Yamaha MM8 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

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.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the speciﬁcations without notice or obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an ampliﬁer and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.

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.

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.

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:

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

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.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

	1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!	not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
	This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-	this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
	tained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modiﬁcations not	determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-
	expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by	nate the problem by using one of the following measures:
	the FCC, to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by

	2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/	the interference.
	or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
	supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation	fuse) circuits or install AC line ﬁlter/s.
	instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
	authorization to use this product in the USA.
	authorization to use this product in the USA.	antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the

	3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the	lead-in to co-axial type cable.
	requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
	devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reason-	please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
	able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential	product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
	environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-	Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
	tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies	Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
	and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in	The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
	the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
		Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
	of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does	Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.


	* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.	(class B)

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

This product contains a high intensity lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations.

For disposal information in the United States, refer to the Electronic Industries Alliance web site: www.eiae.org

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

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.

90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Music Synthesizer

Model Name : MM6, MM8

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	(FCC DoC)
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE

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

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

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

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.

(2 wires)

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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

Water warning

•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-5D, PA-150 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 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.

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 user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

If you notice any abnormality

•If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, 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

•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.

Location

•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.

•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.

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

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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.

Maintenance

•When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning ﬂuids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

•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

Saving and backing up your data

•Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation.

Save important data to a USB storage device/or other external device such as a computer. (pages 69, 76)

Handling caution

•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.

Backing up the USB storage device

•To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices or other external device such as a computer.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

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.

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

● Trademarks

•Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.

•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S and other countries.

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

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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.

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Congratulations, and thank you for your choosing the Yamaha MM6/ MM8 Music Synthesizer!

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of it’s various features.

When you have ﬁnished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible place, and refer to it when you need to better understand an operation or function.

Accessories

The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

•Owner’s Manual

•Supplied Disk (supplied DAW software)

•AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on the region in which you purchased the product. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.)

Since the MM6 and MM8 have the same control layout and input/output conﬁguration, the MM6 will be used for example illustrations throughout this manual.

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Main Features

■ High-Quality Voices for Keyboard Performance Page 15

The MM6/MM8 contains a wide range of high-quality voices (many based on the Motif Series voices), ranging from acoustic musical instruments to unique synthesizer sounds. Use the Category Search function to quickly call up the sounds you want, based on their instrument type. The MM8 features an 88-key “Graded Hammer” keyboard with action that is virtually indistinguishable from an actual acoustic piano.

■ Play the Keyboard Along with a Pattern Page 23

The patterns in the MM6/MM8 were created to give you a wide range of different musical genres simply by playing back the pattern tracks. Moreover, you can easily record chord changes to both the patterns and your real time keyboard performance in the Song mode.

■ Use the Arpeggio Page 20

The versatile Arpeggio feature automatically plays drum percussion phrases, guitar phrases, and analog synthesizer style phrases in response to the keys you play.

■Save and Switch Between Performance Settings (Performance Memory) Page 59

The Performance Memory lets you conveniently create and store combined settings for the voices you play (including keyboard splits and layers), the patterns you want to assign to backing tracks, and other important settings for live performance. These performance settings can be easily recalled by a single button press.

■ Controlling Filter and EG in Real Time Page 41

You can control the ﬁlter (cutoff and resonance) and EG (attack and release) in real time by using four knobs on the panel. Even these detailed sonic changes can be saved in the Performance Memory.

■ Save Performance Data to a USB Storage Device Page 66

Transferring data between the MM6/MM8 and your computer is easy because the MM6/MM8 can store data and setting to standard USB storage devices.

■Create Music with Your Computer and the Bundled DAW Soft-

ware Page 80

You can connect the MM6/MM8 to your computer using a USB cable, and transfer MIDI data to and from DAW software. With the Bundled DAW software the MM6/ MM8 becomes the central tone generator for your computer based music production system.

