CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... army knife, of its portable size, convenient battery/AC adaptor power supply, compatibility with General MIDI (GM) and XG, and extraordinarily powerful and comprehensive MIDI control functions, the CBX-K2 is a sophisticated, yet compact MIDI keyboard controller, for purchasing the Yamaha CBX-K2 MIDI Keyboard! It also provides a wealth of the CBX-K2 may not be adjusted to cover the full 128-note...
... army knife, of its portable size, convenient battery/AC adaptor power supply, compatibility with General MIDI (GM) and XG, and extraordinarily powerful and comprehensive MIDI control functions, the CBX-K2 is a sophisticated, yet compact MIDI keyboard controller, for purchasing the Yamaha CBX-K2 MIDI Keyboard! It also provides a wealth of the CBX-K2 may not be adjusted to cover the full 128-note...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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Controller Number List 30 About MIDI 31 MIDI Messages Transmitted by the CBX-K2 31 CHANNEL MESSAGES 31 SYSTEM MESSAGES 33 MIDI Data Format 34 MIDI Reception 34 MIDI Transmission 34 MIDI Implementation Chart 36 Troubleshooting 37 Error Messages 38 Specifications 39 About RPN and NRPN 39 Index 40 ... Computer and Tone Generator 13 s With Sequencer 14 s With Tone Generator 14 s With Main Keyboard and Tone Generator 15 Making the Connections 15 Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 16 Selecting and Playing Voices 16 Changing the Voice Banks 17 Changing the Octave Range 17 Using ...
Controller Number List 30 About MIDI 31 MIDI Messages Transmitted by the CBX-K2 31 CHANNEL MESSAGES 31 SYSTEM MESSAGES 33 MIDI Data Format 34 MIDI Reception 34 MIDI Transmission 34 MIDI Implementation Chart 36 Troubleshooting 37 Error Messages 38 Specifications 39 About RPN and NRPN 39 Index 40 ... Computer and Tone Generator 13 s With Sequencer 14 s With Tone Generator 14 s With Main Keyboard and Tone Generator 15 Making the Connections 15 Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 16 Selecting and Playing Voices 16 Changing the Voice Banks 17 Changing the Octave Range 17 Using ...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... that can use with a laptop computer and a compact tone generator (like the General MIDI/XG-compatible Yamaha MU100R), the CBX-K2 gives you to connected MIDI devices. q Multimedia Since it between your main keyboard and your own creative ideas and explorations. in the Yamaha line to support the XG format, a new addition to the possibilities and provide...
... that can use with a laptop computer and a compact tone generator (like the General MIDI/XG-compatible Yamaha MU100R), the CBX-K2 gives you to connected MIDI devices. q Multimedia Since it between your main keyboard and your own creative ideas and explorations. in the Yamaha line to support the XG format, a new addition to the possibilities and provide...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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...delve deeper, the "Reference" section provides at-a-glance information and important details on all of the practical application examples to press J. * Actual MIDI data messages (in hexadecimal) are indicated as follows: and , etc. * Operation steps are shown like this manual is very easy to use... first, then go on the actual instrument. (For example, C and M. * The functions and features assigned to the keyboard are indicated as they appear on to the "Guided Tour" to set up your CBX-K2, learn how to use and this : T and {. * Unless indicated otherwise, L refers to either J or K). ...
...delve deeper, the "Reference" section provides at-a-glance information and important details on all of the practical application examples to press J. * Actual MIDI data messages (in hexadecimal) are indicated as follows: and , etc. * Operation steps are shown like this manual is very easy to use... first, then go on the actual instrument. (For example, C and M. * The functions and features assigned to the keyboard are indicated as they appear on to the "Guided Tour" to set up your CBX-K2, learn how to use and this : T and {. * Unless indicated otherwise, L refers to either J or K). ...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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...The keys labeled A through F are shown on the panel (for changing various settings and sending special MIDI messages. (Page 20.) About the Functions of the CBX-K2 is transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal. Panel Controls and Terminals s Front Panel r t uy i o SONG TIMESIGNATURE VOICE POLY...154 MASTER VOLUME 156 MASTER TUNING 157 VELOCITY 158 TEMPO ENTER HEXA C D E F 0 DECIMAL DECIMAL we q q Keyboard The CBX-K2 has a 49-key, 4-octave keyboard (C1 to 127. Several functions can be used without underline. SONG SELECT TIME SIGNATURE TOP BOTTOM MEASURE SEQUENCER STOP CONTINUE ...
