Roland XPS-30 User manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the XPS-30.
PDF manual (download from the Web)
5Parameter Guide (English)
This explains all parameters of the XPS-30.
5MIDI Implementation (English)
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
To obtain the PDF manual
1. Enter the following URL in your computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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2. Choose “XPS-30” as the product name.
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”(leaet“USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p. 21)). After reading, keep the document(s) including
those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2015 ROLAND CORPORATION
Contents
Panel Descriptions .................................... 2
Top Panel ........................................... 2
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) ................... 3
Installing Batteries..................................... 3
Overview ............................................. 4
How the XPS-30 Is Organized ............................ 4
Basic Operation....................................... 4
Playing the XPS-30 .................................... 5
Turning On/O the Power............................... 5
Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)........................ 5
Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)..... 5
Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH) ..................... 7
Shifting the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose)......... 7
Changing the Keyboard’s Pitch in One-Octave Steps
(Octave Shift) ........................................ 7
Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound ................. 7
Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button (FAVORITE) .......... 7
Playing Arpeggios (ARPEGGIO) ........................... 8
Performing with Voice from a Mic ......................... 8
Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard
(SAMPLE IMPORT) ..................................... 9
Importing Audio Files (Sample)........................... 9
Recalling a Sample .................................... 9
Deleting Imported Samples ............................. 9
Editing Samples ...................................... 9
Editing Sounds ........................................ 10
Editing a Patch/Drum Kit................................ 10
Editing a Performance.................................. 10
Editing the Eects ..................................... 10
Saving Your Settings (Write) ............................. 10
Playing Rhythm Patterns .............................. 11
Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern .................... 11
Changing the Tempo................................... 11
Playing Audio Files (Audio Player) ...................... 12
Assigning Audio Files to Pads and Playing Them.............. 12
Audio Player Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)..... 13
Playing Patterns ...................................... 13
Basic Operations for the Pattern Sequencer ................. 13
Recording Patterns .................................... 13
Saving a Pattern ...................................... 15
Pattern Utility ........................................ 15
Overall Settings for the XPS-30 ........................ 16
Accessing the Menu Screens............................. 16
Making System Settings (SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Display Contrast ............................ 16
Adjusting the Display Brightness .......................... 16
Enabling/Disabling the Auto-O Function ................... 16
Master Tuning......................................... 16
Applying Reverb to the Mic Input.......................... 16
Assigning the Function of the Control Pedal.................. 16
Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Convenient Functions (UTILITY) .......................... 17
Playing the Demo Songs................................ 18
Appendix ............................................. 19
Troubleshooting ...................................... 19
Error Messages ....................................... 19
Main Specications.................................... 20
USING THE UNIT SAFELY ............................... 21
IMPORTANT NOTES.................................... 21
Shortcut List .......................................... 24
Owner’s Manual

2
Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
Controller Explanation Page
1 MODE
[SAMPLE IMPORT] button Used to import an audio le (sample) into the XPS-30. p. 9
[DAW CONTROL] button Used to control DAW software from the XPS-30.
For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)“ (PDF).
MEMO
You can move to the EDIT MENU screen by pressing the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW
CONTROL] button simultaneously.
2
Control knobs Control the parameters that you’ve selected by the
[SELECT] button. p. 7
[SELECT] button Selects the group of parameters that is controlled by
the Control knobs.
[MIC IN] LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the input from MIC INPUT jack. p. 8
[PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the rhythm pattern / audio
player.
p. 11
p. 12
[LOWER] LEVEL slider Split: Adjusts the volume of the lower part.
Dual: Adjusts the volume of part 2. p. 6
[UPPER] LEVEL slider Split: Adjusts the volume of the upper part.
Dual: Adjusts the volume of part 1.
[VOCODER/AUTO PITCH]
button
Accesses settings for the Vocoder function and Auto
Pitch function. p. 8
3 KEYBOARD
[SPLIT] button Turns the split function on/o.
p. 6[DUAL] button Turns the dual function on/o.
[SUPER LAYER] button Turns the super layer function on/o.
[ARPEGGIO] button Turns the arpeggiator on/o. p. 8
[KEY TOUCH] button
Used to change the touch response of the keyboard.
Depending on the KEY TOUCH setting, the [KEY TOUCH]
button is lit or unlit.
p. 7
p. 16
[PATCH/PERFORM] button
When this button is on (lit), the XPS-30 is in Performance
mode. When this button is o (unlit), the XPS-30 is in
Patch mode.
p. 5
[TRANSPOSE] button
Hold down this button and use the OCTAVE [DOWN]
[UP] buttons to raise or lower the pitch range in
semitone steps.
p. 7
OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] buttons Raise or lower the pitch range in steps of an octave. p. 7
4
[NUMERIC] button When this button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9]
buttons to enter numeric values. p. 4
[FAVORITE] button Turns the Favorite function on/o.
p. 7
[BANK] button When this button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9]
buttons to select Favorite banks.
BATTERY indicator The indication changes depending on the remaining
battery amount. p. 3
Display Shows various information depending on operation.
Value dial Changes a value. If you hold down the [SHIFT] button
and turn the dial, the value changes more greatly. p. 4
[A. PIANO/E. PIANO]–[SAMPLE]
(Category) buttons
([0]–[9] buttons)
Select categories (types) of sound (such as patches
or drum kits). You can also use the value dial to select
other sounds within the same category.
* When the [NUMERIC] button is on (lit), these buttons
operate as [0]–[9] buttons to enter numeric values.
p. 5
[MENU] button Displays a menu screen. p. 4
p. 16
[WRITE] button Saves the modied settings in internal memory. p. 10
Controller Explanation Page
[–] [+] buttons
Changes a value.
* If you press one of these buttons while holding
down the other, the value changes more rapidly. If
you press one of these buttons while holding down
the [SHIFT] button, the value changes more greatly.
p. 4
[H] [I] [K] [J] buttons Move the cursor position up/down/left/right.
[SHIFT] button Accesses the corresponding edit screen when pressed
together with another button.
p. 4
p. 24
[EXIT] button Exits a screen or cancels an operation. p. 4
[ENTER] button Used to execute an operation.
5 PHRASE PAD
[TAP] button Sets the tempo to the interval at which you press this
button during pattern playback.
p. 11
p. 13
[MUTE] button When using the pattern sequencer, mutes the specied
track. p. 13
[ERASE] button When using the pattern sequencer, erases the recorded
pattern or a portion of the pattern. p. 14
[LOOP] button When using the pattern sequencer, turns loop playback/
recording on/o. p. 13
Pads [1]–[8] Play back phrases (rhythm patterns / patterns / samples) that are
assigned to the pads.
[RHYTHM PATTERN] button Press this button to use rhythm patterns. p. 11
[PATTERN SEQUENCER] button Press this button to use the pattern sequencer. p. 13
[AUDIO] button Press this button to use the“audio player” which plays
back audio les from a USB ash drive. p. 12
[PATTERN LENGTH] button Changes the number of measures in the pattern. p. 14
[TEMPO] button Adjusts the tempo. p. 11
[MIXER] button When using the pattern sequencer, species settings
such as level or pan for each track. p. 13
[u] button Moves to the beginning of the pattern or audio le. p. 11
p. 12
p. 13
[s] button
Starts/stops playback of the rhythm pattern, pattern,
or audio le that is selected for the rhythm pattern
function, the pattern sequencer, or the audio player.
[t] button When using the pattern sequencer, press this button to
record a pattern. p. 13
6
[MASTER VOLUME] knob Adjusts the volume that is output from the OUTPUT
jacks and the PHONES jack. p. 5
7
Pitch bend/Modulation lever Varies the pitch or applies vibrato.

