Yamaha EX5R, EX5, EX7 User Manual

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Yamaha EX5R, EX5, EX7 User Manual

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS MUSIC SYNTHESIZER/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

TONE GENERATOR/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS TONE GENERATOR/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

OWNER’S MANUAL

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic 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.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 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 NOT 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.

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.

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.

EX5/EX7

CAUTION

EX5R

CAUTION

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-469- 1

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, Special 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 exists 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!

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.

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations 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 supplied 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 lightening 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 qualified 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.

13.This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier 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 level 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 accessory 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.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-469- 3

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not

occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enlight fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

NEDERLAND

NETHERLAND

Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel. 030-2828425

For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center

Address

: Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel

: 030-2828425

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical waste.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED

KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW:

EARTH

BLUE

:

NEUTRAL

BROWN

:

LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

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 16.)

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 multipleconnector. 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.

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.

Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

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.

REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When the backup battery needs replacing, the message "Change internal battery!" will display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data, then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult a physician immediately.

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.

(2)AC-2

The Yamaha EX5 and EX7 Music Synthesizers, and the EX5R Tone Generator, offer more music performance and production power than ever before available in a single keyboard or tone generator unit. All three models feature a unique Extended Synthesis system which incorporates a number of the most advanced tone generator technologies currently available … plus a full-featured sampling system. There’s also a top-quality internal effect system so no extra sound-processing equipment is required. 16-track song and 8-track pattern sequencers provide sophisticated on-board sequence programming and editing capability, while a unique 4-track arpeggiator function adds extended performance and accompaniment capability. The EX-series keyboards and tone generator also offer one of the most versatile and intuitive real-time control systems available, and they’re expandable to suit a wide range of professional systems and requirements.

We urge you to read through at least the introductory section of this owner’s manual while familiarizing yourself wit your EX5, EX5R, or EX7, and keep th manual in a safe place for future reference.

About the Manual

This owner’s manual is divided into two main sections: The Introductory Section, and the Reference Section:

Introductory Section

This section has been designed to provide you with an overall understanding of the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, as well as some hints as how to use these advanced instruments most effectively. It will also refer you to corresponding sections in the Reference section, so you can refer to the pertinent details as necessary. Use the Introductory Section as a guide and directory to the main features and functions of the EX5, EX5R, and EX7.

Reference Section

The Reference Section contains full details and instructions for all of the EX features and functions. You should be able to find the information you need via the table of contents, the index at the back of the manual, or via the Introductory Section, described above.

(EX5/5R)

Products bearing the SONDIUS-XG logo are licensed under patents of Stanford University and Yamaha as listed on the internet web site, <http://www.sondius-xg.com>.

This product is not compatible with the XG format or XG song data.

Included Accessories

Demonstration Disk 1-4

Owner’s Manual

Data List

AC Power Cord

Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictry prohibited except for your personal use.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument.

The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Contents

Introductory Section

 

The Controls & Connectors ................................

8

Setting Up ........................................................

16

The Supplied Disks, Demos, & Factory Set Data ....

25

EX System Overview ........................................

28

Extended Synthesis ..........................................

29

AWM Synthesis ....................................................

29

Virtual Acoustic Synthesis (EX5/5R) ................

30

AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling)............

33

FDSP Synthesis

 

(Formulated Digital Signal Processing) ..............

34

Voice and Performance Selection......................

36

Voice Structure & Editing Hints ......................

40

System Overview ..................................................

40

Polyphony..............................................................

45

Editing Control ....................................................

45

Voice Store Procedure ..........................................

48

The Power of the Performance Mode ..............

49

Performance Store Procedure ..............................

53

Performance Mode DSP Limitations ..................

54

The Controllers ................................................

55

The EX Controllers ..............................................

55

Scene Switching & Morphing..............................

57

Controller Sets ......................................................

58

Sequencer Functions ........................................

60

Sequencer Record Modes & Editing....................

62

Play Effects & Groove Quantization ..................

64

The EX Effect System ......................................

65

Sampling ..........................................................

69

The Key Map Mode ..........................................

72

Reference Section

 

Voice Mode........................................................

75

Voice Play Mode....................................................

75

Voice Edit Mode....................................................

76

Voice Job Mode ..................................................

148

Wave Edit Mode..................................................

150

Wave Job Mode ..................................................

154

Performance Mode ..........................................

156

Performance Play Mode ....................................

156

Performance Edit Mode ....................................

158

Performance Job Mode ......................................

172

Sample Mode ..................................................

175

Sample Play Mode ..............................................

175

Sample Record Mode..........................................

176

Sample Edit Mode ..............................................

179

Sample Job Mode ................................................

182

Song Mode ......................................................

185

Song Play Mode ..................................................

185

Song Record Mode..............................................

193

Song Edit Mode ..................................................

201

Song Job Mode ....................................................

206

Pattern Mode ..................................................

219

Pattern Play Mode ..............................................

219

Pattern Record Mode..........................................

223

Pattern Edit Mode ..............................................

226

Pattern Job Mode ................................................

227

Arpeggio Mode................................................

238

Arpeggio Record Mode ......................................

245

Arpeggio Edit Mode ..........................................

247

Arpeggio Job Mode ............................................

249

Disk Mode ......................................................

259

Utility Mode....................................................

270

Appendix ........................................................

278

Optional Boards/Memories................................

278

Troubleshooting..................................................

291

LCD Messages ....................................................

294

Specifications ......................................................

295

Index....................................................................

296

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Introductory

Section

Reference

Section

Voice Mode

Performance

Mode

Sample Mode

Song Mode

Pattern Mode

Arpeggio

Mode

Disk Mode

Utility Mode

Appendix

Introductory

Section

Introductory Section

The Controls & Connectors

The following brief descriptions of the EX controls and connectors should help you to understand the overall logic of the interface.

