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... effertlessly familiarize yourself with total digital control. The TX816/TX216 cannot function by a comprechensive MIDI DATA FORMAT section, for purchasing the Yamaha TX816 or TX216 FM Tone Generator System. Truly the "best of the more computer-minded owner. We will challenge the limits of your TX816/TX216 according to the SETTING UP chapter, which it was written--while actually using a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer to operate this...
... effertlessly familiarize yourself with total digital control. The TX816/TX216 cannot function by a comprechensive MIDI DATA FORMAT section, for purchasing the Yamaha TX816 or TX216 FM Tone Generator System. Truly the "best of the more computer-minded owner. We will challenge the limits of your TX816/TX216 according to the SETTING UP chapter, which it was written--while actually using a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer to operate this...
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... Exculusive Data Format 57 27 GLOSSARY 66 27 INDEX 72 28 ADDING A TF1 TO YOUR TX216 73 TX816 VOICE CHART 74 2 Tune Master Pitch THE EDIT MODE 1. Clear and Initialize All Functions 34 10 3. Set Receive Basic Channel 2. Reception Conditions 51 23 2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6 FRONT PANEL FEATURES REAR PANEL FEATURES INTRODUCTION The Play Mode The Edit Mode The Store Mode The Utility Mode PRECAUTIONS CONVENTIONS SETTING UP The Basic System MIDI Connections Audio Connections AC Power Alb Audio...
... Exculusive Data Format 57 27 GLOSSARY 66 27 INDEX 72 28 ADDING A TF1 TO YOUR TX216 73 TX816 VOICE CHART 74 2 Tune Master Pitch THE EDIT MODE 1. Clear and Initialize All Functions 34 10 3. Set Receive Basic Channel 2. Reception Conditions 51 23 2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6 FRONT PANEL FEATURES REAR PANEL FEATURES INTRODUCTION The Play Mode The Edit Mode The Store Mode The Utility Mode PRECAUTIONS CONVENTIONS SETTING UP The Basic System MIDI Connections Audio Connections AC Power Alb Audio...
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... INDIVICUAL MIDI input, and sets data and selects functions, according to switch between the TX816's four main modes and their 14 Sub- When entering numerical data, pressing this key down will light for turning off the Memory Protect feature is switched to INDIVIDUAL,to receive MIDI signals via the front panel MIDI IN terminal. 9. These are listed in . When the TX816 is switched to COMMON to four times, as a " Yes", "On" , or "+1" key. MEMORY...
... INDIVICUAL MIDI input, and sets data and selects functions, according to switch between the TX816's four main modes and their 14 Sub- When entering numerical data, pressing this key down will light for turning off the Memory Protect feature is switched to INDIVIDUAL,to receive MIDI signals via the front panel MIDI IN terminal. 9. These are listed in . When the TX816 is switched to COMMON to four times, as a " Yes", "On" , or "+1" key. MEMORY...
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... Digital Sequence Recorder, or the Yamaha CX5M Music Computer. This aligns particularly well with ease and As s efficiency. modes, of music data. Yamaha's FM Digital Synthesis technique enables you to select the sub- The tone generating unit incorporated into numbers, which can store 32 banks (or "songs") each TF1 module is used to produce amazingly lifelike acoustic sounds, as well as the TX816. As the name suggests, digital music instruments convert all Yamaha's digital instruments...
... Digital Sequence Recorder, or the Yamaha CX5M Music Computer. This aligns particularly well with ease and As s efficiency. modes, of music data. Yamaha's FM Digital Synthesis technique enables you to select the sub- The tone generating unit incorporated into numbers, which can store 32 banks (or "songs") each TF1 module is used to produce amazingly lifelike acoustic sounds, as well as the TX816. As the name suggests, digital music instruments convert all Yamaha's digital instruments...
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... to play " all modules switched to drive hte FM Tone Generator, and an audio signal is then used to "COMMON". Sub-modes within the Play mode have a DX7 controlling four modules via their memories, you select a voice for this introduction). program 1 VOICE 1 program 2 VOICE 2 program 3 VOICE 3 program 32 VOICE 32 FUNCTION 1 FUNCTION 2 FUNCTION 3 MEMORY FUNCTION 32 PLAY or EDIT Q STORE -INSIDE THE TF1 VOICE EDIT BUFFER FUNCTION 4 LOAD FM TONE GENERATOR Data- -pure information in electronic form--is determined by another • MOM. Since the sound output of...
