Owner's Manual 1
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...in use. • The power supply cord should last for example), turn the power switches of the instrument. • Always ...• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is connected (a sound system, for several years. s Cleaning • Clean the cabinet and... dust. • Strong vibration. s MIDI Connections • When connecting the VL1 to MIDI equipment, be replaced "Change battery!" s Turn Power OFF When Making... before moving the instrument. • Physical shocks caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. near a heat source, outside, or in scratches and...
...in use. • The power supply cord should last for example), turn the power switches of the instrument. • Always ...• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is connected (a sound system, for several years. s Cleaning • Clean the cabinet and... dust. • Strong vibration. s MIDI Connections • When connecting the VL1 to MIDI equipment, be replaced "Change battery!" s Turn Power OFF When Making... before moving the instrument. • Physical shocks caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. near a heat source, outside, or in scratches and...
Owner's Manual 1
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... this is the very characteristic that makes acoustic instruments so ... but the actual sound produced by any other synthesizer system. • Simply pressing a key in terms of musical performance. The Yamaha VL1 is just as important musically as breath and reed pressure with appropriate complex effects on in terms of the .... Of course, the same applies to have the same continuity exhibited by playing it . What goes on the timbre of a reed, for example - Rather than conventional synthesizers, but also in between the notes is the most musical synthesizer ever made.
... this is the very characteristic that makes acoustic instruments so ... but the actual sound produced by any other synthesizer system. • Simply pressing a key in terms of musical performance. The Yamaha VL1 is just as important musically as breath and reed pressure with appropriate complex effects on in terms of the .... Of course, the same applies to have the same continuity exhibited by playing it . What goes on the timbre of a reed, for example - Rather than conventional synthesizers, but also in between the notes is the most musical synthesizer ever made.
Owner's Manual 1
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...wheels, etc. All of these parameters can be assigned to any of the instrument by changing the "slit" of the sound generating system and, in the VL1 model, are listed in wind instruments. Getting Started q The Controllers The input to an acoustic instrument comes from the ...air friction in order to the string". Tonguing Simulates the half-tonguing technique used with physical modelling technology. The pressure parameter, for example, will normally be used by saxophone players by varying the breath pressure applied to the controller - These elements actually form an ...
...wheels, etc. All of these parameters can be assigned to any of the instrument by changing the "slit" of the sound generating system and, in the VL1 model, are listed in wind instruments. Getting Started q The Controllers The input to an acoustic instrument comes from the ...air friction in order to the string". Tonguing Simulates the half-tonguing technique used with physical modelling technology. The pressure parameter, for example, will normally be used by saxophone players by varying the breath pressure applied to the controller - These elements actually form an ...
Owner's Manual 1
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...really do. 15 There's actually much more to most of other utility functions that are , for example, a range of programmable envelopes that can be familiar with the VL1 actually has two elements which is basically a monophonic solo instrument, this brief introduction to real-time ... which function as layers of MIDI, disk, and other functions and features that give the VL1 maximum versatility and convenience. Element 1 Controllers Instrument Modifiers Element 2 Controllers Effects Sound out. Although it . In this means that you may be applied to it is the...
...really do. 15 There's actually much more to most of other utility functions that are , for example, a range of programmable envelopes that can be familiar with the VL1 actually has two elements which is basically a monophonic solo instrument, this brief introduction to real-time ... which function as layers of MIDI, disk, and other functions and features that give the VL1 maximum versatility and convenience. Element 1 Controllers Instrument Modifiers Element 2 Controllers Effects Sound out. Although it . In this means that you may be applied to it is the...
Owner's Manual 1
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...the various items that are available for selection or parameters that are used to cover a broad range of voice numbers when, for editing (the VL1 cursor appears as the PHONES jack. ☛ Getting Started page 25. confirmation prompt when saving, loading data. ☛ Getting Started page ...q The Controls & Connectors r VOLUME Control Adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the rear-panel OUTPUT L and R jacks as well as a dark block with optimum ease and efficiency. They are available for example, you need to achieve the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly...
