Yamaha RY20 User Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.

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

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

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

Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures (where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other uses are recommended.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small nonrechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

This Product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix old batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning: Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area.

Note: Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice: Should this Product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist you, Please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The name Plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your purchase.

OUT	MIDI	IN	OUTPUT	PHONES	DC IN	POWER
		R	L/MONO			ON OFF

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1.IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications no t expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2.IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Com-

pliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of t he following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker of fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620

*This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

CANADA

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE “CLASS B” LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS

FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENDE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA “CLASSE B” PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD.

Bescheinigung des Importeurs

Hiermit wird bescheinigt, daß der/die/das

Gerät: Rhythm Programmer Typ : RY20

(Gerät, Typ, Bezeichnung)

in Übereinstimmung mit den Bestimmungen der

VERFÜGUNG 1046/84

(Amtsblattverfügung)

funkentstört ist.

Der Deutschen Bundespost wurde das Inverkehrbringen dieses Gerätes angezeigt und die Berechtigung zur Überprüfung der Serie auf Einhaltung der Bestimmungen eingeräumt.

Yamaha Europa GmbH

Name des Importeurs

Dies bezieht sich nur auf die von der Yamaha Europa GmbH vertriebenen Produkte.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

Dette apparat overholder det gaeldende EF-direktiv vedrørende radiostøj.

Cet appareil est conforme aux prescriptions de la directive communautaire 87/308/CEE.

Diese Geräte entsprechen der EG-Richtlinie 82/499/EWG und/oder 87/308/EWG.

This product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.

Questo apparecchio è conforme al D.M.13 aprile 1989 (Direttiva CEE/87/308) sulla soppressione dei radiodisturbi.

Este producto está de acuerdo con los requisitos sobre interferencias de radio frequencia fijados por el Consejo Directivo 87/308/CEE.

YAMAHA CORPORATION

Precautions

Your RY20 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple rules given below:

■Location

Do not expose the instrument to the following conditions, to avoid deformation, discoloration, or more serious damage.

•Direct sunlight, such as near a window.

•High temperatures, for example, near a heat source, outdoors, or in a car during the daytime.

•Excessive humidity.

•Excessive dust.

•Strong vibrations.

■Power Supply

Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power your RY20. Other adaptors may cause damage to the RY20. Also, make sure that the adaptor you have is appropriate for the AC mains supply voltage in the area where you intend to use the RY20.

NOTE

The correct INPUT voltage is marked on the top of the adaptor.

Turn the power OFF and unplug the AC adaptor when the instrument is not in use. Unplug the AC adaptor during electrical storms.

Avoid plugging the AC adaptor used with the RY20 into the same AC mains outlet as appliances with high power consumption, such as electric heaters or ovens. Also avoid using multi-plug adaptors since these can result in reduced sound quality and possibly damage.

Turn off the power before making or breaking connections.

To avoid damage to the instrument and other devices to which it is connected (a sound system, for example), always turn the power switches of all related devices OFF before connecting or disconnecting audio and MIDI cables.

■Handling and Transport

Never apply excessive force to the controls, connectors, or other parts of the instrument. Always plug and unplug any cables by gripping the connector, not the cord itself. Disconnect all cables before moving the instrument.

Dropping the RY20 or otherwise subjecting it to strong physical shocks can damage it. Handle it with care.

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■Cleaning

Clean the cabinet and panel with a soft dry cloth. A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt.

Do not use solvents such alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the cabinet or panel. Avoid placing vinyl objects on top of the instrument. Vinyl can stick to and discolor the surface.

■Electrical Interference

The RY20 contains digital circuitry and may cause interference or noise if placed too close to TV sets, radios, or similar equipment. If such a problem does occur, move the RY20 further away from the affected equipment.

■Memory Back-up

The RY20 contains a special long-life battery that retains the contents of its internal RAM memory even when the power is turned OFF. The back-up battery should last for several years. When the back-up battery needs to be replaced, the message “BATT LOW” will momentarily appear on the display when you turn the power ON. When this happens, have the back-up battery replaced by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BACK-UP BATTERY YOURSELF.

Transfer important data from your RY20 to a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer for safe long-term storage. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for data loss caused by battery failure or improper operation of the RY20.

