Owner’s Manual IMPORTANT Check Your Power Supply Make sure that your local AC mains voltage matches the voltage specified on the name plate on the bottom panel. In some areas a voltage selector may be provided on the bottom panel of the main keyboard unit near the power cord. Make sure that the voltage selector is set for the voltage in your area. The voltage selector is set at 240V when the unit is initially shipped.
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Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the Clavinova. We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. Accessories ● Music Software Collection Disk (and Music Book) This disk features sample songs that you can play back on your Clavinova, as well as MIDI driver software for computers.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Features of the Clavinova ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (together with the various panel buttons) provides comprehensive and easy-to-understand control of the Clavinova’s operations (page 16).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Table of Contents Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode 41 CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual 8 Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks 9 Setting Up the Clavinova 10 Music Stand ..................................................................................... 10 Key Cover ........................................................................................ 10 Lid (CVP-700 only) .....................
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CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready About This Manual ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This section explains the notation conventions that are used throughout this manual. ■ Square brackets [ ] ............................................................................................ Square brackets enclose the names of panel buttons, sliders, and connectors as they appear on your Clavinova. For example, the DEMO button is expressed as [DEMO] in this manual. DEMO HELP VOCAL HARMONY ■ Bold characters ..............
Handling the Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) and Floppy Disks ● Precautions Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk drive with care. Follow the important precautions below. ● Compatible Disk Type 3.5" 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used. ■ Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks ............. To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive: Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing forward, towards the disk slot.
Setting Up the Clavinova ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Music Stand ■ To raise the music stand: ........................................................................... Z Pull the stand up and toward yourself as far as it will go. CVP-109 X Flip down the two metal supports at the left and the right on the rear of the music stand. C Lower the music stand so that it rests on the metal supports.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting Up the Clavinova Lid (CVP-700 only) ■ To open the lid: ..................................................................................................... ZRaise the music stand as described in “Music Stand” on page 10. XRaise and hold the right side of the lid (viewed from the keyboard end of the instrument). CRaise the lid stay and carefully lower the lid so that the end of the stay fits into the recess in the lid.
Panel Controls and Terminals b n Mac PC-1 TO HOST m / MIDI PC-2 HOST SELECT AUX IN THRU OUT AUX OUT L/L+R R IN L/L+R R X L/L+R L/L+R R AUX OUT AUX IN , . R EXP. PEDAL PAL NTSC VIDEO OUT VIDEO SELECT b MIDI OUT IN THRU PEDAL HOST SELECT MIDI CVP-109 CVP-107 CVP-700 ○○○○○○○○○○○ PC-2 MIDI CVP-105 .
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Panel C V CVP-109 B T Y U I SONG o Controls and Terminals MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION E j J VOICE DISK IN USE SYNTHESIZER ORGAN BASS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE REVERB CHORUS EFFECT PIANO E.
Playing the Demo Songs ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a total of 50 demo songs: 4 feature songs, 24 special pieces showcasing the voices, and 22 pieces showcasing the styles. Listen to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. Z Call up the Demo Play mode. .............................................................. Press [DEMO]. The lamps of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. DEMO HELP VOCAL HARMONY X Select the desired play mode. .....
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ (B) To listen to a voice demo, press the VOICE button corresponding to the desired voice category. ➔ Playback starts from the first demo song for the selected category. The lamp of the corresponding VOICE button flashes. Playing the Demo Songs There are two demo songs for each voice category. To skip to the second song, press the flashing button a second time. VOICE PIANO E.
CHAPTER 2: Basic Operation Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○ You will refer to the LCD display frequently as you operate your Clavinova. This section consists of a short tutorial that will help you learn how to read the LCD display and use the related controls. Selecting a Function Many of the Clavinova’s functions are displayed at the bottom of the LCD. The main display shown below contains two functions: KBD VOL and RIGHT1 VOICE.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the LCD Display Controls Changing a Setting There are several ways to change a function’s value. Here are two of the main ways: ■ Using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons ................................. Once you have selected a function, you can change its setting with the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. Since you have just selected KBD VOL, try turning the dial or pressing the [–] button until it reads 0.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Changing a Setting in a Menu Display You can use either of the methods described previously to change the current voice selection. Just press RIGHT1 VOICE and hold the button down, or use the data dial or the [+] button to scan through the options.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the LCD Display Controls Resetting a Function’s Value After you have changed a function’s value, you may find you want to restore its basic setting. To demonstrate this, we’ll have to look at another of the Clavinova’s displays. Press the [FUNCTION] button. SONG MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION This button calls up one of the Clavinova’s FUNCTION displays. You can use this display to tune and transpose the keyboard.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Displaying a Different Page Whereas the ▲ and ▼ buttons of the VOICE function you used in the VOICE SELECT display change the menu selection, those of the TUNE function do not. The menu items in the FUNCTION display are not related to the TUNE function; instead, they represent different FUNCTION display pages.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using the LCD Display Controls Using Functions in Non-rounded Rectangles In addition to the FIXED VELOCITY function, which is selected in this display, the FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 2] page has two functions in normal rectangles: KEY TOUCH and VOICE SETTING. Such functions cannot be selected; instead, pressing the corresponding LCD button changes the setting directly without selecting the function.
Using the LCD Display Controls ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Using the Direct Access Function The last function we need to discuss is Direct Access. The [DIRECT ACCESS] button lets you jump directly to pages with particularly useful settings. When you press [DIRECT ACCESS], the “Press a button to display corresponding settings” message will appear in the LCD display. EXIT DIRECT ACCESS This message will remain onscreen for about three seconds.
Adjusting the Volume ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has two sliders that let you adjust the overall volume and the accompaniment or song playback volume. There are also settings that you can use to adjust the keyboard volume and the volume of each part of the automatic accompaniment or song.
Adjusting the Volume ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ Adjusting Accompaniment or Song Part Levels Call up the MIXER display by pressing [MIXER]. In the Mixer display, the volume of Automatic Accompaniment and individual parts of a song can be adjusted. Press [MIXER] again (or [EXIT]) to return to the previous display. There are two types of mixer display, as shown below.
Adjusting the Timbre (CVP-109/107/700) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ You can adjust the sound timbre of the CVP-109/107/700 using the Master Equalizer function. STYLE DEMO 8BEAT 16BEAT HELP SWING/ JAZZ LATIN BALLAD COUNTRY VOICE CONTRAST DANCE ROCK/ R&B BALL– ROOM TRAD/ WALTZ PIANIST BEAT SONG MIXER ACMP/SONG VOLUME OVER VOCAL HARMONY CUSTOM MUSIC DATABASE ACMP ASSIST MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION TEMPO DISK VOLUME MASTER VOLUME METRONOME DISK IN USE PIANO E.
Adjusting the Timbre (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Select the band to be adjusted. ........................................................ Select the band you wish to adjust by pressing the BAND < or > buttons. ➔ The central frequency of the selected band (expressed in Hz) is displayed by the BAND function. V Change the gain value. ...............................................................................
Using the Metronome ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that is ideal for practicing. The procedure for setting the metronome tempo can also be used to set the playback tempo for the Auto Accompaniment (page 63) and Song (page 113) modes.
Using the Metronome ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Changing the Metronome Settings You can change the metronome’s time signature and volume using the settings in the METRONOME page. ■ Displaying the Metronome Settings .............................................. To display the METRONOME page, press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [METRONOME]. EXIT DIRECT ACCESS ➾ TEMPO METRONOME RESET ➔ The METRONOME display appears. ■ Setting the Beat (Time Signature) ...
Using the Help Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Help mode provides convenient explanations of the main functions of the Clavinova. You can select help topics from a menu displayed on the LCD, or press a button on the panel to get help information related to that control.
Using the Help Mode ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ C Select a help topic. ......................................................................................... Use the left LCD buttons or the ▲ and ▼ LCD buttons to select one of the following eight menu items. Help Topics • Basic Operations • Demo Songs • Voices • Styles • Accompaniment • Song Playback • Song Recording • Functions ➔ The selected menu is highlighted.
