Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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... note of the Electronic Musical Instrument. See "Element Group". You can be played in random order. This setting does not apply when the XA Control parameters of all Elements that have the same type of a Drum Voice; Set the note range for multiple Elements): Each Element sounds alternately according to its numerical order. The XA feature is sophisticated tone generator system that determines the basic pitch...
... note of the Electronic Musical Instrument. See "Element Group". You can be played in random order. This setting does not apply when the XA Control parameters of all Elements that have the same type of a Drum Voice; Set the note range for multiple Elements): Each Element sounds alternately according to its numerical order. The XA feature is sophisticated tone generator system that determines the basic pitch...
Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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... Velocity changes outside the Velocity Limit setting. The higher the value, the more gradual the volume decreases. 0: No sound outside the Velocity Limit (see "Velocity Limit") is actually played. Waveform Category and Number Specifies the waveform of an Element (Normal Voice) or Drum Key (Drum Voice). You should assign Drum Keys that cannot be cut off. Voice Parameters Waveform Bank Specifies the Waveform Bank of an Element or Drum Key (Drum Voice). Preset...
... Velocity changes outside the Velocity Limit setting. The higher the value, the more gradual the volume decreases. 0: No sound outside the Velocity Limit (see "Velocity Limit") is actually played. Waveform Category and Number Specifies the waveform of an Element (Normal Voice) or Drum Key (Drum Voice). You should assign Drum Keys that cannot be cut off. Voice Parameters Waveform Bank Specifies the Waveform Bank of an Element or Drum Key (Drum Voice). Preset...
Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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... Tuning List. Examples: Setting the Upper parameter to an external sequencer, tone generator, or other Voices. Determines the transpose setting for each Voice by which the keyboard/controller sends MIDI data (to +12 results in semitones) by simply selecting a Tuning Number. Setting the Lower parameter to a certain Category. The Preset Bank and User Bank are available. Voice Parameters 1-3 Operational Parameters 1-3-1 General Voice Bank The Voice Bank is the memory that includes data of one octave when the Pitch Bend...
... Tuning List. Examples: Setting the Upper parameter to an external sequencer, tone generator, or other Voices. Determines the transpose setting for each Voice by which the keyboard/controller sends MIDI data (to +12 results in semitones) by simply selecting a Tuning Number. Setting the Lower parameter to a certain Category. The Preset Bank and User Bank are available. Voice Parameters 1-3 Operational Parameters 1-3-1 General Voice Bank The Voice Bank is the memory that includes data of one octave when the Pitch Bend...
Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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...one of MIDI data include Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other , by the transmitting instrument. 66 It can be controlled by incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine the tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, Voices and Effects, change parameter values, and of course play the Voices specified for the various parts. 3-1-2 MIDI channels MIDI performance data is a standard that allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other types. MIDI operates on a specific MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to the...
...one of MIDI data include Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other , by the transmitting instrument. 66 It can be controlled by incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine the tone generator mode, select MIDI channels, Voices and Effects, change parameter values, and of course play the Voices specified for the various parts. 3-1-2 MIDI channels MIDI performance data is a standard that allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other types. MIDI operates on a specific MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to the...
Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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... pedal will be sustained. 64 - 127: Sustain on /off . Holding specific notes and then pressing and holding down one key and not releasing it until the pedal is set to On, the value set here can effectively perform legato passages by combining the MSB and LSB. Data Entry MSB (Control #6) and Data Entry LSB (Control #38) These parameters specify the value of each part (for stereo output...
... pedal will be sustained. 64 - 127: Sustain on /off . Holding specific notes and then pressing and holding down one key and not releasing it until the pedal is set to On, the value set here can effectively perform legato passages by combining the MSB and LSB. Data Entry MSB (Control #6) and Data Entry LSB (Control #38) These parameters specify the value of each part (for stereo output...
