs to Modify the Sound in Realtime (E1–E8 knobs) By turning the E1–E8 knobs while you play, you can control the various functions that’ve been assigned to them. Make sure the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 60) is displayed. If the PATCH PLAY screen is not displayed, press [EXIT] once or twice until the PATCH PLAY screen appears.
  • Page 36 Try Out the Various Performance Features E1–E8 knobs in the editing screens In the editing screens that appear when you touch the buttons at the bottom of the PATCH PLAY screen (Com, OSC1, OSC2, etc.), the E1–E8 knobs function as follows. In the menu that appears when you touch <▼MENU>, verify the “Indiv Knob”...

  • Page 37: Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)

    MIDI keyboard, arpeggios are produced automatically. For example, if you press the keys of a C major chord, the V-Synth XT arpeggiates the chord as C → E → G → C → E → G...
  • Page 38 Try Out the Various Performance Features To adjust the tempo of the arpeggio, touch <TEMPO> in the location shown below, and turn the [VALUE] dial. Turning the dial toward the right makes the tempo faster, and turning it toward the left makes the tempo slower.Hold down [SHIFT] as you move the VALUE dial to increase value increments to make large value changes more quickly.

  • Page 39: Using Steps To Vary The Sound (Multi Step Modulator)

    (Multi Step Modulator) The Multi Step Modulator is a function that modulates the value of various parameters according to a sixteen-step sequence. On the V-Synth XT, the patterns of this sequence are managed as “tracks.” You can simultaneously use up to four tracks, with each track containing a different sequence.

  • Page 40: Holding The Notes You Play (Key Hold)

    MIDI keyboard. If Key Hold is on, the patch will start or stop sounding each time you press a note. In other words, the patch will begin sounding when the V-Synth XT receives a note-on, and will stop sounding when the next note-on is received.

  • Page 41: Creating A Patch

    Creating a Patch This chapter explains the steps for creating a patch on the V-Synth XT. Broadly speaking, there are two ways to create a patch. Using a template to create a patch intuitively (the Sound Shaper function) You can easily create a patch just by choosing a group and template.
  • Page 42 Creating a Patch A window like the following will appear. For each template, the most While playing the external MIDI keyboard, use the eight switches and suitable parameters have been knobs to adjust the sound. automatically selected for each of the eight switches and knobs.

  • Page 43: Initializing Patch Settings

    Creating a Patch Initializing Patch Settings This section explains the basic procedure for creating a patch on the V-Synth XT from scratch. First we will return the settings of the currently selected patch to a standard set of values. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY screen is displayed.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Structure Type

    Creating a Patch Selecting a Structure Type The sounds of the V-Synth XT are produced by six elements (sections). Here’s how to select the Structure Type, which determines how these elements are combined. Section name Function OSC1, OSC2 This section generates the sound on which a patch is based.
  • Page 45 Creating a Patch Press Structure Type <TYPE 1>–<TYPE 3> to select a structure type. Structure Type Description This is the most conventional structure on the V- Synth XT. The sounds from OSC1 and OSC2 are mixed by MOD, processed by COSM1 to shape their tonal character (e.g., using SBF), and then sent through COSM2 for additional tonal refine- ment (e.g., using TVF).

  • Page 46: Switching Each Section On/Off

    Creating a Patch Switching Each Section On/Off After deciding on the structure type to use, you can switch each section within that structure on or off as desired. Touch <Exit>. Make sure that the PATCH PLAY screen is displayed. While holding down the [SHIFT] button on the front panel, touch the relevant sections in the PATCH PLAY screen to turn individual sections on or off as needed.

  • Page 47: Setting Up The Oscillators (Osc1/2)

    Creating a Patch Setting Up the Oscillators (OSC1/2) The oscillator sections produce the original sound, either by playing back an internal PCM wave or a sampled wave, or by generating an analog modeling wave. Selecting a Wave Make sure that the PATCH PLAY screen is displayed. In the lower part of the screen, touch <OSC1>...

  • Page 48: Mixing/Modulating Two Sounds (Mod)

    Creating a Patch Mixing/Modulating Two Sounds (Mod) The Modulator mixes and modulates the two audio signals. Selecting a Modulator Type In the lower part of the screen, touch <Mod>. A screen like the following appears. fig.Q-32_60 In the Modulator Type area, select the modulator type you wish to use. Modulator Type Description OSC SYNC is valid only when...

  • Page 49: Applying Cosm Modeling To Oscillators (Cosm1/2)

    Creating a Patch Applying COSM Modeling to Oscillators (COSM1/2) The COSM sections modify the sound in various ways, including filtering the sound. COSM differs from the Effects section in that while Effects are applied to the final mix of the sound, COSM is applied individually to each note. Selecting a COSM Type In the lower part of the screen, touch <COSM1>...

  • Page 50: Shaping A Sound's Volume Over Time (Tva)

    Creating a Patch Shaping a Sound’s Volume Over Time (TVA) You can adjust the way in which the patch’s volume changes over time, or modify the attack or decay of the sound. In the lower part of the screen, touch <TVA>. A screen like the following appears.

  • Page 51: Adding The V-Synth Xt Effects

    Creating a Patch Adding the V-Synth XT Effects Since the V-Synth XT effects have such a profound impact on its sounds, turn them on to listen to the sound itself so you can better evaluate the changes you’re making. Actually, sometimes just changing effects settings can give you the sound you want.

  • Page 52: Saving Patches You've Created

    Creating a Patch Saving Patches You’ve Created When you edit the settings of a patch, the PATCH PLAY screen displays <EDITED> to remind you that the patch’s settings have been modified. If <EDITED> is displayed, you will lose your edited patch settings if you switch to another patch or turn off the power.
  • Page 53 Creating a Patch Touch <PATCH Name> in the pulldown menu. The PATCH Name window appears. fig.Q-38_60 Enter a name into the text box by touching the desired characters. For this example, let’s enter “My Patch1” as the currently selected patch’s name.
  • Page 54 • If you touch < Compare > you'll be able to play the external MIDI keyboard to When shipped from the audition the patch that is at the save destination you choose (the Compare factory, the V-Synth XT already contains a collection of function).

  • Page 55: Turning Off The Power

    • Have the volume controls for the V-Synth XT and all connected audio devices been turned to their lowest settings? • Have you saved your V-Synth XT sounds or other data you’ve created? (p. 53) Turn off the power for all connected audio devices.

  • Page 56: Reference

    Reference...

  • Page 57: Overview Of The V-Synth Xt

    The V-Synth XT allows up to 16-part multitimbral operation, and can be played multitimbrally by performance data sent from an external device. You can use the V-Synth XT to play the sounds of a song you created on your sequencer, or as part of an ensemble. From the MIDI keyboard you can play only the patch that is assigned to part 1.

  • Page 58: Memory

    Overview of the V-Synth XT Memory Work Area/Temporary Area When you turn on the power of the V-Synth XT, or when you load a project in Disk mode, the project data is placed in temporary Memory Structure memory called the work area.

