Setting Up Quick Guide Reference Keyboard Stand Assembly Appendix Owner’s Manual For information on assembling the keyboard stand, refer to the instructions on page 10 of this manual.
SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha. WARNING: Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind.
OBSERVERA! Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av. ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder. VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta. (standby) The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom of the unit.
PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, fire or other hazards.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Even when the [ ](Standby/On) switch is in the “Standby” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Logos GM System Level 1 “GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer. The GM mark is affixed to all software and hardware products that support GM System Level. XGlite As its name implies, “XGlite” is a simplified version of Yamaha’s high-quality XG tone generation format. Naturally, you can play back any XG song data using an XGlite tone generator.
About this Owner’s Manual and Data List This manual consists of four main sections: “Setting Up,” “Quick Guide,” “Reference,” and “Appendix.” Also, a separate “Data List” is provided. Owner’s Manual (this book) Setting Up ••••••••• Please read this section first. Quick Guide ••••••••• This section explains how to use the basic functions. Refer to this section while playing the instrument. Reference ••••••••• This section explains how to make detailed settings for the instrument’s various functions.
Special Features Graded Hammer Standard Keyboard Thanks to our experience as the world’s leading manufacturer of acoustic pianos, we’ve developed a keyboard with action that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard’s sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style.
Handy Performance Features Keyboard Stand Assembly .............................................10 Power Requirements......................................................13 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack) .....13 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack).....................13 Connecting a Pedal Unit (PEDAL UNIT jack).................14 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)....................15 Turning the Power On ....................................................
Setting Up Setting Up Keyboard Stand Assembly Setting Up CAUTION Read these cautions carefully before you assemble or use the keyboard stand. These cautions are to promote safe use of the stand and to prevent injury and damage from occurring to you and others. By following these cautions carefully, your keyboard stand will provide you with safe and prolonged use. • Be careful not to confuse parts, and be sure to install all parts in the correct direction.
Setting Up 2 Attach the stand bases. q Joint connectors Insert the joint connectors q into the side boards as shown. The joint connectors have been installed properly if you can see the screw head on the connector. Setting Up 2 NOTE • If you put the connectors in wrong direction and want to take them out, tap around the holes on the boards. Attach the “L” (Left) and “R” (Right) stand bases to the bottom of the side boards, using the screws w.
Setting Up 4 4 Put the keyboard on the stand. Setting Up Be sure to place your hands at least 10 cm from either end of the keyboard when positioning it. Check the back-to-front orientation for stand, and carefully place the keyboard on the side boards. Slowly move the keyboard so that the holes on the bottom of the keyboard are properly aligned with the holes on the angle brackets. CAUTION • Be careful not to drop the keyboard or to get your fingers caught between the keyboard and the stand parts.
Setting Up Be sure to do the following operations BEFORE turning on the power. Setting Up Power Requirements 1 Make sure that the [ ](Standby/On) switch of the instrument is in the “Standby” position. WARNING • Use the specified adaptor (page 112). The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument. 2 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the power supply jack. 3 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Setting Up Connecting a Pedal Unit (PEDAL UNIT jack) Setting Up This jack is for connecting an optional LP-7A pedal unit. When connecting the pedal unit, make sure to also assemble the unit on the supplied keyboard stand. NOTE • Make sure that power is OFF when connecting or disconnecting the pedal. LP-7A (optional) Keyboard Stand Pedal Unit Functions The optional pedal unit has three foot pedals that produce a range of expressive effects similar to those produced by the pedals on an acoustic piano.
Setting Up Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal) Setting Up Connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the USB terminal of a computer, and you can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 97). Turning the Power On The [ ](Standby/On) switch turns the power to the instrument on ( ) or standby ( ). Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [ ](Standby/On) switch to turn on the power.
