STAGE PIA N O Table of Contents Using the Manuals 2 Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE 4 Makeup................................................................. 4 Controllers ........................................................... 4 Keyboard...................................................................4 Pitch Bend Wheel......................................................4 Modulation Wheel......................................................4 Sliders .......................................
Using the Manuals Four different manuals have been prepared for your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE — the Owner’s Manual, this Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. A hard-copy version of the Owner’s Manual comes together with the instrument, and the other three manuals are provided as pdf files on the Yamaha Downloads web page. Owner’s Manual (hardcopy booklet) The Owner’s Manual describes how to set up your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE and perform basic operations.
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Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Makeup In terms of sound production, the CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE each comprises three blocks — namely, the controllers, the tone generator, and the effect unit. Controllers Tone generator Effect unit Controllers In order that it may be played, the instrument features a range of controllers such as the keyboard, pitch bend wheel, modulation wheel, and sliders.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Controllers Sliders The CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE are each equipped with two sets of sliders — the Part sliders and the MASTER EQUALIZER (EQ) sliders. Part sliders Located on the left of the control panel, the Part sliders are used to adjust parameter levels for individual Parts. There is one slider for each of the instrument’s Parts, and they can be used to adjust three parameters — volume, chorus send, and reverb send.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Controllers Pedals Two different types of pedal can be used with the CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE — foot switches, such as the bundled FC3A and the optional FC4A and FC5, and a foot controller like the optional FC7. Foot switches The FC3A that comes with your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE should be connected via the [SUSTAIN] FOOT SWITCH jack.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Tone Generator Tone Generator The tone generator produces sound based on data received from controllers such as the keyboard and sliders. The basic element of CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE sounds is referred to as a Voice, and Performances are made up of multiple Voices. Both the Voice and the Performance are described below. Voices Each Voice represents a different instrument sound that the CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE can produce.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Tone Generator Performances A group of Voices is referred to as a Performance, and both the CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE come with a wide range of Performances ready for use. NOTE A full list of your instrument’s Performances can be found in the Data List (pdf). Parts within a Performance As shown in the illustration below, each CP4 STAGE Performance contains three Parts; each CP40 STAGE Performance, two Parts.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Tone Generator Editing Performances While the CP4 STAGE and CP40 STAGE come with a wide range of Performances already built-in, you can also create your own. The process of editing a Performance involves changing its Part’s Voice assignments and various other parameters. Parameters that affect a specific Part are referred to as Part parameters; those affecting all Parts are referred to as Common parameters.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Effect Unit Effect Unit The effect unit is used to apply a range of different effects to the sounds produced by the tone generator in order, for example, to add thickness, reverb, or a sense of space. In this way, the effect unit can make your stage piano sound much more expressive.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Effect Unit Insertion effects Assigned to individual Parts, insertion effects process the sound of the corresponding Voice. Two are available for use in a Performance, each containing two independent effects, A and B. Parameters for these effects can be set on the Effect-A and Effect-B screens (page 21) from the Performance Part Edit area.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE > Memory Memory In addition to original Performances, you can configure a wide range of other parameters on your stage piano. The methods used to organize this important data and the memory areas where it is stored are described below.
Reference Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Reference Performances Performances A Performance is made up of a number of Voices — up to three on the CP4 STAGE and two on the CP40 STAGE. As such, each one can produce rich, dense sounds. If you connect a computer or another MIDI instrument to your stage piano, you can use its Performances to play received MIDI data. In addition, you can also edit Performance parameters, creating your own original Performances based on the stage piano’s presets.
1 EDIT Common Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This shows that you are on the Common Edit menu. 2 More symbol This symbol indicates that other menu items are available for selection. In this case, the next one can be displayed by pressing the [d] button. Reference Performances Editing Performances 3 Menu item The items available for selection from the Common Edit menu are shown here.
02: Reverb Effect Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Parameter name Description Type This parameter can be used to set the type of reverb effect to use. Reference (Reverb Type) Settings: Refer to the Data List (pdf) for a full list of the effect types that can be selected. Performances NOTE Each effect type is described in detail in the Synthesizer Parameter Manual (pdf). Effect parameters The parameters available for editing will depend on the currently selected effect type.
