Yamaha G50E User Manual

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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 ac-
cessories 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.
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.
ADVARSEL!
LithiumbatteriEksplosionsfare 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.
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product 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.
This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instruc­tions that accompany the accessory product.
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.
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 long periods 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.
Some Yamaha products may have benches and / or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with 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.
NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturers warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
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 non-rechargeable 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.
This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.
When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.
Warning:
Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery dis­posal information.
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. If your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha directly.
NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the top of the product, and the serial number is located at the rear of the product. The power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.
Model G50
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
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The G50 is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Converter de­signed to work in conjunction with the Yamaha G1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric or steel-string acoustic guitar. The G50 offers unprecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer performance with exceptionally fast response and a range of advanced features that bring the true creative potential of MIDI control to guitar players for the first time. A MIDI guitar system incorporating the G50 and G1D is not only great for perfor­mance, but it gives guitar players an ideal means for entering music data in a MIDI sequence recording system.
Please read this owner’s manual carefully, and follow the instructions within in order to ensure proper operation. Also keep this manual in a safe place for later reference.
Contents
Precautions ............................................. 2
G50 Overview ........................................... 3
The Controls & Connectors ................................. 4
Front Panel ....................................... 4
Rear Panel ....................................... 5
Setting Up .............................................. 6
Power Supply ...................................... 6
Tone Generator Connection & MIDI Setup ................ 6
MIDI Channel Settings .............................. 7
Preset Program Sets ................................ 8
Guitar/G1D Connection ............................... 8
Input Level Adjustment .................................... 9
Tuning ............................................... 10
Play Mode ............................................. 11
Selecting Programs & Playing In the PLAY Mode ......... 11
G1D [UP]/[DOWN] Button Modes ..................... 12
Playing In the Monophonic Mode .................... 12
Edit Mode ............................................. 13
• Edit and Write Operation ...................... 13
• The Memory Swap Function .................... 13
Guitar Setup ..................................... 14
Tone Generator Setup ............................. 15
Real Time Control ................................. 16
MIDI Bulk Dump Transmission & Reception ............. 19
Initialize ............................................... 20
Specifications .......................................... 20
Troubleshooting ........................................ 21
Preset Program Lists ..................................... 22
Guitar/Bass select switch: when “GUITAR” is selected ....... 22
Guitar/Bass select switch: when “BASS” is selected ......... 25
MIDI Data Format ....................................... 28
MIDI Implementation Chart ................................ 32
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Precautions !! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!
Location
Do not expose the G50 to the following conditions to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.
• Direct sunlight (e.g. near a window).
• High temperatures (e.g. near a heat source, outside, or in a car during the daytime).
• Excessive humidity.
• Excessive dust.
• Strong vibration.
USE THE CORRECT POWER SUPPLY
Power to the G50 should be supplied only from the appropriate Yamaha AC adaptor (the PA-3B or another adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha). Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the unit. Also make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the G50. (The correct input voltage is marked on the adaptor.)
Power Supply
• Turn the power switch OFF when the instrument is not in use.
• The power adaptor should be unplugged from the AC outlet if the G50 is not to be used for an extended period of time.
• Unplug the G50 during electric storms.
• Avoid plugging the G50 into the same AC outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage.
Turn Power OFF When Making Connections
• To avoid damage to the G50 and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), turn the power switches of all related devices OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.
Handling and Transport
• Never apply excessive force to the controls, connec­tors or other parts of the instrument.
• Always unplug cables by gripping the plug firmly, not by pulling on the cable.
• Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.
• Physical shocks caused by dropping, bumping, or placing heavy objects on the instrument can result in scratches and more serious damage.
Cleaning
• Clean the cabinet and panel with a dry soft cloth.
• A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.
• Never use cleaners such as alcohol or thinner.
• Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument (vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface).
Electrical Interference
• This instrument contains digital circuitry and may cause interference if placed too close to radio or television receivers. If this occurs, move the instru­ment further away from the affected equipment.
Data Backup
• The G50 contains a special long-life battery that retains the contents of its internal memory even when the power is turned OFF. The backup battery should last for several years. When the backup battery needs to be replaced “BALo” will appear on the display when the power is turned on. When this happens, have the backup battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACKUP BATTERY YOURSELF!
Service and Modification
• The G50 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to irreparable damage and possibly electric shock. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.
MIDI Connections
• When connecting the G50 to MIDI equipment, be sure to use high-quality cables made especially for MIDI data transmission.
• Avoid MIDI cables longer than about 15 meters. Longer cables can pick up electrical noise that can causes data errors.
YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.
