Owner's Manual
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... familiar with a state-of-the-art tone generator such as the Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator, the WX5 is a state-of performance and playability. Contents The WX5 Controls & Connectors 6 Setting Up 8 Power Supply 8 AC Adaptor 8 ...Controller which takes wind MIDI control to a Tone Generator with keyboards or other MIDI controllers. While it gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, it in a relatively short time. Your Yamaha WX5 is capable of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control...
... familiar with a state-of-the-art tone generator such as the Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator, the WX5 is a state-of performance and playability. Contents The WX5 Controls & Connectors 6 Setting Up 8 Power Supply 8 AC Adaptor 8 ...Controller which takes wind MIDI control to a Tone Generator with keyboards or other MIDI controllers. While it gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, it in a relatively short time. Your Yamaha WX5 is capable of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control...
Owner's Manual
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... mouthpiece cap before playing the WX5. Octave keys allow pitch to Yamaha WX-series tone generators such as the VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator. Beginners can be different from the WX5. Four key-hold button modes - A 16-key layout similar to the standard saxophone layout, and a choice of expressive control options. Built-in LED...
... mouthpiece cap before playing the WX5. Octave keys allow pitch to Yamaha WX-series tone generators such as the VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator. Beginners can be different from the WX5. Four key-hold button modes - A 16-key layout similar to the standard saxophone layout, and a choice of expressive control options. Built-in LED...
Owner's Manual
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...@ 5 POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - 9 0 ! # $ % ^ & * ( ) 6 Sensor Gain Controls These four controls adjust the gain and zero point of the WX5's basic functions - Details on page 28. 1 2 LED 1 Indicators 3 LED 2 Indicators Viewed from the key side of the instrument up or... "Attaching the Strap", below . Details on the left shows wind sensor status. The WX5 Controls & Connectors 3 6 1 Mouthpiece The WX5 is initially shipped with the saxophone-type mouth- The upper three controls can be adjusted using a finger. tion), the LED indicator on the right shows lip...
...@ 5 POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - 9 0 ! # $ % ^ & * ( ) 6 Sensor Gain Controls These four controls adjust the gain and zero point of the WX5's basic functions - Details on page 28. 1 2 LED 1 Indicators 3 LED 2 Indicators Viewed from the key side of the instrument up or... "Attaching the Strap", below . Details on the left shows wind sensor status. The WX5 Controls & Connectors 3 6 1 Mouthpiece The WX5 is initially shipped with the saxophone-type mouth- The upper three controls can be adjusted using a finger. tion), the LED indicator on the right shows lip...
Owner's Manual
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...Thumb Hook The thumb hook rests on page 9. ( Cable Holder Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX cable connected to compatible Yamaha tone generators (such as the VL70-m) which have a WX IN connector via a standard MIDI cable. y Attaching the Strap When using the WX...supporting and steadying the instrument. Do not use this aperture. Details on keyboard synthesizers, the WX5 pitch bend wheel can be used to the strap ring as required, and then tightening the screw. The WX5 Controls & Connectors @ Pitch Bend Wheel Like the pitch bend wheel on page 13. # Key ...
...Thumb Hook The thumb hook rests on page 9. ( Cable Holder Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX cable connected to compatible Yamaha tone generators (such as the VL70-m) which have a WX IN connector via a standard MIDI cable. y Attaching the Strap When using the WX...supporting and steadying the instrument. Do not use this aperture. Details on keyboard synthesizers, the WX5 pitch bend wheel can be used to the strap ring as required, and then tightening the screw. The WX5 Controls & Connectors @ Pitch Bend Wheel Like the pitch bend wheel on page 13. # Key ...
Owner's Manual
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... an AC adaptor is plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet. Setting Up Since the WX5 is a MIDI controller, it must be used . Standard MIDI Tone Generators When using the WX5 with new ones at the same time. standard and alkaline), or different brands of batteries... (i.e. WX-Compatible Tone Generators When the WX5 is connected to the WX5 via an optional MIDI cable (see your music instrument dealer). Yamaha...
... an AC adaptor is plugged into a convenient AC wall outlet. Setting Up Since the WX5 is a MIDI controller, it must be used . Standard MIDI Tone Generators When using the WX5 with new ones at the same time. standard and alkaline), or different brands of batteries... (i.e. WX-Compatible Tone Generators When the WX5 is connected to the WX5 via an optional MIDI cable (see your music instrument dealer). Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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...a WX Connector The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended for use a tone generator which is capable of receiving MIDI Breath Controller control change data (control change number 2). WX5 WX5 WX cable WX OUT ...OUT MIDI tone generator Before using an XG tone generator, the tone generator's Assignable Controller parameter is recommended that you use with the WX5 to make the most of the WX5's expressive capabilities, it may be directly connected to ensure a solid connection. No ...
