Yamaha S90 ES User Manual

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic products

may have either labels similar to the graphics shown below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and those indicated in the safety instruction section.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargable

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

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or incinerate this

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

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.

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.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the

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

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are tested

and approved by an independent safety testing laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is properly installed and used in its normal and customary manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT modify this unit or commission others to do so unless speciﬁcally authorized by Yamaha. Product performance and/ or safety standards may be diminished. Claims ﬁled under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been modiﬁed. Implied warranties may also be affected.

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.

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:

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,

basic precautions should always be followed. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions, Special

Message Section items, and any Assembly Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any connections, including connection to the main supply.

2. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that described in

the user-maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualiﬁed service personnel.

3. Main Power Supply Veriﬁcation: Yamaha products are

manufactured speciﬁcally for the supply voltage in the area where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact your dealer for supply voltage veriﬁcation and (if applicable) instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

4. DANGER-Grounding Instructions: This product must be

grounded and therefore has been equipped with a three pin attachment plug. If this product should malfunction, the ground pin provides a path of low resistance for electrical current, reducing the risk of electrical shock. If your wall socket will not accommodate this type plug, contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced in accordance with local electrical codes. Do NOT modify the plug or change the plug to a different type!

5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other objects on

the power cord or place it 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.

6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless speciﬁcally designed for

enclosed installations, should be placed in locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp locations

and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet /damp locations are; near a swimming pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

9. This product should be used only with the components supplied

or; a cart,rack, or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected from

the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused for extended periods of time. Cords should also be disconnected when there is a high probability of lightning and/or electrical storm activity.

11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and liquids are

not spilled into the enclosure through any openings that may exist.

12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a

qualiﬁed service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have been spilled

into the enclosure through openings; or c. The product has been exposed to rain; or d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked change in

performance; or e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the product

has been damaged.

13. 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 a long period 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.

14. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or accessory

mounting ﬁxtures that are either supplied as a part of 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.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should be

installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat sources such as; radiators, heat registers etc., should be avoided.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

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

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

• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.

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

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

Do not open

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

Water warning

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

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

Fire warning

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

If you notice any abnormality

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

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power source. (For more information about the main power supply, see page 8.)

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

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

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

Location

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may generate noise.

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

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the instrument, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

• Do not place objects in front of the instrument's air vent, since this may prevent adequate ventilation of the internal components, and possibly result in the instrument overheating.

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Connections

• 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.

Maintenance

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

Handling caution

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

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Saving data

Saving and backing up your data

• The edited settings are lost when you turn off the power to the instrument without saving. Make sure to save important data to internal (User) memory (see page 126).

• Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation. Save important data to a USB storage device.

• Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to internal memory (while an “Executing...” or “Please keep power on” message is shown). Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and and may cause the system to freeze. This means that this synthesizer may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.

Backing up the USB storage device

•To protect against loss through media damage, we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices.

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

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha S90 ES Music Production Synthesizer! You now own one of the best-sounding, most versatile, and most powerful music production instruments on the planet.

We strove to put virtually all our synthesizer technology and music making know-how into one instrument—and we succeeded. The new S90 ES not only gives you the latest and greatest sounds and rhythms (as well as the ability to create your own), it gives you powerful, easy-to-use tools for playing, combining and controlling these dynamic sounds/rhythms—in real time, as you perform!

Take time to look through this manual carefully. It's packed with important information on how to get the most from this amazing instrument.

Dive in now and enjoy!

Accessories

The following items have been included with your S90ES. Check to see that you have everything listed here.

❏ Power cord ❏ Owner’s Manual (this document) ❏ Data List ❏ Sticker label for optional mLAN16E expansion board

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.

This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style ﬁles, MIDI ﬁles, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE ILLEGAL COPIES.

This device is capable of using various types/formats of music data, and it optimizes the data in advance to the proper format for use with the device. As a result, the data may not be played back precisely as the creators or composers originally intended.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use.

• Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft

• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• 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

Introduction.............................................................6

Accessories.............................................................6

Setting up and Playing ...........................................8

Power supply connections........................................... 8

Playing the keyboard ................................................. 10

Modes ........................................................................ 12

Basic instructions....................................................... 13

Main Features ............................................................ 14

Using the Owner’s Manual......................................... 15

The Controls & Connectors 16

Front Panel ................................................................. 16

Rear Panel.................................................................. 18

Using USB storage devices....................................... 20

Basic Operation 21

Restoring the Factory-programmed S90 ES .............. 21

Functions of the MODE buttons ................................. 22

Functions and Sub-Functions .................................... 23

Selecting a Program .................................................. 23

About the editing functions ........................................ 25

Confirmation Message ............................................... 26

Information Display .................................................... 27

Note (Key) settings .................................................... 27

Naming....................................................................... 27

Basic Structure 108

Internal Structure (System Overview)....................... 108

Maintaining data....................................................... 126

Reference 127

Voice mode .............................................................. 127

Performance mode................................................... 149

Multi mode................................................................ 157

Multi Voice mode...................................................... 161

Sequence Play mode ............................................... 162

Utility mode .............................................................. 163

File mode.................................................................. 168

Master mode ............................................................172

Appendix 176

Information Displays................................................. 176

Display Messages....................................................178

About MIDI ...............................................................180

Installing Optional Hardware.................................... 184

Specifications...........................................................188

Troubleshooting .......................................................189

Application Index ..................................................... 193

Index ........................................................................198

Quick Guide 29

Playing the Demo Songs......................................29

Playing the S90 ES................................................30

Voice Play mode ........................................................ 30

Performance Play mode............................................. 34

Using the Arpeggio feature........................................ 39

Using the Controllers on the S90 ES.......................... 41

Editing a Program.................................................44

Editing a Voice ........................................................... 44

Editing a Performance ............................................... 53

Using the Controllers—Advanced Course .........59

Controllers supported by the S90 ES......................... 59

Connecting the Computer and MIDI devices......63

Connections ............................................................... 63

Creating a Song with the Multi mode......................... 70

Using the S90 ES with computer software................. 77

Using mLAN............................................................... 88

Creating Your Original Program Set

(Master mode)........................................................90

Playing back MIDI files

(Sequence Play mode)..........................................96

Using the Plug-in Boards.....................................99

Tips.......................................................................104

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Power supply connections

Setting up and Playing

Power supply connections

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

POWER

OFF

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

3. Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet. Make sure your S90 ES meets the

voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is being used.

Power Switch

AC INLET

Power cord (included)

WARNING

Make sure your S90 ES 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!

WARNING

Use only the AC power cord supplied with the S90 ES. 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!

WARNING

The type of AC power cord provided with the S90 ES 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 NO T modify the plug pr o vided with the S90 ES. 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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Connecting the speakers or pair of headphones

Powered speaker (Left)

Powered speaker (Right)

Headphones

OUTPUT L/MONO

OUTPUT R

PHONES

S90 ES

MASTER VOLUME

MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER

POWER

ON!!

1 2 3

MIDI master

S90 ES Audio equipment (ﬁrst mixer, then ampliﬁer)

Since the S90 ES has no built-in speakers, you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment. Connect a set of headphones, powered speakers, or other playback equipment as required.

Power supply connections

Turning the power on

Make sure the volume settings of the S90 ES and external devices are turned down to the minimum.

Turn the power on by pressing the [POWER] switch on the S90 ES rear panel, then turn the power on the ampliﬁers.

Connecting MIDI devices or a Mixer

Make sure that all volume settings are turned down all the way to the minimum. Then turn on the every device in your setup in the order of MIDI masters (controllers), MIDI slaves (receivers), then audio equipment (mixers, ampliﬁers, speakers, etc.). When powering down the setup, ﬁrst turn down the volume of each audio device, then switch off each device in the reverse order (ﬁrst audio devices, then MIDI).

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Playing the keyboard

Adjusting the sound and the display contrast

Adjust the volume levels of the S90 ES and the connected ampliﬁer/speaker system. If the display is not easily visible, use the Contrast control to adjust for optimum visibility.

Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME slider.

MASTER VOLUME

Now that you’ve set up the S90 ES properly, you’re ready to begin playing it.

n When you are ready to turn off the S90 ES, make sure to switch off the power of the external device (or lower its volume)

before switching off the S90 ES.

Adjust the display contrast with the Contrast control.

SF1

Contrast control

Playing the keyboard

Playing the sounds

Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic S90 ES sounds from the keyboard now. When you turn the power on following the directions in “Power supply connections” (page 8), the display below appears.

n In the default settings, the Master mode is selected. For details about the modes, refer to the section “Modes” on page 12.

Indicates that the Master mode is selected.

In this condition you can play the keyboard and hear the sounds of the selected program. When the instrument is turned on, the “Wide River” program—featuring a natural, mellow piano sound with a rhythmic arpeggio and ambient synth—is automatically called up.

Notice the indication “Performance:USER1:001(A01)” at the top right of the display. This indicates that Performance 001 in User bank 1 is currently selected. A “Performance” is one of the types of programs of the S90 ES. As described below, the instrument also features other types: Voices and Multis.

n For details about Banks, see page 30. Please note that Performances and Multis have only User Banks (no other banks are

available).

Indicates the type of selected program.

Indicates the name and number of selected program.

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Selecting and playing the sounds

For playing the keyboard

Voice:

This program contains a basic instrument sound, such as a piano, guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, etc.

Performance:

This program allows you to combine several Voices together—either in a richly textured layer, or separately (as in different sections of the keyboard) for playing several different parts simultaneously.

For creating music of multiple parts

Multi:

This program allows you to play multiple tracks from an external sequencer, using many different Voices simultaneously.

DEC/NO INC/YES

Decreases number

Increases number

Decreases number

The S90 ES provides three different types of programs for playing the sounds: Voices, Performances, and Multis. The basic difference among these programs is in their use—for playing the keyboard, or for creating music with multiple parts.

You can choose from 128 different Voices, Performances, and Multis in the Master mode. To change the desired Master number, use the [INC/ YES] button, [DEC/NO] button, or the Data dial.

Playing the keyboard

Change the Master number, and then try playing the various Voices or Performance types. When a Voice is assigned to the selected Master number, “Voice” will appear at the top of the display. When a Performance is assigned, “Performance” will appear in the display.

n Although a Multi can be used for playing the keyboard, it is primarily intended for creating, recording and playback of multi-part

music. For details about using this function, see page 70.

As you play the various Voices and Performances, notice the differences between them—especially how some Performances sound exceptionally rich and more complex than Voices.

Here, we’ve introduced the operations in the Master mode that is called up ﬁr st when turning the power on. The S90 ES has other modes of operation as well. In the next section, we’ll explain about the modes of the S90 ES and how they are used.

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Modes

There are several operation modes in the S90 ES, and they can be selected by using the six mode buttons. The use of the individual modes depends on your particular musical application. For playing the keyboard conventionally, the Voice or Performance mode should be used. If you’re creating music, particularly multipart arrangements, use the Multi mode and Sequence Play mode. To make global settings for the instrument and back up your important data, use the Utility and File modes. A special Master mode is also included for instantly calling up desired modes and related settings together in one button press, without having to ﬁrst select a mode.

Playing the keyboard

using a Voice

Voice mode

[VOICE] button

The S90 ES has a wealth of high-quality, dynamic sounds—also referred to as “Voices. ” You can play these Voices—one Voice at a time—from the keyboard in the Voice mode. The S90 ES also lets you create your own original Voices.

Playing the keyboard using multiple Voices

Performance mode [PERFORM] button

In the Performance mode, you can play several Voices together in a layer, or play different Voices from separate ranges of the keyboard. Each of these combinations of Voices is called a “Performance.” This mode lets you create richly textured, layered sounds or play two different parts simultaneously—for example, piano and bass guitar—and is particularly useful when performing solo.

VOICE

PERFORM

MASTER

1 2 3

MULTI/ SEQ PLAY

FILE UTILITY

4 5 6

EDIT

COMPARE

REMOTE

Creating original

JOB STORE

EFFECT BYPASS

ARPEGGIO

program sets

Master mode

[MASTER] button

The Master mode can be used in two ways:

• Storing your favorite programs

• Playing as a master keyboard

This lets you divide the keyboard into four separate sections—just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards.

Recording via an

external sequencer

Multi mode

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button

The Multi mode lets you use the S90 ES as a multi-timbral tone generator for sequencer song playback. By assigning a different Voice to each track in a song ﬁle on your external sequencer, you can play back complex multipart ensemble recordings.

Playing back MIDI ﬁles

SMF (Standard MIDI File) format only

Sequence Play mode

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button

In the Sequence Play mode, you can play back song data created on an external sequencer, using the S90 ES as a multi-part tone generator. Multiple SMF ﬁles can be played in order, and ﬁles saved to a USB storage device can be played back directly without having to load the data to the S90 ES.

n Pressing the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button toggles between the Multi mode and Sequence Play mode.

Backing up data

File mode

[FILE] button

The File mode lets you save your S90 ES data to the USB storage device, and allows you to load the USB device data to the S90 ES. You can store your data to the S90 ES; however, for best safe-keeping, Yamaha recommends that you back up your important data to a USB storage devise.

Setting the system

parameters

Utility mode

[UTILITY] button

The Utility mode lets you set parameters that apply to the entire system of the S90 ES. These parameter settings are applied to all Voices, Performances, and Multis.

* The settings for each Voice, Performance, or Multi can be determined in the respective Voice mode, Performance mode, or Multi mode.

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Basic instructions

Voices—the basic building blocks of the S90 ES

Voices—created in the Voice mode—are the basic sonic building blocks for the other modes of the S90 ES. The Performance and Multi programs are made up of different Voices, used together for speciﬁc performance or song recording applications. The S90 ES features an exceptionally wide variety of preset Voices for playing in virtually any musical style. Try searching through the Voices to ﬁnd your favorites. Once you’ve explored them and feel comfortable with them, try branching out creatively and use the editing features to make your own original Voices.

Basic instructions

Selecting a preset Voice Creating a new Voice

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Combine several Voices to create a Performance or Multi

To play several different Voices together simultaneously, select a Performance. To use the S90 ES as a multi-timbral tone generator with your sequencer, select a Multi. The S90 ES contains a full set of specially programmed 128 Performances and 64 Multis. With the help of the Multis, the S90 ES can be used to play back MIDI song ﬁles from a connected USB device.

Selecting a preset Performance Creating a new Performance Creating music using a Multi and your computer Playing back a MIDI ﬁle

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Master mode—Create a master keyboard setup or instantly call up your desired programs

The Master mode lets you register your favorite Voices, Performances, and Multis together into easy-toselect Master programs. No matter what mode is used—Voice, Performance or Multi—you can have it instantly and automatically selected when you call up the appropriate Master. The Master mode can also be used to divide the keyboard into four sections—each with its own Voice— just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards.

Making Master mode settings

Convenient remote control of your computer software

The panel of the S90 ES also serves as a convenient control surface for your computer music system. Use the buttons and sliders to control the audio mixer and sequencer transport functions in your MIDI/audio software. This highly intuitive approach gives you hands-on control over your virtual studio—a level of control that a keyboard and mouse can’t match. These features are available for any computer sequence software and Multi Part Editor software (Page 77) compatible with the Remote Control function.

Remote-controlling the software

Global settings and data backup

While the Voice, Performance, and Multi modes provide controls for using and editing the programs of the S90 ES, the Utility mode is the place where you make overall settings for the instrument—for example, adjusting the transpose and ﬁne tuning controls, or switching between MIDI and USB operation. You can also archive your important S90 ES data to a USB storage device for safe-keeping.

Making global system settings Backing up important data

This concludes our short guide to the basic operations and functions of the S90 ES. Enjoy the dynamic, authentic sounds of the instrument as you continue to play it and create music on it. Make sure to follow the references above and go on to explore some of the other exciting and powerful features of the S90 ES.

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Main Features

●Naturally responsive 88-Key Balanced Hammer Effect keyboard (with aftertouch), drawing on our extensive

experience and expertise in piano-making.

●Wide range of dynamic and authentic voices. Use the Category Search function to quickly call up the sounds

you want, based on their instrument type.

●Half Damper function that lets you ﬁnely control the decay of the sound—and expressively recreate the

complex charactistics of acoustic instruments, especially piano and stringed instruments.

●Includes the newly developed Damper Resonance—an Insertion effect that reproduces the rich harmonics and

unique sound characteristics of an actual grand piano when using the damper pedal.

●Stretch tuning used on many Voices—the same kind of tuning as used on an actual acoustic piano.

●Arpeggio feature, which automatically plays a variety of sequenced phrases in response to the keys you play.

This function lets you easily call up various melody and rhythm patterns—over 1,700 types—providing instant inspiration for song creation and performance.

●Versatile Multi mode lets you set up the S90 ES for playing multiple instrument parts from your sequencer

software, giving you all the sounds you need to realize complete, professional-sounding songs. Moreover, the corresponding Multi Library lets you have the proper instruments for the selected type of music called up instantly and automatically.

●Extensive effect processing, with Reverb (20 types), Chorus (49 types), eight separate Insertion blocks (each

having two blocks and a total 117 types), Master Effect (8 types), and a digital equalizer (3-band Part EQ and 5band Master EQ).

●Comprehensive real-time control with four Control Sliders—letting you adjust ﬁlter, levels, effects, EG, and more,

while you play.

●Master mode—for using the S90 ES as a master keyboard controller (with independent Zones), and for easily

reconﬁguring the instrument between Voice/Performance play and Multi play in live applications.

●Remote Control—for operating your favorite sequencer software from the S90 ES.

●Three Modular Synthesis Plug-in System slots, which let you upgrade the S90 ES with a completely new

synthesizer or sound-processing engine. These Plug-in boards give you more voices, more effects, more polyphony and more instrument parts. Plus, special Plug-in voices have already been programmed and stored to the S90 ES, ready to be played as soon as you install the proper board.

●A full rear panel of input/output connections provides maximum interfacing ﬂexibility. These include Assignable

Outputs, A/D Inputs, MIDI, and two USB. Moreover, an optional mLAN16E board can be installed.

●Two USB connectors—USB TO HOST for connecting to computer, and USB TO DEVICE for connecting to

storage devices, such as a hard disk drive or ﬂash disk.

●Compatibility with Yamaha's powerful Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor software—featuring comprehensive,

intutive editing of all parameters from your computer.

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Using the Owner’s Manual

Setting up and Playing.........................................................................................................................................Page 8

This section gives you all you need to know about getting started in playing and using your S90 ES—from setting up and turning on the power to performing basic operations.

The Controls & Connectors...............................................................................................................................Page 16

Use this section to ﬁnd out about all of the buttons and controls of the S90 ES.

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................................................................Page 21

This section introduces you to the basic operation conventions of this instrument, such as editing values and changing settings.

Quick Guide.........................................................................................................................................................Page 29

In this tutorial section, you will take a guided tour through the various functions of this instrument, and get some hands-on experience in playing using it.

Basic Structure .................................................................................................................................................Page 108

This section provides a detailed overview of all of the main functions and features of this instrument, and shows how they ﬁt together.

Reference...........................................................................................................................................................Page 127

The S90 ES encyclopedia. This section explains all parameters, settings functions, features, modes and operations in full detail.

Appendix............................................................................................................................................................Page 176

Information on installing options, speciﬁcations, error messages, and more.

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................Page 189

If the S90 ES does not function as expected or you have some problem with the sound or operation, refer to this section before calling your Yamaha dealer or service center. Most common problems and their solutions are covered here in a very simple and easy-to-understand way.

Data List (separate booklet)

This contains various important lists such as the Voice List, Effect List, and MIDI Implementation Chart.

Various pages and menus appear on the LCD display of this instrument depending the selected mode or function. Throughout this manual, arrows are used in the instructions, indicating in shorthand the process of calling up certain displays and functions. The example instructions below indicate to 1) press the [VOICE] button, 2) select a Normal Voice, 3) press the [EDIT] button, 4) select an Element, 5) press the [F1] OSC button, and 6) press the [SF2] OUTPUT button.

[VOICE]

n When a conﬁrmation message (page 26) or Control Function window (page 42) is shown in the display, press the [EXIT] button to exit from that

→ Normal Voice selection → [EDIT] → Element selection → [F1] OSC → [SF2] OUTPUT

condition, then execute the instructions as in the above example. Likewise, press the [REMOTE] button to exit from the Remote Control mode, then execute the instructions as in the above example when the S90 ES is in the Remote Control mode.

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The Controls & Connectors

Front Panel

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

MASTER VOLUME

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

VOLUME 1

PAN

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

1 ASSIGN 2

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

GATETIME VELOCITY

SWING

MEF

LOW

LOW MID

VOLUME

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

2 MEF 3 MEF 4

HIGH MID

2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

HIGH

SF3 SF4 SF5

SF1F1SF

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

8(º¡

PAN/SEND

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

PAN

ASSIGN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

TONE

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

GATETIME VELOCITY

SWING

ARP FX

MEF

2 MEF 3 MEF 4

MEF

LOW

LOW MID

VOLUME 1

VOLUME

2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

MASTER VOLUME

INFORMATION

1 ASSIGN 2

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

VOLUME

HIGH MID

HIGH

SF1F1SF

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

SF3 SF4 SF5

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

MODE

MASTER

PERFORM

VOICE

MULTI/

FILE UTILITY

SEQ PLAY

INC/YES

EDIT

JOB STORE

COMPARE

EFFECT

ARPEGGIO

REMOTE

EXECUTE

BYPASS

MODE

DRUM

MASTER

PERFORM

VOICE

KITS

FAVORITES

MULTI/

FILE UTILITY

SEQ PLAY

DEC/NO

INC/YES

EDIT

EXIT ENTER

JOB STORE

COMPARE

COMMON

EFFECT

ARPEGGIO

REMOTE

BYPASS

EXECUTE

INFORMATION

DRUM

KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

PROGRAM

USER 1

USER 2

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 4

PRE 1

GUITAR/

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

PLUCKED

BCDEFG

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHROMATIC

SYN LEAD

PERCUSSION

CHOIR

4321

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

12 13

USER 1

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

SYN LEAD

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

PROGRAM

USER 2

PRE 3

PRE 2

BCDE FG

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

PRE 4

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

12 13

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

SLOT

PLG 1

STRINGS

SLOT

SLOT 3

SLOT 2

CATEGORY

PLG 1

PLG 2

PLG 3

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

MUSICAL FX

COMBI

TRACK

876

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0 A0 B0 C1 D1 E1 F1 G1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B5 C5 D5 E5 F5 G5 A5 B5 C6 D6 E6 F6 G6 A6 B6 C7

321

¶™#*

SLOT 2

PLG 2

BRASS

MUSICAL FX

∞

SLOT 3

CATEGORY

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

COMBI

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

n When setting the following parameter to “0,” each key corresponds to the note name shown in the illustrations. [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2]

KBD → Octave. Refer to this illustration when setting parameters having note name values, such as Note Limit.

1 Keyboard

The keyboard is equipped with a touch response feature (both initial touch and aftertouch). With initial touch, the instrument senses how strongly or softly you play the keys, and uses that playing strength to affect the sound in various ways, depending on the selected voice. With aftertouch, the instrument senses how much pressure you apply to the keys while playing, and uses that pressure to affect the sound in various ways, depending on the selected voice. Moreover, any of a variety of functions can be assigned to aftertouch for each voice (page 62).

2 Pitch bend wheel Page 41

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

3 Modulation wheel Page 41

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

4 [MASTER VOLUME] slider

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

5 Control sliders 1 - 4 Page 42

These four highly versatile sliders let you adjust various aspects or parameters of the current Voice. Use the Control function buttons above to change the parameter set for the Control sliders.

n If all of the Control sliders are set to the minimum, you may not hear

any sound from the instrument, even when playing the keyboard. If this is the case, raise all the sliders to a suitable level.

n The [MASTER VOLUME] slider adjusts the output level from this

instrument. On the other hand, the volume adjustment by Control slider adjusts the MIDI volume value for the corresponding Element or Part.

6 Control function buttons Page 43

Use the Control function buttons to change the parameter set for the Control sliders.

7 LCD Contrast control Page 10

Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum legibility.

8 [F1] - [F6] (Function) buttons Page 23

These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up the corresponding functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these functions [F] rank just below the modes.

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Front Panel

9 [SF1] - [SF6] (Sub Function) buttons Page 23

These buttons located directly below the LCD display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in the display. In the display hierarchy, these sub functions [SF] rank just below the functions [F]. These buttons can be also used to store/recall the Arpeggio type in each Play mode. (page 39)

) LCD Display

The large backlit LCD displays the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode.

! [INFORMATION] button Page 27

For calling up a special “help” feature that shows information about the currently selected mode. You can go back to the previous display by pressing this button again or pressing any other button. Depending on the selected display, this button may be used to call up a window for inputting characters (page

27), or for selecting keys (page 53).

@ Data dial Page 25

For editing the currently selected parameter. To increase the value, turn the dial right (clockwise); to decrease the value, turn the dial left (counter-clockwise). If a parameter with a wide value range is selected, you can change the value in broader strokes by quickly turning the dial.

# [INC/YES] button Page 25

For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter. Also use it to actually execute a Job or a Store operation.

$ [DEC/NO] button Page 25

For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter. Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation.

n You can also use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to quickly

move through parameter values in 10-unit jumps, especially those with large ranges. Simply hold down one of the buttons (of the direction you want to jump), and simultaneously press the other. For example, to jump in the positive direction, hold down the [INC/YES] button and press [DEC/NO].

& [ENTER] button

Use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation. Also use this button to actually enter a number when selecting a Memory or Bank for Voice or Performance. In the File mode, use this button to go to the next lowest level in the selected directory.

n In the File mode, the [EXIT] and [ENTER] buttons may be used to

move folders in the USB storage device.

* MODE buttons Page 22

These buttons select the operating modes (e.g., Voice mode).

( [REMOTE] button Page 78

The Remote mode lets you control sequencer software on your computer from the panel controls of the instrument. Turn the [REMOTE] button on to enter the Remote mode.

n When setting the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to “MIDI” ([UTILITY] →

[F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER) or setting both of Mode A and Mode B to “off” ([UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF4] REMOTE), you cannot enter the Remote mode even by pressing the [REMOTE] button. Set these parameters to appropriate values (page 78) then enter the Remote mode.

º [EFFECT BYPASS] button Page 119

The extensive effect section of the instrument provides Insertion effects (eight sets, with two effect units per set), System effects (Reverb and Chorus), and Master effects. The [EFFECT BYPASS] button enables you to turn the corresponding effect blocks on or off with a single touch. From the following display, you can select the speciﬁc effect(s) to be bypassed when the [EFFECT

BYPASS] button. [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3]

EF BYPS display

n If you install an optional Effect Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH), Plug-in

Insertion effects can also be used (page 103).

¡ [ARPEGGIO] button Page 39

Press this button to enable or disable playback of the Arpeggio for each Voice, Performance, Multi. If the Arpeggio Switch of the selected part is set to off in the Performance/Multi mode, however, pressing this button has no effect.