3: Voices CHAPTER Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features a wealth of rich, authentic voices, including piano, strings and brass instruments. It also features a Keyboard Percussion function that lets you play the realistic drum and percussion sounds directly from the keyboard.
Selecting Voices ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Select the voice. ................................................................................................. Select the desired voice by pressing the appropriate left or right LCD button. The data dial and [–] and [+] buttons can be also used. You can also select the voice by pressing the VOICE ▲ and ▼ buttons. Some of the VOICE SELECT displays have several successive pages.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices Organ Flutes (CVP-109/107/700) To call up the ORGAN FLUTES display, press the [ORGAN] button and select Organ Flutes in the VOICE SELECT [ORGAN] display. With the Organ Flutes function in this display, you can select from six different kinds of organ sounds, and even create your own organ sounds by editing these voices.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Selecting Voices ■ Editing the Voice ............................................................................................... Select the desired voice for editing, then set each parameter. The ORGAN FLUTES display has two pages: [FOOTAGE] and [ATTACK]. Press the rightmost LCD button to change between the displays. Press the PRESET button in each display to instantly return to the preedited voice.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices ● Making Settings in the ORGAN FLUTES [ATTACK] Display Attack footage volume and LENGTH and RESPONSE settings Select the appropriate bar in the display by pressing the CURSOR buttons, then set the volume, LENGTH, or RESPONSE by using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. To call up the [FOOTAGE] display, either press FOOTAGE or press the CURSOR > button when the cursor is at “4.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Selecting Voices Keyboard Percussion The Clavinova has eleven drum kits (ten on the CVP-105) and two SFX kits, found on display pages 2 and 3 of the [PERCUSSION] voice group. When one of the drum or SFX kits is selected, various drum, percussion, and special effect sounds are assigned to individual keys, letting you play the sounds from the keyboard.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Selecting Voices ■ Setting the Volume of the Main Voice .......................................... You can use the VOLUME function in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT1] page to change the volume of the main voice. To adjust the overall keyboard volume, use the KBD VOL function in the main display (page 23) instead. Z Press the VOLUME button. ➔ The VOLUME function is highlighted. X Adjust the volume of the main voice.
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○ The Dual mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play two different voices simultaneously in a layer. This makes it easy to create exceptionally rich and thick tonal textures. You can also set the volume, octave, and stereo position for the second voice, and detune the second voice from the main voice to create a thicker sound.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode Changing the Keyboard Settings for the Second Voice You can use the settings in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT2] display page to change the volume, octave, pan, and detune of the voice selected using the RIGHT2 VOICE function. The settings you make in this page affect any voices you select using the RIGHT2 VOICE function. Different settings cannot be made for each voice. ■ Displaying the Second Voice Keyboard Settings .....
Playing Two Voices Simultaneously — Dual Mode ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Setting the Stereo Position of the Second Voice ........... The PAN function in the KEYBOARD [RIGHT2] display lets you adjust the stereo position of the second voice. Z Press the PAN button. ➔ The PAN function is highlighted. PAN • Settings: L — ▼ — R • Basic setting: ▼ (center) X Adjust the stereo position.
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○ The Split mode of the Clavinova allows you to select and play two different voices with each hand. For example, you can play the bass with your left hand and the piano with your right hand.
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○○○ Changing the Main Voice in Split Mode To change the main voice while playing in Split mode, select the RIGHT1 VOICE function then select the main voice in the normal manner. If you use the VOICE buttons to select a voice while either the tempo or the KBD VOL function is highlighted, the voice you select will be used as the main voice.
○○○○○○○○ Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ■ Setting the Octave of the Left Voice ............................................. The OCTAVE function in the KEYBOARD [LEFT] display lets you adjust the pitch of the left voice up or down by one or two octaves. Press the OCTAVE button. ➔ The value changes each time you press the button. ■ Setting the Stereo Position of the Left Voice ......................
Playing Two Voices on Different Sides of the Keyboard — Split Mode ○○○○○○○○○○ Z Press the SPLIT POINT button. ➔ The SPLIT function is highlighted. X Change the split point. Use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to change the split point, or hold down the SPLIT POINT button to move the split point to the right. Press the [–] and [+] buttons simultaneously to restore the basic setting.
Using the Pedals ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Clavinova has three pedals. Damper Pedal (Right) The damper pedal performs the same function as the damper pedal on an actual acoustic piano, letting you sustain the sound of the voices even after releasing the keys. On the CVP-109/107/700, you can also set the damper pedal to bend the pitch of notes up or down using the RIGHT PEDAL function (page 191).
4: Reverb and Other CHAPTER Reverb ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Reverb is an effect that recreates the acoustic ambiance of a performance space — anything from a room in a jazz club to a concert hall. The Clavinova lets you choose from a variety of reverb effects; the CVP-109 gives you the additional option of using the high-quality Natural Reverb — effects of a caliber normally employed in professional recording studios.
Effects ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Reverb Changing the Reverb Settings You can change the reverb type and depth using the REVERB and REVERB DEPTH display pages. With the CVP-109, you can also select a Natural Reverb effect from the NATURAL REVERB page. ■ Displaying the Reverb Settings ......................................................... Z Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [REVERB].
Reverb ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Changing the Natural Reverb Type (CVP-109) ............... You can change the Natural Reverb type selection in the NATURAL REVERB display (page 47). Use the left LCD buttons to select the desired Natural Reverb type. You can also select a Natural Reverb type with the REVERB TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons. ➔ The selected Natural Reverb type is highlighted.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Reverb ■ Changing the Reverb Type ..................................................................... You can change the reverb type using the REVERB display (page 47). Use the REVERB TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons to change the reverb type, or select the REVERB TYPE function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons.
Reverb ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Setting the Reverb Depth for Each Part .................................... The settings in the REVERB DEPTH display (page 47) let you set the reverb depth separately for the rhythm and accompaniment parts, as well as the parts you play from the keyboard. Z Select a part.
Chorus ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova’s chorus effects let you modify the voices you play from the keyboard, adding warmth for an even richer sound. Flanger effects add pronounced modulation, for a spacy futuristic quality. You can choose from a variety of chorus and flanger effects, and set the depth of the effect added to each keyboard voice.
Chorus ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Changing the Chorus Settings ■ Displaying the Chorus Settings ..................................................... Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [CHORUS] to display the CHORUS display page. EXIT DIRECT ACCESS ➾ DUAL SPLIT REVERB CHORUS EFFECT ➔ The LCD displays the CHORUS page.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Chorus ■ Setting the Chorus Depth for Each Part ................................... The other settings in the CHORUS page let you set the chorus depth separately for each part you play from the keyboard. Z Select a part. Press LEFT, RIGHT1, or RIGHT2 to set the chorus depth for the corresponding keyboard part. You can also select several parts at once and adjust their settings simultaneously.
Voice Effects (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a variety of effects besides reverb and chorus that you can use to enhance the sound of the voices or create wild, special effects. The CVP-109/107/700 features two complete effect systems, which you can apply individually to any of the voices you play from the keyboard. You can adjust the depth of the effects as desired.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects (CVP-109/107/700) If the lamp does not light, neither effect system has been assigned to the part in question. Check the PART function settings (page 57). If the lamp lights but the sound of the voice does not change, the effect depth may have been set to 0. Check the effect depth settings (page 57). To turn an effect off, select the part that uses that effect in the main display and press [EFFECT] again.
Voice Effects (CVP-109/107/700) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ■ Changing the Effect Type .......................................................................... You can change the effect type selection for one of the effect systems in the appropriate EFFECT display (page 55). Select an effect type using the EFFECT TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons, or highlight the EFFECT TYPE function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects (CVP-109/107/700) ■ Setting the Affected Part ................................................................................. You can use the PART function in each EFFECT display to select the keyboard part that is to be affected by the corresponding effect system. To change the part affected by one of the effect systems, display the EFFECT page for that system, then press the LCD button under PART.
