Yamaha SOUNDEDGEE, SOUNDEDGE User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Sound Edge—a high quality sound card with on-board musical instrument sounds and digital effects bundled with a number of software applications with the power to turn your IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer into a high fidelity multimedia center.

Sound Edge gives you enormous multimedia potential that will add an entirely new dimension to your computer, including direct access to the wide world of music, stereo digital sound recording and playback, and much more.

In addition to extremely high fidelity musical instrument sounds, including an “AWM” wave table of real musical instruments sampled with Yamaha’s Advanced Wave Memory technology, plus a wide selection of “FM” voices generated by Yamaha’s world-famous Frequency Modulation synthesizer technology, the Sound Edge lets you play multiple wave data on a musical scale using a sequencer. The sound card also features the high quality “DSP” (Yamaha’s unique effect processor) which gives you great control over the sound.

The software bundled with Sound Edge consists of the original Yamaha applications EffectGear, VoiceMorph EffectEdit and SampleEdit, plus various Voyetra applications, including AudioStation, SoundScript, WinDAT, MIDI Orchestrator, MIDI Orchestrator Plus, and more.

The Sound Edge package includes two owner’s manuals—one for the Voyetra software and the one you’re reading now.

This owner’s manual covers installation of the Yamaha Sound Edge sound card as well as application installation for both Yamaha and Voyetra, and use of the Yamaha applications. For information about use of the Voyetra applications, please refer to the

To ensure proper installation and use of the hardware and software, and in order to obtain many hours of fun and exciting multimedia entertainment from the Yamaha Sound Edge, please read this owner’s manual carefully, and be sure to keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Voyetra User's Guide

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Special symbols which appear throughout this owner’s manual are as follows:

Provides additional information or details about a feature.

Provides an important notice about features and other items which require specific attention or special care.

WINDOWS OPERATION

This owner’s manual assumes that you are already familiar with basic Windows operation. If you are not, please refer to the owner’s manual which came with your Windows software before attempting to install the Sound Edge hardware and software.

MOUSE OPERATIONS

This owner’s manual refers to the various mouse operations in the following manner:

CLICK

To press the mouse button once and then quickly release it. (Unless otherwise noted, this means to click the left-hand mouse button.)

DOUBLE CLICK

To press the mouse button quickly twice. (Unless otherwise noted, this means to double click the lefthand mouse button.)

DRAG

To click and hold the mouse button and move the mouse pointer to a desired location, and then release. (Unless otherwise noted, this means to click and hold the left-hand mouse button.)

NOTICE: The screen displays as illustrated in this owner's manual are for instructional purposes, and may appear somewhat different from the screens

which appear on your computer. Future upgrades of application and system software and any changes in specifications and functions will be announced separately.

SPECIAL NOTICES

● The Sound Edge software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

● Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

● Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the

Software Licensing Agreement

You should find the user Registration Card included in the package. Please take the time to fill it out and mail it to the printed address.

● Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

● Voyetra trademarks of Voyetra Technologies: Audio Calender MIDI Orchestrator

, the Voyetra logo, and the following software titles are all trademarks or registered

at the end of this manual before installing the application.)

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, MIDI Orchestrator Plus™, Say It!™, Sound Events™, SoundScript™, WinDAT™.

, Audio Screen Saver™, AudioStation™,

● Windows

™

and MS-DOS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.

● IBM PC/AT

● The company names and product names in this Owner's Manual are the trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

PRECAUTIONS

● Do not expose the sound card to direct sunlight, excessive humidity, high temperatures, excessive dust or strong vibrations.

● Before touching the sound card, be sure to touch a metal surface to discharge any static electricity from your body.

● When holding the sound card, do not touch the inside area of the circuit board or apply excessive pressure to the card, and be sure to protect the card from contact with water or other liquids.

● Before installing the sound card in the computer, unplug the power connector of your computer.

● Before connecting the computer to other devices, turn off the power switches of all devices.

● It is possible that computer malfunctions or operator actions might destroy data that was

created with the included application software. We recommend that you back up all important data onto floppy disks. Yamaha is not responsible for data loss through computer malfunctions or operator actions.

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is a trademark of IBM® Corporation.

● The sound card contains no user-serviceable parts, so never touch the inside area of the circuit board or tamper with the electronic circuitry in any way. Doing so may result in electrical shock or damage to the sound card.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper care and use of the sound card and software.

MAIN FEATURES

AWM WAVE TABLE

● Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) tone generation system. Maximum 24-note polyphony permits simultaneous use of many different instrument voices.

● General MIDI (GM) compatibility. Can play standard MIDI file (SMF) format files.

● The SampleEdit, one of the Yamaha applications, lets you play your own recorded WAV digital

audio files on a musical scale, and with a sequencer program to give you greater access to the wide world of music.

