Yamaha 9000 pro User Manual
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
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products may have either labels similar to the graphics
shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics
appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated
on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electrical shock.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products
are tested and approved by an independent safety testing
laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner,
all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NO T modify
this unit or commission others to do so unless specifically
authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/or safety
standards may be diminished. Claims filed under the
expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been
modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce
products that are both user safe and environmentally
friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In
keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we
want you to be aware of the following:
Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in
place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary,
contact a qualified service representative to perform the
replacement.
Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by
applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required
by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have
the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for
you.
Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged
beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.
NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the
unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your
dealer before requesting service.
NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates
the location of the name plate. The model number, serial
number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate.
You should record the model number, serial number , and the
date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this
manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The
information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the
right to change or modify any of the specifications without
notice or obligation to update existing units.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.
WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,
basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Spe-
cial Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found
in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply.
2. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that
described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
3. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are
manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area where
they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt e xists about
the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable) instructions. The
required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name
plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.
4. DANGER-Grounding Instructions: This product must be
grounded and therefore has been equipped with a three pin attachment plug. If this product should malfunction, the ground pin provides a path of low resistance for electrical current, reducing the
risk of electrical shock. If your wall socket will not accommodate
this type plug, contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced in
accordance with local electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug or
change the plug to a different type!
8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp loca-
tions and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet /damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub,
sink, or wet basement.
9. This product should be used only with the components sup-
plied or; a cart ,rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety
markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.
10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from
the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for
extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when
there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activity.
11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.
12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a qual-
ified service person when:
a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or
b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been
spilled into the enclosure through openings; or
c. The product has been exposed to rain; or
d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change
in performance; or
e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the
product has been damaged.
5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects
on the power cord or place it in a position where anyone could walk
on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of
any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you
must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord
(or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the
larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords,
consult a local electrician.
6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically
designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in locations
that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for
enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that
unobstructed ventilation is required.
7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be
installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources
such as; radiators, heat registers etc., should be avoided.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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13. This product, either alone or in combination with an ampli-
fier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing
sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT
operate for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a le v el
that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing
in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period
before damage occurs.
14. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or acces-
sory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part of the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to
be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are
stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured
BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for
seating only. No other uses are recommended.
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way.
• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill
into any openings.
• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded
power source. (For more information about the main power supply, see
page 14.)
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the
outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may
have accumulated on it.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the
instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place
heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on,
trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be
used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off
the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the
volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the
volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening
level.
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the
day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can
affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since
this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and
do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may
prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly
result in the instrument overheating.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the
loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use
or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
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Using the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks
Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with
care. Follow the important precautions below.
■ Compatible Disk Type
3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.
■ Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks
● To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive:
• Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing upward and
the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot. Carefully insert the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the way in
until it clicks into place and the eject button pops out.
• When the 9000Pro is turned on, the LED below the floppy disk
slot will be lit indicating that the Disk Drive is ready to use.
● To eject a floppy disk:
• Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that the FDD is
stopped (check if the DISK IN USE lamp is off). Press the eject
button slowly as far as it will go; the disk will automatically pop
out. When the disk is fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand.
This lamp is always on
when the power is on,
regardless of the disk operation.
● Never attempt to remov e the disk or turn the power off during
recording, reading and playing back. Doing so can damage
the disk and possibly the disk drive.
● Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk drive before
turning off the power. A floppy disk left in the drive for
extended periods can easily pick up dust and dirt that can
cause data read and write errors.
■ Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head
● Clean the read/write head regularly . This instrument employs
a precision magnetic read/write head which, after an
extended period of use, will pick up a layer of magnetic particles from the disks used that will eventually cause read and
write errors.
● To maintain the disk drive in optimum working order Yamaha
recommends that you use a commercially-available dry-type
head cleaning disk to clean the head about once a month.
Ask your Yamaha dealer about the availability of proper headcleaning disks.
● Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk drive.
Other objects may cause damage to the disk drive or floppy
disks.
■ About the Floppy Disks
● To handle floppy disks with care:
• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or apply pressure
to the disk in any way. Always keep floppy disks in their protective cases when they are not in use.
• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight, extremely high or low
temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the exposed surface
of the floppy disk inside.
• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such as those pro-
duced by televisions, speakers, motors, etc., since magnetic
fields can partially or completely erase data on the disk, rendering it unreadable.
• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter or housing.
• Do not attach anything other than the provided labels to a floppy
disk. Also make sure that labels are attached in the proper location.
● To protect your data (write-protect tab):
• To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slide the disk’s
write-protect tab to the “protect” position (tab open).
DISK IN USE
This lamp lights during
disk read/write operations, such as when a
disk has been inserted,
during recording, playback, formatting, etc.
• If the eject button is pressed too quickly , or if it is not pressed in
as far as it will go, the disk may not eject properly. The eject button may become stuck in a half-pressed position with the disk
extending from the drive slot by only a few millimeters. If this
happens, do not attempt to pull out the partially ejected disk,
since using force in this situation can damage the disk drive
mechanism or the floppy disk. To remove a partially ejected
disk, try pressing the eject button once again, or push the disk
back into the slot and then repeat the eject procedure.
Write protect tab ON
(locked or write protected)
● Data backup
• For maximum data security Yamaha recommends that you keep
two copies of important data on separate floppy disks. This
gives you a backup if one disk is lost or damaged.
Write protect tab OFF
(unlocked or write
enabled)
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Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of an extraordinary electronic keyboard. The Yamaha 9000Pro combines
advanced tone generation technology with state-of-the-art digital electronics and features to give you
stunning sound quality with maximum musical versatility. The advanced Auto Accompaniment, Vocal Harmony, and Sampler features, in particular, are brilliant examples of how Yamaha technology can significantly expand your musical horizons. A large-size graphic display and easy-to-use interface also greatly
enhance the operability of this advanced instrument. In addition, the 9000Pro lets you add optional Plugin Boards, giving you access to an e xciting and wide arra y of various synthesizer voices — plus the ability
to edit those voices and create your own original sounds.
In order to make the most of your 9000Pro’ s f eatures and v ast perf ormance potential, we urge y ou to read
the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. K eep the manual in a saf e place f or
later reference.