...a WX Connector The Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended for use a tone generator which is capable of receiving MIDI Breath Controller control change data (control change number 2). WX5 WX5 WX cable WX OUT ...OUT MIDI tone generator Before using an XG tone generator, the tone generator's Assignable Controller parameter is recommended that you use with the WX5 to make the most of the WX5's expressive capabilities, it may be directly connected to ensure a solid connection. No ...
Owner's Manual
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... according to the reed when playing at normal pitch. This mouthpiece provides playability and expressive control essentially equivalent to "Loose Lip" via an AC adaptor or batteries, the WX5 power is switched on the reed (and/or moving the bite towards the tip of bite (lip pressure) is applied to your... (page 10) and sensor adjustment (page 25), the LED indicators may not light when the power is turned on page 22, 23. • The WX5 is probably the best choice for players who have experience with the Reed Mouthpiece attached. 10 Playing the reedless mouthpiece is set the lip mode...
... according to the reed when playing at normal pitch. This mouthpiece provides playability and expressive control essentially equivalent to "Loose Lip" via an AC adaptor or batteries, the WX5 power is switched on the reed (and/or moving the bite towards the tip of bite (lip pressure) is applied to your... (page 10) and sensor adjustment (page 25), the LED indicators may not light when the power is turned on page 22, 23. • The WX5 is probably the best choice for players who have experience with the Reed Mouthpiece attached. 10 Playing the reedless mouthpiece is set the lip mode...
Owner's Manual
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...fingered). If this mode the Tight/Loose Lip setting is "LED 2". About the Wind and Lip Sensors The WX5 has two sensors - LED On : Reed closed (bend up ). Refer to appropriate wind instrument method books can...the initially factory settings: LED On : Reed open (pitch bend data "0"). s The LED Indicators The WX5 has two LED indicators which can be used with new ones as soon as follows in the loose ...On : Reed closed (bend up ). Thus, in the Tight Lip mode, and with the WX5 -breath and lip control - LED On : Reed closed (pitch one octave above fingered pitch).
...fingered). If this mode the Tight/Loose Lip setting is "LED 2". About the Wind and Lip Sensors The WX5 has two sensors - LED On : Reed closed (bend up ). Refer to appropriate wind instrument method books can...the initially factory settings: LED On : Reed open (pitch bend data "0"). s The LED Indicators The WX5 has two LED indicators which can be used with new ones as soon as follows in the loose ...On : Reed closed (bend up ). Thus, in the Tight Lip mode, and with the WX5 -breath and lip control - LED On : Reed closed (pitch one octave above fingered pitch).
Owner's Manual
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... 2 octaves down [Down 2] Octave Key 3 octaves down Pitch Bend Wheel The WX5 pitch bend wheel makes it possible to produce smooth upward and downward bends over a greater range than is selected, the wheel transmits control change #74 value 64 at its center position, value 127 in the maximum upward... available for example, you might want to assign the scream, growl, or other expressive parameters to control change #74) data • When brightness control is possible via the WX5 pitch control wheel. 13 Basic Playing Techniques Octave Shift The octave keys can be used to shift the pitch...
... 2 octaves down [Down 2] Octave Key 3 octaves down Pitch Bend Wheel The WX5 pitch bend wheel makes it possible to produce smooth upward and downward bends over a greater range than is selected, the wheel transmits control change #74 value 64 at its center position, value 127 in the maximum upward... available for example, you might want to assign the scream, growl, or other expressive parameters to control change #74) data • When brightness control is possible via the WX5 pitch control wheel. 13 Basic Playing Techniques Octave Shift The octave keys can be used to shift the pitch...
Owner's Manual
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... value of data, the sound will continue even when breath pressure is stopped. In such a case setting the WX5 to transmit wind sensor data as MIDI breath controller data (control change #65) to be transmitted, alternately turning portamento on and off ("portamento on whether or not your tone ...will be transmitted the first time the Key Hold button is pressed after this mode pressing the Key Hold button will cause a MIDI portamento message (control change #02, the factory preset default) and your tone generator's owner's manual for details. 15 Applying Follow Hold 1 Play a note on...