■Service and Modification

The RY20 contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening the case and/or tampering with the internal circuitry can lead to irreparable damage and will void the warranty. Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel.

■Third-party Software

Yamaha cannot take any responsibility for software produced for this product by third-party manufacturers. Please direct any comments about such software to the manufacturer or their agents.

YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation.

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Introduction

With its wide collection of voices and easy-to-use controls, the Yamaha RY20 is the perfect musical partner for guitarists, bassists, keyboard players, and many other instrumentalists. It offers the features and capability required for recording applications, rehearsals and practice sessions, and live performance.

The RY20 uses Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator system to create 300 realistic tunable voices including drums, effected drums, percussion of all kinds, and basses. You can add effects to the voices, either reverb or delay, using the built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Using one of the 20 user drum kits, you can assign any voice to one of the pads.

The RY20 has 50 professionally-programmed preset patterns. You can also create and store 50 user patterns of your own, and combine tracks from different patterns and store them for an additional 50 “combination” patterns. Each pattern has six sections (“INTRO”, “MAIN A”, “MAIN B”, “FILL AB”, “FILL BA”, and “ENDING”) and each section has four tracks (bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat and other instruments).

Patterns can be combined to create complete songs. The RY20 can store 50 songs in its user song memory.

It features easy-to-use controls with a large, useful LCD display. Change values quickly using the Shuttle dial, then fine-tune them using the Jog dial. Create patterns in real-time or step record mode using the velocity-sensitive pads. Make up “kits” of commonly-used drum and bass sounds. Make your patterns reflect your musical ideas and escape from the “mechanical feel” common to conventional rhythm machines by using the built-in swing and groove functions.

The RY20 includes full MIDI capabilities (including General MIDI compatible drum mapping) to allow full communication with the rest of your MIDI set-up.

Please read this owner’s manual carefully in order to familiarize yourself with the RY20 and its features – and keep the manual in a safe place for later reference.

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SONG MODE (50 songs)

SONG 49

SONG 00

PATTERN MODE (150 patterns)

Preset Patterns (000±049) User Patterns (050±099) Combination Patterns (100±149)

PATTERN 149

PATTERN 000

6 SECTIONS					4 TRACKS
INTRO					BD
					SD
MAIN A
					HH
MAIN B
					OTHERS
FILL AB
FILL BA
ENDING

DRUM KIT MODE (40 Drums)

Preset Drum Kits (00±19) User Drum Kits (20±39)

DRUM KIT 39

DRUM KIT 00

PAD BANK

PAD BANK A

PAD BANK B

PAD BANK C

PAD BANK D

PAD BANK E

PAD BANK BASS

EFFECT MODE

6 Reverb Settings 4 Delay Settings

EFFECT

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Contents
1 The Controls and Connections...............	2
Front Panel.............................................	2
Rear Panel ..............................................	8
Making Connections...............................	9
Turn on the RY20 .................................	11
2 Playing the Demo Song..........................	12
3 Playing the Preset Patterns..................	14
Changing Pattern Numbers During
Playback................................................	16
Selecting the Sections ..........................	16
Setting the Tempo ................................	19
Muting a Track.....................................	20
4 Playing the Pads......................................	21
Selecting a Drum Kit ...........................	22
Selecting a Pad Bank ...........................	23
Playing the Bass Voices .......................	24
5 Recording a User Pattern .....................	28
Recording Modes ..................................	28
Step Record Mode.................................	29
Real-time Record Mode ........................	35
Combination Patterns ..........................	38
Editing Patterns ...................................	39
Quantization.........................................	44
Gate Time .............................................	45
Changing the Meter .............................	46
Adjusting the Click...............................	47
6 Other Pattern Functions .......................	49
Swing.....................................................	49
Groove ...................................................	50
Velocity Modify .....................................	54
Clearing a Pattern................................	55
Copying a Pattern ................................	57
Setting the Pattern Name....................	60
7 Recording a Song ....................................	62
Step Record Mode.................................	62
Real-Time Record Mode .......................	67
Setting the Tempo ................................	69
Deleting a Part .....................................	69
Inserting a Part ....................................	70
Adjusting the Click...............................	72
8 Playing the Songs....................................	73
Playing a Song......................................	73
Chain and Repeat.................................	75
Clearing a Song ....................................	77

