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Connections Backup battery • This instrument has a built-in lithium backup battery. When you unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, the internal data is retained. However, if the backup battery fully discharges, this data will be lost. When the backup battery is running low, the LCD indicates “!BatteryLo.” In this case, immediately save the data to a Memory Card (SmartMedia), then have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S08 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S08 and its sophisticated functions, we suggest you read through this manual thoroughly. Also keep it in a safe, convenient place so that you can regularly refer to it when necessary. Package Contents • PA-5C AC Adaptor * • Owner’s Manual • CD-ROM • Data List •Installation Guide * May not be included in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.
About This Manual This manual consists of the following sections. ■ Basics Section (page 11) This section provides a overview of the main functions and features of the S08 and introduces you to the basic operating conventions. ■ Quick Guide (page 29) This section explains how to use the basic functions. ■ Reference : Function List (page 58) The S08 encyclopedia. This section explains all parameters.
Application Index This convenient, easy-to-use index is divided to general categories to help you when you want to find information on a specific topic or function. ■ Listening/Playing • Listening to Demo songs ................................................................................................................................... Demo Playback (Page 16) • Playing the voices ............................................................................................................................
■ Setting the volume/level • Adjusting the total volume................................................................................................................................ VOLUME slider (Page 12) • Adjusting the Multi volume (affects all parts)............................................................................................................. Total Vol (Page 63) • Adjusting each part’s volume................................................................................................
Table of Contents Basics Section .........................11 Voice Edit ........................................................................... 40 Effects ................................................................................. 46 The Controls & Connectors ............................................. 11 Top Panel .................................................................................. 11 Rear Panel .................................................................................
Basics Section Basics Section The Controls & Connectors 3 OUTPUT L/ MONO R DC IN STANDBY ON FOOT CONTROLLER FOOT SWITCH IN MIDI OUT THRU 3.
Basics Section Before Use Power Supply When using the S08 as MIDI slave: KNOB CONTROL FUNCTION PAN REVERB CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN A ASSIGN B CHORUS ATTACK ASSIGN 1 TEMPO RELEASE ASSIGN 2 REMOTE CONTROL ON/OFF MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Integrated Sampling Sequencer Real-time External Control Sur face Modular Synthesis Plug-in System MODE KN 1 MEQ LOW KN 2 KN 3 MEQLOWMID MEQ HI M ID Rear Panel Quick Guide R OUTPUT L/MONO VOLUME 3 VOLUME 4 CS 1 CS 2 CS 3 CS 4 EFFECT BYPASS ZONE 1
Connecting to External Audio Equipment Connecting External MIDI Equipment Since the S08 has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output via external audio equipment. Alternatively, you could use a pair of headphones. There are several methods of connecting to external audio equipment, as described in the following illustrations. You can connect an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (available separately) and control it from the S08.
Basics Section Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer MIDI IN UTILITY PAGE 13 MIDI OUT HostSelect 13 MIDI PAGE External MIDI sequencer PART ELEM KEY Connecting to a Personal Computer You can use a connected computer to control the S08 and to transfer S08 data to/from computer via MIDI. With the included Voice Editor program, for instance, you can edit the Voices of the S08.
When MIDI “Echo” is disabled on the software/ computer, set the S08 Local Switch to “on.
Basics Section Demo Playback The S08 features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. n Make sure the synthesizer is ready for playback. Details are given in the section “Before Use” on page 12.
Tone Generator This block plays back sounds according to information received from the keyboard and controllers. The following example illustrates the path taken by the signal from an Element in the Voice Mode. Controls the output level (amplitude) of each Element output from the FILTER section. The signls are then sent at this level to the Effects Unit. Controls the pitch of each Element output from the OSC section.
Basics Section Parameter Table The numbers in each column indicate the display PAGE corresponding to the parameter at left (with the exception of the column on the far right, which indicates the corresponding manual page). For example, you can see that the Reverb Send parameter is found on three separate display pages: PAGE 22 of Multi Part Edit, PAGE 11 of Normal Voice Common Edit, and PAGE 9 of Drum Voice Key Edit.
