User manual YAMAHA CS2X

[. . . ] FORMANT SHAPING / FM SYNTHESIS TONE GENERATOR Formant Shaping Synthesis:The Evolution of FM New synthesis technology -- FS Synthesis (Formant shaping / FM synthesis) -- creates sound with characteristics and flexibility similar to the human voice for extraordinary sonic depth and expressive control. Upward compatible with voices from the "classic" FM synthesizers and tone generators, such as the Yamaha DX and TX series. Formant Sequences -- "Fseqs" -- produce other-worldly vocal phrases, rhythm loops, and more. Assignable control knobs for extended real-time sonic control as well as easy programming. [. . . ] You can see that the MIDI data format (BULK DUMP "3-6-4-2", as shown in the separate "Data List" book) hexadecimal messages have been programmed. In Utility mode (BULK DUMP parameter), select the "1Perf" setting. In the Track View Window you can use the Scissors and Eraser tools to delete data for measures that don't need data. For information about saving, see the owner's manual for XGworks. When you play a song with XGworks that has the received data, the appropriate CS2x Performance is selected automatically and played precisely as you recorded it. n Depending on system exclusive data programmed at the top of the song, you can have the sequencer automatically select Performance mode, using the system exclusive message as shown below. This way you can prevent an error caused by transmitting the Performance bulk data when the CS2x is in Multi Play mode. 4. In XGworks, confirm that track 1 is set to channel 1 and prepare for real-time recording. Confirm the channel Select the track for recording Press the Record button to activate recording Standby F0 43 1n 63 50 00 06 03 F7 (hexadecimal) n = Device Number 5. After starting recording with XGworks, press the CS2x's [ENTER] button to transmit the Performance data. Press the Play button to activate recording These settings aren't limited for use with XGworks only, but will work with other sequencers as well. Refer to the owner's manual of the particular sequencer for related information. VWX YZ , & 7 MNO 8 PQR 9 STU 4 DEF 5 GHI 6 JKL Bulk transmit start 1 ABC 2 . , 3 SPACE ENTER 0 ­ NO QUICK PC YES 36 Getting Started Simply Dynamite: Yamaha MIDI Magic Yamaha has a full line-up of professional MIDI instruments from which you could choose in order to build up a MIDI music system that's perfect for your own individual needs. Two in particular are especially suited for use with the CS2x, as follows: · QY700 Music Sequencer Ideal for professionals and novices alike, the QY700 is a full MIDI production center in its own right complete with easy-to-use MIDI instrument and drum part composing through a built-in database of musical style phrases and "groove templates", 32 "linear" tracks and 16 "pattern" tracks, a full XG multitimbral tone generator including three digital multi-effects units, plus wide-ranging editing and on-board mixing features. · RM1x Sequence Remixer Ideal for dance DJs, the RM1x features the same basic sequencing and editing functions of the QY700 -- along with hundreds of voices, 960 Preset patterns and 800 User patterns -- plus real-time performance controls including a 16-key "microkeyboard" for easy switching of patterns and 8 CONTROL knobs for dynamic control of the sound on each track. There's also an arpeggiator, SMF compatibility, and much more. 37 38 Feature Reference Feature Reference Following is a description of each function in the various modes along with available parameter settings. 