Yamaha Audio DX7s User Manual

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Welcome

Welcome to the DX7s, the newest member of the growing family of FM digital synthesizers from Yamaha. Using the industry-standard DX7 as its starting point, the DX7s offers a number of important new features, such as improved sound quality, additional FM features, new performance options, and improved controls.

Since there is so much material available on the DX7 family of synthesizers (and on the theory of FM digital synthesis), this manual will not be an FM tutorial. Instead, it has been designed to be a “users manual” in the truest sense — its goal is to help you make music with your new DX7s as quickly as possible.

If you are already familiar with the operation of the original DX7, this manual will help you make the transition to the DX7s in short order. On the other hand, if this is your first FM digital instrument, this manual will guide you into the operation of your new synthesizer with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and explanations.

After you are comfortable with the operation of your new synthesizer, you may want to explore the fascinating world of FM digital voicing. If so, consult the extensive list of reference works on FM synthesis listed in the bibliography at the back of this manual.

Tips

The DX7s has been designed for years of trouhle-free use. In order to ensure that it remains a healthy member of your family

following tips in mind:

musical instruments, please keep the

Installation:

When setting up the DX7s in your home or studio, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Environments with excessive dust, cold, dampness, or vibration can also damage your instrument. Even though the DX7s is electronic, you should treat it with the same kind of care you would lavish on any other musical instrument.

Also, since the DX7s is electronic, you should make sure not to set it too close to equipment (such as a television set) that generates electromagnetic fields. Such proximity could cause both malfunctions in the synthesizer’s digital circuitry and interference noise in the other unit.

Handling:

The DX7s is sturdy, but it can do without rough handling. Don’t subject it to sudden jolts (such as dropping it), as this can damage the internal circuitry. If you plan to travel with it, be sure to use a road case. Also, make sure not to apply excessive force to any of the keys, buttons, or other controls.

Cleaning:

To clean or dust your DX7s, use nothing more than a clean, slightly damp cloth. Using chemical solvents will damage the finish, and using too much water may do considerable damage to the internal circuitry.

AC Power & Other Equipment:

When you are using the DX7s with an amplifier or mixer that has unbalanced outputs, connect both units to the same AC outlet to avoid hum.

If you use a number of electronic instruments in your setup, you may want to consult an electrician, who can make sure that your system does not overtax the available power.

AC Power & Down Time:

Whenever the DX7s will not be used for an extended period of time, it is best to protect it from potential disaster. Electrical storms and other natural or man-made disasters can give rise to power surges, which may damage the digital circuitry of your DX7s — even if the power is turned off. Either unplug your instrument when not in use, or invest in power strips with surge protectors to safeguard all of your electronic equipment.

Service & Your Warranty:

The DX7s contains no user-serviceable parts. Opening it up or tampering with it in any way will void the warranty, and may also lead you to experience some nasty electrical shocks. If you have a problem with your instrument, please take it to an authorized

Yamaha service center.

Modifications & Your Warranty:

Unless you are assured to the contrary in writing, you should assume that any

modifications made to your DX7s will void the original product warranty. Therefore, you

should make sure that you receive a warranty (or some other kind of guarantee) from the

person or company that is responsible for the modification.

Contents

Section 1: Playing the DX7s

Getting Started

Setting the ROM Cartridge Banks

Exploring the DX7s Performance Library

Exploring the DX7s Voice Library

The Play Modes

Using Controllers with the DX7s

Section 2: Creating and Storing New Sounds

Creating New Sounds

21 26

Saving New Sounds

Section 3: Using the New Performance Features

Performance Edit Buttons

31 33 Basic Performance Parameters 36 Performance Controllers

Micro Tuning

Section 4: Using the New Voice Features

Voice Edit Buttons

Basic Voice Editing Functions

New Voice Parameters

Voice Controllers

Fractional Scaling

Section 5: Memory

Utility Buttons

Memory Layout

64 66 Memory Storage Types 68

Basic Utility Functions

Cartridge Memory Functions

Section 6: MIDI

MIDI Buttons

System Setup

MIDI System Exclusives Immediate MIDI Program Change Out

Appendices

Appendix 1:

Appendix 2: Bibliography

MIDI Implementation Chart

Blank Data Chart

Functions

Supplemental

Information

Playing the DX7s

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Contents

Getting Started

Making Audio Connections

Turning on the DX7s Setting the Volume Slider

Setting the ROM Cartridge Banks

Inserting the ROM Cartridge

Selecting the ROM Banks

Exploring the DX7s Performance Library

Selecting the Internal Performance Memories

The Internal Performance Memories

Selecting the Cartridge Performance Memories

The Cartridge Performance Memories

Exploring the DX7s Voice Library

Selecting the Internal Voice Memories

The Internal Voice Memories

Selecting the Cartridge Voice Memories

The Cartridge Voice Memories

The Play Modes

Voice Mode and Performance Mode

Using the 1 ~ 32/33 ~ 64 Button

Using the Poly/Mono Button

Using the Key Shift Button

Using Controllers with the DX7s

Pitch Bend Wheel

Modulation Wheel

17 17

After Touch

Breath Controller Foot Controllers 1 and 2

Footswitches 1 and 2

Continuous Sliders 1 and 2

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Getting

Started

Connecting the DX7s

to a single input

amplifier.

You can begin to enjoy your DX 7s immediately, without poring through a lot of complicated electronic theory. A ll you have to do is take the instrument out of the box and

proceed as follows:

Making Audio Connections

There are three different ways to connect the DX7s to sound reinforcement equipment. The one you choose will depend on your situation:

you

1. If

have a monophonic (single input) amplifier such as a guitar amp, connect the

DX's output to the amp’s input (using a standard ¼” cable).

Using stereo headphones

with the DX 7s.

2. If you are using a multi-channel mixer, connect the DX’s back-panel audio output to one of your mixer’s inputs (using a ¼” cable).

3. If you are using a set of standard stereo headphones, plug them into the DX’s Phones

output.

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The DX’ s “ welcome” display.

Turning on the DX7s

After you have made the audio connection of your choice, turn the DX7s on by pressing the power switch located on the right side of the back panel. This is the first display you

will see on the main panel:

After a few seconds, this display will be replaced by the last Play Mode display selected before the DX7s was turned off:

The DX’ s next

initial display.

The LED’s will now display the voice or

performance number that was displayed

when the DX w as turned off.

The LCD will now show the voice or

performance name which corresponds to

the number in the LED.

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Volume Slider

Setting the Volume Slider

Since the volumes of the various voices differ, start with a setting in the middle of the slider’s range; adjust later to suit your taste, depending on the voice or voices being played.

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Setting the

ROM Cartridge

Banks

The ROM Cartridge supplied with your DX 7s actually contains several sets of data — called “ banks.” These banks can be selected from the front panel. In order to hear all of the Voice and Performance data, you will need to set the Voice/Performance bank to 2. Also, certain voices in the DX7s are created using the new fractional scaling feature. These scalings are stored in bank 3 of the ROM cartridge, so the Fractional Scaling Bank will need to be set to bank 3. Look at the diagram on the next page and make the necessary changes before you begin playing.

Inserting the ROM Cartridge

Before you begin to play your DX7s, insert the supplied ROM cartridge into the cartridge slot:

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Selecting the ROM Banks

This is the Set Bank LCD display

with Bank 2 of the ROM cartridge

selected for Voice & Performance data.

This is the Set Bank LCD display with Bank 3 of the ROM cartridge

selected for Fractional Scaling data.

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Exploring

the DX7s

Performance

Library

The Performance Mode is a completely new feature for the DX7s. It allows a number of useful performance-oriented features to be stored and recalled instantly. These features will be explained in detail in Sections 2 and the steps below, and explore the richness of the Performance Mode by playing through all

of the new sounds available in the Internal and ROM Cartridge memories.

of this manual. For now, though, just follow

Selecting the Internal Performance Memories

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The LCD display will show

the number and name of

the selected Performance

memory.

