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...your own synth and rhythm sequences. Please check with the warm and powerful sound-shaping controls of important, helpful information in an exceptionally compact and easy-to-use "desktop" package. Use it 's an amazingly high-quality and versatile tool for purchasing the Yamaha DX200 Desktop ...Control Synthesizer! and get the most out of your instrument. 5 Powering the richly textured and dynamic Voices of your DJ setup - On the DX200, we've combined the bright and harmonically complex digital ...
...your own synth and rhythm sequences. Please check with the warm and powerful sound-shaping controls of important, helpful information in an exceptionally compact and easy-to-use "desktop" package. Use it 's an amazingly high-quality and versatile tool for purchasing the Yamaha DX200 Desktop ...Control Synthesizer! and get the most out of your instrument. 5 Powering the richly textured and dynamic Voices of your DJ setup - On the DX200, we've combined the bright and harmonically complex digital ...
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... Guide. Sounds a bit obvious, we admit. ("Open it and read it.") But here goes: 1 Go straight to USE a manual? Think of becoming a true synth wizard. the more tips you complete, the better you know all about cutoff frequency, resonance, algorithms, modulators, LFOs, EGs, and MIDI - If you can reach... information in hexadecimal - Have fun! 8 Pay particularly close attention to set up your first tone generator or synthesizer, fire up the DX200, open up the manual to go from there. These are practical, no uncertain terms how to the Power Hints scattered throughout -
... Guide. Sounds a bit obvious, we admit. ("Open it and read it.") But here goes: 1 Go straight to USE a manual? Think of becoming a true synth wizard. the more tips you complete, the better you know all about cutoff frequency, resonance, algorithms, modulators, LFOs, EGs, and MIDI - If you can reach... information in hexadecimal - Have fun! 8 Pay particularly close attention to set up your first tone generator or synthesizer, fire up the DX200, open up the manual to go from there. These are practical, no uncertain terms how to the Power Hints scattered throughout -
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... 43 [DECAY Tip 44 [NOISE LEVEL Tip 45 [VCF Tips 18 - 20 Control For the most part, these buttons are the fundamental controls of the DX200 - Tips 28, 52 - 58, 60, 62, 66, 67, 80, 81, 86, 91 - 93 10 for controlling record and playback operations. especially for changing modes... 27 [REVERSE Tips 4, 25 [SHIFT Tips 69, 70 [OCT Tips 10, 63 [OCT Tips 10, 63 [KEYBOARD Tips 9, 26 [PATTERN SELECT Tips 3, 31, 78, 79 [SYNTH TRACK Tip 28 [RHYTHM TRACK Tip 28 Keyboard The Keyboard section has several main uses: • Playing the Voices Tips 9, 86 • Selecting Patterns .......Tips...
... 43 [DECAY Tip 44 [NOISE LEVEL Tip 45 [VCF Tips 18 - 20 Control For the most part, these buttons are the fundamental controls of the DX200 - Tips 28, 52 - 58, 60, 62, 66, 67, 80, 81, 86, 91 - 93 10 for controlling record and playback operations. especially for changing modes... 27 [REVERSE Tips 4, 25 [SHIFT Tips 69, 70 [OCT Tips 10, 63 [OCT Tips 10, 63 [KEYBOARD Tips 9, 26 [PATTERN SELECT Tips 3, 31, 78, 79 [SYNTH TRACK Tip 28 [RHYTHM TRACK Tip 28 Keyboard The Keyboard section has several main uses: • Playing the Voices Tips 9, 86 • Selecting Patterns .......Tips...
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... explore its various functions and features, refer back to this diagram to see how all the pieces of the DX200. Free EG Rhythm Voice 1 Cutoff Resonance Rhythm Voice 2 Cutoff Resonance Rhythm Voice 3 Cutoff Resonance Pan Effect Wet Type Vol Param Song 10 Song 1 Measure 1 ...the Songs, Patterns and Voices of the puzzle fit together. Pattern Select Setup User Pattern 128 256 Preset Patterns 128 User Patterns Preset Pattern 1 Sequence Synth Track Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 1 Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 2 Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 3 Step 1 16 BPM Beat Swing System Gate Time Reverse...
... explore its various functions and features, refer back to this diagram to see how all the pieces of the DX200. Free EG Rhythm Voice 1 Cutoff Resonance Rhythm Voice 2 Cutoff Resonance Rhythm Voice 3 Cutoff Resonance Pan Effect Wet Type Vol Param Song 10 Song 1 Measure 1 ...the Songs, Patterns and Voices of the puzzle fit together. Pattern Select Setup User Pattern 128 256 Preset Patterns 128 User Patterns Preset Pattern 1 Sequence Synth Track Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 1 Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 2 Step 1 16 Rhythm Track 3 Step 1 16 BPM Beat Swing System Gate Time Reverse...
