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... volume controls while playing the instrument to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on ...Microsoft® Corporation. • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of time at the minimum level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components at their respective companies. (3)-10 2/2 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 5 When you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all components. Before turning ...
... volume controls while playing the instrument to the instrument at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use excessive force on ...Microsoft® Corporation. • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of time at the minimum level. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for all components at their respective companies. (3)-10 2/2 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 5 When you are the trademarks or registered trademarks of all components. Before turning ...
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... range of high-quality voices (many based on their instrument type. With the Bundled DAW software the MM6/ MM8 becomes the central tone generator for your real time keyboard performance in the Song mode. ■ Use the Arpeggio Page 20 The versatile Arpeggio feature automatically plays drum ... Time Page 41 You can easily record chord changes to unique synthesizer sounds. Main Features ■ High-Quality Voices for Keyboard Performance Page 15 The MM6/MM8 contains a wide range of different musical genres simply by using a USB cable, and transfer MIDI data to and from acoustic...
... range of high-quality voices (many based on their instrument type. With the Bundled DAW software the MM6/ MM8 becomes the central tone generator for your real time keyboard performance in the Song mode. ■ Use the Arpeggio Page 20 The versatile Arpeggio feature automatically plays drum ... Time Page 41 You can easily record chord changes to unique synthesizer sounds. Main Features ■ High-Quality Voices for Keyboard Performance Page 15 The MM6/MM8 contains a wide range of different musical genres simply by using a USB cable, and transfer MIDI data to and from acoustic...
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...Response 47 Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound 48 Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics ......... 48 Transpose the Keyboard 49 Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves 50 Pattern Functions 51 Pattern Variations (Sections 51 Setting the Split Point 52...but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 53 Pattern Volume Adjustment 53 Chord Basics 54 Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range 56 Song Settings 57 Song Volume 57 Change the Song Tempo 57 Track Mute 58 Memorize Your ...Chart 106 MIDI Data Format 108 Specifications 109 Index 110 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 9
...Response 47 Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound 48 Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics ......... 48 Transpose the Keyboard 49 Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves 50 Pattern Functions 51 Pattern Variations (Sections 51 Setting the Split Point 52...but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 53 Pattern Volume Adjustment 53 Chord Basics 54 Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range 56 Song Settings 57 Song Volume 57 Change the Song Tempo 57 Track Mute 58 Memorize Your ...Chart 106 MIDI Data Format 108 Specifications 109 Index 110 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 9
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...current category. MAIN VOICE selection display CATEGORY name Current selected Voice 2 Select a voice you want to play it on the keyboard. 1 Press a CATEGORY SEARCH button. NOTE • To change the Voice category, press another CATEGORY SEARCH button. Try selecting and playing... a variety of other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example try selecting the "004 Early70's". 3 Play the keyboard. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 15 The voice selected here becomes the Main voice. Use the dial to the ...
...current category. MAIN VOICE selection display CATEGORY name Current selected Voice 2 Select a voice you want to play it on the keyboard. 1 Press a CATEGORY SEARCH button. NOTE • To change the Voice category, press another CATEGORY SEARCH button. Try selecting and playing... a variety of other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example try selecting the "004 Early70's". 3 Play the keyboard. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 15 The voice selected here becomes the Main voice. Use the dial to the ...
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... than a second The currently selected Dual Voice 3 Select and press the desired category button in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the "Dual" voice. NOTE • To change the Voice category, press another category search button. 16 MM6.../MM8 Owner's Manual The currently selected category name, voice number and name will sound at the same time. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. The currently selected ...
... than a second The currently selected Dual Voice 3 Select and press the desired category button in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The second voice is known as the "Dual" voice. NOTE • To change the Voice category, press another category search button. 16 MM6.../MM8 Owner's Manual The currently selected category name, voice number and name will sound at the same time. 1 Press the [DUAL] button. The currently selected ...
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... be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the keyboard "split point". Split point Split Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice 1 Press the [SPLIT] button. ...The split point setting can be selected and displayed in sequence. Play the Instrument 5 Play the keyboard. Split the Keyboard In the split mode you want to play different voices to the left and right of the...of Dual Voices. The voice selected here becomes the Dual voice. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [EXIT] button to return to select the desire voice. 4 Select a voice ...
... be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the keyboard "split point". Split point Split Voice Main Voice and Dual Voice 1 Press the [SPLIT] button. ...The split point setting can be selected and displayed in sequence. Play the Instrument 5 Play the keyboard. Split the Keyboard In the split mode you want to play different voices to the left and right of the...of Dual Voices. The voice selected here becomes the Dual voice. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 17 Press the [EXIT] button to return to select the desire voice. 4 Select a voice ...