  • Page 59: Basic Operation Of The V-Synth Xt

    Changing Operating Modes ([MODE]) The V-Synth XT has nine operating modes: Patch mode, Rhythm mode, Sample mode, System mode, Disk mode, USB mode, Calibration mode, Factory reset mode and Demo mode. To access the desired V-Synth XT feature, you must select the appropriate mode.

  • Page 60: Demo Mode

    In this mode, you can connect the V-Synth XT to your computer and exchange patch or wave data. Calibration Mode (p. 148) In this mode, you can set the overall behavior of the V-Synth XT, fig.CALIBRATION_50 such as its tuning and how it handles received MIDI messages.

  • Page 61: Playing In Patch Mode

    Displays the various patch setting screens. Return to the PATCH PLAY screen. Selecting a Patch V-Synth XT contains 512 patches for you to select and use. All of these patches can be overwritten. 1. Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 60).

  • Page 62: Selecting Favorite Patches (Patch Palette)

    Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Palette) The V-Synth XT provides a Patch Search function which allows you to specify a type (category) of patch so that you can quickly find the You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used desired patch.

  • Page 63: Selecting Patches From The List

    Playing in Patch Mode Selecting Patches from the List 3. Touch the desired category, and select a patch from the list. You can move to a different page within the same category by You can display a list of patches and select a patch from that list. touching a page navigation button in the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 64: Playing Single Notes (Mono)

    < V-LINK > when Mono mode is selected (see the preceding item), you can If you turn this button on, the V-Synth XT will be in V-LINK mode, simulate performance effects such as slurring on a violin. where it can control video equipment (p. 71).

  • Page 65: Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)

    By using the following procedure, you can produce arpeggios even without continuing to press the keyboard. The V-Synth XT comes with an arpeggiator that can play arpeggios 1. Press Arpeggio <ON/OFF> to turn the Arpeggiator on. automatically. Once you turn on the arpeggiator, the keys you press will automatically be played as an arpeggio.

  • Page 66: Making Arpeggiator Settings

    Playing in Patch Mode Making Arpeggiator Settings Creating an Original Arpeggio Pattern (Pattern Edit) 1. Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 60). You can create your own arpeggio pattern that specifies how an 2. At the bottom of the screen, touch <Com>. arpeggio will be sounded.
  • Page 67 When you are editing, these buttons modify the velocity of the note 2. Touch <Real Rec>. that is selected in the pattern input area, or the value of the control The V-Synth XT will be in realtime-input standby mode, and the change. metronome will sound a guide rhythm.
  • Page 68 Move the cursor to the End Point value box and make the fig.02-09e_50 setting. 2. Touch <Step Rec>. The V-Synth XT will be in step-input standby mode. fig.02-09d_50 3. To erase a line of data, touch <LINE CLEAR>. To erase the entire pattern, touch <ALL CLEAR>. If you decide you don’t want to clear anything, touch <CANCEL>.

  • Page 69: Using Steps To Vary The Sound (Multi Step Modulator)

    1–16. 2. At the bottom of the screen, touch <Com>. The V-Synth XT's E1–E8 knobs correspond to knobs 1–8 and 9– 3. In the left side of the screen, touch <Step Mod>. 16. To switch between 1–8 and 9–16, hold down the [SHIFT] key...

  • Page 70: Applying Various Effects To The Sound

    You can apply a variety of effects by touching your fingertip to the fingertip on the Time Trip pad and move your finger in the Time Trip pad located at the left side of the V-Synth XT. following way. If <...

  • Page 71: Applying An Effect By Turning A Knob (E1-E8 Knobs)

    Playing in Patch Mode Applying an Effect by Turning a Knob > is on < (E1–E8 knobs) The effect will be applied when you move your finger up/ down/left/right on the Time Trip pad. By turning the E1–E8 knobs while you play, you can control the fig.02-13 various functions that’ve been assigned to them.

  • Page 72: Synchronizing Music And Video While You Play The V-Synth Xt (V-Link)

    V-Synth will enter V-LINK mode. (V-LINK) The V-Synth XT lets you use the Time Trip pad and E1–E8 knobs to control an externally connected video device that supports V-LINK. This means that your performance on the V-Synth XT can control not only sound but also images, producing sound and video effects that are linked to your playing.

  • Page 73: Creating A Patch

    Creating a Patch 1. Access the PATCH PLAY screen, and select the patch With the V-Synth XT, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter. When whose settings you wish to modify (p. 60).

  • Page 74: Initializing Patch Settings (Patch Init)

    If you wish to restore all of the V-Synth XT’s settings to their factory values, perform a Factory Reset (p. 147).

  • Page 75: Naming A Patch (Patch Name)

    Creating a Patch Naming a Patch (PATCH Name) Assigning the Category of a Patch Before you save the patch, here’s how to give it a new name. If you assign a category to your patches, you’ll be able to search for them by category in the PATCH List window.

  • Page 76: Saving Patches (Patch Write)

    Creating a Patch Saving Patches (PATCH Write) 6. Touch <OK> to finalize the category. Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost You can also assign a category by touching <Category> in the if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you want to keep Patch Write window.

  • Page 77: Auditioning The Save-Destination Patch (Compare)

    Creating a Patch Registering a Favorite Patch (Patch Palette) • You can touch <Compare> and play your external MIDI keyboard to hear the patch that currently occupies the save You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used destination (Compare function). patches in one place by registering them into the patch palette.

  • Page 78: Deleting Patches (Patch Delete)

    Creating a Patch Deleting Patches (PATCH Delete) Creating a patch intuitively (Sound Shaper) Delete unneeded patches from the internal memory. 1. Touch <▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. The Sound Shaper function lets you create a sound simply by choosing the appropriate group and template for the type of sound A pulldown menu appears.
  • Page 79 Creating a Patch 4. A window like the following will appear. 5. At the bottom of the screen, touch the < FX > tab to make While playing the external MIDI keyboard to hear the sound, effect settings. use the eight switches and knobs to make changes. •...

  • Page 80: Functions Of Patch Parameters

    Creating a Patch Functions of Patch Parameters Portamento This section explains the functions the different patch parameters have, as well as the composition of these parameters. Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch from the first-played key to the next-played key. By applying ★...

  • Page 81: Octave Shift

    Creating a Patch Legato (Legato Switch) TT Pad Legato is valid when the Mono/Poly parameter is set to fig.03-09_50 monophonic. This setting specifies whether the Legato function will be used (ON) or not (OFF). Value: OFF, ON With the Legato Switch parameter “ON,” pressing a key while continuing to press a previous key causes the note to change pitch to the pitch of the most recently pressed key, sounding all the while.
  • Page 82 VELO: Velocity (pressure you press a key with) KEYF: Note Number * Parameters marked by * will not function since the V-Synth XT (rack- mount) does not have the corresponding controller. They will function if a patch created on the V-Synth XT is played on the V-Synth (keyboard), or if you connect the V-Synth (keyboard) to the V-Synth XT as an external MIDI controller.