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Contents

Accessories ..............................................................................	7
Main Features ..........................................................................	8
Setting Up	10
Power Supply Connections ....................................................	10
Cable clip................................................................................	10
Using Headphones.................................................................	10
Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)............................	10
Turning the Power On ............................................................	11
Adjust Volume and Display Contrast ......................................	11
Panel Controls and Terminals	12
Front Panel.............................................................................	12
Rear Panel .............................................................................	13
Quick Guide
Playing the Demo Song	14
Play the Instrument	15
Selecting the Main Voice........................................................	15
Combining Voices—Dual........................................................	16
Split the Keyboard ..................................................................	17
Selecting a Drum Voice ..........................................................	19
Using the Arpeggio Function ..................................................	20
Playing Patterns	22
Listen to the Rhythm Pattern..................................................	22
Play Along with a Pattern .......................................................	23
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords ....................................	25
Using Songs	26
Selecting and Listening to a Song..........................................	26
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ......................	27
Types of Songs ......................................................................	28
Recording Your Own Performance	29
Recording Procedure .............................................................	30
Song Clear—Deleting User Songs .........................................	33
Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song ..	34
Backup and Initialization	35
Backup ...................................................................................	35
Initialization.............................................................................	35
Basic Operation and Displays	36
Basic Operation......................................................................	36
The Displays...........................................................................	38
MAIN Display Items ................................................................	39
Reference
Using the Controllers	40
Controllers on the front panel .................................................	40
External Controllers ................................................................	41
Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP
Effects	42
Selecting a Reverb type .........................................................	42
Selecting a Chorus type .........................................................	43
Applying DSP Effects .............................................................	44
Handy Performance Features	45
Using the Metronome .............................................................	45
Adjusting the Tempo ..............................................................	47
Using the TAP TEMPO Button ...............................................	47
Setting the Touch Response ..................................................	47
Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound .....................	48
Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics .........	48
Transpose the Keyboard ........................................................	49
Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves ........................................	50

Pattern Functions	51
Pattern Variations (Sections)..................................................	51
Setting the Split Point .............................................................	52
Play a Pattern with Chords but No Rhythm
(Stop Accompaniment) ......................................................	53
Pattern Volume Adjustment....................................................	53
Chord Basics ..........................................................................	54
Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range ..................	56
Song Settings	57
Song Volume ..........................................................................	57
Change the Song Tempo .......................................................	57
Track Mute..............................................................................	58
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings	59
Saving to the Performance Memory .......................................	59
Recalling Settings from the Performance Memory .................	60
Erase a Performance Memory................................................	61
Voice Editing	62
Select and Edit an Item ..........................................................	62
Edit Display List .....................................................................	63
Utility Settings	64
Selecting and Setting Functions .............................................	64
Utility Display List ..................................................................	65
Storing/Saving Data	66
Using a USB Storage Device .................................................	67
Formatting a USB storage device...........................................	68
Saving Data ............................................................................	69
Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save.....................	70
Loading User Files and Pattern Files .....................................	71
Deleting Data from a USB Storage Device.............................	72
Playing SMF Saved to a USB Storage Device .......................	72
Connections	73
The Connectors ......................................................................	73
Connecting to External Audio Equipment...............................	74
Connecting to External MIDI Devices.....................................	74
Connecting a USB Storage Device ........................................	75
Connecting to a Personal Computer ......................................	77
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer .......	78
Initial Setup.............................................................................	79
About the Supplied Disk	80
About the Supplied DAW Software.........................................	80
Support ...................................................................................	80
Appendix
Troubleshooting......................................................................	82
Messages ...............................................................................	83
Voice List ................................................................................	84
Drum Kit List ...........................................................................	90
Performance List ....................................................................	96
Pattern List .............................................................................	98
Master EQ List........................................................................	99
Effect Type List.....................................................................	100
Arpeggio Type List................................................................	104
MIDI Implementation Chart...................................................	106
MIDI Data Format .................................................................	108
Specifications .......................................................................	109
Index.....................................................................................	110

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Setting Up

Be sure to do the following BEFORE turning on the power.

Power Supply Connections

Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the instrument is set to STANDBY.

•Use the speciﬁed adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150, or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.

Plug the adaptor’s DC plug into the DC IN jack on the instrument’s rear panel.

Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient AC wall outlet.

CAUTION

•Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument, or during electrical storms.