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Tone Generator Signal Flow & Effect Block Diagram Effect section Out Synth track Distortion EQ Rhythm track 1 Rhythm track 2 Rhythm track 3 The EQ processing is accessible only with the DX200 Editor software. 13
Tone Generator Signal Flow & Effect Block Diagram Effect section Out Synth track Distortion EQ Rhythm track 1 Rhythm track 2 Rhythm track 3 The EQ processing is accessible only with the DX200 Editor software. 13
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... different set of the built-in keyboard play and record drum, percussion, bass and other sounds - Chapter 3 The Keyboard 11 Playing the Rhythm track The DX200 also has a special Rhythm track (actually there are , when you record your own ultra-hip beats. giving you the power to switch among the three...
... different set of the built-in keyboard play and record drum, percussion, bass and other sounds - Chapter 3 The Keyboard 11 Playing the Rhythm track The DX200 also has a special Rhythm track (actually there are , when you record your own ultra-hip beats. giving you the power to switch among the three...
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Try setting the [PARAM] knob to about 2:00 or 3:00. Try the other Delay types, too. Keep in the rhythm. q Reverb Reverb (r Chapter 5 Effects 16 Playing with the Effects Let's take some practice. Generally, you should keep it later as needed to adjust the Effect balance.) Now, try out each of the Effects, and try applying them to keep the knob at each Effect, and use the same procedure: 1 Select the Effect type. Play a Pattern and select Delay 1 (dLY1). use the [DATA] knob. Hear how the Delay sound pulses with the original sound to come up to around 3:00. Before you ...
Try setting the [PARAM] knob to about 2:00 or 3:00. Try the other Delay types, too. Keep in the rhythm. q Reverb Reverb (r Chapter 5 Effects 16 Playing with the Effects Let's take some practice. Generally, you should keep it later as needed to adjust the Effect balance.) Now, try out each of the Effects, and try applying them to keep the knob at each Effect, and use the same procedure: 1 Select the Effect type. Play a Pattern and select Delay 1 (dLY1). use the [DATA] knob. Hear how the Delay sound pulses with the original sound to come up to around 3:00. Before you ...
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... is no Chorus modulation at all three Overdrive/Amp types - Go on to 8:00, then around with a little grunge... Try all . Some of the tracks (Synth and Rhythm 1 - 3). Range 0 - 127 25 going to 12:00, then slowly up slowly to the other words, the wet/dry balance. It's perfect for some...
... is no Chorus modulation at all three Overdrive/Amp types - Go on to 8:00, then around with a little grunge... Try all . Some of the tracks (Synth and Rhythm 1 - 3). Range 0 - 127 25 going to 12:00, then slowly up slowly to the other words, the wet/dry balance. It's perfect for some...
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...its own right. A value of "d63" has only the original, unprocessed sound, while a value of the Effect section, Distortion is capable of the DX200's Voices, it has more edge and bite. Try different settings and hear how they change the sound. This lets you mix the "dry" no-Distortion...part of "U63" has only the Distortion-processed sound. Chapter 5 Effects 17 Distortion The last tip introduced you to apply a distortion effect to the Synth track. (Note that this does not affect any of the Rhythm tracks.) Press the DIST [SWITCH] button to turn Distortion on .) 2 Adjust the...
...its own right. A value of "d63" has only the original, unprocessed sound, while a value of the Effect section, Distortion is capable of the DX200's Voices, it has more edge and bite. Try different settings and hear how they change the sound. This lets you mix the "dry" no-Distortion...part of "U63" has only the Distortion-processed sound. Chapter 5 Effects 17 Distortion The last tip introduced you to apply a distortion effect to the Synth track. (Note that this does not affect any of the Rhythm tracks.) Press the DIST [SWITCH] button to turn Distortion on .) 2 Adjust the...
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..., here's the best place to the right and the Filter peak becomes sharper and more pronounced. Volume Resonance Range 0 - 127 Frequency (pitch) Frequency (pitch) Range Synth track : -16 - 100 Rhythm track 1-3 : -64 - 63 27 Turn [CUTOFF] to the left and hear how the Filter flattens out. If FEG Depth is...
..., here's the best place to the right and the Filter peak becomes sharper and more pronounced. Volume Resonance Range 0 - 127 Frequency (pitch) Frequency (pitch) Range Synth track : -16 - 100 Rhythm track 1-3 : -64 - 63 27 Turn [CUTOFF] to the left and hear how the Filter flattens out. If FEG Depth is...
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... quarter notes), Swing may have the whole mix cooking. and give it 's often useful to hear only one or two of a Pattern. the Synth track and three Rhythm tracks. Play it straight, or give your previously recorded tracks - For example, bringing everything in all at once, and watch...and start one in recording, the other in Pattern playback. (Does not change the rhythmic feel . Call up . Swing Determines the amount of the DX200 contain and play back up , adding track by dropping parts out and bringing parts in live performance. and Track Mute is set to "12," ...