Front Panel

EX5/7

1 OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

Shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down up to five octaves in one-octave steps. The pitch is shifted one octave in the corresponding direction, up to the maximum, each time one of these keys is pressed. When the current octave is higher than the normal octave the UP indicator will be lit, and vice versa. Neither indicator will be lit when the normal octave is selected.

2 [PITCH] Wheel (EX5 and EX7 only)

This self-centering pitch wheel allows smooth upward and downward pitch bends. A range of other control functions can be assigned to the PITCH wheel.

See page 55 for more information.

3 [MODULATION 1] and [MODULATION 2] Wheels

(EX5 and EX7 only)

Can be assigned to any of the extensive range of controller parameters for extraordinary expressive control. The MODULATION 2 wheel can also be used for “scene morphing” — i.e. smoothly changing from one memorized scene to the other.

See page 55 for more information.

4 Ribbon Controller (EX5 and EX7 only)

Another expressive EX controller, the Ribbon Controller is touch sensitive, and is controlled by running a finger lightly across its surface to the left or right. The Ribbon Controller can be assigned to the full range of EX parameters.

See page 56 for more information.

9 Floppy Disk Drive

The built-in floppy disk drive allows easy, economical, highvolume storage of voice data. The disk-in-use LED indicator below the drive slot lights while any disk operation is in progress (NEVER attempt to remove a disk or turn the power off while a disk operation is in progress). The eject key, also below the disk slot, is used to remove disks from the drive.

See page 259 for more information.

 

 

A D GAIN

 

 

MOD

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

SCENE

 

 

2

OCTAVE

 

 

DOWN

UP

1

PITCH

MODULATION 1

MODULATION 2

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Section

Introductory

VOICE PERFORMANCE SONG PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

COMPARE

 

 

 

 

ARPEGGIO

KNOB MODE

TOP

REW

FWD

KEYMAP

EF BYPASS

REC

STOP

PLAY

5 SCENE [1] and [2] Keys ([SC1] and [SC2] on the EX5R)

The SCENE [1] and [2] keys can be used to memorize and recall different settings of the Controller Knobs, so a complete set of knob settings can be recalled instantaneously. Knob scenes are stored by using the SCENE keys in conjunction with the STORE key (page 57). When both SCENE indicators are lit (this is done by pressing one SCENE key while holding the other), the MODULATION 2 wheel or a foot controller can be used to “morph” between the two scenes stored in the SCENE [1] and [2] keys (page 57).

6 A/D Gain Control

Adjusts the input level of the INPUT R and L/MONO jacks (the INPUT jack on the EX7), and therefore the level of the signal appearing at the input of the A/D (Analog-to-Digital) converter. This control is important for setting optimum record level when recording samples in the SAMPLE mode.

See page 70 for more information.

7 VOLUME Control

Adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the rear-panel OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks as well as the PHONES jack.

8 Keyboard (EX5 and EX7 only)

The EX5 has a 76-key keyboard while the EX7 has a 61-key keyboard. Both are velocity and after-touch sensitive for broad, intimate expressive control.

EX5R

 

 

9

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE GENERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALTIME CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

CANCEL

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATA

 

 

 

ON

OFF

VOICE

PERFORM

SONG

PATTERN

SAMPLE

SC2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

EDIT COMPARE

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

SC1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

EXIT

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L MONO

R

A D GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

ARPEG

KNOB

1

2

 

3

 

4

5

 

6

TOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

A D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BREATH

PHONES

VOLUME

 

KEYMAP

BYPASS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

 

 

7 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 are not available on EX5R.

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Introductory

Section

EX5/7

) [KNOB MODE] Key

([KNOB] on the EX5R)

The six Controller Knobs, described below, can function either as sound controllers or data entry knobs. In the Song, Pattern, Sample, Edit, Job, Store, Utility and Disk modes the [KNOB MODE] key switches between data entry and sound control, allowing you to try out the effect of knob-related settings without having to exit from the Edit mode. The knobs function only as sound controllers in the Voice and Performance modes.

! [ARPEGGIO] Key

([ARPEG] on the EX5R)

This key turns the advanced automatic arpeggiator on or off. When the arpeggiator is turned on, the Voice or Performance Edit mode Arpeggiator edit display will appear.

See page 238 for more information.

[ARPEGGIO] key functions (can be turned on or off) when in Voice mode, Performance mode and Song Play mode.

@ [KEY MAP] Key

Engages the Key Map mode in which samples, entire patterns, or pattern tracks can be individually assigned to separate keys on the keyboard.

See page 72 for more information.

[KEYMAP] key functions (can be turned on or off) when in Voice mode, Performance mode and Song mode.

% MODE Keys

The MODE keys select the corresponding EX modes, or appropriate sub-modes. The upper row of MODE keys engage the primary modes, and have LED indicators to show which mode(s) are currently active. The lower row of MODE keys select secondary or utility modes.

You can not enter Pattern mode when [ARPEGGIO] key or [KEYMAP] key is turned on.

VOICE PERFORMANCE SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

CANCEL

MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURSOR

 

COMPARE

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

ARPEGGIO

KNOB MODE

TOP

REW

FWD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

INC Y

KEYMAP

EF BYPASS

REC

STOP

PLAY

1

 

2

 

3

 

4

 

5

6

 

# [EF BYPASS] Key

([BYPASS] on the EX5R)

Turns the type of effects specified in the Utility mode Other Setup display on or off. When engaged (i.e. when the indicator is lit) the specified effects are bypassed.

See page 276 for more information.

