Yamaha Audio MU100R User Manual
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• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.
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VARNING
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This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply
(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power
supply or adapter other than one described in the manual,
on the name plate, or specifically recommended by
Yamaha.
WARNING: Do not place this product in a position
where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything
over power or connecting cords of any kind. The use of
an extension cord is not recommended! If you must use
an extension cord, the minimum wire size for a 25' cord
(or less ) is 18 AWG. NOTE: The smaller the AWG
number, the larger the current handling capacity. For
longer extension cords, consult a local electrician.
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supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by
Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety
markings and instructions that accompany the accessory
product.
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volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist. IMPORTANT: The louder
the sound, the shorter the time period before damage occurs.
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Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating
only. No other uses are recommended.
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unit is operating as designed) are not covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.
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PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
W elcome to the MU 100R
Welcome to the MU100R
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU100R Tone
Generator!
The MU100R is an advanced tone generator providing an amazing total of
1523 high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility — including
Yamaha’s new XG-MIDI (Extended General MIDI) — plus flexible
computer interfacing in a compact, easy-to-use rack mount unit.
Included in the 1523 Voices are 256 extraordinarily realistic and expressive VL Voices — provided by a separate, yet integrated Virtual Acoustic
Synthesis tone generator.
With the convenient built-in host computer interface and MIDI termi-
nals, the MU100R is ideal for any computer music system — from connection to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio. With
its large LCD and the intuitive graphic controls on the display, the
MU100R is remarkably easy to use.
The MU100R also features completely independent dual MIDI inputs,
32 Part multi-timbral capacity and full 64-note polyphony for playback
of even the most sophisticated song data. A special Performance mode
gives you flexible four-Voice operation, for live performance applications.
Also built into the system are six digital multi-effects and two EQ sections (one per-part, and one overall), which give you enormous versatility
in “sweetening” the sound. What’s more, the MU100R provides a host of
comprehensive, yet easy-to-use editing tools for getting just the sound you
need.
The MU100R also has convenient A/D inputs that allow you to connect a
microphone, electric guitar or other instrument, and mix those signals with
the MU100R’s Voices. A separate Hamony effect section lets you automatically apply two-, three- or four-part harmonies to your A/D input vocals, and have them change as you play different chords on a connected
MIDI keyboard.
* Company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-
marks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are
hereby acknowledged.
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Welcome to the MU100R
Unpacking
Your MU100R package should include the items listed below. Make sure
that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU100R
in the box below, for future reference.
MU100R Serial No.:
PA-5B AC Power Adaptor
Owner’s Manual
Floppy Disk
Unpacking
Unpacking
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Welcome to the MU100R....................................................................................................... ii
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. iii
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. iv
How to Use This Manual.................................................................................................... viii
PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................ix
The Controls of the MU100R................................................................................................ 1
Front Panel.................................................................................................................... 1
Rear Panel ..................................................................................................................... 3
The MU100R — What It Is and What It Can Do............................................................... 4
What It Is... ....................................................................................................................... 4
About General MIDI .................................................................................................... 4
About XG-MIDI ........................................................................................................... 5
What It Can Do... ............................................................................................................. 5
Using With MIDI Keyboard......................................................................................... 5
Using With a Computer or Sequencer.......................................................................... 5
About the Modes of the MU100R ................................................................................... 6
Play Modes and the Part Controls ................................................................................ 7
Part Edit Mode.............................................................................................................. 7
Utility Mode ................................................................................................................. 7
Modes and Function Tree...................................................................................................... 8
GUIDED TOUR
Setting Up Your MU100R.............................................................................................. 12
What Y ou'll Need ........................................................................................................ 12
Making the Connections............................................................................................. 12
Powering Up.................................................................................................................... 14
Playing the Demo Song .................................................................................................. 15
Setting Up the MU100R in Your Music System .......................................................... 17
Connecting to MIDI Devices ..................................................................................... 17
Connecting Directly to a Computer ........................................................................... 19
Macintosh and Compatibles ................................................................................. 19
IBM PC/AT and Compatibles ............................................................................... 21
Selecting and Playing the Performances...................................................................... 23
Calling Up the Performance Play Mode and Playing the Performances ................... 23
Selecting and Playing Individual Voices ...................................................................... 26
Calling Up the XG Mode ........................................................................................... 26
Selecting Voice Banks and Voices From the Panel .................................................... 27
Selecting Voices From a MIDI Keyboard .................................................................. 31
Editing in the Multi Mode ............................................................................................. 32
Single Part Controls.................................................................................................... 33
Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part .................................................. 34
On Y our Own................................................................................................... 35
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Edit Menu Parameters ................................................................................................ 36
Changing the Filter and EG Settings of a Part ..................................................... 36
On Your Own................................................................................................... 38
Editing Drum Kits — with the Drum Setup Controls ............................................... 39
Making Changes to Individual Drum Sounds — the "Drum" Parameters........... 40
On Your Own................................................................................................... 42
Editing in the Performance Mode ................................................................................ 43
All Part Controls ......................................................................................................... 44
Transposing the Overall Key of a Performance ......................................................... 45
Single Part Controls — Selecting Different Voices for the Performance .................. 46
On Your Own................................................................................................... 47
Edit Menu Parameters — Creating a Two-Voice Layer............................................. 48
Setting Up a Keyboard Split....................................................................................... 50
On Your Own................................................................................................... 51
Using the Assignable Controller in a Performance.................................................... 51
Saving Your Original Performance............................................................................. 52
Assignable Controller (AC1) ......................................................................................... 53
Controllers and Control Numbers .............................................................................. 53
Control Numbers and the Actual Sound..................................................................... 54