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Song List (Data List) Style List (Data List) Setting Up e r t y q u w i o !0 !3 !1 !2 !4 Front Panel q w e r t y u i o !0 !1 !2 !3 [ ](Standby/On) switch...................... page 15 [MASTER VOLUME] control ................ page 15 [DEMO/BGM] button .................... pages 31, 85 [SCORE] button....................................page 32 [LYRICS] button....................................page 33 [REC] button ........................................
Panel Controls and Terminals Display (page 36) Voice List (Data List) Setting Up Music Database List (Data List) !9 !6 @0 !7 !8 #2 @1 @2 @3 @4 @5 @6 @7 @8 @9 #0 #1 Rear Panel #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 Rear Panel #3 CONTRAST knob .................................page 37 #4 USB TO HOST terminal........................page 97 #5 SUSTAIN jack ....................................... page 13 #6 PEDAL UNIT jack ................................. page 14 #7 PHONES/OUTPUT jack........................
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects … a wide variety of musical sounds. Select and Play a Voice—MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you will play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. The main voice selection display will appear.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 3 Play the keyboard. NOTE • Voice Settings (page 72) Adjusts volume. Try selecting and playing a variety of voices. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. 001–142 155–535 Instrument Voices 143–154 (Drum Kit) Various drum and percussion sounds are assigned to individual keys, via which they can be played. Details on assigning instruments to keys are provided in the Drum Kit List of the separate Data List.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Two Voices Simultaneously—DUAL Once you press the [DUAL ON/OFF] button to turn the dual function on, a second voice will sound that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “dual” voice. The currently selected dual voice name and number will be displayed in the MAIN display. Two voices will sound at the same time.
Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands—SPLIT Once you press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button to turn the split function on, you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split point is known as the “split voice”. The currently selected split voice name and number will be displayed in the MAIN display.
The Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Play and set the tempo that is most comfortable for you. Start the Metronome Turn the metronome on and start it by pressing the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button again. Current setting Quick Guide Indicates the beat number in the measure Adjusting the Metronome Tempo 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the tempo setting.
The Metronome Setting the Time Signature In this example we’ll set up a 5/8 time signature. Press and hold the [METRONOME ON/OFF] button for longer than a second to select the function “Time Signature–Numerator”. Hold for longer than a second 2 Numerator (Number of beats per measure.) Denominator (The length of one beat.) Use the dial to select the number of beats per measure. The available range is from 1 through 60. Select 5 for this example.
Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. You can select from 165 different styles covering a range of musical genres and time signatures. In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part.
Playing Styles Play Along with a Style You learned how to select a style rhythm on the preceding page. Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with. 1 Press the [STYLE] button and select the desired style. For this example select the “153 PianoBoogie” style. Turn automatic accompaniment on. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button. Pressing this button a second time will turn automatic accompaniment off.
Playing Styles 4 Start playing. Style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Try playing the chord progression shown below. The accompaniment will change according to the lefthand notes you play. NOTE • Chords (page 27) • Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary (page 82) Split point Auto accompaniment range Quick Guide C F C G F C This progression provides varied harmonic backing with just three chords.
Playing Styles Chords For users who are new to chords, this chart features common chords. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details. indicates the root note.
Playing Songs With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. You can simply enjoy listening to the 30 internal songs, or use them with just about any of the many functions provided—the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The songs are organized by category. In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs, and briefly describe the 30 songs provided. Select and Listen to a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button.
Playing Songs The songs are organized by category. • The songs in this category have been created to give you an idea of the advanced capabilities of this instrument. • These songs features some of the instrument’s many useful voices. • Use these songs to experience some of the instrument’s advanced features: song number 9 for the easy song arranger, and songs 10 and 11 for the performance assistant technology feature. • These piano solo pieces are ideally suited for use as lesson songs.
Playing Songs Select and Play Songs on a USB Flash Memory MIDI songs stored on a USB flash memory connected to the instrument can be directly selected and played. Quick Guide The procedure is exactly the same as that for selecting internal songs (page 28). Songs on a USB flash memory are numbered from 36 upward, so all you need to do is select song number 36 or higher. Song File Can be selected/played. Song File Song File Cannot be selected/played.