$ Sequencer Keys

The sequencer keys control recording and playback in the Song, Pattern, and Arpeggio modes, and allow you to locate a specific measure within a song or pattern. Their layout and functions are similar to the transport controls on a tape recorder.

[I] REC

Press this key to engage the record ready mode. You have to press the

 

[

 

] TOP

This key takes you directly to the first measure (the “top”) of the current song

 

 

 

START key to actually start recording.

 

 

 

 

or pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[J] STOP

Press to stop recording or playback.

 

[G] REW

Press briefly to move back one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[F] START

Press to start recording or playback.

 

[H] FWD

Press briefly to move forward one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

[VOICE]

The Voice mode lets you select, play, and edit individual voices.

 

The [VOICE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI System

 

Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 75]

 

 

[PERFORMANCE]

In the Performance mode you can select, play, and edit individual

 

“performance” programs including multiple layered or split voices and effects.

 

Press the [VOICE] key while holding the [PERFORMANCE] key to go

 

directly to the Voice Edit mode from the Performance mode.

 

The [PERFORMANCE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI

 

System Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 156]

 

 

[SONG]

The Song mode provides access to the sophisticated sequence recording,

 

playback, and editing capabilities provided by the EX5, EX5R, and EX7.

 

[→ page 185]

 

 

[PATTERN]

Sequence “patterns” which can be used individually or incorporated into

 

complete songs in the Song mode can be recorded, played, and edited in

 

the Pattern mode. [→ page 219]

 

 

[SAMPLE]

Advanced sample recording and editing features are available via the Sample

 

mode. [→ page 175]

 

 

[EDIT]

The [EDIT] key accesses the appropriate editing functions for the currently

 

selected mode: Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, or Sample.

 

 

[JOB]

Each of the primary modes — Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, and

 

Sample — have a range of “jobs” which can be accessed by pressing the

 

[JOB] key.

 

 

[STORE]

This key is used to store edited data to an internal memory location, or

 

controller knob settings to either of the SCENE keys. [→ pages, 48, 53 and 57]

 

 

[UTILITY]

The UTILITY mode includes MIDI, system and other functions that are

 

essential for general operation. [→ page 270]

 

 

[DISK]

The Disk mode includes disk save and load functions as well as all other

 

functions you need for efficient data storage and management. [→ page 259]

 

 

^ LCD Display Screen & Contrast Control

This large multi-function liquid crystal display screen shows all parameters and prompts you need to operate the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 with optimum ease and efficiency.

Use the contrast control to achieve the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly with viewing angle and lighting).

7

8

V W X

Y Z

4

5

M NO

PQ R

S

 

1

2

DE F

G HI

0

A B C

& [F1] through [F8] Function, [SHIFT], and [EXIT] Keys

The functions of these keys depend on the selected mode. They are used to engage a function indicated on the display immediately above the key or select a page of parameters.

When the “S” symbol appears in the lower left corner of the display, the [SHIFT] key can be used to select a secondary function menu for the function keys: press the appropriate function key while holding the [SHIFT] key to access a secondary function.

The [EXIT] key will return you to the next highest level in the display hierarchy when in an editing, utility, or disk function display. In most cases you can return directly to the top-level primary mode display by directly pressing the appropriate MODE key.

* Controller Knobs

These knobs form an important part of the advanced EX user interface. They can can be assigned to control an impressively wide range of sound parameters in real time during performance/playback, and they can function as data entry controls in the editing, utility, disk, and some other modes. The [KNOB MODE] key, described above, determines which function the knobs assume in the appropriate modes.

Normally when you rotate a controller knob being used for data entry, the corresponding value changes in relative fashion — i.e. the knob increases or decreases the value of the parameter in relation to the value that was initially on the display. If you rotate a controller knob while holding the [KNOB MODE] key, however, the relationship between the controller position and the data value becomes absolute, and the central detented position of the knob will correspond to the exact center of the parameter range.

EX5R

 

 

 

 

^

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

&

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE GENERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALTIME CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

VOICE

PERFORM

SONG

PATTERN

SAMPLE

SC2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT COMPARE

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

SC1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

EXIT

L MONO

R

A D GAIN

 

ARPEG

KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

3

 

4

5

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

KEYMAP BYPASS

% ! @ # ) *

CANCEL

 

 

 

POWER

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

DATA

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

TOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

$

Section

Introductory

11

Introductory

Section

EX5/7

( Data Dial and [CURSOR/DATA] Key

The Data Dial provides a fast, efficient way to cover a broad range of voice numbers when, for example, you’re looking for a voice but don’t know the number. It's also handy for making large value changes in any of the editing and utility modes.

When editing the Data Dial will normally increment or decrement the selected parameter value. When the [CURSOR/DATA] key is pressed and its indicator is lit, however, the Data Dial moves the cursor around the display rather than changing values. This can be handy when navigating a complex display which includes many individual parameters.

¼ [CANCEL] Key

The [CANCEL] key can be used to cancel an entered value and return to the previous value if pressed before a different parameter is selected.

Á [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] Keys

Used to select voices and edit parameter values in any of the EX edit modes. Either key can be pressed briefly for single stepping in the specified direction, or held for continuous scrolling. These keys are also used to respond “Yes” or “No” to confirmation prompts when executing certain operations or saving/loading data.

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BANK

CURSOR

V W X

Y Z

 

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

 

 

ELEMENT SELECT

 

 

ELEMENT ON OFF

 

 

DATA

4

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

 

 

 

 

 

XIT

M NO

PQ R

ST U

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

INC YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

 

1

2

3

COMMON

OSC

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

LFO

CONTROL

EFFECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DE F

G HI

JK L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

TRACK

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A B C

 

SPACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ª Cursor Keys

These 4 keys move the "cursor" around the display screen, highlighting the various items that are available for selection or parameters that are available for editing (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters).