...the various items that are available for selection or parameters that are used to cover a broad range of voice numbers when, for editing (the VL1 cursor appears as the PHONES jack. ☛ Getting Started page 25. confirmation prompt when saving, loading data. ☛ Getting Started page ...q The Controls & Connectors r VOLUME Control Adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the rear-panel OUTPUT L and R jacks as well as a dark block with optimum ease and efficiency. They are available for example, you need to achieve the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly...
Owner's Manual 1
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...Setting" page described on page 155 of the Feature Reference manual. The VL1 OUTPUT L and R jacks can be connected directly to mono - NOTES s If you should always use a stereo sound system to control it from a Yamaha wind controller such as the WX11 rather than this can pick up noise... which can be used with MIDI tone generators, sequencers, computer software, and controllers for example, like to appreciate the full impact of the VL1 voices and expressive ...
...Setting" page described on page 155 of the Feature Reference manual. The VL1 OUTPUT L and R jacks can be connected directly to mono - NOTES s If you should always use a stereo sound system to control it from a Yamaha wind controller such as the WX11 rather than this can pick up noise... which can be used with MIDI tone generators, sequencers, computer software, and controllers for example, like to appreciate the full impact of the VL1 voices and expressive ...
Owner's Manual 1
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...loaded "Completed!" prompt. Store the disk in response to be at its center position for "normal" sound. Return to eject the disk. button in a safe place. q EXAMPLE:ALL Some example voices in order for easy playability - Setting Up Getting Started q Setting Up 7. Load the File ...Loading will appear. 8. will begin when you press the - You must now select a voice in which the voices are emphasized. 33 About the VL1 Data Disk...
...loaded "Completed!" prompt. Store the disk in response to be at its center position for "normal" sound. Return to eject the disk. button in a safe place. q EXAMPLE:ALL Some example voices in order for easy playability - Setting Up Getting Started q Setting Up 7. Load the File ...Loading will appear. 8. will begin when you press the - You must now select a voice in which the voices are emphasized. 33 About the VL1 Data Disk...
Owner's Manual 1
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...between the tip of the reed and the mouthpiece. The sound of the breath noise itself can vary the harmonic structure of the sound over a wide range using the EDIT mode "Breath Noise" parameters - The VL1 filter has selectable high-pass, bandpass, band elimination, and ...effects. Simulates the half-tonguing technique used by saxophone players by changing the "slit" of vibrato applied via pitch and embouchure, for example, are independently programmable. Drives the entire system into chaotic oscillation, creating effects that affect breath noise and several reed characteristics. Can ...
...between the tip of the reed and the mouthpiece. The sound of the breath noise itself can vary the harmonic structure of the sound over a wide range using the EDIT mode "Breath Noise" parameters - The VL1 filter has selectable high-pass, bandpass, band elimination, and ...effects. Simulates the half-tonguing technique used by saxophone players by changing the "slit" of vibrato applied via pitch and embouchure, for example, are independently programmable. Drives the entire system into chaotic oscillation, creating effects that affect breath noise and several reed characteristics. Can ...
Owner's Manual 1
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... because the AltoSax voice used to control "Pressure" and "H.Enhancer" (the Harmonic Enhancer). In this example only uses one element, so the controllers are listed in the "Other Controller Views section on the sound. The pitch wheel controls both "Pitch" and "Embouchure", and the modulation wheel (MODULATION 1) controls ..., and the controllers assigned to them are listed in the left column of controllers. In particular, ¡ through § are used for this example we can press the ] button at any time to return to the normal play-mode display). ¡ ™ £ ¢ The ...
... because the AltoSax voice used to control "Pressure" and "H.Enhancer" (the Harmonic Enhancer). In this example only uses one element, so the controllers are listed in the "Other Controller Views section on the sound. The pitch wheel controls both "Pitch" and "Embouchure", and the modulation wheel (MODULATION 1) controls ..., and the controllers assigned to them are listed in the left column of controllers. In particular, ¡ through § are used for this example we can press the ] button at any time to return to the normal play-mode display). ¡ ™ £ ¢ The ...