Playing Songs Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause These are just like the transport controls on a cassette deck or CD player, letting you fast forward [FF], rewind [REW] and pause [PAUSE] playback of the song. REW Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song. FF Press the fast forward button to rapidly skip ahead to a later point in the song. Quick Guide When lit the functions indicated by the labels above the buttons can be used.
Playing Songs Displaying the Song Score This instrument is capable of display the scores of songs. Scores are displayed for the 30 internal preset songs as well as songs in SMF format stored in a USB flash memory or the instrument’s internal flash memory. 1 2 Select a song. Follow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on page 28. Press the [SCORE] button and a single-staff score will appear. Quick Guide There are two types of score display: single-staff and double-staff.
Playing Songs Display the Lyrics If a song contains lyric data, the lyrics can be made to appear on the display. No lyrics will be displayed for a song that contains no lyric data even if the [LYRICS] button is pressed. Select a song. 2 Press the [LYRICS] button. NOTE Select a song 16 by performing steps 1 and 2 described on page 28. Internal song number 16 is the only internal song that provides lyric display. The title, lyricist, and composer of the song will appear on the display.
Basic Operation Reference Basic Operation Overall DGX-640 control is based on the following simple operations. 1 Press a button to select a basic function. 2 Use the dial to select an item or value. 3 Start a function. 3 Start a function. 1 Select a basic function. 2 Select an item or value. Display (pages 36–37) Volume Adjustment Reference Adjusts the volume of the sound heard via the instrument’s speakers or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack.
Basic Operation 2 Use the dial to select an item or value. When you select a basic function, the item corresponding to that function will be listed in the display. You can then use the dial or the number buttons [0]–[9] to select the desired item. The currently selected item is highlighted in the display. In this example the [VOICE] button has been pressed.
Basic Operation The Displays Display Names All operations are carried out while watching the display. A number of display types are provided for different modes and functions. The name of the current display appears at the top of the display. MAIN Display Title To Return To the MAIN Display Most basic operations are carried out from the instrument’s MAIN display. You can return to the MAIN display from any other display by pressing the [EXIT] button near the lower right corner of the display panel.
Basic Operation MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of the current basic settings: song, style, voice. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a range of functions. * Adjust the LCD CONTRAST control on the rear panel of the instrument for optimum display legibility. A-B Repeat Tempo Appears when repeat playback is engaged.
Select a Song For a Lesson Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like and use it for a left-hand, right-hand, or both-hands lesson. During the lesson you can play as slowly as you like, and you can even play wrong notes. Song playback will slow down to a speed you can handle. It’s never too late to start learning! The practice methods: Lesson 1—Waiting Learn to play the correct notes. Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing.
Select a Song For a Lesson 4 Start Lesson 1. Press the [Waiting] button to start Lesson 1. Song playback will begin automatically when you select Lesson 1. Play the notes shown in the on-screen score. The next note to be played is indicated by a dot () on the appropriate key of the graphic on-screen keyboard. When you play the correct note the marker will move to the next key to be played. Playback will pause and wait for you to play the correct note.
Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 2—Your Tempo Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace. 1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 3 on page 38). 2 Start Lesson 2. Press the [YOUR TEMPO] button to start Lesson 2. Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 2 is selected.
Select a Song For a Lesson Lesson 3—Minus One Here’s where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song. 1 Select the song and part you want to practice (steps 1 and 3 on page 38). 2 Start Lesson 3. Press the [Minus One] button to start Lesson 3. Song playback will begin automatically when Lesson 3 is selected. Play along while listening to the song.
Select a Song For a Lesson NOTE See How You’ve Done When the lesson song has played all the way through your performance will be evaluated in 4 levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent. “Excellent!” is the highest evaluation. • The evaluation feature can be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 88). After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will start again from the beginning.
The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be making lots of mistakes)! In fact, you can play any notes and still sound good! You could even just tap one key and the results would be a beautiful melody. So even if you can’t play piano and can’t read a note of music, you can have some musical fun. Performance assistant technology offers four selectable types.