Contents

Copying a Song......................................	79
Name that Song ....................................	81
9 Modifying the Drum Kits .......................	82
Assigning Voices to Each Pad ..............	83
Volume Level.........................................	86
Stereo Pan .............................................	87
Pitch.......................................................	88
Decay .....................................................	89
Sensitivities...........................................	90
Voice Polyphony ....................................	95
Alternate Group ....................................	96
Note/Trigger Driven..............................	97
Pad Sensitivity ......................................	98
Chase .....................................................	99
Copy .....................................................	100
Name....................................................	101
0 Changing the Effects.............................	102
Enabling Effects..................................	102
Select the Effect Type .........................	103
Send Level ...........................................	104
Return Level........................................	105
Reverb Time ........................................	106
Feedback Gain.....................................	107
Delay Time ..........................................	108
A MIDI Functions ......................................	110
MIDI Sync ...........................................	110
Drum Instruments MIDI Channel.....	111
Bass Instrument MIDI Channel ........	112
Program Change MIDI Channel ........	113
MIDI Note Assignment.......................	114
Volume and Expression ......................	116
Bulk Dump ..........................................	118
Receiving Bulk Data ...........................	118
Appendix..................................................	120
Total Reset Procedure.........................	120
Pattern List .........................................	121
Drum Kit List......................................	122
Voice List.............................................	124
Troubleshooting ..................................	126
LCD Messages.....................................	127
Specifications ......................................	128
MIDI Data Format..............................	129
MIDI Implementation Chart..............	130
Index .........................................................	131

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The Controls and Connections

The Controls and

1 Connections

■Front Panel

POWER

+

RHYTHM PROGRAMMER

							VOLUME
		1					2		3
						MIN	MAX
								±
	OTHERS	PATTERN	SONG	TEMPO		ENTER
	HH	5	6	7
4
TRACK		MIDI	DRUM KIT	EFFECT	±1		+1
SELECT/
MUTE	SD
	BD	PAGE ±	PAGE +	PAD BANK
DELETE	CLEAR	0	1		2	3		4	5
								HH
INSERT	COPY	TOM 1		TOM 2	TOM 3		TOM 4	OPEN	RIDE
	AUDITION	6	7		8	9		10	11
					SIDE		HH	HH
	SECTION	BD		SD	STICK		PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
		INTRO	MAIN A		MAIN B		FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

1LCD Panel

This large multi-function LCD panel shows all the prompts and parameters needed to operate the RY20 with ease and efficiency.

Each screen full of information is known as a display “page.” The various display pages in each mode are accessed using the [ PAGE– ] and [ PAGE+ ] buttons described below.

Within a display page, there are various “focus” areas. A focus area is a parameter you can adjust, identified by a flashing prompt. Use the [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons to change the focus area.

2Volume Control

The volume control adjusts the volume of sound output from the rear-panel PHONES jack or the OUTPUT (R and L/MONO) jacks.

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The Controls and Connections

CAUTION

Set the volume control to MIN when connecting the RY20 to a sound system or headphone for the first time. Gradually raise the volume level until a comfortable listening level is reached.

This simple precaution can prevent unexpectedly high volume levels from damaging your sound system, headphones, or most important, your ears.

3Jog and Shuttle Dials

The Jog and Shuttle Dials allow rapid control over the various features of the RY20.

The Jog Dial is a continuously rotating control. By rotating it you can quickly change the current value. You use it to select patterns or songs, to change the tempo, or to modify any of a number of other parameters.

The Shuttle Dial is a center detented, spring-loaded control. It allows you even more rapid access to the current value. The further you rotate the Shuttle Dial from its center detent, the faster the parameter will scroll.

For fine single-step adjustments, you may want to use the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons, described below.

4Track Select/Mute Buttons

These buttons allow you to mute tracks. The buttons are [OTHERS], [ HH ], [ SD ], and [ BD ]. When you press one of these buttons, the corresponding mute indicator lights up next to the track name on the LCD.

When you are copying or clearing pattern data from the RY20, these buttons allow you to select the track or tracks you wish to copy or clear.

5Pattern Button

The [PATTERN] button switches the RY20 to Pattern Mode. In this mode you can select a pattern to play, record, or modify.

