WELCOME TO THE MU80 Welcome to the MU80 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU80 Tone Generator! The MU80 is an advanced tone generator providing 729 high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility — including Yamaha’s new XGMIDI (Extended General MIDI) — plus flexible computer interfacing in a highly compact and portable package.
UNPACKING Unpacking Your MU80 package should include the items listed below. Make sure that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU80 in the box below, for future reference. MU80 Serial No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Welcome to the MU80 ............................................................................................................ ii Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. iii Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iv How to Use This Manual ..........................................
APPENDIX XG .................................................................................................................................. 112 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 127 Error Messages ............................................................................................................. 128 Specifications ............................................................................................
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU80 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it.
PRECAUTIONS Precautions Your MU80 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple precautions below: ■ LOCATION Keep the instrument away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. ■ USE THE CORRECT POWER ADAPTOR Use only the recommended PA-1207 Power Adaptor for supplying power to the instrument.
PRECAUTIONS ■ ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE Avoid using the unit near televisions, radios or other equipment generating electromagnetic fields. Proximity to such equipment may cause the unit to malfunction, and may generate interference noise in the other appliance as well. ■ DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR TRY REPAIRING THE INSTRUMENT YOURSELF The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU80 The Controls of the MU80 Front Panel 1 2 5 8 11 12 14 15 16 3 4 6 7 10 9 13 1 A/D INPUT jack For connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instrument. (Accepts either stereo or mono 1/4" plugs.) 2 A/DINPUTlevelcontrol For control of the A/D input level. 3 PHONES jack For connection to a set of stereo headphones (mini-pin). 4 POWER/VOL control Pressing this turns the power on and off. Turning it adjusts the overall volume of the MU80.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU80 1 5 2 8 11 12 14 15 16 3 4 6 7 9 10 13 9 EFFECT button For entering the Effect Edit mode. (See page 86.) 10 EQ button For entering the EQ Edit mode. (See page 96.) 11 MUTE/SOLO button Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part. (See page 23.) 12 ENTER button For calling up menu items in the display and for executing certain functions and operations.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU80 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 MIDI THRU, MIDI OUT and MIDI IN A/B terminals For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. MIDI IN A and B are independent MIDI ports, allowing full 32-channel MIDI input. MIDI OUT is for data dumps to another MIDI device, while MIDI THRU is for “daisychain” connection of additional MU80s or other MIDI instruments.
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO The MU80 — What It Is and What It Can Do What It Is… The MU80 is a compact, highly portable and easy-to-use tone generator. It features full General MIDI Level 1 compatibility with 128 General MIDI Voices and 9 drum kits. It also provides new XG-MIDI (Extended General MIDI) compatibility, with a total of 537 Voices and 11 drum kits. The MU80 has 64-note polyphony and is 32-Part multi-timbral.
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO What It Can Do… Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU80. The list below is not comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and explorations. Using With MIDI Keyboard Use the MU80 as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer together.
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO About the Modes of the MU80 The MU80 has two main operating modes: Multi and Performance. In Multi mode, the MU80 is a 32-Part multi-timbral tone generator; in Performance mode, the MU80 effectively functions as four tone generators controlled over a single MIDI channel. Which mode the MU80 is in depends on the selected Sound Module mode. If XG, TG300B or C/M are selected, the MU80 automatically sets itself to the Multi mode.
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Play Mode Part 1 … 32 All Part A/D Receive Channel Device Number Receive Channel Bank Number Source Variation Program Number A/D Source Volume Master Volume Volume Expression Master Attenuator Expression Pan Pan Reverb Send Reverb Return Reverb Send Chorus Send Chorus Return Chorus Send Variation Send Variation Return Variation Send Note Shift Transpose The MU80 has several different Edit modes, each with various menus and operations: Pa
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Pitch Bend Control MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth 8
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Performance Edit Mode Part Filter Cutoff Frequency Resonance EG EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Others Detune Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch 9
THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth MW LFO Filter Moduration Depth Pitch Bend Control Assignable Control 1 Filter Control Assignable Control 1 Amplitude Control For more information on each of these modes and their menus, see the respective sections in the Reference section.
G UIDED T OUR When using your MU80 for the first time, read through this short section of the manual. It guides you step-by-step in using many of the basic operations: setting the instrument up, connecting it properly to other equipment, and — most importantly — playing it.
GUIDED TOUR Setting Up Your MU80 In this introductory section, you’ll learn how to set up the MU80 for use with a MIDI keyboard. (Setting up for use with a computer is covered on page 26.) What You’ll Need ☛ The MU80 and the included power adaptor. ☛ A MIDI keyboard, electronic piano, or any instrument that can output MIDI data. ☛ An amplifier/speaker system, preferably stereo. Alternately, you can use a set of stereo headphones. ☛ Audio connecting cables. ☛ A MIDI cable.
GUIDED TOUR CAUTION! ● Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-1207. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MU80, and even pose a serious shock hazard. ● Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MU80 is not in use.
GUIDED TOUR Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song Once you’ve connected everything properly, you’re ready to turn the MU80 on and start playing it. However, a small word of caution before you begin: Follow the instructions given below to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers. Powering Up Operation 1 If you haven’t done so already, press the POWER/VOL control on the MU80. After the greeting display, the following display will appear: 2 Turn on the power of your MIDI keyboard.
GUIDED TOUR Playing the Demo Song Now that you’ve set everything up properly, try playing the built-in Demo Song. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM2 tone generation system of the MU80. Operation 1 Press the UTILITY button. 2 Select “DEMO” with the SELECT w buttons and press the ENTER button. 3 Press the ENTER button to start the Demo Song. The Demo Song starts playing immediately and repeats indefinitely until stopped (in step 4 below).
GUIDED TOUR Playing Your MU80 With a MIDI Keyboard Operation Play some notes on your MIDI keyboard. If you’ve carefully followed all instructions up to now, one of the “level meter” bars in the display should move — and you should be able to hear the sound of the MU80 as you play. The “level meter” bar indicates the “level” (velocity) of the incoming MIDI data. The number under the moving “level meter” indicates the Part number.
