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Connections • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth.
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Congratulations, and thank you for your choosing the Yamaha MM6/ MM8 Music Synthesizer! Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of it’s various features. When you have finished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible place, and refer to it when you need to better understand an operation or function. Accessories The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
Main Features ■ High-Quality Voices for Keyboard Performance Page 15 The MM6/MM8 contains a wide range of high-quality voices (many based on the Motif Series voices), ranging from acoustic musical instruments to unique synthesizer sounds. Use the Category Search function to quickly call up the sounds you want, based on their instrument type. The MM8 features an 88-key “Graded Hammer” keyboard with action that is virtually indistinguishable from an actual acoustic piano.
Contents Accessories .............................................................................. 7 Main Features .......................................................................... 8 Setting Up 10 Power Supply Connections .................................................... 10 Cable clip................................................................................ 10 Using Headphones ................................................................. 10 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)..
Setting Up Be sure to do the following BEFORE turning on the power. Make all necessary connections, as described below, BEFORE turning the power on. Power Supply Connections Using Headphones Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the instrument is set to STANDBY. • Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150, or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument.
Setting Up Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON] switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch again to turn the power OFF. Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME] control counter-clockwise. Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch. Adjust Volume and Display Contrast Set the MM6/MM8 and external playback equipment volume controls to appropriate levels.
Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel r e q !4 w t y u o i !2 !0 !1 !3 Front Panel q [PITCH BEND] wheel ...........................page 40 w [MODULATION] wheel .........................page 40 e [MASTER VOLUME] control .......pages 14, 36 r [CUTOFF], [RESONANCE], [ATTACK], [RELEASE] knobs ............page 41 t [METRONOME] button ........................page 45 y [TAP TEMPO] button ............................page 47 u TEMPO [+], [-] buttons ........................
Panel Controls and Terminals !8 @0 !9 !6 !5 #0 @3 @1 @5 @6 !7 @2 @4 @9 @7 @8 Rear Panel #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 Rear Panel @0 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button .............page 20 #1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................... page 14 @1 TRANSPOSE [+], [-] buttons ..............page 49 #2 DC IN jack .............................................. page 10 @2 OCTAVE [UP], [DOWN] buttons ........page 50 #3 PHONES jack ........................................ page 10 @3 [DUAL] button ......
Quick Guide Playing the Demo Song Quick Guide This instrument includes a Demonstration Song that demonstrate some of the instrument’s features and capabilities. Let’s start by playing the Demonstration Song. 1 Press the [STANDBY/ON] button until it locks in the ON position. The Main display will appear in the LCD. VOICE name PATTERN name SONG name ARPEGGIO name 2 Press the [SONG] button and [PATTERN] button simultaneously.
Play the Instrument Quick Guide In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of realistic voices—including guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound effects, and a wide variety of other musical sounds. Selecting the Main Voice Select a Main Voice and play it on the keyboard. 1 Press a CATEGORY SEARCH button. The Main Voice selection display will appear.
Play the Instrument Combining Voices—Dual You can select a second voice that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the “Dual” voice. Two voices will sound at the same time. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. 2 Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second. The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The Dual Voice selection display will appear.
Play the Instrument 4 Select a voice you want to play. 5 Play the keyboard. Use the dial to select the desire voice. The available voices will be selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the Dual voice. For this example try selecting the “057 Twinkle”. Try selecting and playing a range of Dual Voices. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display. Split the Keyboard In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”.
Play the Instrument 2 Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second. The Split Voice selection display will appear. The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be highlighted. Split Voice selection display The currently selected category Hold for longer than a second 3 Select and press the desired category button in the CATEGORY SEARCH section. 4 Select a voice you want to play. 5 Play the keyboard.
Play the Instrument Selecting a Drum Voice Drum Kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments. 1 Press the [DRUM/PERC/SE] button. 2 Use the dial to select the Drum Kit you want to play (001– 023). 3 Play each key and enjoy the Drum Kit. The DRUM Kit category will appear in the display. NOTE • See the Drum Kit List on page 90.