Connectors

The Controls &

% Cursor buttons Page 25

The cursor buttons move the “cursor” around the LCD display screen, highlighting and selecting the various parameters.

^ [EXIT] button Page 22

The menus and displays of this synthesizer are organized according to a hierarchical structure. Press this button to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy.

™ Bank buttons Pages 30, 32

Each button selects a Voice Bank. When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, these buttons can be used to select the desired category (printed below each button).

£ Group [A] - [H] buttons Pages 31, 32

Each button selects a Voice or Performance Group. When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, these buttons can be used to select the desired category (printed below each button).

¢ Number [1] - [16] buttons

Use of these buttons differs depending on the on/off status of the [TRACK SELECT] and [MUTE] buttons.

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Connectors

Rear Panel

The Controls &

∞ [CATEGORY SEARCH] button Page 32

When this button is turned on, the lower row of Bank buttons (labeled A.PIANO—REED/PIPE below the buttons) and the Group buttons can be used to select the Voice/Performance category.

§ [TRACK SELECT] button Page 104

[MUTE] button Page 105

The buttons enable you to switch the function of Number [1] - [16] buttons. For details, see the “

¢ Number [1] -

[16] buttons.”

■ Functions of the Number [1] - [16] buttons

¶ SLOT 1 - 3 lamps Page 99

These three lamps show the installation status of the Plug-in Boards. If the Plug-in Board has been correctly installed, the corresponding SLOT lamp will light.

n The Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH) can be installed

only to slot 1.

n The Multi part Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG) can be installed only to

slot 3.

When [TRACK SELECT] button is on When [MUTE] button is on

Voice Play mode Keyboard transmit channel setting — Voice selection, according to Groups

When both [TRACK SELECT]

and [MUTE] buttons are off

A - H

Voice Edit mode Element selection (1 - 4) and Element Mute setting (9 - 12) — Performance Play mode Keyboard transmit channel setting Performance Part Mute setting (1 - 4) Performance or Voice selection (if Performance Edit mode Performance part selection (1 - 4)

Master Play mode

Keyboard transmit channel setting (when memorizing the Voice mode or Performance mode to the current Master)

Part Mute setting (when registering a Performance or a Multi)

cursor is located at Voice name), according to Groups A - H

Master selection, according to Groups A - H

or Multi Part selection (when memorizing the Multi mode to the current Master)

Master Edit mode Zone selection (1 - 4) — — Multi Play mode Part selection Part Mute setting Multi or Voice selection (if cursor is Multi Edit mode

located at Voice name), according to Groups A - D

Sequence Play mode Keyboard transmit channel setting Part Mute setting — Multi Voice Edit mode Element selection (1 - 4) and Element Mute setting (9 - 12) —

Rear Panel

145$67 83

Plug-in SLOT

USB

TO DEVICE

GREEN YELLOW ORANGE

TO HOST

MIDI

OUT

THRU

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT

FOOT SWITCH

FOOT CONTROLLER

FOOT PEDAL

A/D INPUT

GAIN

ASSIGNABLE SUSTAIN

BREATH

PHONES

OUTPUT

L/MONO

2 #!9) @

1 POWER Switch

Use this to switch the synthesizer on or off.

2 AC INLET (AC Power Cord Socket) Page 8

Be sure the plug the AC power cord into this socket before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet. Use only the AC power cord supplied with the S90 ES.

3 Plug-in Board Slots 1 - 3 (Plug-in Boards

cover)

Installing an optional Plug-in Board to the S90 ES lets you greatly expand the sonic palette of the instrument. Up to three boards can be installed to the S90 ES’s rear panel.

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4 USB connectors Page 67

This instrument is equipped with two types of USB connectors on the rear panel—USB TO HOST and USB TO DEVICE. The USB TO HOST connector is used to connect this instrument to the computer via the USB cable. The USB connection between the instrument and the computer can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. Unlike MIDI, USB can handle multiple ports via a single cable. The USB connection can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data can be transferred via USB. The USB TO DEVICE connector is used to connect this instrument to a USB storage device (hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, MO drive, ﬂash disk, etc.) via the USB cable. This lets you save the data created on this

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Rear Panel

mLAN EXPANSION BOARD mLAN16E

ACTIVE

MADE IN JAPAN

IEEE1394

instrument to the external USB storage device and load the data from the external USB storage device to the instrument. Save and Load operations are executed in the File mode. (Pages 50, 56, 76)

n For details about USB, see page 20 .

USB

USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial interface for connecting a computer with peripheral devices, and enables much faster data transfer compared to conventional serial port connections.

5 MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors Page 65

MIDI IN receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Use this connector to control the synthesizer from an external MIDI device. MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control, performance and playback data from the S90 ES to another MIDI device, such as an external sequencer. You can also play the external tone generator by using the S90 ES and control the external MIDI device.

MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI data (via MIDI IN) to connected devices, allowing convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments.

6 BREATH Controller jack Page 59

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.

7 FOOT SWITCH jacks Page 59

For connection of optional FC3, FC4 or FC5 Footswitches. When connected to the SUSTAIN jack, the Footswitch controls sustain. When connected to ASSIGNABLE, it can control one of various different assignable functions.

n The SUSTAIN jack can be used with the FC3, FC4, or FC5. The

ASSIGNABLE jack can be used with the FC4 or FC5.

) OUTPUT L/MONO & R jacks Pages 9, 63

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

! PHONES jack Page 9

For connection to a pair of stereo headphones.

@ A/D INPUT jacks Page 38

External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). Various devices such as microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, synthesizer can be connected to these jacks and their audio input signal can be sounded as the AUDIO IN part of the Performance or Multi. For stereo signals (such as from audio equipment), use both jacks. For mono signals (such as from a microphone or guitar), use only the L jack.

# GAIN knob Page 38

For adjusting the input gain of the audio at the A/D INPUT jacks (above). Depending on the connected device (microphone, CD player, etc.), you may need to adjust this for optimum level.

$ mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E) cover

Pages 88, 184

The mLAN expansion board (mLAN16E) sold separately can be installed to this instrument. With the mLAN16E board, you can conveniently and easily hook up your S90 ES to other mLAN compatible instruments or devices.

■ When the optional mLAN16E has been installed:

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The Controls &

8 FOOT CONTROLLER 1 and 2 jacks Page 59

An optional foot controller (FC7, etc.) can be connected here. Each jack lets you continuously control one of various different assignable functions — such as volume, tone, pitch, or other aspects of the sound.

9 ASSIGNABLE OUT L and R jacks Page 63

Line level audio signals are output from this instrument via these phone jacks (1/4" mono phone plug). These outputs are independent of the main output (at the L/MONO and R jacks below), and can be freely assigned to any of the Drum Voice keys or the Parts. This lets you route speciﬁc Voices or sounds for processing with a favorite outboard effect unit. The parts which can be assigned to these jacks are as follows:

• Drum Voice key to which the drum/percussion instrument is assigned

• Any Part of a Performance*

• Any Part of a Multi*

* Including the Audio Input Part

n The illustration above shows the panel of the mLAN16E expansion

board with the included sticker label afﬁxed. Make sure to attach this label to the mLAN16E (page 187).

1 mLAN (IEEE1394) connectors 1, 2

For connecting mLAN devices or IEEE1394-compatible devices via IEEE1394 standard (6-pin) cables.

mLAN

“mLAN” is a digital network designed for musical applications. It uses and extends the industry standard IEEE 1394 high performance serial bus.

* The name “mLAN” and its logo (above) are trademarks.

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Connectors

Using USB storage devices

The Controls &

Using USB storage devices

When using USB storage devices, make sure to connect them to the USB TO DEVICE connector, and follow the important precautions below.

■ Compatible USB devices

Connect only a USB storage device (such as hard disk, CDROM, ﬂash disk and other drives) to the USB TO DEVICE connector. Other devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used. Both bus-powered (powered by the host device) or self powered (battery or external power supply) types can be used. The S90 ES does not necessarily support all commercially available USB storage devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you purchase. Before purchasing USB storage devices, please consult your Yamaha dealer, or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end of the Owner’s Manual) for advice, or see the following website:

http://www.yamahasynth.com/

n Although CD-R/W drives can be used to load data to the instrument,

they cannot be used for saving data. However, you can transfer data to a computer and save data to a CD using the CD-R/W drive on the computer.

■ Formatting USB storage media

When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, a “USB device unformatted.” message may appear in the LCD display, indicating that the device or media must be formatted for use. Execute the Format operation in the File mode (Page 168).

Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE

USB connector types

There are two different types of USB connectors, and the rear panel of the instrument features both. Take care not to confuse the two.

USB TO HOST connector

This type is used to connect the instrument to a computer, and allows you to transfer MIDI data between the devices. The USB connection between the instrument and the computer can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. Unlike MIDI, USB can handle multiple ports via a single cable. USB cables have different connectors on each end: the A type and the B type. Connect the A type to your computer and the B type to the USB TO HOST connector.

USB TO DEVICE connector

This type is used to connect the instrument to a USB storage device, and allows you to save data you’ve created to the connected device, as well as load data from the connected device. This lets you save the data created on this instrument to the external USB storage device and load the data from the external USB storage device to the instrument. Save and Load operations are executed in the File mode (page 168). USB cables have different connectors on each end: the A type and the B type. Connect the A type to the USB TO DEVICE connector and the B type to the USB storage device.

connector

Never turn the USB device’s power on/off and never plug/unplug the USB cable when the connected USB storage device is the self powered type. Doing so may result in the operation of the synthesizer “freezing” or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data (such as in the Save, Load and Delete operations in the File mode), do NOT unplug the USB cable, do NOT remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the power off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both devices.

B type

USB TO HOST connector

MIDI data transfer

Saving/Loading data in the File mode (page 168)

A type

USB TO DEVICE connector

Connecting to a computer

Connecting to a USB storage device (hard disk, CD-ROM, ﬂash disk and other drives)

■ To protect your data (Write-protect):

To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with each storage device or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device, make sure to remove the write-protect.

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n The computer cannot access the USB storage device

connected to the S90 ES’s USB TO DEVICE connector, even if connecting as shown above. Only from the File mode on the instrument itself can you access the data on the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector.

n Though the S90 ES supports the USB 1.1 standard, you can

connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the S90 ES. However, note that the transfer speed complies to USB 1.1.

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Basic Operation

In this section you’ll learn about the fundamental operations of the S90 ES—the use of the panel controls and how to execute basic functions such as selecting programs, naming programs/ﬁles, and using the keyboard to directly enter certain values.

This section starts off with the Factory Set operation, which allows you to restore the instrument to its original condition—in case you’ve inadvertently changed any important settings.

Restoring the Factory-programmed S90 ES

The S90 ES has a Factory Set function for restoring your S90 ES’s memory to the factory default settings. This lets you restore the synthesizer’s default User Voices, Performances and Multis, as well as its System and other settings.

CAUTION

Keep in mind that once you edit any settings, the corresponding factory defaults will be overwritten and lost. Make sure you are not overwriting any important data. You should back up any important data to the USB device beforehand (page 126).

1. Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode (the indicator lights).

2. Press the [JOB] button to enter the Utility Job mode.

VOICE

PERFORM

MASTER

VOICE

PERFORM

MASTER

MULTI/ SEQ PLAY

EDIT

COMPARE

REMOTE

FILE UTILITY

JOB STORE

EFFECT

ARPEGGIO

BYPASS

MULTI/ SEQ PLAY

EDIT

COMPARE

REMOTE

FILE UTILITY

JOB STORE

EFFECT

ARPEGGIO

BYPASS

3. Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for conﬁrmation.)

To return to the original display, press the [DEC/NO] button. To execute the Factory Set, press the [INC/YES] button.

4. After the Factory Set has been completed, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original

display.

CAUTION

For Factory Set operations that take longer to process, you will see the messa ge “Executing…” or “Please Keep Power On!” during processing. Do not switch the power off while this message is on the display. Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze. This means that this synthesizer may not be able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time.

n All settings in the Utility mode that are related to the Plug-in boards are stored only to the memory on those respective boards, and not to the memory

of this synthesizer. Because of this, the Factory Set operation cannot be used to restore settings for those devices.

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Functions of the MODE buttons

Basic Operation

Mode table

The functions of each mode and how to enter mode are as follows:

Voice mode Play mode Playing a Voice [VOICE]

Performance mode Play mode Playing a Performance [PERFORM]

Multi mode Play mode Playing a Multi [MULTI/SEQ PLAY]

Master mode Play mode Playing a Master [MASTER]

Sequence Play mode Play mode Playing back MIDI ﬁles [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] Job mode Utility mode Setting system related parameters [UTILITY]

File mode File mode Managing ﬁles and folders (directories) [FILE]

Enters the mode corresponding to each button.

For details about each mode, see page 12.

Enters each Edit mode when pressing the [EDIT]

button in the Voice, Performance, Multi, or Master

mode. You can edit each program in the Edit

Controls the computer software by using the

buttons and controllers on S90 ES (Page 77).

Mode Function How to enter the mode

Edit mode Editing/Creating a Voice [VOICE] → [EDIT] Job mode Initializing a Voice, etc. [VOICE] → [JOB] Store mode Storing a Voice to internal memory [VOICE] → [STORE]

Edit mode Editing/Creating a Performance [PERFORM] → [EDIT] Job mode Initializing a Performance, etc. [PERFORM] → [JOB] Store mode Storing a Performance to internal memory [PERFORM] → [STORE]

Edit mode Editing/Creating a Multi [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [EDIT] Job mode Initializing a Multi, etc. [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [JOB] Store mode Storing a Multi to internal memory [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [STORE]

Edit mode Editing/Creating a Master [MASTER] → [EDIT] Job mode Initializing a Master, etc. [MASTER] → [JOB] Store mode Storing a Master to internal memory [MASTER] → [STORE]

Job mode Restoring factory defaults [UTILITY] → [JOB]

VOICE

MULTI/ SEQ PLAY

PERFORM

MASTER

FILE UTILITY

Enters each Store mode when pressing the [STORE] button in the Voice, Performance, Multi, or Master mode, letting you store the edited program for the relevant mode. In the Utility mode, pressing the [STORE] button directly executes the

EDIT

COMPARE

REMOTE

JOB STORE

EFFECT BYPASS

ARPEGGIO

Store operation.

Enters each Job mode when pressing the [JOB] button in the Voice, Performance, Multi, Master, or Utility mode. You can initialize and copy data in the Job mode.

Tur ns the effects and Arpeggio functions on or off (Pages 39, 119).

n Pressing the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button toggles between the Multi mode and Sequence Play mode.

■ How to leave the current display

For most operations or displays, pressing the [EXIT] button will let you leave the current display and return you to the previous one. You can return back to each Play mode by pressing the [EXIT] button several times in the respective mode.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

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Functions and Sub-Functions

Each mode described above contains various displays, with various functions and parameters. To navigate your way through these displays and select a desired function, use the [F1] - [F6] buttons and the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. When you select a mode, the available displays or menus appear directly above the buttons at the bottom of the display (as shown below).

Using the Function buttons [F1] - [F6]

These functions can be selected via the corresponding button ([F1] - [F6]).

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

In this example, press the [F5] button to go to the LFO display.

Depending on the currently selected mode, up to six functions are available and can be called up with the [F1] - [F6] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode.

Using the Sub-Function buttons [SF1] - [SF5]

These functions can be selected via the corresponding button ([SF1] - [SF5]).

SF1F1SF2

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

Basic Operation

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

In this example, press the [SF5] button to go to the OTHER display.

Depending on the currently selected mode, up to ﬁve functions (sub-functions) are available and can be called up with the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode. (Some displays may not have any sub-functions for these buttons.)

Selecting a Program

In order to play the S90 ES you’ll need to call up one of its programs, i.e., a Voice, Performance, Multi, or Master. These programs can be selected in each Play mode via the same procedure.

■ Using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and the data dial

The [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons let you step up or down through the program numbers in any of the Play modes (Voice, Performance, Multi, and Master). Rotating the data dial to the right (clockwise) increases the program number, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise) decreases it. This control works in the same way as the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons, but lets you scroll through the programs more quickly.

Decreases number Increases number

Decreases number

DEC/NO INC/YES

Increases number

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Selecting a Program

■ Using the Group, Number buttons

As shown below, you can select a program number by pressing any of the Group [A] - [H] buttons and pressing any of the Number [1] - [16] buttons.

Basic Operation

n The convenient Category Search function (page 32) lets you easily locate and select the Voices or Performance you want by type.

The Voice program numbers and the corresponding Group/Numbers are listed below.

DRUM

KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

USER 1

USER 2

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOA RD ORGAN

BCDE FG

SYN PAD/

SYN LEAD

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

SYN COMP

PRE 4

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

12 13

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

SLOT

PLG 1

STRINGS

SLOT 2

PLG 2

BRASS

MUSICAL FX

SLOT 3

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

COMBI

CATEGORY

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

Program

Number

Group Number

Program

Number

Group Number

Program

Number

Group Number

Program

Number

Group Number

001 A 1 033 C 1 065 E 1 097 G 1

002 A 2

003 A 3

004 A 4

005 A 5

006 A 6

007 A 7

008 A 8

009 A 9

010 A 10

011 A 11

012 A 12

013 A 13

014 A 14

015 A 15

016 A 16

017 B 1

018 B 2

019 B 3

020 B 4

021 B 5

022 B 6

023 B 7

024 B 8

025 B 9

026 B 10

027 B 11

028 B 12

029 B 13

030 B 14

031 B 15

032 B 16

034 C 2 066 E 2 098 G 2

035 C 3 067 E 3 099 G 3

036 C 4 068 E 4 100 G 4

037 C 5 069 E 5 101 G 5

038 C 6 070 E 6 102 G 6

039 C 7 071 E 7 103 G 7

040 C 8 072 E 8 104 G 8

041 C 9 073 E 9 105 G 9

042 C 10 074 E 10 106 G 10

043 C 11 075 E 11 107 G 11

044 C 12 076 E 12 108 G 12

045 C 13 077 E 13 109 G 13

046 C 14 078 E 14 110 G 14

047 C 15 079 E 15 111 G 15

048 C 16 080 E 16 112 G 16

049 D 1 081 F 1 113 H 1

050 D 2 082 F 2 114 H 2

051 D 3 083 F 3 115 H 3

052 D 4 084 F 4 116 H 4

053 D 5 085 F 5 117 H 5

054 D 6 086 F 6 118 H 6

055 D 7 087 F 7 119 H 7

056 D 8 088 F 8 120 H 8

057 D 9 089 F 9 121 H 9

058 D 10 090 F 10 122 H 10

059 D 11 091 F 11 123 H 11

060 D 12 092 F 12 124 H 12

061 D 13 093 F 13 125 H 13

062 D 14 094 F 14 126 H 14

063 D 15 095 F 15 127 H 15

064 D 16 096 F 16 128 H 16

n When selecting a Voice, it is necessary to press one of the Bank buttons before pressing the Group and Number buttons. n The amount of numbers differ depending on the program. For example, while the selected number range of the Normal Voice, Performance, and

Master is 001 - 128, the selected number range of the Multi is 001 - 064.

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About the editing functions

In this section, we’ll explain the basic operations for editing the Voice, Performance, Multi settings.

Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameters

About the editing functions

Changing (editing) parameter values

Rotating the data dial to the right (clockwise) increases the value, while rotating it to the left (counter-clockwise)

Moving the cursor

Use these four buttons to navigate the display, moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen. When selected, the relevant item is highlighted (the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters). You can change the value of the item (parameter) at which the cursor is located by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/ YES

EXECUTE

decreases it. For parameters with large value ranges, you can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the [INC/YES] button and pressing the [DEC/NO] button. To decrease by 10, do the opposite; simultaneously hold down the [DEC/NO] button and press the [INC/YES] button.

Edit Indicator

You can adjust or set various parameters by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, [DEC/NO] button, and Control sliders in each mode. When changing the value of the parameter in the Voice, Performance, and Multi modes, the [E] (Edit Indicator) will appear on the top left corner of the LCD display. This indicates that the current program (Voice, Performance, or Multi) has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. If you wish to store your sound obtained by edit operation, be sure to store the current program to internal memory in the Store mode before selecting another program (pages 50, 56, 76).

Edit Indicator

Basic Operation

If the Edit Indicator appears...

EDIT

COMPARE

JOB STORE

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Confirmation Message

Compare Function

This convenient function lets you switch between the edited sound and its original, unedited condition—allowing you to listen to the difference between the two and better hear how your edits affect the sound.

Basic Operation

For example, when editing a Voice in the Voice Edit mode, the “E” Edit indicator is shown. Pressing the [EDIT] button in this condition reverts to the original unedited sound (the button lamp ﬂashes and the “C” Compare indicator is shown). Press the [EDIT] button again to return to the edited sound (page 104).

Edit Indicator (newly edited sound) Changes to the Compare Indicator (original sound)

EDIT

JOB STORE

COMPARE

Edit Recall Function

If you are editing a program and select a different program without storing your edited one, all the edits you’ve made will be erased. However, the edited program is maintained in a backup memory location for the Edit Recall function. To restore the lost data with your latest edits intact, use the Edit Recall function in the Job mode (page 104).

Job mode How to call up the Edit Recall display

Voice [VOICE] → [JOB] → [F2] RECALL Performance [PERFORM] → [JOB] → [F2] RECALL Multi [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [JOB] → [F2] RECALL

Conﬁrmation Message

When you execute certain operations, such as those in the Job, Store, and File modes, a conﬁrmation message appears.

This lets you actually execute the operation or cancel it if desired. If a conﬁrmation message (like the one illustrated above) appears, press the [INC/YES] button to execute the operation or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.

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Information Display

This convenient function lets you call up relevant details about the selected mode—simply by pressing the [INFORMATION] button. For example, when the Voice mode is active, you can quickly check information about which voice bank is selected, what Play mode (poly or mono) is being used, which effects are applied, and so on.

INFORMATION

For details, see page 176.

Note (Key) settings

Several parameters let you set a key range for a function—for example, in setting up a keyboard split—by specifying certain note values. You can use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or data dial to set these parameters, or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys (as shown below).

Basic Operation

INFORMATION

When Note Limit is selected, the [KBD] mark appears, indicating that you can use the keyboard to set the value. Simultaneously hold down the [INFORMATION] button and press the appropriate key.

n About the note name assigned to each key, see page 16.

Naming

You can freely name data you’ve created, such as voices and ﬁles saved to the USB storage device. The chart below lists the types of data that can be named along with the operations for calling up the respective naming displays.

Data types that can be named How to call up the naming display Page Voice [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME 128

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [F3] VOICE → Normal Voice Selection → [F5] VCE ED 161

Performance [PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME 150 Multi [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] → [EDIT] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME 158 Master [MASTER] → [EDIT] → [F1] NAME 173 Volume Label of the USB storage device [FILE] → [F1] CONFIG → [SF3] FORMAT 168 File/Folder saved to the USB storage device [FILE] → [F2] SAVE or [F4] RENAME 168

First, call up the name input display according to the above table, then, move the cursor by using the Cursor button to the desired location and input a character. See below for details.

n Since the name of the program is part of the data, make sure that you properly save the program after naming it.

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Naming

■ Basic naming operation

As shown below, you can set the name by repeating the two operations—moving the cursor to the desired location by using the Cursor button and selecting a character by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button.

Basic Operation

Moving the cursor to the desired location on the name Selecting a character at the cursor location

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/ YES

DEC/NO INC/YES

EXECUTE

■ Using the character list

If you ﬁnd it difﬁcult to select the desired characters with the above method, you may want to use the following method — selecting the characters from a list.

INFORMATION

Perform the operations below while holding the [INFORMATION] button.

When the cursor is located at the Name, this [LIST] icon appears and you can call up the Character List display by holding the [INFORMATION] button. Release the [INFORMATION] button to return back to the original display.

INFORMATION

Move the cursor to the desired location.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/ YES

EXECUTE

Select a character for the cursor location on the name.

INFORMATION

DEC/NO INC/YES

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Playing the Demo Songs

Quick Guide

Playing the Demo Songs

Several demo songs are included with this synthesizer. In this section, you’ll learn how to play them back.

n Make sure the synthesizer is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Setting up and Playing” on page 8.

PERFORM

VOICE

MULTI/

FILE UTILITY

SEQ PLAY

SF1

SF2

SF3 SF4 SF5

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

DEC/NO

INFORMATION

EXIT ENTER

INC/ YES

EDIT

COMPARE

REMOTE

JOB STORE

EFFECT BYPASS

Quick GuidePlaying the Demo Songs

MASTER

ARPEGGIO

EXECUTE

223,4

Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button to enter the Sequence Play mode.

If the following display does not appear, press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button again.

Press the [SF5] DEMO button to call up the Demo songs.

n You can select the ﬁrst song for playback by using the [▲][▼] buttons.

Press the [F6]Fbutton to start playback of the Demo song.

n You can also specify the song tempo or the song position. The operation is the same as in the Sequence Play mode (page 96).

The [SF6]Jbutton lets you pause playback and then start again from the same point in the song.

To exit from the Demo display, stop playback, then press the [EXIT] button.

Demo song playback continues indeﬁnitely until stopped.

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Voice Play mode

Playing the S90 ES

Voice Play mode

The Voice Play mode is where you select and play the instrument sounds (voices) of this synthesizer.

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Selecting a Normal Voice

Internally, there are two Voice Types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrumenttype sounds that can be played over the range of the keyboard. Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. In this section, we’ll show you how to select a Normal Voice. You can select the desired Voice from various Voice Banks (Preset 1 - 4, User 1 - 2, GM preset, Plug-in 1 - 3) as shown below.

Voice Bank

In this condition, playing the keyboard sounds the Voice indicated in the display. The parameters shown in the Voice Play mode are brieﬂy explained below.

GM Preset Bank

Contains the voices allocated according to the

User Bank

Contains the voices you’ve

USER 1

USER 2

GM standard. For details, see page 112.

created in the Voice Edit mode.

Preset Bank

Contains the Voices

PRE 1

PRE 2

PRE 3

PRE 4

built into this instrument.

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

BASS

Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode.

SLOT

PLG 1

SLOT 2

PLG 2

SLOT 3

PLG 3

Plug-in Bank

Available when Plug-in Boards have

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

been installed. See page 99.

MASTER

PERFORM

VOICE

Indicates the Keyboard MIDI transmit channel. See page 105 for details.

Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting. See page 105 for details.

ARP1-ARP5

Use the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons

Indicates the functions assigned to the respective Control sliders. See page 47.

to call up the Arpeggio type assigned to each button (page

39).

Indicates the currently selected voice.

Bank and Voice Program number

Category and Voice name

USR1 : 001 (A01) Gt : Unplugged

Bank

(selected via the buttons)

Number

(selected via the Number [1] - [16] buttons)

Group

(selected via the Group [A] - [H] buttons)

Voice Program number

(corresponding to Groups A to H and Numbers 01 to 16)

n Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only, and the contents (for example, the Voice name here)

may differ slightly from those on your instrument.