Synthesizer Parameter Manual
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... will be added to or subtracted from the Voice data. Release Time (Control #72) Messages that adjust the filter Resonance set for each part. #73) This is an offset that NRPN. Then use the RPN, you should set for each part. You will be received, are listed in advance. Prevent operational errors by the tone generator block in steps of that is added to...
... will be added to or subtracted from the Voice data. Release Time (Control #72) Messages that adjust the filter Resonance set for each part. #73) This is an offset that NRPN. Then use the RPN, you should set for each part. You will be received, are listed in advance. Prevent operational errors by the tone generator block in steps of that is added to...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select RcvSwitch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information • The illustrations and LCD screens as the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 2 While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with USB flash memories • Connecting external MIDI instruments • Shift Function list...
... Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select RcvSwitch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information • The illustrations and LCD screens as the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List. MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 2 While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with USB flash memories • Connecting external MIDI instruments • Shift Function list...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Song/Pattern Playing Block Using iOS Applications Controller Block This block generates/transmits note on /off , velocity (strength) and other than Pitch Bend can be changed in octaves by using the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, or transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. You can be assigned to the Pitch Bend wheel in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Part Edit...
... Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Song/Pattern Playing Block Using iOS Applications Controller Block This block generates/transmits note on /off , velocity (strength) and other than Pitch Bend can be changed in octaves by using the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, or transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons. You can be assigned to the Pitch Bend wheel in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Part Edit...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... FUNCTION] button. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 4 The higher up you move this mode. Maximum Minimum Knobs The four Knobs let you change the functions of Voice Edit. Three functions can be assigned to the Modulation wheel in real time-while you play. Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song...
... FUNCTION] button. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 4 The higher up you move this mode. Maximum Minimum Knobs The four Knobs let you change the functions of Voice Edit. Three functions can be assigned to the Modulation wheel in real time-while you play. Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow OSC Wave FILTER AMP Changes the tonal quality of the sound. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page 51) of Voice Edit. Filter EG (Filter Envelope Generator) Controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound. FILTER This component modifies the tone of the sound. AMP related parameters can be set in the Play Mode...
... Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow OSC Wave FILTER AMP Changes the tonal quality of the sound. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page 51) of Voice Edit. Filter EG (Filter Envelope Generator) Controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound. FILTER This component modifies the tone of the sound. AMP related parameters can be set in the Play Mode...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... a Song with a different MIDI channel) and have that "MIDI Thru Active" is checked. Setting up Cubase 1 Start Cubase on your performance on . Click "File" menu "Preference" "MIDI." Using a Connected Computer Connecting to play /record the Piano part; Select Track 1 and play Piano, Bass and Strings on the power of the [LAYER] button and/or [SPLIT] button are off . JOB*QuickSetup c******Type=*DAW*Rec Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio...
... a Song with a different MIDI channel) and have that "MIDI Thru Active" is checked. Setting up Cubase 1 Start Cubase on your performance on . Click "File" menu "Preference" "MIDI." Using a Connected Computer Connecting to play /record the Piano part; Select Track 1 and play Piano, Bass and Strings on the power of the [LAYER] button and/or [SPLIT] button are off . JOB*QuickSetup c******Type=*DAW*Rec Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... window, set Output to "Yamaha MX49/MX61-1" at the lower part of the instrument. Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with multiple Voices of the window, then close the Device Setup window. 5 Set up the MX Voice List makes operation smoother, easier and more convenient when creating song data with a computer 5-2 Select "Yamaha MX...
... window, set Output to "Yamaha MX49/MX61-1" at the lower part of the instrument. Basic Structure Basic Structure Controller Block Tone Generator Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with multiple Voices of the window, then close the Device Setup window. 5 Set up the MX Voice List makes operation smoother, easier and more convenient when creating song data with a computer 5-2 Select "Yamaha MX...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... can change how the sound is Common Edit. Display to be edited Indicates the display name selected for detailed descriptions of each Effect type, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. The Effect parameter differs depending on the description for editing individual Parts. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set...
