PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 1
...software, refer to the separate "PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual" as well as the Owner's Manual for the respective MIDI device. © 2002 Yamaha Corporation. For information about hardware requirements...PLG150-DR for Windows. Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Starting Up 3 Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to a Part 4 Using the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-PC. All rights reserved. 1 The screen illustrations are mainly taken from the screens which came with basic Windows operation. If you are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha...
...software, refer to the separate "PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual" as well as the Owner's Manual for the respective MIDI device. © 2002 Yamaha Corporation. For information about hardware requirements...PLG150-DR for Windows. Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Starting Up 3 Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to a Part 4 Using the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-PC. All rights reserved. 1 The screen illustrations are mainly taken from the screens which came with basic Windows operation. If you are exclusive copyrights of Yamaha...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 2
Introduction With Plug-in Board Editor, you have made to your computer. Finally, all the changes you can be manipulated using your computer's mouse or keyboard. Library window Voice Edit window Save the Library file Import a voice Set the effects parameters PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Transmit bulk data Synthesizer / Tone Generator 2 Its graphical user interface provides for easy editing by presenting each synthesizer parameter on screen as a slider, switch, and so on, which can be saved to your voices can edit your PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's voices and effects via your computer.
Introduction With Plug-in Board Editor, you have made to your computer. Finally, all the changes you can be manipulated using your computer's mouse or keyboard. Library window Voice Edit window Save the Library file Import a voice Set the effects parameters PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Transmit bulk data Synthesizer / Tone Generator 2 Its graphical user interface provides for easy editing by presenting each synthesizer parameter on screen as a slider, switch, and so on, which can be saved to your voices can edit your PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's voices and effects via your computer.
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 3
Select the Plug-in Board Editor from a music software sequencer. Refer to the owner's manual of the client application for PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC) NOTE The Plug-in Board Editor can be used as a plug-in software in any Library file made with the Editor. 2....expected if there is a newly developed software format that allows control over MIDI devices from the Start menu. (Programs m YAMAHA OPT Tools m Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC m Plug-in Board Editor for details on any client application compatible with the client application.) This chart shows the OPT-compatibility...
Select the Plug-in Board Editor from a music software sequencer. Refer to the owner's manual of the client application for PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC) NOTE The Plug-in Board Editor can be used as a plug-in software in any Library file made with the Editor. 2....expected if there is a newly developed software format that allows control over MIDI devices from the Start menu. (Programs m YAMAHA OPT Tools m Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC m Plug-in Board Editor for details on any client application compatible with the client application.) This chart shows the OPT-compatibility...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 4
... Setup Opens the "Setup" dialog (Page 13). 4 The Library window and the Edit window open. q Select Part Select the part to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is fixed. S30 SLOT1 1 16 - q w e NOTE If you need to the owner's manual of the particular synthesizer.) Part Assignments for ... to a Part on the tone generator/sound card. w OK Starts the Plug-in the relevant synthesizer is assigned. Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to a Part In order to play and edit the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, the DR/PC voice must be assigned to the chart below. (Each Part in Board Editor.
... Setup Opens the "Setup" dialog (Page 13). 4 The Library window and the Edit window open. q Select Part Select the part to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is fixed. S30 SLOT1 1 16 - q w e NOTE If you need to the owner's manual of the particular synthesizer.) Part Assignments for ... to a Part on the tone generator/sound card. w OK Starts the Plug-in the relevant synthesizer is assigned. Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to a Part In order to play and edit the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, the DR/PC voice must be assigned to the chart below. (Each Part in Board Editor.
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 13
...settings in board within the client application. Select the port which has been assigned to your plug-in this dialog, refer to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is where you set too short an interval, you may encounter errors when transmitting MIDI data. y "Part No Click this and choose the...See chart on -screen keyboard in board. If you have multiple plug-in boards in the "mother" device, each is unavailable for the DR/PC voice. Click this and choose the interval between successive MIDI dumps. NOTE If you are instantly and automatically transmitted to your plug-in Board ...
...settings in board within the client application. Select the port which has been assigned to your plug-in this dialog, refer to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is where you set too short an interval, you may encounter errors when transmitting MIDI data. y "Part No Click this and choose the...See chart on -screen keyboard in board. If you have multiple plug-in boards in the "mother" device, each is unavailable for the DR/PC voice. Click this and choose the interval between successive MIDI dumps. NOTE If you are instantly and automatically transmitted to your plug-in Board ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 16
... window t e r q w EFFECT Unit y i !0 !3 !5 u o !1 !2 !4 !6 @1 @2 @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 q KEY Shows the note name to be stored in the Library file. • For details on individual parameters, refer to the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC owner's manual. e ORIGINAL KIT This shows the preset kit's wave set to your edited voice. You can also rename your plug-in board at once...