Precautions
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G50 Overview
The G50 is basically an “interface” which converts the analog output from a G1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on your guitar (or directly from the guitar’s normal output if used without the G1D in the mono synthesizer mode) to corresponding MIDI data which is transmitted to a MIDI tone generator to produce the “synthesized” sound output. When you play a note or chord on your guitar, the G50 instantly generates MIDI data corresponding to the note(s) you play — along with the appropriate pitch bend data if
Guitar
MIDI
G1D
G50
OUT
GUITAR DIRECT OUT
you bend a note — so that you can use most standard guitar techniques to play any voice that can be produced by the connected MIDI tone generator — brass, strings, organ, percussion … anything! You can play just the synthesized sound, mix the synthesized sound with the normal guitar sound played through a standard guitar amplifier or sound system, or just play the normal guitar sound.
MIDI Tone Generator
Synthesized Sound
Normal Guitar Sound
The G50 has 128 “programs” that you can select and play. In fact, you can edit each of these programs to provide precisely the response and playing features you want. You can, for example, specify the G50’s sensitivity in response to notes you play on the guitar, the pitch bend range, which voice on your tone generator will be selected when the G50 program is selected, and much more. There are also special “split” functions which let you play different voices on different strings, or different voices at different picking positions. You could, for example, play upright bass on the lowest two strings (5 and 6) while playing organ on the top 4 strings (1 through 4). The G50 offers many other features that provide an extraordinary range of creative possibilities.
“Split” function example
Organ
Upright bass
G50 Overview
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The Controls & Connectors
Front Panel
1 [POWER] Switch
Press to turn the G50 power on or off. The PARAMETER & MEMORY#/VALUE display will light when the power is on.
2 INPUT-DIVIDED Connector
One end of the multi-pin cable supplied with the G50 plugs in here. The cable plugs in with the release button facing upward. This is a locking connector — the release button must be pressed to unplug the cable. The other end of cable connects to the G1D Divided Pickup Unit (refer to the G1D owner’s manual for details).
3 MONO SYNTH Jack
The normal output from a guitar can be plugged in here via a standard 1/4" phone-plug cable if the G50 is to be used without the G1D Divided Pickup Unit in the mono­phonic mode. The monophonic mode is automatically selected when the multi-pin cable is disconnected and a standard guitar cable is plugged in here.
Page 7 for details.
4 PARAMETER & MEMORY#/VALUE Display
This display shows the current program number when the G50 is in the PLAY mode, and the appropriate parameters and/or values when any other mode is engaged.
5 [PLAY] Button
This button engages the normal G50 PLAY mode (the PLAY mode is selected by default whenever the G50 power switch is turned ON). Any of the G50’s 128 “programs” can be selected and played in this mode.
Page 11 for details.
6 [INPUT] Button
Engages the input adjustment mode in which the G50 input gain can be matched to the output level of each individual guitar string for optimum playability and performance.
Page 9 for details.
7 [TUNER] Button
Engages the G50’s built-in guitar tuner, allowing precise, easy tuning of each guitar string. If pressed while holding the [PLAY] button, the [TUNER] button also accesses a selection of preset program sets.
Pages 10, 8 for details.
8 [MIDI] Button
Allows the MIDI transmit/receive channel(s) of the G50 to be set to match the connected MIDI device(s). It is also possible to transmit MIDI bulk data correspond­ing to the G50’s 128 programs to an external storage device by pressing the [MIDI] button while holding the [PLAY] button.
Page 19 for details.
9 PARAMETER SELECT [▲](NO) and [▼](YES) Buttons
These buttons are used to select the G50’s editable parameters (“A” through “Y”). Press either button briefly to select the next parameter in the corresponding direction ([] to select the next parameter toward “Y”, or [] to select the next parameter toward “A”), or hold either button for continuous scrolling in the corresponding direction. These same buttons are also used to confirm (“YES”) or cancel (“NO”) the G50 program copy, swap, and other functions.
Page 13 for details.
J MEMORY#/VALUE [-1] & [+1] Buttons
These buttons are used to increment (increase) or decre­ment (decrease) program numbers or the value/setting of any of the G50’s editable parameters. Press either button briefly to select the next number/setting in the corre­sponding direction ([+1] to increment; [-1] to decrement), or hold either button for continuous scrolling in the corresponding direction. It is also possible to skip in tens (e.g. 10 20 30 etc. or the reverse) by pressing the opposite button while holding the button correspond­ing to the direction in which you want to increment/ decrement.
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Rear Panel
K DC IN Connector
The DC output cable from the Yamaha PA-3B AC adaptor or another adaptor recomended by Yamaha is plugged in here.
Page 6 for details.
L GUITAR DIRECT OUT Jack
This jack outputs the direct sound from your guitar (not the synthesized sound). The output from this jack can be connected to a guitar amplifier, mixing console, or similar device via a standard 1/4" phone plug cable.