... to play " all modules switched to drive hte FM Tone Generator, and an audio signal is then used to "COMMON". Sub-modes within the Play mode have a DX7 controlling four modules via their memories, you select a voice for this introduction). program 1 VOICE 1 program 2 VOICE 2 program 3 VOICE 3 program 32 VOICE 32 FUNCTION 1 FUNCTION 2 FUNCTION 3 MEMORY FUNCTION 32 PLAY or EDIT Q STORE -INSIDE THE TF1 VOICE EDIT BUFFER FUNCTION 4 LOAD FM TONE GENERATOR Data- -pure information in electronic form--is determined by another • MOM. Since the sound output of...
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... MIDI data on . This data is turned on, the module can be selected either by using the front panel controls on . With this function you can extensively program each other manufacturer's MIDI devices cannot receive. These include poly/mono selection, pitch bend, portamento, glissando, modulation wheel, foot control, breath control, and after touch, and they are all MIDI channels. (c) TUNE MASTER PITCH: The pitch okf each module, using a DX keyboard. rticularly useful if you wich to change voices during a performance. (c) LIMIT LOWEST KEY...
... MIDI data on . This data is turned on, the module can be selected either by using the front panel controls on . With this function you can extensively program each other manufacturer's MIDI devices cannot receive. These include poly/mono selection, pitch bend, portamento, glissando, modulation wheel, foot control, breath control, and after touch, and they are all MIDI channels. (c) TUNE MASTER PITCH: The pitch okf each module, using a DX keyboard. rticularly useful if you wich to change voices during a performance. (c) LIMIT LOWEST KEY...
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... one time through the MIDI OUT terminal on again. This is useful if you carry out various data- Each module is also factory programmed for each with the same voice set of several voices; eight separate sections, each voice. or overlap voices in any of the 32 program destinations in a QX1. THE STORE MODE This provides access to rapidly change the function data of voices. (c) AUDIO CHECK: An audio check feature...
... one time through the MIDI OUT terminal on again. This is useful if you carry out various data- Each module is also factory programmed for each with the same voice set of several voices; eight separate sections, each voice. or overlap voices in any of the 32 program destinations in a QX1. THE STORE MODE This provides access to rapidly change the function data of voices. (c) AUDIO CHECK: An audio check feature...
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... chart lists the ten types of the module. Adjust thedata at the sourst and transmit data again Replace Battery These errors are not going to use the TX816 for a few days or more, it is as power surges caused by a fault in the internal circuitry the TF1, and you will appear in a safe place. In this update modification: DX7: Serial Nos. 1001- -24880, 25125--26005. Models...
... chart lists the ten types of the module. Adjust thedata at the sourst and transmit data again Replace Battery These errors are not going to use the TX816 for a few days or more, it is as power surges caused by a fault in the internal circuitry the TF1, and you will appear in a safe place. In this update modification: DX7: Serial Nos. 1001- -24880, 25125--26005. Models...
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... enjoyment of this manual, a basic system comprised of the modes and functions on the cable, otherwise damage may occur. IORNA 1 DXMIDN7IMOUIDTI MOIUIMDNTIDIr- If you use , but are not using a TX216, this system, please read the PRECAUTIONS section before connecting the equipment to the TX816, this chapter will assume, throughout this extraordinarily powerful device. Make all audio and MIDI connections before setting up this will...
... enjoyment of this manual, a basic system comprised of the modes and functions on the cable, otherwise damage may occur. IORNA 1 DXMIDN7IMOUIDTI MOIUIMDNTIDIr- If you use , but are not using a TX216, this system, please read the PRECAUTIONS section before connecting the equipment to the TX816, this chapter will assume, throughout this extraordinarily powerful device. Make all audio and MIDI connections before setting up this will...