The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD Type—Play with Both Hands Try out the performance assistant technology using the preset song “Ave Maria.” 1 Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on. The currently selected type 2 Select the CHORD type. Select Chord Hold for longer than a second Reference Press and hold the [P.A.T.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Play on the keyboard. Before After Try playing the score on the left with both hands. You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. You’ll notice that at measure five the notes will come out according to the score on the right. Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will continue to “correct” the notes that you play. This is the performance assistant technology Chord type.
The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD/FREE Type—Applying the Chord Type to the Left Hand Only Try out the performance assistant technology using the preset song “Nocturne.” 1 Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on. The currently selected type 2 Select the CHORD/FREE type.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Play on the keyboard. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point with your left hand. Split point With this type notes played on the left-hand side of the split point will actually sound an octave higher. Play the Nocturne melody with your right hand. Continually play an F-A-C arpeggio with your left hand as indicated by the score shown in the display.
The Easy Way to Play Piano MELODY Type—Play with One Finger 1 Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on. The currently selected type 2 Select the MELODY type. Select Melody Hold for longer than a second Reference Press and hold the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button for longer than a second so that the performance assistant technology type appears.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 6 Play on the keyboard. The marker will indicate the current position in the score during playback. If you play a key each time the marker appears above a note in the score you will be able to play the melody with the correct “original” rhythm.
The Easy Way to Play Piano CHORD/MELODY—Chord Type with the Left Hand, Melody with the Right 1 Press the [P.A.T. ON/OFF] button. This turns on the performance assistant technology feature. The currently selected type is shown in the MAIN display when the performance assistant technology feature is on. The currently selected type 2 Select the CHORD/MELODY type. Select Chord/Melody Hold for longer than a second Reference Press and hold the [P.A.T.
The Easy Way to Play Piano 6 Play on the keyboard. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to the left of the split point with your left hand. Appears when the performance assistant technology is on Marker Split point With this type notes played on the left-hand side of the split point will actually sound an octave higher. 7 Reference Play along with the rhythm of the song melody with your right hand.
The Easy Way to Play Piano Use the Performance Assistant to Play Like a Pro! Here are a few hints for using the Chord type. If you select Chord/Free or Chord/Melody, the left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use these hints on the left-hand section of the keyboard. To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then, with your hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any notes will do).
Play Using the Music Database You want to play music in your favorite style, but you’re not sure how to select the best voice and style for the type of music you want to play ... simply select the appropriate style from the Music Database. The panel settings will automatically be adjusted for the ideal combination of sounds and style! 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. A Music Database list will appear in the display. Select a Music Database.
Change a Song’s Style In addition to each song’s default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played. You can also change the song’s melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image.
Change a Song’s Style 4 Select a style. Press the [STYLE] button and then rotate the dial to hear how the song sounds with different styles. As you select different styles the song will remain the same while only the styles change. 5 Changing a song melody voice. If you press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second a voice list will appear. The Melody R and Melody L displays will be selected alternately each time you press the [VOICE] button.
Record Your Own Performance You can record up to 5 of your own performances and save them as user songs 031 through 035. Once your performances have been saved as user songs they can be played in the same way as the internal songs. User songs can also be saved to a USB flash memory device, as described on page 94. Recording 1 Press the [REC] button. NOTICE • If all User Songs (Song numbers 031–035) contain recorded data, Song 031 will automatically be selected.
Record Your Own Performance Recording to a specified track Recordable Data You can record up to a total of 6 tracks: 5 melody tracks and 1 style (chord) track. Each track can be recorded individually. SONG MEMORY (Track) [1]–[5] .. Record the melody parts. SONG MEMORY (Track) [A]........ Records the style pattern and chord parts. Melody Chords NOTE • Up to approximately 30,000 notes can be recorded for the five user songs if you record only to the melody tracks.
