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... This will help prevent accidental damage to the instrument or shorting of a synthesizer malfunction, it has been set up the DX7. They should also be little or no moving parts, other equipment. As a further precaution against voice loss in the event of the cables. Cleaning Use only a mild detergent... on the front panel. tive to voltage spikes. This precaution will become much louder (if at least several feet from its slot in the DX7 before ...
... This will help prevent accidental damage to the instrument or shorting of a synthesizer malfunction, it has been set up the DX7. They should also be little or no moving parts, other equipment. As a further precaution against voice loss in the event of the cables. Cleaning Use only a mild detergent... on the front panel. tive to voltage spikes. This precaution will become much louder (if at least several feet from its slot in the DX7 before ...
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... with the design and manufacturing standards established for "Class B" computing devices. The DX7 has been type tested and found to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems... devices, verification can be made by turning your Authorized Yamaha Dealer or: Music Marketing Group Service Division Yamaha International Corporation 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue P.O. Compliance with the standards... radio or TV interference, you may occur. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rule Part 15, Subpart J, establishes design and manufacturing standards that two electronic devices, operating ...
... with the design and manufacturing standards established for "Class B" computing devices. The DX7 has been type tested and found to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems... devices, verification can be made by turning your Authorized Yamaha Dealer or: Music Marketing Group Service Division Yamaha International Corporation 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue P.O. Compliance with the standards... radio or TV interference, you may occur. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rule Part 15, Subpart J, establishes design and manufacturing standards that two electronic devices, operating ...
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...press the [MASTER TUNE ADJ] button to set the [DATA ENTRY] slider so it . we illustrate just one; CONVENTIONS Nearly every button on the DX7 has several labels, we name only the button label which control is being discussed. Since this : (MASTER TUNE ADJ.). the abbreviated display saves space... are multiple uses for an instruction, we omit it can see, the text reference We alternate between showing you identify the one Both buttons are part of a group of the button's several func- in violet, tions is under discussion, yet the button is no confusion as Voice Selectors. This...
...press the [MASTER TUNE ADJ] button to set the [DATA ENTRY] slider so it . we illustrate just one; CONVENTIONS Nearly every button on the DX7 has several labels, we name only the button label which control is being discussed. Since this : (MASTER TUNE ADJ.). the abbreviated display saves space... are multiple uses for an instruction, we omit it can see, the text reference We alternate between showing you identify the one Both buttons are part of a group of the button's several func- in violet, tions is under discussion, yet the button is no confusion as Voice Selectors. This...
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... all 32 internal voices from this section can be lost or [FUNCTION], then: altered when power is advis- Instead, read the description in a RAM cartridge. DX7 (or 20 of them with the Master Tuning, ton (memory protect must be OFF in the internal memories may be accomplished without confusion from 2.3 to... MIDI button [8] again and, when from the Master, but any voice by MIDI cable - Once you 've finished experimenting, select the "E. sizer). Individual voices or parts of the instructions in continuous glide); A.
... all 32 internal voices from this section can be lost or [FUNCTION], then: altered when power is advis- Instead, read the description in a RAM cartridge. DX7 (or 20 of them with the Master Tuning, ton (memory protect must be OFF in the internal memories may be accomplished without confusion from 2.3 to... MIDI button [8] again and, when from the Master, but any voice by MIDI cable - Once you 've finished experimenting, select the "E. sizer). Individual voices or parts of the instructions in continuous glide); A.
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... the resulting waveforms created by changing the is modulating itself when feedback is 25 as well relative output levels between either of the operators are part of the operators output back to switch between operators; for example, operators 1 and 2 in every voice; The feedback is carrier - rithms #3 and #4, and with algorithms...
... the resulting waveforms created by changing the is modulating itself when feedback is 25 as well relative output levels between either of the operators are part of the operators output back to switch between operators; for example, operators 1 and 2 in every voice; The feedback is carrier - rithms #3 and #4, and with algorithms...
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... 4 will be set to zero because if it set the rate after using the [DATA ENTRY] slider to get close to the sound in the DX7's current status. You may find it , though. Press [OPERATOR SELECT] as many times as necessary until the rate changes from 99 to 25, ... to L1) and R4 (where the sound falls to be reprogrammed. ALG1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OP1 EG LEVELS =99 ALG1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OP1 EG LEVELS =99 NOTE At this part of the envelope, the rate of an Rate 1. selecting the "current operator" to L4)dohaveaneffect, as illustrated above. Press [EG LEVEL] 3 additional times, examining the...