  • Page 83: Patch Tempo

    Creating a Patch Arpeggio OSC1/2-LFO-RATE: Oscillator LFO Rate (p. 96) OSC1/2-LFO-PCH: Oscillator Pitch LFO Depth (p. 88) fig.03-11_50 OSC1/2-LFO-TM/PW: Time/Pulse Width LFO Depth (p. 88, p. 91) OSC1/2-LFO-FR/FT: Formant/Fat LFO Depth (p. 89, p. 92) OSC1/2-LFO-LVL: Oscillator Level LFO Depth (p. 92) CSM1/2-PRM1: (p.
  • Page 84 With a setting of “50%” the notes will be spaced evenly. As the value is increased, the note timing will have more of a “dotted” (shuffle) The V-Synth XT's E1–E8 knobs correspond to knobs 1–8 and 9– feel. 16. To switch between 1–8 and 9–16, hold down the [SHIFT] key Value: 0–100%...
  • Page 85 Creating a Patch Key Sync (Step modulator key sync) Dir (Step modulator direction) This specifies whether the step sequence will be reset (i.e., will play This specifies the direction in which the step sequence will play. from the beginning) when a note-on occurs. Value: Value 1 2 3 •...
  • Page 86 Value: -48– +48 Eb and F# have a natural third—the interval between a major third and a minor third. On the V-Synth XT, you can use Patch Fine Tune Arabian temperament in the three keys of G, C and F.

  • Page 87: Modifying Waveforms (Osc1/Osc2)

    *2 “LA-SAW” and “LA-SQR” simulate waveforms used in the LA If you choose “EXT IN,” the signal from the front panel MIC jack, the (Linear Arithmetic) sound generator of the Roland D-50. These rear panel INPUT jacks, or an audio signal being received from a produce a more mild and fat sound than the conventional “SAW”...
  • Page 88 Creating a Patch Sub-Oscillator (ANALOG) Playback Mode (PCM Oscillator Playback Mode) The sub-oscillator adds a low pitch to create a thicker sound. You can use the Detune parameter to add a detune effect. Specifies how the wave will be assigned to each key. Value RETRIGGER: The sample will play back from the beginning each Detune is the effect or technique of adding (layering) a sound at...

  • Page 89: Pulse Width

    Creating a Patch Pitch Random (Oscillator Random Pitch Depth) This specifies the width of random pitch deviation that will occur fig.03-14_50 each time a key is pressed. If you do not want the pitch to change randomly, set this to “0.” These values are in units of cents (1/100th of a semitone).
  • Page 90 Creating a Patch Fat (ANALOG) Detune KF (Detune Key Follow) Specifies the amount by which the detune value will be affected by fig.03-16_50 the key you play. Value: -200- +200 Detune LFO Depth Specifies how deeply the LFO will affect detune. Value: -63- +63 In this screen you can make settings for the envelope that affects the detune.
  • Page 91 Creating a Patch Harmonics LFO Depth (ANALOG, when SUPER-SAW is selected) Specifies how deeply the LFO will affect Harmonics. Value: -63- +63 fig.08_50 In this screen you can make settings for the envelope that affects the Harmonics. For details on envelope settings, refer to “Making Envelope Settings”...
  • Page 92 Creating a Patch X-MOD Time (PCM) (ANALOG, when X-MOD-OSC is selected) fig.03-17_50 fig.08_50 Time ★ X-MOD (Cross Modulation Depth) This sets the range of change in playback speed (time). Value: -63– +63 Cross Modulation is when OSC2 modify the frequency of OSC1. [X- MOD] adjusts the depth of this Cross Modulation.
  • Page 93 Creating a Patch Formant (PCM) OSC TVA fig.03-18_50 fig.03-19_50 Level ★ The parameters of this screen are ignored when the Vari switch Specifies the volume of the oscillator. (p. 87) is off and when the Encode Type (p. 119) is “BACKING” Value: 0–127 or “ENSEMBLE.”...

  • Page 94: Mixing/Modulating Two Sounds (Mod)

    Creating a Patch Mixing/Modulating Two Sounds Applying Various Effects to Each (MOD) Note You Play (COSM1/COSM2) Modulator Switch COSM Switch Switches the modulator on/off. Switches the COSM on/off. Value: OFF, ON Value: OFF, ON Mod Type COSM Type fig.03-21_50 fig.09_50 Modulator Type CO SM Type Selects the type of modulator.

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Volume And Pan (Tva)

    Creating a Patch Adjusting the Volume and Pan (TVA) Pan KF (Pan Key Follow) Use this parameter if you want key position to affect panning. TVA Switch Positive (+) settings will cause notes higher than C4 key (center C) to Switches the TVA on/off.

  • Page 96: Making Envelope Settings

    Creating a Patch ADSR Attack (Envelope Attack Time) ★ Making Envelope Settings Specifies the attack time of the envelope (the time from when you This section explains the envelope setting screens. press a key until the envelope level reaches the maximum value). fig.03-26_50 Value: 0–127, Note ADSR Decay (Envelope Decay Time) ★...

  • Page 97: Making Lfo Settings

    Creating a Patch Rate (LFO Rate) ★ Making LFO Settings Adjusts the modulation rate, or speed, of the LFO. This section explains the LFO setting screens. Value: 0–127, Note fig.03-27_50 LFO Rate sets the beat length for the synchronized tempo when the tempo that specifies the LFO cycle (Patch Tempo) is synchronized with the tempo set in a external sequencer.

  • Page 98: Setting Effects For A Patch (Effect)

    Creating a Patch Setting Effects for a Patch (Effect) How to Apply the LFO ● Apply the LFO gradually after the key is pressed Routing fig.LFO-1.e Delay high (more) Time Fade Time fig.03-28_50 Pitch Cutoff Frequency Depth Level Note on low (less) Fade Mode: ON <<...
  • Page 99 Creating a Patch MFX To CHO (MFX Chorus Send Level) Adjusts the amount of chorus for the sound that passes through fig.03-29_50 MFX. If you don’t want to add the Chorus effect, set it to “0.” Value: 0–127 MFX To REV (MFX Reverb Send Level) Adjusts the amount of reverb for the sound that passes through MFX.

  • Page 100: Zone Settings (Zone)

    Zone Settings (Zone) Chorus Switch Switches the Chorus on/off. V-Synth XT lets you divide the keyboard into as many as sixteen Value: OFF, ON zones, with each zone playing a different sound. The zone is shown in the upper right of the PATCH PLAY screen fig.03-31_50...
  • Page 101 Creating a Patch 2. Touch <▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. 9. After you have specified the sound that you want to play in zone 01, next specify the sound for zone 02. A pulldown menu appears. The zone is shown in the upper right of the PATCH PLAY screen fig.01-05_50 or EDIT screen.

