Yamaha VL VERSION2 User Manual

Yamaha VL VERSION2 User Manual

Voice Lists & MIDI Data

Contents

■ VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

■ VL1/VL1-m Version 2 WX Voices . . . . . . . . . . . 6

■ VL7 Version 2 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

■ VL7 Version 2 WX Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

■ Additional Version 2 Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

■ MDI Data Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

■ MIDI Implementation Chart

VL1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 VL1-m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VL7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Voice Lists

VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices

File name: VL1_VER2.ALL

Loading this file with the “ALL” load option restores the VL1 Version 2 to its initial state as shipped from the factory.

The UTILITY/SYSTEM/BREATH MODE parameter is set to “Touch EG”, so until this is changed to “BC/WX” the breath controller or a WX wind controller cannot be used. Many voices can be played more expressively with a breath controller, so for the notes, below, we assume that the “Breath Mode” parameter is set to “BC/WX”.

Many of these voices can also be used on the VL7 Version 2, so load them and give them a try.

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

A01

(001)

Vintage VL

Dual Oscillator synth lead with slow attack swell filter EG. Play with MW2 (CC13) at center position

 

 

 

or at minimum position for darker sound.

 

 

 

 

A02

(002)

Jazz Sax

Sweet tenor sax sound with some bite when blown hard. Growl on AT. VL range is Db3 to about

 

 

 

Ab5.

A03

(003)

AnaBottle

This voice is a combination of an analog sounding square wave with breath noise. It uses new kind

 

 

 

of breath noise and has a very speedy response which is fun for solos.

 

 

 

A04 (004)

JazzTrumpt

A jazz-oriented trumpet with a wide dynamic range.

 

 

 

 

A05

(005)

Stick

A “hard and sticky” bass sound … similar to one often used by Peter Gabriel.

 

 

 

 

A06

(006)

Violin

The breath controller controls both bow pressure and speed on this violin voice. Can also be used in

 

 

 

the cello and viola ranges.

 

 

 

 

A07

(007)

Wet Mini

Powerfull synth-bass with a lot of resonance.

 

 

 

 

A08

(008)

Pastorale

A mysterious reed/pipe timbre, quite unlike any existing instrument.

 

 

 

A09 (009)

Warm Dist

Distorted amplified electric guitar.

 

 

 

A10 (010)

Super Jam

A trumpet and trombone horn section with wide dynamics.

 

 

 

A11 (011)

Shakuhachi

An excellent Shakuhachi simulation. Best features brought out with breath variations and pitch bend.

 

 

 

A12 (012)

DeepThroat

Strange organ using lots of throat formant.

 

 

 

 

A13

(013)

XtraX

Acid rave lead string sound.

 

 

 

 

A14

(014)

EnglishHrn

The sound of the oboe’s bigger brother, the english horn. The range is F2 to about A4.

 

 

 

A15 (015)

MuteCone

Simulation of the muted trumpet.

 

 

 

A16 (016)

Acid Bass

A perfect bass sound for “acid” basslines.

 

 

 

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

B01 (017)

Brassyn

Bright analog synth-brass.

 

 

 

B02 (018)

Tenor Sub

Sax with a strong sub-tone content. A good choice for jazzy phrases.

 

 

 

B03 (019)

SaxyTrump

A strange combination of a trumpet-like sound mixed with a saxophone sound. Higher breath

 

 

 

pressure adds more beat to the sax element. Throat is controlled by aftertouch for a sax type growl.

 

 

 

B04 (020)

Trumpet

Bright trumpet. Suitable for a wide range of styles.

 

 

 

 

B05

(021)

FingerBass

A fingered bass simulation.

 

 

 

 

B06

(022)

Cello

A natural-sounding cello simulation.

 

 

 

 

B07

(023)

Soft Mini

An emulation of the classic moog bass sound. The filter resonance and the filter envelope depth

 

 

 

are on the continuous sliders (CC16, CC17).

 

 

 

B08 (024)

Thai Reed

Simulation of a South East Asian (mainly Thailand) reed instrument.

 

 

 

 

B09

(025)

GuitarHero

A distortion guitar. Controlling the feedback with aftertouch is particularly effective.

