YAMAHA SY85 Music Synthesizer Owner’s Manual 2 - Feature Reference -
GENERAL EDITING PROCEDURE PERFORMANCE EDIT MODE VOICE EDIT MODE DRUM VOICE EDIT MODE SONG EDIT MODE PATTERN EDIT MODE UTILITY MODE WAVE EDIT MODE APPENDIX
CONTENTS GENERAL EDITING PROCEDURE ■ ■ ■ ■ Mode Selection ............................................. 8 Selecting Specific Edit Functions ............... 8 Selecting & Editing Parameters................ 10 Controller Assignment Display .................. 11 Performance Edit Mode ■ Edit 1: Layer 1: Voice Number ................................. 14 2: Volume ............................................. 15 3: Pan ................................................... 16 4: Tune ..............................
2: LFO Speed Sensitivity ................... 80 LFO Data Copy ................................... 81 6: Controller 1: Pitch Bend Range .......................... 82 2: Modulation Wheel Depth ............... 83 3: Foot Controller Depth .................... 85 4: After Touch Depth .......................... 87 5: CS3 Parameter Edit ....................... 89 6: CS4 Parameter Edit ....................... 91 Controller Data Copy .......................... 93 7: Voice Total Level ...........................
15: Velocity Modify ................................ 198 16: Gate Time Modify ........................... 199 17: Crescendo ........................................ 200 Song Edit Mode ■ Multi Edit 1: Voice Select ....................................... 2: Volume ................................................ 3: Pan ...................................................... 4: Effect Send Level .............................. 5: Note Shift ........................................... 6: Tune ...................
■ Card 1: Card All Load/Save ........................... 223 2: Card Format ....................................... 224 ■ Disk 1: Disk All Load/Save ............................ 2: Disk All Load/Save Synth ................ 3: Disk All Load/Save Seq ................... 4: Disk NSEQ Load/Save ..................... 5: Disk Other Load/Save ...................... 6: MDR .................................................... 7: Rename/Delete .................................. 8: Backup Disk ........................
GENERAL EDITING PROCEDURE ■ Mode Selection ........................................... 8 ■ Selecting Specific Edit Functions ............... 8 ■ Selecting & Editing Parameters ............... 10 ■ Controller Assignment Display .................
The SY85 makes editing easy by providing a consistent, logical control interface via which parameters can be located and edited. Once you’ve learned the general procedure, you can locate and edit any of the SY85’s many parameters quickly and easily. ■ Mode Selection All SY85 edit modes are selected via the MODE matrix keys. To select the VOICE EDIT mode, for example, press the VOICE mode key so that its indicator lights, than press the second SUB MODE key in the VOICE column (EDIT).
From this display you can use either the data entry dial or the [-1] and [+1] keys to directly select any of the 8 available functions, then press the [ENTER/ YES] key to actually select the specified function. The illustrations here are not available. k l In some cases the PAGE [ ] and [ ] or [MENU] keys will take you to another entry screen.
■ Selecting & Editing Parameters Most SY85 edit screens contain several parameters that can be selected and edited. In most cases you can simply operate the continuous slider immediately below the parameter you want to edit on the display. Operating a slider automatically moves the underline cursor to the corresponding parameter. In the example below, for example (this is the VOICE EDIT mode Oscillator screen), the [CS5] slider can be used to adjust the “Fine” parameter.
■ Controller Assignment Display It is possible to assign a wide range of parameters to be controlled by the [CS1] through [CS4] sliders when playing in the VOICE or PERFORMANCE PLAY modes. Since it is easy to forget what parameters have been assigned to which sliders, the SY85 features a controller assignment display that can be selected temporarily by pressing the [SHIFT] key in the VOICE or PERFORMANCE PLAY mode.
PERFORMANCE EDIT MODE
1: VOICE NUMBER [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:Voice Number → [ENTER/YES] SY85 performance combinations can have up to four voices assigned to different “layers” — A, B, C and D. This screen lets you assign voices to the layers.
2: VOLUME [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:Volume → [ENTER/YES] For optimum balance between the voices in a performance combination, this screen allows the volume of each voice to be adjusted individually. LAYER`Volume``````````````ABCD ``````127ƒ``````127ƒ``````127ƒ``````127ƒ F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 The name of the currently selected voice/layer is shown in the upper right corner of the display.
3: PAN [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 3:Pan → [ENTER/YES] In multi-layer performance combinations, interesting stereo effects can be produced by placing the output from different layers at different locations in the stereo sound field. The parameters in this screen determine the position in the stereo sound field in which the sound from each active layer will be heard (left to right).
4: TUNE [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 4:Tune → [ENTER/YES] More than just simple tuning, the note shift and fine tune parameters make it possible to create harmony and voice-thickening detune effects between layers.
5: NOTE LIMIT [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 5:Note Limit → [ENTER/YES] The low and high note limit parameters make it possible to create a range of split keyboard effects using the performance layers. You could have two layers on either side of a single split point, a four-way split keyboard, or any other possible combination.
Hi (High note limit) Range: C-2 … G8 Controls: [CS2], [CS4], [CS6], [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial, [SHIFT]+keyboard Individually sets the high note limit for each active layer (the highest note that each layer will produce). Use the [CS2], [CS4], [CS6], and [CS8] sliders to set the high note limits of the A, B, C, and D layer voices, respectively. It is also possible to press the desired note on the keyboard while holding the [SHIFT] key. See the “Lo” parameter, above, for more details.
6: VELOCITY LIMIT [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 6:VelocityLimit → [ENTER/YES] The high and low velocity limit parameters make it possible to produce a range of “velocity switching” effects in which different layers of a performance combination are set up to produce sound only when the keyboard is played at a certain velocity. You could, for example, produce a flute sound by playing softly, and a horn sound by playing harder.
Hi (High velocity limit) Range: 1 … 127 Controls: [CS2], [CS4], [CS6], [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial, [SHIFT]+keyboard Sets the highest velocity value for a range of velocity values over which each active layer will produce output. Use the [CS2], [CS4], [CS6], and [CS8] sliders to set the high velocity limits of the A, B, C, and D layer voices, respectively. It is also possible to play any note on the keyboard at the desired velocity while holding the [SHIFT] key. See the “Lo” parameter, above, for more details.
7: CS ENABLE [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 7:CS Enable → [ENTER/YES] The CS3 and CS4 sliders can be used to control the level of individual layers or specified groups of layers in the performance play mode. This screen specifies which slider controls which layers.
