Yamaha SU700 User Manual

SAMPLING UNIT

Owner's Manual

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Intro Yamaha SU700 Sampling Unit

Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the Yamaha SU700 sampling unit. The SU700 is a combination sampler, sequencer, mixer, and multi-effector— a powerful new tool for a wide range of performance and recording environments.

This manual will help you learn what you need to know to make effective use of all of the SU700’s many features. Please read through the essential parts of the manual carefully before beginning work with the SU700, and refer back to the manual for additional information as necessary. Please keep the manual in a safe and handy location so that you can refer to it as necessary.

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Features

The SU700 is an ideal tool for artists in need of sampling and sequencing capabilities for their recording and performance work. Here is just an abbreviated list of what’s included.

Forty-two tracks. With 40 sample tracks plus 2 special tracks, you can make your songs as complex as you wish.

Three different sample track types. LOOP tracks that generate automatic continuous loops; COMPOSED LOOP tracks that let you build your own custom loop phrases; and FREE tracks that are ideal for adding fills and playing along in real time.

AUDIO IN track lets you mix realtime vocals into your songs. You can control the sound of the realtime audio using both the knob functions and the effects.

Intuitive, playable controls. Use pads and knobs to control an astonishing number of functions on each track. You can record all control actions as sequence data, or you can apply controls on the fly during realtime performance. Special ribbon controller can be set to “scratch out” samples, or can be set to control level, pitch, or virtually any other parameter.

Powerful sampling capability. Provides high-quality sampling at any of five different sampling frequencies.

Triple-block effect system applies up to three effects at any given time. Select from a total of 43 great-sounding Yamaha effects. Set effect parameters for the effect itself, for the effect block, and for each track.

Scene memory stores up to eight scenes. Each scene holds an entire set of knob settings, mute settings, and effects. You can recall scenes instantly during performance, and you can record scene changes directly into your song.

Ample MIDI support. Use an external sequencer to control and synchronize SU700 track play; or use the SU700 to control playback from an external tone generator.

Easily expandable. Supports up to 64MB of expansion memory. Optional SCSI board (ASIB1) enables connection to external SCSI storage device. Optional I/O expansion board (AIEB1) adds digital and optical input/out and six assignable analog outputs.

Colorful, easy-to-read fluorescent display gives you all the feedback you need to maintain full control of the SU700’s power.

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Accessories

Please check your SU700 package to confirm that all of the following accessories are present. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your Yamaha dealer for assistance.

●Sampling CD “SU700 Sampling Audio”

●Demo floppy disk

●Power cord

●This Owner’s Manual

●Flat 40-pin cable and round 3-pin cable (for use with optional AIEB1 board)

Using the Manual

Recommended Approach

Before switching on the machine you should read though Chapter 1 to familiarize yourself with the SU700 arrangement, and the usage of each of the SU700 controls and connectors. You may then want to jump into the comprehensive tutorial provided in Chapter 2, or instead read Chapters 3 and 4 first to familiarize yourself with the underlying concepts of SU700 operation. Refer also to Chapter 5 for details about samples and sampling.

Chapters 6 to 10 and various appendixes offer detailed reference information, and should be referred to as necessary.

Chapter Arrangement

■Chapter 1: SU700 Components, Connections, And Start-Up

Explains all of the SU700 controls and connectors, and shows you how to connect up and start the SU700. Please read through this chapter before you begin working the SU700.

■Chapter 2: Tutorial

Takes you through a comprehensive tutorial, showing you step-by-step how to build a complex song using samples provided on the accessory CD. Working through the tutorial will help you gain rapid mastery of SU700 operation.

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■Chapter 3: Basic Concepts, Track Types, and Memory

Introduces basic concepts underlying SU700 operation. Also provides a detailed explanation of the different track types, and explains how the SU700 memory is organized. You should read through this chapter before you begin serious work with the SU700.

■Chapter 4: SU700 Operating Modes

Describes the six operating modes. Shows you how you can immediately identify the current mode by looking at the screen display; explains how you move from one mode to another; and indicates the operations that are and are not available from each mode.

