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... - q A maximum of 32-note polyphony (64-note polyphony on the CVP-79A) permits use of the CVP-59S) complete control-panel setups that you practice complete songs with the left... accompaniment styles. q Registration Memory memorizes 25 (15 in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Disk Orchestra Collection playback capability lets you can recall whenever needed. q 100 exciting accompaniment... be recalled and played in the same way as illustrated in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. In order to your keyboard performances. q Internal 3.5" floppy disk drive provides extended...
... - q A maximum of 32-note polyphony (64-note polyphony on the CVP-79A) permits use of the CVP-59S) complete control-panel setups that you practice complete songs with the left... accompaniment styles. q Registration Memory memorizes 25 (15 in a safe place for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. Disk Orchestra Collection playback capability lets you can recall whenever needed. q 100 exciting accompaniment... be recalled and played in the same way as illustrated in a range of advanced MIDI music systems. In order to your keyboard performances. q Internal 3.5" floppy disk drive provides extended...
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... 120 Drum/key Assignment List 121 Backed Up Parameters 122 Fingering Chart 123 MIDI Data Format 124 Specifications 135 CVP-79A: Assembly 136 CVP-69/69A: Assembly 142 CVP-59S: Assembly 150 MIDI Implementation Chart 156 1 and Left-hand Practice 67 Repeat Functions 69 Other Playback Controls 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music...
... 120 Drum/key Assignment List 121 Backed Up Parameters 122 Fingering Chart 123 MIDI Data Format 124 Specifications 135 CVP-79A: Assembly 136 CVP-69/69A: Assembly 142 CVP-59S: Assembly 150 MIDI Implementation Chart 156 1 and Left-hand Practice 67 Repeat Functions 69 Other Playback Controls 70 Playing Other Types of Your Clavinova 2 Preparation 3 The Music...
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... Control page 6 3 ABC/SONG VOLUME Control ......... The Panel Controls AUX OUT R L/L+R AUX IN R EXP PEDAL CVP-79A D FG H THRU MIDI OUT IN L/L+R CVP-69/69A R L/L+R R AUX IN AUX OUT OUT THRU MIDI DF H IN L/L+R CVP-59S R L/L+R R AUX IN AUX OUT OUT MIDI DF H L/L+R IN 1 POWER 23 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ABC/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN 4 DEMO...
... Control page 6 3 ABC/SONG VOLUME Control ......... The Panel Controls AUX OUT R L/L+R AUX IN R EXP PEDAL CVP-79A D FG H THRU MIDI OUT IN L/L+R CVP-69/69A R L/L+R R AUX IN AUX OUT OUT THRU MIDI DF H IN L/L+R CVP-59S R L/L+R R AUX IN AUX OUT OUT MIDI DF H L/L+R IN 1 POWER 23 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ABC/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN 4 DEMO...
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... L/L+R Jacks page 113 F AUX IN R and L/L+R Jacks page 113 G EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A page 7, 113 H MIDI Connectors page 113 5 TONE/ SYNTH O DUAL a EFFECT ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS MEMORY BANK 1 sd SAX/ FLUTE BASS DRUMS/ PERC. VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. A CVP-79A l ;A CVP-69/69A l o EXIT p -+ Q PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE WER SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE...
... L/L+R Jacks page 113 F AUX IN R and L/L+R Jacks page 113 G EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A page 7, 113 H MIDI Connectors page 113 5 TONE/ SYNTH O DUAL a EFFECT ORGAN STRINGS/ CHOIR BRASS MEMORY BANK 1 sd SAX/ FLUTE BASS DRUMS/ PERC. VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. A CVP-79A l ;A CVP-69/69A l o EXIT p -+ Q PLAY SONG RECORD GUIDE WER SONG CONTROL REW FF PAUSE...
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..., and set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. VSelect a Demo Tune The demo tunes are selected via the MIDI OUT terminal. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. POP 16BEAT DANCE POP STYLE ROCK BALLAD JAZZ LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ PIANO E. PIANO HARPSI. The selected...