Voice Effects (CVP-105) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a variety of effects besides reverb and chorus that you can use to enhance the sound of the voices or create wild, special effects. You can adjust the depth of the effect as desired.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Voice Effects (CVP-105) ➔ The LCD displays the EFFECT page that was used most recently. X Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to switch between the EFFECT pages. ■ Changing the Effect Type ......................................................................... You can change the effect type selection in the first EFFECT page (page 4 of the display).
Voice Effects (CVP-105) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Varying the Effect ............................................................................................. Each of the Clavinova’s effect types has a variation that can be selected using the VARIATION function in the first EFFECT page (page 4 of the display). To vary the effect produced by the selected effect type, press the LCD button under VARIATION.
CHAPTER 5: Accompaniment Styles (Rhythm and Auto Accompaniment) Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a wide variety of musical “styles” that you can use for simple percussion accompaniment, or as the basis of a fully orchestrated accompaniment — including bass and rhythm parts — using the Auto Accompaniment feature (page 69). There is also a selection of “Pianist” styles that let you play with piano accompaniment when you activate the Auto Accompaniment.
Selecting Accompaniment Styles ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Select a style. .......................................................................................................................... Select the desired style by pressing the appropriate left or right LCD button.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○ You will use the AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT buttons and the START/ STOP buttons to select style variations and control style playback.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ To change the variation while the style is playing, press the button corresponding to the new variation. ➔ The button’s lamp flashes as the Clavinova plays the fill-in pattern. Generally speaking, the Clavinova will start the fill-in pattern soon after you press the button. If you select a variation after the last eighth note of a measure, however, it will begin the fill-in pattern from the start of the next measure.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Playing the Accompaniment Styles ■ Synchronized Start ............................................................................................ This method lets you start the style by simply playing a note or chord on the keyboard. Z Set the Synchronized Start function. If necessary, select a variation as described on page 63, then press the [SYNCHRO] button.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Adding an Introduction ................................................................................. This function lets you embellish the start of a tune by adding an introduction. Z Set the introduction pattern. Select the variation to play the intro pattern as described on page 63, then press the [INTRO] button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Playing the Accompaniment Styles ■ Fading In ............................................................................................................................. This function lets you gradually fade in the volume of the style. You can set the Fade In function at any time before you start the style, and use it in combination with any start method (including the Introduction function). Z Press the [FADE IN/OUT] button.
Playing the Accompaniment Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova will play one of three ending patterns, depending on the main pattern that is currently playing, as shown below. Ending Patterns Pattern Ending A Ending B Ending C/D Played by: [MAIN A] [MAIN B] [MAIN C] or [MAIN D] Press [ENDING] a second time while the ending pattern is playing to produce a ritardando (gradually slowing) effect.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○ ○ ○ ○ The Clavinova includes a sophisticated Auto Accompaniment system that can provide automated rhythm, bass and chord backing for your performance in 157 different styles (147 styles on the CVP-107/700; 135 on the CVP-105), as well as 35 different types of piano-only accompaniment. The Auto Accompaniment playback data is normally not output by the MIDI [OUT] terminal.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Starting the Auto Accompaniment You may want to select an accompaniment mode (page 71) before you start playing. If the accompaniment mode is set to your liking, you can start the Auto Accompaniment as follows: Z Select a style. ........................................................................................................ Select the desired style. (See page 61.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment Changing the Auto Accompaniment Settings You can change the accompaniment mode (which selects the chord indication method), the split point, and other Auto Accompaniment settings in the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display page. ■ Displaying the Auto Accompaniment Settings .................. Press [DIRECT ACCESS], then [ACMP ON].
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Accompaniment Modes ● Single Finger To control the Auto Accompaniment, press one, two, or three keys in the left range of the keyboard (below and including the split point), following the rules described below. Play the melody in the right range along with the Auto Accompaniment. ■ Single Finger Chords • The Clavinova displays the names of the chords you play at the left edge of the main display, below the measure number.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ■ Chords in Fingered 1 mode The chord types below can be played in Fingered 1 mode. For a fingering chart showing all chords in the example key of C, see page 15 of the Reference Booklet.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Using the Synchronized Stop Function ................................... The SYNCHRO STOP function in the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display automatically stops the Auto Accompaniment when you’re not holding down any keys to the left of the split point. Press the SYNCHRO STOP button to turn the function on. This function can only be turned on if the Auto Accompaniment is on and Full Keyboard mode is not selected.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ■ Getting Help With Chords ......................................................................... The CHORD ASSIST function in the ACCOMPANIMENT MODE display uses the keyboard guide lamps to show you appropriate fingerings for chords. Z Turn the Chord Assistance function on. Press the CHORD ASSIST button.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ V Enter the chord type. Use the TYPE ▼ and ▲ buttons to select a chord type. TYPE function Settings: See list at left. ➔ The TYPE function is highlighted, and the type changes. When the TYPE function is highlighted, you can also use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons to select a chord type.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Playing with the Auto Accompaniment Adjusting Individual Part Levels The Clavinova has five accompaniment parts: Rhythm, Bass, Chord, Pad, and Phrase. RHYTHM This part forms the basis of the accompaniment. The Rhythm part usually plays one of the drum kits. BASS The Bass part uses voices appropriate to each style, including acoustic bass and synth bass.
Playing with the Auto Accompaniment ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Set the volume level. ..................................................................................... Use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to adjust the volume level. You can also increase the level by holding down the button you used to select the part. You can set the volume of the highlighted part to 0 by pressing and quickly releasing its button. Press and release the button a second time to restore the previous value.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ The Clavinova has many other features and functions that make the use of the Auto Accompaniment even more convenient and enjoyable. With these functions you can easily select panel settings to suit a certain type of music, have the Clavinova play harmony to your melody line, or program Auto Accompaniment changes in advance so you can concentrate on playing the keyboard.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Sort the list, if necessary. ........................................................................ Press the SORT button to switch the highlighted setting between STYLE and A–Z. To display the panel setups for a specific style group, simply press the corresponding STYLE button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions B Turn off the Music Database. ............................................................... When you’re done using the Music Database setup, press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button again. ➔ The [MUSIC DATABASE] lamp turns off, and the panel settings you were using before you accessed the Music Database are restored.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Move the cursor to the entry point. The display shows each measure as a horizontal line with 8th-note divisions. The number of each measure is shown to the left of the line. Previously entered data is indicated by a thick line segment.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ➔ The names of the selected style and variation (or fill-in pattern) are shown at the top the display. Style name Variation or pattern B Set the entered data. When you have entered chord and style control data, press the SET button. ➔ A thick line segment appears at the cursor position to indicate that the data has been recorded, and the cursor automatically moves to the next position.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Advanced Accompaniment Assistance ................................... Here are some other things you can do with Accompaniment Assistance data. ● Changing Part Volumes You can program volume changes for the Auto Accompaniment parts. Used judiciously, these can help you create professional-sounding dynamic changes in your performance.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ■ Other Accompaniment Assistance Functions .................. Page 2 of the ACMP ASSIST display contains some useful functions that help you to enter Accompaniment Assistance data more efficiently. ● ALL DELETE function To delete all of the Accompaniment Assistance data and start from scratch, press the ALL DELETE button. An “Are you sure?” message is displayed. Press YES to delete the data, or NO to cancel.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Turn on the Auto Accompaniment. Press the [ACMP ON] button. ➔ The [ACMP ON] lamp lights, and the current accompaniment mode is indicated at the left edge of the main display. The [SYNCHRO] lamp also lights, indicating that you can start the Auto Accompaniment with the Synchronized Start function (page 65). Also, a keyboard lamp shows the current split point. C Start playing.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions Harmony This feature adds harmony or embellishment notes to the melody you play using the main voice in the right range of the keyboard. The harmony notes are produced automatically to match chords played with Auto Accompaniment. ■ Adding Harmony .................................................................................................
