Owner's Manual
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... the most of the Electone and its extensive potential, we urge you to give you for purchasing the Yamaha AR-100 Electone! Table of -the-art digital electronics and features to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. ... About the A.B.C. Voice Controls and Effects ...........32 Memory 59 Main Features 4 Voice Condition Pages 33 1. A large custom display also makes the AR-100 exceptionally easy to Disk 74 Setting the A.B.C. Voice Sections 15 Reverb 41 Selecting Voices 15 Sustain 43 Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons ........52...
... the most of the Electone and its extensive potential, we urge you to give you for purchasing the Yamaha AR-100 Electone! Table of -the-art digital electronics and features to read the manual thoroughly while trying out the various features described. ... About the A.B.C. Voice Controls and Effects ...........32 Memory 59 Main Features 4 Voice Condition Pages 33 1. A large custom display also makes the AR-100 exceptionally easy to Disk 74 Setting the A.B.C. Voice Sections 15 Reverb 41 Selecting Voices 15 Sustain 43 Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons ........52...
Owner's Manual
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Sequence Program 145 Playback 99 Calling Up the Sequence Program Function ...145 Song Playback 99 Playback of Selected Parts 100 Repeat Play 101 Playback of XG/GM Disks (optional)...........102 Playback of DOC Disks (optional 104 Creating a Sequence Program 146 Auditioning the Sequence 149 Copying ...
Sequence Program 145 Playback 99 Calling Up the Sequence Program Function ...145 Song Playback 99 Playback of Selected Parts 100 Repeat Play 101 Playback of XG/GM Disks (optional)...........102 Playback of DOC Disks (optional 104 Creating a Sequence Program 146 Auditioning the Sequence 149 Copying ...
Owner's Manual
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... Memory panel buttons let you store your own original Electone Voices. (See page 114.) Dynamic, Realistic Automatic Accompaniment The Style section of the AR-100 features 160 specially programmed rhythm and accompaniment patterns - in a wide variety of musical genres. (See page 45.) The A.B.C. (Auto Bass ...never at a loss for XG, GM (General MIDI) and DOC (Disk Orchestra) song data. just like a real band - Main Features Your Yamaha AR-100 Electone is packed with page references) so that automatically changes bass and chords according to the chords (and pedal notes) you play. (See page...
... Memory panel buttons let you store your own original Electone Voices. (See page 114.) Dynamic, Realistic Automatic Accompaniment The Style section of the AR-100 features 160 specially programmed rhythm and accompaniment patterns - in a wide variety of musical genres. (See page 45.) The A.B.C. (Auto Bass ...never at a loss for XG, GM (General MIDI) and DOC (Disk Orchestra) song data. just like a real band - Main Features Your Yamaha AR-100 Electone is packed with page references) so that automatically changes bass and chords according to the chords (and pedal notes) you play. (See page...
Owner's Manual
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...you can automatically play it back, it will always sound exactly as well. (See page 145.) Wide Variety of Digital Effects The AR-100 Voices can also be enhanced with a full range of high-quality effects, including Tremolo (for reproducing rotating speaker sounds), Symphonic/Celeste...see page 9), the M.D.R. The recording is completely digital and is stored to your Registrations and performances. can play a wide variety of the AR-100's operations. (See page 11.) 5 including drum/percussion, bass, chord, pad and phrase parts. Naturally, you create your performance. automatic ...
...you can automatically play it back, it will always sound exactly as well. (See page 145.) Wide Variety of Digital Effects The AR-100 Voices can also be enhanced with a full range of high-quality effects, including Tremolo (for reproducing rotating speaker sounds), Symphonic/Celeste...see page 9), the M.D.R. The recording is completely digital and is stored to your Registrations and performances. can play a wide variety of the AR-100's operations. (See page 11.) 5 including drum/percussion, bass, chord, pad and phrase parts. Naturally, you create your performance. automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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...the time to be sold. Selecting this basic section. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet. 2. If you turn on the AR-100. Turn on many important settings for the instrument, including all Voice sections, current Style and Transpose settings, and the currently played chord in the... off. (For more information, see page 80.) The Voice Display shows information on the Electone by pressing the POWER switch. POWER CAUTION Yamaha products are to go through this restores the settings last made to some of the display after you should move, or if any doubt ...