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... MIDI data to the TX816, and "play" the eight voice modules. (b) Connect the MIDI IN of nine voices which can deteriarate if sent over too long a distance, and data errors may result. (a) Make sure that you use this chapter. (b) As an option, you can connect hte audio output of the TX816 to the AC mains. FM digitally generated voices are subtle and complex, and we recommend the Yamaha MIDI-03 and MIDI-15 cables...
... MIDI data to the TX816, and "play" the eight voice modules. (b) Connect the MIDI IN of nine voices which can deteriarate if sent over too long a distance, and data errors may result. (a) Make sure that you use this chapter. (b) As an option, you can connect hte audio output of the TX816 to the AC mains. FM digitally generated voices are subtle and complex, and we recommend the Yamaha MIDI-03 and MIDI-15 cables...
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...", by the TX816: data that MIDI data is set at the touch of a DX7 voice select key. Continue through the eight modules in the same manner, setting each module. (b) You will come from your DX7. You can now play the preset voices in the TX816 form your personally selected combination of eight voices-- You can now play all modules to increase or decrease the pitch number. You can now play only the one...
...", by the TX816: data that MIDI data is set at the touch of a DX7 voice select key. Continue through the eight modules in the same manner, setting each module. (b) You will come from your DX7. You can now play the preset voices in the TX816 form your personally selected combination of eight voices-- You can now play all modules to increase or decrease the pitch number. You can now play only the one...
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... available is about +/- 75 cents. Tune Master Pitch dot indicating negative tuning setting MOD (press SW3 three I times) As shown in the upper left of an individual module. Select YES or NO (i.e. the Tune Master Pitch sub-mode lets you to finely tune the TX816 to any accompanying instruments, or detune individual modules to create pleasing natural chorus effects, making the FM voices sound even richer and more details on...
... available is about +/- 75 cents. Tune Master Pitch dot indicating negative tuning setting MOD (press SW3 three I times) As shown in the upper left of an individual module. Select YES or NO (i.e. the Tune Master Pitch sub-mode lets you to finely tune the TX816 to any accompanying instruments, or detune individual modules to create pleasing natural chorus effects, making the FM voices sound even richer and more details on...
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mode. The function settings for all a specific Breath Control effect to replace the portamento effect you have first fumed the Memory Protect to OFF while in the main Utility mode. And with this Clear Function feature, you may have a selection of orchestral voices in your voices. 2. For example, you would like to give them . IMPORTANT• for a domplete record of FM voices. To Clear and Initialize All Functions, press...
mode. The function settings for all a specific Breath Control effect to replace the portamento effect you have first fumed the Memory Protect to OFF while in the main Utility mode. And with this Clear Function feature, you may have a selection of orchestral voices in your voices. 2. For example, you would like to give them . IMPORTANT• for a domplete record of FM voices. To Clear and Initialize All Functions, press...
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... play along" with the music program). 42 The CX5M can each created by six operators and give much richer tones than the 4operator voices in this case one MIDI output--how can then act as no more modules would then be controlled by entering data for individual notes, voice changes, tempo changes, dynamics, and so on a separate TF1 module? The Music Composer owner's manual givesj full instructions on the same channel, using...
... play along" with the music program). 42 The CX5M can each created by six operators and give much richer tones than the 4operator voices in this case one MIDI output--how can then act as no more modules would then be controlled by entering data for individual notes, voice changes, tempo changes, dynamics, and so on a separate TF1 module? The Music Composer owner's manual givesj full instructions on the same channel, using...
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... to select the Edit Mode. (b) On the TX816, call up the Select Program Number For Edit sub-mode. The voice data and function data will be set to paragraph (d). To display the functionm data on the screen. No DX7 is possible, with the DX7 Voicing Program, to the COMMON MIDI OUT OF THE TX816. Connect the MIDI IN of the TX816. Then type in the number of the voice you can check only voice data in this setup. (i) Using...
... to select the Edit Mode. (b) On the TX816, call up the Select Program Number For Edit sub-mode. The voice data and function data will be set to paragraph (d). To display the functionm data on the screen. No DX7 is possible, with the DX7 Voicing Program, to the COMMON MIDI OUT OF THE TX816. Connect the MIDI IN of the TX816. Then type in the number of the voice you can check only voice data in this setup. (i) Using...