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...] button for longer than a second. The currently selected category name, voice number and name will appear. Use the dial to the MAIN display. 18 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual Try playing the selected Split Voice. The Split Voice selection display will be selected and displayed in the CATEGORY SEARCH section. Press the... SEARCH button. 4 Select a voice you want to play. The available voices will be highlighted. For this example try selecting the "002 Symphony Strings". 5 Play the keyboard.
...] button for longer than a second. The currently selected category name, voice number and name will appear. Use the dial to the MAIN display. 18 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual Try playing the selected Split Voice. The Split Voice selection display will be selected and displayed in the CATEGORY SEARCH section. Press the... SEARCH button. 4 Select a voice you want to play. The available voices will be highlighted. For this example try selecting the "002 Symphony Strings". 5 Play the keyboard.
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... pattern or phrase that can only be applied to trigger Arpeggio playback. When Keyboard Out is ON. Play the Instrument Using the Arpeggio Function The arpeggio function lets you could play it off. 20 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The indicator lights when ARPEGGIO is set to ON (page 78...), arpeggios will be transmitted via MIDI channel 1. For example, you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard to the main and dual voices.
... pattern or phrase that can only be applied to trigger Arpeggio playback. When Keyboard Out is ON. Play the Instrument Using the Arpeggio Function The arpeggio function lets you could play it off. 20 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The indicator lights when ARPEGGIO is set to ON (page 78...), arpeggios will be transmitted via MIDI channel 1. For example, you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on the keyboard to the main and dual voices.
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... you select a voice, but you can easily select any time you play in. Arpeggio type The sound of the arpeggio produced will appear. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 21 You can save the instrument's settings at this point and then recall them at any other arpeggio type. 1 Press and hold ... for longer than a second 2 Use the dial to repeat your performance (page 29). You can also record your performance (page 59). A list of the keyboard you want to select the desired arpeggio type. ■Changing the Arpeggio type The most suitable arpeggio type is provided on page 104.
... you select a voice, but you can easily select any time you play in. Arpeggio type The sound of the arpeggio produced will appear. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 21 You can save the instrument's settings at this point and then recall them at any other arpeggio type. 1 Press and hold ... for longer than a second 2 Use the dial to repeat your performance (page 29). You can also record your performance (page 59). A list of the keyboard you want to select the desired arpeggio type. ■Changing the Arpeggio type The most suitable arpeggio type is provided on page 104.
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...Range 3 Turn sync start on , the bass and chord accompaniment included in a pattern will start function off . Split point (54/F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play along with a Pattern You learned how to select a Pattern rhythm on . Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the Sync Start...Start is turned on the preceding page. Playing Patterns Play Along with . 1 Select the pattern you want to play (page 22, steps 1-2). MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 23 Press the button a second time to turn the FINGER mode off . Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator will be changed as...
...Range 3 Turn sync start on , the bass and chord accompaniment included in a pattern will start function off . Split point (54/F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can play along with a Pattern You learned how to select a Pattern rhythm on . Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the Sync Start...Start is turned on the preceding page. Playing Patterns Play Along with . 1 Select the pattern you want to play (page 22, steps 1-2). MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 23 Press the button a second time to turn the FINGER mode off . Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator will be changed as...
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... right hand. Split Point Auto-accompaniment Range 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to the accompaniment. Refer to "Pattern Variations (Sections)" on the keyboard. If you play any chords, try playing anything you 're done. You can switch pattern "sections" to add variety to stop pattern playback when... you like on page 51. 24 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The accompaniment will change according to play . Refer to start the pattern. Playing Patterns 4 Play a left-hand chord to page...
... right hand. Split Point Auto-accompaniment Range 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to the accompaniment. Refer to "Pattern Variations (Sections)" on the keyboard. If you play any chords, try playing anything you 're done. You can switch pattern "sections" to add variety to stop pattern playback when... you like on page 51. 24 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The accompaniment will change according to play . Refer to start the pattern. Playing Patterns 4 Play a left-hand chord to page...
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... note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of the split point (default: 54, F#2) become the accompaniment range. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 25 The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Play the accompaniment chords in parentheses are optional; This function...
... note together with the nearest white and black keys to the left of the split point (default: 54, F#2) become the accompaniment range. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 25 The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the "accompaniment range". Play the accompaniment chords in parentheses are optional; This function...
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... in the same manner as the preset Songs. Melody or Other Keyboard Parts Chord Parts Specify Track(s) and Record Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Pattern Track MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 29 Quick Guide Recording Your Own Performance You can ...record up to five of your performances have been saved as user songs 001 through 005. These Songs can be recorded individually. ● Tracks [1]-[8 Record keyboard performance (main voice only)....