3
Panel Descriptions
Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)
* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure,
always turn down the volume, and turn o all the
units before making any connections.
Concerning the Auto O Function
The power to this unit will be turned
o automatically after a predetermined
amount of time has passed since it was last
used for playing music, or its buttons or
controls were operated (Auto O function).
If you do not want the power to be turned
o automatically, disengage the Auto O
function (p. 16).
NOTE
5Any settings that you are in the process
of editing will be lost when the power
is turned o. If you have any settings
that you want to keep, you should save
them beforehand.
5To restore power, turn the power on
again.
Headphones
Microphone
Pedal switch
Expression pedal
Computer
USB ash drive
* Place the AC adaptor so the side with the indicator (see
illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual
information faces downwards. The indicator will light when
you plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Power Cord
AC Outlet
Amplied speakers
MIDI device
External audio player
8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19
20
AC adaptor
Indicator
Jack/Controller Explanation Page
8 PEDAL CONTROL jack
You can connect an expression pedal (EV-5;
sold separately) or pedal switch (DP series; sold
separately) here and use them to control various
parameters or functions.
* Use only the specied expression pedal (EV-
5; sold separately). By connecting any other
expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
p. 16
9 PEDAL HOLD jack You can connect a pedal switch (DP series; sold
separately) and use it as a hold pedal.
10 MIDI IN, OUT connectors For connecting a MIDI device.
11 MIC [LEVEL] knob Adjusts the input level of the MIC INPUT jack.
p. 8
12 MIC INPUT jack Connect your microphone here.
This is an unbalanced 1/4”phone jack.
13 EXT INPUT jack Connect your external audio player or audio device here.
14 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks These output the audio signal in stereo to your amp or mixer.
If you’re outputting in mono, connect only the L/MONO jack.
15 PHONES jack Connect your headphones (sold separately) to this jack.
16 USB COMPUTER port
Use a commercially available USB 2.0 cable to connect this
unit to your computer.
You can synchronize it with a DAW on your computer via USB
MIDI, and record the sound of the XPS-30 into your DAW via
USB audio.
17 USB MEMORY port
Connect a USB ash drive (sold separately) here.
You can use a USB ash drive to play audio les or
to back up data.
* Use USB Flash Memory sold by Roland. We
cannot guarantee operation if other products
are used.
* Never insert or remove the USB ash drives
while this unit is turned on. Doing so may
corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB
ash drives.
* Carefully insert the USB ash drives all the way
in—until it is rmly in place.
p. 9
p. 12
p. 17
18 DC IN jack
Connect the included AC adaptor here.
* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to
avoid applying undue stress to the jack, anchor the power
cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.
19 [POWER] switch This turns the power on/o. p. 5
20 Ground terminal Refer to“Ground Terminal” (p. 21).
Installing Batteries
If eight commercially available AA nickel-metal hydride batteries are installed, you’ll
be able to play the XPS-30 without connecting the AC adaptor.
1. While pressing the tabs of the battery compartment cover on the bottom
panel, remove the cover.
* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons and knobs
from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.
2. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, taking care to observe
the correct polarity.
3. Securely close the battery compartment cover.
NOTE
If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid leakage. Make
sure that you carefully observe all of the items related to batteries that are listed
in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES”(leaet “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and Owner’s manual (p. 21)).
When to replace the batteries (BATTERY indicator)
When the batteries run down, the BATTERY indicator will light or blink.
5The BATTERY indicator will light when the batteries run low.
5If you continue using the XPS-30, the indicator will blink; please replace the
batteries.
NOTE
5If you continue use even though the indicator is blinking, the display will
indicate “Battery Low!”and further operation will be impossible.
5The BATTERY indicator is only an approximation.

4
Overview
How the XPS-30 Is Organized
Controller section
The performance information generated when you press/release a key or press a hold
pedal are transmitted to the sound generator section.
This section consists of a keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever, the panel buttons
and knobs, and pedals connected to the rear panel.
Sound Generator section
This section receives performance information sent from the controller section, and
sounds a patch or performance accordingly.
Eects
MFX (Multi eects) Provides 80 types of eect, such as distortion and anger.
Chorus/Reverb
A chorus/reverb unit that can be used independently of the chorus/reverb
eects of the MFX unit.
Chorus can also be used as a delay.
* MFX and chorus/reverb can have dierent settings for each patch and performance.
Phrase Pad
These play the phrases that are assigned to pads [1]–[8].
Rhythm Pattern The pads play dedicated rhythm patterns.
Pattern Sequencer The pads record patterns of several measures, and play them back while
you perform.
Audio Player The pads play audio les from a USB ash drive.
Patch
A patch is a sound that you can perform. Each patch consists of up to four “tones,” and
you can create a wide variety of sounds by combining tones.
Drum Kit
A drum kit is a collection of percussion instrument sounds or sound eects. Each
dierent key (note number) plays a dierent percussion instrument or sound eect.
Sample
These are sounds created by Sample Import (p. 9).
Performance
A performance lets you assign a dierent patch, drum kit, or sample to each of 16
parts, allowing you to use 16 dierent sounds simultaneously.
The following settings are also saved as performance settings.
SPLIT Use dierent sounds for the right and left hands
DUAL Layer two sounds
SUPER LAYER Layer a single sound to create a richer feeling
When you select Split or Dual, the patches of part 1 and part 2 are used.
“Patch mode”is when you select and play a single patch (or drum kit or sample).
“Performance mode”is when you select and play a performance.
When using SPLIT/DUAL/SUPER LAYER, you’ll always be in Performance mode (the
[PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit).
Basic Operation
Move the cursor
To change a selection or parameter setting that’s shown in the screen, use the [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons to
move the cursor to the value of the parameter that you want to change.
If you hold down a cursor button, the cursor continues to move.
If you hold down the cursor button of a certain direction and then press the cursor button of the
opposite direction, the cursor moves faster.
Changing a value
To change the value that’s highlighted by the cursor, use the value dial or the [–] [+] buttons.
5If you hold down the [SHIFT] button while performing this operation, the value will change more
greatly.
5In case of [–] [+] buttons, If you hold down one button and press the other button, the value will
change faster.
Entering numeric values
When the [NUMERIC] button is on (lit), you can use the [0]–[9] buttons to enter numeric values.
Press the [0]–[9] buttons to enter a numerical value, and then press the [ENTER] button.
[ENTER] button
Use this button to conrm a value or execute an operation.
[EXIT] button
Use this button to exit a screen or to cancel an operation without executing it.
[MENU] button
From the menu you can select detailed sound settings (editing), system settings, or utility functions.
Saving your settings
When you press the [WRITE] button, the WRITE MENU screen appears, allowing you to save a patch (drum
kit) or performance.
Shortcut
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing another button, you can move to the setting screen
for the button you pressed.
For details, refer to“Shortcut List” (p. 24).
Tone 1 Tone 2
Patch Tone 3 Tone 4
System
Patch
Performance
Drum Kit
Sound Generator section
MFX
Chorus
Reverb
Eects
Keyboard Pitch Bend/Modulation lever Pedal
Controller section
XPS-30
Arpeggio
Audio Player
Phrase Pad
Patch/Drum Kit/Sample
Part 1
(Upper)
Patch/Drum Kit/Sample
Patch/Drum Kit/Sample
Part 3
Patch/Drum Kit/Sample
Part 16
Split Dual Super Layer
Performance
Part 2
(Lower)
Rhythm Pattern
Pattern Sequencer
Entering numeric values
Change a
value
Conrm/
execute
5Exit a screen
5Cancel an operation
Shortcut
Change a value
Save your
settings
Display the menu screen

5
Playing the XPS-30
Turning On/O the Power
Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with
the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the unit on/
o. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
1. Turn the power on in the following order:
this unit 0connected devices.
* This unit is equipped with a protection
circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after
turning the unit on is required before it will
operate normally.
A screen like the following appears.
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should
typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate
a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so
what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the
manual.
2. Turn the [MASTER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.
Turning the Power O
1. Turn the power o in the following order: connected devices 0this unit.
Playing a Single Tone (Patch Mode)
1. Make sure that the [PATCH/PERFORM]
button is unlit.
If the [PATCH/PERFORM] button is lit, press the
[PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it go dark.
The XPS-30 is in Patch mode, and the PATCH
screen appears.
1 2
3 4 5
6 7
8
9
10
11
No. Explanation
1 Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)
2 Tempo
3 Patch bank
4 Bank number
5 Sub category
6 Category number
No. Explanation
7 Patch name
8 Octave Shift setting
9 Patch level
10 Level meter
11 Parameters that can currently be
adjusted by the control knobs
2. Press a category button ([A. PIANO/E. PIANO]–[SAMPLE]) to select a
category.
Category Explanation
A. PIANO/E. PIANO Piano
ORGAN/KEYBOARD Organ, Keyboard
STRINGS Strings
BRASS Brass, Woodwinds
GUITAR/BASS Guitar, Bass
SYNTH Synthesizer
PAD/FX Pads, Sound eects
WORLD/OTHER Ethnic instruments, other
DRUMS Drum kit
SAMPLE Sample (imported audio les)
Patches are organized into categories which are assigned to buttons.
Each category is further divided into several sub-categories.
3. Use the value dial to select a patch.
MEMO
Patches whose category number is marked with an “S” (e.g., Pf: S01) are specially
recommended sounds.
Selecting a bank
1. Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.
Bank Explanation
PRST (Preset) These patches cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in
the user bank.
GM (GM2) This bank is for GM2 sounds. These sounds cannot be edited.
EXP
This bank is for expansion sounds.
A wide range of tones from the Axial sound
library site can be added to this unit.
For details, refer to the Axial site.
http://axial.roland.com/
USER
Patches, drum kits, or samples that you edit are saved in this
bank.
5User patches can be saved in numbers 501–756.
5User drum kits can be saved in numbers R501–R508.
Performing Multiple Sounds Together (Performance Mode)
1. Press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to
make it light.
The XPS-30 is in Performance mode, and the
PERFORM screen appears.
16-part mode
Dual
Split
Super Layer
Performance bank/number
2. Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a bank.
Bank Explanation
PRST (Preset) These performances cannot be rewritten. The edited result is saved in the user
bank.
USER Performances that you edit are saved in this bank.
User performances can be saved in numbers 001–128.
3. Move the cursor to performance number, and use the value dial to select a
performance.
5If you select a performance that is set to split, dual, or super layer, the
corresponding button is lit.
5Within Performance mode, the state in which neither split, dual, nor super layer
is selected is called “16-part mode”; this allows you to make more detailed
settings. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
When you edit the settings of a patch or performance, an“*” symbol appears
beside the name. If you want to keep the edited settings, perform the Write
operation (p. 10).
When you save the setting, the“*” disappears.
On
O

