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...piano voices for new musical expression. q Split mode allows different voices to make the Clavinova useful in a range of musical pleasure. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of your Clavinova will give you many years of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-555... Clavinova. In order to be played simultaneously. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh...
...piano voices for new musical expression. q Split mode allows different voices to make the Clavinova useful in a range of musical pleasure. q MIDI compatibility and a range of MIDI functions make the most of your Clavinova will give you many years of advanced MIDI music systems. q Built-in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha CLP-555... Clavinova. In order to be played simultaneously. Your Clavinova is a fine musical instrument that employs advanced Yamaha music technology. q Unique Clavinova Tone voice provides a fresh...
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... Depth 26 F4.7: Damper Mode 26 F4.8: Reset 26 s F5: Metronome Functions 27 F5.1: Beat 27 F5.2: Volume 27 s F6: Left Pedal Mode 27 s F7: Piano Song Part Cancel Volume 27 s F8: MIDI Functions 28 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 28 F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ...... 28 F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection...
... Depth 26 F4.7: Damper Mode 26 F4.8: Reset 26 s F5: Metronome Functions 27 F5.1: Beat 27 F5.2: Volume 27 s F6: Left Pedal Mode 27 s F7: Piano Song Part Cancel Volume 27 s F8: MIDI Functions 28 q A Brief Introduction to MIDI 28 F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection ...... 28 F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection...
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...that significantly enhance versatility and playability. PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION TEMPO/ DEMO/ METRONOME SONG PIANO SONG 1 - / NO +/ YES RECORDER START/ 2 STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-555 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0... ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB EFFECT HARD MEDIUM SOFT FIXED TOUCH 4567 8 PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION 9 METRONOME TEMPO/ SONG DEMO/ PIANO SONG - / NO +/ YES 0! @ 1 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE...
...that significantly enhance versatility and playability. PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION TEMPO/ DEMO/ METRONOME SONG PIANO SONG 1 - / NO +/ YES RECORDER START/ 2 STOP REC STEREO SAMPLING CLP-555 POWER A-1 B-1 C0 D0 E0 F0 G0... ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB EFFECT HARD MEDIUM SOFT FIXED TOUCH 4567 8 PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION 9 METRONOME TEMPO/ SONG DEMO/ PIANO SONG - / NO +/ YES 0! @ 1 MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX FUNCTION TRANSPOSE...
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... is from 32 to select a variation of the currently selected voice. page 9. See page 19 for details. $ RECORDER [1] and [2] Buttons The CLP-555 has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound, and the volume of other parameters (i.e. The [...power. page 18. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). @ [DEMO/PIANO SONG] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which two voices can use for playback - See page 15 for details. 9 Voice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button The CLP-555 has nine voice selectors and a [VARIATION] button. Press the [VARIATION]...
... is from 32 to select a variation of the currently selected voice. page 9. See page 19 for details. $ RECORDER [1] and [2] Buttons The CLP-555 has a 2-track recorder, and these buttons are used to set the tempo of the metronome sound, and the volume of other parameters (i.e. The [...power. page 18. their "-/NO" and "+/YES" functions). @ [DEMO/PIANO SONG] Button Activates the demo playback mode in which two voices can use for playback - See page 15 for details. 9 Voice Selectors & [VARIATION] Button The CLP-555 has nine voice selectors and a [VARIATION] button. Press the [VARIATION]...
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... on the selected voice. Set the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB EFFECT Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre... Voices POWER MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX Turn Power On After making sure that the Clavinova's AC cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. PIANO 1 HARPSI- Then, when you play the keys.
... on the selected voice. Set the Volume Initially set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION ROOM HALL 1 HALL 2 STAGE REVERB EFFECT Play ...The Clavinova also offers keyboard touch response, so the volume and timbre... Voices POWER MASTER VOLUME MIN MAX Turn Power On After making sure that the Clavinova's AC cord is turned ON, one of the voice selectors. PIANO 1 HARPSI- Then, when you play the keys.
