Yamaha W5, W7 User's Manual

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WHAT’SNEWINV ERSION2

Welcome to Version 2—a powerful system upgrade package for the Yamaha W5/W7 Music Synthesizer that adds an exciting new dimension to one of the most versatile all-in-one music production workstations ever made.

Version 2 provides additional Preset voice banks, more than a hundred greatsounding new voices, a long list of unique performance, song play, recording and remixing functions, plus many convenient shortcuts and other useful new features which further streamline the W5/W7’s already simple operation.

NewFeatures

•A total of three Preset voice banks, plus hot new techno, dance music and other voices which add unprecedented sonic dimension and musical range to the W5/W7’s high quality digital sound. (For details, see page 8.)

•Cue Play, which lets you trigger-start a song or sequence phrase from a specified measure simply by pressing a Track button. Lining up a different phrase for each of the 16 Track buttons lets you cue up the right groove or music “hit” at the right time as the mood of the party dictates. (For details, see page 11.)

•Multitrack Loop Recording, which lets you jump from track to track and spot overdub new parts in a specified series of measures to capture inspiration as it strikes. (For details, see page 13.)

•Song Remix, which lets you mix alternate versions of your tunes complete with automatic track solo, mute and other commands which you can input in realtime. The result is greatly expanded on-board “automated mixdown” options. (For details, see page 14.)

•Playback Effect, which lets you apply “groove templates” with pre-programmed quantizing and swing factors to the playback of specified tracks without altering the original music data. The right Playback Effects can literally breathe new life into your tracks. (For details, see page 15.)

•Quick Split/Layer, which lets you easily select two split voices, or add a second layered voice, on the fly as you play. The new Dynamic Split feature lets you play two voices with a “floating split point” that’s determined by note prioritization based on how you play the keyboard. (For details, see page 19.)

•Tempo Delay, which automatically calculates the delay time of System Effect 3 to the tempo of the song, which eliminates unnatural sonic clashes in order to smooth out or tighten up your mix. (For details, see page 22.)

•Faster voice selection features, simplified voice element assign and other convenient voice editing features, expanded voice and multi storage functions, additional song record and edit features, automatic song loading from disk, and much more.

HowtoUseThisGuide

•This W5/W7 Version 2 System Upgrade Information Guide is a supplement to the original W5/W7 Owner’s Manual and W5/W7 Technical Information booklet.

•The “New Features Overview Chart” shows at a glance just what’s new and where it’s located in relation to the existing features, and the “New Features in Version 2” section provides descriptions of each new feature and how to access it.

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CONTENTS
New Features Overview........................................................................		2
About the Accompanying Floppy Disks ................................................		6
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2 .............................................		8
1	PRESET VOICE BANKS ...................................................................	8
	Voice Category Search..................................................................................	9
	Voice Category Display in the Voice Directory................................................	9
	Quick Voice Bank Select .............................................................................	10
	Quick Program Change...............................................................................	10
2	CUE PLAY .....................................................................................	11
	Cue Play as Additional Measure Locate Points .............................................	12
3	MULTITRACK LOOP RECORDING.................................................	13
4	REMIX..........................................................................................	14
	Solo Mode.................................................................................................	14
	Track Mute ................................................................................................	15
5	PLAYBACK EFFECT.......................................................................	15
	Playback Effect Template Type List .............................................................	17
	Normalize Playback Effect (Song Job 1) ......................................................	18
	Quantize Parameters (Type, Sens, Strength).................................................	18
6	QUICK SPLIT/LAYER AND DYNAMIC SPLIT.................................	19
	Quick Split/Layer.......................................................................................	19
	Dynamic Split............................................................................................	19
7	OTHER FEATURES IN VERSION 2 .................................................	21
	Song Play Mode .........................................................................................	21
	System Effect.............................................................................................	22
	Song Setup Mode.......................................................................................	22
	Song Record Mode .....................................................................................	22
	Song Edit Mode .........................................................................................	23
	Song Play/Voice Mode ...............................................................................	23
	Voice Edit Mode.........................................................................................	24
	Store Mode................................................................................................	24
	Utility Mode ..............................................................................................	25
	Disk Mode.................................................................................................	26
CHANGES TO THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION BOOKLET .................		27