6
Playing the XPS-30
Playing Dierent Tones with Your Right and Left Hands (SPLIT)
1. Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light.
The Split screen appears.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7
8
No. Explanation
1 Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)
2 Tempo
3 Performance bank
4 Performance number/name
5 Lower
(Part 2)
Category number
Patch name
Patch level
Level meter
No. Explanation
6 Upper
(Part 1)
Category number
Patch name
Patch level
Level meter
7 Split point
8
*
frame
Indicates the part whose patch will
be switched
Divided by the split point, the right-hand side of the keyboard plays the upper
(part 1) patch, and the left-hand side plays the lower (part 2) patch.
Adjusting the volume
You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider and [LOWER] LEVEL slider to adjust the upper
(part 1) and lower (part 2) volume (LEVEL). The“LEVEL” values in the screen change
accordingly.
Exchanging the upper/lower patches
1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [DUAL] button.
Switching patches
1. Press pad [1] or pad [2] to select the part whose patch you want to switch.
Pad [1] Upper (Part 1)
Pad [2] Lower (Part 2)
2. Use the value dial to switch patches.
You can also select patches by pressing the [A. PIANO/E. PIANO]–[SAMPLE] buttons.
Changing the Split point
1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the key that you want to be the
new split point.
The key you press becomes the split point.
The split point key is included in the upper region.
Playing Two Layered Sounds (DUAL)
1. Press the [DUAL] button to make it light.
The Dual screen appears.
1 2
3 4
5
6
7
No. Explanation
1 Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)
2 Tempo
3 Performance bank
4 Performance number/name
5 Upper
(Part 1)
Category number
Patch name
Patch level
Level meter
No. Explanation
6 Lower
(Part 2)
Category number
Patch name
Patch level
Level meter
7
*
frame
Indicates the part whose patch will
be switched
The upper (part 1) and lower (part 2) patches sound together.
Adjusting the volume
You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider and [LOWER] LEVEL slider to adjust the upper
(part 1) and lower (part 2) volume (LEVEL). The“LEVEL” values in the screen change
accordingly.
Exchanging the upper/lower patches
1. Hold down the [SPLIT] button and press the [DUAL] button.
Switching patches
1. Press pad [1] or pad [2] to select the part whose patch you want to switch.
Pad [1] Upper (Part 1)
Pad [2] Lower (Part 2)
2. Use the value dial to switch patches.
You can also select patches by pressing the [A. PIANO/E. PIANO]–[SAMPLE] buttons.
Thickening a Patch (SUPER LAYER)
You can overlay a patch several times, slightly shifting the pitches of each layer. This
is called “detuning.”
Using the “Super Layer” function, you can easily set the detuning and the number
of times you overlay the patch (number of parts), to create more spacious or thicker
tones.
1. Select a patch.
2. Press the [SUPER LAYER] button to make it
light.
The Super Layer screen appears.
1 2
3 4
5
6 7 8 9
10
No. Explanation
1 Eect on (lit)/o (unlit)
2 Tempo
3 Performance bank
4 Performance number/name
5 Category number/Patch name
No. Explanation
6 Layer Number of layered parts
7 Detune Amount of pitch shift
8 Part level
9 Level meter
10 Parameters that can currently be
adjusted by the control knobs
3. Move the cursor to“Layer” or“Detune,” and use the value dial to change the
setting.
Parameter Value
Layer 2–5
Detune 0–30
Adjusting the volume
You can use the [UPPER] LEVEL slider to adjust the volume (LEVEL). The “LEVEL”
values in the screen change accordingly.

7
Playing the XPS-30
Changing the Key Touch (KEY TOUCH)
Sets the keyboard’s touch.
1. Press the [KEY TOUCH] button.
The KEY TOUCH screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“Velo Curve,” and use the value dial to change the
setting.
Value Explanation
LIGHT
This sets the keyboard to a light touch. You can achieve fortissimo () play with
a less forceful touch than MEDIUM setting, so the keyboard feels lighter. This
setting makes it easier for children, whose hands have less strength.
MEDIUM This sets the keyboard to the standard touch.
HEAVY
This sets the keyboard to a heavy touch. You have to play the keyboard more
forcefully than MEDIUM setting in order to play fortissimo (), so the keyboard
touch feels heavier. This setting allows you to add more expression when
playing dynamically.
MEMO
You can also make more detailed adjustments to the keyboard touch, or specify
that all notes sound at a xed volume regardless of your keyboard playing
dynamics. For details, refer to system settings“KEY TOUCH”(p. 16).
Shifting the Key Range in Semitone Steps (Transpose)
1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button,
and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or
[UP] buttons.
If a value other than “C” is set, the
[TRANSPOSE] button is lit.
To reset the value to “C,” hold down
the [TRANSPOSE] button and press
the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons
simultaneously.
Value -5 (G)–0 (C)–+6 (F#)
Changing the Keyboard’s Pitch in One-Octave Steps
(Octave Shift)
1. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] button.
If this setting is other than “0,” OCTAVE [DOWN] or
[UP] button will light.
You can reset this setting to “0” by pressing
OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.
Value -3–0–+3
What’s aected by the Octave Shift setting will depend on the current mode.
Patch mode
The octave of the selected patch will change. The setting cannot be saved.
Performance mode
Dual, Super Layer The octave of all parts will change.
Split, 16-part mode The octave of the currently selected part will change.
You can set this independently for each part.
* You can save the Octave setting of each part by saving the performance.
Using the Control Knobs to Vary the Sound
You can use the Control knobs to
control the sound in real time.
You can control a total of 12
parameters, organized as three
groups each containing four
parameters.
If you select the parameters to be set
for each part, the target aected by
these modications will depend on
the current settings.
Patch mode
Drum Kit
Control knobs will apply to each individual key. When you turn one of
these knobs, the currently selected key will be indicated (e.g., C4).
To change the key to which the eect is to be applied, press a key and
specify a new key name.
Performance mode
Dual, Super Layer All parts
Split, 16-part mode The currently selected part
* For some sounds, the knobs may not have an eect.
1. Press the [SELECT] button to select the group of parameters.
2. Use the control knobs to control the parameters.
Parameter Explanation
CUTOFF Adjusts the frequency (cuto frequency) at which the lter begins to be
applied.
RESONANCE Boosts the sound in the vicinity of the cuto frequency, adding a
distinctive character to the sound.
ATTACK Adjusts the time from when you press the key until the sound reaches
the maximum level.
RELEASE Adjusts the time from when you release the key until the sound is no
longer heard.
MIC REVERB Adjusts the reverb that’s applied to the input sound from the MIC IN jack.
MFX CTRL Controls MFX.
CHORUS/DELAY Adjusts the amount of chorus or delay.
REVERB Adjusts the amount of reverb.
ASSIGN 1–4
You can assign various parameters to these knobs and control them.
For details on how to change the parameters that are assigned to the
knobs, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
Registering Favorite Sounds to a Button (FAVORITE)
“Favorites”store settings for frequently used patches and performances, allowing
you to recall them by simply pressing a button.
Favorites store the number of the patch or performance.
Favorite Bank 9
Favorite 0–9
Favorite Bank 0
5Favorites 0–9 can be registered as a“favorite set”; you can register a total of ten
such sets.
5Use the [0] to [9] buttons to register tones or switch to tones.
NOTE
If you’ve changed the sound or keyboard settings (split, dual, super layer), you
must rst save the changed settings before you can register them as a favorite.
Registering a Favorite
1. Select a patch or performance that you want to
register.
2. Press the [BANK] button to make it light.
3. Press a [0]–[9] button to select the bank in which
you want to register the favorite.
4. Hold down the [FAVORITE] button and press a
[0]–[9] buttons to select the number in which the
favorite will be registered.

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Playing the XPS-30
Recalling a Favorite
1. Press the [FAVORITE] button to make it light.
2. Press the [0]–[9] button to select a favorite.
Switching Favorite Banks
1. Press the [BANK] button to make it light.
The button from [0] to [9] that corresponds to the currently selected bank blinks.
2. Press the [0]–[9] button to select a bank.
Viewing or Removing a Favorite
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [FAVORITE] button.
The FAVORITE UTILITY screen appears.
You can perform the following operations in the FAVORITE UTILITY screen.
Controller Explanation
[K] [J] buttons Switch the favorite bank.
[H] [I] buttons Select a favorite.
[ENTER] button
Removes the selected favorite.
When a conrmation screen appears, press the [ENTER] button once
again.
If you decide not to remove it, press the [EXIT] button.
2. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the FAVORITE UTILITY screen.
Playing Arpeggios (ARPEGGIO)
The arpeggiator is a function that automatically produces an arpeggio based on the
keys that you press.
* The arpeggio settings cannot be saved.
1. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.
The ARPEGGIO screen appears.
2. Play a chord on the keyboard.
An arpeggio consisting of the notes you hold down starts playing.
MEMO
5If “Arp Hold” is “ON,” the arpeggio continues playing even after you release the
keyboard.
5If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ARPEGGIO] button, the
ARPEGGIO screen appears with Arp Hold turned on.
3. To turn o this function, press the [ARPEGGIO] button once again to make it
go dark.
Select an Arpeggio Style
1. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.
The ARPEGGIO screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“STYLE,” and use the value dial to select a style.
Value 001–128
Editing Arpeggios
1. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.
The ARPEGGIO screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to the item that you want to edit, and use the value dial to
edit the setting.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the ARPEGGIO screen.
MEMO
For details on the parameters that you can edit in the ARPEGGIO screen, refer to
“Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).
Performing with Voice from a Mic
You can input a voice from a mic connected to the rear panel MIC IN jack, and
perform using a voice.
Microphone
5To adjust the input volume from the mic, use the rear panel MIC [LEVEL] knob.
Adjust the knob so that the sound from the mic is not distorted.
5To adjust the volume balance between the mic sound and your performance,
use the top panel [MIC IN] level slider.
Using the Vocoder/Auto Pitch
A “vocoder” is an eect that is typically applied to a human voice. By sending
a human voice through a vocoder, you can give it an unexpressive robot-like
character. The pitch is controlled by playing the keyboard.
“Auto Pitch” sounds suppress pitch irregularity, producing a pitch-corrected sound.
By applying a stair-step constraint to pitch change, this creates a mechanical eect.
5The preset bank (PRST) contains 10 vocoder settings and 10 auto-pitch settings.
1. Press the [VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] button to make it
light.
The VOCODER/AUTO-PITCH screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to bank, and use the value dial to select a “PRST” or“USER.”
3. Move the cursor to the number, and use the value dial to select a vocoder
or auto-pitch setting.
PRST 001–010 Vocoder settings
011–020 Auto-pitch settings
USER 501–520 User bank
4. While playing the keyboard, vocalize into the microphone.
If you’ve selected an Auto Pitch, there’s no need to play the keyboard.
5. To turn o this function, press the [VOCODER/AUTO PITCH] button once
again to make it go dark.
MEMO
You can make detailed adjustments to the vocoder or auto-pitch settings. For
details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).