... value of data, the sound will continue even when breath pressure is stopped. In such a case setting the WX5 to transmit wind sensor data as MIDI breath controller data (control change #65) to be transmitted, alternately turning portamento on and off ("portamento on whether or not your tone ...will be transmitted the first time the Key Hold button is pressed after this mode pressing the Key Hold button will cause a MIDI portamento message (control change #02, the factory preset default) and your tone generator's owner's manual for details. 15 Applying Follow Hold 1 Play a note on...
Owner's Manual
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... on your tone generator's owner's manual for details on your tone generator directly from the WX5. • Refer to your tone generator can be used to change the bank number see page 17. Program Change Control By using the playing keys and octave keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it... D Key Increments the current voice number by one . Hold the key to decrement continuously. • This method cannot be increment or decremented by using the WX5 high keys while pressing the Program Change button.
... on your tone generator's owner's manual for details on your tone generator directly from the WX5. • Refer to your tone generator can be used to change the bank number see page 17. Program Change Control By using the playing keys and octave keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it... D Key Increments the current voice number by one . Hold the key to decrement continuously. • This method cannot be increment or decremented by using the WX5 high keys while pressing the Program Change button.
Owner's Manual
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... MSB D# Playing Key C Bank Select LSB D# C Playing Key The specified bank select MSB and LSB numbers will actually be directly transmitted from the WX5 by using the playing keys (numbers 1 through 0 are assigned to change number is transmitted, as the last digit is released. B 1 A# 2...(Most Significant Bits) and LSB (Least Significant Bits) numbers before transmitting a program change number, it is released. Program Change Control s Direct Program Change Entry Specific program change the bank number see illustration above) while pressing the Program Change button. 1-digit ...
... MSB D# Playing Key C Bank Select LSB D# C Playing Key The specified bank select MSB and LSB numbers will actually be directly transmitted from the WX5 by using the playing keys (numbers 1 through 0 are assigned to change number is transmitted, as the last digit is released. B 1 A# 2...(Most Significant Bits) and LSB (Least Significant Bits) numbers before transmitting a program change number, it is released. Program Change Control s Direct Program Change Entry Specific program change the bank number see illustration above) while pressing the Program Change button. 1-digit ...
Owner's Manual
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... - The following parameters are reset: • Octave Transpose • Wind Gain • MIDI Transmit Channel • Key Hold • High Control Key Toggle • Pitch Bend Wheel Function 18 Program Change Control MIDI Channel Number Assignments Playing Keys 1 High D# Key 2 High D Key Up 2 Octave Key Up 1 Octave Key 3 B 4 A# 5 ... nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on . MIDI OUT WX OUT Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by pressing the Setup button while holding the Program Change button and the Key Hold button.
... - The following parameters are reset: • Octave Transpose • Wind Gain • MIDI Transmit Channel • Key Hold • High Control Key Toggle • Pitch Bend Wheel Function 18 Program Change Control MIDI Channel Number Assignments Playing Keys 1 High D# Key 2 High D Key Up 2 Octave Key Up 1 Octave Key 3 B 4 A# 5 ... nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on . MIDI OUT WX OUT Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by pressing the Setup button while holding the Program Change button and the Key Hold button.
Owner's Manual
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...'s owner's manual for details on how it is being used to MIDI Mono, Poly, and Portamento mode messages. POWER ON DC IN OFF + - Program Change Control Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching By using the Octave Keys while holding the Program Change button, it responds to transmit "Sustain ON" or "Portamento ON", the...
...'s owner's manual for details on how it is being used to MIDI Mono, Poly, and Portamento mode messages. POWER ON DC IN OFF + - Program Change Control Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching By using the Octave Keys while holding the Program Change button, it responds to transmit "Sustain ON" or "Portamento ON", the...
Owner's Manual
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...-2 ON, SW1-3 OFF) or volume control (SW1-2 ON, SW1-3 ON) is transmitted, and set to the right. Wind Sensor to change #7) • When using the WX5 with a tone generator which can be produced via lip pressure (page 11). Lip Data Range Determines the range of data which does not have a ...IN connector, be bent up and down via lip pressure, but rather to set up a range of MIDI data via which the WX5 wind data will be fixed or controlled by wind pressure. q The switches are not intended for frequent use a small screwdriver or similar implement to MIDI Data Specifies the type...
...-2 ON, SW1-3 OFF) or volume control (SW1-2 ON, SW1-3 ON) is transmitted, and set to the right. Wind Sensor to change #7) • When using the WX5 with a tone generator which can be produced via lip pressure (page 11). Lip Data Range Determines the range of data which does not have a ...IN connector, be bent up and down via lip pressure, but rather to set up a range of MIDI data via which the WX5 wind data will be fixed or controlled by wind pressure. q The switches are not intended for frequent use a small screwdriver or similar implement to MIDI Data Specifies the type...
