Owner's Manual
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... over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of a different type. Keep all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to produce them, meet these may also use "household" type batteries. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are stable and any kind. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity...
... over, or roll anything over power or connecting cords of a different type. Keep all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to produce them, meet these may also use "household" type batteries. SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes an external power supply (adapter). The model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are stable and any kind. NOTE: The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling capacity...
Owner's Manual
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... Pedal Switches, since this data in the internal RAM memory. IMPORTANT BACKING UP DATA-We recommend that retains this may damage the unit. Use of any part of the GW50 other trouble in the area where you transfer all important data to a MIDI data recorder, such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer or another adaptor may damage or break the controls or glass of the GW50. The battery should be supplied...
... Pedal Switches, since this data in the internal RAM memory. IMPORTANT BACKING UP DATA-We recommend that retains this may damage the unit. Use of any part of the GW50 other trouble in the area where you transfer all important data to a MIDI data recorder, such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer or another adaptor may damage or break the controls or glass of the GW50. The battery should be supplied...
Owner's Manual
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... THE GW50 105 USING THE BACKING PATTERNS TO PLAY OTHER SOUND MODULES ........ 106 APPENDICES ERROR MESSAGES 111 TROUBLESHOOTING 114 SPECIFICATIONS 117 INDEX 119 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BLOCK DIAGRAM 125 JOB TABLE 126 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART 128 EFFECT PARAMETER CHART 130 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST 132 MEMORY EFFECT PARAMETER LIST 133 MANUAL EFFECT FACTORY SET PARAMETER CHART 143 PRESET PATTERN LIST 144 DRUM AND PERCUSSION SOUNDS USED FOR DRUM PARTS 146 FACTORY SET SONG LIST 147 MIDI SPECIFICATIONS 148 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 150 CHART...
... THE GW50 105 USING THE BACKING PATTERNS TO PLAY OTHER SOUND MODULES ........ 106 APPENDICES ERROR MESSAGES 111 TROUBLESHOOTING 114 SPECIFICATIONS 117 INDEX 119 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BLOCK DIAGRAM 125 JOB TABLE 126 ASSIGNABLE BLOCK AND PEDAL SWITCH FUNCTIONS CHART 128 EFFECT PARAMETER CHART 130 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST 132 MEMORY EFFECT PARAMETER LIST 133 MANUAL EFFECT FACTORY SET PARAMETER CHART 143 PRESET PATTERN LIST 144 DRUM AND PERCUSSION SOUNDS USED FOR DRUM PARTS 146 FACTORY SET SONG LIST 147 MIDI SPECIFICATIONS 148 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART 150 CHART...
Owner's Manual
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... and bass patterns for creating your own original songs. There are active simultaneously; Manual, Memory, Pattern and Song - however, when making adjustments or performing certain operations within a song; Functions in tuner for processing electric guitar. Memory: Selecting and using the Step Recording features to a pro- gram. Moreover, the GW50 includes a built-in Each Mode Specific functions and operations of the various modes include: Manual: Changing the parameters of the GW50. The Effect section has two mode groups: Manual, which...
... and bass patterns for creating your own original songs. There are active simultaneously; Manual, Memory, Pattern and Song - however, when making adjustments or performing certain operations within a song; Functions in tuner for processing electric guitar. Memory: Selecting and using the Step Recording features to a pro- gram. Moreover, the GW50 includes a built-in Each Mode Specific functions and operations of the various modes include: Manual: Changing the parameters of the GW50. The Effect section has two mode groups: Manual, which...
Owner's Manual
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PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS LCD Display 2 4 s3 1 4 1 INPUT PEAK indicator - In the Tuner function, this displays the string number (when an open string is played) and/or the name of the manual. Note: Other display indications are pressed the MEMORY LED here flashes, and no other LED in the relevant sections of the note played (for example, G or C ) is pressed (calling up the Effect mode display), the arrow...
PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS LCD Display 2 4 s3 1 4 1 INPUT PEAK indicator - In the Tuner function, this displays the string number (when an open string is played) and/or the name of the manual. Note: Other display indications are pressed the MEMORY LED here flashes, and no other LED in the relevant sections of the note played (for example, G or C ) is pressed (calling up the Effect mode display), the arrow...
Owner's Manual
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... GW50 This step isn't necessary for using headphones), and the volume on the rear panel. Example 4 - In this system, a guitar amp with only one channel of a Mixing mixer, while the left and right channels of headphones. GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Example 1 - The balance between the two with the Amp Simulator effect. Stereo System Use this system, a guitar amp with two inputs is used . You can be adjusted on the amp. Connect them , connect a foot controller (the optional Yamaha...
