Yamaha RS7000 User Manual

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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.

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duce 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-

rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately ﬁve years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualiﬁed service representative to perform the replacement.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or

incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you.

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beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl-

edge relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indi-

cates the location of the name plate. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-469- ➀

(rear)

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

AC INLET

POWER

OFF

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

US LISTED

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DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION

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WARNING

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THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

379U

CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST CONFORME À LA NORME NMB-003

MIDI

DU CANADA.

OUT A

OUT B

SCSI

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLWWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,AND

(2)

THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECIVED,INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

FOOT SW CONTRAST R R

INPUT OUTPUT

L L/MONO PHONES

Rear Panel

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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:

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the instrument. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it.

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall over and cause a ﬁre.

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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:

• Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power source. (For more information about the main power supply, see page 22.)

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multipleconnector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• 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 cables.

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Power supply/Power cord

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/Power cord Location

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• 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.

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

• Do not insert a ﬁnger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel. 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 operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• This instrument has a built-in lithium backup battery. When you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, the system setup data (Utilitey mode [Page 255] and other settings) is retained. However, if the backup battery fully discharges, this data will be lost. When the backup battery is running low, the display indicates “Backup Battery Low.” In this case, immediately save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk (See page 114, 166, 204), then have qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

Saving and backing up your data

• Voice and sequence data you created is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument. Save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk (See page 114, 166, 204) .

• System setup data (Utility mode [Page 255] and other settings) is retained when the power is turned off, as long as the backup battery retains a charge. However, the data could be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia)/a SCSI disk.

Backing up the Memory Card (SmartMedia)/SCSI disk

• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two Memory Cards (SmartMedia)/SCSI disks.

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

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

Connections

Maintenance

Handling caution

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

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Backup battery

Saving data

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WARNING

• Before beginning installation, switch off the power to the RS7000 and connected peripherals, and unplug them from the power outlet. Then remove all cables connecting the RS7000 to other devices. (Leaving the power cord connected while working can result in electric shock. Leaving other cables connected can interfere with work.)

• Do not disassemble, modify, or apply excessive force to board areas and connectors on the option board and SIMMs. Bending or tampering with boards and connectors may lead to electric shock, ﬁre, or equipment failures.

CAUTION

• Before handling an option board or SIMM, you should brieﬂy touch the RS7000 metal casing (or other such metallic area) with your bare hand so as to drain off any static charge from your body. Note that even a slight amount of electrostatic discharge may cause damage to these components.

• It is recommended that you wear gloves to protect your hands from metallic projections on the RS7000, SIMMs, an option board, and other components. Touching leads or connectors with bare hands may cause ﬁnger cuts, and may also result in poor electrical contact or electrostatic damage.

• Take care to avoid dropping screws into the RS7000 unit. If a screw does fall in, be sure to remove it before you reassemble and power up the unit. Starting the unit with a loose screw inside may lead to improper operation or equipment failure. (If you are unable to retrieve a dropped screw, consult your Yamaha dealer for advice.)

* Consult your Yamaha dealer if you have any questions regarding installation procedures for the option board or SIMMs. * If SIMM memory fails to work properly, consult the item's dealer for advice.

Handling and Installation of Options

Supplied Accessories

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Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO RS7000.

The Yamaha R7000 brings it all together. Everything you need for professional-level music and remix production — particularly in dance, techno, hip hop, R&B, and ambient genres — is included and ﬂawlessly integrated in a system that has been speciﬁcally designed to facilitate modern production techniques. The RS7000 combines a powerful, ﬂexible sequencing system with a state-of-the-art AWM2 tone generator loaded with an awesome selection of drum kits and voices, and a sampler which allows you to sample your own sounds and loops and easily incorporate them into your sequences. All of this is brought together with an interface that is intuitive and easy while offering the depth and real-time control required by professional applications.

In order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced features and capabilities offered by the RS7000, we urge you to read the manual carefully, and keep it in a safe, readily-accessible location for future reference.

* The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective com-

panies.

* Unauthorized copying of copyrighted software for purposes other than purchaser’s personal use is prohibited.

Supplied Accessories

Please check that the following accessories are included in the RS7000 package.

• CD-ROM × 1 • Memory Card × 1

• AC Power Cord × 1 • Memory Card Security Adapter × 1

• Owner’s Manual (this document) × 1

• “About the Memory Card & CD-ROM” Document × 1

* Refer to the separate “About the Memory Card & CD-ROM” document for information about the contents of the supplied Memory

Card and CD-ROM.

INTRODUCTION

• AC Power Cord • Memory Card Security Adapter

RS7000 FEATURES

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Powerful 16-track Sequencer

In the phrase-based PATTERN mode, complete patterns can be quickly assembled by combining individual phrases from the vast range of preset phrases provided, or you can record your own using the extensive selection of drum kits and other voices provided by the internal AWM2 tone generator. Sampled sounds, loops and breakbeats can just as easily be added to the sequence to create the groove your music demands. Your patterns can be used individually, or the PATTERN CHAIN mode can be used to automatically sequence speciﬁed patterns to create even complex arrangements. There’s also a SONG mode which functions as a 16-track sequencer with all the features and versatility you’d expect from a full-blown stand-alone sequencer … and more.

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AWM2 Tone Generator

Even electronic sounds change with the times, and the RS7000 is right up to date. The internal AWM2 tone generator system offers more than 1054 pitched voices, and sound effects, as well as 63 top-quality drum kits — you’ll ﬁnd what you need for just about any musical genre. You also have a range of voice editing functions that make it easy to customize and personalize the sound to bring your art to life.

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A Wealth of Preset Phrases

Up-to-date preset phrases are provided. Patch these together in the PATTERN mode for an unlimited range of pattern variations.

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Arpeggio Function

5 auto-arpeggio types are ideal for use in dance and techno styles. Arpeggiated phrases can be recorded to the sequencer and edited as required, or transmitted to other gear via MIDI.

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Advanced Sampling and Editing Features

In addition to directly loading sample data in a variety of popular formats, the RS7000 allows you to record your own samples from CDs or any line-level or microphone source. Once your samples are recorded they can be trimmed, sliced, looped, and otherwise prepared for playback with the power and ﬂexibility you’d expect from a stand-alone sampler. And when your samples are ready, they can be incorporated into patterns and sequences just as easily as the tone-generator voices. You can even use the sampler to record vocal parts to take your project right up to the ﬁnal production stage without using any equipment other than the RS7000.

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Real-time Loop Remix and Play Effects

Performance data can be automatically divided and randomly rearranged to create totally new sounds. Create a range of variations instantly from a drum pattern, for example. Play effects are also ideal for real-time creative variation, allowing you to tweak timing, note parameters, or harmonization without altering the sequence data.

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Real-time Control

Another key requirement for creative freedom in modern music production is real-time sound control. The RS7000 offers plenty of sonic manipulation capability with a comprehensive range of knobs for hands-on control of BPM, ﬁlter parameters, envelopes, pitch, LFO, and more. The RS7000 also features a keyboard and velocity-sensitive pads that allow voices and samples to be played in real time, as well as switching between sequence sections and tracks, and controlling the track mute and solo functions. The RS7000 also features mute and scene memory functions which can take “snapshots” of track mute setups or complete panel-control setups that can be recalled in an instant.

RS7000 FEATURES

Using the Owner’s Manual

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Memory Card Storage, SCSI, and Memory Expansion

Sequences, phrases, and samples can be conveniently stored on compact, high-capacity memory cards, or on just about any type of external SCSI storage medium (hard disk, MO, ZIP, etc.) connected to the RS7000’s SCSI port. You can also connect read-only devices such as a CD-ROM drive to conveniently load samples and other data. 2 SIMM slots are provided for memory expansion, allowing the RES7000 to be packed with up to 64 megabytes of RAM for extra sampling leeway.

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I/O Expansion

The optional AEB1 I/O expansion board can be installed in the RS7000 to provide 6 additional individual analog outputs as well as both coaxial and optical digital input and output.

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An Extensive Range of Effects

In today’s music effects are almost as important as the sounds they are applied to. The RS7000 offers plenty of sound processing power with PLAY FX which function at the sequencing stage to provide harmonization as well as note and timing variations; a three-stage DSP effect system with VARIATION, DELAY, and REVERB effects; and a MASTER EFFECT stage that offers a range of up-to-date effects for the overall sound.