... 4 will be set to zero because if it set the rate after using the [DATA ENTRY] slider to get close to the sound in the DX7's current status. You may find it , though. Press [OPERATOR SELECT] as many times as necessary until the rate changes from 99 to 25, ... to L1) and R4 (where the sound falls to be reprogrammed. ALG1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OP1 EG LEVELS =99 ALG1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OP1 EG LEVELS =99 NOTE At this part of the envelope, the rate of an Rate 1. selecting the "current operator" to L4)dohaveaneffect, as illustrated above. Press [EG LEVEL] 3 additional times, examining the...
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it Play a note an d you'll hear the DX7 is diplayed . save s time . There's nothing "wrong" with other ... suggest playing Middle C is 13,640 Hz. speaker system. When the diplay indicates "F COARSE= 1.00" the "1.00" part is 1.00 again. 5. tles or ultrasonic alarm simulations, you won't ever use a ratio near or beyond the point where..., however , is not 50 , bu t is also a factor at low levels as part of a voice, or for modulating with the displayed prompts . The "FCOARSE" part merely tells you that the adjustments you hear as a funda- Speaker performance is 99 , ...
it Play a note an d you'll hear the DX7 is diplayed . save s time . There's nothing "wrong" with other ... suggest playing Middle C is 13,640 Hz. speaker system. When the diplay indicates "F COARSE= 1.00" the "1.00" part is 1.00 again. 5. tles or ultrasonic alarm simulations, you won't ever use a ratio near or beyond the point where..., however , is not 50 , bu t is also a factor at low levels as part of a voice, or for modulating with the displayed prompts . The "FCOARSE" part merely tells you that the adjustments you hear as a funda- Speaker performance is 99 , ...
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And adjust the [DATA ENTRY] controls to see this sound on the lower part of amplitude modulation is probably still much too high, but we may want some pitch modulation depth (it to the maximum (3). Then adjust [DATA ENTRY] ... [DATA ENTRY] to 99), and play the same brief note several brief notes 13. Therefore, leave the sensitivity settings alone. Play a note in the upper part of the keyboard. (Remember that you want to lower the sensitivity to affect. And the display should look like this 15. stack must travel. Instead...
And adjust the [DATA ENTRY] controls to see this sound on the lower part of amplitude modulation is probably still much too high, but we may want some pitch modulation depth (it to the maximum (3). Then adjust [DATA ENTRY] ... [DATA ENTRY] to 99), and play the same brief note several brief notes 13. Therefore, leave the sensitivity settings alone. Play a note in the upper part of the keyboard. (Remember that you want to lower the sensitivity to affect. And the display should look like this 15. stack must travel. Instead...
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...each of demon- OPERATOR 3 4 5 OUTPUT LEVEL 93 93 70 To copy the envelope FROM operator 3 to create the voice you turn off this part of the rates can make sure that the current operator automatically changes to have a similar envelope for the next operator, and so tion. Rate 2 must... be set the output level for operator 4, although a few notes, and observe how the sound has improved, with the DX7, 6 75 There is not supposed to Level 3 (Rate 3=20). Then press [EG RATE] until rate 2 appears in the following chart. Do so by ...
...each of demon- OPERATOR 3 4 5 OUTPUT LEVEL 93 93 70 To copy the envelope FROM operator 3 to create the voice you turn off this part of the rates can make sure that the current operator automatically changes to have a similar envelope for the next operator, and so tion. Rate 2 must... be set the output level for operator 4, although a few notes, and observe how the sound has improved, with the DX7, 6 75 There is not supposed to Level 3 (Rate 3=20). Then press [EG RATE] until rate 2 appears in the following chart. Do so by ...
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... the After Touch keyboard level scaling feature to set its break point as both portions of carriers and modulators are set oper- Now that part of the 10 available character spaces for more brilliant want to set it might want to 99 also. We recommend starting position of the ... transpose the piano-like this OPERATOR BREAKPOINT needed to set each of these two segments of the voice to get around this problem, the DX7 is designed so that no further output can be necessary to establish the curves for operator 4, the primary modulator in that you've created...
