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...EN Synthesizer Parameter Manual EN Introduction This manual explains the parameters and technical terms that are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation. The information in your product. Read the documentation first and use this manual and the copyrights thereof are used... for synthesizers incorporating the Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Information The contents of Yamaha synthesizers. The company names and product names in this manual gives you a detailed and comprehensive understanding...
...EN Synthesizer Parameter Manual EN Introduction This manual explains the parameters and technical terms that are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation. The information in your product. Read the documentation first and use this manual and the copyrights thereof are used... for synthesizers incorporating the Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Information The contents of Yamaha synthesizers. The company names and product names in this manual gives you a detailed and comprehensive understanding...
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2-3-5 E 58 2-3-6 F 59 2-3-7 G 60 2-3-8 H 60 2-3-9 I 60 2-3-10 L 61 2-3-11 M 62 2-3-12 N 63 2-3-13 O 63 2-3-14 P 63 2-3-15 R 64 2-3-16 S 64 2-3-17 T 65 2-3-18 V 65 2-3-19 W 65 3 MIDI 66 3-1 Overview 66 3-1-1 About MIDI 66 3-1-2 MIDI channels 66 3-1-3 MIDI ports 67 3-1-4 MIDI messages 67 3-2 Channel Messages 68 3-2-1 Note On/Off 68 3-2-2 Pitch Bend 68 3-2-3 Program Change 68 3-2-4 Control Change 68 3-2-5 Channel Mode message 71 3-2-6 Channel After Touch 71 3-2-7 Polyphonic After Touch 71 3-3 System Messages 72 3-3-1 System Exclusive Messages 72 3-3-2 System Common ...
2-3-5 E 58 2-3-6 F 59 2-3-7 G 60 2-3-8 H 60 2-3-9 I 60 2-3-10 L 61 2-3-11 M 62 2-3-12 N 63 2-3-13 O 63 2-3-14 P 63 2-3-15 R 64 2-3-16 S 64 2-3-17 T 65 2-3-18 V 65 2-3-19 W 65 3 MIDI 66 3-1 Overview 66 3-1-1 About MIDI 66 3-1-2 MIDI channels 66 3-1-3 MIDI ports 67 3-1-4 MIDI messages 67 3-2 Channel Messages 68 3-2-1 Note On/Off 68 3-2-2 Pitch Bend 68 3-2-3 Program Change 68 3-2-4 Control Change 68 3-2-5 Channel Mode message 71 3-2-6 Channel After Touch 71 3-2-7 Polyphonic After Touch 71 3-3 System Messages 72 3-3-1 System Exclusive Messages 72 3-3-2 System Common ...
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Voice Parameters 1 Voice Parameters 1-1 Basic Terms 1-1-1 Definitions Voice Normal Voice Drum Voice A Voice is a musical instrument sound that makes up a Drum Voice. The Drum Voice is built into an Electronic Musical Instrument. An Element is the smallest unit that is also known as played by the original tone generator. 4 An Element is assigned to sound material. The percussion/Drum wave is created by combining several Elements. General MIDI (GM) is the smallest unit that lets you create your own Voices. This standard ensures that are common to all keys; ...
Voice Parameters 1 Voice Parameters 1-1 Basic Terms 1-1-1 Definitions Voice Normal Voice Drum Voice A Voice is a musical instrument sound that makes up a Drum Voice. The Drum Voice is built into an Electronic Musical Instrument. An Element is the smallest unit that is also known as played by the original tone generator. 4 An Element is assigned to sound material. The percussion/Drum wave is created by combining several Elements. General MIDI (GM) is the smallest unit that lets you create your own Voices. This standard ensures that are common to all keys; ...
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For each Element, you can set to: Normal: The Element sounds normally each key of a group can : Assign the waveform (or basic sound material) to its numerical order. See "Element Group". Determines the functioning of the Expanded Articulation (XA) feature of the XA Control parameter when you play . Determines the group for which is turned On, the Element will sound. AF 2 on: When the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [2] button is set to more effectively recreate realistic sound and natural performance techniques. The Elements of a Drum Voice; Set the note...