Assigning the Assignable Controller.......................................................................... 55
Using the Assignable Controller — Setting Up......................................................... 56
Using the Assignable Controller — Some Applications ............................................ 57
Changing the Brightness on a Piano Voice........................................................... 57
Experssive Volume Control of a Part .................................................................... 59
Expressive Control of Individual Drum Sounds .................................................. 59
On Your Own................................................................................................... 61
Playing and Editing VL Voices ...................................................................................... 62
About the VL Voice Section ....................................................................................... 62
Virtual Acoustic Synthesis.................................................................................... 63
VA Advantages ................................................................................................ 63
VL Tone Generator Model .............................................................................. 63
Voice Organization................................................................................................ 67
Selecting VL Voice banks and VL Voices .................................................................. 69
Editing a VL Voice...................................................................................................... 71
Effects .............................................................................................................................. 73
Using Reverb and Chorus........................................................................................... 73
Applying Distortion to a Part — Using the Variation Effects.................................... 75
Harmony Effect .............................................................................................................. 77
Using the Harmony Effect.......................................................................................... 77
On Your Own................................................................................................... 79
Equalizer (EQ)................................................................................................................ 80
Adjusting the Tone of a Specific Part — Part EQ...................................................... 80
Adjusting the Overall Tone — Main EQ.................................................................... 82
Individual Outputs ......................................................................................................... 83
Using the Individual Outputs ..................................................................................... 83
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Mute/Solo ........................................................................................................................ 85
Using Mute/Solo......................................................................................................... 85
A/D Inputs....................................................................................................................... 87
Using the A/D Inputs.................................................................................................. 87
Data Flow Block Diagram ............................................................................................. 91
MIDI/Computer Connecting Cables ............................................................................ 92
Multi Mode...................................................................................................................... 95
Part Controls ............................................................................................................... 95
Single Part Control................................................................................................ 96
All Part Control..................................................................................................... 98
Multi Edit Mode ....................................................................................................... 100
Filter (FIL) .......................................................................................................... 100
Envelope Generator (EG) ................................................................................... 102
Equalizer (EQ) .................................................................................................... 105
Vibrato................................................................................................................. 106
Others .................................................................................................................. 107
Drum Setup Controls .......................................................................................... 114
VL Voice Part Parameters (Plugin)..................................................................... 119
REFERENCE
Performance Mode....................................................................................................... 127
Performance Part Control ......................................................................................... 128
All Part ................................................................................................................ 128
Single Part ........................................................................................................... 129
Performance Edit Mode............................................................................................ 131
Common.............................................................................................................. 131
Part ...................................................................................................................... 134
Copy and Store Operations....................................................................................... 137
Copy .................................................................................................................... 137
Store .................................................................................................................... 138
Recall Function ................................................................................................... 140
Effect Edit Mode .......................................................................................................... 141
Reverb (REV) ........................................................................................................... 142
Chorus (CHO)........................................................................................................... 143
Variation (VAR)........................................................................................................ 144
Insertion 1, 2 (INS 1, 2)............................................................................................ 146
Plugin (PLG) — Harmony Parameters .................................................................... 147
About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion .......................................... 152
Equalizer (EQ) Edit ..................................................................................................... 155
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Utility Mode .................................................................................................................. 156
System Functions (SYS) .......................................................................................... 157
Dump Out Functions (DUMP) ................................................................................. 161
Saving and Restoring Data via MIDI ................................................................. 161
Saving and Restoring Data via TO HOST.......................................................... 161
Initialize Functions (INIT) ....................................................................................... 165
Demo Song Play (DEMO) ....................................................................................... 168
VL Voice and Harmony System Parameters (PLUGIN).......................................... 169
VL Voice System Parameters.............................................................................. 169
Harmony System Parameters.............................................................................. 171
Sound Module Mode (MODE).................................................................................... 172
Miscellaneous Functions.............................................................................................. 173
Show Control Change............................................................................................... 173
Show Exclusive......................................................................................................... 175
APPENDIX
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 178
Error Messages............................................................................................................. 180
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 181
Glossary......................................................................................................................... 183
Index .............................................................................................................................. 1 85
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How to Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual
You are probably eager to try out your new MU100R Tone Generator right
away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it.
The structure of the manual is very straightforward. You can approach it in
a linear manner, reading through from beginning to end, or on an “on-demand” basis, going directly to the information you need as you need it.
However, to get the most out of your MU100R, we strongly suggest that you
read the following sections in the order given:
1) Precautions
This gives you important information on how to care for your new
MU100R, how to avoid damaging it, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation.
2) The MU100R — What It Is and What It Can Do
This briefly provides an overview of the functions and features of the
MU100R and offers some important hints on how you can use it effectively. It also provides convenient page references so that you can easily find out about features and functions of interest.