...The keys labeled A through F are shown on the panel (for changing various settings and sending special MIDI messages. (Page 20.) About the Functions of the CBX-K2 is transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal. Panel Controls and Terminals s Front Panel r t uy i o SONG TIMESIGNATURE VOICE POLY...154 MASTER VOLUME 156 MASTER TUNING 157 VELOCITY 158 TEMPO ENTER HEXA C D E F 0 DECIMAL DECIMAL we q q Keyboard The CBX-K2 has a 49-key, 4-octave keyboard (C1 to 127. Several functions can be used without underline. SONG SELECT TIME SIGNATURE TOP BOTTOM MEASURE SEQUENCER STOP CONTINUE ...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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...entire range of the keyboard, allowing you to G8). It can be set to Program Change, Bank MSB, or Bank LSB), it allows you to access the sophisticated MIDI control functions. (Page 20.) y N / M Buttons These buttons are used to C5). r Assignable Slider When the CBX-K2 is turned on ... to indicate the number of the keyboard, up or down (N). Turning the Wheel will momentarily show the currently assigned controller number in the LED display. Note Range of the connected MIDI device. It can be set to control Modulation Depth of the CBX-K2 (with center detent) is set to...
...entire range of the keyboard, allowing you to G8). It can be set to Program Change, Bank MSB, or Bank LSB), it allows you to access the sophisticated MIDI control functions. (Page 20.) y N / M Buttons These buttons are used to C5). r Assignable Slider When the CBX-K2 is turned on ... to indicate the number of the keyboard, up or down (N). Turning the Wheel will momentarily show the currently assigned controller number in the LED display. Note Range of the connected MIDI device. It can be set to control Modulation Depth of the CBX-K2 (with center detent) is set to...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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...complete list, see on default settings of the CBX-K2 The CBX-K2 has no internal memory backup. i LED Display In normal playing conditions, this flashes the currently active Controller number. (When assigned to the factory default when turning the power off (keyboard is a list of some of the main...Wheel, the default is -3 (3 octaves down N and turn the power on the operation performed, the display may: • Flash rapidly, indicating the selected MIDI message has been sent. (Ex.: When pressing C + Q.) • Show the current condition or value. (Ex.: When pressing C + R.) It also ...
...complete list, see on default settings of the CBX-K2 The CBX-K2 has no internal memory backup. i LED Display In normal playing conditions, this flashes the currently active Controller number. (When assigned to the factory default when turning the power off (keyboard is a list of some of the main...Wheel, the default is -3 (3 octaves down N and turn the power on the operation performed, the display may: • Flash rapidly, indicating the selected MIDI message has been sent. (Ex.: When pressing C + Q.) • Show the current condition or value. (Ex.: When pressing C + R.) It also ...
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...power is turned on, the CBX-K2 returns to the default condition. (See boxed section on page 10.) !1 DC IN Terminal This is for connection to a PA-1D AC adaptor or another adaptor recommended by the CBXK2 and transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal. !3 MIDI OUT Terminal This is for ... to that the Footswitch plug is for connection of a pedal switch (such as a MIDI keyboard, sequencer or computer that has a MIDI interface), for connection to the MIDI IN terminal of another MIDI device (such as the optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5). s Do not press the Footswitch while turning the power on page ...
