Yamaha PLG100XG, PLG100XGE User Manual
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Precautions
Do not expose the plug-in board to direct sunlight,
excessive humidity, high temperatures, excessive dust or
strong vibrations.
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Before handling the plug-in board, be sure to touch a
metal surface to discharge any static electricity which
may be in your body.
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When holding the plug-in board, do not touch the inside
area of the circuit board or apply excessive pressure to
the board, and be sure to protect the board from contact
with water or other liquids.
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Before installing the plug-in board onto a tone generator/sound card, unplug the power connector of your
computer.
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trademarks of their respective companies.
* The screens as illustrated in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may
appear somewhat different from the ones of your instrument.
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Before connecting the computer to other devices, turn
off the power switches of all devices.
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Yamaha is not responsible for loss of data through computer malfunctions or operator actions.
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The plug-in board contains no user-serviceable parts, so
never touch the inside area of the circuit board or
tamper with the electronic circuitry in any way. Doing
so may result in electrical shock or damage to the plugin board.
YAMAHA CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER
CARE AND USE OF THE PLUG-IN BOARD.
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:
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:
”B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product
in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses
radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will
not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference , which can be determined by turning the unit
”OFF” and ”ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this
type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620
* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.
When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class
CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha XG Plug-in Board PLG100-XG.
The PLG100-XG is a full-featured XG/GM tone generator providing complete compatibility with
commercially available XG/GM song data. The PLG100-XG is designed for use in MSPS (Modular Synthesis Plug-in System) compatible synthesizers and instruments, such as the CS6x and
S80, that do not have built-in XG tone generation.
To install your PLG100-XG correctly and to ensure full enjoyment of its sophisticated functions,
be sure to read this manual very carefully. When finished, keep the manual in a secure and
convenient place for future reference.
About the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (MSPS)
The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for MSPS-compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. This enables you to
easily and effectively tak e advantage of the latest and most sophisticated synthesizer and effects
technology, allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted advances in modern
music production.
About the XG Plug-in System
The Yamaha XG Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for XGPlug-in-compatible tone generators and sound cards. This enables you to easily and effectively
take advantage of the latest and most sophisticated XG tone generation and effects technology,
allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted advances in modern music production.
Table of Contents
Overview of the PLG100-XG
Main Features of the PLG100-XG........................................................5
Installing the PLG100-XG.....................................................................5
Included Items ......................................................................................5
Required and Recommended Items.....................................................6
Specifications .......................................................................................6
About the Included CD-ROM and Floppy Disk.....................................6
Installing the Software ..........................................................................8
Playing XG Song Data / Editing XG Voices — Port Settings ...............8
Selecting XG Voices (Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)
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Editing the XG Part Parameters
(Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)
Parameters
Appendix
XG Voice List (Normal voice) ................................................................14
XG Drum Map (Drum voice) ..................................................................18
Effect Parameter List .............................................................................20
Effect Data Assign Table .......................................................................23
XG Parameter List ..................................................................................25
MIDI Data Format ...................................................................................26
MIDI Implementation Chart ...................................................................36
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Overview of the PLG100-XG
Main Features of the PLG100-XG
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Exceptionally high-quality AWM2 tone generation system, with 480 instrument voices and 12
special drum voices. As a full tone generator in a single board, the PLG100-XG features maximum 32-note polyphony and 16-Part multi-timbral operation.
Full-featured XG tone generator operation for non-XG-compatible instruments (such as the CS6x,
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S80, and CS6R), for complete playback compatibility with commercially available XG/GM song
data, using a computer, sequencer, or other MIDI playback device. Since the PLG100-XG is also
compatible with special XG/GM “Minus-one” song data, you can easily mute the melody and play
it yourself (for practice or in performance), or sing along with the XG accompaniment.
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The PLG100-XG can also supplement even XG-compatible instruments, such as the MU2000,
providing an additional tone generator with 16 Parts and 32-note polyphony.
The PLG100-XG also lets you conveniently and easily edit all parameters from your computer, by
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using the included XGworks lite (Windows) or XG Editor (Macintosh).
Installing the PLG100-XG
To install your PLG100-XG board, refer to the manual that came with the “mother” or host synthesizer/tone generator (such as the CS6x or MU128). When using the CS6x, CS6R, or S80, make sure
to install the board to slot 2.
