Yamaha KX61, KX49, KX25 User Manual

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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:
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.
Do not place this product in a position
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 manu­facturer’s 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 bottom of the product. 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.
Model
Serial No.
Purchase Date
92-BP
(bottom)
PLEASE KEEP THIS 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:
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:
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
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)
When connecting this product to
This product has been tested and found to
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.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Type of Equipment : Electronic Keyboard
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Model Name : KX25/KX49/KX61
(FCC DoC)
OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till väg­guttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL:
siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS:
Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen
Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.
(standby)
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PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual 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:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor 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.
Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user­serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
Water warning
• 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 any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If the AC adaptor cord, plug or USB cable 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 adaptor plug from the outlet, disconnect the USB cable and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
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:
Power supply/AC power adaptor Location
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.
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• 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 in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
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• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.
Saving data
Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Handling caution
• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.
Saving and backing up the created Control Template
• The Control Template created by using a computer or via the panel operation of the KX will be stored on internal memory of the KX. Stored data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a computer by using the special KX Editor software (page 6).
Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.
SPECIAL NOTICES
• The contents of this Owner’s Manual and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation.
• The screen displays as illustrated in this manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens which appear on your computer.
• This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.
• Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
• Steinberg and Cubase are the registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Apple, Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
About the latest Firmware Version
Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the KX without notice for improvement. Likewise, the DAW software used together with the KX may be updated from time to time. As a result, the link functions between the KX and the DAW software may not work properly depending on the firmware version of the KX and the software version of the DAW. If such a situation occurs, refer to the website below to find the latest information.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
Note that the explanations in this Owner’s Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner’s Manual was produced. For details about the additional functions due to later releases, refer to the above website.
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Introduction

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha KX25 / KX49 / KX61 USB KEYBOARD STUDIO. Included in the package are the KX MIDI keyboard for controlling a computer via USB as well as the DAW application software, Cubase AI4. Simply connect the KX to a computer via USB, and you’ve got a comprehensive control center and seamless environment for complete music production. In order to take full advantage of the KX’s superior functionality and enjoy years of trouble-free use, please read this manual before you begin using the product. Also, keep this book in a safe place for future reference.

Features

Link with Cubase
The KX keyboard is equipped with link functions specifically designed for Cubase software (Cubase 4, Studio 4, and AI4), providing tremendous efficiency and speed in your workflow.
Track operations on VST plug-in instruments (VSTi)
The KX has no built-in tone generator; it is a keyboard controller designed to play the sounds of VST plug-in instruments (VSTi) on your connected computer. The KX lets you conveniently perform certain VSTi operations in your DAW directly from the KX panel, including creating tracks and selecting programs (instrument voices).
Four knobs for real-time control of various parameters
These versatile knobs give you real-time control over parameters in your VSTi software. Simply select the Control Template for the VSTi you wish to control (30 pre-programmed templates are built in), and you can use the four knobs to control the sound of your VSTi remotely. Many popular VSTi are covered by the templates; however, you can also create/customize your own to use with your favorite VSTi.
Powerful Arpeggio feature
The KX also has a built-in Arpeggio feature that lets you easily play various rhythmic patterns and ‘sequenced’ phrases, depending on the notes you press. These include a wide variety of vintage analog synthesizer-like arpeggios, guitar/bass riffs, and drum/percussion rhythm patterns—all of which can be triggered instantly and held automatically to provide dynamic, realistic backing for your performance.
USB bus-powered
The KX can be powered by the USB connection to your computer. This means you can simply connect the KX to a USB terminal on your computer, get full power, and not have to worry about setting up an AC adaptor.

Included Accessories

• AC power adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130, or equivalent)*
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
• USB cable
• Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM
• TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
KX Editor
KX Editor is a special software that gives you convenient editing tools for the KX and its settings. You can download this software from the following Yamaha website.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
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About the Included Software

About the Included Software

Special Notices about the Accessory Disks

CAUTION
• This disk containing the software is not meant for use with an audio/visual system (CD player, DVD player, etc.). Do
not attempt to use the disk on equipment other than a computer.
Special Notice
• The copyrights of the USB-MIDI Driver and Extensions for Steinberg DAW (contained in the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM) are under
exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation.
• The software included in the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media
Technologies GmbH. Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for Cubase AI4 in the DVD-ROM.
• The VSTi tools included in the “VSTis” folder of the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive
ownership by the respective companies. Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the DVD-ROM.
• Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the
seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement at the end of this manual before installing the application.)
• Copying of the software in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and cannot be held responsible for the
results of the use of the software.
• Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately
on Yamaha site.
About support for Cubase
Support for Cubase in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address.
http://www.steinberg.net
You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of Cubase. (The Help menu also includes the PDF manual and other information on the software.)
NOTE
To view PDF files on Windows, you must install Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download the application from the Adobe website at the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com

System Requirements for Software

The system requirements below are necessary for installing and using the software contained in the accessory disk (Cubase AI4 and TOOLS for KX).
NOTE
Important
•A DVD drive is required for installation.
• To activate your software license, install Cubase AI4 while the computer is connected to the Internet.

Windows Mac

OS: Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition Computer: Intel Pentium 1.4 GHz or higher Memory: 512MB Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels Interface: Equipped with the USB connector Hard Disk: Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed
· Regarding the USB-MIDI Driver contained in the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM, you can download the latest version from the following URL. Information on system requirements is also available at the following URL.
http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/
· Regarding the Extensions for Steinberg DAW contained in the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM, you can download the latest version from the following URL. Information on system requirements is also available at the following URL.
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
· For details on system requirements of Cubase AI4, refer to the following URL:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
· For details on system requirements of the DAW software other than Cubase AI4, refer to the corresponding manual or the web site.
· For details on system requirements of the VSTi software synthesizers (contained in the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM), refer to the corresponding manual in the folder on which the VSTi resides.
OS: Mac OSX 10.4.x
hard disk
Computer: Power Mac G4 1GHz or Core Solo 1.5GHz or
Memory: 512MB Display
Resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels Interface: Equipped with the USB connector Hard Disk: Free disk space of 400 MB or more; high-speed
higher
hard disk
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Table of Contents

Introduction ...........................................6
Features ................................................. 6
Included Accessories ............................6
About the Included Software ................7
Special Notices about the Accessory Disks ............. 7
System Requirements for Software .........................7
Windows.............................................................7
Mac ....................................................................7
Turning the Power On and Off............... 9
Power Supply ........................................................... 9
Connecting the AC power adaptor ..................... 9
Using the KX as a USB bus-powered device.....9
Turning the Power On and Off .................................9
Front and Rear Panels .........................10
What You Can Do With the KX.............12
Keyboard Performance ..........................................12
Transport/Track Operations on the DAW Software
Window Operations on the VSTi ............................ 12
Real-time Parameter Control .................................12
Phrase/Rhythm Performance with Arpeggio
Feature................................................................... 12
....12
Setting Up ............................................13
Installation Using the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM........13
For Windows: ...................................................13
For Macintosh: .................................................13
Installation Using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM ...13
For Windows: ...................................................14
For Macintosh: .................................................15
Connection ............................................................. 16
Using the KX with Cubase...................17
Setting up on the KX ..............................................17
Setting up on Cubase.............................................17
MIDI ports on the KX........................................18
Setting up the VSTi ................................................19
Creating a track for the VSTi............................19
Opening the VSTi window and selecting an
instrument ........................................................19
Playing the Keyboard ............................................. 20
Playing an Arpeggio ............................................... 20
Trigger the Arpeggio with one finger ................ 20
Holding Arpeggio playback ..............................21
Trying out other notes on the keyboard ...........21
Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons ...............23
Default functions ..............................................23
Assigning different functions to the buttons .....23
Controlling the VSTi by Using the CONTROL
Knobs .................................................................... 24
Controlling the Transport and Tracks .................... 25
Basic Operation on the KX ..................26
Display Indications................................................. 26
Top display ...................................................... 26
Arpeggio Edit display ....................................... 26
Control Template display ................................. 26
Utility display.................................................... 26
Changing the Octave Range ................................. 27
Selecting the Velocity Curve.................................. 27
Control Templates ...............................28
Selecting a Control Template ................................ 28
Editing a Control Template .................................... 29
Changing the message type generated by using
the CONTROL knobs ...................................... 29
Changing the Control Change number generated
by using the CONTROL knob .......................... 30
Arpeggio ...............................................31
Selecting an Arpeggio Type .................................. 31
Using MIDI Clock to control Arpeggio tempo... 32
Editing an Arpeggio ............................................... 33
Arpeggio Parameters............................................. 33
Using the KX with a DAW Other than
Cubase .................................................34
When using Digital Performer (Macintosh): ..... 35
Utility Settings .....................................36
Basic Operation ..................................................... 36
Utility Parameters .................................................. 36
Restoring the Factory-programmed System Settings
(Factory Set).......................................................... 37
Setting the MIDI Thru Parameter........................... 38
Troubleshooting ...................................39
Message List ........................................40
TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT .41
Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT .....42
Appendix ..............................................44
Specifications ........................................................ 44
Control Template List ............................................ 45
Arpeggio Type List................................................. 46
MIDI Implementation Chart .................50
Index ....................................................52
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Tur ning the Power On and Off

1.
2.
3.

Turning the Power On and Off

1.
2.
1.
2.

Power Supply

The KX can be powered from one of the following two sources.
• Power supply from the AC power adaptor
• Power supply from the connected host computer (USB bus-power)

Connecting the AC power adaptor

Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the KX is in the STANDBY position.
Connect the plug of the power adaptor to the DC IN connector on the rear panel.
Plug the power adaptor into a standard household power outlet.
WARNING
• Use only the included power adaptor (PA-3C or PA-
130) or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha). Use of a different adaptor may result in equipment damage, overheating, or fire. Doing so will also immediately void the product warranty, even if the effective warranty period has not expired.
CAUTION
• Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable clip (as shown below) to prevent accidental unplugging of the cable during operation. Avoid tightening the cord more than necessary or pulling on the cord strongly while it is wrapped around the cable clip to prevent wear on the cord or possible breakage of the clip.
KX61

Using the KX as a USB bus-powered device

The KX is a bus-powered type device which can be powered by the host computer connected via a USB cable. In this case, the AC power adaptor is not necessary.
Make sure that the STANDBY/ON switch of the KX is in the STANDBY position.
Connect a computer to the USB TO HOST connector of the KX by using a USB cable.
NOTE
· While the KX is turned ON, the Macintosh computer connected to the KX via USB cannot enter the power-saving mode (such as sleep and suspended) even if you do not operate the computer for a long time. When connected in this condition, the KX continues to draw power from the computer, even if you are not using it. Particularly when the computer is under battery power, you should make sure to set the STANDBY/ON switch of the KX to STANDBY in order to save power and avoid draining the computer’s battery.
· The USB bus-power function can be used only when connecting the KX to a computer directly without using a hub or connecting the KX to a computer via a self-powered USB hub. This function cannot be used when connecting the KX to a computer via a bus-powered USB hub.
· The USB bus-power function will not work when using the AC adaptor.
Tur ning the Power On and Off
Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch to set it to the ON position.
Turn the power off by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to set it to the STANDBY position.
CAUTION
• Note that a small amount of current continues to flow while the switch is in the STANDBY position. If you do not plan to use the KX again for a long while, be sure to unplug the adaptor from the wall outlet and unplug the USB cable from the KX.
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Front and Rear Panels

Front and Rear Panels
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1 CONTROL knobs .............................Page 24
Use these knobs to adjust the parameter values of the VSTi in your computer.
2 Knob Functions Select button .......Page 24
Use this button to select one of the two functions assigned to each knob.
3 VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC]
buttons .............................................Page 27
Use these buttons to select one of the velocity curves of the keyboard.
4 OCTAVE buttons .............................Page 27
Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard by octave.
5 [EXIT] button ....................................Page 26
Press this button to return to the original display.
6 [UTILITY] button ..............................Page 36
Press this button to call up the display for setting the system related parameters.
7 [ARP EDIT] button ...........................Page 31
Press this button to call up the display for selecting the Arpeggio type and setting the related parameters.
8 [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button......Page 28
Use this button to select a template assigned to CONTROL knobs.
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9 [ARP ON/OFF] button .....................Page 31
Press this button to enable or disable Arpeggio playback. Turning on the button lights up the LED lamp.
) [HOLD] button .................................Page 21
This button turns the Arpeggio Hold function on and off.
! TEMPO LED ....................................Page 32
This LED lamp flashes in time with the tempo of the Arpeggio.
@ Display .............................................Page 26
Shows the related information according to your panel operations.
# SELECT buttons..............................Page 26
Use these buttons to select the parameter to be edited.
$ DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons
.................................................. Pages 17, 31
Use each of these buttons to increase or decrease the value of the selected parameter.
% [VSTi WINDOW] button...................Page 19
Press this button to switch between displaying and hiding the VSTi window in Cubase.
^ [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button
.......................................................... Page 19
Press this button to create a VSTi track in Cubase.
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Front and Rear Panels
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CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons
..........................................................Page 23
These buttons let you control certain assignable functions within Cubase.
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* PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons
..........................................................Page 19
Use these buttons to select the particular instrument of the VSTi assigned to the selected track.
( Cursor buttons ................................Page 25
These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer.
º [ESC] button ....................................Page 25
This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer.
¡ [ENTER] button................................Page 25
This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer.
Track Control buttons .....................Page 25
These buttons let you control the Mute and Solo functions on the selected track within Cubase.
£ Transport Control buttons..............Page 25
These buttons let you control transport functions, including record and play, within Cubase.
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¢ Pitch Bend wheel ....................Pages 12, 17
Controls the pitch bend effect, making continuous pitch change.
Modulation wheel .................... Pages 12, 17
Controls the modulation effect.
§ [STANDBY/ON] switch......................Page 9
Press this switch to turn the power on or off (STANDBY).
DC IN connector ................................ Page 9
Connect an AC adaptor to this jack.
MIDI IN connector ........................... Page 16
This connector is used to receive MIDI messages transmitted from an external MIDI device.
ª MIDI OUT connector ....................... Page 16
This connector is used to transmit MIDI messages to an external MIDI device.
SUSTAIN jack ..................................Page 16
Connect an optional footswitch (such as Yamaha FC4 and FC5) to this jack.
USB TO HOST connector ...............Page 16
This connector is used to connect the keyboard and the computer by using a USB cable. Since the KX is bus-powered, the power can be supplied from the computer to the KX via this connector.
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What You Can Do With the KX

What You Can Do With the KX
The KX is, of course, a MIDI keyboard—however, it also provides a wealth of other convenient and powerful features for use with your computer and DAW software. Here’s a short introduction to what you can do with your KX.