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	: New features shaded in gray	Numbers below indicate Owner's Manual pages
		( *: Version 2 System Upgrade Information)

SONG For song recording, editing & playback...........72

SONG PLAY

Song Multi Play

		For song playback & normal performance	73
SONG		Access Song Setup during song playback	*21
		Start song after reading data in previous measures(excluding note)	*21
		Access single track solo play	*14
		View measure number in Multi & Sequence Play screens	*21

Access Voice Assign, Volume, Pan, Insertion Effect On/Off, System Effect 1~ 3 Send level, Effect Type & Effect Parameter, Shift, Tune & Pitch Bend Range settings

(Mixer Screen)	F1
				+
	SHIFT				F2
(Inst Screen)				+ F1
	SHIFT
Category Search				F5
Voice Directory				F8
Sequencer Play	F2
Song Name				F7
Song Directory				F8			+
Playback Effect
				SHIFT					F1
Cue Play							+
				SHIFT					F2
Song Setup	F3
MIDI Filter				F5
Track Transmit Channel				F6
Keyboard Setup				F7
Other Setup				F8

Display 16 channel mixer for setting multi parameters	75
Jump to designated mixer feature	*21
Display list of Instrument parameter settings	75
Assign Tempo Delay	*22
Access Voice Category Search	*9
Toggle between Voice Category & Program Number	*9
Access Sequence Play settings	80
Set Click Beat value by numeric (note) keypad	*22
View External Sync tempo value	*21
Name the song	81
Display list of songs	81
Apply groove templates to song playback without overwriting	*15
Assign sequences to track buttons for trigger playback	*11
MIDI, Keyboard & Other settings	82
Determine how W5/W7 responds to various MIDI data	82
Set MIDI transmit channel for each track	82
Keyboard Mode (Normal, Split, Layer, 4-zone) settings	82
Assign Dynamic Split (floating split point) settings	*19
Access Quick Split/Layer	*19
Transpose octave from Keyboard Normal Mode	*22
Access Next Song, MIDI Control, Sync & Transpose functions	84

	STORE MULTI							For storing multi settings into a song memory	129
				STORE
						F2		Assign Multi Auto/Manual Store setting (Utility Mode)	*25

	SONG RECORD
					RECORD
Realtime Recording
	Overdubbing						F6
	Replace						F7
	Punch-in						F8

For selecting a recording method & recording a song	85
Remix a song using solo, mute & other switch operations	*14
Record actual note, controller & program data as you play	87
Select Count-in value before record start	*22
Select Quantize, Click Beat value with numeric (note) keypad	*22
Record new data on top of existing data in the track	88
Record new data in the track while erasing existing data	88
Replace record between a series of designated measures	88
Select track & overdub between a series of designated measures	*13
(Multitrack Loop Recording)

Step Recording	F5					Input note, controller, program & other data one-by-one	89
						Select Click Beat value by numeric (note) keypad	*22
				+		Move cursor to next note event	*22
Transpose			SHIFT		F1	Transpose input keyboard octave setting	*23
				+
			SHIFT		F2

	SONG EDIT
				EDIT
Sequence Track
				F1
	Insert
						F4
	Change
						F5
	Graphic
						F6
Tempo Track
				F2
	Insert					F4
	Change
						F5

For specific event editing of recorded song data	91
Edit the sequence track	91
Input parameter change data	*23
Insert sequence track event data	93
Change sequence track event data	92
Display note event data graphically	91
Move cursor to next note event	*23
Input measure number by numeric keypad	*23
Edit the tempo track	93
Insert tempo change data in the middle of the song	93
Change tempo data value	92