 

 

 

B10 (026)

DynaTp&Sx

A trumpet and sax ensemble using the new dynamic split capabilities of Version 2. The split point is

 

 

 

C4 when the voice is initially selected, but will shift dynamically according to what you play. Add

 

 

 

vibrato with aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

B11

(027)

C Flute

Flute for a wide range of musical styles.

 

 

 

B12 (028)

Moby

Mysterious sound in which the basic sound components increase successively as the key is

 

 

 

gradually pressed. Best features brought out with aftertouch.

 

 

 

B13 (029)

MechaHorse

Aftertouch and MW2 (CC13) are the key controllers for this voice … but don’t neglect the others.

 

 

 

B14 (030)

Oboe

An oboe sound which is somewhat darker than the original VL oboe. The range is Bb2 to about G5.

B15 (031)

Mute Boyz

Unison layered muted trumpets. PB controls embouchure to create parallel tuned intervals. PB at

 

 

 

minimum transposes element 1 down a 4th, 3rd or minor 3rd, and PB at maximum transposes

 

 

 

element 2 up a 4th, 3rd or minor 3rd (key range dependenent) .

 

 

 

B16 (032)

Wah Man

Cry-baby wah-pedal effect on the BC.

 

 

 

 

2 VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices

Voice Lists

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

C01 (033)

Ossyncro

An analog synthesizer, oscillator-sync, cross-modulation sound.

 

 

 

C02 (034)

SopranoSax

Try using after touch.

 

 

 

 

C03

(035)

FlutoPhone

Flute/Sax hybrid. Velocity is assigned to Embouchure, producing an interesting unstable attack in

 

 

 

the upper registers for fast staccato trills in intervals a fifth or more.

 

 

 

 

C04

(036)

FlugelHorn

A flugelhorn simulation with outstanding expressive characteristics in the low-pressure range.

 

 

 

 

C05

(037)

Fretless

Fretless bass … this one is ideal for melodic lines.

 

 

 

C06 (038)

JetLipBow

A delicate sound combining reed (oboe type) and flute sounds … with a violin-like attack.

 

 

 

 

C07

(039)

OldMini

Solo sound typical of saw-tooth waveforms in analog synthesizers. You can control the balance

 

 

 

using CS1 (CC16) and CS2 (CC17) .

 

 

 

C08 (040)

Japanesque

Another Shakuhachi with breath noise.

 

 

 

 

C09

(041)

JazzGuitar

Electric guitar-like timbre. An obvious choice for jazz.

 

 

 

 

C10

(042)

40’sSaxes

A sax ensemble with that ’40’s jazz feel.

 

 

 

 

C11

(043)

Tull Flute

A noisy flute. MW2 (CC13) adjusts growl . Aftertouch is recommended.

 

 

 

C12 (044)

Mad Tube

An extremely aggressive sound that lies somewhere between synth lead and distortion guitar.

 

 

 

C13 (045)

HydroStorm

MW1 and Velocity are important controlers for this voice … but try them all.

 

 

 

 

C14

(046)

Jazz Clari

Bright clarinet for jazz/big band solos. MW2 (CC13) controls tonguing: move towards maximum to

 

 

 

soften the tonguing transient.

 

 

 

C15 (047)

Croma Harp

A chromatic harmonica simulation

 

 

 

C16 (048)

JungleBass

Sliding bass for jungle music.

 

 

 

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

D01

(049)

SynthSplit

Dual Oscillator synth lead with slow attack swell filter EG. Play with MW2 (CC13) at center position

 

 

 

or at minimum position for darker sound.

 

 

 

 

D02

(050)

BaritonSax

Baritone sax suitable for lead lines.

 

 

 

D03 (051)

RoundBreth

An ethnic flute sound in octaves.

 

 

 

D04 (052)

JazzBone

A trombone simulation.

 

 

 

D05 (053)

Tube Bass

Similar to the sound produced by striking the tops of cylindrical plastic pipes of differing lengths.

 

 

 

Vary the velocity for dynamic timbre changes.

 

 

 

 

D06

(054)

Viol Outt

Bright violin. Full bodied, especially above G3. MW2 (CC13) for tremolo. Vary BC pressure for

 

 

 

bowing effects. Tonguing of the BC produces a good hard bowed attack. Try the poly mode.