The Internal Performance Memories

These are the

Performance Memories

loaded into the DX7s when it is

shipped from the factory.

Since these memories

can be adjusted,

your DX’s Internal Memory

may contain different data.

If so, reload the Internal Voice

& Performance

data from bank 4 of the

supplied ROM cartridge

(see page 70).

Performance

Name

SolidStrg

Strings

GrandOrch

Cello

LittleStrg

ReverbBras

BrightBras

MildBrass

W.Leed

SoftFlute

PanPipes

BlowSax

BluesHarp

14 Harp 15 PianoBrite 16 MildPiano 17 Mellow EP

18 Attack EP 19 Crystal EP 20 DX Clavi 1 21 DX Clavi 2 22 Clavicord 23 Harpsicord 24 WireString 25 GreatPipes 26 RotaryOrg 27 ConsoleOrg 28 MagicOrgan 29 SoftOrgan

30 SchoolOrg 31 AngelVoice

32 LadyVox

No.

Voice

INT

INT INT 30 Harp INT 32 PianoBrite

INT 34 Piano 2 INT 36 RubbaRoad

INT 37 HardRoads INT 38 FullTines INT 39 ClaviStuff

INT 40 Clavi INT 41 Clavecin

INT 45 HarpsiWire

INT 46 WireStrg A INT 57 APuffOrgan2 INT 50 TapOrgan

INT 51 BriteOrgan INT 52 MagicOrgan

INT 53 SoftOrgan INT 58 Harmonium1 INT 60 Whisper A

INT 62 LadyVox

Voice

Name

HallOrch NewOrchest LiveStrg BowedBass Violins ReverbBras SilvaTrmpt FrenchHorn Bassoon Flute PanFloot PanFloot Harmonica

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Selecting the Cartridge Performance Memories

The LCD display will show

the number and name of

the selected Performance

memory.

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The Cartridge Performance Memories

Bank 4 of the supplied

ROM cartridge contains the

Voice & Performance Memory

loaded into the DXs Internal

Memory when it is shipped

from the factory.

Bank 2 contains an entirely

different set of V oice &

Performance data.

Performance

Name

1 SuperBass 2 WoodBass

3 TackBass

4 FazzBass

5 PickGuitar

6 FolkGuitar 7 ClipGuitar 8 ChoGuitar

9 HitPad 1

10 HitPad 2 11 HitPad 3 12 AfroConga 13 Woodblock

14 Vibraphone

Voice

No.

CRT 1 SuperBass

CRT 2 StringBass CRT 3 SkweekBass

CRT 6 OwlBass CRT 9 GuitarBox CRT 10 PickGuitar CRT 13 YesBunk CRT 14 12 Strings CRT 17 Maribumba CRT 19 Nu Marimba CRT 20 StonePhone CRT 25 CongaDrum CRT 29 Claves CRT 21 VibraPhone

Voice

Name

15 Celeste CRT 22 Celeste 16 GrandBells 17 MultiDrums 18 Tomtom

19 MalletBras 20 ClaviBrass

21 Ensemble

22 WarmBrass 23 Synclaria 24 PianoBells

25 St.Elmo's 26 OctiLate

27 EthnicBass 28 Wallop 29 Explosion 30 Thunderon 31 Laboratory

32 Motorcycle

CRT 30 Bells CRT 23 Swissnare CRT 24 Tom C4 CRT 37 MalletHorn

CRT 42 ClaviBrass CRT 36 Ensemble CRT 46 ElecBrass CRT 40 ClariSolo CRT 49 PianoBells

CRT 50 St.Elmo's CRT 55 OctiLate

CRT 52 Pluk

CRT 60 Wallop

CRT 61 Explosion

CRT 63 Thunderon CRT 64 Science

CRT 62 KoikeCycle

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Exploring

the DX7s

Voice

Library

The voices in the DX 7s were created using techniques like those used on the original

DX7. There are a number of new features available in Voice Mode (most

extensions of the Function Mode in the original DX 7). A ll of these features will he

discussed in detail in Sections 2 and 4 of this manual. For now, though, just follow the

steps below: and play through all of the voices available in the Internal and ROM Cartridge memories.

them

Selecting the Internal Voice Memories

The LCD display will show the number and name of the selected Voice memory.