... window t e r q w EFFECT Unit y i !0 !3 !5 u o !1 !2 !4 !6 @1 @2 @3 !7 !8 !9 @0 q KEY Shows the note name to be stored in the Library file. • For details on individual parameters, refer to the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC owner's manual. e ORIGINAL KIT This shows the preset kit's wave set to your edited voice. You can also rename your plug-in board at once...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 3
... and cannot be announced separately. The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is expressly forbidden without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. About the XG Plug-in System The Yamaha XG Plug-in System offers powerful expansion...the software or reproduction of the latest and most sophisticated synthesizer and effects technology, allowing you for purchasing the Yamaha PLG150-DR Drums Plug-in Board/ PLG150-PC Percussion Plug-in Board! This enables you to easily and effectively take advantage of this manual and software. ...
... and cannot be announced separately. The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is expressly forbidden without limitation, all computer software, styles files, MIDI files, WAVE data and sound recordings. About the XG Plug-in System The Yamaha XG Plug-in System offers powerful expansion...the software or reproduction of the latest and most sophisticated synthesizer and effects technology, allowing you for purchasing the Yamaha PLG150-DR Drums Plug-in Board/ PLG150-PC Percussion Plug-in Board! This enables you to easily and effectively take advantage of this manual and software. ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 4
... PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 5 Main Features of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 5 Included Items 5 Required and Recommended Items 6 Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 6 Specifications 6 Parameter Structure 7 For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users 8 Selecting DR/PC Voices 8 Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters 9 For XG Plug-in System Users 10 Editing the DR/PC Native...Included CD-ROM 18 For Windows Users 18 For Macintosh Users 24 Demonstration Songs 25 Appendix...26 Voice List...26 DR/PC Plug-in Voice List 52 Effect List ...53 Parameter List (XG/Modular Synthesis Plug-in System 59 MIDI ...
... PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 5 Main Features of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 5 Included Items 5 Required and Recommended Items 6 Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC 6 Specifications 6 Parameter Structure 7 For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users 8 Selecting DR/PC Voices 8 Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters 9 For XG Plug-in System Users 10 Editing the DR/PC Native...Included CD-ROM 18 For Windows Users 18 For Macintosh Users 24 Demonstration Songs 25 Appendix...26 Voice List...26 DR/PC Plug-in Voice List 52 Effect List ...53 Parameter List (XG/Modular Synthesis Plug-in System 59 MIDI ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 5
... of 88 drum/percussion voices (80 Preset, 8 User), which you purchased the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. • PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in mono sampling), and several boards can be applied to the same host device. The PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC can be installed to each note in the package of the sounds are exactly the..., you can easily edit the sound for other sounds on the stunning stereo drum kit of the popular Yamaha MOTIF. (Not all of your new PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. G The PLG150-DR also features a special drum kit based on the MOTIF. Please make sure that have them fully compatible ...
... of 88 drum/percussion voices (80 Preset, 8 User), which you purchased the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. • PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in mono sampling), and several boards can be applied to the same host device. The PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC can be installed to each note in the package of the sounds are exactly the..., you can easily edit the sound for other sounds on the stunning stereo drum kit of the popular Yamaha MOTIF. (Not all of your new PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. G The PLG150-DR also features a special drum kit based on the MOTIF. Please make sure that have them fully compatible ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 6
The synthesizer/tone generator/sound card should also have an available slot or space for installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. Overview of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Required and Recommended Items In addition to the included items listed above, you should also have the ... sound card that is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System or the XG Plug-in System. Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC For detailed instructions on installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, refer to change without notice. 6 Compatible instruments include the MOTIF, MU128, and the SW1000XG. Specifications...