6Song Button

The [ SONG ] button switches the RY20 to Song Mode. This mode allows you to select a song which you can then play, record, or modify.

7Tempo Button

The [ TEMPO ] button switches to the tempo function. You can change the tempo with the Jog dial or the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.

OTHERS

HH

TRACK

SELECT/

MUTE SD

BD

PATTERN

SONG

TEMPO

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The Controls and Connections

POWER

+

RHYTHM PROGRAMMER

VOLUME

MIN	MAX
	±

	OTHERS	PATTERN		SONG		TEMPO		ENTER	F	G	H
	HH							C
TRACK
		MIDI	DRUM KIT		EFFECT		±1	+1
SELECT/
MUTE	SD	8		9		0		D
	BD	PAGE ±	PAGE +		PAD BANK
		A				B		E
DELETE	CLEAR	0		1			2	3	4	5
									HH
INSERT	COPY	TOM 1				TOM 2	TOM 3	TOM 4	OPEN		RIDE
	AUDITION	6		7			8	9	10	11
							SIDE	HH	HH
	SECTION		BD			SD	STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED		CRASH
		INTRO			MAIN A		MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

MIDI

DRUM KIT

8MIDI Button

The [ MIDI ] button switches the RY20 to MIDI Mode. In this mode you can set or modify the MIDI control functions.

The RY20 can both receive and transmit MIDI data.

9Drum Kit Button

The [DRUM KIT] button switches the RY20 to Drum Kit Mode. In this mode you can select another drum kit or modify the parameters of the current drum kit.

EFFECT

0 Effect Button

The [EFFECT] button switches the RY20 to Effect Mode. In this mode you can change the current effect or modify the effect parameters.

PAGE ± PAGE +

A Page+ and Page– Buttons

The [ PAGE+ ] and [ PAGE– ] buttons select the display pages within the various modes.

PAD BANK

B Pad Bank Button

The [PAD BANK] button is used to select “DRUM” or “BASS” mode. In drum mode, it is used to select one of the five banks in each drum kit. In bass mode, it is used to select one of the five octaves of the bass bank.

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The Controls and Connections

Enter Button		ENTER
The [ENTER] button is used to confirm special operations that will change
data in the internal memory, for example, clearing a pattern or song.
+1 and –1 Buttons	±1	+1
The [ +1 ] (increment) and [ -1 ] (decrement) buttons are used along with
the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Dial to select patterns or songs, to change
tempo values, or to modify other parameters.

Use these buttons when you require a fine degree of control rather than the speed and convenience of the Jog Dial or the Shuttle Dial.

ECursor Buttons

The [ < ] and [ > ] cursor buttons change the focus within a display page, selecting the various parameters that are available for editing.

NOTE

The focus is always indicated by the flashing prompt or symbol.

FRecord Button and Record LED

The [RECORD] button switches the RY20 into Record Mode in either Pattern Mode or Song Mode. The red Record LED lights up and the Rhythm Programmer is ready for you to begin creating.

NOTE

The default Record Mode for either a pattern or a song is Step Record Mode. Press the [ PLAY ] button for Real-time Record Mode.

Press the [RECORD] button again to cancel Record Mode. The red Record LED switches off and the RY20 returns to either Pattern Mode or Song Mode.

G

H

Stop Button

The [ STOP ] button stops playback or turns off Real-time Record Mode.

Play Button and Play LED

The [ PLAY ] button starts playback of a pattern or song. You also use it to begin real-time recording of a pattern or song.

The green Play LED will flash in time with the current tempo setting.

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The Controls and Connections

POWER

+

RHYTHM PROGRAMMER

VOLUME

MIN MAX

±

	OTHERS	PATTERN	SONG	TEMPO		ENTER
TRACK	HH
		MIDI	DRUM KIT	EFFECT	±1	+1
SELECT/
MUTE	SD
	BD	PAGE ±	PAGE +	PAD BANK

I J K

DELETE	CLEAR L 0		1	2	3	4	5
	COPY M					HH
INSERT		TOM 1	TOM 2	TOM 3	TOM 4	OPEN	RIDE
	AUDITIONN 6		7	8	9	10	11
	SECTION O			SIDE	HH	HH
		BD	SD	STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
		INTRO	MAIN A	MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

P

I Top Button

The [ TOP ] button resets the current position to the beginning of the pattern or song. This button performs the same function in Record Mode.

