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...15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER...Keyboard Percussion 32 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - We also recommend that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the ...Clavinova. Included Accessories q Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for future reference. Split Mode 36 Selecting the Split Voice...
...15 Adjusting the Contrast of the LCD Display 15 Memory Backup 16 Display Messages 16 2 CVP-98/96/600 Adjusting the Volume 17 [MASTER VOLUME 17 [ACMP/SONG VOLUME 17 [MIXER...Keyboard Percussion 32 Playing Two Voices Simultaneously - We also recommend that you for purchasing the Yamaha Clavinova! Thank you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the ...Clavinova. Included Accessories q Music Software Collection Disk (+ Music Book) This disk features various recorded song samples for future reference. Split Mode 36 Selecting the Split Voice...
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...appropriate disk software, the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn songs by showing you can play the proper notes. CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with playback of a full orchestra or backing band. q... performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 There are 100 accompaniment styles (page 47), plus an additional 40 "Pianist" styles that allow you use Recording Features Depending on your favorite music styles, according to Computers The Clavinova can be ...
...appropriate disk software, the LCD display and guide lamps help you learn songs by showing you can play the proper notes. CHAPTER 1: Getting Ready Features of the Clavinova q Large, Easy-to-use LCD Display The large LCD (along with playback of a full orchestra or backing band. q... performance data and creating music with a computer. (See page 156.) 4 CVP-98/96/600 4 There are 100 accompaniment styles (page 47), plus an additional 40 "Pianist" styles that allow you use Recording Features Depending on your favorite music styles, according to Computers The Clavinova can be ...
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Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. Listen to play back randomly, starting from the selected song. ... modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 The lamps of 27 demo pieces: 4 entire Demo songs, 12 special pieces showcasing the voices, and 11 showcasing the styles. Playback continues...
Demo Play The Clavinova features a total of the STYLE button and VOICE button flash continuously, and the DEMO display appears. Listen to play back randomly, starting from the selected song. ... modes are three ways to them all and hear what the Clavinova can do. All the songs play back the song(s), as described below: 24 CVP-98/96/600 24 The lamps of 27 demo pieces: 4 entire Demo songs, 12 special pieces showcasing the voices, and 11 showcasing the styles. Playback continues...
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... previous display after a few seconds. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types ...DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE PIANO E. PIANO E. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK...
... previous display after a few seconds. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. CHAPTER 3: Voices Selecting Voices The Clavinova features a wealth of the VOICE SELECT display appears. TONE/ SYNTH ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG q Voice Types ...DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE PIANO E. PIANO E. You can be selected. 27 CVP-98/96/600 27 VOLUME MASTER VOLUME ACMP / SONG VOLUME MAX MAX MIN MIN DEMO HELP POWER BASS POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK...
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... attack sound to appropriate settings, then add them to the voice name when the selected voice has been already edited. CVP-98/96/600 29 29 s Editing Organ Combination Voices The editing features in the pop-up ORGAN COMBINATION display. The settings of the selected voice are shown in which the attack sound...
... attack sound to appropriate settings, then add them to the voice name when the selected voice has been already edited. CVP-98/96/600 29 29 s Editing Organ Combination Voices The editing features in the pop-up ORGAN COMBINATION display. The settings of the selected voice are shown in which the attack sound...
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...ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- The STYLE SELECT pop-up display appears. CVP-98/96/600 47 47 Selecting a style from changing by pressing the appropriate STYLE button. page 56). • The Clavinova also features forty special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into...3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE q Auto Accompaniment Auto Accompaniment provides full instrumental backing, using all the parts included with the Auto Accompaniment feature. (These styles will not sound if Auto Accompaniment is assigned to the previous display after a few seconds. Pop-up Display •...
...ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- The STYLE SELECT pop-up display appears. CVP-98/96/600 47 47 Selecting a style from changing by pressing the appropriate STYLE button. page 56). • The Clavinova also features forty special [PIANIST] styles consisting of the Clavinova are divided into...3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE q Auto Accompaniment Auto Accompaniment provides full instrumental backing, using all the parts included with the Auto Accompaniment feature. (These styles will not sound if Auto Accompaniment is assigned to the previous display after a few seconds. Pop-up Display •...