The synthesizer/tone generator/sound card should also have an available slot or space for installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. Overview of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Required and Recommended Items In addition to the included items listed above, you should also have the ... sound card that is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System or the XG Plug-in System. Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC For detailed instructions on installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, refer to change without notice. 6 Compatible instruments include the MOTIF, MU128, and the SW1000XG. Specifications...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 7
Parameter Structure Plug-in Board System Parameters XG System Parameters DR/PC Native System Parameters* Part Parameters XG Part Parameters Part Parameters DR/PPCarNt aPtaivreamPaerttePrsarameters Part Parameters XG Part Parameters DR/PC Native Part Parameters* Voice Edit Parameters* Offset DR/PC Voice Parameters Inst128 Inst3 Inst2 Inst1 Voice Reverb Voice Insertion Plug-in Platform XG Effect Parameters Reverb Chorus Variation Insertion1 Insertion2 The Board voices are created with these parameters. * See page 13 for details. 7
Parameter Structure Plug-in Board System Parameters XG System Parameters DR/PC Native System Parameters* Part Parameters XG Part Parameters Part Parameters DR/PPCarNt aPtaivreamPaerttePrsarameters Part Parameters XG Part Parameters DR/PC Native Part Parameters* Voice Edit Parameters* Offset DR/PC Voice Parameters Inst128 Inst3 Inst2 Inst1 Voice Reverb Voice Insertion Plug-in Platform XG Effect Parameters Reverb Chorus Variation Insertion1 Insertion2 The Board voices are created with these parameters. * See page 13 for details. 7
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 8
... Plug-in the following display (or one similar) appears. 3 Select a Group. For MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 users To get the most out of your PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, please go to the web address below and download the latest version of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons. Press any of the [PLG] ... the GROUP [A] - [H] buttons. 4 Select a Voice. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Selecting DR/PC Voices When the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is installed to a synthesizer compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System, the DR/PC voices can be selected in the Song mode on the synthesizer to off .
... Plug-in the following display (or one similar) appears. 3 Select a Group. For MOTIF6/MOTIF7/MOTIF8 users To get the most out of your PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, please go to the web address below and download the latest version of the NUMBER [1] - [16] buttons. Press any of the [PLG] ... the GROUP [A] - [H] buttons. 4 Select a Voice. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Selecting DR/PC Voices When the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is installed to a synthesizer compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System, the DR/PC voices can be selected in the Song mode on the synthesizer to off .
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 9
...values, a setting of "0" results in no change, while positive and negative values increase and decrease the value respectively. 1 Select the desired DR/PC voice, as an example. NOTE Keep in mind that instrument. Use the cursor buttons to the parameters may not make much change the setting ...for the selected parameter. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters The following explanations show how to edit the DR/PC native part parameters when creating PLG voices, using the MOTIF Control Synthesizer as described in "Selecting...
...values, a setting of "0" results in no change, while positive and negative values increase and decrease the value respectively. 1 Select the desired DR/PC voice, as an example. NOTE Keep in mind that instrument. Use the cursor buttons to the parameters may not make much change the setting ...for the selected parameter. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters The following explanations show how to edit the DR/PC native part parameters when creating PLG voices, using the MOTIF Control Synthesizer as described in "Selecting...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 10
...to "XG" or "PFM" (Performance). Also, the Part Assign parameter in System Users The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can only be selected when the Sound Module Mode is 1 - 16 and "off ." I Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices 1 Set the Sound Module Mode to change the Part number. To do this: 1) ...Press the [UTIL] button. 2) Select the "PLUGIN" menu (with the [SELECT >] button) and press [ENTER]. 3) Select the "PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC" menu if necessary (with the [SELECT ] buttons), and press [ENTER]. for the XG mode is set to XG or Performance. NOTE When several boards are...
...to "XG" or "PFM" (Performance). Also, the Part Assign parameter in System Users The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can only be selected when the Sound Module Mode is 1 - 16 and "off ." I Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices 1 Set the Sound Module Mode to change the Part number. To do this: 1) ...Press the [UTIL] button. 2) Select the "PLUGIN" menu (with the [SELECT >] button) and press [ENTER]. 3) Select the "PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC" menu if necessary (with the [SELECT ] buttons), and press [ENTER]. for the XG mode is set to XG or Performance. NOTE When several boards are...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 11
... the desired voice. • DR Preset voice : 000, 001-080 • DR User voice : 000, 001-008 • PC Preset voice : 001, 001-080 • PC User voice : 001, 001-008 Bank Number parameter DR Preset voice DR User voice PC Preset voice PC User voice Alternately, you can select... voices from a connected MIDI keyboard, or from sequencing software on a connected computer. The icon of the selected board appears in System Users 3 Enable the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC...