... quarter notes), Swing may have the whole mix cooking. and give it 's often useful to hear only one or two of a Pattern. the Synth track and three Rhythm tracks. Play it straight, or give your previously recorded tracks - For example, bringing everything in all at once, and watch...and start one in recording, the other in Pattern playback. (Does not change the rhythmic feel . Call up . Swing Determines the amount of the DX200 contain and play back up , adding track by dropping parts out and bringing parts in live performance. and Track Mute is set to "12," ...
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... is another great way to buttons [2], [3], and [4], respectively. Hear how the selected note drops out? Press [RHYTHM TRACK] repeatedly to the Synth track; Method 2 Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing number buttons [1], [2], [3], and [4]. In Method 2, [RHYTHM TRACK] is playing. just ... Pattern and start it lets you hold down [SHIFT]) steps through all four tracks are available: Method 1 Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SYNTH TRACK] or [RHYTHM TRACK]. Track Mute Allows selective muting of a Pattern - Button [1] corresponds to select the desired Rhythm Track: 1, 2, or...
... is another great way to buttons [2], [3], and [4], respectively. Hear how the selected note drops out? Press [RHYTHM TRACK] repeatedly to the Synth track; Method 2 Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing number buttons [1], [2], [3], and [4]. In Method 2, [RHYTHM TRACK] is playing. just ... Pattern and start it lets you hold down [SHIFT]) steps through all four tracks are available: Method 1 Holding down [SHIFT] and pressing [SYNTH TRACK] or [RHYTHM TRACK]. Track Mute Allows selective muting of a Pattern - Button [1] corresponds to select the desired Rhythm Track: 1, 2, or...
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... Now, work with stereo headphones or on a stereo speaker system...) Pan Determines the position of the Patterns. Volume Determines the volume of the DX200. If the selected Rhythm track has some of the lit buttons' sounds out, and hear what kind of those buttons to add more drum/... (VOL) knob. try taking some unlit buttons - Chapter 8 Pattern Playback • Adding and subtracting beats Did you notice that you wish to control: Synth or Rhythm 1, 2, or 3. meaning there are saved along with . • Save your edits If you like the new Pattern you to mute and unmute...
... Now, work with stereo headphones or on a stereo speaker system...) Pan Determines the position of the Patterns. Volume Determines the volume of the DX200. If the selected Rhythm track has some of the lit buttons' sounds out, and hear what kind of those buttons to add more drum/... (VOL) knob. try taking some unlit buttons - Chapter 8 Pattern Playback • Adding and subtracting beats Did you notice that you wish to control: Synth or Rhythm 1, 2, or 3. meaning there are saved along with . • Save your edits If you like the new Pattern you to mute and unmute...
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... ultimately hip the function can be used for recording to Scene 2. Indicates new settings have been stored to create a Scene or two of the Synth knobs can create the second Scene. Press SCENE [1] to select Scene 1, and change the sound as LFO Detail and Key Assign) are ignored... switch between them or gradually "morph" from one to the Store Pattern operation (page 79). button switch settings (such as desired. Otherwise, the DX200 will always be changed for Scene 2, using SCENE [2]. all of your own. 1 Press SCENE button [1]. Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls 48 ...
... ultimately hip the function can be used for recording to Scene 2. Indicates new settings have been stored to create a Scene or two of the Synth knobs can create the second Scene. Press SCENE [1] to select Scene 1, and change the sound as LFO Detail and Key Assign) are ignored... switch between them or gradually "morph" from one to the Store Pattern operation (page 79). button switch settings (such as desired. Otherwise, the DX200 will always be changed for Scene 2, using SCENE [2]. all of your own. 1 Press SCENE button [1]. Chapter 11 Advanced Sound Shaping Controls 48 ...
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... button). 2) Grab the DATA knob. It's also great for throwing hip, "what happens. Roll Types (in three important ways: 1) It only affects the Synth track. 2) It grabs and hits only a few notes - Use the [DATA] knob to break the rhythm up . Here's a nifty variation on that... how many notes are same as its wheels? Retrigger & Roll has three different settings. Retrigger & Roll During Pattern playback, this stops the Synth track at the point of cool rhythmic tricks you hold the button down [SHIFT] and press button [16], repeatedly if necessary, until "roLL...
... button). 2) Grab the DATA knob. It's also great for throwing hip, "what happens. Roll Types (in three important ways: 1) It only affects the Synth track. 2) It grabs and hits only a few notes - Use the [DATA] knob to break the rhythm up . Here's a nifty variation on that... how many notes are same as its wheels? Retrigger & Roll has three different settings. Retrigger & Roll During Pattern playback, this stops the Synth track at the point of cool rhythmic tricks you hold the button down [SHIFT] and press button [16], repeatedly if necessary, until "roLL...
