Yamaha S80 User Manual

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

OWNER’S MANUAL

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S80
	CARD
POWER	AC INLET
ON OFF
Model

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions 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:

•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.

•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.

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

•Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power source. (For more information about the main power supply, see page 12.)

•Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

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

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:

•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.

•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.

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

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

•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.

•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 near other electrical products such as televisions, radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect proper operation of the other products.

•Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

•Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

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

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

•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.

■REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

•This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When the backup battery needs replacing, the message "Change internal battery." will display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data, then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

•Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

•Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult a physician immediately.

■SAVING USER DATA

•Always save data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia) frequently, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

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

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

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S80 Music Synthesizer.

Your new S80 synthesizer incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 synthesis engine, allowing the creation of super-realistic sounds. You can play these sounds over the 88-note fully-weighted keyboard. It also supports optional Plug-in Boards that provide other synthesis engines of your choice, enabling the production of cutting edge synthesizer sounds.

You can play all these sounds using the synthesizer’s automatic playback facilities such as the built-in Arpeggiator and Sequencer. The Quick Access feature lets you access various genres of sounds quickly and directly via the front panel.

Other features include Effects and Control Sets (for controlling various sound parameters in real time using different controllers.) These features make this synthesizer ideal for every kind of live performance or studio work.

When editing a sound, you can use the [PAGE] knob to switch between screens and five other knobs plus the [DATA] knob for changing parameter values. This makes the process of editing sounds much easier and smoother. To make the most use of your synthesizer, you are encouraged to read through this manual. After reading the manual, please keep it in a convenient and safe place for future reference.

About This Manual

This manual is basically divided into two sections:

■Basics Section (Page 6)

Explains how to get started with the synthesizer, its overall structure, and how to use its main features and functions.

■Reference Section (Page 64)

Explains the parameters in the synthesizer’s various Modes.

Package Contents

•Owner’s Manual (this book)

•Data List

•Performance List

•AC Power cord

•Installation Guide

•CD-ROM

The Included CD-ROM

Application software for your synthesizer included on this CD-ROM. The Voice Editor application lets you edit your synthesizer's sounds through a graphical user interface. The Card Filer application lets you exchange data between your synthesizer and computer. Details are given in the separate Installation Guide or the on-line manuals included with the software.

Never attempt to play back the track1, in which the application software is located, on an audio CD player. Doing so may result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers.

Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictry prohibited except for your personal use.

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.

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

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Table of Contents

Basics Section
The Controls & Connectors ................................	6
Before Use ........................................................	12
Power Supply ........................................................	12
Connections ..........................................................	13
Powering Up..........................................................	19
Basic Operations ..............................................	21
Selecting a Mode ..................................................	21
Selecting a Screen ................................................	23
Entering Data........................................................	24
Demo Playback ................................................	26
Voices and Performances ..................................	27
Playing a Voice......................................................	27
Playing a Performance..........................................	29
An Overview of the S80 ..................................	31
Controller Section ................................................	31
Sequencer Section ................................................	31
Tone Generator Section ......................................	32
Effects Section ......................................................	34
About the Modes ..............................................	35
Voices ................................................................	36
An Overview of Voices/Waves ............................	37
Waves ....................................................................	38
Performances ....................................................	39
Ideal for Playing Live ......................................	40
1 Arpeggiator ........................................................	41
2 Using Controllers ..............................................	43
Voice Edit..........................................................	50
Effects....................................................................	55
Using as a Master Keyboard
(Performance Mode) ........................................	57
Using as a Multitimbral Tone Generator
(Performance Mode) ........................................	62

Reference Section
Voice Mode........................................................	64
Voice Play ..............................................................	64
Voice Edit ..............................................................	68
Voice Job Mode ..................................................	105
Voice Store ..........................................................	106
Performance Mode ........................................	107
Performance Play ..............................................	107
Performance Edit ..............................................	111
Performance Job Mode ......................................	130
Performance Store ..............................................	131
Sequence Play Mode ......................................	132
Utility Mode....................................................	134
Utility Job Mode ................................................	141
Card Mode ......................................................	142
Appendix
About the Plug-in Boards (Optional) ............	148
Display Messages ............................................	151
Troubleshooting..............................................	152
Specifications ..................................................	155
Index ..............................................................	156

Basics Section

Reference

Section

Voice Mode

Performance

Mode

Sequence Play

Mode

Utility Mode

Card Mode

Appendix

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Basics

Section

Basics Section

The Controls & Connectors

Front Panel	PITCH bend wheel (Page 43)

Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign other functions to this controller.

MODULATION wheel (Page 43)

Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign other parameters functions to this controller.

GAIN ..... A/D INPUT

L/MONO

R

1

2

FOOT

FOOT

FOOT

IN

OUT

THRU

PHONES

OUTPUT

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

VOLUME CONTROLLER SUSTAIN

SWITCH

BREATH

TO HOST

HOST SELECT

MIDI

VOLUME

CONTROL SLIDER

PITCH

MODULATION

1

2

3

4

[VOLUME] Slider (Page 20)

Adjusts the master volume. Move the slider upwards to raise the output level from the OUTPUT L/R jacks and the PHONES jack.

Control Sliders (Page 61)

In Master Keyboard Mode, the sliders can be used to control various functions assigned to them (as Control Change messages). Each slider controls each of four Zones.

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Section

Basics

LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

This is a backlit 2-line display.

				3.3V CARD
				ASSIGNABLE KNOB
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA
		PART/ELEMENT

[DATA] knob (Page 25)

Use this to increase or decrease the value of the parameter at which the cursor is positioned.