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In Depth Jobs and Editing

Creating sequences that sound just right can be a tricky business, but the RS7000 makes the job as smooth and easy as possible with an extensive selection of jobs and editing functions. There’s grid groove, for example, to give your tracks the kind of groove and feel that straightforward sequencing simply can’t achieve. In the RS7000 this ﬂexible feature works with samples as well as tone-generator data for unprecedented “feel” control. Another sampling feature that offers hands-on creative control is “real time loop remix” — a powerful and easy way to remix your sampled loops while monitoring them in real time. Then there are jobs to automatically create glides, rolls, crescendos, and other subtleties that can make a huge difference to the musical mood. If you can image it, the RS7000 can probably do it. And when you want to really make detailed reﬁnements, the EDIT mode gives you direct access to individual note and even parameters.

The Manual Structure

The RS7000 Owner’s Manual is broadly divided into 3 main sections: the Tutorial section, the Reference section, and the Appendix.

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The Tutorial Section

This section covers basics such as the structure of the RS7000 system, voice selection, recording, sampling, and other operations that are fundamental to the RS7000.

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The Reference Section

This section includes detailed descriptions and procedures for all of the RS7000 features and functions. Use it as an “encyclopedia of functions” to ﬁnd speciﬁc information you need. The Reference section includes the following chapters:

Chapter 1: Basics...(Page 51) The basic concepts, procedures, displays, and special functions you’ll need to know in order to operate the RS7000 efﬁciently. Be sure to read this chapter before using the RS7000 for the ﬁrst time.

Chapter 2: The Pattern Mode ...(Page 69) ~ Chapter 6: The Utility Mode...(Page 255) Complete, detailed coverage of all features and functions, organized by mode. Find speciﬁc information about speciﬁc functions in these chapters.

Chapter 7: Other Information...(Page 263) Basic information about MIDI and MIDI events handled by the RS7000. Refer to this chapter form information about using the RS7000 with other MIDI devices.

Appendix...(Page 271) Information on installing optional equipment, the RS7000 speciﬁcations, voice lists, effect list, error messages, MIDI data format, and other detailed information.

Using the Owner’s Manual

Finding Specific Information

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Use one of the methods described below to ﬁnd the information you are looking for.

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The Table of Contents ...(Page 10)

The Table of Contents is best for ﬁnding chapters or sections of the manual that cover the type of information you are looking for.

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The Index ...(Page 343)

The index is the place to look when you are searching for a speciﬁc function or information related to speciﬁc nomenclature.

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The Controls & Connectors ...(Page 12)

This section provides information about the RS7000 panel controls and connectors, with references to related information throughout the manual.

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The Function Tree ...(Page 55)

The Function Tree lists all RS7000 functions with page references in a tree-type diagram which is organized by mode.

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The Page Footers, Margins, and Headers

The area at the bottom of each page shows the page number. The chapter numbers and titles are also listed in the rightmost margin of each spread. The header (the top margin) displays the title of the information included in the page. This information can help you ﬁnd information while ﬂipping through the manual pages.

The following symbols are used through the manual to indicate different types of information.

.................. Important information! Read this to ensure that you don’t accidentally erase important

data or make other potentially serious errors.

................................. Incidental information. This information is helpful, through not always essential. Read

as necessary.

[Step] ..................................... Procedure. Step-by-step instructions for performing an operation.

[PLAY] .................................... Buttons. References to the RS7000 buttons will appear like this in the text.

P ..................................... Page reference. Related information can be found on the page number provided.

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.

Finding Speciﬁc Information

Symbols

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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RS7000 FEATURES ....................................................... 7

Using the Owner’s Manual ............................................ 8

Finding Specific Information ........................................ 9

Symbols .......................................................................... 9

CONTENTS ................................................................... 10

The Controls & Connectors ........................................ 12

Notes on Musical Copyright ....................................... 21

Preparation and Setup ................................................ 22

Power Connection ..................................... 22

Connecting to Audio Equipment ................ 22

Connecting a Footswitch ........................... 23

Connecting External MIDI Devices............ 23

Turning Power On and Off......................... 24

Restoring the Initial Factory Settings ........................ 25

1. RS7000 System Overview ..................................... 28

2. Assemble a Pattern Using Preset Phrases ......... 30

3. Real-time Sound Control ...................................... 38

4. Recording Original Phrases ................................. 39

5. Add Samples .......................................................... 43

6. Finalizing Your Sound .......................................... 46

Chapter 1. Basic

1. RS7000 System Overview ..................................... 52

Mode Structure .................................................... 52

Function Tree....................................................... 55

2. RS7000 Internal Structure .................................... 58

The 6 Functional Blocks ...................................... 58

Sequencer ................................................. 59

Tone Generator ......................................... 60

Controllers ................................................. 62

Arpeggiator ................................................ 63

Effects........................................................ 63

Master EQ & Effects .................................. 63

Memory Configuration ............................... 63

3. Basic Operation ..................................................... 64

Selecting Modes ........................................ 64

Selecting Sub Modes................................. 64

When One Button Accesses

Several Pages ........................................... 65

Editing Parameter Values.......................... 66

Command Selection and Execution........... 66

Job Selection ............................................. 67

Character Entry ......................................... 67

Track Selection.......................................... 67

Free Tempo Entry...................................... 68

Used Memory Display ............................... 68

Initializes the Master Effect settings .......... 68

Undo/Redo ................................................ 68

Auto Repeat............................................... 68

Auto Load .................................................. 68

Chapter 2. The Pattern Mode

About the Pattern Mode .............................................. 70

1. Pattern Playback ................................................... 72

2. Combining Phrases to Create Patterns (Patch) .... 75

3. Phrase Recording ................................................. 77

Record Standby................................................... 78

Real-Time Recording........................................... 80

Step Recording.................................................... 80

Grid Step Recording............................................ 83

4. Adding Groove to a Pattern ................................. 85

5. Play Effects ............................................................ 87

6. MIDI Delay .............................................................. 90

7. Adjusting Level and Effects for

Each Track (Mixer) ................................................ 93

8. Changing the Sound of Voices (Voice Edit) ....... 97

9. Adding Effects ..................................................... 104

10. Arpeggio & Assignable Knob Settings (Setup)... 107

11. Master EQ and Effects........................................ 111

12. Saving to Memory Card or Disk......................... 114

13. Loading From Memory Card or Disk................. 126

14. Pattern & Phrase Editing — The Pattern Jobs .... 133

15. Phrase Editing..................................................... 154

Chapter 3. The Pattern Chain Mode 157

About the Pattern Chain Mode................................. 158

1. Sequential Pattern Playback

(Pattern Chain Play)............................................ 159

2. Creating Pattern Chains

(Pattern Chain Recording).................................. 161

Record Standby................................................. 161

Real Time Recording......................................... 162

Step Recording.................................................. 163

3. Master EQ and Effects ........................................ 164

4. Saving to Memory Card or Disk......................... 166

5. Loading from Memory Card or Disk .................. 169

6. The Pattern Chain Jobs ...................................... 171

7. Pattern Chain Editing.......................................... 175

Chapter 4. The Song Mode 179

About the Song Mode ............................................... 180

1. Song Playback..................................................... 182

2. Song Recording .................................................. 184

Record Standby................................................. 184

CONTENTS

Tutorial

Reference

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CONTENTS

Real-Time Recording......................................... 186

Step Recording.................................................. 187

Grid Step Recording .......................................... 189

3. Adding Groove to a Pattern................................ 191

4. Play Effects .......................................................... 192

5. MIDI Delay ............................................................ 193

6. Adjusting Level and Effects for

Each Track (Mixer) .............................................. 194

7. Changing the Sound of Voices (Voice Edit) ..... 196

8. Adding Effects ..................................................... 198

9. Arpeggio & Assignable Knob Settings (Setup)... 200

10. Master EQ and Effects ........................................ 202

11. Saving to Memory Card or Disk......................... 204

12. Loading from Memory Card or Disk .................. 208

13. The Song Jobs..................................................... 212

14. Song Editing ........................................................ 225

Chapter 5. The Sampling Mode 227

About the Sampling Mode ........................................ 228

1. Recording Samples (Sampling) ......................... 229

2. The Real Time Loop Remix Function ................ 239

3. Sample Editing .................................................... 241

4. The Sample Jobs................................................. 244

Chapter 6. The Utility Mode 255

About the Utility Mode............................................... 256

1. System.................................................................. 257

2. MIDI Setup............................................................ 260

3. MIDI Filter ............................................................. 262

Chapter 7. Other Information 263

1. MIDI Basics .......................................................... 264

2. MIDI Events Handled by the RS7000 ................. 266

Appendix 271

1. Installing Optional Equipment ........................... 272

2. Specifications ...................................................... 282

3. Troubleshooting .................................................. 286

4. Error Message List .............................................. 288

5. Voice List (Normal voice) ................................... 291

6. Drum Voice List ................................................... 295

7. Phrase Category List .......................................... 313

8. Effect Type List.................................................... 313

9. Effect Parameter List .......................................... 315

10. Effect Data/Value table........................................ 323

11. MIDI Data Format................................................. 325

12. Glossary............................................................... 334

13. Index..................................................................... 343

The Controls & Connectors

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The Top Panel (Upper Section)

1 MASTER EFFECT (Page 63)

These controls control the ﬁnal master effect stage which applies processing to the stereo signal appearing at the RS7000 stereo outputs. Detailed settings are available in the PATTERN mode, PATTERN CHAIN mode, and SONG mode MASTER sub mode (Page 111, 164, 202).

