XPS-30 Expandable Synthesizer
Roland is pleased to announce the XPS-30 Expandable Synthesizer , the latest addition to the XPS keyboard series . The XPS-30 starts with the great feature set of the popular XPS-10 and adds many enhancements for performing keyboardists , including refined acoustic and electric pianos , a larger selection of regional instruments , waveform expansion capability , a pattern sequencer , mic input , and more .
Lightweight , mobile , and easy to use , the XPS-30 is a highly versatile keyboard for stage musicians . It ’ s filled with ready-to-play sounds like pianos , organs , strings , brass , and synths , plus authentic INDIAN TONES . And with its ability to run on batteries or AC power , the XPS-30 can be used everywhere from concert venues to casual street performances .
Acoustic and electric pianos are the first-call sounds for most keyboardists , and these essentials have been newly enhanced in the XPS-30 for improved sound and response . The regional instrument selection has been expanded as well , providing even more versatility for local playing . The complete sound sets from the XPS-10 and JUNO- Di are also included , and patches from those keyboards are fully compatible with the XPS-30 .
To complement its onboard sounds , the XPS-30 supports internal waveform expansion via USB for unlimited tonal range . Over 1000 EXP sounds are available for free download at Roland ’ s Axial website , including top-quality acoustic piano collections , world instruments , percussion , loops , and more . In addition , users can load in WAV sounds from their personal library and play them from the keyboard .
The XPS-30 ’ s intuitive design makes it easy to call up great sounds right away . Now , there are even more adjustable parameters and real-time controls than before , perfect for users who like to customize patches and manipulate sounds on stage . In addition , the number of Phrase Pads has been increased from six to eight , and the onboard sample import function offers twice the memory capacity of the XPS-10 .
Thanks to the XPS-30 ’ s convenient mic input , singing performers can achieve great vocal sounds without having to carry around extra gear . There ’ s a dedicated vocal reverb , plus a built-in vocoder and an Auto Pitch effect for singing with the “ stepped ” electronic sounds heard in many modern songs .
With the onboard eight-track pattern sequencer , users can easily capture their ideas for songs and beats . Non-stop operation enhances the creative flow , enabling the quick development of full arrangements .
The sequencer is also great for supporting live performances with premade backing and on-the-fly looping .
In addition to being a powerful stage keyboard , the XPS-30 is an ideal partner for computer music production . The integrated USB audio / MIDI interface provides a solid front end for a mobile or studio recording setup , and there ’ s even a dedicated DAW Control mode for controlling music software from the XPS-30 ’ s front panel .
Notable Features
Mobile performance keyboard with pro sounds , enhanced features , and battery-powered operation
Includes all the sounds from the popular XPS-10 and JUNO-Di , plus updated acoustic and electric pianos and additional regional sounds
Wave expansion slot enables users to download new sound waveforms , available for free at Roland ’ s Axial website
Sample import function with twice the memory capacity of the XPS- 10
Large graphic display and hands-on knobs / sliders for easy navigation and editing
Eight Phrase Pads for triggering samples and audio songs stored on USB memory
Mic input and dedicated Reverb , Vocoder , and Auto Pitch effects for impressive vocal performances
Intuitive eight-track pattern sequencer with non-stop recording for quickly developing song ideas
USB audio / MIDI and DAW Control mode
To learn more about the XPS-30 Expandable Synthesizer , visit Roland . co . in .
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