Packing List
Your 9000Pro includes the following items:
• 9000Pro x 1
• AC Power Cord x 1 ............................................................................................................................................. page 14
• Music Stand x 1 .................................................................................................................................................. page 14
• Floppy Disk (Disk Styles and MIDI Driver) x 1 ................................................................................................ page 25
• Floppy Disks (Factory Data Backup Disk No.1/2) x 2 .....................................................................................page 54
These include the following factory-set data: One Touch Setting, Registration Memory,
Music Database, Multi Pad, Flash Style and Setup.
• Floppy Disk (Plug-in Custom Voice Disk) x 1 ..................................................................................................page 42
This includes the voice files for Plug-in Boards
• Owner’s Manual
Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software for purposes other than the purchaser’s personal use is prohibited.
This product (9000Pro) is manufactured under license of U.S.Patents No.5231671, No.5301259, No.5428708,
and No.5567901 of IVL Technologies Ltd.
Trademarks:
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business MachinesCorporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft ® Corporation.
• All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Panel logos
The logos printed on the 9000Pro panel indicate the standards/formats it supports and special features it includes.
GM System Level 1
GM System Level 1 is an addition to the MIDI standard
which guarantees that any data conforming to the standard
will play accurately on any GM-compatible tone generator
or synthesizer from any manufacturer.
XG
XG is a new Yamaha MIDI specification which significantly
expands and improves on the GM System Level 1 standard with greater voice handling capacity, expressive control, and effect capability while retaining full compatibility
with GM. By using the 9000Pro’s XG voices, it is possible
to record XG-compatible song files.
XF
The Yamaha XF format enhances the SMF (Standard MIDI
File) standard with greater functionality and open-ended
expandability for the future. The 9000Pro is capable of displaying lyrics when an XF file containing lyric data is
played.
Vocal Harmony
Vocal Harmony employs state-of-the-art digital signal processing technology to automatically add appropriate vocal
harmony to a lead vocal line sung by the user. Vocal Harmony can even change the character and gender of the
lead voice as well as the added voices to produce a wide
range of vocal harmony effects.
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How to use the manual
Starting Up........................................................................................................................page 14
Before going on to any other part of the manual, we strongly suggest you read this section first. It shows you
how to get started playing and using your new 9000Pro.
Top Panel & Connections................................................................................................page 10
Rear Panel & Connections..............................................................................................page 12
Use this section to find out about all of the buttons and controls of the 9000Pro.
Contents .............................................................................................................................page 8
All topics, features, functions, and operations are listed here in the order they appear in the manual, for easy
reference.
Quick Guide ............................................................................................. page 16
Unless you enjoy reading manuals, y ou’ re pr obabl y eager to start playing your new 9000Pro right no w .
If so, read this section.
Basic Operations .............................................................................................................page 44
This section introduces you to the basic operating conventions of the 9000Pro, such as editing values and
changing settings, and shows you how to use the convenient Direct Access functions.
Function T ree....................................................................................................................page 50
This lists all functions of the 9000Pro according to their hierarchical structure, letting you easily see the relationship of the various functions and quickly locate desired information.
Reference..........................................................................................................................page 56
Once you’re f amiliar with e verything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide to all functions. You won’t
need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a
certain feature or function.
Installing Optional Hardware........................................................................................page 180
This section provides detailed instructions for installing each of the 9000Pro's supported options (SIMM, Hard
disk unit, and Plug-in Boards).
Appendix.........................................................................................................................page 192
This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Preset Style List, Effect List, MIDI Data Format,
and MIDI Implementation Chart.
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................page 188
If the 9000Pro does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, consult
this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions
are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.
Index................................................................................................................................page 190
This section alphabetically lists virtually all topics, features, functions, and operations with their respective
page numbers, letting you quickly and easily find the information you need.
DOC
The DOC voice allocation format provides data playback
compatibility with a wide range of Yamaha instruments and
MIDI devices, including the Clavinova series.
Style File Format
The Style File Format — SFF — is Yamaha’s original style
file format which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a
wide range of chord types. The 9000Pro uses the SFF
internally, reads optional SFF style disks, and creates SFF
styles using the Style Creator function.
Plug for XG
This system offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for XG-Plug-in-compatible tone generators.
The XG Plug-in System enables you to equip the 9000Pro
with the latest and most sophisticated technology, ensuring
that you keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted
advances in modern music production.