... GW50 This step isn't necessary for using headphones), and the volume on the rear panel. Example 4 - In this system, a guitar amp with only one channel of a Mixing mixer, while the left and right channels of headphones. GUIDED TOUR (TUTORIAL) Example 1 - The balance between the two with the Amp Simulator effect. Stereo System Use this system, a guitar amp with two inputs is used . You can be adjusted on the amp. Connect them , connect a foot controller (the optional Yamaha...
Owner's Manual
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... even switch between the two methods, recording the basic parts with the MIDI Bulk Transmission function (see page 102), and restoring factory preset songs (see page 95) if you should be recorded by using Step recording to add details and edit or "clean up your own song.) Note: AVOID LOSING IMPORTANT SONGS-Once you do any recording to a song, the changes that song number. To record a song: 1. First select the Song mode by pressing [SONG/PATTERN...
... even switch between the two methods, recording the basic parts with the MIDI Bulk Transmission function (see page 102), and restoring factory preset songs (see page 95) if you should be recorded by using Step recording to add details and edit or "clean up your own song.) Note: AVOID LOSING IMPORTANT SONGS-Once you do any recording to a song, the changes that song number. To record a song: 1. First select the Song mode by pressing [SONG/PATTERN...
Owner's Manual
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... minimum volume is lit (use the ASSIGNABLE Pedal Switch as you play the connected instrument and listen to the sound as you need HINT to instantly go from playing a backing, rhythm guitar part to the rate set the low (minimum) volume. (See page 47.) For ease in effect. Manual, Memory and Memory Edit.) Select one of automatic swell function, to set with Pedal Switches 1-5. EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE ASSIGNABLE Block Funtions - Use the Minimum Volume parameter to automatically fade up .) 48 MANUAL MODE...
... minimum volume is lit (use the ASSIGNABLE Pedal Switch as you play the connected instrument and listen to the sound as you need HINT to instantly go from playing a backing, rhythm guitar part to the rate set the low (minimum) volume. (See page 47.) For ease in effect. Manual, Memory and Memory Edit.) Select one of automatic swell function, to set with Pedal Switches 1-5. EFFECT SECTION MANUAL MODE ASSIGNABLE Block Funtions - Use the Minimum Volume parameter to automatically fade up .) 48 MANUAL MODE...
Owner's Manual
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... Delay is on and off.) The GW50 automatically sets the delay time to match the time between the effect and dry sound. Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of high frequencies. The main delay time also has a tap delay function that have a doubling effect, making one instrument sound like two. TIME - To use Reverb effect that it takes for special effects. HIGH (controlled with the Dry Level (DRY) parameter...
... Delay is on and off.) The GW50 automatically sets the delay time to match the time between the effect and dry sound. Range: 0 ~ 100% Determines the level of high frequencies. The main delay time also has a tap delay function that have a doubling effect, making one instrument sound like two. TIME - To use Reverb effect that it takes for special effects. HIGH (controlled with the Dry Level (DRY) parameter...
Owner's Manual
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... have effect programs automatically change this chart: Data Type Method of 135, not 120. At start of hints at the new tempo of Entry Available Recording Position Pattern By panel controls. Effect program numbers By Pedal Switches or panel controls. In Realtime recording, a pattern can be entered only one that you can restore it. (See "RESTORING FACTORY PRESET SONGS," page 95, for details.) REALTIME RECORDING MODE (REALTIME RECORDING) Realtime recording allows you select the song, it will play...
... have effect programs automatically change this chart: Data Type Method of 135, not 120. At start of hints at the new tempo of Entry Available Recording Position Pattern By panel controls. Effect program numbers By Pedal Switches or panel controls. In Realtime recording, a pattern can be entered only one that you can restore it. (See "RESTORING FACTORY PRESET SONGS," page 95, for details.) REALTIME RECORDING MODE (REALTIME RECORDING) Realtime recording allows you select the song, it will play...
Owner's Manual
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... the position each time data is automatically re- The data is entered.) 8. Before recording the song, go to the Pattern mode and assign the chords that you must actually use the panel here to record Backing mute status, effect program numbers, and effect on /off events at some point in a song, you should enter starting events for these types of the song, the GW50 simply plays back the current...
... the position each time data is automatically re- The data is entered.) 8. Before recording the song, go to the Pattern mode and assign the chords that you must actually use the panel here to record Backing mute status, effect program numbers, and effect on /off events at some point in a song, you should enter starting events for these types of the song, the GW50 simply plays back the current...
Owner's Manual
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... recorded to worry about the timing problems inherent in Realtime recording. 88 STEP RECORDING MODE (STEP RECORDING) The following chart indicates the types of the other words, not during Realtime recording (for each 16th note in a measure, without having to the current position when you can set events such as effect program number and effect on or after the mute. BACKING SECTION SONG MODE 6 A Repeat function (A-B Repeat) lets you make...