Keyboard Performance

Play the keyboard and use the various controllers (including the Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels) to play/change the sounds of the VSTi on the computer (via USB) or a connected MIDI tone generator (via MIDI).
KX
Keyboard
MIDI Select = USB
VSTi
DAW software
MIDI Select = MIDI
MIDI tone generator

Transport/Track Operations on the DAW Software

Use the KX to control transport functions (such as Play, Record and Stop), as well as mute and solo selected tracks within Cubase.
KX
Rec/Play/
Stop
Mute/Solo

Real-time Parameter Control

Use the CONTROL knobs on the KX to control various sound-shaping parameters on the VSTi or a connected tone generator.
KX
VSTi
Cubase

Phrase/Rhythm Performance with Arpeggio Feature

This powerful feature lets you easily play various rhythmic patterns and ‘sequenced’ phrases. These include a wide variety of vintage analog synthesizer-like arpeggios, guitar/bass riffs, and drum/percussion rhythm patterns—all of which can be triggered instantly and held automatically to provide dynamic, realistic backing for your performance.
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Track operations such as Mute and Solo are available only for Cubase.

Window Operations on the VSTi

When using Cubase, you can instantly open or close the VSTi related window and create a track for the VSTi from the KX.
KX
Opening/Closing the VSTi window
Button
operation
Creating a Track
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Arpeggio
Playback data
VSTi
DAW software
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Setting Up

Setting Up

Installation Using the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM

Important!
Since the End-User Software License Agreement (EUSLA) shown on your computer display when you install the “DAW” software is replaced by the agreement on page 42, you should disregard the EUSLA. Read the Cubase AI4 License Agreement on page 42 carefully, and install the software if you agree to it.
NOTE

For Windows:

1.
2.
3.
NOTE
If you have already installed Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI4, the instructions below are not necessary. Jump to the next section “Installation using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM.”

For Macintosh:

Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file “CubaseAI4.msi.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase AI4.
· When installing Cubase AI4, you will need a working Internet connection to register your Cubase AI4. Make sure to fill in all required fields for user registration. If you do not register the product, you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires. To activate your software license, install the application while the computer is connected to the Internet.
· If you are using Cubase 4 or Cubase Studio 4, install either application before you install Extensions for Steinberg DAW.
1.
Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
2.
Insert the Cubase AI4 DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
3.
Open the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file “CubaseAI4.mpkg.”
Follow the on-screen instructions to install Cubase AI4.

Installation Using the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM

The TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM includes the following application software tools.
Installer of Extensions for Steinberg DAW
USB-MIDI driver
VSTi installers developed by other companies
In particular, you should install Extensions for Steinberg DAW to ensure optimum control over Cubase. You should also install the USB-MIDI Driver to enable proper communication between the KX and your computer. Other VSTi software can be installed as desired.
By installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW, the following functions are available when using the KX and Cubase on your computer.
Cubase can recognize the KX as a remote controller when connecting the KX to the computer.
Performing panel operations on the KX (such as with the knobs and buttons) automatically edits the relevant
parameters on the VSTi software.
Changing the VSTi on the computer will select the appropriate Control Template (page 28) on the KX automatically.
NOTE
· If you want to install VSTi software developed by other companies, follow the Installation Guide for each VSTi located in the “VSTis” folder.
· For information on how to uninstall each software, refer to the Installation Guide located in the respective folder of each software.
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Setting Up

For Windows:

NOTE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make sure to install Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI4 before installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW described in step 5 below.
Make sure that the power to the KX is turned off.
Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX.
Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
Open the “Extensions for Steinberg DAW” folder in the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file “setup.exe”
The first display for installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW appears.
Click [Next] to call up the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW.
9.
After disconnecting all other USB devices from the computer, connect the KX directly to the computer (without using a hub) by using a USB cable.
USB connector
KX rear panel
10.
Turn the power on of the KX by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
The KX will be recognized by the connected computer.
11.
Install the USB-MIDI driver.
NOTE
Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described in “installationguide_en.pdf” stored in the “USB-MIDI_Driver” folder.
USB cable
NOTE
7.
NOTE
8.
· If the same version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, a window appears indicating completion. In this case, click [Finish].
· If a newer version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has already been installed in your computer, a dialog box appears indicating that the newer software has already been installed. In this case, you do not need to install the software. Click [OK] in the dialog box.
· If an older version of Extensions for Steinberg DAW has been installed in your computer, the software should be updated. (The procedure is the same as for installing it from scratch.)
Click [Next] to start the installation.
To cancel the installation procedure, click [Cancel].
During the installation procedure, you can select the type of Extensions for Steinberg DAW by selecting “Custom” in the Setup Type dialog.
When the installation is complete, a message indicating so appears. Click [Finish].
The installation is now complete.
Important!
Make sure to use the same USB connector as the one used in the installation procedure when you connect the KX and the Windows computer again. If you connect the USB cable to a different connector, you will have to install the USB-MIDI driver again.
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For Macintosh:

NOTE
Make sure to install Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, or Cubase AI4 before installing Extensions for Steinberg DAW described in step 5 below.
Setting Up
10.
After disconnecting all other USB devices from the computer, connect the KX directly to the computer (without using a hub) by using a USB cable.
1.
Make sure that the power to the KX is turned off.
2.
Disconnect all MIDI cables that connect MIDI devices to MIDI IN/OUT connectors on the KX.
3.
Start the computer and log on to the Administrator account.
4.
Insert the TOOLS for KX DVD-ROM into the DVD-ROM drive.
5.
Open the “Extensions for Steinberg DAW” folder in the DVD-ROM, then double-click the file “Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW.mpkg.”
This calls up the InstallShield Wizard for Yamaha Extensions for Steinberg DAW.
6.
Click [Continue].
NOTE
7.
NOTE
8.
9.
NOTE
· If a dialog box appears asking if you want to install the software, click [Continue].
· If Extensions for Steinberg DAW has been installed, it will be overwritten by the new installed version.
Execute the installation by following the on­screen directions.
· You can select only the startup disk as installation destination.
· During the installation procedure, you can select the type of Extensions for Steinberg DAW by selecting “Customize” in the “Installation Type” dialog.
When the installation is complete, a message indicating so appears. Click [Close].
Install the USB-MIDI driver.
· Installation of the USB MIDI driver is described in “installationguide_en.pdf” stored in the “USB-MIDI_Driver” folder.
· The “Keyboard Setup Assistant” window appears when connecting the KX to a computer via USB. In this case, click the red circle at the top left corner to close this window.
USB connector
USB cable
KX rear panel
11.
Turn the power on of the KX by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch.
The KX will be recognized by the connected Mac computer.
The installation is now complete.
Precautions when using the USB TO HOST connector
When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or even losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again.
CAUTION
• Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.
• Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, exit from any power-saving mode (such as suspended, sleep, standby) of the computer.
• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector.
• Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB TO HOST connector.
- Quit any open applications.
- Make sure that data is not being transmitted
from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back an Arpeggio.)
• While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.
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Connection

If you’ve followed the instructions on pages 13–15, you’ve connected your KX and computer as shown below. (Additional devices shown below have been included to cover other possible setups.) Keep in mind that all further instructions in this manual assume the connection has been made properly. Also remember that you’ll need a set of headphones or a speaker system to hear the sounds from your computer.
NOTE
As necessary, connect the MIDI devices such as synthesizer, tone generator and sequencer to the KX.
Headphone
Synthesizer, tone generator, sequencer, etc.
Audio interface
1
2
KX rear panel
Computer
MIDI OUT connector
MIDI IN connector
USB connector
MIDI cable
MIDI cable
USB cable
Footswitch (optional)
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· Once all software and drivers have been properly installed (pages 13–15), and with the initial default settings (MIDI Select = USB, on page 37; MIDI Thru = MIDI USB, on page 38), the KX can control the DAW software on your computer via a USB cable. This allows you to play the voices of plug-in instruments (including VSTi) on your computer from the keyboard of the KX. Also, MIDI messages generated on a connected MIDI device (such as the synthesizer shown above) can be transmitted through the KX to the computer. This allows you to play back songs on a MIDI device and have the voices of your plug-in software sound.
· When the MIDI Select parameter (page 37) is set to “MIDI,” the USB connector will be inactive. This means that MIDI communication is only possible via the MIDI connectors (and not via USB). In the example illustration above, this setting lets you play the sound of the tone generator from the KX keyboard.
Footswitch
While holding an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) connected to the SUSTAIN jack, the note you pressed then released works as if you held it. For organ sounds that have no natural decay, holding down the footswitch will maintain the sound at the same level even if you release the note. For piano sounds that have a natural decay, holding down the footswitch will decay the sound naturally even if you release the note. For the Arpeggio function (page 31), holding down the footswitch will maintain playback of the Arpeggio. Keep in mind that such operations are available only when devices (such as a connected MIDI tone generator or a VSTi on the connected computer) that can recognize Control Change #64 are active.
NOTE
Be sure to connect or disconnect the footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack while the power of the KX is turned off. If you disconnect the footswitch while the power is turned on, the footswitch function becomes “stuck”—in other words, the sound will continue to sustain, or Arpeggio playback will continue indefinitely.
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Using the KX with Cubase
The KX features a special Link feature that allows you seamless control over various functions in Cubase and provides enormous efficiency and speed in your music production workflow. Make sure you’ve connected all devices and properly set up your system (as described on pages 13–16), then try using the KX with Cubase according to the instructions here.

Setting up on the KX

To use the Link function with Cubase, it is necessary to change the settings of the KX according to the DAW on your computer.
1.
Turn the power ON by pressing the [STANDBY/ON] switch to set it to the ON position.
The top display (page 26) appears.
2.
Press the [UTILITY] button to call up the Utility display.
3.
Use the SELECT buttons to call up “DAW Select.”
In this state, you can select the DAW software controlled from the KX.
4.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired DAW software.
When using Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4:
Select “Cubase4.”
When using Cubase AI4:
Select “CubaseAI.”
5.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display.

Setting up on Cubase

The MIDI messages generated on the KX (by playing the keyboard, controlling the Pitch Bend Wheel and the Modulation Wheel, and so on) are transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1 from the KX to Cubase. Keep in mind that MIDI data transmitted via the USB-MIDI Ports 2 and 3 are not related to music performance (including the instrument change). This means that any messages received over these ports may be recognized as instrument change and hence may result in unexpected sounds. To avoid this, you should remove the checkmark of “All MIDI Input” for USB-MIDI Port 2 and Port 3.
NOTE
1.
Important!
Cubase cannot recognize the KX if you turn the power of the KX on after starting Cubase. Make sure to start Cubase after turning on the power of the KX.
2.
3.
· The explanations here use screen examples taken from Windows. The instructions for using Macintosh are the same.
· For further details about the USB-MIDI Ports 1–3, refer to page 18.
Start Cubase on your computer.
Select “Device Setup” from the “Device” menu of Cubase.
The Device dialog appears.
Click “MIDI Port Setup” in the Devices column.
The MIDI ports of Cubase appear at right of the dialog.
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4.
Remove the checkmarks by clicking the check boxes of “All MIDI Inputs” corresponding to the KX MIDI Ports 2 and 3 respectively.
“Yamaha KX-2” and “Yamaha KX-3” on Windows and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 2” and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 3” on Macintosh correspond to MIDI Port 2 and MIDI Port 3 respectively. MIDI Ports 2 and 3 of the KX handle the messages generated via the operations other than keyboard performance such as operations via the CONTROL knobs and operations on the KX Editor of the computer. Removing the checkmarks corresponding to these MIDI ports will avoid accidentally recording non-keyboard data to a track in Cubase.
Click “MIDI Port Setup.”