Category Voice name

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Voice Play mode

SYN LEAD

BCDEF G

SYN PAD/

CHOIR

SYN COMP

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

MUSICAL FX

COMBI

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

12 13

Select a Normal Voice Bank.

Select one of the Banks from Preset 1 - 4, User 1 - 2, and GM.

USER 2

USER 1

PRE 4

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

BASS

PLG 1

PLG 2

PLG 3

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

Voice

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

Group

About the User Banks

The User Banks contain various factory default Voices. User Bank 1 (USR1): This Bank contain original Voices for

the User Bank. The same Voices are not included in the Preset Banks.

User Bank 2 (USR2): This Bank contains recommended Voices copied from the Preset Banks.

If a Voice in a User Bank (User Voice) is overwritten or replaced, that User Voice will be lost. When you save an edited Voice, be careful not to overwrite any important User Voices.

Select a Normal Voice Group.

Voices in each Bank are divided into Groups [A] - [H]. Select a Group to display the Voices that belong to the selected Group.

Select a Normal Voice Number.

Press one of the Number [1] - [16] buttons.

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Play the keyboard.

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Voice Play mode

Selecting a Drum Voice

While holding the [DRUM KITS] button, press one of the

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following buttons: [PRE 1] (Preset Drum), [USER 1] (User Drum), or [GM] (GM Drum).

This operation is basically the same as in selecting a Normal Voice. The numbers of Groups that you can select depends on the Bank you’ve selected in step 2.

Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice Play mode.

Select a Drum Voice Bank.

USER 1

USER 2

DRUM

KITS

FAVORITES

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

PRE 4

GUITAR/ PLUCKED

BASS

Select a Drum Voice Group.

Select a Drum Voice Number.

This is the same as in selecting a Normal Voice.

Play the keyboard and check which

instrument is assigned to each key.

n For details about the instrument assignments for each key, refer to

the separate Data List.

Using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial

In steps 3 and 4 above, you can select a Voice Number by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial.

Decreases number Increases number

DEC/NO INC/YES

Decreases number

Increases number

Using the Category Search function

You’ll probably have a lot of fun and inspiration going through the Voices one-by-one, listening to each in order—but it will take you a long time to get through all of them, since the S90 ES has so many. This is where the Category Search function comes in handy. It’s a powerful and easy-to-use way to quickly ﬁnd the Voices you want. Let’s try out the feature below, searching for a Voice in the Pipe Organ category.

Turn the Category Search function on by

pressing the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button.

n Press the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button again to turn this function

off.

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

BCDEF G

SYN PAD/

CHOIR

SYN COMP

SYN LEAD

PRE 4

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

PLG 1

STRINGS

PLG 2

BRASS

MUSICAL FX

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

COMBI

CATEGORY

Select the Organ Category.

Press the [PRE 3] ORGAN button of the Bank buttons and Group buttons. The Voices in the Organ Category are displayed in a list.

PRE 4

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

BASS

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

BCDEF G

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

SYN LEAD

CHOIR

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

PLG 1

STRINGS

Voice ListCategory

PLG 2

BRASS

MUSICAL FX

CATEGORY

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

COMBI

Category names

Sub Category

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Voice Play mode

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

Checkmark on Checkmark off

Pressing [F5] toggles between the two settings:

To r emove all the marked Voices from the Favorite Category, simply press the [F6] CLR ALL button.

FAVORITES

DRUM

KITS

Select the Sub Category of pipe organ.

The Sub Category names are shown at the bottom of the Category Search display. All Categories are divided into two or three Sub Categories for further ease in selection. Here, press the [F2] PIPE button.

SF 1SF 2SF 3

F1 F2 F3

n An alternate way of selecting categories is to use the Cursor

buttons to select and highlight the Category name in the display, then use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial to select the Category.

n Some Voices such as User Voices may not be registered to any

Category. You can search for these Voices by setting the Category to “--------.”

Select the desired Voice from the Voice list of

pipe organ.

Step through the available Voices by using the data dial. You can also use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons, or

use the Cursor [▲][▼] buttons.

CLR button, checkmarking the box next to the Voice name.

You can un-checkmark the selection by pressing the [F5] button again.

Press the [FAVORITES] button to see the Voices you’ve set to the Favorite Category in

step 2.

You also can use the [F5] SET/CLR and [F6] CLR ALL buttons in this display to register/remove the voices to/from the Favorite Category.

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DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

Press the [ENTER] button to actually select

the Voice.

n You can also use the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button and [EXIT]

button to select the Voice.

INC/ YES

EXECUTE

Favorite Category

The S90 ES also lets you collect and store your favorite Voices to create your personal “Favorite” Category. By putting your most often-used Voices in the Favorite Category, you can select your favorite Voices quickly and easily.

Select the Voice using the Category Search

function.

Press the [FAVORITES] button again to return

to the Category Search display.

Pressing the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button to exit from the Category Search display will

store the Favorite Category settings to internal memory automatically.

CAUTION

The settings made in steps 2 - 3 will be lost if you turn the power off without executing step 5.

step 5.

CAUTION

Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Executing...” or “Please keep power on” message is shown. Turning the power off in this state may cause the system to freeze and prevent normal startup the next time the power is turned on, as well as resulting in the loss of all user data.

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Performance Play mode

Each Performance can contain up to four different Parts. This lets you play, for example, Flute, Violin, and Timpani Voices in a layer across the keyboard, or split the keyboard according to the bass and melody parts, then play the two different instruments and sound like a duo—even though you’re playing by yourself.

Selecting a Performance

128 Performances (1 bank) are provided in internal User memory. In the Performance Play mode, you can select and play

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individual User Performances. Since there is only one bank for Performances, you need not select a Performance Bank.

In this condition, playing the keyboard sounds the Performance indicated in the display. The parameters shown in the Performance Play mode are brieﬂy explained below.

Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the Performance Play mode.

PERFORM

VOICE

MASTER

Indicates the Keyboard MIDI transmit channel. See page 105 for details.

Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting. See page 105 for details.

ARP1-ARP5

Use the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons to call up the Arpeggio type assigned to

Indicates the functions assigned to the respective Control sliders. See page 42.

Indicates the currently selected Performance.

Bank and Performance Program number

Category and Performance name

each button (page 39).

USER : 001 (A01) Co : Wide River

Number

(selected via the Number [1] - [16] buttons)

Group

(selected via the Group [A] - [H] buttons)

Performance Program number

(corresponding to Groups A to H and Numbers 01 to 16)

n Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only, and the contents (for example, the Performance name

here) may differ slightly from those on your instrument.

Category Performance nameBank

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Performance Play mode

DEC/NO INC/YES

Increases number

Decreases number Increases number

Decreases number

Select a Performance Group.

Performances are divided into Groups [A] - [H]. Select a Group to display a list of the Performances.

BCDEF G

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

SYN LEAD

CHOIR

Select a Performance Group.

CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

Group Performance

DRUM/

PERCUSSION

MUSICAL FX

COMBI

Press one of the Number [1] - [16] buttons.

Play the keyboard.

Using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial

Rather than using the Bank/Number buttons described in steps 2 and 3 above, you can select a Performance by using the [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons and data dial.

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ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

12 13

Using the Category Search function

As in the Voice Play mode, you can use the Category Search and Favorite Category functions in the Performance Play mode. For details on how to use the function, see page 32.

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Performance Play mode

Creating a Performance by combining the Voices

Performances can be made up of a maximum of four Parts, each of which can be assigned a different Voice. In this section, we’ll create a Performance by combining two Voices.

Preparing to create the Performance (Initializing the Performance)

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The Initialize display is shown. Check the “ALL” check box to initialize all data of the Performance. For details about the Initialize function, refer to page 156.

Select the desired Performance in the Performance Play mode.

Press the [JOB] button, and then the [F1] button.

EDIT

JOB STORE

COMPARE

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

Playing the several Voices together (Layer)

Press the [F2] VOICE buttom.

This calls up a list indicating which Voice is assigned to each Part of the current Performance. Since the current Performance has been initialized, the only Voice in the Performance is “PRE1: Natural S,” set to Part 1.

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Assign the desired Voice to Part 2.

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

6-1 Move the cursor to the Voice Bank or Voice

Number of the Part 2.

Voice Bank

Voice Number

Press the [ENTER] button. (The display

prompts you for confirmation.)

Press the [INC/YES] button to initialize the Performance.

n Please note that when you execute the Store operation by pressing

the [STORE] button here, the Performance at the destination will be replaced with the Initialized Performance created in step 3 above.

n For details about the Store operation, refer to page 56.

Press the [PERFORM] button.

The current Performance name will change to “Init Perf” in the display.

n When you initialize a Performance, the Voice at Preset Bank 1,

Voice number 1 is assigned to Part 1 as the default.

6-2 Press the [SF1] ADD INT button. This enables

assignment of the selected internal Voice to Part

n When assigning a Voice from Single-part Plug-in Board (page 99)

to a Part, press the [SF2] ADD PLG button.

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Performance Play mode

SF 4 SF 5

Note Limit Low Note Limit High

Part 1: Piano Part 2: Flute

6-3 Select the Voice you’ve assigned to Part 2 as you

did in steps 2 - 4 in the section “Selecting a Normal Voice” or “Selecting a Drum Voice” (page

30).

You can select the desired Bank and Number directly by using the [DEC/NO], [INC/YES] buttons and data dial. You can also use the Category Search function (page 32). Here, we’ll assign a ﬂute Voice (PRE3: C Flute) to Part 2.

Voice Bank

SF1F1SF2

Assigns an internal Voice to the selected Part. Part.

Assigns a Plug-in Voice to the selected Part. (Available when a Plug-in Board has been installed.)

n Voices of the Multi part Plug-in Board PLG100-XG cannot be

assigned to Performance Parts; they are speciﬁcally meant to be used in the Multi mode for playback of XG song data.

Voice Number

SF3 SF4 SF5

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

Deletes the Voice assignment of the selected Part.

INFORMATION

Assign the Voice of Part 2 to the higher key

range.

9-1 Move the cursor to Part 2. 9-2 Press a note on the keyboard while holding the

[SF4] LIMIT L button down to set the lowest note of Part 2.

n Note that the dark bar (at “NOTE”) for Part 2 changes as the note

range is changed.

Play the keyboard.

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Play the keyboard.

The Part 1 (piano Voice) and Part 2 (ﬂute Voice) can be played in unison.

Part 1: Piano

Part 2: Flute

Next, we'll divide the keyboard into two sections for each Voice.

Dividing the keyboard into separate sections— Split

Assign the Voice of Part 1 to the lower key

range.

8-1 Move the cursor to Part 1. 8-2 Press a note on the keyboard while holding down

the [SF5] LIMIT H button to set the highest note for Part 1.

n Note that the dark bar (at “NOTE”) for Part 1 changes as the note

range is changed.

Use your left hand to play piano sounds and your right hand to play ﬂute sounds.

Adjusting the Part levels and storing the Performance

Adjust the Volume settings of Parts 1 and 2 by

using the Control sliders.

For details, see page 42.

Store the settings as a User Performance in

the Performance Store mode.

For details about the Store operation, see page 56.

n If you are editing a program and you select a different program

without storing your edited one, all the edits you’ve made will be erased.

In the section above, you learned how to assign two Voices to two different Parts. Use same procedure to assign Voices to Parts 3 and 4, and create a full orchestral sound or the sound of a 3- or 4-piece band—just by using a single S90 ES. You can also use the preset Performances as starting points in building your own custom Voice combinations.

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Performance Play mode

Using a microphone and other audio device sounds

One of the enormous beneﬁts of the Performance mode is that you can have the A/D input sound—such as your voice through a microphone, a guitar, bass, or CD player—assigned as one of the four Parts of a Performance. Various parameters such as volume, pan, and effect can be set to this Part and the sound is output together with other Parts. These parameters are set and stored in the Performance Store mode for each Performance.

n The Audio Input part is available also in the Multi mode, but is not available in the Voice mode. The procedure and explanations here apply to the Multi

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mode as well.

Make sure to turn the power of the S90 ES off and set the GAIN knob on the rear panel to the minimum.

Plug the external device to the A/D INPUT jack(s) on the rear panel.

monaural stereo

A/D INPUT

GAIN

A/D INPUT

GAIN

Set the Mic/Line parameter.

When the output level of the connected equipment (such as a microphone, guitar, bass) is low, set this parameter to “mic.” When the output level of the connected equipment (such as a synthesizer keyboard, CD player) is high, set this parameter to “line.”

n A standard dynamic microphone is recommended. (The S90 ES

does not support phantom-powered condenser microphones.)

Turn on the power of the external device, and

then turn on the power of the S90 ES.

Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the Performance Play mode and select the desired

Performance.

Press the [UTILITY] button to enter the Utility mode, press the [F2] I/O button, then press the

[SF1] INPUT button.

MULTI/

FILE UTILITY

SEQ PLAY

n This setting is available for all modes. If you wish to store this

setting, press the [STORE] button.

Adjust the external device input level by using the GAIN knob on the rear panel while

listening to the sound of the external device.

n If you are using the mLAN input Part, the GAIN knob has no effect

on the input level.

A/D INPUT

GAIN

Set the audio input related parameters as necessary from the AUDIO IN display

([PERFORM]

→ [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5]

AUDIO IN).

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

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SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

For details about each parameter, see page 151 in the Reference section.

When the optional mLAN16E has been installed, call up the A/D display by pressing the [SF5] button.

Store the settings as a User Performance in

the Performance Store mode (page 56).

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Using the Arpeggio feature

SF 1SF 2SF 3SF 4SF 5

Arpeggio type currently selected.

Using the Arpeggio feature

The versatile Arpeggio feature allows you to automatically play various rhythms and phrases by simply pressing a key or playing a chord. The S90 ES contains a remarkably wide variety of Arpeggios—a total of 1,787—from conventional, popular phrases to the latest cutting-edge rhythm patterns. In addition, you can assign your favorite Arpeggios to the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons and switch between Arpeggio phrases instantly. This powerful function is an unending source of inspiration and will help you create various riffs, phrases and songs quickly and easily. Since the preset Voices and Performances already have their own Arpeggio types pre-assigned, all you need to do is select the desired Voice and turn on the Arpeggio function.

n For details about Arpeggio, see page 124.

n Different Arpeggio types cannot be played back for each Part in the Performance or Multi mode.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to turn

Arpeggio on.

Selecting some programs (Voices, Performances, Multis) automatically turns this lamp on.

EFFECT BYPASS

ARPEGGIO

REMOTE

Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger

the Arpeggio playback.

The particular rhythm pattern or phrase that plays depends on the actual notes or chords you play, as well as on the selected Arpeggio type. For details, see page 124 in the Basic Structure section.

■ Changing the Arpeggio type during your

keyboard performance

A different Arpeggio type is assigned to each of the [SF1] ARP1 - [SF5] ARP5 buttons for each preset Voice. When a musical note icon appears to the right of each Arpeggio number in the display (see below), the corresponding button is assigned an Arpeggio type. The selected Arpeggio type is highlighted. Try out various Arpeggio types by pressing the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons.

You can conﬁrm the currently selected Arpeggio type in the [F6] ARP display.

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Bank Selects “pre” (Preset) or “usr” (User). To play Arpeggios of

the “usr” bank, User Arpeggio data of the MOTIF ES must be loaded to the S90 ES.

Ctgr For details, refer to page 124. Type Refer to the separate Data List booklet for details.

n You can load User Arpeggio data from the MOTIF ES to the S90

ES, but you cannot create User Arpeggio data on the S90 ES itself.

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Using the Arpeggio feature

You can change the default settings and assign any Arpeggio types you like to the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons.

1 Select the desired Voice, Performance, or Multi, and

2 Select the desired Arpeggio type in the [VOICE] →

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3 While holding the [STORE] button, press one of the

4 Repeat steps 2 - 3 as necessary. 5 Store the changes as a User Voice, User Performance

then press the [ARPEGGIO] button to turn Arpeggio on.

[F6] (or [F5]) ARP display.

[SF1] - [SF5] buttons.

The currently selected Arpeggio type is assigned to the pressed button. If you execute this operation with the [ARPEGGIO] lamp off, no Arpeggio type will be assigned to the pressed button.

or User Multi (pages 50, 56, 76).

■ Controlling Arpeggio playback by using the

Control sliders.

These four Control sliders let you adjust the tempo and volume of Arpeggio playback. If you like the results and want to save them, you can store the changes as a User Voice, User Performance or User Multi.

Press the [ARP FX] button to turn the lamp on.

Selecting some voices automatically turns this lamp on.

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

PAN

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

MEF

LOW

GATETIME VELOCITY

MEF 2 MEF 3 MEF 4

LOW MID

HIGH MID

SWING

1 ASSIGN 2

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

HIGH

TIP

Transmitting Arpeggio playback as MIDI data

If you want to use the Arpeggios to trigger other MIDI tone generators or record the MIDI data of Arpeggios to a sequencer for further editing, you can have the Arpeggio playback data transmitted as MIDI data. This is done by setting the following switch parameters to “on”:

• V oice Arpeggio:

Voice mode → [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF3] ARP CH → OutputSwitch

• Performance/Multi Arpeggio

Performance mode/Multi mode → Performance/Multi selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF4]OUT CH → OutputSwitch

Move the sliders while the Arpeggio is playing.

For details on the functions controlled by the sliders, see page 42.

If you’re satisfied with the results, you can store the changes as a User Voice, User

Performance or User Multi (pages 50, 56, 76).

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Using the Controllers on the S90 ES

This section shows you how to change the sounds by using the controllers on the S90 ES. When using the external controllers, see page 59.

Pitch Bend Wheel

Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward you) while playing the keyboard. The Pitch Bend wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Try out the Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the keyboard.

Pitch Up

Pitch Down

Pitch Bend Wheel

When playing a Performance, the Pitch Bend Range depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to each Part (made in the Voice mode).

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n • The Pitch Bend Range setting for each Voice can be changed in the “OTHER” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF5]

n Functions other than Pitch Bend can be assigned to the Pitch Bend Wheel in the “CTL SET” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL

OTHER) and stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode.

• The Pitch Bend Range setting also allows you to set the wheel to bend notes up or down in the opposite direction (i.e., the pitch goes down when you move the wheel up).

SET). These assignment settings can be stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode. Even if a different function is assigned to this wheel, the Pitch Bend function is available and Pitch Bend messages are still generated when the wheel is used.

Modulation Wheel

Even though the Modulation wheel is conventionally used to apply vibrato to the sound, many of the preset Voices have other functions and effects assigned to the wheel. The more you move this wheel up, the greater the effect that is applied to the sound. Try out the Modulation wheel with various preset voices while playing the keyboard.

Maximum

Minimum

Modulation Wheel

When playing a Performance, the effect of the Modulation Wheel depends on the setting of the Voice assigned to each Part (made in the Voice mode).

n To avoid accidentally applying effects to the current Voice, make sure the Modulation Wheel is set to minimum before you start playing. n Various functions can be assigned to the Modulation Wheel in the “CTL SET” display ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET). These

assignment settings can be stored as a User Voice in the Voice Store mode.

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Using the Controllers on the S90 ES

Control sliders

Changing the sounds

The Control sliders are a powerful live performance feature, in that they let you change the brightness and tonal characteristics of the current Voice, Performance, or Multi in real time as you play. Moving a slider forward increases the effect while pulling the slider back decreases it. The sliders can be used for different function “sets.” You can select the particular function set assigned to the sliders by pressing the appropriate Control function button (as shown below).

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Function sets assigned to the Control slider

When pressing the [PAN/SEND] button

When pressing the [TONE] button

When pressing the [ARP FX] button

When pressing the [EQ] button

When pressing the [PAN/SEND] button and the [TONE] button simultaneously

When pressing the [TONE] button and the [ARP FX] button simultaneously**

When pressing the [ARP FX] button and the [EQ] button simultaneously

* For Drum Voices, this affects the decay time for all played notes, whether held or released. ** Available only when setting the Zone Switch to “on” in the Master mode (page 92)

Operation Lamp-on indication

[PAN/SEND] button Pan (stereo position) Reverb Send Level Chorus Send Level Tempo of the Seqence

[TONE] button Filter Cutoff Frequency

[ARP FX] button Amount of swing in the

[EQ] button Low band of the Master

[PAN/SEND] button [TONE] button

All the buttons are off Function assigned for each Master from the [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F5] CS display

[ARP FX] button [EQ] button

Functions controlled by each Control slider

Control slider 1 Control slider 2 Control slider 3 Control slider 4

Play mode/Arpeggio playback

(degree of brightness)

the signal in the area of the cutoff frequency)

Gate time (length) of the

Resonance (the level of

Arpeggio playback

EQ in the Voice/ Performance mode, part EQ in the Multi/ Sequence Play mode

Low-mid band of the Master EQ in the Voice/ Performance mode, part EQ in the Multi/ Sequence Play mode

Function assigned from the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTLASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display (page 165) in the Utility mode

Attack Time of the sound

Release Time of the sound (decay time after the key is released)*

Velocity of the Arpeggio

Arpeggio playback time

playback

Hi-mid band of the Master EQ in the Voice/ Performance mode. (Not available in the Multi/Sequence Play mode.)

High band of the Master EQ in the Voice/ Performance mode, part EQ in the Multi/ Sequence Play mode

Function assigned for each Voice from the [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTLSET display (page 131)

(page 174)

Function assigned to the Master Effect parameters from the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display.

When pressing any of the Control function buttons, the lamp(s) of the buttons will light according to the above table and the status of the Control sliders (currently assigned functions and set values) is shown on the LCD display. The appearance of the slider in the display indicates the actual control status of the slider. When a slider graphic in the display is shown with a shadow, the corresponding control slider on the panel affects the sound as indicated. A slider graphic without a shadow indicates that the current Control slider position differs from the actual parameter value. In this case, moving the slider does not affect the sound until the slider position reaches the parameter’s current value (after which the slider graphic has a shadow).

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

PAN

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

SWING

GATETIME VELOCITY

MEF

LOW

2 MEF 3 MEF 4

MEF

LOW MID

HIGH MID

1 ASSIGN 2

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

HIGH

Adjusting these sliders affects the sound immediately.

Adjusting these sliders will not affect the sound until the current value is reached.

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Using the Controllers on the S90 ES

Changing the Volume

You can use the Control sliders to adjust relative volume settings in real time, by pressing the [VOLUME] button. This lets you adjust independent volume settings of the Voice or Performance you play on the keyboard, or those of a Multi (page 70).

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

MASTER VOLUME

PAN

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

SWING

GATETIME VELOCITY

MEF

LOW

VOLUME 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

2 MEF 3 MEF 4

MEF

LOW MID

2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

1 ASSIGN 2

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

HIGH MID

VOLUME

HIGH

Function sets assigned to the Control sliders

Mode

Voice mode When a Normal Voice is

Control slider 1 Control slider 2 Control slider 3 Control slider 4

Element 1 Volume* Element 2 Volume* Element 3 Volume* Element 4 Volume*

selected (page 30)

When a Drum Voice is

Volume of the entire Voice sound (moving any slider produces same volume)

selected (page 32)

Performance mode Controls Volume of the assigned Parts (see “Precautions” note below).

Multi/Sequence Play mode

When tracks (Parts) 1 - 4 are selected

When tracks (Parts) 5 - 8

Track 1 (Part 1) Volume Track 2 (Part 2) Volume Track 3 (Part 3) Volume Track 4 (Part 4) Volume

Track 5 (Part 5) Volume Track 6 (Part 6) Volume Track 7 (Part 7) Volume Track 8 (Part 8) Volume

are selected

When tracks (Parts) 9 -

Track 9 (Part 9) Volume Track 10 (Part 10)

12 are selected

When tracks (Parts) 13 16 are selected

Track 13 (Part 13) Volume

* An Element is the fundamental tone generating unit of a Voice. For details, see page 44.

Functions controlled by each Control Slider

Track 11 (Part 11)

Volume

Track 14 (Part 14) Volume

Volume

Track 15 (Part 15) Volume

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Track 12 (Part 12) Volume

Track 16 (Part 16) Volume

n Precautions — Using Sliders in the Performance mode

In the Performance mode, the Control sliders are assigned according to the speciﬁc Parts that are assigned in each Performance. Keep in mind that the Slider number may not correspond to the same numbered Part. For example, when using a Performance (as shown at right) in which two Parts (Part 1 and Part 4) are combined, the sliders are assigned as follows:

• Slider 1 controls the volume of Part 1.

• Slider 2 controls the volume of Part 4.

• Sliders 3 and 4 are not used.

n The [MASTER VOLUME] slider adjusts the overall output level of the instrument. The Control sliders, on the other hand, adjust the MIDI volume value

for the corresponding element or part.

Edit Indicator

Moving the sliders directly changes the parameters of the Voice, Performance or Multi. When any of the parameters are changed, the [E] (Edit) Indicator appears in the top left of the display. This indicates that the current Voice, Performance, or Multi has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. For details about the Edit indicator, see page 25.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

Each Voice can consist of up to four Elements. An Element is made up of a basic waveform—the basic sound of a musical instrument—plus the various synthesizer processing parameters used to enhance, alter or deﬁne the sound, such as pitch, ﬁlter, and amplitude controls.

For example, a piano Voice can be actually made up of several different piano waveforms: one for high notes, one for low notes, and waveforms for when the keyboard is played softly. Combining different elements in a set for playing at same time, or programming them to switch depending on how strongly the keyboard is played helps to create a much more powerful and realistic piano sound.

Creates each Element sound in the Element Edit mode.

Element

Piano wave for high notes

Element

Piano wave for low notes

Element

Piano wave for when playing the keyboard is played soltly

n A Drum Voice is made up of different “Keys”—or separate percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard.

Common Edit

Determines the parameters for entire Voice in the Common Edit mode

Piano V oice

Normal Voice Edit

Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice mode, then select a Normal Voice to be edited (page 30).

Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode.

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COMPARE

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Editing a Voice

Enter the desired Voice name

Call up the Common Edit display or Element Edit display.

If you wish to edit the sounds that make up a Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound—such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator)—call up the Element Edit display. If you wish to edit more global parameters related to the overall Voice and how it’s processed—such as Arpeggio, Controller, and Effects—call up the Common Edit display.

While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch between the Common Edit display and the Element Edit display as shown below.

DRUM

Calling up the Common Edit display

Press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display.

In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button functions as the [COMMON] button.

Indicates a Common Edit display.

DRUM

PRE 1

KITS

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

FAVORITES

COMMON

SYN LEAD

To turn each Element on or off (to hear how each affects the overall sound), use buttons [9] - [12]. You can also isolate or solo an Element by holding down the [MUTE] button and pressing the desired number button ([9] - [12]). To cancel the solo, press the [MUTE] button again.

