YAMAHA TNR-W, TNR-O QUICK GUIDE
Introduction
=Supplied Items
c The TENORI-ON instrument
c AC Adaptor
(PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha adaptor)
* May not be included depending on your particular area. Please
check with your Yamaha dealer.
c MIDI cable (Mini MIDI DIN – MIDI IN/OUT)
c CD-ROM
c Quick Guide (This document)
c Installation Guide
c Precautions
03 TENORI-ON Hardware and Nomenclature
Connecting the TENORI-ON to External Devices
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05 Power Supply Preparation and Switching On /
TENORI-ON Performance Styles
06 Basic TENORI-ON Operation: Score Mode
Basic TENORI-ON Operation: Function Buttons
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12 Layers and the Performance Modes
13 Random Mode (Layer 08—11)
Draw Mode (Layer 12, 13) / Bounce Mode (Layer 14)
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Push Mode (Layer 15) / Solo Mode (Layer 16)
16 Using Blocks
18 Using the Menu
20 Menu List
22 Song Recording and Playback
23 Using Original Samples
24 The TENORI-ON as “Interior Decoration”
26 TENORI-ON Score Sheet
27 TENORI-ON Specifications
(Please check that these are included.)
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About the Manuals
The TENORI-ON is provided with the four manuals listed below.
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Quick Guide
The Quick Guid e provides in structio ns on setup an d basic oper ation that w ill get you sta rted
as quic kly as possible.
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TENORI-ON Manual
The ma nual is provided as an electronic document on the supplie d CD-ROM, and it
provides de tailed des criptions and procedures th at will help you t ake full advantage of the
TENORI- ON's many ad vanced fe atures. Refer to the Quick Guid e for basic information such
as tur ning on the pow er, the functions of the pan el controls , and more.
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Precautions
This do cument lists a number of points you nee d to be aware of in order to use the TENORI-
ON prop erly and safely. Ple ase read it care fully. Yamaha r epresentati ve and autho rized
distributo r contact d etails are also included .
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Installation Guide
Explains the procedure for installing the “ TENORI -ON User Voic e Manager ” softwa re that is
included on the supplied CD -ROM on your computer.
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About the Supplied CD-ROM
In addition to a pdf manual and demo movie, the CD-ROM includes the “TENORION User Voice manager” software for Windows and Macintosh computers.
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The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may
appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. The illustrations and LCD screens from the
TNR-W are used for the instructions and descriptions in this manual.
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is a registered trademark of the SD Card Association.
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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.
Backup and Initialization
Some data will be lost when the power is turned off. Save important
data to an SD Memory Card using the Save All Blocks function
(TENORI-ON Manual, page 69) before turning off. See page 39 of the
manual for the initialization procedure.
Increasing the volume excessively may cause some voices to
distort. In this case, lower the volume accordingly, or use an external
audio system.
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TENORI-ON Hardware and Nomenclature
SD Memory Card Slot Page 22
The “L” Function Buttons
Pages 08 and 09
[L1] Button
[L2] Button
[L3] Button
[L4] Button
[L5] Button
Jog Dial
DC IN Connector
Page 05
Speaker [CLEAR] Button
LCD Display
Speaker
The “R” Function Buttons
Page 10
[R1] Button
[R2] Button
[R3] Button
[R4] Button
[R5] Button
LED Buttons
Battery
Compartment
Covers
(TNR-W only)
[OK] Button [CANCEL] Button
Headphone Connector
(Stereo Mini Phone)
STANDBY/ON Switch Page 05
MIDI Connector (Mini DIN)
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Connecting the TENORI-ON to External Devices
Save and load TENORI-ON performances and settings,
or transfer original voice samples to the TENORI-ON from
SD Memory Card
your computer. SD Memory Cards are also a handy way for
TENORI-ON users to share data.
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The TENORI-ON is not supplied with an SD Memory Card. Purchase SD Memory Cards
(2 gigabyte capacity or less) at appropriate retail outlets.
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Before purchasing an SD Memory Card for use
with the TENORI-ON, check the list of compatible
cards at the following web site: http://www.global.
yamaha.com/tenori-on/
“AA” Batteries
(TNR-W only)
DC IN
With the supplied MIDI Cable connected to
the MIDI connector it is possible to connect
multiple TENORI-ON instruments for
synchronized performance, or connect to a
computer which can be used to record the
instrument’s MIDI output. These operations
may also require one or more optional MIDI
cables and a UX16 USB-MIDI Interface.