MIDI ports on the KX

For data transfer via a USB cable between the KX and the computer, you can use three MIDI ports by installing the USB-MIDI driver. Each of three MIDI ports can handle the different MIDI messages as described below.
MIDI Port 1:
This port is indicated as “Yamaha KX-1” on Windows and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 1” on Macintosh. This port is used for data transfer of the musical performance such as keyboard performance (note on/off), Modulation wheel operation (Control Change) and Pitch Bend wheel operation.
MIDI Port 2:
This port is indicated as “Yamaha KX-2” on Windows and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 2” on Macintosh. This port is used for data transfer generated by using the DAW REMOTE buttons (with the exception of the Cursor buttons, [ESC] button and [ENTER] button) and CONTROL knobs.
MIDI Port 3:
This port is indicated as “Yamaha KX-3” on Windows and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 3” on Macintosh. This port is used for data transfer generated by operating the KX Editor on the computer.
This is an example screen when using Windows. The corresponding Macintosh indications are “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 2” and “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 3.”
5.
Click [OK] to close the dialog.
Remove the checkmark.
· When the MIDI Select parameter is
set to “MIDI” (page 37) and the USB TO HOST connector becomes inactive, the data communication described above cannot be performed.
· When using DAW software other than
Cubase, perform the MIDI setup manually on the DAW software so that MIDI Port 1 can handle performance data (such as note on/ off) and MIDI Port 2 can handle data generated by controlling the Transport function.
· When using DAW software other than
Cubase, the MIDI messages generated by using the CONTROL knob will be transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1. Also when using Cubase, the MIDI messages generated by using the CONTROL knob will be transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1 only when the KnobOutSel parameter is set to “CC.”
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Setting up the VSTi

You can create a track for the VSTi and open/close the VSTi window from the KX panel operation remotely. Performing such operations (normally performed on Cubase) from the KX panel is a great convenience and significantly speeds up your workflow.

Creating a track for the VSTi

This lets you easily create a VSTi track remotely by using the KX panel controls.
1.
On Cubase, open an already-created Project or open a new Project.
2.
Press the [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button of the KX.
The [Add Instrument Track] dialog appears.
3.
Click “No VST Instrument” by using the mouse.
4.
Move the cursor to the desired VSTi by using the Cursor buttons on the KX, then press the [ENTER] button on the KX.
To select the desired VSTi, you can use the mouse. In this case, select “HALionOne.”
5.
Press the [ENTER] button on the KX again to close the [Add Instrument Track] dialog, then create a new Instrument Track.
To create a new Instrument Track, you can click [OK] in the [Add Instrument Track] dialog.

Opening the VSTi window and selecting an instrument

When the Instrument Track is selected on the Project window or the other window, you can open the VSTi window quickly at the touch of a button on the KX’s panel.
1.
On the KX, use the Cursor buttons to select the track corresponding to the desired VSTi.
2.
On the KX, press the [VSTi WINDOW] button to open the VSTi window.
The VSTi window of the track selected in step 1 will appear.
Instrument Select box
3.
On the computer, click the Instrument Select box of the VSTi window to call up the window as illustrated below.
4.
Use the mouse to select an Instrument.
In this example, “Drum&Perc” have been selected from the Category column (no Sub Category is selected), and “RockSt2” is selected from the viewer.
NOTE
If you are using a VSTi which allows selection of instruments via MIDI Program Change messages, you can use the PROGRAM [DEC] and [INC] buttons on the KX.
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On

Playing the Keyboard

Try playing the keyboard on the KX to hear the sound of “RockSt2” selected in step 4 on the previous page. Depending on the pressed note, a different instrument’s sound will be played back, allowing you to play your own rhythm pattern in real time by pressing various notes rhythmically.
NOTE
By pressing the [OCTAVE] button and playing in the same octave area as before, you can call up a completely different set of drum sounds. Try shifting the octave setting and call up your favorite drum instruments and percussion sounds. To reset the octave to the default status, press both [OCTAVE] buttons simultaneously. For details about the [OCTAVE] buttons, see page 27.

Playing an Arpeggio

The Arpeggio feature is a powerful tool for both real-time performance and recording. It lets you easily play (in many cases, with just a single finger) a wide variety of specially programmed rhythm patterns, riffs and phrases using the currently selected instrument on the computer. This section shows you how to play Arpeggios by using “RockSt2” selected in step 4 on the previous page. You can hear the rhythm pattern play back automatically.
Trigger the Arpeggio with one finger
1.
Press the [ARP ON/OFF] button (the lamp lights).
2.
Press a single note on the keyboard.
The Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) starts just by playing a single note with one finger.
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3.
The Arpeggio plays back according to the internal tempo set in the Utility display (page 36) or the external tempo set on the DAW software depending on the current status. For details, see page 32.
Release the note to stop the Arpeggio.
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Holding Arpeggio playback

4.
Press the [HOLD] button (the lamp lights).
On
5.
Press a single note on the keyboard.
The Arpeggio (rhythm pattern) starts just by playing a single note. While the [HOLD] lamp is turned on, Arpeggio playback will not stop even if you release the note meaning that you can perform another operation during playback.
6.
Press the [HOLD] button again (the lamp goes out). To stop Arpeggio playback.
Off

Trying out other notes on the keyboard

7.
Press the lowest C (leftmost note).
A rhythm pattern starts playing.
8.
Next, press the G located a fifth above the lowest C.
A different rhythm pattern starts.
9.
Next, press the C located an octave above the lowest C.
A rhythm pattern different from the previous two patterns starts.
NOTE
By pressing a footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack (page 16), the Arpeggio continues to play, even if you release the note. In this case, you can stop Arpeggio playback by releasing the footswitch.
10.
Next, press the G located a fifth above the C pressed in step 9.
A rhythm pattern different from the previous three patterns starts.
11.
Finally, press the C located two octaves above the lowest C (the highest C of the KX25).
The rhythm pattern same as that played in step 7 starts.
In this way you can play different rhythms from the same Arpeggio type simply by playing just a few notes. In fact, you can create the rhythmic basis for
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a complete song by letting each rhythm repeat for several measures and changing patterns as desired. Each of the Arpeggio types in the Category “DrPc” (selected with the default initial setting) features four different rhythm patterns recorded respectively to four different tracks. Each of these patterns is assigned to a specific area of the keyboard. You can call up the desired pattern by pressing any note in a specific area, as shown below.
For these “DrPc” (Drum/Percussion) Arpeggio types, the keyboard of the KX is divided into four six-note groups, each group having a different rhythm pattern. The note ranges of these four groups are: C – F, F# – B, C – F, F# – B…and so on, repeating up the keyboard. Playing any note in the group will trigger the assigned Arpeggio/rhythm pattern.
On the KX61, for example, the rhythm patterns are assigned to note groups like this:
C1 – F1 : Track 1 rhythm pattern F#1 – B1 : Track 2 rhythm pattern C2 – F2 : Track 3 rhythm pattern F#2 – B2 : Track 4 rhythm pattern C3 – F3 : Track 1 rhythm pattern (…and so on up the keyboard.)
NOTE
Each note on the keyboard has a note name like C3, D3, and E3 according to the octave. This octave setting can be shifted by using the [OCTAVE] buttons. For details, see page 27.
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Using the CUBASE FUNCTION Buttons

Default functions

When using Cubase, you can call up various windows within Cubase by using the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons.
When using Cubase 4/Cubase Studio 4:
The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used for calling up the Sound Browser dialog. The CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used for calling up the Mixer window.
When using Cubase AI4:
The CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button can be used for calling up the List Editor window. CUBASE FUNCTION [B] button can be used for calling up the Mixer window.
The functions of the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons can be changed as desired. For details, see the next section.
NOTE
For information on the assigned functions of these buttons when using DAW software other than Cubase, see page 34.

Assigning different functions to the buttons

The buttons for controlling Cubase can be changed as desired. To do this, follow the instructions below:
1.
Select “Device Setup” from the Device menu.
The “Device Setup” dialog appears.
2.
Click “Yamaha KX” in the Device column.
Category Command
Click “Yamaha KX.”
The following buttons are assignable.
• CUBASE FUNCTION [A] and [B] buttons
• [ASSIGN 1] and [ASSIGN 2] buttons
• [MUTE] button
• [SOLO] button
• [VSTi WINDOW] button
• [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button
3.
Click the Category column of the desired button, then select the desired Category from the pop-up menu.
When selecting a Category that includes multiple commands, click the Command column, then select the desired function from the pop-up menu. The commands available for assignment depend on the selected category. For example, selecting the “MIDI” category allows you to call up various MIDI-related commands, such as Quantize, Velocity, etc.
4.
Click [OK] after completing the setup.
The “Device Setup” dialog closes.
HINT
There are many Categories and many Commands within each Category. You may want to spend some time and check them out at your leisure. That way you can find the commands you need to use the most in your music production, and find the ones that best suit your personal preferences and your own workflow.
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Controlling the VSTi by Using the CONTROL Knobs

Operating the CONTROL knobs on the KX panel edits or controls various parameters of the VSTi used on the computer. The KX provides 30 Control Templates which can be used for various VSTi plug-ins. By selecting the desired one from 30 Control Templates, you can assign the functions appropriate for the current VSTi to the CONTROL knobs. When using Cubase, selecting an Instrument track or changing the VSTi assigned to the current track will automatically change the Control Template on the KX. This means that you need not select the Control Template manually when using Cubase.
Use these knobs to adjust the values of the VSTi parameters. A total of eight different parameters can be controlled. Pressing the Function Select button switches between the two groups of parameter assignments.
Use this button to switch the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs (between parameters 1–4 and 5–8).
These lamps indicate which parameter set (1–4 or 5–8) is assigned to the CONTROL knobs.
When the Top display is shown, the names of the parameters to be adjusted via the CONTROL knobs are shown normally. When controlling the knob, the values of the parameters are shown for a while, then the original display appears again. You can scroll the display to confirm the entire parameter name by pressing the [EXIT] button. Using the Automation function of Cubase lets you record your knob operations to an Instrument track. For details about the Automation function, refer to the Cubase owner’s manual.
NOTE
· For details about the available Control Template, refer to the Control Template List on page 45.
· The time that the value remains displayed can be changed. For details, refer to “Utility Settings” on page 36.
· When using a DAW other than Cubase, you need to change the Control Template manually on the KX.
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Controlling the Transport and Tracks

You can use the panel controls on the KX to control transport functions (such as Play, Record and Stop) within Cubase, and perform other operations, such as muting and soloing of selected tracks.
Cursor buttons Track Control buttons
Transport Control buttons[ESC] button [ENTER] button
Cursor buttons
These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer.
[ENTER] button
This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer.
[ESC] button
This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer, letting you cancel operations and close windows.
Track Control buttons
Select the desired track in Cubase and use these buttons to perform the desired function.
[ASSIGN 1] button .....Executes the MIDI Quantize
command.
[ASSIGN 2] button .....Executes the Delete
command.
[MUTE] button............Switches Mute of the
selected track On or Off.
[SOLO] button............Switches Solo of the selected
track On or Off.
Transport Control buttons
Use these buttons to control the transport functions.
[] button.............Rewind
[] button.............Fast forward
[] button................Repeat on/off
[] button...................Stop
[] button................. Play
[REC] button ..............Record
NOTE
· The functions assigned to the Track Control buttons can be changed as desired. For details, see page 23.
· If you are using a DAW software other than Cubase, make the appropriate setting in the DAW Select parameter (page 34).
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Basic Operation on the KX

Basic Operation on the KX
This section describes the basic operations of the KX, such as how to shift the octave range of the keyboard and use the display interface.

Display Indications

The display shows various parameters depending on your panel operation.

Top display

This display appears when turning the power ON. Parameters edited via the CONTROL knobs are shown on the display.
NOTE
The display illustrated below may appear when turning the power ON. This indicates that Cubase and VSTi have not been started on the computer connected to the KX via USB. If you intend to use Cubase, start Cubase then set the VSTi (the indication below disappears and the Top display shown above appears). If you intend to use a DAW other than Cubase, change the DAW Select parameter (page 37) to the appropriate setting (other than “Cubase4” or “CubaseAI”).