  • Page 102: Creating A Drum Patch (Drum)

    Creating a Patch Creating a Drum Patch (Drum) 5. To change the split point of each zone, refer to the procedure described in the preceding section, “Splitting the By dividing the keyboard into sixteen zones and assigning a Keyboard to Play Different Sounds (Split).” percussion instrument sound to each zone, you can create a patch 6.

  • Page 103: Creating A Rhythm Kit (Rhythm Mode)

    1. Press [MODE]. often provided by synthesizer sound generators. Since the sound 2. In the V-SYNTH XT MODE MENU window that appears, touch assigned to each key is a fully editable V-Synth sound, you can have < RHYTHM >.

  • Page 104: Creating A Rhythm Kit

    Creating a Rhythm Kit (Rhythm Mode) Creating a Rhythm Kit 3. Touch < OK >. The note is determined, and you're returned to the RHYTHM In Rhythm mode, the level, panpot, and MFX (multi-effect)/chorus/ PLAY screen. reverb send levels for each note can all be edited conveniently in the In Rhythm mode, the current note is shown in the upper right of Setup screen.

  • Page 105: Creating And Editing Samples (Sample Mode)

    Sample a digital signal. Connect your audio device to Sampling the rear panel COAXIAL IN connector. Resampl Play a sample on the V-Synth XT and sample the result. This is called “resampling.” For details on resampling, refer to p. 109. Settings Before You Sample (What Comp Use the compressor pre-effect.

  • Page 106: Sampling Procedure

    Sampling Procedure fig.MODE_50 Here’s how to input a sound from the input jacks and sample it. For resampling, refer to the following section. The V-Synth XT has the following input jacks. • INPUT L, R • MIC • DIGITAL AUDIO INTERFACE...
  • Page 107 Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) 3. Select the location (sample number) that you wish to 8. To set the value of a parameter, move the cursor to the value sample. box of the parameter that you want to edit. Then adjust the value by turning the VALUE dial or by using [INC] [DEC].
  • Page 108 Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Naming a Sample (SAMPLE Name) Copying a Sample (SAMPLE Copy) 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen (p. 105). Assign a new name to the sample. You can assign a name consisting of up to twelve characters. 2.
  • Page 109 Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Moving a Sample (SAMPLE Move) Exchanging a Sample (SAMPLE Exchange) 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen (p. 105). 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen (p. 105). 2. Touch <▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen. A pulldown menu appears.

  • Page 110: Resampling

    Deleting a Sample (SAMPLE Delete) 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen (p. 105). The V-Synth XT is able to resample samples from its internal memory. This is called resampling. In actuality, the sounds that are 2. Touch <▼ MENU> in the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 111: Pre-Effect Settings

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Pre-Effect Settings Input Source Select the input from which the sound will be sampled. SAMPLING Pre-Effect Value ANALOG: INPUT jacks / MIC jack fig.04-07_50 OPTICAL: OPTICAL IN connector COAXIAL: COAXIAL IN connector RESAMPL: Select this when you wish to resample. The sound that is output to MAIN OUT L(MONO) and R will be sampled.

  • Page 112: Metronome Settings

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) ■ Limiter Metronome Settings Thres (Threshold Level) Metronome Specifies the level (threshold level) at which the limiter will begin to fig.04-08_50 function. Value: -60–0 dB Release (Release Time) Specifies the time from when the input level drops below the threshold level until the limiter turns off.

  • Page 113: Checking Sample Information

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Checking Sample Information Naming a Template (Template Name) A template can be given a name of up to eight characters. 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen (p. 105). 1. Access the SAMPLE Top screen, and select the sample that 2.

  • Page 114: Importing A Sample

    Common Procedure for Editing Displaying the Sample Edit Screen 1. Press [MODE]. For details on operations in this screen, refer to “Importing The V-SYNTH XT MODE MENU window appears. Individual Patch or Wave Files (Import Files)” (p. 133). fig.MODE_50 2. Touch <SAMPLE>.
  • Page 115 “Start,” “End,” and “Current” Settings In edit screens, the Adjust function moves the Edit Start, Edit End, or The V-Synth XT uses seven terms to indicate locations within a Current locations to the nearest of the following locations 1–7. sample.

  • Page 116: Editing The Specified Region Of The Sample

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Editing the Specified Region of the (Zero Cross Search) Sample This function searches for locations where the sample has a value of You can specify a region of the sample, and edit the region by zero.
  • Page 117 In the SAMPLE Edit Zero Insert window, specify the length of the silent region that you want to insert. This setting is made in terms of a number of samples. Data in the V-Synth XT is handled as 44.1 kHz data, meaning that one second contains 44,100 data samples.

  • Page 118: Loop Region Settings

    Wave Start Start The data in the V-Synth XT is handled as 44.1 kHz data, which means there are 44,100 data samples per second. The shortest possible loop that can be set is 16 data samples. Loop range settings are ignored when the Playback Mode (p. 87)

  • Page 119: Original Tempo Setting

    If you wish to play back a loop while simultaneously 1. Press [MODE]. synchronizing another sample, you must specify the correct The V-SYNTH XT MODE MENU window appears. original tempo. If you fail to do this, the sounds will drift out of fig.MODE_50 synchronization.

  • Page 120: Selecting The Encoding Type

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Selecting the Encoding Type 4. Touch <Encode>. The SAMPLE Encode screen appears. You can choose from the following four types of encoding. Touch the fig.04-20_50 appropriate button to select a type. fig.04-21 LITE This is the simplest encoding type. When you sample on the V-Synth XT, this type is selected by default.

  • Page 121: Automatically Detecting Events

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Automatically Detecting Events Deleting and Adding Events By specifying the Depth, you can automatically detect and “▼”mark Setting the Encode Depth and automatically detecting events does locations where there is a strong attack (i.e., locations where the not guarantee that the events will be added at the locations that you volume changes abruptly).

  • Page 122: Saving A Sample

    Creating and Editing Samples (Sample Mode) Saving a Sample Samples that you sample or encode will be lost when you turn off the power. If you want to keep these samples, use the Disk Save Project screen in the Disk mode. 1.

  • Page 123: Settings Common To All Modes (System Mode)

    2. Touch <Init>, located in the lower right of the screen. If you want the factory settings to be in effect the next time the V-Synth XT is powered up, touch <Write> to save the settings. 3. The parameters are organized into several editing groups.

  • Page 124: Functions Of System Parameters

    Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Functions of System Parameters Powerup Mode Specifies the condition that the V-Synth XT will be in when the This section explains what the different System parameters do, and power is turned on. also how these parameters are organized.
  • Page 125 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) Mix/Parallel MID 1 Q Specifies how the sound of the entire V-Synth XT will be output. Adjusts the width of the middle range 1. Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be affected.
  • Page 126 Controller Section Value: 17–32 Local Switch Clock Source V-Synth XT The LFO cycle or multi-effects changes can be synchronized to a clock (tempo). When this is used by the patch, this Clock Source USB-MIDI Thru Sw=OFF setting determines the clock which will be used.
  • Page 127 INPUT Jack Gain Value: 1–16 Sets the gain of the rear panel INPUT jacks. Value: 0db, +12db Performance data directed to the V-Synth XT itself will be transmitted on the channel you specified for part 1. Front Panel MIC Jack...

