User manual YAMAHA MOXF6/MOXF8

[. . . ] Owner’s Manual EN SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION 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 Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement. [. . . ] The settings will be stored for each Song/Pattern. 10 If necessary, press the [STORE] button to store the Voice. Playing the keyboard along with Vocoder This instrument features a Vocoder function. This is a distinctive, “robot voice” effect which extracts the characteristic of the microphone sound and adds it to the sound of your keyboard performance. In these example instructions, you’ll learn how to use the Vocoder in the Voice mode. NOTE For details about the Vocoder, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. 6 Press [UTILITY]  [F1] GENERAL  [SF6] OTHER, then set the “Mic/Line” parameter according to the equipment connected to the A/D INPUT [L]/[R] jacks. When connecting equipment of low output level (such as a microphone, guitar, bass), set this parameter to “mic. ” When connecting equipment of high output level (such as a synthesizer keyboard, CD player), set this parameter to “line. ” 1 2 NOTE This setting is available for all modes. If necessary, press the [STORE] button to store this with the Utility settings. Connect the microphone by following steps 1 – 8 on the previous page. Press the [VOICE] button, then select the desired Voice to which the Vocoder is applied. This instrument features special Voices specifically designed for use with the Vocoder. Call up the Category Search display then select the desired Voice from the “Vocoder” Main Category. NOTE If you use the Vocoder effect in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, assign the Voice for the Vocoder to Part 1. Vocoder cannot be applied to any of the other Parts. 7 Press the A/D INPUT [ON/OFF] button so that its lamp lights. This setting enables audio signals to be input from the connected audio device. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual 39 Quick Guide 3 Press [EDIT]  [COMMON]  [F6] EFFECT  [SF1] CONNECT, then set the “InsEF Connect” parameter to “vocoder. ” NOTE The “InsEF Connect” parameter is automatically set to “vocoder” if you select a Voice from the Vocoder Category in step 2. Creating an original Song This instrument features a built-in multi Track sequencer for recording your keyboard performance as MIDI data. This function by itself is enough to create full, complex multiinstrument arrangements and complete Songs. Terminology 4 Song and Pattern From the [SF2] VOCODER display, set the Vocoder related parameters if necessary. Speak or sing into the microphone while pressing the note(s) to generate the machine-like Vocoder sound. Set the related parameters as desired while listening to the Vocoder sound. For details about each parameter, see the “Reference Manual” PDF document. See page 36. Track This is a memory location on the sequencer where your musical performances (made up of MIDI events) are stored. The MOXF6/MOXF8 provides 16 Tracks, which correspond to the 16 Parts of the Mixing. Mixing This is a program in which multiple Voices are assigned to Parts for multi-timbral play in the Song and Pattern modes. Each Mixing can contain up to 16 parts and a separate Mixing can be created for each Song. 5 Press the [STORE] button to call up the Store display then store the settings as a User Voice. Realtime Recording With Realtime recording, the instrument functions in the same way as a MD recorder, recording the performance data as it is played. Realtime Record features three available methods: Replace, Overdub and Punch In/Out. Punch In/Out lets you re-record only over a specific area of the Track. Step Recording With Step recording, you can compose your performance by “writing” it down one event at a time. This is a non-realtime, step recording method — similar to writing music notation onto paper. 40 MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual Quick Guide Song playback You have already learned how to play back Songs on page 19. In this section, you’ll learn how to use convenient mute/solo functions during playback. Creating a Drum part via Step Recording Now, try creating a Song. First, record a 4-measure drum phrase as shown below to Track 1 by using Step Recording. Track mute This lets you mute a specific Track or Tracks of the Song. 1 Press the [MUTE] button so that its lamp lights. The lamps of the Number buttons light, indicating that the corresponding Tracks are on. 1 2 Press the [SONG] button to call up the Song Play display then select an empty Song. On the [F1] PLAY display, set the time signature to “4/4. ” Time signature Number [1] – [16] buttons [MUTE] button 2 To mute a Track, press the corresponding Number [1] – [16] buttons (the lamp turns off). Multiple Tracks can be muted simultaneously. 3 To sound a muted Track, press the corresponding button (lamp is off) so that its lamp lights. For future recording purposes, make sure all buttons are lit and Mute is turned off for all Tracks. 3 Press the [REC] button, followed by the [F1] SETUP button, then set the parameters as below. • Type = step • Event = note • RecTr = 1 • Ch = all Track solo This lets you solo a specific Track of the Song. If necessary, set the tempo to the desired value. 1 Press the [SOLO] button so that its lamp lights. 4 Press the [F2] VOICE button, followed by the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button, then select the Drum Voice. Set the Main Category to “Drum/Percussion” then set the Sub Category to “Drums. ” Move the Cursor [>] button to call up the Drum Voice List. From this list, select “PDR B09 Analog” then press the [ENTER] button. Number [1] – [16] buttons [SOLO] button 2 To solo a Track, press the corresponding Number [1] – [16] buttons (the lamp flashes). Press another number button to change the soloed Track. 3 Press the [TRACK] or [MUTE] button to return to the original status. MOXF6/MOXF8 Owner’s Manual 41 Quick Guide 5 Press the [F] (Play) button to enter the Step Record mode. The [F] button lamp lights and the Step Record display appears. 14 Press the [JOB] button, followed by the [F3] EVENT button to call up the EVENT JOB SELECT display. To create a four-measure drum pattern (which repeats the recorded drum phrase), use the Copy Event Job. 6 Set the “Step Time” to “480. ” The “Step Time” parameter determines to what position the pointer will advance after a note has been entered. Here, the pointer will advance in quarter-note steps. 15 Select “02: Copy Event” then press the [ENTER] button. 7 Press the [P] (Top) button to return to the top of the Song, then press the B0 key four times. The Bass Drum Kick sound (assigned to the B0 key) is recorded to the timing of each beat. NOTE If you are using the MOXF6, use the [OCTAVE] buttons to make sure that the Bass Drum Kick sounds when you play the B0 key. 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