Part Edit Area Procedure Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE 1. Turn on the Part you wish to edit using the corresponding button. 2. Hold down the [PART SELECT] button and press the Part button from Step 1 once again to select the Part for editing. Reference 3. Press the [EDIT] button. Performances 4. On the Edit menu, use the [d] and [u] buttons to select 02: Part, and then press the [ENTER] button. 5.
5 Parameter Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The parameters available for editing are shown in the top row of text. The current setting (6) for each is displayed underneath. In addition, the parameter currently being edited is indicated by the cursor (R) to its left (7). If necessary, use the [l] and [r] buttons to move the cursor and select a different parameter to edit. Reference Performances 6 Setting Parameter settings are shown in the bottom row of text.
Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Parameter name Description VelDepth This parameter can be used to select how the velocities with which keys are played will affect the velocities actually output to the tone generator for the current Part. As shown in the graph below, the larger the value set, the greater the degree to which output velocities vary in response to changes in the playing velocity (i.e., the steeper the slope of the graph).
Parameter name Description MicroTune This parameter can be used to select a musical tuning system. In total, your stage piano can replicate seven different systems. While the equal temperament tuning system has now become standard for pianos, a wide number of other systems were developed over the years before it was adopted, and these systems invariably paved the way for the birth of new musical styles.
Parameter name Description LFOPMod This parameter can be used to set the degree to which the LFO signal produces periodic pitch changes for the current Part. The larger the setting, the greater the range of pitch changes. (LFO Pitch Modulation Depth) Settings: -64 to +63 LFODelay MWPMod (MW Pitch Modulation Depth) MWFMod (MW Filter Modulation Depth) This parameter can be used to set how long it takes after pressing a key for the current Part’s LFO to start generating a signal.
03: Effect-A 04: Effect-B Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Parameter name Description Reference Ctg These parameters can be used to select a category and a type for Insertion Effects A and B. Performances (Effect Category) Type (Effect Type) Settings: Refer to the Data List (pdf) for a full list of the categories and types that can be selected. NOTE Each effect type is described in detail in the Synthesizer Parameter Manual (pdf).
06: Receive Switch Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE On the Receive Switch screen, you can enable (“on”) or disable (“off”) the receipt of Control Change and other MIDI messages by the current Part. Reference Parameter name Description Bank This parameter can be used to specify whether the current Part’s Voice assignment should be affected by MIDI Bank Select messages.
Master Keyboard Area Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE On the Performance Master Keyboard screen, you can configure your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE for use as a master keyboard. This allows the keyboard to be split into as many as four different zones, each of which can be used to control another instrument. Reference Procedure Performances 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. On the Edit menu, use the [d] and [u] buttons to select 03: Master Keyboard, and then press the [ENTER] button. 3.
6 More symbol Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This symbol indicates that the current editing screen is split over multiple panes, one of which is being shown. In this case, you can move to the previous or next pane by pressing the [d] or [u] button. 7 Edit symbol (E) Reference Performances This symbol is displayed when the current Performance has been edited but not yet stored. All edits made to the Performance can be stored using the Store Performance function (page 29).
Parameter name Description Pan This parameter can be used to set the stereo panning of the external instrument corresponding to the currently selected zone upon selection of the Performance.
Job Area Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE As described below, the Performance Job menu provides access to a number of functions that can prove highly useful when creating your own original Performances. Reference Performance Job functions Performances From this menu, you can select the Recall, Copy, and Bulk Dump functions.
02: Copy Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Using the Copy function, you can copy Common and Part parameter settings into the Performance currently being edited from another Performance. Reusing settings from other Performances in this way can prove very convenient when creating your own Performances. Reference Procedure Performances 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. On the Edit menu, use the [d] button to select 04: Job, and then press the [ENTER] button. 3.
1 EDIT Job Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This shows that you are on the Performance Job menu. 2 More symbol This symbol indicates that other menu items are available for selection. In this case, they can be displayed using the [d] and [u] buttons. 3 Menu item The items available for selection from the Performance Job menu are shown here. In this case, use the [d] or [u] button to select 02: Copy, and then press the [ENTER] button to open the Copy screen.