3) The Controls of the MU100R
This section introduces you to the panel controls and connectors.
4) Guided T our
This is perhaps the most important and valuable section of the manual.
It gets you started using your new MU100R, helping you set up the instrument and play it — and it introduces you to virtually all of the important functions and features. The hands-on experience you gain in
this section will help you quickly master the instrument and aid you in
navigating the more detailed sections of the manual.
5) Setting Up the MU100R in Your Music System;
Using the MU100R with a Computer or Sequencer
These sections (within the Tutorial) provide all you need to know to effectively integrate the MU100R into your present computer music system.
6) Reference
Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide to all editing functions. You won’t need (or want) to
read everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you
need information about a certain feature or function.
7) Appendix
Use the sections in the Appendix as necessary. For example, the Index
will come in handy when you need to quickly find information on a
specific topic. Other sections, such as the Glossary, Troubleshooting
and Error Messages provide additional useful information.
8) Sound List & MIDI Data booklet
This separate booklet features lists of the Performances, Voices, drum
sounds, effect types and parameters, as well as details on all relevant
MIDI messages and data.
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How to Use This Manual
PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.
W ARNING
Always foll ow the ba sic precautions li sted bel ow to avoid the possibi lity of seri ous injury or even de ath from el ectrical
shock, short-circui ting, dama ges, fire or other hazards. These precautions incl ude, but a re not lim ited to, the following:
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to di sassemble the internal parts
or mo dify them i n any way. The in strument contains no user-servi ceable
parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, disconti nue use
immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
• Do not expose the in strument to rain , use it near water or in d amp or wet
conditions, or place containers on i t containing l iquids which might
spil l into any openings.
• If the AC adaptor cord or pl ug becomes frayed or damaged, or i f there is
a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual
CAUTION
smell s or smoke shoul d appear to be caused by i t, immedi ately turn off
the power switch, di sconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have
the instrument i nspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Use the specifi ed adaptor (PA- 5B or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Usi ng the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the
instrument or overheating.
• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from
the outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
• Check the electric pl ug periodicall y and remove any dirt or dust which
may have accumulated on it.
Always foll ow the ba sic precautions li sted bel ow to avoid the possibi lity of physical injury to you or others, or dama ge
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Do not pl ace the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or
radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord,
place heavy objects on it, or pl ace it in a position where anyone could
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• When r emovi ng the electric pl ug from the instrument o r an outlet, always
hold the plug itself and not the cord.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outl et using a mul tipleconnector. Doing so can r esult in lower so und quali ty, or possi bly cause
overheating in the outlet.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not usi ng the instrument, or duri ng
electrical storms.
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn
off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for
all components, set all volume levels to minimum.
• Do not expose the instrum ent to excessiv e dust or vibration s, or extreme
cold or heat (such as in direct sunli ght, near a heater, or in a car duri ng
the day) to prevent the possibi lity of panel di sfi guration or damage to
the internal components.
• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as
televisi ons, radios, or speakers, si nce this mi ght cause interference which
can affect proper operation of the other products.
• Do not pl ace the instrument in an unstable position where it might
accidentally fall over.
• Before movi ng the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other
cables.
• When cl eaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint
thinners, solvents, cleaning fl uids, or chemical-impregnated wiping
cloths. Also, do not pl ace vinyl or plastic objects on the instrument,
since thi s might discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or pl ace heavy objects on the instrument,
and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.
• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or
uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or rin ging in the ears, consul t a
physi cian.
■REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY
• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery
which permi ts internal data to remain st ored even when the power i s off.
When the backup battery needs replacing, the message “Battery Low!”
will display in the display. When this happens, immediately back up
your data (using an external device such as the floppy disk- based
Yamaha MIDI Data Filer M DF2), then have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent
the possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service
personnel replace the backup battery.
• Never pl ace the backup battery in a l ocation that a chil d can reach, since
a child mi ght accidentally swallow the battery. If this shoul d happen,
consul t a physi cian immediately.
■SAVING USER DATA
• Save all data to an external device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer
MDF2, in order to help prevent the loss of important data due to a
malfunction or user operating error.
Yamaha cannot be held responsibl e for damage caused by i mproper
use or mo dificati ons to the ins trument, or data that is lost or d estroyed.
Always turn the power off when the instrument i s not in use.
PRECAUTIONS
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The Controls of the MU100R
Front Panel
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1 PHONES jack
For connection to a set of stereo headphones (1/4” plug).
The Controls of the MU10 0R
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9
6
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2 VOLUME control
For adjusting the overall volume of the MU100R.
3 A/D INPUT 1, 2 jacks
For connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instruments
(mono 1/4” plugs).
4 A/D INPUT VOLUME control
For control of the level of the A/D inputs.
5 PLAY button
For entering the Play mode and switching among the different Play displays.
(See page 24.)
6 UTIL (UTILITY) button
For entering the Utility mode. (See page 15.)
7 MODE button
For entering the Sound Module mode. (See page 23.)
8 EDIT button
For entering the Edit mode. (See page 36.)
9 EFFECT button
For entering the Effect Edit mode. (See page 74.)
: EQ button
For entering the EQ Edit mode. (See page 82.)