12

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Section

Introductory

£ Numeric Keypad and [ENTER] Key

These keys allow direct entry of numeric values where applicable. Enter the required value via the numeric keys — the entered number will flash on the displays — then press the [ENTER] key to actually enter the specified value. The [ENTER] key is also used to enter notes and other events when editing sequence data, and to execute a specified job or disk function. The numeric keys are also used to specify note lengths and dynamics (velocity) when step recording in the SONG or PATTERN mode.

See page 199 for more information.

¢ Bank [A] Through [H] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

Each of the EX5 and EX7 voice memories — P1 (Preset 1), P2 (Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1) and I2 (Internal 2) — has 128 voice memory locations arranged in 8 banks of 16 voices each. The 128 performance memories are also organized in 8 banks of 16 performance setups. These keys select the bank from which an individual voice or performance setup will be selected. When editing voice parameters they are also used to select and mute elements.

° Program Number [1] Through [16] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

The program number keys are used in conjunction with the bank keys to select any of the 128 voice memory locations within the currently selected voice memory — P1 (Preset 1), P2 (Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1) and I2 (Internal 2) — in the VOICE mode, or any of the 128 performance memory locations in the Performance mode. In the Voice Edit mode keys [1] through [8] can be used to directly select the various edit displays.

EX5R

VOICE

PERFORM

SONG

PATTERN

SAMPLE

SC2

EDIT COMPARE

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

SC1

L MONO

R

A D GAIN

 

ARPEG

KNOB

 

 

 

 

 

 

A D

INPUT

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

KEYMAP BYPASS

* ¢ and ° are not available on EX5R.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¼

 

 

(

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TONE GENERATOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALTIME CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATA

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

EXIT

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

1

2

 

3

 

4

5

 

6

TOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ª

 

 

Á£

 

13

Introductory

Section

Rear Panel

EX5

¤ [POWER] Switch

Press to turn power ON or OFF. The EX5 and EX7 power switch is located on the rear panel near the AC power cord socket. The EX5R power switch is located on the front panel.

¥ INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 Jacks (EX5 and EX5R only)

In addition to the stereo OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, the EX5 and EX5R initially have two individual outputs: the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks. Individual “parts” of a performance setup can be assigned to different individual outputs via the PERFORMANCE EDIT mode PART display (see page 164). Four individual outputs can be added to the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 by installing the optional EXIDO1 Individual Output Board (page 19.)

» A/D INPUT L/MONO and

R Jacks (A/D INPUT on the EX7)

Line and microphone sampling sources can be connected to these jacks. Line or microphone input sensitivity is switched via the “line/mic” parameter in the Sample mode REC display (page 176), and fine input sensitivity adjustment can be carried out via the A/D GAIN control on the control panel.See page 70 for more information.

CAUTION

ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

AC INLET

ON OFF

¦ AC Power Cord Socket

Be sure the plug the AC power cord into this socket before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet.

Use only the AC power cord supplied with the EX5, EX5R, or EX7. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged ands needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard!

â MIDI IN, OUT and THRU Connectors

The MIDI IN connectors receive data from an external sequencer or other MIDI device which is to control or transmit data to the EX. The MIDI THRU connector simply re-transmits the data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing convenient chaining of MIDI devices. The MIDI OUT connectors transmit data corresponding to all EX performance and playback operations.

The EX5 is equipped with two sets of MIDI terminals: MIDI A and MIDI B. The MIDI A group includes MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU terminals, while the MIDI B group only has MIDI IN and OUT terminals.

See page 22 for more information.

EX7

» ÚÛÜÝ à

CAUTION

ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

AC INLET

ON OFF

 

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

A/D INPUT

6

5

4

3

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

 

 

FOOT

SUSTAIN

FOOT

FOOT

OUTPUT

SWITCH

CONTROLLER VOLUME

R

L MONO

 

MIDI A

 

 

 

THRU

OUT

 

IN

BREATH

PHONES

 

SCSI

¤ ¦ * ¥ is not available on EX7.

â Þß

14

 

 

 

Û SUSTAIN Jack

 

Ü FOOT

 

Ý FOOT VOLUME

Ú FOOT SWITCH

 

 

 

Jack

 

(EX5 and EX7

 

CONTROLLER

 

Jack

(EX5 and EX7 only)

 

only)

 

Jack

 

(EX5 and EX7 only)

An optional Yamaha

 

An optional

 

(EX5 and EX7 only)

 

A Yamaha FC7 Foot

FC4 or FC5 footswitch

 

Yamaha FC4 or

 

This jack accepts a

 

Controller can be

can be connected to

 

FC5 footswitch

 

Yamaha FC7 Foot

 

plugged in here for

this jack to control of a

 

can be connected

 

Controller which can

 

convenient foot

range of on/off type

 

here for sustain

 

be used to control any

 

volume or expression

functions: sustain,

 

control.

 

of the EX controller

 

control.

sotenuto, portamento,

 

 

 

 

 

parameters.

 

 

 

and others.

 

 

 

 

 

See page 17 for

 

 

 

See page 17 for more

 

 

 

 

 

more information.

 

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section

Introductory

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

6

5

4

3

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

2 1

A/D INPUT

R

L MONO

FOOT

FOOT

FOOT

SWITCH SUSTAIN

CONTROLLER VOLUME

OUTPUT

R

L MONO

 

 

 

MIDI B

 

MIDI A

 

 

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

OUT

IN

THRU

OUT

IN

BREATH PHONES

AES EBU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCSI

 

 

 

 

Þ Breath

 

ß PHONES Jack

Controller Jack

 

Accepts a standard pair of

Plug an optional

 

stereo headphones (1/4"

Yamaha BC3 Breath

 

stereo phone plug) for

Controller in here for

 

headphone monitoring of

expressive breath

 

the EX sound without the

control capability.