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Selecting a Harmony Type ........................................................................ You can change the type of harmony that is played using the HARMONY TYPE function in the HARMONY display. HARMONY TYPE function • Settings: See table on this page. • Basic setting: Depends on main voice. Z Select the HARMONY TYPE function.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ■ Changing the Harmony Speed ............................................................. You can change the speed of the harmony notes played by the Echo, Tremolo, and Trill harmony types using the SPEED function in the HARMONY display. SPEED function • Settings: 4, 6, 8, 12 (Echo) 8, 12, 16, 32 (Tremolo) 12, 16, 24, 32 (Trill) • Basic setting: Depends on main voice. Z Select the SPEED function.
Other Auto Accompaniment Functions ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ One Touch Setting The Clavinova’s convenient One Touch Setting function makes it easy for you to select voices and effects that are appropriate to the style you’re playing. Each style has four preprogrammed panel setups that you can select by pressing a single button. For a list of the One Touch Setting parameters, refer to page 13 of the Reference Booklet.
Creating Your Own Styles ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○○○ The Clavinova lets you create custom accompaniment styles that you can recall and play back at any time, just like the presets. Up to 12 custom styles can be maintained in the Clavinova’s memory at the same time, and any number can be saved to disk for later reloading and use. Recording a Custom Style Use the following procedure to record your own custom styles. Z Select the DISK/CUSTOM style group. ......................................
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The “Select a source style” message is displayed for a few seconds, then replaced by page 1 of the CUSTOM STYLE display. The style that was selected in the DISK/CUSTOM STYLE display begins playing. C Select a source style. ................................................................................... Select a preset style that is close to the style you want to create. Preset style selection is carried out in the normal way (page 61).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles B Change the beat and section length. .......................................... If you want to create a style with a different time signature than the selected style, or change the number of measures in the selected section, press the PAGE [>] button. ➔ Page 2 of the CUSTOM STYLE display appears.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Changing the section length: Press the MEASURE button to change the number of measures in the current section. MEASURE function • Settings: 1 — 8 • Basic setting: Depends on style. ➔ The “Clear section?” message is displayed. Clear section? • You will have to clear all parts of the currently selected section and start recording from scratch if you change the number of measures.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating ➔ The part number is highlighted. If you have selected a part other than R1 or R2, the “Clear part?” message will be displayed. Your Own Styles Clear part? • If the source style is a preset style or a style loaded from an optional Style File disk, parts other than R1 and R2 must be cleared before they can be recorded. • The “Clear part?” message will not be displayed if the selected part does not contain any data.
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ When recording a drum kit voice in part R1 or R2, you can clear a single drum instrument from the part by pressing the key corresponding to the instrument to be cleared while holding down the C1 key on the keyboard. (The C1 key is labeled “CANCEL.”) The metronome timing guide can also be cleared in this way. Another useful recording aid is the SOLO LCD button: when this button is pressed and highlighted, only the selected part will sound.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles ? Repeat until the custom style is complete. .......................... Repeat steps 4 through 9 to record other parts for the currently selected section. During custom style recording, no MIXER display is available. Repeat steps 4 through 10 to record other sections, until all sections have been recorded. [ Name the custom style. .......................................................................
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Store the custom style. .............................................................................. Press the STORE LCD button in page 3 of the CUSTOM STYLE display to store the current custom style in the Clavinova’s memory. The current tempo setting at the time the custom style is stored becomes the preset tempo for that style. ➔ The Clavinova displays a message asking you to confirm your decision to store the style.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles Other Custom Style Functions In addition to the various functions described in the basic custom style recording procedure, above, the CUSTOM STYLE display pages include several other functions that you may find useful when creating custom styles. ■ RECALL SECTION function .....................................................................
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Volume and Effects ......................................................................................... Page 4 of the CUSTOM STYLE display includes several functions that let you set the volume, reverb, chorus type and depth, effect (CVP109/107/700), and pan for each part of each custom style section. Z Select the section and part.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles V Set the value or depth of the selected parameter. The VALUE (or DEPTH) function displayed above the rightmost LCD button sets the amount or depth for the parameter selected in step 2. When VOLUME is selected, the SECTION setting is fixed at ALL and the VALUE range is from –50 to +50 (this value is relative to the preset volume of the source style).
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Custom styles must be stored in the Clavinova’s memory before they can be saved to a disk. If a custom style has not been stored and you attempt to save it to disk, the “Store in memory before saving to disk” message will be displayed. If this happens, press OK to return to page 5 of the CUSTOM STYLE display. Store the custom style (see step 12 on page 98), then try saving again.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Creating Your Own Styles Playing Back Your Custom Styles Once created, your original custom styles can be selected for playback by pressing the [DISK/CUSTOM] button, then using the STYLE ▲ and ▼ LCD buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons to select the custom style you want to play. The selected style can then be played in exactly the same way as the preset styles (page 61).
Creating Your Own Styles ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ If you select the DELETE function, the “Select style to delete” message will be displayed: Use the MEMORY NO. ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the style you want to delete, then press OK to delete the style, or CANCEL to cancel the operation. If the Clavinova displays the “Can’t delete this style!” message when you try to delete a style, it is because you have tried to delete the style that your custom style was based on.
Using Style Files ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ You can load and play style files created in the Style File Format either from optional Yamaha “Style File” disks, or from disks containing custom style files you’ve created yourself.
Using Style Files ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ To load a set of 12 style files that was created by selecting ALL as the memory number when the files were saved in Custom Style mode (see page 101), press the ALL LOAD LCD button rather than the LOAD SINGLE button. X Select a style file. ..............................................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Using It is not necessary to select a memory number when ALL LOAD is selected in step 1. Simply press OK to load or CANCEL to abort. If there is not enough memory to load the specified style file, the “Not enough memory! Delete an unneeded style?” message will be displayed. In this case it will be necessary to delete a style you don’t need before loading the new style. Use the MEMORY NO.
6: Registrations CHAPTER Using Registrations (Registering and Recalling Panel Setups) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Registration feature lets you store complete panel setups that you can recall whenever needed. A total of 20 setups (5 banks containing 4 memories each) can be registered in the Clavinova’s memory.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Using Registrations C Register the panel setup. .......................................................................... While holding down the [REGISTRATION] button, press one of the buttons labeled [1] through [4] under REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING corresponding to the registration memory where you want to save the setup.
Using Registrations ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ REGISTRATION/ONE TOUCH SETTING 1 2 3 4 ONE TOUCH SETTING BANK BANK REGISTRATION ➔ The number and name of the recalled registration appear below and to the right of the style name in the main display. A pencil icon will appear to the right of the registration name in the display as soon as any change is made to the panel buttons or settings.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Using Registrations X Indicate the categories to be frozen. ............................................ Use the left and right LCD buttons (just the left LCD buttons on the CVP-105) to select a category, then press the ON/OFF button to mark or unmark the selected category. You can also select a category using the CATEGORY ▲ and ▼ buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons.
Using Registrations ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The REGISTRATION [NAME] page is displayed. The currently selected bank is highlighted, as is the name of the registration corresponding to the numbered button you pressed in step 1. X Select a registration to name. .............................................................. Use the left and right LCD buttons to select the bank and name of the registration whose name you wish to change.