PITCH FILTER AMP (Amplitude) LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) TG (Tone Generator) MIDI CHANNEL MIDI FILTER SEQ SETUP MIDI SETUP CTRL ASSIGN (CONTROLLER ASSIGN) KEYBOARD VELOCITY CTRL SETUP (CONTROLLER SETUP) (2) Part Owner's UTILITY CONTROLLER Manual Page (2) 7 11 (6) 19 Basics Section Element Sw (Element Switch) (Wave Number) Level Alt.
Basics Section Voices & Multis Memory Structure Quick Guide A Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the Elements and setting various parameters. In the Voice Play mode, you can select and play any of these Voices. In the Multi Play mode, you assign a different Voice to each part and use a sequencer to play several Voices simultaneously. Voices are stored in the internal memory (PRESET, USER, GM2/XG). Multis are stored in the internal memory (USER).
Each Voice can consist of up to four Elements. Each Element itself is a high-quality waveform or instrument sound. Basics Section Overview of Voice/Element/Multi Each Voice can consist of up to four Elements. Elements are made from waveforms, and the quality of the Elements is high enough that each can be used on its own as a voice. Since you can combine up to four Elements together in a voice, highly expressive and richly textured sounds are possible.
Basics Section Normal Voices & Drum Voices There are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. Normal Voices are mainly pitched instrument sounds that can be played over the range of the keyboard. Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. The Drum Voices also include special sound effects (SFX Kit).
This lets you restore the synthesizer’s default Internal Voices (User Memory) and Multis, as well as its System and other settings. Basics Section Factory Set (Restore Factory Defaults) Once you edit any settings, the corresponding factory defaults will be overwritten and lost. When you restore the factory default settings, all the current settings for the all the Multis and User Voices will be overwritten with the factory defaults. Make sure you are not overwriting any important data.
Basics Section Basic Operations In this section, you’ll learn about the structure of the modes of the S08, its panel display indications and its fundamental operations. Modes Quick Guide The S08 is organized into various modes, each covering a different set of operations and functions. Voice Mode(P.58) MODE Voice Play mode Voice Edit Mode Voice JobMode VOICE MULTI SEQ PLAY Sequence Play Mode (P.51) DEMO Multi Mode(P.
1 PAGE 1 GrandPno XG001 4 3 7 PAGE 2 4 3 Card mode (ex. Load) 6 6 FSTxCtlNo 3 64 PAGE PART ELEM KEY 4 2 Mode 5 PAGE 2 MasterTune 1 +0000 PAGE PART ELEM KEY 4 5 2 1 001StPia>> 2 Load PART ELEM KEY 4 1 Store mode (ex. Normal Voice) 1 PAGE skip Seq PART ELEM KEY 2 Controller mode 1 5 PART ELEM KEY Utility mode 6 1 Decay Tm 12 1 +00 PART ELEM KEY E Sequence Play mode Quick Guide Multi Mode (ex.
Basics Section Selecting a Screen [ You can switch between screens by using the [▲]/[▼], [ ]/[ ], [+]/[–] and [EXIT] buttons. Some of the display pages have multiple “screens.” These are indicated by special arrow marks in the top right of the LCD (see below). Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select these pages. When the first screen of a mulitple-page set is called up, the arrow points to the right (→), indicating further screens are available.
Entering Data Press the [EXIT] button to move up (exit) in the hierarchical structure and return to the previous screen. Use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to increment through the values, or input the value directly by using the numeric keypad and the [ENTER] button.
Basics Section Numeric keypad, [ENTER] button Quick Guide You can specify the value for the selected parameter by using the numeric keypad, then actually set that value by pressing the [ENTER] button. For example, to set a value of “100,” press (in order) the numeric keypad buttons [1], [0], and [0]. (The parameter indicator flashes.) Finally, press the [ENTER] button to set the value.
Basics Section Quick Guide Playing Voices You can freely select and play Voices (instrument sounds) from the PRESET, USER and GM2/XG memory groups, as explained below. Quick Guide n For details about voice, see page 20. For information on the Voice List, see the separate Data List. n The user memory can contain up to 128 Normal Voices and 2 Drum Voices (page 20). The Voice setting is set in the Voice Edit mode.
Basics Section The Drum Voices (page 22) are stored in separate areas of the User and GM2/XG memory sections. • To call up the User Drum memory (USDR1/ USDR2): Press the [USER] button while holding down thes [DRUM] button. Quick Guide • To call up the GM2/XG Drum memory • To call up the XG SFX Kit memory Press the [GM2/XG] button while holding down the [DRUM] button.