The Controls of the MU90R
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The Controls of the MU100R
GHA
D
POWER
ON/ OFF
C
B
E
F
A MUTE/SOLO button
Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part. (See page 85.)
B ENTER button
For calling up menu items in the display and for executing certain functions
and operations. Double-clicking this (pressing it twice quickly) calls up the
Show Exclusive function (see page 175).
C EXIT button
For leaving various display pages and returning to previous displays. Also for
canceling certain functions and operations.
D PART -/+ buttons
For selecting different Parts. In the Effect Edit mode, these can be used to
switch among the different effects. Pressing these together alternately switches
between All Part and Single Part control. (See page 48.)
E SELECT </> buttons
For selecting the various menu items, parameters and controls on the display.
F VALUE -/+ buttons
For changing the value of a selected parameter or control.
Hint
You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the [VALUE
buttons. You can move even more rapidly by holding down one button and then pressing and holding down the other. For example, to rapidly advance (increase) the value,
+
hold down the [VALUE
-
] button.
] button and simultaneously press and hold down the [VALUE
G Data dial
For rapidly adjusting/changing values of the selected function or parameter.
Rotate this clockwise to increase the value.
H POWER switch
Pressing this turns the power on and off.
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The Controls of the MU90R
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Rear Panel
1 MIDI THRU, MIDI OUT and MIDI IN A/B terminals
For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. MIDI IN A and B
are independent MIDI ports, allowing full 32-channel MIDI input. MIDI OUT
is for data dumps to another MIDI device, while MIDI THRU is for “daisychain” connection of additional MU100Rs or other MIDI instruments. (See
page 17 for more information on MIDI connections.)
The Controls of the MU10 0R
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2 HOST SELECT switch
For selecting the type of host computer. (See page 19.)
3 TO HOST terminal
For connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. (See
page 19.)
4 DC IN jack
For connection to the PA-5B AC power adaptor.
5 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks (Right, Left/Mono)
For connection to a stereo amplifier/speaker system. When using a mono system, connect it to the L/MONO jack.
6 INDIV. (Individual) OUTPUT 1, 2 jacks
For independent output of selected Parts (1/4” jack). Parts selected for output
through these jacks are not output through the main OUTPUT or PHONES
jacks. (See pages 113 and 118.)
The Controls of the MU90R
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The M U100R — What It I s and What It Can Do
The MU100R — What It Is and What It Can Do
What It Is...
The MU100R is a full-featured and easy-to-use tone generator, that provides an
unprecedented wealth of Voices and expressive sonic control. It features full
General MIDI Level 1 compatibility with 128 General MIDI Voices and 9 drum
kits. It also provides new XG-MIDI (Extended General MIDI) compatibility,
with an huge total of 1074 Voices and 36 drum kits. Moreover, it has an integrated VL tone generator that provides 256 stunning monophonic Voices utilizing Yamaha’s sophisticated V irtual Acoustic Synthesis system.
The MU100R has 64-note polyphony and is 32-Part multi-timbral. In other
words, the MU100R has 32 different Parts, each with its own Voice, so that up to
32 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously . Since the MU100R features
dual MIDI input ports (A and B), 16 Parts can be played from one MIDI port and
the remaining 16 from the other port.
Additional A/D Parts let you connect up to two external signals — such as a
microphone, electric guitar or CD player — and mix them with the MU100R’s
Voices.
The MU100R also has a TO HOST terminal for easy interfacing with a computer, allowing you to play the Voices using your favorite music software. This
is where the advanced multi-timbral capabilities come in, letting you playing
sophisticated arrangements using up to 32 different Voices at the same time.
Although Voices cannot be directly edited, the various Part controls and Edit
mode give you tools for transforming or customizing the sound of the Voices.
What’s more, the MU100R has a built-in multi-effect processor, with seven independent digital effect “units” for enhancing the sound. Included in these is a
powerful Harmony section that allows you to generate realistic vocal harmonies
with your actual voice (using one of the A/D Parts).
The MU100R also features a special Performance mode, in which four Parts
are played simultaneously over a single MIDI channel. Connected to a MIDI
keyboard, this effectively gives you four tone generators in one. The MU100R
gives you 100 factory-programmed Preset Performances plus 100 Internal Performance locations for storing your own original Performances.
About General MIDI
General MIDI is a new addition to the worldwide MIDI standard. MIDI, as
you know, stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and makes it
possible for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to “communicate” with each other. For example, by connecting a sequencer to the
MU100R’s MIDI IN terminal, you could play back a song on the sequencer
using the Voices of the MU100R.
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So, where does General MIDI fit in all of this? One of the most important
features of General MIDI is in the standardization of Voices. This means that a
song recorded in the General MIDI format can be played back on any General
MIDI compatible tone generator and sound just as the composer intended. For
example, if there is an alto sax solo in the song, it will be played by an alto sax
Voice on the General MIDI tone generator (and not by a tuba or harpsichord!).
Since the MU100R is fully compatible with General MIDI, you can take advantage of the vast wealth of musical material recorded in that format.
About XG-MIDI
The new XG format is an extension of General MIDI, and provides a number of
significant improvements and enhancements. XG-compatible song data takes
advantage of the extensive MIDI control and built-in effects of the MU100R
(and other MU-series instruments).