GUIDED TOUR Selecting Voices In this brief section, you’ll learn how to select other Voices. You can do this directly from the panel of the MU80 or remotely, from your MIDI keyboard. Operation 1 First, select a Part. Use the PART q buttons to select Part 1. Press the appropriate button until “01” appears in the PART section of the display. 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to move the arrow cursor to the right side of the instrument icon, as shown below. Solid arrow at Voice number (currently selected).
GUIDED TOUR Play this new Voice from the keyboard. Try selecting other Voices and play them as well. (For a list of all the available Voices, refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the VALUE q buttons. You can move even more rapidly by holding down one button and then pressing and holding down the other.
GUIDED TOUR 2 Use the VALUE q buttons to change the Bank number. 3 Finally, use the SELECT w buttons again to move the arrow cursor back to the right side of the instrument icon — for Voice selection. Selecting Voices From Your MIDI Keyboard You can also select Voices remotely from the connected MIDI keyboard. Though the actual operation may differ depending on the keyboard used, the general procedure is the same. (Refer to the owner’s manual of your instrument for specific instructions.
GUIDED TOUR Changing Some of the Settings — Part Controls You can make changes to each individual Part by using the Part controls. These are always displayed in the Play mode, giving you at-a-glance confirmation of the various basic settings of the MU80. Let’s take a look at the Play display again: Voice name, bank number and program number for the selected Part. Note Shift setting for the selected Part. Variation Send setting for the selected Part. Chorus Send setting for the selected Part.
GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Use the PART q buttons to select Part 2. Part 2. 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to call up the “Rcv CH” display below. Current MIDI Receive Channel. 3 Use the VALUE q buttons to change the MIDI Receive Channel to “A01.” 4 Finally, use the SELECT w buttons to move the arrow cursor back to the instrument icon (so that the Voice name is displayed), and play the MIDI keyboard again. Both “level meter” move together.
GUIDED TOUR Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part Now that you’re playing two Voices at the same time, you may want to adjust their settings. Here, we’ll change the Volume and Pan settings of one Part’s Voice. Operation 1 Use the PART q buttons to select the desired Part (Part 1 or 2). 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to call up the “Volume” display below. Current Volume setting. 3 Use the VALUE q buttons to change the setting, and play the keyboard as you make changes.
GUIDED TOUR Using Mute/Solo The MU80 has convenient Mute and Solo functions for selectively muting or soloing any of the 32 Parts and A/D Parts A1 and A2. This is especially useful when playing back several Parts from a connected computer or sequencer. Mute lets you silence one Part to hear how all of the other Parts sound without it. Solo lets you isolate a single Part, to hear how that Part sounds by itself.
GUIDED TOUR Using the A/D Input The MU80 features a special A/D (Analog-to-Digital) Input function that allows you to connect a microphone, electric guitar or other instrument and mix in those signals with the MU80’s Voices. A/D Input is perfect for singing along with your keyboard performance, since it allows you to blend the two signals without the need for an external mixer. Or you can use it to sing or play guitar over backing tracks played from a MIDI sequencer.
GUIDED TOUR 4 Use the SELECT w buttons to move the arrow cursor to PGM#, as shown below, and use the VALUE q buttons to select number 002. 5 Move the arrow cursor to BANK (with the SELECT w buttons) and use the VALUE q buttons to select the type of input: Mic, Guitar, Keyboard or Audio. This determines the gain level of the input. Select the type corresponding to the input you’ll use.
GUIDED TOUR Setting Up the MU80 in Your Music System As you learned in the section The MU80 — What It Is and What It Can Do on page 4, the MU80 can be integrated into a variety of setups. It would be impossible to cover all connection possibilities in a short manual as this; however, the section below will help in quickly setting up the MU80 and using it in your system.
GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to Mac. 2 Connect the MU80 to the host computer, as shown in the illustration above. Use a standard Macintosh cable (8-pin Mini DIN on both ends; see page 32). 3 Turn on the the host computer, then the MU80. 4 Start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU80.
GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to PC-2. 2 Connect the MU80 to the host computer, as shown in the illustration above. Use a standard computer cable (8-pin Mini DIN to 9-pin D-SUB; see page 32). 3 Turn on the the host computer, then the MU80. 4 Start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU80. Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular music software for more information.
GUIDED TOUR MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF2 MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. 2 Connect the MU80 to the appropriate MIDI device, as shown in the illustrations above. Use a standard MIDI cable (see page 32). 3 Turn on the the connected device, then the MU80. 4 If you are using a computer, start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU80.
GUIDED TOUR Using the MU80 with a MIDI Data Storage Device You can also use the MU80 with a MIDI data storage device, such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. This lets you save or back up whatever changes you’ve made in the settings of the Utility and Part Edit modes, as well as changes to the EQ built-in effects and Performances. Then, when you want to recall those settings, you can transfer the appropriate data from the storage device.
GUIDED TOUR Data Flow Block Diagram When HOST SELECT switch is set to MIDI (31,250 bps): TO HOST IN-B IN-A Sound Module A1~16CH OUT THRU Sound Module B1~16CH When HOST SELECT switch is set to PC-1/Mac (31,250 bps): TO HOST IN-B IN-A OUT Sound Module A1~16CH THRU Sound Module B1~16CH When HOST SELECT switch is set to PC-2 (38,400 bps): TO HOST Sound Module A1~16CH IN-B IN-A OUT THRU Sound Module B1~16CH 31
GUIDED TOUR MIDI/Computer Connecting Cables MIDI Standard MIDI cable. Maximum length 15 meters. DIN 5-PIN 4 2 5 4 2 (GND) 5 DIN 5-PIN Mac Apple Macintosh Peripheral cable (M0197). Maximum length 2 meters. MINI DIN 8-PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 (HSK i) 1 (HSK o) 5 (RxD –) 4 (GND) 3 (TxD –) 8 (RxD +) 7 (GP i) 6 (TxD +) MINI DIN 8-PIN PC-1 8-pin MINI DIN to D-SUB 25-pin cable. If your PC-1 type computer has a 9-pin serial port, use the PC-2 type cable. Maximum length 1.8 meters.