Knobs [A], [B], [C], [1] and [2] (Page 24)

In each Play Mode, these knobs mainly control the functions respectively assigned to them. In each Edit Mode, each knob is used to enter a value for the associated parameter shown in the display. Depending on the operation or the screen you are working in, these knobs will function differently.

Knobs [A] to [C] can be assigned to system control functions (Pages 46, 136). Knobs [1] and [2] can be assigned control functions that affect Voices (Pages 47, 74).

[PAGE] knob (Page 23)

Switches between screens in each Mode. Each Mode includes several screens.

[SHIFT] key (Page 23)

In Voice or Performance Play Mode, a screen for viewing or setting the Octave parameter and the MIDI Transmit channel (Page 23) is shown when you press the [SHIFT] key. In any of the Edit Modes, when pressing this key while turning the [PAGE] knob, a menu screen is displayed and you can quickly switch between Edit Mode screens (Page 23). If while holding this key you turn one of Knobs [A] ~ [C], [1] ~ [2], [DATA] knob, or press either [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] key, you can move the cursor without a parameter value being changed (Page 24).

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Section

[MASTER KEYBOARD] key (pages 57, 111)

The S80 keyboard can work as MIDI master keyboard in Performance mode. When the key is pressed and switched on (the LED will light), the keyboard can play and control multiple MIDI sound modules connected to the S80.

[EF BYPASS] key (Page 56)

Enables/dsiables the Effect Bypass. Press the key (its LED will light) to bypass the effects used with the current Voice or Performance. The bypassed effects (Reverb, Chorus, or Insertion) are specified in Utility Mode (Page 135).

[EXIT] key (Page 23)

The menus and screens of the S80 have a hierarchical structure. Press this key exit from the current screen and return to the previous level in the hierarchy.

[ENTER] key (Pages 24, 25)

While selecting a Memory or Bank for Voice or Performance, press this key to determine such a memory location. Also, use this key to execute a Job or a Store operation.

[DEC/NO] key (Page 24)

Use this to decrease the value of the parameter at which the cursor is positioned. Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation.

[INC/YES] key (Page 24)

Use this to increase the value of the parameter at which the cursor is positioned. Also use it to execute a Job or a Store operation.

MODE keys (Page 21)

Press these to keys to select Voice, Performance, Utility or other Modes.

SEQ controls (Pages 26, 132)

Press the [SEQ PLAY] key to enter Sequence Play Mode. Here, you can play a MIDI file from Memory Card. Use the [PLAY/STOP] key to start or stop playback of the currently selected file.

				MODE
	EF	MASTER	VOICE	PERFORM STORE
	BYPASS	KEYBOARD
	EXIT	ENTER	UTILITY	CARD	SEQ
					PLAY
	DEC/NO	INC/ YES	EDIT	JOB	PLAY/
					STOP

COMPARE

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MEMORY keys (Pages 27, 29, 65, 109)

Using one of these keys, you can select a Voice or Performance Memory. Press the [ENTER] key to select the Memory. In Performance Mode, the [EXT], [PLG1] and [PLG2] keys can be used to select the A/D Part, Plug-in 1 Part and Plug-in 2 Part. The [PRE1] and [PRE2] keys select “Common” (for all Parts).

[QUICK ACCESS] key (Page 68)

When you press the [QUICK ACCESS] key (its LED will light), you can use BANK keys [A] to [H] to directly select Categories and PROGRAM keys [1] to [16] to quickly select Voices.

							AC INLET	POWER
								ON /	OFF
PRE1	PRE 2	INT	EXT	PLG1	PLG2
DRUM			DRUM				QUICK
							ACCESS
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
A. PIANO	E. PIANO	ORGAN	GTR/BASS	STRINGS	BRASS	SYNTH	OTHER
1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16

BANK [A] to [H] keys (Pages 65, 109)

Each key selects a Voice or Performance Bank. Each Bank contains sixteen Voices or Performances. In Voice Edit Mode, each of the BANK [A] to [D] keys selects a Voice’s Element (ELEMENT SELECT) while each of the BANK [E] to [H] keys turns the associated Voice’s Element on or off (ELEMENT ON/OFF) (Page 51). When you activate Master Keyboard Mode by pressing the [MASTER KEYBOARD] key, these key ([A] to [D]) can respectively select Zones 1 to 4 if the Master Keyboard Mode setting is 4 zone in Performance Edit Mode.

PROGRAM/PART [1] to [16] keys (Pages 65, 109)

Each key selects a Voice or Performance from the current Bank. In Voice Edit Mode, each PROGRAM/PART key selects an associated edit menu (Page 70). In Performance Mode, these keys select Parts [1] to [16], respectively.

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Section

Rear Panel

POWER switch (Page 19)

Use this to switch the

synthesizer on or off.

AC INLET terminal (Page 12)

Plug the female end of the supplied AC power cord in here before plugging it into an AC wall outlet.

CARD slot (Page 142)

Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various data to/from the instrument. Read carefully the precautions on use of a Memory Card (Page 142) before using a card.

MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU connectors (Page 15)

MIDI IN receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Use this connector to control the synthesizer from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT sends out MIDI messages generated by the synthesizer, such as notes played on the keyboard or panel control/knob variations, to an external MIDI sound module or device. MIDI THRU just reflects the MIDI messages received at MIDI IN. Connect other MIDI devices here.

		3.3V CARD
POWER		AC INLET
ON	OFF

FOOT CONTROLLER jack (Pages 18, 44)

An optional foot controller (FC7, etc.) can be connected here. Using the foot controller, you can control tones, pitches, volumes or the like by foot.