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... Playback will stop playback at any time by that voice selector button. PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION TEMPO/ SONG - / NO +/ YES START/ STOP Play a Voice Demo or Piano Song q Voice Demo Playback Press one of the corresponding voice demo tune... whenever a new song is selected, or playback of the demo tunes. You can start playback of the piano songs press the [VARIATION] button while playback is stopped. q Piano Song Playback To play any other voice demo tune during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. • No...
... Playback will stop playback at any time by that voice selector button. PIANO 1 HARPSI- PIPE PIPE PIANO 2 CLAVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD STRINGS ORGAN 1 ORGAN 2 VARIATION TEMPO/ SONG - / NO +/ YES START/ STOP Play a Voice Demo or Piano Song q Voice Demo Playback Press one of the corresponding voice demo tune... whenever a new song is selected, or playback of the demo tunes. You can start playback of the piano songs press the [VARIATION] button while playback is stopped. q Piano Song Playback To play any other voice demo tune during "ALL" or "rnd" playback. • No...
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... The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is then pressed again. Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at the very beginning of the song, press the [FUNCTION] button before starting playback. To set the "A" point... at the beginning of the phrase. Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song A-B Repeat FUNCTION FUNCTION RECORDER START/ 1 2 STOP REC The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within...
... The A and B points are automatically canceled when a new song is then pressed again. Specify the Beginning (A) of the Phrase Select and play a piano song, then press the [FUNCTION] button at the very beginning of the song, press the [FUNCTION] button before starting playback. To set the "A" point... at the beginning of the phrase. Playing the Demonstration Tunes Piano Song A-B Repeat FUNCTION FUNCTION RECORDER START/ 1 2 STOP REC The A-B Repeat function can be used to continuously repeat a specified phrase within...
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...the corresponding part on and off - RECORDER START/ 1 2 STOP REC Synchro Start ...When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the selected piano song will then start and stop playback as you hold a track button which is played by the recorder's [1] track, and the left-hand part... holding the part button corresponding to start as soon as required. Playback will begin automatically as soon as required so you start and stop piano song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on the keyboard. • If you begin playing on page 27. 11 Start...
...the corresponding part on and off - RECORDER START/ 1 2 STOP REC Synchro Start ...When the Synchro Start function is engaged, playback of the selected piano song will then start and stop playback as you hold a track button which is played by the recorder's [1] track, and the left-hand part... holding the part button corresponding to start as soon as required. Playback will begin automatically as soon as required so you start and stop piano song playback via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on the keyboard. • If you begin playing on page 27. 11 Start...
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... be made prior to engaging the dual mode. • The chorus effect will light if the variation is active. Other Dual Mode Functions The CLP-555 Function mode provides access to both voices on page 25. The effect depth for the dual mode voices can be individually set via the Dual... below. To return to turn the variation for each voice combination). To use the variation for only one voice selector while holding another). HARPSIIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one of the voices the setting must be...
... be made prior to engaging the dual mode. • The chorus effect will light if the variation is active. Other Dual Mode Functions The CLP-555 Function mode provides access to both voices on page 25. The effect depth for the dual mode voices can be individually set via the Dual... below. To return to turn the variation for each voice combination). To use the variation for only one voice selector while holding another). HARPSIIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD To activate the dual mode simply press two voice selectors at the same time (or press one of the voices the setting must be...
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...the timbre of "20" produces maximum effect depth. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. 15 The Pedals The CLP-555 has three foot pedals that can give your sound greater depth and animation. Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If... chorus effect that produce a range of expressive effects similar to song start/stop operation via the "Left Pedal Mode" described on an acoustic piano. The left pedal can be individually adjusted for example, while other notes are held, those produced by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES]...
...the timbre of "20" produces maximum effect depth. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. 15 The Pedals The CLP-555 has three foot pedals that can give your sound greater depth and animation. Soft pedal Damper pedal Sostenuto pedal Sostenuto (Center) Pedal If... chorus effect that produce a range of expressive effects similar to song start/stop operation via the "Left Pedal Mode" described on an acoustic piano. The left pedal can be individually adjusted for example, while other notes are held, those produced by using the [-/NO] and [+/YES]...
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... setting) q Effect depth q Dual mode functions (F3) q Split mode functions (F4) q Effect type q Voice variation Recording HARPSIVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD Make All Necessary Initial Settings Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to record with a previouslyrecorded track. RECORDER START/... If you want to any keyboard study program, since it back. the [1] or [2] button indicator - Using the Recorder The CLP-555 features a two-track recorder that you can "overdub" one part on top of tracks which contain previously recorded data will glow...