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Contents
Packing List..................................................6
Panel logos..................................................6
How to use the manual................................7
Contents .........................................................8
Top Panel & Connections............................ 10
Music stand................................................10
Rear Panel & Connections.......................... 12
Starting Up ...................................................14
Lamp..........................................................15
Basic Operation
Display-based Controls............................... 44
Display Messages............................................. 45
Name Entry....................................................... 46
Computer Keyboard Functions.......................... 46
Direct Access.................................................... 48
Function T ree................................................ 50
Memory Structure........................................ 54
Quick Guide
Playing V oices..............................................16
Playing a Voice...................................................16
Playing Two or Three V oices Simultaneously.....17
Playing Different Voices with the Left and
Right Hands..........................................18
Adjusting the Octave setting..............................18
Organ Flutes......................................................19
Auto Accompaniment.................................. 20
Using Auto Accompaniment...............................20
Accompaniment Sections ..................................22
One Touch Setting..............................................24
Track Muting & Volume Control..........................24
Disk Direct Function...........................................25
Music Database............................................ 26
Using the Music Database.................................26
Searching the Music Database..........................27
Registration Memory...................................28
Using the Preset Registration Memory..............28
Registering the Panel Settings...........................29
Disk Song Playback..................................... 30
Playback of Song Disks.....................................30
Vocal Harmony.............................................32
Setting Up..........................................................32
Vocal Harmony with Accompaniment Playback
Vocal Harmony with Song Playback ..................33
The Multi Pads..............................................34
Playing the Multi Pads........................................34
Chord Match ......................................................34
Voice Effects................................................. 35
Applying the Voice Effects..................................35
Song Creator................................................36
Quick Recording.................................................36
Multi Track Recording.........................................38
Sampling....................................................... 40
Recording a Sample ..........................................40
Using the Optional Plug-in Board ..............42
Playing a Plug-in Voice.......................................42
...32
Reference
Demonstration ............................................. 56
Voices ........................................................... 57
Parts: Right1, Right2, Right3 and Left............... 57
Voices................................................................ 58
PITCH BEND Wheel & MODULATION Wheel
Voice Effects...................................................... 60
Other Keyboard-related Functions.................... 61
Organ Flutes................................................. 62
Plug-in V oices............................................... 64
Plug-in Manager................................................ 66
Auto Accompaniment.................................. 70
Chord Fingerings............................................... 70
Fade-ins and Fade-outs .................................... 72
Tempo Control................................................... 72
Synchro Stop..................................................... 73
One Touch Setting............................................. 73
Style Manager................................................... 74
Music Database ........................................... 76
Creating the Music Database............................ 76
The Multi Pads ............................................. 77
Turning Chord Match and Repeat On/Off.......... 77
Disk Song Playback..................................... 78
Selecting a Song............................................... 78
Other Functions: Viewing the Lyrics and
Fast Forward/Reverse.......................... 79
Song Setup ....................................................... 79
Vocal Harmony............................................. 80
Applying the Vocal Harmony Effect................... 80
Selecting/Producing the Vocal Harmony effect. 81
Changing the Vocal Harmony/Microphone
Settings................................................ 82
Sampling ...................................................... 84
Recording a Sample.......................................... 86
Importing Wave Files from Disk ........................ 87
Clearing Wav e Data .......................................... 87
Editing Wav e data ............................................. 88
Custom V oice Creating................................ 92
Easy Editing...................................................... 93
Full Editing ........................................................ 94
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Creating Plug-in Custom Voices............... 100
Voice Editing ....................................................102
Native System Parameter Editing ....................105
Voice Editing on a Computer............................106
Board Custom Voice Backup............................108
Song Creator..............................................110
Track Setting for Recording
(Multi Track Recording).......................112
Track Setting for Recording
(Quick Recording)...............................113
Song Edit Functions (Multi Track Recording)
Song Setup (Multi Track Recording).................115
Step Recording (Multi Track Recording)...........116
Chord Step (Quick Recording).........................122
.....114
Style Creator ..............................................126
Style Assembly — Creating a Style.................129
Revoice (Easy Edit)..........................................130
Groove & Dynamics (Easy Edit).......................131
Style Recording (Full Edit)...............................132
Style Editing (Full Edit).....................................134
Custom Style Recording via an External
Sequence Recorder............................138
Step Recording (Full Edit)................................140
Multi Pad Creator.......................................141
Multi Pad Recording.........................................142
Clear ................................................................142
Copy.................................................................142
Turning Chord Match and Repeat On/Off ........142
Step Recording................................................143
Mixing Console ..........................................144
Part Settings ....................................................144
Effect Type Settings..........................................146
Master Equalizer Settings................................147
Line Out Settings .............................................148
Disk/SCSI Operations................................ 150
Loading Data from a Disk to Flash ROM.........152
Saving Data from Flash ROM to a Disk...........153
Copying Files & Copying Floppy Disks ............154
Backing Up/Restoring the Data in Flash ROM
Converting files................................................155
Renaming/deleting Disk Files ..........................155
Renaming/deleting/creating Directories...........156
Formatting a Disk.............................................156
Checking a Disk...............................................157
..154
The 9000Pro “Functions”..........................158
Master Tuning/Scale Tuning .............................158
Split Point/Chord Fingering..............................159
Controller Assignment......................................159
Registration/Freeze Group/Voice Set Settings
Harmony/Echo Settings...................................164
Video Monitor Settings.....................................165
Talk Setting ......................................................165
Utility Settings..................................................166
..163
MIDI Functions........................................... 168
System Settings.............................................. 175
Transmit Settings............................................. 175
Receive Settings............................................. 176
Root Settings................................................... 177
Chord Detect Settings..................................... 177
Storing the MIDI Settings................................ 177
MFC10 Settings .............................................. 178
Installing Optional Hardware.................... 180
Optional Plug-in Board Installation................. 181
Optional Hard Disk Installation....................... 184
Optional SIMM Installation.............................. 185
Troubleshooting......................................... 188
Index ........................................................... 190
Appendix
Voice List......................................................... 192
Keyboard Drum Assignments.......................... 200
Plug-in V oice List............................................. 204
Style List.......................................................... 212
Multi Pad Bank List.......................................... 213
Parameter Chart.............................................. 214
Effect Type List................................................ 220
Effect Parameter List....................................... 222
Effect Data Value Assign Table........................ 227
MIDI Data Format............................................ 228
MIDI Implementation Chart............................. 244
Specifications.................................................. 246
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Top Panel & Connections
Top Panel & Connections
PHONES jack... page 13 Music stand
The 9000Pro is supplied
with a music stand that
can be attached to the
instrument by inserting it
into the holes as shown.
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Floppy Disk Drive... page 25, 30, 150
The 9000Pro also features a built-in disk drive that lets you save all your
important original data to floppy disk for future recall.
The 9000Pro is compatible with a wide variety of disk formats, allowing
you to playback song data on commercially available XG, GM , DOC, and
Disklavier Piano Soft disks.
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Keyboard... page 162
The keyboard of the 9000Pro is
equipped with a touch response feature
(initial touch and after touch) that lets
you dynamically and expressively control the level of the voices with your
playing strength — just as on an acoustic instrument.
q POWER ON/OFF switch.................................... 14
w MASTER VOLUME control.............................. 14
e PITCH BEND wheel.......................................... 59
r MODULATION wheel....................................... 59
t SONG buttons .............................................. 30, 78
y STYLE buttons................................................... 20
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i MENU buttons.................................. 150, 158, 174
o TRANSPOSE buttons......................................... 61
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DIGITAL STUDIO buttons
..................36, 40, 84, 92,
100, 110, 126, 141
!1 MULTI PAD buttons.............................34, 77, 141
8
!4
!3
Air vent
Do not place objects on the
instrument’s air vent, since this
may prevent adequate ventilation
of the internal components, and
possibly result in the instrument
overheating.
@0
!5
!9
q
Top Panel & Connections
Top Panel & Connections
@4
!6
!2
!7
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and Related Buttons/Controls
... page 44
Large multi-function LCD display panel with display-based buttons, plus
comprehensive display prompts and messages, makes operation easy
and intuitive.