■Chapter 5: Samples and Sampling

Explains samples, sampling, and the various sampling parameters. Provides detailed procedures for recording samples onto the SU700.

■Chapter 6: Using the Features

Offers detailed, reference-level explanations about how to use each of the SU700’s song-related features. Describes pad usage, knob usage, ribbon usage, scenes, markers, quantizing, and more.

■Chapter 7: Effects

Gives a detailed explanation of the SU700’s effects implementation. Describes the relation between tracks, effects, and the three effect blocks; explains how to set up the effects and record your setups into scenes; and explains the difference between system effects and insertion effects.

■Chapter 8: Knob Functions

Gives detailed information about the 22 parameters controlled by the track knobs.

■Chapter 9: Editing Functions

Describes the functions provided by the SU700’s Editing Function panel. You use these features to clear or set up the effects, to delete note events, to reset knob settings to their defaults, and to assist in name-editing.

■Chapter 10: Jobs

Provides detailed explanations and procedures for all of the SU700 jobs. You use these jobs for a wide variety of purposes—to configure your system, to save and load data, to edit or delete song data, to set the track characteristics, and much more.

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■Appendixes

Appendix 1 provides detailed instructions for installing each of the SU700’s supported options. Appendix 2 gives the SU700 specifications. Appendix 3 offers a number of helpful usage tips. Appendix 4 explains the SU700 error messages. Appendix 5 lists and describes the 43 built-in effects and their associated parameters. Appendix 6 explains the MIDI implementation.

Notations

This manual employs the following notational conventions.

●Button names are capitalized printed in uppercase bold and enclosed in brackets.

Examples: [CANCEL] and [OK].

●Words that appear directly on the screen are printed in a distinctive font.

Examples: SONG01 and SELECT TRACK.

●Jobs are identified by the job-group selector and job selector that you must press to access them. The group-selector appears first, followed by a bar, followed by the job selector.

Examples: SONG | NAME and RESAMPLE | TRACK

In cases where you must then select from multiple jobs by turning the dial, the job name is appended as shown below.

Example: SAMPLE | PROCESS/TRIM

●Buttons on the Knob Function panel and Editing Function panel are indicated by the group name, then a slash, then the button name.

Examples: SOUND/[LEVEL] and NAME/[INSERT]

●SU700 operating modes are written in uppercase. Examples: REC STANDBY and PLAY

●The following icons and symbols are also used.

NOTE. Indicates reference information indirectly related to the content of the main text. May contain practical advice or general supplementary information.

Procedure. Step-by-step instructions for carrying out a particular operation. Note that a ▼ mark within a procedure indicates the result produced by carrying out the immediately preceding instruction.

→number Page reference. Directs to another page for related information.

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Finally, please note that screen illustrations and other drawings presented in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and in some cases may differ from actual displays and configurations.

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Table of Contents

Intro	Yamaha SU700 Sampling Unit Owner’s Manual
	Features .............................................................................................................		6
	Accessories ........................................................................................................		7
	Using the Manual ..............................................................................................		7
	Notations ...........................................................................................................		9
Chapter 1 SU700 Components, Connections, and Startup
	1.1	SU700 Layout ........................................................................................	14
	1.2	SU700 Display Configuration...............................................................	23
	1.3	Connecting Up.......................................................................................	29
	1.4	Starting Up ............................................................................................	33
Chapter 2	Tutorial
	2.1	Setting Up ..............................................................................................	36
	2.2	Listening to the Demo Song .................................................................	37
	2.3	Building Your Own Song ......................................................................	47
	2.4	Modifying sampled sounds...................................................................	95
Chapter 3 Basic Concepts, Track Types, and Memory
	3.1	Basics ...................................................................................................	132
	3.2	Sample-Track Types ............................................................................	135
	3.3	Memory Implementation....................................................................	137
Chapter 4 SU700 Operating Modes
	4.1	Introduction ........................................................................................	140
	4.2	Sequencer Modes ................................................................................	141
	4.3	Other Modes ........................................................................................	146
Chapter 5 Samples and Sampling
	5.1	All about Samples ...............................................................................	150
	5.2	Sample Recording Procedure.............................................................	156
Chapter 6 Using the Features
Chapter 7	Effects
	7.1	Introduction ........................................................................................	186
	7.2	Using the Effects .................................................................................	186
	7.3	Effect Blocks .......................................................................................	188
	7.4	System Effects .....................................................................................	189
	7.5	Insertion Effects ..................................................................................	190
	7.6	Usage Tips............................................................................................	191
	7.7	Changing the Effect Resolution .........................................................	192