Owner's Manual 1
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Now that you 're finished experimenting with the system. NOTES s The VL1 has a Memory Voice Recall function that the voice has been edited. For example, sudden application of maximum breath pressure to a wind instrument or bow speed to the left of a voice if you ...on pages 28 and 166 of controller envelopes that the inverse letter "E"(´) still appears to a string instrument normally doesn't produce instantaneous sound. If you 're ready to study the parameters in detail on the basic controller display and parameters. Experiment! When you want to reach...
Now that you 're finished experimenting with the system. NOTES s The VL1 has a Memory Voice Recall function that the voice has been edited. For example, sudden application of maximum breath pressure to a wind instrument or bow speed to the left of a voice if you ...on pages 28 and 166 of controller envelopes that the inverse letter "E"(´) still appears to a string instrument normally doesn't produce instantaneous sound. If you 're ready to study the parameters in detail on the basic controller display and parameters. Experiment! When you want to reach...
Owner's Manual 1
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...the ] button one more: move the cursor to the "Tap Setting" parameter and press the = button (or use the data dial) to set it sounds. 1. Select the Element 1 Miscellaneous Parameters Press the ™ function button to select the element-1 parameters, then press the ™ function button again (...physical model output signals: Driver Output, Pipe/String Output, and Tap Output. Here you need to "4:Mixing" and press [. Note that in the example display there are accessed via the "Tap Location" parameter. Try changing their values to get to this page first press the E button to "...
...the ] button one more: move the cursor to the "Tap Setting" parameter and press the = button (or use the data dial) to set it sounds. 1. Select the Element 1 Miscellaneous Parameters Press the ™ function button to select the element-1 parameters, then press the ™ function button again (...physical model output signals: Driver Output, Pipe/String Output, and Tap Output. Here you need to "4:Mixing" and press [. Note that in the example display there are accessed via the "Tap Location" parameter. Try changing their values to get to this page first press the E button to "...
Owner's Manual 1
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... & The Modifiers Mixing & The Modifiers The Modifiers As described in the "VL1 Basics" section (page 8), the VL1 has five "Modifier" stages that provides the right foundation for example, the modifiers will let you create an broad range of timbres, but the final sound will always be more or less trumpet-like. If you start...
... & The Modifiers Mixing & The Modifiers The Modifiers As described in the "VL1 Basics" section (page 8), the VL1 has five "Modifier" stages that provides the right foundation for example, the modifiers will let you create an broad range of timbres, but the final sound will always be more or less trumpet-like. If you start...
Owner's Manual 2
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...the data from a single element function select the display page for that function. s Example: Copy all element data, go to the initial EDIT mode display and move the cursor to hear how the voice will sound after the specified data is copied before actually copying the data. • The voice.../element preceded by an asterisk (*) in the copy window is the current voice/element. buttons to select the voice you want to call the COPY display. 3. s Example: Copy all element data...
...the data from a single element function select the display page for that function. s Example: Copy all element data, go to the initial EDIT mode display and move the cursor to hear how the voice will sound after the specified data is copied before actually copying the data. • The voice.../element preceded by an asterisk (*) in the copy window is the current voice/element. buttons to select the voice you want to call the COPY display. 3. s Example: Copy all element data...
Owner's Manual 2
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...and the "Pan R" parameter to the right. Higher settings move the graphic "slider" to Left Right "63". The "Element 1 Pan L" parameter, for example, determines the position of Element 1 or Element 2 in stereo, so two pan parameters (L and R) and provided for Element 1 and Element 2, making ...• To reproduce the original stereo -64 0 63 sound of the output from the VL1 elements and modifier stages is already in the stereo sound field. Indepedent level parameters are provided for each element, placing the sound of the element anywhere from full left -channel output signal...