..., and set the [MASTER VOLUME] control about half way between the "MIN" and "MAX" settings. VSelect a Demo Tune The demo tunes are selected via the MIDI OUT terminal. VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. POP 16BEAT DANCE POP STYLE ROCK BALLAD JAZZ LATIN LATIN POP TRADITIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ PIANO E. PIANO HARPSI. The selected...
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...display that appears when the [REVERB] button is turned on. Distinctive short reverb with initial delay. Long, cavernous reverb. Digital Reverb The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S provides a number of long tunnel-like space. REVERB VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ABC/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX DEMO/HELP REVERB MIN MIN ... reverb. Different reverb types and depth settings can use the data dial or [+]/[-] buttons when the TYPE parameter is turned off and on via MIDI. BASEMENT Small, highly reflective room reverb. 22 • "OFF" may have to select the desired reverb type, or use for solo instruments...
...display that appears when the [REVERB] button is turned on. Distinctive short reverb with initial delay. Long, cavernous reverb. Digital Reverb The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S provides a number of long tunnel-like space. REVERB VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ABC/SONG VOLUME MAX MAX DEMO/HELP REVERB MIN MIN ... reverb. Different reverb types and depth settings can use the data dial or [+]/[-] buttons when the TYPE parameter is turned off and on via MIDI. BASEMENT Small, highly reflective room reverb. 22 • "OFF" may have to select the desired reverb type, or use for solo instruments...
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Voice Effects Each CVP-79A/69/69A/59S voice has individual effect type and depth settings that can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the TYPE LCD buttons or [+]/[-] buttons. The default effect type can be selected via MIDI. Slight pitch change for each channel. Initial delay for each stereo channel, and two separate feedback... 16BEAT DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ HARMONY - Three-phase LFO for the left and right channels. A range of 20 (17 in the case of the CVP-69/69A/59S) effects provides extensive musical versatility.
Voice Effects Each CVP-79A/69/69A/59S voice has individual effect type and depth settings that can be recalled by simultaneously pressing the TYPE LCD buttons or [+]/[-] buttons. The default effect type can be selected via MIDI. Slight pitch change for each channel. Initial delay for each stereo channel, and two separate feedback... 16BEAT DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ HARMONY - Three-phase LFO for the left and right channels. A range of 20 (17 in the case of the CVP-69/69A/59S) effects provides extensive musical versatility.
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Accompaniment The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S has 100 musical "styles" that can be backed up even after a few seconds if the [DISPLAY HOLD] button is turned off via the MIDI 3 "Send" function described on pages 55 and 45 for details. • Use the [ABC/SONG VOLUME] control to select any of the accompaniment...
Accompaniment The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S has 100 musical "styles" that can be backed up even after a few seconds if the [DISPLAY HOLD] button is turned off via the MIDI 3 "Send" function described on pages 55 and 45 for details. • Use the [ABC/SONG VOLUME] control to select any of the accompaniment...
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...Play mode is engaged automatically when a song disk is inserted in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is supplied with the Clavinova). The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S also shows you 've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the disk drive. ...If a song disk is already inserted but the Song Play mode is not transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Also refer to the "...
...Play mode is engaged automatically when a song disk is inserted in the next section, and songs on optional Yamaha Disk Orchestra Collection disks (one is supplied with the Clavinova). The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S also shows you 've recorded yourself using the song recorder function described in the disk drive. ...If a song disk is already inserted but the Song Play mode is not transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector. Also refer to the "...
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... song is selected. XMute, Play-enable, or Solo Tracks as dots. • All track numbers appear whether the tracks contain data or not when a Standard MIDI file song (see "Playing Other Types of tracks which are enabled for playback are shown above the PLAY/ OFF button. Tracks which contain data are...
... song is selected. XMute, Play-enable, or Solo Tracks as dots. • All track numbers appear whether the tracks contain data or not when a Standard MIDI file song (see "Playing Other Types of tracks which are enabled for playback are shown above the PLAY/ OFF button. Tracks which contain data are...
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...include independent volume parameters for you to play the piece at the beginning of a song or when the PHRASE REPEAT or A-B REPEAT mode (page 69) is the default guide mode. This is engaged.) 67 If the appropriate notes are played. in the GUIDE MODE parameter location and only the ... keys with the notes they produce. • When playing back the internal RAM data (see "Recording Without a Disk", page 89) or the Standard MIDI File format 1 data (see "Playing Other Types of the Clavinova indicate in the same way as indicated by pressing the corresponding LCD button. (The NEXT...
