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WELCOME TO THE MU90R Welcome to the MU90R Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU90R Tone Generator! The MU90R is an advanced tone generator providing 779 high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility — including Yamaha’s new XGMIDI (Extended General MIDI) — plus flexible computer interfacing in a rack-mount unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Welcome to the MU90R ......................................................................................................... ii Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. iii Table of Contents ................................................................................................................... iv How to Use This Manual ............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS v REFERENCE APPENDIX Multi Mode ...................................................................................................................... 38 Multi Play Mode ......................................................................................................... 39 Play Displays .............................................................................................................. 39 Part Controls ......................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Dump Out Functions ................................................................................................. 119 Saving and Restoring Data via MIDI .................................................................. 119 Saving and Restoring Data via TO HOST .......................................................... 119 Initialize Functions ................................................................................................... 122 Demo Song Play (DEMO) ..................
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU90R 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 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: • Donotopentheinstrumentorattempttodisassembletheinternalpartsor modifytheminanyway.Theinstrumentcontainsnouser-serviceable parts.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU90R The Controls of the MU90R Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 9 10 6 1 PHONES jack For connection to a set of stereo headphones (1/4”). 2 VOLUME control Turning this adjusts the overall volume of the MU90R. 3 A/D INPUT 1, 2 jacks For connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instruments (mono 1/4” plugs). 4 A/D INPUT level control For control of the level of the A/D inputs. 5 PLAY button For entering the Play mode and switching among the different Play displays.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU90R 11 14 17 13 18 15 16 12 11 MUTE/SOLO button Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part. (See page 25.) 12 ENTER button For calling up menu items in the display and for executing certain functions and operations. Double-clicking this (pressing it twice quickly) calls up the System Exclusive hexadecimal message for the current function and parameter value. 13 EXIT button For leaving various display pages and returning to previous displays.
THE CONTROLS OF THE MU90R Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 MU90Rs or other MIDI instruments.
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO The MU90R — What It Is and What It Can Do What It Is… The MU90R is a fulll-featured 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 586 Voices and 20 drum kits. The MU90R has 64-note polyphony and is 32-Part multi-timbral.
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO What It Can Do… Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU90R. 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 MU90R as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer together.
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO About the Modes of the MU90R The MU90R has two main operating modes: Multi and Performance. In Multi mode, the MU90R is a 32-Part multi-timbral tone generator; in Performance mode, the MU90R effectively functions as four tone generators controlled over a single MIDI channel. Which mode the MU90R is in depends on the selected Sound Module mode. If XG, TG300B or C/M are selected, the MU90R automatically sets itself to the Multi mode.
THE MU90R — 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 MU90R has several different Edit modes, each with various menus and operations:
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EQ EQ Low Frequency EQ Low Gain EQ High Frequency EQ High Gain Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Portamento Switch Portamento Time Element Reserve Note Limit Low Note Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Pitch Bend Control 8
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO MW LFO Pitch Modulation Depth AC1 Control Change Number AC1 Filter Control AC1 Amplitude Control Output Select Performance Edit Mode Common Performance Name Portamento Switch Portamento Time MW LFO Pitch Modulation Depth MW LFO Filter Modulation Depth Pitch Bend Control A/D Part AC1 Control Change Number AC1 Filter Control AC1 Amplitude Control AC1 LFO Filter Modulation Depth Part Filter LPF Cutoff Frequency LPF Resonance HPF Cutoff Frequency 9
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO 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 EQ EQ Low Frequency EQ Low Gain EQ High Frequency EQ High Gain Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Others Detune Mono/Poly Mode Note Limit Low Note Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Velocity Sensitivity Depth 10
THE MU90R — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Velocity Sensitivity Offset Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Copy Store Recall For more information on each of these modes and their menus, see the respective sections in the Reference section. Utility Mode The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU90R, such as Master Tune, display Contrast and reception of certain MIDI messages that affect the entire instrument.