R EFERENCE The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU80. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
MULTI MODE Multi Mode In the Multi mode, the MU80 performs as a multi-timbral tone generator capable of playing up to 32 Parts simultaneously, over 32 MIDI channels. Normally, the MU80 should be set to Multi mode when using it with a sequencer and General MIDI song data. There are three Multi modes: XG, TG300B and C/M. Each mode provides compatibility with different music software and hardware.
MULTI MODE Multi Play Mode The Play mode (with the main Play display shown below) is the normal operating mode of the MU80. To select the Play mode from any other mode, press the PLAY button. (The Play mode is also automatically selected when you turn on the MU80.) Velocity “level meters” for each Part. Voice number and name for currently selected Part. Current Part number. MIDI port (A or B) and channel number for currently selected Part. NOTE Applications that are capable of controlling 32 Parts (e.
MULTI MODE Parts 17 … 32 can be displayed by selecting one of those Parts with the PART q buttons. For example, when Part 18 is selected, the changes as shown below: 2) Shows half “level meter” indication for the A1 and A2 A/D Parts and all 32 Parts. Currently selected parameter (here, Voice number and name) is displayed at top. 3) Shows full “level meter” indication for the A1 and A2 A/D Parts and all 32 Parts. Currently selected parameter is not displayed.
MULTI MODE Single Part Control The Single Part controls include: MIDI Receive Channel, Bank Number, Program Number, Volume, Expression, Pan, Reverb Send, Chorus Send, Variation Send and Note Shift. Selecting Single Part Control Single Part control is automatically called up when the MU80 is turned on. If All Part is selected, simply press both PART q buttons simultaneously (or press the EXIT button) to return to Single Part.
MULTI MODE Bank Number Settings: XG: 000, 001, 003, 006, 008, 012, 014, 016 … 020, 025, 027, 028, 032 … 043, 045, 064 … 072, 096 … 101, SFX TG300B: 000 … 011, 016 … 019, 024 … 026, 032, 033, 040, 080, 126, 127 C/M: Fixed (only one bank) This determines the bank number of the selected Part’s Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Program (Voice) Number Range: 1 … 128 This determines the Voice for the selected Part.
MULTI MODE Expression Graphically indicates current Expression setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the Expression setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Pan Graphically indicates current Pan setting. Settings: Rnd (Random), L63 … C … R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected Part’s Voice. A setting of “Rnd” (Random) randomly assigns the Voice to a pan position. This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image.
MULTI MODE Chorus Send Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound (no Chorus effect). NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 88.) Variation Send Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting.
MULTI MODE All Part Control The All Part controls include: Device Number, Master Volume, Master Attenuator, Reverb Return, Chorus Return, Variation Return and Transpose. Keep in mind that these controls affect all Parts equally, and either add to or subtract from their individual values. For example, if Note Shift on one Part is set to –12, and Transpose (in All Part) is set to +12, that Part’s pitch value will actually be 0 or normal.
MULTI MODE example, if you are using more than one MU80, set a different Device Number for each. This is especially important when using the data dump features. (See page 102.) If you have only one MU80, set this to “all.” Master Volume (M.Volum) Graphically indicates current Master Volume setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Parts. Master Attenuator (M.Attn) Graphically indicates current Master Attenuator setting.
MULTI MODE Chorus Return (ChoRtn) Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix. Variation Return is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 91.) Transpose Graphically indicates current Transpose setting.
MULTI MODE Multi Edit Mode The Multi Edit mode features various parameters for controlling the Filter, the EG (Envelope Generator) and Vibrato. It also features a variety of other miscellaneous controls grouped in the Others parameters. When a Drum Part is selected, Drum-related parameters are also available. To enter the Multi Edit mode, press the EDIT button.
MULTI MODE Cutoff Frequency Graphically shows Cutoff Frequency setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Level Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the cutoff frequency of the filter, or the frequency point above which other frequencies are filtered out. Lower cutoff values create a deeper, more rounded tone, while higher values create a thinner, brighter tone. Low (–64) Cutoff Frequency High (+63) Resonance Graphically shows Resonance setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above. Higher values increase the emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency, producing a higher resonant peak, while lower values produce a relatively flat response.
MULTI MODE 1) Short Attack, Decay, Release times: Level Attack Decay Release Max. Min. Time Key is pressed Key is released 2) Long Attack, Decay, Release times: Level Attack Decay Release Max. Min. Time Key is pressed Key is released Even though the key is held for the same length of time in both examples, the sound of the second example slowly reaches full volume and decays over a longer time. It also sustains longer after the key is released.
MULTI MODE Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the Attack Time of the EG, or how long it takes for the sound to reach full volume when a note is played. For the Filter, this determines how long it takes for the sound to be affected by the maximum Filter values. EG Decay Time Graphically shows EG Decay Time setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the Decay Time of the EG, or how rapidly the sound dies out as a note is held.
MULTI MODE Pitch EG Parameters The Pitch EG parameters determine how the pitch of a Part’s Voice changes over time. This lets you produce subtle or pronounced pitch changes as a note is played. In the example Pitch EG settings below, a played note is gradually bent up to its normal pitch, and kept there as the note is held. When the note is released, the pitch rapidly climbs up.
MULTI MODE Pitch EG Attack Time (PEGAtakTime) Graphically shows Pitch EG Attack Time setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the Attack Time of the Pitch EG, or how long it takes for the pitch to return to normal (from the pitch value set in Initial Level above). Pitch EG Release Level (PEGReleLvel) Graphically shows Pitch EG Release Level setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Pitch EG Release Time (PEGReleTime) Graphically shows Pitch EG Release Time setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the Release Time of the Pitch EG, or how long it takes for the pitch to change to the pitch value set in Release Level above. Vibrato Part Edit Mode Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Vibrato produces a quavering, vibrating sound in the Part’s Voice, by regularly modulating the pitch.