FOOT VOLUME jack (Pages 18, 44)

An optional foot controller (FC7, etc.) can be connected here. You can control the output level from the instrument by foot. In Utility Mode, you can select Volume or Expression for this controller.

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks (Page 13)

Line level audio signals are output from the synthesizer via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). The output is separated from that at the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks. In Performance Mode, you can specify which Parts can be output from these separate outputs.

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HOST SELECT switch (Page 16)

Select the type of computer connected to the synthesizer via the TO HOST connector .

TO HOST terminal

Connect a computer here using an optional serial computer cable (Page 16).

BREATH jack (Pages 18, 44)

Connect an optional breath controller BC3 here. You can use the Breath Controller to change the output level or tone of the sounds according to the strength of your breath.

FOOT SWITCH jack (Pages 18, 44)

Connect an optional Foot switch (FC4 or FC5) here. Using the foot switch, you can control of a range of on or off a specific function by foot, as assigned on the instrument. (Pages 53, 165)

SUSTAIN jack (Pages 18, 44)

An optional Foot Switch (FC4 or FC5) can be connected here. You can use the Foot Switch as a damper pedal on the acoustic piano or for a sustained effect.

Section

Basics

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

OUTPUT

MIDI

FOOT

FOOT

FOOT

THRU

OUT

IN

HOST SELECT TO

HOST BREATH SWITCH

SUSTAIN CONTROLLER VOLUME

2

1

R

L MONO PHONES

A D INPUT GAIN

MIDI	Mac
PC-2 PC-1

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jack

(Page 13)

Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks. For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO jack.

PHONES jack (Page 13)

Connect a pair of headphones

here.

A/D INPUT jack (Page 14)

External audio signals can be input via this phone jack. When an A/D Input Part is used in a Performance, signals from devices connected to this jack can be input in mono.

GAIN knob (Pages 63)

Use this to adjust the input gain of the audio signals at the A/D INPUT jack. You may need to adjust this depending on the type of device (microphone, other instrument output, etc.) connected when using a A/D Input Part.

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Basics

Section

Before Use

This section explains how to connect to an AC power source, audio and MIDI devices, and a computer system. Only switch the synthesizer on after you have made all the necessary connections.

It is recommended that you read this section before using the synthesizer.

Power Supply

Rear panel

AC INLET terminal

Power cord (included)

1Make sure that the instrument’s POWER switch is at the OFF position.

2Connect the supplied power cord to the AC INLET terminal on the instrument’s rear panel.

3Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet. Make sure the synthesizer meets the voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is being used.

Make sure your S80 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 S80. 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 S80 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 S80. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use a plug adapter which defeats the grounding conductor.

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Connections

Connecting to External Audio Equipment

Since the synthesizer has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones.

There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following illustrations.

Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers

A pair of powered speakers can accurately produce the instrument’s rich sounds with their own pan and effect settings. Connect your powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.

Powered speaker (Left)

Powered speaker (Right)

Headphones

INPUT

INPUT

	PHONES	OUTPUT	OUTPUT R
		L/MONO

S80

When using just one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.

Connecting to a Mixer

There are extra audio outputs in addition to the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. These four outputs can connect to a mixer for separately controlling the outputs of up to four Parts in Performance Mode (Page 107). You can specify the output routing of each Part in Performance Edit Mode (Page 111).

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						Speaker
						Amplifier
				L				R
	Mixer					OUTPUT L	R
Headphones
	1 2 3 4 5	6	7	8	9	10 11 12 13 14 15 16	L	R
	OUTPUT L /		R			INDIVIDUAL		INDIVIDUAL
PHONES	MONO					OUTPUT1		OUTPUT2

S80

Connecting a pair of headphones does not affect audio output from the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks.

You can monitor the same sounds via headphones and at the OUTPUT jacks. However, you cannot monitor the sounds from INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 with headphones.

Connecting a Microphone or Other Audio Equipment

When an A/D Input Part is used in a Performance, signals from devices connected to either of these jacks can be input in mono.

CD Player or other audio equipment (merged to mono internally)

Microphone (mono devices)

A/D INPUT

S80

After the above connections are complete, you are ready to set up for recording. When starting a recording, you may need to adjust the input gain of the audio source using the GAIN knob. Details about A/D Input, including how to adjust the input gain, are given on Pages 63, 119.

If you choose the wrong type of input source (Pages 119, 120), you may possibly damage your hearing and/or any connected audio equipment. Make sure you set this parameter correctly.

Before connecting a device to the A/D INPUT jack, always turn the GAIN knob all the way down.

You can connect an external audio source to the A/D Input Part and use it as a Part in a Performance. Details are given on Pages 63, 119.

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Connecting External MIDI Equipment

You can connect an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (available separately) and control it from this synthesizer. You can also use an external MIDI keyboard or sequencer to control the synthesizer’s internal sounds. This section introduces several different applications of MIDI.

The HOST SELECT switch on the rear panel should be set to “MIDI.” Otherwise, MIDI information will not be transmitted from the synthesizer’s MIDI OUT connector.

Controlling from an External MIDI Keyboard

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer

S80

Controlling an External MIDI Keyboard

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

					MIDI OUT	MIDI IN

External MIDI keyboard

or synthesizer

S80

Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI IN	MIDI OUT
	External MIDI
S80	sequencer

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Controlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRU

External MIDI
sequencer	External MIDI
	synthesizer
MIDI OUT	MIDI IN
MIDI IN	MIDI THRU
HOST SELECT
PC-2 PC-1	MIDI OUT MIDI IN
MIDI Mac

External MIDI synthesizer

S80

With the above MIDI connections, you can send MIDI data from the MIDI OUT connector while MIDI data from the external sequencer can be sent to an external MIDI synthesizer via the MIDI THRU jack.