Store Performance Function Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Using the Store Performance function, you can store the Performance currently being edited in your stage piano’s User Memory (page 12). The Performance selected at this time will be overwritten with the edited Performance’s settings. Reference Procedure Performances Editing Performances 1. Press the [STORE] button while editing a Performance. 2.
Compare Performance Function Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Using the Compare Performance function, you can compare the Performance currently being edited with its unedited version. An area of memory known as the Compare buffer (page 12) is used to maintain a copy of the unedited version of the current Performance. As described below, this allows you to toggle between the edited and unedited versions of the Performance in order to determine which one sounds better.
File Area Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE In the File area, you can save Performances created using your stage piano on a USB flashmemory device, and read data from this type of device. To return to the Performance screen from the File area, press the [EXIT] button. Reference Performances Editing Performances File-related terms Common Edit Area A number of terms will be used in the following descriptions of File area functions and operations.
File functions Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE A total of six different functions can be executed from the File area — Save, Load, Rename, Delete, Format, and Memory Info. NOTE The functions from the File area can be used only with All-type files, which have a .C7A (CP4 STAGE) or .C8A (CP40 STAGE) file extension. They cannot be used to process audio files, which have a .wav file extension.
02: Load Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The Load function is used to read a file from a USB flash-memory device into the instrument. NOTE Before carrying out the steps described below, ensure that the USB flash-memory device is plugged into the instrument’s [TO DEVICE] USB terminal. If this is not the case, the instrument will display the message “USB device not ready” instead of the Load screen.
“All” or “All without Sys” selected as load type: Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The following screenshots illustrate how, for example, data can be loaded using the “All” load type. 02: Load selected in Step 2: Reference FILE W02:Load Performances Editing Performances Common Edit Area Press the [ENTER] button. 01: Chorus Effect File and load type selected in Step 3: 02: Reverb Effect FILE Load R Type All File STAGE_01 1 2 4 3 Press the [ENTER] button.
“Performance” selected as load type: Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The following screenshots illustrate a typical example of Performance loading. 02: Load selected in Step 2: Reference FILE W02:Load Performances Editing Performances Common Edit Area Press the [ENTER] button. 01: Chorus Effect File and load type selected in Step 3: 02: Reverb Effect FILE Load R Type Performance File STAGE_01 1 2 4 3 Press the [ENTER] button.
03: Rename Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The Rename function is used to rename files that have been saved to a USB flash-memory device. File names containing non-English characters may not be displayed correctly by the stage piano. In such a case, this function provides a convenient means of changing these names. Reference NOTE Before carrying out the steps described below, ensure that the USB flash-memory device is plugged into the instrument’s [TO DEVICE] USB terminal.
3 Name Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This parameter is used to enter a new name (between the square brackets) for the file. Move the flashing cursor within the name field using the [l] and [r] buttons, and change the character at each position using the [-1/NO] and [+1/YES] buttons or the Data Dial. Files can be named using alphanumeric characters and symbols, and they can be up to eight characters long. When you have finished entering a name, press the [ENTER] button to proceed.
3 Are you sure? Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This message is displayed before executing the Delete function. Press the [+1/YES] button to delete the file. Alternatively, press the [-1/NO] button to return to the previous screen. Reference 05: Format Performances You can use the Format function to initialize a USB flash-memory device. In order to use a new USB flash-memory device with your stage piano’s other File area functions, it must first be formatted.
Utility Area Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The Utility area is used to make settings that affect the entire instrument. Reference Procedure 1. Press the [UTILITY] button. 2. On the Utility menu, use the [d] and [u] buttons to select the type of parameter you wish to set (01 to 06), and then press the [ENTER] button. 3. Make the required changes to parameter settings on the corresponding screen.
01: General Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The General screen is primarily used to configure the instrument’s tone generator. Parameter name Description Reference MasterTune This parameter can be used to adjust the tuning of all sounds produced by the tone generator in units of one cent. Performances (Master Tuning) Settings: -102.4 (414.7Hz) to +0.0 (440.0Hz) to +102.3 (466.
Parameter name Description Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Display SliderFnc This parameter can be used to specify whether or not the Slider Function screens, which display the parameters (or functions) assigned to the Part sliders as well as their current values, should be automatically displayed when the control panel’s [SLIDER FUNCTION] button is pressed.