MULTI MODE Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the speed of the Vibrato effect. Higher values result in a faster Vibrato sound. Vibrato Depth Graphically shows Vibrato Depth setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 … +63 Default: 0 This determines the depth of the Vibrato effect. Higher values result in a stronger, more pronounced Vibrato sound. Vibrato Delay Graphically shows Vibrato Delay setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Others Part Edit Mode Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Pitch Bend Control MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth The Others section of parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, Part Mode, velocity, portamento, note range, etc.
MULTI MODE Range: –12.8 … +12.7 Default: 0.0 This determines the fine tuning of the Part’s Voice. HINT Detune could be used to slightly detune a Voice compared to the tuning of the rest of the Voices for a richer sound. It could also be used to detune two different Voices being played in unison. For example if two different Parts are set to the same MIDI channel (see page 37) and same Voice, a naturally thick chorusing effect can be obtained by slightly detuning each Voice in opposite directions here.
MULTI MODE For TG300B mode: The settings normal and drumS1 … S4 are available; drum cannot be selected. When normal is selected, either the basic or the extended set of Voices (for the TG300B mode) can be used for the Part. For C/M mode: The Part Mode settings are fixed in this mode and cannot be changed: Parts 10 and 26 are set to drumS1, and all other Parts are set to normal. The MIDI Receive Channel setting for Parts 1 and 17 is set to off.
MULTI MODE Velocity Sensitivity Depth (VelSensDpt) Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Depth setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: 0 … 127 Default: 64 This determines the degree to which velocity affects the Part’s Voice. Higher values make the Voice more sensitive to changes in velocity. Velocity Sensitivity Offset (VelSensOfs) Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Offset setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Note Limit Parameters The Note Limit Low and High parameters allow you to set the range of notes for a Part’s Voice. Notes outside the range will not be played. HINT Note Limit can be used to set up keyboard splits. Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel (see page 37), but give them Note Limit settings so that one Part is played from the left side of the keyboard and the other is played from the right. Note Limit Low (NoteLimitL) Graphically shows Note Limit Low setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Portamento Parameters Portamento is a function that creates a smooth pitch glide from one note to another. Portamento Switch (PortametSw) Height of bars indicates selected Portamento Switch setting for each Part. (A single bar indicates “off” setting, while full height indicates “on.”) Selected Part and MIDI channel Settings: off, on Default: off This determines whether Portamento is on or off for the Part. (This parameter is not available for Drum Parts.
MULTI MODE HINT Velocity Limit can be used to set up velocity splits. A velocity split allows you to have one Part’s Voice sound when you play the connected keyboard strongly, and a different Voice sound when you play softly. Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel (see page 37), but give them different Velocity Limit settings so that one or the other sounds depending on how strongly you play the keyboard. Velocity Limit Low (VelLimitLo) Graphically shows Velocity Limit Low setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Dry Level Range: 1 … 127 Default: 127 This determines the level of the unprocessed sound of the Voice (sound with no effect processing). This parameter is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 91.) Pitch Bend Control (PitBndCtrl) Graphically shows Pitch Bend Control setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –24 … +24 semitones (+/– 2 octaves) Default: +2 This determines the Pitch Bend range for the Part’s Voice.
MULTI MODE Drum Setup Controls The Drum Setup controls allow you to make a wide variety of settings for the drum sounds in a Drum Part. These settings include Pitch controls, Level, Pan, effect send, filter controls and EG (Envelope Generator), among others. Moreover, these parameters can be set to completely independent values for each of the drum sounds in a Part. Calling Up the Drum Setup Menu To call up the Drum Setup menu, select a Part for which a Drum Part has been assigned.
MULTI MODE Operation 1 Select the desired note number and its assigned drum sound with the PART q buttons. For a list of the available sounds and their note assignments, see the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can also select the desired note number by simply pressing the appropriate key on a connected MIDI keyboard. 2 Select the desired parameter with the SELECT w buttons. Refer to the descriptions below for details on the individual parameters.
MULTI MODE NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 86.) Also, the parameters Reverb Send in Single Part control (page 39) and Reverb Return in All Part control (page 42) must be set to appropriate values. Chorus Send (Cho Send) Range: 0 … 127 This determines the level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Chorus effect.
MULTI MODE Resonance Range: –64 … +63 This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above. Higher values increase the emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency, producing a higher resonant peak, while lower values produce a relatively flat response. Level Resonant Peak Lower Resonance Higher Resonance Cutoff Frequency Alternate Group (AlterGroup) Settings: off, 1 … 127 This determines the group assignment of the selected drum sound.
MULTI MODE Receive Note Off Settings: on, off Default: off This determines how the selected drum sound responds to MIDI Note Off messages. When this is set to on, the selected sound will stop in response to the corresponding MIDI Note Off message. An on setting is good for some sustained sounds (like a whistle), or for key-controlled cymbal “chokes.” For most drum sounds, however, this should be set to off so that the drum sound plays back in its entirety (is not cut off).
PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Mode In the Performance mode, the MU80 performs as a four-Part tone generator, with all Parts controlled over a single MIDI channel. The Performance mode is so named because it’s ideally suited to live performance situations. It allows you to play four different Voices at the same time from your MIDI keyboard — either in a layer, or in sophisticated keyboard and velocity splits.
PERFORMANCE MODE Selecting a Performance and its Individual Parts To call up a Preset or Internal Performance and select individual Parts of that Performance: 1 From the Performance Play mode (see section above), press the PART q buttons simultaneously, so that the All Part display is shown. Indicates All Part display. NOTE The display is automatically set to All Part when the Performance Play mode is selected.
PERFORMANCE MODE 3 Use the SELECT w buttons to select the Program Number parameter, then use the VALUE q buttons to select the desired Performance number. Performance number 4 From the All Part display, press the PART q buttons simultaneously, so that the Single Part display is shown. Indicates currently selected Part. 5 Select the desired Part by using the PART q buttons.
PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Part Control Single Part Bank Number Settings: XG: 000, 001, 003, 006, 008, 012, 014, 016 … 020, 025, 027, 028, 032 … 043, 045, 064 … 072, 096 … 101, SFX TG300B: 000 … 011, 016 … 019, 024 … 026, 032, 033, 040, 080, 126, 127 C/M: Fixed (only one bank) This determines the bank number of the selected Part’s Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Program (Voice) Number Range: –1 … 128 This determines the Voice for the selected Part.