[EFFECT ON/OFF] Button

Turns the master effect stage on or off. The indicator lights when the master effects are on. To temporarily turn the master effect on, press the [EFFECT ON/OFF] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The master effect will be applied only while the button is held.

Control Knob 1 ~ Control Knob 4

These four knobs control the master effect parameters shown below each knob at the top of the LCD display. The parameters controlled by these knobs can also be accessed and edited via the PATTERN, PATTERN PATCH, and SONG mode MASTER sub mode display (Page 111, 164, 202).

Effect Type Selector (Page 63)

Selects the master effect type.

SAMPLING

The controls in this group control sampling via the RS7000 INPUT L and R connectors, and allow editing of recorded samples.

The Controls & Connectors

MASTER VOLUME

SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT

REAL TIME

REC VOLUME

STANDBY

START/STOP

MULTI COMP RING MOD

V-DIST

LO-FI SLICE

CTRL DELAY

D-FILTER

ISOLATION

BEAT STRETCH

GATE TIME

CLOCK SHIFT

MIDI DELAY

SWING

VELOCITY

SPEED

WAVE

F1 F2 F3

NUM

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

PORTAMENTO

TYPE

DEPTH

SELECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

LOOP REMIX

SAMPLE EDIT

IN OUT A OUT B

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVERB TRACK VOLUME

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

TYPE

LPF24 LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

RELEASE

S&H PGM

USER

AMP FILTER PITCH

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP

MODE

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

LFO

PITCH

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

FILTER

PATTERN

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

PATT CHAIN

MIDI

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

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[EFFECT ON/OFF] Button

Effect Type Selector

Control Knob 1

Control Knob 2

Control Knob 3

Control Knob 4

EFFECT ON/OFF

MASTER EFFECT

MULTI COMP RING MOD

CTRL DELAY

D-FILTER

ISOLATION

V-DIST

LO-FI SLICE

[REAL TIME LOOP REMIX] Button

[STANDBY START/STOP] Button

[SAMPLE EDIT] Button

REAL TIME

LOOP

SAMPLE

REMIX

EDIT

SAMPLING

STANDBY

START/STOP

REC VOLUME

[REC VOLUME] Knob

The Controls & Connectors

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[REAL TIME LOOP REMIX] Button (Page 239)

Turns the real-time loop remix function on or off. The indicator lights when the real-time remix feature is on.

[SAMPLE EDIT] Button (Page 241)

Engages the SAMPLE EDIT mode. The indicator lights when the SAMPLE EDIT mode is active.

[STANDBY START/STOP] Button (Page 229)

Switches to the sampling mode, and starts/stops the sampling operation.

[REC VOLUME] Control

Adjusts the input level of the analog signal appearing at the INPUT L and R connectors. Used for sample recording and A/D input. When the optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board is installed, additional DIGITAL IN and OPTICAL IN inputs are available, but the [REC VOLUME] control does not affect the input level of these inputs.

MIDI IN/OUT Indicator

The appropriate lamp will ﬂash when MIDI data is received or transmitted by the RS7000. Use this indicator to conﬁrm MIDI data reception or transmission.

[MASTER VOLUME] Control

Adjusts the level of the signal appearing at the RS7000 OUTPUT L/MONO and R connectors as well as the PHONES jack. When the optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board is installed, additional ASSIGNABLE OUT (AS1 ~ 6), DIGITAL OUT, and OPTICAL OUT outputs are available, but the [MASTER VOLUME] control does not affect the level of these outputs.

Display

This backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) displays all information and parameters necessary for operation of the RS7000.

[Knob 1] ~ [Knob 4]

These four knobs adjust the parameter values which appear directly above them in the display. Rotating a knob while holding then [SHIFT] button allows coarse adjustment at approximately 10x the normal rate.

[F1] ~ [F4] Function Buttons

Select parameters appearing on the bottom line of the LCD, execute functions, and switch between display pages. When more than one parameter is assigned to a single function knob ([Knob 1] ~ [Knob 4]), the corresponding function button can be used to select the parameter to be edited. When a function knob is active (i.e. it can be used to perform a function), the corresponding indicator will light. When a numeric parameter is to be edited, in some cases the SUB MODE buttons can be used as a numeric keypad for direct numeric data entry while the [SHIFT] and related function button ([F1] ~ [F4]) is held (Page 66).

SEQUENCE PLAY FX Controls

In addition to the functions described here, these knobs are fully assignable and can be set up to control a wide range of functions and parameters. Since the knobs allow continuous parameter control for the selected track, they can be used for creative real-time performance sound control. 2 functions can be assigned to each knob, selected by the [SELECT] button to their right, allowing the three knobs to control up to 6 different parameters or functions. The default assignments for these knobs are the main PLAY EFFECT and MIDI DELAY parameters. Refer to “Chapter 2: The Pattern mode”, pages 87 and 90, for more information on PLAY EFFECTS and MIDI DELAY.

[BEAT STRETCH/GATE TIME] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the PLAY FX BEAT STRETCH and GATE TIME parameters. BEAT STRETCH compresses or expands the length of measures (Page 89), while GATE TIME alters the gate time of the notes (Page 88).

[CLOCK SHIFT/MIDI DELAY] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the PLAY FX CLOCK SHIFT and MIDI DELAY parameters. CLOCK SHIFT shifts the timing of notes (Page 89), while MIDI DELAY adjusts the delay time of the MIDI DELAY effect (Page 91).

[BEAT STRETCH/GATE TIME] Knob

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

[CLOCK SHIFT/MIDI DELAY] Knob

SELECT

BEAT STRETCH

GATE TIME

CLOCK SHIFT

MIDI DELAY

[SWING/VELOCITY] Knob

SWING

VELOCITY

[SELECT] Button

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14 RS7000

[SWING/VELOCITY] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the PLAY FX SWING and VELOCITY parameters. SWING adjusts the timing of the 8th-note up (back) beats to create a bounce or swing feel (Page 89). VELOCITY adjusts the velocity of the notes (Page 88).

[SELECT] Button

Selects one of the two functions/parameters assigned to each knob. The indicator next to the currently selected parameters will light.

[EFFECT SEND/VOLUME] Knobs

[DRY VARI] Knob (Page 96)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the MIXER DRY SEND LEVEL parameter. This adjusts the level of the signal sent to the dry line.

[DELAY/CHO] Knob (Page 96)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the MIXER DELAY/CHORUS SEND LEVEL parameter. This adjusts the level of the signal sent to the delay or chorus effect.

[REVERB] Knob (Page 96)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the MIXER REVERB SEND LEVEL parameter. This adjusts the level of the signal sent to the reverb effect.

[TRACK VOLUME] Knob (Page 94)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the volume of the currently selected track.

LFO Knobs

In addition to the functions described here, these knobs are fully assignable and can be set up to control a wide range of functions and parameters. Since the knobs allow continuous parameter control for the selected track, they can be used for creative real-time performance sound control. 3 functions can be assigned to the [DEPTH] knob, selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B to its right. The default assignments for these knobs are the main LFO parameters.

[SPEED] Knob (Page 98)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the LFO SPEED parameter.