	SONG JOB
					JOB
Job 1
				F2
	Copy Song									+
								SHIFT			F1
	Append Song									+
								SHIFT			F2
	Clear Song									+
								SHIFT			F3
	Copy Track									+
								SHIFT			F4
	Clear Track									+
								SHIFT			F5
	Mix Track									+
								SHIFT			F6
	Normalize Playback Effect									+
								SHIFT			F7
Job 2
				F3
	Copy Measure									+
								SHIFT			F1
										+
	Erase Measure
								SHIFT			F2
										+
	Create Measure
								SHIFT			F3
										+
	Delete Measure
								SHIFT			F4
										+
	Insert Measure
								SHIFT			F5
										+
	Thin Out
								SHIFT			F6
										+
	Extract
								SHIFT			F7
	Chord Sort									+
								SHIFT			F8
Job 3
				F4
	Quantize									+
								SHIFT			F1
	Move Clock									+
								SHIFT			F2
	Modify Gate Time									+
								SHIFT			F3
	Modify Velocity									+
								SHIFT			F4
	Transpose									+
								SHIFT			F5
	Shift Note									+
								SHIFT			F6
	Crescendo									+
								SHIFT			F7

For editing of song, track & measure data	95
Jobs for song & track editing	96
Copy a song from one song memory location to another	96
Append a song onto another song from a specified measure	96
Clear all multi & performance data of a specified song	96
Copy track data from one song into another song	97
Clear all performance data from a track	97
Combine data in one track with data in another track	97
Write the specified Playback Effect data into the song	*18
Jobs for current song/track measure, note & other event editing	98
Copy specified measures to a specified location	98
Erase data in specified measures	98
Insert new empty measures into specified location in all tracks	98
Delete a specified range of measures from all tracks	99
Specify a range of measures & copy to specified location for all tracks	99
Delete unnecessary controller data from a track	99
Extract designated events from one track & place in another	99
Rearrange a cluster of notes in ascending/descending order	100
Jobs for current song event editing	100
Correct timing of performance data	100
Quantize Sensitivity & Strength parameters are added	*18
Move data in specified measures by a specified clock value	101
Modify durations of notes in specified measures	101
Modify note-on velocity values in specified measures	102
Transpose notes in specified measures by a designated interval	102
Shift a note number to another number in specified measures	103
Add crescendo or diminuendo over specified range of measures	103

SONGVOICE PLAY

Access voice select screen in Song Play Mode

*23

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VOICE

For selecting & playing voice.......................106

VOICE

Select voice by last-digit within a group of ten (Quick PC)

*10

Transpose

F1

,

F2

Transpose octave (in Keyboard Normal Mode)

*22

Keyboard mode display (Quick Split/Layer, Dynamic Split)

*19

Category Search

F5

Select the next voice program number in the same Voice Category

*9

Press [F8] twice to see Voice Categories

Voice Directory

F8

View list of voices.