Related Buttons/Controls :
• LCD(A-J) buttons
• LCD(1-8) buttons
• DIRECT ACCESS button
• MAIN MIXER button
• PART ON/OFF button
• EXIT button
• PAGE CONTROL buttons
• LCD CONTRAST control
@1
@2
@3
!8
The illustrations and LCD screens
as shown in this owner’s manual
are for instructional purposes only,
and may be different from your
instrument.
!2 Data dial.............................................................. 44
!3 DEMO button..................................................... 56
!4 VOICE EFFECT buttons.............................. 35, 60
!5 MUSIC DATABASE button......................... 26, 76
!6 ONE TOUCH SETTING button................. 24, 73
!7 REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons................ 28
!8 MEMORY button .........................................28, 73
!9 VOICE buttons..............................................16, 58
@0 PLUG-IN VOICE buttons............................. 42, 58
@1 PART SELECT buttons ......................................57
@2 PART ON/OFF buttons........................... 17, 18, 57
@3 UPPER OCTAVE buttons...................................18
@4 VOCAL HARMONY buttons....................... 32, 80
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Rear Panel & Connections
Rear Panel & Connections
CAUTION
• Make sure that the POWER switch is in the OFF (extended) position before making any connections. If
you make connections while the POWER switch is on, you risk damaging external equipment such as
the amp or speakers.
An optional lamp can be connected to the 9000Pro.
This is especially convenient when using the
9000Pro in situations of low available light.
See page 15 for details.
Refer to page 14.
The TRIM control allows the input sensitivity of the
AUX IN L/L+R and R (LOOP RETURN) jacks to be
adjusted for optimum level matching with the connected equipment.
INPUTOUT
Effector
Stereo System
The LINE OUT jacks are used to send the 9000Pro
output to a keyboard amplifier, stereo sound system, mixing console, or tape recorder. If you are
connecting the 9000Pro to a mono sound system,
use only the L/L+R jack. When only this jack is connected (using a standard phone plug), the left and
right channels are combined and output through
this jack — allowing you have a mono mix of the
9000Pro's stereo sound.
Refer to page 148.
• Since the 9000Pro has no built-in speakers, you need
to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones.
The LOOP SEND jacks deliver the output of the 9000Pro for
connection to external signal processing devices, such as distortion or filter effects. The output from the signal processor can
be returned to the AUX IN/LOOP RETURN jacks — letting you
apply the desired effect(s) to the overall sound of the 9000Pro
and return the processed sound back to the 9000Pro.
You can connect a computer keyboard to the 9000Pro for
inputting song and file names or Voice/Style/Song/Registration Memory numbers. This function is also very convenient in Step recording.
Please note that Macintosh computer keyboards cannot
be used with the 9000Pro.
Refer to pages 46, 167.
• A computer keyboard can only be used if it has been connected to the 9000Pro before turning the power on. If you
have connected a computer keyboard after turning the
power on, simply turn the power off and back on again.
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Rear Panel & Connections
Rear Panel & Connections
PHONES jack
A standard pair of
stereo headphones
can be plugged in
here for private
practice or late-night
playing. Use the
[MASTER VOLUME]
control to adjust the
volume of the headphone sound.
MIC/LINE IN jack
The 9000Pro includes a
microphone/line input jack
which is compatible with
virtually any standard
microphone or line-level
source, accepting either
1/4” phone plugs or XLR
connectors. The microphone or line input can be
used with the 9000Pro’s
vocal harmony function.
• The MIC/LINE jacks can be used with either 1/4” phone plugs
or XLR connectors; however, they are special differential
input connectors. For phone plugs, the tip and ring of the
plug correspond to “+” and “-,” respectively.
Because of this arrangement, connecting a stereo signal
(such as from a CD player) with a stereo phone jack to the
9000Pro results in the left and right signals cancelling each
other out. To properly connect a CD player or other stereo
source, make sure to use a mono input, either left or right, or
a mix of the stereo signal (pages 32, 80).
An optional lamp
can be connected to the
9000Pro. This is
especially convenient when using
the 9000Pro in
situations of low
available light.
See page 15 for
details.
An optional Yamaha
FC7 Foot Controller
connected to this jack
can be used to control volume and a
range of other important functions.
Refer to page 159.
One or two optional
Yamaha FC5 footswitches connected to
these jacks can be used
to control sustain and a
range of other important
functions.
Refer to page 160.
Computer
(with music software)
Refer to page 172.
MFC10
The sophisticated MIDI functions give you powerful tools to
expand your music perf ormance
and creation possibilities.
Refer to page 168.
This SCSI-2 50-pin connector (D-sub,
half-pitch) can be used to connect to an
external SCSI data storage device —
allowing you to conveniently save and
store large quantities of data.
Refer to page 150.
• Depending on the SCSI device, you may
need a special connecting cable or adaptor to connect the device properly to the
9000Pro. Make sure to confirm the connection configuration of both the
9000Pro and the SCSI device before
purchasing the device.
• The SCSI ID number of the 9000Pro is
fixed at 7. Make sure to set the ID number of the external SCSI device to a number other than this (i.e., 0 - 6).
[VIDEO IN]
Television
You can connect the 9000Pro to a television or
video monitor to display the lyrics and chords in
your song data on a larger screen.
Refer to page 165.
• The 9000Pro’s default setting for the external television/video monitor signal is “PAL.” Depending on your
particular locale, the standard may be different and the
setting should be changed accordingly. (For example,
NTSC is generally used in North America.) Check the
standard used by your television or video monitor, and
if it is not PAL, change the setting in the VIDEO OUT
display to “NTSC” (page 165).
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Starting Up
WARNING
• Make sure your 9000Pro is rated
for the AC voltage supplied in
the area in which it is to be used
(as listed on the rear panel).
Connecting the unit to the
wrong AC supply can cause
serious damage to the internal
circuitry and may even pose a
shock hazard!
• Use only the AC power cord
supplied with the 9000Pro. If the
supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced,
contact your Yamaha dealer. The
use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock
hazard!
• The type of AC power cord provided with the 9000Pro may be
different depending on the
country in which it is purchased
(a third prong may be provided
for grounding purposes).
