PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
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...PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Starting Up 3 Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to the owner's manual which appear on the red-colored text to jump to the related item in this manual. • The software and this owner's manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturer. • Yamaha... makes no representations or warranties with basic Windows operation. This owner's manual assumes that you are already familiar with regard to both the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR and the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-PC. If you ...
...PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owner's Manual Contents Introduction 2 Starting Up 3 Assigning the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC to the owner's manual which appear on the red-colored text to jump to the related item in this manual. • The software and this owner's manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the manufacturer. • Yamaha... makes no representations or warranties with basic Windows operation. This owner's manual assumes that you are already familiar with regard to both the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR and the Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-PC. If you ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
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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 computer. 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 Introduction With Plug-in Board Editor, you have made to your voices can be manipulated using your computer's mouse or keyboard. Finally, all the changes you can edit your PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's voices and effects via your computer.
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 computer. 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 Introduction With Plug-in Board Editor, you have made to your voices can be manipulated using your computer's mouse or keyboard. Finally, all the changes you 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
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...each separately. Select the part in board editors, and mixing control editors - Refer to the owner's manual of the client application for PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC) NOTE The Plug-in Board Editor can also be divided into three levels, as the MOTIF or S80), make appropriate output settings for... (OPT). For example, this allows you 'll need to make sure to switch 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 OPT can be used as a stand-alone application ...
...each separately. Select the part in board editors, and mixing control editors - Refer to the owner's manual of the client application for PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC) NOTE The Plug-in Board Editor can also be divided into three levels, as the MOTIF or S80), make appropriate output settings for... (OPT). For example, this allows you 'll need to make sure to switch 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 OPT can be used as a stand-alone application ...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
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... assigned. NOTE If the Plug-in Board has been installed to a Modular Synthesis Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, select the Part according to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is fixed. e Setup Opens the "Setup" dialog (Page 13). 4 S30 SLOT1 1 16 - w OK Starts the Plug-in Board Editor..., use the "Setup" dialog box. 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 owner's manual of the particular synthesizer.) Part Assignments for Plug-in Board (&#...
... assigned. NOTE If the Plug-in Board has been installed to a Modular Synthesis Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, select the Part according to which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is fixed. e Setup Opens the "Setup" dialog (Page 13). 4 S30 SLOT1 1 16 - w OK Starts the Plug-in Board Editor..., use the "Setup" dialog box. 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 owner's manual of the particular synthesizer.) Part Assignments for Plug-in Board (&#...
PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in Board Editor for PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Owners Manual
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... Plug-in Board Editor are instantly and automatically transmitted to your plug-in board. r "Device No Click this is used for the DR/PC voice. i Output when edited in library When this and choose the MIDI device number of voice data to your plug-in board to open... the "Setup" dialog. NOTE For more information on -screen keyboard in board within the client application. Select the port which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is unavailable for the particular "mother" device or client application. NOTE If you set up the Plug-in Board Editor to allow the transmission...
... Plug-in Board Editor are instantly and automatically transmitted to your plug-in board. r "Device No Click this is used for the DR/PC voice. i Output when edited in library When this and choose the MIDI device number of voice data to your plug-in board to open... the "Setup" dialog. NOTE For more information on -screen keyboard in board within the client application. Select the port which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC is unavailable for the particular "mother" device or client application. NOTE If you set up the Plug-in Board Editor to allow the transmission...
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... details on individual parameters, refer to be used for the kit being edited. Edit 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 the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC owner's manual. w Keyboard Click on the selected kit, certain ranges of the keyboard do not have assigned sounds. NOTE Depending on the keyboard to specify...
... details on individual parameters, refer to be used for the kit being edited. Edit 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 the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC owner's manual. w Keyboard Click on the selected kit, certain ranges of the keyboard do not have assigned sounds. NOTE Depending on the keyboard to specify...
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... Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for Modular Synthesis-Plug-in Board! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PLG150-DR Drums Plug-in Board/ PLG150-PC Percussion Plug-in -compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. To install your personal use. • Future upgrades of copyright has legal...
... Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities for Modular Synthesis-Plug-in Board! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PLG150-DR Drums Plug-in Board/ PLG150-PC Percussion Plug-in -compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. To install your personal use. • Future upgrades of copyright has legal...
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...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...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 Data ...
...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...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 Data ...
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...stereo drum kit of the popular Yamaha MOTIF. (Not all of 88 drum/percussion voices (80 Preset, 8 User), which you purchased the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. • PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in the package of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC G Once connected and installed, the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC becomes a seamless additional sound ... note in the kit as well as one part for each kit. Overview of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Main Features of your new PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. or even better! The PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC can be easily installed to the same host device. providing a total of the sounds ...
...stereo drum kit of the popular Yamaha MOTIF. (Not all of 88 drum/percussion voices (80 Preset, 8 User), which you purchased the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. • PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in the package of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC G Once connected and installed, the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC becomes a seamless additional sound ... note in the kit as well as one part for each kit. Overview of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Main Features of your new PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. or even better! The PLG150-DR/ PLG150-PC can be easily installed to the same host device. providing a total of the sounds ...
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... should also have an available slot or space for installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC For detailed instructions on installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, refer to the owner's manual of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Required and Recommended Items In addition to the included items listed above...-in connector Insertion, Reverb 138.5 x 89.0 x 8.5mm 62g Owner's Manual, CD-ROM * Specifications subject to use the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, you'll need a synthesizer, tone generator or sound card that is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System or the XG Plug-in...
... should also have an available slot or space for installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC. Installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC For detailed instructions on installing the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, refer to the owner's manual of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Required and Recommended Items In addition to the included items listed above...-in connector Insertion, Reverb 138.5 x 89.0 x 8.5mm 62g Owner's Manual, CD-ROM * Specifications subject to use the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC, you'll need a synthesizer, tone generator or sound card that is compatible with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System or the XG Plug-in...
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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
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...following explanations are all taken from the MOTIF. 1 Enter the Voice Play mode. 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. http://www.yamahasynth.com 8 ...mode on the synthesizer to off . 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 same way as the internal voices of the [PLG...
...following explanations are all taken from the MOTIF. 1 Enter the Voice Play mode. 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. http://www.yamahasynth.com 8 ...mode on the synthesizer to off . 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 same way as the internal voices of the [PLG...
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... parameter. This means that adjustments made to the parameters may not make much change in System compatible instrument, refer to edit the DR/PC native part parameters when creating PLG voices, using the MOTIF Control Synthesizer as described in mind that instrument. NOTE For a list of ...the cursor buttons to select the "NATIVE" element. 4 Select the desired parameter. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters The following explanations show how to the owner's manual of that the parameter values and settings below represent offsets of the ...
... parameter. This means that adjustments made to the parameters may not make much change in System compatible instrument, refer to edit the DR/PC native part parameters when creating PLG voices, using the MOTIF Control Synthesizer as described in mind that instrument. NOTE For a list of ...the cursor buttons to select the "NATIVE" element. 4 Select the desired parameter. For Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Users Editing the DR/PC Native Part Parameters The following explanations show how to the owner's manual of that the parameter values and settings below represent offsets of the ...
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... 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]. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the desired Part... below) must be selected just like the voices of the XG tone generator. I Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices 1 Set the Sound Module Mode to change the Part number. The Part Assign menu appears. 4)... desired Part. For XG Plug-in System Users The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can only be selected when the Sound Module Mode is 1 - 16 and "off ."
... 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]. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the desired Part... below) must be selected just like the voices of the XG tone generator. I Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices 1 Set the Sound Module Mode to change the Part number. The Part Assign menu appears. 4)... desired Part. For XG Plug-in System Users The PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can only be selected when the Sound Module Mode is 1 - 16 and "off ."
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... 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 board for the desired Part. Move the cursor to the Voice (Program) Number parameter with the [SELECT ] buttons and use the [VALUE -/+]...
... 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 board for the desired Part. Move the cursor to the Voice (Program) Number parameter with the [SELECT ] buttons and use the [VALUE -/+]...