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Chapter 8 Knob Functions
8.1	Overview ..............................................................................................	194
8.2	Knob Settings for Each Track ............................................................	195
8.3	Quantize and Resolution ....................................................................	196
8.4	Parameter Descriptions ......................................................................	197

Chapter 9 Editing Functions

9.1	Overview ..............................................................................................	214
9.2	EFFECT SETUP Group ......................................................................	214
9.3	JOB Group ...........................................................................................	220
9.4	NAME Group ......................................................................................	221

Chapter 10 Jobs

10.1	Overview and Job List.........................................................................	224
10.2	General Procedure ..............................................................................	225
10.3	Job Explanations.................................................................................	227

Appendix

Installing the Options ...................................................................................	312
Specifications ................................................................................................	326
SU700 Usage Hints .......................................................................................	328
Error Messages .............................................................................................	331
Effect Type List .............................................................................................	333
Effect Parameter List ....................................................................................	335
MIDI Data Format ........................................................................................	345
MIDI Implementation Chart ........................................................................	348

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Chapter 1 SU700 Components,

Connections, and Startup

This chapter describes the SU700’s layout and screen displays, shows you how you can connect the SU700 to other devices, and takes you through the SU700 startup procedure.

CONTENTS

1.1	SU700 Layout	14
1.2	SU700 Display Configuration	23
1.3	Connecting Up	29
1.4	Starting Up	33

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1.1 SU700 Layout

This section explains all of the SU700 components.

1.1.1 Main Panel
N	M	L	K J	H	I
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P		1			0
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1Display

The display provides all the information you need to work effectively at the SU700. For a detailed explanation of common screen displays and indications, see page 23.

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2TRACK BANK Selectors

You use the track bank selectors in combination with the sample track pads to select tracks for playback, recording, editing, and control.

The SU700 provides four track banks, each with ten sample tracks. This gives you a total of 40 sample tracks. This means that each song can utilize anywhere from 1 to 40 samples.

3Sample Track Pads

You use these 10 pads to control play on the sample tracks, and to select tracks for sample recording, track editing, and track setup.

Each pad can be used to control a variety of operations. At any given time, each pad controls a single operation only. You can switch the pad operation using the PAD FUNCTION selectors (see item 5 below).

The pads for COMPOSED LOOP and FREE tracks include velocity sensors that are effective for PLAY and LOOP RESTART pad functions. (→ p.167, 301)

4AUDIO IN Track Pad

You use this pad to set or release the mute for the AUDIO IN track, or to select the AUDIO IN track during setup work.

5MASTER Track Pad

Use this pad to set or release the mute on all other tracks, to restart looping on the LOOP and COMPOSED LOOP tracks, or to select the MASTER track during setup work.

6PAD FUNCTION Selectors

The pad function selectors select the operation to be controlled by the pad.

Each track has a default pad function that is effective whenever you are working

at the main screen. You can set these defaults using the TRACK SET | MAIN job (→ p. 231).

You can override the defaults by pressing any of these selectors during song recording, playback, or standby. This will switch you to a function screen and will cause all pads to switch to the selected function.

For detailed information about pad functions and their selection, see page 166. For information about the difference between the main screen and the function screens, see page 144.

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7Knobs

You use these knobs to control the values of multiple parameters (or knob settings) on each track. At any given time each knob controls a single parameter only. You use the KNOB FUNCTION panel (see item 9 below) to switch the parameter controlled by the knobs.