The MIDI cable should be no greater than 15 meters in length, and there should be no more than three devices in a MIDI chain (chained in series via each unit’s MIDI THRU). To connect more units, use a MIDI Thru Box for parallel connections. You may encounter errors if the MIDI cables are too long or if too many devices are chained together via their MIDI THRU connectors.

Connecting to a Personal Computer

When a computer is connected, it can be used to control the synthesizer and to transfer synthesizer data to/from computer via MIDI. With the included Voice Editor program, for instance, you can edit the synthesizer’s Voices. Using another program – Card Filer – you can transfer files between the computer and the Memory Card inserted in the synthesizer’s CARD slot.

There are two ways to connect your synthesizer to a computer:

1:Serial connection (the computer’s serial port to the synthesizer’s TO HOST terminal)

2:MIDI connection (the computer’s MIDI interface or external MIDI interface to the synthesizer’s MIDI IN and OUT)

Different computers require different connections, as follows.

1: Serial Port to TO HOST

IBM PC/AT

HOST SELECT
PC-2 PC-1
MIDI					Mac		Serial cable
							TO
							HOST

PS/V	Personal System/V
IBM	Personal System/V

RS-232C

(DB9) IBM PC/AT and compatibles

S80

Macintosh

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

Serial cable

MIDI

Mac

TO

HOST

PS422 Apple Macintosh

S80 (Modem or

Printer port)

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2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUT

Using the computer’s MIDI interface

HOST SELECT

PC-2 PC-1

MIDI Mac

Serial cable

MIDI IN MIDI OUT

PS/V	Personal System/V

MIDI
OUT	IBM	Personal System/V

MIDI

IN

Computer with MIDI interface

S80

Using an external MIDI interface

HOST SELECT

MIDI Interface

PC-2

PC-1

MIDI OUT

MIDI

Mac

MIDI IN

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

Computer

S80

You will need to an appropriate MIDI application (sequencer, editor, etc.) for your computer platform.

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Connecting Various Controllers

The S80 has several controller jacks on the rear panel, including FOOT SWITCH, SUSTAIN, FOOT CONTROLLER, FOOT VOLUME and BREATH. You can connect optional controllers like a Foot Switch (the FC4 or FC5), Foot Controller (the FC7) and Breath Controller (BC3, etc.) to control tone, volume, pitch and other parameters.

Details about how to these controllers are given on Page 44.

	MIDI		FOOT	FOOT	FOOT	INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT			OUTPUT
THRU	OUT	IN	HOST SELECT TO HOST BREATH SWITCH	SUSTAIN CONTROLLER VOLUME		2	1	R	L MONO PHONES		A D INPUT GAIN

MIDI Mac

PC-2 PC-1

	BREATH							FOOT	FOOT
			FOOT				SUSTAIN
			SWITCH					CONTROLLER	VOLUME

BC3	FC4	FC4	FC7	FC7
	or	or
	FC5	FC5

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Powering Up

Power-on Procedure

When you have made all the necessary connections between your synthesizer and any other devices, make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to zero. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (senders), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, amplifiers, speakers, etc.). This ensures the smooth flow of signals from the first device to the last (first MIDI, then audio).

When powering down the setup, first turn down the volume for each audio devices, then switch off each device in the reverse order (first audio devices, then MIDI).

When the S80 as MIDI receiver:

POWER

ON!!

MIDI sender

S80

Audio equipment (first mixer, then amplifier)

(MIDI receiver)

Switching the S80 On

Before you switch your synthesizer on or off, first turn down the volume of any audio equipment connected to it.

1Press the POWER switch.

POWER

AC INLET

ON OFF

2A splash screen is displayed briefly.

3The Voice or Performance Play Mode screen appears next.

VCE Play) PRE1:001(A01)[Sq:Generation]
EQLow-Q EQMid-G EQHi-G FLT-Rez	HPF

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If you have a Memory Card inserted in the instrument’s CARD slot or an optional Plug-in Board installed, you may see other screens before the Voice or Performance Play Mode screen is displayed.

If a previously used Memory Card is inserted in the CARD slot, you will see a screen while files in EXT Memory are being loaded.

If a new Memory Card (one never used on the instrument) is inserted in the CARD slot, you will see a screen while a basic file is being created in EXT Memory.

If you have a Plug-in Board installed, you will see a screen that confirms the presence of the Plug-in Board.

The final screen after the power-on sequence may change depending on the Power On Mode setting available Utility Mode (Page 135).

4Turn up the amplifier’s volume as necessary.

5Adjust the synthesizer's [VOLUME] slider to set an appropriate volume level.

About Memory Cards

You can save various kinds of data - Voice, Performance, Plug-in, Sequence Chain and so on - onto Memory Card. The built-in CARD slot can accept 3.3-volt Memory Cards (SmartMedia).

Before using a Memory Card, read through precautions on how to handle it (Page 142).

• Formatting a Memory Card

You cannot use a new Memory Card to save files immediately. The card must be formatted in Card Mode (Page 147) beforehand.

• Saving and Loading Data

You can save various kinds of data as files on a formatted Memory Card. Each file on the card can be loaded when required.