Cable clip

MM6
(PA-5D adaptor)	(PA-150 adaptor)
MM8

Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable clip (as shown above) 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.

Make all necessary connections, as described below, BEFORE turning the power on.

Using Headphones

Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it must be connected to an external ampliﬁer and speakers, headphones, or other sound output device.

•Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

CAUTION

•When connecting the instrument to external equipment make sure that the power to all external devices is turned off to prevent possible electrical shock or equipment damage. Also be sure to turn any volume controls on external equipment to minimum when making connections to prevent possible speaker damage.

Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)

You can connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer to allow transfer of performance data and song ﬁles between the two (page 77). To use the USB data-transfer features you’ll need to do the following:

•First, make sure the POWER switch on the MIDI device is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the MIDI device to the computer.

•Install the USB-MIDI Driver on your computer.

You can download the proper USB-MIDI driver from our website:

http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/

Refer to the instructions included with the USB-MIDI Driver download package for the USB-MIDI Driver installation procedure.

NOTE

•USB cables can be purchased at some musical instrument stores, computer stores, and similar retail outlets.

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Setting Up

Turning the Power On

Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF.

Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME]	Press the [STANDBY/ON]
control counter-clockwise.	switch.

Backup data is loaded from the internal ﬂash memory when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists in the ﬂash memory, all instrument settings are restored to the initial factory defaults.

CAUTION

•Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, a minute electrical current is present in the instrument. If you will not be using the instrument for an extended period of time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

CAUTION

•Never attempt to turn the power off when a “Writing..” message is showing on the display. Doing so can damage the ﬂash memory and result in a loss of data.

Adjust Volume and Display Contrast

Set the MM6/MM8 and external playback equipment volume controls to appropriate levels. If necessary, adjust the legibility of the LCD display by using the LCD Contrast Control.

[MASTER VOLUME]	Contrast Adjustment
Control Adjustment

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Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel

	e		r	!4
q	w			!4
q	w
	t y	u	o	!0
	t y	u	i
			i
				!1
			!3
		!2

Front Panel

q [PITCH BEND] wheel ...........................	page 40
w [MODULATION] wheel.........................	page 40
e [MASTER VOLUME] control.......	pages 14, 36
r [CUTOFF], [RESONANCE],
[ATTACK], [RELEASE] knobs............	page 41
t [METRONOME] button ........................	page 45
y [TAP TEMPO] button............................	page 47
u TEMPO [+], [-] buttons ........................	page 45
i SONG
[SONG] button......................................	page 14
[PRESET], [USER], [USB] buttons ......page 26
o [PATTERN] button ................................	page 22
!0FUNCTION
[EDIT], [UTILITY] buttons ............	pages 62, 64
!1FILE
[MENU], [EXECUTE] buttons.......	pages 67, 68

!2PATTERN CONTROL

[FINGER] button ..................................		page 23
[AUTO FILL IN] button.........................		page 51
[A]–[D] buttons ....................................		page 51
[SYNC START] button ..................		pages 23, 51
[START/STOP] button ..................		pages 22, 37
!3SONG CONTROL
[r] (REW) button ..............................		page 27
[f] (FF) button...................................		page 27
[REC] button ........................................		page 30
[	] (PAUSE) button	page 27

[>/■] (START/STOP) button........		pages 27, 37
!4Display ..................................................		page 38
!5Dial ..........................................................		page 37
!6[INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons ...........		page 37
!7[EXIT] button ........................................		page 38
!8LCD CONTRAST knob .......................		page 11

!9CATEGORY [INC], [DEC] buttons .... page 37

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Panel Controls and Terminals

			!8
				@0
			!9			#0
						#0
		!6	@1	@3
				@5
!5						@6
	!7
			@2	@4 @7 @8		@9
Rear Panel
#1	#2	#3	#4	#5 #6	#7	#8
	#9

