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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SU200 Sampling Unit. The SU200 offers CD-quality sample recording and easy pad-controlled replay of recorded samples. Its effect control knobs and ribbon controller allow you to apply scratch, filtering, and other impressive effects both to samples and to realtime audio input. The SU200 is compact and easy to use, and is great for capturing and using familiar and interesting sounds.
The SU200 records sound from a microphone or from input from a CD player or similar audio device. This recording process is called sampling, and the recorded sounds are called samples. You can record a sample into each pad, and play the sample back by pressing the pad. The SU200 can store up to 24 samples (3 banks × 8 pads) in its internal memory. Samples are stored in digital form, just like recordings on an audio CD. The SU200 is capable of CD-quality recording. CD MD “ABCDE” Record samples.
SU200 Features The SU200 provides more than just standard sampling. This page introduces you to some of the special features included on the SU200. ■ Loop-Track Play: Play loop samples in unison, all at the same tempo (BPM) (→ Pages 18, 32) Although each sample has its own tempo setting, you can use this feature to play out multiple samples all at the same tempo. (You can also use an external MIDI clock to synchronize the playback.
Contents ENGLISH Controls, Connectors, and the LCD .................................................................................................................... 8 Power connections ............................................................................................................................................ 12 The SU200 Design ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Quick Start ....
Controls, Connectors, and the LCD Front Panel PHONES MIC INPUT L LINE INPUT 3.
Controls, Connectors, and the LCD 9 ENGLISH q Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ...................................................................................................................... Page11 w VOLUME Control Knob ................................................................................................................... Page 13 e EFFECT CONTROL Knobs 1 and 2 ............................................................................................. Page 17 r Ribbon Controller .........
Rear Panel and Connections STANDBY ON q DC IN MIDI IN R 3.3V w e CARD STEREO OUTPUT L t R LINE INPUT L y MIC INPUT PHONES u i r External Sequencer (RM1x, etc.) CD MD q STANDBY/ON Switch................................................................................................................................. Page 13 Press to toggle the power on or off. (Power is on when the switch is pressed in.) w DC IN Power Input Connects to the optional PA-3B power adaptor.
Display w q r e i u !1 ~~~~~~ ~~~~~ 8888888 ENGLISH t y o !0 !2 q STEREO/MONO ............................................................................................................................Pages 22, 24, 26 w HI/STD/LONG/EXLG ..................................................................................................................................Pages 22, 24 Indicates the currently selected sampling grade. You can change the selection using the [GRADE] button.
Power connections While the SU200 can run from either an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of the more environmentally safe AC adaptor. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Using an Optional AC Power Adaptor Z Make sure that the SU200’s STANDBY/ON switch is set to STANDBY. X Connect the optional AC adaptor (PA-3B or other adaptor specifically recommended by Yamaha) to the power supply jack. C Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
ENGLISH NOTE • When the batteries need to be replaced, “Battry Low” may appear on the display, the volume may be reduced, the sound may be distorted, and other problems may occur. When this happens, turn the power off and replace the batteries. • Even if batteries are installed, the SU200 will automatically switch to AC power when the AC adaptor is connected. • To conserve battery life, the display’s backlight remains off when the SU200 is running on batteries.
The SU200 Design Internal Configuration The SU200 consists of three internal blocks. ●Sampler Block Records samples from sound input from a microphone, CD player, or other audio device, and allows editing and processing of the recorded samples. ●Effector/Filter Block Applies an effect or filter to the sound output from the sampler block. The SU200 provides six effect types: some of them standard effects, and others newly designed specifically for use with sample playback.
Memory Configuration ENGLISH The SU200 can store a maximum of 24 samples (8 pads × 3 banks) in its internal memory. You can also save your SU200 samples into memory cards (see page 42). Bank C Bank B Bank A Memory Card • • • • • Sample Gate/Trigger.....................................................Page 28 Oneshot/Loop..................................................Page 29 Normal/Reverse...............................................Page 29 Start and end points .......................................
Quick Start Playing Samples The SU200 comes with samples recorded for all pads. You are now ready to start using the pads to play these prerecorded samples. Z Make the necessary connections. Connect up headphones or an output audio device. (See page 10.) X Press the [STANDBY/ON] switch on the SU200’s rear panel. The SU200 displays YAMAHA SU200 and then enters Pad-play mode. You can turn the power off by pressing the switch a second time.