Play the Instrument Using the Arpeggio Function The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases.
Play the Instrument ■Changing the Arpeggio type ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type. 1 Press and hold the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button for longer than a second. The arpeggio type selection display will appear. Hold for longer than a second 2 Use the dial to select the desired arpeggio type. A list of the available arpeggio types is provided on page 104.
Playing Patterns Quick Guide This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the pattern you choose to match chords you play with your left hand. A range of patterns with different time signatures and arrangements are provided (refer to the Pattern List on page 98). In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. Listen to the Rhythm Pattern Most patterns include a rhythm part.
Playing Patterns Play Along with a Pattern You learned how to select a Pattern 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 2 Select the pattern you want to play (page 22, steps 1–2). Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display screen. Turn FINGER on. Press the [FINGER] button. Press the button a second time to turn the FINGER mode off.
Playing Patterns 4 Play a left-hand chord to start the pattern. If you don’t yet know how to play any chords, try playing anything you like on the keyboard. Refer to page 25 for information about playing chords. The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you play. Split Point 5 Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody with your right hand. Split Point Auto-accompaniment Range 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop pattern playback when you’re done.
Playing Patterns Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are two types of auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is known as Multi Fingering. The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range”. Play the accompaniment chords in this area of the keyboard.
Using Songs Quick Guide With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a piece of music. In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs. Selecting and Listening to a Song 1 Select and press the SONG category button that corresponds to the type of song you want to listen to. [PRESET] : Accesses the three internal preset songs. [USER] : Accesses songs you have recorded yourself and songs loaded from computer.
Using Songs 3 Listen to the song. Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song. You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again. Song start Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause These are just like the transport controls on a CD player, letting you fast forward [f], reverse [r] and pause [ ] playback of the song. [r] Fast Reverse Press the fast reverse button to rapidly return to an earlier point in the song.
Using Songs Types of Songs The following three types songs can be used by this instrument. ● Preset Songs (the three songs built into the instrument) .......................................... Song numbers 001–003. ● User Songs (recordings of your own performances) ................................................. Song numbers 001–005. ● USB Songs (songs data in USB storage device).......................................................
Quick Guide Recording Your Own Performance You can record up to five of your own performances and save them as user songs 001 through 005. These Songs can be played in the same manner as the preset Songs. Once your performances have been saved as user Songs, they can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format files and saved to USB storage device (page 70). ■ Recordable data Eight tracks of keyboard performance and one pattern track (chord performance) can be recorded.
Recording Your Own Performance Recording Procedure Begin recording after selecting a user song number, and the track and part you want to record. 1 From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use the dial to select the user song number (001–005) you want to record. 2 Press the [REC] button. 3 Select the recording track. The [REC] button will light. Press the TRACK button ([1] to [8]) you want to record to while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.
Recording Your Own Performance ◆ Pattern Track Selected for Recording Press the TRACK [PATTTERN] button while holding down the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button. The pattern track will be highlighted and the record standby mode will be engaged. NOTE • To cancel recording to a selected track, press that track button a second time. The FINGER mode cannot be turned on or off once you have started recording. Pattern track highlighted.
Recording Your Own Performance ■ To Record Other Tracks Repeat steps 2 through 5 to record any of the remaining tracks. By pressing the TRACK [1]–[8] and/or [PATTERN] button(s) it becomes possible to monitor previously recorded tracks (displayed with a frame around the track number) while recording a new track. Previously recorded tracks can also be muted (displayed without a frame around the track number) while recording a new track (page 58).
Recording Your Own Performance Song Clear—Deleting User Songs This function clears an entire user song (all tracks). 1 2 NOTE From the MAIN display, select the user song (001 to 005) you want to clear. • If you only want to clear a specific track from a user song use the Track Clear function. Press and hold the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button for longer than a second while holding the [STORE] button. A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Recording 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 2 From the MAIN display, select the user song (001 to 005) that contains the track you want to clear. Press the TRACK button [1] to [8] you want to clear to while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button. To erase the pattern track, press the TRACK [PATTERN] button for longer than one second while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.