T o take greatest advantage of the powerful capabilities of XG-MIDI, we recommend using XG-compatible instruments and software. For example, XGcompatible keyboards such as the Yamaha CBX-K1 keyboard and software give
you direct controls for accessing the full expressive potential of the MU100R’ s
XG Voices and the XG-related parameters.
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What It Can Do...
Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU100R. The list below is not
comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and explorations.
Using With MIDI Keyboard
Use the MU100R as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer together. Or , use the
convenient Performance mode, and play four Voices on the MU100R at once.
You can split the four Voices across the keyboard, playing each from a different register. Or you can create sophisticated velocity splits, in which a
different Voice is heard depending on how strongly you play the keyboard.
Or use keyboard and velocity splits together for even greater flexibility.
Using With a Computer or Sequencer
Home Studio Setup
The MU100R integrates instantly and easily into any existing setup. If you have a
MIDI keyboard, computer and sequencing software, the MU100R with its highquality Voices and multi-timbral capabilities can expand your home studio system.
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Carry It With You
If you have a laptop computer (and sequencing software), simply connect the
MU100R, plug in some headphones and you’ve got a complete, high-powered
music making system that’ s ready to go wherever you go. Use it for composing,
arranging, practicing or making/playing demos for your band.
Use It on a Gig
Similarly , you can connect a laptop or a MIDI data filer and playback song data with
the MU100R’s Voices. Plug a microphone into one of the A/D inputs and a guitar
into the other, and you can mix your own live performance with the sequencer tracks.
What’s more, you can produce automatic vocal harmonies with the Harmony ef fect
— controlled either from a keyboard or directly from one of the sequencer tracks!
Multimedia
Since it’s compatible with General MIDI and XG, the MU100R is a natural for
multimedia applications. Bring it with you to a presentation — since the computer interface is built-in to the MU100R, it hooks up instantly and easily to the
computer’s serial port or printer port, without the need for any other equipment.
About the Modes of the MU100R
The MU100R has two main operating modes: Multi and Performance. In
Multi mode, the MU100R is a 32-Part multi-timbral tone generator; in Performance mode, the MU100R effectively functions as four tone generators
controlled over a single MIDI channel.
Which mode the MU100R is in depends on the selected Sound Module
mode. If XG, TG300B or C/M are selected, the MU100R automatically sets
itself to the Multi mode. When PFM is selected, the MU100R is in the Performance mode. (For information on selecting the Sound Module mode, see
page 172.)
Each mode provides compatibility with different music software and hardware.
XG: This stands for Extended General MIDI and provides the full
potential of the MU100R, giving you access to the 1074 XG Voices
plus the VL Voices.
TG300B: This mode provides compatibility with the GM-B mode of the
TG300 T one Generator.
C/M: This mode provides compatibility with most computer music soft-
ware not supported by the other two Multi modes.
PFM: This mode (Performance) lets you play four Voices simultaneously
over a single MIDI channel. (For more information on using the
Performance mode, see page 43.)
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The bottom right of the display indicates the currently selected Sound Module mode.
Selected Sound Module mode.
NOTE
When set to the TG3 0 0 B mode, the MU100R may not be able to play TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy. However, MIDI data designed for other
computer music tone generators is compatible with the MU100R.
Play Modes and the Part Controls
XG
TG300B
C/M
PERFORM
Once the operating mode of the MU100R is set (Multi or Performance),
there are two main ways you can use the MU100R: playing and editing. In
the Play modes, you play the Voices; in the various Edit modes, you change
their settings.
Within the Play modes are the Part controls. These let you make basic
settings for the Parts. The Single Part controls allow you to make independent settings for each Part, while the All Part controls allow you to change
the overall settings of all Parts. (See pages 96 and 98 for more information.)
The MU100R has several different Edit modes, each with various menus
and operations:
Part Edit Mode
The Part Edit mode allows you to change certain settings for each individual
Part, such as those of the Filter, EG (Envelope Generator), and many other
settings. The internal Voices can be sounded during editing, allowing you to
hear the effects of your edits.
Utility Mode
The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the
MU100R, such as Master Tune, display Contrast and reception of certain
MIDI messages that affect the entire instrument. Included also are miscellaneous operations, such as sending bulk data to a data storage device, initializing of the MU100R settings, and playing the special Demo song.
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Modes and Function Tree
Modes an d Func tion Tree
[PL AY]
[PL AY]
Multi Play Mode
[SELECT </>] Multi Part Control
[SELECT </>] Multi All Part Control
[EDIT]
( When the sound module mode is “XG”, “TG300B”, or “C/M”)
[PART++-]
Multi Par t Edit Mode
[SELECT <] Filter Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] EG Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] EQ Edit (Only when Normal or VL Part is selected.) [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Drum Setup Edit (Only when Drum Part is selected.)
[SELECT </>] Vibrato Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Others Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT >] Plugin Edit (Only when VL Part is selected.)
Pe rf ormanc e P lay Mode (
[SELECT </>] Performance Control
When the sound module mode is ”PFM”)
[ENTER]
[ENTER]
P. 95
P. 96
P. 98
P. 100
P. 100
P. 102
P. 105
P. 114
P. 106
P. 107
P. 119
P. 127
P. 128
[PART++-]
[SELECT </>] Performance Part Control
[EDIT]
Pe rf ormanc e Edit Mode
[SELECT <] Common Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Part Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT <] Filter Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] EG Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] EQ Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Vibrato Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Others Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT >] Plugin Edit (
[SELECT </>] Copy [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Store [ENTER]
[SELECT >] Recall [ENTER]
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Only when VL Part is selected.