M GUITAR TYPE Switch
This switch must be set to match the type of guitar and divided pickup you are using. If you have a G1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on a six-string guitar, set this switch to the “GUITAR” position. If you have a bass guitar divided pickup installed on a bass guitar, set the switch to the “BASS” position after the turned power off. “BASS” will appear on the display briefly when the power is turned on after setting this switch to “BASS”,
N SUSTAIN/HOLD Jack
A Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch can be connected to this jack for sustain or hold operation.
Page 18 for details.
O MIDI IN and OUT Connectors
The MIDI OUT connector connects to one or more external tone generators or synthesizers to be driven by the G50. It can also be connected to a MIDI data recorder or other MIDI data storage device to store MIDI bulk data corresponding to the G50’s 128 programs. The MIDI IN connector can be used to receive previously stored program data from an external MIDI data storage device, or control data from a device such as a Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller.
Page 6 for details.
GUITAR MIDI
DIVIDED
MONO SYNTH
CONVERTER
PARAMETER
4
MEMORY#/VALUE
SER NO.
MIDI CH
(MONO/POLY)
PARAMETER
SELECT
NO YES
9 J
TUNER
5678 132
INPUT LEVEL
MEMORY# / VALUE
–1 +1
±10
DC-IN
POWER
ON/
OFF
PARAMETER
PLAY
GUITAR SETUP EXTERNAL TG SETUP
A PLAYING STYLE B NOTE ON LEVEL C NOTE OFF LEVEL D VELOCITY
WRITE
E CHROMATIC F TRANSPOSE G PITCH BEND RANGE
MIDI
OUT IN
H PROGRAM CHANGE # I BANK MSB J BANK LSB K VOLUME L PAN M ASSIGNABLE 1
VALUE
N O ASSIGNABLE 2 P VALUE
SUSTAIN/HOLD
REALTIME CONTROL
Q SPLIT R MEMORY2# S MEM2 LOCATION T PICKING CONTROL U FRONT V REAR W TOUCH CONTROL X SENSITIVITY Y SUSTAIN/HOLD PEDAL
GUITAR
BASS
GUITAR
DIRECT OUT
LMNO K
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Setting Up
D
C
-IN
DC-IN
PA-3B
Power Supply
Plug the DC output cable from the AC adaptor into the DC IN jack on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into a convenient wall AC power socket. It is also a good idea to clip the adaptor’s DC cable into the cable clip on the G50 rear panel to minimize the possibility of accidentally unplugging the cable during operation.
CAUTION
• Turn your tone generator on before turning on the G50.
This is necessary to ensure that the initial pitch bend, tune, and other setup parameters transmitted by the G50 at power-on are received by the tone generator.
• Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the
supplied unit or an appropriate replacement provided by your Yamaha dealer to power the G50. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the G50, and might pose a serious shock hazard!
• Be sure to unplug the AC adaptor from the AC mains socket
when the G50 is not in use.
AC Power Socket
Tone Generator Connection & MIDI Setup
The G50 can drive just about any external tone generator or synthesizer, although Yamaha particularly recommends the MU80 or MU50 XG (GM compatible) tone generators for out­standing AWM sound, or the VL1-m Version 2 or VL70-m if you want the extraordinary sound of Yamaha’s revolutionary Virtual Acoustic Synthe­sis tone generation system. Connect the G50 MIDI OUT connector to the MIDI IN connector of a single external device, or the first in a “chain” of devices you want to control. The MIDI THRU connector of the first device in the chain should then be connected to the MIDI IN connector of the second device, and so on. See below for details on setting the G50 MIDI transmit/receive channel(s).
NOTES
• Always use high-quality MIDI cables when connect-
ing MIDI devices, and avoid cables longer than about 15 meters — longer cables can pick up electrical noise that can cause data errors.
• Keep to turned the power off before the install-
ing.
G50
MIDI
MIDI
OUT IN
MIDI
IN
1st MIDI Device 2nd MIDI Device
THRU
MIDI IN
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MIDI Channel Settings
PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
,,
The G50 has three MIDI channel modes. Be sure to select the right mode for the type of tone generator and setup you are using.
Multi-channel Mode
(settings “S 1” through “S 16” on the G50 display).
In this mode the MIDI data derived from each individual guitar string is transmitted from the G50 via a different MIDI channel. This mode is suited for use with a “multi-timbral” tone generator such as the Yamaha MU80 or MU50. This mode is fully polyphonic (i.e. you can play chords), and with a multi-timbral tone generator it is possible to have each guitar string play a different voice.
The MIDI receive channel is set to the “base” channel
(i.e. the channel assigned to the guitar’s 1’s string).
See the “Multi-channel Mode Settings” chart, below, for the actual MIDI channel numbers assigned to each string.