Using the Effects and Filter ENGLISH The SU200 lets you to apply a variety of impressive effects to your samples. Now let's try using the EFFECT CONTROL knobs and the ribbon controller on the SU200's front panel. NOTE • Effects and scratch to not operate during playback of high-grade samples. EFFECT Control the effect by turning the EFFECT CONTROL knobs. z Press a pad. A-3 x Switch on the effect you wish to apply. c Turn the EFFECT CONTROL knobs to adjust the effect's parameters.
Using Loop-Track Play Use this feature to play loop samples from multiple pads simultaneously. The SU200 temporarily adjusts the tempo settings for each sample so that all of these samples play out at the same tempo (the same BPM setting). NOTE • Some samples may produce noise when used with Loop Track Play. Z Press the [LOOP TR PLAY] (“Loop Track Play”) button. Pads currently set for loop playback all begin playing in an endless loop. This operation is referred to as Loop-Track Play.
The “Audio In” feature lets you pass sound from a CD player, MD player, or other audio device through the SU200. You can switch the sound throughput on and off, and mix it with playback from sample pads 1 to 8. You are also free to apply an effect or filter to the sound as it passes through the SU200. Z Make the necessary connections. Switch off the SU200 and connect up a CD player or other audio source device. Also connect up an audio output device such as powered speakers or headphones. (See page 10.
Recording a Sample Now try taking a sample of your own voice, and then playing it back by pressing the pad. Z Connect a microphone to the MIC INPUT jack. (See page 10.) MIC INPUT PHONES X Switch memory protection off. (See page 51.) C Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] button to enter Sampling mode. REC Which Pad? NOTE • You can escape from Sampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. V Press the pad into which you want to record your new sample.
B Press the [START/STOP] button to enter sampling standby. Wait ing 00_19_6 ENGLISH START STOP Remaining available recording time N Speak into the microphone. Recording starts automatically when you begin speaking. “ABCDE” Record ing 00_19_6 Remaining available recording time M Press the [START/STOP] button to stop the recording. The SU200 leaves Sampling mode and returns to Pad-Play mode.
Chapter 1 Recording Samples This chapter explains how to record samples. You can record samples using either automatic start (AUTO) or manual start (MANUAL). You can also re-record existing samples (resampling). ●Automatic Recording automatically starts when the input level reaches a specified trigger level. This is the method you used when recording your voice during the Quick Start tutorial. (See directly below.) Recording starts immediately when you press the [START/STOP] button. (See page 24.
N Adjust the Recording Trigger Level. Turn knob 2 (REC TRGLVL) to set the trigger level. REC TRGLVL 1 EFFECT CONTROL ENGLISH DATA Press Start 2 ●About the Recording Trigger Level The illustrations below show how the trigger level works. Sample recording starts here. Sample recording starts here. Recording trigger level A B C D E A B C D E Recording trigger level As you can see, recording starts when the input level hits the recording trigger level for the first time.
Recording a Sample (MANUAL start) Z Make the connections required for sample recording. (See page 10.) X Switch off all pads, and then press the [REC] button twice to enter manual-start Sampling mode. REC Which Pad? NOTE • You can use the [REC] button to toggle between MANUAL start and AUTO start. • You can escape from Sampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. C Select the pad into which you want to record your new sample. (See page 20.
M Input the sound you are recording (through the microphone or from the device connected to the LINE INPUT). “ABCDE” PLAY < When you have finished recording, press the [START/STOP] button to stop. The SU200 returns to Pad-Play mode. START STOP NOTE • Sampling automatically stops if you run out of recording time (if the remaining-time display falls to 00_00_0). > Listen to the results by pressing the pad that you selected at Step 3 above.
Resampling Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [RESMPL] button to enter Resampling mode. RESMPL Which Pad? NOTE • You can escape from Resampling mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. X Press the pad into which you want to record your new sample. (See page 20.) If you wish to change the bank, press the appropriate bank button before selecting the pad. When resampling, the SU200 always records in MONO (monaural) mode using STD (standard) grade.
V Start resampling. You can now play any combination of pads, you can switch on appropriate effects, and you can use the ribbon controller and the EFFECT CONTROL knobs. DATA REC TRGLVL 1 EFFECT CONTROL 2 NOTE • The TIME effect does not operate during resampling. ● You can also use the [LOOP TR PLAY] button to start loop-track playback. This playback will also be recorded into the new sample. LOOP TR PLAY B When you have finished resampling, press the [START/STOP] button to stop.