[DEPTH] Knob (Page 98)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the LFO DEPTH parameter. Depending on the function selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B, the [DEPTH] knob can control the depth of a tremolo, wow, or vibrato effect.

[WAVE] Button (Page 98)

Selects the LFO waveform.

[EG] Knobs

In addition to the functions described here, these knobs are fully assignable and can be set up to control a wide range of functions and parameters. 3 parameters are assigned to each knob, selectable via the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B. Since the knobs allow continuous parameter control for the selected track, they can be used for creative real-time performance sound control. The default assignments for these knobs are the main MIXER parameters. Refer to “Chapter 2: The Pattern mode”, page 69, for more information on the MIXER parameters.

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVERB TRACK VOLUME

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

[DELAY/CHO] Knob

[REVERB] Knob

[TRACK VOLUME] Knob

[DRY VARI] Knob

[WAVE] Button

LFO

WAVE

SPEED

[SPEED] Knob

USER

S&H

DEPTH

PGM

[DEPTH] Knob

[ATTACK] Knob

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE

[DECAY] Knob

[SUSTAIN] Knob

[RELEASE] Knob

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RS7000 15

[ATTACK] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the AMPLITUDE EG, FILTER EG, or PITCH EG ATTACK parameter. The target EG is selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B.

[DECAY] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the AMPLITUDE EG, FILTER EG, or PITCH EG DECAY parameter. The target EG is selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B.

[SUSTAIN] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the AMPLITUDE EG, FILTER EG, or PITCH EG SUSTAIN parameter. The target EG is selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B.

[RELEASE] Knob

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the AMPLITUDE EG, FILTER EG, or PITCH EG RELEASE parameter. The target EG is selected by the [AMP/FILTER/PITCH] button B.

[AMP/FILTER/PITCH] Button

Selects the parameter to be controlled by the LFO and EG knobs. The indicator light in sequence each time the button is pressed, indicating the currently selected parameter: AMP → FILTER → PITCH → AMP, etc.

PITCH Knobs

[PITCH BEND] Knob (Page 101)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of PITCH BEND.

[PORTAMENTO TIME] Knob (Page 100)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of the PORTAMENTO TIME parameter.

[PORTAMENTO TYPE] Button (Page 100)

Selects the PORTAMENTO type. The settings are selected in sequence each time the button is pressed.

FILTER Knobs

[CUTOFF] Knob (Page 103)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of ﬁlter CUTOFF.

[RESONANCE] Knob (Page 103)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of ﬁlter RESONANCE.

[ENV. DEPTH] Knob (Page 103)

With the initial default settings, this knob provides realtime control of ﬁlter ENVELOPE DEPTH.

[TYPE] Button (Page 103)

Selects the ﬁlter type. The settings are selected in sequence each time the button is pressed.

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

TYPE

LPF24 LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

FILTER

[CUTOFF] Knob

[RESONANCE] Knob

[ENV. DEPTH] Knob

[TYPE] Button

[PITCH BEND] Knob

PITCH

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

[PORTAMENTO TYPE] Button

PORTAMENTO

[PORTAMENTO TIME] Knob

TYPE

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

The Controls & Connectors

16 RS7000

The Top Panel (Lower Section)

E [SHIFT] Button

Access several secondary functions when used in conjunction with other buttons and controls.

Sequencer Buttons

The sequencer buttons control recording and playback in the PATTERN and SONG modes.

[●](REC) Button

Switches to the phrase or song recording display. The indicator will light when the button is press to engage the record standby mode.

[ ](Top) Button

Goes directly to the top measure of the current pattern or song.

[ ■ ](STOP) Button

Stops pattern or song playback or recording.

[ ](PLAY) Button

Starts pattern or song playback, and starts phrase or song recording. When playback or recording is started, the [] button indicator ﬂashes at the current BPM (the indicator lights continuously in the STEP recording mode).

[ ](Fast Reverse) Button

Moves back one measure when pressed brieﬂy, or scrolls backward continuously (fast reverse) when held.

[ ](Fast Forward) Button

Moves forward one measure when pressed brieﬂy, or scrolls forward continuously (fast forward) when held.

LED Display

Displays the current BPM or measure number. The LED display also brieﬂy displays the current value set by a knob while the knob is operated. Whether the LED display normally shows BPM or the measure number is determined by the setting in the UTILITY mode System page (Page 258).

[●](REC) Button

[ ](PLAY) Button

[ ] Button

E M

F1 F2 F3

REC

SHIFT

KEYBOARD

ARPEGGIO ON

DOWN

OCT

F G

NUM

PLAY

STOP

OCT

STORE

MUTE

SCENE

MEMORY

12345

LNK

ABC DE F GH I J

ALL TR- TR+

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

3.3V

CARD

1~8 9~16

TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)

SECTION

TRANSPOSE

CAPS

TRACK

MUTE

SOLO

K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z

TRACK

SELECT

J H I

MODE

PATT

BPM

PATTERN

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

789+/-

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

4560

EXIT

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

1 2 3 ENTER

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

CHAIN

SUB MODE

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP MIDI FILTER

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

GRID GROOVE

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

LFO PORTAMENTO PITCH EG FILTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

SAVE EXPORT RENAME DELETE FORMAT

TAP

PAD ASSIGN

MIDI DELAY

HARMONIZE

FEEDBACK

NOTE TIME

EFFECT TYPE

ARPEGGIO

VARIATION

A/D SETUP

DELAY

KNOB ASSIGN MIDI OUT CH

REVERB

JOB LIST

LOAD IMPORT SCSI SETUP SCSI COMM

PAD 1 PAD 2

SPACE DEL

R TS

VOICE SELECT VOL/PAN/OUT EQ EFFECT SEND LEVEL

MASTER EQ MASTER EFFECT

EDIT CHANGE VIEW FILTER

[■](STOP) Button

REC PLAYSTOP

[ ] Button

The Controls & Connectors

RS7000 17

H MODE Buttons

Select the main RS7000 operating mode. The indicator above the selected MODE button will light.

[PATTERN] Button (Page 70)

Selects the PATTERN mode. The PATTERN Play and PATTERN Patch modes are selected alternately each time the button is pressed.

[PATT CHAIN] Button (Page158)

Selects the PATTERN CHAIN mode.

[SONG] Button (Page180)

Selects the SONG mode.

[UTILITY] Button (Page256)

Selects the UTILITY mode. After entering the UTILITY mode the [UTILITY] button sequentially selects the various pages provided.

SUB MODE Buttons

These buttons access the various sub modes available within each of the main modes. When a sub mode includes more than on display page, the pages are sequentially selected each time the button is pressed.

[GROOVE] Button

Selects the GROOVE quantize sub mode.

[PLAY FX] Button

Selects the PLAY FX sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[MIDI DELAY] Button

Selects the MIDI DELAY sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[MIXER] Button

Selects the MIXER sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[VOICE EDIT] Button

Selects the VOICE EDIT sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[EFFECT] Button

Selects the EFFECT sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[SETUP] Button

Selects the SETUP sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[MASTER] Button

Selects the MASTER sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[SAVE] Button

Selects the SAVE sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[LOAD] Button

Selects the LOAD sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[JOB] Button

Selects the PATTERN, PATTERN CHAIN, or SONG JOB sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[EDIT] Button

Selects the PATTERN, PATTERN CHAIN, or SONG EDIT sub mode and the various display pages provided.

[EXIT] Button

Moves backward (upward) through the sub mode display pages, or out of the current sub mode back to the main mode.

[PATTERN] Button

[SONG] Button

[PATT CHAIN] Button [UTILITY] Button

MODE

PATTERN

PAT T CHAIN

SONG UTILITY

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

SUB MODE

789+/-

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

456 0

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

1 2 3 ENTER

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18 RS7000

K SCENE/MUTE Buttons

Up to 5 complete scene and mute setups can be stored in memory and recalled at the touch of a button. A “scene” includes all parameter settings for all tracks (all knob settings and mute on/off settings). A mute setup includes the mute on/off status for all tracks. The ability to store and instantly recall complete scene and mute setups means that even complex setups that would take a considerable amount of time to program in real time can be called up at the touch of a button. Recall operations can be recorded to pattern chains and songs as well.

[STORE] Button

Store the current scene or mute settings to one of the 5 available memory locations: [MEMORY 1] ~ [MEMORY 5]. The selected type of data is stored when a scene/mute memory button — [MEMORY 1] ~ [MEMORY 5] — is pressed while the [STORE] button is held.