You can save and load data such as System, Voice, Performance, Plug-in, Sequence Chain or the like. Since Sequence Chain data is held temporarily in the synthesizer’s buffer memory and will be lost once you switch it off, you need to save such data onto the Memory Card first.

Details about formatting a Memory Card, saving and loading data, and the recognized file types are given on Page 143.

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Basic Operations

This section gives some basic explanations about operating the synthesizer.

Selecting a Mode

There are several operation Modes — Voice Play Mode, Performance Play Mode, etc. — each of which enables you to work efficiently with the synthesizer’s various functions.

An overview of each Mode is given on Page 35.

There are separate Play Modes for Voices and Performances. To enter each of these Modes, use the appropriate MODE key ([VOICE] for Voice Play Mode, [PERFORM] for Performance Play Mode). There are also separate Edit and Job Modes for Voices and Performances. To enter Edit or Job Mode, simply press the [EDIT] or [JOB] key while in each respective Play Mode.

Similarly, pressing the [STORE] key in Voice or Performance Mode takes you into Store Mode where you can store Voices or Performances.

Other Modes include Utility Mode where you can specify system settings, Card Mode where you can perform tasks related to the Memory Card, and Sequence Mode where you can play back MIDI song files or create a sequence chain. (Press the [UTILITY] key for Utility Mode, the [CARD] key for Card Mode and the [SEQ PLAY] key for Sequence Mode.)

MODE

VOICE PERFORM STORE

1 2 8

	UTILITY	CARD	SEQ
			PLAY
	5	6	7
	EDIT	JOB	PLAY/
			STOP

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COMPARE

Play Modes

1 Voice Play Mode (Page 64)

Press the [VOICE] key (its LED will light) to enter Voice Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode.

VCE Play) PRE1:001(A01)[Sq:Generation]
EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G FLT-Rez	HPF

2 Performance Play Mode (Page 107)

Press the [PERFORM] key (its LED will light) to enter Performance Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode.

PFM Play)	INT:001(A01)[--:Init Perf ]
EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G ------- -------

Edit Modes

When in each Play Mode, you can swiftly switch to each respective Edit Mode by simply pressing the [EDIT] key (its LED will light).

3 Voice Edit Mode (Page 68)

Press the [EDIT] key in Voice Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Voice Play Mode.

GEN Name) Ctgry	a-Z	0-? Cursor
C 1234		[Pf:Init Voice]

3 Performance Edit Mode (Page 111)

Press the [EDIT] key while in Performance Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Performance Play Mode.

GEN Name) Ctgry	a-Z	0-?	Cursor
Common		[--:Init	Perf ]

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Job Modes

When in each Play Mode, you can swiftly switch to each respective Job Mode by simply pressing the [JOB] key (its LED will light).

4 Voice Job Mode (Page 105)

Press the [JOB] key in Voice Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Voice Play Mode.

VCE	Initialize)
Job	Current Voice

4 Performance Job Mode (Page 130)

Press the [JOB] key while in Performance Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Performance Play Mode.

PFM	Initialize)
Job	Current Perform

4 Utility Job Mode (Page 141)

Press the [JOB] key in Utility Mode. To exit to another Mode, press the respective key for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Utility Mode.

UTIL Factory Set)

Job

Other Modes

5 Utility Mode (Page 134)

Press the [UTILITY] key (its LED will light) to enter Utility Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode.

MSTR TG)	Vol	NoteShift	Tune
Sys	127	+63	+102.3c

6 Card Mode (Page 142)

Press the [CARD] key (its LED will light) to enter Card Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode.

Save)	Type	File	A-?	Cursor
Card	all	***[NEWFILE .S2A]

7 Sequence Play Mode (Page 132)

Press the [SEQ PLAY] key (its LED will light) to enter Sequence Play Mode. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode.

SEQ)	File:[	]	Perf
Chain00	001 ⁄= 120	Meas=001 INT:128

When MIDI system exclusive messages are received from an external MIDI device, the LED for the currently selected Play Mode (VOICE or PERFORM) will blink.

8 Store Modes (Pages 106, 131)

When in each Play or Edit Mode, you can swiftly switch to each respective Store Mode by simply pressing the [STORE] key. To exit to another Mode, simply press the respective key for that Mode or press the [EXIT] key to return to Play Mode.

VCE	[Sq:Generation] >[Pf:Slamming ]
Store	INT:001(A01)

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Selecting a Screen

You can switch between screens using the [PAGE] knob and pressing [SHIFT], [PROGRAM/PART], [EXIT] and [ENTER] keys.

[PAGE] Knob

Usually, there are several screens and sub-screens in each Mode. Use the [PAGE] knob to switch between screens.

VCE Srch) PRE1:

Memory

Some Modes have more screens. In this case, you can use the [PAGE] knob while holding down the [SHIFT] key to switch to a specific screen.

For example, if you use the [PAGE] knob while hoilding down the [SHIFT] key in Voice Edit Mode, the following screen is shown. Select a specific item using the cursor (≥), then release the [SHIFT] key to switch to the parameter screen for that item.

Cursor

GENíOther) Com:>GEN≥QED>ARP>CTL>LFO>EFF

EL1234 Elem:>OSC>PCH>FLT>AMP>LFO>EQ

SHIFT

PAGE

A

B

C

1

2

DATA

PART/ELEMENT

SHIFT

PAGE

A

B

Previous screen

Next screen

As shown below, the “ ” indicator is displayed to the left of the screen if there are more screens before and after that which you are currently viewing.

At the first in a series of screens, you will see the “ ” indicator meaning that there are more screens to follow, but none before it. At the last screen, you will see the “ ” indicator meaning that there are no more screens to follow.