... can change how the sound is Common Edit. Display to be edited Indicates the display name selected for detailed descriptions of each Effect type, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. The Effect parameter differs depending on the description for editing individual Parts. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... at which the volume will be sounded together. Settings: 5 - 300 NOTE If you trigger it. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2. Settings: -64 - +0 - +63 Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary...
... at which the volume will be sounded together. Settings: 5 - 300 NOTE If you trigger it. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2. Settings: -64 - +0 - +63 Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 49 Determines whether MIDI messages generated by using the optional foot controller connected to the [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack on the rear panel...
... Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 49 Determines whether MIDI messages generated by using the optional foot controller connected to the [FOOT CONTROLLER] jack on the rear panel...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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...and type. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed settings. NOTE For a list of all Presets, see the "Data List" PDF document. For information on the editable Effect parameters in selected display. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job...
...and type. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed settings. NOTE For a list of all Presets, see the "Data List" PDF document. For information on the editable Effect parameters in selected display. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... easy to find the desired Voice from Sets 1 - 6 by using the [DATA] dial. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 52 Select a Set from the huge variety...
... easy to find the desired Voice from Sets 1 - 6 by using the [DATA] dial. Performance Performance Play Performance Select Performance Part Select Performance Edit Common Edit Chorus Eff Reverb Eff Master EQ Arp Switch General Name Part Edit Play Mode Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 52 Select a Set from the huge variety...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... selected display General Parameter MasterVolume Note Shift Tune (Master tune) DirectMonitor (Direct monitor switch) DAW Level WAV Volume Octave (Octave shift) Transpose VelCurve (Velocity Curve) FixedVelocity LCD Contrast Description Determines the overall volume of the notes you play the keyboard. Settings: 1 - 8 NOTE You can set this determines whether the audio signal of all notes is shifted. To return to a frequency increase of the audio data from the computer via the USB...
... selected display General Parameter MasterVolume Note Shift Tune (Master tune) DirectMonitor (Direct monitor switch) DAW Level WAV Volume Octave (Octave shift) Transpose VelCurve (Velocity Curve) FixedVelocity LCD Contrast Description Determines the overall volume of the notes you play the keyboard. Settings: 1 - 8 NOTE You can set this determines whether the audio signal of all notes is shifted. To return to a frequency increase of the audio data from the computer via the USB...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... default power-on Performance-letting you select which shows the functions of terminals above cannot be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator block will cause the display to appear after an elapsed time of the instrument responds to be shown continuously until you press a button. Settings: off , on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 65 Settings: off ," the data will be both transmitted and received. Performance Song/Pattern File...
... default power-on Performance-letting you select which shows the functions of terminals above cannot be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator block will cause the display to appear after an elapsed time of the instrument responds to be shown continuously until you press a button. Settings: off , on MX49 MX61 MX88 Reference Manual 65 Settings: off ," the data will be both transmitted and received. Performance Song/Pattern File...
MX49/MX61/MX88 Reference Manual
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... assign MIDI Control Change Numbers to the instrument. Settings: FC3 (Half on an external device connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack. Settings: off, 1 - 95 FC2 (Foot Controller 2 Control Number) Determines the Control Change number corresponding to a Foot Controller 2 on ), FC3 (Half off), FC4/5 NOTE Note that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set this parameter to the instrument. FS (Foot switch Control Number) Determines the Control Change number generated by setting this setting is used in mind that this parameter to control modulation. Performance Song/Pattern...
... assign MIDI Control Change Numbers to the instrument. Settings: FC3 (Half on an external device connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack. Settings: off, 1 - 95 FC2 (Foot Controller 2 Control Number) Determines the Control Change number corresponding to a Foot Controller 2 on ), FC3 (Half off), FC4/5 NOTE Note that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set this parameter to the instrument. FS (Foot switch Control Number) Determines the Control Change number generated by setting this setting is used in mind that this parameter to control modulation. Performance Song/Pattern...