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 as explained below.
Basic Operation and Displays Basic Operation Overall MM6/MM8 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. 3 Start/Stop a function. 1 Song Category 3 Display (page 38, 39) 2 1 Voice Category ● Volume Adjustment Adjust the volume of the sound heard from the speakers plugged into the OUTPUT jack or a pair of headphones plugged into the PHONES jack. Rotate counterclockwise to lower the volume.
Basic Operation and Displays ● CATEGORY [INC]/[DEC] Example: Voice Selection Display You can quickly select a different category after you’ve selected a song, pattern or voice category. These buttons can be used to step through the categories in sequence. Previous Category Next Category 2 Use the dial to select an item. When a basic function is selected, the category name will appear near the top of the display, and the currently selected item will be highlighted below it.
Basic Operation and Displays The Displays ● Display names The display provides all the information you need to easily operate the instrument. The name of the current display appears at the top of the screen. For example, “MAIN” appears at the top on the main display. ● MAIN display Title ● Call Up 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 be pressing the [EXIT] button near the dial.
Basic Operation and Displays MAIN Display Items The MAIN display shows all of the current basic song, pattern, and voice settings. It also includes a range of indicators that show the on/off status of a several functions. Since this display lets you see all of the current basic settings in one centralized area, it is a good idea to have it showing while playing.
Reference Using the Controllers You can control tone, volume, pitch and other parameters by using the controllers on the front panel, as well as by using external controllers connected to several controller jacks on the rear panel.
Using the Controllers ■Knobs ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● You can change the brightness and tonal characteristics of the current Main Voice and Dual Voice in real time by turning the knobs while you play. Turn a knob to the right to increase the value, and left to decrease it. Decrease value. Increase value. CUTOFF Raises or lowers the filter cutoff frequency to adjust the brilliance of the tone.
Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects Selecting a Reverb type Reverb lets you play with concert hall type ambience. When you select a pattern 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. Only one reverb type can be selected. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display. 3 Use the dial to select a reverb type.
Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects Selecting a Chorus type The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is somewhat like a number of similar voices being played in unison. When you select a pattern or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected. If you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below. Only one chorus type can be selected. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display.
Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects Applying DSP Effects These effects can be used to add depth and richness to voices played on the keyboard (main, dual, and split voices). Only one DSP type can be selected. NOTE • DSP stands for “Digital Signal Processor”, which is a special microprocessor designed to process and add effects to digital audio signals. ■Changing the DSP type ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display.
Handy Performance Features Using the Metronome The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature. Use it to set the tempo that is most comfortable for you and the music you are playing. ■Start the metronome ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ■Adjusting the Metronome Tempo Start the metronome by pressing the [METRONOME] button. To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again. Here’s how you can adjust the tempo of the metronome sound.
Handy Performance Features ■Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● In this example we’ll set up a 3/8 time signature. 4 Use the dial to select a beat length. Select the required length for each beat: 2,4,8 or 16 (half note, quarter note, eight note, or 16th note). For this example, select 8. The time signature should now be set to 3/8. 1 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second.
Handy Performance Features Adjusting the Tempo If a song or pattern seems to be too fast or slow, try changing the tempo. Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button. The “Tempo” parameter will appear in the display. Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to set the tempo to anywhere from 11 through 280 beats per minute. You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons.
Handy Performance Features Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound Five different Master EQ settings are provided, giving you the best possible sound in a range of different situations. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display. The currently selected function will appear in the display. The Currently Selected Master EQ Type 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but- tons to select the Master EQ Type item. The currently selected EQ type will appear.