When you are working the main screen, each knob controls its default parameter.

You can set these default separately for each track using the TRACK SET | MAIN job (→ p.231).

8[RIBBON TRACK] Button

You use this button when you want to change the track(s) controlled by the ribbon. You select the track(s) by holding down the button and pressing the appropriate pad.

If you press the pad for a sample track, then the ribbon will work on all four tracks associated with that pad (the tracks in Banks 1, 2, 3, and 4 for that pad). If you press the pad for the AUDIO IN or MASTER track, then the ribbon will operate on that track only.

9 NOTE Display and Button

The bottom right corner of the display indicates relevant Quantize or Resolution interval. If necessary, you can adjust the setting by pressing the [NOTE] button (so that the indication starts blinking) and then turning the dial. Intervals are indicated using note images ( , , etc.).

Exception: To set the resolution for the ROLL pad function, you must first press the [NOTE] button, and then hold down the [ROLL] button while turning the dial.

0BPM Display and Button

The center right line of the screen indicates the song’s current tempo, in BPM (beats per minute). You can change the tempo by pressing the [BPM] button (so that the BPM indication starts blinking) and then turning the dial.

A MEASURE Display and Button

The top right corner of the screen indicates the current song location, by measure and beat. One way to change the location is to use the , , and buttons, as described above. Another way is to press the [MEASURE] button (so that the measure indication starts blinking) and then turn the dial.

BRibbon Controller

You can set the ribbon up to control a single selected function with respect to a single pad. You select the track set using the [RIBBON TRACK] button; see below.

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Once you have set this up, you can rub your finger along the ribbon to control the selected function on the corresponding track. For example, if you set the function to LEVEL then you use the ribbon to adjust the level on the track.

Available functions include most of the knob functions, and a special scratch function that lets you scratch out the sound of a selected track—the same kind of sound that you would get by manually turning a vinyl record forward or backward. For more information about ribbon use, see page 172.

C[CANCEL] and [OK] Buttons

Use these buttons to confirm or cancel various operations, or to move forward or backward through the various job screens. Actual operation varies according to the SU700’s current state.

DDial

Use this dial to enter and adjust various values. Actual operation varies according to the SU700’s current state. The value that can be adjusted by the dial is usually shown in blinking format on the display.

E[BPM COUNTER] button

This button makes it easy to set the tempo to match the tempo of external playback that you may be preparing to record or play along with. To get a tempo reading, simply tap on the counter along with the beat (hitting the counter once at each beat). The SU700 detects a BPM value from your taps, and flashes this value in the BPM area on the screen. If you wish to keep the new tempo, press [OK]. (If you do not press [OK], the SU700 will restore the previous setting.)

FCursor Buttons ( and )

Use these buttons to move the cursor position when editing names on the screen, or to move from one parameter to another when working at setup screens containing multiple parameters.

GMASTER VOLUME Knob

Turn the knob to adjust the output level to the STEREO OUT jacks. Note that this adjustment does not affect the output level to any of the outputs on the optional AIEB1 board.

HSAMPLING: STANDBY/START/STOP Button ([SAMPLING] button)

Use this button to begin and end sample recording. For details about how to record samples, see the explanation beginning on page 156.

ISAMPLING: ANALOG LEVEL Knob

Turn this knob to adjust the input level when recording a sample from analog input. The screen displays a level meter that will help you set an appropriate level.

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J[UNDO/REDO] Button

You use this button to undo or redo all changes that you recorded into your song during your previous recording pass. This feature is useful for undoing poor results, or for comparing “before” and “after” versions to determine which you want

to keep. The [UNDO/REDO] button operates only while the sequencer is in PLAY STANDBY mode. (→ p.183)

KSequencer Controls

Use these buttons to control the sequencer. Button usage is outlined below. For detailed information, refer to “Using the Sequencer,” (→ p.162). Also refer to

Chapter 4, “SU700 Operating Modes,” for an overview of the different sequencer modes (→ p.139).