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G UIDED T OUR When using your MU90R 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 MU90R In this introductory section, you’ll learn how to set up the MU90R for use with a MIDI keyboard. (Setting up for use with a computer is covered on page 29.) What You’ll Need ☛ The MU90R 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-3B. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MU90R, and even pose a serious shock hazard. ● Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MU90R 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 MU90R 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 switch on the MU90R. 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 MU90R. Operation 1 Press the UTIL 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 MU90R 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 MU90R 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 MU90R 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 or data dial 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 MU90R. Let’s take a look at the Play display again: Voice name, bank number and program number for the selected Part. PART MIDI BANK/PGM# VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY Note Shift setting for the selected Part. Variation 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 or data dial 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 meters” 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 or data dial to change the setting, and play the keyboard as you make changes.
GUIDED TOUR Using Mute/Solo The MU90R 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 MU90R 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 MU90R’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 3 Use the PART q buttons to select Part A1. 4 Use the SELECT w buttons to move the arrow cursor to PGM#, as shown below, and use the VALUE q buttons or data dial to select number 002. 5 Move the arrow cursor to BANK (with the SELECT w buttons) and use the VALUE q buttons or data dial to select the type of input: Mic, Guitar, Keyboard, Audio, Stereo Keyboard or Stereo Audio. This determines the gain level of the input. Select the type corresponding to the input you’ll use.
GUIDED TOUR 7 Now, move the arrow cursor back to PGM# (with the SELECT w buttons) and try selecting some different A/D programs (with the VALUE q buttons or data dial). The available programs have been specially programmed to suit the type of input selected. For example, programs for Mic input include Karaoke and Vocal; Guitar input programs include Tube, Stack and Phaser. Explore some of these settings on your own with a microphone and different instruments.
GUIDED TOUR Setting Up the MU90R in Your Music System As you learned in the section The MU90R — What It Is and What It Can Do on page 4, the MU90R 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 MU90R and using it in your system.
GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to Mac. 2 Connect the MU90R to the host computer, as shown in the illustration above. Use a standard Macintosh cable (8-pin Mini DIN on both ends; see page 35). 3 Turn on the the host computer, then the MU90R. 4 Start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU90R.
GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to PC-2. 2 Connect the MU90R 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 35). 3 Turn on the the host computer, then the MU90R. 4 Start up your music software, and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU90R. Refer to the owner’s manual of your particular music software for more information.
GUIDED TOUR MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MDF2 MIDI IN-A or IN-B MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT IN MIDI OUT DC IN POWER ON OFF CONTROLLER NUMBER LIST PITCH CONTROL CHANGE 1 MODULATION DEPTH 2 BREATH CONTROL 4 FOOT CONTROL 5 PORTAMENTO TIME 6 DATA ENTRY 7 MAIN VOLUME 8 BALANCE CONTROL 10 PANPOT ASSIGNABLE SEQUENCER SHIFT STOP CONTINUE START PROGRAM TEMPO BANK PROGRAM SELECT CHANGE 11 EXPRESSION 64 HOLD1(DAMPER) 65 PORTAMENTO 66 SOSTENUTO(CHORD HOLD) 67 SOFT PEDAL 69 HOLD2 (FREEZE) 71 HARMONIC CONTENT 72 RELEAS
GUIDED TOUR Using the MU90R with a MIDI Data Storage Device You can also use the MU90R 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 OUT THRU Sound Module B1~16CH Sound Module A1~16CH When HOST SELECT switch is set to PC-1/MAC (31,250 bps) or PC-2 (38,400 bps): TO HOST Sound Module A1~16CH 34 IN-B IN-A OUT THRU Sound Module B1~16CH
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.
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R EFERENCE The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU90R. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
MULTI MODE Multi Mode In the Multi mode, the MU90R performs as a multi-timbral tone generator capable of playing up to 32 Parts simultaneously, over 32 MIDI channels. Normally, the MU90R 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 MU90R. 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 MU90R.) 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.
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 MU90R 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 This determines the bank number of the selected Part’s Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet.
MULTI MODE Volume This determines the Volume setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Graphically indicates current Volume setting. Range: 000 — 127 Expression (Expresn) This determines the Expression setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Graphically indicates current Expression setting. Range: 000 — 127 Pan This determines the stereo position of the selected Part’s Voice. A setting of “Rnd” (Random) randomly assigns the Voice to a pan position.