1 Make sure that GM2/XG memory is selected, then call up the BK (Bank Select) display by using the [ ] button. 1 Press the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button in Voice Mode. Its LED will light and Category Search will be enabled. The Memory buttons and the numeric keypad are used for selecting categories.
Basics Section Using Multi Mode Playing in Multi Mode In the Multi Play mode, you can select and play any of the Multis. n For more details about Multis, see pages 20 and 21. For information on the Multi List, see the separate Data List. n Up to 32 Multis can be stored in the USER (internal) memory. These Multi settings are available in Multi Edit mode (page 63). Quick Guide Here, we’ll show you how to get started with Multi Play after selecting a Multi.
n The particular part(s) can be switched on/off temporarily (Mute). — + MUTE PAGE COMMON Common indicator Volume 2 n You can use the included sequencer software (Windows only; see the attached Installation Guide) to play multiple Parts on the S08. Before doing that, however, make sure that all connections between the computer and the S08 have been properly made (page 14). Multi Piano Transmit Ch.2 Part 2 Piano Voice Track 2 Bass Transmit Ch.3 Part 3 Bass Voice Receive Ch.
Basics Section 7 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons and switch to the Mono/Poly screen (PAGE 8). Set the parameter to “poly” (polyphonic). Mono/Poly 8 P 2 poly PAGE PART ELEM KEY n For Parts that do not require polyphony, the Mode parameter can be set to “mono” (monophonic). Quick Guide 8 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons and switch to the Part Mode screen (PAGE 9). Set the parameter to “norm” (normal). Part Mode 9 P 2 norm PAGE PART ELEM KEY n In the case of a Drum Part, set the mode to “drum.
Part 2 Piano Ch1 1 Press the [MULTI] button, followed by the [EDIT] button (each LED will light) to enter the Multi Edit mode. n You need to select the Multi before entering the Multi Edit mode (page 32). 2 If the Common Edit screen is shown, press the [+] or [–] button to select the Part Edit dispaly. 3 Select a Part for the lower range by using the PART [+] and [–] buttons. For this example, select “P1 (Part 1).
Basics Section Saving S08 Settings to an External Device (Bulk Dump Send) Quick Guide Using the Bulk Dump function, you can transmit your S08 settings to an external device, such as a computer, and save them. This is a fast and convenient way to back up your important data. You can also use this function to record important S08 data at the beginning of a song, so that all your original settings and data are automatically reset when your play back the song.
Pitch Bend Wheel & Modulation Wheel Pitch Bend wheel’s function is to control pitch. Move the wheel upward/downward to bend the pitch upward/ downward. The effect can also be reversed. The more you move modulation wheel upwards, the greater the modulation that is applied to the sound. Controllers and External MIDI Control Various control functions can be assigned to the Modulation Wheel and the Assignable Controller (See below).
Basics Section Foot Controller An optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack (page 15) on the rear panel, can be assigned to any one of a number of controller parameters (page 39). By using a foot controller for parameter control, both your hands are left free to play the keyboard (or to operate other controllers). This is very convenient when performing live.
2 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the FSTxCtrlNo (FS transmit Control Number) screen (PAGE 3).
Basics Section Voice Edit The following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices. Of course, this is just one example; you are free to set any parameters in any way you like. Details about each parameter are given in the Reference section of this manual (page 58). n All parameter settings are stored along with the Voice itself. Quick Guide 1 In Voice Play mode, select the Voice you wish to edit.
n The Multi parameters that cannot be set from the panel will be initialized when using the compare function in the Multi Edit mode. Switching Between Screens and Entering Settings After selecting a Common Edit screen or an edit screen for an Element (1 to 4), press the [▲] and [▼] buttons to switch to other screens. Common Edit screens GrandPno E Name PART ELEM KEY PAGE 1 DATA DEC/NO Common indicator Basics Section Voices can consist of up to four Elements (page 21).
Basics Section 3 Set the Common Parameters Each Voice consists of up to four Elements. Here, the parameters common to all Elements are explained. ● GENERAL (Common General) In PAGES 1 to 4, you can set the Voice Name, Voice output settings and other general parameters.