 

 

 

D07 (055)

Mr. Mogue

Synthesized bass in octaves.

 

 

 

D08 (056)

Bagpipes

Sounds below Bb2 are drones. Scottish folk songs are often performed with drones on Bb, and

 

 

 

playing in Bb Mixolydian mode in the right hand.

D09

(057)

Cruncher

Distortion guitar. Subtle picking nuances can be controlled via velocity.

 

 

 

D10 (058)

Mrs.Yang

Combination of Chinese violin and violin.

 

 

 

 

D11

(059)

Piccolo

Simulation of the piccolo.

 

 

 

D12 (060)

No Harm AT

Synthetic pipe instrument with Aftertouch control of Embouchure and Pitch Change effect depth for

 

 

 

a unique ‘car horn’ style effect.

 

 

 

 

D13

(061)

Crystal

ME type pad effect.

 

 

 

 

D14

(062)

Clarinet

A light clarinet sound useful for classical music. Range is Db2 to about Ab5.

D15 (063)

Blues Harp

A miked harmonica, played through a guitar amplifier.

 

 

 

D16 (064)

PowerBass

Big rave bass sound.

 

 

 

 

VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices 3

Voice Lists

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

E01

(065)

AnorakSyn

Unstable oscillator analog synth.

 

 

 

 

E02

(066)

Bell Miked

A simulation of saxophone miked close to the bell.

 

 

 

 

E03

(067)

Taped Jet

Analog tape sampler type sound. Could be flute or recorder.

 

 

 

 

E04

(068)

MelTrump

Mellow trumpet.

 

 

 

 

E05

(069)

Birdland

A sound somewhere between an analog synthesizer and electric bass. The bass harmonics are

 

 

 

emphasized in the high range.

 

 

 

 

E06

(070)

DoubleBow

A bass with strong “stringed instrument” characteristics. CS2 varies the timbre.

 

 

 

 

E07

(071)

Igneous

Feedback synthesized lead. A simulation of an analog-synthesized distortion guitar.

 

 

 

 

E08

(072)

Solitude

A delicate wind sound.

 

 

 

 

E09

(073)

IndoPluck

A Mideastern plucked sound.

 

 

 

 

E10

(074)

Elec Lips

Combination of lead voice, synth lead & shakuhachi. Shakuhachi mode changes produced by MW2

 

 

 

(CC13).

 

 

 

 

E11

(075)

Pan Pipes

Pan flute simulation. Be sure to use MW2 (CC13). Aftertouch is extremely effective.

 

 

 

 

E12

(076)

PlastiSax

An alto sax … sounding the way it might if played through a plastic body.

 

 

 

 

E13

(077)

Black Hole

Try every controller.

 

 

 

 

E14

(078)

BassClari

The sound of the Bb bass clarinet. Range is D2 to F5.

E15

(079)

Lead Bows

A new violin-like instrument that happens to sound like detuned sawtooth waves layered in octaves.

 

 

 

Try BC tonguing for a nice hard bowed attack. Range C2-C6.

 

 

 

 

E16

(080)

Sub Bass

A bass sound for the subsonic range.

 

 

 

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

F01

(081)

Funny Cat

Filter-sweep synth sound.

 

 

 

 

F02

(082)

Old Tenor

A dry, jazzy tenor sax.

 

 

 

 

F03

(083)

SteamLead

Soft lead w/hard attack. Velocity controls the brigtness of the “steam.” MW2 (CC13) brings the

 

 

 

sound up an octave and changes the timbre.

 

 

 

 

F04

(084)

Horn

A poly-mode horn voice.

 

 

 

 

F05

(085)

ThumBass

Thumped Bass.

 

 

 

 

F06

(086)

Viowind

A new type of sound, not belonging to any existing instrumental group. Play using MW2 (CC13),

 

 

 

BC, and aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

F07

(087)

50 / 50

Solo sound using simple analog synthesizer square waves.

 

 

 

 

F08

(088)

Digeritek

Includes elements of distorted guitar, sax, and bowed strings. Use of the breath controller is

 

 

 

recommended.

 

 

 

 

F09

(089)

Sitar

Simulation of a sitar. Effective if you play the bass in the left hand and the melody in the right. Use

 

 

 

of aftertouch and pitch bend is very effective. Velocity controls dynamic timbral effects.