...include independent volume parameters for you to play the piece at the beginning of a song or when the PHRASE REPEAT or A-B REPEAT mode (page 69) is the default guide mode. This is engaged.) 67 If the appropriate notes are played. in the GUIDE MODE parameter location and only the ... keys with the notes they produce. • When playing back the internal RAM data (see "Recording Without a Disk", page 89) or the Standard MIDI File format 1 data (see "Playing Other Types of the Clavinova indicate in the same way as indicated by pressing the corresponding LCD button. (The NEXT...
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...FF] buttons allow you to move rapidly in the specified direction for continuous stepping in Standard MIDI File format (SMF formats 0 and 1). Playing Other Types of Music Data In addition to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other types of data are played back. • Regardless of...is produced during [r REW] operation. • The [r REW], [f FF], and [o PAUSE] buttons do not function with SMF format 1 data. • Yamaha ESEQ data recorded on the type of data being played. 71 The Clavinova's internal tone generator is compatible with the GM System Level 1 voice allocation...
...FF] buttons allow you to move rapidly in the specified direction for continuous stepping in Standard MIDI File format (SMF formats 0 and 1). Playing Other Types of Music Data In addition to the CVP 79A/69/69A/59S voice allocation when other types of data are played back. • Regardless of...is produced during [r REW] operation. • The [r REW], [f FF], and [o PAUSE] buttons do not function with SMF format 1 data. • Yamaha ESEQ data recorded on the type of data being played. 71 The Clavinova's internal tone generator is compatible with the GM System Level 1 voice allocation...
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... the LCD button in the same way for consistent, easy operation: ZPress the [FUNCTION] button so that significantly enhance the versatility and flexibility of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. PAGE DISPLAY HOLD CUse the LCD buttons, data dial, and/or [+]/[-] buttons to select the page containing the desired function. FUNCTION MIXER...] button, or the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. EXIT 90 The Utility Functions The "utility functions" described in this chapter include keyboard, disk, MIDI, and general functions that its indicator goes out when done.
... the LCD button in the same way for consistent, easy operation: ZPress the [FUNCTION] button so that significantly enhance the versatility and flexibility of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. PAGE DISPLAY HOLD CUse the LCD buttons, data dial, and/or [+]/[-] buttons to select the page containing the desired function. FUNCTION MIXER...] button, or the [FUNCTION] button so that its indicator lights. EXIT 90 The Utility Functions The "utility functions" described in this chapter include keyboard, disk, MIDI, and general functions that its indicator goes out when done.
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... the continuous and switch modes. q MIDI Reception The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S always receives MIDI data in split keyboard setups and to share musical information and control one another. Press the DAMPER MODE LCD button to just about any MIDI system. on (page 107). All ...the CLOCK setting - Both parameters can be matched for on/off or continuous operation (refer to create "systems" of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. MIDI 1 MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that offer far greater versatility and control than is available ...
... the continuous and switch modes. q MIDI Reception The CVP-79A/69/69A/59S always receives MIDI data in split keyboard setups and to share musical information and control one another. Press the DAMPER MODE LCD button to just about any MIDI system. on (page 107). All ...the CLOCK setting - Both parameters can be matched for on/off or continuous operation (refer to create "systems" of the CVP-79A/69/69A/59S. MIDI 1 MIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is a world-standard communication interface that offer far greater versatility and control than is available ...
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...memory even when the power is turned off , however, so that the Clavinova keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is ON. The Utility Functions s Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls... situation is "Local Control ON" since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by the Clavinova's own internal clock or an external MIDI clock signal received from an external source, the rhythm, ABC and other clock-dependent features will not operate. Local control can be turned...
...memory even when the power is turned off , however, so that the Clavinova keyboard does not play the internal voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is ON. The Utility Functions s Local Control ON/OFF "Local Control" refers to the fact that, normally, the Clavinova keyboard controls... situation is "Local Control ON" since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by the Clavinova's own internal clock or an external MIDI clock signal received from an external source, the rhythm, ABC and other clock-dependent features will not operate. Local control can be turned...