PERFORMANCE MODE Volume Graphically indicates current Volume setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the Volume setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Pan Graphically indicates current Pan setting. Settings: Rnd (Random), L63 … C … R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected Part’s Voice. A setting of “Rnd” (Random) randomly assigns the Voice to a pan position. This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image.
PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Send (Cho Send) Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting. Range: –0 … 127 This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound (no Chorus effect). NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 88.) Variation Send (Var Send) Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting.
PERFORMANCE MODE All Part System MIDI Channel (Sys CH) Graphically indicates current System MIDI Channel setting. Settings: 1 … 16, all This determines the MIDI receive channel for all Parts of the Performance. When this is set to “all,” the Performance responds over any incoming MIDI channel. Performance Bank Settings: Pre (Preset), Int (Internal) This determines the bank of Performance programs: Preset or Internal.
PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Volume (Pfm Vol) Graphically indicates current Performance Volume setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Performance. Performance Pan (Pfm Pan) Graphically indicates current Performance Pan setting. Range: –L63 … C … R63 This determines the overall Pan position of the Performance. Reverb Return (RevRtn) Graphically indicates current Reverb Return setting.
PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Return (ChoRtn) Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting. Range: –0 … 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return for the Performance in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix of the Performance. Variation Return is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 91.
PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Edit Mode The Performance Edit mode features various functions and parameters, grouped in the following sections: Common (related to the Performance as a whole), Part (related to each of the four Parts), and the Copy and Store operations. To enter the Performance Edit mode, press the EDIT button (from the Performance Play mode).
PERFORMANCE MODE Operation 1 From the Performance Name display, press the ENTER button. Performance name 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to select the character position (flashing character) in the name and use the VALUE q buttons to change the character at that position. Flashes to indicate character position. Use these to move among character positions. Use these to change character at selected position. Up to 12 characters can be used for the Performance name.
PERFORMANCE MODE A/D Part Height of bars indicates A/D Part setting. (A single bar indicates “off” setting, while full height indicates “on.”) Settings: off, on This determines whether A/D Parts are enabled for the Performance or not. When set to “on,” Parts 3 and 4 are automatically set as A/D Parts (A1 and A2). HINT You can use the MU80 strictly as an effect processor for the A/D input (for example, your guitar or microphone) by Soloing the appropriate A/D Part (A1 or A2).
PERFORMANCE MODE Some or all of these may be available on your MIDI instrument, and can be used to control certain functions on the MU80 in real time. Some MIDI instruments allow you to change the control change number for a particular controller: for example, setting the modulation wheel (normally 01) to control Volume (07). Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular instrument for more information.
PERFORMANCE MODE Others Detune Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth MW LFO Filter Moduration Depth Pitch Bend Control Assignable Control 1 Filter Control Assignable Control 1 Amplitude Control The Part menu contains the Filter, EG, Vibrato and Others parameters for the Performance.
PERFORMANCE MODE Vibrato The Vibrato section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 51.) Others The Others section of Performance Edit parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, velocity, portamento, note range, etc. With a few additional parameters, these are the same as the parameters in the Multi Edit mode.
PERFORMANCE MODE Portamento Time (PortametTm) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 58.) Velocity Limit Low (VelLimitLo) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 59.) Velocity Limit High (VelLimitHi) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 59.) Dry Level Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 60.) This parameter is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS.
PERFORMANCE MODE Assignable Control 1 Filter Control (AC1FilCtrl) Graphically shows AC1 Filter Control setting for each Part. Range: –64 … +63 This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 affects the Filter. A setting of 0 results in no control over the Filter. Negative settings affect the Filter negatively; in other words, when the controller is at the minimum position, control over the filter is greatest. In the illustration below, a foot controller is used as Assignable Controller 1.
PERFORMANCE MODE Copy and Store Operations The Copy and Store operations allow you to save and organize the Performances you’ve created. Copy The Copy operation allows you to copy the settings of one Performance program (Preset or Internal) to another Performance number (Internal only). Operation 1 From the Performance Edit menu, use the SELECT w buttons to select “COPY.” Then, press the ENTER button to call up the Copy operation.
PERFORMANCE MODE Memory location (P = Preset, I = Internal) Source Performance number Use these to select desired parameter. Destination Performance number Use these to change value. 3 Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Copy operation. An “Executing…” message flashes in the display during the operation. When the data has been copied, the MU80 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without copying, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER).
PERFORMANCE MODE 2 Use the VALUE q buttons to change the destination Performance number. Performance number Use these to change Performance number. 3 Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Store operation. An “Executing...” message flashes in the display during the operation. When the data has been stored, the MU80 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without saving, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER).