Indicator

LFO Depth)

EL1234

The [SHIFT] key also has other functions, as described in other sections in this manual.

PROGRAM/PART keys

In Voice Edit Mode, PROGRAM/PART keys can be used to select the items shown under the keys and to switch to their screens.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
GENERAL	QED	ARPEGGIO	CONTROL	COM LFO	EFFECT
9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
OSC	PITCH	FILTER	AMPLITUDE	LFO	EQ	PLG

[EXIT] Key

Press the [EXIT] key to move up (exit) in the hierarchical structure and return to the previous screen.

EF MASTER

BYPASS KEYBOARD

[SHIFT] Key

If you hold down the [SHIFT] key in Voice Play Mode, you can modify the parameters on screen as follows.

(Oct= +3) PRE1:128(H16)[Pf:GrandPiano]

(Tch= 1)

SHIFT

PAGE

A

B

C

1

2

DATA

PART/ELEMENT

EXIT ENTER

DEC/NO INC/YES

The [EXIT] key also has other more functions, as described in other sections in this manual.

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	[ENTER] Key		Moving the Cursor
	Normally, the [ENTER] key is used to apply		By using a knob ([A], [B], [C], [1] or [2]) while
			holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can move the
	parameter settings. In some cases, however, the
			cursor (≥) to the respective parameter on the
	following screen appears prompting you to press
			screen without affecting its value.
	the [ENTER] key.
	EF	MASTER		OSCíOut)	Level		Delay	InsEF
	BYPASS	KEYBOARD		EL1234	96		≥ 0	ins2
			SHIFT PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA
	EXIT	ENTER
				PART/ELEMENT
	DEC/NO	INC/YES

EFFíEF1) Ctgry		Type	[ENTER]
C 1234	MOD	Tremolo	to Edit

The [ENTER] key has other functions, as described in other sections in this manual.

Entering Data

You can use the knobs to directly alter their respective parameters on the screen. Alternatively, you can also move the cursor (≥) to a parameter and set its value using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys, or the [DATA] knob.

[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] Keys

You can use the [INC/YES] key to increment a parameter setting by one step, or the [DEC/NO] key to decrement it. If you hold down either key, the value is continuously changed.

DEC/NO INC/YES

You can also use these keys to answer “YES” or “NO” when a confirmation message is displayed.

Knobs [A], [B], [C], [1] and [2]

Each parameter in a screen is normally associated with a knob ([A], [B], [C], [1] or [2]) below the display. When you use one of these knobs, the cursor (≥) moves to its respective parameter and you can change its value. For instance, you can use Knob [B] at the following screen to change the Level setting. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the value and anti-clockwise to decrease it.

Moving the Cursor

By pressing the [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] key while holding down the [SHIFT] key, you can move the cursor between parameters on the screen without affecting their values.

		OSCíOut)	Level		Delay	InsEF
		EL1234	≥ 96		0	ins2
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

		OSCíOut)	Level		Delay	InsEF
		EL1234	≥ 96		0	ins2
							DEC/NO INC/YES
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

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[DATA] Knob

Use this knob to change the value of the parameter at which the cursor is positioned. Turn the knob clockwise to increment the value one click (step) at a time, or turn it anti-clockwise decrement it.

		OSCíOut)	Level		Delay	InsEF
		EL1234	≥ 96		0	ins2
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

Moving the Cursor

Turn the [DATA] knob clockwise or anticlockwise while holding down the [SHIFT] key to move the cursor to a parameter in the screen without affecting its value.

		OSCíOut)	Level		Delay	InsEF
		EL1234	≥ 96		0	ins2
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

[ENTER] Key

Use this key to apply a setting (when it is blinking, for example.). The [ENTER] key is also used when executing a Job or Store operation, as described in other sections of this manual.

EF MASTER

BYPASS KEYBOARD

EXIT ENTER

DEC/NO INC/YES

Types of Parameters (Absolute and Relative)

There are many ways to set parameters. Some parameters require you to directly enter numerical settings or alphabetic characters. With others, you can choose from a number of available settings. Furthermore, some types of parameters are “absolute” whereas others are “relative.”

For example, the absolute parameter in the following illustration can be set to either “Mono” or “Poly.” For other absolute parameters such as Volume, the setting can be any value between zero and 127. The Volume setting has a linear, on-to-one relationship with the actual volume, as shown in the graph on the left.

However, relative parameters do not follow the same relationship. The graph on the bottom shows the role of the Velocity Offset parameter. The value you have set here, known as an “offset,” is added to, or subtracted from, the actual value. With Velocity Offset, the specified offset value is added to, or subtracted from, the actual velocity of the notes you play on the keyboard. Sometimes, these types of relative parameters are set as a percentage.

GEN Other)	Mode	Assign	MicroTuning
C 1234	poly	single	31:Indian
mono/poly
QEDíLevel)	Vol	Pan RevSend ChoSend
C 1234	127	C	127	127
	0~127

1Volume (absolute)

Volume

0

127

2 Velocity offset (relative)

Offset			offset added +10
+64
			Actual velocity
0			offset added -10
		Volume
-64

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Demo Playback

Several demo songs are supplied with this synthesizer. You can play them back as follows.

Make sure synthesizer is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Before Use” on Page 12.

At the “SEQ Demo” screen, any data in the instrument’s internal memory (System, Internal Voices or the like) will be overwritten by the data for the demo song. Important data should be saved to Memory Card (Page 144) beforehand.