) [ENTER]
P. 129
P. 131
P. 131
P. 134
P. 135
P. 135
P. 135
P. 135
P. 135
P. 136
P. 137
P. 138
P. 140
Modes and Function Tree
[UTIL]
[MODE]
[EFFECT]
Utility Mode
[SELECT <] System Setup [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Dump Out [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Initialize [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Demo Song Play [ENTER]
[SELECT >] Plugin [ENTER]
S ou nd Module Mode
[SELECT <] or [VALUE-] XG
[SELECT </>] or [VALUE+/-] TG300
[SELECT </>] or [VALUE+/-] C/M
[SELECT >] or [VALUE+] PFM
E f fe ct Mode
[SELECT <] Reverb Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Chorus Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Variation Edit [ENTER]
P. 156
P. 157
P. 161
P. 165
P. 168
P. 169
P. 172
P. 172
P. 172
P. 172
P. 172
P. 141
P. 142
P. 143
P. 144
[SELECT </>] Insertion 1 Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT </>] Insertion 2 Edit [ENTER]
[SELECT >] Plugin Edit [ENTER]
[EQ]
E qu alizer Mode
: Mode
: Submode
Push on the SELECT buttons either < or > for SELECT < / >.
Push on the PART + and - simultaneously for PART ++ -.
P. 146
P. 146
P. 147
P. 155
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G
W hen using your M U100R for the first time, read through
this short section of t he manual. It guides you step-by-step i n
using many of the basic operations: setting the instrument up,
connecting it properly t o other equipment, and — most importantly — pl aying it. I t also intr oduces you to most of the
other, advanced features and operations of the instr ument —
enabling you to quickly and effectively get the most out of
your new MU100R.
UIDED
T
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Setting Up Your MU100R
Se tting Up You r MU100R
In this section, you’ll learn how to:
© Connect the MU 1 0 0R in t he most basic setup — with a MIDI keyboard
and an external amplifier/speaker system.
Other setup examples are covered in later sections; for example, setting up
for use with a computer is on page 19. Once you’ve set up the MU100R, we
urge you to play the Demo song (page 15) and hear what the instrument is
capable of.
What You’ll Need
☛ The MU100R and the included PA-5B power adaptor.
☛ A MI D I keyboard, electronic piano, or any instrument that can output
MIDI data.
☛ An amplif ier/speaker system, preferably stereo. Alternately, you can use
a set of st er eo headphones.
☛ Audio connecting cables.
☛ A MIDI cable.
Making the Connections
CAUTION!
Before making any connections, turn all related equipment off, and make sure the
MU100R power adaptor is not connected to an electrical outlet.
Operation
1 Connect the MIDI cable.
Connect the MIDI OUT terminal of the MIDI keyboard to the
MIDI IN-A of the MU100R (as shown in the illustration).
2 Connect the audio cables.
Connect the R and L/MONO OUTPUT jacks of the MU100R to
the appropriate inputs on the amplifier speaker system (as shown
in the illustration).
•If the amplifier has only one input, use the L/MONO jack on the
MU100R. If you are using stereo headphones, connect them to
the front panel PHONES jack.
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3 Set the HOST SELECT switch.
Set this rear panel switch to MIDI (see illustration).
4 Connect the AC power adaptor.
Plug the DC output cable of the PA-5B into the DC IN terminal
on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into an appropriate
electrical outlet.
•Wrap the DC output cable of
the adaptor around the cable
clip (as shown below) to prevent accidental unplugging of
the cable during operation.
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-5B. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MU100R, and even
pose a serious shock hazard.
• Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MU100R is
not in use.