Chapter 2 Playing the Pads This chapter explains sample playback methods and loop setup. The SU200 offers the following pad playback methods. LOOP TR PLAY GATE TRIGGER ONE SHOT LOOP STEREO/MONO GRADE NORMAL REVERSE START POINT END POINT POINT CLEAR DELETE EXTRACT TIME ●Change the way the pad plays its sample. → Gate/Trigger Setting............................................................................................... See below on this page.
One-shot/Loop Setting ●One-shot ................... The sample plays out once only, from its start point to its end point (see page 30). ●Loop........................... The sample loops. If a start point and end point are set (see page 30), playback moves from the start point to the end point and then loops back to the start point. Make the setting using the [ONE SHOT/LOOP] button. First press the pad you want to set.
Setting the Start Point and End Point Use this feature to select the range of the sample that plays out. Playback starts at the set start point, and ends at the set end point. Sample ● If one-shot playback: CD ● If loop playback: CDCDCD... A B C D Start Point E End Point Make these settings using the [START POINT] and [END POINT] buttons. You can clear either of these settings using the [POINT CLEAR] button.
X Press the [START POINT] button, and then adjust the start point. END POINT POINT CLEAR DATA +1/YES –1/NO When you press [START POINT], the display shows the sample’s current start-point setting (StPnt). Adjust to the desired start point by pressing [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] or by turning knob 1. ENGLISH START POINT REC TRGLVL bpm120 StPnt or BPM 1 EFFECT CONTROL 1812 2 C Press the [END POINT] button, and then adjust the end point.
Using the [HOLD] Feature Use this feature when you want changes in effects and other settings to apply to a single selected pad, regardless of the order in which you are playing the pads. If you do not use the HOLD feature, changes you make in effects and other settings will apply to the last pad that you pressed. If you have "held" a pad, however, then all changes apply only to that pad (until you release the hold). To select a pad to be held. hold down the [HOLD] button and press the pad button.
● If pad 1 is set to 2bar while pad 2 is still set to 1bar: Pad 2 Loop 1 Loop 1 Loop 2 Loop 2 Loop 3 Loop 4 You can change the bar-length setting from Pad-Play mode; simply select the pad and then press [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] to switch the setting. Note that the bpm (beats-per-minute) setting changes accordingly. –1/NO bpm 70 1bar bpm140 2bar +1/YES Try changing some of the bar settings. Press the [LOOP TR PLAY] button after making each change, so that you can hear how the sound changes.
Chapter 3 Sample Editing This chapter explains how to delete all or part of a selected sample. DELETE (Deleting an Entire Sample) Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [DELETE/EXTRACT] button once to enter Delete mode. DELETE EXTRACT NOTE • You can escape from this mode by pressing the [EXIT] button. X Press the pad that holds the sample that you want to delete. BANK BANK BANK Delete C-1? Bank Pad C Press the [+1/YES] button to delete the sample from the SU200’s memory.
Once you have set the start and end points for a sample (see page 30), only the section that lies between these two points is played back. You can use the EXTRACT feature to delete the parts of the sample that are no longer played. Sample Sample EXTRACT A B C Start Point D E C D End Point Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [DELETE/EXTRACT] button twice to enter Extract mode. DELETE EXTRACT NOTE • You can use the [DELETE/EXTRACT] button to toggle between Delete and Extract modes.
Chapter 4 Effects You can use the SU200’s ribbon controller and EFFECT CONTROL knobs to apply an effect or filter to playback of any sample or to real-time audio input. The basic operation is described in the Quick Start tutorial (see page 17). This chapter provides a more detailed explanation about the effects, the filter, the scratch feature, and the time-stretch feature. NOTE • The scratch effect cannot be used in combination with the TIME effect, but can be used with any of the other effects or filters.
● SLICE • Type .................... Turn knob 1 to change the slice pattern. • Gate Time .......... Turn knob 2 to change the slice hold time. ● TECH MOD This effect applies a distinctive modulation and a metallic tonality. • LFO .................... The low frequency oscillator that generates the modulation. Turn knob 1 to control the LFO modulation effect. • MOD SPEED .... Turn knob 2 to change the modulation speed. ● DIST/LO-FI This effect adds edge distortion and produces a more lo-fi sound. • LO-FI ..
