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article Some of the factory patches of my Xio seem to be corrupted.
The signs of corrupted patches are: no sound, strange sound, unreadable/jumbled patch names. If you upload the factory patches again, it will solve the problem. The factory patches can be...

2008-10-16    Views: 5581   
article How do I update my Xio's OS to OS v2.1.07?
To update your Xio's OS to the latest version, please follow these instructions: 1. Download the latest Xio template editor from here. 2. Download the latest OS for the Xio. v2.1.07 is...

2010-02-04    Views: 9413   
article How do I recalibrate the pitch and mod stick on my Xio?
If your pitch/mod stick is not behaving correctly, for example not sending out the correct values, you should try re-calibrating it. You are also required to re-calibrate the pitch/mod wheel after...

2010-02-03    Views: 7461   
article Can I get piano sounds on the Xio?
The Xio can be categorize as a subtractive synthesizer, not a sample playback module. Therefore the closest piano sound you can get are electric pianos, organs, rhodes. If you are after the...

2009-04-17    Views: 5747   
article How do I record the MIDI notes or trigger an external device with the Xio's arpeggiator?
Go into the x-gator/arp menu (bottom row, coloured blue). To access 'arp' (rather than x-gator), press the button twice. Scroll up until it says 'ARP Notes'. If this is set to 'INT', the...

2007-10-31    Views: 5776   
article The Xio stops responding when I start up Sonar.
When you start Sonar, it sends out MIDI messages to switch off local control on your synths. This is what is causing your Xio to 'lock up', if you go into the synth global menu on your Xio (Press...

2007-04-10    Views: 4871   
article How do I reset the Xio to its factory settings?
There is no hardware factory reset function on the unit itself since the factory OS, templates, patches and global settings are not stored on a memory chip inside the unit. There are two stages to...

2007-03-16    Views: 7615   
article Xio modulation matrix diagram
Diagram of the Xio modulation matrix. Many thanks to Jonathan W. Mills for submitting this to us!

2007-03-12    Views: 6033   
article How do I set the Xio up with Reason?
Follow these steps to set the Xio up tow work with Reason: 1. Make sure you have Reason 3 or later installed. 2. Connect the Xio to your computer, turn it on and launch Reason. 3. In...

2007-03-08    Views: 5396   
article How can I load patches into my Xio?
You can is use the Patch Librarian feature in the Xio Template Editor to organise the patches stored on the Xio. It allows you to dump one of the two Xio patch banks into the editor and then...

2007-03-02    Views: 8188   
article How do I send templates to/from my Xio from/to my computer?
Use the Xio Template Editor to send templates to/from the Xio and also to create your own templates. The Editor can be downloaded from the Xio downloads page. To upload a template to the Xio...

2007-03-01    Views: 4739   
article Is the Xio compatible with Windows Vista?
The latest Novation USB drivers will work with Windows XP SP2, Windows XP X64, Windows Vista and Windows Vista X64. These drivers offer multi-client support for the following Novation USB...

2007-02-20    Views: 6571   
article The Xio onboard synth will not respond to MIDI data from my computer when using Hybrid mode.
In the template edit menu there is a 'Synth By MIDI' option. This needs to be set to 'On' for any MIDI information from your computer to be sent to the Xio synth engine when a Hybrid mode template...

2006-08-09    Views: 5109   
article My Xio will not sync to external MIDI clock whilst in Hybrid mode
In the template edit menu, there is a 'Synth by MIDI' option. This needs to be set to 'On' for any MIDI information from the computer to be sent to the synth engine in the Hybrid mode template....

2006-08-09    Views: 5242   
article How is the Xio different from the X-Station?
The synth engine in the Xio has all the same programmable features as the X-Station with added extras like the X-gator. The Xio has fewer physical controls, however all the same features are...

2006-07-28    Views: 6671   
article What is the shortcut for switching between "Latch On/Latch Off" for the Arpeggiator and X-Gator on the Xio?
The Arpeggiator and X-Gator can be latched "On/Off" by holding down the associated button for 1 second.

2006-07-27    Views: 4860   
article Where can I find new patches and templates for my Xio?
New templates and synth patches for X-Station and Xio will be made available on novationmusic.com. In addition, you will find loads of synth patches and templates on the X-Station and Xio Yahoo...

2006-07-27    Views: 10538   
article Are patches from the X-Station compatible with the Xio?
Yes! X-Station patches can be used in the Xio. You can use the Xio Template Editor to import patches from your X-Station.

2006-07-27    Views: 9173   
article How do I edit the templates in my Xio?
It is possible to edit the templates on the Xio in two ways: onboard using the Xio template editing or using the Xio Template Editor software for your Mac or PC. For details on editing your...

2006-07-27    Views: 6217   
article How do I perform an Emergency Software Upgrade on my Xio?
If your Xio will not boot up for one reason or another, it is possible to reload the operating system using an Emergency Software Upgrade procedure. To start up the Xio in this mode, hold down the...

2006-07-27    Views: 6462   
article My Xio will not power from the USB port of my computer.
A few computers, including the aluminium power books, may exhibit problems when trying to power the Xio via USB. This will depend on whether or not phantom power is being used on the Xio and in...

2006-07-20    Views: 6656   


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