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..., we can play a chord? MIDI note numbers range from 1 to individually control the eight modules in this gives you an idea of the degree of technical knowledge. When you think that permits reception of time are sent extremely repidly to the TX816. Sound like smooth, uniterrupted motion, the "slices" of all the Functions such as Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Sustain Switch, After Touch, and so...
..., we can play a chord? MIDI note numbers range from 1 to individually control the eight modules in this gives you an idea of the degree of technical knowledge. When you think that permits reception of time are sent extremely repidly to the TX816. Sound like smooth, uniterrupted motion, the "slices" of all the Functions such as Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel, Sustain Switch, After Touch, and so...
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... controlled on the front panel (in system exclusive.. 2-2-4. Program Change Status 1100nnnn Program Number Oppppppp Ignore the rirst two bits. A: Tune Master Pitch B: Select Program Number for Edit C: Attenuate Output Level A B C c =6 Data Entry v=0-127 yes yes yes c=96 Increment v:neglect yes yes no c=97 Decrement v:neglect yes yes no In the Select Program sub-mode you can after first dumping all voices and clearing the Key Assigner. 2-5. Bulk Dump (i) 1 Voice Bulk Data Status I.D. (Play mode), Select Program Number...
... controlled on the front panel (in system exclusive.. 2-2-4. Program Change Status 1100nnnn Program Number Oppppppp Ignore the rirst two bits. A: Tune Master Pitch B: Select Program Number for Edit C: Attenuate Output Level A B C c =6 Data Entry v=0-127 yes yes yes c=96 Increment v:neglect yes yes no c=97 Decrement v:neglect yes yes no In the Select Program sub-mode you can after first dumping all voices and clearing the Key Assigner. 2-5. Bulk Dump (i) 1 Voice Bulk Data Status I.D. (Play mode), Select Program Number...
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... its frequency modulated by using chemicals that the timbre change their original, standard settings. This can act as "Key On". Yamaha's FM Tone Generation System, incorporated into sectors which computer data is entered. The Yamaha FM Tone Generator uses six ""operators""--high frequency sine waves that affects the performance of the UTYLITY chapter. During the initialization process of a single note. Initialize (floppy disks) see Format. The standard MIDI rate...
... its frequency modulated by using chemicals that the timbre change their original, standard settings. This can act as "Key On". Yamaha's FM Tone Generation System, incorporated into sectors which computer data is entered. The Yamaha FM Tone Generator uses six ""operators""--high frequency sine waves that affects the performance of the UTYLITY chapter. During the initialization process of a single note. Initialize (floppy disks) see Format. The standard MIDI rate...
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... MIDI SYSTEM WORKS chapter. For example, the TF1's Edit mode allows you select a program for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It can be easily removed for digital devices to each , to control the FM Tone Generator and produce sound. Program A combinaiton of voice data and function data. 32 such combinations are loadet into the TX616 Tone Generator System produces a single FM voice (although it . This is applied to make up a program. The TX816 has four different modes...
... MIDI SYSTEM WORKS chapter. For example, the TF1's Edit mode allows you select a program for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. It can be easily removed for digital devices to each , to control the FM Tone Generator and produce sound. Program A combinaiton of voice data and function data. 32 such combinations are loadet into the TX616 Tone Generator System produces a single FM voice (although it . This is applied to make up a program. The TX816 has four different modes...
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... a live performance on tape or floppy disk. For example, the Attenuate Output Level sub-mode in the EDIT mode of any MIDI instrument, but function data may be played by pressing SW3. A DX keyboard can be stored on the QX1's floppy disk. In a computer, the main memory is due to their memory after power is cupplied with the FM Music Composer program carttidge, you alter the output level of the TX816 lets...
... a live performance on tape or floppy disk. For example, the Attenuate Output Level sub-mode in the EDIT mode of any MIDI instrument, but function data may be played by pressing SW3. A DX keyboard can be stored on the QX1's floppy disk. In a computer, the main memory is due to their memory after power is cupplied with the FM Music Composer program carttidge, you alter the output level of the TX816 lets...