7: Song Control CHAPTER Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova can play back songs recorded using the Song Record function (page 130), as well as song data included on various commercially available software disks. You can also play along on the keyboard as the songs play back. Moreover, when song data software includes lyrics, you can view the lyrics in the display during playback.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ➔ The DISK IN USE lamp lights while the Clavinova reads and identifies the disk. Once the disk has been identified, the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display (display page 1) appears and the [SONG] lamp lights. If a song disk has been inserted but the Song Play mode is not engaged, press the [SONG] button. ➔ The [SONG] lamp lights. Press the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to select the first page, if the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display is not shown.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to call up the SONG PLAY [LIST] display (display page 3), to view the entire list of the song names in the disk. The desired song can be selected easily by using the left/right LCD buttons, data dial, or [–] and [+] buttons. You can also select the song by pressing the SONG ▲ and ▼ buttons. Up to ten song titles are shown in the display at a time.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Adjusting the Tempo The playback tempo of the song can be changed as desired. (See page 27.) The preset tempo for the selected song can be restored at any time by simultaneously pressing the TEMPO [–] and [+] buttons. Usually the tempo is indicated by numbers.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback Part Cancel The 1/RIGHT (right hand), 2/LEFT (left hand) and ORCH (accompaniment) buttons in the SONG PLAY [MAIN] display can be used to turn playback of the corresponding parts on or off. The buttons are highlighted when the parts are turned on. For example, you can turn off the right- and/or left-hand parts so you can practice them on the keyboard.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ X Select the desired track for playback (PLAY/OFF, SOLO). Select the track by using the TRACK < and >buttons, the data dial, or the [–] and [+] buttons. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Turn playback on or off for the selected track by pressing the rightmost LCD button to select PLAY (playback) or OFF. When a track is muted, the track number is “ghosted” and the surrounding box diappears.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback ■ Selecting Voices for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT Parts ................ The playback voices for the 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts can be selected in the SONG PLAY [L&R VOICE] display. Press L&R VOICE ▼ or ▲ to highlight the corresponding function in the display, then select the playback voice for 1/RIGHT and 2/LEFT parts by using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Adjustment of Track Settings To adjust the playback volume, voice, and pan settings, as well as the reverb, chorus, and effect depth for individual tracks, press the [MIXER] button while in the Song Play mode to call up the MIXER display. SONG MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION CVP-109/107/700 You can use the MIXER display to set the parameters listed below. See the indicated reference pages for descriptions of each parameter.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback Changing Settings in the MIXER Display Z Select the track to be changed. ......................................................... Select the desired track by pressing TRACK < or >. Selecting TTL (Total) will change the overall settings of the song rather than the settings of individual tracks. Press the rightmost LCD button to select PLAY (playback), OFF, or SOLO for the selected track.
Song Playback ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Repeat Functions The Clavinova has convenient repeat functions that let you repeatedly play back the same song or sections within the song. This function is useful when you want to practice a difficult phrase. Select the desired mode from the available four Repeat modes from the SONG PLAY [REPEAT] display (display page 4).
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Playback ■ 1 Song Repeat ........................................................................................................ When 1 SONG is selected by pressing the REPEAT MODE ▼ or ▲ button, any song selected and played as described above will play repeatedly until stopped. Lead-in count is not played. ■ AB Repeat .........................................................................................
Song Playback ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ Other Playback Controls SONG CONTROL PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC ■ Pause ............................................................................................................................. Press the [PAUSE] button during song playback to temporarily stop song playback. Press [PAUSE] again or the [PLAY/STOP] button to resume playback from the same point.
○ Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has a special Guide function which allows you to practice by using the appropriate disk software. The “piano roll” display and the keyboard guide lamp indicate which keys you should play, and when you should play them. You can even practice at your own pace since the Clavinova pauses playback of the accompaniment until you play the correct keys.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Practicing Phrase-by-Phrase with the Playback: Sound Repeat ....................................................................................................... In the Sound Repeat method, the Clavinova plays back a short phrase. Listen to the phrase and practice. As soon as you play the phrase correctly, the Clavinova will automatically play the next phrase.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Guide Control X Select the Guide method. ......................................................................... Press one of the GUIDE CONTROL buttons: [EASY PLAY], [NEXT NOTE] or [SOUND REPEAT]. GUIDE CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE Turning Off the Keyboard Guide Lamps The keyboard guide lamp can be turned on and off in the SONG PLAY [GUIDE MODE] display. (See page 128.
Guide Control ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ • Playback tempo can be set to any desired value after a song has been selected by using the TEMPO [–] and [+] buttons. • The Guide function may not work properly with software which was not produced for independent left- and right-hand playback. • Since the Guide phrases used in the Sound Repeat method are automatically determined by the Clavinova, they may not precisely match the actual musical phrases.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Guide Control ■ Setting the Sound Repeat Number ............................................. To set the number of times the phrase is repeated in the Sound Repeat mode, press the SOUND REPEAT button. When AUTO is selected, only the notes which have not been played correctly are repeated; the Guide function will automatically go on to the next phrase once the previous one has been played properly.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you to record your own performances to floppy disks.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Song Recording Recording Setup: Disk Format Before you can record to the included blank disk, you will have to format it. Commercially available blank disks must also be formatted for use. You can use the Format function in the FUNCTION [DISK 5] display (page 200) to re-format floppy disks that have already been used for recording. Z Insert a disk. ....................................................................
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Quick Recording Z Insert a formatted disk. ............................................................................... Make sure that the disk’s write protect tab is set to the “write” position, then insert the disk face up with the shutter forward until it clicks into place.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording C Select the Song Record mode. .............................................................. Press the [REC] button. SONG CONTROL PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC ➔ The [REC] lamp lights and the QUICK RECORD display (Record mode page 1) appears. • The song number for recording can be changed in the QUICK RECORD display.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ B Select the desired voices and style, etc. ................................ Select the voices and accompaniment style and set the tempo in the normal way, and other settings needed. (If you want to try out the selected voices, style, tempo, or other settings, be sure to do so before entering the Song Record mode in step 3, since the recording will start as soon as you play the keyboard or press the [START/STOP] button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song M Stop recording. ................................................................................................ Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. ➔ Recording stops. When the recorded data has been written to disk, the [REC] lamp goes out and the SONG PLAY display appears. If you press the [START/STOP] button, only the recording of the Auto Accompaniment or rhythm will stop.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Select the desired track for recording. ...................................... Press the TRACK < and > buttons or use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the track. ➔ The selected track is indicated by an underline mark. Use the rightmost LCD button to set the selected tracks to RECORD (recording enabled) or OFF (recording/playback disabled). When a track is set to RECORD, the Synchronized Start mode is turned on.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording V Set all performance features as required. .......................... After setting the tracks to be recorded, set up all necessary performance features as required: voice, accompaniment style, tempo, reverb, etc. B Start recording. ................................................................................................ Start playing the keyboard or press the [PLAY/STOP] button.
Song Recording ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ N Stop recording. ................................................................................................ Press the [PLAY/STOP] button. ➔ Recording stops. The [REC] lamp goes out when the data has been written to the disk, and the SONG PLAY display appears. When recording is finished, the [ACMP/ SONG VOLUME] level is automatically set to the maximum value, regardless of the current slider position.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Song Recording X Pause before the punch-in point. ................................................ Press the [PAUSE] button to pause play back a bit before the point at which you want to start recording. Leave a measure or more before the punch-in point so you’ll be able to grasp the timing before you punch in. SONG CONTROL PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC C Turn on the Punch-in/out function. .......................
Song Recording ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Select the punch-in mode. ....................................................................... Select the desired punch-in mode with the fourth LCD button. Two modes are available, as described below. 1ST KEY Recording begins as soon as the first key is played, after Punch-in playback is started in step 7 (below).
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ The Chord Sequence function lets you enter Auto Accompaniment data step-by-step according to chord names. You can use this function to record the accompaniment part without having to play the song in time with the rhythm or at a certain tempo. Z Set up the instrument for recording. ........................................
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ➔ The CHORD SEQUENCE display appears, the Auto Accompaniment is turned on, and the Fingered 1 accompaniment mode is selected. Changing the Auto Accompaniment Mode Auto Accompaniment cannot be turned off while the Chord Sequence function is active.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chord Sequence V Enter and set the chords and/or style changes. .......... To enter a chord, either play the chord with appropriate fingering in the left range of the keyboard (lower than the split point), or highlight ROOT or TYPE in the LCD display and use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. You can also select the chord by pressing the ROOT and/or TYPE buttons.