Handy Performance Features Transpose the Keyboard ◆ Pitch Changes in Semitone Increments (Transpose) The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted up or down by a maximum of one octave in semitone increments. ◆ Fine Pitch Changes (Tuning) The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted up or down by a maximum of 1 semitone in approximately 0.2-Hz steps. The default setting is 440Hz. 1 Press one of the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-] 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the buttons.
Handy Performance Features Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves Sometimes you may wish to play in a lower or higher pitch range. For example, you may want to shift the pitch down to get extra bass notes, or up to get higher notes for leads and solos. The OCTAVE [UP] / [DOWN] buttons let you do this quickly and easily. Each time you press the OCTAVE [UP] button on the panel, the overall pitch of the voice goes up by one octave. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button to shift the keyboard pitch down one octave.
Pattern Functions Basic operation of the Pattern (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 22. Here are some other ways you can play the patterns, pattern volume adjustment procedure, how you can play chords using the patterns, and more. Pattern Variations (Sections) To provide some variation for pattern playback, each pattern includes a number of “sections” that can be selected and played as required.
Pattern Functions 5 Press a main section button: [A]–[D]. Split Point The indicator to the upper left of the active main section button will light. Accompaniment Range 7 Press any of the main section buttons, [A]–[D], as required. 6 The main section of the selected pattern will start as soon as you play a chord with your left hand. For this example, play a C major chord (as shown below). For information on how to enter chords, see “Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords” on page 25.
Pattern Functions Play a Pattern with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment) After pressing the [FINGER] button to turn auto-accompaniment on, you can play in the left-hand (accompaniment) area of the keyboard to produce chords without rhythm accompaniment. This is “Stop Accompaniment”, and any of the chord fingerings recognized by the instrument can be used. The MM6/MM8 recognizes keys played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard as chords (page 25).
Pattern Functions Chord Basics Two or more notes played together constitute a “chord”. The most basic chord type is the “triad” consisting of three notes: the root, third, and fifth degrees of the corresponding scale. A C major triad, for example, is made up of the notes C (the root), E (the third note of the C major scale), and G (the fifth note of the C major scale). 3rd Root 3rd In the C major triad shown above, the lowest note is the “root” of the chord (this is the chord’s “root position” ...
Pattern Functions ■Recognized Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● All chords in the chart are “C-root” chords.
Pattern Functions Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range In “Play Along with a Pattern” on page 23 we described two methods of playing Patterns (Multi, Full Keyboard) in which chords were either detected only to the left of the keyboard split point or over the entire keyboard. By making the settings described below, chord detection for pattern accompaniment occurs over the entire range of the keyboard.
Song Settings Song Volume 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Song Volume item. Song Volume Set from 000 to 127 3 Use the dial to set the Song volume as required. NOTE • Song volume can be adjusted while a song is selected. Change the Song Tempo You can change the song playback tempo as required. Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button.
Song Settings Track Mute Each “track” 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]–[8], [PATTERN]) while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button. Press the same button a second time to disengage track muting. No track number ............ No data.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a PERFORMANCE MEMORY feature that lets you save up to 64 of your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to 64 complete setups can be saved (8 x 8 banks). 8 Banks Memory 1 Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 Memory 8 Saving to the Performance Memory 1 Set the panel controls as required— select a voice, pattern, etc.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Recalling Settings from the Performance Memory 1 Press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] / [DEC] buttons until the desired bank number is shown on the display. You can also use the dial in the PERFORMANCE BANK display.
Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Erase a Performance Memory This procedure erases the panel settings saved in a performance memory. 1 The PERFORMANCE BANK display will appear when you press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] or [DEC] button. Use the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] and [DEC] buttons to select the bank containing the performance memory you want to erase. While the PERFORMANCE BANK display is showing you can also use the dial to select a bank. 3 Press the [INC/YES] button.
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. Select and Edit an Item There are 21 editable parameters. 1 Find the function you want to set in the EDIT display list that begins on page 63. 2 Press the [EDIT] button to enter the EDIT display. 4 Use the dial or [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to set the value.