[SCENE/MUTE] Button

Switches between the scene and mute memory functions. The SCENE and MUTE indicators light alternately each time the button is pressed.

[MEMORY 1] ~ [MEMORY 5] Button

Used in conjunction with the [STORE] button (see above) to store scene or mute setups, and when pressed alone these buttons recall the stored scene or mute data.

[KEYBOARD] Button

Determines whether the RS7000 keyboard is to be used as a music keyboard (i.e., to play notes). When you press the [KEYBOARD] button so that its indicator lights, the keyboard will function as a music keyboard to play notes. If you press the button once again so that the indicator goes dark, the keyboard can be used to select sections, to select tracks, or as track mute buttons.

[ARPEGGIO ON] Button

Turns the RS7000 automatic arpeggio feature on or off. The [ARPEGGIO ON] button indicator will light when the ARPEGGIO feature is on, and notes played on the keyboard will be played as an arpeggio. To turn the arpeggio function off press the button again so that its indicator goes out.

[OCT DOWN] and [OCT UP] Buttons

The [OCT DOWN] and [OCT UP] buttons allow the pitch of the keyboard to be shifted down or up in octave steps. Press both buttons simultaneously to return to normal pitch. The current amount of octave shift is indicated on the LCD display. (Page 73)

[TRANSPOSE] Button (Page 73)

Used in conjunction with the keyboard to transpose the overall pitch. Transposition is set by holding the [TRANSPOSE] button and pressing the key on the keyboard corresponding to the desired amount of transposition above or below the E (track 8) key. While the [TRANSPOSE] button is held the E indicator will light and the indicator of the selected transpose key will ﬂash. To transpose by more than an octave ﬁrst press the [OCT UP] or [OCT DOWN] button and then the keyboard.

[MUTE] Button (Page 74)

This button is used to make track mute settings and solo settings.To make mute settings, press the [MUTE] button to make the indicator light. To make solo settings, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [MUTE] button to make the indicator ﬂash. When you do so, the keyboard pad indicators (white keys) corresponding to tracks that contain data will light, and pressing one of these keys will engage the mute or solo function for that track, causing the indicator to ﬂash. Press the same key again to disengage the mute function for that track. To disengage the solo function, press the [MUTE] button.

[TRACK SELECT] Button (Page 67)

Used in conjunction with the keyboard to select a track for recording or other operations. Tracks are selected by pressing the appropriate white key on the keyboard while holding the [TRACK SELECT] button.

Keyboard

The keyboard is used like a conventional keyboard to enter performance data, as well as to select sections, select tracks, mute and solo tracks, set transposition, and more. Normally the number “6” key corresponds to middle C. The keyboard does not respond to velocity or aftertouch.

[TAP] Button

Tap this button at the desired tempo to automatically set the BPM.

• Scenes do not include sequence data.

• Scene/mute setups cannot be stored during sequence recording. Store operations are possible during playback.

STORE

MUTE

SCENE

12345

MEMORY

NOTE

The Controls & Connectors

T [PAD 1] and [PAD 2]

Velocity-sensitive pads for performance data entry. Tapping these pads enters the pre-speciﬁed note data at the speciﬁed pitch. The pitch for each pad can be set by playing the appropriate key on the keyboard while holding the [TAP] button and [PAD 1] or [PAD 2].

The Rear Panel

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.

OUT A

OUT B

POWER

AC INLET

OFF

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

US LISTED

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

ATTENTION WARNING

DO NOT OPEN

: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

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

MODEL SER. NO.

379U

MIDI

MADE IN JAPAN

CARD Slot

Slot for memory card insertion.

4 5 6 7 8 9

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLWWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,AND

(2)

THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECIVED,INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

SCSI

FOOT SW CONTRAST R R

INPUT OUTPUT

L L/MONO PHONES

2 3

1 POWER Switch

Press in to turn the RS7000 on, and press again to turn it off.

AC INLET

The AC power cable supplied with the RS7000 is plugged in here. Use only the supplied cable.

MIDI IN, OUT A, and OUT B Connectors

If you plan to use a MIDI keyboard or other instrument to play and program the RS7000, it should be connected to the MIDI IN connector. The MIDI OUT A and B connectors can be connected to an external tone generator or synthesizer if you want to transmit performance data, button and knob operations, and pad operations to external equipment from the RS7000.

SCSI Connector

External SCSI storage devices (hard disks, CD-ROM drives, etc.) can be connected here. The connector is a 50pin half-pitch type.

FOOT SW Jack

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch connected to this jack can be used for start/stop, section selection, sustain, or tap BPM entry.

CONTRAST Control

Use the CONTRAST control to achieve the best LCD display visibility (LCD visibility varies with viewing angle).

INPUT L and R Jacks

Analog mono or stereo signals can be connected here for sampling (recording). Connect mono signals to either the L or R jack.

OUTPUT L/MONO & R Jacks

These are the main stereo outputs from the RS7000. When a plug is inserted into only the L/MONO output, the left- and right-channels signals are mixed and delivered via that output to allow direct connection to mono sound systems.

PHONES Jack

Any pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4” stereo phone plug can be plugged in here for convenient monitoring. The PHONES output level is adjusted via the MASTER VOLUME control.

RS7000 19

The Controls & Connectors

Rear Panel with Optional AIEB2 I/O

Expansion Board Installed

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.

OUT A

OUT B

POWER

AC INLET

OFF

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

US LISTED

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

ATTENTION WARNING

DO NOT OPEN

: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

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

MODEL SER. NO.

379U

MIDI

MADE IN JAPAN

1 OPTICAL IN, OUT Connectors

Digital input and output for connection via optical cable. Digital signals to be recorded (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz fs) can be connected to OPTICAL IN. OPTICAL OUT delivers the same signal as the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks in digital form (fs = 44.1 kHz).

DIGITAL IN, OUT Connectors

Digital input and output in S/P DIF format (the format normally used by home-use CD or DAT equipment) for connection via coaxial (RCA-pin) cable. Digital signals to be recorded (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz fs) can be connected to DIGITAL IN. DIGITAL OUT delivers the same signal as the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks in digital form (fs = 44.1 kHz).

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLWWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)

THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,AND

(2)

THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECIVED,INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

INPUT

SCSI

OUTIN

FOOT SW CONTRAST R R

L L/MONO PHONES

ASSIGNABLE OUTDIGITALOPTICAL

OUTPUT

AS1AS2AS3AS4AS5AS6OUT

1 2 3

Options

A range of options are available to give the RS7000 even greater music production capabilities.

Expansion Memory (SIMM)

Recorded samples and samples loaded from memory card must be stored in the internal memory in order to be played. The RS7000 comes equipped with 4 MB of memory which allows up to 46 seconds of monaural sample recording or playback at the maximum 44.1 kHz sampling frequency. Additional memory (SIMM) can be installed to allow much longer sample recording and playback. If you need longer sample recording and playback time, or want to keep a large number of samples in memory at the same time, you may need to add extra memory. See page 274 of the Appendix for details on installing extra memory.

ASSIGNABLE OUT 1 ~ 6 Jacks

Unlike the STEREO OUT outputs, the output from individual tracks can be assigned to these outputs. (Page 21) The ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks can be used as mono outputs or as stereo pairs (1&2, 3&4, 5&6).

20 RS7000

Notes on Musical Copyright

NOTE

Precautions for Purchasing Expansion SIMM Memory

Some types of commonly available SIMM memory may not work properly with the RS7000, and we cannot guarantee operation with untested memory types. Please check with the retail outlet where you purchased your RS7000, or an authorized Yamaha representative, before purchasing expansion SIMM memory.

IMPORTANT

• Use only 4, 8, 16, or 32 megabyte 72-pin SIMMs

with an access time faster than 70ns. x32bit SIMMs

are the standard, but x36bit types (with parity) can

also be used.

• Always install SIMMs in pairs of the same capacity.

A single SIMM will not work.

• The RS7000 comes with 4 megabytes of pre-

installed sample memory. Thus if you install a pair of

16 megabyte SIMMs (32 megabytes total) you will

have 36 megabytes (32 + 4 megabytes) of sample

memory. However, since the maximum allowable

sample memory for the RS7000 is 64 megabytes, if

you install a pair of 32 megabyte SIMMs (64 mega-

bytes total) the initial 4 megabytes will not be used.