DELETE CLEAR

INSERT COPY

JBackward Button

The [BACKWARD] button steps backwards through a song or pattern.

KForward Button

The [FORWARD] button steps forwards through a song or pattern.

LClear/Delete Button

The [CLEAR] button is used to clear all the data in the selected pattern or song in Pattern or Song Mode. In Record Mode, it is used to delete individual parts, such as an incorrect or unwanted note in a pattern, or an unwanted part in a song.

MCopy/Insert Button

The [ COPY ] button is used to copy the current song or pattern to another location. In Song Record Mode, it is used to insert new data into a song.

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NAudition Button

The Controls and Connections

AUDITION

The [AUDITION] button allows you to listen to a voice without actually recording it when the RY20 is in Pattern Record Mode.

OSection Button

SECTION

The [SECTION] button is used with one of the lower row Drum Pads to select another section in a pattern.

PDrum Pads

The RY20 has 12 velocity-sensitive drum pads that you play to record pattern data.

0	1	2	3	4	5
				HH
TOM 1	TOM 2	TOM 3	TOM 4	OPEN	RIDE
6	7	8	9	10	11
		SIDE	HH	HH
BD	SD	STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
INTRO	MAIN A	MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

NOTE

The voices of the RY20 are fully programmable and can be assigned to any pad. The drum pads are labeled [ 0 ] through [ 11 ] and also have a drum name printed on them. The voice assigned to the pad may not correspond to the name printed on the pad. See page 83 for further details.

The lower row Drum Pads are used to select the pattern sections. Each pad has a section label printed below it.

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The Controls and Connections

■Rear Panel

OUT	MIDI	IN	OUTPUT	PHONES	DC IN	POWER
		R	L/MONO			ON OFF

Q R S T U

QMIDI IN and OUT Connectors

The MIDI IN connector receives data from a sequencer or other MIDI device used to control the RY20.

The MIDI OUT connector transmits MIDI data to other MIDI devices. The RY20 can control other instruments with note and timing messages. It also uses MIDI to transmit the contents of its internal memory. See

page 110 for further details.

ROUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks

These phone jacks are the main stereo outputs from the RY20. If a plug is inserted into the L/MONO jack only, the left and right-channel signals are combined and delivered via this jack (which can be used for connecting to a mono sound system).

The Volume control adjusts the level of the signal sent to these jacks.

SPHONES Jack

Accepts a pair of stereo headphones with a miniature stereo phone plug for headphone monitoring of the RY20.

TDC IN Jack

The DC output cable from the supplied AC Adaptor should be connected here.

CAUTION

Always use the supplied Yamaha AC Adaptor to power your RY20. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the RY20, and might pose a serious shock hazard.

UPower Switch

Press this switch to turn the RY20 power ON or OFF.

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The Controls and Connections

■Making Connections

Using the Supplied Power Adaptor

When connecting the power supply, make sure the RY20 Power switch is in the OFF position (extended), then plug the AC Adaptor cable into the DC IN Jack, and finally the adaptor’s AC plug into a convenient AC mains outlet.

OUT	MIDI	IN	OUTPUT	PHONES	DC IN	POWER
		R	L/MONO			ON OFF

Audio Connections

The simplest way to monitor your RY20 is through a set of stereo headphones (miniature stereo phone plug type). Connect them to the PHONES jack on the rear panel of the instrument.

OUT	MIDI	IN	OUTPUT	PHONES	DC IN	POWER
		R	L/MONO			ON OFF

CAUTION

It is possible to produce sounds with the RY20 that are loud enough to cause hearing damage. Set the volume control to MIN when connecting the RY20 to headphones for the first time. Gradually raise the volume level until a comfortable listening level is reached.

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The Controls and Connections

Use the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks to connect the audio outputs of the RY20 to an external stereo sound system, as shown below.

L/MONO R

RHYTHM

PROGRAMMER

RY20

If your sound system is monophonic, connect only the L/MONO jack.

CAUTION

Make sure that both the RY20 and your sound system are turned OFF when making connections. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sound system.

MIDI Connections

If you intend to use other MIDI instruments with your RY20, you must connect them properly.