 

 

 

 

F10

(090)

The Cool

Combination of Flugelhorn & AltoSax. Good for the melody in 4-beat jazz styles.

 

 

 

 

F11

(091)

BassFlute

The sound of the rarely heard bass flute, extending an octave below the C flute. Range: C3 to C6.

 

 

 

 

F12

(092)

BuzzSax

A bright, buzzy tenor sax that is very responsive to breath pressure. Try aftertouch for various

 

 

 

squeaks and growls.

 

 

 

 

F13

(093)

Freezing

Experiment with all controllers.

 

 

 

 

F14

(094)

Dubble

New acoustic double reed. Wide dynamic range with BC. Warm reedy timbre at low pressure.

 

 

 

MW2 (CC13) controls tonguing: move towards maximum to soften the tonguing transient.

 

 

 

 

F15

(095)

BowByBlow

Hard bowed flute/wind hybrid. Very slowly blowing BC pressure sounds octave overtone during

 

 

 

attack before stabilizing at fundamental.

 

 

 

 

F16

(096)

Outback

A sound incorporating two types of ethnic timbres. Dynamic timbre change is possible using the

 

 

 

aftertouch from the lowest note to D2.

 

 

 

 

4 VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices

Voice Lists

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

G01 (097)

AirSqeezer

Simple octave analog synth.

 

 

 

 

G02 (098)

Nat Tenor

Tenor sax with a unique attack.

 

 

 

 

G03 (099)

Sarangi

Traditional Indian string instrument. Use aftertouch vibrato and pitch bend for microtonal ornaments,

 

 

and for timbral variation.

 

 

 

 

G04 (100)

Cornet

A cornet for easy-listening styles.

 

 

 

 

G05 (101)

Square

Synth bass with emphasized filter.

 

 

 

 

G06 (102)

Nu Viola

Mellow, woody viola. Range C2-G6. MW2 (CC13) for tremolo. Vary BC pressure for bowing … try

 

 

tonguing BC for hard bowed attack.

 

 

 

 

G07 (103)

MoreGrunge

A new type of deep synthesized lead.

 

 

 

 

G08 (104)

Aerophone

Hollow, breathy, new woodwind instrument. Play in tenor and alto ranges. MW2 (CC13) to

 

 

Embouchure for alternate bend effect. Aftertouch for growl.

 

 

 

 

G09 (105)

Spanish

Spanish type acoustic guitar.

 

 

 

 

G10 (106)

FluBassoon

A classical woodwind ensemble.

 

 

 

 

G11 (107)

Floboe

A combination of properties of several different woodwind instruments.

 

 

 

 

G12 (108)

PlastcReed

The sound of a plastic reed instrument that is warm at low pressures but thin at higher pressures.

 

 

Growl on aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

G13 (109)

Mu

Noise produced by MW1. The tone is controlled by MW2 (CC13).

 

 

 

 

G14 (110)

DarkBasoon

A dark, but lighter bassoon voice than the original VL bassoon. Range is Bb1 (oct down) to Eb5.

 

 

 

 

G15 (111)

Faerie Bow

A new “violin” instrument that happens to sound like a bright, vocal, “gizmo” motorized synth. Try BC

 

 

tonguing for a nice hard bowed attack. MW2 (CC13) controls attack tightness. Range C2-C6.

 

 

 

 

G16 (112)

Yamasteel

A steel drum-like percussion sound. MW2 (CC13) changes the timbre.

 

 

 

 

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

H01 (113)

Afterwork

This voice benefits from extensive use of aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

H02 (114)

Alto Sax

Bright alto sax simulation.

 

 

 

 

H03 (115)

Tenor Air

Unique tenor lead tone. MW2 (CC13) controls Embouchure for subtle pitch bend effects.

 

 

 

 

H04 (116)

Lite Tuba

A “light” tuba simulation.

 

 

 

 

H05 (117)

Brite Bass

Artifical slap-bass. Low velocity for thumped notes; high velocity for slapped notes.

 

 

 

 

H06 (118)

Lite Cello

A “light” cello simulation.

