MU15 Owners Manual
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...to a connected sequencer. It even features a two-octave keyboard (with Yamaha's powerful XG format, it lets you enormous versatility in a complete MIDI studio. The MU15 an advanced, yet easy-to-use tone generator providing exceptionally high-quality Voices, built-in effects, XG format and General.... 4 Since it's compatible with adjustable ten-octave range), allowing you for purchasing the Yamaha MU15 Tone Generator! With the built-in a highly compact and portable package. The MU15 also features 16-Part multi-timbral capacity and full 32-note polyphony for playback of comprehensive...
...to a connected sequencer. It even features a two-octave keyboard (with Yamaha's powerful XG format, it lets you enormous versatility in a complete MIDI studio. The MU15 an advanced, yet easy-to-use tone generator providing exceptionally high-quality Voices, built-in effects, XG format and General.... 4 Since it's compatible with adjustable ten-octave range), allowing you for purchasing the Yamaha MU15 Tone Generator! With the built-in a highly compact and portable package. The MU15 also features 16-Part multi-timbral capacity and full 32-note polyphony for playback of comprehensive...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... a standard specification that defines the arrangement of voices in which bears the XG logo, you have them all. • MU15 • Owner's Manual 5 Your MU15 package should include the items listed below. Tone generators and song data that expands the voice arrangement of the "GM System Level 1" specification to meet the "GM System Level...
... a standard specification that defines the arrangement of voices in which bears the XG logo, you have them all. • MU15 • Owner's Manual 5 Your MU15 package should include the items listed below. Tone generators and song data that expands the voice arrangement of the "GM System Level 1" specification to meet the "GM System Level...
MU15 Owners Manual
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...of the functions and features of the important functions and features. It gets you started using your new MU15, helping you could play it. It also introduces you can even get the most important and valuable section...This Manual How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU15 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read the sections ... manual. However, to get a sound out of the box" without even having to virtually all of the MU15 and offers some important hints on how you can use , you set up the instrument, integrate it into ...
...of the functions and features of the important functions and features. It gets you started using your new MU15, helping you could play it. It also introduces you can even get the most important and valuable section...This Manual How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU15 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read the sections ... manual. However, to get a sound out of the box" without even having to virtually all of the MU15 and offers some important hints on how you can use , you set up the instrument, integrate it into ...
MU15 Owners Manual
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...system that up to be sounded simultaneously. With the built-in two-octave keyboard, you can play up to 16 different Voices can use tone generator. The list below is not comprehensive, but is where the advanced multi-timbral capabilities come in some of 676 different Voices. What It... Is and What It Can Do The MU15 - It features XG compatibility with a stunning variety of the Voices directly from a connected MIDI keyboard. This is meant to 16 different Voices...
...system that up to be sounded simultaneously. With the built-in two-octave keyboard, you can play up to 16 different Voices can use tone generator. The list below is not comprehensive, but is where the advanced multi-timbral capabilities come in some of 676 different Voices. What It... Is and What It Can Do The MU15 - It features XG compatibility with a stunning variety of the Voices directly from a connected MIDI keyboard. This is meant to 16 different Voices...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... keyboard and play only the Voices of MIDI controllers. Home Studio Setup The MU15 integrates easily into any other types of the MU15. If you to a presentation - Guitar controllers (such as the Yamaha G50) or wind controllers (such as supplementary tone generator with you can expand your keyboard has the capability, program a "split" so that...
... keyboard and play only the Voices of MIDI controllers. Home Studio Setup The MU15 integrates easily into any other types of the MU15. If you to a presentation - Guitar controllers (such as the Yamaha G50) or wind controllers (such as supplementary tone generator with you can expand your keyboard has the capability, program a "split" so that...
MU15 Owners Manual
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...by an alto sax Voice on any GM-compatible tone generator and sound just as the composer intended. This means that format. The XGworks sequencer software not only lets you record your MU15, we recommend using the Voices of Voices. Since the MU15 is an alto sax solo in the GM ... standard. XGcompatible song data takes advantage of the expanded Voice set, extensive MIDI control and built-in the standardization of the MU15. MIDI, as other . About XG The Yamaha XG format is a new addition to "communicate" with the panel controls. 12 What It Is and What It Can Do...
...by an alto sax Voice on any GM-compatible tone generator and sound just as the composer intended. This means that format. The XGworks sequencer software not only lets you record your MU15, we recommend using the Voices of Voices. Since the MU15 is an alto sax solo in the GM ... standard. XGcompatible song data takes advantage of the expanded Voice set, extensive MIDI control and built-in the standardization of the MU15. MIDI, as other . About XG The Yamaha XG format is a new addition to "communicate" with the panel controls. 12 What It Is and What It Can Do...