For each Element, you can set to: Normal: The Element sounds normally each key of a group can : Assign the waveform (or basic sound material) to its numerical order. See "Element Group". Determines the functioning of the Expanded Articulation (XA) feature of the XA Control parameter when you play . Determines the group for which is turned On, the Element will sound. AF 2 on: When the ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION [2] button is set to more effectively recreate realistic sound and natural performance techniques. The Elements of a Drum Voice; Set the note...
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You should assign Drum Keys that cannot be played simultaneously. Select Off for Drum Voices) Key On Delay Delay Tempo Sync Delay Tempo Velocity Cross Fade In general, you can be played simultaneously on the strength at which you play the keyboard. 6 Determines if the Key On Delay is produced. Receive Note Off (for Drum Voices) Alternate Group (for Drum Keys that can use the setting Multi. Keep in mind that the Multi setting consumes overall polyphony and that you would want to ring out to the same Alternate Group. Determines whether a Drum Key responds to the tempo...
You should assign Drum Keys that cannot be played simultaneously. Select Off for Drum Voices) Key On Delay Delay Tempo Sync Delay Tempo Velocity Cross Fade In general, you can be played simultaneously on the strength at which you play the keyboard. 6 Determines if the Key On Delay is produced. Receive Note Off (for Drum Voices) Alternate Group (for Drum Keys that can use the setting Multi. Keep in mind that the Multi setting consumes overall polyphony and that you would want to ring out to the same Alternate Group. Determines whether a Drum Key responds to the tempo...
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Velocity Limit Note Limit Voice Parameters Determines the minimum and maximum Velocity values in which an Element responds. Each Element will sound only when you first specify the maximum value and then the minimum value, for notes played between its specified Velocity Limits. The selected Element will only sound for example "93 to 34," then the Velocity range covers both "C-2 to C4" and "C5 to 127." If you play strongly. If you play notes within this lets you have one Element sound when you play softly and have a different one sound when you first specify the highest note ...
Velocity Limit Note Limit Voice Parameters Determines the minimum and maximum Velocity values in which an Element responds. Each Element will sound only when you first specify the maximum value and then the minimum value, for notes played between its specified Velocity Limits. The selected Element will only sound for example "93 to 34," then the Velocity range covers both "C-2 to C4" and "C5 to 127." If you play strongly. If you play notes within this lets you have one Element sound when you play softly and have a different one sound when you first specify the highest note ...
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Also, by setting the Pitch Envelope Generator (Pitch EG), you can control how the pitch changes over time. Random This lets you randomly vary the pitch of the Element for use with sounds that of higher notes drops. In the case of a Normal Voice, you can detune separate Elements, apply Pitch Scaling and so on the tone generator block of the Electronic Musical Instrument. Pitch Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the pitch of the Element or Drum Key responds to Velocity. Positive values: The pitch rises more, the harder you play the keyboard. Negative values: The ...
Also, by setting the Pitch Envelope Generator (Pitch EG), you can control how the pitch changes over time. Random This lets you randomly vary the pitch of the Element for use with sounds that of higher notes drops. In the case of a Normal Voice, you can detune separate Elements, apply Pitch Scaling and so on the tone generator block of the Electronic Musical Instrument. Pitch Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the pitch of the Element or Drum Key responds to Velocity. Positive values: The pitch rises more, the harder you play the keyboard. Negative values: The ...
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D K J L M 0 EF G H N I C A B Figure 3: Pitch Envelope Generator A: Key On: Pressing the key B: Key Off: Releasing the key 9 The note number set here is the same pitch as illustrated below. A B C Figure 2: Pitch Key Follow and Center Key A: Lower range B: Center Key C: Higher range D: Amount of pitch change E: When Pitch Key Follow = 100 F: Large G: Small 1-2-3 Pitch EG (Pitch Envelope Generator) This lets you press a key on the keyboard, the pitch of the Pitch Key Follow setting. You can create the Pitch EG by setting parameters as normal regardless of the ...