Arpeggio Edit display

Call up this display by pressing the [ARP EDIT] button (the lamp lights). This display lets you select the Arpeggio type and set the related parameters. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights

Control Template display

Call up this display by pressing the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button (the lamp lights). This display lets you select a template of CONTROL knob assignments. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights
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Operating any of the CONTROL knobs calls up the values on the display. After a while, the display returns to the original indication.
NOTE
You can set the desired amount of time that the values remain in the display. For instructions, see page 36.
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Utility display

Call up this display by pressing the [UTILITY] button (the lamp lights). This display lets you set the system related parameters. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original Top display.
Lights
From these displays, you can call up the desired parameters by using the SELECT [] and [] buttons. The arrow indication at the current parameter flashes, indicating the parameter can be edited.
Parameter
Flashes
Value
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Changing the Octave Range

Use these buttons to shift the note range of the keyboard by octave (three octaves, up or down). The initial default setting (no shift) is recalled by pressing both the buttons simultaneously.
Press this to shift the octave range down.
Restores the default octave setting.
The current octave range can be confirmed via the status of the LED lamp above the button.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
NOTE
You can reverse the LED status (on or off) of the OCTAVE buttons. For information about how to reverse the LED status (on or off), refer to “Utility Settings” on page 36.
Note names of the keyboard
The range of the keyboard is indicated by note name, as described below.
KX25
The lowest (farthest left) note on the keyboard corresponds to C2 and the highest (farthest right) key to C4.
KX49
The lowest (farthest left) note on the keyboard corresponds to C2 and the highest (farthest right) key to C6.
KX61
The lowest (farthest left) note on the keyboard corresponds to C1 and the highest (farthest right) key to C6.
The note name assignment above depends on the initial default setting of the KX. This assignment can be shifted by using the [OCTAVE] buttons.
Press this to shift the octave range up.
Three octaves lower
Two octaves lower
One octave lower
Initial default setting
One octave higher
Two octaves higher
Three octaves higher

Selecting the Velocity Curve

You can select the desired Velocity Curve which determines how velocities are applied according to your playing strength. Use the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Velocity Curve.
The following Velocity Curves are available:
This curve produces high velocity values
Soft2
Soft1
Normal
Hard1
Hard2
Press the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons simultaneously to select “Fix.” The Fix setting lets you play the notes with a fixed velocity no matter how hard or soft you play the notes.
You can set the fixed velocity by pressing one of the VELOCITY CURVE [DEC] and [INC] buttons. Pressing both the buttons simultaneously exits from this status (Fix setting) to the last selected Velocity Curve.
NOTE
even for low playing strength. Select this if you want a high volume even when you play softly.
This curve produces relatively high velocity values even for low playing strength. It is a more moderate curve than Soft 2 above.
This is a normal, linear curve that has a one-to-one correspondence between your playing strength and the resulting velocity.
This curve produces relatively low velocity values even for high playing strength. Select this if you don’t want the volume to change much when you play strongly.
This curve produces low velocity values even for high playing strength. It is a more extreme curve than Hard 1 above. This curve is also the optimum Velocity Curve for use with the HALionOne VSTi.
Velocity value
From the Utility display (page 26), you can select a Velocity Curve and specify a specific velocity value to be used when Fix is selected. For details, refer to “Utility Settings” on page 36.
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Control Templates

Control Templates
The KX provides 30 Control Templates which can be used for VSTi plug-in software. By selecting the desired Control Template, you can automatically call up the appropriate function assignments for controlling the currently selected VSTi with the CONTROL knobs. When using Cubase, selecting an Instrument track or changing the VSTi assigned to the current track will automatically change the Control Template for the VSTi on the KX, meaning that you don’t have select the template manually. On the other hand, if you are using a DAW other than Cubase, you will need to manually select the appropriate Control Template on the KX.
NOTE
A special KX Editor (page 6), available as a free download from the Yamaha website, provides tools for editing all KX Control Templates.

Selecting a Control Template

1.
Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button.
The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.
Lights
In this state, you can select the Control Template.
NOTE
If a different, unrelated display appears even when you press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button, press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button again or press the SELECT [] button once or twice to call up the Control Template selection display.
2.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template.
NOTE
3.
You can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [DEC] button and pressing the [INC] button, or decrease the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC] button and pressing the [DEC] button.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display which appears when turning the power on.
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Editing a Control Template

Changing the message type generated by using the CONTROL knobs

The MIDI messages generated by operating the CONTROL knobs are divided into two types: Remote and CC (Control Change). Only one of these two types can be active, and the type is set with the KnobOutSel parameter.
Remote (Remote Control message dedicated to Cubase)
When this is selected, Remote Control messages dedicated to Cubase will be generated by operating the CONTROL knobs and transmitted to Cubase via USB-MIDI Port 2. This type of data is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 2, while keyboard performance data is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1, meaning that the messages generated by operating the CONTROL knobs do not affect the keyboard performance but only the VSTi parameters.
CC (Control Change)
When this is selected, Control Change messages will be generated by operating the CONTROL knobs and transmitted to the computer via USB­MIDI Port 1. When using a DAW other than Cubase, only this setting is available.
Control Templates
3.
Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to call up “KnobOutSel.”
4.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired type of message.
CC ...................... Control change
Remote ............... Remote Control exclusive for
Cubase
5.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display.
NOTE
1.
NOTE
2.
· When using Cubase, you generally won’t need to change this parameter from the initial default setting (Remote), although there may be times that you should set this parameter to “CC” depending on the VSTi you’re using.
· Setting the DAW Select parameter to a value other than “Cubase4” or “CubaseAI” will change the KnobOutSel parameter to “CC” automatically even when it is set to “Remote.”
Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button.
The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.
If a different, unrelated display appears even when you press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button, press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button again or press the SELECT [] button once or twice to call up the Control Template selection display.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template.
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Control Templates

Changing the Control Change number generated by using the CONTROL knob

You can change the Control Change number assigned to the CONTROL knob from the default setting as desired.
NOTE
1.
NOTE
2.
3.
NOTE
The setting here is automatically stored to the internal memory of the KX. If you want to back up the setting here, use the KX Editor (page 6) to store the setting to a computer.
Press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button.
The LED lamp lights and the Control Template selection display appears.
If a different, unrelated display appears even when you press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button, press the [CONTROL TEMPLATE] button again or press the SELECT [] button once or twice to call up the Control Template selection display.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired Control Template.
Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to select the desired CONTROL knob.
The Control Change numbers available for adjusting the parameters may differ depending on the particular VSTi. For details, refer to the relevant owner’s manual of your VSTi.
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4.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to change the Control Change number of the selected CONTROL knob.
NOTE
5.
The display of the KX shows the Control Change number in decimal. Keep in mind that the Control Change number may be described in hexadecimal depending on the manual of the VSTi.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display.
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Arpeggio

Arpeggio
The KX features a powerful Arpeggio function, that lets you play various phrases or rhythm pattern depending on the notes you press. Among the preset 342 Arpeggio types provided in the KX, each of 66 types for drum/ percussion sounds consists of four phrases (rhythm patterns) which can be called up according to the area of the pressed note—giving you a total of 540 phrases/rhythm patterns (66 types with 4 phrases each, plus 276), which can be played simply by pressing a note on the keyboard. The basic instructions for using the Arpeggio feature are given on page 20. This section shows you how to select an Arpeggio type and edit the related parameters.
5.

Selecting an Arpeggio Type

The KX features 342 different Arpeggio types. You can select an Arpeggio type as desired then start playback simply by pressing any note on the keyboard.
NOTE
1.
2.
3.
4.
· The Arpeggio plays back according to the internal tempo value set in the Utility display or in synchronization with the tempo of the external DAW software, depending on the setup of the related parameter. For details, see page 32.
· Each of the Arpeggio types is created assuming that a specific instrument sound is used. The type of the specific instrument (appropriate for each type) is indicated in the Arpeggio Type List on page 46 as “Instrument Type.” Refer to this Instrument Type when selecting an Arpeggio Type.
Press the [ARP EDIT] button.
The LED lamp of the [ARP EDIT] button lights and the Arpeggio Edit display appears.
Use the SELECT buttons to select “Cat” (Category).
Category
Arpeggio types
The KX provides a wide variety of Arpeggio types (page 46) divided into Categories. Since there are so many Arpeggio types, it is quicker and more convenient to select a general Category first, then the specific type.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the category of the desired Arpeggio type.
Use the SELECT buttons so that the “Typ:” indication flashes, then use the DATA [INC] or [DEC] button to select the Arpeggio type.
Select the Arpeggio type by using the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons.
NOTE
6.
· If you change the Arpeggio type during playback, the new Arpeggio type may not start immediately.
· You can operate the CONTROL knobs, Pitch Bend wheel and Modulation Wheel and change the sound in real time while selecting an Arpeggio type.
· Hold the [DEC] or [INC] button to continuously change the value.
· You can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC] button and pressing the [DEC] button, or decrease the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [DEC] button and pressing the [INC] button.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display.
Arpeggio Category
The Arpeggio types provided in the KX are divided into various categories as listed below.
DrPc Drum / Percussion
CPrc Chromatic Percussion
Bass Bass
Seq Synth Sequence
ChSq Chord Sequence
HySq Hybrid Sequence
ApKb Acoustic Piano / Keyboard
Orgn Organ
GtPl Guitar / Plucked
Strn Strings
Bras Brass
RdPp Reed / Pipe
Lead Synth Lead
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Arpeggio

Using MIDI Clock to control Arpeggio tempo

With the initial default setting (Sync = Auto on page 36), the Arpeggio is played back according to the tempo determined by the internal or external clock as described below.
When MIDI clock is received from an external MIDI device:
The Arpeggio will play back according to the tempo of the received MIDI clock.
When MIDI clock is not received:
The Arpeggio will play back according to the internal tempo set on the KX.
When MIDI clock is received from an external MIDI device:
KX
Playback data
DAW software, etc.
Arpeggio
Tempo:
Determined by the speed with which MIDI clock is received from the external device.
MIDI clock
TEMPO=120
When MIDI clock is not received:
KX
DAW software, etc.
Arpeggio
Tempo:
Set in the Utility display (page 36).
Playback data
When using Cubase, you can transmit MIDI clock from the computer to the KX by following the procedure below.
1.
Select “Sync Setup” from the “Transport” menu on Cubase to call up the Synchronization Setup dialog.
2.
Enter checkmarks to the “Yamaha KX-1” (when using Windows) and “MIDI Clock Follows Project Position” of the “MIDI Clock Destination” at the lower right of the dialog.
When using Mac OS, enter a checkmark to “YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 1.”
NOTE
The KX provides three USB MIDI Ports each of which has a different, specific use. For details, see page 18.
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Click [OK] to close the “Synchronization Setup” dialog.
NOTE
· MIDI clock is transmitted from Cubase (on the computer) only when recording or playback is performed on Cubase.
· For information about DAW software other than Cubase and how to transmit clock data from the MIDI device, refer to the owner’s manual of the DAW software/MIDI device.
· You can select the setting which lets you always use the internal MIDI clock of the KX to play the Arpeggio even if an external clock are received from the external MIDI device. For details, refer to “Utility Settings” on page 36.
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Editing an Arpeggio

Arpeggio
The Arpeggio can be edited as desired. For example, you can alter the rhythmic feel of the Arpeggio by changing the amount of Swing, adjust the gate time (length) of the notes, or even select a different variation to completely change the Arpeggio pattern.
1.
Press the [ARP EDIT] button.
The LED lamp above the button lights and the Arpeggio Edit display will appear.
NOTE
4.
Editing of an Arpeggio can be done even during playback. Any changes made here are immediately applied to playback, meaning that you can check the results of your edits in real time. Keep in mind that editing a parameter during playback may cause glitches in playback. If such a situation occurs, stop Arpeggio playback then press the note to trigger the Arpeggio again.
When you are satisfied with the result, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Control Top display.
The settings made here are stored
2.
Use the SELECT buttons to call up the desired parameter.
For details about the Arpeggio parameters, see
automatically. The settings here will be maintained even if you turn the power off or change the Arpeggio type.
the chart below.
3.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to change the value.
NOTE
If you want to initialize the settings, use the Factory Set operation (page 37).