PHONES
Amplifier
Speaker System
R
Power
Adaptor
DC INL/MONO
OCTAVE SHIFT
MIDI IN-A
POWER
ON/ OFF
MIDI OUT
DRUM
NUMBER
(RPN)
120 PITCH BEND SENSITIVITY
121 FINE TUNING
122 COARSE TUNING
(NRPN)
123 VIBRATO RATE
124 VIBRATO DEPTH
125 VIBRATO DELAY
TRANSPOSE
IN MIDI OUT
126 FILTER CUTOFF FREQUENCY
127 FILTER RESONANCE
128 EG ATTACK TIME
129 EG DECAY TIME
130 EG RELEASE TIME
131 DRUM FILTER CUTOFF FREQUENCY
132 DRUM FILTER RESONANCE
133 DRUM EG ATTACK RATE
134 DRUM EG DECAY RATE
135 DRUM PITCH COARSE
136 DRUM PITCH FINE
137 DRUM LEVEL
138 DRUM PAN
139 DRUM REVERB DEPTH
140 DRUM CHORUS DEPTH
141 DRUM VARIATION DEPTH
CONTROLLER NUMBER LIST
CONTROL CHANGE
11 EXPRESSION
1 MODULATION DEPTH
2 BREATH CONTROL
4 FOOT CONTROL
5 PORTAMENTO TIME
6 DATA ENTRY
7 MAIN VOLUME
ASSIGNABLE
STOP CONTINUE START
8 BALANCE CONTROL
10 PANPOT
PROGRAM RESET SYSTEM WHEEL ASSIGNSEQUENCER
PROGRAM
BANK
CHANGE
TEMPO
SELECT
PITCH
SHIFT
OCTAVE
OCTAVE
RESET
73 ATTACK TIME
64 HOLD1(DAMPER)
74 BRIGHTNESS
65 PORTAMENTO
84 PORTAMENTO CONTROL
66 SOSTENUTO(CHORD HOLD)
91 REVERB DEPTH
67 SOFT PEDAL
92 TREMOLO DEPTH
69 HOLD2 (FREEZE)
93 CHORUS DEPTH
71 HARMONIC CONTENT
94 VARIATION DEPTH
72 RELEASE TIME
95 PHASER DEPTH
MIDI
GMONXG
SOUND
MERGE
FIXED
CONTROLLER
NRPN
RPN
CH
ON
OFF
ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0
VELOCITY
MIDI CABLE
POWER ON OFF
DC IN
OTHERS
142 CHANNEL PRESSURE
143 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE
144 MASTER VOLUME
145 MASTER BALANCE
146 MASTER TUNING
147 VELOCITY
148 TEMPO
MIDI KEYBOARD CBX-K1
ENTER
HEXA
DECIMAL
DECIMAL
MIDI Keyboard
Now that you’ve set up the MU100R, we urge you to go on to the next
section, turn on the instrument, and play the Demo song (page 15) to hear
what the instrument is capable of. If you need information on setting up the
MU100R for a different type of system, refer to “Setting Up the MU100R
in Your Music System” on page 17.
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Powering Up
Powering Up
Admittedly this is a simple operation, but you should be careful to follow the
instructions below to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers.
Operation
1 Turn on the power of your MIDI keyboard.
2 Turn on the power of the MU100R.
Press the POWER switch.
After the animated greeting display finishes, the following display appears:
3 Turn down all volume controls.
This includes the MU100R and any connected equipment.
4 Turn on the amplifier/speaker system.
5 Set the volume controls.
First, set the volume control on the MU100R to about the midway position, then set the volume on the amplifier to a suitable
level.
Power ing Down
When you turn the power off, make sure to do it in the following order:
1) Amplifier/speaker system
2) MU100R
3) Other connected equipment (MIDI keyboard, etc.)
This prevents possible damage to the speakers.
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Playing the De mo Son g
Now that you’ve set everything up properly, try playing the built-in Demo
song. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM2 tone generation system of the MU100R. It also is an excellent demonstration of the 32part multi-timbral capacity and the various expressive controls and effects
that can be used simultaneously . Most importantly , the Demo song will give
you an idea of how powerful the MU100R can be in your own MIDI/computer music setup.
Operation
1 Press the [UTIL] button.
Playing the Demo Song
2 Select and open the DEMO menu.
Use the [SELECT -/ >] buttons to select “DEMO” (the menu
icon flashes), then press the [ENTER] button.
3 Start the Demo song.
Press the [ENTER] button. The Demo Song starts playing imme-
diately and repeats indefinitely until stopped (in step 4 below).
Playback of the individual Parts of the song is shown graphically
by the “level meter” bars in the display.
NOTE
During Demo Song playback, none of the panel controls (with the exception of
EXIT] button and the VOLUME control) can be used.
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Playing the Demo Song
4 Stop playback of the song.
Press the [EXIT] button.
5 Exit from the Demo Song function.
Press the [EXI T] button again — twice to return to the Play
mode. (Or you can simply press the [PLAY] button.)
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Setting Up the MU100 R in Your Music System
Se tting Up the MU100R in Your Music Sy stem
As you learned in the section The MU100R — What It Is and What It
Can Do on page 4, the MU100R can be integrated into a variety of setups. It
would be impossible to cover all connection possibilities in a short manual
as this; however, the section below will help in quickly setting up the MU100R
and using it in your system.
Connecting to MIDI Devices
The MU100R is equipped with MIDI IN, OUT , and THRU terminals, allowing you to use it in any MIDI system. Moreover, the two MIDI IN terminals
are independent 16-channel ports, effectively giving you two tone generators in one. Here are some common connection examples using the built-in
MIDI interface. Refer to the example that most closely matches your setup,
then read the Operation steps at the end of this section.
• MIDI keyboard
In this setup, you can play the sounds of the MU100R from the connected
keyboard.