 

 

 

 

H07 (119)

FunkyLead

Funky wah synth for percussive riffs. Very velocity sensitive.

 

 

 

 

H08 (120)

Syraphone

Unique transient attack response when playing intervals over a fifth with fast, staccato articulation …

 

 

gives a nice tongued/bowed attack to the sound. Plays very smoothly with legato articulations and

 

 

BC tonguing.

 

 

 

 

H09 (121)

AsianPlck

Oriental plucked sound.

 

 

 

 

H10 (122)

BaroqeDuet

A dynamic split with a recorder sound on top and baroque sounding cello on the bottom. Velocity

 

 

controls the volume of the cello; breath controls the volume of the recorder. Vibrato for both voices

 

 

is on aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

H11 (123)

GrassHarp

A harmonica type sound with grass reeds. Use a sustain pedal to switch to the mono mode for an

 

 

ethnic sounding woodwind solo.

 

 

 

 

H12 (124)

CombMute

Imaginary trumpet type instrument with a very strange mute. Try moving MW2 (CC13) for a more

 

 

natural vibrato.

 

 

 

 

H13 (125)

Haze

A psychedelic fuzzy organ in fifths, with breath control routed to the filter.

 

 

 

 

H14 (126)

AltoRecrdr

A duophonic alto recorder for imitating renaissance recorder duets. Range is F3 to F5.

 

 

 

 

H15 (127)

Bowed Saw

Sound of a bowed saw. Has the character of Ondes Martenot or Theremin (pioneer electronic

 

 

instruments).

 

 

 

 

H16 (128)

Waterphone

Mysterious percussion instrument. Attack is softened with MW1. Squeakiness (embouchure) on

 

 

MW2 (CC13). Violent SCRAPE sound with aftertouch.

 

 

 

 

VL1/VL1-m Version 2 Voices 5

Voice Lists

VL1/VL1-m Version 2 WX Voices

File name: VL1V2_WX.ALL

The 32 voices included in this file have been programmed specifically for optimum playability with a Yamaha WX-series wind controller (WX7/WX11). It is assumed that you will be using the WX Tight Lip mode (see Note 1, below). Also, make sure that the VL1 Version 2 or VL1-m Version 2 UTILITY/SYSTEM/TG SETTING “WX Lip” parameter is set to “Expand” (see Note 2).

If playing is too difficult with these settings, try the Loose Lip mode and set the VL “WX Lip” parameter to “Normal”.

Note 1: The WX-series wind controllers have “Tight Lip” and “Loose Lip” modes. Refer to the WX7 or WX11 owner’s manual for details.

Note 2: When the VL1V2_WX.ALL file is loading using the “ALL” load option, the “WX Lip” parameter is automatically set to “Expand”.

In order to produce the correct pitch with a WX-series controller when the “Tight Lip” mode is selected, it is necessary to apply the right amount of pressure to the WX reed (i.e. sax-type embouchure). Adjust the WX controller so that a Pitch Bend value of “0”appears in the VL1-m monitor display screen (Press [F7] in the PLAY mode to see this display — see Note 3). The VL1 does not have a monito r display.

Note 3: When the WX controller is set to the “Tight Lip” mode and the VL “WX Lip” parameter is set to “Expand”, the Pitch Bend value in the monitor display should vary from “-64” to “63” in response to variations in lip pressure.

This selection also includes many voices which can be effectively played via a keyboard with breath control. Many voices are suitable for the rock and pop genres, so don’t overlook them for keyboard control.

The A01, A06, A10, and B14 voices are programmed with a delay vibrato effect (i.e. the vibrato effect comes in gradually after a note is played). To turn this effect off, set the “Sustain Lvl” parameter in the EDIT/E1/ENV/VIBRATO parameter page to “0”.

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

A01 (001)

Hey! Kenny

A soprano sax simulation with delayed vibrato.

 

 

 

A02 (002)

AcoEkoSyn

A grass-reed type synth voice that takes full advantage of VL technology. Take advantage of the

 

 

 

light portamento effect.

 

 

 

 

A03

(003)

BrassSectn

An ensemble with different voices assigned to the two elements. Timing, pitch, and timbre can be

 

 

 

effectively controlled via breath and reed (pitch bend).

