Yamaha DX7SE User Manual
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Welcome
Welcome to the DX7s, the newest member of the growing family of FM digital
synthesizers from Yamaha. Using the industry-standard DX7 as its starting point, the
DX7s offers a number of important new features, such as improved sound quality,
additional FM features, new performance options, and improved controls.
Since there is so much material available on the DX7 family of synthesizers (and on the
theory of FM digital synthesis), this manual will not be an FM tutorial. Instead, it has
been designed to be a “users manual” in the truest sense — its goal is to help you make
music with your new DX7s as quickly as possible.
If you are already familiar with the operation of the original DX7, this manual will help
you make the transition to the DX7s in short order. On the other hand, if this is your first
FM digital instrument, this manual will guide you into the operation of your new
synthesizer with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and explanations.
After you are comfortable with the operation of your new synthesizer, you may want to
explore the fascinating world of FM digital voicing. If so, consult the extensive list of
reference works on FM synthesis listed in the bibliography at the back of this manual.
Tips
The DX7s has been designed for years of trouhle-free use. In order to ensure that it
remains a healthy member of your family
following tips in mind:
of
musical instruments, please keep the
Installation:
When setting up the DX7s in your home or studio, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or
other sources of heat. Environments with excessive dust, cold, dampness, or vibration can
also damage your instrument. Even though the DX7s is electronic, you should treat it with
the same kind of care you would lavish on any other musical instrument.
Also, since the DX7s is electronic, you should make sure not to set it too close to
equipment (such as a television set) that generates electromagnetic fields. Such proximity
could cause both malfunctions in the synthesizer’s digital circuitry and interference noise
in the other unit.
Handling:
The DX7s is sturdy, but it can do without rough handling. Don’t subject it to sudden jolts
(such as dropping it), as this can damage the internal circuitry. If you plan to travel with it,
be sure to use a road case. Also, make sure not to apply excessive force to any of the keys,
buttons, or other controls.
Cleaning:
To clean or dust your DX7s, use nothing more than a clean, slightly damp cloth. Using
chemical solvents will damage the finish, and using too much water may do considerable
damage to the internal circuitry.
AC Power & Other Equipment:
When you are using the DX7s with an amplifier or mixer that has unbalanced outputs,
connect both units to the same AC outlet to avoid hum.
If you use a number of electronic instruments in your setup, you may want to consult an
electrician, who can make sure that your system does not overtax the available power.
AC Power & Down Time:
Whenever the DX7s will not be used for an extended period of time, it is best to protect it
from potential disaster. Electrical storms and other natural or man-made disasters can give
rise to power surges, which may damage the digital circuitry of your DX7s — even if the
power is turned off. Either unplug your instrument when not in use, or invest in power
strips with surge protectors to safeguard all of your electronic equipment.
Service & Your Warranty:
The DX7s contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening it up or tampering with it in any
way will void the warranty, and may also lead you to experience some nasty electrical
shocks. If you have a problem with your instrument, please take it to an authorized
Yamaha service center.
Modifications & Your Warranty:
Unless you are assured to the contrary in writing, you should assume that any
modifications made to your DX7s will void the original product warranty. Therefore, you
should make sure that you receive a warranty (or some other kind of guarantee) from the
person or company that is responsible for the modification.