LAYER DATA COPY [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Layer → [ENTER/YES] → [COPY] This function facilitates performance editing by allowing the layer parameters from any layer in any other performance (the “source” performance) to be copied to the current layer. You can copy a layer setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
PERFORMANCE TOTAL LEVEL [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Total Level → [ENTER/YES] This parameter sets the overall volume of the current performance combination in relation to the others, making it possible to match levels for smooth transition when switching between performance combinations.
PERFORMANCE NAME [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Name → [ENTER/YES] Your original performance combinations should naturally have original names. This function can be used to assign a name of up to 8 characters to the current performance.
LAYER VOICE EDIT MENU [PERFORMANCE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Layer Voice → [ENTER/YES] The Layer Voice Edit menu allows you to access any of the voice edit parameters for the voice assigned to the currently selected performance layer, without having to leave the performance edit mode. LAYER`VOICE` `````````````````````````````Hit`[ENTER] F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] from the entry display (above) to access the layer voice edit menu.
1: AMPLITUDE EG OFFSET [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:AEG Offset → [ENTER/YES] These parameters allow the amplitude envelopes of the voices assigned to each layer to be modified to some degree. The actual amplitude EG of the voices are not affected, these “offset” values are only effective in the performance mode.
RR (Release rate) Range: -63 … +63 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial Modifies the “RR” parameter of the voice amplitude EG — see page 60. Plus (+) values produce a faster release rate while minus (-) values produce a slower release rate. No matter how much offset is applied, the minimum and maximum EG release rates cannot be exceeded. Vel (Velocity sensitivity) Range: -14 ... +14 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Modifies the amplitude EG velocity sensitivity setting (see page 63).
2: LFO & FILTER OFFSET [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:LFO,Filter Offset → [ENTER/YES] These parameters allow the main LFO and filter parameters of the voices assigned to each layer to be modified to some degree. The actual LFO and filter parameters of the voices are not affected, these “offset” values are only effective in the performance mode.
Coff (Filter cutoff frequency) Range: -127 … +127 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial Modifies the filter cutoff frequency (this corresponds to the voice filter “CutOff” parameter — see page 65). Plus (+) values increase the cutoff frequency while minus (-) values lower the cutoff frequency. This parameter cannot be used if the filter is set to “Thru”. In this case “----” appears in place of the parameter value.
3: CONTROLLER CONDITIONS [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Controller Condition → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine how the performance layers are affected by keyboard aftertouch response, the modulation wheel, and the foot controller. QED`CTRL)Use`AT``MW```FC`````AT>MW`MW>AT `ALL[Lyr:A]LyrA`LyrA`LyrA``````off``off F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Use PROGRAM keys [1] through [4] (LAYER SELECT A, B, C, and D) to select the layer to be edited.
AT>MW (Aftertouch ➔ modulation wheel) Range: off, on Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial When this parameter is turned “on,” aftertouch can be used to prouce the same effect as the modulation wheel, in addition to any parameters assigned to aftertouch. MW>AT (Modulation wheel ➔ aftertouch) Range: off, on Controls: [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial When this parameter is turned “on,” the modulation wheel can be used to produce the same effect as aftertouch, in addition to any parameters assigned to the modulation wheel.
4: OTHER CONDITIONS [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Other Condition → [ENTER/YES] Other parameters that can be individually set for each performance layer are provided in this screen: sustain enable, pitch envelope generator enable, oscillator fixed note mode and note number.
FixNote (Oscillator fix note number) Range: C-2 … G8 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the frequency (note) at which the selected layer will be played when the “fix” mode is turned on (“---” is displayed in place of the note when the “fix” mode is turned off). The C-2 to G8 range of this parameter covers a full 10-1/2 octaves. “C3” corresponds to “middle C” on a keyboard.
5: EFFECT TYPE [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:Effect Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a complex, high-performance effect system that can be programmed easily via the parameters presented here and in the following screen. For a complete list of effect parameters see page 274. QED`EFFECT)```Type```````````Wet`Balance ``06:Rev.
6: EFFECT PARAMETER [PERFORMANCE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Effect Param → [ENTER/YES] QED`EF`PARAM)`<`1:Stge>``)Rev.Time``[s]( `2.5``1.0```45`12.0```+0```+0``0.8``100 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 This screen provides access to the four main parameters each for the current selected effect 1 and effect 2. The four effect 1 parameters are edited via [CS1] through [CS4], while the four effect 2 parameters are edited via [CS5] through [CS8].
1: MODE, TYPE [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Mode, Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a dual-processor effect system that includes 90 top-quality digital effects. Two different effects can be connected in series or parallel, providing an extensive range of possible configurations. EF`Mode`````EF1`Type```````EF2`Type`` ```2:para```06:Rev.
2: SEND SELECT & LEVEL [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Send → [ENTER/YES] The parameters provided here determine to which of the SY85 effect stages the output from the voice assigned to each layer is sent, and at what level. It is also possible to control the effect send level via keyboard dynamics and key scaling.
Send (Send level) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial This parameter adjusts the amount of direct voice signal that is sent to the effect processors, determining the strength of the final effect sound. A setting of “0” results in no effect, leaving only the “dry” sound of the voice. The maximum setting of “127” produces the maximum amount of effect.
3: LAYER DRY OUTPUT SELECT [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Layer Dry Out Select → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine turn the “dry lines” (i.e. the signal paths which bypasses each effect processor) on or off, determining whether any dry signal output can occur at OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2.
4: OUTPUT LEVEL [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Output Level → [ENTER/YES] Depending on the selected effects the SY85 effect system can have up to four separate output levels that are adjusted by the parameters provided in this screen.
5: WET:DRY BALANCE [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:Wet:Dry Balance → [ENTER/YES] The balance between the direct sound of the voice and the effect sound is a delicate thing. Even slight changes can make a big difference to the final sound. The parameters provided in this screen provide precise balance control.
6: SEND & EFFECT 2 MIX LEVEL [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Mix Level → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine the mix level between each effect send and the output of the preceding effect stage. Refer to the section beginning on page 254 for details on the overall SY85 effect system.