Other TENORI-ONComputer
AC Adaptor
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI
Connector
“AA” Batteries
(TNR-W only)
Headphone
Connector
Headphones
For maximum audio impact either use a pair
of headphones to monitor the TENORI-ON
sound, or use the headphone connector to
connect it to an audio system.
Avoid listening with the headphones at
high volume for long periods of time;
doing so may not only result in ear fatigue, it
may be damaging to your hearing.
Stereo System
Mixer
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Power Supply
Power Supply Preparation and Switching On /
TENORI-ON Performance Styles
Either the supplied AC Adaptor (PA-3C, PA-130 or equivalent Yamaha adaptor) or six “AA” alkaline
batteries can be used to power the TENORI-ON. (The TNR-O model can only be powered from an AC
power adaptor. Batteries cannot be used.)
Connecting the AC Adaptor
Make sure the TENORI-ON STANDBY/ON
switch is set to the STANDBY position.
Connect the AC adaptor DC plug to the DC IN
connector, and then plug the AC adaptor’s AC
plug into an appropriate AC power outlet.
Use only the supplied PA-3C,
PA-130 or an equivalent Yamaha
AC adaptor.
Use only alkaline batteries when
powering the TENORI-ON from
batteries. (TNR-W only)
Installing Batteries
(TNR-W only)
Make sure the TENORI-ON STANDBY/ON
switch is set to the STANDBY position, and
remove the battery compartment covers (there
are two battery compartment covers) from
either side of the back of the instrument.
Install six “AA” alkaline type batteries, three
on each side, with the orientation shown
in the illustration and replace the battery
compartment covers.
Performance Styles
Hand-held Performance
Hold the TENORI-ON firmly on both sides. You should be
able to use your thumbs to operate the function buttons,
LED buttons, and the jog dial.
If you can’t reach some of the LED
buttons with your thumbs, or need to
maximum operation speed, you can
alternatively hold the TENORI-ON
firmly with one hand while operating
the LED buttons with your free hand.
Table-top Performance
The TENORI-ON can be operated
while placed on a table, desk, or any
stable flat surface.
Switching On
Slide the STANDBY/ON Switch to the ON
position to turn the power on.
When the power is turned on the status
information will appear on the LCD display,
with the power status indicator in the upper
right corner.
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When using the AC adaptor.
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When using batteries. (TNR-W only)
Full Half Full Almost
When the power status indicator
shows that the batteries are almost
depleted replace all six batteries with
new ones as soon as possible.
If the batteries fail during a data
store operation, not only might the
data being transferred be lost but the
data in the destination may be lost or
corrupted as well. Use the AC adaptor
when transferring data.
Be careful not to bend the cables
beneath the device or apply
excessive pressure on them. Doing so
can damage the cable and connectors.
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Basic TENORI-ON Operation: Score Mode
TENORI-ON “Modes”
The TENORI-ON 16 x 16 LED button matrix is simultaneously a
performance input controller and display. By operating and interacting
with the LED buttons and the light they produce you gain access to the
TENORI-ON’s numerous performance capabilities.
The TENORI-ON provides six different performance and sound/light
modes for broad performance versatility, and these modes can
be combined and used simultaneously for rich, complex musical
expression.
The Six Modes
Score Mode
Random Mode
Draw Mode
Bounce Mode
Push Mode
Solo Mode
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The Score Mode
The Score Mode is the basic TENORI-ON performance mode.
In this mode the TENORI-ON interface functions like a musical “score”
on which you can write the notes to be played in one musical measure
via the 16 x 16 LED button matrix. The time axis of the score proceeds
from left to right (the horizontal axis), beginning at the left edge of the
matrix and then looping back to the beginning once the right edge of
the matrix is reached. The vertical axis corresponds to the pitch
of the notes played. If more than one note is entered on the same
vertical line, for example, those notes will be played simultaneously as
an interval or chord. The maximum number of notes or intervals/chords
that can be entered horizontally is 16, but within that range the number
and playback speed can be set as required, allowing the creation of
complex groupings when multiple Score-Mode layers are combined.