MULTI MODE Reverb Send (RevSend) This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Reverb effect. A value of 000 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound. Graphically indicates current Reverb Send setting. Range: 000 — 127 NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 101.) Chorus Send (ChoSend) This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect.
MULTI MODE Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting. Settings: off, on (when Variation Connection is set to INS); 000 — 127 (when Variation Connection is set to SYS) Note Shift (NoteSft) This determines the key transposition setting for the Part’s Voice. Graphically indicates current Note Shift 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 MU90R, set a different Device Number for each. This is especially important when using the data dump features. (See page 119.) If you have only one MU90R, set this to “all.” Master Volume (M.Volum) Graphically indicates current Master Volume setting. Range: 000 — 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: 000 — 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: 000 — 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 106.) Transpose (Trans) 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), the EQ, 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 LPF Cutoff Frequency (LPF Cutoff) This determines the cutoff frequency of the low pass filter (LPF). The LPF filters out frequencies higher than the cutoff point and “passes” the lower frequencies. Lower cutoff values create a deeper, more rounded tone, while higher values create a brighter tone. Graphically shows LPF Cutoff Frequency setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 — +63 Level These frequencies are “cut” or filtered out.
MULTI MODE Level Resonance Frequency LPF Cutoff Frequency setting HPF Cutoff Frequency (HPF Cutoff) This determines the cutoff frequency of the high pass filter (HPF). The HPF filters out frequencies lower than the cutoff point and “passes” the higher frequencies. Lower cutoff values preserve the fundamental and lower overtones of the sound, while higher values create a thinner, brighter tone. Graphically shows HPF Cutoff Frequency setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE EG (Envelope Generator) Part Edit Mode 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 The EG parameters allow you to shape the sound of a Part’s Voice — or, in other words, set how the level and timbre of the Voice changes over time. This section also includes independent Pitch Envelope Generator (PEG) parameters for controlling how the pitch of a Part’s Voice changes over time.
MULTI MODE 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. Keep in mind that the EG parameters affect each other, and are affected by how long a note is held.
MULTI MODE EG Decay Time Graphically shows EG Decay Time setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 — +63 This determines the Decay Time of the EG, or how rapidly the sound dies out as a note is held. For the Filter, this determines how long it takes for the Filter effect to die out. EG Release Time Graphically shows EG Release Time setting for each Part.
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 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 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.
MULTI MODE EQ Low Frequency (Low Freq) This determines the frequency which is boosted or cut (in the Low Gain parameter below) for each Part. Graphically shows the Low Frequency setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: 32 Hz — 2.0 kHz EQ Low Gain This determines the level of the selected frequency (in Low Freq above). Positive values boost the level of the selected frequency and negative values attenuate it. Graphically shows the Low Gain setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE EQ High Gain This determines the level of the selected frequency (in High Freq above). Positive values boost the level of the selected frequency and negative values attenuate it. Graphically shows the High Gain setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –64 — +00 — +63 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 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 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 Portamento Switch Portamento Time Element Reserve Note Limit Low Note Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Pitch Bend Control MW LFO Pitch Modulation Depth AC1 Control Change Number AC1 Filter Control AC1 Amplitude Control Output Select The Others section of parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, Part
MULTI MODE Detune Graphically shows Detune setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –12.8 — +12.7 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.
MULTI MODE The Part Mode settings differ depending on the Sound Module mode selected, as described below. For XG (Extended General MIDI) mode: All settings described above are available. When normal is selected, any of the basic or the extended set of Voices can be used for the Part. 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.
MULTI MODE Settings: mono, poly This determines whether the Part’s Voice is played monophonically (only one note at a time) or polyphonically (up to 64 notes at a time). This parameter is not available when the Part Mode is set to Drum. Portamento Parameters Portamento is a function that creates a smooth pitch glide from one note to another. Portamento Switch (PortametSw) This determines whether Portamento is on or off for the Part. (This parameter is not available for Drum Parts.
MULTI MODE Element Reserve (ElemReserv) This determines the minimum number of sound elements that are reserved for the Part. This setting ensures that when the maximum simultaneous polyphony of 64 notes (or elements) is exceeded, the selected Part will still play up to the number of elements set here. For example, if the Element Reserve of a Part is set to 10, the sounds for that Part (up to 10 simultaneous notes) will not be cut off, even if the maximum polyphony is exceeded.