7: EFFECT 1 PARAMETERS 8: EFFECT 2 PARAMETERS [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 7:EF1 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] → 8:EF2 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] Each of the SY85’s 90 effects has 8 parameters that can be edited via the parameters in this screen to fine-tune the effect. EF1`PARAM````)ER/Rev`Bal[%]( `2.5``1.0```10```32```16````4````0`12.0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Each parameter is controlled by the corresponding slider (i.e.
9: CONTROL PARAMETERS [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 9:Control Parameter → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 [CS1] and [CS2] sliders can be assigned to control different effect parameters in real time while playing in the voice or performance modes. The parameters provided in this screen determine which effect parameters are to be controlled by the [CS1] and [CS2] sliders, the minimum and maximum parameter values, and assign MIDI control numbers to the same parameters for MIDI effect control.
Max (Maximum parameter value) Range: 0 … 100 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the upper limit of the [CS1] or [CS2] control range. A setting of “100”, for example, means that when the slider is set to its highest position the assigned parameter will also be set to its highest value. A setting of “80” means that the highest slider position will set the assigned parameter to about 80% of its range (a parameter with a range of 0 to 127, for example, would be set to about 102).
10: CONTROL LFO [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 10:Control LFO → [ENTER/YES] All of the modulation-type effects — chorus, flanging, etc. — require LFO control. The SY85 has an independent effect LFO that is set up by the following parameters.
EFFECT DATA COPY [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [COPY] This function facilitates performance effect editing by allowing the effect parameters from any other song, voice, or performance combination to be copied to the current performance combination. You can copy an effect setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
EFFECT SIGNAL FLOW DISPLAY [PERFORMANCE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [SHIFT] + [F1] ~ [F3] This function provides a graphic indication of the current effect system configuration while in the effect edit mode. ● Overall Effect Flow EFFECT`FLOW`Ú`∏Á∏∏∏∏∏∏ Î`Ú`EF1=Rev.
1: LAYER CONTROLLER SYNC [PERFORMANCE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 1:Layer Controller Sync → [ENTER/YES] This function changes the controller parameters of all voices in the selected perfomance combination to match those of the voice assigned to the specified “source” layer.
2: LAYER EXCHANGE [PERFORMANCE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 2:Layer Exchange → [ENTER/YES] This function can be used to eliminate the audible effects of slight note delays that can occur in the performance play mode. The notes played by layers A, B, C, and D are sounded in sequence in the performance play mode. Normally the delay is so slight that it is not audible. If a voice with a sharp attack is assigned to one of the later layers (C or D), however, the delay can “soften” the attack of the voice.
3: PERFORMANCE EDIT RECALL [PERFORMANCE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 3:Recall → [ENTER/YES] If you’re dissatisfied with the results of edits you’ve made to a performance combination, or have accidentally lost track of changes made, use the PERFORMANCE EDIT RECALL function to recall the pre-edit performance data from the SY85’s backup buffer memory. PERFORMANCE`JOB`Recall```````` `` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] to begin the recall procedure.
4: PERFORMANCE INITIALIZE [PERFORMANCE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 4:Initialize → [ENTER/YES] When you want to program a totally new performance combination “from scratch,” rather than editing an existing combination, use this function to initialize all performance parameters.
PERFORMANCE COMPARE [SHIFT] + [STORE] The performance compare function makes it possible to compare the sound of a performance combination being edited with the same performance combination prior to editing. The illustrations here are not available. To temporarily recall the original performance data while editing, press the [STORE] key while holding the [SHIFT] key. The [PERFORMANCE] LED will flash, indicating that the compare mode is engaged.
PERFORMANCE STORE [STORE] When you’re satsfied with a new performance combination you’ve created in the performance edit mode, use the store function described below to store the new performance combination to an internal or card memory location.
VOICE EDIT MODE
OSCILLATOR [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Oscillator → [ENTER/YES] This screen contains 6 parameters that determine the fundamental sound of the voice being edited — including the number of the waveform on which the voice will be based.
Please note that this parameter is used to individually tune the current voice. Overall tuning control is provided by the MASTER TUNE function available in the UTILITY mode. Note Range: C-2 … G8, -64 … +63 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial When the “fix” mode is selected this parameters sets the frequency (note) at which the selected wave will be played. The C-2 to G8 range of this parameter covers a full 10-1/2 octaves. “C3” corresponds to “middle C” on a keyboard.
1: AEG LEVEL & RATE [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Amlitude EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:Level&Rate → [ENTER/YES] The SY85’s main AEG (Amplitude Envelope generator) has five individually programmable rates and two levels for exceptional envelope programming flexibility. Next to the fundamental waveform used, the amplitude envelope is one of the most important factors determining the overall sound of a voice.
The envelope begins at zero level, reaches maximum level at the rate determined by the R1 parameter, moves to L2 (Level 2) at R2 (Rate 2), moves on to L3 (Level 3) at R3 (Rate 3), and finally decays to zero level at R4 (Rate 4) if the note is held the entire time. If the note is released before the end of the envelope described above, then the sound decays to zero level from the point at which the note is released at the rate determined by the RR (Release Rate) parameter.
2: LEVEL SCALING [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Amlitude EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:Level Scaling → [ENTER/YES] Level scaling produces natural level variations across the range of the keyboard by allowing different level “offset” values to be applied to each of four “breakpoints” set at appropriate keys. LEVEL`SCALING`)POINT1`(````````````````` ``C1```G2```E4```F4```+0```+0```+0```+0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Point 1 … 4 Range: C-2 ...
3: SENSITIVITY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Amlitude EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 3:Sensitivity → [ENTER/YES] The parameters provided here determine how the amplitude envelope generator responds to changes in keyboard velocity and range. AMP```Vel```AtkRateVel`````RateScaling`` Sens.``+0````````-7`````````````+0`````` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Vel (Velocity sensitivity) Range: -7 ...
AEG DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Amplitude EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → [COPY] This function facilitates voice editing by allowing the amplitude EG data from any other voice (the “source” voice) to be copied to the current voice. You can copy an envelope that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
1:TYPE, CUTOFF FREQUENCY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:Cutoff Frequency → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a sophisticated digital filter system that can be used to shape the timbre of the voice being edited in a number of ways. Changes in the response and cutoff frequency can be used to define the basic timbre of the voice, while EGcontrolled filter sweeps can produce a virtually unlimited range of time-based timbre variations. FILTER`Cutoff`Freq.