 

 

 

A04 (004)

MutedLipWX

A muted trumpet suitable for “old” jazz styles.

 

 

 

 

A05

(005)

GlassAlto

Bright alto sax, suitable for pop styles. Wide variation with breath pressure.

 

 

 

 

A06

(006)

C Flute 2

Attack and light pressure produce the sound of air flowing through the tube. Lip pressure can raise

 

 

 

pitch an octave.

 

 

 

A07 (007)

WXTenorSax

Use lower breath pressures to produce a “gravelly” sound with more subtones. Higher pressure

 

 

 

produces a tone that is ideal for jazz and fusion styles.

 

 

 

A08 (008)

WahUpHarp

Use breath control the wah effect.

 

 

 

A09 (009)

C Trumpet

Trumpet for a wide range of styles … from classic to rock. Loosen lip pressure to bend down;

 

 

 

tighten for lip slur.

 

 

 

A10 (010)

Shakuhachi

Use lip pressure to shift the fundamental tone.

 

 

 

A11 (011)

WX Bariton

A baritone sax that can be used for bass lines or solos. Best played with a distinct rhythm.

 

 

 

A12 (012)

AnaEkoSyn

An analog synth with phaser effect. Good for long-tone solos.

 

 

 

A13 (013)

GuitarHero

Reed and breath control can produce some remarkable effects with a distortion guitar voice.

 

 

 

A14 (014)

LonelyPhone

Pitch variations from pianissimo to fortissimo. Use this characteristics to play soul-searching

 

 

 

melodies.

 

 

 

A15 (015)

MoreGrunge

An analog type voice with a long delay. Use over about a 5-octave range.

 

 

 

A16 (016)

Horn 2

Simulates the long tube — and hard-to-play pitch characteristics — of a real horn. You might want

 

 

 

to keep an eye on the monitor display while playing this one.

 

 

 

 

6 VL1/VL1-m Version 2 WX Voices

Voice Lists

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

 

B01

(017)

MildAltSax

Alto sax with excellent midto high-range projection. Ideal for rock and pop styles.

 

 

 

B02 (018)

JazzBone

Soft timbre on soft passages; brighter when played fortissimo.

 

 

 

 

B03

(019)

BrightTenr

Tenor sax with a solid attack.

 

 

 

 

B04

(020)

Clarinet 2

A clarinet simulation with realistic pitch and timbre variation in response to lip pressure. Very

 

 

 

expressive.

 

 

 

B05 (021)

Blues Harp

A blues harp suitable for punchy lines.

 

 

 

 

B06

(022)

PanPicol

Somewhere between pan pipes and piccolo.

 

 

 

 

B07

(023)

OldMini

Analog synth. Breath control produces cutoff resonance type effects. Useful over an extremely wide

 

 

 

range.

 

 

 

B08 (024)

HarpSoprn

A combination of soprano sax and harp.

 

 

 

B09 (025)

WX Trumpet

Tonguing can produce sounds ranging from flugelhorn to bright trumpet. Try applying gradual

 

 

 

upward pitch bend.

 

 

 

B10 (026)

Andean

Andean flute. Use the WX controller to apply breath and pitch variations to each individual note. Can

 

 

 

also be played as a pan pipe.

 

 

 

 

B11

(027)

Air Saxes

A dry sax sound.

 

 

 

B12 (028)

Marsaloboe

Somewhere between sax, flute, and oboe. Use lip pressure for wide-range pitch control.

 

 

 

 

B13

(029)

JazzGuitar

Where else can you play jazz guitar with tonguing? Very expressive.

 

 

 

B14 (030)

DoubleBow

Breath control produces effects like bowing a cello. Breath is assigned to bow speed.

 

 

 

 

B15

(031)

Nz Piccolo

Ebony piccolo with outstanding breath noise at low pressures.

 

 

 

B16 (032)

LM AltoSax

Alto sax for pops or fusion styles.

 

 

 

 

VL1/VL1-m Version 2 WX Voices 7

Voice Lists

VL7 Version 2 Voices

File name: VL7_VER2.ALL

Loading this file with the “ALL” load option restores the VL7 Version 2 to its initial state as shipped from the factory.