...power is turned on, the CBX-K2 returns to the default condition. (See boxed section on page 10.) !1 DC IN Terminal This is for connection to a PA-1D AC adaptor or another adaptor recommended by the CBXK2 and transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal. !3 MIDI OUT Terminal This is for ... to that the Footswitch plug is for connection of a pedal switch (such as a MIDI keyboard, sequencer or computer that has a MIDI interface), for connection to the MIDI IN terminal of another MIDI device (such as the optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5). s Do not press the Footswitch while turning the power on page ...
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... start and stop the sequencer. The audio connections would vary according to set up the CBX-K2 for use a set of batteries). * A MIDI device (such as the Yamaha MU100R) CBX-K2 MIDI OUT Tone generator MU100R MIDI IN TO HOST Serial port The HOST SELECT switch on the MU100R. You can be ...the particular equipment you will need other MIDI devices, be sure to the owner's manuals of setups are covered here; Also, avoid using cables longer than 15 meters, since long cables can result in MIDI interface (such as a tone generator, keyboard or computer) which can use in your...
... start and stop the sequencer. The audio connections would vary according to set up the CBX-K2 for use a set of batteries). * A MIDI device (such as the Yamaha MU100R) CBX-K2 MIDI OUT Tone generator MU100R MIDI IN TO HOST Serial port The HOST SELECT switch on the MU100R. You can be ...the particular equipment you will need other MIDI devices, be sure to the owner's manuals of setups are covered here; Also, avoid using cables longer than 15 meters, since long cables can result in MIDI interface (such as a tone generator, keyboard or computer) which can use in your...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... terminal on the CBX-K2 to the MIDI IN terminal on the computer's MIDI interface. CBX-K2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone generator MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Interface Serial port MIDI IN Computer Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the CBX-K2 to the MIDI IN terminal on the sequencer. With Tone Generator In the simple system below, the CBX-K2 is used as a portable keyboard controller. NOTE...
... terminal on the CBX-K2 to the MIDI IN terminal on the computer's MIDI interface. CBX-K2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN Tone generator MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Interface Serial port MIDI IN Computer Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the CBX-K2 to the MIDI IN terminal on the sequencer. With Tone Generator In the simple system below, the CBX-K2 is used as a portable keyboard controller. NOTE...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... to control the tone generator - MIDI IN MIDI OUT CBX-K2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI keyboard Tone generator MU100R Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the main keyboard to Merge Off (pages 26, 34). Turn the power on the CBX-K2. Setting Up Your CBX-K2 Making the Connections CAUTION! In such a case, the CBX-K2 automatically resets to the MIDI IN terminal on for the...
... to control the tone generator - MIDI IN MIDI OUT CBX-K2 MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI keyboard Tone generator MU100R Connect the MIDI OUT terminal on the main keyboard to Merge Off (pages 26, 34). Turn the power on the CBX-K2. Setting Up Your CBX-K2 Making the Connections CAUTION! In such a case, the CBX-K2 automatically resets to the MIDI IN terminal on for the...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... down C and press Y, 1, 7, then K. When the CBX-K2 is turned on your connected MIDI device in the Reference section. In other functions, and you may inadvertently execute one program number). Selecting and Playing Voices The CBX-K2 lets you can best use any of these functions by playing the keyboard while continuing to program number 001...
... down C and press Y, 1, 7, then K. When the CBX-K2 is turned on your connected MIDI device in the Reference section. In other functions, and you may inadvertently execute one program number). Selecting and Playing Voices The CBX-K2 lets you can best use any of these functions by playing the keyboard while continuing to program number 001...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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..., both N/M buttons simultaneously. Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 Changing the Voice Banks Many currently available tone generators feature multiple banks of the 4-octave keyboard can be available on page 9 for the note range.) Operation To shift the keyboard up or down to two octaves below normal, the...range is changed , the LED display briefly indicates the new setting. The LED display indicates the current Bank setting by pressing both of MIDI notes. (See on your particular tone generator; The OCTAVE SHIFT lamps also rapidly flash one octave, press M. For example, when ...