FM TONE GENERATOR

● High quality FM chip with 20-note polyphony (in 2-operator mode).

● FM tone generator can play in the GM format on the Windows system (excluding drum sounds).

HARD DISK RECORDING—DIGITAL AUDIO

● Permits high quality (stereo) sampling at maximum 16 bit, 48kHz.

● Lets you input sound with a microphone, by direct line input, or from a CD.

● Can play WAV files (digital audio files) using the sequencer program MIDI Orchestrator Plus.

KARAOKE & EFFECTS

● On-board DSP chip effect processor lets you control the effects, change the pitch of a song, or reduce the volume of the main vocal from a song playing on a CD (for karaoke sing-along). You can control the DSP with the EffectGear, VoiceMorph and EffectEdit software.

● Effect control software for DOS program such as KPCON and KPLOAD provides high fidelity sound for games.

OTHERS

● The Sound Edge supports an interface for Panasonic/Creative, Sony and Mitsumi CD-ROM players.

● The Sound Edge MIDI interface, compatible with MPU-401, allows GM compatible DOS games and sequencers to play the internal AWM synthesizer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Special Notices & Precautions ................................................... I

Main Features ........................................................................... II

Package Contents & Minimum System Requirements ............ 2

Connections .............................................................................. 4

Sound Edge Setup .................................................... 5

1. Names and Functions ...................................... 5

2. Sound Card Installation ................................... 7

3. Software Installation .......................................9

● About the Driver and MIDI Mapper ...................... 14

● About the MIDI Interface for DOS ........................16

Sound Edge Application Software ..........................17

Windows Applications .......................................18

EffectGear ..................................................... 18

● Startup Procedure ................................................ 18

● Names and Functions .......................................... 19

● Operation ............................................................. 20

VoiceMorph ................................................... 21

● Startup Procedure ................................................ 21

● Names and Functions .......................................... 21

● Operation ............................................................. 22

EffectEdit ....................................................... 23

● Startup Procedure ................................................ 24

● Names and Functions .......................................... 24

● Controller and Mixer Setup .................................. 28

● Operation ............................................................. 34

SampleEdit .................................................... 38

● Startup Procedure ................................................ 40

● Names and Functions .......................................... 40

● Operation ............................................................. 51

DOS Applications ............................................... 63

KPCON .......................................................... 63

KPLOAD ........................................................ 65

Sound Edge

Setup

Sound Edge

Application Software

Appendix

Appendix .............................................................. 66

Configuration Setup ...................................................... 66

● M16INIT ............................................................... 66

CD-ROM Installation ..................................................... 70

Troubleshooting ............................................................ 72

Patch (Instrument) List (GM Map)................................. 73

Drum Key Assign List.................................................... 74

Specifications ................................................................ 75

MIDI Implementation Chart ...........................................76

Channel Message ......................................................... 78

Index ............................................................................. 80

PACKAGE CONTENTS & MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

The Sound Edge package includes the items listed below, so before beginning, please take a moment to make sure you have everything you need. (If something is missing, please contact your authorized Yamaha dealer.)

● Sound card

● Floppy Disk x 4: Install Disk 1, 2, 3, 4

● Microphone (2-lead condenser type)

● Owner’s Manual x 2:

● User registration card

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Proper use of the Yamaha Sound Edge requires at minimum the following:

COMPUTER HARDWARE

Yamaha Sound Edge Owner’s Manual Voyetra MIDI Orchestrator Plus/Sound Software User’s Guide

● Memory

Requires an 80486/25MHz or higher internal CPU with a minimum of 8MB RAM.

● Hard Disk

Proper software installation and running the Sound Edge requires at least 10MB of free space on your hard disk.

● Floppy Disk Drive

To install the Sound Edge applications software, and to save and load user data.

● Mouse

Requires a Windows 3.1 compatible mouse.

● Expansion slot (ISA16 bits)

Required for installation of the sound card.

DOS

Requires MS/ PC DOS Ver. 5.0 or higher to run Windows 3.1.

Windows

Requires Windows 3.1 or higher.

OTHERS

Additional hardware as listed below will permit maximum enjoyment of the Sound Edge.

CD-ROM Drive

Sound Edge supports three types of ISA CD-ROM interfaces to save an expansion slot: Panasonic, Sony and Mitsumi.

JOYSTICK

You can connect a joystick to the MIDI/JOYSTICK connector for use with specified applications. (Supports an IBM PC/AT series Dsub-15 pin connector.)

POWER SPEAKERS

You can enjoy powerful and dynamic stereo sound by connecting power speakers and other stereo audio components to the OUTPUT jack.