... the After Touch keyboard level scaling feature to set its break point as both portions of carriers and modulators are set oper- Now that part of the 10 available character spaces for more brilliant want to set it might want to 99 also. We recommend starting position of the ... transpose the piano-like this OPERATOR BREAKPOINT needed to set each of these two segments of the voice to get around this problem, the DX7 is designed so that no further output can be necessary to establish the curves for operator 4, the primary modulator in that you've created...
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Because you avoid the frustration and inconvenience of accidentally erasing any internal memory (or save the 32 internal voices in As part of the tutorial, we use of memory protect status. First make sure the Memory Protect switch on the RAM cartridge to reactivate its ...on to whatever function you to cartridge is ON; perform Step 1, then Step 3 again. 4. is "OFF", the internal memory protection is OFF and the DX7's software memory protect- When the display asks "LOAD MEMORY ALL OF MEMORY?", press [YES] (unless you change your voices. Because you are going to ...
Because you avoid the frustration and inconvenience of accidentally erasing any internal memory (or save the 32 internal voices in As part of the tutorial, we use of memory protect status. First make sure the Memory Protect switch on the RAM cartridge to reactivate its ...on to whatever function you to cartridge is ON; perform Step 1, then Step 3 again. 4. is "OFF", the internal memory protection is OFF and the DX7's software memory protect- When the display asks "LOAD MEMORY ALL OF MEMORY?", press [YES] (unless you change your voices. Because you are going to ...
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...envelope. In this will increase the effectiveness of 99, the operator level will increase as part of the BC-1 itself. You should be zero. There is bringing up for amplitude ...controller. Use a small slot-blade screwdriver to 1 or higher. set the range to The DX7 [DATA ENTRY] section continues to be modulation sensitive, you must have to adjust the sensitivity of...voices may differ from [DATA ENTRY] while Press the [FUNCTION] button and then press in the Yamaha BC-1 breath controller. Hold down . Some of difference in their AM sensitivities set all the ...
...envelope. In this will increase the effectiveness of 99, the operator level will increase as part of the BC-1 itself. You should be zero. There is bringing up for amplitude ...controller. Use a small slot-blade screwdriver to 1 or higher. set the range to The DX7 [DATA ENTRY] section continues to be modulation sensitive, you must have to adjust the sensitivity of...voices may differ from [DATA ENTRY] while Press the [FUNCTION] button and then press in the Yamaha BC-1 breath controller. Hold down . Some of difference in their AM sensitivities set all the ...
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... [ For example, you might go back to the PLAY mode and you like the Fretless Bass, push up [DATA ENTRY] or press [>] to set the DX7 to avoid portamento. FM digital synthesis, of the type used parameter prior to tune a voice. Then go into PLAY mode and use fingered portamento (holding...
... [ For example, you might go back to the PLAY mode and you like the Fretless Bass, push up [DATA ENTRY] or press [>] to set the DX7 to avoid portamento. FM digital synthesis, of the type used parameter prior to tune a voice. Then go into PLAY mode and use fingered portamento (holding...
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...) synthesizers you can use its own sensitivity use MIDI, limiting the remote programming capability. This "differential" sensitivity can be helpful as the Yamaha DX Many of these same .things can be controlled by the Master by the label "MIDI". In other words, when MIDI IN/OUT...by the Master - which MIDI is a non-proprietary "lan- In other cases, chcraft 05GM5M or equivalent) on the other DX7, making it possible to merge parts you can program both ends). cable (shield to feed IN connector of LFO amplitude modulation with music synthesis. tinuous slide until...
...) synthesizers you can use its own sensitivity use MIDI, limiting the remote programming capability. This "differential" sensitivity can be helpful as the Yamaha DX Many of these same .things can be controlled by the Master by the label "MIDI". In other words, when MIDI IN/OUT...by the Master - which MIDI is a non-proprietary "lan- In other cases, chcraft 05GM5M or equivalent) on the other DX7, making it possible to merge parts you can program both ends). cable (shield to feed IN connector of LFO amplitude modulation with music synthesis. tinuous slide until...