Cutoff Range passed Level Element 3 Velocity Basics Section ● FILTER In PAGES 13 to 22, you can use the filter to change the tonal characteristics of each Element, by adjusting overtones (harmonic tones) included in the waveform from the Element. The S08 employs an LPF (low pass filter). Only frequencies below this point are passed. In addition, you can set the amount of Resonance (harmonic boost) applied to the signal around the cutoff frequency.
Basics Section Quick Guide ● AMP (Amplitude) In PAGES 23 to 31, you can set the volume of each Element after the OSC (Oscillator), PITCH and FILTER parameters have been applied, as well as the final overall volume of the signal sent to the outputs. The signal of each Element is sent at the specified volume to the next Effect section. Also, by setting the AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator), you can control how the volume changes over time.
Basics Section ● LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) In PAGES 32 to 35, you can edit the LFO, which (as its name suggests) produces waveforms of a low frequency. These waveforms can be used to vary the pitch, filter or amplitude of each Element to create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. However, the actual available LFO parameters will vary according to the type of Element. Quick Guide The LFO is capable of producing a wide variety of effects in various ways.
Basics Section Effects In the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character. The S08 has two System Effect units (Reverb and Chorus) plus a Variation Effect unit (see below). Different effects settings can be set per Voice (in the Voice mode) and per Multi (in the Multi mode), though the connection between the Effect units will vary in each case. Quick Guide Reference Reverb process the sound of that instrument (i.e., Voice/ Part) only.
For the Variation Effect, the Effect Type and the various effect parameters can be set, as well as the effect on/off setting for each Voice. The signals that are processed by the Variation block are mixed and sent to the Reverb and Chorus sections.
Basics Section Using the Jobs You can perform various operations (Jobs) in the Job mode. For example, you can initialize Voices/Multis to their original settings (including those currently being edited) or copy Elements/Parts. 7 Press the [VOICE]/[MULTI] button to exit the Job mode and return to the Play mode.
Multi PAGE 4 CpyVar (Copy Variation Effect) When Var Connect is set to “SYS,” this lets you copy the Effect settings for the Voice assigned to the Current Part. When Var Connect is set to “INS,” this lets you copy the Variation Effect settings for the Voice assigned to the Part for which “Var Send” (PAGE 24 in Multi Part Edit) was set to “on.
Basics Section Saving the Settings (Store) You can store (save) your original parameter settings for up to 128 Normal Voices, 2 Drum Voices and 32 Multis to User Memory. The procedure is as follows. Quick Guide When you perform this, the settings for the destination Voice will be overwritten. Important data should always be backed up to computer, Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 or some other storage device. n When changing the Voice/Multi Name, refer to the explanation below.
Step, chained playback is stopped and you are returned to the first Chain Step. If you select “stop,” the Song stops when it reaches this Chain Step. n A Memory Card containing Song files must already be slotted in the Card Slot. ❏ Settings: skip, end, stop, song file n Make sure to read the section “Handling the Memory Card” on page 53. 1 Press the [SEQ PLAY] button to enter the Sequence Play mode. Setting the Chain You can set up to 100 Steps in a Chain here. Each Chain Step is assigned a Song file.
Changing the Tempo Basics Section This determines the playback tempo for the Song at the currently selected Chain Step. When the Song is played back, the tempo setting made here automatically takes precedence over the original tempo setting of the Song. To restore the song’s own playback tempo, select “***” by entering a value less than 25. Quick Guide PAGE Song1 ⁄110 PART ELEM KEY 4 Press the [INC/YES] button to confirm.
n Only files from the highest directory of the Memory Card can be accessed. n The Card mode cannot be entered unless a Memory Card has been properly inserted into the Card slot. Handling the Memory Card (SmartMedia™*) Be sure to handle Memory Cards with care. Follow the important precautions below. *SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. ■ Compatible Memory Card Type 3.3V(3V) Memory Cards can be used. 5V type Memory Cards are not compatible with this instrument.
Basics Section Saving the S08 data to Memory Card (Save) Loading the S08 Data from Memory Card (Load) You can save files to Memory Card as follows. You can load files from Memory Card to the S08, as well as select the type of data to be loaded. 1 Press the [CARD] button. Card Mode screen appears. 2 Use the [ ] button to select the Save screen.