Voice Editing ■ Edit Display List Group Function Item Display Indication MAIN VOICE Volume Main Volume 000–127 Determines the volume of the Main Voice. Octave Main Octave -2–2 Determines the octave of the Main Voice in octave increments. Pan Main Pan 000 (left)– 064 (center)– 127 (right) Determines the pan position of the Main Voice. “0” results in the sound being panned full left; “127” results in the sound being panned full right.
Utility Settings Detailed settings such as tuning, split point, and effects can be made via the UTILITY screen. Selecting and Setting Functions There are 25 function parameters in all. 1 Find the function you want to set in the UTILITY display list that begins on page 65. 2 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display. 4 Use the dial or [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to set the value.
Utility Settings ■ Utility Display List Group Function Item Display Indication Range/Settings EFFECT Reverb Type Reverb Type 01–26 Determines the Reverb type, “26” is “off”. (See the list on page 100) Chorus Type Chorus Type 01–31 Determines the Chorus type. “31” is “off”. (See the list on page 100) DSP On/Off DSP On/Off ON/OFF Sets the equalizer applied to the instrument output (including headphones or other output) for optimum sound in different listening situations.
Storing/Saving Data In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB storage devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them. A USB storage device is a large-volume memory medium used for storing data. When a USB storage device is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, user songs created on the instruments and memorized settings can be saved to or loaded from the device.
Storing/Saving Data Using a USB Storage Device 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful to insert it in the proper direction. 2 Check that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display. CONNECT IMPORTANT • In order to play songs copied to a USB storage device from a computer or other device, the songs must be stored either in the USB storage device’s root directory or a first-level/secondlevel folder in the root directory.
Storing/Saving Data Formatting a USB storage device A new USB storage device must be formatted before it can be used by this instrument. CAUTION • If you format a USB storage device that already contains data, all of the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data when using the format function. 1 After connecting the USB storage device to be formatted to the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, check that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display. 2 Press the [MENU] button.
Storing/Saving Data Saving Data Three types of data are saved to one “ User File” by this operation: user song, pattern file, and performance memory data. 1 Make sure that a appropriately format- ted USB storage device has been properly connected to the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display. 2 Press the [MENU] button.
Storing/Saving Data Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save This operation converts a user song (song numbers 001–005) to SMF Format 0 and saves the file to a USB storage device. ● What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)? ● To Overwrite an Existing File The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the most common and widely compatible sequence formats used for storing sequence data. There are two variations: Format 0 and Format 1.
Storing/Saving Data Loading User Files and Pattern Files User and pattern files residing on a USB storage device can be loaded into the instrument. CAUTION • When a User file is loaded, user songs 001–005, the user patterns, and the performance memory will all be overwritten. If you only load a pattern file, only the user patterns will be overwritten. Save important data to a USB storage device before loading data that will overwrite it.
Storing/Saving Data Deleting Data from a USB Storage Device This procedure deletes selected user files and SMF files from a USB storage device. 1 Make sure that the USB storage device containing the file(s) you want to delete has been properly connected to the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, and that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display. 2 Press the [MENU] button. 3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC] buttons to locate the Delete item. 4 Select the file you want to delete.
Connections The Connectors q q OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks These jacks output stereo audio signals (1/4" mono phone plugs). For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO jack. w e r r USB TO HOST terminal This terminal allows direct connection to a personal computer, and allows you to transfer MIDI data between the devices. Refer to “Connecting to a Personal Computer” on page 77 for more information. w MIDI IN and OUT terminals The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI messages from external MIDI devices.
Connections Connecting to External Audio Equipment Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it must be connected to an external amplifier and speakers, headphones, or other sound output device. ■Connecting to Powered Speakers or Monitor Speakers. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● For optimum, accurate reproduction of the instrument’s rich sounds with effects and full stereo imaging, use a pair of powered speakers. Connect the powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel.
Connections Connecting a USB Storage Device You can connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal on the rear panel of this instrument. ■ 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 • For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the owner’s manual of the USB device.