Arpeggio Parameters

Display Settings Description
Cat
Typ 1–342 Determines the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, see page 46.
Variation Orig, Up, Down, Alt1, Alt2, Rnd
OctRange -3 – 0 – +3
GateTime 0%–200% Determines the gate time of Arpeggio notes.
BeatStretch 50, 66, 75, 100, 133, 150, 200%
Swing -120% – 0% – +120%
SwingValue
VelMode Orig, Thru
DrPc, CPrc, Bass, Seq, ChSq, HySq, ApKb, Orgn, GtPl, Strn, Bras, RdPp, Lead
1/32 (32nd note), 3/16 (16th note triplet), 1/16 (16th note), 3/8 (8th note triplet), 1/8 (8th note), 3/4 (1/4 note triplet), 1/4 (1/4 note)
Determines the Category of the Arpeggio type you want to call up. For details, see pages 31 and 46.
Determines the playback variation of the Arpeggio. When any value other than “Orig” is selected, you can shift the pitch up and down in octave for Arpeggio playback by adjusting the “OctRange” parameter.
Orig ......... The original data preprogrammed in the KX will play back.
Up ........... An Arpeggio of ascending notes will play.
Down ....... An Arpeggio of descending notes will play.
Alt1 .......... Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played
Alt2 .......... Alternates Up and Down arpeggios. The turnaround note is played
Rnd.......... The Arpeggio will play randomly according to the pressed notes.
Determines the octave setting of Arpeggio playback. When the Variation parameter is set to “Orig,” this parameter is indicated as “—,” meaning that it cannot be edited.
Adjusts the tempo of Arpeggio playback based on the current original tempo. When “50%” is selected, for example, the playback time will be halved (tempo is doubled). When “200%” is selected, on the other hand, the playback time will be doubled (tempo is halved).
Adjusts the timing of the even-numbered back-beat notes (according to the note type specified in the SwingValue parameter below) to produce a swing feel.
Determines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Swing parameter.
Determines how the velocities are applied to playback notes of the selected Arpeggio type.
Orig ......... The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity values
Thru ......... The Arpeggio type is played back with the velocity value
once.
twice.
preprogrammed in the Arpeggio sequence data.
determined by how strongly you play the keys.
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Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase

Using the KX with a DAW Other than Cubase
This section shows you how to set up the KX for controlling DAW software other than Cubase. For more information on setting up on your particular DAW, refer to the manual of the DAW software.
1.
Press the [UTILITY] button.
The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears.
2.
Use the SELECT buttons to call up “DAW Select.”
Button on the KX Operation
[] Rewind
[] Fast Forward
[] Repeat On/off
[■] Stop
[] Play
REC Record
CUBASE FUNCTION [A] This button functions the same as the F1 key on the Mackie Control. *
CUBASE FUNCTION [B] This button functions the same as the F2 key on the Mackie Control. *
[ASSIGN 1] This button functions the same as the F3 key on the Mackie Control. *
[ASSIGN 2] This button functions the same as the F4 key on the Mackie Control. *
[MUTE] This button functions the same as the F5 key on the Mackie Control. *
[SOLO] This button functions the same as the F6 key on the Mackie Control. *
[VSTi WINDOW] This button functions the same as the F7 key on the Mackie Control. *
[ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] This button functions the same as the F8 key on the Mackie Control. *
Program [DEC] Transmits the Program Change number decreased by 1 from the current number.
Program [INC] Transmits the Program Change number increased by 1 from the current number.
Cursor buttons These buttons function the same as the cursor keys on your computer.
[ENTER] This button functions the same as the ENTER key on your computer.
[ESC] This button functions the same as the ESC key on your computer.
3.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select one of the following DAW software tools.
Settings DAW
LogicPro Apple Logic Pro 7.2
DigiPerf MOTU Digital Performer 5.1
SONAR Cakewalk Sonar 6
4.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display.
The setup has been completed. The following operations are available for the selected DAW software.
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NOTE
If you perform the Remote Control setup for the Remote Control on the DAW software, you can assign various functions to the Cubase buttons such as the CUBASE FUNCTION [A] button and [ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK] button. For instructions on assigning the function to the button, refer to the manual of the DAW software.
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When using Digital Performer (Macintosh):

In each of these cases, you need to set the MIDI Port in the “Audio MIDI setup.”
1.
In the start up disk of Mac OS X (normally named “Macintosh HD”), open “Application” then “Utilities” and double click “Audio MIDI Setup”.
2.
Click [MIDI Devices] if the [Audio Device] window is indicated.
The YAMAHA KX icon appears if the KX is recognized by the Macintosh computer.
3.
Add two new external devices by clicking the [Add Device] icon twice.
Each new external device corresponds to each of the MIDI Ports in the KX. It is a good idea to input your desired device name in the Properties of the new external device in order to easily recognize the MIDI port later.
4.
Connect the MIDI input/output plugs of the KX icon to the MIDI input/output plugs of the new external device.
Assign the names as listed below to the newly added devices respectively.
• USB-MIDI Port 1 (left plug) : YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 1
• USB-MIDI Port 2 (right plug) : YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 2
Connect the virtual plugs so that each port can handle MIDI messages.
NOTE
YAMAHA KX YAMAHA KX Port 3 (rightmost plug) used for data communication of the KX Editor does not need to be set.
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Utility Settings

Utility Settings
In the Utility display, you can make various settings such as the Arpeggio tempo, MIDI transmit/receive settings, and display related settings.

Basic Operation

1.
Press the [UTILITY] button.
The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears.
2.
Use the SELECT buttons to select the parameter to be edited.
For details on the parameters, refer to “Utility Parameters” listed below.
3.
Use the DATA [INC] and [DEC] buttons to change the value.
NOTE
4.
For the Bulk Transmit and Factory Set parameters, you can execute these operations by simply pressing the DATA [INC] button.
After making the desired settings, press the [ENTER] button to return to the Utility Top display.
The settings you made here will be stored automatically without the special operation. The settings will be maintained until executing the Factory Set operation.

Utility Parameters

Display Range
Tempo 10–300 120
Sync Auto, Internal, External Auto
Clock Off, On On
VeloCurve
VeloFix 1–127 100 Determines the velocity value when the VelCurve is set to “Fix.”
Soft2, Soft1, Normal, Hard1, Hard2, Fix
Initial Value
Normal
Description
Determines the tempo (BPM) of Arpeggio playback. The Arpeggio will play according to the speed of the MIDI clock transmitted from an external device or computer when the Sync parameter is set to “Auto” (only when MIDI clock is transmitted continuously) or “External.”
Determines the tempo source transmitting the MIDI clock to which Arpeggio playback is synchronized.
Auto......... When MIDI clock is transmitted continuously from an
external MIDI device or computer, the internal clock of the KX is not effective and Arpeggio playback is synchronized with the external clock. When MIDI clock is not transmitted from the external MIDI device or computer, the internal clock of the KX is effective meaning that the Tempo value set on the KX is available.
Internal .... The Arpeggio will play with the Tempo value set on the
KX.
External ... The Arpeggio will play according to the speed of the
MIDI clock transmitted from an external device or computer. When the KX does not receive MIDI clock, the Arpeggio does not play.
Determines whether the tempo clock of Arpeggio playback is output as a MIDI message.
On ........... When this is selected, MIDI clock will be transmitted
while an Arpeggio plays back with the tempo specified on the Tempo parameter above.
Off ........... When this is selected, MIDI clock will not be
transmitted.
Determines the Velocity Curve. For information about each value, see page 27.
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Utility Settings
Display Range
DAW Select
ProgChgMode
MIDI Select USB, MIDI USB
MIDI Transmit Ch 1–16 1
MIDI In Thru
Device Number Off, 1–16, All All Determines the MIDI Device Number of the KX.
Display Time
Octave LED Normal, Reverse Normal
BulkTransmit
FactorySet Restores the factory-programmed system settings of the KX.
CubaseAI, Cubase4, LogicPro, DigiPerf, SONAR
PC+Remot, ProgChg, Remote
Off, MIDIMIDI, MIDIUSB, USBMIDI
Off, 1.0sec, 1.5sec,
2.0sec, 3.0sec, 4.0sec,
5.0sec, Hold
Initial Value
CubaseAI
PC+Remot
MIDIUSB
1.5sec
Description
Determines the DAW software you use on the computer with the KX.
Determines the type of the MIDI message generated by pressing the PROGRAM [INC] and [DEC] buttons.
PC+Remot
ProgChg.. When this is selected, only the Program Change
Remote.... When this is selected, only the Remote Control
Determines which connector is used for MIDI transmit/receive: USB TO HOST or MIDI IN/OUT.
USB ......... The USB TO HOST connector is used for MIDI
MIDI......... Only the MIDI connectors are available for MIDI
Determines the MIDI channel over which the KX transmits MIDI messages (generated via your keyboard performance).
Determines whether the MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector or USB connector.
Determines the duration (time) for which the value (like the one called up by operating the CONTROL knob) is shown temporarily on the display.
Determines the status of OCTAVE LED lamps. When “Normal” is selected, the LED lamps work as described on page 27. When “Reverse” is selected, the right and left of the LED status are reversed.
Transmits all the settings of the KX to the DAW software or external MIDI device as bulk data. Press the DATA [INC] button to start transmission.
. When this is selected, the Program Change message
is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1 and the Remote Control message dedicated to Cubase is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 2.
message is transmitted via USB-MIDI Port 1.
message dedicated to Cubase is transmitted via USB­MIDI Port 2.
communication between the computer and the KX. When the MIDI Thru parameter below is set to “MIDI MIDI” or “MIDI USB” or “USB MIDI,” MIDI can also be transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector (MIDI Thru only), even if “USB” is selected here.
communication.

Restoring the Factory-programmed System Settings (Factory Set)

You can restore the factory default settings of the KX. Follow the instructions below to execute Factory Set.
CAUTION
• The edited Arpeggio types and Control Templates will be lost by executing Factory Set. Important data should be saved to the computer by using the KX Editor (page 6).
1.
From the Top display, press the [UTILITY] button (the lamp lights).
2.
Use the SELECT buttons to call up “FactorySet.”
3.
Press the DATA [INC] button.
“Are you sure?” appears on the display.
4.
Press the DATA [INC] button again to execute Factory Set.
After Factory Set has been completed, the display called up in step 2 appears.
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Setting the MIDI Thru Parameter

With the initial default settings (MIDI Select = USB, MIDI Thru = MIDI USB), MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector of the KX will be transmitted through the USB TO HOST connector (USB MIDI Port 1). As necessary, you can change the MIDI Thru setting so that MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector can be transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector, or the MIDI messages received via the USB TO HOST connector (USB MIDI Port 1) can be transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector.
1.
Press the [UTILITY] button.
The LED lamp above the button lights and the Utility display appears.
2.
Use the SELECT [] and [] buttons to call up the “MIDI Thru” parameter.
4.
After selecting, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Top display.
NOTE
Keep in mind that the KX cannot be used as a MIDI interface for the computer and another MIDI device. Although MIDI messages are transferred from the computer to the MIDI device when the MIDI Thru parameter is set to “USBMIDI” and vice versa when the MIDI Thru parameter is set to “MIDIUSB,” two-way communication between the computer and the MIDI device are not possible.
3.
Use the DATA [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the desired setting (from the available ones described below).
Off
MIDI MIDI
MIDI USB
USB MIDI
NOTE
When this is selected, the MIDI Thru function is not available.
When this is selected, MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector will be transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector. This setting is available even when the MIDI Select parameter is set to “USB.”
When this is selected, MIDI messages received via the MIDI IN connector will be transmitted through the USB TO HOST connector (USB MIDI Port 1).
When this is selected, MIDI messages of USB MIDI Port 1 received via the USB TO HOST connector will be transmitted through the MIDI OUT connector.
“MIDI USB” and “USB MIDI” can be selected only when the MIDI Select parameter is set to “USB” (page 37).
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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
The power of the instrument does not turn on.
• If the KX is not connected to a computer, confirm whether or not the AC power adaptor is properly plugged into the KX.
• If you are not using an AC power adaptor, confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer.
• Confirm whether or not a proper USB cable is used. If the USB cable is broken or damaged, have the USB cable replaced with a known working one.
• Confirm whether not the USB hub with the bus­powered type is used for connecting the KX and computer. If you must use USB hub, use the self­powered type or use the AC power adaptor of the KX.
Communication problem between the computer and the KX.
• Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer.
• Confirm whether or not the USB-MIDI driver is installed properly.
• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to “MIDI.” When using the KX and a computer, set MIDI Select parameter to “USB.”
DAW software on a computer cannot be remotely controlled.
• Confirm whether or not the DAW software specified in the DAW Select parameter on the Utility display matches the DAW software you actually use on your computer.
• Confirm whether or not the Remote Control setting of the DAW software is proper. Refer to the Owner’s Manual of your particular DAW software.
No sound of a software synthesizer such as VSTi on the computer is produced even when playing the KX keyboard.
• Confirm whether or not a USB cable is properly plugged into the KX and computer.
• Confirm whether or not the volume settings are set properly, such as the volume/mute/solo setup for each track on the DAW, volume setup on the computer, and the related setup on the audio interface (when used).
• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to “MIDI.” When using the KX and computer, set the MIDI Select parameter to “USB.”
• Confirm whether or not the Control Template corresponding to the VSTi used on the computer is currently selected on the KX. If not, call up the corresponding Control Template. If the corresponding Control Template is not provided
on the KX by default, create an appropriate Control Template by using the KX Editor.
A MIDI tone generator (connected via MIDI cable to the KX) does not sound, even when playing the KX keyboard.
• Confirm whether or not the MIDI cable is connected properly.
• Confirm whether or not the MIDI Select parameter is set to “USB.” When using the KX and MIDI device, set the MIDI Select parameter to “MIDI.”
The Arpeggio does not play back.
• Confirm whether or not the [ARP ON/OFF] button is turned on.
• Confirm whether or not the Sync parameter of the Utility display is set to “External.” If so, start playback or recording on the DAW to transmit MIDI clock from the computer to the KX, or set the Sync parameter to “Auto” or “Internal.”
Releasing the notes does not stop Arpeggio playback even though the [HOLD] button is turned off.
• Confirm whether or not you disconnected the footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack while the power of the KX was turned ON. Keep in mind that the arpeggio may be “stuck” if you disconnect the footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack.
The sound continues even when notes are released.
• Confirm whether or not you disconnected the footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack while the power of the KX was turned ON. Keep in mind that the sustain effect may be “stuck” if you disconnect the footswitch from the SUSTAIN jack.
Cubase does not recognize the KX.
• Confirm whether or not the “USB-MIDI Driver” and “Extensions for Steinberg DAW” have been installed. If not, install them.
• Confirm whether or not the KX is turned on before starting Cubase. If not, do so.
NOTE
For other problems regarding no sound or noise, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual of your particular DAW software.
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Message List