Formatting Memory Card (Frmt) You can rename files using up to eight alphabetic and numeric characters. Before you can use a new Memory Card, you will need to format it. ] buttons to select the Renam 3 Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select the File you wish to rename. n When selecting a file, the “FileNone” message will be displayed if there is no file on Memory Card. 2 Use the [ ] and [ (Format) screen. 3 When you press the [ENTER] button, you will be prompted for confirmation.
Basics Section 5 Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select the data you wish to import. When selecting “All” here, go to step 8. n When selecting the “All Voice,” the data below will be imported. •User Normal Voice 1 to 128 •User Drum Voice 1to 2 6 Press the [ ] button to call up the display for selecting the destination user voice number. Quick Guide >>001StPia 6 Imprt PAGE PART ELEM KEY 7 Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select the destination user voice number.
Basics Section Touch Sensitivity Six different types of keyboard sensitivity can be selected to match different playing styles and preferences. 1 Press the [CONTROLLER] button to enter the Controller mode. ] and [ ] buttons to select the Fixed Vel screen (PAGE 6), then press the [DEC/NO] button to select n When you play the keyboard at the same volume, enter the value of the velocity (volume). In this case, the step below is not necessary.
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Voice Edit (Normal) Common 58 Reference (Function List) This list clearly and concisely explains the function of every parameter. Following the table are various footnotes, providing further details and explanations for those items marked with an asterisk (*). The “Related Page” column also provides cross-references for operation examples, other details and relevant parameters.
Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name Related Page Explanation 12 ChorusSend Chorus Send Determines the send level of the Chorus Effect. 47 13 SndCho→Rev Send Chorus To Reverb Determines the send level of the signal sent from the Chorus Effect to the Reverb Effect. 47 14 VarEF Variation Effect Type (Variation Type MSB/LSB) (Variation Parameter 1-5,10 MSB/LSB) Determines the Variaton Effect Type (refer to the separate Data List).
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Voice Edit (Normal) Element 60 Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name Explanation 11 -1 PEGSclSns PEG Rate Scaling Sensitivity Determines the sensitivity of the PEG Rate settings (the speed of the PEG change) to note position. 11 -2 PEGSclCN PEG Rate Scaling Center Note 12 -1 PEGRtVel PEG Rate Velocity Sensitivity Deermines the basic pitch (note number) used by the PEGSclSns parameter (above).
Selected by Selected by AMP (Amplitude) 23 -1 23 -2 23 -3 23 -4 24 -1 24 -2 24 -3 25 Display Parameter Name Explanation Related Page AEGAtkR AEGDcy1R AEGDcy2R AEGRelR AEGInitL AEGDcy1L AEGSusL AEG Attack Rate AEG Decay 1 Rate AEG Decay 2 Rate AEG Release Rate AEG Initial Level AEG Decay 1 Level AEG Sustain Level Determines the transition in volume (AMP) from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the point at which the sound stops.
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Voice Edit (Drum) Common / Key 62 Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name Related Page Explanation ■ Voice Edit (Drum) Common... Settings that apply to all drum keys [VOICE] → Drum Voice Selection → [EDIT] → [+]&[-] (Press simultaneously) GENERAL Name Name (Name 1-8/Category) OrgKt Original Kit Key...
Selected by Selected by Display Explanation Related Page Resets (initializes) all parameters of a Voice to their default settings. The [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons can be used to select the parameter type to be initialized. Copies Element/Drum Key parameter settings of the Voice being edited to another Element/Drum Key in the same Voice. Sends all your edited voice data to a computer or another MIDI device for data archivung.
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Multi Edit Common / Part 64 Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name Related Page Explanation 18 SndVar → Rev Send Variation To Reverb Determines the send level of the signal sent from the Variation Effect to the Reverb Effect. 47 *20 19 SndVar → Cho Send Variation To Chorus Determines the send level of the signal sent from the Variation Effect to the Chorus Effect.
Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name Related Page Explanation 13 -1 13 -2 13 -3 13 -4 14 -1 14 -2 14 -3 CONTROLLER 15 -1 PEGIntL PEGAtkTm PEGRelL PEGRelTm Vib Rate Vib Depth Vib Delay Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Time Controls how the pitch changes from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the moment it is released or the point at which the level has faded to zero. .