@0[ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button.............	page 20
@1TRANSPOSE [+], [-] buttons..............	page 49
@2OCTAVE [UP], [DOWN] buttons ........	page 50
@3[DUAL] button .......................................	page 16
@4[SPLIT] button.......................................	page 17
@5PERFORMANCE BANK [INC],
[DEC] buttons .......................................	page 59
@6PERFORMANCE MEMORY
[1]–[8] buttons.......................................	page 59
@7[TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button .......	page 58
@8[STORE] button.....................................	page 59
@9TRACK [1]–[8],
[PATTERN] buttons ..............................	page 29
#0CATEGORY SEARCH buttons...........	page 15

Rear Panel

#1[STANDBY/ON] switch .......................	page 14
#2DC IN jack..............................................	page 10
#3PHONES jack........................................	page 10
#4OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks ................	page 73
#5FOOT CONTROLLER jack .................	page 41
#6SUSTAIN jack .......................................	page 41
#7MIDI IN, OUT terminals.......................	page 73
#8USB TO DEVICE, TO HOST
terminals................................................	page 73
#9Cable clip...............................................	page 10

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QuickGuide Playing the Demo Song

This instrument includes a Demonstration Song that demonstrate some of the instrument’s features and capabilities.

Let’s start by playing the Demonstration Song.

1 Press the [STANDBY/ON] button until it locks in the ON position.

The Main display will appear in the LCD.

VOICE name

PATTERN name

SONG name

ARPEGGIO name

Press the [SONG] button and [PATTERN] button simultaneously.

The Demo display appears in the LCD

Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while listening to the instrument to set the desired listening level.

The Demo Song will play again from the beginning when the end is reached.

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Demo playback.

The Main display will reappear.

NOTE

•The demo songs will not be transmitted via MIDI.

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QuickGuide Play the Instrument

In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of realistic voices—includ- ing guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects, and a wide variety of other musical sounds.

Selecting the Main Voice

Select a Main Voice and play it on the keyboard.

1 Press a CATEGORY SEARCH button.

The Main Voice selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be highlighted.

2 Select a voice you want to play from the current category.

Use the dial to select the desired voice. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the Main voice.

For this example try selecting the “004 Early70’s”.

NOTE

•To change the Voice category, press another CATEGORY SEARCH button.

MAIN VOICE selection display

CATEGORY name

Current selected Voice

3 Play the keyboard.

Try selecting and playing a variety of Voices.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

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Combining Voices—Dual

You can select a second voice that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “Dual” voice.

Two voices will sound at the same time.

Press the [DUAL] button.

The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard.

Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second.

The Dual Voice selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be highlighted.

	Dual Voice selection display
	The currently selected category
Hold for longer	The currently selected Dual Voice
than a second

3 Select and press the desired category button in the CATEGORY SEARCH section.

NOTE

•To change the Voice category, press another category search button.

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Select a voice you want to play.

Use the dial to select the desire voice. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the Dual voice.

For this example try selecting the “057 Twinkle”.

Play the keyboard.

Try selecting and playing a range of Dual Voices.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

Split the Keyboard

In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the “split voice”. The split point setting can be changed as required (page 52).

Split point

Split Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice

1 Press the [SPLIT] button.

The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard split point.

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2 Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second.

The Split Voice selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be highlighted.

Split Voice selection display

The currently selected category

The currently selected Split Voice

Hold for longer than a second

Select and press the desired category button in the CATEGORY SEARCH section.

Select a voice you want to play.

Use the dial to select the desired voice. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the Split voice.

For this example try selecting the “002 Symphony Strings”.

Play the keyboard.

NOTE

•To change the voice category, press another CATEGORY SEARCH button.

Try playing the selected Split Voice.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

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Selecting a Drum Voice

Drum Kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments.

1 Press the [DRUM/PERC/SE] button.

The DRUM Kit category will appear in the display.

2 Use the dial to select the Drum Kit you want to play (001– 023).

3 Play each key and enjoy the Drum Kit.

NOTE

•See the Drum Kit List on page 90.

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Using the Arpeggio Function

The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and ﬁfth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for music production as well as performance.

1 Press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn Arpeggio on.

The indicator lights when ARPEGGIO is ON.

2 Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio playback.

The rhythm pattern or phrase that plays depends on the actual notes or chords you play, as well as on the selected Arpeggio type.

