Most owners simply stuck with the presets available on the various XV and JV keyboards and sound modules, but delve beyond the surface and embrace the programming powerhouse of features they supply and it will reward your curiosity with a plethora of fabulous-sounding patches and sonic landscapes! This SOS series is your starting point...
Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 1
Ubiquitous though Roland's long-lived range of sound modules appear to be, not many users get the best out of the vast synthesis and processing potential they offer. So here's how to coax circus-pony tricks out of your studio workhorse.
Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 2
We untangle the intricacies of the XV file system, as well as track down some useful software utilities and web sites for Roland synth users.
Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 3
We show you how to edit and save your synth's Patches, and help you maximise the effects potential of your multitimbral setups. Plus there's advice on troubleshooting thorny panning problems, and tips on automating levels without changing your individual sounds.
Roland XV & JV Power User Tips: Part 4
In the final part of our series on Roland's family of sound modules, we show you how the more advanced synthesis parameters can breathe life into your patches.