Version 211 Exclusive — Roland Xps 30

While not strictly a "Version 2" update, the XPS-30 has an exclusive hardware feature over the older Juno-DS regarding sampling.

The Guide to Sampling:

Why "Exclusive"? Unlike standard Roland updates (like 2.10 or 2.02), Version 2.11 was never technically listed as a mandatory global update for all XPS-30 units. Instead, it was quietly released to address a specific hardware revision (often found in units manufactured after late 2022 and the Japanese domestic market "XPS-30-J" models). However, the hacking community and sound designers quickly realized that Version 2.11 works on almost any XPS-30, provided you follow a specific installation protocol that bypasses the regional lock. roland xps 30 version 211 exclusive

The "Exclusive" nature refers to three locked features that generic version 2.10 does not include:

Bug: Rarely, after heavy USB-MIDI use, part 10 (drums) mutes randomly. While not strictly a "Version 2" update, the

Workaround:

| Part | Tone Name | Category | MFX | Reverb Send | Pan | Notes | |------|-----------|----------|-----|-------------|-----|-------| | 1 | 0883 Pure Grand | Piano | Hall Reverb | 60 | C | Main piano | | 2 | 0637 Warm Pad | Pad | Chorus | 45 | -5 | Layer | | 3 | 1142 Motion Sweep | Synth | Phaser | 30 | +10 | LFO mod | | 4 | 1425 Sub Bass (User) | Bass | EQ Boost | 20 | C | User sample | Why "Exclusive"

User sample required – load any 808-style WAV into User Sample slot 1425.