MULTI MODE Range: C-2 — G8 This determines the lowest responding note for the Part. Notes below this value will not be played. Note Limit High (NoteLimitH) Graphically shows Note Limit High setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: C-2 — G8 This determines the highest responding note for the Part. Notes above this value will not be played. Dry Level Range: 000 — 127 This determines the level of the unprocessed sound of the Voice (sound with no effect processing).
MULTI MODE Range: 000 — 127 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. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: 000 — 127 This determines the volume range over which velocity affects. For lower values, the velocity affects a volume range from minimum to medium-loud.
MULTI MODE Velocity Limit Low (VelLimitLo) Graphically shows Velocity Limit Low setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: 000 — 127 This determines the lowest velocity value at which the Part’s Voice will play. The higher the value, the harder the keyboard must be played for the Voice to sound. Velocity Limit High (VelLimitHi) Graphically shows Velocity Limit High setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Pitch Bend Control (PitBndCtrl) Graphically shows Pitch Bend Control setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: –24 — +24 semitones (+/– 2 octaves) This determines the Pitch Bend range for the Part’s Voice. (Pitch Bend is usually controlled by a pitch bend wheel on a MIDI keyboard.) Modulation Wheel — LFO Pitch Modulation Depth (MW LFOPMod) Graphically shows LFO Pitch Modulation Depth setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Assignable Controller 1 Control Change Number (AC1 CC No.) This determines the which MIDI control change number is assigned to the Assignable Controller (AC1) for the selected Part. AC1 can be used to affect the Filter (page 71), volume (Amplitude; page 72), LFO (page 69) or the Variation effect (page 104). Make sure that parameters you don’t want to be affected by AC1 are properly set to 00. Graphically shows the AC 1 Control Change Number setting for each Part.
MULTI MODE Assignable Controller 1 Filter Control (AC1 FilCtrl) This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 (AC1) affects the Cuttoff Frequency of the Low Pass Filter for each Part. For maximum effect, this should be set to one of the extreme values, negative or positive. A setting of 00 results in no control over the Filter, even when AC1 is operated (or control change data is received).
MULTI MODE Assignable Controller 1 Amplitude Control (AC1 AmpCtrl) This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 (AC1) affects the volume (Amplitude) for each Part. For maximum effect, this should be set to one of the extreme values, negative or positive. A setting of 00 results in no volume control, even when AC1 is operated (or control change data is received).
MULTI MODE Graphically shows the Output Select setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Settings: stereo, ind1+2, ind1, ind2 NOTE ● The Output Select Lock parameter (page 116) must be set to “off” in order to change this setting via MIDI. ● When the Part Mode parameter (page 62) is set to “drum” or “drum S1 — S4”, this setting is inactive. Drum Setup Controls The Drum Setup controls allow you to make a wide variety of settings for the drum sounds in a Drum Part.
MULTI MODE Use the SELECT w buttons to select “DRUM” in the display, and press the ENTER button. Currently selected parameter name and value. Use these to select the note number. (Can also be selected by pressing appropriate key on connected MIDI keyboard.) Currently selected note and assigned drum sound. Use these to select the parameter. Use these to change the parameter value. Operation 1 Select the desired note number and its assigned drum sound with the PART q buttons.
MULTI MODE Drum Setup Parameters The Drum Setup parameters are only available when the Part Mode has been set to DrumS1 — S4. (See page 62.) Pitch Coarse Range: –64 — +63 This determines the coarse pitch setting of the selected drum sound. Pitch Fine Range: –64 — +63 This determines the fine pitch setting of the selected drum sound. Velocity Pitch Sensitivity (VelPchSens) This determines the degree to which pitch changes of the selected drum sound respond to velocity.
MULTI MODE Chorus Send (Cho Send) Range: 000 — 127 This determines the level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 000 results in a completely “dry” drum sound, no matter how much Chorus is applied to the Drum Part. NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 103.