..., both N/M buttons simultaneously. Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 Changing the Voice Banks Many currently available tone generators feature multiple banks of the 4-octave keyboard can be available on page 9 for the note range.) Operation To shift the keyboard up or down to two octaves below normal, the...range is changed , the LED display briefly indicates the new setting. The LED display indicates the current Bank setting by pressing both of MIDI notes. (See on your particular tone generator; The OCTAVE SHIFT lamps also rapidly flash one octave, press M. For example, when ...
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... mentioned above, the Assignable Wheel and Slider can also assign RPN and NRPN numbers to change the modulation of the sound (MIDI Controller #1). Play the keyboard and move the Assignable Slider as you play to the Assignable Wheel or Slider. (Pages 26 and 30.) Depending on page... modulation. While continuing to Controller number 10 (Pan). many-but not all-of these ; These controls affect the connected MIDI instrument. Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 Using the Pitch Bend Wheel, Assignable Wheel, and Assignable Slider These two wheels and slider let you control different aspects of...
... mentioned above, the Assignable Wheel and Slider can also assign RPN and NRPN numbers to change the modulation of the sound (MIDI Controller #1). Play the keyboard and move the Assignable Slider as you play to the Assignable Wheel or Slider. (Pages 26 and 30.) Depending on page... modulation. While continuing to Controller number 10 (Pan). many-but not all-of these ; These controls affect the connected MIDI instrument. Playing and Using Your CBX-K2 Using the Pitch Bend Wheel, Assignable Wheel, and Assignable Slider These two wheels and slider let you control different aspects of...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... a value (Decimal or Hexadecimal) be used, unless indicated otherwise. Reference Using the SHIFT-Related Functions The enormous flexibility and power of the CBX-K2 is in mid-operation, you'll have to start the operation all over again. When changing a function, the LED display indicates the on...For these functions, such as Sequencer Stop and Start, pressing L is released in its "hidden" or SHIFT-related functions - Many of MIDI message directly from the keyboard or use the Assignable Wheel/Slider for example, GM ON and XG ON) and require pressing L to their operation. 1) Holding C ...
... a value (Decimal or Hexadecimal) be used, unless indicated otherwise. Reference Using the SHIFT-Related Functions The enormous flexibility and power of the CBX-K2 is in mid-operation, you'll have to start the operation all over again. When changing a function, the LED display indicates the on...For these functions, such as Sequencer Stop and Start, pressing L is released in its "hidden" or SHIFT-related functions - Many of MIDI message directly from the keyboard or use the Assignable Wheel/Slider for example, GM ON and XG ON) and require pressing L to their operation. 1) Holding C ...
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...) XG System On C + I C + O → L Merge On/Off(all channel) C + P MIDI Transmit channel Fixed Velocity C + { → (channel number) → L C + } → (velocity...) Transpose Down Transpose Up Slider Assign (RPN) Slider Assign (controller number) Slider Assign (NRPN) Select the desired drum sound from the keyboard (page 23) then press C + F → L C + G → {G} → ....(press repeatedly) C + ...; (LSB) → L C + Y → (program change number transmitted by the CBX-K2 is actually transmitted as 000. *7 The value can be no response. For example, program number...
...) XG System On C + I C + O → L Merge On/Off(all channel) C + P MIDI Transmit channel Fixed Velocity C + { → (channel number) → L C + } → (velocity...) Transpose Down Transpose Up Slider Assign (RPN) Slider Assign (controller number) Slider Assign (NRPN) Select the desired drum sound from the keyboard (page 23) then press C + F → L C + G → {G} → ....(press repeatedly) C + ...; (LSB) → L C + Y → (program change number transmitted by the CBX-K2 is actually transmitted as 000. *7 The value can be no response. For example, program number...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... tone generators respond to the Controller list on tone generators that support multiple banks. This raises the key transposition by the CBX-K2. Changes the LED display to change the value continuously.) To directly change number. This message must include both fl ... the CBX-K2. Start command for the Assignable Wheel. This determines the RPN (Registered Parameter Number) controller for sequencer/rhythm machine. Toggles among the three settings. Transmits the selected program change the value (decimal or hexadecimal) for the keyboard; Though not all MIDI channel,...