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The Internal Voice Memories

These are the Voice Memories

loaded into the DX7s when it is

shipped from the factory.

Since these memories

can be adjusted,

your DX’s Internal Memory

may contain different data.

If so, reload the Internal Voice

& Performance

data from bank 1 of the

supplied ROM cartridge

(see page 70).

1 MellowHorn

2 SilvaBrass

33 Piano 1

34 Piano 2

3 ReverbBras35 KnockRoad

4 Tuba

5 Trombone

6 HardTrumps

7 Trumpet A 8 SilvaTrmpt

9 BC Trumpet 10 FrenchHorn 11 Strings

12 HallOrch 13 NewOrchest

14 Analog-Str 15 LiveStrg 16 BowedBass 17 EleCello A

18 EleCello B

19 Violins

20 Bassoon 21 Clarinet

22 Oboe 23 Flute

24 SongFlute 25 SpitFlute

26 PanFloot

27 Piccolo 28 Sax

29 Harmonica

30 Harp

31 EbonyIvory

32 PianoBrite

36 RubbaRoad 37 HardRoads

38 FullTines 39 ClaviStuff 40 Clavi

41 Clavecin 42 ClaviPluck 43 NasalClav 44 HarpsiBox 45 HarpsiWire 46 WireStrg A

47 WireStrg B 48 TouchOrgan 49 ShOrgan

50 TapOrgan 51 BriteOrgan 52 MajicOrgan

53 SoftOrgan 54 PipeOrgan

55 PuffOrgan1 56 PuffPipes 57 PuffOrgan2

58 Harmonium1 59 Harmonium2 60 Whisper A 61 Choir

62 LadyVox 63 MaleChoir 64 Whisper B

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Selecting the Cartridge Voice Memories

As explained on page 6, the DX7s ROM cartridge contains several banks. To hear the cartridge voices, make sure that the Voice/Performance bank is set to bank 2 of the ROM cartridge (see page 7 for instructions on how to change the cartridge banks).

The LCD display will show

the number and name of

the selected Voice memory.

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The Cartridge Voice Memories

Bank 4 of the supplied

ROM cartridge contains the

Voice & Performance Memory

loaded into the DX’s Internal

Memory when it is shipped

from the factory.

Bank 2 contains an entirely

different set of Voice &

Performance data.

SuperBass

StringBass

SkweekBass 35

SmoothBass

4 5BopBass 6

OwlBass 7JazzBass 39 8HardBass 9GuitarBox

PickGuitar 42ClaviBrass

FingaPicka

LeadaPicka

YesBunk

12 Strings

Classipika

15 16

Shami

Maribumba

DX Marimba

Nu Marimba

StonePhone 52 Pluk

VibraPhone

Celeste

Swissnare

24Tom C4 56 25

CongaDrum

Tub Bells

Gong

Timpani

Claves Bells

StellCans

Handrum

Analog-X

Phasers

MalletHorn

37 38

FM-Growth ElectoComb

ClariSolo

43WhapSynth

Whasers 45Fifths 46ElecBrass

ElectroBak

HarmoSynth

PianoBells

MilkyWays

TingVoice

Plukatan

OctiLate

LateDown

Glastine A

BellWahh

58 59

RubberGong

Wallop

Explosion

61 62

KoikeCycle 63

Thunderon 64

Science

FMilters

Ensemble

PitchaPad

St. Elmo's

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The Play Modes

Now that you have an idea of some a closer look at how the various Play M odes operate. Read on:

Voice Mode and Performance Mode

The DX7s has two different play modes: Voice Mode and Performance Mode. As you have just seen, the Voice Mode is where you recall the 64 Internal Voice memories and the 64 Cartridge Voice memories. Press Voice and use the 1 ~ 32/33 ~ 64 button and the program number buttons to select specific voices. There are 32 Performance memories that you can access by pressing Performance and the program number buttons. When you are in Performance Mode, the light over the Performance button will be lit. When you choose a Performance, features such as Micro Tune and Key Shift are added to the voice.