Type (Filter type) Range: THRU, LPF, LPF12, HPF, BPF, BEF Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Determines the type of filter response used. The “THRU” (THROUGH) setting turns the filter OFF. ● “LPF” and “LPF12” Types The “LPF” (Low Pass Filter) and “LPF12” settings produces a filter response that allows only frequencies below the cutoff frequency (See “Cutoff” above) to pass. The “LPF” filter type has a steep 24-dB/octave cutoff slope, while the “LPF12” type has a gentler 12-dB/octave slope.
● “BPF” Type The “BPF” (Band Pass Filter) setting produces a filter response that allows only a band of frequencies centered at the cutoff frequency (See “Cutoff” above) to pass. The “Band” parameter (below) determines the width of the pass band. The illustrations here are not available. ● “BEF” Type The “BEF” (Band Elimination Filter) setting produces a filter response that eliminates a band of frequencies centered at the cutoff frequency (See “Cutoff” above) to pass.
Reso (Resonance) Range: 0 … 99 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Determines the degree of filter resonance when the “LPF” filter type is selected (“--” appears in place of the resonance parameter when any other filter type is selected). This parameter has a similar effect to the “resonance” settings on traditional analog synthesizer filters — i.e. it determines the height of a peak in the filter response at the cutoff frequency. The illustrations here are not available.
2: CUTOFF SCALING [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:Cutoff Scaling → [ENTER/YES] Cutoff scaling produces natural timbre variations across the range of the keyboard by allowing different filter cutoff frequency “offset” values to be applied to each of four “breakpoints” set at appropriate keys.
3: FEG LEVEL & RATE [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 3:FEG Level&Rate → [ENTER/YES] The filter envelope generator is entirely separate from the amplitude EG, and is used specifically to create time-based timbre variations. It can be used to simulate the natural timbre variations produced by acoustic instruments, or to create more pronounced electronic effects.
values produce lower cutoff frequencies. “0” level values produce the normal cutoff frequency as determined by the cutoff parameter (See “Cutoff” on page 65). RS (Rate scaling) Range: -7 ... +7 Controls: [CS2], [-1] [+1], Dial Allows the overall cutoff envelope generator rate for the selected filter to be varied across the entire pitch range (i.e. keyboard range). This function is only available if the “CTRL” parameter (page 68) is set to “EG.
4: FILTER SENSITIVITY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 4:Filter Sensitivity → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine how the filter envelope generator is affected by keyboard dynamics. FILTER`SENS.
FILTER DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES]→ [ENTER/YES]→ [COPY] This function facilitates voice editing by allowing the filter parameters from any other voice (the “source” voice) to be copied to the current voice. You can copy a filter setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
1: LEVEL & RATE [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Pitch EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:Level&Rate → [ENTER/YES] In addition to the amplitude and filter envelope generators, the SY85 has an independent pitch EG that can be used to produce subtle or pronounced time-based pitch variations. The pitch EG has 5 programmable levels and 4 rates for extended flexibility.
Loop Range: off, on Controls: [CS3], [-1] [+1], Dial When the Loop parameter is set to “on” the pitch EG cycle repeats from the beginning (L0) to the L3 level until the keys being played are released. When set to “off,” the L3 level is maintained until the keys being played are released. R1 … R3, RR (Rates 1 … 3, release rate) Range: 0 ...
2: RANGE, SENSITIVITY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Pitch EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:Sensitivity → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determined the overall range of the pitch EG, and how it is affected by variations in keyboard velocity. PEG`SENS.
PITCH EG DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Pitch EG → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → [COPY] This function facilitates voice editing by allowing the pitch EG parameters from any other voice (the “source” voice) to be copied to the current voice. You can copy a pitch EG setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
1: LFO [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:LFO → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:LFO → [ENTER/YES] These parameters define the operation of the SY85’s main LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator). The main LFO controls amplitude, pitch, frequency, and filter cutoff modulation applied via the modulation wheel, the foot controller, and keyboard aftertouch response.
Amod (Amplitude modulation depth) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the maximum amount of amplitude modulation that can be applied to the current voice. A “0” setting produces no modulation while a setting of “127” produces maximum modulation. Amplitude modulation produces a periodic variation in the volume of the sound, thus creating a tremolo effect.
2: LFO SPEED SENSITIVITY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:LFO → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:LFO Speed Sensitivity → [ENTER/YES] The speed of the SY85 LFO can be varied randomly, and according to variations in keyboard velocity and range. Such variations can produce more natural, musical effects. LFO`SPEED`SENS.
LFO DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:LFO → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → [COPY] This function facilitates voice editing by allowing the LFO parameters from any other voice (the “source” voice) to be copied to the current voice. You can copy an LFO setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
1: PITCH BEND RANGE [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 1:Pitch Bend Range → [ENTER/YES] This screen includes parameters that set the SY85’s pitch bend range, the minimum volume attainable with the foot volume controller, and the sustain switch enable/disable mode.
2: MODULATION WHEEL DEPTH [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 2:MW Depth → [ENTER/YES] The modulation wheel can be used to control a wide range of modulation effects. The parameters provided in this screen set the depth of each effect type.
Fmod (Frequency modulation depth) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the maximum depth of filter cutoff frequency modulation (wah-wah type effects) applied via the modulation wheel. A setting of “0” allows no frequency modulation, while a setting of 127 results in maximum frequency modulation. When setting up the LFO (low-frequency oscillator) to apply cutoff modulation, this parameter must be set to a value other than “0” if cutoff modulation is to be applied via the modulation wheel.
3: FOOT CONTROLLER DEPTH [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 3:FC Depth → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 allows modulation control via a foot controller connected to th rearpanel FOOT CONTROLLER jack as well as the modulation wheel. This allows modulation effects to be applied while playing with both hands. The parameters in this screen set the depth of the foot controller modulation effects.
Fmod (Frequency modulation depth) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the maximum depth of filter cutoff frequency modulation (wah-wah type effects) applied via the foot controller. A setting of “0” allows no frequency modulation, while a setting of 127 results in maximum frequency modulation. When setting up the LFO (low-frequency oscillator) to apply cutoff modulation, this parameter must be set to a value other than “0” if cutoff modulation is to be applied via the foot controller.
4: AFTER TOUCH DEPTH [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 4:AT Depth → [ENTER/YES] For truly “intimate” modulation control, the SY85 allows a number of modulation effects to be controlled via keyboard aftertouch response. The parameters in this screen set the depth of the aftertouch modulation effects.