107

Quick Voice Bank Select

SHIFT

+

F1

~

F8

Direct selection of

any voice bank

*10

SHIFT

+

SONG

Revert to multi settings when switching back to Song Mode

*23

VOICE EDIT MODE For editing specific voice parameter.....108

STORE VOICE

Store edited voice into specified program number

130

STORE

Store voice into Internal (or Song) voice bank

*24

Store Voice

F3

Voice Directory

View list of voices. Press [F8] twice to see Voice Categories

*9

F8

NORMAL

Edit Normal Voice

109

VOICE EDIT

Common Group

Parameters common to the entire voice

110

F1

Category/Volume

F6

Assign Voice Category code and set voice Volume

110

F2

Copy Effect & Control Group parameters to another voice

*24

Voice Name

F7

Name the voice

110

Initialize Voice

F8

Initialize all voice data

110

Element Group

Parameters related to the individual elements

112

F2

Element Assign

F5

Assign up to four elements to the voice

112

Element category search

*24

Copy Element Group parameters to another voice

*24

F2

Pan

F6

Position each element within the stereo field

112

Velocity Limit

F7

Specify the Velocity Limit of each element

112

Note Limit

F8

Specify the Note Limit of each element

113

Amplitude Group

Parameters related to volume characteristics of each element

113

F3

Level

F7

Specify the volume Level of each element

113

Envelope

F8

Assign the amplitude Envelope characteristics of each element

114

Filter Group

Parameters related to tone quality of each element

115

F4

Tone

F7

Specify the type of filter and parameters of each element

116

Envelope

F8

Assign the filter Envelope characteristics of each element

116

			DISK	For saving & loading data to &
				from a floppy disk.......................................132
	Disk Status		F2	View types of files on the inserted floppy disk	133
	Save To Disk			Save voice, song or other data to floppy disk	134
			F3
	Load From Disk			Load voice, song or other data from floppy disk	136
			F4
	Rename File			Rename a file on the inserted floppy disk	139
			F5
	Delete File			Delete a specified file from the inserted floppy disk	140
			F6
	Format Disk			Format a disk for use with the W5/W7	141
			F7
	Auto Load			Automatically load the designated file at power on	*26
	Auto Play			Automatically load & play the designated file at power on	*26

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GM Voice Bank		VOICE BANK
128 Normal Voices + 8 Drum Voices
Internal Voice Bank		Preset Voice Banks	Song Voice Bank
		P1 : 128 Normal Voices
128 Normal Voices + 2 Drum Voices			1set/song
		P2 : 128 Normal Voices	*8
External Voice Bank		P3 : 128 Normal Voices
(Optional Expansion Wave/Voice Board)		PD: 4 Drum Voices
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Pitch Group	F5	Parameters related to pitch characteristics of each element		117
Scale	F4	Specify the Scale parameters of each element		117
Tune	F5	Specify the Tune parameters of each element		118
Note Shift	F6	Specify the Note Shift parameters of each element		118
Sensitivity	F7	Specify the Sensitivity parameters of each element		118
Envelope	F8	Assign the pitch Envelope characteristics of each element		118

Effect Group									Parameters related to voice effects assignments	119
					F6
	System Effect Send							F4	Specify the Send Level for each System Effect	119
	Insertion Effect Type							F6	Specify the Insertion Effect Type for the voice	119
	Insertion Effect Parameter							F7	Specify the Insertion Effect parameters	120
	Insertion Effect Control							F8	Specify the Insertion Effect Control parameters	120
LFO Group					F7				Parameters related to Low Frequency Oscillator characteristics	121
	LFO Parameter							F7	Specify the LFO Parameter settings for each element	121
	LFO Modulation							F8	Specify the LFO Modulation parameters for each element	121
Controller Group					F8				Parameters related to the various controllers	122
	Sustain/Exp. Low Limit							F2	Specify the Sustain & Exp. Low Limit settings for each element	122
	Pitch Bend							F3	Specify the Pitch Bend settings for each element	122
	After Touch							F4	Specify the After Touch settings for each element	122
	Modulation Wheel							F5	Specify the Modulation Wheel settings for each element	123
	Foot Controller							F6	Specify the Foot Controller settings for each element	123
	MIDI Control 1							F7	Specify the MIDI Control 1 settings for each element	124
	MIDI Control 2							F8	Specify the MIDI Control 2 settings for each element	124
	DRUM								Edit Drum Voice	124
	VOICE EDIT
	Common Group						F1		Parameters common to the entire voice	125
	Key Group						F2		Element assignments for each key	125
	Effect Group						F7		Parameters related to voice effects assignments	127
	Controller Group						F8		Parameters related to the various controllers	128