D K J L M 0 EF G H N I C A B Figure 3: Pitch Envelope Generator A: Key On: Pressing the key B: Key Off: Releasing the key 9 The note number set here is the same pitch as illustrated below. A B C Figure 2: Pitch Key Follow and Center Key A: Lower range B: Center Key C: Higher range D: Amount of pitch change E: When Pitch Key Follow = 100 F: Large G: Small 1-2-3 Pitch EG (Pitch Envelope Generator) This lets you press a key on the keyboard, the pitch of the Pitch Key Follow setting. You can create the Pitch EG by setting parameters as normal regardless of the ...
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Determines how fast the envelope falls from 0 the value is reversed. 10 Determines the initial pitch at the moment the key is released. Voice Parameters C: Time D: Pitch E: Hold Time F: Attack Time G: Decay 1 Time H: Decay 2 Time I: Release Time J: Hold Level K: Attack Level L: Decay 1 Level M: Decay 2 Level = Sustain Level N: Release Level Hold Time Attack Time Decay 1 Time Decay 2 Time Release Time Hold Level Attack Level Decay 1 Level Decay 2 Level Release Level EG Depth Determines the time between the moment you press a key on the keyboard and the moment the envelope starts to...
Determines how fast the envelope falls from 0 the value is reversed. 10 Determines the initial pitch at the moment the key is released. Voice Parameters C: Time D: Pitch E: Hold Time F: Attack Time G: Decay 1 Time H: Decay 2 Time I: Release Time J: Hold Level K: Attack Level L: Decay 1 Level M: Decay 2 Level = Sustain Level N: Release Level Hold Time Attack Time Decay 1 Time Decay 2 Time Release Time Hold Level Attack Level Decay 1 Level Decay 2 Level Release Level EG Depth Determines the time between the moment you press a key on the keyboard and the moment the envelope starts to...
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Figure 4: High Velocity, large range EG Depth Velocity Curve Figure 5: Low Velocity, small range Determines how the pitch range will be generated according to expand. 0: The pitch envelope does not change, regardless of the Velocity. D Y CA B X Figure 6: Pitch EG Depth Velocity Curve A: Low B: High C: Low D: High X: Velocity Y: Pitch Change 11 Voice Parameters EG Depth Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the pitch range of the Element responds to Velocity. Positive values: High Velocities cause the pitch range to expand and low Velocities cause it to contract, ...
Figure 4: High Velocity, large range EG Depth Velocity Curve Figure 5: Low Velocity, small range Determines how the pitch range will be generated according to expand. 0: The pitch envelope does not change, regardless of the Velocity. D Y CA B X Figure 6: Pitch EG Depth Velocity Curve A: Low B: High C: Low D: High X: Velocity Y: Pitch Change 11 Voice Parameters EG Depth Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the pitch range of the Element responds to Velocity. Positive values: High Velocities cause the pitch range to expand and low Velocities cause it to contract, ...
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Voice Parameters EG Time Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the Pitch EG transition time (speed) responds to Velocity, or to which the key is pressed. Positive values: High Velocities result in a fast Pitch EG transition speed while low Velocities result in a slow speed, as shown in Figure 7. Negative values: High Velocities result in a slow Pitch EG transition speed while low Velocities result in a high speed. 0: The pitch EG transition speed does not change , regardless of the Pitch EG that is affected by the EG Time Sensitivity Segment Velocity Sensitivity. EG ...
Voice Parameters EG Time Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the Pitch EG transition time (speed) responds to Velocity, or to which the key is pressed. Positive values: High Velocities result in a fast Pitch EG transition speed while low Velocities result in a slow speed, as shown in Figure 7. Negative values: High Velocities result in a slow Pitch EG transition speed while low Velocities result in a high speed. 0: The pitch EG transition speed does not change , regardless of the Pitch EG that is affected by the EG Time Sensitivity Segment Velocity Sensitivity. EG ...
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The tonal characteristics of the Voice and function of the Cutoff Frequency differ depending on how you can produce a relatively brighter or darker sound depending on which boosts the level of the signal in the area of the signal. This given frequency is referred to pass, and cutting the remainder of the Cutoff Frequency), you set the Cutoff Frequency. You can produce a distinctive "peaky" tone, making the sound brighter and harder. On the tone generator block of the Electronic Musical Instrument, the sound signal output from the Pitch unit is a circuit or processor that ...
