How Do I Record a Sequence?
Sequencing on the XP-60/80 is usually done in Performance mode. This allows you to record and play more than one sound at a time. For this example, we will use “PR-A:12 POP SET 1” because it has all 16 parts turned on and set to separate MIDI channels. This will allow you to record separate Tracks with different instruments (e.g. a Piano on Track 1 and a Bass Guitar on Track 2).
1. Press PERFORM.
2. Use the VALUE dial to select “PR-A:12 POP SET 1.”
3. Press SEQUENCER (see Fig. 3).
4. CURSOR to TRK and press the TRACK 1 button to select Part 1 and Track 1.
5. CURSOR to PART 1 and use the VALUE dial to select the desired Patch.
6. Press REC.
7. CURSOR to Tempo (the quarter note) and use the VALUE dial to select the desired setting.
8. CURSOR to Loop and use the VALUE dial to select the desired setting.
9. Press PLAY and record your performance after the count in. Press STOP when finished.
10. After recording, hold SHIFT and press BWD to rewind to the beginning of the sequence.
11. CURSOR to TRK and press the TRACK 2 button to select Part 2 and Track 2.
12. Cursor to PART 2 and use the VALUE dial to select the desired Patch.
13. Repeat steps 6-9 to record Track 2.
Tip: For more in-depth sequencing information, please consult the XP-80 Basic Sequencing and Advanced Sequencing Supplemental Notes. These are available from our Faxback system (documents #21016 and 21061) and website (www.rolandus.com).
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