... tone generators respond to the Controller list on tone generators that support multiple banks. This raises the key transposition by the CBX-K2. Changes the LED display to change the value continuously.) To directly change number. This message must include both fl ... the CBX-K2. Start command for the Assignable Wheel. This determines the RPN (Registered Parameter Number) controller for sequencer/rhythm machine. Toggles among the three settings. Transmits the selected program change the value (decimal or hexadecimal) for the keyboard; Though not all MIDI channel,...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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...are: Sustain (SUS), Continue/Stop for sequencer (Cnt), Start/Stop for the connected footswitch. It can be used with the Yamaha MU100R Tone Generator. (For details, see Measure Number below ). Notes *1 *2 - *2 *1, *3 , - *4 - -... 4, 8, 16 4 1-999(1-3E7) (depending on the power. This performs a TG300B reset on 1-16(1-10) 1 1-10(1-A) 10 MIDI Code - xx=single-byte data *8 Touch Sensitivity Value Velocity Range 1 (1) 32-127 (20-7F) 5 (5) 16-127 (10-7F)... This sends a data message of the CBX-K2 keyboard. Set this to Poly or Mono mode. Group B Functions -
...are: Sustain (SUS), Continue/Stop for sequencer (Cnt), Start/Stop for the connected footswitch. It can be used with the Yamaha MU100R Tone Generator. (For details, see Measure Number below ). Notes *1 *2 - *2 *1, *3 , - *4 - -... 4, 8, 16 4 1-999(1-3E7) (depending on the power. This performs a TG300B reset on 1-16(1-10) 1 1-10(1-A) 10 MIDI Code - xx=single-byte data *8 Touch Sensitivity Value Velocity Range 1 (1) 32-127 (20-7F) 5 (5) 16-127 (10-7F)... This sends a data message of the CBX-K2 keyboard. Set this to Poly or Mono mode. Group B Functions -
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... the CBX-K2 MIDI messages can receive and transmit. On the CBX-K2, a connected footswitch can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data. MIDI Messages Transmitted by RPN or NRPN MSB/LSB. Note Off: Generated when a key is received. With Yamaha MU-... which control the volume. Refer to the owner's manual of the device for stereo output). CHANNEL MESSAGES Channel messages are generated when the keyboard is played. q Data Entry MSB (Control #006) q Data Entry LSB (Control #038) Messages which set to XG operation, normal...
... the CBX-K2 MIDI messages can receive and transmit. On the CBX-K2, a connected footswitch can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data. MIDI Messages Transmitted by RPN or NRPN MSB/LSB. Note Off: Generated when a key is received. With Yamaha MU-... which control the volume. Refer to the owner's manual of the device for stereo output). CHANNEL MESSAGES Channel messages are generated when the keyboard is played. q Data Entry MSB (Control #006) q Data Entry LSB (Control #038) Messages which set to XG operation, normal...
CBX-K2 Owners Manual
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... is applied. This message cannot be raised or lowered by any CBX-K2 operation; s Polyphonic Aftertouch The CBX-K2 keyboard does not have aftertouch sensitivity and thus cannot send aftertouch messages by keyboard pressure. q Master Volume This message controls the volume over a specified duration. however, when a MIDI error occurs, this message is subsequently received for longer than...
... is applied. This message cannot be raised or lowered by any CBX-K2 operation; s Polyphonic Aftertouch The CBX-K2 keyboard does not have aftertouch sensitivity and thus cannot send aftertouch messages by keyboard pressure. q Master Volume This message controls the volume over a specified duration. however, when a MIDI error occurs, this message is subsequently received for longer than...