Message List
LCD Indication Description
MIDI buffer full. Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time.
MIDI checksum error. The check sum for the data received is incorrect.
MIDI data error. An error occurred when receiving MIDI data.
USB error. An error related to the USB TO HOST connector occurred.
Keyboard error. An error related to the keyboard occurred.
Memory error. An error related to data storage memory occurred.
Device number is off. The device number is set to “off.”
Device number mismatch. The device numbers do not match.
Executing... Displayed while the operation is being performed. Please wait.
Completed Displayed when the operation has been completed.
Template No.xx <xxxxxxx> Displayed when the Control Template is selected automatically.
Are you sure? NoDec/YesInc
Receiving MIDI bulk. The KX is receiving MIDI bulk data.
Prompts you to confirm whether or not you want to perform the operation. Pressing the [INC] button performs the operation while pressing the [DEC] button cancels the operation.
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TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT

ATTENTION
TOOLS for KX LICENSE AGREEMENT
PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”).
BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS, DO NOT DOWNLOAD, INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE. IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED OR INSTALLED THE SOFTWARE AND DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS, PROMPTLY DELETE THE SOFTWARE.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT
Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (“SOFTWARE”) accompanying this Agreement. The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompanying software and data. The SOFTWARE is owned by Yamaha and/or Yamaha’s licensor(s), and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applicable treaty provisions. While you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights.
• You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer.
• You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machine­readable form for backup purposes only, if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted. On the backup copy, you must reproduce Yamaha’s copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE.
• You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE, provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
2. RESTRICTIONS
• You may not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly, decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code form of the SOFTWARE by any method whatsoever.
• You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE.
• You may not electronically transmit the SOFTWARE from one computer to another or share the SOFTWARE in a network with other computers.
• You may not use the SOFTWARE to distribute illegal data or data that violates public policy.
• You may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission by Yamaha Corporation. Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by means of the SOFTWARE, are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe.
• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner.
• Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated, transferred, or distributed, or played back or performed for listeners in public without permission of the copyright owner.
• The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modified without permission of the copyright owner.
3. TERMINATION
This Agreement becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE and remains effective until terminated. If any copyright law or provisions of this Agreement is violated, the Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha. Upon such termination, you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE, any accompanying written documents and all copies thereof.
4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS, AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON­INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SPECIFICALLY, BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YAMAHA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YAMAHA’S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamaha’s total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE.
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Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT

6. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
Third party software and data (“THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE”) may be attached to the SOFTWARE. If, in the written materials or the electronic data accompanying the Software, Yamaha identifies any software and data as THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE, you acknowledge and agree that you must abide by the provisions of any Agreement provided with the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE and that the party providing the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE is responsible for any warranty or liability related to or arising from the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. Yamaha is not responsible in any way for the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE or your use thereof.
• Yamaha provides no express warranties as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. IN ADDITION, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
• Yamaha shall not provide you with any service or maintenance as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
• Yamaha is not liable to you or any other person for any damages, including, without limitation, any direct,
ATTENTION
Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT
indirect, incidental or consequential damages, expenses, lost profits, lost data or other damages arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.
7. GENERAL
This Agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese law without reference to principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute or procedure shall be heard before the Tokyo District Court in Japan. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any portion of this Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
8. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to use of the SOFTWARE and any accompanying written materials and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully authorized representative of Yamaha.
PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”).
BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS, DO NOT INSTALL, COPY, OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE.
THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES YOUR USE-CONDITIONS ABOUT THE “DAW” SOFTWARE OF STEINBERG MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES GMBH(“STEINBERG”) WHICH IS BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT. SINCE THE END-USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (EUSLA) SHOWN ON YOUR PC-DISPLAY IN YOUR INSTALLING THE “DAW” SOFTWARE IS REPLACED BY THIS AGREEMENT, YOU SHOULD DISREGARD THE EUSLA. THAT IS, IN THE INSTALLING PROCESS, YOU SHOULD SELECT “AGREE” WITH THE EUSLA, WITHOUT YOUR JUDGMENT THERETO, SO AS TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT PAGE.
1. GRANT OF LICENSE AND COPYRIGHT
Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use one copy of the software program(s) and data (“SOFTWARE”) accompanying this Agreement. The term SOFTWARE shall encompass any updates to the accompanying software and data. The SOFTWARE is owned by STEINBERG, and is protected by relevant copyright laws and all applicable treaty provisions. Yamaha has acquired the sublicense right to license you to use the SOFTWARE. While you are entitled to claim ownership of the data created with the use of SOFTWARE, the SOFTWARE will continue to be protected under relevant copyrights. You may use the SOFTWARE on a single computer. You may make one copy of the SOFTWARE in machine­readable form for backup purposes only, if the SOFTWARE is on media where such backup copy is permitted. On the backup copy, you must reproduce Yamaha’s copyright notice and any other proprietary legends that were on the original copy of the SOFTWARE.
You may permanently transfer to a third party all your rights in the SOFTWARE only when you transfer this product together, provided that you do not retain any copies and the recipient reads and agrees to the terms of this Agreement.
2. RESTRICTIONS
You may not engage in reverse engineering, disassembly, decompilation or otherwise deriving a source code form of the SOFTWARE by any method whatsoever. You may not reproduce, modify, change, rent, lease, or distribute the SOFTWARE in whole or in part, or create derivative works of the SOFTWARE. You may not electronically transmit the SOFTWARE from one computer to another or share the SOFTWARE in a network with other computers. You may not use the SOFTWARE to distribute illegal data or data that violates public policy. You may not initiate services based on the use of the SOFTWARE without permission by Yamaha Corporation.
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Cubase AI4 LICENSE AGREEMENT
Copyrighted data, including but not limited to MIDI data for songs, obtained by means of the SOFTWARE, are subject to the following restrictions which you must observe. Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be used for any commercial purposes without permission of the copyright owner. Data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be duplicated, transferred, or distributed, or played back or performed for listeners in public without permission of the copyright owner. The encryption of data received by means of the SOFTWARE may not be removed nor may the electronic watermark be modified without permission of the copyright owner.
3. TERMINATION
This Agreement becomes effective on the day that you receive the SOFTWARE and remains effective until terminated. If any copyright law or provisions of this Agreement is violated, the Agreement shall terminate automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha. Upon such termination, you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE, any accompanying written documents and all copies thereof.
4. LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA
As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media, Yamaha warrants that the tangible media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt. Yamaha’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt. Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident, abuse or misapplication. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE
You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk. The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided “AS IS” and without warranty of any kind. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE, EXPRESS, AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON­INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SPECIFICALLY, BUT WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YAMAHA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECTED.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
YAMAHA’S ENTIRE OBLIGATION HEREUNDER SHALL BE TO PERMIT USE OF THE SOFTWARE UNDER THE TERMS HEREOF. IN NO EVENT SHALL YAMAHA BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF YAMAHA OR AN AUTHORIZED DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall Yamaha’s total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) exceed the amount paid for the SOFTWARE.
7. GENERAL
This Agreement shall be interpreted according to and governed by Japanese law without reference to principles of conflict of laws. Any dispute or procedure shall be heard before the Tokyo District Court in Japan. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any portion of this Agreement to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
8. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to use of the SOFTWARE and any accompanying written materials and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements, written or oral, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement. No amendment or revision of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by a fully authorized representative of Yamaha.
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Appendix

Appendix
Specifications
KX25 25 keys (Initial Touch)
Keyboard
Sequencer block Arpeggio
Remote Control block DAW
Controller
Display 16 characters x 2 lines LED lamp (backlit)
Connectors
Power Consumption
Dimensions, weight
Accessories
KX49 49 keys (Initial Touch)
KX61 61 keys (Initial Touch)
342 types 540 phrases (DrPc: 66 x 4; plus 276)
For Windows: Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, Cubase AI4, SONAR 6 For Macintosh: Cubase 4, Cubase Studio 4, Cubase AI4, Logic7.2, Digital
Performer 5.1
* Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software.
Pitch Bend Wheel x 1 Modulation Wheel x 1 CONTROL knobs x 4 (assignable)
USB (TO HOST) MIDI IN/OUT DC-IN FOOT SWITCH (SUSTAIN)
1.9 W (when using the AC power adaptor)
0.6 W (when using this product as a bus-powered device)
KX25: 508(W) x 286.6(D) x 92(H) mm, 2kg
KX49: 830(W) x 286.6(D) x 92(H) mm, 3kg
KX61: 937(W) x 343.9(D) x 114.6(H) mm, 4.3kg
AC power adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130, or an equivalent) USB cable, Disks x 2, Owner’s Manual (this book)
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* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right
to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
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Control Template List

No. Manufacturer Product name Indication on the KX display
1 Steinberg HALion One HALionOne
2 Mystic Mystic
3 Prologue Prologue
4 Spector Spector
5 Embracer Embracer
6 Monologue Monologue
7 Hypersonic2 Hypersonic
8 HALion3 HALion
9 Native Instruments PRO-53 Pro-53
10 FM8 FM8
11 MASSIVE Massive
12 KORG Polysix Polysix
13 WAVESTATION Wavestation
14 Mono/Poly MonoPoly
15 M1 M1
16 MS-20 MS-20
17 M-AUDIO / GForce impOSCar impOSCar
18 Minimonsta Minimonsta
19 Oddity Oddity
20 Arturia Analog Factory AnalogFactory
21 CS-80V CS-80V
22 Jupiter-8V Jupiter-8V
23 Minimoog V Minimoog V
24 Novation Music V-Station V-Station
25 Bass Station BassStation
26 reFX VANGUARD Vanguard
27 IK Multimedia SampleTank2 SampleTank
28 Spectrasonics ATMOSPHERE Atmosphere
29 TRILOGY Trilogy
30 -- -- Generic
Appendix
For details about what function is assigned to each knob when each Template is selected, refer to the following page: http://www.yamahasynth.com/
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Arpeggio Type List