  • Page 128: Controller Settings (Controller)

    Value: OFF, MAIN, ANALOG USB Audio Input Monitor Sw Specifies whether USB Audio Input Source monitoring will be sent from the V-Synth XT's MAIN OUT (ON) or will not be sent (OFF). Value: ON, OFF USB Audio Output Dest When the V-Synth XT is connected via USB to your computer, this specifies the output destination of the USB audio that is received from the computer.
  • Page 129 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) X Assign-TT (X Assign-Time Trip) Specifies the MIDI controller number that will be transmitted by fig.05-06_50 movements in the ‘X’ (horizontal) direction when the Time Trip pad is in Time Trip mode. Value OFF: No message will be transmitted.

  • Page 130: V-Link Settings (V-Link)

    Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) V-LINK Settings (V-LINK) E1 - E8 ExtCC (E1–E8 External CC) fig.05-20_50 fig.05-10_50 E1–E8 Assign Specifies the MIDI controller number that will be transmitted by MIDI Channel (V-LINK MIDI Channel) movements in the E1–E8 knobs. Specifies the channel used to transmit MIDI messages for V-LINK Value control.
  • Page 131 Settings Common to All Modes (System Mode) TT Pad VFX3: Visual effects 3 VFX4: Visual effects 4 fig.05-11_50 OUTPUT-FADE: Output fade T-BAR: T bar Assign-TT (V-LINK Assign-Time Trip) Specify the V-LINK function that will be controlled when you operate the Time Trip pad in Time Trip mode. Value OFF: The time trip pad will not be used.

  • Page 132: Disk-Related Functions (Disk Mode)

    When the operation is completed, the display will briefly indicate “COMPLETED!.” To cancel the operation, touch <Cancel>. 6. Press [EXIT] to exit Disk mode. Never turn off the power of the V-Synth XT while performing an operation in Disk mode. Doing so may destroy the files.

  • Page 133: Sorting The Files Displayed In The File List

    <Sort By Size ▼: Sort in descending order of file size. Loading a Project from Disk into the V-Synth XT (Load Project) This function loads a project on disk into the V-Synth XT’s work If you want to cancel the procedure at this point, touch area.

  • Page 134: Delete Unneeded Files (Clean Project)

    This lets you clean up the contents of the disk by deleting files that Be aware that if patches created on a V-Synth with a system cannot be used by the V-Synth XT or waves that are not used by version older than 2.0 (i.e., versions 1.00 through 1.51 of the patches.

  • Page 135: Initializing A Disk (Format)

    Disk-Related Functions (Disk Mode) Initializing a Disk (Format) 2. Touch <Import Files>. The Disk Import Files screen appears. fig.06-09_50 You can initialize (format) a disk, erasing all data from it. 1. Access the DISK UTILITY MENU screen (p. 131). 2. Touch <Format>. The Disk Format screen appears.

  • Page 136: Functions Related To Files And Folders (Tools)

    Disk-Related Functions (Disk Mode) Functions Related to Files and 7. If you want to copy to internal memory, touch <Int>. If you want to copy to a memory card, touch <Card>. Folders (Tools) 8. In the file list, select the copy-destination file or folder. You can manage files or folders by copying or moving them.

  • Page 137: Deleting Files/Folders (Delete)

    Disk-Related Functions (Disk Mode) Deleting Files/Folders (Delete) 5. In the file list, select the file or folder that you want to move. Here you can use the following functions. Touch the appropriate 1. Access the DISK UTILITY MENU screen (p. 131). button to execute.

  • Page 138: Renaming A Files/Folders (Rename)

    Disk-Related Functions (Disk Mode) Renaming a Files/Folders 7. Touch the on-screen alphabetic or numeric keys to enter the new name in the text box. (Rename) The on-screen keys have the following functions. <←><→>: Move the cursor in the text box to the desired input 1.

  • Page 139: Connecting To Your Computer Via Usb (Usb Mode)

    Synth XT, and passes data from the V-Synth XT to the application. Driver Installation and Settings fig.07-08.e In order to use the V-Synth XT as a USB device from your computer, Application you must first install the USB driver. USB connector...

  • Page 140: Transferring Files To Or From Your Computer (Storage Function)

    1. Make sure that the power of the V-Synth XT is turned off. You can use software on your computer to edit wave data you’ve 2.
  • Page 141 • Disconnect the USB cable • Do not remove the memory card while it is being accessed • Turn off the V-Synth XT’s power while the USB cable is • Do not suspend (standby), hibernate, restart, or shut down connected your computer 1.

  • Page 142: Macintosh Users

    <PC Card>: Mounts the memory card as an external drive on your computer. 1. Make sure that the power of the V-Synth XT is turned off. 2. Start up your computer. You cannot select “PC Card” unless a memory card is inserted in 3.
  • Page 143 1. In the V-Synth XT’s USB Storage screen, make sure that “Access” (the access indicator) is not blinking. 2. Select the V-Synth XT drive icon on the desktop, and drag it into the “trash.” Alternatively, you can select one of the following menu commands: •...

  • Page 144: Examples Of Using Storage Function

    WAV/AIFF format audio files created by another device can be Backing Up Patch and Wave Data loaded into the V-Synth XT and used in the same way as data you’ve (Project) from the V-Synth XT sampled on the V-Synth XT.

  • Page 145: Internal Memory

    001 xxxxxxxxxxxx.p00 142), and then execute the Factory Reset command (p. 147). 002 xxxxxxxxxxxx.p00 This will erase all the data that has been saved on the V-Synth XT. As a precaution against such occurrences, we recommend that you 512 xxxxxxxxxxxx.p00 always make a backup of your data (p.

  • Page 146: Using V-Synth Librarian

    * Once you've saved a completed project on your PC's hard disk, send it Operating System: via USB to the V-Synth XT's internal memory or PC card so that it Mac OS (Classic) 9.0.4 or later can be used. For details on using this software, click “Help”-”Using V- Mac OS (X) 10.2 or later...

  • Page 147: Other Functions

    Patch, setup and system settings will be transmitted to an external MIDI device. This operation is called bulk dump. Use this operation when you want to connect another V-Synth XT and play it using the same settings, or to save your data on an external MIDI device as a precaution against possible loss of sound data or system settings.

  • Page 148: Reset To Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

    Viewing Various Information (Factory Reset) (Info) 1. In the upper right of the screen, touch <▼ MENU>. This restores all data in the V-Synth XT to the factory-set condition (Factory Reset). A pulldown menu appears. fig.01-05_50 If there is important data you’ve created that’s stored in the V- Synth XT’s internal memory, all such data is discarded when a...