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... settings below represent offsets of the actual voice settings. 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. For parameter values, a setting of "0" results in no change the settings of the... Use the [VALUE +/-] buttons. 6 Return to save your Part parameter edits, do it from the MU128. 1 Select the Part having the DR/PC voice, then select the desired voice. Press the [EXIT] button several times, or press the [PLAY] button once. 12 Keep in mind that changing...
... settings below represent offsets of the actual voice settings. 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. For parameter values, a setting of "0" results in no change the settings of the... Use the [VALUE +/-] buttons. 6 Return to save your Part parameter edits, do it from the MU128. 1 Select the Part having the DR/PC voice, then select the desired voice. Press the [EXIT] button several times, or press the [PLAY] button once. 12 Keep in mind that changing...
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... effective. Range: -127 - +00 - +127 G Note Select 1 Ins Eff - 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 parameter...4 Level This determines the level or volume of the selected note's instrument. Note Select 4 Pan This determines the stereo position of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in mind that is all the way to edit it simply keeps the sound at its current hard-left , a setting of "0"...
... effective. Range: -127 - +00 - +127 G Note Select 1 Ins Eff - 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 parameter...4 Level This determines the level or volume of the selected note's instrument. Note Select 4 Pan This determines the stereo position of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC Plug-in mind that is all the way to edit it simply keeps the sound at its current hard-left , a setting of "0"...
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...Insertion Effect - Drive) This determines the amount of the specified frequency (in the Low Frequency parameter above ) for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the High Gain parameter below ) for the kit (voice) is unavailable for the selected note's instrument. EQ Low...parameter below ) for editing and is indicated by asterisks (****). • Whether an Insertion effect parameter is set to "Vce," the original setting for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the Reference 14 section (page 53). Settings/Range: -12 - +12dB, Vce (**** : Not available) G INS H.Freq (Insertion ...
...Insertion Effect - Drive) This determines the amount of the specified frequency (in the Low Frequency parameter above ) for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the High Gain parameter below ) for the kit (voice) is unavailable for the selected note's instrument. EQ Low...parameter below ) for editing and is indicated by asterisks (****). • Whether an Insertion effect parameter is set to "Vce," the original setting for the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC's built-in the Reference 14 section (page 53). Settings/Range: -12 - +12dB, Vce (**** : Not available) G INS H.Freq (Insertion ...
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...Editor, refer to the section "Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices" on page 10. If a Part is sent to the Utility parameters of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can be changed. For detailed instructions on using the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC with an Modular Synthesis Plug-in Board Editor, contained ... into two groups: 1) the Common parameters, which affect all instruments in the kit (voice), and 2) the Instrument parameters, which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voice is added to the Reverb effect. For greater ease and convenience in editing, use the Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, the Parts ...
...Editor, refer to the section "Enabling and Selecting DR/PC Voices" on page 10. If a Part is sent to the Utility parameters of the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voices can be changed. For detailed instructions on using the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC with an Modular Synthesis Plug-in Board Editor, contained ... into two groups: 1) the Common parameters, which affect all instruments in the kit (voice), and 2) the Instrument parameters, which the PLG150-DR/PLG150-PC voice is added to the Reverb effect. For greater ease and convenience in editing, use the Plug-in System compatible synthesizer, the Parts ...
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... selected instrument. L63 - R63 16 G Insertion Rev Send (Insertion Reverb Send) This determines the level of the Insertion effect that are assigned to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in 1-cent steps. Range: -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Level This determines the level of the selected instrument. useful... the selected instrument in the Reference section. Range: L63 - For details, refer to a pan position - The "Random" setting randomly assigns the sound to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in semitones.
... selected instrument. L63 - R63 16 G Insertion Rev Send (Insertion Reverb Send) This determines the level of the Insertion effect that are assigned to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in 1-cent steps. Range: -64 - +0 - +63 G Inst (Instrument) Level This determines the level of the selected instrument. useful... the selected instrument in the Reference section. Range: L63 - For details, refer to a pan position - The "Random" setting randomly assigns the sound to the "DR/PC Voice Effect Parameter List" on page 53 in semitones.