• SIMMs which use more than 19 memory chips per

unit may not function properly with the RS7000.

Please choose SIMMs which use 18 or fewer mem-

ory chips.

• We recommend SIMMs which conform to JEDEC*

standards. However, even though a SIMM which

conforms to the JEDEC internal circuit conﬁguration

functions perfectly in a computer, there is no guar-

antee that it will work properly with the RS7000.

*JEDEC stands for the “Joint Electron Device Engineering Council”, a group which sets standards for the configurations of electronic devices.

AIEB2 I/O Expansion Board

Initially the RS7000 can only record samples from analog sources, and only analog output capability is provided. With the optional AIEB2 I/O Expansion Board, however, you gain optical and coaxial terminals for direct digital signal input and output. Also, 6 assignable outputs (ASSIGNABLE OUT 1 ~ 6) are provided in addition to the standard OUTPUT jacks. Refer to page 276 in the Appendix for details on installing the AIEB2 I/O Expansion Board.

The AIEB1 expansion I/O board cannot be used.

Notes on Musical Copyright

The RS7000 supports SCMS (Serial Copy Management System) to protect the copyrights of music software. Data that was digitally sampled from a CD or other source cannot be saved to a memory card or SCSI disk in WAV format, or transferred via the TWE wave editor as sample data. If you wish to save this data, you must save it in the RS7000’s own format.

It is prohibited to use copyrighted songs and sound data (that can be recorded via the RS7000) for commercial purposes. It is also prohibited to reproduce, transfer, or distribute the data, or play the data for a commercial audience without permission from the owners of the copyright, except for personal use or application that does not infringe the copyright. If you wish to use such data for occasions other than personal use, consult a copyright expert. Yamaha is not responsible for any data created, reproduced, or edited using the RS7000, nor for any reproduction or use of such data.

RS7000 21

Preparation and Setup

22 RS7000

Power supply and other equipment connections will be described in this section.

Power Connection

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC inlet on the rear panel. Then plug the other end of the cord into a 3-prong wall outlet.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

The RS7000 has no internal ampliﬁer or speakers of its own. To monitor the sound of the RS7000, connect headphones, powered speakers, or other playback equipment as required.

■ Headphones

If you are using headphones, connect them to the rear panel PHONES (headphones) jack. When using headphones, adjust the MASTER VOLUME control to an appropriate level that will not harm your hearing. The rear-panel OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks are active even when headphones are connected.

■ Powered Speakers

Connect a pair of powered speakers (such as the Yamaha CBXS3) to the output jacks (L/MONO, R) using appropriate connection cables. If you are connecting only one powered speaker, use the L/MONO jack.

Preparation and Setup

WARNING

• Be sure that the RS7000’s power switch is OFF

before you connect the cord.

• Make sure your RS7000 is rated for the AC voltage

supplied in the area in which it is to be used (as listed on the rear panel). Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!

• Use only the AC power cord supplied with the

RS7000. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged and needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a ﬁre and shock hazard!

• The type of AC power cord provided with the

RS7000 may be different depending on the country in which it is purchased (a third prong may be provided for grounding purposes). Improper connection of the grounding conductor can create the risk of electrical shock. Do NOT modify the plug provided with the RS7000. If the plug will not ﬁt the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Do not use a plug adaptor which defeats the grounding conductor.

• The RS7000 is designed for use with a grounded

line (three-prong outlet). The power cord includes a grounding pin to prevent electrical shock and damage to equipment.

CAUTION

Connections with external equipment must be made with the power of the RS7000 and peripheral equipment turned off. Making connections with the power on may damage your amp or speakers.

INPUT OUTPUT

L L/MONO PHONES

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION

AC INLET

MODEL SER. NO.

W CONTRAST R R

INPUT OUTPUT

L L/MONO PHONES

Preparation and Setup

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■ Connecting to a Mixer

Connect the output jacks (L/MONO, R) to two channels of the mixer. The channel connected to the L/MONO jack should be panned left, and the channel connected to the R jack should be panned right.

Connecting a Footswitch

When using an optional FC4 or FC5 footswitch, insert the footswitch plug into the FOOT SW jack located on the rear panel. The footswitch function is determined by the UTILITY mode SYSTEM page FOOT SWITCH parameter (Page 257).

Connecting External MIDI Devices

■ Connecting a tone generator module

RS7000 sequence playback data can be used to play an external tone generator module. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT connector on the rear panel to the MIDI IN connector of the external MIDI device.

■ Connecting a MIDI keyboard

Real-time recording input will be easier if you use a MIDI keyboard. Use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI OUT of the external MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN connector on the rear panel.

■ Connecting to an MTR (Multi-track Recorder)

Since the RS7000 implements MTC (MIDI Time Code) and MMC (MIDI Machine Control), you can produce music while synchronized to a MTC- or MMC-compatible multi-track recorder. The RS7000 does not generate MTC on it’s own, so you’ll need an optional MTC device such as the Yamaha AW4416. Use MIDI cables to connect the MIDI OUT connector of the RS7000 to the MIDI IN connector of the MTR, and the MIDI IN connector of the RS7000 to the MIDI OUT connector of the MTR. The RS7000 will sync to the MTC clock signal received from the external device. If your MTR recognizes MMC, then the start/stop, fast forward and rewind functions can be remotely controlled from the RS7000. In this case go to the UTILITY mode MIDI page and set the MIDI Sync parameter to “MTC” (Page 260).

CAUTION

Do not connect the output jacks of the RS7000 to the mic input jacks of an amp or cassette deck etc. If they are connected to mic inputs, the sound quality may be impaired, and the device may be damaged. Also, when connecting the RS7000 to a mixer or similar device, set the mixer channels to Line Input sensitivity.

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION

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SCSI

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MIDI OUT

W CONTRAST R R

INPUT OUTPUT

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MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT

MULTI COMP RING MOD

STOP

PLAY

MUTE

STORE

SCENE

TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)

V-DIST

CTRL DELAY D-FILTER ISOLATION

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

BEAT STRETCH GATE TIME

LFO

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

MEMORY

12345

REAL TIME

LOOP

SAMPLE

STANDBY

REMIX

EDIT

LO-FI

OUT A

SLICE

OUT B

START/STOP

MIDI

MASTER VOLUME

REC VOLUME

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

SELECT

CLOCK SHIFT

SWING

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVREB TRACK VOLUME

MIDI DELAY

VELOCITY

WAVE

AMP FILTER

S&H

PITCH

USER

DEPTH

PGM

PORTAMENTO

TYPE

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

MODE

PATT

PATTERN

CHAIN

SUB MODE

BPM

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAYMIXER

789+/-

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

4560

EXIT

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

1 2 3 ENTER

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN

FILTER

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

TAP

PAD ASSIGN

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP MIDI FILTER

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

GRID GROOVE

HARMONIZE NOTE TIME

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

LFO

EFFECT TYPE

PORTAMENTO

VARIATION

PITCH

DELAY

REVERB

FILTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

SAVE

LOAD

EXPORT

IMPORT

RENAME

SCSI SETUP

DELETE

SCSI COMM

FORMAT

PAD 1 PAD 2

SPACE DEL

RELEASE

LPF24

TYPE

LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

VOICE SELECT

MIDI DELAY

VOL/PAN/OUT

FEEDBACK

EQ EFFECT SEND LEVEL

ARPEGGIO

MASTER EQ

A/D SETUP

MASTER

KNOB ASSIGN

EFFECT

MIDI OUT CH

JOB LIST

EDIT CHANGE VIEW FILTER

MIDI OUT A or B

MIDI IN

Tone generator module

EFFECT ON/OFF

F1 F2 F3

NUM

REC

SHIFT

OCT

KEY-

ARPEGGIO

DOWN

BOARD

ABC DE F GH IJ

SECTION

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INPUT OUTPUT

L L/MONO PHONES

Preparation and Setup

24 RS7000

RS7000 Synchronized to External MTC

* In this case MTC must be sent to the RS7000 from an external

MIDI device.

RS7000 Controlling External Device via MMC

Turning Power On and Off

1. Make sure all peripheral equipment is properly connected to

the RS7000, and turn all audio volume controls down to minimum.

2. Turn the RS7000 power on after the peripheral devices.

3. Turn the power to audio equipment on, then turn the RS7000

and audio volumes up to a reasonable listening level.