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Audio les that you’ve imported from a USB ash drive into the XPS-30 (referred to as“samples”) can be assigned to the keyboard and played.
In Performance mode, you can assign up to 16 audio les (16 parts).
NOTE
For an audio le to be imported, it must be a WAV format, 44.1 kHz, 16 bit le. If any other le is selected, the display indicates “Incorrect File!”and the le cannot be imported.
Copy to a USB ash drive
WAV
Insert USB ash drive
Importing Audio Files (Sample)
1. Use the XPS-30 to format the USB
ash drive (p. 17).
2. Power-o the XPS-30, and then
remove the USB ash drive.
3. Using your computer, copy
the desired audio les into the
“IMPORT” folder.
* Use only single-byte alphanumeric
characters in the folder names and
le names.
4. Insert the USB ash drive into the
XPS-30, and turn on the power.
5. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.
The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.
6. Move the cursor to“SAMPLE IMPORT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.
7. Make settings to specify how the le is imported.
Import File Imported audio le
Original Key Species the note number that plays the sample at the pitch at which it was
imported.
Loop Switch Turns loop playback on/o.
To:
Save-destination number of the sample.
Sample is saved in the XPS-30’s internal user memory, and is assigned a number
starting with 501.
MEMO
5The sound is automatically assigned to the keyboard with the appropriate
pitches, starting from two octaves above the Original Key and extending
downward to the lowest note of the keyboard.
5You can change the loop point and original key of the sample later. For details,
refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
8. Move the cursor to“IMPORT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The audio le is imported.
* If user memory is full, the screen indicate “Memory Full!” and you can’t import the
audio le. In this case, you’ll need to delete unnecessary samples.
9. Repeat steps 7–8 to import the desired les into the XPS-30.
MEMO
5An imported audio le can be used as a single patch by pressing the [SAMPLE]
button.
5If the le size is large, the import may require several minutes.
NOTE
Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Processing....”
Recalling a Sample
1. Press the [SAMPLE] button.
2. Use the value dial to select a patch.
* The pitch cannot be changed if the pitch is more than two octaves above the
specied Original Key.
Deleting Imported Samples
1. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.
The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“SAMPLE DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SAMPLE DELETE screen appears.
3. Select the sample (patch) that you want to delete.
4. Move the cursor to“DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
5. Press the [ENTER] button to delete a sample.
MEMO
5Some or all notes of performances that use the deleted sample will no longer
sound.
5It’s a good idea to back up important data to a USB ash drive or to your
computer (p. 18).
Editing Samples
1. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button.
The SAMPLE MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“SAMPLE EDIT” and press the [ENTER] button.
The SAMPLE EDIT screen appears.
3. Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.
4. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
MEMO
You can make detailed settings for the sample, such as the sample’s loop point
and original key. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).
5. To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings
(Write)” (p. 10).
IMPORT folder
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Importing a Sample and Playing It on the Keyboard (SAMPLE IMPORT)

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Editing Sounds
MEMO
For details on the parameters that you can edit, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).
Editing a Patch/Drum Kit
1. Select a patch or drum kit that you want to edit.
2. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button
simultaneously.
The EDIT MENU screen appears.
3. Move the cursor to“PATCH EDIT” or “DRUM KIT EDIT,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The PATCH EDIT or DRUM KIT EDIT screen appears.
4. Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.
5. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
6. To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings
(Write).”
Editing a Performance
1. Press the [PATCH/PERFORM] button to make it light.
2. Select a performance that you want to edit.
3. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button
simultaneously.
The EDIT MENU screen appears.
4. Move the cursor to“PERFORMANCE EDIT” or “PART EDIT,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The PERFORM EDIT or PART EDIT screen appears.
MEMO
“PERFORMANCE EDIT” lets you edit while viewing a list of the settings of all parts,
and “PART EDIT” lets you edit each part of the performance individually.
* PERFORMANCE EDIT and PART EDIT have the same parameters in common.
5. Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.
6. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
7. To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings
(Write).”
Editing the Eects
You can make dierent eect settings independently for Patch mode and
Performance mode.
Patch mode
You can use multi-eect (MFX), chorus, and reverb for each patch.
Performance mode
For each setting, you can use a maximum of three multi-eects (MFX1, MFX2,
MFX3), one chorus, and one reverb.
For each of the three MFX, the chorus, and the reverb, you can specify whether it
will operate according to the eect settings of the performance, or according to the
eect settings of the patch or drum kit assigned to the part you specify.
1. Press the [SAMPLE IMPORT] button and [DAW CONTROL] button
simultaneously.
The EDIT MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“EFFECTS EDIT,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears.
3. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
4. To save the edited settings, perform the operation “Saving Your Settings
(Write).”
MEMO
When you edit the eect settings, an“*” is shown by the patch/performance
name. When you save the patch or performance, the “*” disappears.
Saving Your Settings (Write)
If ou turn the power o or select another tone, the changed settings are lost.
If you want to keep the changes you made, perform the Write operation.
NOTE
When you save, the data that was previously in the save-destination is
overwritten.
1. Press the [WRITE] button to make it light.
The WRITE MENU screen appears.
5In Patch mode, you can long-press the [WRITE] button to access the name input
screen.
5Depending on the state before you pressed the button, either PATCH WRITE or
PERFORMANCE WRITE is automatically selected.
NOTE
In Performance mode, if an“*” symbol is shown for both Patch and Performance,
rst save the patch and then save the performance. Be aware that if you save the
performance rst, the edited patch data is lost.
2. Press the [ENTER] button.
The name input screen appears.
3. Assign a name to the data that you’re saving.
Operation Explanation
[K] [J] buttons Move the cursor.
Value dial, [–] [+] buttons Select the character.
[I] [H] buttons Switch between uppercase and lowercase.
Inserting/ Deleting Characters
1. While entering a name, press the [MENU] button.
The NAME MENU window appears. The window closes if you press the button
once again.
2. Move the cursor to“INSERT” or “DELETE,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Function Explanation
INSERT Press the [ENTER] button to insert a space (blank) at the cursor location.
DELETE Press the [ENTER] button to delete the character at the cursor location;
subsequent characters will be moved forward to ll the gap.
4. When you’ve specied the name, press the [ENTER] button.
5. Use the value dial to specify the save-destination.
6. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
7. Press the [ENTER] button to save the settings.
NOTE
Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Writing....”

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Playing Rhythm Patterns
A rhythm pattern is a xed phrase played by rhythm instruments such as drums or percussion. The XPS-30 can play back rhythm patterns assigned to pads [1]–[8] while you use
the keyboard to perform along with the rhythm patterns.
A rhythm pattern consists of eight“variations,” and the eight variations are collective called a “rhythm pattern group.”
When you select a rhythm pattern group, the variations are automatically assigned to pads [1]–[8].
Variation 1 Variation 2 Variation 3 Variation 4
Variation 5 Variation 6 Variation 7 Variation 8
Rhythm Pattern Group
Selecting and Playing a Rhythm Pattern
1. Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button to make it light.
The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.
2. Make settings for the rhythm pattern.
Parameter Value Explanation
Group
Selects the rhythm pattern group. Changing the rhythm pattern group will
also change the rhythm patterns that are assigned to pads [1]–[8].
* You can move the cursor to this parameter, press the [ENTER] button,
and select a rhythm pattern from the RHYTHM PATTERN GROUP LIST
screen.
* For more about rhythm pattern groups, refer to“Parameter Guide
(English)” (PDF).
001–030
Drum Kit
Selects the drum kit that is used to play the rhythm patterns.
Switching the rhythm pattern group will switch the drum kit that is
assigned by the rhythm pattern group, but you can use this parameter to
select a dierent drum kit if you want.
* You can move the cursor to this parameter, press the [ENTER] button,
and select a drum kit from the DRUM KIT LIST screen.
Dr: 001–
Level Species the volume of the rhythm pattern.
1–127
NOTE
The rhythm pattern settings cannot be saved.
3. Press the pad [1]–[8] buttons to play rhythm patterns.
The pattern assigned to the button you pressed plays, and the pad blinks.
Press the pad once again to stop (the pad is lit).
Other Operations
Controller Explanation
[s] button Plays the variation selected by the pad you pressed. Press this
button once again to stop.
[TAP] button Species the tempo as the interval at which this button is
repeatedly pressed.
[TEMPO] button Changes the tempo.
[PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the rhythm pattern.
Changing the Tempo
1. Press the [TEMPO] button
The TEMPO screen appears.
2. Use the value dial to adjust the tempo.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the previous screen.
MEMO
In the TEMPO screen you can also edit the following parameters.
5Metronome (p. 17) on/o
5Tempo Lock (p. 17) on/o