Since MIDI channel number 10 is reserved for drums
and rhythm in many multi-timbral applications, channel 10 is not available in the Multi-channel Mode.
If you want to connect a bass to the G50, set the
GUITAR TYPE switch on the rear panel to the “BASS” position after turning off the power.
When a bass is used, pick up speed may be slower
than guitar.
Multi-channel Mode Settings
Setting HOLD S1 7654321
S2 8765432 S3 9876543 S4 11987654 S5 121198765 S6 13 12 11 9 8 7 6 S7 14 13 12 11 9 8 7 S8 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 S9 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 S11 1 161514131211 S12 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 S13 3 2 1 16151413 S144321161514 S15543211615 S1665432116
The “HOLD” channel in the above chart is used by the G50 hold function, described on page 18.
654321
String
with tone generators or synthesizers which only allows reception on a single MIDI channel at a time, and is the best choice for use with a monophonic tone generator such as the Yamaha VL1-m Version 2 (of course it can also be used with multi-timbral tone generators). The Single-channel Polyphonic Mode is also ideal for MIDI recording applications (i.e. when recording the output of the G50 to a MIDI sequencer). This mode is fully poly­phonic so you can play chords, but since pitch bend data is derived from the last note played the results of double­choking techniques may not be exactly as expected. Further, if you bend a note more than a semitone, the pitch will “jump” a semitone).
The MIDI receive channel in this mode is the same as the transmit channel.
The next highest channel is used by the G50 hold function. (e.g. if “C3” is selected, channel 4 is used for the hold function.)
Monophonic Mode
(settings “M 1” through “M 16” on the G50 display).
This mode is automaticaly selected when the multi-pin cable is unplugged and a standard guitar cable is plugged into the G50 MONO SYNTH jack (see page 5 for details). The data for all strings is transmitted on the single specified MIDI channel, and only one note can be played at a time.
The Q: Split, T: Picking Position Control and A:
Playing Style functions have no effect in this mode.
The MIDI receive channel in this mode is the same as
the transmit channel.
To Select a MIDI Mode & Channel Setting:
1. Engage the MIDI Mode
Press the [MIDI] button. The indicator above the [MIDI] button will light.
2. Select a Mode/Setting
Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the desired MIDI mode and channel setting: “”S 1" through “S 16” (“M 1” through “M 16”) or “C 1” through “C 16”. The “S” and “M” modes are switched automatically.
Single-channel Polyphonic Mode
strings is transmitted from the G50 on the single specified MIDI channel (1 through 16). This mode can be used
(settings “C 1” through “C 16” on the G50 display).
In this mode the MIDI data derived from all
3. Return to the PLAY Mode
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY mode.
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Preset Program Sets
PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
,, ,
In addition to the normal “user” programs, the G50 has 3 preset program sets designed specifically for use with certain tone generators, as follows:
This is the normal user-programmable G50 memory. The factory preset program conform to the standard GM (General MIDI) voice assign­ments.
The “1” preset program set contains a selection of programs designed for use with the Yamaha MU80 or MU50.
This set has been created for use with the Yamaha VL70-m.
This set has been created for use with the Yamaha VL1-m Version 2.
To Select a Preset Program Set:
1. Engage the Preset Selection Mode
Press the [TUNER] button while holding the [PLAY] button. “TG” followed by the number of the currently selected preset program set (or “U” for “user”) will flash on the display.
2. Select a Preset
Select the desired preset program set by using the [-1] and [+1] buttons.
3. Press [YES]
Press the [YES] button to confirm the selection. “don” will appear briefly when the selected preset program set has been activated. When preset “2” or “3” is selected, pressing the [YES] button also transmits appropriate voice data to the connected VL70-m or VL1-m Version 2. Make sure your VL70-m or VL1-m Version 2 is set up to allow voice data (system exclu­sive) reception if you want to use these voices. This voice data will overwrite the previous data in voice number “Cst 001 through 006 and Int 001”(VL70-m) or “A01 through A06”(VL1-m Version 2), so be sure any data you want to keep is backed up before select­ing either of these program sets.
NOTES
• The user data is kept safe in a special secondary memory
while any of the other preset program sets are active, so your edited data will be restored when you re-select the “user” set.
Guitar/G1D Connection
Make sure that your G1D Divided Pickup Unit has been properly installed and connected to your guitar as de­scribed in the G1D Owner’s Manual before connecting it to the G50. Make sure that the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter power is OFF, then plug one end of the multi-pin cable supplied with the G50 into the G1D multi-pin connector, and the other end into the DIVIDED INPUT connector on the G50. When all connections have been properly made, turn the G50 power switch ON: the G1D power indicator should light indicating that it is receiving power from the G50.
NOTES
• For extra security and damage prevention it is a good idea to pass the cable between the strap and guitar body near the body strap pin.
