Yamaha RS7000E1 User Manual
2 RS7000
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(2)
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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.
(2)-8 1/2
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.
(2)-8 2/2
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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CONTENTS
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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
51
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
69
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.
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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
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+
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
F4
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
EG
FILTER
PATTERN
SONG UTILITY UTILITY
PATT
CHAIN
MIDI
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO
1
5
8
0
C
B
9
A
D
6
7
234
[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
RS7000 13
[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.
3
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.
4
[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.
5
Display
This backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) displays all information and parameters necessary for operation of the
RS7000.
6
[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.
7
[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).
8
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.
9
[EFFECT SEND/VOLUME] 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.
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] 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.
0
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.
A
[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
EG
ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE
[DECAY] Knob
[SUSTAIN] Knob
[RELEASE] Knob
The Controls & Connectors
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.
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.
C
PITCH 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.
The default assignments for these knobs are the PITCH
BEND and PORTAMENTO TIME parameters.
[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.
D
FILTER 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.
The default assignments for these knobs are the main FILTER parameters.
[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.
F
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.
G
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
[ ] Button
E M
F1 F2 F3
REC
SHIFT
KEYBOARD
ARPEGGIO
ON
DOWN
OCT
F G
F4
NUM
PLAY
STOP
OCT
UP
STORE
MUTE
SCENE
MEMORY
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LNK
ABC DE F GH I J
ALL TR- TR+
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3.3V
CARD
1~8 9~16
TRANSPOSE(-) TRANSPOSE(+)
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P
Q
SECTION
TRANSPOSE
CAPS
TRACK
MUTE
SOLO
K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z
TRACK
SELECT
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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.
I
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.
J
[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
The Controls & Connectors
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.
L
[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.
M
[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.
N
[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)
O
[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.
P
[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.
Q
[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.
R
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.
S
[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
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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
1
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.
IN
OUT A
OUT B
POWER
ON
/
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
U
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.
2
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
3
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.
4
SCSI Connector
External SCSI storage devices (hard disks, CD-ROM
drives, etc.) can be connected here. The connector is a 50pin half-pitch type.
5
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.
6
CONTRAST Control
Use the CONTRAST control to achieve the best LCD display visibility (LCD visibility varies with viewing angle).
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
IN
OUT A
OUT B
POWER
ON
/
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).
2
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
IN
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.
3
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
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.
M
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
RS7000 23
■ 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
MIDI
IN
SCSI
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
US LISTED
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
379U
CET APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE DE LA CLASSE B EST C
DU CANADA.
OUT A
OUT B
MADE IN JAPAN
MIDI OUT
W CONTRAST R R
INPUT OUTPUT
L L/MONO PHONES
MUSIC PRODUCTION STUDIO
Integrated Sampling Sequencer
SAMPLINGMASTER EFFECT
MULTI COMP RING MOD
STOP
F4
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
IN
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
EG
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
EG
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
OCT
KEY-
ARPEGGIO
DOWN
UP
BOARD
ON
ABC DE F GH IJ
SECTION
TRANSPOSE
CAPS
ALL TR- TR+
1~8 9~16
12345678910111213141516
TRACK
MUTE
SOLO
K ! L # M $ N % O & P ' Q ( R ) S - T @ U ^ V _ W { X } Y ~ Z
3.3V
CARD
TRACK
SELECT
CSI
FOOT SW CONTRAST R R
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
F4
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
EG
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
F4
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
EG
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
IN
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
ON
/
AC INLET
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.
WARNING
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
MODEL SER. NO.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
379U
US LISTED
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
1
OCT
DOWN
OCT
UP
POWER
ON
/
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.
2
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
OCT
KEY-
ARPEGGIO
DOWN
UP
BOARD
ON
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
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3.3V
CARD
TRACK
SELECT
F4
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
EG
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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