  • Page 149: Adjusting The Sensitivity Of The Touch Screen (Calibration Mode)

    Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Touch Screen Perform this adjustment if the touch panel no longer responds as you expect. 1. Press [MODE]. The V-SYNTH XT MODE MENU window appears. fig.MODE_50 2. Touch <CALIBRATION>. The T SCREEN CALIBRATION screen appears. fig.08-06_50 3.

  • Page 150: Appendices

    Appendices...

  • Page 151: Parameter List

    Parameter List Patch Parameters Common Group (p. 79) Parameter Value General Structure Type TYPE1, TYPE2, TYPE3 Portamento Portamento Switch OFF, ON Mode Portamento Mode NORMAL, LEGATO Type Portamento Type RATE, TIME Time Portamento Time 0–127 Time Velo Sens Portamento Time Velocity Sensitivity -63–...
  • Page 152 Parameter List OSC1/OSC2 Group (p. 86) Parameter Value Oscillator Switch OFF, ON OSC Type Oscillator Type ANALOG, PCM, EXT IN Wave Gain -12– +12 dB Waveform Analog Oscillator Waveform SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, SINE, RAMP, JUNO, HQ-SAW, HQ-SQUARE, NOISE, LA- SAW, LA-SQUARE, SUPER-SAW, FEEDBACK- OSC, X-MOD-OSC Impact Analog Oscillator Impact...
  • Page 153 Parameter List Parameter Value Fat (ANALOG) 0–127 Fat KF Fat Key Follow -200– +200 Fat LFO Depth -63– +63 Velocity Curve Envelope Velocity Curve 0–7 Velocity Sens Envelope Velocity Sensitivity -63– +63 Velocity A-Sens Envelope Attack Time Velocity Sensitivity -63– +63 Velocity D-Sens Envelope Decay Time Velocity Sensitivity -63–...
  • Page 154 Parameter List Parameter Value Waveform LFO Waveform SINE, TRI, SAW, SQR, RND, TRP, S&H, CHAOS Offset LFO Offset -100, -50, 0, +50, +100 Key Sync LFO Key Sync Switch OFF, ON Delay Time LFO Delay Time 0–127 Rate LFO Rate 0–127, note (*) Fade Mode LFO Fade Mode...
  • Page 155 Parameter List TVA Group (p. 94) Parameter Value TVA Switch OFF, ON Level 0–127 Level KF Level Key Follow -200– +200 Lvl LFO Dp Level LFO Depth -63– +63 L64–0–63R Pan KF Pan Key Follow -200– +200 Pan LFO Dp Pan LFO Depth -63–...
  • Page 156 Parameter List Effect Group (p. 97) Parameter Value Routing MFX Send MFX Send Level 0–127 CHO Send Chorus Send Level 0–127 REV Send Reverb Send Level 0–127 Output Assign MULTI, MAIN, DIR MFX On/Off Switch OFF, ON MFX Type 00 (Thru)–41 MFX Master Level 0–127 MFX To CHO...

  • Page 157: System Parameters

    Parameter List System Parameters Common Group (p. 123) Parameter Value Master Master Tune 415.3–466.2 Hz Master Key Shift -24– +24 Master Level 0–127 Patch Remain Patch Remain Switch OFF, ON Powerup Mode Last Set, Default External Input Type STEREO L R, MONO MIX, MONO L, MONO R External Input Source Analog (MIC/INPUT), USB Audio Mix/Parallel...
  • Page 158 Parameter List Controller Group (p. 127) Parameter Value Patch Tx Ch Patch Transmit Channel 1–16, RX CH, OFF Tx PC Transmit Program Change Switch OFF, ON Tx Bank Transmit Bank Select Switch OFF, ON Tx Active Sens Transmit Active Sensing Switch OFF, ON Local Sw Local Switch...
  • Page 159 Parameter List V-LINK Group (p. 129) Parameter Value Channel V-LINK MIDI Channel 1–16 Audio V-LINK Audio Switch OFF, ON Local Sw V-LINK Patch Palette Local Switch OFF, ON TT Pad Local Sw V-LINK Time Trip Pad Local Switch OFF, ON X Assign-XY V-LINK X Assign-XY OFF, PLAYBACK-SPEED, DISSOLVE-TIME,...

  • Page 160: Cosm List

    COSM List COSM Parameters Overdrive / Distortion Overdrive produces a natural-sounding distortion COSM provides 16 types. This section explains the features of each similar to that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier. COSM, and the functions of the parameters. Distortion produces a more intense distortion than the overdrive effect.

  • Page 161: Amp Simulator

    COSM List Amp Simulator 1st order SideBandFilter Simulates an amp. By boosting the fundamental and overtones, you can apply a pitch to unpitched input sounds such as a noise or a drum phrase. Parameter Value Description COSM Type Parameter Value Description Amp Type 1–3...

  • Page 162: 2Nd Order Sidebandfilter

    COSM List 2nd order SideBandFilter Comb Filter By boosting the fundamental and overtones, you can A comb filter can be used to boost or cut the apply a pitch to unpitched input sounds such as noise fundamental or overtones. or a drum phrase. This lets you create a stronger effect than the first-order sideband filter.

  • Page 163: Tvf

    COSM List Dynamic TVF Cuts off a specific frequency band to change a sounds Cuts off a specific frequency band to change a sounds brightness, thickness, and other qualities. brightness, thickness, and other qualities. A wah effect can be applied by using the volume of the input sound to vary the center frequency.

  • Page 164: Frequency Shifter

    Frequency Shifter TB Filter By shifting the frequency relationship of the This filter simulates the circuitry of the Roland TB-303. fundamental and overtones, a human voice can be If Reso Follow is set to a value other than “0,” the given a “groaning”...

  • Page 165: Effects List

    Effects List MFX Parameters Explanations for each MFX Type are given on the following pages. MFX (Multi-Effects) provides 41 types of effect. This section explains the features of each MFX, and the functions of the parameters. 01: Parametric EQ Para EQ (p.

  • Page 166: 01: Parametric Eq (Parametric Equalizer)

    Effects List 01: Parametric EQ 03: Resonant Filter (Parametric Equalizer) It allows for cyclical control of the cutoff frequency using an LFO. It allows you to make drastic changes in the frequency response of the This is a 4 band (low range, midrange x 2, high range) stereo input signal by the cutoff frequency and feedback, making the sound parametric equalizer.

  • Page 167: 04: Isolator And Filter

    Effects List 04: Isolator and Filter Parameter Value Description Filter Slope -12, -24 dB/O Filter’s attenuation slope A 3-band isolator, filter, and low booster are connected in stereo in -24 dB per octave: steep series. -12 dB per octave: gentle Isolator is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing you Filter Cutoff 0–127...