Connections Backing up instrument data to a computer. Once you’ve saved data to a USB storage device, you can copy the data to the hard disk of your computer, then archive and organize the files as desired. Saves internal data to a USB storage device. USB TO DEVICE Terminal MM6/MM8 USB Storage Device Copying files from a computer hard disk to a USB storage device, and then playing back the songs on the instrument.
Connections Connecting to a Personal Computer The following functions become available when this instrument is connected to a computer. ■Installing the USB-MIDI Driver ● ● In order to be able to communicate with and use instruments connected to your computer, the appropriate driver software must be properly installed on your computer. The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software and similar applications on your computer to transmit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI devices via a USB cable.
Connections 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.
Connections ■PC Mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The PC Mode item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in one operation. Select ON or OFF. ON OFF Local OFF ON External Clock ON OFF Song Out ON ON Style Out ON ON Keyboard Out ON ON 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the UTILITY display. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC] buttons to select the PC Mode item. 3 Use the dial to select ON or OFF.
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Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution A popping sound is heard when the instrument is turned on or off. This is normal, and is caused by the brief current surge produced when the device is turned on or off. Be sure to turn the volume down when turning the device on or off. Noise is produced when using a mobile phone. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
Messages LCD Message 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. Clearing...
Voice List ■ Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions.
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 0 8 0 0 17 0 0 18 0 0 19 0 0 20 0 0 21 0 0 23 0 0 22 0 0 24 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 113 0 0 11 0 0 12 0 0 13 0 0 14 0 0 15 0 0 16 0 0 114 0 0 115 0 0 48 GUITAR/BASS 0 117 26 0 115 26 0 118 26 0 113 26 0 119 26 0 119 26 0 119 26 0 112 28 0 113 29 0 114 28 0 117 29 0 117 29 0 119 28 0 122 28 0 115 28 0 115 28 0 115 28 0 117 28 0 112 30 0 117 30 0 112 31 0 113 28 0 118 28 0 112 30 0 113 30 0 113 30 0 114 30 0 114 30 0 112 25 0 112 26 0 112 27 0 113 27
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) STRINGS 0 116 50 0 114 49 0 113 50 0 122 50 0 113 49 0 116 49 0 112 49 0 115 49 0 112 50 0 3 49 0 45 49 0 112 45 0 117 49 0 112 51 0 112 46 0 112 41 0 112 43 0 112 44 0 112 47 0 112 56 0 64 56 0 40 49 0 0 41 0 0 42 0 0 43 0 0 44 0 0 45 0 0 46 0 0 47 0 0 49 0 0 50 0 0 51 0 0 52 0 0 56 BRASS 0 117 63 0 116 63 0 125 62 0 118 62 0 112 62 0 113 62 0 119 62 0 112 64 0 113 64 0 114 64 0 115 64 0 116 64 0 117 64 0 118 64 0 113 63 0 114 63 0 112 63 0 11
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 114 85 0 114 84 0 116 81 0 114 88 0 115 88 0 115 87 0 116 82 0 115 81 0 115 96 0 113 91 0 115 95 0 115 85 0 119 82 0 113 83 0 113 84 0 115 82 0 113 85 0 113 86 0 114 87 0 113 81 0 113 82 0 116 83 0 115 83 0 116 84 0 112 81 0 112 82 0 6 82 0 8 82 0 112 84 0 117 83 0 115 82 0 115 95 0 116 87 0 113 87 0 114 83 0 116 84 0 112 94 0 112 96 0 115 94 0 112 90 0 115 92 0 115 93 0 112 91 0 112 93 0 113 92 0 113 93 0 113 94 0 114 91 0 114 92 0 114 93 0
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 0 99 0 0 100 0 0 101 0 0 102 0 0 103 0 0 104 0 0 81 0 0 82 0 0 83 0 0 84 0 0 85 0 0 86 0 0 87 0 0 88 0 0 89 0 0 90 0 0 91 0 0 92 0 0 53 0 0 54 0 0 55 0 0 93 0 0 94 0 0 95 0 0 96 DRUM/PERC/SE 127 0 81 127 0 82 127 0 83 127 0 84 127 0 85 126 0 41 126 0 44 127 0 28 126 0 37 126 0 40 127 0 128 127 0 1 127 0 2 127 0 9 127 0 17 127 0 25 127 0 26 127 0 113 127 0 33 127 0 41 127 0 49 126 0 1 126 0 2 126 0 40 127 0 83 0 112 122 0 112 123 0 112 124 0 1