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...RECEIVE) and OFF. • The Start/Stop setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is turned ON (page 107), otherwise the default setting is not affected). This function makes it possible to cancel start /stop command ...change data reception and transmission if you do not want the Clavinova to be affected by pedal and other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered Multi-Timbre mode voice to MIDI program change numbers received from an external device or vice versa. The Utility Functions s Program ...Normally ...
...RECEIVE) and OFF. • The Start/Stop setting is retained in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is turned ON (page 107), otherwise the default setting is not affected). This function makes it possible to cancel start /stop command ...change data reception and transmission if you do not want the Clavinova to be affected by pedal and other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered Multi-Timbre mode voice to MIDI program change numbers received from an external device or vice versa. The Utility Functions s Program ...Normally ...
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... and/or harmony data will be sent even if the BASIC send channel is not affected. The Utility Functions MIDI 3 The MIDI 3 function page contains the TRANSPOSE and SEND parameters which determine whether MIDI note data will be affected by the Transpose setting (page 91), and whether the ABC, rhythm, and harmony data... is turned ON (page 107), otherwise both parameters are retained in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is turned ON (page 107), otherwise the RECEIVE parameter is turned On and the SEND parameter is a good idea to set the BASIC and ...
... and/or harmony data will be sent even if the BASIC send channel is not affected. The Utility Functions MIDI 3 The MIDI 3 function page contains the TRANSPOSE and SEND parameters which determine whether MIDI note data will be affected by the Transpose setting (page 91), and whether the ABC, rhythm, and harmony data... is turned ON (page 107), otherwise both parameters are retained in memory even when the power is turned off if the BACKUP page MIDI parameter is turned ON (page 107), otherwise the RECEIVE parameter is turned On and the SEND parameter is a good idea to set the BASIC and ...
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...is done the "Back up will be reset to cancel. • VOICE SETTING • STYLE SETTING • SONG SETTING • REGISTRATION • MIDI • ALL SETUP * See page 122 for the list of parameters contained in each parameter group. The Utility Functions • VOICE SETTING •... TUNE/MICRO TUNING • PEDAL • MIDI • STYLE SETTING • ABC MODE • SONG SETTING • REGISTRATION • POPUP & ALERT * See page 122 for the list of...
...is done the "Back up will be reset to cancel. • VOICE SETTING • STYLE SETTING • SONG SETTING • REGISTRATION • MIDI • ALL SETUP * See page 122 for the list of parameters contained in each parameter group. The Utility Functions • VOICE SETTING •... TUNE/MICRO TUNING • PEDAL • MIDI • STYLE SETTING • ABC MODE • SONG SETTING • REGISTRATION • POPUP & ALERT * See page 122 for the list of...
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... the VOICE parameter is selected. Alert Sound This function allows you change the alert voice. 109 Song List Priority This function determines whether a GM (general MIDI)/SMF or DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) file will take priority and be recalled by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously while the VOLUME parameter is selected...
... the VOICE parameter is selected. Alert Sound This function allows you change the alert voice. 109 Song List Priority This function determines whether a GM (general MIDI)/SMF or DOC (Disk Orchestra Collection) file will take priority and be recalled by pressing the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously while the VOLUME parameter is selected...
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...are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal amplifier and speaker system. The MIDI THRU connector provided on the CVP-59S CVP-79A/69/69A MIDI IN OUT THRU MIDI Sequencer Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks,... the keyboard sound only (i.e. If you don't lose any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing "chaining" of several MIDI instruments or other devices. s EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be to the Clavinova AUX IN jacks, allowing the sound ...
...are combined and delivered via the Clavinova's internal amplifier and speaker system. The MIDI THRU connector provided on the CVP-59S CVP-79A/69/69A MIDI IN OUT THRU MIDI Sequencer Tone Generator The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI data from the AUX IN jacks is delivered to the AUX OUT jacks,... the keyboard sound only (i.e. If you don't lose any data received at the MIDI IN connector, allowing "chaining" of several MIDI instruments or other devices. s EXP PEDAL Jack (CVP-79A An optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller can be to the Clavinova AUX IN jacks, allowing the sound ...