• The multi-pin cable plug release button must be pressed when unplugging the multi-pin cable from the G50 or G1D.
Multi-pin cable
G50
GUITAR MIDI
CONVERTER
DIVIDED
WRITE
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PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
Input Level Adjustment
Before actually playing your MIDI guitar it might be a good idea to adjust the G50 input gain for each string. This will ensure optimum sensitivity so that picking nuances will not be lost, while at the same time avoiding wrong pitch detection. You may have to re-adjust the input levels if you change the string height on your guitar, or switch to a different type of strings.
NOTES
• The normal guitar sound received via either the G1D or MONO SYNTH JACK is not affected by the input level settings.
1. Engage the Input Level Adjustment Mode
Press the [INPUT LEVEL] button. The indicator above the [INPUT LEVEL] button will light.
2. Play a Single String
Play a single string on the guitar at the loudest level you will actually be playing it. The number of the string played will appear on the left side of the display (“1” for the high E string through “6” for the low E string) and a number corresponding to the detected level will appear on the right of the display while the string is being played. The level values range from “1” (minimum) to “100” (maximum).
3. Adjust the Input Gain
When the string stops playing, or when the [-1] or [+1] button is pressed, the current input gain setting for that string will appear in place of the detected peak input gain. The gain setting is preceded by a “G”, and ranges from “G1” (minimum gain) through “G50” (maximum gain). If necessary adjust the input gain via the [-1] and [+1] buttons until the optimum input gain is achieved.
Input gain
4. Repeat for All Strings
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all strings, then check the balance between the strings and re-adjust if necessary.
NOTES
• If you are using an MU-80 or MU-50 sound module, the multiple level meters on its display can be used as a handly level guide (set the “Velocity” parameter to “Wide” see page 14)
5. Return to the PLAY Mode
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY mode when the input gain for all six strings has been properly adjusted.
PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
String number Input level value
The ideal input level setting should produce an “oLd” display only on the slightly louder notes. When if the sound can be heard as double notes, you have to readjust the input level to lower.
NOTES
• No string number will appear when the G50 is being used in the monophonic mode, and any gain settings made (as described in the next step) will apply to all strings.
• The [▲] and[▼] buttons can be used to select different string numbers when there is no input from the guitar.
Input Gain Adjustment
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Tuning
The G50’s built-in tuner makes it easy to precisely tune your guitar — even in a noisy environment.
1. Engage the Tuner Mode
Press the [TUNER] button. The red indicator above the [TUNER] button will light and the current base tuning pitch will appear on the display: normally “A 440”. Although standard “concert pitch” is A = 440 Hz, the base pitch can be set anywhere from 440 to 445 hertz in 1­hertz steps at this point by using the [-1] and [+1] buttons.
PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
NOTES
• Tuning pitch is remained in the memory even if power is turned off. Tuning data is transmitted via the MIDI OUT terminal when power is turned on or the Tuning pitch is changed.
2. Play a Single String
Play the first string you want to tune. The closest note to the current pitch of the string played will appear on the display: “A” through “G#” (a “#” is indicated by the small “ ” to the upper right of the note name). When the detected pitch is close to that of the standard tuning for the guitar string, the string number will also appear on the left of the display: e.g. “5 A” for the 5th string on a guitar, normally tuned to “A”.
3. Tune the String
Tune the string while watching the display and the three indicators above the [TUNER] button (the latter indicate precise tuning in the TUNER mode). Tune so that the current sting number and note name appears on the display, and so that all three indicators above the [TUNER] button light simultaneously.
— — — — — —
No input. Flat (pitch too low). Sharp (pitch too high). Perfect tuning (within ±3 cents).
4. Repeat for All Strings
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all strings.
5. Return to the PLAY Mode
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY mode when all six strings have been precisely tuned.
MEMORY#/VALUEPARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
G#NoteString number
NOTES
• The string numbers for guitar are: 6E, 5A, 4d, 3G, 2b, and 1E.
• The string numbers for bass are: 6B, 5E, 4A, 3D, 2G, and 1c. The “extra” string numbers (6B and 1c) apply to 5-string and 6-string basses.
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Play Mode
Any of the G50’s 128 “programs” can be selected and played in the PLAY mode. Each program includes a range of settings which determine, for example, how the G50 responds to notes you play on the guitar, which voice is selected on your tone generator, split modes, and more. The actual settings for each program can be individually edited by you via the EDIT mode, described in the following section. If you want to start playing right away, before editing any of the programs, you will be using the default settings (listed with each parameter in the “Edit Mode” section,
Selecting Programs & Playing In the PLAY Mode
1. Check Your G1D Settings
Make sure your guitar’s volume control and the G1D volume control are set appropriately (the G1D volume control affects only the synthesized sound), and that the G1D GUITAR/MIX/SYNTH selector is set to the desired position:
GUITAR
MIX
SYNTH
G1D
GUITAR Only the direct guitar sound will be sent to the G50 (i.e. no synthesizer sound will be produced).