General Instrument types which can be selected on HALionOne and are most suitable for the respective Arpeggio Types are listed in the “Instrument Type” column.
Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
DrPc 1 ContmpRk 4 / 4 4 126 Stereo GM
DrPc 2 StndRock 4 / 4 4 131 :
DrPc 3 PowerRck 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 4 AlternRk 4 / 4 4 100 RockSt2
DrPc 5 MondoRck 4 / 4 4 94 :
DrPc 6 XoverRk 4 / 4 2 100 :
DrPc 7 Rck&Roll 4 / 4 4 172 Stereo GM
DrPc 8 GuitrPp1 4 / 4 2 90 :
DrPc 9 GuitrPp2 4 / 4 4 100 :
DrPc 10 Unpluggd 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 11 FingrPck 4 / 4 4 94 :
DrPc 12 Brit Pop 4 / 4 2 86 :
DrPc 13 EP Balld 4 / 4 2 60 :
DrPc 14 8BtBasic 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 15 8Bt Soft 4 / 4 4 100 :
DrPc 16 16BtBld1 4 / 4 4 75 :
DrPc 17 16BtBld2 4 / 4 2 64 :
DrPc 18 16Bt Pop 4 / 4 4 103 :
DrPc 19 6/8 Pop 4 / 4 4 100 :
DrPc 20 6/8Balld 4 / 4 2 58 :
DrPc 21 Funk 4 / 4 4 107 :
DrPc 22 FunkRock 4 / 4 4 95 :
DrPc 23 JazzFunk 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 24 SlowEasy 4 / 4 4 72 :
DrPc 25 ClubJazz 4 / 4 4 125 :
DrPc 26 PopShuff 4 / 4 4 94 :
DrPc 27 GosplFnk 4 / 4 4 106 :
DrPc 28 StdDisco 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 29 PhilyDsc 4 / 4 2 100 :
DrPc 30 ChartPop 4 / 4 4 92 Hip Hop 1
DrPc 31 New R&B 4 / 4 1 97 :
DrPc 32 Smooth 4 / 4 4 64 :
DrPc 33 HipHop1 4 / 4 2 94 :
DrPc 34 HipHop2 4 / 4 2 105 :
DrPc 35 HipHop3 4 / 4 2 104 R&B Kit 1
DrPc 36 Hip Rock 4 / 4 4 132 :
DrPc 37 Regeton 4 / 4 4 98 Hip Hop 1
DrPc 38 RegetnPc 4 / 4 4 98 Perccussion
DrPc 39 SoulBeat 4 / 4 4 124 Stereo GM
DrPc 40 SoulShuf 4 / 4 4 98 :
DrPc 41 Big Beat 4 / 4 4 115 RockSt2
DrPc 42 Breakbt 4 / 4 4 115 Tekno Kit
DrPc 43 Lo Beat 4 / 4 2 140 R&B Kit 1
DrPc 44 DrumnBas 4 / 4 2 154 :
DrPc 45 Techno 4 / 4 8 135 Tekno Kit
DrPc 46 Trance 4 / 4 4 140 :
DrPc 47 DreamDnc 4 / 4 4 136 :
DrPc 48 Ibiza 4 / 4 2 135 R&B Kit 1
DrPc 49 EuroTeck 4 / 4 2 140 Tekno Kit
DrPc 50 Club Hus 4 / 4 2 128 R&B Kit 1
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
DrPc 51 House 4 / 4 2 123 :
DrPc 52 Garage 4 / 4 2 127 Tekno Kit
DrPc 53 AcoJazz 4 / 4 4 204 Jazz Kit
DrPc 54 ModernJz 4 / 4 16 218 :
DrPc 55 ShfBlues 4 / 4 4 115 Stereo GM
DrPc 56 SlwBlues 4 / 4 2 49 :
DrPc 57 PnBoogie 4 / 4 8 160 :
DrPc 58 Reggae 4 / 4 4 102 :
DrPc 59 ReggeShf 4 / 4 4 90 :
DrPc 60 Salsa 4 / 4 2 123 :
DrPc 61 SalsaPc 4 / 4 4 123 :
DrPc 62 Samba 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 63 SambaPc 4 / 4 4 120 :
DrPc 64 Bossa 4 / 4 4 124 :
DrPc 65 BossaPc 4 / 4 4 124 :
DrPc 66 Spanish 4 / 4 2 120 :
CPrc 67 R&B Dsc 4 / 4 2 110 Vibes
CPrc 68 Trance 4 / 4 4 140 Marimba
CPrc 69 Ethnic1 6 / 4 5 118 Celeste
CPrc 70 Ethnic2 7 / 4 3 120 Music Box
CPrc 71 MOD 4 / 4 2 120 Glocken
CPrc 72 Trill 4 / 4 1 120 Marimba
Bass 73 CntmpRk1 4 / 4 4 126 Pick Bass
Bass 74 CntmpRk2 4 / 4 4 126 :
Bass 75 StndRck1 4 / 4 4 131 FingerBass
Bass 76 StndRck2 4 / 4 4 131 :
Bass 77 PowerRk1 4 / 4 4 120 Pick Bass
Bass 78 PowerRk2 4 / 4 4 120 :
Bass 79 AlternRk 4 / 4 4 100 FingerBass
Bass 80 XoverRk 4 / 4 1 100 :
Bass 81 Rck&Roll 4 / 4 4 172 Pick Bass
Bass 82 GuitrPp1 4 / 4 2 90 FingerBass
Bass 83 GuitrPp2 4 / 4 4 100 Pick Bass
Bass 84 Unpluggd 4 / 4 4 113 Acoustic
Bass 85 FingrPck 4 / 4 1 120 FingerBass
Bass 86 Brit Pop 4 / 4 2 86 :
Bass 87 EP Balld 4 / 4 2 60 :
Bass 88 8BtBasic 4 / 4 4 120 :
Bass 89 8BtSoft 4 / 4 4 100 :
Bass 90 16BtBlld 4 / 4 4 75 :
Bass 91 16Bt Pop 4 / 4 4 103 SimpleSlap
Bass 92 6/8 Pop 4 / 4 4 100 FingerBass
Bass 93 6/8Balld 4 / 4 2 58 :
Bass 94 FingrBs1 4 / 4 1 115 :
Bass 95 FingrBs2 4 / 4 3 115 :
Bass 96 FingrBs3 4 / 4 2 150 :
Bass 97 FingrBs4 4 / 4 2 89 :
Bass 98 FingrBs5 4 / 4 1 115 :
Bass 99 SlapBass 4 / 4 3 120 SimpleSlap
Bass 100 FunkRock 4 / 4 4 95 FingerBass
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
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Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
Bass 101 JazFunk1 4 / 4 2 120 :
Bass 102 JazFunk2 4 / 4 4 120 :
Bass 103 SlowEasy 4 / 4 4 72 :
Bass 104 ClubJazz 4 / 4 4 125 :
Bass 105 PopShuff 4 / 4 4 94 Velo Slap
Bass 106 GosplFnk 4 / 4 4 106 FingerBass
Bass 107 StdDisco 4 / 4 1 120 :
Bass 108 PhilyDsc 4 / 4 2 100 :
Bass 109 ChartPop 4 / 4 4 92 SynthBass2
Bass 110 NewR&B1 4 / 4 1 97 :
Bass 111 NewR&B2 4 / 4 1 97 :
Bass 112 Smooth 4 / 4 2 64 :
Bass 113 HipHop1 4 / 4 2 105 :
Bass 114 HipHop2 4 / 4 2 94 :
Bass 115 HipHop3 4 / 4 2 94 :
Bass 116 HipHop4 4 / 4 2 94 :
Bass 117 Hip Rock 4 / 4 4 132 FingerBass
Bass 118 Regeton 4 / 4 4 98 SynthBass1
Bass 119 GruvBass 4 / 4 2 120 SynthBass2
Bass 120 SoulBeat 4 / 4 4 124 FingerBass
Bass 121 SoulShuf 4 / 4 4 98 :
Bass 122 ChillOut 4 / 4 2 79 :
Bass 123 Big Beat 4 / 4 4 115 :
Bass 124 Breakbt1 4 / 4 4 115 SynthBass1
Bass 125 Breakbt2 4 / 4 4 88 SynthBass2
Bass 126 DrumnBas 4 / 4 4 170 :
Bass 127 Techno 4 / 4 8 135 :
Bass 128 Trance 4 / 4 4 140 :
Bass 129 Tek Bass 4 / 4 1 138 :
Bass 130 DreamDnc 4 / 4 2 136 :
Bass 131 Ibiza 4 / 4 2 135 :
Bass 132 DiscoHus 4 / 4 4 126 :
Bass 133 ClubHus1 4 / 4 1 128 :
Bass 134 ClubHus2 4 / 4 1 128 :
Bass 135 Garage 4 / 4 2 127 :
Bass 136 HouseBas 4 / 4 4 120 :
Bass 137 AcidBass 4 / 4 1 120 :
Bass 138 AcoJazz1 4 / 4 4 204 Acoustic
Bass 139 AcoJazz2 4 / 4 4 204 :
Bass 140 ModrnJz1 4 / 4 16 218 :
Bass 141 ModrnJz2 4 / 4 16 218 :
Bass 142 ShfBlues 4 / 4 4 115 Pick Bass
Bass 143 SlwBlues 4 / 4 2 49 FingerBass
Bass 144 PnBoogie 4 / 4 8 160 Acoustic
Bass 145 Reggae 4 / 4 4 102 FingerBass
Bass 146 ReggeShf 4 / 4 4 90 :
Bass 147 Salsa 4 / 4 4 123 Acoustic
Bass 148 Montuno 4 / 4 4 100 FingerBass
Bass 149 Samba 4 / 4 2 120 :
Bass 150 Bossa 4 / 4 4 124 :
Bass 151 LatinHus 4 / 4 4 138 :
Bass 152 Spanish 4 / 4 1 120 :
Seq 153 Classic 4 / 4 1 120 Saw Ld
Seq 154 Oct Seq 4 / 4 1 130 Bass&Ld
Seq 155 RandmSeq 4 / 4 1 90 Sci-Fi
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
Appendix
Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
Seq 156 Vel Gruv 4 / 4 1 134 Saw Ld
Seq 157 X-Sweep 4 / 4 1 140 :
Seq 158 Simple1 4 / 4 1 130 Chiff Ld
Seq 159 Simple2 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 160 Simple3 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 161 Basic 4 / 4 1 130 Brightness
Seq 162 FifthSQ1 4 / 4 1 130 5th Ld
Seq 163 FifthSQ2 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 164 MuteLine 4 / 4 1 134 Saw Ld
Seq 165 Chodal 4 / 4 2 150 :
Seq 166 AlternRk 4 / 4 4 100 Charan Ld
Seq 167 Trance1 4 / 4 4 115 Chiff Ld
Seq 168 Trance2 4 / 4 1 140 Poly Synth
Seq 169 Trance3 4 / 4 4 140 :
Seq 170 Trance4 4 / 4 1 140 Square Ld
Seq 171 Trance5 4 / 4 1 140 :
Seq 172 Trance6 4 / 4 4 140 Bass&Ld
Seq 173 Trance7 4 / 4 1 140 Poly Synth
Seq 174 Trance8 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 175 Trance9 4 / 4 2 145 :
Seq 176 Trance10 4 / 4 2 145 :
Seq 177 DreamDnc 4 / 4 1 136 Square Ld
Seq 178 Ibiza1 4 / 4 2 135 Charan Ld
Seq 179 Ibiza2 4 / 4 2 135 Square Ld
Seq 180 Tekno 4 / 4 2 120 Saw Ld
Seq 181 SynArp1 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 182 SynArp2 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 183 SynArp3 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 184 SynArp4 4 / 4 1 90 :
Seq 185 SynArp5 4 / 4 1 138 :
Seq 186 Melody1 4 / 4 1 70 Brightness
Seq 187 Melody2 4 / 4 1 70 :
Seq 188 Electro1 4 / 4 1 130 Saw Ld
Seq 189 Electro2 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 190 Electro3 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 191 Electro4 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 192 Electro5 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 193 Electro6 4 / 4 1 130 :
Seq 194 CompuBas 4 / 4 1 130 Bass&Ld
Seq 195 Poly Arp 4 / 4 1 120 Saw Ld
Seq 196 Tek Echo 4 / 4 2 120 :
Seq 197 SuperArp 4 / 4 2 120 :
Seq 198 AcidLine 4 / 4 1 120 :
Seq 199 Doves 4 / 4 1 150 :
Seq 200 PulsLine 4 / 4 2 120 :
Seq 201 SyncpEco 4 / 4 2 120 Poly Synth
Seq 202 Waggle 4 / 4 1 140 Saw Ld
ChSq 203 SynChrd1 4 / 4 1 130 Poly Synth
ChSq 204 SynChrd2 4 / 4 1 90 Bass&Ld
ChSq 205 BasChrd1 4 / 4 2 130 :
ChSq 206 BasChrd2 4 / 4 1 130 :
ChSq 207 ChillChd 4 / 4 1 90 Poly Synth
ChSq 208 TrancRtm 4 / 4 4 140 :
ChSq 209 Ibiza 4 / 4 2 135 Bass&Ld
ChSq 210 Garage 4 / 4 2 127 :
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
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Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
ChSq 211 Syncopat 4 / 4 2 120 Saw Ld
HySq 212 Hybrid1 4 / 4 1 130 :
HySq 213 Hybrid2 4 / 4 1 95 :
HySq 214 Hybrid3 4 / 4 1 130 :
HySq 215 Hybrid4 4 / 4 1 130 Bass&Ld
HySq 216 Hybrid5 4 / 4 1 106 :
ApKb 217 Pf Arp1 4 / 4 2 64
ApKb 218 Pf Arp2 4 / 4 2 74 :
ApKb 219 Pf Arp3 4 / 4 2 130 :
ApKb 220 Pf Arp4 4 / 4 1 116 :
ApKb 221 Pf Arp5 4 / 4 1 82 :
ApKb 222 Pf Arp6 4 / 4 2 130 :
ApKb 223 Pf Arp7 4 / 4 2 130 :
ApKb 224 Pf Arp8 4 / 4 1 74 :
ApKb 225 70sRock1 4 / 4 2 130 :
ApKb 226 70sRock2 4 / 4 4 130 :
ApKb 227 EP Balld 4 / 4 2 60 E_Piano 1
ApKb 228 Slowfeel 4 / 4 1 74 :
ApKb 229 16Bt Pop 4 / 4 4 103 :
ApKb 230 AnalgPop 4 / 4 2 93 :
ApKb 231 ClubJazz 4 / 4 4 125
ApKb 232 ChartPop 4 / 4 1 92 E_Piano 1
ApKb 233 Swing EP 4 / 4 1 101 :
ApKb 234 6/8 R&B 4 / 4 2 61 :
ApKb 235 HipHop1 4 / 4 2 105 :
ApKb 236 HipHop2 4 / 4 2 105 :
ApKb 237 HipHop3 4 / 4 2 105 Harpsichord
ApKb 238 Clavi1 4 / 4 1 110 Brite Clav
ApKb 239 Clavi2 4 / 4 1 110 :
ApKb 240 Clavi3 4 / 4 1 124 :
ApKb 241 DrumnBas 4 / 4 4 170 E_Piano 1
ApKb 242 ClubHus 4 / 4 2 128 :
ApKb 243 HousePf 4 / 4 2 130 Rock Piano
ApKb 244 Reggae 4 / 4 2 92 Brite Clav
ApKb 245 Salsa 4 / 4 1 123 Rock Piano
ApKb 246 Montuno 4 / 4 2 100 :
ApKb 247 PnoLatin 4 / 4 2 120 :
Orgn 248 HouseOrg 4 / 4 1 130 Perc Organ
Orgn 249 Reggae 4 / 4 1 92 Draw Organ
Orgn 250 LatinOrg 4 / 4 1 110 Rock Organ
GtPl 251 Strum1 4 / 4 2 120 Steel
GtPl 252 Strum2 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 253 Strum3 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 254 SteelGtr 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 255 GtrArp1 4 / 4 1 120 :
GtPl 256 GtrArp2 4 / 4 1 120 :
GtPl 257 OvdrGtr1 4 / 4 4 120 Overdrive
GtPl 258 OvdrGtr2 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 259 OvdrGtr3 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 260 OvdrGtr4 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 261 ContmpRk 4 / 4 4 126 :
GtPl 262 StndRck1 4 / 4 4 131 :
GtPl 263 StndRck2 4 / 4 4 131 :
GtPl 264 PowerRk1 4 / 4 4 120 Distortion
GtPl 265 PowerRk2 4 / 4 4 120 :
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Acoustic Piano
Acoustic Piano
Type
Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
GtPl 266 PowerRk3 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 267 AlterRk1 4 / 4 4 97 Overdrive
GtPl 268 AlterRk2 4 / 4 4 97 :
GtPl 269 XoverRk1 4 / 4 2 100 :
GtPl 270 XoverRk2 4 / 4 2 100 Distortion
GtPl 271 Rck&Roll 4 / 4 4 172 Clean
GtPl 272 GuitrPp1 4 / 4 2 90 Nylon
GtPl 273 GuitrPp2 4 / 4 1 90 :
GtPl 274 GuitrPp3 4 / 4 4 100 Steel
GtPl 275 GuitrPp4 4 / 4 4 100 Clean
GtPl 276 GuitrPp5 4 / 4 1 90 Nylon
GtPl 277 Unplug1 4 / 4 4 120 Steel
GtPl 278 Unplug2 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 279 Unplug3 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 280 FingrPk1 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 281 FingrPk2 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 282 BritPop1 4 / 4 2 86 :
GtPl 283 BritPop2 4 / 4 2 86 Clean
GtPl 284 EP Balld 4 / 4 2 60 :
GtPl 285 8BtBasic 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 286 8BtSoft 4 / 4 4 100 Steel
GtPl 287 16BtBlld 4 / 4 4 75 Clean
GtPl 288 6/8 Pop 4 / 4 4 100 :
GtPl 289 6/8Balld 4 / 4 2 58 :
GtPl 290 Funky1 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 291 Funky2 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 292 Funky3 4 / 4 1 120 :
GtPl 293 CleanGt1 4 / 4 4 107 :
GtPl 294 CleanGt2 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 295 CleanGt3 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 296 CleanGt4 4 / 4 4 127 :
GtPl 297 CleanGt5 4 / 4 4 107 :
GtPl 298 Spanky 4 / 4 2 105 :
GtPl 299 FunkRock 4 / 4 4 94 :
GtPl 300 JazzFunk 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 301 SlowEasy 4 / 4 4 72 :
GtPl 302 GosplFnk 4 / 4 4 106 :
GtPl 303 PopShuff 4 / 4 4 94 :
GtPl 304 StdDisco 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 305 PhilyDsc 4 / 4 2 100 :
GtPl 306 New R&B 4 / 4 1 97 Steel
GtPl 307 Smooth 4 / 4 2 64 Nylon
GtPl 308 HipHop1 4 / 4 2 94 Mute
GtPl 309 HipHop2 4 / 4 2 94 :
GtPl 310 HipRock1 4 / 4 4 90 Overdrive
GtPl 311 HipRock2 4 / 4 4 132 :
GtPl 312 SoulBeat 4 / 4 4 124 Clean
GtPl 313 SoulShuf 4 / 4 4 98 :
GtPl 314 Big Beat 4 / 4 4 115 Overdrive
GtPl 315 AcoJazz 4 / 4 4 204 ModernJazz
GtPl 316 ModernJz 4 / 4 16 218 :
GtPl 317 ShfBlues 4 / 4 4 115 Mute
GtPl 318 SlwBlues 4 / 4 2 49 Overdrive
GtPl 319 PnBoogie 4 / 4 4 160 Clean
GtPl 320 Reggae 4 / 4 2 102 :
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
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Arp.
Arp.
Category
No.
Name
GtPl 321 ReggeShf 4 / 4 4 90 :
GtPl 322 Samba 4 / 4 4 120 Nylon
GtPl 323 Bossa 4 / 4 4 124 :
GtPl 324 Spanish1 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 325 Spanish2 4 / 4 2 120 Steel
GtPl 326 Lick1 4 / 4 4 120 Distortion
GtPl 327 Lick2 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 328 Lick3 4 / 4 2 120 :
GtPl 329 Lick4 4 / 4 4 120 :
GtPl 330 Lick5 4 / 4 1 120 :
Strn 331 Strings 4 / 4 1 101 StereoSt1
Strn 332 New R&B 4 / 4 2 90 :
Strn 333 Pizz 4 / 4 1 120 Pizz
Bras 334 Funk1 4 / 4 4 132 Brass Sect
Bras 335 Funk2 4 / 4 1 132 :
Bras 336 Samba 4 / 4 2 120 :
RdPp 337 Hip Hop 4 / 4 2 105 TenorSax 2
RdPp 338 Soul 4 / 4 4 120 :
RdPp 339 Flutter 4 / 4 1 120 :
Lead 340 R&B Dsc1 4 / 4 1 110 Bass&Ld
Lead 341 R&B Dsc2 4 / 4 2 110 :
Lead 342 Regeton 4 / 4 4 98 Caliop Ld
Time
Signature
Length
Original
Tempo
Instrument
Type
Appendix
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MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Implementation Chart
Remarks
Date :12-JUL-2007
Version : 1.0
Memorized
Recognized
Transmitted
1 - 16 xx1 - 16
xxx
3x**************
Default
Messages
Altered
x
x
0 - 127 x
o 9nH,v=1-127
x
x
x
o 8nH,v=0
x
x
Note OFF
Key's
Ch's
Model KX25/KX49/KX61 MIDI Implementation Chart
Bank Select
Data Entry
Sustain Sw
Portamento Sw
Sostenuto
x
xxxxxxxxxxx
o
ooooooooooo
646566
0,32
6,38
1,7,10,11
Sound Controller
Effect Depth
RPN Inc,Dec
RPN LSB,MSB
Assignable Cntrl
71-75
91,93
96-97
0-127
100-101
50
Function...
YAMAHA [ USB KEYBOARD STUDIO ]
Basic Default
Channel Changed
Mode
Owner’s Manual
Note
Number : True voice **************
Velocity Note ON
After
Touch
Pitch Bend
Control
Change
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MIDI Implementation Chart
o
o 0 - 127 x
**************
o
: True #
Prog
Change
System Exclusive
: Tune
o
o
: Clock
System
xxx
xxx
: Song Pos.
: Song Sel.
Common
x
x
x
x
: Commands
Real Time
xxx
x
x
xxo
Reset All Cntrls
:
: All Sound Off
: Local ON/OFF
: All Notes OFF
Aux
Messages
x
x
: Active Sense
: Reset
Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No
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Index