Improper connection of the
grounding conductor can create
the risk of electrical shock. Do
NOT modify the plug provided
with the 9000Pro. If the plug will
not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Do not use a plug
adapter which defeats the
grounding conductor.
Starting Up
Use the following procedure to start up the 9000Pro.
1 Make sure that the POWER switch is in the OFF position.
2 Securely plug the “female” end of the
AC power cord supplied with the
9000Pro into the rear-panel AC cord
socket.
3 Plug the power cord into a convenient
AC outlet.
To disconnect the AC power cord, set the POWER switch to OFF, then
unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet, and disconnect it from the
9000Pro AC INLET.
4 Make all necessary connections (pages 12 and 13), making
sure first that all level controls on those devices are set to
the minimum. (Refer to the o wner’s manuals of the devices
you are using for more information on connections.)
Since the 9000Pro has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound
output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of
headphones.
5 Turn the power ON. If you’ve connected any external
devices to the 9000Pro, turn on the po wer of those de vices
in the following order:
z MIDI controller x 9000Pro c Audio equipment
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When turning off the power, make sure that all level controls on those devices
above are set to the minimum and simply reverse the above order.
6 Turn up the volume of the external audio equipment, as nec-
essary.
7 After the main display appears, play and adjust the volume.
Press the [POWER] switch. After a
while, the main diaplay below appears.
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Lamp
Starting Up
Starting Up
The 9000Pro features two Lamp terminals (at either end of the rear panel) for connecting an optional lamp. This is especially convenient when using the 9000Pro in situations of low available light. To turn on the lamp, use the switch/dimmer control at the
left end of the rear panel (as viewed from the keyboard side).
Either or both terminals can be
used, letting you connect up to
two lamps.
0 - 10V DC
Pin 1, 2: No connection
Pin 3, 4: 0-10V DC
Use this to turn the lamp on
and off and control the
brightness.
Only use lamps conforming to the following specifications:
• Lamp: 12V 5W
• Connector: 4-pin XLR
WARNING
To avoid possible damage to
the instrument, follow these
precautions:
• Only use lamps that conform
to the specifications listed at
left.
• Do not attempt to insert anything other than a proper
lamp to the Lamp terminals.
• Do not short-circuit the terminals.
• Do not apply electrical voltage (power) to the Lamp terminals.
WARNING
• Make sure the gooseneck of
the lamp is 12 inches or
shorter. Goosenecks of
longer lengths may be unstable.
• The connected lamp
becomes very hot after
being on for a while. Make
sure you let the lamp cool
before trying to touch it.
1 Make sure that the POWER switch is off.
2 Connect a lamp to one of the terminals on the rear panel.
Firmly push the lamp connector into the socket until it
locks.
3 Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER] switch.
4 Use the [DIMMER] control to turn the lamp on.
To disconnect the lamp:
First, make sure the lamp is off (the [DIMMER] is set to OFF ),
then unplug the lamp while holding down the PUSH latch on
the rear panel.
• The light bulb will burn out over
a long period of use. When this
happens, replace the bulb with
a new one. You can extend the
life of the bulb by turning the
[DIMMER] control down toward
[MIN] when using the lamp.
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Playing Voices
Reference
on page 57
Voice related buttons
F
G
H
I
J
RIGHT3RIGHT2
UPPER
LEFTLEFT HOLD
LOWER
RIGHT1
PART ON/OFF
PART SELECT
For this example, STRINGS
is selected.
Playing Voices
Playing a Voice
1 Press the [R1] LCD button to turn the RIGHT1 part on.
2 Select a voice group.
• The voice selected here is
called voice RIGHT 1.
See page 57 for more information on voice RIGHT1.
Quick Guide
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3 Select a voice.
For this example,
Live! Orch is
selected.
4 Play the voice.
A
B
C
D
E
Press the corresponding buttons to
select the various pages.
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Playing Two or Three Voices Simultaneously
1 Press the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT2] button to turn the RIGHT2
part ON.
Automatically turned on
PART SELECT
Playing Voices
Playing Voices
LEFTLEFT HOLD
LOWER
RIGHT1
PART ON/OFF
UPPER
RIGHT3RIGHT2
2 Select a voice group.
For example, select “CHOIR & PAD.”
3 Select a voice.
For example, select “Hah Choir.”
4 Play the voices.
The voice selected for R1 (page 16) and the voice selected here are sounded
simultaneously in a layer.
Voice RIGHT 3 can be set in the same way described above, by using the
[RIGHT3] button instead.
Try out some of these other voices...
Category Voice Name Comment
Piano Live! Grand Stereo-sampled grand piano,
with realistic sound over entire
keyboard range.
E.Piano Galaxy EP Rich and dynamic DX-type
Electric Piano.
Stage Ep 3 different dynamics sampled
for realistic and expressive timbre changes.
Organ Cool! Jazz Organ sample with authentic
chorus vibrato.
Rotor Organ Organ sample with real rotary
speaker.
Accordion Musette Realistic, French type accordi-
on.
Guitar Live! Nylon Stereo sampled nylon guitar.
Dedicated flageolet sample for
high velocities.
Cool! J.Gtr Dynamic, fingered jazz guitar.
Carlos Gtr Soulful guitar sound with natu-
ral distortion.
Strings Live! Strs Rich, stereo sampled strings
orchestra.
Live! Arco Rich, stereo sampled strings
orchestra with fast attack.
Trumpet Sweet Trump Expressive trumpet with natu-
ral vibrato.
Sweet Tromb Realistic trombone with natural
vibrato.
SweetMuteTp Jazzy muted trumpet with natu-
ral vibrato.
SweetFlugel Soft, breathy flugelhorn with
natural vibrato.
Category Voice Name Comment
Brass Live! Horn Stereo sampled powerful horn
Saxophone Sweet Tenor Smooth tenor sax with natural
Flute Sweet Flute Flute with natural vibrato. Very
Choir&Pad Live!Gospel Stereo choir with individual,
Synthesizer Matrix Expressive synth lead. Play
Percussion Live!StdKit Stereo sampled drums with ve-
section. Sforzando style is also
available.
vibrato.