Chapter 5 MIDI Features This chapter explains the SU200’s MIDI features. MIDI IN JOB MIDI About MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI (for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”) is a standard, internationally recognized interface for music-related digital communication among electronic instruments, computers, sequencers, and related devices. The interface allows different types of devices from different manufactures to exchange music performance data, music voice data, and other music-related information.
Note E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 ENGLISH The following tables show the correspondence between MIDI notes and SU200 pads. Pad Note Pad Note Pad A1 C1 B1 D2 C1 A2 D1 B2 E2 C2 A3 E1 B3 F2 C3 A4 F1 B4 G2 C4 A5 G1 B5 A2 C5 A6 A1 B6 B2 C6 A7 B1 B7 C3 C7 A8 C2 B8 D3 C8 Setting the MIDI Clock and MIDI Channel Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button to enter Job mode. JOB NOTE • You can escape from Job mode by pressing the [JOB] button once again.
Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Handling the Memory Card(SmartMediaTM*) 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. ■Memory Capacity There are five types of Memory Cards: 2MB/4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB.
■About the Memory Cards To handle Memory Cards with care: There are times when static electricity affects Memory Cards. Before you handle Memory Cards, to reduce the possibility of static electricity, touch the metal parts such as a door knob and aluminum sash. Be sure to remove the Memory Card from the Memory Card slot when it is not in use for a long time. Do not expose the Memory Card to direct sunlight, extremely high or low temperatures, or excessive humidity, dust or liquids.
You can use memory cards to save and load sample data. You control memory-card operations using the SU200’s Job mode. 3.3V CARD JOB SAVE LOAD DELETE CARD Saving Data into a Memory Card The SU200 offers the following two methods for saving sample data into a memory card. ● Volume Save: Save all data from all SU200 samples into the card. ● Wave Export: Save a selected sample into the card as a WAV file. The “volume save” will save all samples together with all related settings.
C Press the [SAVE] button (pad 5) to enter Save mode. LOAD Volume Save DELETE CARD ENGLISH SAVE NOTE • You can press the [EXIT] button to return to Job mode (to Step 2). V If necessary, press the [SAVE] button again to change the save type. Select either Volume Save or Wav Expt (Wave Export).
Loading Data from a Memory Card The SU200 offers three methods for loading sample data from a memory card. ● Volume Load: Load an entire saved volume (an entire set of saved samples and settings) from the card. ● Wave Import: Load wave data (a WAV file) into a selected pad on the SU200. ● Sample Load: Load a selected sample from a saved volume into a selected pad on the SU200. Z Insert the appropriate memory card into the card slot. X Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button to enter Job mode.
● If Volume Load: Select the volume to be loaded, by volume/file number. → Go to Step 8. ● If Wave Impt: Select the name of the WAV file to be loaded. → Go to Step 6. ● If Sample Load: Select the volume (by volume/file number), then press the [LOAD] button (pad 6), and then select the sample within the volume (by bank and pad number). → Go to Step 6. DATA +1/YES –1/NO REC TRGLVL or BPM 1 EFFECT CONTROL 2 N Press the [LOAD] button (pad 6).
Deleting Data from a Memory Card Use this feature to delete unnecessary files from a memory card. The SU200 offers two types of deletion. ● Volume Delete: Delete a file saved using the SU200’s Volume Save function. ● Wave Delete: Delete a WAV file. Z Insert the appropriate memory card into the card slot. X Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button to enter Job mode. NOTE • You can escape from Job mode by pressing the [JOB] button once again. C Press the [DELETE] button.
N Press the [DELETE] button (pad 7) to execute the deletion. LOAD The SU200 deletes the file and then exits from Job mode. DELETE CARD ENGLISH SAVE CAUTION • Do not remove the memory card or switch off the power while deletion is in progress. Formatting a Memory Card Before you can use a new memory card with the SU200, you must first format the card. The format operation is also a convenient way to quickly delete all files from a card.
Chapter 7 Other Useful Features This chapter explains five other useful features included on your SU200. • • • • • Scale play: Play a selected sample at different pitches. → This page. Time stretch: Change the tempo (BPM) of one sample to match the tempo of another sample → Page 49 Copy a sample from one pad into another pad. → Page 50 Adjust the relative playback volume of each pad. → Page 51 Use memory protection to prevent accidental erasure of samples in memory.