NOTE

•The Arpeggio function can only be applied to the main and dual voices. When Keyboard Out is set to ON (page 78), arpeggios will be transmitted via MIDI channel 1. When Dual Voice is used arpeggios will be transmitted via MIDI channel 2.

3 When you have ﬁnished using with the arpeggio function, press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn it off.

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■Changing the Arpeggio type ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type.

1 Press and hold the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button for longer than a second.

The arpeggio type selection display will appear.

Hold for longer than a second

2 Use the dial to select the desired arpeggio type.

A list of the available arpeggio types is provided on page 104.

Arpeggio type

The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in.

You can save the instrument’s settings at this point and then recall them at any time you want to repeat your performance (page 59).

You can also record your performance (page 29).

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QuickGuide Playing Patterns

This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the pattern you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. A range of patterns with different time signatures and arrangements are provided (refer to the Pattern List on page 98).

In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features.

Listen to the Rhythm Pattern

Most patterns include a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—R&B, HipHop, Dance, and many, many more.

Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments only.

Press the [PATTERN] button.

The Pattern selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be highlighted.

Select a Pattern you want to play.

Use the dial to select the pattern you want to play. The available patterns will be selected and displayed in sequence.

Refer to the Pattern list on page 98.

NOTE

•To change the pattern category, use the CATEGORY [DEC]/ [INC] buttons.

Pattern selection display

The currently selected category

The currently selected

Pattern

3 Press the [START/STOP] button.

The pattern rhythm will start playing.

To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.

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Play Along with a Pattern

You learned how to select a Pattern rhythm on the preceding page.

Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with.

1 Select the pattern you want to play (page 22, steps 1–2).

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display screen.

2 Turn FINGER on.

Press the [FINGER] button.

Press the button a second time to turn the FINGER mode off.

The indicator lights when FINGER is ON.

●When FINGER is on ...

The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54 : F sharp 2) becomes the “auto accompaniment range” and is used only for specifying the accompaniment chords.

Split point (54/F#2)

NOTE

•The keyboard split point can be changed as required, as described on page 52.

Auto-accompani-

ment Range

3 Turn sync start on.

Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the Sync Start function on.

The indicator will ﬂash when Sync Start is on.

The “standby” mode will be engaged when the Sync Start function is turned on.

When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a pattern will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start function off.

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4 Play a left-hand chord to start the pattern.

If you don’t yet know how to play any chords, try playing anything you like on the keyboard. Refer to page 25 for information about playing chords.

The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you play.

Split Point

5 Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody with your right hand.

Split Point

Auto-accompani-

ment Range

6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop pattern playback when you’re done.

You can switch pattern “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment. Refer to “Pattern Variations (Sections)” on page 51.

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Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords

There are two types of auto-accompaniment chords:

●Easy Chords

●Standard Chords

The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is known as Multi Fingering.

The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range”. Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.

Split point (default: 54/F#2)

Root Notes and the

Corresponding Keys

Accompani-

ment Range

■Easy Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three ﬁngers.

• To play a major chord

Press the root note of the chord.

• To play a minor chord

Press the root note together with the nearest black key to the left of it.

• To play a seventh chord

Press the root note together with the nearest white key to the left of it.

Cm7

• To play a minor seventh chord

Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of it (three keys altogether).

■Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you produce accompaniment by playing chords using normal ﬁngerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.

Standard Chord Fingerings [Examples for “C” chords]

Cadd9

(9)

)

(

CM7

(9)

(#11)

(b5)

CM7

)

(

(b5)

Csus4

Caug

CM7aug

CM7

)

(

Cm add9

Cm6

Cm7

)

(

(9)

(11)

CmM7

(9)

Cm7

CmM7

)

(

)	)	)	)
(	(	(	(

(b5)

Cdim

Cdim7

Cm7

CmM7

(b9)

(b13)

(9)

)

(

(#11)

(13)

(#9)

(b5)

)

(

C7aug	C7sus4	Csus2
		)
		(

Notes enclosed in parentheses are optional; the chords will be recognized without them.

● Multi Fingering and Full Keyboard

These let you select the accompaniment section of the keyboard for chord playing.

When changing settings refer to “Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range” on page 56, and “Chord Fingering” on page 65.