The following diagram shows a simple connection.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

RHYTHM

PROGRAMMER

RY20

MDF2

MIDI IN

RHYTHM

PROGRAMMER

MIDI OUT

RY20

For further details on MIDI and MIDI connections, see page 110.

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The Controls and Connections

■Turn on the RY20

To turn on the RY20, first make all the required connections. When connecting the power supply, make sure the RY20 Power switch is in the OFF position (extended), then plug the AC Adaptor cable into the DC IN Jack, and finally the adaptor’s AC plug into a convenient AC mains outlet.

CAUTION

Always use the Yamaha PA-3 AC Adaptor to power your RY20. The use of an incompatible adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the RY20, and might pose a serious shock hazard.

Be sure to unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC mains outlet when the RY20 is not in use.

Once you have completed the connections, turn the RY20 on by pressing in the Power switch. The following display will momentarily appear:

PAD BANK

OTHERS

HH

SD

BD

The RY20 will then switch to Pattern Mode.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	MEASURE
	PATTERN
		EMPTY
MAIN A

See page 14 for details of the RY20 patterns and instructions for playing the preset patterns.

NOTE

The pattern numbers “050” through “149” are user and combination patterns, and currently have no data. For information about recording and playing these patterns, read the information starting on page 28.

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Playing the Demo Song

2 Playing the Demo Song

The RY20 is programmed with a demonstration song that will give you an example of the various capabilities of your Rhythm Programmer.

SONG	1	Press the [ SONG ] button to place the unit in Song Mode. Notice that the
		“SONG” indicator is flashing above the current Song Number.

	SONG
	PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
SONG	PART
		MEASURE
		PATTERN

Song Number

+	2	Select the demonstration song by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the
		[ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.

		SONG
		PAD BANK	A	CHASE
	OTHERS
	HH
	SD
	BD
	SONG	PART
±1	+1		MEASURE
			PATTERN

The demonstration song is number 50 - “DEMO”.

HINT

A quick way to select an item at either end of a range of settings is to use the Shuttle

Dial.

For example, to select the demonstration song, rotate the Shuttle Dial clockwise. The Shuttle Dial increases the song number much more rapidly than the [ +1 ] button or even the Jog Dial.

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Playing the Demo Song

Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the demonstration song. The green Play 3 LED will flash in time with the programmed tempo setting and the song

will begin playback.

NOTE

As the song plays, the Voice Level Indicator for the active drum pad lights up on the

LCD. The display behaviour is similar to that of a VU meter.

	SONG
	PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS			Voice Level
HH
SD			Indicator
BD
SONG	PART
		MEASURE
		PATTERN
			VOLUME

Adjust the volume of the playback by rotating the VOLUME control.

NOTE

MIN MAX

You cannot adjust the tempo of the demonstration song. You also cannot copy, clear, or edit the demonstration song.

Press the [ STOP ] button to stop the demonstration song. The green Play 4 LED stops flashing.

NOTE

The demonstration song sets the Repeat function. For further details see page 75.

The demonstration song repeats until you stop the RY20 by pressing the [ STOP ] button.

Press the [ PLAY ] button again to start the song from the point at which it 5 was stopped.

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Playing the Preset Patterns

Playing the Preset

3 Patterns

The RY20 is programmed with 50 preset patterns covering a wide variety of musical styles which you can use to construct combination patterns or songs.

PATTERN	Press the [PATTERN] button to place the unit in Pattern Mode. Notice that
	1 the “PATTERN” indicator is flashing beside the current Pattern Number.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	MEASURE
	PATTERN
		EMPTY
MAIN A

Measure Number

Pattern Number

+

Select a pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] 2 buttons.

The preset patterns are from number “000” to number “049”. Refer to the list of preset patterns provided on page 121.

±1	+1	NOTE

The RY20 is shipped with no data recorded in patterns “050” to “149”.

Press the [ PLAY ] button to start the pattern. The green Play LED will 3 flash in time with the current tempo setting and the pattern will begin

playback.

VOLUME

4 Adjust the volume of the playback by rotating the VOLUME control.

MIN MAX

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Playing the Preset Patterns

As the pattern plays, the Voice Level Indicator for the active drum pad lights up on the LCD.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	MEASURE
	PATTERN
MAIN A

Voice Level Indicators

Each drum pad is associated with a Voice Level Indicator. As each voice sounds, the Voice Level Indicator lights up depending on how loud the voice was recorded.