The UTILITY/SYSTEM/BREATH MODE parameter is set to “Touch EG”, so until this is changed to “BC/WX” the breath controller or a WX wind controller cannot be used. Many voices can be played more expressively with a breath controller, so for the notes, below, we assume that the “Breath Mode” parameter is set to “BC/WX”.

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

A01 (001)

Brassyn

Bright analog synth-brass.

 

 

 

 

A02

(002)

Jazz Sax

Sweet tenor sax sound with some bite when blown hard. Growl on AT. VL range is Db3 to about

 

 

 

Ab5.

A03

(003)

AnaBottle

This voice is a combination of an analog sounding square wave type sound with breath noise. It

 

 

 

uses the straight horn algorithm and new fricative waves. It has a very speedy response which is

 

 

 

fun for solos.

 

 

 

A04 (004)

JazzTrumpt

A jazz-oriented trumpet with a wide dynamic range.

 

 

 

 

A05

(005)

Stick

A “hard and sticky” bass sound … similar to one often used by Peter Gabriel.

 

 

 

 

A06

(006)

Violin

The breath controller controls both bow pressure and speed on this violin voice. Can also be used in

 

 

 

the cello and viola ranges.

 

 

 

 

A07

(007)

Wet Mini

Powerfull synth-bass with a lot of resonance.

 

 

 

 

A08

(008)

Pastorale

A mysterious reed/pipe timbre, quite unlike any existing instrument.

 

 

 

A09 (009)

Warm Dist

Distorted amplified electric guitar.

 

 

 

 

A10

(010)

IndoPluck

A Mideastern plucked sound.

 

 

 

A11 (011)

Shakuhachi

An excellent Shakuhachi simulation. Best features brought out with breath variations and pitch bend.

 

 

 

A12 (012)

DeepThroat

Strange organ using lots of throat formant.

 

 

 

 

A13

(013)

Freezing

Experiment with all the controllers.

 

 

 

 

A14

(014)

EnglishHrn

The sound of the oboe’s bigger brother, the english horn. The range is F2 to about A4.

 

 

 

A15 (015)

MuteCone

Simulation of the muted trumpet.

 

 

 

A16 (016)

Acid Bass

A perfect bass sound for “acid” basslines.

 

 

 

● Voice number

Voice name

Voice explanation

 

 

 

B01 (017)

AnorakSyn

Unstable oscillator analog synth.

 

 

 

B02 (018)

Tenor Sub

Sax with a strong sub-tone content. A good choice for jazzy phrases.

 

 

 

B03 (019)

SaxyTrump

A strange combination of a trumpet-like sound mixed with a saxophone sound. Higher breath

 

 

 

pressure adds more beat to the sax element. Throat is controlled by aftertouch for a sax type growl.

 

 

 

B04 (020)

Trumpet

Bright trumpet. Suitable for a wide range of styles.

 

 

 

 

B05

(021)

FingerBass

A fingered bass simulation.

 

 

 

 

B06

(022)

Cello

A natural-sounding cello simulation.

 

 

 

 

B07

(023)

Soft Mini

An emulation of the classic moog bass sound. The filter resonance and the filter envelope depth

 

 

 

are on the continuous sliders (CC16, CC17).

 

 

 

B08 (024)

Thai Reed

Simulation of a South East Asian (mainly Thailand) reed instrument.

 

 

 

 

B09

(025)

GuitarHero

A distortion guitar. Controlling the feedback with aftertouch is particularly effective.

 

 

 

 

B10

(026)

Spanish

Spanish type acoustic guitar.

 

 

 

 

B11

(027)

C Flute

Flute for a wide range of musical styles.

 

 

 

B12 (028)

Moby

Mysterious sound in which the basic sound components increase successively as the key is

 

 

 

gradually pressed. Best features brought out with aftertouch.

 

 

 

B13 (029)

MechaHorse

Aftertouch and MW2 (CC13) are the key controllers for this voice … but don’t neglect the others.

 

 

 

B14 (030)

Oboe

An oboe sound which is somewhat darker than the original VL oboe. The range is Bb2 to about G5.

B15

(031)

Cornet

A cornet for easy-listening styles.

 

 

 

B16 (032)

Wah Man

Cry-baby wah-pedal effect on the BC.

 

 

 

 

8 VL7 Version 2 Voices

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