Multi Fingering: As explained above, the keys to the left of the split point (default: 54, F#2) become the accompaniment range. Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords. There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords: Easy Chords and Standard Chords. The default setting (factory setting) is “Multi Fingering.”

Full Keyboard: This let you play the accompaniment chords freely from anywhere on the keyboard.

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QuickGuide Using Songs

With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music.

In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs.

Selecting and Listening to a Song

1 Select and press the SONG category button that corresponds to the type of song you want to listen to.

[PRESET] : Accesses the three internal preset songs.

[USER]	: Accesses songs you have recorded yourself and songs
	loaded from computer.
[USB]	: Accesses songs stored on a USB storage device connected
	to the DEVICE terminal.

The song selection display will appear.

The currently selected song number and name will be highlighted.

SONG SELECT

Display

Currently

Selected Song

2 Select a song you want to play.

Use the dial to select the Song you want to listen to.

The available songs will be selected and displayed in sequence.

NOTE

•User songs (songs you’ve recorded yourself) and songs on USB storage devices can also be played. The procedure for playing these types of songs is exactly the same as for playing the internal songs.

	PRESET	Internal songs (three songs)

	USER	User songs (songs you have recorded yourself; page 29)

	USB	Songs stored on a USB storage device connected to the instrument
	USB	(page 67)
		(page 67)

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3 Listen to the song.

Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again.

Song start

Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause

These are just like the transport controls on a CD player, letting you fast forward [f], reverse [r] and pause [ ] playback of the song.

[r] Fast Reverse

[f] Fast Forward

[

] Pause

Press the fast reverse

Press the fast forward

Press the pause

button to rapidly

button to rapidly skip

button to pause

return to an earlier

ahead to a later point

playback.

point in the song.

in the song.

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Types of Songs

The following three types songs can be used by this instrument.

● Preset Songs (the three songs built into the instrument) ..........................................	Song numbers 001–003.
● User Songs (recordings of your own performances) .................................................	Song numbers 001–005.
● USB Songs (songs data in USB storage device).......................................................	Song numbers 001–

The chart below shows the basic ﬂow for using the preset songs, user songs, and USB songs from storage to playback.

Song Storage location

Preset Songs

(001–003)

The three songs built into the instrument.

Your Own Performance

Record

(page 29)

User Songs

(001–005)

Songs

USB Storage Device

Songs

Connect USB TO

DEVICE terminal and

Save/Load (page 75)

USB Songs

(001–)

Songs

SMF conversion

Save/Load as User Files

PRESET

USER

USB

Play

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QuickGuide Recording Your Own Performance

You can record up to ﬁve of your own performances and save them as user songs 001 through 005. These Songs can be played in the same manner as the preset Songs.

Once your performances have been saved as user Songs, they can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format ﬁles and saved to USB storage device (page 70).

■ Recordable data

Eight tracks of keyboard performance and one pattern track (chord performance) can be recorded.

Each track can be recorded individually.

●	Tracks [1]–[8] ........................................	Record keyboard performance (main voice only).
●	[PATTERN] Track ...................................	Records pattern rhythm and chord parts.

■ Track Mute

This instrument allows you to choose whether recorded tracks will play back while you are recording or playing back other tracks (page 58).

Melody or Other Keyboard Parts		Chord
Melody or Other Keyboard Parts		Parts
		Parts

Specify Track(s)

and Record

Track		Track		Track		Track		Track		Track		Track		Track		Pattern
1		2		3		4		5		6		7		8		Track

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Recording Procedure

Begin recording after selecting a user song number, and the track and part you want to record.

1 From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use the dial to select the user song number (001–005) you want to record.

2 Press the [REC] button.

The [REC] button will light.

3 Select the recording track.

Press the TRACK button ([1] to [8]) you want to record to while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.

The selected track will ﬂash in the display.

Press and Hold

CAUTION

•If you record to a track that contains previously-recorded data the previous data will be overwritten and lost.

NOTE

•The FINGER mode will be automatically turned on when you select the [PATTERN] track for recording.

•The FINGER mode cannot be turned on or off once you have started recording.

Track 1 will be highlighted.

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