RECORD

Press to enter recording standby.

TOP OF SONG

Press to jump back to the top of the song (first beat of first measure).

FAST REVERSE

Hold down to move rapidly backward through the song.

STOP

Press to stop song playback or recording.

PLAY

Press to start song playback or recording.

FAST FORWARD

Hold down to move rapidly forward through the song.

LJob Grid

You use these buttons to access various SU700 jobs. These jobs let you carry out a wide variety of editing, setup, and management tasks.

To select a job, you first press one of the job group selectors along the top of the grid, and then press one of the job selectors along the left of the grid. You can then carry out the job using the dial, cursor buttons, [CANCEL] or [OK] buttons, and any other relevant controls.

For detailed explanations of all jobs, refer to Chapter 10, “Jobs,” on page 223.

M[SCENE/MARKER] Buttons

Operation depends on whether you have selected [SCENE] or [MARKER] with the scene/marker switch.

If SCENE: The SU700 lets you store up to eight scenes per song. A scene is an entire environment of knob settings, mute settings, and effect settings. To store the current environment, hold down one of the scene buttons (from [TOP] to [G]) for approximately 1.5 seconds, until the screen says SCENE STORED. To recall a scene, press the corresponding scene button briefly.

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If you store a scene into the [TOP] button, this scene will automatically be recalled when you return the song to its start position.

You can use the [INIT] scene button to initialize (clear) the content of any scene. Simply hold down the [INIT] button and then press the scene button that you want to initialize. (→ p.180)

Note that you can store and initialize scenes only while the sequencer is in PLAY or PLAY STANDBY mode. You can recall scenes at any time.

For more information about scenes, refer to page 176.

If MARKER: Use markers [1] to [8] to store song positions or to immediately jump the song to a stored position. These buttons only work while the sequencer is in PLAY or PLAY STANDBY mode.

To store the current position, hold down one of the marker buttons for about 1.5 seconds, until the screen says MARKER STORED. To jump to that position, press the same button briefly.

NSCENE/MARKER Switch

Use this switch to select the operating mode of the [SCENE/MARKER] buttons. Set the switch to the left if you want the buttons to control scenes; set to the right if you want the buttons to control markers.

OKNOB FUNCTION Panel

When you press one of these buttons during song standby, recording, or playback, the display automatically switches to the corresponding function screen, and all knobs automatically get control of the selected parameter. You can adjust the value on each track by turning the corresponding knob (and using the bank selectors as necessary to switch the bank).

You can also use these buttons to make selections within certain jobs; for example, to select the default knob functions for the TRACK SET | MAIN job.

For detailed information, refer to Chapter 8, page 193.

PEdit Function Panel

You can use these buttons to perform various tasks: to set up each of the three effect blocks, to switch off any of the effects, to reset knob settings on selected tracks, and to insert or delete characters within a name you are editing. For detailed information, see Chapter 9, page 213.

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1.1.2 Front Panel

3 1 2 4

1Floppy-Drive Slot

The drive accepts 3.5" floppy disks (2HD or 2DD). You can use the disks to save and reload all data, and to import commercially available sample or voice data.

2Floppy Eject Button

Press this button to eject the floppy disk currently inserted in the slot. Remember: Do not eject the disk while the access lamp is lit.

3Floppy Access Lamp

This lamp lights up to indicate that the SU700 is currently accessing the disk.

CAUTION

Do not press the EJECT button or switch off the power while this lamp is lit, as doing so may destroy data on the disk or cause damage to the disk drive.

4Headphone Jack

Connects to standard stereo headphones. Outputs the same signal as the stereo output jacks on the rear panel.

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1.1.3 Rear Panel

6

7

8

9

OPTICAL		DIGITAL				ASSIGNABLE OUT			SCSI
IN	OUT	IN	OUT	AS6	AS5	AS4	AS3	AS2	AS1
							MIDI
						OUT		IN	AC INLET
STEREO OUT		ANALOG INPUT							CAUTION
R	L/MONO	R	L
									RISK OF ERECTRIC SHOCK
									DO NOT OPEN
								ATTENTION :RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE ME PAS OUVRIR.
									TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ERECTRIC SHOCK
								WARNING DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

ON/OFF

1

2

3

4

5

Circled numbers indicate standard connectors. Numbers enclosed in squares indicate options.