Record Your Own Performance Record a Melody track Press the melody track button [1]–[5] you want to record to while holding the [REC] button. Select button [1]–[3] if you want to record a dual voice. Split voices cannot be recorded. The selected track will be highlighted in the display. Track 1 will be highlighted NOTE • If style accompaniment is on and track [A] has not yet been recorded, the style track [A] will automatically be selected for recording when a melody track is selected.
Record Your Own Performance 5 Save the song. When recording is stopped a message asking if you want to save the song will appear. Press the [+/YES] button to save the song, or the [-/NO] button if you don’t want to save the song. If saved, the song will be stored as a MIDI file in song number 031–035. NOTICE • The recorded Song data will be lost if you turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation.
Record Your Own Performance Song Clear—Deleting User Songs NOTE This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). 1 From the MAIN display select the user song (031–035) you want to clear. 2 Press and hold the track [1] button for longer than a second while holding the track [A] button. A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button. Hold for longer than a second 3 Press the [+] button to clear the song.
Record Your Own Performance Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song. 1 From the MAIN display select the user song (031–035) you want to clear. 2 Press and hold the track button ([1]–[5], [A]) corresponding to the track you want to clear for longer than a second. A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can cancel the clear operation by pressing the [-] button.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you save your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 32 complete setups can be saved (8 banks of four setups each). 8 Banks Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Up to 32 presets (eight banks of four each) can be memorized. Saving to the Registration Memory 1 Set the panel controls as required—select a voice, accompaniment style, etc. 2 Press the [BANK] button.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling a Registration Memory 1 Press the [BANK] button. A bank number will appear in the display when you release the button. Bank number 2 Use the dial or the [1]–[8] number buttons to select bank you want to recall. You can check whether the panel settings are stored in registration memory 1–4 by pressing the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. Press one of the REGIST MEMORY buttons [1] to [4] containing the settings you want to recall.
Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation “Backup Clear” as explained below.
Play with a Variety of Effects Adding Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony feature on. To turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button again. 3 Use the dial to select a harmony type. Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data List for information about the available harmony types. Try playing the keyboard with the harmony function.
Play with a Variety of Effects Adding Reverb Adding Chorus Reverb lets you play with a rich concert hall type ambience. When you select a style or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. Refer to the Effect Type List in the separate Data List for information about the available reverb types.
Play with a Variety of Effects Adding DSP DSP is term of abbreviated form of Digital Signal Processor. The DSP effect can be added to the Main and Dual Voices. These range from reverb-like ambience effects to distortion and other dynamic processing tools that let you enhance the sound, or completely transform it. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button to call up the FUNCTION display. 3 Use the dial to turn DSP on or off.
Play with a Variety of Effects Panel Sustain Pitch Bend This function adds sustain to the keyboard voices. Use it when you want to add sustain to the voices at all times, regardless of footswitch operation. The sustain function does not affect split voice. The pitch bend wheel can be used to add smooth pitch variations to notes you play on the keyboard. Roll the wheel upward to raise the pitch, or downward to lower the pitch.
Play with a Variety of Effects Select an EQ Setting for the Best Sound Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display.
Handy Performance Features Tap Start Setting the Click bell sound You can start the song/style by simply tapping the [TEMPO/TAP] button at the required tempo—4 times for time signatures in 4, and three times for time signatures in 3. You can change the tempo during song/ style playback by pressing the button just twice. This allows you to select whether the click sound has a bell accent, or plays only a click sound. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Handy Performance Features Adjusting the Metronome Volume Changing the Display Language 1 This instrument allows you to select English or Japanese as the display language. The default display language is English, but if you switch to Japanese the lyrics, file names, and some messages will be displayed in Japanese where appropriate. 2 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Metronome Volume item. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button.
Voice Settings Voice Editing Create original voices by editing the many available voice parameters. By editing the various parameters available you can create new voices that best suit your musical needs. 1 Category Function Item Main Volume Main Octave -2–+2 Main Pan 000 (left)– 64 (center)– 127 (right) Main Reverb Level 000–127 Main Chorus Level 000–127 MAIN VOICE Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display.