MULTI MODE Velocity LPF Cutoff Sensitivity (VelLPFSens) This determines the degree to which the LPF Cutoff Frequency for the selected drum sound changes in response to velocity. In other words, you can shift the LPF Cutoff Frequency of the filter up or down (and thus change the timbre of the sound) depending on how hard or soft you play the keys of a connected keyboard. Positive values raise the LPF Cutoff Frequency and negative values lower it.
MULTI MODE EQ High Gain This determines the level of the selected frequency (in High Freq above) for the selected drum sound. Positive values boost the level of the selected frequency and negative values attenuate it. Range: –64 — +63 EG Attack Range: –64 — +63 (XG mode), 000 — 127 (TG300B or C/M mode) This determines the Attack Time of the EG (Envelope Generator), or how long it takes for the sound of the selected drum sound to reach full volume when a note is played.
MULTI MODE HINT The main use for this parameter is in creating realistic hi-hat sounds. By assigning an open hi-hat and a closed hi-hat to the same group, you can “choke” or stop the open hi-hat sound by simply playing the closed hi-hat — just like pressing the pedal on an actual hi-hat set. Receive Note On (RcvNoteOn) Settings: on, off This determines how the selected drum sound responds to MIDI Note On messages.
PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Mode In the Performance mode, the MU90R 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 or data dial 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: A1 part: 000 — 003, 018, 019 A2 part: 000 — 003 1 — 4 part: 000, 001, 003, 006, 008, 012, 014, 016 — 020, 024, 025, 027, 028, 032 — 043, 045, 064 — 072, 096 — 101, SFX 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: 001 — 100 This determines the Voice for the selected Part.
PERFORMANCE MODE Volume Graphically indicates current Volume setting. Range: 000 — 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 (ChoSend) Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting. Range: 000 — 127 This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 000 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 103.) Variation Send (VarSend) Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting.
PERFORMANCE MODE All Part System MIDI Channel (Sys CH) Graphically indicates current System MIDI Channel setting. Settings: 01 — 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: 000 — 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: 000 — 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: 000 — 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 106.
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 or data dial to change the character at that position. Use these to move among character positions. Flashes to indicate character position. Use these to change character at selected position. Up to 12 characters can be used for the Performance name.
PERFORMANCE MODE Portamento Switch (PortamnSw) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 64.) Portamento Time (PortamnTm) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 64.) Modulation Wheel — LFO Pitch Modulation Depth (MW LFOPMod) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 69.
PERFORMANCE MODE 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 MU90R 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). Assignable Controller 1 Control Change Number (AC1 CC No.
PERFORMANCE MODE Part Performance Edit Mode Part Filter LPF Cutoff Frequency LPF Resonance HPF Cutoff Frequency 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 EQ EQ Low Frequency EQ Low Gain EQ High Frequency EQ High Gain Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay 93
PERFORMANCE MODE Others Detune Mono/Poly Mode Note Limit Low Note Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High The Part menu contains the Filter, EG, Vibrato and Others parameters for the Performance. Filter The Filter section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 49.
PERFORMANCE MODE Vibrato The Vibrato section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 59.) Others The Others section of Performance Edit parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, velocity, note range, etc. With a few additional parameters, these are the same as the parameters in the Multi Edit mode. NOTE The Part Edit parameter (available in Multi Edit) is not available in Performance Edit mode.
PERFORMANCE MODE Velocity Limit Low (VelLimitLo) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 68.) Velocity Limit High (VelLimitHi) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 68.
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 MU90R 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 or data dial 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 MU90R returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without saving, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER).
PERFORMANCE MODE Recall Function Recall is a convenient function that allows you to recover an accidently deleted Performance. For example, if you are editing a Performance and inadvertently select a different Performance, the edited Performance would normally be lost. By using Recall before turning off the MU90R or editing another Performance, you can recover the previously edited Performance data. To use Recall: 1 Select RECALL in the Performance Edit Mode menu, then press the ENTER button.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Effect Edit Mode The MU90R features a built-in multi-effect processor with 6 independent digital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Variation, Insertion 1/2 and EQ. The first 5 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 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. NOTE When “NO EFFECT” is selected, Reverb is off and none of the other Reverb parameters are available (with the exception of the Reverb Pan parameter).