MIX Both the direct guitar sound and individual-string synthe­sizer output are sent to the G50.
SYNTH Only the individual-string synthesizer output is sent to the G50 (no direct guitar sound will be heard).
Refer to your G1D Owner’s Manual for details.
2. Make sure the PLAY Mode is Engaged
The PLAY mode is automatically selected whenever the G50 power is turned on. If another mode is currently engaged, press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY mode. The number of the last program selected will appear on the display.
beginning on page 22). With the default settings each G50 program selects the correspondingly numbered voice on the tone generator. The default settings are designed to provide basic playability with most tone generators, but they may not be ideal for your particular system. You may have to do a little editing to get the best sound and response. You will definitely have to read the “Edit Mode” section and do a little editing if you want to use many of the G50’s advanced features … such as string or position based voice splitting.
3. Select a Program
You can select any of the G50’s 128 programs via either the G50 [-1] and [+1] buttons or the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons on the G1D Divided Pickup Unit. Press either button briefly to select the next program number in the corresponding direction ([+1] or [UP] to increment; [-1] or [DOWN] to decrement), or hold either button for continuous scrolling in the corresponding direction. When using the G50 panel buttons it is also possible to skip in tens (e.g. “010” “020” “030” etc. or the reverse) by pressing the opposite button while holding the button corresponding to the direction in which you want to increment/decrement.
NOTES
• The G1D [UP] and [DOWN] buttons can also be set to directly transmit MIDI program change numbers, or shift pitch up or down in octave steps. See “G1D [UP]/[DOWN] Button Functions”, below.
4. Play
Assuming that everything is set up properly you should now be able to play the selected program and voice. Try selecting and playing different voices to get a feel for how they respond when played via the G50.
NOTES
• The LED indicator above the [INPUT] button acts as an input indicator in the PLAY mode, flashing whenever a signal is detected from any of the guitar’s strings.
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G1D [UP]/[DOWN] Button Modes
As described above, the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttons normally function in the same way as the G50 panel [-1] and [+1] buttons. This, however, is actually just one of three possible G1D [UP]/[DOWN] button modes.
Memory/Value Mode (“dE”)
The normal G1D [UP]/[DOWN] button mode in which the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons function in the same way as the G50
panel [-1] and [+1] buttons.
Program Change Mode (“PG”)
In this mode the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttons cause the G50 to transmit a program
change number to the connected tone generator, without actually changing the G50 program. The [DOWN] and [UP] buttons decrement and increment the program change number, respectively. In this mode the number shown on the G50 display is the current program change number, not the number of the selected G50 program (the G50 program does not change).
Octave Shift Mode (“oc”)
In this mode the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttons shift the pitch of the synthesized
sound down or up in octave steps by a maximum of two octaves. When this mode is selected the G50 display shows the current octave: “-2oc” (down two
octaves), “-1oc” (down one octave), “0oc” (no octave shift), “1oc” (up one octave), and “2oc” (up two octaves).
The Octave Shift mode display is not affected by the setting of the “F: Transpose” parameter .
To change the G1D [UP]/[DOWN] button mode first make sure the G50 is in the PLAY mode, then use the G50 panel [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the desired mode while simultaneously holding the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttons: “dE” for the Memory/Value mode, “PG” for the Program Change mode, or “oc” for the Octave Shift mode. The abbreviation for the current mode appears on the G50 display when the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttons are pressed simultaneously.
In the “PLAY” mode
G1D G50
UP
DOWN
MEMORY# / VALUE
–1+1
±10
Playing In the Monophonic Mode
If you do not have a G1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on your guitar, it is still possible to use the G50 in the monophonic mode, although some features will not be available.
G50
GUITAR MIDI
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CONVERTER
MONO SYNTH
Standard guitar cable
Play Mode
WRITE
To use the monophonic mode, unplug the multi-pin cable from the G50 DIVIDED input, and connect a standard guitar cable from your guitar’s output jack to the G50 MONO SYNTH input jack.
The limitations that apply in the monophonic mode are as follows:
Only one note can be played at a time.
Input gain settings cannot be made for each individual strings — only all strings at once.
No string number appears on the display when the TUNER function is used.
Neither of the split functions or picking position parameters are available.
All other operations are the same as described elsewhere in this owner’s manual.