PRE 3

PRE 2

BCD

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

PRE 4

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

CHROMATIC

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

PERCUSSION

Calling up the Element Edit display

Press the desired element number from the ELEMENT [1] - [4] buttons to call up the Element Edit display.

Indicates the display for editing Element 1.

Quick GuideEditing a Program

Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F5] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5]

buttons, then edit the parameters in each display.

The following brieﬂy describes the main Voice parameters.

● Basic parameters for creating a sound

Pages 112, 133

Element selection → [F1] - [F6]

If you wish to edit the basic sound-generating and soundshaping parameters for the Voice—such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator)—use the Common Edit display.

● Effect related parameters Pages 118, 133

[COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT

The Effects use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to alter and enhance the sound of a Voice. Effects are applied in the ﬁnal stages of editing, letting you change the sound of the created Voice as desired. The Common Edit display lets you edit the Effect related parameters.

● Controller related parameters Pages 41, 59, 131

● Arpeggio related parameters Pages 124, 129

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP (Arpeggio)

For each Voice, you can set the Arpeggio related parameters such as Arpeggio type and playback tempo. These settings can be edited in the Common Edit display.

Repeat steps 3 - 4 as desired.

Name the edited Normal Voice.

Enter a name for the Voice from the NAME display

([COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME).

For detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to Page

27.

[COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET (Controller Set)

For each Voice, you can assign various functions to built-in controllers such as Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Control sliders (ASSIGN1 and 2), Keyboard Aftertouch and optionally connected controllers such as Footswitch, Foot Controller, Breath Controller. These settings can be edited in the Common Edit display.

Store the settings as a User Voice.

The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. For details, see page 50.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

Editing a Voice by using the Control sliders

TIP

The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform—you can also use them to edit a Voice, either in the Voice Play mode or the Voice Edit mode.

● When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on:

PAN Determines the stereo pan position of the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

REVERB Determines the amount of Reverb effect that is applied to the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

CHORUS Determines the amount of Chorus effect that is applied to the Voice. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

TEMPO

Determines the tempo of the Arpeggio assigned to the currently selected Voice.

[F2] OUTPUT → Pan

[F2] OUTPUT → RevSend

[F2] OUTPUT → ChoSend [VOICE] → Voice selection → [F6] ARP → Tempo page 128

page 129

● When the [TONE] indicator is turned on:

CUTOFF Raises or lowers the Filter cutoff frequency to adjust the tone brilliance. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → CUTOF page 128 RESONANCE Boosts or attenuates the level at the area around the Filter cutoff

ATTACK Determines the attack time of the sound. For example, you can adjust a

RELEASE Determines the release time of the sound. Moving the slider upwards

frequency.

strings Voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume by setting a slow attack time—simply move the slider upwards.

sets a long release time and (depending on the selected Voice) lets the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in which the sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.

n The settings above are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Voice Edit mode.

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → RESO page 128

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → ATK (AEG) page 128

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [F5] EG → REL (AEG) page 128

● When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on:

SWING Adjusts the swing feel of the Arpeggio playback. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

GATE TIME Adjusts the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

VELOCITY Adjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

UNIT MULTIPLY

Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →

[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → Swing

[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → GateTimeRate

[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → VelocityRate

[F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → UnitMultiply

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● When the [EQ] indicator is turned on:

LO Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low

LO MID Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low-

HI MID Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high-

HI Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high

frequency band of the Master EQ.

midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.

frequency band of the Master EQ.

n The settings above are applied as offsets to the EQ settings in the [VOICE] → [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF1] MEQ display.

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW MID

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH MID

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH

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● When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously):

ASSIGN A Adjusts parameters assigned to these sliders in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display. page 165 ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 Adjusts parameters assigned to these sliders in the [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET display. page 131 ASSIGN 2

n In addition to above functions, Master Effect related parameters (set in the [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF2] MEF display) can be assigned to

these four sliders by pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously. The particular parameters assigned to the four sliders can be set in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display.

● When the [VOLUME] indicator is turned on:

EL 1 - 4 (Element 1 - 4)

n When selection a Drum Voice, adjusts the entire level of Voice.

Adjusts the level balance among the Elements. [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → Element selection →

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[F4] AMP → [SF1] LVL/PAN → Level

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Editing a Voice

Enter the desired Voice name.

Drum Voice Edit

Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice mode, then select a Drum Voice to be edited (page 32).

EDIT

JOB STORE

Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Voice Edit mode.

Call up the Common Edit display or Key Edit display.

If you want to edit the sounds that make up a Drum Voice and the basic parameters that determine the sound—such as Oscillator, Pitch, Filter, Amplitude, and EG (Envelope Generator)—call up the Key Edit display. Next, press the desired note on the keyboard. To edit more global parameters related to the overall Drum Voice and how it’s processed—such as Arpeggio, Controller, and Effects—call up the Common Edit display.

While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch between the Common Edit display and the Key Edit display as shown below.

Calling up the Common Edit display

Press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display. In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button functions as the [COMMON] button.

Indicates a Common Edit display.

DRUM

KITS

FAVORITES

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

SYN LEAD

PRE 3

PRE 2

BCD

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHOIR

PRE 4

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

COMPARE

Calling up the Key Edit display

Press the Number [1] button to call up the Key Edit display, then select the key to which the desired instrument is assigned.

Indicates the display for editing the key C0.

Quick GuideEditing a Program

COMMON

Key Edit (1 - 73)

Key 1 Key 5 Key 10 Key 18 Key 21 Key 73

Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F5] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5]

buttons, then edit the parameters in each display.

The main parameters available are basically the same as in the Normal Voice Edit (page 44). What is called “Key Edit” in the Drum Voice corresponds to “Element Edit” in the Normal Voice. Please keep in mind that the LFO parameters are not available in the Drum Voice.

Repeat steps 3 - 4 as desired.

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

Name the edited Drum Voice.

Enter a name for the Voice from the NAME display ([COMMON]

→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME). For

detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to page 27.

Store the settings as a User Drum Voice.

The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. For details, see page 50.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

Assigning drum/percussion instruments to individual keys

TIP

[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE

In the Drum Voice Edit mode, you can create your own original drum kits by assigning speciﬁc instrument sounds to individual keys — in any desired order — and edit detailed parameters for each key’s sound.

Call up the Key Edit display in the Voice Edit mode.

Refer to step 3 on page 47.

2 Call up the [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE display.

4 Select the desired Waveform to be assigned.

Move the cursor to “Number” and change the value by using the data dial, [INC/YES] button, and [DEC/NO] button. Then, press the same key set in step 3 again to conﬁrm the selected instrument sound.

3 Press the key to which you want to assign a

sound.

The drum instrument currently assigned to the pressed key will sound.

Create your original drum kit by repeating steps 3

- 4.

6 Store the created drum kit as a Drum Voice

User memory.

The edited Voice can be stored in the Voice Store mode. See page 50 for details.

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Editing a Voice

TIP

Setting the drum key for independent open and closed hi-hat sounds

[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER → AltnateGroup

In a real drum kit, some drum sounds cannot physically be played simultaneously, such as open and closed hi-hats. You can prevent drum instruments from playing back simultaneously by assigning them to the same Alternate Group. The preset Drum Voices have many such Alternate Group assignments to ensure the most authentic, natural sound. When creating a Voice from scratch, you can use this feature—either to ensure authentic sound, or to create special effects, where playing one sound cancels out a previous one.

Call up the Key Edit display in the Voice Edit mode.

Refer to step 3 on page 47.

Press the key which corresponds to “Hi-Hat Close” and set it to the same Alternate Group (1) as in step

2 Call up the [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER display.

3 Press the key which corresponds to “Hi-Hat

Open” and set the Alternate Group to “1.”

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5 Conﬁrm whether the Alternate Group has been set

properly.

Immediately after pressing the “Hi-Hat Open” key, press the “Hi-Hat Close” key. Pressing the second key should cut off the sound of the ﬁrst.

Since the settings above are included in the Drum Voice data, store them as a Drum Voice in the Voice Store mode.

Determining how the Drum Voice responds when the key is released

[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF5] OTHER → RcvNoteOff

You can determine whether or not the selected Drum key responds to MIDI Note Off messages. Setting the Receive Note Off parameter to “off” can be useful for cymbal sounds and other sustaining sounds. This lets you have the selected sounds sustain to the length of their natural decay—even if you release the note, or when a Note Off message is received. If this parameter is set to “on,” the sound will stop immediately when the note is released or a Note Off message is received.

Setting the Output jack for each key (drum/percussion instrument)

[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF2] OUTPUT → OutputSel

You can change the output jack on the rear panel for the individual Drum key signal. This function is useful when you wish to apply a connected external effect to a speciﬁc drum instrument. For details, see page 63.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

Storing/Saving the created Voice

Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your voice—storing the edited voice to internal memory and saving the stored voices to a USB storage device.

Internal memory (Flash ROM)

User Normal Voice 001 User Drum Voice 001

STORE

Voice Edit

Storing edited Voices individually

User Normal Voice 002 User Normal Voice 003

User Normal Voice Bank 1

User Normal Voice 128

User Drum Voice 002 User Drum Voice 003

User Drum Voice Bank

User Drum Voice 32

When you turn off the power to the instrument, User Voices saved in the Voice Store mode are not erased. As such it is not necessary to save the data to USB storage device; however, you may want to save it for backup or organizational purposes, using the Save operation.

User Plug-in Voice 001

User Plug-in Voice 002

User Plug-in Voice 001

User Plug-in Voice 002

User Plug-in Voice 003

User Plug-in Voice 002

User Plug-in Voice 003

User Plug-in Voice Bank 1

User Plug-in Voice 064

SAVE

All the User Voice data in internal memory can be saved as a single ﬁle.

USB storage

device

Storing the edited Voice as a User Voice to internal memory

[VOICE] → [STORE]

After editing the Voice, press the [STORE]

button to enter the Voice Store mode.

Make sure to execute the Store operation before selecting another Voice.

Select the destination Voice memory.

Select a User Bank (“USR1” or “USR2” when storing a Normal Voice, “UDR” when storing a Drum Voice, “P1-U”— “P3-U” when storing a Plug-in Voice) and the desired Voice number by using the data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] button.

Select a User Bank.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display prompts you for conﬁrmation. Press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel the Store operation.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/YES

EXECUTE

Select a Voice number.

n When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the

destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to a separate USB storage device.

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Editing a Voice

File name

To execute the Store operation, press the

[INC/YES] button.

After the Voice has been stored, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the Voice Play display.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/ YES

EXECUTE

CAUTION

If you select another Voice without storing, the currently edited Voice will be lost. Make sure to store the edited Voice before selecting another Voice.

Set the Type parameter to “All Voice.”

The following three ﬁle types are available for saving Voice data. Here, select “All Voice.”

All When this is selected, execute the Save operation to

AllVoice When this is selected, execute the Save operation to

Voice Editor When this is selected, execute the Save operation to

Input a file name.

save all the created data including the User Voices as a single ﬁle (extension: S7A).

save all User Voices as a single ﬁle (extension: S7V).

save all User Voices as a single ﬁle (extension: S7E) which can be exported to the Voice Editor software (page 77).

Move the cursor to the ﬁle name ﬁeld, then input the desired ﬁle name. For detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to page 27.

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Saving the edited Voices to a USB storage device

[FILE] → [F2] SAVE

Connect the USB device and follow the instructions below.

n When a USB storage device is connected or media is inserted, an

error message “USB device unformatted.” may appear in the LCD display, indicating that the device must be formatted for use in the File mode (page 168).

Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF2]

CURRENT button.

If the device is divided into several partitions, select the speciﬁc partition for use. If the device has several media (e.g., discs) inserted, select a speciﬁc Slot number.

Press the [F2] SAVE button to call up the Save

display.

If you have created a destination folder, select

the folder.

For information on how to select a folder, see the section “Supplementary information” on page 170. For information on how to create/delete a folder and change the folder name, see the section “File mode” on page 168.

Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually save

the file.

If you are about to overwrite an existing ﬁle, the display prompts you for conﬁrmation. Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Save operation to overwrite the existing ﬁle, or press the [DEC/NO] button to cancel it.

CAUTION

While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these precautions:

• Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device.

• Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device.

• Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

Editing a Voice

■ Loading Voice data from a USB storage device

[FILE] → [F3] LOAD

In the previous section, we saved Voice data as an “All Voice” ﬁle to a USB storage device. Here, we’ll recall that Voice data and load it to the instrument with the Load operation.

Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF2]

CURRENT button.

If the device is divided into several partitions, select the speciﬁc partition for use. If the device has several media (e.g., discs) inserted, select a speciﬁc Slot number.

Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the Load

display.

Select the file type to be loaded.

The ﬁle saved in operation explained on the previous page has all the User Voices. If you wish to load all the User Voices, set Type to “All Voice.” If you wish to load only a speciﬁc voice, set Type to “Voice.”

When Type is set to “Voice”:

When Type is set to “Voice,” you can specify and load a speciﬁc Voice from a ﬁle (with the extension S7V or S7A).

Move the cursor to the ﬁle (extension: S7A) saved in the operation explained on the previous page.

ENTER

EXECUTE

Select a source Voice Bank from the selected ﬁle with the following operation.

To select a User Normal Voice Bank, press one of the [USER1] and [USER2] buttons. To select a User Drum Voice Bank, simultaneously hold the [DRUM KITS] button and press the [USER1] button. To select a User Plug-in Voice Bank, press one of the [PLG1], [PLG2] and [PLG3] buttons. After selecting a source Voice Bank, all the Voices contained in the selected Bank are listed in the display. Move the cursor to the desired Voice to be loaded.

Select the file (“ ”) to be loaded.

Move the cursor to the ﬁle (extension: S7V) saved in the operation explained on the previous page. If you set the Type parameter to “AllVoice” in step 3, go to step 5. If the desired ﬁle was saved in speciﬁc folder, enter the folder and select the ﬁle. For information on how to select a folder, see the section “Supplementary information” on page 170. If you set the Type parameter to “Voice” in step 3, execute the operations in the following box, then go to step 5.

Select a destination Voice Number.

Select a Voice or a Plug-in Voice by moving the cursor to the location of “USR1” in the above display and using the data dial. When loading Plug-in Voice data, note that the Plug-in Board for the source Voice Bank should match the one for the destination Voice Bank. When a source Voice Bank is created for the PLG150-AN, for example, you should select the Voice Bank for the PLG150- AN as the destination.

CAUTION

Loading data to this instrument automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory.

Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually load

the file.

After the data has been loaded, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

CAUTION

While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these precautions:

• Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device.

• Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device.

• Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.

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Editing a Performance

The Performance Edit mode ([PERFORM] → [EDIT]) lets you create your own original Performances—containing up to four different Parts (Voices)—by editing the various parameters. The Voices can be selected from the internal tone generator or the installed Plug-in Boards. After assigning different Voices to separate ranges of the keyboard, edit the detailed parameters in the Performance Edit mode.

Press the [PERFORM] button to enter the Performance mode, then select a Performance to be edited

(page 34).

Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Performance Edit mode.

Call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display.

Use the Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Parts.

While in the Voice Edit mode, you can switch between the Common Edit display amd the Part Edit display as shown below.

Calling up the Common Edit display

Press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display.

In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button functions as the [COMMON] button.

Indicates a Common Edit display.

Common Edit

DRUM

FAVORITES

COMMON

KITS

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

SYN LEAD

PRE 1

PRE 3

PRE 2

BCD

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

PRE 4

Calling up the Part Edit display

Press the desired Part number from the

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

PERF. PART [1] - [4] buttons to call up the Part Edit display.

Indicates the display for editing Part 1.

CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

To switch between the Part 1 - 4 display and the Plug-in Part 1 - 3 display, press the [F6] button.

You can select the four Performance Parts from this group of seven.

Part1 Edit Part2 Edit Part3 Edit

Part4 Edit Plug-in part 1 (PLG1) Edit Plug-in part 2 (PLG2) Edit Plug-in part 3 (PLG3) Edit

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Parts to which Internal voices are assigned

Parts to which Plug-in Board voices are assigned

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Editing a Performance

Quick Guide Editing a Program

Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F6] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5]

buttons, then edit the parameters in each display.

The following brieﬂy describes the main Performance parameters.

● Parameters for the Voice assigned to each Part

Page 152

Part selection → [F1] VOICE

The Voice assigned to each part and its note range can be set also in the Performance Play mode (page 152). In addition to the parameters available in the Performance Play mode, the Performance Edit mode also lets you set Portamento (pitch glide) and Arpeggio Switch (which determines whether the Arpeggio plays a speciﬁc Part or not).

● Basic parameters for creating the sound

Page 154

Part selection → [F4] TONE

Edit the parameters for each Part’s Voice such as Pitch, Filter, and Amplitude. The parameters offset the same parameters in the Voice Element Edit mode.

● Parameters related to the Audio Input Part

Page 151

[COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN

The audio signal input from the A/D INPUT jack (or the optional audio inputs) can be handled as an Audio Input part. Various parameters such as volume, pan, and effect can be set to this Part and the sound is output together with other Parts. The parameters related to the Audio Input Part can be edited in Common Edit for each Performance.

● Parameters related to the OUTPUT jac ks for each

Part

Page 154

Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF3] SELECT → OutputSel

● Master EQ related parameters

Pages 120, 150

[COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF3] MEQ (Master Equalizer)

These parameters let you use the ﬁve-band Master EQ to process the overall sound of the Performance. Master EQ also features separate EQ shape parameters for the Low and High bands, as well as the Frequency, Gain and Q controls for each band.

● Controller related parameters

Pages 41, 59, 151

[COMMON] → [F4] CTL ASN (Controller Assign)

For each Performance, you can assign the Control Change Number to built-in controllers such as Control sliders (ASSIGN1 and 2) and optionally connected controllers, such as Foot Controller and Breath Controller.

n Functions assigned to Controllers depend on the settings of each

Part's Voice edited in the Voice Edit mode.

● Arpeggio related parameters

Pages 124, 151

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP (Arpeggio)

For each Performance, you can set the Arpeggio related parameters, such as Arpeggio type and playback tempo. These settings can be edited in the Common Edit display.

Repeat steps 3 - 4 as desired.

Name the edited Performance.

Enter a name for the Voice from the NAME display ([COMMON] For detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to page

27.

→ [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] NAME).

Enter the desired Performance name.

You can assign each individual Part’s Voice to be output from a speciﬁc hardware output jack on the rear panel. This function is useful when you want to output a speciﬁc Part to a separate speaker or process it with a favorite external effect.

● Effect related parameters

Pages 118, 150, 152

[COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF3] MEF (Master Effect)

The Effects use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to alter and enhance the sound of a Performance. The Common Edit display lets you edit the Effect-related parameters.

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Store the settings as a User Performance.

The edited Performance can be stored in the Performance Store mode. For details, see page 56.

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Editing a Performance

TIP

Editing a Performance by using the Control sliders

The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform—you can also use them to edit a Performance, either in the Performance Play mode or the Performance Edit mode.

● When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on:

PAN Determines the stereo pan position of the Performance. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

REVERB Determines the amount of Reverb effect that is applied to the

CHORUS Determines the amount of Chorus effect that is applied to the

TEMPO Determines the tempo of the Arpeggio assigned to the currently

Performance.

selected Performance.

[COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → Pan [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

[COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → RevSend [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

[COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → ChoSend [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F6] ARP → Tempo Page 149

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● When the [TONE] indicator is turned on:

CUTOFF Raises or lowers the Filter cutoff frequency to adjust the tone brilliance. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → CUTOF Page 149 RESONANCE Boosts or attenuates the level at the area around the Filter cutoff

ATTACK Determines the attack time of the sound. For example, you can adjust a

RELEASE

frequency.

strings Voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume by setting a slow attack time—simply move the slider upwards.

Determines the release time of the sound. Moving the slider upwards sets a long release time and (depending on the Voice assigned to the selected Performance) lets the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in which the sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.

n The settings above are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Performance Edit mode.

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → RESO Page 149

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → ATK (AEG)

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [F5] EG → REL (AEG)

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● When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on:

SWING Adjusts the swing feel of the Arpeggio playback. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

GATE TIME Adjusts the Gate Time (length) of the Arpeggio notes. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

VELOCITY Adjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

UNITMULTIPLY

Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time based on tempo.

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → Swing

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → GateTimeRate

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → VelocityRate [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

[COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF3] PLAY FX → UnitMultiply

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● When the [EQ] indicator is turned on:

LO Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low

LO MID Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the low-

HI MID Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high-

HI Determines the amount of boost or attenuation applied to the high

frequency band of the Master EQ.

midrange frequency band of the Master EQ.

frequency band of the Master EQ.

n The settings above are applied as offsets to the EQ settings in the [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2]

OUT/MEF → [SF2] MEQ (Master EQ) display.

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → LOW MID

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH MID

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] MEQ OFS → HIGH

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● When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously):

ASSIGN A Adjusts parameters assigned to these sliders in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN display. Page 165 ASSIGN B ASSIGN 1 Depends on the settings of the Voice assigned to the selected Performance. Page 151 ASSIGN 2

n In addition to above functions, Master Effect related parameters (set in the [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/

MEF → [SF3] MEF display) can be assigned to these four sliders by pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously. The particular parameters are assigned to the four sliders can be set in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display.

● When the [VOLUME] indicator is turned on:

PART1 - 4 Adjusts the level balance among the Parts. [PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] →

Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF1] VOL/PAN → Volume

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Editing a Performance

Storing/Saving the created Performance

Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your Performance—storing the edited Performance to internal memory and saving the stored Performances to a USB storage device.

Internal memory

Quick Guide Editing a Program

USB storage

device

Performance Edit

Storing edited Performances individually

Performance 001

STORE SAVE

Performance 001 Performance 002

Performance 002 Performance 003

Performance 003

Performance 128

All the User Performance data in internal memory can be saved as a single ﬁle.

When you turn off the power to the instrument, User Performance saved in the Performance Store mode is not erased. As such it is not necessary to save the data to USB storage device; however, you may want to save it for backup or organizational purposes, using the Save operation.

Storing the edited Performance as a User Performance to internal memory

[PERFORM] → [STORE]

After editing the Performance, press the [STORE] button to enter the Performance

Store mode.

Select the destination Performance memory.

Select a Performance number by using the data dial, [INC/ YES] and [DEC/NO] button.

To execute the Store operation, press the

[INC/YES] button.

After the Performance has been stored, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the Performance Play display.

DEC/NO

INC/YES

CAUTION

When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to a separate USB storage device.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The display prompts you for conﬁrmation. Press the [DEC/ NO] button to cancel the Store operation.

DEC/NO

EXIT ENTER

INC/YES

EXECUTE

EXIT ENTER

EXECUTE

CAUTION

If you select another Performance without storing, the currently edited Performance will be lost. Make sure to store the edited Performance before selecting another Performance.

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Editing a Performance

Saving the edited Performances to a USB storage device

[FILE] → [F2] SAVE

The basic operations are the same as in the Voice mode (page 51). However, keep in mind that you must set the Type parameter to “All.” When Type is set to “All,” executing the Save operation saves all the created data, including the Performances as well as the Voices assigned to them, as a single ﬁle (extension: S7A).

Loading Performance data from the USB storage device

[FILE] → [F3] LOAD

These instructions describe how to recall the data saved as an “All” ﬁle type (extension: S7A) from the USB storage device, by using the Load operation.

Quick GuideEditing a Program

Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF2] CURRENT

button.

If the device is divided into several partitions, select the speciﬁc partition for use. If the device has several media (e.g., discs) inserted, select a speciﬁc Slot number.

Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the Load display.

Select the file type to be loaded.

The “All” ﬁle contains all the Performances. If you wish to load all the Performances, set Type to “All.” In this case, all data that can be created on this instrument will be loaded in step 5 below. If you wish to load only a speciﬁc Performance, set Type to “Performance.”

USB storage device

Performance 001 Performance 002 Performance 003

Loading a speciﬁc Performance when Type is set to “Performance.”

Internal Memory

Performance 001 Performance 002 Performance 003

Performance 128

File extension: S7A

All Performances are loaded when Type is set to “All.”

Performance 128

CAUTION

When Type (ﬁle type) is set to “All” and the Load operation is executed, all data that can be created on the instrument will be loaded. This means that any existing data in User memory will automatically be overwritten and lost. Make sure to save any important data to a USB storage device before performing the Load operations, especially when Type is set to “All.”

n When Type (ﬁle type) is set to “Performance” and the Load operation is executed, the sound of the Performances may not be reproduced properly if

the User Voices assigned to the Performances saved in the ﬁle have been changed by editing.

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Quick Guide Editing a Program

CAUTION

Editing a Performance

Select the file (“ ”) to be loaded.

Move the cursor to the ﬁle (extension: S7A) saved in the operation explained in the previous instructions. If the desired ﬁle was saved in speciﬁc folder, enter the folder and select the ﬁle. For information on how to select a folder, see the section “Supplementary information” on page 170. If you have set the Type parameter to “All” in step 3, go on to step 5. If you have set the Type parameter to “Performance” in step 3, execute the operations in the following box, then go on to step 5.

When Type is set to “Performance”:

When Type is set to “Performance,” you can specify and load a speciﬁc Performance from a ﬁle (with the extension S7A).

Move the cursor to the ﬁle (extension: S7A) saved in the operation explained on the previous page.

Loading data to this instrument automatically erases and replaces any existing data in the User memory.

Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually load the file.

ENTER

All the Performances contained in the selected ﬁle are listed on the display. Move the cursor to the

EXECUTE

desired Performance.

Select the desired Performance to be loaded.

Select the destination Performance number.

After the data has been loaded, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

CAUTION

While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these precautions:

• Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device.

• Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device.

• Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.

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Controllers supported by the S90 ES

Using the Controllers—Advanced Course

Controllers supported by the S90 ES

You can control tone, volume, pitch and other parameters by using the controllers on the front panel, as well as by using external controllers connected to several controller jacks on the rear panel.

Controllers on the front panel

Pitch Bend Wheel Modulation Wheel

Control sliders

VOLUME 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

GREEN YELLOW ORANGE

Plug-in SLOT

S90 ES rear panel

Optional Controllers

Controllers on the S90 ES

Quick GuideUsing the Controllers—Advanced Course

FOOT SWITCH

ASSIGNABLE SUSTAIN

BREATH

USB

FOOT SWITCH

MIDI

FOOT CONTROLLER

ASSIGNABLE SUSTAIN

BREATH

TO DEVICE

FOOT PEDAL

TO HOST

OUT

THRU

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT

PHONES

OUTPUT

GAIN

A/D INPUT

L/MONO

LRL

BC3

FC4/FC5

FOOT PEDAL

FC3/FC4/FC5

FOOT CONTROLLER

FC7

■ Pitch Bend wheel/Modulation wheel

Controls pitch or vibrato. For details, see page 41.

■ Control sliders

Controls various parameters. For details, see page 42.