...the time to be sold. Selecting this basic section. Plug the power cord into an appropriate electrical outlet. 2. If you turn on the AR-100. Turn on many important settings for the instrument, including all Voice sections, current Style and Transpose settings, and the currently played chord in the... off. (For more information, see page 80.) The Voice Display shows information on the Electone by pressing the POWER switch. POWER CAUTION Yamaha products are to go through this restores the settings last made to some of the display after you should move, or if any doubt ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Expression pedal down with your foot as you play. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 4. Introductory Guide 7 Maximum volume Minimum volume About the Console Light The AR-100 is an overall control which affects the volume of the front panel. Set the MASTER VOLUME control. DEMO CONSOLE LIGHT 1. The MASTER VOLUME control is...
... the Expression pedal down with your foot as you play. MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX 4. Introductory Guide 7 Maximum volume Minimum volume About the Console Light The AR-100 is an overall control which affects the volume of the front panel. Set the MASTER VOLUME control. DEMO CONSOLE LIGHT 1. The MASTER VOLUME control is...
Owner's Manual
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... SOFT U.S.A. BALLROOM LATIN ORCHESTRAL PRESET LATIN TRAD. You can both stop Demo play a Demo Song or Songs: 1. For this purpose, the AR-100 features a variety of special Demo Songs that showcase the dynamic Voices and Styles of inspiration for those just starting out, we suggest you listen to..., you can use and perform on /off, or change the Demo Song mode - Introductory Guide DEMO CONSOLE LIGHT Within several seconds, the AR-100 automatically starts playing all Songs at the top right of doing. Alternately, you 'll find them to be used when there is selected. ...
... SOFT U.S.A. BALLROOM LATIN ORCHESTRAL PRESET LATIN TRAD. You can both stop Demo play a Demo Song or Songs: 1. For this purpose, the AR-100 features a variety of special Demo Songs that showcase the dynamic Voices and Styles of inspiration for those just starting out, we suggest you listen to..., you can use and perform on /off, or change the Demo Song mode - Introductory Guide DEMO CONSOLE LIGHT Within several seconds, the AR-100 automatically starts playing all Songs at the top right of doing. Alternately, you 'll find them to be used when there is selected. ...
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...pages 81 and 82. 9 This disk features eight Demo Songs that have recorded in Yamaha's XG format, and demonstrate the stunning XG/GM Voices of music styles. you listened to continue your AR-100 is an XG Song Disk. BALLROOM LATIN ORCHESTRAL PRESET LATIN TRAD. To use the Registration... OLDIES R&B/ SOUL WORLD MUSIC BIG BAND JAZZ BAND POPS ORCHES. "Initial Regist (1-16)" when an ORCHESTRAL PRESET button is pressed; The AR-100 is the Registration Menu. You've already heard some of music - Press the button in action when you can instantly change all panel settings...
...pages 81 and 82. 9 This disk features eight Demo Songs that have recorded in Yamaha's XG format, and demonstrate the stunning XG/GM Voices of music styles. you listened to continue your AR-100 is an XG Song Disk. BALLROOM LATIN ORCHESTRAL PRESET LATIN TRAD. To use the Registration... OLDIES R&B/ SOUL WORLD MUSIC BIG BAND JAZZ BAND POPS ORCHES. "Initial Regist (1-16)" when an ORCHESTRAL PRESET button is pressed; The AR-100 is the Registration Menu. You've already heard some of music - Press the button in action when you can instantly change all panel settings...
Owner's Manual
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... Menu pages. 3 DATA CONTROL buttons These are divided into eight sets of the bottom two scrolls down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above , the AR-100 features an exceptionally large and easy-tounderstand display. To exit from these functions, press the same button again. 1. For example, use the four Data ... underneath "UP/DOWN" in the display to the selected function. Using the Display and Related Controls As you convenient, intuitive control over the AR-100's functions. In this display, press the HELP button again. 1 PAGE 2 VOICE EFFECT DISPLAY SET FOOT REGIST.