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...transmit a voice to 16. TROL, MIDI CH= 1." entering the PLAY mode - [BATT CHECK] is not nece- good choice. This works with multiple DX7s or with 4 instead of 6 operators. are now, the MIDI channel function may not find out about a second, the 32 voices will display "FUNCTION...] (button 8) until the display shows "FUNCTION CONTROL, MIDI play and will assume the simple setup shown with just two DX7 synthesizers. Now press [MIDI] once more on to advantage. parts thereof from one of tune. That's it 's at 1, go on MIDI channel 1, as [BATT CHECK] prior to...
...transmit a voice to 16. TROL, MIDI CH= 1." entering the PLAY mode - [BATT CHECK] is not nece- good choice. This works with multiple DX7s or with 4 instead of 6 operators. are now, the MIDI channel function may not find out about a second, the 32 voices will display "FUNCTION...] (button 8) until the display shows "FUNCTION CONTROL, MIDI play and will assume the simple setup shown with just two DX7 synthesizers. Now press [MIDI] once more on to advantage. parts thereof from one of tune. That's it 's at 1, go on MIDI channel 1, as [BATT CHECK] prior to...
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...- You play remotely but in the edit buffer within the Slave. ing will always be set to the exponential curve, with two DX7s. Certainly, the DX7 is true that instrument. 6. If you're using Volume foot ance situations - You can also enter the FUNCTION mode on the Slave...Sun Programming remotely with two Masters and 2. quency ratio, or any of 2 operators will remain and the other DX as the Master for part of your press the Slave's voice selector corresponding to hear just that the DX9 appropriately numbered VOICESELECTOR(1-32). controls, or by RAM storage is...
...- You play remotely but in the edit buffer within the Slave. ing will always be set to the exponential curve, with two DX7s. Certainly, the DX7 is true that instrument. 6. If you're using Volume foot ance situations - You can also enter the FUNCTION mode on the Slave...Sun Programming remotely with two Masters and 2. quency ratio, or any of 2 operators will remain and the other DX as the Master for part of your press the Slave's voice selector corresponding to hear just that the DX9 appropriately numbered VOICESELECTOR(1-32). controls, or by RAM storage is...
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...amplitude is being varied is a modulator or a carrier. Formatting a RAM cartridge on the programmed values within the particular voice. CRT In the DX7, CRT is an abbreviation for "cartridge." (In most other voice storage medium is what differentiates the two. Even when several operators are displayed,...value applies more time to reach that "burns a pattern" in the memory, and erased by a different electric current, both are no moving parts nor any of the algorithm. The other situations, CRT stands for "Cathode Ray Tube," Current operator In the EDIT mode, this is not ...
...amplitude is being varied is a modulator or a carrier. Formatting a RAM cartridge on the programmed values within the particular voice. CRT In the DX7, CRT is an abbreviation for "cartridge." (In most other voice storage medium is what differentiates the two. Even when several operators are displayed,...value applies more time to reach that "burns a pattern" in the memory, and erased by a different electric current, both are no moving parts nor any of the algorithm. The other situations, CRT stands for "Cathode Ray Tube," Current operator In the EDIT mode, this is not ...
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... 0-7 PITCH AMPLITUDE 0-3 EG BIAS 0-99 ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF "Certain accessories are standard, and others are optional, depending upon the part of the world where the instrument is turned OFF Lithium battery has 3 to 5 year service life. PHONE JACK) -10 dBm, 600 ohm ... MODULATION WHEEL, OPERATOR ONOFF; Specifications are used to save user-programmed voices or edited presets. battery backup prevents loss when AC power is sold. DX7 SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard OSCILLATOR: AFTER TOUCH: 63 61 keys, Cl to C6: velocity and pressure sensitive MODE* RATIO/ FIXED (Hz) RANGE 0-99 (...
... 0-7 PITCH AMPLITUDE 0-3 EG BIAS 0-99 ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF "Certain accessories are standard, and others are optional, depending upon the part of the world where the instrument is turned OFF Lithium battery has 3 to 5 year service life. PHONE JACK) -10 dBm, 600 ohm ... MODULATION WHEEL, OPERATOR ONOFF; Specifications are used to save user-programmed voices or edited presets. battery backup prevents loss when AC power is sold. DX7 SPECIFICATIONS Keyboard OSCILLATOR: AFTER TOUCH: 63 61 keys, Cl to C6: velocity and pressure sensitive MODE* RATIO/ FIXED (Hz) RANGE 0-99 (...