Contents
1
Section 1: Playing the DX7s
3
Getting Started
6
Setting the ROM Cartridge Banks
8
Exploring the DX7s Performance Library
12
Exploring the DX7s Voice Library
16
The Play Modes
17
Using Controllers with the DX7s
19
Section 2: Creating and Storing New Sounds
Creating New Sounds
21
26
Saving New Sounds
29
Section 3: Using the New Performance Features
Performance Edit Buttons
31
33 Basic Performance Parameters
36 Performance Controllers
38
Micro Tuning
41
Section 4: Using the New Voice Features
43
Voice Edit Buttons
52
Basic Voice Editing Functions
53
New Voice Parameters
55
Voice Controllers
57
Fractional Scaling
59
Section 5: Memory
61
Utility Buttons
64
Memory Layout
66 Memory Storage Types
68
Basic Utility Functions
69
Cartridge Memory Functions
71
Section 6: MIDI
73
MIDI Buttons
75
System Setup
77
MIDI System Exclusives
Immediate MIDI Program Change Out
78
79
Appendices
80
Appendix 1:
81
Appendix 2: Bibliography
82
MIDI Implementation Chart
83
Blank Data Chart
Functions
Functions
Supplemental
Information
Playing the DX7s
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Contents
3
Getting Started
3
Making Audio Connections
4
Turning on the DX7s
Setting the Volume Slider
5
Setting the ROM Cartridge Banks
6
Inserting the ROM Cartridge
6
Selecting the ROM Banks
7
Exploring the DX7s Performance Library
8
Selecting the Internal Performance Memories
8
The Internal Performance Memories
9
Selecting the Cartridge Performance Memories
10
The Cartridge Performance Memories
11
Exploring the DX7s Voice Library
12
Selecting the Internal Voice Memories
12
The Internal Voice Memories
13
Selecting the Cartridge Voice Memories
14
The Cartridge Voice Memories
15
The Play Modes
16
Voice Mode and Performance Mode
16
Using the 1 ~ 32/33 ~ 64 Button
16
Using the Poly/Mono Button
16
Using the Key Shift Button
16
Using Controllers with the DX7s
17
Pitch Bend Wheel
17
Modulation Wheel
17
17
After Touch
17
Breath Controller
Foot Controllers 1 and 2
18
Footswitches 1 and 2
18
Continuous Sliders 1 and 2
18
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Getting
Started
Connecting the DX7s
to a single input
amplifier.
You can begin to enjoy your DX7s immediately, without poring through a lot of
complicated electronic theory. All you have to do is take the instrument out of the box and
proceed as follows:
Making Audio Connections
There are three different ways to connect the DX7s to sound reinforcement equipment.
The one you choose will depend on your situation:
you
1. If
have a monophonic (single input) amplifier such as a guitar amp, connect the
DX's output to the amp’s input (using a standard ¼” cable).
Using stereo headphones
with the DX7s.
2. If you are using a multi-channel mixer, connect the DX’s back-panel audio output to
one of your mixer’s inputs (using a ¼” cable).
3. If you are using a set of standard stereo headphones, plug them into the DX’s Phones
output.
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The DX’s “welcome” display.
Turning on the DX7s
After you have made the audio connection of your choice, turn the DX7s on by pressing
the power switch located on the right side of the back panel. This is the first display you
will see on the main panel:
After a few seconds, this display will be replaced by the last Play Mode display selected
before the DX7s was turned off:
The DX’s next
initial display.
The LED’s will now display the voice or
performance number that was displayed
when the DX was turned off.
The LCD will now show the voice or
performance name which corresponds to
the number in the LED.
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Volume Slider
Setting the Volume Slider
Since the volumes of the various voices differ, start with a setting in the middle of the
slider’s range; adjust later to suit your taste, depending on the voice or voices being
played.
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Setting the
ROM Cartridge
Banks
The ROM Cartridge supplied with your DX7s actually contains several sets of data —
called “banks.” These banks can be selected from the front panel. In order to hear all of
the Voice and Performance data, you will need to set the Voice/Performance bank to 2.
Also, certain voices in the DX7s are created using the new fractional scaling feature.
These scalings are stored in bank 3 of the ROM cartridge, so the Fractional Scaling Bank
will need to be set to bank 3. Look at the diagram on the next page and make the
necessary changes before you begin playing.
Inserting the ROM Cartridge
Before you begin to play your DX7s, insert the supplied ROM cartridge into the cartridge
slot:
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Selecting the ROM Banks
This is the Set Bank LCD display
with Bank 2 of the ROM cartridge
selected for Voice & Performance data.
This is the Set Bank LCD display
with Bank 3 of the ROM cartridge
selected for Fractional Scaling data.
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Exploring
the DX7s
Performance
Library
The Performance Mode is a completely new feature for the DX7s. It allows a number of
useful performance-oriented features to be stored and recalled instantly. These features
will be explained in detail in Sections 2 and
the steps below, and explore the richness of the Performance Mode by playing through all
of the new sounds available in the Internal and ROM Cartridge memories.