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Edit Mode
PARAMETER
The EDIT mode lets you set up each of the G50’s pro­grams for the response and playing features you require. The EDIT mode includes 25 parameters, each identified by a letter of the alphabet from “A” to “Y”. The param­eters are divided into three groups according to function:
• Guitar Setup (parameters “A” through “G”)
• External TG Setup (parameters “H” through “P”)
• Realtime Control (parameters “Q” through “Y”)
The parameters are accessed and edited as follows:
Edit and Write Operation
1. Select a Parameter.
From the PLAY mode, use the [] and [] buttons to engage the EDIT mode and select the desired parameter. The letter corresponding to the currently selected param­eter appears on the left side of the display while the parameter’s current value/setting appears on the right side of the display. Press either button briefly to select the next parameter in the corresponding direction ([] to select the next parameter toward “Y”, or [] to select the next parameter toward “A”), or hold either button for continu­ous scrolling in the corresponding direction.
PARAMETER MEMORY#/VALUE
2. At this point you can choose to save the edited data to a different program number by using the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the destination program number.
3. Finally, press the [] (“YES”) button again to actually store the data in the specified program number. Press [▲] (“NO”) if you want to cancel the save operation at this point. If you choose to save, “don” (this stands for “done”) will appear on the display briefly when the data has been saved, then the G50 will return to the PLAY mode with the destination program number selected.
NOTES
• Since you can save program data to a different program number using the above procedure, you can also copy the data from one program number to another location where it can then be edited as required.
The Memory Swap Function
In addition to the memory save function described above, the G50 also has a “Memory Swap” function which makes it possible to swap the contents of the current program with any other specified program.
1. Engage the Memory Swap Function
Press the [-1] button while holding the [PLAY] button. The current program number will flash and a small “s” will appear on the left side of the display.
SettingParameter letter
2. Edit the Parameter as Required
After selecting the desired parameter, use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to set the parameter to the required value. Continue selecting parameters and editing until the entire program is set up the way you want it
3. Return to the PLAY Mode
Press the [PLAY] button to return to the PLAY mode.
4. Write (save) the Edited Program
Once you have edited a program and returned to the PLAY mode, the program must saved to memory if you want to keep the edited before you select a different program. If you select a different program without saving the edited data, the edited data will be lost and the previous version of that program will be restored. The save procedure is as follows:
1. To save the edited program, first press the [+1] button while holding the [PLAY] button. The current program number will flash. If at least one parameter in the program has been edited, a small “e” will appear on the left side of the display.
2. Specify the Program to Swap With
Use the [-1] and [+1] buttons to select the number of the program you want to swap the current program with.
3. Swap the Programs
Press the [] (“YES”) button to swap the data in the current and specified program number. Press [] (“NO”) if you want to cancel the swap operation at this point. If you choose to swap, “don” (this stands for “done”) will appear on the display briefly when the data has been saved, then the G50 will return to the PLAY mode.
PARAMETER
Edit Mode
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Guitar Setup
The “Guitar Setup” parameters (“A” through “G”) deter­mine how the G50 responds to what you play on the guitar. These settings are important for achieving opti­mum response with your own instrument and playing style.
A: Playing Style Settings: Pic, Fin (or Pic, SLP for bass), ---
Set according to the playing style you intend to use: “Pic” for normal pick-style playing, or “Fin” for finger-picking guitar styles. When using a bass pickup you can select either “Pic” for normal pick-style or finger-style playing, or “SLP” for slap styles. You may have to experiment with different settings to achieve optimum sensitivity, depending on the type of guitar you use. If the G50 is being used in the monophonic mode, “---” appears on the display and this parameter is not available.
B: Note On Level Settings: 1 … 10
Sets the note-on trigger level of the G50 — i.e. how loud a note must be played on the guitar before it triggers the corresponding note on the G50. The range is from 1 to 10, with lower values corresponding to lower trigger levels (i.e. higher sensitivity). In other words, low values allow softer notes played on the guitar to trigger the G50. If the setting is too low, however, the G50 may be trig­gered by noise from the guitar. The ideal setting will depend on your guitar’s pickup, noise levels, and the G50 input level settings. It may be necessary to readjust the Note On Level setting if you change the G50 input level settings.
Input Signal Recognized signal
Note on level
Note off level
no sound
note on
note off
C: Note Off Level Settings: 1 … 10
Sets the note-off level of the G50 — i.e. the level at which a triggered note stops playing as the guitar note decays. The range is from 1 to 10, with lower values corresponding to lower note-off levels. Set this parameter carefully to match your instrument and playing style: if set at too high a value, notes may cut off unnaturally, while too low a setting may result in notes playing
continuously. The ideal setting will depend on your guitar’s pickup, noise levels, and the G50 input level settings. It may be necessary to readjust the Note Off Level setting if you change the G50 input level settings.
D: Velocity Settings: Nar, Nor, uui, 1 … 127
Specifies the dynamic range of notes produced by the G50 — i.e. the range from the softest to loudest notes produced.