Included Items
The following items have been included in the package of your new PLG100-XG. Please make sure
that you have them all before starting to set up and use the instrument. If an item is missing, contact
the store or dealer from which you purchased the PLG100-XG.
• PLG100-XG board
• PLG100-XG Owner’s Manual (this book)
• CD-ROM
• Floppy disk
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Overview of the PLG100-XG
Required and Recommended Items
In addition to the included items listed above, you should also have the following:
Synthesizer or Tone Generator Compatible with the Modular Synthesis
or XG Plug-in Systems
In order to use the PLG100-XG, you’ll need a synthesizer or tone generator that is compatible with
the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (such as the CS6x) or the XG Plug-in System (such as the
MU128). The synthesizer/tone generator should have an available slot or space for installing the
PLG100-XG. Once, installed, the PLG100-XG functions seamlessly as a built-in tone generator for
the host device.
XGworks or XGworks lite Music Sequencing Software
These software sequencers (for Windows) provide convenient tools for taking full advantage of the
PLG100-XG, letting you create and edit song data for automatically selecting and playing back the
XG voices. XGworks lite (version 3.0) is provided in the included CD-ROM.
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Specifications
Tone Generation System : AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)
Polyphony :
Voices :
Interface :
Effects :
Dimensions (W x H x D) : 138.5 x 89 x 8.5 mm
Weight :
Included Items :
32 (when using one-element voices)
480 normal voices
12 drum voices
Plug-in connector
Reverb (11 types), Chorus (11 types), Variation (42 types)
56 g
Owner’s Manual, CD-ROM, floppy disk
* Specifications subject to change without notice.
About the Included CD-ROM and Floppy Disk
The following software is included on the CD-ROM:
XGworks lite (ver. 3.0)
This sequencing software is the entry level progam for the full-v ersion XGworks, and it allows you to
record your musical performances with a connected MIDI keyboard and freely edit the recorded data.
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Overview of the PLG100-XG
XG Editor for Mac (ver. 2.1)
This convenient software allows you to download voice data to your Macintosh computer and edit the
main XG parameters.
You can edit the various XG voice and effect parameters with the XG Editor, then and use them (in
either SMF or XF format) with your favorite sequencer software to change the sounds automatically
during song playback, or directly change the sounds on the XG tone generator.
The following data is included on the floppy disk:
Demonstration Songs
These demonstration songs showcase the realistic and dynamic sounds of the PLG100-XG. To play
back the songs, you can use any compatible sequence software (such as XGworks or XGworks lite) or
a hardware sequencer (such as the Yamaha QY700). Also make sure that the instrument or tone generator with the installed PLG100-XG is properly connected to the sequencer.
Before playing the XG demonstration songs, you’ll need to make a few Port-related settings (see page
8). Also, if you are using the CS6x, CS6R, or S80, make sure to set the instrument to the Performance
mode.
• “03 blues”
By: Takeshi Fuse
This dynamic, powerful big band jazz piece showcases the highly realistic sounds and expresive potential
of the PLG100-XG. Here, pitch bend is used liberally in various phrases throughout the song to create
authentic sounding brass parts, while control change numbers 74 (Brightness) and 11 (Expression) are
applied many of the parts for a highly expressive, natural sound.
Even though the trumpet section is layered, the first trumpet stands out, and high notes are appropriately
shifted in pitch, just as would be played by real horn players. Also notice how the effects have been
applied to the sound and how they make it sound full and realistic without sacrificing the unique character
of each individual instrument.
• “Opus 7”
By: Etsuji Ogawa
As its name suggests, seven separate motifs have been combined to make up this piece. Notice how each
section concentrates on a specific genre of music and faithfully reproduces the feel and sound of the genre
with a minimum of instruments, and spotlights a wide variety of solo instruments.
• “Gale”
By: Katsumi Nagae
This techno/dance song shows what can be done with just the PLG100-XG and a little programming wizardry. Listen especially to the intricate use of dual hi hats and snare over the four-beat techno kick drum,
and check out the use of filter sweeps on the synth sounds for added dynamic effects and textures.
• “Endless Night”
By: Takashi Morio
This piece features several distinct musical sections and blends elements of funk, pop and R&B. To
strengthen the rhythm part in the middle section, overdrive (an Insertion effect) has been applied to the
drums, and the filter controls for the bass have been tweaked for added “fatness” — by increasing in the
resonance and lowering the cutoff frequency.
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