Sweet Sprno Soprano sax with natural vibra-
Sweet Clari Jazzy clarinet with natural vi-
Sweet Pan Authentic pan flute with natural
Live! Vocal Very dynamic. The vocal
DreamHeaven Beautiful synth pad
Live!Brush Stereo sampled drums played
Live!Cuban /
Live!PopLtn
to. Very expressive. Play long
notes.
brato.
expressive. Play strongly to get
realistic overblown sample.
vibrato
smooth vibrato
"words" change depending on
your playing strength. Play
bass vocals with your left hand.
long notes.
locity switching of up to 4 layers. Also check out Live! Funk
Kit.
by brush. Check out toms and
cymbals.
Stereo sampled percussion
with various playing styles.
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Playing Voices
Playing Voices
Playing Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands
1 Press the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button to turn the LEFT part
ON.
Automatically turned on
PART SELECT
LEFTLEFT HOLD
LOWER
RIGHT1
PART ON/OFF
UPPER
RIGHT3RIGHT2
2 Select a voice group.
For example, select “STRINGS.”
3 Select a voice.
For example, select “Symphon. Str.”
4 Play the voices.
The notes you play with your left hand sound one voice, while the notes you
play with your right sound a different voice (or voices).
Split Point
Voice L
(Lower)
Voice R1, R2, R3
(Upper)
• The point on the keyboard that
separates voice LEFT and
voice RIGHT1~3 is called the
“split point.”
Refer to page 159 for instructions on setting the split point.
Voices RIGHT 1~3 are meant to be played with the right hand. Voice LEFT is
played with the left hand.
Adjusting the Octave setting
The [UPPER OCTAVE] button allows the RIGHT1, RIGHT2, and RIGHT3 parts to
be simultaneously transposed up or down by one octave.
UPPER OCTAVE
RESET
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• More detailed octave-related
settings for each part can be
made by using the Mixing Console function (page 145).
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Organ Flutes
Reference
on page 62
The 9000Pro uses advanced digital modeling technology to recreate the legendary
sound of vintage organs. Just as on a traditional organ, you can create your own sound
by increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages.
1 Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button.
2 Use the LCD [1] - [8] buttons to adjust the footage settings.
The footage settings determine the basic sound of the organ flutes.
The term “footage” is a reference to the sound generation of traditional pipe
organs, in which the sound is produced by pipes of different lengths (in feet).
Playing Voices
Playing Voices
Use button [1] to adjust the 16’
or 8’ footage. You can select
the desired footage (16’ or 8’)
with the [E] LCD button.
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3 Store the Organ Flutes settings. (Refer to page 62.)
The Organ Flutes settings above are stored to Flash ROM.
For details about Flash ROM, refer to “Memory Structure” on page 54.
Try out the preset Organ Flutes voices
The 9000Pro provides 10 pre-programmed Organ Flutes voices.
F
G
H
I
J
Press the [H] LCD button to
call up the Organ Flutes preset voices display, then
select an Organ Flutes voice.
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Auto Accompaniment
Reference
on page 70
Auto Accompaniment
Style related buttons
Auto Accompaniment
related buttons
Using Auto Accompaniment
1 Select a style group.
• The 9000Pro styles are divided
into two groups : Preset styles
and Flash styles.
For details about Flash styles,
see page 55.
For this example, BALLROOM
is selected.
2 Select a style.
3 Turn Auto Accompaniment on.
The specified left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “Auto Accompaniment” section, and chords played in this section are automatically detected
and used as a basis for fully automatic accompaniment with the selected style.
Split Point
F
G
H
I
J
For this example,
Jive is selected.
• The point on the keyboard that
separates the auto accompaniment section and the righthand section of the keyboard is
called the “split point.” Refer to
page 159 for instructions on
setting the split point.
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Auto Accompaniment
section
4 Turn Sync Start on.
The beat lamp also flashes in time with the tempo. This condition is called synchronized start standby.
SYNC STOP SYNC START
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Auto Accompaniment
Auto Accompaniment
5 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto
accompaniment starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
section
6 Try playing other chords with your left hand.
For information on how to enter chords, see “Chord Fingerings” on page 70.
7 Press the [START/STOP] button again to stop the accompa-
niment.
Try out some of the other styles...
Category Style Name Comment
8 BEAT Heart Beat Standard 8-beat pop. Enjoy the
sound of the strumming guitars.
Spicy Beat Modern 8-beat that uses the Hit and
Live! Standard drum kits.
8Beat Adria This gorgeous style evokes the north
Mediterranean, but can be used well
for a variety of songs.
AcousticBld An unplugged style with a half-time
3/4 feel. Check out the great guitar
sounds.
16 BEAT Slow & Easy This style evokes the sophisticated,
relaxed atmosphere of a modern jazz
club.
Smooth Jazz Enjoy the Latin feel of this modern fu-
sion style.
DANCE House Musik Analog synths, techno drums, rave
beat — today’s modern dance music
at your fingertips.
DiscoChoco Try starting this classic 70’s disco
style with Intro III.
Flip Hop This contemporary hip hop rhythm
features sine wave acid lines and
high-pitched snare. Rap along with
this!
Category Style Name Comment
SWING&
JAZZ
R&B SoulShuffle Check out the dynamic sounds of the
COUNTRY Country 2/4 This driving country-pop style can be
LATIN Samba City This contemporary Samba-pop style
BALLROOM Engl.Waltz
Big Band 3 Traditional big band style especially
Swingfox Check out the different major and mi-
BBandBallad
Piano Swing A swinging Pianist style. Turn the
GospelBros Check out the different gospel
Boogie 1 Start this out without the drums and
RockShuffle This heavy rock shuffle features the
suited for ballads and slow blues.
nor patterns for Intro III. This style is
good for a wide wide range of songs.
This style is perfect for recreating the
sound and atmosphere of the great big
bands and orchestras of the swing era.
CHD1 (chord) part on and off for different arrangements.
Live! Standard drum kit, especially in
the Break fill pattern.
grooves in the Main A - D patterns.
bass, then bring them in for a full-tilt
boogie band.
distortion effect on the guitar.
used for a variety of other music
styles as well.
features dynamic toms from the new
Live! drum kit. Check out Ending III.
A fully orchestrated, luscious waltz style,
perfect for elegant ballroom dancing.