... in the same manner as the preset Songs. Melody or Other Keyboard Parts Chord Parts Specify Track(s) and Record Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Track 6 Track 7 Track 8 Pattern Track MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 29 Quick Guide Recording Your Own Performance You can ...record up to five of your performances have been saved as user songs 001 through 005. These Songs can be recorded individually. ● Tracks [1]-[8 Record keyboard performance (main voice only)....
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...Changing the Pattern Being Recorded Press the [PATTERN] button and use the dial to a selected track, press that track button a second time. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 31 Press the [EXIT] button, and the measure number will be engaged. The pattern track will be highlighted and the record standby mode... will be turned on the keyboard. Use the song clear or track clear function (page 33) to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the Main display. Current measure...
...Changing the Pattern Being Recorded Press the [PATTERN] button and use the dial to a selected track, press that track button a second time. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 31 Press the [EXIT] button, and the measure number will be engaged. The pattern track will be highlighted and the record standby mode... will be turned on the keyboard. Use the song clear or track clear function (page 33) to 001 and the recorded track numbers in the Main display. Current measure...
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MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 35 Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up data, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation as explained below. ● The Backup...
MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 35 Backup and Initialization Backup The following settings are always backed up data, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/ ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. If you want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation as explained below. ● The Backup...
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...is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Try out the Modulation wheel with various Preset Voices while playing the keyboard. Try out the Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the rear panel. Reference Using the Controllers You can control tone, volume...using the controllers on the front panel, as well as by using external controllers connected to several controller jacks on the keyboard. Maximum Minimum 40 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual Controllers on the front panel Pitch Bend Modulation wheel wheel Knobs ■Pitch Bend wheel Use the Pitch ...
...is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when released. Try out the Modulation wheel with various Preset Voices while playing the keyboard. Try out the Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the rear panel. Reference Using the Controllers You can control tone, volume...using the controllers on the front panel, as well as by using external controllers connected to several controller jacks on the keyboard. Maximum Minimum 40 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual Controllers on the front panel Pitch Bend Modulation wheel wheel Knobs ■Pitch Bend wheel Use the Pitch ...
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... Effects Selecting a Reverb type Reverb lets you play with concert hall type ambience. The Selected Reverb Type Refer to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC]/ [INC] buttons to the main, dual, and split voices. (page 63) 42 MM6...
... Effects Selecting a Reverb type Reverb lets you play with concert hall type ambience. The Selected Reverb Type Refer to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC]/ [INC] buttons to the main, dual, and split voices. (page 63) 42 MM6...
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... on page 100 for the voice used is automatically selected. Chorus Type Item The Selected Chorus Type Refer to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. The currently selected chorus type will be selected. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to..., and DSP Effects Selecting a Chorus type The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (page 63) MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 43 When you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.
... on page 100 for the voice used is automatically selected. Chorus Type Item The Selected Chorus Type Refer to the Effect Type List on the keyboard. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Chorus Type item. The currently selected chorus type will be selected. 1 Press the [UTILITY] button to..., and DSP Effects Selecting a Chorus type The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices. (page 63) MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 43 When you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below.
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... playing on page 101 for "Digital Signal Processor", which is displayed. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to the DSP Type List on the keyboard. Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects Applying DSP Effects These effects can be selected. cessor designed to process and add effects to...types. 3 Use the dial to set the DSP ON or OFF as required. 44 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The Selected DSP Type Press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to voices played on the keyboard (main, dual, and split voices). Only one DSP type can be used to add depth...
... playing on page 101 for "Digital Signal Processor", which is displayed. 2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to the DSP Type List on the keyboard. Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects Applying DSP Effects These effects can be selected. cessor designed to process and add effects to...types. 3 Use the dial to set the DSP ON or OFF as required. 44 MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual The Selected DSP Type Press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to voices played on the keyboard (main, dual, and split voices). Only one DSP type can be used to add depth...
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.... Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to the UTILITY display. i.e. NOTE • The initial default touch sensitivity setting is displayed. 3 Use the dial to keyboard dynamics- Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button. The currently selected touch sensitivity is "2". Setting the Touch Response When touch response is set to 4 (Off), all... notes will appear in response to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and 4. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 47 The "Tempo" parameter will be too fast or slow, try changing the tempo.
.... Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to the UTILITY display. i.e. NOTE • The initial default touch sensitivity setting is displayed. 3 Use the dial to keyboard dynamics- Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button. The currently selected touch sensitivity is "2". Setting the Touch Response When touch response is set to 4 (Off), all... notes will appear in response to select a touch sensitivity setting between 1 and 4. MM6/MM8 Owner's Manual 47 The "Tempo" parameter will be too fast or slow, try changing the tempo.