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
0	1			2			3			4		5
											HH
TOM 1		TOM 2			TOM 3			TOM 4			OPEN	RIDE
6	7			8			9			10		11
					SIDE			HH			HH
BD		SD			STICK			PEDAL			CLOSED	CRASH
INTRO	MAIN A			MAIN B			FILL AB				FILL BA	ENDING

Press the [ STOP ] button to stop playing the pattern. The green Play LED 5 stops flashing.

Press the [ PLAY ] button again to start the pattern from the point at which 6 it was stopped.

NOTE

If you want to play the pattern from the beginning again, press the [ TOP ] button to reset the position. Then press the [ PLAY ] button to play the pattern again.

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Playing the Preset Patterns

■Changing Pattern Numbers During Playback

A new pattern can be selected while another pattern is already playing on the RY20.

Select the next pattern by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons.

PATTERN

NEXT

The “NEXT” indicator lights up until the current pattern has finished. The name then changes on the display and the new pattern starts to play.

If the pattern you have selected is empty, the “EMPTY” indicator will also light up.

PATTERN

NEXT

EMPTY

■Selecting the Sections

A pattern on the RY20 consists of six sections. Each section can be programmed for a specific purpose. The preset patterns have all six sections programmed.

The sections are:

•INTRO - This section is used for the introduction to the pattern. When it has finished playing the introduction, the RY20 automatically switches to the “MAIN A” section.

•MAIN A - This is the default section. It can be used for the basic verse and chorus structure of a pattern.

•MAIN B - This the alternative section. It can be used for the bridge structure of a pattern.

There are two transition sections, both play immediately when selected:

•FILL AB - This section is used to make the transition between the verse/chorus section and the bridge section. When it is complete, the unit starts to play section “MAIN B”.

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Playing the Preset Patterns

•FILL BA - This section is used to make the transition back to the verse/chorus section from the bridge section. When it has completed playing, it switches to “MAIN A”.

There is also a finale section:

•ENDING - As its name implies, this section ends the pattern play when it is complete.

NOTE

When the “ENDING” section has completed, it stops the playback and sets the RY20 back to “MAIN A” to prepare for playing the next pattern.

You can select a section before you start playing a pattern. For example, select the “INTRO” section of the pattern. After you have started the pattern playing, you can select other sections.

NOTE

When you select a section other than the two transition sections, the newly selected section will begin playing after the current section has finished playing.

SECTION

Press and hold the [SECTION] button, then press the Drum Pad button for 1 the section you want to play. The appropriate Section indicator lights up,

for example, the “INTRO” indicator.

There are labels below the lower row of drum pads indicating the different sections.

6	7	8	9	10		11
			SIDE	HH	HH
BD	SD		STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
INTRO	MAIN A		MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

Start playing the pattern by pressing the [ PLAY ] button. The green Play 2 LED will flash to the current tempo setting and the pattern will begin

playback.

The “INTRO” section plays, automatically followed by the “MAIN A” section.

Select another section. For example, select the “MAIN B” section. Press and 3 hold the [SECTION] button. Then press the [8 - SIDE STICK] drum pad button,

which corresponds to the “MAIN B” section.

6

BD

INTRO

SECTION

8

SIDE

STICK

MAIN B

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Playing the Preset Patterns

The “MAIN B” section indicator and the “NEXT” indicator both light.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	MEASURE
	PATTERN	NEXT
MAIN B

If the section is empty, the “EMPTY” indicator will also light up.

Selecting a Measure

Each section consists of one or more measures.

While the RY20 is stopped, you can select one of the measures of the current pattern.

The [FORWARD] button steps forwards through the measures of the pattern. Each time you press the button, the RY20 moves to the next measure.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	MEASURE
	PATTERN
MAIN A

Press the [ PLAY ] button to start playback at the selected measure.

The [BACKWARD] button steps backwards through the measures of the pattern.

Alternatively, press the [ < ] cursor button to change the focus to the “MEASURE” prompt. The “MEASURE” prompt starts to flash. Select another measure by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] or [ –1 ] buttons. Press the [ > ] cursor button to return to “PATTERN” selection.