In its standard configuration, the rear panel provides connectors 1 to 5 above. If you install the optional AIEB1 board, you also get the assignable and digital outputs (items 7, 8, and, 9 above). If you install the optional ASIB1 board (SCSI board), you also get the SCSI connector (number 6 above).

Note that if an option board is not installed, the corresponding area of the panel is covered with an expansion cover.

1STEREO OUT Jacks

These jacks output the stereo analog signal produced by the SU700 to powered speakers or other playback device. (For monaural output, use the left jack only.)

These are the standard outputs.

2ANALOG INPUT Jacks

Standard analog input jacks accept line or microphone input. Use these jacks to input analog signals to be recorded (as samples) or fed to the AUDIO IN track (during realtime performance).

Note that you must use the SYSTEM | SETUP job to inform the system of the actual audio input you are using (→ p.298).

3MIDI Connectors

Standard MIDI connectors. Use these connectors to link the SU700 to other MIDI devices.

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4AC Inlet

Connects to SU700 power cord.

CAUTION

Use the supplied power cord only. Use of a different cord may result in electric shock or device damage.

5POWER Switch

Switches the SU700 power ON and OFF.

<If AEIB1 option board is installed> 6 OPTICAL IN/OUT connectors

7DIGITAL IN/OUT connectors

Use the OPTICAL connectors to input or output digital audio signals over opticalfiber cable. Use the DIGITAL connectors to input or output digital audio signals over coaxial (RCA-pin) cable, in CD/DAT (S/P DIF) format.

Each connector can support both mono and stereo signals.

Input Signal: The SU700 can accept input digital frequencies of 11.025kHz,

22.05kHz, 32.0kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48.0kHz. (If you wish to enable this input, you must open the SYSTEM | SETUP job and set AUDIO IN to either OPTICAL or DIGITAL. See page 302.)

Output Signal: The output frequency is always 44.1kHz. The output is the digital equivalent of the signal directed to the STEREO OUT jacks, but is not passed through the effects blocks. Note that the OPTICAL OUT and DIGITAL OUT connectors will always produce the identical signal.

8ASSIGNABLE analog output jacks

You can set the output destination independently for each nonempty sample track. Settings can be entered separately for each song. Note that these settings are not available for the AUDIO IN track, for the MASTER TRACK, and for sample tracks that do not currently contain a sample.

Under default conditions, output is directed to the STEREO OUT jacks (and OPTICAL and DIGITAL connectors). As an alternative, however, you can use the TRACK SET | SETUP job to direct the track’s output to any one of the assignable outputs (AS 1 to AS 6), or to an adjacent pair of outputs (AS 1+2, AS 3+4, or AS 5+6). Note that signals directed to assignable outputs do not pass through the effects blocks (do not receive any effects).

<If ASIB1 option board is installed>

9SCSI connector

A SCSI-2 D-sub half-pitch 50-pin connector that can be used to connect to an external SCSI disk device. Allows for convenient saving and loading of large quantities of data.

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1.2 SU700 Display Configuration

You refer to the SU700 screen for information and guidance during all SU700 operations. This section presents an overview of the various screen displays.

The first part, “Screen Layout,” introduces the various elements of the display panel. The second part, “Main-Screen and Function-Screen Displays,” shows screen examples for the two most frequently used working environments. The third part, “Other Screen Indication,” gives an overview of less commonly encountered screen indications.

1.2.1 Screen Layout

The screen is divided into several different areas, each presenting a different type of information. The general arrangement is described below. The amount of information displayed at any given time will vary according to the operating mode and current conditions.