... setting) q Effect depth q Dual mode functions (F3) q Split mode functions (F4) q Effect type q Voice variation Recording HARPSIVI.TONE E.PIANO 1 E.PIANO 2 CHORD Make All Necessary Initial Settings Before actually beginning to record, select the voice you want to record with a previouslyrecorded track. RECORDER START/... If you want to any keyboard study program, since it back. the [1] or [2] button indicator - Using the Recorder The CLP-555 features a two-track recorder that you can "overdub" one part on top of tracks which contain previously recorded data will glow...
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... before starting RECORDER playback. It is therefore necessary to press the track buttons so that the corresponding green indicators light before recording. only affects piano song playback. • The playback data is not transmitted via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 27. 21 The rightmost ... a track so that it to an external MIDI storage device such as you begin automatically as soon as you start as soon as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit by pressing the [START/STOP] button. is pressed. • Playback cannot be started when the recorder contains no...
... before starting RECORDER playback. It is therefore necessary to press the track buttons so that the corresponding green indicators light before recording. only affects piano song playback. • The playback data is not transmitted via the "Left Pedal Mode" function described on page 27. 21 The rightmost ... a track so that it to an external MIDI storage device such as you begin automatically as soon as you start as soon as the Yamaha DOU-10 Disk Orchestra Unit by pressing the [START/STOP] button. is pressed. • Playback cannot be started when the recorder contains no...
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... TRANSPOSE SPLIT To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. • Functions cannot be selected during demo/piano song playback or when the recorder is not engaged, "F3.-" or "F4.-" will appear on the display and the corresponding submode will have ... Example Press [+/YES] (sub-mode) Use [] Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] C In the case of functions that give the CLP-555 extraordinary versatility. If the corresponding mode is in the Function mode, but the Function mode must be engaged before the Split mode can be engaged...
... TRANSPOSE SPLIT To Select a Function Z Press the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. • Functions cannot be selected during demo/piano song playback or when the recorder is not engaged, "F3.-" or "F4.-" will appear on the display and the corresponding submode will have ... Example Press [+/YES] (sub-mode) Use [] Press [-/NO] or [+/YES] once Use [-/NO], [+/YES] C In the case of functions that give the CLP-555 extraordinary versatility. If the corresponding mode is in the Function mode, but the Function mode must be engaged before the Split mode can be engaged...
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... mode is from 1 through 20. "1" is the normal soft-pedal mode, and "2" is from 0 through 20. F7 Piano Song Part Cancel Volume This functions sets the volume at which a "canceled" part is played during piano song playback (see page 11 for song start /stop mode. Press the [-/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously...
... mode is from 1 through 20. "1" is the normal soft-pedal mode, and "2" is from 0 through 20. F7 Piano Song Part Cancel Volume This functions sets the volume at which a "canceled" part is played during piano song playback (see page 11 for song start /stop mode. Press the [-/ NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously...
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...on channel 2. Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to MIDI information received via MIDI. • No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/piano song mode is engaged. • Received MIDI data will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one of the DOU-10 voices. ...controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be turned "OFF" if you don't want the Clavinova to "OFF". • Demo/piano song data and recorder playback data are played on the keyboard. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive...
...on channel 2. Use the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to MIDI information received via MIDI. • No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/piano song mode is engaged. • Received MIDI data will normally also send a MIDI program change number whenever one of the DOU-10 voices. ...controls its internal tone generator, allowing the internal voices to be turned "OFF" if you don't want the Clavinova to "OFF". • Demo/piano song data and recorder playback data are played on the keyboard. Press the [-/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to select the desired transmit or receive...