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Playing Audio Files (Audio Player)
Audio les saved on a USB ash drive can be assigned to pads [1]–[8] and played
back.
Audio les that can be played
MP3
Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit Rate 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 kbps, VBR
(Variable Bit Rate)
WAV/AIFF
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Bit 8, 16, 24-bit
NOTE
5Two or more audio les can’t be played simultaneously.
5The tempo of an audio le can’t be changed.
Assigning Audio Files to Pads and Playing Them
MEMO
If there are audio les in the root directory of the USB ash drive when you turn
on the power, they will automatically be assigned to the pads.
1. Format your USB ash drive on the
XPS-30 (p. 17).
2. Power-o the XPS-30, and
disconnect the USB ash drive.
3. Using your computer, create a
folder inside the“SONG LIST” folder.
* Use only single-byte alphanumeric
characters in folder names.
4. Copy the desired audio les into
the folder that you created.
5. Connect the USB ash drive to the
XPS-30, and turn on the power.
6. Press the [AUDIO] button.
The AUDIO PLAYER screen appears.
7. Make settings for the audio player.
Parameter Value/Explanation
Song List
Displays the folders that are in the SONG LIST folder of the USB ash drive.
* Move the cursor to this parameter, and press the [ENTER] button to see
the SONG LIST screen which lists the folders.
Audio Level
Species the volume of the audio les.
* The Level setting is lost when you turn o the power. If you want the
setting to be remembered even after the power is turned o, specify
the desired value in the system setting“Audio Level” (p. 16).
0–127
PAD1–8
Name Shows the audio les that are assigned to the pads.
Loop Turns loop playback on/o.
OFF, ON
Start Species the start position for loop playback.
0–(available position range)
End Species the end position for loop playback.
(available position range)–end
NOTE
Loop settings can’t be made for an MP3 le. If you want to make loop settings, use
your computer to convert the le to a WAV or AIFF le before you import it.
8. Press the [ENTER] button.
The audio les in the selected folder are automatically assigned to the pads in
descending order. For example if you choose the SONG1 folder, the les are
assigned as shown in the illustration.
MEMO
The les inside the folder are shown in alpha-numeric order, and the rst eight
les are assigned.
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9. Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].
The pad you pressed blinks, and the assigned audio le plays.
Press the pad once again to stop playback (the pad is lit).
Audio Player Operations
Action Operation/Explanation
Play back Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].
Stop
Press a currently-playing pad.
To resume playback from the location at which you stopped, hold
down the [AUDIO] button and press the same pad.
Move to the beginning Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press Pad [1].
Rewind Hold down the [SHIFT] button and hold down Pad [2].
Fast-forward Hold down the [SHIFT] button and hold down Pad [3].
Loop settings (*1)
Press the [LOOP] button.
Looping is enabled for the currently selected pad.
The [LOOP] button lights.
Loop a region of the
le
Setting the Start point:
While the le plays, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[LOOP] button.
Setting the End point:
Once again, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [LOOP]
button.
Audio le
Start point End point
Loop region
When the End Point is set, playback repeats over the Start–End region
that you specied.
If a le with a specied loop region is played from the beginning,
it will play until the End point and then start looping over the loop
region.
* If, after specifying the loop region, you want to change the setting
so that the entire le loops, hold down the [LOOP] button and
press the pad whose setting you want to change.
Adjusting the Start
point or End point (*1)
Move the cursor to“Start” or “End,” and use the value dial to change
the setting.
Playing the next pad
To switch immediately:
Press one of the Pad [1]–[8].
To switch after playback has ended:
Hold down the currently-playing pad, and press the pad that you
want to play next.
Adjusting the volume
of the Audio Player Move the [PHRASE PAD] LEVEL slider.
*1: Loop settings for each audio le are automatically saved in the SONG LIST folder. If you
move an audio le to a dierent folder, the loop settings will be preserved by moving the
settings le (.bin) as well.
SONG LIST folder
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SONG2

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Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
The pattern sequencer is a function that lets you record your keyboard performance
and knob movements, and then play them back repeatedly. The recorded data is
called a “pattern,” and you can record and save patterns of up to eight measures.
5A pattern consists of tracks 1–8, and recording occurs on the currently selected
track.
5The patterns are organized into 32 preset patterns (PRST) and 128 user patterns
(USER), and are saved in a“pattern bank.”
Pattern Bank
User Pattern
USER001–128
Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4
Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8
(Rhythm)
Preset Pattern
PRST001–032
Playing Patterns
Playing the currently selected pattern
1. With the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button lit, press the [s] button.
Press the button once again to stop.
Selecting and playing a pattern
1. Press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to make it light.
The PATTERN SEQUENCER screen appears.
1 2
3 4
5 6
7
No. Explanation
1
Status indication
5Now Recording
5Now Playing
5Rec Standby
5Stop
2 Tempo
3 Pattern bank (PRST/USER)
4 Pattern number, Pattern name
5 Selected track
6
Patch that is used to play/record the
selected track
Category number, Patch name
No. Explanation
7
Playback/recording progress
indication
This indicates the playback/recording
position as Measure: Beat: Tick units
and as a bar graph.
Number of measures
(maximum 8)
White exterior frame:
Measures specied by PATTERN
LENGTH
Gray exterior frame:
Measures not specied by PATTERN
LENGTH
2. Move the cursor to the pattern bank, and use the value dial to select a“PRST”
or “USER.”
3. Move the cursor to the pattern number, and use the value dial to select the
pattern that you want to play.
MEMO
You can move the cursor to the pattern number, press the [ENTER] button, and
select a pattern from the PATTERN LIST screen that appears.
4. Press the [s] button to play the pattern.
Press the button once again to stop.
Muting a specic track (Track Mute)
Use this function to mute specic tracks when a pattern is playing.
1. Press the [MUTE] button to make it light.
Now the pads are in mute setting mode.
2. Press pads [1]–[8] to select the track(s) that you want to mute.
You can press multiple pads.
The pad you pressed blinks, and its track is muted.
To cancel muting, press the blinking pad.
3. Press the [MUTE] button to make it go dark.
The pad mute setting mode is cancelled.
* Track muting is maintained even after you cancel pad mute setting mode.
Basic Operations for the Pattern Sequencer
Operations for the pattern sequencer are valid only when the [PATTERN SEQUENCER]
button is lit.
Controller Explanation
[s] button Plays/stops the pattern.
[u] button Returns the pattern to the beginning.
[t] button Creates a pattern by recording your keyboard performance and
controller operations in real time.
[TAP] button Sets the tempo to the interval at which you press this button
repeatedly.
[MUTE] button If this is on, you can use pads [1]–[8] to mute the specied
track(s).
[ERASE] button Erases a recorded pattern or a portion of the pattern.
[LOOP] button
5If this is on, the pattern loops between the specied measures.
5If this is o, the pattern plays/records to the specied measure,
and then stops.
Pads [1]–[8] Selects tracks. You can use the keyboard to play or record the
selected track.
[PATTERN LENGTH] button Changes the number of measures in the pattern. You can create a
pattern of up to eight measures.
[TEMPO] button Changes the tempo.
[MIXER] button Lets you specify the volume and pan of each track.
Recording Patterns
1. Press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to make it light.
The PATTERN SEQUENCER screen appears.
2. Select the pattern that you want to record.
When making a new recording
If you want to make a new recording but continue using the sound settings that are
currently selected for each track, use the PATTERN ERASE function (p. 14) to clear
the contents of the pattern before you continue.
If you want to initialize the sound settings as well as the recorded contents, initialize
the pattern (p. 15).
3. Press the [t] button.
The [t] button blinks, and the XPS-30 is in record-ready mode.
4. Make settings for the pattern that you want to record.
Parameter Value/Explanation
R. Ptn 1st Loop
Rec
Species how the rhythm pattern will be recorded.
* This can be specied only if an empty pattern is selected.
OFF A rhythm pattern will not be recorded.
ON Only on the rst cycle of recording, the performance of the
selected rhythm pattern is recorded on track 8.
Beat
Species the time signature of the pattern.
* This can be specied only if an empty pattern is selected.
(1–32) / (2, 4, 8, 16)
Count In
Selects the way in which recording is started.
OFF Recording begins immediately when you press the [s]
button.
1 MEAS
When you press the [s] button, a count begins from
one measure before the recording start location; recording
begins when the recording start location is reached.
2 MEAS
When you press the [s] button, a count begins from two
measures before the recording start location; recording
begins when the recording start location is reached.
WAIT NOTE Recording begins when you press the [s] button, or
when you press a key or press the hold pedal.