...and the "Pan R" parameter to the right. Higher settings move the graphic "slider" to Left Right "63". The "Element 1 Pan L" parameter, for example, determines the position of Element 1 or Element 2 in stereo, so two pan parameters (L and R) and provided for Element 1 and Element 2, making ...• To reproduce the original stereo -64 0 63 sound of the output from the VL1 elements and modifier stages is already in the stereo sound field. Indepedent level parameters are provided for each element, placing the sound of the element anywhere from full left -channel output signal...
Owner's Manual 2
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... the "L" and "R" param- Common Miscellaneous Feature Reference q Edit Mode • To limit the sound of Element 1 to the left half of the sound field, -64 0 63 for example, the sound of the Sound element will be heard only in the center of the corresponding element will not appear if the Voice... if the UTILITY mode "Output" parameter is set to "0". Left Right ment 1 Pan R" to the same value, -64 0 63 the sound of the sound field. • The Element 2 pan and level parameters will appear as a mono Left Right source at the appropriate position in the stereo...
... the "L" and "R" param- Common Miscellaneous Feature Reference q Edit Mode • To limit the sound of Element 1 to the left half of the sound field, -64 0 63 for example, the sound of the Sound element will be heard only in the center of the corresponding element will not appear if the Voice... if the UTILITY mode "Output" parameter is set to "0". Left Right ment 1 Pan R" to the same value, -64 0 63 the sound of the sound field. • The Element 2 pan and level parameters will appear as a mono Left Right source at the appropriate position in the stereo...
Owner's Manual 2
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... output, and therefore the total output from all modifier and effect stages. • The Amplitude parameter affects the level of the sound prior to the VL1 effect stages, so it can be used to go directly backward or forward to the next Element Controller page without varying timbre. The... "Controller" parameter specifies the controller to amplitude. Sets the amount of variation produced by the controller assigned to be used for example (≥...
... output, and therefore the total output from all modifier and effect stages. • The Amplitude parameter affects the level of the sound prior to the VL1 effect stages, so it can be used to go directly backward or forward to the next Element Controller page without varying timbre. The... "Controller" parameter specifies the controller to amplitude. Sets the amount of variation produced by the controller assigned to be used for example (≥...
Owner's Manual 2
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... produces the most natural sound. Simulates the naturally slow note-to control changes - Normally, as setting somewhere between 1 and 2 milliseconds produces the most natural sound. Determines the response time of the VL1 to -note transitions of the sound will be triggered. The... higher the value the faster the response (e.g. Decay-type voices sound best a somewhat shorter value. 85 the slower the attack when pressure is held , no attack is one example...
... produces the most natural sound. Simulates the naturally slow note-to control changes - Normally, as setting somewhere between 1 and 2 milliseconds produces the most natural sound. Determines the response time of the VL1 to -note transitions of the sound will be triggered. The... higher the value the faster the response (e.g. Decay-type voices sound best a somewhat shorter value. 85 the slower the attack when pressure is held , no attack is one example...
Owner's Manual 2
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...Channel Out (to the "Impulse Expander & Resonator Setting" page. These values can then be calculated by dividing the instrument's body dimensions by the speed of sound (34 centimeters per millisecond). "Resonator is turned "off" (≥ Page 124). Careful adjustment of 2 msec (68/34 = 2 msec) and 1 ...set the delay times for "natural" effects can often bring a not-quite-right voice to give the sound a metallic quality, the Resonator produces a more woody resonance effect. for example, an instrument with a body which measures 68 cm x 34 cm would naturally include delay times of...
...Channel Out (to the "Impulse Expander & Resonator Setting" page. These values can then be calculated by dividing the instrument's body dimensions by the speed of sound (34 centimeters per millisecond). "Resonator is turned "off" (≥ Page 124). Careful adjustment of 2 msec (68/34 = 2 msec) and 1 ...set the delay times for "natural" effects can often bring a not-quite-right voice to give the sound a metallic quality, the Resonator produces a more woody resonance effect. for example, an instrument with a body which measures 68 cm x 34 cm would naturally include delay times of...