Fmod (Frequency modulation depth) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the maximum depth of filter cutoff frequency modulation (wah-wah type effects) applied via keyboard aftertouch. A setting of “0” allows no frequency modulation, while a setting of 127 results in maximum frequency modulation. When setting up the LFO (low-frequency oscillator) to apply cutoff modulation, this parameter must be set to a value other than “0” if cutoff modulation is to be applied via keyboard aftertouch.
5: CS3 PARAMETER EDIT [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 5:CS3 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] The [CS3] and [CS4] sliders can be assigned to control a wide range of voice parameters in real time while playing the SY85. These parameters assign a voice parameter to the [CS3] slider, and set the maximum and minimum limits of the control range. CTRL`CS3`Param(CTRL#=18)``Min.``````Max.
CS3 PARAMETER LIST (40 … 75) 40: 41: 42: 43: 44: 45: 46: 47: 48: 49: 50: 51: 52: 53: 54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 59: “LFO_Wave ” “LFO_Phase” “LFO_SpdVel” “LFO_SpdRnd” “AEG_Rate1 ” “AEG_Rate2 ” “AEG_Rate3 ” “AEG_Rate4 ” “AEG_RlsRt ” “AEG_Level2” “AEG_Level3” “AEG_LvlVel” “AEG_RtVel ” “FLT_Reso ” “FLT_CofVel” “FLT_ARVel ” “FLT_Band ” “FLT_CofFrq” “FLT_Rate1 ” “FLT_Rate2 ” 60: 61: 62: 63: 64: 65: 66: 67: 68: 69: 70: 71: 72: 73: 74: 75: “FLT_Rate3 ” “FLT_Rate4 ” “FLT_RlsRt1” “FLT_RlsRt2” “FLT_Level0” “FLT_Level1” “F
6: CS4 PARAMETER EDIT [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → → [MENU] → 6:CS4 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] The [CS3] and [CS4] sliders can be assigned to control a wide range of voice parameters in real time while playing the SY85. These parameters assign a voice parameter to the [CS4] slider, and set the maximum and minimum limits of the control range. CTRL`CS4`Param(CTRL#=19)``Min.``````Max.
CS4 PARAMETER LIST (40 … 75) 40: 41: 42: 43: 44: 45: 46: 47: 48: 49: 50: 51: 52: 53: 54: 55: 56: 57: 58: 59: “LFO_Wave ” “LFO_Phase” “LFO_SpdVel” “LFO_SpdRnd” “AEG_Rate1 ” “AEG_Rate2 ” “AEG_Rate3 ” “AEG_Rate4 ” “AEG_RlsRt ” “AEG_Level2” “AEG_Level3” “AEG_LvlVel” “AEG_RtVel ” “FLT_Reso ” “FLT_CofVel” “FLT_ARVel ” “FLT_Band ” “FLT_CofFrq” “FLT_Rate1 ” “FLT_Rate2 ” 60: 61: 62: 63: 64: 65: 66: 67: 68: 69: 70: 71: 72: 73: 74: 75: “FLT_Rate3 ” “FLT_Rate4 ” “FLT_RlsRt1” “FLT_RlsRt2” “FLT_Level0” “FLT_Level1” “F
CONTROLLER DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Controller → [ENTER/YES] → [ENTER/YES] → [COPY] This function allows the controller parameters from any other voice (the “source” voice) to be copied to the current voice. You can copy a controller setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
VOICE TOTAL LEVEL [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 7:Total Level → [ENTER/YES] The ability to independently adjust the volume of each voice makes it possible to match levels for smooth transition when switching between voices. VOICE`Total`Level`` ````````````````127ƒ`` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Total Level Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS4], [-1] [+1], Dial Adjusts the volume of the current voice.
VOICE NAME [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 8:Name → [ENTER/YES] Your original voices should naturally have original names. This function can be used to assign a name of up to 8 characters to the current voice.
1: WAVE [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Wave → [ENTER/YES] These parameters provide a fast, easy way to select a new wave for the current voice, and instantly set the main amplitude envelope generator parameters to values that produce good results with the selected wave. For full oscillator parameters see page 58.
Number Range: P001 … P244, I00 … I63, C00 … C63 Controls: MEMORY, [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Selects the wave (AWM waveform) to be used in the current voice. Use the “Group” parameter, above, to select the group containing the wave that is to be selected. The [INTERNAL 1], [INTERNAL 2], and [CARD] keys can also be used to select the memory area from which the wave is to be selected. A complete listing of the internal waves is given in the Appendix, on page 310.
2: AMPLITUDE EG [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:AEG → [ENTER/YES] Rather than having to set numerous level and rate values via the full-edit amplitude EG parameters, these parameters let you select from a range of preset envelope types, and then modify the overall attack, sustain, and release characteristics as required. For full amplitude EG parameters see page 60.
Atk (Attack rate) Range: 0 … 63 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the attack rate for the selected envelope. “63” produces the fastest attack, while “0” produces the slowest attack. Sus (Sustain level) Range: 0 … 63 Controls: [CS6], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the sustain level for the selected envelope. Rel (Release rate) Range: 0 … 63 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the release rate for the selected envelope.
3: FILTER [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Filter → [ENTER/YES] The simplified filter parameters provided here have been specifically created for fast, efficient filter programming. For full filter parameters see page 65.
Reso (Resonance) Range: 0 … 99 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Determines the degree of filter resonance. This parameter has a similar effect to the “resonance” settings on traditional analog synthesizer filters — i.e. it determines the height of a peak in the filter response at the cutoff frequency. If a filter type other than “LPF” is selected, no resonance can be produced and “---” appears on the display in place of the parameter. The illustrations here are not available.
4: LFO [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:LFO → [ENTER/YES] Here, the main LFO parameters are simplified and concentrated in a single screen for quick, easy programming. For full LFO parameters see page 78.
5: EFFECT TYPE [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:Effect Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a complex, high-performance effect system that can be programmed easily via the parameters presented here and in the following screen. For a complete list of effect parameters see page 274. QED`EFFECT)```Type```````````Wet`Balance ``06:Rev.
6: EFFECT PARAMETER [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Effect Param → [ENTER/YES] QED`EF`PARAM)`<```Stge>``)LPF`````[kHz]( `2.5``1.0```45``1.0``---``---``---``--F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 This screen provides access to the four main parameters each for the current selected effect 1 and effect 2. The four effect 1 parameters are edited via [CS1] through [CS4], while the four effect 2 parameters are edited via [CS5] through [CS8].