MIDI ADAPTOR CABLE

The MIDI/JOYSTICK connector allows connection with external MIDI devices for MIDI data transmission and reception as well as a joystick using the optional Yamaha MIDI Adaptor Cable (MDC-01).

CONNECTIONS

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The following diagram shows how to connect the various devices.

CD-ROM Drive

Audio Out

PC/AT Computer

Sound Edge Sound Card

Joystick

External MIDI synthesizer, etc.

MIDI/JOYSTICK

OUTPUT

LINE IN

MIC

MIDI OUT

Dsub

-15 pin

Yamaha MIDI Adaptor Cable MDC-01

Audio Cable

Portable Cassette Recorder or Stereo (for inputting

Power Speakers

external sounds)

¢Before making connections, be sure to UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY CORDS OF ALL DEVICES. After making connections, switch on the power of each device in the following order: External MIDI devices first, then the computer, then external audio devices. (NOTE: MAKE SURE TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME LEVELS OF THE EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICES BEFORE TURNING THEM ON.) When turning off the power of each device, simply reverse the process.

¢Improper connection of microphone and other external devices may cause ear injury or damage to hardware.

Mini Jack

Stereo Mini Jack

Microphone

£There are various types of audio in and out jacks, so make sure to select the proper cables and adaptors according to your respective devices.

£For information about jacks, see page 5.

SOUND EDGE SETUP

1. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

SoundEdge Setup

CN6 CN3

CN4

330

(Default)

320

310

300

2 1

OFF ON

CN5 CN1

CN2

1 OUTPUT jack: Stereo mini plug type jack outputs standard line-level stereo signals. Allows

connection to power speakers or the inputs of a recording mixer and other audio devices including headphones.

2 LINE IN jack: Stereo mini plug type jack allows input of line-level stereo signals from

external audio devices.

3 MIC IN jack: Mono mini plug type jack allows connection to the included 2-lead condenser

type microphone (mono). MIC TYPE jumper J1(see next page) allows use of a 3-lead condenser type or dynamic microphone.

4 MIDI/JOYSTICK connector: Dsub-15 pin type connector allows connection to a joystick

and/or external MIDI device using the optional Yamaha MIDI Adaptor Cable MDC-01.

5 CD IN connector: Allows stereo input of line-level signals from a CD-ROM. (Left, CN6:

Panasonic; Center, CN3: Mitsumi; Right, CN4: Sony.)

6 CD-ROM connector: Allows connection to a CD-ROM player. (CN5: Panasonic, 40-pin;

CN1: Mitsumi, 40-pin; CN2: Sony, 34-pin.) * For connection and installation of a CD-ROM drive, see page 71. * For CD-ROM drives other than Sony, Mitsumi or Panasonic, please use the proper interface for connecting to your computer. (For details, see the owner’s manual which came with your CD-ROM player.)

£When you use a joystick or CD-ROM drive, the Configuration setup should be done after connecting the joystick/CD-ROM drive to the sound card. For more information about the Configuration setup, see page 66.

7 MIDI Port Address switch: Allows change of the MIDI Port Address for triggering the

internal AWM synthesizer sounds when playing DOS games. Four different types of MIDI Port Addresses can be selected by combining SW1/2’s on/off status. (See pages 6, 16 and 67 for more information.)

¢You may need to change the MIDI Port Address (default address) if some conflict problem occurs. Please consider which address to use before the sound card installation.

SoundEdge Setup

Ground Pin

R Output Pin L Output Pin

314

MIC TYPE: Lets you switch back and forth between two types of amplifier configurations

1 2

12 12

1 2 3 4

: Indicates the Jumper is set to short (ON) position.

5 3

: Indicates the Jumper is set to open (OFF) position.

5 3 1

Ground Pin L Input Pin Ground Pin R Input Pin

3 5 7

9 10 11

depending on the type of microphone connected. (3-lead condenser or dynamic microphone; 2-lead condenser microphone.)

1 1-2 Short/3-4 Open: 2-lead condenser microphone (such as the one included with Sound Edge). 2 1-2 Open/3-4 Short: 3-lead condenser microphone or dynamic microphone.

* Default position is 1.

OUTPUT TYPE: Lets you select whether to use the internal amplifier on the sound card or

not. Default is set to use the internal amplifier. When using an external amplified speaker, do not use the internal amplifier. (In this case, use external audio devices having more than 10 kΩ input impedance.)

1 4-6 Short: Outputs the right channel without going through the internal amplifier. 2 3-5 Short: Outputs the left channel without going through the internal amplifier. 3 2-4 Short: Outputs the right channel via the internal amplifier. 4 1-3 Short: Outputs the left channel via the internal amplifier.