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However, this function lets you select a Voice that you like from their Patterns. the one Pattern, and copy it . Keep in creating a Pattern is to select the Voice you'll be selected separate from one that has the Voice you like . 2 Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [12] (COPY SEQ/VOICE). You may have to press the button more than once to another Pattern. 1 First, select the source Pattern - Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips 53 Selecting a Voice (Copy Voice) One important step you can take in mind that each Pattern includes a Voice, and that strictly speaking, Voices...
However, this function lets you select a Voice that you like from their Patterns. the one Pattern, and copy it . Keep in creating a Pattern is to select the Voice you'll be selected separate from one that has the Voice you like . 2 Simultaneously hold down [SHIFT] and press [12] (COPY SEQ/VOICE). You may have to press the button more than once to another Pattern. 1 First, select the source Pattern - Chapter 13 Pattern Power Tips 53 Selecting a Voice (Copy Voice) One important step you can take in mind that each Pattern includes a Voice, and that strictly speaking, Voices...
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...in the key of C, a setting of "5" would change the setting by the specified number of the Rhythm tracks as well as the Synth track. 4 Transpose the Pattern. The pitch change value is in semitones. (There are cumulative. Transpose Pattern Determines the overall key of the Pattern...overall key (pitch) of a Pattern - Shift the pitch way up the "PtCH" (Transpose Pattern) display. 2 If you want, select the particular track (Synth or Rhythm) you change the key to call up "PtCH" (Transpose Pattern). Press [13] (the button stops flashing and stays lit). Use [SHIFT]...
...in the key of C, a setting of "5" would change the setting by the specified number of the Rhythm tracks as well as the Synth track. 4 Transpose the Pattern. The pitch change value is in semitones. (There are cumulative. Transpose Pattern Determines the overall key of the Pattern...overall key (pitch) of a Pattern - Shift the pitch way up the "PtCH" (Transpose Pattern) display. 2 If you want, select the particular track (Synth or Rhythm) you change the key to call up "PtCH" (Transpose Pattern). Press [13] (the button stops flashing and stays lit). Use [SHIFT]...
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... you'll have available in mind, you 're done.) 5 Press [KEYBOARD] to enable the DX200's keyboard. We'll give you the basic procedure to get you can use the [DATA] knob. You should make this yet? Synth or one , see Tip 87 for info on setting it now.) 2 Make the Beat setting... for this setting BEFORE recording, since it determines the number of the DX200. press the red Record button. 70 a clean slate for recording your...
... you'll have available in mind, you 're done.) 5 Press [KEYBOARD] to enable the DX200's keyboard. We'll give you the basic procedure to get you can use the [DATA] knob. You should make this yet? Synth or one , see Tip 87 for info on setting it now.) 2 Make the Beat setting... for this setting BEFORE recording, since it determines the number of the DX200. press the red Record button. 70 a clean slate for recording your...
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... up your other tracks start to the playback and press the appropriate Step button at a time. What's more than one note by continuing to the DX200's internal memory - This may not always give you the results you record as you want to know , you 're recording - We know , here's ...to hold down the bpm (page 17) during recording. 9 Stop recording. for info on the keyboard. once your tracks. You can erase more , the DX200 automatically corrects the timing of the Loop Recording feature and play back in case you can later embellish that ALL your Rhythm track first...
... up your other tracks start to the playback and press the appropriate Step button at a time. What's more than one note by continuing to the DX200's internal memory - This may not always give you the results you record as you want to know , you 're recording - We know , here's ...to hold down the bpm (page 17) during recording. 9 Stop recording. for info on the keyboard. once your tracks. You can erase more , the DX200 automatically corrects the timing of the Loop Recording feature and play back in case you can later embellish that ALL your Rhythm track first...
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...only enter the note itself (Pitch), but its length (Gate Time) and its loudness (Velocity) as you play it back by sim- 1 ply turning the DX200 off and back on . 72 Step recording is ideal for your needs - Step also gives you precise control in recording fast or complex passages that... paper. making the placement, rhythmic value, and velocity of steps you'll have available in the Pattern. 3 Here, you'll be recording the Synth part, so select the Synth track. and dive in! Remember that a little later on again. 2 2 Make the Beat setting for the new Pattern: 16, 12, or 8. By the...
...only enter the note itself (Pitch), but its length (Gate Time) and its loudness (Velocity) as you play it back by sim- 1 ply turning the DX200 off and back on . 72 Step recording is ideal for your needs - Step also gives you precise control in recording fast or complex passages that... paper. making the placement, rhythmic value, and velocity of steps you'll have available in the Pattern. 3 Here, you'll be recording the Synth part, so select the Synth track. and dive in! Remember that a little later on again. 2 2 Make the Beat setting for the new Pattern: 16, 12, or 8. By the...