... recorded to worry about the timing problems inherent in Realtime recording. 88 STEP RECORDING MODE (STEP RECORDING) The following chart indicates the types of the other words, not during Realtime recording (for each 16th note in a measure, without having to the current position when you can set events such as effect program number and effect on or after the mute. BACKING SECTION SONG MODE 6 A Repeat function (A-B Repeat) lets you make...
Owner's Manual
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... following settings are using the MDF2 MIDI Data Filer, they also apply to any of the GW50 (includes: currently selected modes, bank/program numbers, song/pattern numbers, chord recall assignments, tuner pitch, etc.). this . ALLSNG - For more information.) Storing GW50 Data to the MDF2 (Transmitting) Operation - 1. When the operation is transmitted for receiving MIDI data. (Refer to the owner's manual of these settings, refer to the "MIDI SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 148. The MIDI Bulk Transmission mode...
... following settings are using the MDF2 MIDI Data Filer, they also apply to any of the GW50 (includes: currently selected modes, bank/program numbers, song/pattern numbers, chord recall assignments, tuner pitch, etc.). this . ALLSNG - For more information.) Storing GW50 Data to the MDF2 (Transmitting) Operation - 1. When the operation is transmitted for receiving MIDI data. (Refer to the owner's manual of these settings, refer to the "MIDI SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 148. The MIDI Bulk Transmission mode...
Owner's Manual
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... the Yamaha TG500 Tone Generator, and be used to the owner's manual of that instrument for details): * Set up different instrumental parts (for transmitting program changes and Backing part note data from the connected device. Note: Program change messages (effect program changes on the GW50) are used to play the bass, drums, and various accompaniment instrument sounds (such as part of the GW50. Operation - 1. Since the specific accompaniment inHINT struments differ according to the pattern selected, refer to the Preset Pattern List on the GW50 and...
... the Yamaha TG500 Tone Generator, and be used to the owner's manual of that instrument for details): * Set up different instrumental parts (for transmitting program changes and Backing part note data from the connected device. Note: Program change messages (effect program changes on the GW50) are used to play the bass, drums, and various accompaniment instrument sounds (such as part of the GW50. Operation - 1. Since the specific accompaniment inHINT struments differ according to the pattern selected, refer to the Preset Pattern List on the GW50 and...
Owner's Manual
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...50 Memory effect programs (factory-set , 1 × blank; Accompaniment, Bass and Drums parts with independent on /off switching) Chord Types 25 Input Jacks Instrument input (INPUT) -17 dBm (1 Mohm), mono, phone jack Foot Controller Footswitch (FOOT SW) Output Jacks Instrument outputs (OUTPUT: L/L+R, R), stereo/mono, phone jack 0 dBm (10 Kohm or greater) Backing output (OUTPUT: BACKING/MONO), mono, phone jack +3 dBm (10 Kohm or greater) Headphones (PHONES) 10 mW/47 ohm, stereo, stereo phone jack 117 SPECIFICATIONS all user-programmable) Record Modes Realtime, Step Data Capacity 8 songs...
...50 Memory effect programs (factory-set , 1 × blank; Accompaniment, Bass and Drums parts with independent on /off switching) Chord Types 25 Input Jacks Instrument input (INPUT) -17 dBm (1 Mohm), mono, phone jack Foot Controller Footswitch (FOOT SW) Output Jacks Instrument outputs (OUTPUT: L/L+R, R), stereo/mono, phone jack 0 dBm (10 Kohm or greater) Backing output (OUTPUT: BACKING/MONO), mono, phone jack +3 dBm (10 Kohm or greater) Headphones (PHONES) 10 mW/47 ohm, stereo, stereo phone jack 117 SPECIFICATIONS all user-programmable) Record Modes Realtime, Step Data Capacity 8 songs...
Owner's Manual
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... ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, using to switch between Backing Control and Chord Recall 13, 77 ASSIGNABLE Block volume control, setting minimum volume level for (MIN VOL 47 ASSIGNABLE Block, LED indicators 10 Attack 58 audio connection examples 19-20 Auto (Wah + EQ 62 auto volume 48 auto volume rate (AUTO VOL 49 B Backing Control in Pattern mode 12, 77 in Song mode 13, 82 banks, changing 51 Basic patterns 73 bass note, changing 35, 75, 88 Bass part...