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 — 4; CELESTE 1 — 4; FLANGER 1 — 3; SYMPHONIC; ENSEMBLE DETUNE; PHASER 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: 000 — 127 This determines the level of the Chorus signal sent to and processed by the Reverb effect. A setting of 000 results in none of the Chorusprocessed signal going to the Reverb.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Type Settings: NO EFFECT; WHITE ROOM; TUNNNEL; CANYON; BASEMENT; DELAY L,C,R; DELAY L,R; ECHO; CROSS DELAY; ER 1 — 2; GATE REVERB; REVERSE GATE; KARAOKE 1 — 3; CHORUS 1 — 4; CELESTE 1 — 4; FLANGER 1 — 3; SYMPHONIC; ENSEMBLE; DETUNE; AMBIENCE; ROTARY SPEAKER; 2WAY ROTARY SPEAKER; TREMOLO; AUTO PAN; PHASER 1 — 2, DISTORTION; COMP+ DISTORTION; OVER DRIVE; AMP SIMULATOR; 3BAND EQ (MONO); 2BAND EQ (STEREO); AUTO WAH (LFO); AUTO WAH+DIST; AUTO WAH+ODRV; TOUCH WAH 1; TOUCH WAH+DIST; TOUCH WAH+ O
EFFECT EDIT MODE Assignable Controller 1 Variation Control (AC1VarCtrl) Range: 000 — 127 Determines the amount of effect the Assignable Controller has on the Variation effect. 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: 000 — 127 Determines the amount of Variation effect sound that is sent to the Chorus effect.
EFFECT EDIT MODE The Insertion effects are set up for Insertion routing and can be applied only to a single selected Part. Refer to About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion on page 106 for more information.
EFFECT EDIT MODE Range: –64 — +63 Insertion 1, 2 Part (INS 1, 2 Part) Range: Part 1 — 32, AD 1, AD 2, off This determines the Part to which the Insertion effect is applied. Insertion can be applied to only one Part at a time.
EFFECT EDIT MODE About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion The multi-effects of the MU90R 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 MU90R allows you to put independent, special effects on one or two Parts, as well as use overall effects for processing all 34 Parts together.
Thick line indicates stereo signal. Insertion 1 can be applied to only one Part at a time. Insertion 2 can be applied to only one Part at a time.
When Variation is set to Insertion: VARIATION CONNECTION = INSERTION Insertion 1 can be applied to only one Part at a time. Insertion 2 can be applied to only one Part at a time. variation part insertion 2 part insertion 1 part Thick line indicates stereo signal. Variation 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 MU90R 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: Concert: 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 MU90R, 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 MU90R settings. To enter the Utility mode, press the UTIL button.
UTILITY MODE Mute Lock Settings: off, on This determines whether or not the Part Mute status of the MU90R is reset when receiving a GM System On or XG System On message. Generally, this message is automatically transmitted to the MU90R as part of General MIDI song data. When Mute Lock is set to off, this resets the Mute status of the Parts on the MU90R. If you want to keep the current Mute settings and disable this reset, set Mute Lock to on. (For more information on the Mute function, see page 25.
UTILITY MODE Settings: off, on This determines whether the Equalizer settings (page 57) are initialized or change in response to incoming MIDI messages. When this is set to “on,” the current Equalizer settings are maintained, ignoring any EQ-related messages that are received with XG System On or GM System On messages, allowing you to protect your original Equalizer settings. When set to “off,” the Equalizer changes according to incoming XG/GM System On messages.
UTILITY MODE Receive System Exclusive (RcvSysExcl) Settings: off, on This determines whether System Exclusive messages are received or not. System Exclusive messages are data specifically (or “exclusively”) related to the MU90R. The On setting allows these messages to be received. This should be to On when receiving bulk data from a MIDI data storage device. (See page 119.) Receive Bank Select (RcvBankSel) Settings: off, on This determines whether Bank Select messages are received or not.
UTILITY MODE Dump Interval (DumpIntrval) Settings: 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 This determines the length of time the MU90R pauses when sending blocks of data in the Dump Out functions. If the receiving device fails to process the data or displays a “buffer full” type message, try setting this parameter to a higher value and send the data again. 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.