02: MIDI Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The MIDI screen is used to set the instrument’s MIDI-related parameters. NOTE Refer to the Appendix section (page 50) for more details regarding MIDI. Reference Parameter name Description IN/OUT This parameter can be used to set the interface used for exchanging MIDI messages. (MIDI IN/OUT) Settings: MIDI and USB MIDI: MIDI messages will be exchanged via the [IN] and [OUT] MIDI terminals.
Parameter name Description Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE DevNo This parameter can be used to set a MIDI device number for the stage piano. In order to successfully exchange bulk data, parameter changes, or other system exclusive messages with another MIDI device, this number must match the device’s. Reference (Device Number) Settings: 1 to 16, all, and off NOTE When this parameter is set to “all”, Device Number 1 is used for bulk data sent from the stage piano.
Parameter name Description CP4 STAGE: This parameter can be used to specify the control change number for MIDI messages produced in response to operation of the foot controller connected via the [2] FOOT CONTROLLER jack. Any MIDI messages received from an external source with this control change number will also be treated as if they had been produced by Foot Controller 2.
Parameter name Description HighTh This parameter can be used to set the input-signal level at which the compressor starts to process the sound in the high-frequency band. (High Threshold) Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Reference Settings: -54dB to -6dB Performances HighAtk (High Attack) This parameter can be used to set the amount of time that elapses between arrival of an input signal and activation of the compressor in the highfrequency band.
05: Master EQ Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE The Master EQ screen can be used to adjust the tone of all Performances. The master equalizer on the CP4 STAGE has five frequency bands (Low, LowMid, Mid, HighMid, and High), while that on the CP40 STAGE has three (Low, Mid, and High). Using the parameters on this screen, you can increase or decrease the level of signals in each of these bands.
06: Panel Lock Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Using the [PANEL LOCK] button, you can lock your stage piano’s buttons, Part sliders, and other controllers in order to avoid operating them by mistake while playing. On the Panel Lock screen, you can set each of the following parameters to “off” to prevent the [PANEL LOCK] button from locking the corresponding controllers.
Utility Job Area Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE Utility Job functions Two functions can be executed from the Utility Job area — Factory Set and Version. Reference Performances 01: Factory Set The Factory Set function can be used to restore the stage piano’s User Memory to its default condition. Procedure Editing Performances Common Edit Area 1. Press the [UTILITY] button. 01: Chorus Effect 2. On the Utility menu, use the [d] button to select 07: Job, and then press the [ENTER] button.
3 Are you sure? Design of the CP4 STAGE & CP40 STAGE This message is displayed before executing the Factory Set function. Press the [+1/YES] button to proceed. Alternatively, press the [-1/NO] button to return to the previous screen. NOTICE Reference If you set PowerOn Auto to “on” before executing the Factory Set function, the function will then execute automatically whenever you subsequently turn on your stage piano.
Appendix MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) is a global standard designed to allow performance, voice, and other data to be transferred between musical instruments. As such, reliable data communication is assured even between musical instruments and equipment from different manufacturers. In addition to data generated by playing the keyboard or selecting a Performance, a wide range of other data types — such as tempo and instrument controls — can also be exchanged via MIDI.
Appendix > MIDI Control Change Soft Pedal (Control No. 67) MIDI Control Change messages are used to control volume, stereo panning, and many other parameters, and as shown below, each message type has its own unique control number. Soft Pedal messages can be used to modify the sound of notes in the same way as a piano’s Soft pedal. Setting a value between 64 and 127 turns soft on, reducing the volume and slightly softening the timbre; meanwhile, values between 0 and 63 turn it off.
Appendix > MIDI corresponding parameter. After setting a parameter based on these messages, therefore, it is wise to set the RPN to Null (7FH, 7FH) in order to avoid unexpected changes. Your CP4 STAGE or CP40 STAGE supports selection of the following parameter using RPN LSB and MSB messages. RPN MSB RPN LSB Parameter 00H 00H Pitch Bend Sensitivity 7FH 7FH RPN Null Program Change MIDI Program Change messages are used to select a different Performance.