1Press the [SEQ PLAY] key to enter Sequence Play Mode. You will see the following screen.

SEQ Demo)<< Are you sure? [YES]/[NO] >>

System,IntVoice will be changed.

There are two screens in Sequence Play Mode. Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to the screen shown above.

2Press the [INC/YES] key to enter the SEQ Demo screen.

Demo song name

SEQ Demo) Song:[DEMOSONG]

≥ 001 ⁄= 120

Demo song number

Playback tempo

To cancel demo playback, press the [DEC/NO] key.

3Press the [PLAY/STOP] key to start playback of the song.

4Press the [PLAY/STOP] key again to stop playback.

At the end of the song, playback is automatically looped back to the beginning.

You can change the playback tempo using the Knob [C]. To use the song’s original tempo, select a tempo value of “***.”

Details about Sequence Play Mode (and demo playback from Memory Card), are given on Page 132.

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Voices and Performances

Playing a Voice

Based on an AWM2 synthesis engine, this synthesizer offers various kinds of preset Voices (256 Normal Voices and 8 Drum Voices). You can also create your original Voices and store them into the instrument’s internal memory (INT) or an external Memory Card (EXT). The internal and external memory can each contain up to 128 Normal Voices and 2 Drum Voices. You can freely select and play Voices from both groups of memories, as explained in the following.

PRE1

PRE 2

INT

EXT

PLG1

PLG2

MODE

EF

MASTER

DRUM

DRUM

QUICK

BYPASS

KEYBOARD

VOICE

PERFORM STORE

ACCESS

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

EXIT

ENTER

UTILITY

CARD

SEQ

PLAY

E. PIANO

ORGAN

GTR/BASS

STRINGS

BRASS

SYNTH

OTHER

ASSIGNABLE KNOB

A. PIANO

SHIFT

PAGE

A

B

C

1

2

DATA

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

DEC/NO

INC/ YES

EDIT

JOB

PLAY/

STOP

COMPARE

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

PART/ELEMENT

3 [DATA] knob

1 [VOICE] key

2 MEMORY key

3 [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] keys

1 Press the [VOICE] key

The [VOICE] key LED will light, showing that you are now in Voice Play Mode. The following appears in the display.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM STORE

	UTILITY	CARD	SEQ
			PLAY
	EDIT	JOB	PLAY/
			STOP
	COMPARE

2 Press a MEMORY key to select a Voice Memory

There are six Voice Memories: PRE1 (Preset 1), PRE2 (Preset 2), INT (Internal), EXT (External), PLG1 (Plug-in 1), and PLG2 (Plug-in 2). Within each Voice Memory are several Banks (up to eight, A to H) in which the Voices are stored. The following illustration shows how Voices are stored in a Voice Memory.

PRE2 (Preset 2)	EXT (External)	PLG2 (Plug-in 2)
Bank A~H	Bank A~H	Bank A~D

1~16	1~16	1~16
Voice	Voice	Voice

VCE Play) PRE1:001(A01)[Pf:StereoGrnd]

EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G ChoSend RevSend

At this point, you can play the Voice (named on the screen) via keyboard.

PRE1 PRE 2 INT EXT PLG1 PLG2

PRE1 (Preset 1)		INT (Internal)			PLG1 (Plug-in 1)
Bank A~H			Bank A~H		Bank A~D

1~16	1~16	1~16
Voice	Voice	Voice

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The Drum Voices are held in separate areas of each Memory, and are accessed as follows.

•To access the Preset Drum Memories (PRE:DR1 ~ DR8):

Press the MEMORY [PRE2] key while holding down the MEMORY [PRE1] key.

•To access the User Drum Memories (INT:DR1/2, EXT:DR1/2):

Press the MEMORY [EXT] key while holding down the MEMORY [INT] key.

PRE1

PRE 2

INT

EXT

PLG1

PLG2

DRUM

DRUM

To access Preset Drum Voices

To access User Drum Voices

(PRE:DR1 ~ DR8)

(INT:DR1/2, EXT:DR1/2)

PRE1 and PRE2 (Preset 1 and 2) are stored in internal Read Only Memory (ROM) and contain preset Voices which are never overwritten. INT (internal) is stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) and contains the factory default Voices. These can be overwritten, but can be recalled from the original factory settings at any time if required.

EXT (external) is stored on a Memory Card inserted in the CARD slot. If there is no Memory Card inserted and you attempt to select an EXT Voice, “---

--” will be displayed and no sound will be produced. With a Memory Card inserted, you can select and play EXT Voices. PLG1 or PLG2 Voices can only be selected if a Plug-in Board is installed.

3 Select a Voice Number using the [DATA] knob or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys

Turn the [DATA] knob clockwise or press the [INC/YES] key to increment the Voice Number. Turn it anti-clockwise or press the [DEC/NO] key to decrement the Voice Number.

		VCE	Play)	PRE1:128(H16)[Pf:GrandPiano]
		EQ	Low	EQ Mid	EQ Hi	Cutoff RevTime
SHIFT	PAGE	A		B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

EF MASTER

BYPASS KEYBOARD

EXIT ENTER

DEC/NO INC/YES

Now you can play a selected Voice when you play the keyboard.

Details about selecting Voices using the [DATA] knob or the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] keys are given on Page 66.

You can also select Voices using a combination of BANK and PROGRAM/PART keys, using the Quick Access feature, or using the Category Search feature. Details about selecting Voices are given on Pages 65, 67,68.

Using the Quick Access

Using Quick Access, you can quickly select any of 12 types of Preset Voices and 4 types of Internal Voices (at their factory default settings) in each Bank according to their Categories. The procedure is as follows.