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.../SONG VOLUME] to use styles on the style. • Backup of the style. TOM] button that style is also selected, and the tempo is highlighted. CVP-98/96/600 49 49 XSelect the style Select the style by simultaneously pressing both TEMPO [-/+] buttons. ZPress either TEMPO [-/+] button briefly to decrement or increment...; Basic setting: Differs depending on optional Style File Disks (page 80) or your original styles (page 68) . Selecting Accompaniment Styles [DISK/CUSTOM] • The Clavinova features a [DISK/CUS-
.../SONG VOLUME] to use styles on the style. • Backup of the style. TOM] button that style is also selected, and the tempo is highlighted. CVP-98/96/600 49 49 XSelect the style Select the style by simultaneously pressing both TEMPO [-/+] buttons. ZPress either TEMPO [-/+] button briefly to decrement or increment...; Basic setting: Differs depending on optional Style File Disks (page 80) or your original styles (page 68) . Selecting Accompaniment Styles [DISK/CUSTOM] • The Clavinova features a [DISK/CUS-
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... indicated. Press the [METRONOME] button again to set the tempo over a range of the Metronome ......... s [START/STOP] of last settings: OFF TEMPO RESET 54 54 CVP-98/96/600 METRONOME The metronome can also press either TEMPO [-/+] button briefly to decrement or increment the tempo value by using the TEMPO [-/+] buttons. Press... the button for the style, you can set the tempo. As with the same parameter for continuous decrementing or incrementing. Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that its lamp lights.
... indicated. Press the [METRONOME] button again to set the tempo over a range of the Metronome ......... s [START/STOP] of last settings: OFF TEMPO RESET 54 54 CVP-98/96/600 METRONOME The metronome can also press either TEMPO [-/+] button briefly to decrement or increment the tempo value by using the TEMPO [-/+] buttons. Press... the button for the style, you can set the tempo. As with the same parameter for continuous decrementing or incrementing. Using the Metronome The Clavinova features a convenient metronome that its lamp lights.
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...on page 50. The name of the chord name in the display. This lets you play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. CVP-98/96/600 59 59 some arrangements may not be used with the Auto Accompaniment. matically create appropriate accompaniment while you create dynamic ... play an F chord (F, A and C) and press C +C (octave notes) in the lower range of the keyboard. (Use this function for use with this feature.) • Chord detection occurs at approximately 8th-note intervals. Keep in mind... • The DUAL or SPLIT mode can be detected. If the Clavinova cannot...
...on page 50. The name of the chord name in the display. This lets you play just about specifying the accompaniment chords. CVP-98/96/600 59 59 some arrangements may not be used with the Auto Accompaniment. matically create appropriate accompaniment while you create dynamic ... play an F chord (F, A and C) and press C +C (octave notes) in the lower range of the keyboard. (Use this function for use with this feature.) • Chord detection occurs at approximately 8th-note intervals. Keep in mind... • The DUAL or SPLIT mode can be detected. If the Clavinova cannot...
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.... • When chords are produced automatically to select the Harmony types in the ACCOMPANIMENT HARMONY pop-up display appears. • The Harmony feature cannot be turned on and off ). Since the Harmony function can be turned on when Full Keyboard is off, but only octaves (no ...data dial and the [-/+] buttons can add "spice" and professional polish to the last note played. 62 CVP-98/96/600 62 Other Auto Accompaniment Functions The Clavinova has many other features and functions that make the use of the keyboard, the harmony will be used . You can also select...
.... • When chords are produced automatically to select the Harmony types in the ACCOMPANIMENT HARMONY pop-up display appears. • The Harmony feature cannot be turned on and off ). Since the Harmony function can be turned on when Full Keyboard is off, but only octaves (no ...data dial and the [-/+] buttons can add "spice" and professional polish to the last note played. 62 CVP-98/96/600 62 Other Auto Accompaniment Functions The Clavinova has many other features and functions that make the use of the keyboard, the harmony will be used . You can also select...
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... at first in the normal way, then press the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] button. The lamp lights and the One Touch Setting pop-up display appears. CVP-98/96/600 63 63 The menu for all other styles can also select the setting by using the ONE TOUCH SETTING function, the Auto Accompaniment... you play, without having to take your hands from the keyboard. • The Left Pedal HARMONY ON/OFF function is not effective when the Harmony feature is off (i.e. You can be used.