Voice List MIDI Program MSB LSB Change (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 0 120 0 0 121 0 0 122 0 0 123 0 0 124 0 0 125 0 0 126 0 0 127 0 0 128 ETHNIC 0 113 108 0 113 78 0 113 106 0 98 106 0 116 112 0 119 49 0 96 111 0 99 106 0 98 16 0 98 111 0 97 111 0 98 108 0 96 110 0 98 112 0 112 106 0 114 113 0 96 113 0 98 115 0 32 105 0 0 105 0 0 106 0 0 107 0 0 108 0 0 109 0 0 110 0 0 111 0 0 112 Bank Select Voice Order in No.
Drum Kit List •“ ” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “GM Standard Kit 1”. • Each percussion voice uses one note. • The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example, in “128: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0). • Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released. • Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 ... 4) cannot be played simultaneously.
Drum Kit List C#0 D0 E0 F0 D#0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 B0 C1 A#0 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 C#6 D6 E6 F6 G6 D#6 F#6 Voice No. MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128) Keyboard MIDI Note No. Note Note No.
Drum Kit List C#0 D0 E0 F0 D#0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 B0 C1 A#0 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 C#6 D6 E6 F6 G6 D#6 F#6 Voice No. MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128) Keyboard MIDI Note No. Note Note No.
Drum Kit List C#0 D0 E0 F0 D#0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 B0 C1 A#0 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 C#6 D6 E6 F6 G6 D#6 F#6 Voice No. MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128) Keyboard MIDI Note No. Note Note No.
Drum Kit List C#0 D0 E0 F0 D#0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 B0 C1 A#0 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 C#6 D6 E6 F6 G6 D#6 F#6 Voice No. MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128) Keyboard MIDI Note No. Note Note No.
Drum Kit List C#0 D0 E0 F0 D#0 F#0 G0 G#0 A0 B0 C1 A#0 C#1 D1 E1 F1 D#1 F#1 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 A#1 C#2 D2 E2 F2 D#2 F#2 G2 G#2 A2 B2 C3 A#2 C#3 D3 E3 F3 D#3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3 B3 C4 A#3 C#4 D4 E4 F4 D#4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4 B4 C5 A#4 C#5 D5 E5 F5 D#5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5 B5 C6 A#5 C#6 D6 E6 F6 G6 D#6 F#6 Voice No. MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128) Keyboard MIDI Note No. Note Note No.
Performance List ● MM6 Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bank 2–8 96 Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Performance 1 2 3 4 Sync Start RnB Ballad1 D,B RnB Ballad1 D,B RockPop D,B ElektroPop1 SouthernRap1 On RootRock On Underground On WestcoastRap1D WestcoastRap2 On JazzyRnB D On RnB Ballad1 On PowerRock On Dancefloor On Chillout On ClubSamba On TurkishDance D SouthernRap2 On RnB Pop1 On RnB Ballad1 D,B O
Performance List ● MM8 Bank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Bank 3–8 Performance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Performance 1 2 3 4 Sync Start RnB Ballad1 D,B FunkPopRock D,B FunkPopRock D,B PowerRock D,B RockPop D,B Ambient D,B PianoBallad D,B FunkPopRock D,B RnB Ballad1 D,B JazzyRnB D,B RnB Ballad1 D,B Dancefloor D,B Ambient D,B ChartRock D,B AcidJazz D,B ElektroPop1 D,B SouthernRap1 On JazzyRnB D On RnB Ballad1 O
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Master EQ List No. 1 2 3 4 5 Type Flat Attack Hard Retro High Pass Description Flat frequency response. This setting emphasis attack for a crisp sound. The bass is boosted for extra punch. The reproduction range is reduced to produce an AM radio type sound. The low and mid frequencies are reduced so that the highs are prominent.
