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In the example shown the RX17 is being used with a Yamaha MT1X Multitrack Cassette
Recorder, a QX5 Digital Sequence Recorder, a DX21 Digital Programmable Algorithm
Synthesizer and a TX81Z Multi-Timbral FM Tone Generator. A YME8 MIDI Expander
allows the QX5 to send MIDI data to the RX17, the DX21 and the TX81Z.
First, a music sequence is recorded on the QX5 (which can record up to eight tracks
of music, each of which could control one of the TX81Z’s voices). When the music
sequence is played back, the QX5 transmits a Tape Sync signal via its TAPE OUT
connector, which is recorded onto track 1 of the MT1X.
The recorded Tape Sync signal is then used to control playback of the QX5 (via the
TAPE IN connector on the QX5). The QX5 sends its music data via the YME8 to the
DX21 and the TX81Z on separate MIDI channels. The QX5 also controls playback of the
RX17 (which has its Sync Mode set to MIDI). A Song is programmed on the RX17 to
match the music sequence on the QX5, and the Song can be edited, while both units
remain in perfect synchronization.
The other three tracks on the MT1X are used to record acoustic instruments and vocals,
while listening to the RX17, DX21 and TX81Z. Finally, just by pressing the Play button
on the MT1X, the recorded tracks are heard, the DX21 and TX81Z start to generate
music from data in the QX5, and the RX17 adds authentic percussion sounds to the music.
In this way the worlds of MIDI and acoustic music are combined in a simple yet powerful,
sophisticated Yamaha music system. For further explanation, see the Owner’s Manuals
of the equipment used in this example, and consult the Yamaha Multitrack Guidebook
and Yamaha MIDI Book.