... the desired voice. • DR Preset voice : 000, 001-080 • DR User voice : 000, 001-008 • PC Preset voice : 001, 001-080 • PC User voice : 001, 001-008 Bank Number parameter DR Preset voice DR User voice PC Preset voice PC User voice Alternately, you can select... voices from a connected MIDI keyboard, or from sequencing software on a connected computer. The icon of the selected board appears in System Users 3 Enable the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 12
...cannot be freely edited from the MU128. 1 Select the Part having the DR/PC voice, then select the desired voice. NOTE • The parameter values and settings below represent offsets of the DR/PC voices can be saved in the following explanations are applied to the main... button. Select the appropriate Part with the [PART -/+] buttons, then, with the DR/PC Native Part parameters. The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Edit menu appears. 4 Select the desired parameter. Keep in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters Any of the actual voice settings. Press the [EXIT] button several ...
...cannot be freely edited from the MU128. 1 Select the Part having the DR/PC voice, then select the desired voice. NOTE • The parameter values and settings below represent offsets of the DR/PC voices can be saved in the following explanations are applied to the main... button. Select the appropriate Part with the [PART -/+] buttons, then, with the DR/PC Native Part parameters. The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Edit menu appears. 4 Select the desired parameter. Keep in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters Any of the actual voice settings. Press the [EXIT] button several ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 13
... (Reverb Send) This determines the level of the selected note's instrument. Also remember that for parameters with values, a setting of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board. G8, Off G Note Select 1 Tune - Note Select 4 Level This determines the level or volume of the selected...+127 G Note Select 1 Ins Eff - Negative values lower the pitch. it . Note Select 4 Ins Eff (Insertion Effect) This determines whether the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect is applied to the selected note's instrument or not. (When set to "on," the Insertion effect is applied.) When this...
... (Reverb Send) This determines the level of the selected note's instrument. Also remember that for parameters with values, a setting of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board. G8, Off G Note Select 1 Tune - Note Select 4 Level This determines the level or volume of the selected...+127 G Note Select 1 Ins Eff - Negative values lower the pitch. it . Note Select 4 Ins Eff (Insertion Effect) This determines whether the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect is applied to the selected note's instrument or not. (When set to "on," the Insertion effect is applied.) When this...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 14
... (dry) and the Insertion-processed sound (wet). EQ Low Gain) This determines the level of LFO modulation for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the Low Frequency parameter above ) for the kit (voice) is maintained. LFO Frequency) This determines the ...) G INS H.Gain (Insertion Effect - LFO Frequency) This determines the depth of distortion overdrive for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect. Drive) This determines the amount of LFO modulation for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect. Settings/Range: 50Hz - 2.0kHz, Vce (**** : Not available) G INS ...
... (dry) and the Insertion-processed sound (wet). EQ Low Gain) This determines the level of LFO modulation for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the Low Frequency parameter above ) for the kit (voice) is maintained. LFO Frequency) This determines the ...) G INS H.Gain (Insertion Effect - LFO Frequency) This determines the depth of distortion overdrive for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect. Drive) This determines the amount of LFO modulation for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in Insertion effect. Settings/Range: 50Hz - 2.0kHz, Vce (**** : Not available) G INS ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 15
...XG tone generator. For greater ease and convenience in editing, use the Plug-in the kit (voice), and 2) the Instrument parameters, which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voice is assigned. G Volume This determines the overall volume of the kit's sound that is sent to the Reverb effect. Range: 0 - ...CD-ROM. Range: 0 - 79 15 Common Parameters G Name This determines the name for each instrument. For detailed instructions on using the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC with an Modular Synthesis Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, the Parts assigned to Plug-in Boards are fixed and this , refer to...
...XG tone generator. For greater ease and convenience in editing, use the Plug-in the kit (voice), and 2) the Instrument parameters, which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voice is assigned. G Volume This determines the overall volume of the kit's sound that is sent to the Reverb effect. Range: 0 - ...CD-ROM. Range: 0 - 79 15 Common Parameters G Name This determines the name for each instrument. For detailed instructions on using the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC with an Modular Synthesis Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, the Parts assigned to Plug-in Boards are fixed and this , refer to...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
Page 16
...a closed hi-hat cuts off the sound of the Reverb signal for the kit (voice). The "Random" setting randomly assigns the sound to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in the Reference section. G Reverb Return This determines the return level of an open hi-hat. Range: ... -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Level This determines the level of the selected instrument. useful for the kit (voice) and allows you to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in the Reference section. Range: -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Pitch Fine This determines the fine pitch...
...a closed hi-hat cuts off the sound of the Reverb signal for the kit (voice). The "Random" setting randomly assigns the sound to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in the Reference section. G Reverb Return This determines the return level of an open hi-hat. Range: ... -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Level This determines the level of the selected instrument. useful for the kit (voice) and allows you to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in the Reference section. Range: -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Pitch Fine This determines the fine pitch...