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...s Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style...xii MIDI Implementation Chart xvii q 10-track performance memory records and plays back your Clavinova will give you many years of your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. one Disk Orchestra Collection disk with the left and right hands. q MIDI ...
...s Reverb Depth Control 12 The Keyboard & Polyphony 13 The Pedals 14 s Right Pedal (Damper Pedal 14 s Center Pedal (Sostenuto Pedal, CVP-87A only 14 s Left Pedal (Multi-function 14 Pan 15 Transposition 15 Pitch Control 16 s The Pitch Display 16 Accompaniment 17 s Style...xii MIDI Implementation Chart xvii q 10-track performance memory records and plays back your Clavinova will give you many years of your Clavinova's performance potential and features, we urge you for choosing a Yamaha Clavinova. one Disk Orchestra Collection disk with the left and right hands. q MIDI ...
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...individual reverb depth for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per channel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier....CVP-87A EXP. q Expression Control (CVP-87A only) ... Initially set to their minimum positions, no sound will be used to balance the keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is particularly handy for the rhythm, chord 1, chord 2, and bass parts. EXP.PEDAL An optional Yamaha...
...individual reverb depth for adjusting the balance when recording the Clavinova sound. The Internal Amplifier & Speaker System The CVP-87A and CVP-85A feature a powerful stereo amplifier delivering 40 watts per channel while the CVP-83S has a high-performance 20-watt stereo amplifier....CVP-87A EXP. q Expression Control (CVP-87A only) ... Initially set to their minimum positions, no sound will be used to balance the keyboard and rhythm sound when only rhythm accompaniment is particularly handy for the rhythm, chord 1, chord 2, and bass parts. EXP.PEDAL An optional Yamaha...
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6 Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. the style and voice selectors will play back in sequence when the ...adjusted during demo playback. Foster J. MASTER VOLUME NOTES • The tempo cannot be stopped temporarily by Yamaha Corporation). pending on page 43. Chopin D. S. Bach I. VStop Playback ... The Demo Tunes VOICE NAME PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE HARPSICHORD GUITAR STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR COMPOSER F. All other songs are original (© 1993 by pressing ...
6 Demonstration Playback The Clavinova features 25 demonstration tunes that effectively demonstrate its sound and accompaniment capabilities. the style and voice selectors will play back in sequence when the ...adjusted during demo playback. Foster J. MASTER VOLUME NOTES • The tempo cannot be stopped temporarily by Yamaha Corporation). pending on page 43. Chopin D. S. Bach I. VStop Playback ... The Demo Tunes VOICE NAME PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE HARPSICHORD GUITAR STRINGS ORGAN CHOIR COMPOSER F. All other songs are original (© 1993 by pressing ...
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...features stereo voices. PIANO 2 (velocity switch) 1 (layer) 4 HARPSICHORD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 5 VIBES 2 (detune) 1 (layer) 6 GUITAR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 7 STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 8 ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 9 CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 10 UPRIGHT BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 11 E. Further variation occurs in the CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S. The following chart shows all stereo, 2-layer, and 1-layer voices in the CVP-85A...(layer) 1 (layer) 53 TIMPANI & ORCH. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. The ...
...features stereo voices. PIANO 2 (velocity switch) 1 (layer) 4 HARPSICHORD 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 5 VIBES 2 (detune) 1 (layer) 6 GUITAR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 7 STRINGS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 8 ORGAN 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 9 CHOIR 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 10 UPRIGHT BASS 1 (layer) 1 (layer) 11 E. Further variation occurs in the CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S. The following chart shows all stereo, 2-layer, and 1-layer voices in the CVP-85A...(layer) 1 (layer) 53 TIMPANI & ORCH. Voice CVP-87A CVP-85A 1 PIANO 2 (stereo) 1 (layer) 2 CLAVINOVA TONE 2 (layer) 1 (layer) 3 E. The ...
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... DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE... notes will not be selected when the SOLO STYLEPLAY feature is turned on page 25 (the SOLO STYLEPLAY pedal function can be sustained. When the damper pedal is operating. NOTES • While the CVP-85A and CVP-83S damper pedals are played "staccato." NOTES •...
... DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 4 0 UPRIGHT BASS ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE... notes will not be selected when the SOLO STYLEPLAY feature is turned on page 25 (the SOLO STYLEPLAY pedal function can be sustained. When the damper pedal is operating. NOTES • While the CVP-85A and CVP-83S damper pedals are played "staccato." NOTES •...
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...) position of the voice played on the keyboard can be used to produce a broader ensemble sound with the Performance Memory multitrack recording feature. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default for some voices places the treble-register sound to the right and ...2 DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3....