1	2	3

	MEASURE	6
	4	7
	BPM

5	8
	NOTE

1 Bank ............................	Shows the currently selected bank. Always displayed.
2 REC indicator ............	Comes on to indicate that the sequencer is in REC or REC
	STANDBY mode.
3 Pad function ..............	Shows the currently selected pad function. Displayed
	whenever you are working at a function screen.
4 Parameter data..........	This area shows parameter information and error mes-
	sages.
	When you are at the main screen, this area shows the cur-
	rent song number and song name. When you are at a
	function screen, this area shows the current knob func-
	tion and the function value. When you are executing a
	job, this area shows the job type and/or current setting.
	Before you record a sample, you refer to this area to set
	the sampling parameters.

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5 Track indicator ..........	When you are working at the main screen or a function
	screen, each vertical bar meter (or track meter) indicates
	the relevant knob-function value for the corresponding
	track (of the current bank). The brackets (above and be-
	low the meter) are visible if the track is not muted; they
	disappear if the track is muted.
	When you are standing by to record a sample, the meter
	area operates as a two-bar horizontal level meter that you
	can use to monitor the input level. The upper bar indi-
	cates the L-channel level; the lower bar indicates the R-
	channel level.
6 MEASURE ..................	Shows the current location (measure and beat) within the
	current song.
7 BPM .............................	Shows the current tempo (in beats per minute).
8 NOTE ...........................	Shows the quantize interval or time resolution, when ap-
	plicable.

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1.2.2 Main-Screen and Function-Screen Displays

The screen display content varies according to the current machine state. This section shows screen displays for two most commonly used machine states.

Main Screen

This screen that appears immediately following power-on. It is also the default screen, and will reappear when you exit from job mode, when you finish sample recording, and when you press [OK] to escape from a function screen.

Note that this screen can appear only while the sequencer is operating in PLAY STANDBY or PLAY mode. (→ p.142)

When you are working at this screen, the knob and pad action for each track is determined by the settings you make at the TRACK SET | MAIN job (→ p.231). This means that the knobs and pads on different tracks may operate in different ways.

1	4
2
	5
	6
	3

1 Currently selected bank.

2Currently selected song number and name. (If the sequencer is in PLAY STANDBY, you can change to a different song by turning the dial and then pressing [OK].)

3Shows function values and muting for each track within the current bank.

•Note that all meters always indicate the value for the default knob parameter on the most recently controlled track (the track whose pad or knob you last touched). If you hit the pad on a track whose default knob-function is set to PITCH, for example, then all meters indicate PITCH levels. If you then hit a pad on another track whose default knob function is set to ATTACK, all meters change to indicate ATTACK levels.

•Brackets are visible if track is non-muted; invisible if track is muted.

4 Current position in song.

5 Tempo setting.

6 The NOTE area is always empty.

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Function Screen

You enter this screen from the main screen when you press any knob-function or pad-function button, or when you press the [REC] button.

When you are working at a function screen, knob functions and pad functions are the same on all tracks.

A typical display appears as follows.

	1													2											4
	3																																				6
														5
1	Appears only if you have pressed													to set the sequencer into RECORD mode.
2	Indicates the current pad function.
3	Indicates the current knob function.
4	Indicates the knob-function value for the track whose pad or knob you last used.

5Each meter indicates the knob function’s value ( in this case, the PITCH value) for the corresponding track. The bracket is visible if the track is not muted; invisible if the track is muted.

6 Indicates the QUANTIZE or RESOLUTION setting, if applicable. (Does not appear for some knob functions.)

1.2.3Other Screen Indications

Track Selection

Before you can record a sample, you must select the target track. Many job screens will also require you to select a track.

To select a track, you press the appropriate bank selector and hit the appropriate track pad (in either order). The bank number will appear at the upper left of the screen, and brackets will move to indicate the selected track.

When you are making this type of a selection, the screen will also let you know whether or not the selected track contains a sample. If the track does contain a sample, then a double bar will appear at the center of the bracketed area. If the track is empty, then no bar will appear.

The following shows the display you use to select the track when preparing to record a sample.

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Indicates that the selected track already contains a sample. If the track is empty, this bar will not appear.