Controllers (optional) that can be connected to the rear panel of the S90 ES

■ Breath Controller

You can connect an optional Breath Controller (BC3) to the BREATH jack on the rear panel, and use it to control various parameters on this instrument—particularly those controlled by a wind player’s breath, including dynamics, timbre, pitch and so on. The Breath Controller is ideally suited for realistic expression with wind instrument Voices.

■ Footswitch (assignable)

An optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 Foot Switch connected to the rear panel FOOT SWITCH ASSIGNABLE jack can be assigned to a range of parameters. It is suited for switch-type (on/off) controls, such as Portamento Switch, increment/ decrement of a Voice or Performance Number, start/stop of the Sequencer, and holding the Arpeggio on or off.

■ Footswitch (sustain)

An optional FC3, FC4 or FC5 Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel lets you control sustain. When you press the damper pedal, the notes you play have a longer sustain. The S90 ES also provides a special Half Damper function for ﬁner control over sustain.

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When the Half Damper function is set to on (only FC3)

By connecting an optional FC3 foot controller, you can use the Half Damper feature. The Half Damper feature reproduces the ﬁne control of an acoustic piano's damper pedal to control the sustain over time: pressing the pedal fully down makes the sound last longer, while letting up on the pedal part of the way slightly mutes the sustained sound. Effective use of the Half Damper feature lets you play piano sounds more expressively and realistically.

When the Half Damper function is set to off

By pressing the footswitch (sustain) on/off, you can control whether the sound is cut off or continues playing, even when the keys are released. Keep in mind that some sounds may not be suitable for use in all situations with the Sustain footswitch. For example, for

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organ sounds that have no natural decay, the sound continues at the same level when holding down the Sustain footswitch. On the other hand, many sounds beneﬁt from the use of Sustain, such as piano, which has a natural decay when a note is held.

You can switch the Half Damper function on or off in the following parameters:

[UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF3] FT SW → SusPedal (page 165) [VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → Element selection → [SF3] AEG → Half Damper switch parameter (page 138)

n Keep in mind that two separate parameters must be set to on in order to use the Half Damper function.

n The on/off setting of the half-damper feature automatically affects the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) settings. For details, refer to page 114.

n The default setting for the SusPedal parameter is “FC (Half On).” When using the FC4 or FC5, make sure to change this setting, depending on the

particular footswitch you are using.

■ Foot Controller

An optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack on the rear panel, can be assigned to control a variety of parameters on the instrument. By using a foot controller for parameter control in this way, both your hands are left free to play the keyboard (or to operate other controllers)—an exceptional convenience when playing live.

Controlling a Voice with Controller Set

[VOICE] → Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET (page 131)

Each of the Preset Voices of S90 ES is programmed with appropriate Modulation Wheel and Control slider assignments, for adjusting the sound and effects in ways that best match the selected Voice. For example, you can apply the chorus effect by using the Modulation Wheel in a piano Voice and control the decay time parameter using the Control slider in a bass guitar Voice. The settings for all the controllers are referred to as a “Controller Set.” These Controller Set settings can be stored with the User Voice.

1 2 3 4

Switch the display for each Controller Set by using the [SF1] - [SF3] buttons

1 Element Switch

Select whether the controller will affect each individual Element. Keep in mind that some destinations affect only the entire Voice (all Elements). In this case, the Element Switch parameter will be indicated by “----” and cannot be changed. This applies only to Normal Voices.

2 Source (controller)

Determines the desired controller. For details about the abbreviations for each controller, see page 131. The number in brackets indicates the Control Change number generated when moving the controller.

3 Destination (function)

Determines the function assigned to the Source (controller). For the details about the abbreviations and the parameter types, refer to the Control List in the separate Data List booklet.

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4 Depth

Determines the amount by which the parameter selected in Destination can be controlled. For negative values, the controller operation is reversed.

Assigning multiple functions to a controller

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You can have a single controller affect different aspects of the sound at the same time. For example, set the Source parameter of Control Set 1 to MW (Modulation wheel) and the Destination parameter to ELFO-PM (Element LFO Pitch Modulation Depth). Then set the Source parameter of Control Set 2 also to MW, but set the Destination parameter to ELM PAN (Element Pan). In this example, when you move the Modulation Wheel upward, the amount of Pitch Modulation increases accordingly, and the Element is simultaneously panned from left to right.

n The Controller Set edited in the Voice Edit mode is available when the corresponding Voice is selected in the Performance and Multi.

n The functions assigned to the Controller by the Controller Set function are applied only to the internal tone generator block. For connected external

MIDI instruments, use of the controllers generates separate MIDI Control Change numbers, as shown in the Source parameter.

n Even if a different function is assigned to this wheel, the Pitch Bend function is available and Pitch Bend messages are still generated when the wheel

is used.

Controlling the overall system with ASSIGN A and B

[UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN (page 165 )

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The ASSIGN A and B (Control slider 1 and 2) settings let you control the functions that affect all Voices, Performances, and Multis. You can store the ASSIGN A and B settings as the system settings by pressing the [STORE] button.

n ASSIGN A and B are common to all Voices/Performances/Multis. Changing the setting of ASSIGN A and B may result in changes to the data of stored

User Voices/Performances/Multis.

1 2

1 ASSIGN A, ASSIGN B

Determines the Control Change numbers generated when controlling the ASSIGN A and B (Control sliders 1 and 2). Normally, there is no need to change these parameters. The general features used for the control numbers are indicated in the parentheses.

2 Destination (function)

Determines the functions assigned to ASSIGN A and B. For the details about the abbreviations and the parameter types, refer to the Control List in the separate Data List booklet.

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Changing Control Change numbers

The functions assigned to the controllers by the Controller Set and ASSIGN A/B functions are applied only to the internal tone generator block. For connected external MIDI instruments, use of the controllers generates MIDI Control Change messages, as assigned in the chart below.

External MIDI

instrument

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Transmitting the Control Change messages

Controller

Affecting the destination (Dest)

Controller Generated MIDI message Display to set the Control Change number

Aftertouch Channel Aftertouch (DnH) -

Pitch Bend wheel Pitch Bend (EnH) -

Modulation wheel Control Change (BnH, 01H) -

Footswitch (connected to the SUSTAIN connector) Control Change (BnH, 40H) -

ASSIGN A, B Control Change (BnH) [UTILITY]

Footswitch (connected to the ASSIGNABLE jack)* Control Change (BnH) [UTILITY]

Ribbon Controller* Control Change (BnH) [VOICE]

ASSIGN 1, 2

Foot Controller 1, 2

Breath Controller

* The S90 ES does not have a Ribbon Controller. However, keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are

received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the Ribbon Controller of the instrument was used.

Tone generator

block

→ [F4] CTL ASN → [SF2] ASSIGN

→ [F4] CTL ASN → [SF3] FT SW

→ [UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF4]

CTL ASN [PERFORM]

→ [COMMON] → [F4] CTL ASN

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) selection ASN

→ Performance selection → [EDIT]

→ [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL

→ Multi

Conventional controllers, such as Modulation wheel, will affect connected MIDI instruments in their conventional way. For example, when the pan function is assigned to the Modulation wheel under Controller Set, using the Modulation wheel will apply the pan function to the internal tone generator, but will transmit the Modulation messages to the external MIDI instrument. Keep in mind also that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the controller on the S90 ES itself was used.

Using the Controllers effectively

You can also set up a controller such that it sends one kind of Control message to the internal tone generator of the S90 ES, yet another kind of message to the MIDI Out. For example, in a Controller Set you could assign Resonance to ASSIGN 1 (Control slider 3). Then, in the Utility mode, you could assign Control Change number 1 (modulation) to the same slider. Now, when you move Control slider 3, resonance will be applied to the sound of the internal tone generator block, while modulation messages will be transmitted to the external MIDI instrument.

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Connecting the Computer and MIDI devices

Connections

Connecting to External Audio Equipment

Since the S90 ES has no built-in speakers, you'll need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones. There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following illustrations.

Audio Output

■ Connecting stereo powered speakers

Hooking up a pair of powered speakers lets you hear accurate reproduction of the instrument's rich sounds with their own pan and effect settings. Connect the powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.

Powered speaker (Left)

Headphones

OUTPUT L/MONO

PHONES

n 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 main OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks. Connect these outputs to a mixer for separately controlling and processing individual Drum Key sounds or Parts. Installing the mLAN16E expands the output capabilities with sixteen addition digital outputs, over a single FireWire (IEEE 1394) connector/cable. For details on how to set the Part/output jack assignments, refer to the chart below.

Powered speaker (Right)

OUTPUT R

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Outputting separate notes (keys) of a Drum Voice

This is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below) as Drum Voice data.

[VOICE] → Drum Voice selection → [EDIT] → Drum Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF2] OUTPUT → OutputSel (page 141)

This setting is available for Parts for which the OutputSel parameter is set to “drum” in another mode (e.g., Performance or Multi).

Outputting separate Parts of a Performance

This is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF3] SELECT → OutputSel (page 154)

Assigning an audio input Part of a Performance to an output is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).

[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] AUDIO IN → [SF1] OUTPUT → OutputSel (page 151)

Outputting separate Parts of a Multi

This is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) → Multi selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF3] SELECT → OutputSel (page 159)

Assigning an audio input Part of a Multi to an output is done from the OutputSel parameter (as selected below).

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) → Multi selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] →[F5] AUDIO IN → [SF1] OUTPUT → Outputsel (page 158)

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Connections

The following settings can be made from the parameter pages listed above.

Display indication Output jacks Stereo/Mono Display indication Output jacks Stereo/Mono

L&R OUTPUT L and R Stereo asL ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L Mono

asL&R ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L and R Stereo asR ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R Mono

as1&2 mLAN16E Audio Output 1 and 2 Stereo (1:L, 2:R) * as1 mLAN16E Audio Output 1 Mono *

as3&4 mLAN16E Audio Output 3 and 4 Stereo (3:L, 4:R) * as2 mLAN16E Audio Output 2 Mono *

as5&6 mLAN16E Audio Output 5 and 6 Stereo (5:L, 6:R) *

as7&8 mLAN16E Audio Output 7 and 8 Stereo (7:L, 8:R) * as7 mLAN16E Audio Output 7 Mono *

as9&10 mLAN16E Audio Output 9 and 10 Stereo (9:L, 10:R) *

as11&12 mLAN16E Audio Output 11 and 12 Stereo (11:L, 12:R) * as13 mLAN16E Audio Output 13 Mono *

as13&14 mLAN16E Audio Output 13 and 14 Stereo (13:L, 14:R) * as14 mLAN16E Audio Output 14 Mono *

* Available only when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed.

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● Connection example when the optional mLAN16E board has been installed (analog and digital outputs)

IEEE1394 cable

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT R

Speaker (Left)

Speaker (Right)

Ampliﬁer

mLAN16E

PHONE jack

Headphones

OUTPUT L/MONO

OUTPUT R

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L

ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT R

Mixer

S90 ES

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

• The sound monitored through the headphones is identical to the sound of the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

• Any Parts/Drum keys assigned to the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks or mLAN connectors on mLAN16E will not be output through the OUTPUT L/ MONO and R jacks.

• The System Effects (Reverb, Chorus), the Master EQ, and the Master Effect are not applied to the sound output through the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks or mLAN connectors on mLAN16E. (Only the Part EQ and the Insertion Effect are applied.)

• The output from the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks or mLAN connectors on mLAN16E is not affected by the [MASTER VOLUME] slider.

• In the Voice mode, Normal Voices cannot be output via the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT jacks or mLAN connectors on the mLAN16E.

Audio Input

■ Connecting a microphone or other audio equipment to the A/D INPUT jacks (analog input)

Virtually any audio device—such as a microphone, guitar, bass, CD player, synthesizer, etc.—can be connected to these jacks and its audio input signal can be mixed with and sounded as the AUDIO IN part of the Performance or Multi. For details, see the “Using the microphone and audio device sounds” section on page 38.

■ Digital Input using the optional mLAN16E

The optional mLAN16E allows you to connect this instrument to an mLAN device or computer, giving you high-speed audio and MIDI data transfer between devices with just one IEEE 1394 cable connection.

IEEE1394 cable

Computer with an IEEE1394 interface

S90 ES

mLAN device (Data Rate S400)

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Connecting External MIDI Equipment

Using a standard MIDI cable (optional), you can connect an external MIDI device, and control it from the S90 ES. Likewise, you can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on the S90 ES. This section introduces several different applications of MIDI.

n When using the MIDI cable, make sure to set the following parameter to “MIDI.” [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT parameter

■ Controlling from an external MIDI keyboard

Use an external keyboard to remotely select and play Voices of the S90 ES.

S90 ES

MIDI IN

External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer, such as the MOTIF ES series

MIDI OUT

MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER

MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel

Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the S90 ES. For details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the owner's manual of the instrument. For details on setting the MIDI Receive Channel of the S90 ES, follow the instructions below.

In the Voice mode/Performance mode (using the S90 ES as a single timbre tone generator)

Conﬁrm the MIDI Basic Receive Channel with the operation below. If necessary, change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument.

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → BasicRcvCh

In the Multi mode/Sequence Play mode (using the S90 ES as a multi-timbral tone generator)

Change the settings of the desired parts to match the MIDI Transmit Channel settings on the external MIDI instrument. Conﬁrm and change the MIDI Receive Channel for each Part of the Multi with the operation below.

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) → Multi selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveChITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → BasicRcvCh

Please note that all parts whose MIDI Receive Channel are the same as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument are sounded by your keyboard performance. Change the settings of the desired parts to match the MIDI Transmit Channel settings on the external MIDI instrument.

n For details about the tone generator block of S90 ES, see page 115.

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■ Controlling an external MIDI keyboard

This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the S90 ES or playing back the MIDI song ﬁle. Use this connection when you wish to sound the another instrument along with the S90 ES.

MIDI IN

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MIDI OUT

External MIDI keyboard or synthesizer, such as the S/SY/EX series

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Connections

Splitting the sound between the S90 ES and an external tone generator by MIDI channel

Using the connection example shown above, you can play both instruments and have them separately sound different parts. To use this feature, you must set the S90 ES's output channel and the external tone generator's receive channel to the same channel number. Follow the instructions below.

■ In the Voice mode/Performance mode

You can check the MIDI Transmit Channel at the right corner of the [F1] PLAY display in the Voice Play mode/ Performance Play mode. If necessary, change the MIDI Transmit Channel by turning the [TRACK SELECT] button on and entering the desired value with the Number buttons. When you wish to mute the sound of the S90 ES and sound only the external tone generator, set Master Volume to “0,” or set Local Control to “off” with the following operation.

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → LocalCtrl

For details on how to set the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI instrument, refer to the owner's manual of the instrument.

■ In the Multi mode/Sequence Play mode

In the Multi mode and Sequence Play mode, the MIDI messages generated by playing the keyboard are transmitted on the same MIDI channel number as that of the currently selected Part. Alternately, you can set the output destination (Internal or external MIDI tone generator) for each Part from the following display in the Sequence Play mode (page 99).

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Sequence Play mode) → [F2] OUTPUT → INT SW (Internal Switch), EXT SW (External Switch)

n You can also split the sound between the S90 ES and external tone generators by using the Zone settings.

n For details about the tone generator block of S90 ES, see page 115.

■ Controlling another MIDI device via MIDI THRU

MIDI THRU simply re-transmits the MIDI messages received via MIDI IN. In the example below, the MIDI messages generated by playing an external keyboard are transmitted to an external tone generator via the MIDI THRU connector on the S90 ES. The MIDI data of your performance on the S90 ES are transmitted to an external device via the MIDI OUT connector on the S90 ES.

MIDI OUT

MIDI Keyboad

MIDI THRUMIDI IN

S90 ES

MIDI IN MIDI IN

MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER

MIDI tone generator

MIDI Synthesizer

■ Using an IEEE1394 interface (when an optional mLAN16E has been installed)

The mLAN connection to computer (page 64) allows you to transfer both audio and MIDI data between your S90 ES and a computer.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting this instrument to a computer via MIDI opens up a whole world of musical possibilities—such as using sequencer software to record and play back compositions with the S90 ES sounds or using the Voice Editor/Multi Part Editor software to create and edit your own custom Voices/Multis.

In order to use the instrument with a computer via a USB connection, you will need to install an appropriate USB-MIDI driver. You can download the proper driver from our website:

http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/

OS: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Mac OS X 10.2-10.4.0

*This information is current as of May 2005. For the latest information check the web site above.

Using a USB cable

MIDI messages can be transferred between the sequencer software and S90 ES using the USB cable. However, audio data cannot be transmitted or received via USB on the S90 ES. When using a USB connection, make sure to set the following parameter to “USB.”

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT = USB

USB cable

USB TO HOST

S90 ES

n USB cables have different connectors on each end: the A type and the B type. When connecting this synthesizer to the computer, connect the A type

to your computer and the B type to the USB TO HOST connector. When connecting this synthesizer to the computer, connect the A type to your computer and the B type to the USB TO HOST connector.

n If you are using the Remote Control function of the S90 ES to control operations on a computer sequencer, use the USB connection.

Computer with a USB interface

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MIDI channel and MIDI port

MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this instrument is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate parts via these channels. While a single MIDI cable is equipped to handle data over up to sixteen channels simultaneously, a USB connection is capable of handling far more—thanks to the use of MIDI ports. Each MIDI port can handle sixteen channels, and the USB connection allows up to eight ports, letting you use up to 128 channels (8 ports x 16 channels) on your computer.

n This instrument can recognize and use up to three ports at the same time.

n When using a USB connection, make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the

MIDI receive channel.

Synchronizing with an external sequencer (Master and Slave)

When using multiple MIDI devices, the tempo settings of the MIDI devices must be synchronized by clock signal. The device set to internal clock serves as a reference for all connected devices, and is referred to as the “master” instrument. The connected devices set to external clock are referred to as “slaves.” When using playback data of an external sequencer to trigger the Arpeggio function on the S90 ES, make sure to set the MIDI synchronization parameter in the Utility mode so that the external clock is used (as shown below).

[UTILITY] → MIDI display → MIDI Sync = MIDI

In addition, make sure that the external MIDI sequencer is set to “master” or internal sync.

n Certain sequencers may not send clock signals to an external device while playback is stopped. When “MIDI Sync” is set to “MIDI,” the

Arpeggio function is available only while the S90 ES receives clock signals from the master instrument.

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Thru Port Setting

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MIDI ports can be used to divide playback among multiple synthesizers, as well as expand the MIDI channel capacity beyond sixteen. In the example below, a separate synthesizer connected to the S90 ES is played by MIDI data via port 5, as set in the ThruPort parameter with the following operation.

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → ThruPort = 5

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MIDI IN

Only MIDI data over port 5 will be transmitted through the S90 ES to this tone generator.

Only MIDI data over ports 1, 2, and 3 are recognized. For details on the relationship between the MIDI port and the tone generator block, see page 115.

MIDI cable USB cable

MIDI OUT USB TO HOST

S90 ES

Outputting the MIDI data via multiple ports

Precautions when using the USB TO HOST connector

When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, make sure to observe the following points. Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or even losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes, turn the power to the instrument off or restart the computer.

CAUTION

• Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector, exit from an y po wer -sa ving mode (suc h as suspended, sleep, standby) of the computer.

• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector.

•Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable to/from the USB TO HOST connector.

· Quit any open applications (such as Voice Editor, Multi Part Editor, and sequencer software).

· Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back

a song.)

• While a USB device is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/disconnecting the USB cable.

Using an IEEE1394 (mLAN) cable (when an optional mLAN16E has been installed)

By installing an optional mLAN16E interface, you can connect a computer (with an IEEE 1394 interface) to this instrument and have both MIDI and audio data transfer via a single cable.

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT = mLAN

IEEE1394 cable

mLAN16E

The mLAN connection using an IEEE1394 cable lets you transfer both MIDI data and audio data. For example, you can record your keyboard performance to hard disk of the computer as audio data (page 88).

mLAN connector

S90 ES

Computer with an IEEE1394 interface

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Connections

MIDI cable

MIDI OUTMIDI IN

S90 ES

n Use an appropriate MIDI interface for your computer. If you are using a computer that has a USB port, make sure to connect the computer and the S90

ES by USB. (The data transfer rate is faster than MIDI and you'll have access to multiple MIDI ports.)

MIDI interface

Serial port (modem or printer port) or USB port

Computer

Local On/Off—when Connected to a Computer

When connecting this synthesizer to a computer, the keyboard performance data is generally sent to the computer, and then returned from the computer to play the tone generator block. If the Local Control in the Utility mode is set to “on,” a “double” sound may result, since the tone generator is receiving performance data from both the keyboard directly and the computer. Use the setting suggestions below as a guideline; speciﬁc instructions may differ depending on your computer and the software used.

• When MIDI “Echo” (MIDI Thru) is set to “on” the software/computer:

Computer (SQ01, etc.)

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USB TO HOST

IN OUT

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Tone generator block

[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF2] SWITCH ➞ LocalCtrl = off

n When transmitting or receiving System Exclusive data (such as with the Bulk Dump function), use the setting example below, making sure that

MIDI “Echo” (MIDI through) on the computer software is set to “off.”

Keyboard

OUT

MIDI Echo (MIDI thru) = on

• When MIDI “Echo” (MIDI Thru) is set to “off” the software/computer:

S90 ES

Tone generator block

[UTILITY] ➞ [F5] MIDI ➞ [SF2] SWITCH ➞ LocalCtrl = on

n Although not indicated in the illustration above, the S90 ES actually receives and responds to MIDI data from the computer application

(sequencer), regardless of the Local Control setting on the S90 ES.

* MIDI “Echo” is a function on sequencers that takes any data received via the MIDI IN and “echoes” it (or sends it as is) through the MIDI OUT. In some

software, this function is also called “MIDI Thru.”

n For details about the MIDI Echo, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular software.

USB TO HOST

OUT

Keyboard

Computer (SQ01, etc.)

MIDI Echo (MIDI thru) = off

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Creating a Song with the Multi mode

The Multi Mode lets you set up the S90 ES as a multi-timbral tone generator for use with computer-based music software or external sequencers. If each track in a MIDI song ﬁle uses a different MIDI channel, you can independently assign each of the Parts in a Multi to those MIDI channels. In this way, you can play back the song data on a sequencer with each track playing a different Voice. You can create a Multi containing up to 16 Parts using the internal tone generator. Installing Plug-in Boards allows you to create a Multi containing up to 34 Parts (page 117).

Since there is only one bank of Multi presets, you can select a Multi directly without specifying a bank.

n About the User Bank of Multis

When shipped from the factory, this tone generator contains a full set of specially programmed 32 User Multis in the User Bank. If a Multi in a User Bank (User Voice) is overwritten, the User Voice will be lost. When you save the edited Multi, be careful not to overwrite any important User Multis. Up to 64 Multis can be stored in the User Bank.

Playing the Multi

In the Multi Play mode, you can select and play any of the Multis. For more details about Multis, see page 109. Here, you'll learn how to play back song ﬁles of your computer sequencer software with the S90 ES.

Setting up for using a computer

n In the example explanations below, the S90 ES is connected to a

computer via USB. You can also use MIDI cables or an mLAN (IEEE1394) cable to connect the instrument to a computer.

Download the latest USB-MIDI driver from the

website at the following URL:

http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/ OS: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Mac OS X

10.2-10.4.0

* This information is current as of May 2005. For the latest

information check the web site above.

Install the USB-MIDI driver to the computer.

For information about how to install, refer to the installation guide included in the downloaded ﬁle.

Connect the S90 ES to the computer by the

USB cable.

For details, see page 67.

Set the following parameter to “USB.”

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT

Using the sounds of the S90 ES for song playback from a sequencer

Follow the instructions described in “Setting

up for using a computer” (at left). Start up the sequencer software on the

computer, and then open a new song file in

the sequencer.

Set the MIDI port and MIDI channel setting of each track in the sequencer song ﬁle as desired.

MIDI Port settings

If you are using the internal tone generator of the S90 ES, set the MIDI port of each track of the sequencer to “1.” If you are using Plug-in Board Voices, set the MIDI port of the track(s) to the same number as in the “PORT NO.” parameter.

[UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF2] MIDI → PORT NO.

MIDI channel settings

Match the MIDI transmit channels of the sequencer with the receive channels of the Multi Parts (Step 6). The receive channels of the Multi can be set in the [F1] VOICE display in the Multi Part Edit mode (page 159).

Press the [STORE] button to store the settings

as the system setting of Utility mode.

CAUTION

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n MIDI ports 1 - 8 of USB are shown as “YAMAHA USB IN/OUT 0 - 1”

- “YAMAHA USB IN/OUT 0 - 8” in Windows, and as “YAMAHA S90 ES Port 1” - “YAMAHA S90 ES Port 8” on the Macintosh.

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External keyboard

External sequencer

Song playback

Tone generator

Part

Multi

Voice

Playing a Multi

Multi Play Mode

Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button once or

twice to enter the Multi mode.

MASTER

PERFORM

VOICE

MULTI/

FILE UTILITY

SEQ PLAY

Select a Multi.

This operation is the same as in the “Selecting a Performance” section on page 34. However, keep in mind that the following points differ from the Performance.

Record your song data to the sequencer song

file.

For details, refer to the owner's manual of your sequencer.

Play back the sequencer song file using the

sounds of the S90 ES.

When a Note On message is received, the corresponding Part is played. For example, when you play back tracks on the sequencer, the Part whose Receive Channel is same as the sequencer track's Transmit Channel is played. If two or more Parts have the same MIDI receive channel value, those Parts will play in unison.

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• Only Group buttons [A] - [D] can be used. (A maximum of 64 channels can be used with a Multi.)

• You cannot use the Category Search function.

Set the Voices to be assigned to each Multi Part, as well as the Receive Channels and Effects for the desired song. For more information, refer to “Simple Mixing functions (Multi Play mode)” on page 72 and “Detailed Mixing functions (Multi Edit mode)” on page 74.

n When shipped from the factory, this tone generator contains a full

set of specially programmed 32 User Multis in the User Bank.

Selecting Multis from a computer

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As in the Voice mode, you can select a Multi on this instrument from your computer software by specifying the following MIDI messages (page 107). The Bank Select MSB/LSB values for changing the Multi are as follows:

• Bank Select MSB (Control Change #000) = 63

• Bank Select LSB (Control Change #032) = 65

This Bank Select/Program Change data must be sent over the same MIDI channel as that of the BasicRcvCh (Basic Receive Channel) setting.

n When switching the mode (e.g., changing the Voice mode to

the Multi mode), transmit the proper Mode Change message (System Exclusive) before sending the Bank Select MSB to the S90 ES (page 183).

n After sending the Bank Select MSB/LSB, transmit the proper

Program Change message to select the Multi program number.

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Multi Part mute/solo

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■ To mute a Part

■ To solo a Part

Simultaneously hold down the [MUTE] button and press

1. Press the [MUTE] button so that its lamp lights.

To turn Mute off, press the [MUTE] button again (the lamp goes off).