... at first in the normal way, then press the [ONE TOUCH SETTING] button. The lamp lights and the One Touch Setting pop-up display appears. CVP-98/96/600 63 63 The menu for all other styles can also select the setting by using the ONE TOUCH SETTING function, the Auto Accompaniment... you play, without having to take your hands from the keyboard. • The Left Pedal HARMONY ON/OFF function is not effective when the Harmony feature is off (i.e. You can be used.
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...or use the data dial or [-/+] buttons to select the desired root note of the Fingered method are indicated by pressing ROOT. 66 66 CVP-98/96/600 CEnter the chord root Press ROOT (it is ideal when you want to quickly learn how to play certain chords. Other Auto ...Accompaniment Functions Chord Assist This function uses the keyboard guide lamps to show you appropriate fingerings for chords. (See page 104.) The Chord Assist feature is essentially an electronic "chord book" that shows you appropiate fingerings for chords, and is highlighted), then use Synchronized Start (see page 50)...
...or use the data dial or [-/+] buttons to select the desired root note of the Fingered method are indicated by pressing ROOT. 66 66 CVP-98/96/600 CEnter the chord root Press ROOT (it is ideal when you want to quickly learn how to play certain chords. Other Auto ...Accompaniment Functions Chord Assist This function uses the keyboard guide lamps to show you appropriate fingerings for chords. (See page 104.) The Chord Assist feature is essentially an electronic "chord book" that shows you appropiate fingerings for chords, and is highlighted), then use Synchronized Start (see page 50)...
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... CUSTOM] style will begin playing. POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK CUSTOM 68 68 CVP-98/96/600 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL... STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZEngage the Custom Style feature Press the [DISK/CUSTOM] style selector so that can be saved to disk for a few seconds before turning the power off. • One...
... CUSTOM] style will begin playing. POP 16BEAT ST YLE DANCE POP ROCK BALLAD JAZZ BALL- TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK CUSTOM 68 68 CVP-98/96/600 ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- ROOM LATIN POP TRADI- TIONAL COUNTRY WALTZ DISK PIANIST HARMONY ONE TOUCH SETTING CUSTOM ACMP ON VIRTUAL... STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE ZEngage the Custom Style feature Press the [DISK/CUSTOM] style selector so that can be saved to disk for a few seconds before turning the power off. • One...
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E. REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE 83 CVP-98/96/600 83 TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 ...CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. CHAPTER 5: Registrations Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) The Registration feature can be registered. XSelect a Registration bank Press the BANK [-] [+] buttons to display the banks below and to the right of the five banks: A ...
E. REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 BANK MEMORY BANK FREEZE 83 CVP-98/96/600 83 TONE/ SYNTH DISK IN USE ORGAN STRINGS/ SAX / CHOIR BRASS FLUTE BASS DRUMS XG DUAL SPLIT REVERB EFFECT REGISTRATION 1 2 3 4 ...CONTROL EASY PLAY NEXT NOTE SOUND REPEAT SONG CONTROL PLAY/ PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. CHAPTER 5: Registrations Registrations (Registering/Recalling Panel Setups) The Registration feature can be registered. XSelect a Registration bank Press the BANK [-] [+] buttons to display the banks below and to the right of the five banks: A ...
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... still active, even if the SPECIAL indication is shown. To return the normal Next Note mode, press the GUIDE MODE button so that do not feature the special method. • When using the TEMPO [-/+] buttons. • The positions of the guide lamps will not appear, even when pressing the GUIDE MODE...- the part which have data in the Demo mode. Guide Modes • Settings: NORMAL/ENSEMBLE/ (SPECIAL) • Basic setting: Auto indication of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 103 103 The SPECIAL indication will not change, even if the Transpose function (page 130) is selected.
... still active, even if the SPECIAL indication is shown. To return the normal Next Note mode, press the GUIDE MODE button so that do not feature the special method. • When using the TEMPO [-/+] buttons. • The positions of the guide lamps will not appear, even when pressing the GUIDE MODE...- the part which have data in the Demo mode. Guide Modes • Settings: NORMAL/ENSEMBLE/ (SPECIAL) • Basic setting: Auto indication of last settings: OFF CVP-98/96/600 103 103 The SPECIAL indication will not change, even if the Transpose function (page 130) is selected.
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Song Recording The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you step-record Auto ...16 tracks.) • Refer to a different track, as XG/SMF (format 0) files. The music you create by the CVP-98/96/ 600 are available: Quick Recording (page 107), which you can record, however, you can record multiple instrumental parts; VOLUME...PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. See page 8 in the Reference Manual) for information on the messages. CVP-98/96/600 105 105 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Track Recording (page 110), with which lets you record...