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Multi Store / Sequence Play / Sequence Play Job / Utility 66 Selected by Selected by Display Parameter Name ■ Multi Store [MULTI] → [STORE] Related Page Explanation Stores your original parameter settings. 50 ■ Sequence Play [SEQ PLAY] Seq Sequence Chain Determines the setting of chained playback (Chain Step). (Tempo) Tempo Determines the playback tempo.
Selected by Selected by MIDI SETUP 12 13 EFFECT 14 Display Parameter Name Local Sw Local Switch HostSelect Host Select Switch V EfBypass Voice Effect Bypass Related Page Explanation When this is set to “off,” the keyboard and controllers are internally disconnected from the synthesizer’s tone generator section. Determines which physical input/output terminal(s) are used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data: 15 *32 13 *31 Determines whether or not effects in the Voice Mode can be bypassed.
Appendix 64 127 Received Velocity (Actual KeyOn speed) Changes to velocity curve according to VelOffset (with Depth set to 64) VelSnsOfs Actual Velocity Offset=96 (+64) for tone generator Offset=127 (+127) 127 Offset=64 (normal) 64 0 Depends on offset Depends on 64 offset Offset=32 (-64) 127 Received Velocity (Actual KeyOn speed) *6 Element control according to the note position on the keyboard (ex.
*11 Level (Amplitude) Scaling Settings By way of example, you could set the Levels (Offsets) and Break Points (BP1 to 4) as follows. BP Ofs 1 E1 –4 2 B2 +10 3 G4 +17 4 A5 +4 Here, the current amplitude is 80. The Offsets are-4 at BP1 (set to note E1), +10 at BP2 (set to note B2), +17 at BP3 (set to note G4) and +4 at BP4 (set to A5). That is, the amplitudes at each Break Point are 76, 90, 97 and 84, respectively.
Appendix 1 *20 This can be set only when Variation Connection (PAGE 15)is set to “SYS.” When Variation Connection is set to “INS,” “***” appears in the display and the setting cannot be changed. *22 Voice Selection for Each Part Use the [+] and [-] buttons to select the Part, then select its Voice. The display will vary as follows according to the Memory selected. Specify the particular Voice Memory by pressing the appropriate Memory button: PRESET, USER or GM2/XG.
*27 *29 Settings: When VarConnect is set to “INS”: on (effect is applied), off (effect is not applied) Depth Deley Time When VarConnect is set to “SYS”: 0~127 *32 Even if the Local Sw is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted through the MIDI OUT terminal. Also, the tone generator section will respond to messages received via MIDI IN. External MIDI Device Rate Key on Vib Rate Determines the speed of pitch modulation. Vib Depth Determines the depth or degree of pitch modulation.
Basics Section Appendix About MIDI Quick Guide MIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI data, or messages. The S08 can control a MIDI device by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data.
MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Below is an explanation of the various types of MIDI messages which the S08 can receive/transmit. Data Entry MSB (Control #006) Data Entry LSB (Control #038) Messages which set the value for the parameter specified by RPN MSB/LSB (page 75) and NRPN MSB/LSB (page 74). Parameter value is determined by combining MSB and LSB.
Release Time (Control #072) Basics Section Messages which adjust the AEG release time set for each Part. The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or subtracted from the voice data. Attack Time (Control #073) Quick Guide Messages which adjust the AEG attack time set for each Part. The value set here is an offset value which will be added to or subtracted from the voice data. Brightness (Control #074) Reference Messages which adjust the filter cutoff frequency set for each Part.
RPN MSB 00 00 00 00 7F RPN LSB 00 01 02 05 7F PARAMETER Pitch Bend Sensitivity Fine Tune Coarse Tune Modulation Sensitivity Null ■ Channel Mode Messages The following Channel Mode Messages can be received. 2nd BYTE 3rd BYTE 120 0 121 0 123 0 126 0 ~ 16 127 0 MESSAGE All Sounds Off Reset All Controllers All Notes Off Mono Poly All Sounds Off (Control #120) Clears all sounds currently sounding on the specified channel. However, the status of channel messages such as Note On and Hold On is maintained.
Basics Section SYSTEM MESSAGES XG System On System messages are the data related to the overall system of the device. When this data is received, the S08 will switch to XG (Multi) mode and all the parameters will be initialized accordingly, and XG-compatible messages such as NRPN and Bank Select messages can be received.