Voice Settings Selecting a Dual Voice Selecting a Split Voice 1 1 Hold for longer than a second. 2 Select the desired dual voice. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to use is selected. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. Press and hold the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. The split voice selection display will appear. Hold for longer than a second.
Voice Settings Pitch Controls (Transpose) Pitch Controls (Tuning) The overall pitch of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 octave in semitone increments. The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 100 cents in 1-cent increments (100 cents = 1 semitone). 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Transpose item.
Voice Settings Touch Response Sensitivity You can adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to dynamics in three steps. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. The currently selected function will appear in the display. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Touch Sensitivity item. The currently selected touch sensitivity will be displayed. 3 Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and 3. Higher values produce greater (easier) volume variation in response to keyboard dynamics —i.e.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Basic operation of the Style (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 24 of the Quick Guide. Here are some other ways you can play the styles, the style volume adjustment procedure, and more. Pattern Variation (Sections) The instrument features a wide variety of style “sections” that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 1 Press the [STYLE] button and then select a style. 2 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on. 4 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. The name of the selected section— MAIN A or MAIN B—will be displayed. 5 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Appears when auto accompaniment is on. Press the [SYNC START] button to turn synchro start on. The indicator will flash when the synchro start standby mode will be engaged.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions 7 Press the [MAIN/AUTO FILL] button. Synchro Stop When this function is selected the accompaniment style will only play while you are playing chords in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. Style playback will stop when you release the keys. To turn the function on, press the [SYNC STOP] button. When the fill-in is finished, it leads smoothly into the selected main section A/B. 8 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Changing the tempo of the Style Adjusting the Style Volume Styles can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. Press the [STYLE] button to engage the style function. 1 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Style Volume item. 3 Use the dial to set the style volume between 000 and 127. Use the dial to select a tempo from 011 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Setting the Split Point The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the procedure described below. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Split point item. 3 Use the dial to set the split point to any key from 021(A-1) through 108 (C7).
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions AI Fingered Less than three notes can be played to indicate the chords (based on the previously played chord, etc.). 2 Press and hold the [ACMP ON/OFF] button for longer than a second to select the function “Chord Fingering”. In this mode Easy Chords cannot be detected. In “Play Along with a Style” on page 25 we described a method of playing styles in which chords were detected only to the left of the keyboard split point.
Style (Auto-accompaniment) Functions Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is essentially a built-in “chord book” that shows you the individual notes of chords. It is ideal when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. 1 Press and hold the [MINUS ONE] button for longer than a second. 3 Hold for longer than a second. Press the “M7” (major seventh) key in the section of the keyboard labeled “CHORD TYPE”. (The note doesn’t sound.
Song Settings Changing the tempo of the Song Song Volume Songs can be played at any tempo you desire—fast or slow. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Song Volume item. 1 Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button to call up the Tempo setting in the display after selecting a Song. Song volume item Current Tempo value Use the dial to select a tempo from 011 to 280 quarter-note beats per minute.
Song Settings A-B Repeat Muting Independent Song Tracks You can specify a section of a song—“A” is the start point and “B” is the end point—for repeat playback. Each “track” of a song plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc. You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks other than the ones you want to listen to. To mute a track, press the appropriate track button (TRACK [1]–[5], [A]) button.
Song Settings BGM Playback Random Song Playback With the default setting only one demo song is played back and repeated when the [DEMO/BGM] button is pressed. This setting can be changed so that all internal songs, all songs transferred to the instrument from a computer, or all MIDI songs on a USB flash memory connected to the instrument are played. Five playback group settings are provided. Simply select the one that suits your needs.
The Functions The “Functions” provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters for tuning, setting the split point, and adjusting the voices and effects. Take a look at the function list starting on the opposite page. There are 53 function parameters in all. When you locate a function you want to set up, simply select the function’s display name and adjust as required. Selecting and Setting Functions 1 Find the function you want to set in the list that begins on page 87.
