Owner`s manual

The contents of this manual may be updated or changed without notice. Yamaha will not be

able to respond to any questions or queries regarding this software, so please read the manual

thoroughly before using the VL Expert Editor application.

•Copyright Notice

reserved. This manual may not be duplicated in whole or in part without written consent from

Yamaha Corporation.

•Trademarks

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

•Notation Conventions

In accordance with Macintosh convention, shortcut command keystrokes will be printed using

the "



" symbol. For example, "

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-N" indicates that the "N" key should be pressed while holding

the [command] ("

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") key … this has the same effect as selecting "New" from the "File" menu.

Use the menus or shortcut keystrokes as convenient.

2. Installation & Initial Setup

2-1. Installation and MIDI Connections

The VL Expert Editor (hereafter referred to as "Expert Editor") is compatible with the Apple

MIDI Manager. No other extensions or control panel devices are required. Expert Editor is

supplied as a compressed file. Copy the file to any convenient location on your hard disk and

extract it (double click on the icon) before use.

Expert Editor works with the Apple MIDI Manager and PatchBay to handle MIDI data

transmission and reception via the Macintosh modem or printer port. Connect the assigned port

to your VL-series synthesizer's MIDI IN and OUT connectors via an appropriate MIDI interface.

If you are currently using the Opcode MIDI System (OMS), you will either have to remove OMS

from your system, or set OMS to work with PatchBay.

If the Apple MIDI Manager, OMS, or other MIDI management software is not installed on your

computer, Expert Editor can handle MIDI data transfer via the modem port alone.

Since AppleTalk LocalTalk operation can interfere with MIDI data transfer, AppleTalk should

be turned OFF when using Expert Editor.

2-2. PatchBay Setup

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