2. Press any of the Number [1] - [16] buttons to

select the Part number to be muted.

The corresponding Part is set to mute (its lamp goes off) and produces no sound. When pressing the same number button again, the Part mute is canceled (its lamp lights).

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

n When selecting a Multi in the Master mode, the mute/solo settings apply not to each Part but to each MIDI transmit channel. Details are the

same as for the mute/solo settings in the Sequence Play mode.

12 13

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

one of the Number buttons [1] to [16] to solo the corresponding Part. Once you've selected a Part for soloing, the [MUTE] button's lamp ﬂashes, indicating the Solo function is active. While Solo is active, you can change the soloed track simply by pressing the corresponding Number button [1] to [16].

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

12 13

Press the buttons simultaneously

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

Simple mixing functions (Multi Play mode)

The Multi Play mode gives you convenient editing functions over some basic parameters, and features a graphic mixer—like layout that allows you to easily check each Part's setting. This mode is useful for changing parameters for each Part even while song data is being played back from a connected sequencer. Simple mixing functions and basic parameters are provided in the mode, such as selecting Voices, changing effect settings and so on. If you want to edit a Multi in greater detail, use the Multi Edit mode (page 74).

Select the Multi you wish to edit according to the instructions in “Using the sounds of the S90 ES for

song playback from a sequencer” on page 70.

When creating a new Multi from scratch, you can conveniently clear the settings for the current Multi beforehand by using the Initialize function in the Multi Job mode (page 160).

Turn the [TRACK SELECT] button on and select a Part by using the Number [1] - [16] buttons.

When you play the keyboard, the Voice assigned to the current selected Part will be played. Pressing the [F6] button switches among the following displays: the display for Parts 1 - 16, to which the internal Voices are assigned, the display for Multi Plug-in Parts (17 - 32), to which the PLG100-XG voices are assigned, and the display for Plug-in Parts (PLG1 - 3), to which the Plug-in Voices of the single part Plug-in board are assigned.

Notes on playing the selected Part using the keyboard

The process of step 2 above not only selects the Part in the display, but the MIDI transmit channel that is assigned to the same number as the Part number as well (just as in the Voice or Performance mode). Therefore, when the MIDI receiving channel (ReceiveCh) is changed, the Voice assigned to an unselected Part may sound. For example, when you set the [TRACK SELECT] button to on and press the number [2] button, Part 2 is selected, and the MIDI transmit channel of the keyboard is set to channel 2 at the same time. However, if you've set the MIDI receive channel (ReceiveCh) of Part 2 to channel 3, and the MIDI receive channel of Part 3 to channel 2, the MIDI data of your keyboard performance is output to channel 2, and Part 3's voice will be output—instead of the selected Part 2 voice. (See illustration below.)

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

12 13

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

n The Receive Channel can be set in the Multi Edit mode (page 159).

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Select the desired display, then edit the desired parameters by using the [F1] - [F6]

and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons.

[F2] VOL/PAN

Set the pan and output level (volume) of each Part.

[F3] VOICE

Turn the [TRACK SELECT] button and [MUTE] button to off, and then select the Voice Bank or Number, in the same way as in the Voice mode (page 30).

n Bank

By selecting the “BankMSB/BankLSB” parameter and using the data dial, you can call up the Voice Banks listed below.

Normal Voice Drum Voice Plug-in Voice

Pr 1 - 4: Preset PD: Preset Drum Pp: Plug-in Preset

GM GD: GM Drum Pu1: Plug-in User

Us 1 - 2: User UD: User Drum PB: Plug-in Board *

* For details about Plug-in Board Voices, see page 100.

[F4] EF SEND (Effect Send)

Adjust the Reverb/Chorus Effect for each Part.

For details about the effect settings, see page 123.

[F5] VCE ED (Multi Voice Edit)

Edit the Normal Voice assigned to each Part. This is the same function as in both Common Edit and Voice Element Edit in the Voice mode (page 45).

n Certain parameters cannot be edited in Multi Voice Edit.

n Only Normal Voices can be edited.

n A Voice edited with this function will be saved as a User Voice.

n Please note that the functions of the [F5] and [F6] buttons depend

on whether the [F1] PLAY display is selected or not. For details, see page 157.

Store the edited Multi.

You can store up to 64 Multis to internal memory. For details about storing Multis, see page 76.

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Using Category Search to assign

TIP

Voices to the Parts

You can select Voices using the Category Search function, just as is done in the Voice Play mode (page

32).

Assigning Voices to the Parts from a

TIP

computer

You can use a computer to select Voices to be assigned to the Parts by specifying appropriate MIDI messages. If you transmit the relevant Bank Select MSB/LSB and Program Change messages to the S90 ES, the Part Voice corresponding to the MIDI channel of these messages can be changed (page 107).

n Make sure that the MIDI Channel of the MIDI message is set

to the same value as the Receive Channel (ReceiveCh) of the desired Part.

Playing Single-part Plug-in Board Voices

In the default settings, the Receive Channels are set to 1 for the PLG1 Part, 2 for PLG2, and 3 for PLG3. If the MIDI Port for a PLG Part is set to 1, the internal Parts which are set to the same receive channel as that of the Plug-in Part are also played when a Note On message is received.

To prevent this from happening, set the receive channels of the Parts that you want to keep from playing to “off,” or set the MIDI port of the Plug-in Part(s) to “2” or “3” (page 100).

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Creating a Song with the Multi mode

Detailed mixing functions (Multi Edit mode)

The Multi Edit mode has a detailed mixing function that lets you change the Multi parameter settings in the same way as the Voice Edit mode. There are two types of Multi Edit displays: those for Common Edit, and those for editing individual Parts (Part Edit). Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all Parts and Part Edit to edit the settings for individual Parts. When creating a new Multi from scratch, you can conveniently clear the settings for the current Multi beforehand by using the Initialize function in the Multi Job mode (page 160).

Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button to enter the Multi mode, then select a Multi to be edited (page 70).

Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Multi Edit mode.

Call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display.

Use Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Parts.

While in the Multi Edit mode, you can switch between the Common Edit display and the Part Edit display as shown below.

DRUM

DRUM KITS

Calling up the Common Edit display

KITS

Press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display. In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button

FAVORITES

functions as the [COMMON] button.

Indicates a Common Edit display.

COMMON

n You can mute or solo a Part just as is done with Parts

in the Multi Play mode.

Common Edit

n Common Edit operations cannot be

performed on the Multi-part Plug-in parts 17 - 32. The Multi settings for the Multi-Part Plug-in Part (17 - 32) apply not to one individual song but to all 64 songs.

PRE 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN

SYN LEAD

ELEMENT/PERF. PART/ZONE

PRE 3

PRE 2

BCD

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

SYN PAD/

SYN COMP

CHOIR

PRE 3

PRE 2

PRE 4

Calling up the Part Edit display

Press the desired Part number from the PART

GUITAR/

PLUCKED

[1] - [16] buttons to call up the Part Edit display.

Indicates the display for editing part 1.

CHROMATIC

PERCUSSION

......

To switch between the Part 1 - 16 display, Part 17 - 32, and Part PLG1 - 3 display,

......

press the [F6] button.

Part1 Edit Part2 Edit Part3 Edit

Part4 Edit

Part 16 Edit Part 17 Edit

Part 32 Edit Plug-in part 1 (PLG1) Edit Plug-in part 2 (PLG2) Edit

Plug-in part 3 (PLG3) Edit

Internal Tone Generator

Multi-Part Plug-in Board PLG100-XG

Single Part Plug-in Board

Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F5] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit

the parameters in each display.

For details on the available parameters, see page 157.

Repeat steps 3 - 4 as desired.

Name the edited Multi.

For detailed instructions on naming a Multi, refer to Page 27.

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Store the settings as a User Multi.

The edited Multi can be stored in the Multi Store mode. For details, refer to page 76.

Editing a Multi by using the Control sliders

The four sliders at the top left of the instrument are not only for tweaking the sound while you perform — you can also use them to edit a Multi, either in the Multi Play mode or the Multi Edit mode. For details on the parameters edited by the sliders, refer to the descriptions in the Performance mode (page 55).

● When the [PAN/SEND] indicator is turned on:

PAN [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF1] VOL/PAN → Pan Page 159 REVERB [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF2] EF SEND → RevSend Page 159 CHORUS [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF2] EF SEND → ChoSend Page 159 TEMPO [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → [COMMOM] → [F3] APP → [SF1] TYPE → Tempo Page 158

● When the [TONE] indicator is turned on:

CUTOFF [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER → Cutoff Page 159 RESONANCE [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER → Resonance Page 159 ATTACK [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F4] TONE → [SF4] AEG → Attack Page 159 RELEASE [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → Part Selection → [F4] TONE → [SF4] AEG → Release Page 159

n The settings above are applied as offsets to the AEG and FEG settings in the Performance Edit mode.

● When the [ARP FX] indicator is turned on:

SWING [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] APP → [SF3] PLAY FX → Swing Page 158 GATE TIME [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] APP → [SF3] PLAY FX → Gate Time Rate Page 158 VELOCITY [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] APP → [SF3] PLAY FX → Velocity Rate Page 158 UNIT MULTIPLY [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] APP → [SF3] PLAY FX → UnitMultiply Page 158

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● When the [EQ] indicator is turned on:

LO [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → Part Selection → [F3] EQ → Low Gain Page 159 LO MID [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → Part Selection → [F3] EQ → Mid Gain Page 159 HI MID – Page 159 HI [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi Selection → Part Selection → [F3] EQ → High Gain Page 159

● When both the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] indicators are turned on (by pressing them simultaneously):

n In addition to above functions, Master Effect related parameters (set in the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) → Multi selection →

[EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] MEQ/MEF → [SF2] MEFF display) can be assigned to these four sliders by pressing the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons simultaneously. The particular parameters are assigned to the four sliders can be set in the [UTILITY] → [F4] CTL ASN → [SF5] MEF display.

● When the [VOLUME] indicator is turned on:

PART Adjusts the level balance among the Parts.

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (Selecting Multi mode) → Multi selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF1] VOL/PAN → Volume

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Compare function and Edit Recall (Multi mode)

These are the same as in the Voice mode and Performance mode. For details, refer to page 105.

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Storing/saving the created Multi

Two steps are necessary in order to store (save) your Multi—storing the edited Multi to internal memory and saving the stored Multis to a USB storage device.

Internal memory

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Multi Play/

Multi Edit

Storing edited Multis individually

STORE SAVE

Multi 001 Multi 002 Multi 003

Multi 128

All the Multi data in internal memory can be saved as a single ﬁle.

USB storage

device

When you turn off the power to the instrument, User Multis saved in the Multi Store mode are not erased. As such it is not necessary to save the data to USB storage device; however, you may want to save it for backup or organizational purposes, using the Save operation.

Storing the edited Multi as a User Multi to internal memory

Select the file type “All.”

If the desired ﬁle was saved to a speciﬁc folder, enter the

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (select Multi mode) → [STORE]

folder and select the ﬁle. For information on how to select a folder, see the “Supplementary information” on page 170.

The operation is the same as in the Performance mode (page 56).

Saving the edited Multis to a USB storage device

[FILE] → [F2] SAVE

The basic operation is the same as in the Voice mode (page 51). However, you must select the ﬁle type “All” as in the Performance mode. When Type is set to “All,” execute the Save operation to save all the created data, including the Multis as well as the Voices assigned to them, as a single ﬁle (extension: S7A).

Loading Multi data from the USB storage device

[FILE] → [F3] LOAD

These instructions describe how to recall the “All” ﬁle data saved to the USB storage device, using the Load operation to transfer the data to the instrument. An “All” ﬁle (extension: S7A) contains all Multis.

Press the [FILE] button to enter the File mode. Then press the [F1] CONFIG button and [SF2]

CURRENT button.

USB storage

Multi 001 Multi 002 Multi 003

All the Multi data in internal

Multi 064

File extension: S7A

n Multis cannot be loaded separately from the other data in an “All”

ﬁle.

memory can be saved as a single ﬁle.

CAUTION

Press the [SF1] EXEC button to actually load

the file.

Internal memory

(Flash ROM)

Multi 001 Multi 002 Multi 003

Multi 064

If the device is divided into several partitions, select the speciﬁc partition for use. If the device has several media (e.g., discs) inserted, select a speciﬁc Slot number.

Press the [F3] LOAD button to call up the Load

display.

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After the data has been loaded, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

CAUTION

While the data is being saved/loaded, make sure to follow these

precautions: * Do not remove or eject the media from the USB storage device. * Do not unplug or disconnect the USB storage device. * Do not turn off the power of the instrument or the relevant devices.

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Editing the S90 ES as a software synthesizer

Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor

The Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor for S90 ES provide a highly intuitive way to create and edit the Voice and Multi settings completely from your computer display. These programs not only allow you to see virtually all parameters at once, they also give you direct graphic control—for example, letting you adjust the settings by clicking and dragging on a graph—enabling you to edit Voices and Multis with remarkable efﬁciency, speed and convenience. The latest versions of Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor for S90 ES can be downloaded at our website:

http://www.yamahasynth.com/download/

For details on how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included with the Editor. OS: Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, Mac OS X 10.3 or later

*This information is current as of May 2005. For the latest information check the web site above.

n You will need the Studio Manager software (Version 2) to start each Editor. Make sure to download Studio Manager together with the appropriate

Editors from the website above.

Editing the S90 ES from a computer

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Studio Connections

Sequencer software compatible with Studio Connections (such as Cubase SX 3)

Multi Part Editor

Voice Editor

Studio Connections is a sophisticated software/hardware solution that lets you seamlessly integrate the S90 ES into your computer music system. If you are using sequencer software that is compatible with Studio Connections, such as Cubase SX 3, you can start the Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor from your sequencer and make all edits within the program and save all Editor settings along with the project (song) ﬁle. Then, when you open the project again, all your Voice/Multi settings for the song are instantly recalled and automatically loaded to the S90 ES. Using Studio Connections effectively lets you control your hardware synthesizer as easily and conveniently as if it were a software synthesizer within your sequencer—all with no decrease in the processing power of your system

For details about Studio Connections, visit our website at:

http://www.studioconnections.org/

Managing software and hardware with Studio Connections

Computer

Tone generator compatible with

Studio Connections

Computer

S90 ES

Editor for each

hardware device

Mixer compatible with

Studio Connections

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Using the S90 ES with computer software

Remote-controlling the software

This powerful feature lets you control your music/audio software programs by using sliders and buttons on the panel of the S90 ES, rather than your computer's mouse and keyboard. The S90 ES can be used to control sequencer software and DAW (digital audio workstation) software, such as Cubase SX, Logic, and SONAR. These sequencers or DAWs are already set to respond to speciﬁc hardware controllers. The Remote Control function on the S90 ES emulates popular hardware controllers such as the Yamaha 01X, letting you use the panel buttons/controllers on the S90 ES for controlling your music/audio software.

Computer Software that can be controlled from the instrument

Windows Macintosh

Cubase SX 3 SQ01 SONAR 4 S90 ES Multi Part Editor MOTIF ES Multi Part Editor MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor MOTIF-RACK ES Multi Part Editor

Setting up for Remote Control

Connect the S90 ES to the computer via USB (page 67).

Cubase SX 3 Logic Pro 7 Digital Performer 4.52 S90 ES Multi Part Editor MOTIF ES Multi Part Editor MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor MOTIF-RACK ES Multi Part Editor

The mLAN connection can also be used for remote control (page 68).

Set the following parameter to “USB.”

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT

If connecting via mLAN, set the MIDI IN/OUT parameter to “mLAN.”

n If the S90 ES is connected to the computer by MIDI cable, the Remote Control function cannot be used.

n If you are using the Remote Control function, we recommend making connections with a USB cable.

Call up the Remote Control Setup display by pressing the [F4] CTL ASN button, followed by the [SF4]

REMOTE button.

Select the software to be controlled and the Port number.

From the S90 ES, you can remote-control the sequencer and Multi Part Editor simultaneously using Mode A and Mode B.

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● When controlling Cubase SX via MIDI port 4

Mode A

Set the Port for remote control of the sequencer or DAW. Select your sequencer and the desired Port number. When controlling Yamaha software, select “general.”

Mode B

Set the Port for remote control of the Multi Part Editor. When controlling the Multi Part Editor, select “general.” In this case, the parameter is set to “off” because the Multi Part Editor is not used.

n The “general” setting is for remote control of the Yamaha software. This lets you control the Multi Part Editor in Mode A, and control Yamaha sequencer

software in Mode B.

n For details on how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included with the software.

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S90 ES

Remote-control block

Tone generator block

When using the Port 1 for internal Parts and Port2 for PLG Parts

* In the Multi mode or Sequence Play mode, the transmit Port may be set to 2 or 3 (page 100). In this case, if you try to use Port number 2

or 3 for the remote control function, the function may not work properly because of Port conﬂicts.

Press the [ENTER] button to execute the settings.

Press the [STORE] button to store the settings as the system setting of Utility mode.

Multi

Port 1 and 2 (Playback data from sequencer)

Port 1 (Playback data from keyboard of S90 ES)*

Port 4 (Mode A)

Computer

Cubass SX

Project ﬁle

(Song ﬁle)

CAUTION

If you turn the power off without storing, the currently edited settings will be lost.

CAUTION

Never attempt to turn off the power while an “Ex ecuting...” or “Please keep po wer on” message is shown. Turning the power off in this state may cause the system to freeze and prevent normal startup the next time the power is turned on, as well as resulting in the loss of all user data.

Start the software to be remote-controlled, and make the MIDI settings and remote control settings.

Set the Port setting for remote-control on the software, referring to the illustration in step 4.

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Speciﬁc instructions for setting up your particular software follow. For instructions on how to start the software, refer to the documentation included with the software.

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■ Cubase SX 3

1 Pull down the [Devices] menu and select [Device

Setup] to call up the “Device Setup” window.

2 Click the [+] button and add “Mackie Control.” 3 Select “Mackie Control” from the popup list. 4 When setting the Port to “4,” for example, in step 4 of

“Setting up for Remote Control,” set the MIDI Input to “YAMAHA USB IN 0 - 4” and the MIDI Output to “YAMAHA USB OUT 0 - 4.”

n The functions of buttons on the Mackie Control are assigned to the

buttons of the S90 ES, with the exception of UserA and UserB (FootSw) which are not supported by the S90 ES.

■ SONAR 4

1 Pull down the [Options] menu and select [MIDI

Devices] to call up the “MIDI Devices” window.

2 When setting the Port to “4” for example in step 4 of

“Setting up for Remote Control” add “YAMAHA USB IN 0-4” to the “Inputs” and add “YAMAHA USB OUT 0 - 4” to the “Outputs.”

3 Pull down the [Options] menu and select [Control

Surfaces] to call up the Control Surface window.

4 Click the “[+] button, select “Mackie Control,” then set

the Input Port to “YAMAHA USB IN 0 - 4” and the Output Port to “YAMAHA USB OUT 0 - 4” (for example, when setting the Port to “4” in step 4 of “Setting up for Remote Control”).

■ Digital Performer 4.52

1 Pull down the [Setup] menu and select [Control Surface

Setup] to call up the “Control Surface” window.

2 Click the [+] button. 3 Select “Mackie Control” in the Driver section. 4 In the box for setting “Unit” and “MIDI,” select “Mackie

Control” in the “Unit” section and select the MIDI port in the “MIDI” section.

■ Logic Pro 7

When turning on the power of the S90 ES before starting Logic:

1 Start Logic on the computer, then turn on the power of

the S90 ES.

2 Start Logic on the computer.

Logic automatically recognizes the S90 ES as Logic Control and performs the required settings.

When starting Logic before turning on the power of the S90 ES:

1 Start Logic on the computer, then turn the power to the

S90 ES on. If you have already set the software to be controlled to “Logic” in the Utility mode, you need not perform step 2 because Logic automatically recognizes the S90 ES when this step is performed.

2 Set the software to be controlled to “Logic” in the Utility

mode, then enter the Remote Control mode. Logic automatically recognizes the S90 ES and performs the required settings.

Using the Remote Control functions

To enter the Remote Control mode, press the [REMOTE] button (the lamp flashes).

The REMOTE display appears, and the panel controls are enabled for Remote operation of the computer software (their normal functions are disabled).

n Press this button again to exit from the Remote Control mode.

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Select the software to be remote-controlled (Mode A or Mode B).

Change the Mode by simultaneously holding down the [F6] SHIFT button and pressing the [REMOTE] button.

Mode A Mode B

Use the Control sliders and buttons on the S90 ES to remotely control the software.

REMOTE

The following explains which sequencer functions are assigned to which panel controls in the remote control.

n For details about how to operate the Editor, refer to the PDF manual included the Editor.

Press the Control function button to change the functions assigned to the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons (shown at the bottom of the display). Refer to the separate Data List.

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

These dark bars serve as the cursor, indicating the track/part currently being edited by the slider. Moving the slider automatically moves the cursor to the corresponding track/part.

The functions of the buttons on each DAW controller are assigned to the [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] button on the S90 ES. The functions to be assigned depend on the software selected in the Mode A or B. For details, refer to the “Remote Control Assignments.” on page 83.

Indicates which DAW controller is assigned to the Control sliders: knobs or faders. Use the [VOLUME] button to change the assignment.

Upper row indicates the setting values for knobs/sliders 1 - 4 on the DAW controller. Bottom row indicates the setting values for knobs/sliders 5 - 8 on the DAW controller.

■ [J], [F], [I], [ IE], [G], [H] buttons

The six MODE buttons are used as transport controls, letting you start/stop playback of the DAW software on the computer.

■ [EDIT], [JOB], and [STORE] buttons

When the Mode is set to “General” or “Cubase”

When the Mode is set to “Logic” These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [OPTION], [CONTROL] and [ALT] buttons on the Logic

When the Mode is set to “SONAR” These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [M2], [M3] and [M4] buttons on the Mackie Control. When the Mode is set to “D.Perf” These buttons perform the same functions as those of the [OPTION], [CONTROL] and [COMMAND] buttons on the

Not used.

Control.

Mackie Control.

Quick GuideConnecting the Computer and Midi devices

■ [DRUM KIT] button

When the Mode is set to “General” or “Cubase”

When the Mode is set to “Logic” The button can be used to switch the whether the track/slot number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not. When the Mode is set to “SONAR” The button can be used to switch the whether the track/slot number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not. When the Mode is set to “D.Perf” The button can be used to switch the whether the send/effect number of DAW is displayed on the LCD or not.

Not used.

■ Data dial, [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons

When the [DIAL] menu appears at the [SF4] button

When the menu does not appear at the [SF4] button

n You can also move the song position by using the cursor [E] [F] buttons.

These controls can be used to set the value for the knob of the DAW controller, for the track/part selected by the cursor. The Control sliders can also be used, but these help you make ﬁne adjustments to the value that are difﬁcult to make with the Control sliders.

The buttons can be used to move the song position in the DAW.

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Using the S90 ES with computer software

■ Control sliders

Assigns the functions of eight sliders and eight knobs on the DAW controller (01X, Mackie Control, and Logic Control) to the four Control sliders on the S90 ES. You can switch between fader and knob control by pressing the [VOLUME] button.

When assigning the functions of faders to the Control sliders (The [VOLUME] button lights.)

When assigning the functions of knobs to the Control sliders (The [VOLUME] button turns off.)

Controls the volume of each track (part). Pressing the [SF5] button changes which group of faders (faders 1 - 4 or faders 5 - 8 on the DAW controller) is assigned to the Control sliders on the S90 ES.

Controls various parameters of each track (part). As with the fader assignment above, pressing the [SF5] button changes which group of knobs is assigned (knobs 1 - 4 or knobs 5 - 8). The eight knobs on the DAW controller can also be used as switches. The switch function corresponding to the knob track (part) at the cursor position is also assigned automatically to the [ENTER] button, since the Control sliders on the S90 ES do not have a switch function.

■ Control function buttons, [F1] - [F6] buttons, [SF1] - [SF5] buttons

When the Mode is set to “General” These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the 01X. The corresponding names

When the Mode is set to “Logic” These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the Logic Control. The

When the Mode is set to “Cubase,” “SONAR,” or “D.Perf”

n Among the functions assigned to the [F1] - [F6] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, the functions indicated with brackets (such as [DIAL]) are not

related to the Mackie Control, Logic Control and 01X but are unique to the S90 ES.

of the 01X panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the S90 ES.

corresponding names of the Logic Control panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the S90 ES.

These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the panel buttons on the Mackie Control. The corresponding names of the Mackie Control panel buttons are also indicated at the bottom of the display of the S90 ES.

■ Cursor [E][F] buttons

By moving the cursor left/right, you can change the track or part to controlled by the data dial and [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. Pressing the Cursor [ hidden and wraps around to 1. Press the [SF5] KN 5 - 8 (KN 1 - 4) button to move the cursor up/down.

F] button moves through the columns in succession (1, 2, 3, 4...). After 4, the cursor is

■ Cursor [▲][▼] buttons

When the Mode is set to “General” These buttons are assigned to the functions of the DISPLAY [▲][▼] buttons on the 01X. When the Mode is not set to

“General”

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the cursor [▲][▼] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.

■ [EXIT] button

When the Mode is set to “General” The button is assigned to the function of the [PAGE SHIFT] button on the 01X. When the Mode is not set to

“General”

Not used.

■ Bank, Group [A] - [H], Number [1] - [16] buttons

These buttons are assigned to perform the same functions as the buttons directly over the faders on the 01X, Mackie Control and Logic Control.

When the Mode is set to “General” Numbers [1] - [8] and [TRACK SELECT] buttons

When the Mode is not set to “General”

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the nine [SEL] buttons on the 01X.

Numbers [9] - [16] and [MUTE] buttons

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the nine [ON] buttons on the 01X.

[PRE1] - [PLG3] buttons

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [REC/RDY] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.

Group [A] - [H] buttons

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [SOLO] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.

Numbers [1] - [8] buttons

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [MUTE] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.

Numbers [9] - [16] buttons

These buttons are assigned to the functions of the eight [SELECT] buttons on the Mackie Control and Logic Control.

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Checking the Remote Control assignments

SF1

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SF2 SF3 SF4 SF5

SF1F1SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

PAGE1

FADER BANKS

PAN/SEND

TONE

MIXER/LAYER

ARP FX

PAGE2

TONE

ARP FX

SEND

PANDYNAMICS EFFECT BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

GROUP NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

FLIP

SOLO REC/RDY BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

INST

AUDIO MIDI OTHER BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

AUX/BUS NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

EQ LOW

SEL CH EQ LOW-MID EQ HIGH BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

EQ HIGH-MID NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFT

F6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8

BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-L

CURSOR-DWN

CURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

CURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

If you're unsure as to which software function has been assigned to a particular panel control on the S90 ES, this convenient feature lets you quickly check it from the display.