MU15 Owners Manual
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English Rear Panel Panel Contr ols and Terminals q w er t q MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. (Pages 20, 39.) w HOST SELECT switch For selecting the type of connected device (computer or MIDI device). (Page 37.) e TO HOST terminal For connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. (Page 37.) r DC IN jack For connection to the AC power adaptor (PA-3B). t ON/ STANDBY switch For turning the power on and off. 15
English Rear Panel Panel Contr ols and Terminals q w er t q MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. (Pages 20, 39.) w HOST SELECT switch For selecting the type of connected device (computer or MIDI device). (Page 37.) e TO HOST terminal For connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. (Page 37.) r DC IN jack For connection to the AC power adaptor (PA-3B). t ON/ STANDBY switch For turning the power on and off. 15
MU15 Owners Manual
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... the Keyboard If you can now play the MU15. at least one of the Voices on the MU15 will sound. (For more information on the built-in Demo Song. As long as the keyboard is sending MIDI data, it doesn't matter what is - ... keys on MIDI, see page 91.) Playing the Demo Song To get a taste of the MU15. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM tone generation system of what the MIDI channel setting is possible with the MU15, try playing the built-in keyboard to hear the currently selected Voice. Operation Z Simultaneously hold...
... the Keyboard If you can now play the MU15. at least one of the Voices on the MU15 will sound. (For more information on the built-in Demo Song. As long as the keyboard is sending MIDI data, it doesn't matter what is - ... keys on MIDI, see page 91.) Playing the Demo Song To get a taste of the MU15. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM tone generation system of what the MIDI channel setting is possible with the MU15, try playing the built-in keyboard to hear the currently selected Voice. Operation Z Simultaneously hold...
MU15 Owners Manual
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....) • Connecting via the TO HOST terminal Connecting directly to an IBM PC/AT compatible computer MIDI OUT MIDI keyboard controller GrandPno MIDI IN MU15 (Used as both tone generator and MIDI interface.) RS-232C (DB-9) IBM-PC/AT or compatible computer TO HOST PC-2 Connecting directly to a Macintosh computer TO HOST RS422...
....) • Connecting via the TO HOST terminal Connecting directly to an IBM PC/AT compatible computer MIDI OUT MIDI keyboard controller GrandPno MIDI IN MU15 (Used as both tone generator and MIDI interface.) RS-232C (DB-9) IBM-PC/AT or compatible computer TO HOST PC-2 Connecting directly to a Macintosh computer TO HOST RS422...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... can return to the Guided Tour section. You can change the octave setting of MIDI System Exclusive messages (page 91), either from the MU15's keyboard or from a device that allows you can be selected, letting you select Voices, Banks, and Parts, and change this data is recorded... The Play mode is the default mode of commercially available sequenced songs. If the song data is GM-compatible but intended for another manufacturer's tone generator, the TG300B mode will be changed only by pressing the PLAY/EDIT button. However, if both the batteries and AC adaptor are removed (...
... can return to the Guided Tour section. You can change the octave setting of MIDI System Exclusive messages (page 91), either from the MU15's keyboard or from a device that allows you can be selected, letting you select Voices, Banks, and Parts, and change this data is recorded... The Play mode is the default mode of commercially available sequenced songs. If the song data is GM-compatible but intended for another manufacturer's tone generator, the TG300B mode will be changed only by pressing the PLAY/EDIT button. However, if both the batteries and AC adaptor are removed (...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... through. Edit Mode Filter Parameters - Cutoff Frequency and Resonance The MU15 features digital filters for each Part that allow you to change the timbre or tone of the filter. The filters are affected (together with the level) by the EG (Envelope Generator) parameters, which allow you to change the timbre over time as...
... through. Edit Mode Filter Parameters - Cutoff Frequency and Resonance The MU15 features digital filters for each Part that allow you to change the timbre or tone of the filter. The filters are affected (together with the level) by the EG (Envelope Generator) parameters, which allow you to change the timbre over time as...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... parameter is set to "off , on Default: on This determines whether or not the internal tone generator responds to the notes you 've connected the MU15 to another tone generator and want to play on the MU15's keyboard. To remedy this should be sounding its own Voices twice - This not only decreases ...still transmitted via the TO HOST or MIDI OUT terminals. Dump Out DumpOut This function allows you play back data using the MU15 to a MIDI sequencer, computer or a MIDI data recorder (such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer). 65 English Edit Mode Range: off ," notes played on .
... parameter is set to "off , on Default: on This determines whether or not the internal tone generator responds to the notes you 've connected the MU15 to another tone generator and want to play on the MU15's keyboard. To remedy this should be sounding its own Voices twice - This not only decreases ...still transmitted via the TO HOST or MIDI OUT terminals. Dump Out DumpOut This function allows you play back data using the MU15 to a MIDI sequencer, computer or a MIDI data recorder (such as the Yamaha MDF3 MIDI Data Filer). 65 English Edit Mode Range: off ," notes played on .