EFFECT EDIT MODE Effect Edit Mode The MU80 features a built-in multi-effect processor with five independent digital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Variation, Distortion and EQ. The first four of these are controlled in the Effect Edit mode. In this section, only the effect Types and the global parameters common to all Types are covered. For descriptions and details on the parameters for each effect Type, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. To enter the Effect Edit mode, press the EFFECT button.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Settings: NO EFFECT, HALL 1, HALL 2, ROOM 1, ROOM 2, ROOM 3, STAGE 1, STAGE 2, PLATE, WHITE ROOM, TUNNEL, CANYON, BASEMENT Default: HALL 1 This determines the Reverb Type. Each Reverb Type has different values for the rest of the Reverb parameters; for example, Basement has a Reverb Time of 0.6 seconds, while Canyon has a Reverb Time of 12.0 seconds.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Chorus The Chorus section uses pitch modulation to create a variety of rich, spacious-sounding effects, including Chorus, Flanger, Symphonic and Phaser. Explanations of the Chorus Type and Chorus Pan parameters are given below. For descriptions and explanations for all other Chorus parameters, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Type Settings: NO EFFECT, CHORUS 1, CHORUS 2, FLANGER 1, FLANGER 2, SYMPHONIC, PHASER Default: CHORUS 1 This determines the Chorus Type.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Range: L63 … C … R63 This determines the Pan position of the Chorus sound, or where it appears in the stereo image. Send Chorus to Reverb (SendCho → Rev) Range: 0 … 127 This determines the level of the Chorus signal sent to and processed by the Reverb effect. A setting of 0 results in none of the Chorusprocessed signal going to the Reverb. HINT Setting this to a relatively high level gives you a more natural sound, since the Chorus-processed sound is also being processed by the reverb.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Type Settings: NO EFFECT; HALL 1 & 2; ROOM 1 … 3; STAGE 1 & 2; PLATE; DELAY LCR; DELAY L,R; ECHO; CROSS DELAY; EARLY REFLECTION 1 & 2; GATE REVERB; REVERSE GATE; KARAOKE 1 … 3; CHORUS 1 & 2; FLANGER 1 & 2; SYMPHONIC; ROTARY SPEAKER; TREMOLO; AUTO PAN; PHASER; DISTORTION; OVERDRIVE; AMP SIMULATOR; 3-BAND EQ; 2-BAND EQ; AUTO WAH; PITCH CHANGE; AURAL EXCITER; TOUCH WAH; COMPRESSOR; NOISE GATE; THRU NOTE When NO EFFECT or THRU is selected for the Type, no Variation effect is applied, and only
EFFECT EDIT MODE Common Parameters (System connection): Variation Pan (VarPan) Range: L63 … C … R63 Determines the pan position of the Variation effect. Send Variation to Chorus (SendVar→Cho) Range: 0 … 127 Determines the amount of Variation effect sound that is sent to the Chorus effect. Send Variation to Reverb (SendVar→Rev) Range: 0 … 127 Determines the amount of Variation effect sound that is sent to the Reverb effect.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Type Settings: THRU, DISTORTION, OVERDRIVE, 3-BAND EQ This determines the Distortion Type. Distortion and Overdrive have the same parameters, while the Three-band EQ program has a completely different set of parameters. Distortion provides a rich, hard-edged distortion sound. Overdrive recreates the warm, natural sound of a tube amp being overdriven. Both include tone controls for the high frequencies.
EFFECT EDIT MODE About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion The multi-effects of the MU80 provide not only a wide range of sound processing controls, but also a flexible system for connecting them. Unlike simple effect routing schemes on conventional sound modules that process all voices with the same effects, the MU80 allows you to put independent, special effects on one or two Parts, as well as use overall effects for processing all 34 Parts together.
distortion part DIST part A1 distotion on/off dry level rev send REVERB cho send reverb return reverb pan PAN chorus return chorus pan var send dry level DIST part A2 distotion on/off send chorus to reverb rev send cho send var send dry level DIST part 1 distotion on/off CHORUS rev send PAN cho send var send OUT EQ send variation to chorus send variation to reverb dry level DIST part 32 distotion on/off VARIATION rev send variation return variation pan PAN cho send var send
When Variation is set to Insertion: VARIATION CONNECTION = INSERTION Distortion can be applied to only one Part at a time. Thick line indicates stereo signal. The variation effect can be applied to only one Part at a time.
EQUALIZER (EQ) EDIT Equalizer (EQ) Edit The Equalizer (EQ) Edit parameters allow you to adjust the overall tone of the MU80 sound in five separate frequency bands. EQ presets are also provided for instantly calling up tone settings specially suited for different types of music. Low Lo Mid Mid Hi Mid High 0 dB Frequency To enter the Equalizer Edit mode, press the EQ button. EQ Type Graphically shows current EQ settings.
EQUALIZER (EQ) EDIT EQ Frequency Parameters Thru: Jazz: Pops: Rock: Classic: 80 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 4.0 kHz, 8.0 kHz 50 Hz, 125 Hz, 900 Hz, 3.2 kHz, 6.3 kHz 125 Hz, 315 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 2.0 kHz, 5.0 kHz 125 Hz, 200 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.2 kHz, 6.3 kHz 80 Hz, 315 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8.0 kHz Graphically shows the current EQ settings. Range: –12 … +12 dB The remaining EQ parameters let you set the level of each of the five frequency ranges: low, low-mid, mid, high-mid and high.
UTILITY MODE Utility Mode The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU80, such as Master Tune, display contrast and playing of the Demo Song. Included also are utility operations, such as various kinds of data transfer with an external data storage device, and initializing of the MU80 settings. To enter the Utility mode, press the UTIL button.
UTILITY MODE Mute Lock Settings: off, on Default: off This determines whether or not the Part Mute status of the MU80 is reset when receiving a GM System On or XG System On message. Generally, this message is automatically transmitted to the MU80 as part of General MIDI song data. When Mute Lock is set to off, this resets the Mute status of the Parts on the MU80. If you want to keep the current Mute settings and disable this reset, set Mute Lock to on.
UTILITY MODE EQ Lock Settings: off, on Default: off This determines whether or not the EQ settings of the MU80 are reset when receiving a GM System On or XG System On message. If you want to keep the current EQ settings, set Mute Lock to on. (This parameter has no effect in the Performance mode.) Receive General MIDI Exclusive (RcvGMExcl) Settings: off, on Default: off This determines whether GM System On or XG System On messages are received or not. The on setting allows these messages to be received.
UTILITY MODE Receive Bank Select (RcvBankSel) Settings: off, on Default: off This determines whether Bank Select messages are received or not. Bank Select messages can be sent from another MIDI device to change the banks of Voices on the MU80. (See page 28.) The On setting allows Bank Select messages to be received. Contrast Range: 1 … 8 This determines the contrast of the display. Adjust this as necessary for optimum visibility. (At extreme settings, the display may not be readable.
UTILITY MODE Thru Port Range: 1 … 8 Some MIDI devices and sequencers are capable of transmitting data over several MIDI “ports,” effectively breaking the 16-channel barrier. When this data is received via the TO HOST terminal on the MU80, this parameter determines which MIDI port’s data will be routed through the MIDI OUT terminal.
UTILITY MODE Operation 1 Make sure that the MU80 is properly connected to the device and that the HOST SELECT switch is properly set. When using the MIDI terminals, connect the MIDI OUT of the MU80 to the MIDI IN of the data recorder. (See the illustrations above.) Also, set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. When using the TO HOST terminal, make sure that the HOST SELECT switch is set corresponding to the device to be used. (Refer to page 26 for more on host computer connections.