  • Page 168: 06: Amp Simulator (Guitar Amp Simulator)

    FUZZ BUILT IN 1 open back enclosure 12 x 2 dynamic JC-120: The sound of a Roland JC-120. BUILT IN 2 open back enclosure 12 x 2 condenser CLEAN TWIN: The sound of a standard built-in BUILT IN 3...

  • Page 169: 07: Auto Wah

    Effects List 07: Auto Wah 08: Humanizer Wah is an effect that modifies the frequency characteristics of a filter This adds a vowel character to the sound, making it similar to a over time, producing a unique tone. The wah effect can change in human voice.

  • Page 170: 09: Dynamic Processor (Stereo Dynamic Processor)

    10: Tape Echo Simulator (Stereo Dynamic Processor) This virtual tape echo gives you real tape delay sound. This simulates the tape echo part of Roland’s RE-201 Space Echo. A comp/limiter, enhancer, 3-band equalizer, and noise suppressor fig.MFX-10 are connected in series.

  • Page 171: 11: Stereo Delay

    Effects List 11: Stereo Delay Parameter Value Description Feedback -98– +98% Adjusts the proportion of the de- This is a stereo delay. Depending on the length of the delay you set, lay sound that is fed back into you can get long echoes, thick sounds, or spatial sounds. the effect.

  • Page 172: 12: Multi Tap Delay

    Effects List 12: Multi Tap Delay 13: Reverse Delay The effect has five delays. Each of the Delay Time parameters can be Adds the reverse of the input sound as the delay sound. specified as a note length of the selected tempo. You can also set the fig.MFX-13 panning and level of each delay sound.

  • Page 173: 14: Vocal Echo

    Effects List 14: Vocal Echo Parameter Value Description This effect simulates a karaoke echo. Phaser Manual 0–127 Specifies the center frequency at fig.MFX-14 which the sound is modulated. Phaser Rate 0.05–10.0 Hz, Specifies the frequency of mod- 2-Band note ulation. ECHO Phaser Depth 0–127...

  • Page 174: 16: Analog Delay -> Chorus

    Effects List 16: Analog Delay −> Chorus 17: Digital Chorus This effect reproduces the sound of the BOSS CE-1 Chorus This is a stereo chorus or flanger. Equalizers are provided before Ensemble. To reproduce the sound of the unit at the time, a (Pre) and after (Post) the chorus (or flanger).

  • Page 175: 18: Space Chorus

    20: Analog Flanger Chorus Level #1 0–127 Volume level of the chorus sound This effect reproduces the sound of Roland’s SBF-325 analog flanger. Ps Low Freq 50–4000 Hz Frequency of the low range Ps Low Gain -15– +15 dB...

  • Page 176: 21: Boss Flanger

    Effects List 21: BOSS Flanger 22: Step Flanger This effect features a pair of the same flanger circuits used in the This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The BOSS compact flangers, connected in parallel for stereo input. This speed at which the pitch changes can also be specified in terms of a adds a particular metallic-sounding modulation to the source sound.

  • Page 177: 23: Analog Phaser

    Effects List 23: Analog Phaser 24: Digital Phaser This effect features two analog-type phasers arranged in parallel, Phaser is an effect that adds a phase-shifted sound to the original making it stereo compatible. The sound as it cyclically drifts in and sound to create time-varying change, modulating the sound.

  • Page 178: 25: Rotary

    Effects List 25: Rotary 26: Tremolo/Auto Pan The Rotary effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often This is a stereo tremolo or auto-pan effect. Tremolo cyclically used with the electric organs of the past. Since the movement of the modulates the volume to add tremolo effect to the sound.

  • Page 179: 27: Stereo Pitch Shifter

    Effects List 28: OD/DS −> Cho/Flg (Overdrive/ 27: Stereo Pitch Shifter Distortion −> Chorus/Flanger) This effect features two pitch shifters arranged in parallel, making it stereo compatible. It can shift the pitch of the input signal up to one This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and either Chorus octave up or down.

  • Page 180: 29: Od/Ds -> Delay (Overdrive/Distortion -> Delay)

    Effects List 29: OD/DS −> Delay 30: Cho/Flg −> Delay (Overdrive/Distortion −> Delay) (Chorus/Flanger −> Delay) This effect connects either Overdrive or Distortion and Delay in series. This effect connects either Chorus or Flanger and Delay in series. fig.MFX-29 fig.MFX-30 Overdrive/ 2-Band Chorus/...

  • Page 181: 31: Enh -> Cho/Flg (Enhancer -> Chorus/Flanger)

    Effects List 31: Enh −> Cho/Flg (Enhancer −> 32: Enh −> Delay (Enhancer −> Chorus/Flanger) Delay) This effect connects Enhancer and either Chorus or Flanger in series. This effect connects an Enhancer and a Delay in series. fig.MFX-31 fig.MFX-32 Chorus/ 2-Band 2-Band Enhancer...

  • Page 182: 33: Vocal Multi

    Effects List 33: Vocal Multi Parameter Value Description Hi Damp Freq 2000–20000 Hz Adjusts the frequency above A limiter/de-esser, enhancer, 3-band equalizer, and delay are which sound fed back to the ef- connected in series. fect will be cut. A limiter holds down high signal levels to prevent distortion. High Damp, by attenuating the higher frequencies first, makes A de-esser cuts the sibilant sounds of a voice, producing a gentler tone.

  • Page 183: 35: Bass Multi

    Effects List Parameter Value Description Parameter Value Description Mod Phase 0–180 deg Sets how the chorus or flanger Amp Type SMALL, Type of guitar amp sound is spread. BUILT-IN, 2- SMALL: small amp STACK, 3- BUILT-IN: single-unit type amp Mod Pre Delay 0–50.0 ms Adjusts the delay time from the STACK...

  • Page 184: 36: Ep Multi

    Effects List 36: EP Multi Parameter Value Description Mod Level 0–127 Volume of the chorus or flanger Enhancer, Phaser, Chorus or Flanger, and Tremolo or Auto-pan are sound. connected in series. This effect is used for electric piano. Trem/Pan Sw OFF, ON Turns the tremolo/auto pan ef- fig.MFX-36...

  • Page 185: 38: Phonograph

    Effects List 38: Phonograph Parameter Value Description PS Grade 1–5 Sets the grade of the effect This effect reproduces the sound of an analog record played on a sound. record player. This includes the various noises with the characteristic The higher the value is set, the more natural-sounding can be of records and the uneven rotation of older turntables.

  • Page 186: 39: Radio Tuning

    Effects List 39: Radio Tuning Parameter Value Description Filter Type THRU, LPF, Type of filter This effect reproduces the sound of an AM radio playing. BPF, HPF, THRU: no filter is used fig.MFX-39 NOTCH LPF: Passes frequencies below the Cutoff. BPF: Passes frequencies near the Cutoff.