MU15 Owners Manual
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... and Data Baud Rate MIDI - 31,250 bps (bits per second) Mac - 31,250 bps PC-1 - 31,250 bps PC-2 - 38,400 bps Power Supply YAMAHA PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (sold separately). XG BANK, PLAY/EDIT; Dimensions (W x D x H) 188 x 104 x 33 mm (7-3/8" x 4-1/8" x 1-5/16") ... modify products or specifications at any time without batteries) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 72 Specifications Specifications Tone Generation Method Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) Polyphony 32-note (Dynamic Voice Allocation) Multi-timbral Capacity 16-Part Demo Song ...
... and Data Baud Rate MIDI - 31,250 bps (bits per second) Mac - 31,250 bps PC-1 - 31,250 bps PC-2 - 38,400 bps Power Supply YAMAHA PA-3B AC Power Adaptor (sold separately). XG BANK, PLAY/EDIT; Dimensions (W x D x H) 188 x 104 x 33 mm (7-3/8" x 4-1/8" x 1-5/16") ... modify products or specifications at any time without batteries) * Specifications and descriptions in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer. 72 Specifications Specifications Tone Generation Method Advanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2) Polyphony 32-note (Dynamic Voice Allocation) Multi-timbral Capacity 16-Part Demo Song ...
MU15 Owners Manual
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...02H = Sub-ID #2=Identity Reply 43H = YAMAHA ID 00H = Device Family Code LSB MU15 ID #1 41H = Device Family Code MSB MU15 ID #2 51H = Device Number Code LSB MU15 ID #3 03H = Device Number Code MSB MU15 ID #4 00H 00H 00H 01H = Tone Generator Code=XG F7H = End of Exclusive This .... EXAMPLE OF PARAMETER CHANGE Changing chorus type to "Flanger1" First, check the Effect Type List (page 84) to function as a tone generator that is compatible with GM System Level 1. 11110000 01111110 01111111 00001001 00000001 11110111 or, 11110000 01111110 0xxxnnnn 00001001 00000001 11110111 F0H = Exclusive...
...02H = Sub-ID #2=Identity Reply 43H = YAMAHA ID 00H = Device Family Code LSB MU15 ID #1 41H = Device Family Code MSB MU15 ID #2 51H = Device Number Code LSB MU15 ID #3 03H = Device Number Code MSB MU15 ID #4 00H 00H 00H 01H = Tone Generator Code=XG F7H = End of Exclusive This .... EXAMPLE OF PARAMETER CHANGE Changing chorus type to "Flanger1" First, check the Effect Type List (page 84) to function as a tone generator that is compatible with GM System Level 1. 11110000 01111110 01111111 00001001 00000001 11110111 or, 11110000 01111110 0xxxnnnn 00001001 00000001 11110111 F0H = Exclusive...
MU15 Owners Manual
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... channel. 2.1.3.1 XG System On This system exclusive message causes the MU15 to function as an "XG"-compatible tone generator." 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 01001100 00000000 00000000 01111110 00000000 11110111 F0H Exclusive status 43H YAMAHA ID 1NH N:device Number 4CH Model ID 00H Address High 00H... is specified as follows. 11110000 01000011 0000nnnn 01001100 0sssssss 0ttttttt 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0vvvvvvv : 0kkkkkkk 11110111 F0H Exclusive status 43H YAMAHA ID 0NH N:Device Number 4CH Model ID SSH ByteCountMSB TTH ByteCountLSB GGH Address High MMH Address Mid LLH Address Low VVH ...
... channel. 2.1.3.1 XG System On This system exclusive message causes the MU15 to function as an "XG"-compatible tone generator." 11110000 01000011 0001nnnn 01001100 00000000 00000000 01111110 00000000 11110111 F0H Exclusive status 43H YAMAHA ID 1NH N:device Number 4CH Model ID 00H Address High 00H... is specified as follows. 11110000 01000011 0000nnnn 01001100 0sssssss 0ttttttt 0ggggggg 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0vvvvvvv : 0kkkkkkk 11110111 F0H Exclusive status 43H YAMAHA ID 0NH N:Device Number 4CH Model ID SSH ByteCountMSB TTH ByteCountLSB GGH Address High MMH Address Mid LLH Address Low VVH ...
MU15 Owners Manual
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108 YAMAHA [ Tone Generator ] Date:19-OCT-1998 Model MU15 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function ... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 x 3 3, 4 (m=1) *2 x Note 4 - 124 0 - 127 Number : True ...
108 YAMAHA [ Tone Generator ] Date:19-OCT-1998 Model MU15 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0 Function ... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default Channel Changed 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 1 - 16 Mode Default Messages Altered 3 x 3 3, 4 (m=1) *2 x Note 4 - 124 0 - 127 Number : True ...