Using the 1 ~ 32/33 ~ 64 Button

The light above the 1 ~ 32/33 ~ 64 button tells you which set of voices can be selected. If the light is off, voices 1 ~ 32 can be selected using the number buttons; if the light is lit, voices 33 ~ 64 can be selected using the number buttons.

Using the Poly/Mono Button

The light above the Poly/Mono tells you which Key Mode is currently active in Play Mode. If the light is off, the Key Mode is polyphonic; if the light is lit, the Key Mode is monophonic. Key Modes will be explained further in Section 4.

the sound possibilities

the DX7s, it is time to take

Using the Key Shift Button

The Key Shift button determines whether the key shift programmed in Performance Mode will be applied when you recall the Performance. If the light above Key Shift is off, no key shift will be applied; if the light is lit, the preprogrammed key shift is applied.

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Using

Controllers

with the DX7s

The DX7s is designed to operate with many controllers, each of which can be set to

perform one of a number of different effects. The settings for these controllers can be

different for each Voice memory or Performance memory. To begin your exploration of the expanded musical possibilities available with controllers on the DX7s, try the examples listed below. Many of you may already be familiar with the operation of the these controller’s; for those who are not, each section below begins with instructions on how to locate or attach the controller in question.

Pitch Bend Wheel

The Pitch Bend Wheel is located to the far left of the keyboard. To get an idea of some of the effects possible with the Pitch Bend Wheel, use it with Internal Performance #1 or Internal Performance #31. Move the Wheel both quickly and slowly as you play.

Modulation Wheel

The Modulation Wheel is located to the near left of the keyboard (to the right of the Pitch Bend Wheel). For a taste of the possibilities of the Modulation Wheel, try it with Internal Performance #6 or Internal Performance #13.

After Touch

After Touch is a keyboard feature that gives you extra control over a voice. It is engaged by pushing down on the keys after they have already been depressed. To try some of the effects available with After Touch, call up Cartridge Performance #4 or Cartridge Performance #5 (from bank 2 of the ROM). After you have played a group of keys, press them down into the key bed and listen to the result.

Breath Controller

The Breath Controller plugs into the mini-jack to the left of the Phones plug on the front of the DX7s. It allows you a great deal of expressive control over the shape of the sounds you play on the keyboard. Try using the Breath Controller in conjunction with Internal

Voice #9. With this voice, you will notice that playing on the keyboard by itself produces no sound. In order to hear the voices, you must hold down keys and blow into the Breath Controller.

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Foot Controllers 1 and 2

The Foot Controllers plug into the two Foot Controller plugs on the back panel of the DX7s. They can give you continuous control over a number of aspects of the sounds. Try using Foot Controller 1 with Cartridge Performance #25 or Internal Performance #12 (from bank 2 of the ROM). Foot Controller 2 is most often used as a volume pedal, but other effects are possible.

Footswitches 1 and 2

The Footswitches plug into the two Footswitch plugs on the back panel of the DX7s. Footswitch 1 acts much like a sustain pedal on a piano. Try it with Internal Performance

#19 or Cartridge Performance #5 to get an idea of the different effects that are possible.

Footswitch 2 can be used to engage a number of effects, including that of the soft pedal on a piano. Try it in conjunction with Internal Performance #4 or Cartridge Performance #8 (from bank 2 of the ROM).

Continuous Sliders 1 and 2

The Continuous Sliders are located to the right of the Volume Slider on the left side of the DX’s front panel. They can be programmed to give you control over many aspects of the timbre of the sounds, and can even be used to alter parameters of a voice in real time. Try using Continuous Slider 1 with Internal Performance #8 or Cartridge Performance #3.