... Menu pages. 3 DATA CONTROL buttons These are divided into eight sets of the bottom two scrolls down correspondingly) for functions shown directly above , the AR-100 features an exceptionally large and easy-tounderstand display. To exit from these functions, press the same button again. 1. For example, use the four Data ... underneath "UP/DOWN" in the display to the selected function. Using the Display and Related Controls As you convenient, intuitive control over the AR-100's functions. In this display, press the HELP button again. 1 PAGE 2 VOICE EFFECT DISPLAY SET FOOT REGIST.
Owner's Manual
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...comprehensive yet concise "on a function or feature, the relevant Help message is divided into many different sections, each covering a different group of AR-100 functions. If there is an operation you're unfamiliar with or if you should explore the Help messages. The lamp of the Data Control .... Help Messages Before you go on to use Help: 1. To use some of the other features of the AR-100, you need quick information on -line" guide covering all AR-100 operations and features. Introductory Guide 13 Call up , bottom buttons scroll down the individual "screens" of the selected...
...comprehensive yet concise "on a function or feature, the relevant Help message is divided into many different sections, each covering a different group of AR-100 functions. If there is an operation you're unfamiliar with or if you should explore the Help messages. The lamp of the Data Control .... Help Messages Before you go on to use Help: 1. To use some of the other features of the AR-100, you need quick information on -line" guide covering all AR-100 operations and features. Introductory Guide 13 Call up , bottom buttons scroll down the individual "screens" of the selected...
Owner's Manual
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... the MENU button corresponding to adjust the display contrast for optimum viewing. 14 1. Each Menu section covers a different subject (or group of functions) of the AR-100, and each has several "screens" You can also scroll through the individual "screens" of the top two right Data Control buttons goes up and down...
... the MENU button corresponding to adjust the display contrast for optimum viewing. 14 1. Each Menu section covers a different subject (or group of functions) of the AR-100, and each has several "screens" You can also scroll through the individual "screens" of the top two right Data Control buttons goes up and down...
Owner's Manual
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... variations of the Voice buttons in the ENSEMBLE buttons. To select Voices: 1. Voice Sections The AR-100 features a total of this display. For example, if you 'll also learn how to the 205 panel Voices, the AR-100 has many other settings for details.) 2. Voice Sections 15 Selecting Voices Since selection of Voices follows...
... variations of the Voice buttons in the ENSEMBLE buttons. To select Voices: 1. Voice Sections The AR-100 features a total of this display. For example, if you 'll also learn how to the 205 panel Voices, the AR-100 has many other settings for details.) 2. Voice Sections 15 Selecting Voices Since selection of Voices follows...
Owner's Manual
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... MANUAL BALANCE BALANCE MAX UPPER The Lead and Pedal Voices sound one note at a time; Playing Lead and Pedal Voices from the Lower keyboard: The AR-100 has a special "To Lower" function that section's Voice will sound. Turning Voice Sections On and Off The Voices of the various Voice sections in each...
... MANUAL BALANCE BALANCE MAX UPPER The Lead and Pedal Voices sound one note at a time; Playing Lead and Pedal Voices from the Lower keyboard: The AR-100 has a special "To Lower" function that section's Voice will sound. Turning Voice Sections On and Off The Voices of the various Voice sections in each...
Owner's Manual
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... Menus available from the Upper keyboard panel buttons. • For having three different Voices from the dotted buttons: 1. Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons The AR-100 has a wide variety of Voices from the front panel controls. CHORUS HARMO- 1 NET PHONE NICA ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA- Scroll through the various categories with...
... Menus available from the Upper keyboard panel buttons. • For having three different Voices from the dotted buttons: 1. Selecting Voices from the Dotted Buttons The AR-100 has a wide variety of Voices from the front panel controls. CHORUS HARMO- 1 NET PHONE NICA ORGAN PIANO GUITAR VIBRA- Scroll through the various categories with...
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... The Voice Display also has Menu Pages for the instrument. The Voice Display is the "home" or default display for the AR-100 and provides at-a-glance information on the AR-100. Voice Display The Voice Display is automatically called up by pressing the VOICE DISPLAY button in the Lower keyboard). You can also...
... The Voice Display also has Menu Pages for the instrument. The Voice Display is the "home" or default display for the AR-100 and provides at-a-glance information on the AR-100. Voice Display The Voice Display is automatically called up by pressing the VOICE DISPLAY button in the Lower keyboard). You can also...
