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Here’s how to use the XP-80 to record a simple song. On the XP-80, the musical performance
data for one song or composition is called a ‘song.’ As you record the following sample song,
you’ll become familiar with basic recording procedures.
Multitrack recording allows you to record musical performances consisting of two or more
instruments. The XP-80 performs multitrack recording by recording new Parts while you moni-
tor the playback of Parts previously recorded on Phrase tracks. Generally, multitrack record-
ings are made in order of “drums → bass → accompaniment → melody.” This order makes it
easier to keep each Part rhythmically correct, since you can record the accompaniment or
melody while listening to drums and bass.
Select a Performance
If you wish to use two or more Patches to play, select Performance mode. There are two types
of Performances; single and layer. If you wish to record ensemble playing, select a single
Performance. A single Performance allows only the specified Part to sound during recording,
and to play back the song with multiple instruments.
In recording a sample song, use the Performance “PR-A:12 Pop Set 1.”
<Procedure>
❶ Press [PERFORM].
The Play display (PERFORM) will appear.
❷ Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to select Performance “PR-A:12 Pop Set 1.”
<Bass>
<Melody>
<Drums>
Snare drum
Bass drum
Hi-hat
Low tom
Closed hi-hat
Performance group
Performance number Performance name
21
Record a song