MIDI CABLE
MIDI OUT
DC IN
IN MIDI OUT
CONTROLLER NUMBER LIST
CONTROL CHANGE
73 ATTACK TIME
11 EXPRESSION
1 MODULATION DEPTH
2 BREATH CONTROL
4 FOOT CONTROL
5 PORTAMENTO TIME
6 DATA ENTRY
7 MAIN VOLUME
8 BALANCE CONTROL
PITCH
ASSIGNABLE
10 PANPOT
PROGRAM RESET SYSTEM WHEEL ASSIGNSEQUENCER
PROGRAM
GMONXG
BANK
SOUND
CHANGE
STOP CONTINUE START
TEMPO
SELECT
SHIFT
OCTAVE
OCTAVE SHIFT
OCTAVE
RESET
OFF
(RPN)
120 PITCH BEND SENSITIVITY
74 BRIGHTNESS
64 HOLD1(DAMPER)
121 FINE TUNING
84 PORTAMENTO CONTROL
65 PORTAMENTO
122 COARSE TUNING
91 REVERB DEPTH
66 SOSTENUTO(CHORD HOLD)
(NRPN)
92 TREMOLO DEPTH
67 SOFT PEDAL
123 VIBRATO RATE
93 CHORUS DEPTH
69 HOLD2 (FREEZE)
124 VIBRATO DEPTH
94 VARIATION DEPTH
71 HARMONIC CONTENT
95 PHASER DEPTH
72 RELEASE TIME
125 VIBRATO DELAY
TRANSPOSE
MIDI
FIXED
MERGE
DRUM
CONTROLLER
NRPN
RPN
CH
ON
VELOCITY
ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0
NUMBER
MIDI Keyboard
126 FILTER CUTOFF FREQUENCY
127 FILTER RESONANCE
128 EG ATTACK TIME
129 EG DECAY TIME
130 EG RELEASE TIME
131 DRUM FILTER CUTOFF FREQUENCY
132 DRUM FILTER RESONANCE
133 DRUM EG ATTACK RATE
134 DRUM EG DECAY RATE
135 DRUM PITCH COARSE
136 DRUM PITCH FINE
137 DRUM LEVEL
138 DRUM PAN
139 DRUM REVERB DEPTH
140 DRUM CHORUS DEPTH
141 DRUM VARIATION DEPTH
POWER ON OFF
OTHERS
142 CHANNEL PRESSURE
143 POLYPHONIC KEY PRESSURE
144 MASTER VOLUME
145 MASTER BALANCE
146 MASTER TUNING
147 VELOCITY
148 TEMPO
MIDI KEYBOARD CBX-K1
ENTER
HEXA
DECIMAL
DECIMAL
MIDI IN-A or B
• Hardware sequencer
In this setup, a hardware sequencer (such as the Yamaha QY700) is used.
The main advantage of such a setup is its portability.
MIDI CABLE
MIDI OUT
IN A
OUT BOUT A
IN B
FOOT SWRL/MONO
MIDI
PITCH ASSIGNABLE
SONG
VOICE
MAX
VOLUME
SHIFT
CAPS
OCT
OCT
DOWN
UP
ON
ORG
BASS
BASS
_
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A
SECTION
B C D E F G H
OUTPUT
PATTERN
UTILITY
EFFECT
DISK
SHIFT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 SHIFT EXIT
CONTRAST
PLAYREC
JOB
EDIT
LOC 2LOC 1
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Setting Up the MU100 R in Your Music System
• MIDI data storage device
This setup is used for backing up your important data — including original
Performances you’ve created, as well as settings you’ve changed in the Part
Edit, Effect, EQ, or Utility modes.
In this example, a Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer is used. To back up
data, connect the MIDI IN of the MDF2 to the MIDI OUT of the MU100R.
T o restore the data to the MU100R, connect the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 to
the MIDI IN of the MU100R. Refer to the owner’s manual of the MDF2 (or
your particular data storage device) for specific operating instructions in
receiving or sending data.
MIDI IN
MDF2
MIDI CABLE
MIDI OUT
With the MDF2, you can also play compatible song data on the MU100R
directly from the MDF2 itself, without the need of a sequencer. In this case,
the MIDI OUT of the MDF2 should be connected to the MIDI IN of the
MU100R.
• Computer equipped with a MIDI interface
In this setup, you can control the MU100R from a computer (using sequencing or other song playback software). In a variation on this, you can connect
the computer to MIDI-A and a keyboard to MIDI-B. This allows you to play
parts live over sequencer playback — even if the sequencer uses all 16 MIDI
channels.
MIDI OUT
Computer
MIDI CABLE
MIDI IN-A
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Operation
1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI.
2 Connect the MU100R to the appropriate MIDI device.
Refer to the illustrations above. Use a standard MIDI cable (see
page 92).
3 Turn on the the connected device, then the MU100R.
4 If you are using a computer, start up your music software, and
set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with
the MU100R.
Connecting Directly to a Computer
The MU100R features a built-in host computer interface, allowing you to
directly connect it to your computer — eliminating the need of installing a
special MIDI interface to your computer . The MU100R can be used with the
following computers: Apple Macintosh and compatibles, IBM PC/AT and
compatibles.
If your computer has a MIDI interface you may want to connect the
MU100R to it, rather than using the host computer interface on the MU100R.
(See the section “Connecting to MIDI Devices” on page 17.)
Depending on the computer or interface used, set the HOST SELECT
switch to the appropriate setting: MIDI, PC-1, PC-2 (IBM and compatibles),
or Mac (Macintosh and compaibles). For information on the types of cables
that can be used for connection, see the section “MIDI/Computer Con-
necting Cables” on page 92.
Macintosh and Compatibles
Follow these instructions if you have an Apple Macintosh not equipped with
an external MIDI interface. Connect the TO HOST terminal on the MU100R
to the Modem or Printer port on the Macintosh.
Modem or
Printer Port
Macintosh
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