Owner's Manual
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...left speaker/channel. Seven pan positions are also available in this arrow indication to Registration Memory (see page 73) before turning the AR-100 off or selecting different Registrations (see page 9) erases all settings you can also be set from the PEDAL BALANCE touch control. .... See page 80 for each section. Voice Sections 25 These can recall the panel settings before the AR-100 was last turned off. Saving and Recalling Panel Settings Turning the AR-100 off . Use the corresponding Data Control buttons. However, you have made . higher slider settings make...
...left speaker/channel. Seven pan positions are also available in this arrow indication to Registration Memory (see page 73) before turning the AR-100 off or selecting different Registrations (see page 9) erases all settings you can also be set from the PEDAL BALANCE touch control. .... See page 80 for each section. Voice Sections 25 These can recall the panel settings before the AR-100 was last turned off. Saving and Recalling Panel Settings Turning the AR-100 off . Use the corresponding Data Control buttons. However, you have made . higher slider settings make...
Owner's Manual
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...;* Reverb Pages Sustain Page - Extra Voice Ø Voice Condition Page Ø Ø Ø Ø - - - Ø Ø Ø Ø Vibrato Page - Voice Controls and Effects The AR-100 features two general kinds of functions that can dramatically change and enhance the sound of effect applied to change the sound of the Voices: Voice...
...;* Reverb Pages Sustain Page - Extra Voice Ø Voice Condition Page Ø Ø Ø Ø - - - Ø Ø Ø Ø Vibrato Page - Voice Controls and Effects The AR-100 features two general kinds of functions that can dramatically change and enhance the sound of effect applied to change the sound of the Voices: Voice...
Owner's Manual
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...). Range: 0 - 7 2 DEPTH Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Range: 0 - 7 Delay Key On Speed Depth 36 4. Higher settings increase the delay of the AR-100, for producing a richer sound. 4 TUNE (Lead Voices only) Determines the pitch of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Voice Controls and Effects When Vibrato is set...
...). Range: 0 - 7 2 DEPTH Determines the intensity of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Range: 0 - 7 Delay Key On Speed Depth 36 4. Higher settings increase the delay of the AR-100, for producing a richer sound. 4 TUNE (Lead Voices only) Determines the pitch of the Vibrato effect (see diagram). Voice Controls and Effects When Vibrato is set...
Owner's Manual
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... delayed repeats of 61.) Settings: Eighth notes ( ), Sixteenth notes () • SPEED Determines the time between delayed repeats. Range: 0 - 100 38 4. Range: 0 - 100 • F.B. (Feedback) Controls the brightness and the metallic sound of the effect. DELAY & FLANGER Page 1 2 PAGE VOICE EFFECT DISPLAY SET... FOOT REGIST. SW. Range: 0 - 100 • BALANCE Determines the volume of the Delay effect, relative to a value of the original sound. • Note Value Determines the Delay...
... delayed repeats of 61.) Settings: Eighth notes ( ), Sixteenth notes () • SPEED Determines the time between delayed repeats. Range: 0 - 100 38 4. Range: 0 - 100 • F.B. (Feedback) Controls the brightness and the metallic sound of the effect. DELAY & FLANGER Page 1 2 PAGE VOICE EFFECT DISPLAY SET... FOOT REGIST. SW. Range: 0 - 100 • BALANCE Determines the volume of the Delay effect, relative to a value of the original sound. • Note Value Determines the Delay...
Owner's Manual
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PAGE 1 23 CONTRAST 1 TREMOLO Determines the type of the Tremolo (rapid rotation) effect. These types have a constant rotating speaker sound. Voice Controls and Effects Range: 0 - 100 3 TREMOLO CHORUS Determines the effect applied when Tremolo is slow. when off (Chorus), it is switched off while you want to have been programmed to ...
PAGE 1 23 CONTRAST 1 TREMOLO Determines the type of the Tremolo (rapid rotation) effect. These types have a constant rotating speaker sound. Voice Controls and Effects Range: 0 - 100 3 TREMOLO CHORUS Determines the effect applied when Tremolo is slow. when off (Chorus), it is switched off while you want to have been programmed to ...