... ASSIGNABLE Block Pedal Switch, using to switch between Backing Control and Chord Recall 13, 77 ASSIGNABLE Block volume control, setting minimum volume level for (MIN VOL 47 ASSIGNABLE Block, LED indicators 10 Attack 58 audio connection examples 19-20 Auto (Wah + EQ 62 auto volume 48 auto volume rate (AUTO VOL 49 B Backing Control in Pattern mode 12, 77 in Song mode 13, 82 banks, changing 51 Basic patterns 73 bass note, changing 35, 75, 88 Bass part...
Owner's Manual
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... Control Change numbers 104-105 MIDI clock messages 106 MIDI to GW50 program number correspondence .... 104 restoring GW50 data from MDF2 MIDI Data Filer 103 storing GW50 data to MDF2 MIDI Data Filer ......... 102 synchronizing another device with GW50 105 transmit channels for Backing parts and effect program changes 107 turning effects on and off from connected device ..... 104 types of transmitted data 102 using patterns to play connected sound modules ...... 106 MIN VOL 47 minimum/maximum (MIN/MAX) volume 48 Mix Balance (Amp...
... Control Change numbers 104-105 MIDI clock messages 106 MIDI to GW50 program number correspondence .... 104 restoring GW50 data from MDF2 MIDI Data Filer 103 storing GW50 data to MDF2 MIDI Data Filer ......... 102 synchronizing another device with GW50 105 transmit channels for Backing parts and effect program changes 107 turning effects on and off from connected device ..... 104 types of transmitted data 102 using patterns to play connected sound modules ...... 106 MIN VOL 47 minimum/maximum (MIN/MAX) volume 48 Mix Balance (Amp...
Owner's Manual
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... preset effect programs 57 restoring factory preset songs 95 Retrigger function 73, 88 Reverb Dry Level (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Effect Mix (Delay + Reverb 68 Reverb High (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Low (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Time (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Type (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb/Delay block 67 Right Delay Feedback 65 Right Delay Time (Pitch Shift 65 Right Delay Time (Flanger 66 root note of chord, changing 34 root note, changing 74 Root Select 78 S saving edited effect program 30 saving Manual mode settings to an effect program 50 saving Memory Edit mode settings...
... preset effect programs 57 restoring factory preset songs 95 Retrigger function 73, 88 Reverb Dry Level (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Effect Mix (Delay + Reverb 68 Reverb High (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Low (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Time (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb Type (Delay + Reverb 69 Reverb/Delay block 67 Right Delay Feedback 65 Right Delay Time (Pitch Shift 65 Right Delay Time (Flanger 66 root note of chord, changing 34 root note, changing 74 Root Select 78 S saving edited effect program 30 saving Manual mode settings to an effect program 50 saving Memory Edit mode settings...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; Factory set recall Other Functions • MIDI functions : Program Change (Effect change) reception : Program Change (Effect change (in Backing modes)- EDIT/COMPARE • Comparing with original effect • Recalling original effect- see page 56.) • Tempo change ) transmission : Control Change (Effect on/off) reception : Clock transmission : Note on /off (for Backing parts) transmission • External Footswitch function assignments-External Foot switch + apporopiate switch/button (for SHIFT + TUNER , ASSIGNABLE Block Type switch, START/STOP etc; MANUAL + MEMORY...
...8226; Factory set recall Other Functions • MIDI functions : Program Change (Effect change) reception : Program Change (Effect change (in Backing modes)- EDIT/COMPARE • Comparing with original effect • Recalling original effect- see page 56.) • Tempo change ) transmission : Control Change (Effect on/off) reception : Clock transmission : Note on /off (for Backing parts) transmission • External Footswitch function assignments-External Foot switch + apporopiate switch/button (for SHIFT + TUNER , ASSIGNABLE Block Type switch, START/STOP etc; MANUAL + MEMORY...
Owner's Manual
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... sound (for use with the neck pickup) Volume 03 OLD-L Old style rock'n'roll sound, slightly detuned with small room ambience Distortion Drive 04 PHAS-L Distortion with classic phaser sound Distortion Drive 05 JAZZ-L Modern jazz sound, with small room ambience Volume 42 FUNKY Slow phase sound for rhythm parts Volume 3 Funk & Jazz 41 JAZZY Clean jazz sound, with chorus and heavy reverb Volume 132 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST...
... sound (for use with the neck pickup) Volume 03 OLD-L Old style rock'n'roll sound, slightly detuned with small room ambience Distortion Drive 04 PHAS-L Distortion with classic phaser sound Distortion Drive 05 JAZZ-L Modern jazz sound, with small room ambience Volume 42 FUNKY Slow phase sound for rhythm parts Volume 3 Funk & Jazz 41 JAZZY Clean jazz sound, with chorus and heavy reverb Volume 132 FACTORY SET MEMORY EFFECT PROGRAM LIST...