 

need for external

See page 56 for

 

amplification equipment.

more information.

 

The EX5R PHONES jack

 

 

is on the front panel.

 

 

 

 

EX5R

à OUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks

These are the main stereo outputs from the EX5, EX5R, and EX7. Be sure to connect both outputs to the appropriate channels of a stereo sound system in order to appreciate the full quality of the EX sound and effects. Connect only the L/MONO jack when connecting to a mono sound system.

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¤

Rear

¦

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC INLET

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

6

5

4

3

VOICE

PERFORM

SONG

PATTERN

SAMPLE

SC2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDIT COMPARE

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

SC1

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L MONO

R

A D GAIN

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

 

 

ARPEG

KNOBTOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AES EBU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION

 

MIDI

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

THRU

OUT

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

OUTPUT

BREATH

PHONES

VOLUME

 

KEYMAP

BYPASS

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

 

ATTENTION RISQUE

 

 

 

 

2

1

R

L MONO

 

 

 

 

 

DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

» Þ ß

* Ú, Û, Ü and Ý are not available on EX5R. â

¥ à

15

Introductory

Section

Setting Up

The EX5 or EX7 can be used virtually on its own — with a pair of headphones or a simple instrument amplifier — or it can be the core of complex and powerful music production system. Naturally, the EX5R Tone Generator will require an external MIDI keyboard or other controller.

Power Supply

Before making any other connections the “female” end of the AC power cord supplied with the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 should be firmly plugged into the rear-panel AC cord socket. Ideally the power cord should then be plugged into a convenient AC outlet after you've made all other necessary connections and placed the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 in the position in which it will be used. Always make sure that the POWER switch is in the OFF (extended) position before plugging the power cord in an AC outlet.

EX5/7, EX5R

Rear Panel

AC Power Cord

WARNING!

Make sure your EX5, EX5R, or EX7 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 EX5, EX5R, or EX7. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged ands 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 EX5, EX5R, or EX7 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 EX5/EX5R/EX7. 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.

16

External Controllers

In addition to the many realtime controllers provided on the EX5 and EX7 panel (the PITCH wheel, MODULATION 1 wheel, MODULATION 2 wheel and Ribbon Controller), plus the six Controller Knobs provided on the EX5, EX5R and EX7, a number of additional controllers can be plugged into the appropriate rear-panel jacks as required.

Foot Switches (EX5 and EX7)

At the very least you’ll probably want to plug a footswitch into the SUSTAIN jack for piano-type sustain control. You might also want to plug a second footswitch into the FOOTSWITCH jack to control other on/off type functions such as sostenuto, portamento, or arpeggio hold for the sophisticated automatic arpeggiator feature. Footswitch functions are assigned via the UTILITY mode, as described on page 275.

Foot Controllers (EX5 and EX7)

The EX5 and EX7 have jacks for two optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller units: FOOT VOLUME and FOOT CONTROLLER. An FC7 plugged into the FOOT VOLUME jack can be used (as its name implies) for main volume or expression control. The desired FOOT VOLUME function can be selected via the UTILITY mode Controller display, as described on page 275. An FC7 plugged into the FOOT CONTROLLER jack can be assigned for continuous realtime control of a wide range of parameters (pages 104 and 163).

For more information on Foot Controller setup and operation, see the instructions packed with the supplied FC7 Foot Controller.

Breath Controller

A Breath Controller can be an essential expressive tool for realistic expression with windinstrument type voices and unprecedented expressive control with other voices. Plug an optional BC3 Breath Controller into the BREATH jack. The Breath Controller is ideal for controlling parameters that would normally be affected by a wind player's breath: dynamics, timbre, pitch, and others.

For more information on Breath Controller setup and operation, see the instructions packed with the optional BC3 Breath Controller.

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Audio Connections

Headphones

For private listening and practice headphones are ideal. You don't have to hook up and complete sound system, and you won't disturb the neighbors no matter how loud or late you play. Recommended Yamaha headphones for EX monitoring are the HPE-170, HPE-160, or HPE-150 Stereo Headphones. Any standard pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4" stereo phone plug can be used.

Instrument Amplifier or Stereo Sound System

The EX voices and effects are designed to sound their best in stereo, so you should always use a stereo sound system to appreciate the full impact of the EX voices and expressive features. The OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks can be connected directly to musical instrument amplifiers designed for keyboard use, or to the line inputs of a mixing console. It is also possible to connect the outputs directly to the inputs of a multitrack or stereo tape recorder. When connecting to a mono sound system be sure to use only the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.

Make sure that both the EX and your sound system are turned OFF when making connections.

Amplified Speaker L

Amplified Speaker R

Amplified Speaker L

Amplified Speaker R

Headphones

OUTPUT L /

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES MONO jack

OUTPUT L /

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONO jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

 

PHONES

EX5R

 

EX5/7

Headphones

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Mixing Console

In addition to the stereo OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, the EX5 and EX5R initially have two individual outputs: the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks. An additional four individual outputs (3 through 6) can be added by installing the optional EXIDO1 Individual Output Board. The stereo and individual outputs can be fed to separate channels of a mixing console for individual processing. Individual “parts” of a performance setup can be assigned to different individual outputs via the PERFORMANCE EDIT mode PART display (see page 164).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amp

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

R

Mixer

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT L

R

 

Headphones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2 3 4

5

6

7

8

9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

L

R

 

OUTPUT

 

 

R

 

 

INDIVIDUAL

 

INDIVIDUAL

PHONES

L/MONO

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT 1

 

OUTPUT 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX5 or EX5R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMP

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Mixer

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT L

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headphones

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4 5 6 7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14 15

16 L

R

 

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

PHONES

 

 

L/MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT L

R

 

Headphone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10 11 12

13

14 15

16 L

R

 

R

INDIVIDUAL

 

 

 

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

PHONES

L/MONO

1 2 3 4 5 6

 

 

EXIDO1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speakers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amp

 

R

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Mixer

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT L

R

 

Headphone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2 3 4 5 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 2

3

4 5 6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14 15 16

L

R

 

R

INDIVIDUAL

 

 

 

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

PHONES

L/MONO

1 2 3 4

 

 

EXIDO1

EX5

EX7

or

 

EX5R

 

See page 278 for details on installation of the EXIDO1 Individual Output Board.