...) position of the voice played on the keyboard can be used to produce a broader ensemble sound with the Performance Memory multitrack recording feature. NOTES • The "P d " keyboard scale pan default for some voices places the treble-register sound to the right and ...2 DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE 3....
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...rhythm patterns (refer to set the desired accompaniment tempo if necessary (see "Style Selection" on page 17 for the Auto Accompaniment feature. Normal start = NORMAL/FILL TO NORMAL Lower key Variation start = VARIATION/FILL TO VARIATION Lower key Intro start = INTRO/...ABC mode*). * Automatic synchro start switching can be enabled or disabled via the utility 1 mode "Auto Synchro Start Switching" function, described on page 43. The Clavinova will accept the following chord 20 types: • Major [M] • Minor [m] • Major seventh [M7] • Sixth [6] • Seventh ...
...rhythm patterns (refer to set the desired accompaniment tempo if necessary (see "Style Selection" on page 17 for the Auto Accompaniment feature. Normal start = NORMAL/FILL TO NORMAL Lower key Variation start = VARIATION/FILL TO VARIATION Lower key Intro start = INTRO/...ABC mode*). * Automatic synchro start switching can be enabled or disabled via the utility 1 mode "Auto Synchro Start Switching" function, described on page 43. The Clavinova will accept the following chord 20 types: • Major [M] • Minor [m] • Major seventh [M7] • Sixth [6] • Seventh ...
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...be turned off . F#2 - s Special Modes q Mute Some accompaniment notes may not use with this feature. q Minor Harmonization When playing a 7th chord in length - less than an 8th note in a minor.... • Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button so that its indicator lights) the Clavinova will not play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. In the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC... CHORD 2. This mute function can be restored by the right hand. NOTES • On the CVP-87A the split point is indicated by pressing the [SINGLE FINGER] and [FINGERED] buttons simultaneously ...
...be turned off . F#2 - s Special Modes q Mute Some accompaniment notes may not use with this feature. q Minor Harmonization When playing a 7th chord in length - less than an 8th note in a minor.... • Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button so that its indicator lights) the Clavinova will not play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. In the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC... CHORD 2. This mute function can be restored by the right hand. NOTES • On the CVP-87A the split point is indicated by pressing the [SINGLE FINGER] and [FINGERED] buttons simultaneously ...
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...on. s The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION...BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS ...RHUMBA while the [SOLO STYLEPLAY] button is held. Solo Styleplay 25 This sophisticated feature not only provides automatic rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment, but you can also ...
...on. s The Left Pedal & Solo Styleplay CVP-83S/85A SOFT SOSTENUTO START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION CVP-87A SOFT START/STOP SOLO STYLEPLAY LEFT PEDAL FUNCTION...BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS ...RHUMBA while the [SOLO STYLEPLAY] button is held. Solo Styleplay 25 This sophisticated feature not only provides automatic rhythm, bass and chord accompaniment, but you can also ...
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...Percussion parts (track 15). During DISK ORCHESTRA playback use . NOTES • Disk Orchestra playback tempo can be played via the guide lamps above the CVP-87A keyboard distract you, or you play the piece at any desired value after a song has been selected by the keyboard guide lamps on .... part only, or both the right- Bass part (track 3). s Guided Right- and right-hand guide = or RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR With this feature, the Clavinova waits for you can also be selected by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Right-hand guide only Left-hand guide only RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR...
...Percussion parts (track 15). During DISK ORCHESTRA playback use . NOTES • Disk Orchestra playback tempo can be played via the guide lamps above the CVP-87A keyboard distract you, or you play the piece at any desired value after a song has been selected by the keyboard guide lamps on .... part only, or both the right- Bass part (track 3). s Guided Right- and right-hand guide = or RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR With this feature, the Clavinova waits for you can also be selected by pressing the [START/STOP] button. Right-hand guide only Left-hand guide only RIGHT/1TR LEFT/2TR...
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... 3.5" floppy disk loaded into the Clavinova disk drive (see page 38), and that you insert an unformatted disk, "For" will appear on one of a single musical composition, plus a rhythm track. Performance Memory 31 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S feature a built-in "sequencer" which ...can be recorded on a single disk). Please format the disk before proceeding. VEngage the Record Ready Mode ... If no other Clavinova functions are using. SONG NUMBER 1 Select a SONG...