■ Metronome and Bass Chord Hold
These are two special styles designed for practice purposes; they do not have an y of the
normal rhythm or accompaniment patterns of the other styles. To call them up, select
Page 2 of the Ballroom category by pressing the [P2] button.
● Metronome
This style plays back only a metronome click, without an y other rh ythm parts. Use this as y ou
would a normal metronome, practicing in time with the click. You can adjust the tempo with
the data dial. Playing chords in the Auto Accompaniment section of the keyboard produces
corresponding bass notes and chords, just as in Bass Chord Hold below. There are five different metronome settings, each with a different time signature.
● Bass Chord Hold
Even with the auto accompaniment turned on, this style does not play any rhythm parts, but
simply holds the bass note and chord that correspond to the chord you play in the Auto
Accompaniment section of the keyboard. this is convenient for practicing chords without having to play along with a rhythm. There are five different bass note/chord settings, each with
different voices.
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Auto Accompaniment
FILL IN & BREAK
FADEIN/OUTENDING/rit.
Auto Accompaniment
Style related buttons
Auto Accompaniment
section buttons
Accompaniment Sections
There are various types of Auto Accompaniment sections that allow you to vary the arrangement of
the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. They are: Intro, Main, Fill-in & Break and
Ending. By switching among them as you play, you can easily produce the dynamic elements of a
professional-sounding arrangement in your performance.
INTRO This is used for the beginning of the song. When the intro finishes playing, accompaniment
MAIN
VARIATION
FILL IN & BREAK This lets you add dynamic variations and breaks in the rhythm of the accompaniment, to make
ENDING This is used for the ending of the song. When the ending is finished, the auto accompaniment
shifts to the main section.
This is used for playing the main part of the song. It plays an accompaniment pattern of several
measures, and repeats indefinitely until another section’s button is pressed.
your performance sound even more professional.
stops automatically.
1 - 4 Use the same operations as in “Using Auto Accompani-
ment.”
5 Press any of the [INTRO] buttons.
6 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto
accompaniment starts.
For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below).
Split Point
TAP
TAP TEMPOINTRO
Auto Accompaniment
section
When the playback of the intro is finished, it automatically leads into main section.
7 Press any of the accompaniment section buttons as desired.
(See the Accompaniment Structure Diagram on the next
page.)
8 Press any of the [ENDING] buttons.
This switches to the ending section. When the ending is finished, the auto
accompaniment automatically stops.
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■ Accompaniment Structure Diagram
INTRO
INTRO I INTRO II INTRO III
MAIN V ARIA TION
via FILL IN A via FILL IN B via FILL IN C via FILL IN D
Auto Accompaniment
Auto Accompaniment
MAIN
VARIATION
A
via BREAK
via FILL IN B
via FILL IN Avia FILL IN D
MAIN
VARIATION
via BREAK via BREAK via BREAK
B
via FILL IN C
MAIN
VARIATION
C
via FILL IN B
Press the one of the [ENDING]
buttons.
via FILL IN D via FILL IN A
MAIN
VARIATION
D
via FILL IN C
ENDING
You can have the ending gradually
ENDING I ENDING II ENDING III
• You can use one of the intro sections even in the middle of the song by pressing one of the [INTRO] buttons during the song.
• If one of the [FILL IN & BREAK] buttons is pressed after the final half beat (eighth note) of the measure, the fill-in or break will begin
from the next measure.
• You can begin the accompaniment by using any of the other sections, as well as the intro sections.
• If you press one of the [INTRO] buttons while the ending is playing, the intro section will begin playing after the ending is finished.
• If you press one of the [FILL IN & BREAK] buttons while the ending is playing, the fill-in or break will immediately start playing, continuing with the main section.
slow down (ritardando) by pressing
the same [ENDING] button again
while the ending is playing back.
Other Controls
FADE IN/OUT The [FADE IN/OUT] button can be used to produce smooth fade-ins
FADEIN/OUT
TAP TEMPO The auto accompaniment can be started at any tempo you desire by
TAP
TAP TEMPO
SYNCRO STOP When the Synchro Stop function is engaged, accompaniment playback
SYNC STOP
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and fade-outs when starting and stopping the accompaniment.
“tapping” out the tempo with the [TAP/TEMPO] button. For details, see
page 72.
will stop completely when all keys in the auto-accompaniment section of
the keyboard are released. Accompaniment playback will start again as
soon as a chord or note is played. For details, see page 73.
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Auto Accompaniment
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PROGRAMMABLE
ONE TOUCH SETTING
Auto Accompaniment
MAIN MIXER and
PART ON/OFF buttons
ONE TOUCH SETTING
DISK DIRECT button
buttons
One Touch Setting
One Touch Setting is a powerful and convenient feature that automatically calls up the most appropriate panel settings (voice number, etc.) for the currently selected style, with the touch of a single
button.
1 Select a style.
For example, select “SWING & JAZZ” category and try out “BBand Ballad” (on P2).
2 Press one of the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] buttons.
Auto Accompaniment and Sync Start will automatically be turned on.
In addition, various panel settings (such as voices, effects, etc.) that match the
selected style can be instantly recalled with just a single button press (see page
214)
.
3 As soon as you play a chord with your left hand, the auto
accompaniment starts.
4 Play melodies with your right hand and play various chords
with your left hand.
5 Try out other One Touch Setting setups.
You can also create your own One Touch Setting setups.
For details, refer to page 73.
Track Muting & Volume Control
1 Turn Auto Accompaniment on and start the accompaniment
(page 20).
2 Turn individual tracks ON or OFF (muted) as required.
1) Press the [PART ON/OFF] button.
2) Press the LCD button corresponding to the part you wish to turn on or off.
PART
ON/OFF
PART
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Auto Accompaniment
section
• The **PART** mark below the
[PART ON/OFF] button indicates that pressing the button
repeatedly switches among
various different displays.
However, in the example explanation shown here, only the
accompaniment parts are displayed; no other displays can
be called up, no matter how
many times the button is
pressed. Other displays can
be called up when Song Player
(page 30) is set to on, or when
the Digital Recording mode is
active.
Split Point
PROGRAMMABLE
ONE TOUCH SETTING
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Auto Accompaniment
Auto Accompaniment
3 Adjust the volume to set the optimum le vel balance between
the accompaniment and your right hand performance.