1: MODE, TYPE [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Mode, Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a dual-processor effect system that includes 90 top-quality digital effects. Two different effects can be connected in series or parallel, providing an extensive range of possible configurations. EF`Mode`````EF1`Type```````EF2`Type`` ```2:para```06:Rev.
2: SEND, MIX, WET:DRY [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Send, Mix, Wet:Dry → [ENTER/YES] The balance between the direct sound of the voice and the effect sound is a delicate thing. Even slight changes can make a big different to the final sound. The parameters provided in this screen provide precise balance control.
Out1 Dry Range: 0 … 100 Controls: [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial This parameter and the “Out1 Wet” parameter, above, work together to balance the effect (“wet”) and direct (“dry”) signals delivered via the OUTPUT 1 jacks. Higher “Out1 Dry” values produce more direct, dry sound in relation to the effect sound. Although the “Wet” and “Dry” parameters can be set independently, adjusting one will cause the other to change so that their total is always 100(%).
3: OUTPUT LEVEL [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Output Level → [ENTER/YES] Depending on the selected effects the SY85 effect system can have up to four separate output levels that are adjusted by the parameters provided in this screen.
4: EFFECT 1 PARAMETERS 5: EFFECT 2 PARAMETERS [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:EF1 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] → 5:EF2 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] Each of the SY85’s 90 effects has 8 parameters that can be edited via the parameters in this screen to fine-tune the effect. EF1`PARAM````)Init`Dly`[ms]( `2.5``1.0```10````0```16````4```45``1.0 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Each parameter is controlled by the corresponding slider (i.e.
6: CONTROL PARAMETERS [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Control Parameter → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 [CS1] and [CS2] sliders can be assigned to control different effect parameters in real time while playing in the voice or performance modes. The parameters provided in this screen determine which effect parameters are to be controlled by the [CS1] and [CS2] sliders, the minimum and maximum parameter values, and assign MIDI control numbers to the same parameters for MIDI effect control.
Max (Maximum parameter value) Range: 0 … 100 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the upper limit of the [CS1] or [CS2] control range. A setting of “100”, for example, means that when the slider is set to its highest position the assigned parameter will also be set to its highest value. A setting of “80” means that the highest slider position will set the assigned parameter to about 80% of its range (a parameter with a range of 0 to 127, for example, would be set to about 102).
7: EFFECT LFO [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 7:Control LFO → [ENTER/YES] All of the modulation-type effects — chorus, flanging, etc. — require LFO control. The SY85 has an independent effect LFO that is set up by the following parameters.
EFFECT DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [COPY] This function facilitates voice effect editing by allowing the effect parameters from any other song, voice, or performance combination to be copied to the current voice. You can copy an effect setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
EFFECT SIGNAL FLOW DISPLAY [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [SHIFT] + [F1] ~ [F3] This function provides a graphic indication of the current effect system configuration while in the effect edit mode. ● Overall Effect Flow EFFECT`FLOW`Ú`∏Á∏∏∏∏∏∏ Î`Ú`EF1=Rotary`SP. `Mode=`para`Ú`∏∏∏∏∏ Á∏∏`Ú`EF2=Dist->`Rev F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 ● Effect 1 Configuration EF1`Send1a>---[R.
1: VOICE EDIT RECALL [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 1:Recall → [ENTER/YES] If you’re dissatisfied with the results of edits you’ve made to a voice, or have accidentally lost track of changes made, use the VOICE EDIT RECALL function to recall the pre-edit voice data from the SY85’s voice backup buffer memory. VOICE`JOB`Recall`````````````` `` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] to begin the recall procedure.
2: VOICE INITIALIZE [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 2:Initialize → [ENTER/YES] When you want to program a totally new voice “from scratch,” rather than editing an existing voice, use this function to initialize all voice parameters. VOICE`JOB`Initialize` ` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] to begin the initialize procedure.
VOICE COMPARE [SHIFT] + [STORE] The voice compare function makes it possible to compare the sound of a voice being edited with the same voice prior to editing. The illustrations here are not available. To temporarily recall the original voice while editing, press the [STORE] key while holding the [SHIFT] key. The [VOICE] LED will flash, indicating that the compare mode is engaged. Data cannot be edited in the compare mode. Press [EXIT/ NO] again to return to the edit mode and the voice being edited.
VOICE STORE [STORE] When you’re satsfied with a new voice you’ve created in the voice edit mode, use the store function described below to store the new voice to an internal or card memory location. VOICE`STORE``````````To `````````````````````¡A1:InitVce F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 When you’ve finished editing, return to the normal voice play mode (press the [VOICE] key), and before selecting a different voice press the [STORE] key.
DRUM VOICE EDIT MODE
1: KEY PARAMETERS 1 [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Key Param1 → [ENTER/YES] DRUM`KEY```Vol``Nsft`Tune`Pan` ``C1``````Wave`P156``120ƒ``+0```+0```+0` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Key Number Range: C1 … C5 Controls: [CS1], [-1] [+1], Dial, Keyboard Selects the the drum key to be edited. In addition to using the [CS1] slider, data entry dial, and [-1] and [+1] keys, the drum key can be selected by simply pressing the appropriate key on the keyboard.
Tune Range: -63 … +63 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial Allows upward or downward pitch adjustment of the current drum key in approximately 1.7-cent steps (a “cent” is 1/100th of a semitone). The maximum minus setting of “-63” produces a downward pitch shift of approximately three quarters of a semitone, and the maximum plus setting of “+63” shifts the pitch up by the same amount. A setting of “0” produces no pitch change.
2: KEY PARAMETERS 2 [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Key Param2 → [ENTER/YES] DRUM`KEY`AltGrp`GateTime``Rvs` ``C1`````````````````off``normal````off` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Key Number Range: C1 … C5 Controls: [CS1], [-1] [+1], Dial, Keyboard Selects the the drum key to be edited. In addition to using the [CS1] slider, data entry dial, and [-1] and [+1] keys, the drum key can be selected by simply pressing the appropriate key on the keyboard.
3: TOTAL LEVEL [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Total Level → [ENTER/YES] This parameter sets the overall volume of the current drum voice in relation to the others, making it possible to match levels for smooth transition when switching between voices. DRUM````````TotalLevel`VolLowLimit` ````````````````127ƒ````````0`` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Total Level Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS4], [-1] [+1], Dial Adjusts the volume of the current drum voice.