The EXIDO1 Individual Output Board and EXDGO1 Digital Output Board use the same option slot, so only one can be installed at a time.

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Digital Audio (Option)

The optional EXDGO1 Digital Output Board provides an AES/EBU-format digital output which can be directly connected to an external digital recorder, mixing console, or other digital processing equipment. This allows the EX sound to be recorded or processed with maximum quality. The EXDGO1 Digital Output Board also includes a WORD CLOCK IN connector for precise digital audio synchronization with the external digital devices.

EX5/7

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

6

5

4

3

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

 

 

 

DAT

O3D

 

DAT

EX5R

 

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

 

6

5

4

3

 

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

 

AES EBU

 

 

DAT

O3D

 

DAT

See page 278 for details on installation of the EXDGO1 Digital Output Board.

The EXDGO1 Digital Output Board and EXIDO1 Individual Output Board use the same option slot, so only one can be installed at a time.

When connecting the EXDGO1 (Digital Output AES/EBU [XLR] jack) and an external audio device, use the XLR cable with the impedance characteristics, 110 Ω.

When receiving word clock from an external audio device, you are required to connect the EXDGO1 (Word Clock In [BNC] jack) and the external audio device. In this case, use the BNC connector/coaxial cable with the impedance characteristics, 75 Ω.

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External Sampling Sources

The Sampling mode can be used to sample external audio sources as well as internal voice data. The external source can be either a line-level source such as a CD player or other audio playback device, or a microphone for direct sampling of live sound. Line and microphone sources should be connected to the AD INPUT jacks. Line or microphone input sensitivity is switched via the “line/mic” parameter in the Sample mode REC display (page 176), and fine input sensitivity adjustment can be carried out via the A/D GAIN control on the control panel. See page 70 for details.

Audio Device (Stereo)

Audio Device (Stereo)

 

 

 

 

L

R

L

R

 

 

 

 

Mic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mic

 

Mic

 

 

 

 

 

(MONO)

(MONO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(MONO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

AD INPUT

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L / MONO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AD INPUT

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

 

EX5

AD INPUT

R

EX5R

 

EX7

 

L / MONO

 

 

SCSI Interface (Option)

When the optional ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board is installed (see page 278) the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 can be connected directly to an external SCSI data storage device for high-speed, high-volume data storage and retrieval, and/or to a personal computer to allow data transfer between the EX and the Yamaha Wave Editor application (separately available) running on the computer.

When connected to an appropriate external storage device — hard disk, ZIP, or JAZZ drive (see “NOTES,” below) — the storage device can be formatted by the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 via the Disk mode Device Format display (page 269). Voice, performance, song, pattern, arpeggio, wave and other data can then be saved to and loaded from the hard disk as required via the Disk mode functions described on page 259.

Hard Disk, etc.

SCSI

ASIB1

EX5/5R/7

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When connected to a personal computer (MacOS® or Windows®), either directly or “chained” via an external hard disk (see “NOTES” regarding SCSI ID numbers, below), wave data can be transferred from the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to the computer, edited using the Yamaha Wave Editor TWE application (saparately available), and then transferred back to the EX5, EX5R, or EX7.

Hard Disk

SCSI

ASIB1

EX5/5R/7 Computer

See page 278 for details on installation of the ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board.

Please note that since the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 use a proprietary data format, the external hard disk must be formatted by the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to allow direct data storage and retrieval. The EX5, EX5R, or EX7 will not directly write to or read from a hard disk formatted by any other computer or device, and vice-versa.

When connecting the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to a personal computer and/or hard disk via the SCSI interface, make sure that the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 SCSI ID number — set via the UTILITY mode Other Setup display (page 276)

— does not conflict with any other SCSI device in the SCSI chain. In other words, no two devices in the SCSI chain should be set to the same SCSI ID number.

The ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board only has a single SCSI connector and thus must be connected at the end of the SCSI chain (the ASIB1 interface is internally terminated).

MIDI Connections

Like any other MIDI instrument the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 can be used with MIDI tone generators, sequencers, computer software, and controllers for virtually unlimited system expansion and control capability. You might, for example, like to control it from a Yamaha wind controller such as the WX11 rather than the keyboard for even more realistic wind-instrument feel and expression.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Sequencer

EX5/5R/7

Sequencer

Synthesizer/

 

Tone Generator

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI

THRU

 

EX5/5R/7

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MIDI IN

MIDI

Interface

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

EX5/5R/7

Computer

 

The EX5R Tone Generator will additionally require an external MIDI master keyboard or other MIDI controller.

MIDI

MIDI IN

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

5

6

MIDI Master Keyboard

 

EX5R

 

 

or

 

 

 

Synthesizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

To ensure reliable error-free transmission of MIDI data always use high-quality MIDI cables obtained from your Yamaha dealer or music equipment store. Also avoid MIDI cables that are longer than about 15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.

The EX MIDI receive channel, device number, local on/off, and other parameters are available in the UTILITY mode MIDI display described on page 274. Make sure these parameters are set to match the corresponding settings of the external MIDI device(s) used.