The Functions Function Setting List Category Function Item Range/Settings Description Style Volume 000–127 Determines the volume of the Style. Song Volume 000–127 Determines the volume of the Song. Transpose -12–+12 Determines the pitch of the instrument by semitone increments. Tuning -100–+100 Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in 1-cent increments. Pitch Bend Range 01–12 Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.
The Functions Category Function Item Range/Settings Description Reverb Type 01–36 Determines the Reverb type, including off. Chorus Type 1–45 Determines the Chorus type, including off. DSP ON/OFF ON/OFF Determines whether the DSP effect is on or off. DSP Type 001–239 Determines the DSP type. Sustain ON/OFF Determines whether or not panel sustain is always applied to the MAIN/ DUAL voices. Panel sustain is applied continuously when ON, or not applied when OFF.
The Functions Category DEMO LANGUAGE Function Item Range/Settings Description Demo Cancel ON/OFF Determines whether Demo cancel is enabled or not. When this is set to ON, the Demo Song will not play, even if the [DEMO/BGM] button is pressed. DEMO GROUP 1(Demo), 2(Preset), 3(User), 4(Download), 5(USB) Determines the repeat playback group. DEMO PLAY MODE 1(Normal)/ 2(Random) Determines the repeat playback mode.
Saving and Loading Data USB flash memory is a memory medium used for storing data. When a USB flash memory is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, registered settings can be saved from or loaded into the instrument. In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB flash memory devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them. Before using a USB device, read through the “Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal” section on page 91.
Saving and Loading Data Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal This instrument features a built-in USB TO DEVICE terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below. NOTE Using USB Storage Devices By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you can save data you’ve created to the connected device, as well as read data from the connected device.
Saving and Loading Data All the instructions in this chapter are related to the FILE CONTROL display. To call up the FILE CONTROL display, press the [FILE CONTROL] button. Formatting USB Flash Memory New USB flash memory must be formatted before they can be used by this instrument. NOTICE • If a USB flash memory that contains data is formatted as described below, the data will be erased.
Saving and Loading Data Saving User Files (Registration Memory) to USB Flash Memory 3 This operation saves a “User File” containing the registration memory data to a USB flash memory device. The User File name will have a “.usr” extension which will not appear in the instrument’s display. Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to locate the Regist Save item. A default file name will automatically be created. Cursor left The dial selects characters Press the [EXECUTE] button.
Saving and Loading Data Save a User Song to USB Flash Memory 4 This operation saves a user song (song numbers 031– 035) to USB flash memory. 1 Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor will appear below the first character in the file name. Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to locate the User Song Save item. The SOURCE FILE—a user song name—will be highlighted. Cursor 5 Change the file name as necessary.
Saving and Loading Data Loading Files from a USB Flash Memory User files as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files residing on a USB flash memory can be loaded into the instrument. 5 A message will appear on the display to inform you that the operation has finished. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. NOTICE 1 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to locate the Load item. 2 Use the dial to select the file you want to load.
Saving and Loading Data Deleting Data from a USB Flash Memory Delete User Data from the Instrument This procedure deletes User, Style and Music Database files and Song files that were created on this instrument from a USB flash memory. This procedure deletes the User Song as well as Style, Song, and Music Database files transferred from an external device such as a computer. This operation does not erase the preset data. Reference 1 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to locate the USB Delete item.
Connecting to a Computer This instrument can be connected to a computer to allow transfer of MIDI data or a file. Connecting a Personal Computer USB terminal USB TO HOST terminal Instrument USB cable If you want to know more about MIDI and how to use it, refer to this introductory book. MIDI Basics is available for downloading from the Yamaha Manual Library at: http://www.yamaha.co.
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument. MIDI settings PC Mode These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception. A number of MIDI settings need to be made when you want to transfer performance data between the computer and the instrument.
Connecting to a Computer This function lets you send the panel setup data to a computer. Before you record performance data to a sequencer application running on your computer, it is a good idea to first send and record the panel setup data before the actual performance data. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button. 2 Use the CATEGORY [r] and [f] buttons to select the Initial Send item. 3 Press [+/YES] to send, or press [-/NO] to cancel.