“Nar” sets a narrow dynamic range.
“Nor” is the normal setting, setting the normal dy­namic range.
“uui” (this represents “w”) produces the widest dynamic range.
A value between “1” and “127” produces fixed velocity (volume) at the specified velocity value. The higher the value, the louder the notes.
E: Chromatic Settings: off, on, Au
The G50 converts slides and string bends to the corre­sponding MIDI pitch bend data which is then transmitted to the connected tone generator. This parameter deter­mines whether the bend data is transmitted at full resolu­tion (smooth bends), or in chromatic semitone steps for glissando type effects. When “off” pitch bend data is transmitted at full resolu­tion over the range specified by the Pitch Bend Range parameter (parameter “G”, below). When “on” pitch bend data is transmitted in chromatic semitone steps. When “Au” is selected the “on” and “off” modes are switched automatically according to whether a chord (chromatic “on”) or single-note line (chromatic “off”) is being played.
Chromatic: on (chromatic semitone steps)
4 semitones 3 semitones 2 semitones 1 semitone
Glissando range
F: Transpose Settings: -24 … 0 … 24
Transposes the pitch of notes played up or down in semitone steps over a ±2-octave range. The range is from “-24” (down 2 octaves) through “0” (no transposition) to “24” (up 2 octaves).
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G: Pitch Bend Range Settings: 0 … 24
Sets the maximum range of pitch bend data generated by the G50. The minimum setting of “0” produces no pitch bend data, while the maximum setting of “24” allows the G50 to produce pitch bend data over a 2-octave range. Each step corresponds to a semitone: a setting of “4” produces a pitch bend range corresponding to an interval of a third, a setting of “7” produces a pitch bend range corresponding to an interval of a fifth, etc. When set to
Tone Generator Setup
“0”, bending a string or using the whammy bar will produce sudden semitone jumps when the pitch of the string(s) reaches that of the next note. A setting of “1” is similar to “0”, but allows a small bend range which is suitable for vibrato.
NOTES
• Whenever this setting is changed the selected pitch bend
range setting is transmitted via MIDI OUT.
• If your tone generator does not recognize MIDI pitch bend
range messages, set the tone generator’s own pitch bend range parameter as required.
The “Tone Generator Setup” parameters specify a range of MIDI messages to be transmitted when the current G50 program is selected: e.g. which tone generator voice is selected, as well as any MIDI volume, pan, or controller settings you might want to transmit for the selected voice. The corresponding MIDI sessage is also transmitted when any of these parameters are edited.
H: Program Number Settings: off, 1 … 128
Specifies the MIDI program number to be transmitted when the current G50 program is selected. If, for ex­ample, you want the current G50 program to select, say, voice (or “patch”) number 57 on your synthesizer/tone generator, set this parameter to “57”. Turn this parameter “off” if you don’t want any MIDI data to be transmitted by the current G50 program. The “off” setting also makes it possible to automatically switch between the direct guitar sound and the mixed guitar/synthesized sound when using one of the split functions described in the “Real Time Control” section, below (i.e. turn the “H: Program Number” parameter “off” for one of the programs used in the split setup, so that only the direct guitar sound is produced by that program).
(Least Significant Byte). Both the Program Bank MSB and LSB can be set from “0” to “127”, or turned “off” if no bank number is to be transmitted. Since the bank number is always transmitted with a program change number, “---” appears on the display and the Program Bank MSB/LSB parameters are not available when the H: Program Number parameter is turned “off”.
K: Volume Settings: off, 0 … 127
Sets the Master Volume level of the receiving tone generator. This parameter is an ideal way to individually set the volume level of each voice selected by the G50 for optimum “balance” in your application: e.g. so that there are no unnatural volume changes when switching between voices, or so that the volume of the selected voice is just right for the backing with which it will be used, etc. The “K: Volume” parameter also specifies the maximum volume setting which can be received from the G1D Divided Pickup volume control or an external MIDI controller such as the Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Con­troller. The Volume range is from “0” (minimum volume) to “127” (maximum volume). This parameter can also be turned “off” if you want no volume data to be transmitted.
I: Bank MSB Settings: off, 0 … 127, ---
J: Bank LSB Settings: off, 0 … 127, ---
These two parameters set the program change bank number for tone generators which have more than 128 voices with bank selection. The bank number is made up of two parts: a MSB (Most Significant Byte) and an LSB
L: Pan Settings: off, L15 … C … R15
Sends a MIDI panpot message which sets the stereo pan position of the corresponding tone generator voice. The range is from “L15” (full left) through “C” (center) to “R15” (full right). No panpot data is transmitted when this parameter is turned “off” (although a “center” panpot message is sent the instant that this parameter is actually set to “off”).
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