For detailed MIDI specifications refer to the “MIDI Data Format” in the Data List book.

When using the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 with other MIDI equipment, it is a good idea to refer to the MIDI specifications (implementation chart, MIDI data format) of the equipment used to ensure compatibility.

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Power-on Procedure

Always follow proper procedure when powering-up a sound system to minimize the possibility of damage to the equipment (and your ears!).

1Make sure your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the EX volume control are turned all the way down prior to turning power on.

2 Turn on the EX5, EX5R, or EX7.

CAUTION

ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

AC INLET

ON OFF

CANCEL

 

 

 

POWER

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

DATA

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

TOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

EX5/7

EX5R

3 Turn on the sound system.

 

POWER

 

ON!!

 

Output

MIDI Device

Input

EX5/5R/7

 

Audio Device

4 Raise the sound system volume to a reasonable level.

5Gradually raise the EX VOLUME control while playing the keyboard to set the desired listening level.

VOLUME

 

VOLUME

EX5/7

EX5R

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 automatically transmits MIDI control change data corresponding to its control status when its power switch is turned ON or OFF. This can interfere with operation of other MIDI equipment connected to the EX MIDI OUT connectors. If the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 is transmitting MIDI data to other MIDI equipment, the EX power switch should be turned ON before, and turned OFF after the power switche(s) of the receiving MIDI device(s).

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The Supplied Disks, Demos

& Factory Set Data

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 are supplied with four Demonstration Disks containing various types of pre-programmed demo data which will give you an idea of some of their advanced capabilities, as well as provide a number of programming examples that may help you to create the type of sound you need. Each disk contains an all-data file (suffix “.S1A”) containing a demonstration song, and a Factory Set file (file name: “FACTSET1/2/3/4.S1Y”) containing the original factory pre-programmed voices and performance setups.

Try loading these files and playing the songs, patterns, arpeggios, voices, performance setups, or samples they contain. Full disk loading details are provided on page 259, but to get you started, here’s the procedure for loading and playing the demo songs.

For information on restoring the Factory Set data, see “Restoring the Factory Set Data,” below.

Load and Play the Demo Songs

1Insert the Demonstration Disk

Insert the Demonstration disk in the EX floppy disk drive (shutter first, label side up).

VOICE

 

SAMPLE

SC2

EDIT COMPARE

JOB

 

SC1

L MONO

R

 

KNOB

A D

 

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

BREATH

PHONES

KEYMAP

BYPASS

EX5/7 EX5R

2Engage the Disk mode

Press the [DISK] key to engage the Disk mode.

VOICE PERFORMANCE SONG PATTERN SAMPLE

MODE

EDIT

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

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3Select File Load

Press the [F2] function key to go to the File Load menu.

F2

4Select All Data

Press the [F1] function key to select All Data. Please note that all-data files have the suffix “.S1A” appended to the file name.

F1

5Select a file and load

Use the Data Dial, [DEC]/[INC] keys, or numeric keypad to select a file number (all of the files on the Demonstration disk contain different demo songs), then press the [ENTER] key. A confirmation display will appear.

Press the [INC/YES] key to confirm and load the data.

6Play the song

When the file has finished loading, first press the [PERFORM (ANCE)] key to select the Performance mode, next press the [SONG] key to go to the Song mode, and then press the sequencer PLAY [F] key to start playback of the loaded demo song. Playback will stop automatically when the song has finished, but you can also stop playback at any time by pressing the STOP [J] key.

VOICE PERFORMANCE SONG PATTERN SAMPLE

MODE

EDIT

JOB

STORE

UTILITY

DISK

Before playing “DEMO2” song, press the [KEYMAP] key to engage the Key Map mode. To Play the Demonstrations other than “DEMO2,” always turn the Key Map mode off (pressing the [KEYMAP] key again cancels the Key Map mode).

7Try other demo files

Go back to the Disk mode and load other files to play the songs they contain.

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Restoring the Factory Set Data

In addition to the preset voices (which cannot be erased or overwritten), the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 come with a range of pre-programmed voices, performance setups, and other data in memory. If you perform any operations that overwrite the data in memory (including system initialization, below), the factory preset data will be lost. If at any time you want to restore the original factory preset data, simply load the Factory Set file — file name: “FACTSET1/2/3/4.S1Y” — from the appropriate Demonstration Disk via the Disk mode Load Synth All function (the same procedure described above except for the file type selection [2. SYN, in this case] for loading the demo song files).

Loading the Factory Set data will overwrite any other data in the EX voice and performance memories! Be sure to save any internal voices or performances setups you want toe keep to disk before loading the Factory Set data.

Each of the Demonstration Disk contains different Factory Set files (their contents are the same except for the voices numbered 1 through 32 in the Internal voice 1). Refer to the separate Data List book (Internal Voice 1) and choose the disk which contains the appropriate file for your EX5, EX5R or EX7.

System Initialization

To completely erase all data in the EX internal memory and initialize the entire system, turn on the power while holding the [EXIT] key.

System initialization will erase all data in the EX voice and performance memories! Be sure to save any internal voices or performances setups you want to keep to disk before initializing the system.

CANCEL POWER

CAUTION

 

 

 

 

CURSOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

 

DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

 

ON

OFF

 

 

 

 

DEC NO

 

INC YES

 

 

 

F8

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

AC INLET

 

 

 

 

VWX

YZ

 

 

POWER

or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON OFF

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOP

REW

FWD

MNO

PQR

STU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

Pressing...