1 In the Remote Control mode, press the

[INFORMATION] button to call up the information display, indicating the function of the last pressed button.

2 Press the button for which you want to check

the assignment.

This display shown above appears when you press the [F] ([PERFORM]) button. In this way, you can check each button's control assignment simply by pressing it.

Using the S90 ES with computer software

Remote Con trol Assignments

Quick GuideConnecting the Computer and Midi devices

When controlling Multi Part Editor/SQ01 V2

Functions of 01X assigned to [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons

3 Press the [INFORMATION] button again to

return to the Remote Control mode.

n While the Information display is shown, the panel buttons

cannot be used to control the computer software.

Button/Controller

names on 01X

In all modes:

[DISPLAY UP] [DISPLAY DOWN]

[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value.

[SHIFT]+[NAME/VALUE] Changes the meter display mode.

[ON] (in the normal status)

[SHIFT] + [ON] of the Master Channel (in the normal status)

[SHIFT] + [ON] of each channel (in the normal status)

[ON] (with the [SOLO] lamp turned on)

[SHIFT] + [ON] (with the [SOLO] lamp turned on)

[SOLO] Changes the function of the [ON] button to the Solo function.

[SHIFT]+[SOLO] Determines the Solo/Mute settings of the selected tracks in

[SHIFT]+[REC RDY] Turns track recording on or off.

[AUDIO] Starts the Audio Mixer or moves the Audio Mixer Window to

[INST] Starts the Audio Mixer or moves the Audio Mixer Window to

[MIDI] Starts the MIDI Editor (such as the Multi Part Editor) or moves

Changes the parameter to be edited.

Tur ns each channel off or on (mutes/unmutes the signal).

Tur ns all the channels including the Master Channel off or on (mutes/unmutes the signal).

Tur ns all the channels with the exception of the Master Channel off or on (mutes/unmutes the signal).

Tur ns the Solo function of each channel on or off (applies to the Channel Module/Software Synthesizer Module)

the Track View window.

the front of the computer screen. This button operation applies to the Channel Module software.

the front of the computer screen. This button operation applies to the Software Synthesizer Module.

it to the front of the computer screen.

Functions

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Quick Guide Connecting the Computer and Midi devices

Button/Controller

names on 01X

[AUX/BUS] Opens the AUX/BUS window or brings it to the front of the

[OTHER] Starts the Audio Mixer or brings it to the front of the computer

computer screen (when the Audio Mixer is active).

screen. This operation applies to the Effect Module software. (Only PAN is available in the R settings.)

Functions

[BANK </>] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.

[SHIFT]+[F1] Brings the Track View window to the front of the computer

[SHIFT]+[F2] Starts the Mixer window (Audio Mixer/Multi Part Editor) or

[SHIFT]+[F3] Opens the List window or brings it to the front of the computer

screen. (This operation applies to the current song.)

brings it to the front of the computer screen.

screen.

[SHIFT]+[F4] Closes the current window.

[SHIFT]+[F5] Opens the Piano Roll window or brings it to the front of the

computer screen.

[SHIFT]+[F6] —

[SHIFT]+[F7] Starts the TWE (Wave Editor).

[SHIFT]+[F8] Alternately hides/shows the Transport window (Transport Bar/

[RWD] Press brieﬂy to move back one measure at a time, or hold to

[FF] Press brieﬂy to move forward one measure at a time, or hold

[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when

Location Bar/Record).

continuously rewind.

to continuously fast-forward.

playback is stopped goes to the top of the song.

[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point.

[REC] Press this to enter/exit from the Recording Standby. The [F]

[SCRUB] Determines how the Scrub function is applied when using the

[UP] (with the [ZOOM] lamp turned off)

[DOWN] (with the [ZOOM] lamp turned off)

[LEFT] (with the [ZOOM] lamp turned off)

[RIGHT] (with the [ZOOM] lamp turned off)

(Play) and [I] (Rec) lamp are turned on during recording.

dial. When this is set to on, Scrub moves according to the Grid position in the Track View window. When set to off, it moves in measures.

Moves the cursor (indicating the current track) up.

Moves the cursor (indicating the current track) down.

Selects the next block.

Selects the previous block.

[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off.

[UP]/[DOWN]/[LEFT]/[RIGHT] (with the [ZOOM] lamp turned on)

Zooms in/out in the active Track View and Piano Roll Window.

PAN mode [PAN]

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) Edits the Pan (on page 1).

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) Edits the Input level (on page 2).

[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing)

Resets the edited parameter to the default value (CENTER/

0.00).

AUX SEND mode [SEND] (Not available when the AUX/BUS window is active.)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) Edits the AUX Send Level.

[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing)

Resets the edited parameter to the default value (-∞).

EFF SEND mode [EFFECT] (Not available when the AUX/BUS window is active.)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) Edits the Effect Send Level.

[SHIFT] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing)

When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.

Resets the edited parameter to the default value (-∞).

When controlling Logic Pro 7:

Functions of Logic Control assigned to [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] buttons

ASSIGNMENT

SEND

PAN/SEND

TRACK PAN/SURND EQ BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

FADER BANKS

TONE

CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

GLOBAL VIEW

ARP FX

MIDI TR INPUTS AUDIO TR AUDIO INST GLOBAL VIEW SHIFT

UTILITIES

PAN/SEND

TONE

ARP FX

Button/Controller

names on Logic Control

CANCEL ENTER BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFT

MARKER CYCLE REPLACE SOLO SHIFT

CURSOR-L

CURSOR-DWN

In all modes:

[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value.

[SHIFT]+[NAME/VALUE] Changes the meter display mode.

[SEL] Selects a channel.

[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel.

[OPTION]+[MUTE] Sets all channels to on.

[SOLO] Sets the Solo of each channel to on or off.

[OPTION]+[SOLO] Sets the Solo of all the channels to off.

[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.

[OPTION]+[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of all the channels to off.

[MIDI TR] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the MIDI

[INPUT] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUDIO

[AUDIO TR] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the Audio

[AUDIO INST] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the Audio

[AUX] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUX

[BUSSES] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the BUS

[OUTPUT] Makes the Global View mode active and displays the AUDIO

[GLOBAL VIEW] Switches between the Global View mode and Track View

[BANK </>] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.

[CHANNEL </>] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.

[SHIFT]+[FLIP] Exchanges the functions between the Channel Knobs and the

[FLIP] Assigns the function of the Channel Knob to the Fader.

[NUDGE] Turns Nudge on or off.

[SHIFT]+[NUDGE] Enters the Nudge Option mode.

[CYCLE] Turns Loop on or off.

[SHIFT]+[CYCLE] Enters the Cycle Option mode.

[F1] - [F7] Calls up Screen Sets 1 - 7.

[F8] Closes the window located at the front of the computer or

[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.

PLUG-IN INSTRUMENT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

FLIP

AUX

SAVE

NUDGE

CURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

BUSSES OUTPUTS USER KN1-4/5-8

UNDO NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

F6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8

DROP CLICK DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

Functions

track with the Multi Channel view.

INPUT object with the Multi Channel view.

track with the Multi Channel view.

Instrument track with the Multi Channel view.

object with the Multi Channel view.

OUTPUT object with the Multi Channel view.

mode.

Faders.

ﬂoating window.

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ASSIGNMENT

FADER BANKS

PAN/SEND

TONE

ARP FX

FaderGroup

TONE

ARP FX

PAGE UP

PAGE DWN PAN EQ BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

PLUG-INS DYN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

FLIP

CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

EDIT NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

MASTER

SENDS INSTRUMENTS UNDO REDO SHIFT

SAVE REVERT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

1234 SHIFT

678KN1-4/5-8

F1 F2 F3 F4 SHIFT

F6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8

PROJECT

LEFT RIGHT CYCLE PUNCH SHIFT

MIXER SOLO DEFAT DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-L

CURSOR-DWN

CURSOR-UP PREV NEXT EDIT SHIFT

CURSOR-R ADD DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

Button/Controller

names on Logic Control

Functions

In all modes:

[SHIFT]+[UNDO] Executes the Redo operation.

[SAVE] Executes the Save operation.

When controlling Cubase SX 3:

Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] buttons

[MARKER] Turns the Marker on or off.

[SHIFT]+[MARKER] Enters the Marker Option mode.

[RWD] Press to continuously rewind. Press repeatedly to rewind

[FF] Press to continuously fast-forward. Press repeatedly to fast-

[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when

more quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the previous Marker. When Nudge is turned on, this operation moves the current object.

forward more quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the next Marker. When Nudge is turned on, this operation moves the current object.

playback is stopped goes to the top of the song.

[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point.

[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [I]

[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off.

[SCRUB] Turns Scrub on and off. When Scrub is on, the dial can be

PAN mode [PAN] (Multi Channel View)

[PAN] → [PAN] (Track Parameter View of PAN/SURROUND)

(Rec) lamp are turned on during recording.

used for Scrub playback. When Scrub is off, the dial is used to move the song position.

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Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Edits the parameter.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (Parameters other than Mode selection)

SEND mode [SEND] (Multi Channel View)

[SEND] → [SEND] (Track Parameter View)

Cursor [UP]/[DOWN] (Multi Channel View)

Cursor [LEFT] Cursor [RIGHT] (Multi Channel View)

Cursor [LEFT] Cursor [RIGHT] (Track Parameter View)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning/turning → pressing)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (when the edited parameter is Send Level)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (when the edited parameter is PRE/POST or Mute)

PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN] (Multi Channel View)

[PLUG-IN] → [PLUG-IN] (Track Parameter View)

Cursor [UP]/[DOWN] (Multi Channel View)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking → pressing)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (Knob to which the Plug-in is assigned)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) (Parameter page)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (Parameter page)

Cursor [LEFT] Cursor [RIGHT] (Parameter page)

[PLUG-IN] Return to the PLUG-IN mode.

INSTRUMENT mode [INSTRUMENT] (Multi Channel View)

[INSTRUMENT] → [INSTRUMENT] (Track Parameter View)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking → pressing)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (a Knob to which the Instrument is assigned)

Knobs 1 - 8 (tweaking) (Parameter page)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (Parameter page)

Cursor [LEFT] Cursor [RIGHT] (Parameter page)

[INSTRUMENT] Return to the INSTRUMENT mode.

When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot number in the brackets [ ] at the top of the LCD.

The [OPTION], [CONTROL], and [ALT] buttons on the Logic Control corresponds to the [EDIT], [JOB], and [STORE] buttons at left below the LCD respectively.

Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant documentation of Logic Control.

Resets the edited parameter to the default value.

Changes the Slot number.

Changes the parameter to be edited.

Switches between SEND 1/2 and SEND 3/4...

For editing parameters. When setting the Send destination, turn the knob to select it (indication ﬂashes), then press the knob to actually enter the selected setting.

Reset the parameter value to the default.

Changes the setup.

Changes the Slot number.

Turn the knob to select the desired Plug-in for insertion (indication ﬂashes), then press the knob to actually enter the selected setting.

Calls up the parameter page and opens the Editor window on Logic.

For editing parameters.

Reset the parameter value to the default. (Some parameters cannot be reset.)

Changes the page.

Turn the knob to select the desired instrument for insertion (indication ﬂashes), then press the knob to actually enter the selected setting.

Calls up the parameter page and opens the Editor window on Logic.

Edits the parameter.

Resets the edited parameter value to the default. (Please note that some parameters cannot be reset.)

Changes the page.

Button/Controller names on

Mackie Control

Functions

In all modes:

[PAGE UP] [PAGE DOWN]

Calls up the next/previous page.

[SHIFT]+[PAGE UP] Calls up the ﬁrst page.

[SHIFT]+[PAGE DOWN] Calls up the last page.

[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value.

[SEL] Selects a channel.

[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel.

[SHIFT]+[SOLO DEFEAT] Unmutes all channels.

[SOLO] Sets Solo for each channel to on or off.

[SOLO DEFEAT] Sets Solo for all channels to off.

[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.

[BANK </>] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.

[CHANNEL </>] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.

[FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and Faders.

[CYCLE] Turns Loop on or off.

[F1] - [F8] [F1] - [F8] as deﬁned in Cubase SX.

[PROJECT] Brings the Track View window to the front of the computer

screen.

[MIXER] Opens the Mixer window.

[SHIFT]+[EDIT] Closes the current window.

[1] - [8] Corresponds to 1 - 8 of the Channel View on the Mixer

Window.

[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.

[REDO] Executes the Redo operation.

[SAVE] Executes the Save operation.

[ADD] Enters a Marker at the current song position.

[RWD] Hold to continuously rewind.

[SHIFT]+[RWD] Moves the song position to the top of the song.

[PREV] Moves the song position to the previous Marker.

[FF] Hold to continuously fast-forward.

[SHIFT]+[FF] Moves the song position to the end of the song.

[NEXT] Moves the song position to the next Marker. (This may not

[STOP] Press to stop recording or playback. Pressing this when

work in certain conditions.)

playback is stopped goes to the song location at which the song playback started at last time.

[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point.

[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [I]

(Rec) lamp are turned on during recording.

PAN mode [PAN] (MULTI CHANNEL only)

Knobs 1 - 8 For editing parameters.

EQ mode [EQ] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)

Knobs 1 - 8 For editing parameters.

SEND mode [DYN] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)

Knobs 1 - 8 For editing parameters.

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Button/Controller names on

Mackie Control

Functions

PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN] (SELECTED CHANNEL only)

Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only).

Knob 2 Turns the Effects on or off (on page 1 only).

Knob 3 Selects an Effect Type (on page 1 only).

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later).

SEND EFFECT mode [SENDS]/MASTER EFFECT mode [MASTER] (Global mode only)

Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only).

Knob 2 Turns the Effects on or off (on page 1 only).

Knobs 1 - 8 Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later).

INSTRUMENT mode [INSTRUMENTS] (Global mode only)

Knob 1 Changes the Slot Number (on page 1 only).

Knob 2 Turns the software tone generator on or off (on page 1 only).

Knobs 1 - 8 Edits each of the parameters (on page 2 and later).

Parameters to be edited differ depending on the assigned Effect and Software Tone Generator.

Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant documentation of Mackie Control.

When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.

When controlling SONAR 4:

Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] buttons

ASSIGNMENT

SENDS

PAN/SEND

TRACKS PAN EQ BANK-L BANK-R M1

FADER BANKS

TONE

CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R M1

TRACKS/DIALOG/WINDOW

ARP FX

PAN/SEND

TONE

ARP FX

Button/Controller names on

Mackie Control

NEW AUDIO NEW MIDI FIT TRACK FIT PROJECT M1

SAVE UNDO REDO BANK-L BANK-R M1

F1 F2 F3 F4 M1

MAKER LOOP SELECT PUNCH M1

CURSOR-DWN

In all modes:

[EDIT] Assigns a parameter to a Knob by using the [CHANNEL] and

[CHANNEL </>] (Multi channel)

[BANK </>] (Multi channel) Changes the parameters to be edited via a Knob in groups of

[CHANNEL </>] (Selected channel)

[BANK </>] (Selected channel)

[NAME/VALUE] Changes the indication of the parameter name and its value.

[SEL] Selects a channel.

[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel.

[M4]+[MUTE] Unmutes all channels.

[SOLO] Sets Solo for each channel to on or off.

[M4]+[SOLO] Sets Solo for all channels to off.

[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.

[M4]+[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of all channels to off.

[TRACK] Assigns a Track to a Fader.

[AUX] Assigns an AUX BUS to a Fader.

PLUG-INS DYN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

FLIP

EDIT NAME/VALUE DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

OK/ENTER

JOG PRM

CURSOR-L

CANCEL

NEXT WINDOW CLOSE WINDOW

TRACK

AUX MAIN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

F6 F7 F8 KN1-4/5-8

LOOP ON/OFF HOME DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R M1

KN1-4/5-8

Functions

[BANK] buttons.

Changes a parameter to be edited via a Knob in order one by one when [EDIT] is turned on.

eight when [EDIT] is turned on.

Changes an indicated parameter in order one by one when [EDIT] is turned on.

Changes the indicated parameters in groups of eight when [EDIT] is turned on.

Button/Controller names on

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[MAIN] Assigns output level adjustment of the Virtual Main Bus to the

Faders.

Functions

[BANK </>] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.

[CHANNEL </>] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.

[FLIP] Assigns the functions of the Channel Knobs to the Faders. [FLIP] → [FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and the Faders.

[NEXT WINDOW] Moves the next window to the front of the screen.

[LOOP SW] Sets Loop to on or off.

[F1] - [F8] [F1] - [F8] as deﬁned in SONAR.

[CLOSE WINDOW] Closes the current window.

[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.

[REDO] Executes the Redo operation.

[SAVE] Executes the Save operation.

[M1]+[MARKER] Opens the window for entering the Marker to the current song

position.

[MARKER] Turns the Marker on or off.

[RWD] Press brieﬂy to move back one measure at a time, or hold to

[M1]+[RWD] Moves the song position to the top of the song. When the

[FF] Press brieﬂy to move forward one measure at a time, or hold

[M1]+[FF] Moves the song position to the end of the song. When the

continuously rewind. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the previous Marker.

Marker is turned on, this operation opens the window for entering the Marker.

to continuously fast-forward. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the next Marker.

Marker is turned on, this operation opens the window for entering the Marker.

[STOP] Stops recording or playback.

[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point.

[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [I]

(Rec) lamp are turned on during recording.

[ZOOM] Turns Zoom on and off.

[SCRUB] Turns Scrub on and off. When Scrub is on, the dial can be

[JOG PRM] Turns Data Entry on and off. When turned on (the lamp lights),

TRACK mode [TRACKS] (Track Parameter mode)

[TRACKS] → [TRACKS] (Selected Channel mode)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters. (The LCD indication may not be

used for Scrub playback. When Scrub is off, the dial is used to move the song position.

rotating the dial has the Data Entry function.

updated.)

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default.

PAN mode [PAN] [PAN] → [PAN] (Selected Channel mode of PAN/SURROUND)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default.

SEND mode [SENDS]

[SENDS] → [SENDS] (Selected Channel mode)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default.

PLUG-IN mode [PLUG-IN]

[PLUG-IN] → [PLUG-IN] (Selected Channel mode)

[M1]+[CHANNEL </>] Changes the Plug-in number when the [EDIT] is tur ned on.

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Resets the parameter value to its default.

EQ Edit [EQ]

[EQ] → [EQ] (Selected Channel mode) (in the Selected Channel mode) [EQ] (Band mode)

[M1]+[CHANNEL </>] Changes the EQ number when the [EDIT] is tur ned on.

Knobs 1 - 8 (Band mode) For editing each frequency band.

Faders (Band mode) For editing the gain of each Band.

When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.

The Song Position Bar may not synchronize with the actual playback position during Scrub playback.

Parameters to be edited may differ depending on the assigned Effect and Software Tone Generator.

Some parameters may not be available depending on the selected Effect Type.

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Track/Slot/EQ/DYN number in the brackets [ ] at the top of the LCD.

The [M2] - [M4] buttons on the Mackie Control correspond respectively to the [EDIT], [JOB], and [STORE] buttons at left below the LCD.

Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant documentation of Mackie Control.

You can ﬁnd the Help window by selecting “Mackie Control” from the Tool Menu on SONAR and pressing the [F1] button.

Please keep in mind that some functions may not be available.

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Using the S90 ES with computer software

When controlling Digital Performer 4.52:

Functions of Mackie Control assigned to [F1] - [F6] and [SF1] [SF5] buttons

ASSIGNMENT

SENDS

PAN/SEND

I/O PAN EQ BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

FADER BANKS

TONE

CHANNEL-L CHANNEL-R BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

Track Groups/Windows

ARP FX

SEQ EDITOR

GROUOP UNGROUP SUSPEND BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

Dialog/Record

ENTER ESCAPE CLICK COUNTOFF SHIFT

Transport/Project

PAN/SEND

TONE

ARP FX

Button/Controller names on

Mackie Control

SLAVE EXT SYNC

MARKER EDIT GRID CYCLE BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

CURSOR-DWN

In all modes:

[I/O] Calls up the Mode list display.

[LEVEL METERS] Turns the Meter indication on or off.

[SEL] Selects a channel.

[SHIFT] + [SEL] Selects multiple channels.

[MUTE] Mutes or unmutes each channel.

[SOLO] Sets Solo for each channel to on or off.

[REC RDY] Sets the REC RDY of each channel to on or off.

[BANK </>] Scrolls through the track indication every eight channels.

[CHANNEL </>] Scrolls through the track indication channel-by-channel.

[CONTROL]+[CYCLE] Turns Loop on or off.

[TR OVERVIEW] Moves the Track Overview to front.

[MIXING BOARD] Opens the Mixer window.

[SEQ EDITOR] Star ts the Sequencer Editor window.

[SHIFT]+[SEQ EDITOR] Starts the Soundbites window.

[UNDO] Executes the Undo operation.

[REDO] Executes the Redo operation.

[SAVE] When the lamp lights, press this so that the lamp ﬂashes.

[MARKER] Turns the Marker on or off.

[SHIFT]+[MARKER] Opens the Marker Option window.

[RWD] Press to continuously rewind. Press again to rewind more

[FF] Press to continuously fast-forward. Press again to fast-forward

[STOP] Stops recording or playback.

[PLAY] Press to start playback from the current point.

[REC] Press this to start song recording. The [F] (Play) and [I]

[ZOOM] Switches between Scroll (lamp lights), Zoom (lamp is off), and

[SCRUB] Turns Scrub on and off. When turned on, you can use the dial

PAN mode [PAN] (or [I/O] → knob)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

[DYN] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing)

[FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and the Faders.

[PAN] in the PAN mode Turns the Meter on or off.

PLUG-INS DYN DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

FLIP

OVERDUB

UNDO

MEMORY LINK

PUNCH

CURSOR-L

CURSOR-UP ZOOM BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

LEVEL METERS

EDIT

TR OVERVIEW

MIXING BOARD

PATCH THRU CLEAR CLIP DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

REDO SAVE

PRE/POST ROLL

SELECT SOLO DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

CURSOR-R SCRUB DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

DIAL RESET KN1-4/5-8

AUDIBLE MODE

BANK-L BANK-R SHIFT

KN1-4/5-8

Functions

Press this again to execute the Save operation (lamp turns off).

quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the previous Marker.

more quickly. When the Marker is turned on, this operation moves the song position to the next Marker.

(Rec) lamp are turned on during recording.

Nudge (lamp ﬂashes).

to move the song position. (A malfunction may occur.)

Resets the edited parameter to the default value (center).

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Mackie Control

Functions

SndVal mode [SEND] (or [I/O] → knob)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

Cursor [UP] [DOWN] Changes the Send number.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Sets Mute to on or off.

[DYN] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing)

Resets the parameter value to the default (0 dB).

[FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knob and the Faders.

[SEND] in the SndVal mode Turns the Meter on or off.

SndOut mode [I/O] → Knob

Cursor [UP] [DOWN] Changes the Send number.

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Selects the bus for each Send of the track.

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) (except when selecting a bus)

Switches between Send PRE and POST.

Input mode [I/O] → Knob

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Selects an input bus for a track.

Output mode [I/O] → Knob

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Selects an output bus for a track.

Effect mode [PLUG-IN] (or [I/O] → Knob)

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) Selects a Plug-in Effect for each track.

Cursor [UP] [DOWN] Changes the Effect Number.

Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Turns the Effect Bypass on or off. When the bus is turned on,

X is indicated above the Effect name.

[EQ] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) Assigns the Parametric EQ to the corresponding track.

[EDIT] + Knobs 1 - 8 (pressing) (when any track is selected)

Enters the Plug-in Effect Edit mode. (Available only when the Plug-in Effect is selected.) Please keep in mind that some parameters may not be available depending on the selected Effect Type. Press the [EDIT] button again to exit from the Edit mode.

Edit mode

Knobs 1 - 8 (turning) For editing parameters.

Cursor [UP] [DOWN] Changes an Effect Number.

[LEFT]/[RIGHT] Calls up the Effect of a different track.

[CHANNEL </>] Changes the parameters to be edited with the Knobs in order

[BANK </>] Changes the parameters to be edited with the Knobs in

one by one.

groups of eight.

[FLIP] Switches the functions of the Channel Knobs and the Faders.

When turning the [VOLUME] button off, the Control sliders on the S90 ES are assigned to perform the same functions as the Knobs on the DAW controller.

Some edited values are not shown on the S90 ES display.

Press the [DRUM KIT] button to indicate the Send/Effect number in the brackets [ ] at the top of the LCD.

Some parameters may not be available depending on the Effect Type.

The [OPTION], [CONTROL], and [COMMAND] buttons on the Mackie Control correspond respectively to the [EDIT], [JOB], and [STORE] buttons at left below the LCD.

Additional operations other than those listed above are available. For details, refer to the relevant documentation of Mackie Control.

Please keep in mind that some functions may not be available.

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Quick Guide Connecting the Computer and Midi devices

Using mLAN

The mLAN interface is a powerful and ﬂexible system that allows you to set up complex audio/MIDI routings through the use of a standard IEEE 1394 connection—eliminating the need for dozens of audio and MIDI cables, as was necessary on earlier conventional systems.

By installing the optional mLAN16E, you can directly connect the S90 ES to a computer or another mLAN device, and take advantage of high-speed audio and MIDI data transfer between the devices with just a single IEEE 1394 cable. Special software is also available, letting you easily change the audio and MIDI signal routing among several mLAN devices from your computer.

Use the Auto Connector or Graphic Patchbay software to change the audio/MIDI signal routing among the mLAN devices.

Audio/MIDI Interface i88X

IEEE 1394 cable

Auto Connecter, Graphic Patchbay

IEEE 1394 compatible computer

Digital Mixing Studio 01X

mLAN16E

S90 ES

Recording to computer using mLAN

In these example instructions, we'll record the audio output of the S90 ES (from playing the keyboard in the Voice mode) to your audio sequencer on the computer.

Setting up the S90 ES

Install the optional mLAN16E to the S90 ES

After turning the power on, set the MIDI IN/ OUT parameter to “mLAN” ([UTILITY] → [F5]

MIDI → [SF4] OTHER).

Press the [STORE] button to store the Utility mode settings.

Enter the Voice mode by pressing the [VOICE]

button and select the desired Voice.

Setting up the computer

From the mLAN Auto Connector or Graphic Patchbay software, connect the audio outputs

of the S90 ES to the audio inputs of the computer.

From the software patch bay, connect output channels 15 and 16 of the mLAN16E to any two channels of the computer. For details, refer to the mLAN16E installation guide and Graphic Patchbay PDF manual.

n The audio signals from playing keyboard in the Voice mode are

sent from output channels 15 and 16 of the mLAN 16E. Refer to the next section “mLAN Audio/MIDI” signal routing.

Enable the mLAN input channels in the audio

device settings in the sequencer.

Refer to the owner’s manual of your sequencer for details.

Install the necessary software such as the

mLAN driver.