Message Basics Section Display Messages Meanings !Can’tOpen Can’t find the specified type of file. !Can’tPlay Can’t play the sequencer in these operating conditions. !IllglFile The specified SMF for playing is unusable by the S08. !No SMF The SMF was not found on the card. !Not Frmt0 The SMF format (1) is not supported by the S08 (page 51). !Not SMF Can’t play the specified type of file (page 51). !IllglSMF* An error in reading the SMF (other than those described above) occurred.
Basics Section Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems. Most problems may be simply the result of incorrect settings. Before calling for professional service, refer to the troubleshooting advice below to see if you can find and correct the cause of the problem. Quick Guide In particular, when you have trouble getting sound out of the S08, check the points below as you try to pinpoint the cause of the trouble.
Basics Section Relevant Settings in the Song Data and on Connected MIDI Devices ● When playing Multis using a MIDI sequencer, have the transmit channels for each sequencer track and the receive channels for each Part in the Multi been set correctly? (Page 64) ● Has the computer’s “MIDI Echo” or “MIDI Thru” been set appropriately? (Page 15) ● When playing back a song using a MIDI sequencer, have the volume and expression (page 73) parameters been set appropriately? Quick Guide Cable and Connection Problem
Cannot find the Drum Voice. Basics Section ● Drum Voices are selected differently than Normal Voices. (Page 30) Edits made to the Drum Voice have no effect. ● Has the Part Mode parameter been set correctly? (Page 22) Quick Guide Cannot play or edit drum voice sounds that are assigned to keys below A-1. ● Set Kbd Trans (CONTROLLER PAGE 4) to a negative value. (Page 67) Editing can’t be done.
Here’s a quick way to check a MIDI cable, to make sure it’s properly conducting signals. n Before starting this, set the S08 to Voice mode and make sure that the S08 is properly outputting sound when you play the keyboard. Basics Section Checking the MIDI Cable 2 Directly connect the MIDI cable in question — one end to the MIDI IN terminal of the S08, the other to the MIDI OUT.
Files cannot be transferred using the Card Filer. Basics Section ● The maximum usable capacity of a Memory Card is 128 MB. Make sure to use Memory Cards of a capacity of 128 MB or less. ● The access speed of your particular computer to the memory device may be affecting file transfer. If this is the case, you may be able to remedy the situation by performing one or more of the operations below: n Make sure to check the website for the maker of the hard disk for details on updating the driver.
88 keys with Initial Touch (Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard) TONE GENERATOR AWM2 POLYPHONY 64 notes MULTI TIMBRE 16 WAVE 521 waveforms VOICE Normal Voice Preset 128 User 128 GM2/XG 493 Drum Voice User 2 GM2/XG 29 (including 8 Original Voices) Reference User 32 EFFECT Reverb Chorus Variation 17 17 54 SQUENCE PLAY SMF Format 0 (Direct Play only) EXTERNAL MEMORY SmartMedia™ (3.3V) Appendix MULTI Quick Guide KEYBOARD Basics Section Specifications * Up to 128MB can be used.
Index Symbols C [ ]/[ ] buttons .................................................. 11, 26 [ ]/[ ] buttons .................................................. 11, 26 [ + ]/[ – ] buttons ....................................................... 11, 26 Card ...........................................................................53, 67 Card Drive/Sequencer ..................................................... 17 Card Filer.........................................................................
Filter Cutoff Scaling BP 1-4 ............................................60 Filter Cutoff Scaling Flag ................................................60 Filter Cutoff Scaling Sensitivity ......................................60 Filter Envelope Generator ...............................................43 Filter Resonance ........................................................60, 62 Filter Scaling Settings ......................................................68 Filter Velocity Curve Sensitivitys ...........
Play ...................................................................................51 Playing in Multi Mode .....................................................32 Playing the Songs ............................................................51 Playing Voices .................................................................29 PLFO Fade .......................................................................61 PLFODelay ......................................................................
For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below. Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante. NORTH AMERICA CANADA Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. 135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1S 3R1, Canada Tel: 416-298-1311 U.S.A. Yamaha Corporation of America 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620, U.S.A.
Yamaha Web Site (English only) www.yamahasynth.com Yamaha Manual Library (English versions only) http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/ M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2002 Yamaha Corporation This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. V881780 202MWCP2.