1 Feature Reference Performance Mode Performance Mode In Performance mode you can choose from 256 Preset and 256 User Performances. A Performance consists of up to four "Layer" voices playing simultaneously. You can easily edit each Layer within a Performance so that each sounds and behaves uniquely. The many available edit parameters give you the flexibility to create a vast variety of Performance timbres. Entering Performance Mode Press [PERFORMANCE]. A [v] mark will appear in the LCD below the word "PERFORMANCE" to indicate that Performance mode is active. To select the bank you want, press [PRESET] or [USER]. A [w] mark will appear in the LCD above the word "PRESET" or "USER" to indicate which is selected. PRESET ARPEGGIO HOLD SHIFT + PART/LAYER/ OCTAVE DEMO PERFORMANCE MULTI PRESET USER + STORE UTILITY PROGRAM USER ARPEGGIO HOLD SHIFT + Performance Play Mode q Selecting A Bank There are four banks available: two Preset banks (P1/P2) and two User banks (U1/U2). Each bank contains 128 Performances. Preset Bank (256 Performance) I: 128 Performance II: 128 Performance PART/LAYER/ OCTAVE PRESET USER + PROGRAM Each time you press [PRESET] or [USER] toggles between P1/P2 and U1/U2 banks, respectively. The currently selected bank will be indicated in the LCD to the left of the Performance number. User Bank (256 Performance) I: 128 Performance II: 128 Performance q Selecting A Performance 1. Use the NUMERIC KEYPAD (0 ~ 9) to select the Performance number you want. VWX YZ' *& 7 MNO 8 PQR 9 STU 4 DEF 5 GHI 6 JKL 1 ABC 2 3 SPACE ENTER 0 NO/ QUICK PC YES n For more information about the factory Performances, see the Performance Lists in the separate "Data List" book. 40 2. The Performance name and number you have selected will display in the LCD. The Category name will be shown next to the Performance name. Category VWX YZ' Performance Edit Mode You can edit any Preset or User Performance to create your own unique Performance by changing the various COMMON and LAYER parameter settings. You can then store your new customized Performance in one of the program memories (1 ~ 128) in either the U1 or U2 User Performance bank. n Performance Name *& 7 MNO 8 PQR 9 STU 4 DEF 5 GHI 6 JKL Changing any parameter in a Performance will automatically engage Performance Edit mode. Preset Bank (256 Performance) I: 128 Performance II: 128 Performance Performance Mode Feature Reference 1 ABC 2 3 SPACE ENTER User Bank (256 Performance) I: 128 Performance II: 128 Performance 0 NO/ QUICK PC YES Bank Performance Number STORE IN USER BANK P I (P1) : Preset Bank 1 P II (P2) : Preset Bank 2 U I (U1) : User Bank 1 U II (U2) : User Bank 2 COMMON EDIT Performance Layer 4 Layer 3 Layer 2 VOICE Layer 1 VOICE Press PROGRAM [+] to select the next Performance number. Press PROGRAM [-] to select the previous Performance number. TYPE P BEND RANGE NOTE SFT ATK TIME ATK TIME BANK ARPEGGIATOR TEMPO PMOD SUB DIVIDE MW FMOD LIMIT LOW SUS LEVEL PERFORM LEVEL CUTOFF LIMIT HIGH REL TIME REL TIME PAN REV TYPE FMOD LIMIT LOW AMOD INIT LEVEL REV SEND CHO TYPE FC CUTOFF LIMIT HIGH PMOD ATK TIME EFFECT CHO SEND EFFECT VARI TYPE VARI VARI PARAM DATA PORTA SWITCH DEPTH LFO WAVE TIME PERFORM NAME ASSIGN1 PARAM VOICE COMMON VOICE TUNE DETUNE AEG DCY TIME FEG DCY TIME PROGRAM NOTE VARI EF VEL OFFSET FMOD ASSIGN2 PARAM DATA SPEED PHASE INIT REL LEVEL POLY MONO PEG SUS LEVEL ATK LEVEL VARI SEND DCY REL TIME TIME FILTER REZ CUTOFF LAYER VOLUME ATTACK DECAY RELEASE ASSIGN 1 DATA PERFORMANCE LAYER EDIT 2 MW FC 1 SCENE HPF CUTOFF LPF CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN 2 SAVE AS SCENE 1 or 2 REAL TIME EDIT with THE SOUND CONTROL KNOBS ARPEGGIO HOLD SHIFT + PART/LAYER/ OCTAVE n PRESET USER + PROGRAM Performance edit parameters are basically divided into two groups: COMMON parameters which apply equally to all the Layer voices, and LAYER parameters which apply to each independent Layer voice. Quick Program Change The Quick Program Change function lets you select a specific Performance with the single press of a button, which is especially handy during a live performance. [. . . ] Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this * The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri--Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. [. . . ]