LEFT CHANNEL OUTPUT: Lets you select whether to output the left channel to the sound

card’s OUTPUT jack or not. (The left channel signal is always output to the computer’s internal speaker.) Normally, you should leave this as the default, to output the left channel signal to the sound card’s OUTPUT jack.

1 3-4 Short: Outputs the left channel to the sound card’s OUTPUT jack. 2 3-4 Open: Outputs the left channel only to the computer’s internal speaker.

* If you wish to use only the computer’s internal speaker, select 2 as shown above and connect an appropriate audio cable to

RIGHT CHANNEL OUTPUT: Lets you select whether to output the right channel to the

sound card’s OUTPUT jack or not. (The right channel signal is always output to the computer’s internal speaker.) Normally, you should leave this as the default, to output the right channel signal to the sound card’s OUTPUT jack.

1 1-2 Short: Outputs the right channel to the sound card’s OUTPUT jack. 2 1-2 Open: Outputs the right channel only to the computer’s internal speaker.

* If you wish to use only the computer’s internal speaker, select 2 as shown above and connect an appropriate audio cable to computer’s internal speaker.)

PC-SPK (Computer speaker): Lets you input system (“beep”) sounds. The system

. (Connecting the audio cable to J3 will automatically designate the right channel output to the

sounds come from the computer’s internal speaker via the sound card.

* To hear the system sounds from the computer’s internal speaker via the sound card, unplug one end of the connector of the audio cable extended from the computer’s internal speaker and connect it to

INTERNAL LINE IN: Lets you input stereo line-level signals from an MPEG board. You

can apply effects to the input signals using application software such as EffectGear.

* Connect the MPEG board’s output connector to J6.

MIDI IRQ NUMBER: Lets you select the IRQ (Interrupt Request) number for triggering

the internal AWM synthesizer sounds when playing DOS games. The default is set to 9. (See pages 5, 16 and 67 for more information.)

¢You may need to change the MIDI IRQ number if some conflict problem occurs. Please consider which number to use before the sound card installation.

2. SOUND CARD INSTALLATION

The sound card fits into an expansion slot in your computer.

¢You cannot use more than one sound card. Please remove any other sound card which may already be installed before attempting to install the Sound Edge.

1. Turn off the computer and unplug its AC power cord.

¢Do not attempt to install your sound card while the computer is plugged in. This can cause irreparable damage to the sound card, and may pose a serious shock hazard!

2. Remove the top cover of the computer.

SoundEdge Setup

£The proper method for removing the top cover varies depending on the type of computer you use, so please see your computer's owner's manual for the proper procedure. Wear gloves to avoid cuts by any sharp edges on the cover.

3. To remove the expansion slot cover, simply unscrew it and take it away.

£Be sure to keep the expansion slot cover in a safe place for future use.

SoundEdge Setup

4. Carefully remove the sound card from the anti-static bag.

¢Before touching the sound card, first touch a metal surface to discharge any static electricity in your body; such static electricity can cause serious damage to your Sound Edge. Also do not touch the inside surfaces of your sound card in order to prevent possible interference with or damage to the circuitry.

5. Hold the sound card with two hands as shown, and slowly and steadily insert it into the

expansion slot, making sure to properly line up the connectors in the card with those in the slot. To prevent breaking or damaging the sound card during installation, do not use excessive force when inserting the sound card into the expansion slot.

6. Use the screw from step 3, above, to secure the sound card to the computer.

7. Finally, carefully replace the top cover of your computer.

£To remove the sound card, simply reverse the above process.

3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing the Software

The four floppy disks included in the Sound Edge package—Install Disk 1, 2, 3, 4—contain both Yamaha and Voyetra application software programs.

¢To ensure proper installation, before installing the software, be sure to exit all applications which may be active (including Windows) and reboot the MS-DOS.

¢If you removed a previous sound card before installing the Sound Edge, be sure to delete its accompanying driver programs.

¢When you install the Yamaha Sound Edge application software, the MIDI Mapper will be overwritten. The installation program also overwrites the AUTOEXEC.BAT, SYSTEM.INI, CONTROL.INI and CONFIG.SYS files. If you don’t want to lose any existing data, please save them before you install the Sound Edge application software.

Installation Procedure

■ Installing for DOS

SoundEdge Setup

1. Insert Install Disk 1 into your floppy disk drive.

2. Select the floppy disk drive where the Install Disk 1 is inserted.

£This manual assumes that your floppy disk drive is the A drive. If your drive is different, then choose the drive specified for your computer.

3. Type A:INSTALL, then press the <ENTER> key.

A:INSTALL + <ENTER>

£You cannot perform installation from the MS-DOS prompt in the Windows Main group, so be sure to shut down Windows before installing the software.

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