Loop Indicator
High
D
C
B
A
G
F
E
Low
D
C
B
A
G
F
E
D
C
Pitch
Active Note
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Time
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The factory default note settings correspond to the white keys on a piano. Semitone
adjustments can be made from the menu. Refer to the “Master Scale” section on
page 44 of the TENORI-ON Manual on the supplied CD-ROM.
Performance in the Score Mode
Master Volume Adjustment
Press an LED button briefly to play the sound assigned to it. At the
same time the lights will flash outward from the played sound. If you
hold the LED button a bit longer it will remain lit and will become an
active note that will play repeatedly. Press and hold an active note to
de-activate it.
The loop indicator will be continuously cycling from the left to right
edge of the LED button matrix. Active notes will play when the loop
indicator coincides with their positions on the matrix.
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Press the [CLEAR] button to de-activate all active notes.
Active notes will play and flash when
the loop indicator passes over them.
[CLEAR] Button
To adjust the overall volume of the TENORI-ON, rotate the jog dial
while holding the [R4] function button. The volume setting will appear
in the LCD display.
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This volume setting is temporary. Refer to page 43 in the TENORI-ON Manual (pdf file) for
details on setting the overall “hardware” volume.
Press and hold
the [R4] button.
Increase
Volume
Jog Dial
Decrease
Volume
Layer Volume
Master Volume
Pausing Loop Playback
Press the [OK] button while the highlighted “STOP" indicator in the
lower right corner of the LCD display is shown to temporarily pause
loop playback. The loop indicator will stop at the position at which
the [OK] button is pressed, and the highlighted “STOP” indicator will
change to “START.” Press the [OK] button a second time and loop
playback will resume from the point at which it was paused.
Current loop indicator position.
[OK] Button
07
01
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
02
0
3
03
04
05
06
06/10
16/16
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
16/01
01/01
01/16
Instrument ∞
Layer[01]
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Basic TENORI-ON Operation: Function Buttons
Functions
By holding one of the ten function buttons located on either side of
the TENORI-ON and operating the LED buttons you can change voices,
change octaves, and apply a variety of effects and variations to your
performance.
This unique visual/tactile interface has been specifically designed to
allow intuitive, instantaneous operation of a variety of functions.
Operate the LED buttons while holding a function
08
button.
+ LED Buttons :
L1
Changing Voices
You can select any voice from the 256 voices available in one quick
operation. When you press and hold the [L1] button vertical and
horizontal lines will light on the matrix, and the button at their intersection
corresponds to the currently selected voice. If you press a different LED
button while these crossed lines are showing the intersection will move to
that button and the corresponding voice will be selected.
Matrix with voice number 06/10 selected.
Voice Number
(Vertical Position/
Horizontal Position)
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The voice number and name will appear in the LCD display. The voice number corresponds
to the vertical and horizontal button numbers.
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The TENORI-ON has 253 internal voices. The remaining three voices (numbers <01/16>,
<02/16>, and <03/16>) are “user voices” that can be created by you and loaded into the
TENORI-ON via an SD Memory Card (page 23).
User Voices
Voice Name
+ LED Buttons :
L2
Changing Note Length
Sets the length of the notes from the time they are triggered to the time they
decay to silence (the gate time).
While holding the [L2] button slide your finger horizontally over the matrix
to move the lit vertical line to the desired setting. Moving the line to the right
increases the note length.
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Not available in the Push Mode.
+ LED Buttons :
L3
+ LED Buttons :
L4
+ LED Buttons :
L5
Changing Octaves
Sets the playback pitch in octave increments.
While holding the [L3] button slide your finger vertically over the matrix to move
the lit horizontal line to the desired octave.
Changing Loop Points
Sets the loop playback range in the Score Mode.
While holding the [L4] button slide your finger horizontally over upper half of
the matrix to move the loop start point indicator to the desired point, and slide
your finger horizontally over lower half of the matrix to move the loop end point
indicator to the desired point, as required.
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In the Random Mode this function sets the rotation direction and speed (page 13).
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Not available in the Draw, Bounce, Push and Solo Modes.
Changing Loop Speed
Sets the loop playback speed (the duration of the beats).
Four settings are available, set via the leftmost four columns on the matrix:
quarter notes, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, and thirty-second notes.
While holding the [L5] button press a button in the corresponding column.
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Not available in the Push Mode.
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