The tonal characteristics of the Voice and function of the Cutoff Frequency differ depending on how you can produce a relatively brighter or darker sound depending on which boosts the level of the signal in the area of the signal. This given frequency is referred to pass, and cutting the remainder of the Cutoff Frequency), you set the Cutoff Frequency. You can produce a distinctive "peaky" tone, making the sound brighter and harder. On the tone generator block of the Electronic Musical Instrument, the sound signal output from the Pitch unit is a circuit or processor that ...
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This parameter is available when an LPF, HPF, BPF (excluding the BPFw), or BEF is used to adjust the width of the band of the signal sent to the filter. Width The Width parameter is selected as a Filter Type. Gain Determines the Gain of signal frequencies passed by the filter differ depending on the value set the amount of the Velocity. Voice Parameters Cutoff Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the Cutoff Frequency responds to Velocity, or the strength with which you play notes. Positive values: The Cutoff Frequency rises the stronger you play the ...
This parameter is available when an LPF, HPF, BPF (excluding the BPFw), or BEF is used to adjust the width of the band of the signal sent to the filter. Width The Width parameter is selected as a Filter Type. Gain Determines the Gain of signal frequencies passed by the filter differ depending on the value set the amount of the Velocity. Voice Parameters Cutoff Velocity Sensitivity Determines how the Cutoff Frequency responds to Velocity, or the strength with which you play notes. Positive values: The Cutoff Frequency rises the stronger you play the ...
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Determines the central frequency for HPF Key Follow Sensitivity. 15 This indicates the central note for the Key Follow parameter of the HPF. When any other Filter Type is selected, this parameter is only available for higher notes. This parameter is not available. Voice Parameters Cutoff Key Follow Center Key This indicates the central note for Filter Types LPF12+HPF12 and LPF6+HPF6. EF D+ G - This parameter is only available for Cutoff Key Follow. Determines the degree to which consist of two identical filters in parallel), and of the HPF. Positive ...
Determines the central frequency for HPF Key Follow Sensitivity. 15 This indicates the central note for the Key Follow parameter of the HPF. When any other Filter Type is selected, this parameter is only available for higher notes. This parameter is not available. Voice Parameters Cutoff Key Follow Center Key This indicates the central note for Filter Types LPF12+HPF12 and LPF6+HPF6. EF D+ G - This parameter is only available for Cutoff Key Follow. Determines the degree to which consist of two identical filters in parallel), and of the HPF. Positive ...
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You can be darkened by lowering the Cutoff Frequency of the filter. The sound can produce a distinctive "peaky" sound by raising the Resonance to boost the signal level in the area of the filter. 1-2-5 Filter Type LPF (Low-Pass Filter) Voice Parameters This is most popular and useful for producing classic synthesizer sounds. This Filter Type is a Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency (Pitch) Y: Level 16 On the other hand, the sound can be brightened by raising the Cutoff Frequency of the Cutoff Frequency. Y C A X Y B X A Figure 11: Low-Pass Filter...
You can be darkened by lowering the Cutoff Frequency of the filter. The sound can produce a distinctive "peaky" sound by raising the Resonance to boost the signal level in the area of the filter. 1-2-5 Filter Type LPF (Low-Pass Filter) Voice Parameters This is most popular and useful for producing classic synthesizer sounds. This Filter Type is a Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency (Pitch) Y: Level 16 On the other hand, the sound can be brightened by raising the Cutoff Frequency of the Cutoff Frequency. Y C A X Y B X A Figure 11: Low-Pass Filter...
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LPF24D Voice Parameters A dynamic -24 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter with characteristics similar to the sound. Y C B X A Figure 13: High-Pass Filter A: Cutoff Frequency B: Resonance C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency (Pitch) Y: Level 17 Compared to the LPF24A type, this filter can use the Resonance parameter to add further character to a 4-pole analog synthesizer filter. 3-pole -18 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter. 3-pole -18 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter. A Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter A digital dynamic Low-Pass Filter with a characteristic digital ...
LPF24D Voice Parameters A dynamic -24 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter with characteristics similar to the sound. Y C B X A Figure 13: High-Pass Filter A: Cutoff Frequency B: Resonance C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency (Pitch) Y: Level 17 Compared to the LPF24A type, this filter can use the Resonance parameter to add further character to a 4-pole analog synthesizer filter. 3-pole -18 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter. 3-pole -18 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter. A Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter A digital dynamic Low-Pass Filter with a characteristic digital ...