Details about the Voices that can be selected using Quick Access are given in the separate Data List.

1Press the [QUICK ACCESS] key in Voice Mode. Its LED will light and Quick Access will be enabled.

VCE Quick) INT:017(H01)[Pf:GrandPiano]

EQLow-G EQMid-G EQHi-G FLT-Frq ChoSend

Press the key again or switch to another Mode to disable Quick Access.

When you enable Quick Access, the Voice you previously selected using Quick Access is selected again.

If you enable Quick Access while editing a Voice, the Voice is not changed until you select another Voice via Quick Access.

You cannot use the MEMORY keys while Quick Access is enabled.

2 Use BANK keys [A] to [H] to select the Category. There are eight Categories, as listed below. The Category names are printed below the respective BANK keys.

							QUICK
							ACCESS
A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H
A. PIANO	E. PIANO	ORGAN	GTR/BASS	STRINGS	BRASS	SYNTH	OTHER

3 Use PROGRAM keys [1] to [16] to select the Voice within the specified Category. The name of the Voice is displayed.

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

For each BANK [A] to [H], Preset Voices are accessed using PROGRAM keys [1] to [12]. The remaining four keys (PROGRAM keys [13] to [16]) are used to access each of four internal Voices. Details about Voices are given in the separate Data List. By selectively assigning your own selected Voices to the PROGRAM keys [13] to [16] in each BANK, you can make use of the Quick Access feature to quickly switch between them.

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Playing a Performance

In Performance Play Mode, you can select and play any of 128 internal and 64 external (Memory Card) Performances.

A Performance is a set of Voices used with the built-in (or an external) sequencer. Performances also let you set the synthesizer up for multitimbral operation.

Each Performance can contain up to 16 Parts assigned to different Voices, plus extra Parts for A/D INPUT and Plug-in Boards. If the Layer Switch (Page 123) parameter is switched on for any Parts, those Parts can be play in unison. Also, you can assign multiple Parts to different MIDI channels so that they can be played or be controlled individually using the built-in (or an external) sequencer. Up to 128 Performances can be stored in the internal memory and up to 64 on Memory Card. These Performance settings are available in Performance Edit Mode (Page 111). Here, we will show how to get started with Performance Play after selecting a Performance.

PRE1

PRE 2

INT

EXT

PLG1

PLG2

MODE

EF

MASTER

DRUM

DRUM

QUICK

VOICE

PERFORM STORE

ACCESS

BYPASS

KEYBOARD

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

EXIT

ENTER

UTILITY

CARD

SEQ

PLAY

E. PIANO

ORGAN

GTR/BASS

STRINGS

BRASS

SYNTH

OTHER

ASSIGNABLE KNOB

A. PIANO

SHIFT

PAGE

A

B

C

1

2

DATA

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

DEC/NO

INC/ YES

EDIT

JOB

PLAY/

STOP

COMPARE

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

PART/ELEMENT

3 [DATA] knob

1 [PERFORM] key

2 MEMORY key

3 [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] keys

1 Press the [PERFORM] key

The [PERFORM] key LED will light, showing that you are now in Performance Play Mode. The following appears in the display.

MODE

VOICE PERFORM STORE

	UTILITY	CARD	SEQ
			PLAY
	EDIT	JOB	PLAY/
			STOP
	COMPARE

PFM Play)	INT:001(A01)[--:Init			Perf ]
EQ Low	EQ Mid	EQ Hi	-1	+0

2 Press a MEMORY key to select a Performance Memory

There are two Performance Memories: INT (internal) and EXT (External). INT consists of 128 Performances divided into eight Banks (A to H). EXT consists of 64 Performances divided into four Banks (A to D).

PRE1	PRE 2			INT	EXT			PLG1		PLG2
	DRUM				DRUM
	INT (Internal)					EXT (External)
	Bank A~H					Bank A~D

1~16	1~16
Performance	Performance

At this point, you can play the Performance (named on the screen) via keyboard.

INT (internal) is stored in internal Random Access Memory (RAM) and contains factory default Performances. These can be overwritten but can recalled at any time.

EXT (external) is stored on a Memory Card (RAM) inserted in the CARD slot. If there is no Memory Card inserted and you attempt to select an EXT Performance, “-----” will be displayed and no sound will be produced. With a Memory Card inserted, you can select and play EXT Performances.

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3 Select a Performance Number using the [DATA] knob or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] keys

Turn the [DATA] knob clockwise or press the [INC/YES] key to increment the Performance Number. Turn it anti-clockwise or press the [DEC/NO] key to decrement the Performance Number.

		PFM Play)	INT:001(A01)[		--:Init Perf ]
		EQLow-G EQMid-G		EQHi-G -------		-------
SHIFT	PAGE	A	B	C	1	2	DATA

PART/ELEMENT

EF MASTER

BYPASS KEYBOARD

EXIT ENTER

DEC/NO INC/YES

You can now play Parts in the Performance via the keyboard. If the Layer Switch (Page 123) parameter is switched on for any Parts, those Parts can be play in unison. Now try selecting other Performances.

Details about selecting Performances using the [DATA] knob or the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] keys are given on Page 66.

You can also select Performances using a combination of BANK and PROGRAM/PART keys, or using the Category Search feature. Details about selecting Performances are given on Page 109.

On selection, a Performance may take a few seconds to become ready since the settings for multiple Parts are applied.

With some of the Performance presets (INT), you can use Knob [2] to switch the Arpeggiator on/off. Details are given in the separate Performance List.

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