4. If the display is not easily visible, use the CONTRAST con-

trol to adjust for optimum visibility.

5. Always turn the RS7000 power off after turning the volume

all the way down or turning off all connected audio equipment.

MASTER VOLUME

SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT

REAL TIME

REC VOLUME

STANDBY

START/STOP

MULTI COMP RING MOD

V-DIST LO-FI SLICE

CTRL DELAY

D-FILTER

ISOLATION

BEAT STRETCH

GATE TIME

CLOCK SHIFT MIDI DELAY

SWING

VELOCITY

SPEED

WAVE

F1 F2 F3

NUM

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

PORTAMENTO

TYPE

DEPTH

SELECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

LOOP REMIX

SAMPLE EDIT

IN OUT A OUT B

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVREB TRACK VOLUME

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

TYPE

LPF24 LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

RELEASE

S&H PGM

USER

AMP FILTER PITCH

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

TRACK

12345678910111213141516

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP MIDI FILTER

SAVE EXPORT RENAME DELETE FORMAT

GRID GROOVE

LFO PORTAMENTO PITCH EG FILTER

ARPEGGIO A/D SETUP KNOB ASSIGN MIDI OUT CH

LOAD IMPORT SCSI SETUP SCSI COMM

HARMONIZE NOTE

EFFECT TYPE VARIATION DELAY REVERB

VOICE SELECT VOL/PAN/OUT EQ EFFECT SEND LEVEL

JOB LIST

MIDI DELAY FEEDBACK

MASTER EQ MASTER EFFECT

EDIT CHANGE VIEW FILTER

TIME

SHIFT

CAPS

SOLO

K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z

MUTE

REC

KEYBOARD

TRACK SELECT

ARPEGGIO ON

PLAY

TRANSPOSE

ALL TR- TR+

789+/-

4560

1 2 3 ENTER

PAD ASSIGN

PAD 1 PAD 2

SPACE DEL

1~8 9~16

TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)

STORE

MUTE

SCENE

12345

BPM

MODE

SUB MODE

STOP

SECTION

ABC DE F GH IJ

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

LFO

PITCH

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

FILTER

OCT DOWN

OCT UP

TAP

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAYMIXER

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

PATTERN

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

PATT CHAIN

MEMORY

EXIT

3.3V

CARD

MIDI

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Multi-track Recorder

MASTER VOLUME

SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT

REAL TIME

REC VOLUME

STANDBY

START/STOP

MULTI COMP RING MOD

V-DIST LO-FI SLICE

CTRL DELAY

D-FILTER

ISOLATION

BEAT STRETCH

GATE TIME

CLOCK SHIFT MIDI DELAY

SWING

VELOCITY

SPEED

WAVE

F1 F2 F3

NUM

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

PORTAMENTO

TYPE

DEPTH

SELECT

EFFECT ON/OFF

LOOP REMIX

SAMPLE EDIT

IN OUT A OUT B

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVREB TRACK VOLUME

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

TYPE

LPF24 LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

RELEASE

S&H PGM

USER

AMP FILTER PITCH

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

TRACK

12345678910111213141516

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP MIDI FILTER

SAVE EXPORT RENAME DELETE FORMAT

GRID GROOVE

LFO PORTAMENTO PITCH EG FILTER

ARPEGGIO A/D SETUP KNOB ASSIGN MIDI OUT CH

LOAD IMPORT SCSI SETUP SCSI COMM

HARMONIZE NOTE

EFFECT TYPE VARIATION DELAY REVERB

VOICE SELECT VOL/PAN/OUT EQ EFFECT SEND LEVEL

JOB LIST

MIDI DELAY FEEDBACK

MASTER EQ MASTER EFFECT

EDIT CHANGE VIEW FILTER

TIME

SHIFT

CAPS

SOLO

K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z

MUTE

REC

KEYBOARD

TRACK

SELECT

ARPEGGIO ON

PLAY

TRANSPOSE

ALL TR- TR+

789+/-

4560

1 2 3 ENTER

PAD ASSIGN

PAD 1 PAD 2

SPACE DEL

1~8 9~16

TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)

STORE

MUTE

SCENE

12345

BPM

MODE

SUB MODE

STOP

SECTION

ABC DE F GH IJ

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

LFO

PITCH

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

FILTER

OCT DOWN

OCT UP

TAP

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAYMIXER

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

PATTERN

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

PATT CHAIN

MEMORY

EXIT

3.3V

CARD

MIDI

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO

MIDI OUT

MIDI

A or B

Multi-track Recorder

CAUTION

The RS7000 system setup data is retained in memory by a backup battery. When the backup battery runs low, the “Backup Battery Low!” warning will appear in the display. If the battery runs down completely, the contents of memory will be lost. If the “Backup Battery Low!” warning appears, immediately save the data to a memory card (Smart Media) or an external SCSI disk, and then have the backup battery replaced by the qualified Yamaha service personnel.

MASTER VOLUME

CONTRAST

POWER

OFF

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

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MIDI

MADE IN JAPAN

Restoring the Initial Factory Settings

RS7000 25

The original RS7000 factory settings can be restored as follows.

[Procedure]

1. Turn the power OFF.

2. Turn the power ON while holding the [OCT DOWN], [OCT

UP] and [STORE] buttons.

Restoring the Initial Factory Settings

When the factory settings are restored, all the voice and sequence data you created as well as the system setup data will be erased. Be sure to save all important data to memory card (Smart Media) or SCSI disk (Page 114, 166, 204) before performing this procedure.

ARPEGGIO ON

STORE

MUTE

SCENE

OCT

DOWN

OCT

POWER

OFF

Restoring the Initial Factory Settings

26 RS7000

RS7000 27

Tutorial

Although all the information you need to operate the RS7000 is available in the reference section of this manual, you might want to take the time to go through the tutorial in order to familiarize yourself with some of its most important features in a step-by-step “linear” manner. The tutorial is presented in 6 sections, outlined below, each of which builds on the information presented in the previous section.

1. RS7000 System Overview ......................... 28

A quick look at the overall RS7000 system and what it can do.

2. Assemble a Pattern Using

Preset Phrases ........................................... 30

The fast, easy way to create patterns. Here we’ll create a pattern that we’ll build on in the following sections.

3. Real-time Sound Control ............................ 38

A quick detour to try out some of the RS7000’s awesome real-time control capabilities.

4. Recording Original Phrases....................... 39

Record an original phrase and add it to the basic pattern we created in section 2.

5. Add Samples ............................................... 43

Record a new sample and add it to our pattern.

6. Finalizing Your Sound ............................... 46

The ﬁnal mix — ﬁne-tuning the groove and adding effects.

Please note that the tutorial by no means covers all the capabilities and features of the RS7000. Important functions which are not included in the tutorial — the SONG, EDIT and UTILITY modes, to name a few — are described in detail in the reference section of the manual. Use the table of contents and index to ﬁnd detailed information on the features and functions you want to learn about. The same applies to features described here in the tutorial: for full details on any feature, refer to the reference section.

1. RS7000 System Overview

28 RS7000

The Yamaha RS7000 brings it all together. Everything you need for professional-level music production — particularly in dance, techno, R&B, and ambient genres — is included and flawlessly integrated in a system that has been specifically designed to facilitate modern production techniques. The RS7000 combines a powerful, flexible sequencing system with a state-of-the-art tone generator loaded with an awesome selection of drum kits and voices, and a sampler which allows you to sample your own sounds and loops and easily incorporate them into your sequences. All of this is brought together with an interface that is intuitive and easy while offering the depth and real-time control required by professional applications.

In the phrase-based PATTERN mode, complete patterns can be quickly assembled by combining individual phrases from the 5980 preset phrases provided, or you can record your own using the extensive selection of drum kits and other voices provided by the internal AWM2 tone generator. Sampled sounds, loops and break-beats can just as easily be added to the sequence to create the groove your music demands. Your patterns can be used individually, or the PATTERN CHAIN mode can be used to automatically sequence speciﬁed patterns to create even complex arrangements. There’s also a SONG mode which functions as a 16-track sequencer with all the features and versatility you’d expect from a full-blown stand-alone sequencer.

Another key requirement for creative freedom in modern music production is real-time sound control. The RS7000 offers plenty of sonic manipulation capability with a comprehensive range of knobs for hands-on control of BPM, ﬁlter parameters, envelopes, pitch, LFO, and more. The RS7000 also features a keyboard and velocity-sensitive pads that allow voices and samples to be played in real time, as well as switching between sequence sections and tracks, and controlling the track mute and solo functions. Scene and mute memory functions can be used to take “snapshots” of track mute setups or complete panel-control setups for instant recall when needed.