Selecting the Internal Performance Memories
3
of this manual. For now, though, just follow
-8-
The LCD display will show
the number and name of
the selected Performance
memory.
The Internal Performance Memories
These are the
Performance Memories
loaded into the DX7s when it is
shipped from the factory.
Since these memories
can be adjusted,
your DX’s Internal Memory
may contain different data.
If so, reload the Internal Voice
& Performance
data from bank 4 of the
supplied ROM cartridge
(see page 70).
Performance
Name
1
SolidStrg
2
Strings
3
GrandOrch
4
Cello
5
LittleStrg
6
ReverbBras
7
BrightBras
8
MildBrass
9
W.Leed
10
SoftFlute
11
PanPipes
12
BlowSax
13
BluesHarp
14 Harp
15 PianoBrite
16 MildPiano
17 Mellow EP
18 Attack EP
19 Crystal EP
20 DX Clavi 1
21 DX Clavi 2
22 Clavicord
23 Harpsicord
24 WireString
25 GreatPipes
26 RotaryOrg
27 ConsoleOrg
28 MagicOrgan
29 SoftOrgan
30 SchoolOrg
31 AngelVoice
32 LadyVox
No.
Voice
12
INT
13
INT
15
INT
16
INT
19
INT
3
INT
8
INT
10
INT
20
INT
23
INT
26
INT
26
INT
29
INT
INT 30 Harp
INT 32 PianoBrite
INT 34 Piano 2
INT 36 RubbaRoad
INT 37 HardRoads
INT 38 FullTines
INT 39 ClaviStuff
INT 40 Clavi
INT 41 Clavecin
INT 45 HarpsiWire
INT 46 WireStrg A
INT 57 APuffOrgan2
INT 50 TapOrgan
INT 51 BriteOrgan
INT 52 MagicOrgan
INT 53 SoftOrgan
INT 58 Harmonium1
INT 60 Whisper A
INT 62 LadyVox
Voice
Name
HallOrch
NewOrchest
LiveStrg
BowedBass
Violins
ReverbBras
SilvaTrmpt
FrenchHorn
Bassoon
Flute
PanFloot
PanFloot
Harmonica
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Selecting the Cartridge Performance Memories
The LCD display will show
the number and name of
the selected Performance
memory.
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The Cartridge Performance Memories
Bank 4 of the supplied
ROM cartridge contains the
Voice & Performance Memory
loaded into the DXs Internal
Memory when it is shipped
from the factory.
Bank 2 contains an entirely
different set of Voice &
Performance data.
Performance
Name
1 SuperBass
2 WoodBass
3 TackBass
4 FazzBass
5 PickGuitar
6 FolkGuitar
7 ClipGuitar
8 ChoGuitar
9 HitPad 1
10 HitPad 2
11 HitPad 3
12 AfroConga
13 Woodblock
14 Vibraphone
15 Celeste CRT 22 Celeste
16 GrandBells
17 MultiDrums
18 Tomtom
19 MalletBras
20 ClaviBrass
21 Ensemble
22 WarmBrass
23 Synclaria
24 PianoBells
25 St.Elmo's
26 OctiLate
27 EthnicBass
28 Wallop
29 Explosion
30 Thunderon
31 Laboratory
32 Motorcycle
Voice
No.
CRT 1 SuperBass
CRT 2 StringBass
CRT 3 SkweekBass
CRT 6 OwlBass
CRT 9 GuitarBox
CRT 10 PickGuitar
CRT 13 YesBunk
CRT 14 12 Strings
CRT 17 Maribumba
CRT 19 Nu Marimba
CRT 20 StonePhone
CRT 25 CongaDrum
CRT 29 Claves
CRT 21 VibraPhone
CRT 30 Bells
CRT 23 Swissnare
CRT 24 Tom C4
CRT 37 MalletHorn
CRT 42 ClaviBrass
CRT 36 Ensemble
CRT 46 ElecBrass
CRT 40 ClariSolo
CRT 49 PianoBells
CRT 50 St.Elmo's
CRT 55 OctiLate
CRT 52 Pluk
CRT 60 Wallop
CRT 61 Explosion
CRT 63 Thunderon
CRT 64 Science
CRT 62 KoikeCycle
Voice
Name
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