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Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
Parameter Value/Explanation
Input Quantize
Species whether quantize will be applied during recording.
*Quantize:
Automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing of your keyboard
playing, so that the timing is more accurate.
OFF Quantize is not applied during recording.
ON Quantize while recording.
Resolution Species the note timing value at which quantization is applied.
1/32 (`)–1/4 (¸)
Strength
Species the degree to which your notes are moved to precise intervals of
the note values specied by the Resolution setting.
0–100%
If this is set to “100%,” the notes that you record are moved
all the way to exact intervals of the specied Resolution.
With lower percentages, less correction is applied. If this is
set to “0%,” the timing is not corrected at all.
5. Make various settings as necessary.
To change the number of measures in the pattern
Refer to“Specifying the number of measures in the pattern (PATTERN LENGTH)”
(p. 14).
When recording a rhythm pattern
If R. Ptn 1st Loop Rec is ON, the rhythm pattern playback is recorded on the rst
cycle after recording starts.
1. Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button.
The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.
2. Select a rhythm pattern group and drum kit.
3. Use pads [1]–[8] to select the rhythm pattern.
When you press a pad, the rhythm pattern plays.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the RHYTHM PATTERN screen.
Changing the recording tempo
1. Press the [TEMPO] button.
The TEMPO screen appears.
2. Use the value dial to specify a tempo at which you are comfortable recording.
3. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the TEMPO screen.
* Tempo change data is not recorded.
MEMO
You can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the [TAP] button at the desired
interval.
To sound the metronome
1. Press the [TEMPO] button.
The TEMPO screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“Metronome,” and use the value dial to set “ON.”
3. Use the value dial to specify a tempo at which you are comfortable recording.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the TEMPO screen.
MEMO
You can turn the metronome on/o by holding down the [SHIFT] button and
press the [TEMPO] button.
6. Use pads [1]–[8] to specify the recording track.
The selected pad is lit.
Lit other than the recording track: A track that already contains data
Unlit: A track that does not contain data
To change the sound of the recording track
1. Move the cursor to the category number.
The PATCH LIST screen appears.
2. Use the value dial to select a patch.
You can also use the category buttons ([DRUMS/PERCUSSION]–[SAMPLE]) to
make a selection.
7. Press the [s] button to start recording.
8. Play the keyboard.
Movements of the knobs and pitch bend/modulation are also recorded.
MEMO
5By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [LOOP] button you can
turn LOOP REC on/o.
OFF Record to the specied measure length, and then switch from recording to
playback.
ON Continue recording even after recording to the specied measure length.
5If the [LOOP] button is on and R. Ptn 1st Loop Rec is ON, the rhythm pattern is
also recorded only for the rst cycle. For the second and subsequent cycles, the
rhythm pattern stops, and track 8 on which the rhythm pattern was recorded
will play.
5Recording adds to the previously recorded data, and layers new data. If you
want to re-record, erase the data and record again.
9. Press the [t] button.
You return to pattern playback. If you press the [t] button once again, you return to
recording mode.
10.
Press the [s] button to stop the pattern.
The pattern stops regardless of the recording/playback state.
Erasing a portion of the track data during recording/playback
1. During recording or playback, press the [ERASE] button.
As long as you continue holding down the button, the performance data of the
selected track is erased from the pattern.
Erasing an entire pattern or track (PATTERN ERASE)
1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ERASE] button.
The PATTERN ERASE screen appears.
2. Select the track that you want to erase, and press the [ENTER] button.
Value Explanation
Track 1–8 The data of the specied track is erased.
SysEx System exclusive messages are erased.
ALL The data of all tracks are erased.
Specifying the number of measures in the pattern (PATTERN LENGTH)
1. Press the [PATTERN LENGTH] button.
The PATTERN LENGTH screen appears.
2. Select the number of measures, and press the [ENTER] button.
If the number of measures is increased
The screen asks“With Copying?”
Operation Explanation
“YES” The recorded data is copied repeatedly to increase the number of measures.
“NO” Only the number of measures is increased; the recorded data is unchanged.
If the number of measures is decreased
The recorded data is unchanged; only the number of measures played back is
changed.

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Playing/Recording Patterns (PATTERN SEQUENCER)
Saving a Pattern
A pattern that you create will be lost if you select a dierent pattern or if you power-
o the XPS-30.
When you’ve created a pattern that you like, you should save it.
1. While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, press the [WRITE] button.
The PATTERN NAME screen appears.
2. Enter the pattern name.
MEMO
For more about entering a name, refer to“Saving Your Settings (Write)”(p. 10).
3. When you’ve specied the pattern name, press the [ENTER] button.
The PATTERN WRITE screen appears.
4. Use the value dial to select the save-destination.
NOTE
If you save to a number that already contains data, the pattern is overwritten and
the previous data is erased.
5. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
6. Press the [ENTER] button to save the pattern.
Saving is complete when the screen indicates “Completed!”
NOTE
Never turn o the power while the screen indicates “Writing....”
Pattern Utility
1. While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“PATTERN UTILITY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The PATTERN UTILITY screen appears.
MEMO
While the PATTERN SEQUENCER screen is shown, you can hold down the [SHIFT]
button and press the [PATTERN SEQUENCER] button to access the PATTERN
UTILITY screen.
3. Move the cursor to the function that you want to execute, and press the
[ENTER] button.
Copying a Pattern (PATTERN COPY)
Here’s how you can copy from a dierent pattern to the specied track of the
currently selected pattern.
1. In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “PATTERN COPY” and press the
[ENTER] button.
The PATTERN COPY screen appears.
2. Set the parameters.
Parameter Value/Explanation
Pattern bank Selects the copy-source pattern bank.
TEMP, PRST, USER
Pattern number Selects the copy-source pattern.
001–032 (PRST), 001–128 (USER)
Source Pattern
Track
Selects the copy-source track.
TRACK ALL, TRACK 1–8
Destination
Pattern Track
Selects the copy-destination track.
TRACK ALL, TRACK 1–8
Copy Target
Selects the content to be copied.
ALL The pattern and sound settings are copied.
SOUND ONLY Only the sound settings sre copied.
PATTERN ONLY Only the pattern is copied.
3. Press the [ENTER] button.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
Initializing a Pattern (PATTERN INIT)
1. In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “PATTERN INIT” and press the [ENTER]
button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
2. Press the [ENTER] button to initialize the pattern.
Importing Pattern Data from SMF (SMF IMPORT)
Imports the specied SMF into the temporary area.
* Bank select and program change data is not imported.
5When you import, the current state of the temporary area is discarded.
5The SMF that you want to import must be saved in the IMPORT folder of the USB
ash drive.
SMF data that can be imported:
5Only SMF format 0 is supported.
5Only the tracks (parts) used by the XPS-30 are imported.
5The rst eight measures of SMF data can be imported. Subsequent data is not
imported.
1. In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “SMF IMPORT” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The SMF IMPORT screen appears.
2. Select the SMF that you want to import.
MEMO
In the SMF IMPORT screen, you can press the [s] button to audition the
selected SMF.
3. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to import the SMF.
Exporting a Pattern to SMF (SMF EXPORT)
A pattern in the temporary area can be given a name and exported as SMF data.
5Preset patterns cannot be exported.
5The exported SMF is saved in the “EXPORT” folder of the USB ash drive.
1. In the PATTERN UTILITY screen, select “SMF EXPORT” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The SMF EXPORT screen appears.
2. Enter a le name.
3. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4. Press the [ENTER] button to export the pattern.