UTILITY MODE All This transmits all MU80 data (including Part, Performance, system, and all parameter values) to the connected device. Multi Settings: 32 Parts, 16 Parts, 32 Parts + A/D, 16 Parts + A/D This transmits the selected MU80 Multi Part data (including System, Effect and EQ data) to the connected device. (Use the VALUE q buttons to select the type/amount of data to be transmitted.
UTILITY MODE A “Transmitting…” message appears in the display during the operation. When the transmission is completed, the MU80 returns to the Dump Out menu. NOTE If you have more than one MU80 connected in your MIDI system and wish to send different sets of data to each, you can specify a different Device Number for each. (See page 41.) You should set the Device Number on each MU80 you use, before dumping the data to a data storage device.
UTILITY MODE 2 From the Initialize menu, select the type of data to be initialized: Factory Settings (FactSet), selected Sound Module mode (XGInit, GM Init, C/MInit, PFMInit) or Drum (DrumInit) Then, press the ENTER button to call up the selected data dump. Factory Settings (FactSet) This restores the original factory settings of the MU80.
UTILITY MODE General MIDI (GM Init) Computer Music (C/MInit) Performance (PFMInit) One of the four parameters above will be available, depending on the currently selected Sound Module mode: XG, TG300B, C/M or PFM. Initializing this parameter restores the original settings for the selected mode. NOTES ● For the PFMInit setting, only the currently selected Performance will be initialized.
UTILITY MODE Range: DrumS1 … DrumS4 This restores the original drum settings for the selected Drum SetupS1 … S4. (Use the VALUE q buttons to select the desired Drum Setup.) NOTE This parameter is not available when the MU80 is set to Performance mode. 3 -From the “Are you sure?” prompt, press the ENTER button to execute the operation, or press the EXIT button to cancel it and return to the previous display. An “Executing…” message appears in the display during the operation.
UTILITY MODE 3 To stop playback of the song, press the EXIT button. 4 To exit from the Demo Song function, press the EXIT button again. Sound Module Mode (MODE) This lets you select the operating mode of the MU80. Press the MODE button, then use the SELECT w buttons to select the desired Sound Module mode: XG (Extended General MIDI), TG300B (General MIDI), C/M (Computer Music) or PFM (Performance). If XG, TG300B or C/M are selected, the MU80 automatically sets itself to the Multi mode.
UTILITY MODE About Cable Messages The MU80 can receive Cable messages (F5) when the TO HOST terminal is connected to the serial terminal of a computer. On the MU80, MIDI receive channels A1…A16 are controlled from Port 1, and channels B1…B16 are controlled from Port 2. If the software you are using can address separate MIDI ports, data can be received over 32 channels simultaneously, allowing 32 parts to be played with only one serial cable.
APPENDIX The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU80. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
APPENDIX XG Chapter 0: Format Overview Yamaha introduces a new tone-generator control format designed to meet the requirements of the coming multimedia environment. The new XG format — an extension of the existing GM format — provides broader capabilities suited to the demands of an increasingly sophisticated and diversified computerized environment.
APPENDIX Basic Concepts The XG format maintains the universality and compatibility of the MIDI and GM standards while significantly increasing the range of expressiveness. It is designed to ensure data continuity, and to provide equipment manufacturers with considerable flexibility in designing machines that satisfy its requirements. Specifically, the XG format does the following.
APPENDIX 2) Bank-Select MSB adds an SFX bank The Bank-Select LSB method is not useful for extension of distinctive SFX voices that have no meaningful variation. For this reason the XG format supports a full SFX bank of extension effects, which you can select by sending a Bank-Select MSB value of 40H. Bank-Select MSB 7H, in contrast, can be used to set any channel to rhythm-part play.
APPENDIX 5. System Exclusive Messages Parameter Change System Parameters Effects Parameters Three categories of system effects are supported. One of these categories can be switched with insertion effects. Graphic EQ and multiple insertion effects are supported as options. Part Parameters Filter cutoff and AEG value can be controlled by offset. Display Parameters External-Input Control Parameters Enable control of external signals input into internal mixer.
APPENDIX 4. Control Change Status: BnH If multipart parameter “Rcv CONTROL CHANGE” is OFF, the part will continue to accept Channel Mode messages but will ignore all other Control Change messages. Bank Select MSB/LSB: 00H/20H Cntrl# 0 32 Parameter Data Range Bank Select MSB Bank Select LSB 0:Normal 64:SFX voice 126:SFX kit 127:Drum 0 to 127 Default: 00 00H If multipart parameter “Rcv BANK SELECT” is OFF, the part ignores this message.
APPENDIX Note 4: If the new Bank Select MSB is 7FH (GM rhythm voice), the tone generator unconditionally uses LSB 00H. If the tone generator does not support a drum kit corresponding to the channel’s most recently received Program Change, the channel will revert to the Program Change corresponding to its most recently played rhythm kit.
APPENDIX Master Volume: 07H Cntrl# 7 Parameter Data Range Volume 0 to 127 Default: 64H If multipart parameter “Rcv VOLUME” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Use this message to balance the volume among the different parts. Panpot: 0AH Cntrl# 10 Parameter Data Range Panpot 0 to 127 Default: 40H If multipart parameter “Rcv PAN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Produces relative variations in pan among different installments of the rhythm part.
APPENDIX Sostenuto: 42H Cntrl# 66 Parameter Data Range Sostenuto Default: 00H 0 to 127 (0-63:Off 64-127:On) If multipart parameter “Rcv SOSTENUTO” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Soft Pedal: 43H Cntrl# Parameter Data Range 67 Soft Pedal 0 to 127 (0-63:Off 64-127:On) Default: 00H If multipart parameter “Rcv SOFT PEDAL” is OFF, the part ignores this message.