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... event (n = channel number) pp = Program number pp VOICE NAME 00 PIANO 1 01 PIANO 2 88 CLAVINOVA TONE 05 E. PIANO 2 06 HARPSICHORD 48 STRINGS 19 PIPE ORGAN 1 16 PIPE ORGAN 2 *...channel number) 00H, 2EH (data length) 43H, 4CH, 20H, 20H (CL) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 27H, 39H, 36H (CLP '96) 30H, 30H (version x, y) [PANEL DATA] [CHECK SUM (1byte)] = 0-(43H+4CH+20H+......+Data end) F7H ...[4CH] -> [hh] -> [mm] -> [ll] -> [dd] -> [F7H] F0 = Exclusive status 43 = YAMAHA ID 1n = When n is received n=0~F, whichever is 200 milliseconds received for more than 400 milliseconds * Caution: If an ...
... event (n = channel number) pp = Program number pp VOICE NAME 00 PIANO 1 01 PIANO 2 88 CLAVINOVA TONE 05 E. PIANO 2 06 HARPSICHORD 48 STRINGS 19 PIPE ORGAN 1 16 PIPE ORGAN 2 *...channel number) 00H, 2EH (data length) 43H, 4CH, 20H, 20H (CL) 43H, 4CH, 50H, 27H, 39H, 36H (CLP '96) 30H, 30H (version x, y) [PANEL DATA] [CHECK SUM (1byte)] = 0-(43H+4CH+20H+......+Data end) F7H ...[4CH] -> [hh] -> [mm] -> [ll] -> [dd] -> [F7H] F0 = Exclusive status 43 = YAMAHA ID 1n = When n is received n=0~F, whichever is 200 milliseconds received for more than 400 milliseconds * Caution: If an ...
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S. Piano Song Titles No. Beethoven T. Mozart F. F. Ellmenreich T. Beethoven R. Schumann G. Lange F. Mozart C. L. F. A. Liszt J. Elgar J. W. Zachow * The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 1997 by YAMAHA CORPORATION). * Les morceaux de démonstration énumérés... der Demo-Songs/ Liste des morceaux de démonstration/Lista de canciones de demostración Voice Demo Tune Titles Voice Name PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE OPRGAN 1 PIPE ORGAN 2 Title Ballad No. 1 G minor op. 23 Lake Louise Consolation...
S. Piano Song Titles No. Beethoven T. Mozart F. F. Ellmenreich T. Beethoven R. Schumann G. Lange F. Mozart C. L. F. A. Liszt J. Elgar J. W. Zachow * The demonstration pieces listed above are original (© 1997 by YAMAHA CORPORATION). * Les morceaux de démonstration énumérés... der Demo-Songs/ Liste des morceaux de démonstration/Lista de canciones de demostración Voice Demo Tune Titles Voice Name PIANO 1 PIANO 2 CLAVINOVA TONE HARPSICHORD STRINGS PIPE OPRGAN 1 PIPE ORGAN 2 Title Ballad No. 1 G minor op. 23 Lake Louise Consolation...
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...2, START/STOP, REC PEDAL CONTROLS SOFT, SOSTENUTO, DAMPER OTHER CONTROLS MASTER VOLUME, FUNCTION, TRANSPOSE, SPLIT, EFFECT, METRONOME, TEMPO/SONG [s]/[t], LED Display, DEMO/PIANO SONG JACKS/CONNECTORS PHONES x 2, AUX OUT L/L+R & R, AUX IN L/L+R & R, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, HOST SELECT, TO HOST INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL... sans préavis. * Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. 72 kg (158.7 lbs.) 49 PIANO 1, E. Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones CLP-555 KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY 32 NOTES MAX. VOICE SELECTORS...
...2, START/STOP, REC PEDAL CONTROLS SOFT, SOSTENUTO, DAMPER OTHER CONTROLS MASTER VOLUME, FUNCTION, TRANSPOSE, SPLIT, EFFECT, METRONOME, TEMPO/SONG [s]/[t], LED Display, DEMO/PIANO SONG JACKS/CONNECTORS PHONES x 2, AUX OUT L/L+R & R, AUX IN L/L+R & R, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, HOST SELECT, TO HOST INPUT & OUTPUT LEVEL... sans préavis. * Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin previo aviso. 72 kg (158.7 lbs.) 49 PIANO 1, E. Specifications/Technische Daten/Caractéristiques techniques/Especificaciones CLP-555 KEYBOARD 88 KEYS (A-1 ~ C7) POLYPHONY 32 NOTES MAX. VOICE SELECTORS...