  • Page 187: Chorus Parameters

    Effects List Chorus Parameters Chorus Parameters The functions of Chorus parameters are explained. Parameter Value Description Pre Low Freq 500–15000 Hz, Frequency of the low range Chorus Type THRU (THRU: no filter is used) Pre Hi Freq THRU, 50–800 Hz Frequency of the high range (THRU: no filter is 01: Chorus 1 used)

  • Page 188: 01: Room 1

    Effects List 01: Room 1 02: Room 2 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. It is This simulates the reverberation of a room. It is suitable for standard room reverb. simulating a fairly small room, and produces a clear reverberation. Parameter Value Description...

  • Page 189: 03: Room 3

    Effects List 03: Room 3 04: Hall 1 Reverb which simulates the reverberation within a room. This is This simulates the reverberation of a concert hall. It is a conventional suitable for simulating a fairly large room, and produces hall reverb. You can also apply a chorus effect to the reverberation to reverberation with a strong mid and low range.

  • Page 190: 05: Hall 2

    Effects List 05: Hall 2 06: Hall 3 Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. This is suitable for Simulates the reverberation in a concert hall. This is suitable for simulating a smaller room, and produces a clear reverberation. simulating a fairly large room, and produces reverberation with a strong mid and low range.

  • Page 191: 07: Garage

    Effects List 07: Garage 08: PLATE This simulates the reverberation of a garage. It produces the Simulates plate reverberation (a reverb unit that uses the vibration of reverberation of a room surrounded by hard-surfaced walls with a metallic plate). many reflections. Parameter Value Description...

  • Page 192: 09: Non-Linear

    Effects List 09: Non-Linear 10: Delay This uses digital processing to create an artificial reverberation that This is a stereo delay. Depending on the length of the delay you set, is quite different than naturally occurring reverberation. you can get long echoes, thick sounds, or spatial sounds. Parameter Value Description...
  • Page 193 Effects List Parameter Value Description Hi Damp Freq 2000–20000 Hz Adjusts the frequency above which sound fed back to the ef- fect will be cut. High Damp, by attenuating the higher frequencies first, makes the delay sound more natural. Hi Damp Gain -36–0 dB Degree of High Damp Ps Low Freq...

  • Page 194: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that the power of your amp or mixer system is turned on. Is the volume turned down? Check the volume of the V-Synth XT and of the con- nected amp or mixer. Is there sound in the headphones?

  • Page 195: Problems Related To The Usb Driver (Windows)

    V- that the computer cannot be powered down if you exit you turn off the power of the V-Synth XT before you Synth XT powered up, the Windows when the V-Synth XT is still powered up exit Windows.
  • Page 196 V-Synth XT. * If the “Composite USB Device” (or other) indication disappears when you turn off the power of the V-Synth XT, then it is the V- Synth XT that has been incorrectly detected. Return to step 2 and continue the procedure, and when you reach step 8, delete the information that was detected incorrectly.

  • Page 197: Problems Related To The Usb Driver (Macintosh)

    [OK]. Delete each unwanted occurrence of “Composite USB Device,” “USB Device,” or “USB composite device” indications with an “!” or “?” symbol. 11.Turn off the power of the V-Synth XT, then delete the driver. 12.Restart Windows. Then install the driver once again.

  • Page 198: Message List

    Message List The V-Synth XT displays a variety of messages. There are three types of message screen. ERROR screen: This will appear if you attempt to perform an incorrect operation, or if an operation could not be executed correctly. This will appear when caution is necessary.

  • Page 199: Warning Screens

    Cut or Cleared (p. 115), or delete unneeded samples case, there is insufficient memory remaining to from the V-Synth XT (p. 109). To execute the Cut or copy the data. Do you still want to execute the Cut Clear operation, touch <EXECUTE>.

  • Page 200: Message Boxes

    MIDI Offline! The MIDI IN connection has been broken. Check whether there is a problem with the MIDI ca- ble connected to the V-Synth XT’s MIDI IN, or whether the MIDI cable has been disconnected. Please Wait a Minute. Please wait a short time.

  • Page 201: About Midi

    MIDI OUT Connector Example: Set the V-Synth XT to send Channel 1 and Channel 2, then set sound This connector transmits MIDI messages to external MIDI devices. module A to receive only Channel 1 and sound module B only The V-Synth XT’s MIDI OUT connector is used for sending the...

  • Page 202: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Date: Mar. 1, 2005 MIDI Implementation Chart Model V-Synth XT Version: 1.00 Transmitted Recognized Function... Remarks Basic Default 1–16 1–16 Channel Changed 1–16 1–16 Memorized Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Mono, Poly Mode 3, 4 (M = 1)

  • Page 203: Specifications

    19 (W) x 6-13/16 (D) x 7 (H) inches Reverb: 10 sets * EIA-4U size: A vacant rack space immediately above is required in ● System EQ order to utilize the V-Synth XT's rotation feature. 4 bands ● Internal V-Card applications (system expansion) ● Weight VC-1: D-50 Simulator 4.4 kg / 9 lbs 12 oz...

  • Page 204: Index

    Index Numerics ..............Clock Source ................................Coarse 4 Band EQ ........................COAXIAL IN/OUT 4-Band equalizer switch Common ................Patch ................. System ................AC inlet ................Compare ................Adjust ..............Compare function ................ ADSR Attack ................Controller ................ ADSR Decay ..............
  • Page 205 Index ............................Env Time KF INPUT Jack Gain ........................... Envelope attack time INPUT Jack Switch ......................Envelope attack time velocity sensitivity Input source ..........................Envelope decay time Internal memory ..............................Envelope release time ........ Envelope release time velocity sensitivity ..............
  • Page 206 Index ................................LFO offset ..............................LFO rate Mix/Parallel ................................LFO settings ............................Link Y assign-XY Mod Type ..............................Load Project [MODE] ..............................– Local Sw Mode ..........................Local switch Modulator attack time ............................
  • Page 207 Index ........................PATCH Edit Com Arpeggio PREVIEW Button ..............................Patch Fine Tune Project ........................... PATCH Information Pulse Width ................................PATCH Init PW KF ............................. PATCH List PW LFO Depth Patch Mode ............. Playing in Patch mode ................
  • Page 208 Index ......................SAMPLING Pre-Effect Transmit edit data switch ....................SAMPLING Template Transmit program change switch ............................. Sampling template Trigger level ........................SAMPLING Template Name Trigger mode .............................. Sampling type Trimming ................Save TT Pad ................Patch ..............
  • Page 209 Index ................Wave Gain ..............– Waveform ................Work area ............... X assign-time trip ............... X Assign-TT ..............X Assign-XY ................. X-MOD ............... Y assign-time trip ............... Y Assign-TT ..............Y Assign-XY ..............Zero cross search ................ZeroX ................Zone ................
  • Page 210 MEMO...
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  • Page 212 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : V-Synth XT Type of Equipment : Synthesizer Sound Module Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S.
  • Page 213 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES COSTA RICA TRINIDAD NORWAY JORDAN AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos AMR Ltd Roland Scandinavia Avd.

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