Owner's Manual
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... is possible to assign Scream, Growl, or other parameters to this control change #18 is for "general control" and are capable of the WX5: i.e. The overall range is not affected by the WX5. By using the VL70-m Control Edit function it possible to any specific control functions. Beginning players should set ON. When OFF incidental tones...
... is possible to assign Scream, Growl, or other parameters to this control change #18 is for "general control" and are capable of the WX5: i.e. The overall range is not affected by the WX5. By using the VL70-m Control Edit function it possible to any specific control functions. Beginning players should set ON. When OFF incidental tones...
Owner's Manual
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...up data Pitch bend down data Mode 2 Modulation wheel data Pitch bend down data Mode 3 Control change #16 (0 ... 127) data Control change #17 (0 ... 127) data Mode 4 Brightness up (control change #74) data Brightness down (control change #74) data • After the power has been turned on, these setting can ...be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys as described on Pitch Bend Wheel control mode (page 13). Pitch Bend to ...
...up data Pitch bend down data Mode 2 Modulation wheel data Pitch bend down data Mode 3 Control change #16 (0 ... 127) data Control change #17 (0 ... 127) data Mode 4 Brightness up (control change #74) data Brightness down (control change #74) data • After the power has been turned on, these setting can ...be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys as described on Pitch Bend Wheel control mode (page 13). Pitch Bend to ...
Owner's Manual
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...change #02) but the tone generator is being transmitted by the WX5 in response to breath input, and make these adjustments carefully. 4 Applying only the minimum amount of MIDI data which is not set up to receive Breath Controller data, the wind sensor cannot be adjusted. Wind & Lip ... right. 25 Adjustment Procedure 1 Select a voice which must be sure to the WX5. For this adjustment it is produced, check your playing style. • Wind Gain Sets the sensitivity to sound, rotate the WIND ZERO control counterclockwise just until LED 2 lights and the note begins to sound (page 11...
...change #02) but the tone generator is being transmitted by the WX5 in response to breath input, and make these adjustments carefully. 4 Applying only the minimum amount of MIDI data which is not set up to receive Breath Controller data, the wind sensor cannot be adjusted. Wind & Lip ... right. 25 Adjustment Procedure 1 Select a voice which must be sure to the WX5. For this adjustment it is produced, check your playing style. • Wind Gain Sets the sensitivity to sound, rotate the WIND ZERO control counterclockwise just until LED 2 lights and the note begins to sound (page 11...
Owner's Manual
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... out. Loose Lip Mode Adjustment Procedure 1 Play a note while applying no pressure applied to the WX5 reed and confirm that the LED 1 indicator is lit, adjust the LIP ZERO control so that it might be better to change at the desired point as necessary until the lip zero...is applied to MIDI pitch bend data. Wind & Lip Sensor Adjustment Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment The WX5 lip sensor translates lip pressure applied to the WX5 reed to the reed. Rotating the control clockwise increases sensitivity. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 5 as many times as necessary until the lip zero and...
... out. Loose Lip Mode Adjustment Procedure 1 Play a note while applying no pressure applied to the WX5 reed and confirm that the LED 1 indicator is lit, adjust the LIP ZERO control so that it might be better to change at the desired point as necessary until the lip zero...is applied to MIDI pitch bend data. Wind & Lip Sensor Adjustment Lip Zero & Lip Gain Adjustment The WX5 lip sensor translates lip pressure applied to the WX5 reed to the reed. Rotating the control clockwise increases sensitivity. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 5 as many times as necessary until the lip zero and...
Owner's Manual
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... to a fixed value in the form of controlling volume and timbre, then it responds to the MIDI data transmitted by the WX5 in order to switch voices on your tone generator. A Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller can be used to control tone generator parameters. s Tone Generator Tuning Most... tone generators have of MIDI velocity data. When using a Yamaha VL70-m be used , then readjust for the optimum range while actually playing the WX5. For subtle control a pitch bend range setting of the attack for their sound. Make sure your tone generator...
... to a fixed value in the form of controlling volume and timbre, then it responds to the MIDI data transmitted by the WX5 in order to switch voices on your tone generator. A Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller can be used to control tone generator parameters. s Tone Generator Tuning Most... tone generators have of MIDI velocity data. When using a Yamaha VL70-m be used , then readjust for the optimum range while actually playing the WX5. For subtle control a pitch bend range setting of the attack for their sound. Make sure your tone generator...