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Overall Settings for the XPS-30
Accessing the Menu Screens
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
Menu Explanation
EDIT
Displays a selection screen for items related to editing sounds.
5PERFORMANCE EDIT (p. 10)
5PART EDIT (p. 10)
5EFFECTS EDIT (p. 10)
5PATCH EDIT (p. 10)
5DRUM KIT EDIT (p. 10)
5SAMPLE EDIT (p. 9)
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
PATTERN UTILITY Access the settings screen for patterns (p. 15).
UTILITY Access the utility menu (p. 17).
SYSTEM Make settings of the entire XPS-30 (p. 16).
FAVORITE UTILITY Access a screen where you can view or delete favorite registrations.
USER SCALE Create a user scale.
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
DEMO PLAY Access a demo song playback screen (p. 18).
2. Move the cursor to menu, and press the [ENTER] button.
* If a further menu appears, repeat step 2.
3. Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.
4. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the screen.
Making System Settings (SYSTEM)
Settings that are shared by the entire XPS-30 are called “system settings.”
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“SYSTEM,” and press the [ENTER] button.
3. Move the cursor to tab, and use the [K] [J] buttons to switch the pages.
4. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to edit, and use the value
dial to change the value.
5. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the screen.
MEMO
The parameters you edit are saved when you press the [WRITE] button in the
SYSTEM screen, or when you exit the SYSTEM screen.
Parameter Value/Explanation
GENERAL
LCD Contrast Adjusting the Display Contrast
1–20
LCD Brightness Adjusting the Display Brightness
1–20
Auto O
Enabling/Disabling the Auto-O Function
Species whether the unit will turn o automatically after a certain time
has elapsed.
If you don’t want the unit to turn o automatically, choose “OFF” setting.
OFF, 30, 240 [min]
Power Save Time
Amount of idle time that is to pass before the XPS-30 enters power-save
mode.
When the XPS-30 enters power-save mode, it will reduce its power
consumption by turning o the display backlight and minimizing button
illumination.
OFF, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 [min]
Illumination
Species whether the buttons illuminate when they are waiting for an
operation.
OFF, ON
World Patch
Order
Species the patch that is selected rst when you press the [WORLD]
button immediately after turning the power on.
BRAZIL, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, ISRAEL, KOREA, PHILIPPINES,
SOUTH AFRICA, THAILAND, TURKEY, VIET NAM, LATIN AMERICA, TAIWAN
PAD COLOR
Pad Brightness Adjusts the brightness of pads [1]–[8].
1–127
PAD COLOR
The illumination color of pads [1]–[8] can be specied for each function.
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
(OFF), 1–13
Parameter Value/Explanation
KEY TOUCH
Velo Curve Sets the keyboard’s touch (p. 7).
LIGHT, MEDIUM, HEAVY
Curve Oset
Adjusts the Velo Curve.
Lower values make the keyboard feel lighter.
Higher values make the keyboard feel heavier.
-10–+9
Velocity
Species the velocity transmitted when a key is played.
REAL The transmitted velocity value will correspond to the force
with which you strike the key.
1-127
The transmitted velocity value will be xed, regardless of
the force with which you strike the key.
SOUND
Master Tune
Master Tuning
Adjusts the overall tuning of the XPS-30.
The display shows the frequency of the A4 note (center A).
415.3–466.2 [Hz]
Master Key Shift Shifts the XPS-30’s overall pitch range in semitone steps.
-24–+24
Master Level Sets the XPS-30’s overall volume.
0–127
Output Gain Adjusts the output gain from the XPS-30’s output.
-12–+12 [dB]
Audio Level Species the volume when playing audio le from the Audio Player.
0–127
MASTER EQ
Master EQ Switch
Turn the master EQ (this is an equalizer that is applied to the overall sound
of the entire XPS-30) on/o.
OFF, ON
EQ Low Freq Frequency of the low range.
200, 400 [Hz]
EQ Low Gain Gain of the low frequency range.
-15–+15 [dB]
EQ Mid Freq Frequency of the middle range.
200–8000 [Hz]
EQ Mid Gain Gain of the middle frequency range.
-15–+15 [dB]
EQ Mid Q
Width of the middle frequency range.
Set a higher value for Q to narrow the range to be aected.
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0, 8.0
EQ High Freq Frequency of the high range.
2000, 4000, 8000 [Hz]
EQ High Gain Gain of the high frequency range.
-15–+15 [dB]
EQ Total Gain Gain of the overall Master EQ.
-15–+15 [dB]
MIC IN SETTINGS
Mic In Level Adjusts the input level of the MIC INPUT jack.
0–127
Mic In Reverb
Switch
Applying Reverb to the Mic Input
Species whether reverb is applied (ON) to the mic input or not applied (OFF).
OFF, ON
Mic In Reverb
Level
Adjust the amount of reverb that is applied to the sound of the microphone.
0–127
Mic In Reverb
Type
Select the type of reverb/delay that is applied to the sound of the microphone.
ROOM1, ROOM2, STAGE1, STAGE2, HALL1, HALL2, DELAY, PAN-DELAY
Mic In Reverb
Time
Adjusts the length of the reverberation (when Reverb Type is ROOM1–HALL2)
or the delay time of the delay (when Reverb Type is DELAY or PAN-DELAY).
0–127
Noise Suppressor
Switch
Switches the noise suppressor on/o. The noise suppressor is a function
that suppresses noise during periods of silence.
OFF, ON
Noise Suppressor
Threshold
Adjusts the volume at which noise suppression starts to be applied.
0–127
Noise Suppressor
Release
Adjusts the time from when noise suppression starts until the volume reaches 0.
0–127
Mic Mode
Species the mic input mode.
ALL Sound is input from the mic at all times.
VOCAL FX
Sound is input from the mic only when the [VOCODER/
AUTO PITCH] button is lit, or when the eect type (see
“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF)) is set to “79: Di VOCODER.”
PEDAL
Control Pedal
Assign
Assigning the Function of the Control Pedal
Species the function of the pedal that is connected to the PEDAL
CONTROL jack.
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
Control Pedal
Polarity
Selects the polarity of the pedal connected to the PEDAL CONTROL jack.
STANDARD, REVERSE
Continuous Hold
Pedal
If this is ON, the PEDAL HOLD jack will support half-pedaling.
OFF, ON
Hold Pedal
Polarity
Selects the polarity of the pedal connected to the PEDAL HOLD jack.
STANDARD, REVERSE

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Overall Settings for the XPS-30
Parameter Value/Explanation
KNOB
Knob 1–4 Assign
Assigning the Function of the Control Knobs
Species the function that is assigned to each knob when the parameter
controlled by the control knobs is set to ASSIGN 1–4.
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
SYNC/TEMPO
Sync Mode
Species the synchronization message that the XPS-30 will use for
operation.
MASTER
The XPS-30 will be the master. Choose this setting when
using the XPS-30 by itself without synchronizing to another
device.
SLAVE
The XPS-30 will be the slave. Choose this setting when you
want the XPS-30 to synchronize to MIDI Clock messages
received from another MIDI device.
Clock Source
When the Sync Mode is “SLAVE,” this setting species whether the XPS-30
will synchronize to synchronization messages from the MIDI IN connector
or from the USB COMPUTER port.
MIDI, USB
Startup Tempo Species the tempo when the XPS-30 starts.
20–250
Tempo Lock
When you switch performances or patterns, this species whether the
tempo of the newly selected performance/pattern is used, or the current
tempo is maintained.
OFF, ON (maintain)
METRONOME
Metronome Mode
Species how the metronome will be sounded.
OFF No metronome is sounded.
PLAY-ONLY The metronome sounds when a pattern is playing.
REC-ONLY The metronome sounds when a pattern is being recorded.
PLAY&REC
The metronome sounds when a pattern is playing or being
recorded.
ALWAYS The metronome sounds at all times.
Metronome Level Adjusts the metronome volume.
0–10
Metronome
Sound
Selects the metronome sound.
TYPE1 Conventional metronome sound (rst beat is a bell)
TYPE2 Click sound
TYPE3 Beep sound
TYPE4 Cowbell sound
Metronome
Accent Switch
Adds an accent to the metronome sound.
OFF, ON
MIDI
Local Switch
Determines whether the internal sound generator is disconnected (OFF)
from the controller section (keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever,
buttons, sliders, pedal, and so on); or not disconnected (ON). Normally
you’ll leave this “ON.” Choose the “OFF”setting if you want operations on
the XPS-30 to only control DAW software on your computer.
OFF, ON
Patch Rx/Tx Ch
In patch mode, species the MIDI message transmit/receive channel for
the keyboard part.
1–16
Performance
Contorl Channel
Species the MIDI receive channel on which MIDI messages (program
change/bank select) from an external MIDI device will be received by the
XPS-30 to switch performances. Choose “OFF” setting if you don’t want
performances to be switched from a connected MIDI device.
1–16, OFF
Transmit
Program Change,
Bank Select,
Active Sensing
Species whether program change messages/bank select messages/active
sensing messages will be transmitted (ON) or not be transmitted (OFF).
OFF, ON
Transmit Edit
Data
Species whether changes you make in the settings of a patch or
performance will be transmitted as system exclusive messages (ON), or will
not be transmitted (OFF).
OFF, ON
Receive
Program Change,
Bank Select
Species whether program change messages/bank select messages will
be received (ON) or not be received (OFF).
OFF, ON
Soft Through
If this is “ON,” incoming MIDI messages from the MIDI IN connector will be
re-transmitted without change from the MIDI OUT connector.
OFF, ON
USB Driver
Sets the USB driver.
* This setting will take eect when you turn the power o, then on again.
GENERIC Choose this if you want to use the generic USB driver
provided by your computer’s operating system.
VENDOR Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded
from the Roland website. (*1)
CONTROL
* For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
INFORMATION
Version View the software version.
Expansion Displays information about expansion sounds.
*1: Download the Driver
In order to use the XPS-30 with the “VENDOR” setting, you must download the driver from
the following URL and install it on your computer.
For details on installation, refer to the following URL.
&http://www.roland.com/support/
Convenient Functions (UTILITY)
These functions let you back up the XPS-30’s internal data to a USB ash drive, or to
restore data from a USB ash drive into the XPS-30.
Other utility functions let you return the XPS-30 to its factory-set state, or initialize a
USB ash drive.
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“UTILITY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The UTILITY screen appears.
Menu Explanation
BACKUP Backs up user data to the USB ash drive.
System and user setting (.SVD) and pattern (.BIN) les are created.
RESTORE Restores data from the USB ash drive.
FACTORY RESET Returns the XPS-30 to the factory-set condition.
FORMAT USB MEMORY Initializes a USB ash drive.
3. Move the cursor to the item that you want to execute, and press the [ENTER]
button.
Initializing USB Flash Drive (FORMAT USB MEMORY)
NOTE
5If the USB Flash drive contains important data that you’ve created, be aware
that all of this data will be lost when you execute this operation.
5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen
indicates “Processing....”
1. In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to“FORMAT USB MEMORY,” and
press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
2. Move the cursor to“OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
When formatting is completed, the display indicates“Format Completed!”
The folder structure of a USB ash drive
EXPORT folder
Exported SMF les are saved in this folder.
IMPORT folder
Place les to be imported in this folder.
SONG LIST folder
Place audio les to be played using Audio Player in this folder.
ROLAND folder
Backup data is saved in this folder.
XPS
BACKUP