In addition to directly loading sample data in a variety of popular formats, the RS7000 allows you to record your own samples from CDs or any line-level or microphone source. Once your samples are recorded they can be trimmed, sliced, looped, and otherwise prepared for playback with the power and ﬂexibility you’d expect from a stand-alone sampler. And when your samples are ready, they can be incorporated into patterns and songs just as easily as the tone-generator voices. You can even use the sampler to record vocal parts to take your project right up to the ﬁnal production stage without using any equipment other than the RS7000.

Even electronic sounds change with the times, and the RS7000 is right up to date. The internal AWM2 tone generator system offers more than 63 top-quality drum kits as well as 1054 pitched voices and sound effects — you’ll ﬁnd what you need for just about any musical genre. You also have a range of voice editing functions that make it easy to customize and personalize the sound to bring your art to life.

In today’s music effects are almost as important as the sounds they are applied to. The RS7000 offers plenty of sound processing power with PLAY FX which function at the sequencing stage to provide harmonization as well as note and timing variations; a three-stage DSP effect system with VARIATION, DELAY/CHORUS, and REVERB effects; and a MASTER EFFECT stage that offers a range of up-to-date effects for the overall sound.

1. RS7000 System Overview

Powerful 16-track Sequencer

Real-time Control

Advanced Sampling and Editing Features

AWM2 Tone Generator

An Extensive Range of Effects

1. RS7000 System Overview

RS7000 29

TUTORIAL

Tutorial

Creating sequences that sound just right can be a tricky business, but the RS7000 makes the job as smooth and easy as possible with an extensive selection of jobs and editing functions. There’s GRID GROOVE, for example, to give your tracks the kind of groove and feel that straightforward sequencing simply can’t achieve. In the RS7000 this ﬂexible feature works with sliced samples — the RS7000 will also automatically “slice” your break-beat samples into individual beat segments — as well as tone-generator data for unprecedented “feel” control. Another sampling feature that offers hands-on creative control is REAL TIME LOOP REMIX — a powerful and easy way to remix your sampled and sliced loops while monitoring them in real time. Then there are jobs to automatically create glides, rolls, crescendos, and other subtleties that can make a huge difference to the musical mood. If you can image it, the RS7000 can probably do it. And when you want to really make detailed reﬁnements, the EDIT mode gives you direct access to individual note and event parameters.

Sequences, phrases, and samples can be conveniently stored on compact, high-capacity memory cards, or on a variety of external SCSI storage media (hard disk, MO, ZIP, etc.) connected to the RS7000’s SCSI port. You can also connect readonly devices such as a CD-ROM drive to conveniently load samples and other data.

* SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

The optional AIEB2 I/O expansion board can be installed in the RS7000 to provide 6 additional individual analog outputs as well as both coaxial and optical digital input and output.

In Depth Jobs and Editing

Memory Card (SmartMedia™*) Storage & SCSI Expandability

I/O Expansion

Keyboard Pads, Velocity Pads Sequence Controls, Play Effects

16-track Sequencer

(Patterns, Pattern Chains, Songs)

Mixer

Levels, Effects

Master Effect

Master EQ

CD-ROM

SCSI DISK

MEMORY CARD

CD PLAYER

MD PLAYER

MIC

AWM 2

Tone Generator

Samples

Resample

OUTPUT

Real-time knobs & controls.

2. Assemble a Pattern Using Preset Phrases

30 RS7000

Let’s begin the “hands-on” portion of our tutorial by discovering just how easy it is to create greatsounding grooves by selecting and combining a few of the RS7000’s preset phrases. The RS7000 provides an enormous database of 5980 preset phrases … just image the number of possible combinations. Also keep in mind the fact that once you’ve assembled the basic pattern, there are still countless ways in which the details can be changed to make the sound your own.

Definition: Patterns & Phrases

• Patterns

An RS7000 “pattern” is a musical segment between one and 256 measures in length and consisting of as many as 16 individual tracks. Each “track” can be approached as a separate “part” of the pattern: e.g. a bass drum part, a cymbal part, a synthesizer bass part, a sampled loop, etc. The patterns are further organized into “sections” and “styles”. The RS7000 has memory for up to 1,024 patterns organized as 64 styles, each with 16 sections labeled “A” through “P”, alphabetically.

• Phrases

Phrases are essentially pre-programmed “parts” for your patterns. The RS7000 comes with loads of preset drum and percussion phrases. All you have to do is select a pattern track, select the phrase you want to assign to that track, then repeat for as many tracks as you need. Of course, you can record your own phrases for use in patterns, too. Phrases can use voices from the RS7000’s internal tone generator, or samples in the RS7000’s sample memory.

Procedure

1 Engage the PATTERN Play mode

If the PATTERN Play mode isn’t already selected, press the [PATTERN] button to select it.

Select a STYLE

Use [Knob 1] to select the “STYLE” (i.e. the group of 16 “sections” — if you’re not sure what we’re talking about here, go back and review the “Deﬁnitions” sidebar, above) that you want to record. STYLE numbers range from “01” through “64”. For our tutorial, select STYLE 01.

2. Assemble a Pattern Using Preset Phrases

TRACK 1: Phrase 1 — [e.g. bass drum]

TRACK 2: Phrase 2 — [snare or percussive effect]

TRACK 3: Phrase 3 — [synth bass]

PATTERN

TRACK 4: Phrase 4 — [sampled loop]

TRACK 16: …

MODE

PATTERN

PATTERN Play

PATT CHAIN

SONG UTILITY

EFFECT ON/OFF

F1 F2 F3

NUM

REC

STOP

SHIFT

OCT

KEY-

ARPEGGIO

DOWN

BOARD

ABC DE F GH IJ

SECTION

TRANSPOSE

CAPS

ALL TR- TR+

1~8 9~16

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

TRACK

MUTE

SOLO

K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z

3.3V

CARD

TRACK

SELECT

PLAY

MUTE

STORE

SCENE

TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)

MULTI COMP RING MOD

V-DIST

CTRL DELAY D-FILTER ISOLATION

SEQUENCE PLAY FX

BEAT STRETCH GATE TIME

LFO

SPEED

PITCH

PITCH BEND PORTAMENTO TIME

MEMORY

12345

SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT

REAL TIME

LOOP

SAMPLE

STANDBY

REMIX

EDIT LO-FI SLICE

START/STOP

REC VOLUME

EFFECT SEND / VOLUME

SELECT

CLOCK SHIFT

SWING

DRY VARI DELAY/CHO REVERB TRACK VOLUME

MIDI DELAY

VELOCITY

WAVE

AMP FILTER

S&H

PITCH

USER

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN

DEPTH

PGM

FILTER

PORTAMENTO

TYPE

FINGERED FULL TIME OFF

CUTOFF RESONANCE ENV.DEPTH

MODE

PATT

PATTERN

SONG UTILITY UTILITY

CHAIN

SUB MODE

BPM

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAYMIXER

789+/-

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

4560

EXIT

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

1 2 3 ENTER

PAD ASSIGN

TAP

MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO

Integrated Sampling Sequencer

IN OUT A OUT B

MIDI

MASTER VOLUME

SYSTEM MIDI SETUP MIDI FILTER

GROOVE PLAY FX MIDI DELAY MIXER

HARMONIZE

GRID GROOVE

NOTE TIME

VOICE EDIT EFFECT SETUP MASTER

LFO

EFFECT TYPE

PORTAMENTO

VARIATION DELAY

PITCH

REVERB

EG FILTER

SAVE LOAD JOB EDIT

LOAD

SAVE

IMPORT

EXPORT RENAME

SCSI SETUP

DELETE

SCSI COMM

FORMAT

PAD 1 PAD 2

SPACE DEL

RELEASE

LPF24

TYPE

LPF18 LPF12 HPF BPF BEF

VOICE SELECT

MIDI DELAY

VOL/PAN/OUT

FEEDBACK

EQ EFFECT SEND LEVEL

ARPEGGIO

MASTER EQ

A/D SETUP

MASTER

KNOB ASSIGN

EFFECT

MIDI OUT CH

JOB LIST

EDIT CHANGE VIEW FILTER

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