Refer to the relevant documentation for the mLAN16E.

Connect the computer to the S90 ES using an

IEEE1394 cable (page 64).

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Recording the audio

After completing the setup described above, try recording your keyboard performance to the computer by using the sequencer software. For speciﬁc information, refer to the owner’s manual of your particular sequencer.

You can also follow this procedure to record the MIDI data. However, you must set the MIDI connections on the mLAN Auto Conenctor or Graphic Patchbay, and make the appropriate MIDI device settings on your sequenecer.

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Using mLAN

mLAN Audio/MIDI signal routing

Connecting mLAN16E-equipped mLAN devices allows for data transmission of up to eight audio input channels (four stereo channels) and sixteen output channels, as well as four MIDI in/out ports. Try setting up your own mLAN system, referring to the illustration below.

Computer or mLAN device

mLAN

IEEE1394 cable

port 1 – 4

mLAN16E

1 MIDI

mLAN

output

mLAN input port 1 – 4

2 Audio output

channels 1 – 14 (as 1 – 14)

mLAN output channels port 1 – 4

S90 ES

3 OUTPUT L/R

jack(L&R)

output channels 15 and 16

4 Audio input Parts

of Performance/ Multi

mLAN input cannels 1 – 8 (Stereo 4 channels)

5 mLAN16E

Monitor Switch

Powered speakers

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1 MIDI

The MIDI settings are the same as those for connecting the USB cable.

2 Audio output channels 1 - 14 (as1 - 14)

When selecting a Drum Voice, Performance or Multi, each Drum key or Part can be output from a speciﬁc mLAN audio output (channels 1 - 14). For details about the output settings, refer to “Connecting to a Mixer” on page 63.

3 OUTPUT L and R jacks (L&R)

The signals from the OUTPUT L and R jacks (when playing the keyboard using a Normal Voice) are sent from mLAN output channels 15 and 16.

4 Audio input Parts of the Performance and Multi

You can also use the audio from mLAN input channels 1 - 8 as the Audio Input Part(s). Refer to the “Using the microphone and audio device sounds” on page 38 and the “Audio Input Part (AUDIO IN)” on page 118.

5 mLAN Monitor Switch

To monitor the sounds from mLAN output channels 1 - 14 and mLAN input channels 1 - 8 (through the OUTPUT L and R jacks on the rear panel), set the following parameter set to “on.”

[UTILITY] → [F2] I/O → [SF2] OUTPUT → mLANMonitorSw (mLAN Monitor Switch) = on

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Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode)

The Master mode is the highest mode in the S90 ES hierarchy, letting you instantly switch between programs you've created in the Voice, Performance and Multi modes. Use the Master mode in one of the following ways

■ Storing your favorite programs

Quick Guide Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode)

This lets you register settings that you often use in the Voice, Performance, or Multi mode, and instantly recall the mode and custom settings together in a single button press, without having to ﬁrst select a mode. It also lets you set up a sequence of custom programs—for example, when playing different songs live—and smoothly switch from setting to setting as needed.

■ Playing as a master keyboard

This lets you divide the keyboard into four separate sections—just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards. You can also separately play the sounds of the S90 ES and the sounds of connected MIDI devices—all from the S90 ES keyboard—by assigning each zone to a different MIDI channel. Moreover, you can use the Control sliders to tweak the sound of each as desired.

Selecting a Master

Creating Your Original Program Set

(Master mode)

The S90 ES features 128 specially programmed Masters. Try some of these out now.

Press the [MASTER] button to enter the Master Play mode.

MASTER

PERFORM

VOICE

Mode memorized to the current Master.

Program number (Voice number in this example) memorized to the current Master.

Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting. Same as in the Voice mode/Performance

Indicates the currently selected Master.

Indicates information related to the Control sliders. The settings depend on the program number memorized to the current Master.

Select a Master.

Selecting a Master is done in basically the same way as selecting a Voice. Since there is only one bank for Masters, you need not select a Master bank.

mode (page 105).

Use the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons to call up the Arpeggio type assigned to each button (page 39). Assigned types depend on the program number memorized to the current Master.

Play the selected Master program.

When the Mode is set to Voice or Performance, play the keyboard. When the Mode is set to Multi, play the MIDI song ﬁle on the external sequencer.

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Storing your favorite programs

Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode)

Select a Master to be created.

Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the

Mode setting display.

Select the desired mode and program number to register the Mater. If you want to divide the

keyboard into multiple Zones in the Master, set the Zone Switch to “on.”

Determines the mode that called up when Master number is selscted.

Determines the program number that is called up when the Master is selected.

Name the edited Master.

Input a name in the [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] NAME

display. For detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to page

27.

Determines whether Zone Switch is set to on or off.

Store the edited Master to internal User

memory.

5-1 Press the [STORE] button to enter the Master Store

mode.

5-2 Select the destination Master by using the data dial

or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

CAUTION

When you execute the Store operation, the settings for the destination memory will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to a separate USB storage device (page 127).

5-3 Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts

you for conﬁrmation.)

To cancel the Store operation, press the [DEC/NO] button.

5-4 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Store

operation.

CAUTION

data.

CAUTION

If you select another Master without storing, the currently edited Master will be lost. Make sure to store the edited Master before selecting another Master.

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Input a Master name.

Playing as a master keyboard

In the Master mode, you can divide the keyboard into (up to) four independent areas (called “Zones”). Each Zone can have different MIDI channel assignments as well as different functions for the Control sliders. This makes it possible to control several parts of the multi-timbral tone generator simultaneously by a single keyboard or to control voices of an external MIDI instrument over several different channels in addition to the internal voices of this synthesizer itself—letting you use the S90 ES to effectively do the work of several keyboards.

You can set the parameters related to the four Zones in the Master Edit mode and store the settings as a User Master.

Select a Master to be created.

Press the [F2] MEMORY button to call up the Mode setting display.

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After setting the Mode and Program number which you wish to memorize to the Master, set the Zone

Switch to “on.”

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Press the [EDIT] button to enter the Master Edit mode.

Call up the Common Edit display or Zone Edit display.

Use Zone Edit to edit the parameters for each Zone. Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Zones.

While in the Master Edit mode, you can switch between the Common Edit display and the Zone Edit display as shown below.

Determines the mode that is called up when the Master number is selected.

Determines the program number that is called up when the Master is selected.

COMPARE

EDIT

Set the Zone Switch to “on.”

JOB STORE

Calling up the Common Edit display

Press the [COMMON] button to call up the Common Edit display. In the Edit mode, the [DRUM KITS] button functions as the [COMMON] button.

Indicates a Common Edit display.

DRUM KITS

FAVORITES

COMMON

PRE 5 PRE 6 USER 1

A. PIANO KEYBOARD GUITAR/

ABCD

SYN LEAD

SYN PAD/

CHOIR

ELEMENT/PERF. PART /ZONE

PLUCKED

SYN COMP

USER 2

GUITAR

CHROMATIC PERCUSSION

4321

Calling up the Zone Edit display

Press the desired Zone number from the ZONE [1] - [4] buttons to call up the Zone Edit display.

Indicates the display for editing Zone 1.

Zone 1 Edit

Common Edit

Zone 2 Edit Zone 3 Edit Zone 4 Edit

Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the [F1] - [F5] buttons and [SF1] - [SF5] buttons, then edit

the parameters in each display.

See the next page for details and some setting examples.

Name the edited Master.

Input a name in the [EDIT]

→ [COMMON] → [F1] NAME display.

For detailed instructions on naming a voice, refer to page 27.

Store the edited Master to internal User memory.

Refer to step 5 on page 91.

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Using Zones effectively with external

The two examples below show how to use the Zones with both the internal tone generator and a connected external tone generator. These instructions correspond to step 6 on the previous page.

n Though all four Zones are used in the example below, you can use any number of Zones (two, three, or four). The settings are made with the

MIDISwitch parameter ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch) and the TGSwitch parameter ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TGSwitch).

n In these examples, the Zones are assigned to different areas of the keyboard. However, two or more Zones can also be assigned to the same area in

a layer, from the NOTE display ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE).

■ Master settings with the Voice mode/Performance mode (Single-timbre tone generator mode)

External tone generator (Multi-timbral)

Set the MIDI receive channel for each part.

For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to the external instrument.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch

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MIDI Transmit Channel 1

MIDI Transmit Channel 2

MIDI Transmit Channel 3

MIDI Transmit Channel 4

Determine the MIDI Transmit Channel for each zone.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TransCh

Determine the note range of each zone.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitH [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitL

For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to each Part of the internal tone generator.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TGSwitch

Internal tone generator (Single Timbre)

[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → BasicRcvCh = 01

■ Master settings with the Multi mode (Multi-timbral tone generator mode)

External tone generator (Multi-timbral)

Set the MIDI receive channel for each part.

For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to the external instrument.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → MIDISwitch

MIDI Transmit Channel 1

MIDI Transmit Channel 2

MIDI Transmit Channel 3

MIDI Transmit Channel 4

Determine the MIDI Transmit Channel for each zone.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TransCh

Part 05 Receive Channel 1

Part 13 Receive Channel 2

Internal tone generator (Multi-timbral)

[MULTI/SEQ PLAY] (selecting Multi mode) → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveCh

Determine the note range of each zone.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitH [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → NoteLimitL

For each Zone, set whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to each Part of the internal tone generator.

[MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F1] TRANS → TGSwitch

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Assigning Control Change numbers to the Conrol sliders for each Zone

Here in the CS display of the Master Edit mode, you can set how the Control sliders will affect each Zone. This lets you specify a separate MIDI Control Change number for each slider. Set the parameters as shown below, corresponding to step 6 on page 92.

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In the example above, the Control sliders 1 - 2 have been set to 11 (Expression), and sliders 3 - 4 for all Zones have been set to 10 (Pan). In this way, you can use the Control sliders 1 - 2 to adjust the relative volume balance among the Zones, and control the stereo position of each Zone with the slider 3 - 4.

All indicators are turned off by setting the [MASTER] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OTHER → Slider parameter to “zone.”

PAN/SEND

ASSIGN

TONE

ARP FX

MEF

MASTER VOLUME

PAN

REVERB CHORUS TEMPO

ASSIGN A ASSIGN B ASSIGN

CUTOFF RESONANCE ATTACK

SWING

GATETIME VELOCITY

MEF

LOW

VOLUME 1

ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4

2 MEF 3 MEF 4

MEF

LOW MID

2 VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4

VOLUME

1 ASSIGN 2

RELEASE

UNITMULTIPLY

HIGH MID

VOLUME

HIGH

You can determine which Control Change numbers are used for the Control sliders for each zone in the [MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F5] CS display.

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TIP

Setting up the Master Zones to Split or Layer

This operation lets you easily determine whether the Zones of the selected Master are to be used in a Split or a Layer. The note range settings for each Zone can be determined by setting the NoteLimitH and NoteLimitL parameters from

the NOTE display ([MASTER] → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE).

n Zones 1 and 2 are used in the explanations here.

1 In the Master Play mode, press the [JOB] button to enter the Master Job mode.

2 Press the [F1] INIT button to call up the Initialize display.

3 Uncheckmark the box of “All” by using the [DEC/NO] button and checkmark the box of “Zone.”

4 Set the Type to “Split” or “Layer.”

When Type is set to “Split”

Set the UpperCh (MIDI transmit channel of the upper range), LowerCh (MIDI transmit channel of the lower range), and Split Point (which separates the keyboard into the upper range and lower range).

Split Point

Lower Upper

When Type is set to “Layer”

Set the UpperCh (MIDI transmit channel of Zone 1) and LowerCh (MIDI transmit channel of Zone 2).

(C3)

Layer (Upper)

Layer (Lower)

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5 Press the [ENTER] button. (The display prompts you for conﬁrmation.)

To cancel the Job, press the [DEC/NO] button.

6 Press the [INC/YES] button to execute the Job.

After the Job has been completed, a “Completed” message appears and operation returns to the original display.

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Quick Guide Playing back MIDI file (Sequence Play mode)

Playing back MIDI files (Sequence Play mode)

Playing back MIDI ﬁles

(Sequence Play mode)

In the Sequence Play mode you can directly play back SMF (Standard MIDI File) song data, without the need of a computer or external sequencer. Simply load your MIDI song data (Format 0) to a USB storage device, such as a USB memory stick or ﬂash drive, and connect it to the S90 ES. This is a huge convenience in live performance situations, since you could record the basic rhythm parts of a song beforehand, then play the melody and solo parts over top of them as they play back during your performance. You can also set the order of playback, having the S90 ES automatically call up the songs in the proper order for you.

n The settings in the Sequence Play mode cannot be stored to the S90 ES. If you need to save these settings, save them to a USB storage device in the

File mode.

n Make sure to connect a USB storage device Card containing appropriate Song data.

n The S90 ES is compatible with and can play back Standard MIDI Files of Format 0.

CAUTION

Never attempt to remove/insert the USB storage device while in the Sequence Play mode.

Setting the playback order of MIDI ﬁles (Chain)

From the Chain display ([F1] CHAIN), you can specify the order of the MIDI ﬁles to be played, set the particular Multi to be used for each song, and stop MIDI ﬁle playback as desired. These settings are executed in order according to the speciﬁed Chain Step numbers. A maximum number of 100 Chain Steps can be programmed; after reaching 100, playback returns to

001.

Chain Step Number Setting to execute

Press the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button once or

twice to enter the Sequence Play mode.

Connect the USB storage device, then press the [F1] CHAIN button to enter the CHAIN

display.

Press the [SF4] GET button and select the folder which contains the desired MIDI files,

then press the [ENTER] button.

If the device has several media (e.g., discs, cards) inserted at the same time, select the Slot number. If the device is divided into multiple partitions, select the Partition number. For information on how to select a folder, see the section “Supplementary information” on page 170.

Press the [F5] OK button.

In step 6 below, you can select the speciﬁc MIDI song ﬁle from the folder you've speciﬁed here.

Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the

Chain Step number.

Use the [DEC/NO], [INC/YES] buttons, and data dial to assign the following parameter to

each Chain Step.

Parameters

MIDI Selects desired MIDI ﬁle from the folder selected in step 4

Multi name Speciﬁes the Multi to be used for playback of the MIDI ﬁle,

skip Skips this Chain Step and playback will jump to the next

end Returns to Chain Step number 001.

stop Stops MIDI ﬁle playback.

allowing you to set the desired Voices to be used for playback or the next song.

Chain Step.

n A Chain can only play back song ﬁles contained in the same

directory.

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Repeat steps 5 and 6 above to set up the

Chain.

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Playing back MIDI files (Sequence Play mode)

Press the cursor [▲][▼] buttons to move the

cursor to the desired Chain Step.

Press the [F6]Jbutton to stop playback of

the song.

You can also stop playback by simultaneously holding

Press the [F6]Fbutton to start playback of

the song.

down the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button and pressing the [VOICE] button. Also, if an “end” or “stop” Chain Step is reached, playback

You can also play back the song by simultaneously holding

will stop. down the [MULTI/SEQ PLAY] button and pressing the [PERFORM] button. When the Chain Step playback has ﬁnished, the song at the next Chain Step number will automatically be started.

Moving the song position/changing the tempo

You can move the Song position or change the playback tempo for the Song at the currently selected Chain Step. When the Song is played back, the tempo setting made here automatically takes precedence over the original tempo setting of the Song.

Change the tempo Move through the measures

Quick GuidePlaying back MIDI file (Sequence Play mode)

The measure be speciﬁed when releasing the [F5] button.

Selecting the MIDI transmit channel for playing back the keyboard

Press the [TRACK SELECT] button so that its indicator lights and press one of the Number [1] - [16] buttons to select the desired track for playing the keyboard.

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The internal Voices of Multi Parts 1-16 are set by default to the respective MIDI receive channels 1-16. As a result, selecting a Part number will normally select the same numbered MIDI channel for use as the MIDI transmit channel for your keyboard performance. Keep in mind however, if any of the settings have been changed for the Multi, you will need to check the channel assignments and select the appropriate channel for the Part you wish to play.

TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

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Quick Guide Playing back MIDI file (Sequence Play mode)

Playing back MIDI files (Sequence Play mode)

Changing the transmit settings for each MIDI channel

When using a Multi with the Plug-in Boards or an external tone generator, you must set the appropriate transmit ports and determine whether the playback data is transmitted to internal/external tone generator or not in the [F2] OUTPUT display. You can set the OUTPUT settings for each Chain Step Number.

OUT CH (MIDI transmit channel)

Displays the MIDI transmit channel. The “M” mark indicates muted channels, while “S” indicates channels set to solo.

PORT (transmit Port)

Determines the transmit Port for each MIDI channel. When this is set to “off,” MIDI data is output without any Port data. Keep in mind that this parameter can only be set for channels having assignments to Plug-in parts 1 - 3 (for installed single-part boards) or Plug-in parts 17 -32 (for installed multi-part boards).

n The internal tone generator parts of the S90 ES are automatically set to Port 1.

INT SW (Internal Switch)

Determines whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to the internal tone generator. When using the internal tone generator of S90 ES or Plug-in Boards, set this parameter to “on.” When this is set to “off,” the tone generator or Plug-in Boards cannot be played using the corresponding MIDI channels.

EXT SW (External Switch)

Determines whether or not MIDI data is transmitted to the external tone generator. When using an external tone generator, set this parameter to “on.” When this is set to “off,” the external tone generator cannot be played using the corresponding MIDI channels.

Changing all channel settings simultaneously

TIP

You can change the settings for all MIDI channels simultaneously by holding down the [SF1] ALL button while making the change. In the same way, if you change the setting while holding down the [SF2] 1-8 or [SF3] 9-16 button, you can change the respective group of MIDI channels (1-8 or 9-16) at once.

When changing settings in the OUTPUT display

Keep in mind that the OUTPUT settings of the Chain Step last selected in the Sequence Play mode will be maintained, even when selecting the Multi mode. In other words, depending on the OUTPUT settings called up by the last Chain Step, the sound may be unexpected or incorrect the next time you play the keyboard in the Multi mode. Always check the OUTPUT settings and rest them accordingly when returning to the Multi mode from the Sequence Play mode.

MIDI transmit channel mute/solo

TIP

n In the Sequence Play mode, you can mute or solo the playback sound of MIDI song data. Playback of the keyboard cannot be mute or soloed.

■ To mute a MIDI transmit channel

1. Press the [MUTE] button so that its lamp lights.

To turn Mute off, press the [MUTE] button again (the lamp goes off).

2. Press any of the Number [1] - [16] buttons to select

the transmit channel to be muted.

The corresponding transmit channel is set to mute (its lamp goes off) and produces no sound. When pressing the same number button again, the channel mute is canceled (its lamp lights).

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TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

■ To mute a MIDI transmit channel

Simultaneously hold down the [MUTE] button and press one of the Number buttons [1] to [16] to solo the corresponding channel. Once you’ve selected a channel for soloing, the [MUTE] button’s lamp ﬂashes, indicating the Solo function is active. While Solo is active, you can change the soloed channel simply by pressing the corresponding Number button [1] to [16].

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TRACK

SELECT

MUTE

SOLO

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Using the Plug-in Boards

Plug-in Boards give you an enormous amount of additional sonic ﬂexibility and power. When installed, they work seamlessly and transparently within the system of this synthesizer—meaning that you can use their sounds and functions just as if they were built right into this synthesizer at the factory. The boards that are available for and can be installed to this synthesizer are described below. Up to three Plug-in boards can be installed to the S90 ES. These boards are not simply a source of more Voices; they are also full-featured, editable tone generators in their own right and extend the system-level speciﬁcations such as maximum polyphony. In addition, they allow you to use synthesis systems besides AWM2. You can play Plug-in Voices just like ordinary internal Voices and use them as Parts in a Performance/Multi. This synthesizer is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System (see below).

About MODULAR SYNTHESIS PLUG-IN SYSTEM

The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for Modular Synthesis-Plug-in-compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. This enables you to easily and effectively take advantage of sophisticated synthesizer and effects technology, allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multifaceted advances in modern music production.

Quick GuideUsing the Plug-in Board

Available Plug-in Boards

There are three types of Modular Synthesis Plug-in System-compatible Plug-in Boards: Single Part, Multi-Part and Effect Plug-in Board. Using these, you can build your own system based on the sounds you require.

Single Part Plug-in Boards

Single Part Plug-in Boards let you add a completely different synthesizer or single timbre tone generator (page

115) and play its voices by using a single part of this synthesizer. Some boards allow you to use synthesis systems besides AWM2.

● Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board

(PLG150-AN)

Using Analog Physical Modeling (AN) synthesis, the very latest digital technology is used to accurately reproduce the sound of analog synthesizers. With this board installed, you have real-time control over the playback of vintage synthesizer sounds as well as the very latest sounds heard in today’s club-oriented music.

● Piano Plug-in Board (PLG150-PF/PLG150-AP)

These boards have the AWM2 tone generators mounted a massive waveform memory (16MB), which is dedicated to the reproduction of piano sounds. The PLG150-PF offers 136 stereo sounds, including a number of acoustic and electric pianos. The PLG150AP offers 32 stereo sounds, including a wide variety of exceptionally high-quality, authentic acoustic piano sounds, as well as an assortment of unusual effect-processed piano sounds. Each board enables you to expand the polyphony of the instrument by up to 64 notes. You can even install two of these boards to double the polyphony to 128 notes.

● Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board (PLG150-DX)

The sounds of the DX7 are available on this Plug-in Board. Unlike PCM-based tone generators, this board uses the powerful FM Synthesis system — the same as found on DX-series synthesizers—for extraordinarily versatile and dynamic sound shaping potential. Sounds are compatible with those of the DX7, and the board can even receive DX7 data via MIDI bulk dump.

● Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board (PLG150-VL)

With Virtual Acoustic (VA) synthesis, the sounds of real instruments

are modeled (simulated) in real time, giving a degree of realism

that cannot be achieved using conventional PCM-based synthesis

techniques. When playing these sounds using an optional MIDI

Wind Controller (WX5), you can even capture some of the physical

feel of woodwind instruments.

● Drum Plug-in Board (PLG150-DR)/Percussion Plug-in

Board (PLG150-PC)

Once connected and installed, the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC

becomes a seamless additional sound source of AWM2 for the

host tone generator or synthesizer—providing a total of 88 drum/

percussion voices. Thanks to the built-in effect processing power,

the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC has two separate effect blocks—

Insertion and Reverb—that can be applied to each kit.

Multi-Part Plug-in Board

Multi-Part Plug-in Boards let you add a completely

independent multi-timbral tone generator to the S90 ES

(page 115)—expanding the Voice capacity and polyphony

of the instrument with a full sixteen additional instrument

parts.

● XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG)

This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator. You can play

back XG/GM song ﬁles using the rich variety of sounds and effects

on this board.

Effect Plug-in Board

Effect Plug-in Boards let you add a completely different

effect block to the host synthesizer.

● Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)

With this board installed, you can add harmonies to selected parts

using four types of effects. Chorus parts for vocals can be created

automatically from chords that have been prepared and stored as

MIDI data. You can also use this synthesizer like a vocoder by

connecting and using a microphone while playing the keyboard.

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Using the Plug-in Boards

Using a Single Part Plug-in Board

Install any of the Single Part Plug-in Boards such as the PLG150-AN, PLG150-AP, PLG150-PF, PLG150-DX, PLG150-VL, PLG150-DR, and PLG150-PC to the S90 ES and play the Plug-in Voice in the Voice Play mode.

After turning the power off, install a Single

Part Plug-in Board to the instrument.

See page 184.

Quick Guide Using the Plug-in Board

Switch the S90 ES on.

Set the MIDI port of the installed Plug-in Board to “2” or “3” in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG →

[SF2] MIDI display.

The corresponding slot indicator at the right top of the front panel lights. This indicates that the board has been successfully installed.

SLOT

PLG 1

STRINGS

SLOT 2

PLG 2

BRASS

SLOT 3

PLG 3

REED/PIPE

Check the status of the installed Plug-in Boards in the [UTILITY] → [F6] PLUG → [SF1]

n If the MIDI Port number here is set to “1” or “off,” the Plug-in Voice

may sound simultaneously with the internal Voice, when playing back a Multi in the Multi/Sequence Play mode. To keep this from happening, make sure the MIDI Port number of the Plug-in Board is set to “2” or “3”—especially when using the Multi/Sequencer Play mode. To prevent a similar problem when using both a Single Part Plug-in Board and a Multi Part Plug-in Board together, set each board to a different MIDI Port number.

Press the [VOICE] button to enter the Voice

Play mode and select a Plug-in Voice.

STATUS display.

Selecting a Plug-in Voice is done in the same way as selecting a

VOICE

MULTI/ SEQ PLAY

MASTER

PERFORM

FILE UTILITY

Normal Voice (page 30) with the exception that you select one of the PLG (Plug-in) Banks. Press the PLG button which corresponds to the slot to which the Plug-in Board has been installed.

SLOT

PLG 1

SLOT 2

PLG 2

SLOT 3

PLG 3

SF1

SF2

F2 F3 F4 F5 F6

The name of the installed Plug-in Board is displayed.

SF3 SF4 SF5

INFORMATION

STRINGS

BRASS

REED/PIPE

You’ll also need to select a Bank within the Plug-in Board. Press the [F2] BANK button to call up the Plug-in Board Bank selection display, then select the desired Bank.

n For details about the Bank structure of each Plug-in Board, refer to

the Owner’s Manual of each Plug-in Board. Regarding the PLGPRE (Plug-in Preset) bank, refer to the Plug-in Voice List. Regarding the Board Voice bank displayed as “035/000,” refer to the Voice Map/ List. The PLGUSR (Plug-in User) banks contain the Voices you edited and stored as User Voices.

Play the keyboard.

n Playing Voices of the Plug-in User banks (PLG1USR, PLG2USR,

PLG3USR) will result in no sound, if the Plug-in Board has just been installed. These banks become available only after you edit a Plug-in Voice and store it as a User Plug-in Voice.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS

Introduction

Accessories

Table of Contents

Power supply connections

Setting up and Playing

Playing the keyboard

Modes

Basic instructions

Main Features

Using the Owner’s Manual

The Controls & Connectors

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Using USB storage devices

Basic Operation

Restoring the Factory-programmed S90 ES

Functions of the MODE buttons

Functions and Sub-Functions

Selecting a Program

About the editing functions

Confirmation Message

Information Display

Note (Key) settings

Naming

Playing the Demo Songs

Quick Guide

Voice Play mode

Playing the S90 ES

Performance Play mode

Using the Arpeggio feature

Using the Controllers on the S90 ES

Editing a Voice

Editing a Program

Editing a Performance

Controllers supported by the S90 ES

Connections

Connecting the Computer and MIDI devices

Creating a Song with the Multi mode

Using the S90 ES with computer software

Using mLAN

Creating Your Original Program Set (Master mode)

Playing back MIDI files (Sequence Play mode)

Using the Plug-in Boards