1) Press the [MAIN MIXER] button.
2) Press the LCD button corresponding to the part of which the volume you
wish to adjust.
MAIN
MIXER
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4 Stop the accompaniment (page 21).
Disk Direct Function
The 9000Pro can play back style files contained on the included floppy disk.
1 Insert the “Disk Styles” disk supplied with the 9000Pro into
the disk drive.
It may take a short while for the data on the disk to be read, before you can go
on to the next steps.
2 Press the [DISK DIRECT] button.
3 Select a style.
For example, select “16Balad3.”
4 Play the auto accompaniment (page 22).
■ About the Style Data
This diagram illustrates the relationship among the style data stored to different types
of memory. Refer to “Memory Structure” on page 54.
• It may be necessary to wait for
a while in step #3 until the
9000Pro can play the accompaniment, since it takes some
time to read the style data from
the floppy disk.
Accompaniment playback
Disk Direct
Preset Style Flash Style Disk Style
Store
Style Creator
Save
Load
Style Manager
See page 74.
See page 126.
See above.
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Music Database
Reference
on page 76
Music Database
MUSIC DATABASE
button
If you want to play in a certain genre of music but don’t know which style and voice settings would be
appropriate, the convenient Music Database can help you out. Simply select the desired genre from the
Music Database and the 9000Pro automatically makes all appropriate panel settings to let you play in that
music style!
For a list of Music Database setup parameters, refer to page 214.
Using the Music Database
1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.
MUSIC DATABASE
2 Select a Music Database.
Press this to actually call up the
Music Database
Select the desired Music Database.
Use button [4] or [5] to move the
cursor to the desired location and
Select the desired
Category.
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For example, try out Category “Great Pop Songs” and Music Database “Called
to say.”
press the [OK] LCD button to
actually call up the Music Database.
Move the cursor to the desired
location by using button [6] or [7]
to call up the Music Database.
(You need not press the [OK] LCD
button.)
You can use the Data
dial to select the desired
Music Database.
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3 Play along with the accompaniment playback.
Split Point
Auto Accompaniment
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Searching the Music Database
1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button.
MUSIC DATABASE
2 Press the LCD [F] button to call up the Search display.
3 Select a category and set the tempo range.
4 Press the LCD [I] button to execute the Search operation.
Music Database
Music Database
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5 Select a Music Database (see step #2 on page 26) and play
along with the accompaniment playback.
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Press this button to call
up the Keyword display, from which you
can enter a keyword
and search the Music
Database.
Auto Accompaniment
section
You can also create your own Music Database setups.
For details, refer to page 76.
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Registration Memory
Reference
on page 163
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Registration Memory
REGISTRATION
MEMORY buttons
The Registration Memory gives you a conv enient wa y to select the style, v oice , and effect settings that will
suit a particular type of music. You can instantly change panel settings with the touch of a single button.
The Registration Memory provides up to 512 complete control-panel setups (64 banks, 8 setups each)
that can be recalled instantly during your performance.
For a list of Registration Memory setup parameters, refer to page 214.
Using the Preset Registration Memory
1 Select a Registration Bank (01 through 03).
The currently selected Registration Bank is indicated at the top right of the display.
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
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1
2
3
2 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons: [1]
through [8].
Registration Name entered via the Registration Name
function display described on page 163.
Indicates the Registration Bank/Number.
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
BANK VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
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2
4
3
6
5
8
7
8
■ The Freeze function
If you press the [FREEZE] button so that its lamp lights, selecting a different registration setup will not change the settings specified in the Registration Freeze Group Setting function display (page 163).
If any change is made to a setting memorized by the
Registration Memory feature, a pencil icon appears,
indicating that one or more settings have been edited.
Current selected
Registration Bank
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
1
2
BA
3
■ Bank View
If you press the REGIST BANK [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously, you can view the Registration Bank list on the LCD display.
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REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
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2
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Registering the Panel Settings
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You can also create your own Registration Memory setups.
1 Set up the panel controls as required.
2 Select a Registration Bank (04 through 64).
A void selecting one of the Re gistration Banks 01 through 03 (e ven though they
can be selected), since you may inadvertently delete some important data.
(See the note below.)
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
BA
1
2
3
3 Press the [MEMORY] button.
The LCD display will prompt you to select the desired Registration number.
Press the [MEMORY] button again to exit from this display.
REGISTRATION
ONE TOUCH SETTING
MEMORY
Registration Memory
Registration Memory
4 Press one of the REGISTRATION MEMORY buttons: [1]
through [8].
REGISTRATION MEMORY
FREEZE REGIST BANK 1~64
BANK VIEW
1
2
3
4
5
6
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2
4
3
6
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In this example, the panel settings are memorized to button number 3.
Since all Registration Memory data is stored to Flash ROM, any data in the Registration Memory location you selected
in step #2 above will be erased and replaced by your new settings. This includes the factory programmed preset Registration Memory settings (banks 01 - 03). If you've deleted the factory-set data, you can use the Restore function
(page 154) to load a copy of it from the included disks (page 6).
Registration Memory banks
64 banks in Flash ROM
All banks can be edited.
04~64
BANK 01
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
These banks do not
contain preset setups.
01~03
These banks contain preset
setups (factory settings).
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7
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For details about Flash ROM, refer to “Memory Structure” on page 54.
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Disk Song Playback
Reference
on page 78
SONG
PLAYER
Disk Song Playback
Song related buttons
Floppy disk drive
[START/STOP] button
• Make sure to read the section
“Using the Floppy Disk Drive
(FDD) and Floppy Disks” on
page 5.
The following disks are compatible for playback on the 9000Pro. Refer to page 6 for more details on the
logos.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in the GM standard.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data using the XG format, an extension of the
GM standard that provides a wider variety of voices and more comprehensive sonic
control.
Disks bearing this logo contain song data for voices defined in Yamaha’s DOC format.
• GM song files not having the
extension “.MID” in the name
cannot be handled by the
9000Pro.
Playback of Song Disks
1 Insert the disk that contains song data into the disk drive.
2 Turn the SONG PLAYER on.
3 Press the SONG FILE DIRECTORY [I] button.
4 Select a song file.
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