UTILITY MODE Settings: 1 (displays only banks with unique Voices), 2 (displays all banks) Dump Out Functions The Dump Out functions allow you to save the various settings of the MU90R (such as settings for Parts, Performances, system, etc.) to a MIDI sequencer, computer or a MIDI data recorder (such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer). The following illustrations show example connections for the Dump Out functions.
UTILITY MODE 1 Make sure that the MU90R 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 MU90R 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 29 for more on host computer connections.
UTILITY MODE All This transmits all MU90R 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 MU90R 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 4 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 Dump Out menu. A “Transmitting…” message appears in the display during the operation. When the transmission is completed, the MU90R returns to the Dump Out menu. NOTE If you have more than one MU90R 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 46.
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 MU90R.
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 Setup S1 — S4. (Use the VALUE q buttons or data dial to select the desired Drum Setup.) NOTE This parameter is not available when the MU90R 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 MU90R. 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 MU90R automatically sets itself to the Multi mode.
UTILITY MODE Show Control Change This function allows you to view the currently used control change number, its type and its value (in decimal format). It also lets you transmit the displayed value with a single button press. Operation 1 From the Multi Play mode or Performance Play mode, doubleclick the ENTER button (press it twice quickly). (The Show Control Change display appears.
UTILITY MODE Show Exclusive This function allows you to view the current system exclusive message (in hexadecimal format). It also lets you transmit the displayed value with a single button press. Operation 1 Double-click the ENTER button (press it twice quickly). (The Show Exclusive display appears.) System Exclusive message (in hexadecimal format) 2 To transmit the currently displayed message, press the ENTER button again. The message is transmitted via the MIDI or TO HOST terminals.
UTILITY MODE About Cable Messages The MU90R can receive Cable messages (F5) when the TO HOST terminal is connected to the serial terminal of a computer. On the MU90R, 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.
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APPENDIX The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU90R. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
APPENDIX XG Chapter 1: 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 greater degree of expressive control. This is why Yamaha is pleased to propose the new XG format — the tone generator format for the 21st century. 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.
APPENDIX 1) Voice Extension by Bank-Select LSB Variations of basic GM voices are stored in banks. To select a variation, specify the desired bank by sending the appropriate Bank-Select LSB value. Each bank is associated with a specific type of variation, so that voices are easy to locate. 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.
APPENDIX 4. System Exclusive Messages Parameter Change System Parameters Effect 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 Drum Setup Parameters Bulk Dump Parameter Request Dump Request Chapter 2: MIDI Specifications 1.
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 5: If a Bank Select MSB value of 01H ~ 7EH (SFX voice, or unused MSB) is received and the tone generator does not have a voice corresponding to the last received LSB and Program Change, the tone generator will produce no sound for that channel regardless of subsequent key on messages. (Commentary) Users employing the XG Format to generate music data should note the following general points.
APPENDIX 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. Expression: 0BH Cntrl# Parameter Data Range 11 Expression 0 to 127 Default: 7FH If multipart parameter “Rcv EXPRESSION” is OFF, the part ignores this message. This message is used to control intonation expression (diminuendo and crescendo) during play.
APPENDIX Harmonic Content: 47H Cntrl# 71 Parameter Data Range Harmonic Content 0 to 127 (0:-64 64:+0 127:+63) Default: 40H Applies adjustment to the resonance value set by the voice. This parameter specifies relative change, with value 64 producing zero adjustment. As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric. Note that for some voices the effective parameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range.
APPENDIX Effect Send Level 1 (reverb): 5BH Cntrl# 91 Parameter Data Range Effect 1 Depth 0 to 127 Default: 28H Adjusts the reverb send level. Effect Send Level 3 (chorus): 5DH Cntrl# 93 Parameter Data Range Effect 3 Depth 0 to 127 Default: 00H Adjusts the chorus send level. Effect Send Level 4 (variation): 5EH Cntrl# 94 Parameter Data Range Effect 4 Depth 0 to 127 Default: 00H Adjusts the variation effect send level. Effective only if “Variation Connection = System”.