For accessing & assigning settings

which affect the entire system................142

Memory
			F1
Initialize
			F2
Voice Bulk Dump
			F3
Synthesizer Setup
			F4
Controllers
			F5
MIDI Setup
			F6
Other Setup
			F7
Greeting Message
			F8

Copy a voice bank to RAM	143
Copy from Song voice bank to Internal voice bank	*25
Initialize the Internal voice bank	144
Delete elements not in use (Free Element)	*25
Perform bulk dump operation of Internal voices to external device	144
Assign Master Tune, Velocity Curve & Controller settings	145
Assign CS, Foot Volume & Foot Controller settings	147
Set Foot Controller Assign & CS data entry functions	*25
Assign MIDI related settings	148
Set LCD Contrast & Edit Confirm status	149
Assign Multi Auto/Manual Store status	*25
Personalize the start-up Greeting Message	149

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AbouttheAccompanyingFloppyDisks

The demonstration floppy disk “W5/W7 FACTORY SET & DEMONSTRATION” comes bundled with Version 1 and the “W5/W7 Version 2 DEMONSTRATION” disk is additionally bundled with Version 2. Each disk contains factory-programmed song and other data which especially highlight the exceptional capabilities of the W5/W7. (For information about loading files from a disk, see the Owner’s Manual, pages 52 and 136.)

The contents of each demonstration disk are listed and described below.

W5/W7 FACTORY SET & DEMONSTRATION

There are two types of files on the disk, as follows:

	W_DEMO.A1A	All Data type file
	INTVOICE.A1V	Voice type file

W_DEMO.A1A file

Five songs are sequentially arranged in the file:

•SONG 01 : Isn’tItHip

•SONG 02 : Metal Bomb

•SONG 03 : Gavotte

•SONG 04 : Halftime

•SONG 05 : RAM-Jam

NOTE

When loading an All Data type file, the settings in Utility mode will also be replaced. Therefore, be sure to save any important All Data type settings to floppy disk before loading an All Data type file.

The various songs showcases how great the W5/W7 sounds across different genres of music. There’s more to each demonstration song than just an impressive performance, however, since they are also great examples for study of clever ways to allocate voices, optimize the various effect and other settings, and more. Note that there are special Song voices used in Song 01 and Song 05 which are not included in the factory presets.

INTVOICE.A1V file

This file contains a safety backup of the factory-programmed bank of Internal voices.

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W5/W7 Version 2 DEMONSTRATION

There are three types of files on the disk, as follows:

	W_DEMO2.A1A	All Data type file
	AUTOPLAY.A1S	1 Song+Voice type file
	VOICE_EDIT.A1S	1 Song+Voice type file

W_DEMO.A1A file

Three songs are sequentially arranged in the file:

•SONG 01 : Dancyndrom

•SONG 02 : Whale Song

•SONG 03 : Push Track

NOTE

When loading an All Data type file, the settings in Utility mode will also be replaced. Therefore, be sure to save any important All Data type settings to floppy disk before loading an All Data type file.

Version 2 features a Preset 3 voice bank which includes various voices perfect for techno and dance music.

Song 3 (“Push Track”) is a special demonstration song which lets you try out the new Cue Play function (see page 11). When you start the song from the top, the W5/W7 automatically enters Cue Play mode. In the screen you will notice which measure has been assigned as the start point for each Track button. Press a Track button to start the Cue Play from the designated measure.

AUTOPLAY.A1S file

This file contains the same song data as “SONG 01: Dancyndrom”. However, since this was saved as an Auto Play file (see page 26), if you insert the disk while the power is off, then switch the power on, the file will automatically be loaded in the first song memory and begin playing.