Use this feature to rebuild a sample so that its tempo (BPM) matches the tempo of another sample. Below, the term slave pad refers to the pad containing the sample you want to rebuild, while master pad refers to the pad holding the sample whose tempo you are matching. CAUTION • This operation permanently changes the sample in the slave pad. Before proceeding, you may want to back up this sample by copying into another pad (see page 50). Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button.
Copying a Sample into Another Pad Use this feature to copy a sample from one pad into another. Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button. NOTE • You can escape from Job mode by pressing the [JOB] button once again. X Press the [COPY] button. SCALE TIME STRETCH COPY PAD VOL PAD Copy From? C Press the pad containing the sample you want to copy.
C Select the pad that you wish to adjust. BANK BANK ENGLISH BANK V Press [+1/YES] or [-/NO] or turn knob 1 to adjust the pad’s volume setting. DATA +1/YES –1/NO REC TRGLVL PadVol 57 or BPM 1 EFFECT CONTROL 2 B Press the [JOB] button to escape from Job mode. Using Memory Protection to Prevent Accidental Deletion You can use the Memory Protect feature to protect against accidental erasure of samples and settings currently stored in the SU200 memory.
Reference Displayed Messages The SU200 displays a number of different messages. This section explains the most important of these messages. The batteries are running low and need to be replaced. For information about how to replace the batteries, see page 12. Upon displaying this message, the SU200 also sets on memory protection (see page 51), disabling all operations that write new data into memory and preventing entry into job mode. These operations remain disabled until the batteries are replaced.
The SU200’s receive buffer became full during reception of MIDI data (the SU200 was not able to keep up with the incoming data load). To correct the problem, reduce the quantity of data you are transmitting to the SU200. MIDI Err! An error occurred during reception of MIDI data. Check the cable connections and the MIDI settings at the SU200 and at the sending side. No Card! You attempted to execute a card-related operation while no memory card was present in the slot.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause No sound • Is your playback device (powered speakers, etc.) correctly connected? • The volume on the SU200 or the playback device may be set too low. • The pad volume setting (see page 51) may be too low. • Check that batteries are correctly installed, or that the power adaptor is correctly connected. (See page 12.) • Are batteries fresh? If batteries are old, try replacing them.
Specifications Maximum polyphony Maximum number of samples Sampling modes Effects Loop-Track Play Interfaces 6 samples (monaural) 24 Select from 4 sampling frequencies: 44.1, 22.05, 11.025, or 5.5125 kHz. Select STEREO or MONO. Loop Remix; Slice; Low-pass filter with resonance; distortion/lo-fi (distortion with lo-pass filter); Delay; Tech Mod; Scratch; Time Press one button to play all loop samples at same BPM (even if recorded at differing BPMs); control mutes and effects in real time.
Index A AC adaptor .............................................................12 AUDIO IN ...............................................................19 AUTO................................................................10, 22 B BANK ...............................................................15, 16 Bar..........................................................................32 Battery ...................................................................12 BPM (tempo)................................
NORMAL ................................................................29 O ONE SHOT.......................................................16, 29 P PAD ........................................................................16 PAD VOL ................................................................50 PHONES ................................................................10 POINT CLEAR........................................................31 Power supply....................................................
Reference Key's Ch's After Touch Control Pitch Bend Note ON Note OFF Velocity Recognized x x x x x o V=1-127 x 36-76 36-76 Mode 3 x x 1-16 1-16 x x x x x x : True voice ************** x x ************** Default Messages Altered Mode Note Number x x Default Changed Basic Channel Transmitted [ Sampling Unit ] Model SU200 MIDI Implementation Chart Function... YAMAHA Memorized Remarks Date:06-Oct-1999 Version : 1.
Reference 59 : True # x x x x x x x x x x x x o *1 o *1 x x x x x x Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO *1 receive if MIDI sync is external Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Notes: :All Sound OFF :Reset All Cntrls :Local ON/OFF :All Notes OFF Mes- :Active Sense sages:Reset Aux x x x x x : Song Pos. : Song Sel.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/ or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
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This document is printed on recycled chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink. Auf Recycling-Umweltpapier mit Sojatinte gedruckt. Ce document a été imprimé sur du papier recyclé non blanchi au chlore avec de l'encre d'huile de soja. M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2000 Yamaha Corporation V484910 004CRAP12.