APPENDIX The following NRPN values are supported.
APPENDIX 00H 01H mmH Fine Tune 00H 02H mmH Coarse Tune 7FH 7FH Null mm: 00H-40H-7FH (-64-0-+63) Default: 40 00H mm: 00H-40H-7FH (-64-0-+63) Default: 40 00H — 5. Channel Mode Messages All Sound Off: 78H Cntrl# 120 Parameter Data Range — 0 Switches off sound from all parts. Does not reset the settings established by Channel Messages.
APPENDIX MONO: 7EH Cntrl# 126 Parameter Data Range Mono 0 to 16 Generates “All Sound Off” operation. If the value of the third byte (mono number) is 0~16, the channel changes to Mode 4 (m=1). POLY: 7FH Cntrl# 127 Parameter Data Range — 0 Generates “All Sound Off” operation, and sets the channel to Mode 3. 6. Channel Aftertouch Status: DnH The message is not effective under initial settings. If multipart parameter “Rcv CHANNEL AFTERTOUCH” is Off, the part ignores this message. 7.
APPENDIX Master Tune can be modified either with System Exclusive messages or on the front panel of a tone generator. Two System Exclusive messages are available i.e. MIDI Master Tuning (F0, 43, 1n, 27, 30, 00, 00, mm, ll, cc, F7) and XG Parameter Change Master Tune (F0, 43, 1n, 4C, 00, 00, 00, dd, dd, dd, dd, F7). If the parameter is modified with F0, 43, 1n, 4C, 00, 00, 00, ... and then the XG System On comes, it will be reset to the value which has previously been modified with F0, 43, 1n, 27, ...
APPENDIX MIDI Master Tuning F0H,43H,1nH,27H,30H,00H,00H,mmH,llH,ccH,F7H 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 00100111 00110000 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 Don’t care 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. Here the “Byte Count” refers to “Total Size” of Data shown on Table 3-n.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Even though the MU90R 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 MU90R (See page 14.) 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 MU90R off and back on again. MIDI Buffer Full! Too much MIDI data is being received by the MU90R at one time. Reduce the amount of data being sent to the MU90R.
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 VOLUME control; A/D INPUT level control; Mode select buttons: PLAY, UTIL (UTILITY), MODE, EDIT, EFFECT, EQ; other buttons: MUTE/SOLO, ENTER, EXIT, PART q , SELECT w , VALUE q ; data dial; POWER button Jacks and Terminals Front panel: PHONES jack (1/4"), A/D INPUT 1, 2 jacks (1/4"), Rear panel: INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1, 2 jacks; 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 Dire
APPENDIX Glossary A/D input Abbreviation for analog-to-digital. The A/D inputs of the MU90R allow you to process analog inputs (such as a microphone, electric guitar, CD player, or another electronic instrument) with the digital effects of the MU90R and mix them with the internal Voices. host computer The controlling computer in a computer music system.
APPENDIX Performance In the MU90R, “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 MU90R are special multi-Part sound programs designed particularly for live performance and studio recording purposes.
APPENDIX Index A A/D input ................................................................ 26 A/D Part ............................................................ 26, 91 A/D Part Lock ....................................................... 115 All Part control ................................................. 46, 86 All Part control, selecting ....................................... 46 Alternate Group (Drum Setup) ............................... 78 Assignable Controller 1 ..............................
APPENDIX MIDI channel ................................................... 22, 86 MIDI data flow (diagram) ...................................... 34 MIDI data storage device ................................. 31, 33 MIDI devices, connecting to ............................ 31–33 MIDI keyboard, playing the MU90R with ......... 5, 18 MIDI keyboard, selecting Voices with ................... 21 MIDI, Receive Channel .......................................... 41 MIDI, Receive Port .................................
APPENDIX Variation Send (Drum Setup) ................................. 76 Variation Send (Multi mode) .................................. 44 Variation Send (Performance mode) ...................... 85 Variation Type ....................................................... 105 Velocity LPF Cutoff Frequency .............................. 76 Velocity Limit High .......................................... 68, 96 Velocity Limit Low .......................................... 68, 96 Velocity Pitch Sensitivity ......
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