Chord Sequence ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ B Stop recording. .................................................................................................... When all recording has been finished, select page 2 of the CHORD SEQUENCE display, then press the END MARK and SET buttons and input an “end mark” which determines the location of the ending. The end mark will be displayed in the box at the middle of the display.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chord Sequence ■ END MARK .................................................................... To enter an “end mark” at the current cursor location, press the END MARK button followed by the SET button. An end mark signifies the end of the song, and should always be entered to properly end each song. (An end mark is unnecessary when ending with an Ending pattern or Fadeout.
Step Edit ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Step Edit function gives you a convenient way to modify the individual notes and control changes that make up a song you’ve recorded. This function not only lets you change notes, it also allows you to adjust the timing, length, and velocity with which the notes are played. You can also modify other events, add or delete events, or even record entire songs one note at a time.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Step Edit X Enter the Record mode. ......................................................................... Use the SONG function to select the song you want to edit (see page 132), then press the [REC] button. SONG CONTROL PAUSE REW FF PLAY/ STOP REC ➔ The Record mode display appears. C Select the Step Edit function. ..........................................................
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ V Select a track to edit. ................................................................................. Press the uppermost left LCD button once to highlight the track selector, then use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons to select the track you want to edit. ➔ The track selector is highlighted, and the event data for the selected track is displayed.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit M Select and edit a parameter. .............................................................. Press the LCD button corresponding to one of the CURSOR functions to select an event parameter. (See the next two subsections for descriptions of the event parameters.
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Common Parameters Every event contains three types of data: the timing, the event type, and at least one event-specific parameter. Use the procedures below to change an event’s timing or type. ■ Changing the Timing of an Event ..................................................... You can use the TIMING function to change the timing of an event.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit Event-specific Parameters Although every event has at least one event-specific parameter, some event types require that several parameters be set. The tables below list the CURSOR functions that are used to select event-specific parameters, and the number of parameters selected by each.
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Changing the Time Signature ............................................................... Select the Time Signature event you want to edit in the event list for the SYSTEM track. Time Signature Settings: 1/2 — 4/2, 1/4 — 8/4, 1/8 — 16/8, 1/16 — 16/16 Numerator value Denominator TIME function ➔ The TIME function is displayed above the fourth LCD button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step ● Gate Time The gate time setting determines the length of the note. You can set the gate time either by using the beat and clock parameters, just as you would to set the location of the note event (see page 152), or by selecting a note type from the third gate time parameter (displayed in brackets).
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● Control Number The control number setting determines which controller’s setting is changed by the event. Use the CONTROL NUMBER button to select this parameter, then use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons to change the control number. Control Number • Settings: See table at left. Controllers Display No.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit ■ Changing the Voice Selection ........................................................... Select the Program Change event you want to edit in the event list 1 through 16). for the appropriate track (1 Program Change Number • You can select a different voice in the same bank as the currently selected voice using a single Program Change event.
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ Applying Aftertouch to All Notes ....................................................... Select the Channel Aftertouch event you want to edit in the event list for the appropriate track (1 through 16). Aftertouch Data Range: 0 — 127 Channel aftertouch data DATA function ➔ The DATA function is displayed above the fourth LCD button.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step ● Polyphonic Aftertouch Data The polyphonic aftertouch data setting determines the amount of aftertouch that is applied to the specified note. Use the DATA button to select the polyphonic aftertouch data parameter, then use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons to change the value of this parameter. Edit Aftertouch Data • Range: 0 — 127 ■ Editing System Exclusive and Meta Events ...................
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Editing the Event Lists In the preceding subsections of this chapter you learned how to edit the various data parameters that make up an event. The Step Edit mode also lets you add, delete, copy, and move events. ■ Adding an Event ..................................................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit X Delete the selected event. Press the DEL button (the middle right LCD button). If you don’t see the DEL function at the right edge of the display, press the SHFT button (the bottom right LCD button) to display it. ➔ The selected event is removed the event list. ■ Moving or Copying an Event ..............................................................
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Select the event to be moved or copied. Select the event you want to move or copy as described in steps 5 and 6 of the basic editing procedure (page 148). ➔ The selected event is highlighted.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit Filtering the Event List As you’re editing song data in Step Edit mode, you may at times find that the sheer number of events makes it difficult to locate the data you’re looking for. The Clavinova lets you simplify the process by limiting the types of events that are displayed in the event lists. Z Open the STEP EDIT [EVENT DISPLAY] page. ..............
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Recording Music in Step Edit Mode Page 2 of the STEP EDIT display contains functions that let you record music one note at a time. Use the following procedure to add new note data to a song that you’re editing in Step Edit mode. Z Open the STEP EDIT [NOTE RECORD] page. ..................... Use the PAGE [<] and [>] buttons to display page 2 of the STEP EDIT display.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit V Select a note style. ....................................................................................... Press the second right LCD button to display the playing style for the note you are going to record. The style you select affects the gate time of the note. You can select one of three styles: normal, staccato, or tenuto.
Step Edit ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ● To record a rest: Press the bottom right LCD button. ➔ The REST function is highlighted, and the note functions at the bottom of the display are replaced by rest functions. ➾ Press the LCD button for the desired rest length (from whole rest to sixteenth rest). ➔ The location is advanced according to the selected rest length.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Step Edit Saving Your Changes Use the following procedure to save the data you have edited or recorded in Step Edit mode: Z Open the STEP EDIT page, if necessary. ................................ If you are currently using page 2 or 3 of the STEP EDIT display, press the PAGE [<] button once or twice to display page 1. X Select the save function. .............................................................
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Record mode has a number of other convenient editing functions that provide even greater control over the song data.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions Z Enter the desired name. ......................................................................... Use the CHAR > button to move the underline cursor to the desired character position in the file name display. (File names can be up to 12 characters in length). ➾ Use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select and highlight the character or mark you wish to enter.
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Z Specify the two tracks to be mixed. .............................................. Press the TRACK A and TRACK B buttons to highlight the corresponding functions, and use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the numbers of the two tracks to be mixed. The voices which are used for the selected tracks are indicated above these functions in the LCD display. X Specify the destination track. .........................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions X Execute the Delete operation. .......................................................... Press the DELETE button. When the “Are You Sure?” message is displayed, press YES to execute the Delete operation or NO to cancel. The DELETE function will be replaced by the UNDO function after the Delete operation is executed.
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Execute the Quantize operation. ...................................................... Press the QUANTIZE button. When the “Are you sure?” message is displayed, press the YES button to execute the Quantize operation or NO button to cancel. The QUANTIZE function will be replaced by the UNDO function after the Quantize operation is executed.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions Making Settings in the INITIAL EDIT Display Z Select the track to be edited. ............................................................ Select the track whose parameters you wish to change by pressing the TRACK < or > button. If TTL (Total) is selected, any changes will affect the entire song rather than an individual track. X Select the parameters to be changed. ....................................
Other Record Edit Functions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ B Exit the Initial Edit function. .................................................................. To do this, press the [REC] button. ➔ The [REC] lamp goes out and the Initial Edit operation is completed. You can also exit the Initial Edit function by pressing the [EXIT] button. If you do this after making any edits that you have not yet written to disk, a “Write edited data?” message will be displayed.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Other Record Edit Functions Vocal Harmony Memory (CVP-109/107/700) The Vocal Harmony Memory function lets you save the current Vocal Harmony function settings to disk so that they will automatically be restored whenever you play back the song being edited. Z Set up the Vocal Harmony function. .........................................
Recording Without a Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova has about 26 KB of internal memory that you can use to record a limited amount of song data — approximately 2,500 notes, if no other data is recorded — without using a floppy disk. About the CVP MEMORY Song If you enter the Song Record mode without inserting a disk, the words CVP MEMORY will appear in the SONG display as shown below, and the Quick Recording, Track Recording and Punch-in/out Recording functions will become available.
CHAPTER 8: Vocal Harmony Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○ ○ ○ The Vocal Harmony function of the CVP-109/107/700 can automatically produce up to two harmony vocals based on a single lead vocal. There are 42 different vocal harmony types, providing a variety of different harmonization effects.
Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ C Sing along with the Clavinova. .......................................................... Start playing the keyboard, or play back a song in Song mode (see page 113), and sing along with the Clavinova. The vocal harmony effect will be added to your voice.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ■ Changing the Vocal Harmony Type ................................................. You can change the vocal harmony type selection in page 1 of the VOCAL HARMONY display. Use the HARMONY TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons to select a vocal harmony type, or highlight the HARMONY TYPE function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. Vocal Harmony Type • Settings: See table on page 13 in the Reference Booklet.
Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Setting the Vocal Harmony Chorus Depth .............................. When the Vocal Harmony function is on, the Clavinova applies a chorus effect — selected by the CHORUS TYPE setting in the CHORUS display (page 52) — to the lead and harmony vocals. You can change the amount of chorus that is applied to the vocal parts using the CHORUS function in page 1 of the VOCAL HARMONY display.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ■ Changing the Vocal Harmony Effect Type ............................... When the Vocal Harmony function is on, the Clavinova applies an effect to the lead and harmony vocal parts. This effect is separate from the effects selected in the EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 displays (page 55). You can select the type of effect that is applied using the EFFECT TYPE function in page 2 of the VOCAL HARMONY display.
Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ■ Correcting the Pitch of the Lead Vocal ....................................... When the GENDER TYPE function (page 181) is set to a value other than OFF, the Vocal Harmony function can correct slight inaccuracies in the pitch of the lead vocal. The pitch correction feature is enabled using the PITCH CORRECT function in page 2 of the VOCAL HARMONY display. To turn pitch correction on or off, press the PITCH CORRECT button.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) Use the GENDER TYPE ▲ and ▼ buttons to select a gender type, or highlight the GENDER TYPE function and use the data dial or the [–] and [+] buttons. ➔ The selected gender type is displayed. Gender Type Description UNISON Produces an effect between those produced by the MALE and FEMALE settings. MALE Adjusts the pitch and timbre of the singer’s voice to sound more masculine.
Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ If AUTO is selected as the harmony mode, the Clavinova will produce harmony notes in either Vocoder or Chordal mode, based on the most appropriate harmony part. The harmony part is selected automatically according to the current performance method, as shown below: Performance Method Harmony Mode (See page 181.) Harmony Part (See below.
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) You can also cycle through the values by holding down the HARMONY PART button.
Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Using Vocal Harmony Data Once you have set up the Vocal Harmony function according to your preferences, you may want to save those settings for future use, or include them as part of a song that you will want to sing along with later. ■ Registering Vocal Harmony Data ......................................................
○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Singing with Vocal Harmony (CVP-109/107/700) The vocal harmony settings that you save as part of a song will be recalled automatically when you select that song for playback. (You can override the Vocal Harmony data in the song by changing the settings in the VOCAL HARMONY display before you begin playback, however.) The Vocal Harmony Modes The vocal harmony mode determines how the Vocal Harmony function applies harmony notes to the lead vocal.
9: The Utility Functions CHAPTER The Function mode provides various advanced functions that, for example, let you make various MIDI settings, or give you greater, more convenient control over disk-related operations. These sophisticated functions let you customize the Clavinova to your own musical needs and preferences.
■ Using the Utility Functions ....................................................................... As the table on the preceding page shows, the utility functions are divided among 17 display pages (16 pages on the CVP-105). Use the following procedure to display the page containing a desired function. Z Press the [FUNCTION] button. SONG MIXER MASTER EQUALIZER FUNCTION ➔ The lamp lights and the most recently used page of the Function mode display appears. X Display the desired group.
Keyboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 1] Display — page 1 ■ Tune .................................................................................................................................... The Tune function lets you make fine adjustments to the pitch, allowing you to accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. The frequency (in Hz) of A3 is displayed by the TUNE function.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Keyboard FUNCTION [KEYBOARD 2] Display — page 2 ■ Key Touch & Fixed Velocity ...................................................................... The Key Touch function determines how velocity affects the volume of the voices played by the Clavinova’s keyboard. Select from four Key Touch settings to tailor the keyboard response to the selected voice, type of song, or your personal playing style.
Pedal ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [PEDAL] Display — page 3 ■ Left Pedal & Glide Range ........................................................................... This function conveniently lets you set the left pedal to control one of various functions. LEFT PEDAL • Settings: See table at left. • Basic setting: SOFT LEFT PEDAL Settings Setting SOFT The left pedal functions as the soft pedal (basic setting). (See page 45.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Pedal LEFT PEDAL Settings (continued) Setting GLIDE UP S GLIDE UP M GLIDE UP F Description Pressing the left pedal causes the pitch to rise an amount specified by the GLIDE RANGE function. When the pedal is released, the pitch glides smoothly back to normal at one of three speeds (slow, medium or fast, depending on the selected setting).
Disk ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [DISK 1] Display — page 4 ■ Registration, Setup & Acmp Assist Files .................................. You can use the functions on this page to load, save, delete, and rename data files containing registration data (page 108), panel setup data, or Accompaniment Assistance data (page 81). Before executing one of these functions, make sure that the disk you want to use for this operation is inserted in the disk drive. Z Select the file type.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Disk When saving registration data, the REGIST setting specifies which memory location(s) will be saved to disk. When loading data, the REGIST setting specifies how the registration data will be loaded, as shown below: You can delete or rename any registration file on the disk, regardless of the REGIST setting.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ First, select the desired file to be loaded. Press either of the two leftmost LCD buttons to select the file, then press the OK button. ➔ An “Are you sure?” message is displayed. Press the YES button to load the selected file, or the NO button to abort the Load operation. ■ SAVE .......................................................................................................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disk ■ DELETE ......................................................................................................................... When you select DELETE, the Delete function display will appear. First, select the desired file to be deleted. Press either of the two leftmost LCD buttons to select the file, then press the OK button. ➔ An “Are you sure?” message is displayed.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [DISK 2] Display — page 5 ■ Song Copy & Disk Copy .............................................................................. The functions on this page allow you to copy song data recorded by the Clavinova to a different song number on the same disk, or to a different disk. You can also use the Disk Copy function to copy an entire disk.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disk C Select the destination song number. If you selected DISK1 — 1 as in step 1, press the SONG button, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select a destination song number between 1 and 60. (Song numbers above 60 cannot be selected.) ➔ If the destination song number already contains data, the name of the song file will appear in the middle section of the display.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [DISK 3] Display — page 6 ■ Song Delete ............................................................................................................... You can delete unneeded song data from the disk in this display. Be careful not to delete any important data on the disk; once the delete operation is performed, it cannot be undone.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Disk FUNCTION [DISK 4] Display — page 7 ■ Song Data Transform ....................................................................................... This function allows you to convert song data recorded on the CVP-109/ 107/105/700 for playback on other Clavinova models or a Disklavier. The Song Data Transform function cannot be used while the [SONG] lamp is lit.
Disk ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ FUNCTION [DISK 5] Display — page 8 ■ Disk Format .............................................................................................................. Floppy disks must be correctly formatted before the Clavinova can use them for data storage.
MIDI ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [MIDI 1] Display — page 9 ■ Send Channel (Keyboard) ......................................................................... In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels (1 through 16) of the transmitting and receiving equipment must be matched for proper data transfer. The SEND CH function lets you set the MIDI transmit channels for the keyboard parts.
MIDI ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ■ Synchronization .................................................................................................... The playback tempo of a song or style is normally controlled by the Clavinova’s internal clock. When you want the Clavinova’s playback tempo to be controlled by an external sequencer or rhythm machine, you should set the synchronization function to use an external clock.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○MIDI ● Control Change Messages Control change messages are used for various non-keyboard performance controls, such as the damper pedal, or for expressive control of the sound of a connected MIDI device, such as effects and volume. For example, the Clavinova can respond to control change messages transmitted from an external MIDI sequencer. (These messages do not affect the keyboard-played voices.