NOTE:

For TRACK EDIT | EVENT COPY, TRACK EDIT | EVENT INIT etc., it is also important to know whether a selected track contains recorded sequence data. For these jobs, six bars will appear at the center of the bracketed area to indicate that the track contains both a sample and some sequence data.

Sample only:			Sample plus sequence data:

Sample Recording Meter

When you are standing by to record a sample (or to execute a resampling job), the meter operates as a two-bar horizontal level meter. The top part of the meter monitors the level for the LEFT channel input, while the bottom part of the meter monitors the level for the RIGHT channel input. In addition, the word CLIP will appear at the upper right of the screen if the input level exceeds the clip level.

In general, you want to adjust the input level so that the meter peaks all the way to the right without triggering the CLIP indication.

The following shows how the screen may appear when you are standing by to begin sample recording.

5 1

2

3

4

1 Shows the recording parameters.

2 Monitors the left-channel input level.

3 Monitors the right-channel input level.

4 Shows the destination track.

5 CLIP indicator

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Flashing Parameters

When you are working at a screen that allows you to set more than one parameter value, the parameter currently selected for setting will be blinking, indicating that you can proceed to change its value by turning the dial (or pressing an appropriate button). Note that only one parameter can be blinking at any given time.

In the screen illustration shown above, for example, the 44K value (frequency setting) is flashing. This tells you that turning the dial will change the frequency setting. If you wish to change one of the other parameters, then you would first need to press the to move the flashing indication to either 16BIT or STEREO.

Multipage Displays

Some setup screens consist of multiple pages. A right-arrow in the display indicates that you can advance to another page by pressing the cursor button; a left arrow means that you can move back to a previous page by pressing the button.

The following shows the third page of the AMPSIM-effect setup screen.

Ribbon-Track Indication

When you press the [RIBBON TRACK] button, the brackets for the currently selected ribbon track blink on the screen. You can change the selection by pressing a different pad. (→ p.172)

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1.3 Connecting Up

The SU700 is extremely easy to set up. Simply connect the appropriate components as described below.

Power

Connect the power as follows.

1. Confirm that the power switch (on the rear panel) is in the OFF position (protruding from the panel). If the switch is ON, press it so that it pops out into the OFF position.

2. Connect the small end of the supplied power cable to the power inlet on the rear panel.

3. Connect the other end to a standard wall outlet.

CAUTION

Do not connect the power while the power switch is ON.

Input Source

If you are going to record a sample or supply an audio input signal to accompany realtime playback, you need to connect an input source. You can connect up one or more of the following.

●Connect a microphone to the one of the ANALOG INPUT jacks on the rear panel.

●Connect analog line input (for example, from a CD player or electronic instrument) to the ANALOG INPUT jacks on the rear panel. To input a stereo signal, connect to both jacks.

●(If you have installed the optional AIEB1 board:) Connect a digital or optical line to the DIGITAL IN or OPTICAL IN connector on the rear panel.

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To enable input, you must set the AUDIO IN parameter to the source you wish to use. You can set the parameter using the SYSTEM | SETUP job; see page 302. The SU700 can only accept input from one source at a time.

CD	Record (turntable) Microphone

STEREO OUT		ANALOG INPUT
R	L/MONO	R	L
Electric keyboard

Output

You can connect any or all of the following.

●Connect amplifiers, powered speakers, mixer, analog recorder, or other such device to the STEREO OUT jacks on the rear panel.

IMPORTANT

If you are connecting up a single speaker or amp only, be sure to connect to the L/MONO jack.

NOTE:

If connecting to a device with adjustable pan (such as a mixer) set the pan for the channel receiving the L/MONO output all the way to the left; set the pan for the RIGHT output all the way to the right.

●Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the front panel.

●(If you have installed the optional AIEB1 board:) Connect speakers to any of the ASSIGNABLE OUT jacks on the rear panel, or connect a digital device to the DIGITAL OUT or OPTICAL OUT connector on the rear panel.

If using powered speakers, connect as shown below.

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