VCE_EDIT.A1S file

This file is a special demonstration for editing a voice. When you start the song from the top, the W5/W7 plays the intro of the demo song “Isn’t It Hip” (same as in the “W5/W7 FACTORY SET & DEMONSTRATION” disk, above), then stops, selects Track 7, then goes on to give a visual demonstration of how to edit the voice “Needle”. A note in the screen will explain what’s happening. Watch the screen as the various parameters are selected, including element assignment, template selection and parameter adjustments, Insertion Effect type selection and parameter adjustments, and others—including System Effect adjustments to various tracks. The new Remix mute and solo (see page 14) and Playback Effect features (page 15) are also introduced.

NOTE

Do not stop the playback in the middle of the song when playing VCE_EDIT.A1S, since stopping it may cause data error.

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PRESET VOICE BANKS

Version 2 includes two additional Preset voice banks, making a total of three Preset voice banks, or 384 Preset normal voices in ROM. Preset voice bank 2 contains the same voices as the Internal voice bank (RAM). Preset voice bank 3 includes 128 new voices, including many techno and dance music oriented voices, and several unique voices which can yield various characteristics as you play, controlled by the modulation wheel.

Including the GM voice bank, Version 2 comes complete with a total of 512 normal voices and 12 drum voices in ROM (excluding those available in the External voice bank when an Expansion Wave/Voice Board is installed), and 128 normal voices and 2 drum voices in RAM— for a total of 640 normal voices and 14 drum voices. Additionally, there are 128 Song voice memories and 2 Song drum voice memories which can be dedicated to up to 10 songs.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s in each of the voice banks:

	GM	Standard General MIDI set	128		Normal Voices
(P1)	Preset 1	Same as previous Preset bank	128		Normal Voices
(P2)	Preset 2	Same as previous Internal bank	128		Normal Voices
(P3)	Preset 3	New bank of voices	128		Normal Voices
	Internal	Same as previous Internal bank	128		Normal Voices
	Song	—	128		Normal Voices/Song
	GM Drum	Various GM drum kits	8	Drum Voices
	Preset Drum	Two new Preset drum kits	4	Drum Voices
	Internal Drum	Same as first two GM drum kits	2	Drum Voices
	Song Drum	—	2	Drum Voices/Song

For a list of the new normal voices in the Preset 3 voice bank and the two new drum voices in the Preset drum voice bank, as well as the additional new elements available, see page 27.

The process of selecting voices and voice banks in Version 2 is the same as before, but there are several convenient new options as well, including Voice Category Search, Quick Voice Bank Select and Quick Program Change.

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Version 2’s Preset 3 voice bank features an assortment of modern music sounds including techno, dance music and other voices—which add a completely new dimension to the W5/W7’s sonic possibilities. Below are descriptions of a few of the more intriguing voices which rely on the CS and Modulation Wheel to achieve maximum flexibility and impact:

P3-03:Blue Lead	This is a classic high-resonance analog synth type lead voice. The filter cutoff is assigned to the CS, so you
	can control the amount of resonance applied to the voice at any time by moving the CS as you play.
P3-10:N-Hall	Airy, futuristic sound effect type voice. The filter cutoff is assigned to the CS, so you can greatly modify the
	quality of the voice in realtime by moving the CS.
P3-13:HaHahaha	A whimsical simulated laughter type voice. Control the speed of the laughing with key velocity, and the
	quality of the sound with the CS and Modulation Wheel.
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	oriented music. Adjust the CS to control the characteristic of the sound, and simulate the DJ scratching with
	the Modulation Wheel.
P3-32:Gang	Soft but powerful, versatile resonant synth voice with rotary speaker Insertion Effect applied. Use the CS to
	control the speed of the rotary speaker effect.
P3-53:Feed Pad	Grungy but distinctively pleasant distortion pad voice. Control the amount of resonance with the CS.
P3-120:S.O.S.	Cumulative chaos of a frantic S.O.S. signal from a submarine in distress. Use the CS to control the balance
	between bell timbre and “muffled voices”.

Voice Category Search

Version 2’s Voice Category Search feature makes it easier than ever to locate just the right voice when you want it. This is critical considering the many hundreds of voices that are now available at any given time.