Then listen to the effect that Continuous Slider 2 has on Internal Performance #3 or

Cartridge Performance #24.

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Creating and Storing

New Sounds

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Contents

Creating New Sounds

Editing and Edit Mode Entering Edit Mode

Editing Performance and Voice Data

Using the Cursor Buttons and the Data Entry Buttons/Slider

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Edit/Compare Edit Button Quick Reference Guide

Saving New Sounds

Memory Protection

Turning Memory Protect Off

Voice and Performance Memory

Storing Performance Data to Internal or Cartridge Memory

Storing Voice Data to Internal or Cartridge Memory

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Creating

New Sounds

The Voices and Performance setups in the DX7s are stored as digital information in a

computer-like memory. And, like computer memory, the memory

for

altered they do in electronic organs), but rather as streams (edited) to create new Voice and Performance setups. To find out how this works, read on.

Editing and Edit Mode

Editing is the process of changing various settings of a Voice or Performance memory. In the DX7s, this is accomplished in Edit Mode. Usually, you will use Edit Mode to create a new Voice or Performance setup, but you can also use it to find out the parameter values for the factory preset Voices and Performance setups.

Most of the buttons on the DX’s front panel have multiple functions. You can see this by looking at the way the buttons are labeled on the front panel. For example, the +1 button also functions as YES and ON. In most cases, the buttons will have different functions in different operating modes.

The 32 number buttons are no exception: In the Play Modes, they are used to call up

various Voice and Performance memories; but, in the Edit Modes, they are used to access the various parameter values that make up a sound.

Normally, when you enter the voice play mode (by pressing the voice button), the performance parameters will automatically be initialized. If you then go into the performance play mode (by pressing the performance button) the LCD display will show you this by displaying “INIT PERF”.

different uses. In other words, voices do not exist as unchangeable presets (as

data. This data can be changed

the DX7s can be

Notice that the number in the LED changes to show which memory number you began editing. When you switch between a voice parameter and a performance parameter, the LED will show the corresponding number.

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In the Edit M ode, you can edit

both Voice and Performance

parameters.

Entering Edit Mode

In the above procedure, the Edit Mode is entered after the Edit button is pressed in step

#1. At that time, you can push any or all of the buttons indicated as many times as

necessary to make the desired edits.

There is a distinction between editing Performance parameters and editing Voice parameters that you may want to be aware of. In certain cases, (such as using compare) you may not retain all your edits. It is a good idea to edit Performance and Voice data separately (more on this later).

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Editing Performance and Voice Data

After entering one of the Edit Modes, use the number buttons to access the parameter whose value you wish to change. Each number button calls up a variety of parameters, often through the use of multiple LCD screen displays. A complete set of these screen displays will be given at the beginning of Section 3 (for Performance parameters) and Section 4 (for Voice parameters). In most cases, each LCD display gives you access to a number of parameters.

Using the Cursor Buttons and the Data Entry Buttons/Slider

The cursor buttons

and the data entry

slider/buttons.

The Edit/Compare

LED display.

In some cases, you will need to use these buttons to position the next to the parameter you wish to edit.

Once you have selected the parameter

to edit (using the cursor buttons),

use the data entry slider or the +1/-1 buttons to change the value of the selected parameter.

The new values will appear in the

bottom row of the LCD, and you will hear the effect of these new values when you play the keyboard.

LCD

cursor

Edit/Compare

Once you have started to edit a voice, you can compare your new sound to the original by pressing the Edit/Compare button:

You may use the compare feature for Voice data, Performance data, or Micro Tune data. It is best not to use compare when you are simultaneously editing more than one type of data. For example, if you are editing Voice data, and then start editing Performance data, using compare may cause Voice data to revert to the original.

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Voice parameters

are discussed in

more detail

in Section 4.

Voice parameters

are discussed in

more detail

in Section 4.

Edit Button Quick Reference Guide

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