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Overall Settings for the XPS-30
Saving XPS-30’s Data to USB Flash Drive (BACKUP)
Here’s how to backup user data to USB ash drive.
Types of data that can be saved
5User data for patches and performances
5Favorites
5User data for vocoder/auto pitch
5Samples
5User patterns
5System settings
5User scale
5DAW CONTROL
NOTE
Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen indicates
“Processing....”
1. In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to“BACKUP,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The BACKUP NAME screen appears.
2. Enter the le name.
MEMO
For more about entering a name, refer to“Saving Your Settings (Write)”(p. 10).
3. When you’ve specied the le name, press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4. Move the cursor to“OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
When backup is completed, the display indicates “Backup Completed!”
Restoring Saved Data from USB Flash Drive Back into the XPS-30
(RESTORE)
Here’s how to restore backed-up user data from USB ash drive into the XPS-30
(Restore).
NOTE
5When you execute the restore operation, all user data is rewritten. If the XPS-30
contains important data, back it up on a USB ash drive using a dierent name
before you execute the restore operation.
5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drives while the screen
indicates “Processing....”
1. In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to“RESTORE,” and press the [ENTER]
button.
The RESTORE screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to the le that you want to restore.
Deleting or renaming a le
1. In the RESTORE screen, press the [MENU] button.
The FILE UTILITY window appears. The window closes if you press the button
once again.
2. Move the cursor to“DELETE” or “RENAME,” and press the [ENTER] button.
Function Explanation
DELETE
When you press the [ENTER] button, the message“Are you sure?” appears.
Move the cursor to“OK” and press the [ENTER] button.
The selected le is deleted.
RENAME When you press the [ENTER] button, the RENAME screen appears, allowing
you to rename the selected le.
3. Press the [ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
4. Move the cursor to“OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
When restore is completed, the display indicates“Completed. Please Shut down.”
5. Turn the power of the XPS-30 o, then on again.
Returning to the Factory Settings (FACTORY RESET)
You can return all of the XPS-30’s user settings to the state when the instrument was
shipped from the factory (Factory Reset).
NOTE
5If the XPS-30’s internal memory contains important data that you’ve created,
be aware that all of this user data will be lost when you execute the factory
reset operation. If you want to keep this data, save it to USB ash drive before
you continue.
5Never turn o the power or remove the USB ash drive while the screen
indicates “Processing....”
1. In the UTILITY screen, move the cursor to“FACTORY RESET,” and press the
[ENTER] button.
A conrmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
2. Move the cursor to“OK,” and press the [ENTER] button.
When factory reset is completed, the display indicates“Completed. Please Shut
down.”
3. Turn the power of the XPS-30 o, then on again.
Playing the Demo Songs
1. Press the [MENU] button.
The MENU screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to“DEMO PLAY,” and press the [ENTER] button.
The DEMO MENU screen appears.
3. Use the [K] [J] buttons to select a demo song, and press the [ENTER]
button.
Demo song playback starts.
* No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI OUT connector and
USB COMPUTER port.

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
If the XPS-30 does not function in the way you expect, rst check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearby Roland service
center.
Problem Cause/Action Page
The power does not turn on
Make sure that the XPS-30’s AC adaptor is correctly connected to an AC outlet and to the rear panel power connector, and that the adaptor itself and AC
power cord are connected correctly. p. 3
If you connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power when batteries are installed, the AC adaptor will be used preferentially. Even if batteries are installed, the
power will not turn on unless the AC adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.
If you’re using batteries, disconnect the AC adaptor from the XPS-30. If batteries are installed, connecting or disconnecting the power cord from the outlet or
connecting or disconnecting the DC plug of the AC adaptor while the XPS-30 is turned on will cause the power to turn o.
There is no sound
Is the power for connected amps and speakers turned on?
Could you have lowered the volume of your connected equipment?
Is the [MASTER VOLUME] knob turned all the way down? p. 5
Have connections been made correctly? p. 3
Can you hear sound through headphones?
If there is sound in the headphones, it is possible that the connection cables are broken, or that your amp/mixer has malfunctioned. Check your cables and amp/
mixer system once again.
If you do not hear sound when you play the keyboard, check whether the Local Switch is turned OFF.
Make sure that the Local Switch setting is turned on. p. 17
Could the level of the tone (patch) be too low?
Check the level setting.
Could the level setting be too low?
In the “SOUND” system settings, check the “Master Level”setting. p. 16
Could the keyboard switch be o?
Turn the keyboard switch on. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)” (PDF).
Could a part be muted?
Turn mute o. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
Are the Eect settings correct?
Check the Eect settings ON or OFF.
Could the volume have been lowered by a MIDI message (volume message or expression message) received from the computer or by operating the pedal?
Could the patch’s tones be turned o?
Turn the Tone Switch“ON.” For details, refer to“Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
A specic Part does not sound
Has the volume level of the part been lowered?
Check the level of each part.
Could the [LEVEL] sliders be lowered? p. 2
When I play the keyboard, notes do
not stop
Is the pedal polarity reversed?
In the “PEDAL” system settings, check the“Control Pedal Polarity” or “Hold Pedal Polarity” setting. p. 16
Microphone sound is not output
Check the MIC [LEVEL] knob of the rear panel and [MIC IN] LEVEL slider. p. 8
Could the Mic In level be 0?
In the “MIC IN SETTINGS”system settings, check the “Mic In Level”setting. p. 16
Could you be using a condenser microphone?
The XPS-30 does not support condenser microphones.
Error Messages
If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specied, an error message appears.
Refer to the explanation for the error message that appears, and take the appropriate action.
Message Meaning Action Page
Battery Low! The battery has run down. Replace the batteries, or use an AC adaptor. p. 3
Incorrect File! This is a le that the XPS-30 is unable to play/import. Do not use this le.
MIDI Buer Full! An unusually large amount of MIDI data was received, and could not
be processed. Reduce the amount of MIDI messages that are being transmitted.
MIDI Oine! The MIDI IN connection was broken. Check that there is no problem with the MIDI cable connected to the XPS-30’s MIDI IN,
and that the MIDI cable was not disconnected.
No More Favorites! No more favorites have been registered. Check the currently selected favorite number and the direction (“FAV-UP” or “FAV-DOWN”)
that’s assigned to the pedal.
Not Found! The le was not found on the USB ash drive. Make sure that the le exists on the USB ash drive.
Now Playing! Since the XPS-30 is playing, this operation cannot be executed. Stop playback before you execute the operation.
Now Recording! Since the XPS-30 is recording, this operation cannot be executed. Stop recording before you execute the operation.
Pattern Full!
The maximum number of notes that can be recorded in one pattern
has been exceeded; the pattern cannot be recorded any further.
Delete unneeded data from the pattern that you’re recording. p. 14
This indication may appear if a large amount of data, such as
movements of the Control knobs, is being recorded. No further
pattern recording is possible.
Read Error!
Failed to load data from USB ash drive. Make sure that USB ash drive is correctly connected.
It may be that the le is damaged. Do not use this le.
This le cannot be loaded since its format is incorrect.
Rec Overow! Since a large amount of recorded data was input all at once, it could
not be processed correctly. Reduce the amount of recorded data. p. 14
Sys Mem Damaged! It is possible that the contents of system memory have been
damaged.
Please execute a Factory Reset.
If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland
service center.
p. 18
USB Mem NotReady! USB ash drive is not connected. Connect USB ash drive.
Memory Full! Import is not possible because user memory is full. Delete unneeded samples (patches). p. 9
Write Error!
Failed to write data to USB ash drive. Make sure that USB ash drive is correctly connected.
Data cannot be written because the USB ash drive has no more free
space.
Delete unneeded les from the USB ash drive. Alternatively, use a dierent USB ash
drive device, one that has more free space available.
The le or the USB ash drive itself is write protected. Make sure that the le or the USB ash drive is not write protected.

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Roland XPS-30: Synthesizer Keyboard (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System)
Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity)
Power Supply DC 9 V: AC adaptor or Ni-MH AA size rechargeable battery (AA, HR6) (sold separately) x 8
Current draw 600 mA
5Battery life for continuous use (diers depending on the conditions of use)
Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries: approximately 5 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
(approximately 4 hours if USB ash drive is connected)
* Carbon-zinc or alkaline batteries cannot be used
Dimensions 1,008 (W) x 300 (D) x 97 (H) mm
39-11/16 (W) x 11-13/16 (D) x 3-7/8 (H) inches
Weight 5.3 kg / 11 lbs 12 oz
Accessories Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” AC adaptor, Power cord
Options
(sold separately)
Keyboard stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12
Pedal switch: DP series
Expression pedal: EV-5
USB ash memory (*2)
*1: When using the KS-18Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.
*2: Use USB ash memory (supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed ash memory) sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if other products are used.
* In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
MEMO
For details on how to place this unit on a stand, refer to“Placing This Unit on a Stand”in “Parameter Guide (English)”(PDF).
Main Specications