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Playing the Preset Patterns

■Setting the Tempo

The preset patterns on the RY20 are programmed with an initial tempo. As long as the machine is stopped when you select a pattern, its initial tempo is loaded. If you select another pattern while the RY20 is playing, the new pattern will inherit the current tempo setting.

Modify the current tempo setting by pressing the [TEMPO] button to place	TEMPO
1 the unit in Tempo Mode. Notice the “TEMPO” indicator flashing beside the
current Tempo value.

PATTERN
PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
	TEMPO
		Current Tempo
	PATTERN
MAIN A

The tempo can be adjusted either when the RY20 is stopped or while it is playing a pattern or a song.

NOTE

You can also change the tempo while you are recording a pattern or a song.

Adjust the tempo by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] 2 buttons.

The playback tempo can be set to any value from 40 to 250 beats per minute.

NOTE

Each pattern has been recorded with a specific tempo. Pressing the [ +1 ] and [ –1 ] buttons simultaneously resets the tempo to its default value.

3 Press the [PATTERN] button to return to Pattern Mode.

NOTE

Pressing the [TEMPO] button again is another method of switching the RY20 back to the previously selected main mode.

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Playing the Preset Patterns

■Muting a Track

OTHERS

HH

TRACK

SELECT/

MUTE SD

The RY20 records its patterns into four tracks. The tracks are Bass Drum, Snare Drum, High Hat, and Others.

To mute a track, press the appropriate Track Select/Mute button. For 1 example, to mute the percussion instruments or a bass part, press the

[OTHERS] button.

The “MUTE” indicator lights up next to the word “OTHERS”.

Mute Indicator

BD
PATTERN
	PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS	MUTE
HH
SD
BD
		MEASURE
		PATTERN
	MAIN A

2 Press the key again to turn muting off.

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Playing the Pads

4 Playing the Pads

The RY20 has 300 Advanced Wave Memory voices including standard drums and percussion, a range of electronic percussion sounds, and bass. You can assign its voices to individual drum kits. These kits can be selected and played using the 12 drum pads, or you can use a MIDI instrument connected to the MIDI IN connector.

Internal Layout

There are 20 preset drum kits and 20 user drum kits, each containing five drum banks and a bass bank.

		20 PRESET DRUM KITS (00 - 19)				39 DRUM KIT
		20 USER DRUM KITS (20 - 39)
						00 DRUM KIT
0	1	2	3	4	5
				HH
TOM 1	TOM 2	TOM 3	TOM 4	OPEN	RIDE
		0 - 11				PAD BANK	A
6	7	8	9	10	11
		SIDE	HH	HH
BD	SD	STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
INTRO	MAIN A	MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING
		12 - 23				PAD BANK	B

24 - 35 PAD BANK C

36 - 47 PAD BANK D

48 - 59 PAD BANK E

60 - 119 PAD BANK BASS

See page 24 for further details about the bass bank.

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Playing the Pads

To play a voice, tap the appropriate drum pad.

The RY20 has 12 drum pads.

0	1	2	3	4	5
				HH
TOM 1	TOM 2	TOM 3	TOM 4	OPEN	RIDE
6	7	8	9	10	11
		SIDE	HH	HH
BD	SD	STICK	PEDAL	CLOSED	CRASH
INTRO	MAIN A	MAIN B	FILL AB	FILL BA	ENDING

NOTE

The voices of the RY20 are fully programmable and can be assigned to any pad. The drum pads are labeled [ 0 ] through [ 11 ] and also have a drum name printed on each. The voice assigned to the pad may not correspond to the name printed on the pad. See page 83 for further details.

The drum pads are velocity sensitive. The harder you tap a pad, the louder the voice will play.

NOTE

The velocity sensitivity level (“SENS LVL”) and the pad sensitivity (“PADSNS”) settings determine the way in which the velocity sensitive feature works. See page 90 and page 98 for further details.

■Selecting a Drum Kit

DRUM KIT	1	Place the unit in Drum Kit Mode by pressing the [DRUM KIT] button. The
		“DRUM KIT” indicator flashes beside the current drum kit number.

PATTERN	DRUM KIT
	PAD BANK	A	CHASE
OTHERS
HH
SD
BD
		DRUM KIT	Drum Kit Number
MAIN A

Drum Kit Name

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