Song Recording The Clavinova features comprehensive song recording functions that allow you step-record Auto ...16 tracks.) • Refer to a different track, as XG/SMF (format 0) files. The music you create by the CVP-98/96/ 600 are available: Quick Recording (page 107), which you can record, however, you can record multiple instrumental parts; VOLUME...PAUSE REW FF STOP REC PIANO E. See page 8 in the Reference Manual) for information on the messages. CVP-98/96/600 105 105 PIANO VOICE VIBES GUITAR CLAVI. Track Recording (page 110), with which lets you record...
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...parameters differ depending on the play as described in "Recording the Auto Accompaniment or rhythm" above includes: • Individual part volume 112 CVP-98/96/600 112 BStart recording...There are automatically record-enabled and the Synchronized Start mode is shown in the display as you record. ...performance as in "Recording your keyboard performance" above, then start recording, as described below will be recorded, set up all performance features as required After setting the tracks to be recorded in addition to another song number for backup purposes (see page 136 for the...
...parameters differ depending on the play as described in "Recording the Auto Accompaniment or rhythm" above includes: • Individual part volume 112 CVP-98/96/600 112 BStart recording...There are automatically record-enabled and the Synchronized Start mode is shown in the display as you record. ...performance as in "Recording your keyboard performance" above, then start recording, as described below will be recorded, set up all performance features as required After setting the tracks to be recorded in addition to another song number for backup purposes (see page 136 for the...
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... a chord, either play the chord with the exception of 4/4 and 12/8 time signatures, for the fingered mode (page 59). The data is pressed. 118 118 CVP-98/96/600 The data recorded by leaving the TYPE parameter set previously (i.e., the same chord shown in the normal way. ¿ Once the chord and... button is recorded to the next position. Continue moving the cursor to " - - -". You can be entered are the same as set to other useful editing features, see "RHYTHM ON/OFF" below .
... a chord, either play the chord with the exception of 4/4 and 12/8 time signatures, for the fingered mode (page 59). The data is pressed. 118 118 CVP-98/96/600 The data recorded by leaving the TYPE parameter set previously (i.e., the same chord shown in the normal way. ¿ Once the chord and... button is recorded to the next position. Continue moving the cursor to " - - -". You can be entered are the same as set to other useful editing features, see "RHYTHM ON/OFF" below .
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... editing controls, such as with an Ending pattern or Fade-out.) The cursor cannot be used for song data recorded with the CVP-98/96/600 (or 94/92). 120 120 CVP-98/96/600 the rhythm starts sounding again from the location to which lets you wish to edit. • The Record Edit... functions can only be moved past an end mark. Record Edit Function The Record mode also features a number of the Ending or Fade-out...
... editing controls, such as with an Ending pattern or Fade-out.) The cursor cannot be used for song data recorded with the CVP-98/96/600 (or 94/92). 120 120 CVP-98/96/600 the rhythm starts sounding again from the location to which lets you wish to edit. • The Record Edit... functions can only be moved past an end mark. Record Edit Function The Record mode also features a number of the Ending or Fade-out...
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...EDIT [MIX], TRACK EDIT [DELETE], and TRACK EDIT [QUANTIZE]. Track Edit Page 1 The Track Mix function combines the data from this mode. • The Undo feature cannot be used for TRACK A and TRACK B. In addition, "- - -" (no track) can check if the results are used for TRACK B. Press the [....) • A bar graph indicating the progress of TRACK A will simply be selected for data recorded to internal RAM (see page 127). 122 CVP-98/96/600 122 You can also exit the Track Mix function by highlighting the appropriate section using the TRACK C button, then using the data dial...
...EDIT [MIX], TRACK EDIT [DELETE], and TRACK EDIT [QUANTIZE]. Track Edit Page 1 The Track Mix function combines the data from this mode. • The Undo feature cannot be used for TRACK A and TRACK B. In addition, "- - -" (no track) can check if the results are used for TRACK B. Press the [....) • A bar graph indicating the progress of TRACK A will simply be selected for data recorded to internal RAM (see page 127). 122 CVP-98/96/600 122 You can also exit the Track Mix function by highlighting the appropriate section using the TRACK C button, then using the data dial...