... 3.5" floppy disk loaded into the Clavinova disk drive (see page 38), and that you insert an unformatted disk, "For" will appear on one of a single musical composition, plus a rhythm track. Performance Memory 31 The CVP-87A, CVP-85A, and CVP-83S feature a built-in "sequencer" which ...can be recorded on a single disk). Please format the disk before proceeding. VEngage the Record Ready Mode ... If no other Clavinova functions are using. SONG NUMBER 1 Select a SONG...
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... the Recording ... / START/STOP Press the [START/STOP] button to the disk for playback. You can turn the metronome on page 30. NOTES • The Clavinova may continue to write data to play back your recording. REC When recording has finished the indicator of the recorded track will not be recorded...
... the Recording ... / START/STOP Press the [START/STOP] button to the disk for playback. You can turn the metronome on page 30. NOTES • The Clavinova may continue to write data to play back your recording. REC When recording has finished the indicator of the recorded track will not be recorded...
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...required setting (the available settings for the CVP-87) in the group which are accessed as Required ... U1: Touch Sensitivity The Clavinova can cancel the selected function at this group apply to a wide range of functions and features. Utility Mode 1 41 The "general ... DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE...
...required setting (the available settings for the CVP-87) in the group which are accessed as Required ... U1: Touch Sensitivity The Clavinova can cancel the selected function at this group apply to a wide range of functions and features. Utility Mode 1 41 The "general ... DISK STYLE 1 SWING JAZZ BALLAD BIG BAND BOOGIE BOSSA SAMBA CHA-CHA RHUMBA MARCH WALTZ MARCH 6/8 J.WALTZ DISK STYLE 2 STYLE METRONOME TAP BEAT TEMPO PIANO CLAVINOVA TONE E.PIANO HARPSI VIBES GUITAR STRINGS SPLIT 1 8 ORGAN 2 9 CHOIR 3 0 UPRIGHT BASS 4 ELEC BASS 5 6 7 DRUMS VOICE 13-60 VOICE...
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...; Style tempo switching is automatically turned ON (Y) whenever the POWER switch is maintained. U3: Individual Key Tuning The Individual Key Tuning Feature makes it possible to individually tune each key can be raised or lowered by the corresponding number of each key on . •...Switching This function determines whether the "suggested tempo for each style will be maintained regardless of a key. the current tempo is turned on the Clavinova panel. d: Lower pitch. the suggested " tempo for the Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass tracks. 42 Utility Mode 1 U2: Accompaniment...
...; Style tempo switching is automatically turned ON (Y) whenever the POWER switch is maintained. U3: Individual Key Tuning The Individual Key Tuning Feature makes it possible to individually tune each key can be raised or lowered by the corresponding number of each key on . •...Switching This function determines whether the "suggested tempo for each style will be maintained regardless of a key. the current tempo is turned on the Clavinova panel. d: Lower pitch. the suggested " tempo for the Rhythm, Chord 1, Chord 2, and Bass tracks. 42 Utility Mode 1 U2: Accompaniment...
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...to EXTERNAL and a MIDI clock signal is controlled 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. The Clavinova Common Voice mode is always off when the power is ... on page 49, but MIDI program change numbers transmit- ted when the panel voice selectors are operated are converted to Yamaha Clavinova Common Voice Numbers. ORGAN = EXTERNAL. MIDI program change numbers received on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the...
...to EXTERNAL and a MIDI clock signal is controlled 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. The Clavinova Common Voice mode is always off when the power is ... on page 49, but MIDI program change numbers transmit- ted when the panel voice selectors are operated are converted to Yamaha Clavinova Common Voice Numbers. ORGAN = EXTERNAL. MIDI program change numbers received on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the...
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... MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). PEDAL Jack (CVP-87A) ...An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be returned to the OPTIONAL IN jacks, either directly or through external equipment. q OPTIONAL IN L and R Jacks (CVP-87A & CVP-85A OPTIONAL IN R L These jacks are... and R jacks deliver the output of connectors for connection to control the Clavinova. EXP.PEDAL When a plug is inserted into the AC mains outlet and played, it also features a number of the Clavinova for system expansion. q AUX. OUT jack signal must never be used ...
... MIDI data generated by playing the Clavinova keyboard). PEDAL Jack (CVP-87A) ...An optional Yamaha EP-1 Expression Pedal can be returned to the OPTIONAL IN jacks, either directly or through external equipment. q OPTIONAL IN L and R Jacks (CVP-87A & CVP-85A OPTIONAL IN R L These jacks are... and R jacks deliver the output of connectors for connection to control the Clavinova. EXP.PEDAL When a plug is inserted into the AC mains outlet and played, it also features a number of the Clavinova for system expansion. q AUX. OUT jack signal must never be used ...