 

 

 

 

 

DEF

GHI

JKL

 

 

 

REC

STOP

PLAY

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC

 

SPACE

 

EX5/7

 

 

 

 

EX5R

 

 

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EX System Overview

The EX system can be broadly categorized into four main blocks, as shown in the diagram below:

2SEQUENCERS

3TONE GENERATORS

AWM Tone Generator

Song

VL Tone Generator (EX5 & EX5R only)

Pattern

AN Tone Generator

4EFFECTS

SOUND

OUT

 

 

FDSP Tone Generator

Arpeggio

Sampling (wave Data)

1KEYBOARD (EX5 & EX7), CONTROLLERS, MIDI

1 The keyboard, controllers, and MIDI control.

The EX5 and EX7 feature keyboards (76 and 61 keys, respectively) and a range of realtime controllers not available on the EX5R Tone Generator. Full control is available on the EX5R, however, via a MIDI master keyboard or other MIDI controller.

2The sequencers: Song, Pattern, and Arpeggiator.

The EX5, EX5R and EX7 feature and range of sequencing functions that give them many of the capabilities of a sophisticated music production system without the need for any extra equipment.

See pages 185, 219 and 238 for more information.

3The tone generators: AWM, VL (EX5/5R only), AN, and FDSP.

Extended Synthesis is simply the most powerful array of tone generation technologies ever provided in a single keyboard or tone generator unit. Whether you need the outstanding sound and programmability of AWM synthesis, the unmatched playability and musical response of VL synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only), beefy analog synthesizer voices, or the most responsive effects and simulated resonant systems available, you need look no further.

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 also feature a built-in sampling system which is capable of sampling sounds from external sources (line or microphone) as well as internal voices.

See pages 77, 107, 112 and 123 for more information.

4Effects.

The EX effect system is a top-quality digital signal processing system which is capable of producing effects rivalling and even exceeding those of many separate component effect units in quality. In the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, effect programming is an integral and important part of voice programming, and the ability to control specific effect parameters in real time makes them indispensable for expressive control as well.

See page 65 for more information.

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Extended Synthesis

Over the years Yamaha has developed a range of industry-leading music synthesis technologies, each with its individual strengths and advantages. The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 take an innovative step forward by combining multiple state-of-the-art Yamaha tone generation technologies in one extraordinarily versatile instrument. When you need the outstanding sound and programmability of AWM synthesis, it is there. When you need the unmatched playability and musical response of VL synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only), it is right at your fingertips. When you want a beefy analog synthesizer voice, you don’t even have to change keyboards. And when you want the most responsive effects and simulated resonant systems available, you need look no further.

This is Extended Synthesis: simply the most powerful array of tone generation technologies ever provided in a single keyboard or tone generator unit.

About the polyphony of each tone generator, see page 45.

AWM Synthesis

AWM, or “Advanced Wave Memory,” is Yamaha’s original system for effectively using sampled waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. Although the basis for all AWM voices is a sampled waveform — a sample of a “real” existing instrument, a classic synthesizer sound, or other electronically created sounds — the AWM system provides an extensive range of envelope generator, filter, modulation, and other parameters which can be applied to the basic waveform. Furthermore, up to four elements, each with its own “wave” and a complete set of editable parameters, can be assigned to each voice. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its outstanding sound quality (it uses 16-bit, 44.1 kHz samples), but also in its extraordinary ability to “shape” and control the sound of the samples.

AWM synthesis also allows the creation of “drum voices” in which different drum and percussion instruments with individual volume, pitch, and timbre parameters can be assigned to individual notes of the keyboard (from C-2 through G8).

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 feature a built-in sampling system which is capable of sampling sounds from external sources (line or microphone) as well as internal voices. Waveforms sampled using this feature can be used in AWM voices, so your capacity to create totally new AWM voices is truly unlimited.

AWM System Overview

SAMPLE

 

 

 

AWM

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

EFFECT

WAVE

 

 

 

PEG

FEG

AEG

 

 

LFO

 

 

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Layered AWM Voices

In AWM voices up to four AWM elements can be layered to create extraordinarily rich voice textures.

 

 

AWM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EL1

 

 

 

WAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample

Sample

Sample

 

 

 

WAVE parameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EL2

 

 

 

WAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample

Sample

Sample

 

 

 

WAVE parameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EL3

 

 

 

WAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample

Sample

Sample

 

 

 

WAVE parameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AWM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EL4

 

 

 

WAVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample

Sample

Sample

 

 

 

WAVE parameter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virtual Acoustic Synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only)

Yamaha’s Virtual Acoustic (“VL”) Synthesis tone generation system does not use oscillators, function generators, preset waveforms or samples to produce sound. Rather, it applies sophisticated computerbased “physical modeling” technology to musical sound synthesis. In the same way that computer “models” are used to simulate weather systems or the flight characteristics of aircraft in the design stage, the VL system simulates the very complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other acoustic phenomena that occur in a real wind or string instrument.

VL synthesis offers many advantages in terms of musical performance. Not just in terms of sound, but also in terms of the “behavior” that makes acoustic instruments so “musical.” For example, simply playing a note in the same way does not always produce precisely the same sound — the instrument is responsive and “alive.” Rather than simply controlling parameters like volume or pitch, you can control characteristics such as breath and reed pressure with appropriate complex effects on the timbre of the sound.

The VL “Instrument” or “Wave”

The VL “instrument” or “wave” defines the fundamental tone or timbre of the sound. The instrument model consists primarily of a driver — the reed/mouthpiece, lip/mouthpiece, or bow/string system — and a resonant system corresponding to the tube and air column or string. One of the remarkable features of the Virtual Acoustic Synthesis system is that just about any driver can be used with any type of pipe or string. The EX5/5R provides a range of 272 preset VL “waves” which integrate all of the necessary characteristics, and which can be assigned to voice elements in much the same way as AWM waves (VL voices can have 1 VL element plus up to 3 AWM elements).

Drivers

Pipes/String

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