Connecting to a Computer Use Musicsoft Downloader To Transfer Songs From the Accessory CD-ROM To the Instrument’s flash memory NOTE • If a song or style is being played, stop playback before proceeding. 1 Install the Musicsoft Downloader and USB-MIDI driver to your computer, then connect the computer and the instrument (page 104). 2 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the Musicsoft Downloader shortcut icon that is created on the desktop.
Connecting to a Computer 8 Close the window to end the Musicsoft Downloader. NOTE • End the Musicsoft Downloader to playback the file transferred from your computer. 9 To playback a song stored in flash memory, press the [SONG] button. Use the dial to select the song you want to play, then press the [START/STOP] button to start playback. NOTICE • Do not unplug the USB cable during a data transfer.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide SPECIAL NOTICES • The software and this manual are the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation. • Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging. (Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement on page 108 before installing the application.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM Contents When the included CD-ROM is inserted into the CD-ROM drive, the following start window will appear automatically. (If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My computer” folder and double click “Start.exe” in the CD-ROM drive.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide System Requirements Data Musicsoft Downloader USB Driver for Windows OS Computer Memory Hard Disk Display Windows 2000/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista * Only 32-bit is supported.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide NOTE Windows XP • This screen will not appear on Windows 7. When the message “Device driver software was not successfully installed.” appears, continue the installation procedure. NOTE • This screen will not appear if you are updating the USBMIDI driver from the previous version. Continue the installation procedure. 8 Open the following folder from the CDROM drive in your “My Computer” folder, and double click “setup.exe.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Installing the Musicsoft Downloader IMPORTANT • You will need to log on with administrator (root) privileges in order to install Musicsoft Downloader on a computer running Windows 2000, XP, Vista or 7. 1 Insert the Accessory CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The start window will appear automatically showing software applications. NOTE • If the start window does not appear automatically, open the “My Computer” folder and double click “Start.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide When controlling the instrument from your computer via USB, the instrument does not operate correctly or no sound is heard.
Accessory CD-ROM Installation Guide ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU (AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY) AND YAMAHA CORPORATION (“YAMAHA”). BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE.
Troubleshooting Appendix For the Instrument Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
Messages LCD Message Appendix 110 Comment Access error! Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the media or the flash memory. All Memory Clearing... Displayed while erasing all data in the flash memory. Never turn the power off during data transmission. Are you sure? Confirms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not. Backup Clearing... Displayed while clearing the back-up data in the flash memory. Cancel Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send is cancelled.
Messages LCD Message Comment Saving... Displayed while saving data in the memory. Never turn the power off while saving. Doing so may result in data loss. Send OK? Confirms whether the data transmission is executed or not. Sending... Displayed while transmitting data. “Since the media is in use now, this function is not available.” Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the media is being accessed. Style data is too large to load.
Specifications Keyboards MIDI • 88 Graded Hammer Standard keys (A-1–C7), with Touch Response. Display Setup • STANDBY/ON • MASTER VOLUME: MIN–MAX • LCD CONTRAST Realtime Control Voice • 165 Preset Styles + External files • Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC STOP, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/ rit.
Index A E M A-B Repeat ................................ 84 Accessories ................................. 7 ACMP ........................................ 25 AI Fingered ................... 27, 81, 87 Auto Accompaniment Range .. 25 Auto-Accompaniment ........ 25, 76 Easy Chords ...............................27 Easy Song Arranger ..................54 Effect ..........................................65 Ending ........................................76 External Clock ...........................
Index R U Recording .................................. 56 Registration Memory ............... 62 Repeat .................................. 42, 84 Reverb ........................................ 66 Reverb Level ............................. 72 Rewind (REW) ......................... 31 R-Part ....................................... 101 USB TO DEVICE ...............30, 90 USB TO HOST .........................97 USB-MIDI Driver ........... 103–105 User file ......................................
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