MIDI ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ Z Select the channel. Use the CHANNEL < and > LCD buttons to select the number of the channel you want to enable or disable. ➔ An underline cursor is displayed below the selected channel number. X Press the rightmost LCD button. ➔ When the selected channel is enabled, ON is highlighted and the channel number is enclosed in a solid box.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○MIDI ■ Send Channel (Accompaniment/Harmony) ............................ When the ACMP&RHY function is set to 9—16, the performance data for the rhythm and accompaniment parts is transmitted via the MIDI [OUT] terminal over MIDI channels 9 through 16.
Backup ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ FUNCTION [BACKUP 1] Display — page 13 ■ Backup ............................................................................................................................ This function allows you to set the backup of various parameter groups on or off. When set to on, the corresponding settings will not be reset to the basic settings (default settings) when power is turned off.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Backup FUNCTION [BACKUP 2] Display — page 14 ■ Recall ................................................................................................................................ This function can be used to recall the initial factory settings (basic settings) for a group of parameters, or for all parameters at once.
Utility ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ FUNCTION [MICRO TUNING] Display — page 15 The Micro Tuning Feature makes it possible to individually tune each key of the keyboard. The created tuning can be saved to a disk and loaded whenever necessary. The currently loaded custom tuning can be turned on or off at any time by using the leftmost LCD button in this display. ■ Micro Tuning Setup ............................................................................................ Z Select a key.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Utility X Select the desired file operation. Use the second LCD button from the right to select the desired file operation: LOAD, SAVE, DELETE or NAME. C Press the START button. After the START button is pressed, the display corresponding to the selected file operation appears. The subsequent steps are the same as those explained on pages 193 through 195.
Utility ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Z Select PRESET with the leftmost LCD button. ➔ The following display appears: X Select a scale. Press the SCALE ▼ or ▲ to highlight the parameter, then use the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons to select the temperament type. When selecting temperaments other than equal (EQUAL) temperament, the central key (reference pitch for the temperament) must be set.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Utility C Set the tuning. Set the pitch by pressing the TUNE ▼ or ▲ buttons, or by using the data dial or [–] and [+] buttons. You can play the key being tuned to check the sound during this operation. The default tuning of ±0 cents can be instantly recalled for the selected key by simultaneously pressing the TUNE ▲ and ▼ buttons.
Utility ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ FUNCTION [VIDEO OUT] Display — page 17 (CVP-109/107/700) The functions on this page let you set the display characteristics for the lyrics and chords (page 129) that are output to a television or video monitor connected to the Clavinova’s [VIDEO OUT] jack (page 215). You can set the size and color of the displayed characters, as well as the color of the display background.
CHAPTER 10: Connections Audio and Video Connections ○○○○○○○○○○ The Clavinova is equipped with jacks that let you connect a variety of audio devices. You can connect headphones, a stereo system, or PA equipment for audio output, as well as input from a tone generator or other instrument. The CVP-109/107/700 also has microphone and video jacks that further expand the Clavinova’s potential for musical fun.
Audio and Video Connections ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ X Set the input level. ........................................................................................... Set the [MIC/LINE] switch (located next to the [MIC.] jack) to the MIC position. You should set the [MIC/LINE] switch to the LINE position when connecting an audio source with line-level output to the [MIC.] jack. MIC/LINE C Adjust the microphone volume. ....................................
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○Audio and Video Connections ■ AUX OUT Jacks .................................................................................................... L/L+R By connecting audio cables to the AUX OUT jacks as shown here, you can output the sound of the Clavinova to a stereo system, amplifier, mixing console, or recording equipment.
Data Connections ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ You can use the MIDI terminals to connect your Clavinova to a wide range of MIDI devices, including personal computers, sequencers, tone generators, and so on. In addition, the Clavinova features a [TO HOST] connector that lets you connect it directly to an Apple Macintosh, IBM-PC/AT, or other compatible personal computer without the use of a special MIDI interface.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Data Connections ■ Connecting to an Apple Macintosh or Compatible Computer ................................................................................................................................................
APPENDICES Effect Type Lists ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ The tables in this appendix contain descriptions of the various reverb, chorus, and effect types that are available for use on the CVP-109/107/105/700. XG REVERB, XG CHORUS, and XG EFFECT (all abbreviated as XG in the main display) appear as the selected type when a style uses a special reverb, chorus, or effect setting that is not available as a regular selection.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Effect Type Lists Chorus Type List Type Description CHORUS1 CHORUS2 CHORUS3 Standard chorus effects that add natural spaciousness to the sound CHORUS4 CHORUS5 FLANGER1 FLANGER2 FLANGER3 Modulation effects reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing FLANGER4 XG CHORUS Special chorus setting. See note, above.
Effect Type Lists ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Effect Type List Type Description 109/107/700 105 NA NA FLANGER1 FLANGER2 FLANGER3 Modulation effects reminiscent of a jet airplane taking off and landing FLANGER4 SYMPHONIC SYMPHONIC1 Multi-stage versions of the modulation provided by a celeste-type effect SYMPHONIC2 PHASER Modulation effect created by cyclical phase shifting ROTARY SP1 ROTARY SP2 ROTARY SP3 Modulation effects that simulate rotary speakers ROTARY SP4 ROTARY SP5
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● General (Panel Operation) This message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as song data conversion) that cannot be performed during recording or playback. ➾ Stop song recording or playback, or exit the Song Record or Song Play mode, then perform the operation again. This message appears when you try to perform an operation (such as selection of a style or Music Database setup) that cannot be performed during playback.
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This message appears when a new or improperly formatted disk has been inserted into the disk drive. (See page 131.) ➾ Press OK if you want to format the disk. Press CANCEL if you want to abort the formatting process. This message appears when you attempt to record or perform other file operations using a disk whose write-protect tab is in the “protect” position.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Messages ● General (Memory-related) This message appears when the Clavinova’s memory has become full while recording a song in the internal memory (page 174). If this happens, recording will stop and any data recorded up to that point will be saved automatically. This message is also displayed if the Clavinova’s memory becomes full when recording data in a custom style (see page 103).
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ This message appears if there is not enough internal memory capacity available to store the custom style. (See page 103.) This message appears when DELETE is selected in the display shown above. ➾ Select the style to be deleted and press the OK button. Press CANCEL if you do not want to delete the style.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Messages ● Other Record Edit This confirmation message appears if you attempt to exit the Initial Edit function without writing the data to disk. ➾ Press YES to save the edited data. Press NO to exit without saving. Press CANCEL to return to the Initial Edit display without saving.
Messages ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ● Song Data Conversion This message appears if you attempt to convert song data that has been saved on a 2HD disk. (See page 199.) ➾ Press OK and copy the song data to be converted to a 2DD disk, then perform the data conversion using the 2DD disk. Following conversion of the song data, this message displays the song number to which the data was saved.
Troubleshooting 225 Problem ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cause Solution The Clavinova does not turn on. The Clavinova has not been plugged in properly. Securely insert the female plug into the socket on the Clavinova, and the male plug into a proper AC outlet. A click or pop is heard when the power is turned on or off. Electrical current is being applied to the instrument. This is normal, and is no cause for concern. Noise is heard from the Clavinova’s speakers.
Troubleshooting ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Problem Solution The Auto Accompaniment does not play back. The Auto Accompaniment is not turned on. Press the [ACMP ON] button to turn on the Auto Accompaniment. The desired chord is not recognized or output by the Auto Accompaniment. The keys are not being played correctly. Refer to the Fingering Chart (page 15 of the Reference Booklet).
MIDI and Data Compatibility ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ■ MIDI ● Sequence Format MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a worldwide standard communication interface that allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and equipment to share musical information and control one another. • Depending on the MIDI device, the transmittable/receivable data differs, and only data which is commonly recognized among the connected MIDI devices can be transmitted or received.
Index ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○○ A E L Accompaniment Assistance ................. 81–86 Accompaniment Mode ................... 69, 71–73 Accompaniment Off Events ....................... 84 accompaniment styles ................ see “styles” Acmp Assist files .............................. 192–195 aftertouch events ............................. 156–157 All Setup files ................................... 192–195 audio connections ......................
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