Voice Category Search lets you select the next voice number with the same Voice Category code as the current voice simply by pressing function key F5 (Ctg), in either Song Multi Play Mode or Voice Mode—including when the Voice Directory is displayed. This is really helpful when searching for similar types of voices as the currently selected one— such as piano type voices assigned with the “Pf” Voice Category code, for example.

SONG MODE

F5

VOICE MODE

F5

To select the next voice number with the same Voice Category code as the current voice:

Press [F5].

Each time you press F5, the next voice with the same Voice Category code will be selected within the current voice bank, starting back at the lowest numbered voice after the highest numbered voice has been selected. You don’t need to press the Enter key.

Voice Category Display in

the Voice Directory

Version 2 not only lets you view the voice program numbers in the Voice Directory, but also gives you the option of viewing the two-letter Voice Category codes assigned to each voice—in both Song Multi Play Mode and Voice Mode.

To view the Voice Category codes in the Voice Directory:

Press [F8] (Dir) twice.

F8

When the Voice Directory is selected, pressing F8 will toggle back and forth between voice program

numbers display and Voice Category codes display 9 in the Voice Directory.

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Quick Voice Bank Select

Version 2 provides a convenient shortcut for selecting voice banks within Voice Mode or from the Voice Directory in Song Multi Play Mode.

Simply pressing the Shift button will display the first letter of each voice bank (E*, I, S, G, P1, P2, P3) above function keys F1*~F7—by which you can jump directly to a desired voice bank.

To select a different voice bank:

Hold [SHIFT] and press a function key [F1]~[F7] above the desired voice bank.

SHIFT

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

When you press a function key, the desired bank is selected; the voice number is the same as for the previously selected bank. It is not necessary to press Enter as with the normal procedure for selecting banks.

When you select one of the Preset voice banks, the voice bank prefix which appears to the left of the voice program number will be denoted with one, two, or three dots, respectively, as follows:

•Preset 1

•Preset 2

•Preset 3

Note that pressing F8 (Drum) while holding the Shift button lets you alternate between normal (“Norm”) and drum voice banks.**

To select a drum voice bank:

1. Hold [SHIFT] and press [F8].

2. Press a function key [F2]~[F5] above the desired drum voice bank.

F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F8

*F1 can only be used for accessing the External voice bank when an Expansion Wave/Voice Board is installed.

**When Track 10 is selected, you cannot access the normal voices, since channel 10 is dedicated to the drum voices.

Quick Program Change

Version 2 has a new Quick Program Change feature in Voice Mode. When Quick Program Change is activated, you can quickly select program numbers within a group of ten with the same first digit using buttons 0~9 on the numeric keypad—each of which corresponds to the last digit of the program number of each voice.

For example, say the currently selected voice number is 35. With Quick Program Change, you can jump directly to any voice between 30~39 simply by pressing buttons 0~9 on the numeric keypad.

To activate Quick Program Change:

1. In Voice Mode, press the [VOICE] button.

2. Press a number [0]~[9] on the keypad corresponding to the last digit of the program number you want to select.

When in Voice Mode (see the Owner’s Manual, page 106), pressing the Voice button will toggle back and forth between Quick Program Change and normal Voice Play Mode. The words “Quick PC” will display in the upper area of the screen when Quick Program Change is active.

When you press the desired number on the keypad, the corresponding voice with the same last digit will be selected instantly, and therefore you need not press Enter to lock in the selection, as in the normal voice selection procedure. You can also press F6 and F7 to select a different voice bank, and then press a number on the keypad to select it—within the group of ten also with the same first digit.

Quick Program Change also lets you select voices outside the group of ten using the Jog dial and the Inc/Dec buttons. Also note that when you press F8 to view the Voice Directory, Quick Program Change will be bypassed, and you can select voices and banks in the normal way. However, when you exit the Voice Directory, Quick Program Change will be reactivated.

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