4: DRUM VOICE NAME [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Name → [ENTER/YES] Your original drum voices should naturally have original names. This function can be used to assign a name of up to 8 characters to the current drum voice.
DRUM KEY DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COPY] This function facilitates drum voice editing by allowing the data from one drum key (the “source” key) to be copied to any other drum key. You can copy the data from a key that is close to the sound you want, then edit it as required.
1: EFFECT TYPE [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Effect Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a complex, high-performance effect system that can be programmed easily via the parameters presented here and in the following screen. For a complete list of effect parameters see page 274. QED`EFFECT)```Type```````````Wet`Balance ``03:Rev.Room1```12:Rev.
2: EFFECT SEND LEVEL [VOICE] → [QUICK EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Effect Send → [ENTER/YES] The ability to set different effect send levels for each drum key provides extremely fine control over the drum effect sound. QED`EFFECT)Send`Level````````` ````Key=`C1`````127 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Key Range: C1 … C5 Controls: [CS2], [-1] [+1], Dial, keyboard Selects the drum key (C1 … C5) for which the send level is to be adjusted.
1: MODE, TYPE [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Mode Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a dual-processor effect system that includes 90 top-quality digital effects. Two different effects can be connected in series or parallel, providing an extensive range of possible configurations. EF`Mode`````EF1`Type```````EF2`Type`` ```2:para```03:Rev.Room1```12:Rev.
2: KEY SEND SELECT & LEVEL [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Send → [ENTER/YES] The parameters provided here determine to which of the SY85 effect stages the output from each drum key is sent, and at what level. It is also possible to control the effect send level via keyboard dynamics. EF`Send```Switch`````Levl`VelS ``Key=`C1````````````1./-`2.
Send (Send level) Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial This parameter adjusts the amount of direct voice signal that is sent to the effect processors, determining the strength of the final effect sound. A setting of “0” results in no effect, leaving only the “dry” sound of the voice. The maximum setting of “127” produces the maximum amount of effect.
3: KEY DRY OUTPUT SELECT [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Key Dry Out Select → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine turn the “dry lines” (i.e. the signal paths which bypasses each effect processor) on or off, determining whether any dry signal output can occur at OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2.
4: OUTPUT LEVEL [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Output Level → [ENTER/YES] Depending on the selected effects the SY85 effect system can have up to four separate output levels that are adjusted by the parameters provided in this screen.
5: WET:DRY BALANCE [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:Wet:Dry Balance → [ENTER/YES] The balance between the direct sound of the voice and the effect sound is a delicate thing. Even slight changes can make a big difference to the final sound. The parameters provided in this screen provide precise balance control.
6: SEND & EFFECT 2 MIX LEVEL [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Mix Level → [ENTER/YES] These parameters determine the mix level between each effect send and the output of the preceding effect stage. Refer to the section beginning on page 254 for details on the overall SY85 effect system.
7: EFFECT 1 PARAMETERS 8: EFFECT 2 PARAMETERS [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 7:EF1 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] → 8:EF2 Parameter → [ENTER/YES] Each of the SY85’s 90 effects has 8 parameters that can be edited via the parameters in this screen to fine-tune the effect. EF1`PARAM````)Rev.Time``[s]( `1.2``0.8````8````0```50````4```68``5.6 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Each parameter is controlled by the corresponding slider (i.e.
9: CONTROL PARAMETERS [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Key Param2 → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 [CS1] and [CS2] sliders can be assigned to control different effect parameters in real time while playing in the voice or performance modes. The parameters provided in this screen determine which effect parameters are to be controlled by the [CS1] and [CS2] sliders, the minimum and maximum parameter values, and assign MIDI control numbers to the same parameters for MIDI effect control.
Max (Maximum parameter value) Range: 0 … 100 Controls: [CS5], [-1] [+1], Dial Sets the upper limit of the [CS1] or [CS2] control range. A setting of “100”, for example, means that when the slider is set to its highest position the assigned parameter will also be set to its highest value. A setting of “80” means that the highest slider position will set the assigned parameter to about 80% of its range (a parameter with a range of 0 to 127, for example, would be set to about 102).
10: CONTROL LFO [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [MENU] → 10:Control LFO → [ENTER/YES] All of the modulation-type effects — chorus, flanging, etc. — require LFO control. The SY85 has an independent effect LFO that is set up by the following parameters.
EFFECT DATA COPY [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [COPY] This function facilitates drum voice effect editing by allowing the effect parameters from any other song, voice, or performance combination to be copied to the current drum voice. You can copy an effect setup that is close to the type you want, then edit it to produce the required sound.
EFFECT SIGNAL FLOW DISPLAY [VOICE] → [EFFECT EDIT] → [SHIFT] + [F1] ~ [F3] This function provides a graphic indication of the current effect system configuration while in the effect edit mode. ● Overall Effect Flow EFFECT`FLOW`Ú`∏Á∏∏∏∏∏∏ Î`Ú`EF1=Rev.Room1 `Mode=`para`Ú`∏∏∏∏∏ Á∏∏`Ú`EF2=Rev.
1: KEY DATA INITIALIZE [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 1:Key Data Initialize → [ENTER/YES] When you want to program a single drum key “from scratch,” rather than editing an existing key, use this function to initialize all data for the specified drum key.
2: KEY DATA EXCHANGE [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 2:Key Data Exchange → [ENTER/YES] This function makes it simple to re-arrange you drum key layout by directly exchanging the data between any two specifed drum keys.
3: DRUM VOICE EDIT RECALL [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 3:Recall → [ENTER/YES] If you’re dissatisfied with the results of edits you’ve made to a drum voice, or have accidentally lost track of changes made, use the DRUM VOICE EDIT RECALL function to recall the pre-edit drum voice data from the SY85’s backup buffer memory. DRUM`JOB`Recall``````````````` `` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] to begin the recall procedure.
4: DRUM VOICE INITIALIZE [VOICE] → [JOB] → [MENU] → 2:Initialize → [ENTER/YES] When you want to program a totally new drum voice “from scratch,” rather than editing an existing voice, use this function to initialize all drum voice parameters. DRUM`JOB`Initialize```````Type ````````````````````````````1 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Use [CS6] to select the type of drum voice to be initialized. Press [ENTER/ YES] to begin the initialize procedure.