Effect Type List ● Reverb Types No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Type HALL1 HALL2 HALL3 HALL4 HALL5 HALL M HALL L ROOM1 ROOM2 ROOM3 ROOM4 ROOM5 ROOM6 ROOM7 ROOM S ROOM M ROOM L STAGE1 STAGE2 STAGE3 STAGE4 PLATE1 PLATE2 PLATE3 GM PLATE NO EFFECT Description Reverb simulating the acoustics of a hall. Reverb simulating the acoustics of a room Reverb suitable for a solo instrument. Reverb simulating a plate reverb unit. No effect.
Effect Type List ● DSP Types No.
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Arpeggio Type List 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 Arpeggio Type MgClGt4 MgFunk1 MgFunk2 MgClsHip MgAnlgPp MgOdGt1 MgOdGt2 MgOdGt3 MgOdGt4 MgOd70Rk GtOvrTp1 GtOvrTp2 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 BsFingr1 BsFingr2 BsKlFunk Bs Slap BsCmbJz BsGroove BsHipHp1 BsHipHp2 BsHipHp3 BsSmooth BsNewGos Bs Acid BsTechno Bs Dream BsClubHs Bs Disco Bs Latin BsMontno BsReggae BsFunk1 BsFunk2 1 3 1 3 4 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 4 4 1 2 4 159 160 161 16
MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual Mode Change Control 0,32 1,7,10,11 6,38 64 71 72 73 74 84,96-97 91,93,94 100-101 Key's Ch's After Touch Pitch Bend Note ON Note OFF Velocity o o o o o o o o x o o o x x o 9nH,v=1-127 x 9nH,v=0 *1 0 - 127 : True voice ************** 3 x ************** Default Messages Altered Note Number 1 - 16 x Default Changed Basic Channel Function...
: True # x x x x o x Aux o(120,126,127) o(121) o(122) o(123-125) o x o o x x x o o 0 - 127 Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO o : Yes x : No *1 These Control Changes are not transmitted by the panel operation. However, they may be transmitted while performing Pattern or the Song.
MIDI Data Format NOTE: 1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel voices, auto accompaniment, and songs. • MIDI Master Tuning • System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type and Chorus Type.
Specifications Keyboards MM8 MM6 88 keys (Initial touch) 61 keys (Initial touch) Tone Generator block Tone Generator Polyphony Multi Timbral Capacity Wave Voice AWM2 32 notes 16 parts 70MB(when converted to 16-bit linear format) Preset: 418 normal voices + 22 drum kits GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit 8 banks x 8 Reverb x 25 types, Chorus x 30 types, Variation x 189 types 5 types Performance Effect System Master Equalizer Sequencer block Note Resolution Tempo (BPM) Recording type Tracks Patterns So
Index [r] (Fast Reverse) button........... 12, 27 [f] (Fast Forward) button .......... 12, 27 [ ] (Pause) button ...................... 12, 27 [>/■] (START/STOP) button ........... 12 A Accessories............................................ 7 [A]–[D] buttons ................................... 12 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button ..... 13, 20 Arpeggio Type .............................. 21, 65 Arpeggio Type List ........................... 104 Arpeggio Velocity ......................... 48, 65 ATTACK..............
Index Pitch Bend wheel................................. 40 [PRESET] button .......................... 12, 26 Preset Song.......................................... 28 R [REC] button ................................. 12, 30 Recording ............................................ 29 RELEASE ........................................... 41 [RELEASE] knob................................ 12 RESONANCE..................................... 41 [RESONANCE] knob ......................... 12 Reverb ......................
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