APPENDIX Brightness: 4AH Cntrl# Parameter Data Range 74 Brightness 0 to 127 (0:-64 64:+0 127:+63) Default: 40H Applies adjustment to the filter cutoff frequency set by the voice. This parameter specifies relative change, with value 64 producing zero adjustment. For some voices the effective parameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range. Portamento Control: 54H Cntrl# 84 Parameter Data Range Portamento Control 0 to 127 Portamento time is always 0.
APPENDIX already reached its maximum (minimum) value. (Incrementation or decrementation of the Fine Tune value never carries over to the Coarse Tune value.) NRPN (Non-registered parameter number) LSB/MSB: 62H/63H Cntrl# 98 99 Parameter Data Range NRPN LSB NRPN MSB 0 to 127 0 to 127 If multipart parameter “Rcv NRPN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. First send the NPRN MSB and LSB to select the control parameter, then set the value by Data Entry.
APPENDIX RPN (Registered parameter number) LSB/MSB: 64H/65H Cntrl# Parameter Data Range 100 101 RPN LSB RPN MSB 0 to 127 0 to 127 Default: 7F 7FH If multipart parameter “Rcv RPN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. The following parameters are supported. NRPN LSB MSB Data-entry MSB Parameter Data Range 00H 00H mmH Pitchbend Sensitivity mm: 00H-40H-7FH (-64-0-+63) Default: 02H LSB value is ignored. Minimum operational range is 00H00H-0CH00H (± octave).
APPENDIX All Notes Off: 7BH Cntrl# 123 Parameter Data Range — 0 Switches off all currently “on” notes in all parts. Any notes being held by sustain or sostenuto continue to sound until sustain/sostenuto goes off. OMNI Off: 7CH Cntrl# 124 Parameter Data Range — 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off. OMNI On: 7DH Cntrl# 125 Parameter Data Range — 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off. (“OMNI ON” operation not supported.
APPENDIX 6. Polyphonic Aftertouch Status: AnH The message is not effective under initial settings to enable use of this message, send system Exclusive to change the polyphonic aftertouch parameters. If multipart parameter “Rcv POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH” is Off, the part ignores this message. It is not necessary for the effect to apply to all note numbers (0~127). 7.
APPENDIX MIDI Master Tuning F0H,43H,1nH,27H,30H,00H,00H,mmH,llH,ccH,F7H 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 00100111 00000001 00000000 00000000 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0ccccccc 11110111 F0 43 1n 27 30 00 00 mm ll cc F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Device Number Model ID Sub ID2 Master Tune MSB Master Tune LSB End of Exclusive Changes tuning of all channels.
APPENDIX Bulk Dump 11110000 01000011 0000nnnn 01001100 0bbbbbbb 0bbbbbbb 0aaaaaaa 0aaaaaaa 0aaaaaaa 0ddddddd | 0ddddddd 0ccccccc 11110111 F0 43 0n 4C bb bb aa aa aa dd | dd cc F7 Exclusive status YAMAHA ID Device Number Model ID Byte Count MSB Byte Count LSB Address High Address Mid Address Low Data Data Checksum End of Exclusive For information about “Address” and “Byte Count” fields, refer to Table 3.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Even though the MU80 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you expect it to. If that happens, check the possible problems and solutions below before assuming that the instrument is faulty. Problem Possible Cause and Solution No power. If you are using an AC adaptor, check that the adaptor is properly plugged into both the AC outlet and the MU80 (See page 12.) No sound. Check that: ● The panel volume control is set to an appropriate level.
APPENDIX Error Messages Battery Low! The battery voltage (for internal memory backup) may be too low. Bring the unit to your local Yamaha dealer or any other authorized Yamaha service personnel. Illegal Data! A data error resulted during reception of MIDI messages. Try transmitting the data again, or turn the MU80 off and back on again. MIDI Buffer Full! Too much MIDI data is being received by the MU80 at one time. Reduce the amount of data being sent to the MU80.
APPENDIX Specifications Tone Generation Method AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony 64-note Sound Module Modes XG (Extended General MIDI), TG300B, C/M, and Performance Multi-timbral Capacity 32-Part (on 32 MIDI channels; with element reserve priority for later notes and dynamic Voice allocation) Internal Voice/Program Structure Normal Programs Total Voices ......................... XG mode ............................. TG300B mode .................... C/M mode ......................
APPENDIX Controls A/D INPUT level control; POWER/VOL control; Mode select buttons: PLAY, UTIL (UTILITY), MODE, EDIT, EFFECT, EQ; other buttons: MUTE/SOLO, ENTER, EXIT, PART q , SELECT w , VALUE q Jacks and Terminals Front panel: A/D INPUT jack (stereo 1/4"), PHONES jack (stereo mini-pin) Rear panel: OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks (Right, Left/Mono); DC IN jack; TO HOST terminal; HOST SELECT switch; MIDI IN A/B, MIDI OUT, and MIDI THRU terminals Computer/MIDI Interface Direct connection to host computer port (RS-23
APPENDIX Glossary A/D input Abbreviation for analog-to-digital. The A/D inputs of the MU80 allow you to process analog inputs (such as a microphone, electric guitar, CD player, or another electronic instrument) with the digital effects of the MU80 and mix them with the internal Voices. host computer The controlling computer in a computer music system.
APPENDIX Performance In the MU80, “Performance” refers to an operation mode and the programs that are used in that mode. A Performance can contain up to four different Parts, all controllable over the same MIDI channel. The preset Performances of the MU80 are special multi-Part sound programs designed particularly for live performance and studio recording purposes.
APPENDIX Index A A/D input .......................................................... 24–25 A/D Part ............................................................ 24, 77 A/D Part Lock ......................................................... 99 All Part control ..................................... 41–43, 72–74 All Part control, selecting ....................................... 41 Alternate Group (Drum Setup) ............................... 64 Assignable Controller 1 ..............................
APPENDIX N Note Limit High ............................................... 57, 80 Note Limit Low ................................................ 57, 80 Note Shift (Multi mode) ......................................... 40 Note Shift (Performance mode) .............................. 71 O Others parameters ............................................. 53, 80 P Pan (Drum Setup) ................................................... 62 Pan (Multi mode) ....................................................