DRUM VOICE COMPARE [SHIFT] + [STORE] The drum voice compare function makes it possible to compare the sound of a drum voice being edited with the same drum voice prior to editing. The illustrations here are not available. To temporarily recall the original drum voice data while editing, press the [STORE] key while holding the [SHIFT] key. The [VOICE] LED will flash, indicating that the compare mode is engaged.
DRUM VOICE STORE [STORE] When you’re satisfied with a new drum voice you’ve created in the drum voice edit mode, use the store function described below to store the new voice to an internal or card memory location. VOICE`STORE`(DRUM)```To `````````````````````¡H8:DR`PTN F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 When you’ve finished editing, return to the normal play mode (press the [VOICE] key), and before selecting a different voice press the [STORE] key.
SONG EDIT MODE
1: VOICE SELECT [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 1:Voice Select → [ENTER/YES] Each SY85 “song” has an independent “multi setup” that can have up to 16 voices assigned to “instruments” 1 through 16. Each instrument is controlled via the correspondingly numbered MIDI channel. This screen lets you select the voices that are to be played via the various multi-setup channels.
2: VOLUME [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 2:Volume → [ENTER/YES] For optimum balance between the instruments in a multi setup, this screen allows the volume of each voice to be adjusted individually. MULTI`Volume```````1-`8``````` `127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ`127ƒ F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Volume Range: 0 … 127 Controls: [SHIFT] + [ k k ]/[l ], [CS1] … [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial l Only eight voice numbers are shown on the display at one time.
3: PAN [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 3:Pan → [ENTER/YES] In a multi setup, interesting stereo effects can be produced by placing the output from different voices at different locations in the stereo sound field. The parameters in this screen determine the position in the stereo sound field in which the sound from each active voice will be heard (left to right).
4: EFFECT SEND LEVEL [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 4:Effect Send Level → [ENTER/YES] The ability to individually adjust the effect send level for each voice in a multi setup allows the optimum amount of effect to be applied to each voice.
5: NOTE SHIFT [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 5:Note Shift → [ENTER/YES] Individually shifts the pitch of each active voice up or down in semitone steps. MULTI`Note`Shift```1-`8``````` ``+0```+0```+0```+0```+0```+0```+0```+0` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Note Shift Range: -63 … +63 Controls: [SHIFT] + [ k l k ]/[l ], [CS1] … [CS8], [-1] [+1], Dial Only eight voice numbers are shown on the display at one time.
6: TUNE [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 6:Tune → [ENTER/YES] Allows slight upward or downward pitch adjustment of each active voice. More than just simple tuning, the tune parameters make it possible to create sound-thickening detune effects between voices.
7: EFFECT TYPE, OUT BALANCE [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 7:Effect Type → [ENTER/YES] The SY85 features a complex, high-performance effect system that can be programmed easily via the parameters presented here and in the following screen. For a complete list of effect parameters see page 274. MULTI`````Effect`Type````````Wet`Balance ``06:Rev.
8: SONG NAME [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 8:Name → [ENTER/YES] Your original songs should naturally have original names. This function can be used to assign a name of up to 8 characters to the current song.
9: SONG INITIALIZE [SONG] → [MULTI EDIT] → [MENU] → 9:Initialize → [ENTER/YES] When you want to program a totally new multi setup “from scratch,” rather than editing an existing setup, use this function to initialize all multi parameters. MULTI`Initialize``````````````"InitSong" ```````````````````````````````````````` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Press [ENTER/YES] to begin the initialize procedure.
TRACK EDIT [SONG] → [TRACK EDIT] → [A]~[H] The track edit mode is used to edit material already recorded on the sequencer tracks. Individual notes and other events can be deleted, changed, or inserted as required, providing precise musical control. `````Meas`Beat`Clock`C#3```(›)``mf``````` `CHG``001`-`01`-`24```61`0018```64`ERASE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 The track edit mode has two sub-modes — change and insert — which will be described below.
■ THE CHANGE MODE (Tracks 1 … 8) Change edit (“CHG”) allows note, control change, program change, pitch bend, and aftertouch data to be changed or erased as required. Use the GROUP [A] through [H] keys to select the track you want to edit (A = track1, B = track 2, etc.). The LED of the selected track will glow red while the LEDs of all other tracks containing data glow green. Use the data entry dial to step through the events on the selected track.
● Notes `````Meas`Beat`Clock`C#3```(›`)`mf``````` `CHG``001`-`01`-`24```61`0018```64`ERASE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Note events appear with three parameters: • The note itself, edited by [CS5]. Range: 0 (C-2) … 111 (D#7). The note name appears on the upper display line while the corresponding MIDI note number appears on then lower line.
● Program Change `````Meas`Beat`Clock``=`Program`Change`= `CHG``001`-`01`-`24```````001``````ERASE F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 Program change events have a single parameter: the program change number itself, edited via [CS6]. Range: 000 … 127. Program change numbers normally specify a voice change.
● The Meas, Beat, and Clock Parameters These three parameters are common to all the displays described above. In addition to indicating the location of the current event, they can be edited to move the event as required: • The “Meas” parameter, edited via [CS2], indicates the number of the current measure. Range: 001 … 999. The length of each measure depends on the time signature of the song. • The “Beat” parameter, edited via [CS3], indicates the current beat within the current measure.
■ RHYTHM TRACK EDIT When the track edit mode is engaged while the rhythm track (track 9) is selected, or when the rhythm track is selected while the track edit mode is engaged, the following display will appear: SONG`EDIT``````````````````````````````` Part:`001=`ptn``***`[INS][DEL][CPY][SCH] F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 This initial display allows any existing rhythm part to be selected via [CS2] (001 … 999), the event located at that part to be changed via [CS3]
• tmp (Tempo change) This event indicates a tempo change to occur over a specified number of beats. The numbers above the [CS4] slider define the tempo change: the number to the left of the slash (-99 … 0 … +99, or atmp for “a tempo”) sets the number of beats per minute by which the tempo will decrease or increase, and the number to the right of the slash (0 … 99) sets the number of beats from the “tmp” mark over which the change will occur.
● [F6]: “DEL” = Rhythm Track Delete SONG`EDIT`Delete`Part``````````````````` `Part:001=`ptn``***````````````````````` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 This function is used to delete a part from an existing rhythm track. Press [F6] to engage the rhythm track delete function after locating the part to be deleted via the main rhythm track edit screen, described above.