Index
A
AC power adaptor ADD INSTRUMENT TRACK ARP EDIT ARP ON/OFF Arpeggio Arpeggio type ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 Auto
..........................................................10, 33
.................................................................31
..........................................................25, 34
..........................................................25, 34
........................................................................36
.....................................................9
................................10, 19
.....................................................10, 20
.........................................................46
B
BeatStretch BulkTransmit
.............................................................33
...........................................................37
C
Clock
......................................................................36
Control Change CONTROL knobs CONTROL TEMPLATE Control Template Cubase Cubase AI4 CUBASE FUNCTION Cursor
...............................................................11, 25
.......................................................29
...............................................10, 24
.......................................10, 28
.....................................................28
...................................................................17
.............................................................13
.........................................11, 23
D
DATA
..........................................................10, 17, 31
DAW Select DC IN connector Device Number Display Display Time
.......................................................34, 37
..................................................9, 11
.......................................................37
..............................................................10, 26
...........................................................37
E
ENTER
........................................................11, 25, 34
ESC
.............................................................11, 25, 34
EXIT
........................................................................10
Extensions for Steinberg DAW External
...................................................................36
.................................13
F
Factory Set Fast forward Fix
.....................................................................27, 36
Footswitch
..............................................................37
......................................................25, 34
...............................................................16
G
GateTime
................................................................ 33
H
Hard1
............................................................... 27, 36
Hard2
............................................................... 27, 36
HOLD
............................................................... 10, 21
I
Installation Internal
.............................................................. 13
................................................................... 36
K
Knob
....................................................................... 24
Knob Functions Select button KX Editor
................................................................... 6
.................................. 10
L
List Editor (Cubase)
................................................ 23
M
MIDI
........................................................................ 37
MIDI IN
................................................................... 11
MIDI OUT MIDI port MIDI Select MIDI Thru MIDI Transmit Ch Mixer window (Cubase) Modulation wheel MUTE
................................................................ 11
................................................................. 18
............................................................. 37
.......................................................... 37, 38
.................................................... 37
........................................... 23
.................................................... 11
..................................................................... 25
N
Normal
.............................................................. 27, 36
O
OCTAVE Octave LED OctRange
........................................................... 10, 27
............................................................ 37
............................................................... 33
P
PC+Remot Pitch Bend wheel Play Power Supply ProgChg ProgChgMode PROGRAM
.............................................................. 37
.................................................... 11
.................................................................. 25, 34
............................................................ 9
................................................................. 37
........................................................ 37
........................................................ 11, 34
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R
REC
..................................................................25, 34
Record
..............................................................25, 34
Remote
...................................................................37
Repeat on/off Rewind
.....................................................25, 34
..............................................................25, 34
S
SELECT
.............................................................10, 26
Soft1
.................................................................27, 36
Soft2
.................................................................27, 36
SOLO
................................................................25, 34
Sound Browser dialog (Cubase) STANDBY/ON Stop
..................................................................25, 34
SUSTAIN Swing SwingValue Sync
........................................................................36
......................................................9, 11
...........................................................11, 16
......................................................................33
.............................................................33
..............................23
T
TEMPO
....................................................................10
Tempo
...............................................................32, 36
TOOLS for KX Top display TRACK (Track Control buttons) TRANSPORT (Trasnport Control buttons)
..........................................................13
.............................................................26
..........................11, 25
...........11, 25
Index
U
USB
........................................................................37
USB bus-powered device USB MIDI port USB TO HOST USB-MIDI Driver UTILITY
.........................................................18
.........................................................11
......................................................13
.............................................................10, 36
..........................................9
V
VELOCITY CURVE Velocity Curve VeloCurve VeloFix
....................................................................36
VSTi
........................................................................19
VSTi Remote VSTi WINDOW
.............................................10, 27
.........................................................27
...............................................................36
............................................................29
...................................................10, 34
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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha representative or the authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.
Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311
U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A. Tel: 714-522-9011
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149, Col. Guadalupe del Moral C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México Tel: 55-5804-0600
BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi, CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL Tel: 011-3704-1377
ARGENTINA
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A. Sucursal de Argentina
Viamonte 1145 Piso2-B 1053, Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel: 1-4371-7021
PAN AMA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES/ CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia, Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá Tel: +507-269-5311
EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL, England Tel: 01908-366700
IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Tel: 01-2859177
GERMANY
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: 04101-3030
SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH, Branch Switzerland
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland Tel: 01-383 3990
AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH, Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria Tel: 01-60203900
CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/ HUNGARY/SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH, Branch Austria, CEE Department
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria Tel: 01-602039025
POLAND
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH Sp.z. o.o. Oddzial w Polsce
ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland Tel: 022-868-07-57
THE NETHERLANDS/ BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH, Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands Tel: 0347-358 040
FRANCE
Yamaha Musique France
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France Tel: 01-64-61-4000
ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A. Combo Division
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy Tel: 02-935-771
SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha-Hazen Música, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230 Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain Tel: 91-639-8888
GREECE
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece Tel: 01-228 2160
SWEDEN
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden Tel: 031 89 34 00
DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
Generatorvej 6A DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark Tel: 44 92 49 00
FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260, SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 09 618511
NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Næringspark 1 N-1345 Østerås, Norway Tel: 67 16 77 70
ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120 IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: 525 5000
OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: +49-4101-3030
AFRICA
Yamaha Corporation, Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2312
MIDDLE EAST
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany Tel: 04101-3030
OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: +971-4-881-5868
ASIA
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West), Jingan, Shanghai, China Tel: 021-6247-2211
HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel: 2737-7688
INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor) PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Tel: 21-520-2577
KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong, Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea Tel: 080-004-0022
MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel: 3-78030900
PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: 819-7551
SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
#03-11 A-Z Building 140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015 Tel: 747-4374
TAIWAN
Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei. Taiwan 104, R.O.C. Tel: 02-2511-8688
THAILAND
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: 02-215-2626
OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation, Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2317
OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia Tel: 3-9693-5111
NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa, Auckland, New Zealand Tel: 9-634-0099
COUNTRIES AND TRUST TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Corporation, Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2312
SY41
HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650 Tel: +81-53-460-2445
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