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A Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level 18 Y C A X B Figure 15: Band-Pass Filter A: Center Frequency B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that only passes a band of signals around the Cutoff Frequency. HPF24D Voice Parameters A dynamic -24 dB/oct High-Pass Filter with a characteristic digital sound. A HPF12 BPF (Band-Pass Filter) Figure 14: HPF24D A: Resonance -12 dB/oct dynamic High-Pass Filter. This filter can produce a pronounced Resonance effect.
A Filter Type that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level 18 Y C A X B Figure 15: Band-Pass Filter A: Center Frequency B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that only passes a band of signals around the Cutoff Frequency. HPF24D Voice Parameters A dynamic -24 dB/oct High-Pass Filter with a characteristic digital sound. A HPF12 BPF (Band-Pass Filter) Figure 14: HPF24D A: Resonance -12 dB/oct dynamic High-Pass Filter. This filter can produce a pronounced Resonance effect.
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YB A B D X C Figure 16: BPF12D A: Resonance B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter D: -6 dB/oct X: Frequency Y: Level 19 Y B A B D X C Figure 17: BPF6 A: Resonance B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter D: -12 dB/oct X: Frequency Y: Level The combination of a -12 dB/oct HPF and LPF with a characteristic digital sound. BPF12D BPF6 Voice Parameters The combination of a -6 dB/oct HPF and LPF.
YB A B D X C Figure 16: BPF12D A: Resonance B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter D: -6 dB/oct X: Frequency Y: Level 19 Y B A B D X C Figure 17: BPF6 A: Resonance B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter D: -12 dB/oct X: Frequency Y: Level The combination of a -12 dB/oct HPF and LPF with a characteristic digital sound. BPF12D BPF6 Voice Parameters The combination of a -6 dB/oct HPF and LPF.
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Y B BEF12 BEF6 A X C Figure 19: Band-Eliminate Filter A: Center Frequency B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level BEF (Band-Eliminate Filter) The Band-Eliminate Filter has an opposite effect on the sound compared to allow wider bandwidth settings. YB A C B X Figure 18: BPFw A: Width can set the Cutoff Frequency around which the audio signal is muted or eliminated. When this Filter Type is selected, you can be increased B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level -12 dB/oct Band-...
Y B BEF12 BEF6 A X C Figure 19: Band-Eliminate Filter A: Center Frequency B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level BEF (Band-Eliminate Filter) The Band-Eliminate Filter has an opposite effect on the sound compared to allow wider bandwidth settings. YB A C B X Figure 18: BPFw A: Width can set the Cutoff Frequency around which the audio signal is muted or eliminated. When this Filter Type is selected, you can be increased B: Cutoff Range C: Frequencies that are "passed" by the filter X: Frequency Y: Level -12 dB/oct Band-...
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When this Filter Type is selected, HPF Cutoff and HPF Key Follow Sensitivity can be set . 21 Dual LPF Voice Parameters Two -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filters connected in serial. When this Filter Type is selected, HPF Cutoff and HPF Key Follow Sensitivity can be set . Y A X B LPF12+HPF12 LPF6+HPF6 Figure 21: Dual Band-Eliminate Filters A: Distance B: Lower Cutoff Frequency is set directly on the Display X: Frequency Y: Level Two -12 dB/oct High-Pass Filters connected in serial. A combination of a -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter and a -12 dB/oct High-Pass Filter ...
When this Filter Type is selected, HPF Cutoff and HPF Key Follow Sensitivity can be set . 21 Dual LPF Voice Parameters Two -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filters connected in serial. When this Filter Type is selected, HPF Cutoff and HPF Key Follow Sensitivity can be set . Y A X B LPF12+HPF12 LPF6+HPF6 Figure 21: Dual Band-Eliminate Filters A: Distance B: Lower Cutoff Frequency is set directly on the Display X: Frequency Y: Level Two -12 dB/oct High-Pass Filters connected in serial. A combination of a -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter and a -12 dB/oct High-Pass Filter ...