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... language.) 3. USB MIDI Driver To operate the S08 from your PC (Program Files as the default). The system automatically starts searching and installing the driver. Four different language folders will be displayed. 2. Refer to the [Reader Guide] in which to the USB terminal of "Automatic...Panel. Start the computer. 2. The window below . ⇒ Windows 2000/XP users See page 5. ● Installing the driver on a Windows 98/Me system 1. Make sure the STANDBY/ON switch on the S08 is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Add New Hardware Wizard." Click ...
... language.) 3. USB MIDI Driver To operate the S08 from your PC (Program Files as the default). The system automatically starts searching and installing the driver. Four different language folders will be displayed. 2. Refer to the [Reader Guide] in which to the USB terminal of "Automatic...Panel. Start the computer. 2. The window below . ⇒ Windows 2000/XP users See page 5. ● Installing the driver on a Windows 98/Me system 1. Make sure the STANDBY/ON switch on the S08 is turned on, the computer automatically displays the "Add New Hardware Wizard." Click ...
Owner's Manual
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...terminal for purchasing the Yamaha S08 Music Synthesizer. Doing so may result in your Yamaha dealer. Main Features • Exceptionally high-quality dynamic Voices - including many sounds from Yamaha's top-of-the-...GM System Level 1" by defining the ways in addition to Preset Voices and User Voices (page 20). • Memory cards, which let you easily organize and archive ...ROM • Data List •Installation Guide * May not be played back with peripheral devices. About the Included CD-ROM Application software for your new S08 and its manufacturer or model. Also keep...
...terminal for purchasing the Yamaha S08 Music Synthesizer. Doing so may result in your Yamaha dealer. Main Features • Exceptionally high-quality dynamic Voices - including many sounds from Yamaha's top-of-the-...GM System Level 1" by defining the ways in addition to Preset Voices and User Voices (page 20). • Memory cards, which let you easily organize and archive ...ROM • Data List •Installation Guide * May not be played back with peripheral devices. About the Included CD-ROM Application software for your new S08 and its manufacturer or model. Also keep...
Owner's Manual
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...characters (Voice/Multi/File Name Settings)...(Page 50) ■ Saving data • Storing the edited Voice/Multi to the S08's internal (USER) memory Page 50) • Saving S08 settings (Voice/Multi/MIDI/Utility) to an external device such as a computer or Memory Card Pages 36, 54) ... External Device (Page 36) • Editing Voices using a computer The separate Installation Guide and S08 Voice Editor Owner's Manual (PDF) • Using the included sequencing software (Windows only The separate Installation Guide and the application's on MIDI ...About MIDI (Page 72) • Meaning of ...
...characters (Voice/Multi/File Name Settings)...(Page 50) ■ Saving data • Storing the edited Voice/Multi to the S08's internal (USER) memory Page 50) • Saving S08 settings (Voice/Multi/MIDI/Utility) to an external device such as a computer or Memory Card Pages 36, 54) ... External Device (Page 36) • Editing Voices using a computer The separate Installation Guide and S08 Voice Editor Owner's Manual (PDF) • Using the included sequencing software (Windows only The separate Installation Guide and the application's on MIDI ...About MIDI (Page 72) • Meaning of ...
Owner's Manual
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Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Basics Section The Controls & Connectors Top Panel 12 PHONES OUTPUT L/MONO R DC IN STANDBY ON FOOT FOOT CONTROLLER SWITCH PITCH MODULATION 3 4 5 6 7 9) # ^ MIDI IN OUT... CARD EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE P L AY / S T O P PART/ ELEMENT/ KEY - + MUTE DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH 7 PIANO 8 9 ORGAN GUITAR PRESET 4 5 6 COMMON DATA DEC/NO INC/YES DRUM/PERC USER BASS STRINGS BRASS 1 2 3 SE GM2/XG REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - The Controls & Connectors 11 ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION 8 !@ $% MUSIC...
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Basics Section The Controls & Connectors Top Panel 12 PHONES OUTPUT L/MONO R DC IN STANDBY ON FOOT FOOT CONTROLLER SWITCH PITCH MODULATION 3 4 5 6 7 9) # ^ MIDI IN OUT... CARD EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE P L AY / S T O P PART/ ELEMENT/ KEY - + MUTE DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH 7 PIANO 8 9 ORGAN GUITAR PRESET 4 5 6 COMMON DATA DEC/NO INC/YES DRUM/PERC USER BASS STRINGS BRASS 1 2 3 SE GM2/XG REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - The Controls & Connectors 11 ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION 8 !@ $% MUSIC...
Owner's Manual
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... R L/MONO PHONES A splash screen ("Welcome to the speakers or other than the Yamaha PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED.... Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Before Use Power Supply Rear Panel T LLER STANDBY ON DC IN OUTPUT R L/MONO PHONES When using the S08 for each audio device...Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. This ensures smooth MIDI operation and prevents speaker ...
... R L/MONO PHONES A splash screen ("Welcome to the speakers or other than the Yamaha PA-5C or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha. PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN A B C GUITAR / PLUCKED D BASS E STRINGS BRASS REED.... Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Before Use Power Supply Rear Panel T LLER STANDBY ON DC IN OUTPUT R L/MONO PHONES When using the S08 for each audio device...Modular Synthesis Plug-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. This ensures smooth MIDI operation and prevents speaker ...
Owner's Manual
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Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Connections Before connecting the S08 to other instruments and additional audio processing capabilities, connect it from the S08. Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel. There are... jacks is exactly the same. Connecting to External Connecting External MIDI Audio Equipment Equipment Since the S08 has no built-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers A pair of connecting...
Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Connections Before connecting the S08 to other instruments and additional audio processing capabilities, connect it from the S08. Otherwise, electrical shock or damage to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on the rear panel. There are... jacks is exactly the same. Connecting to External Connecting External MIDI Audio Equipment Equipment Since the S08 has no built-in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers A pair of connecting...
Owner's Manual
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...if too many devices are chained together via MIDI IN. There are using the S08 in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. n When connecting the S08 to a computer with your computer platform. 1: USB connection UTILITY PAGE 13 ...ignored when using the USB port (Host Select set to "USB"). Computer S08 n The data via the S08's MIDI THRU terminal. n Once connected via MIDI. Appendix 14 Connections Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer UTILITY PAGE 13 HostSelect ...
...if too many devices are chained together via MIDI IN. There are using the S08 in System SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 PRE 1 PRE 2 PRE 3 GM USER PLG 1 PLG 2 PLG 3 CATEGORY SEARCH A. n When connecting the S08 to a computer with your computer platform. 1: USB connection UTILITY PAGE 13 ...ignored when using the USB port (Host Select set to "USB"). Computer S08 n The data via the S08's MIDI THRU terminal. n Once connected via MIDI. Appendix 14 Connections Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Recording and Playback using an External MIDI Sequencer UTILITY PAGE 13 HostSelect ...
Owner's Manual
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...BASS STRINGS BRASS DATA UTILITY CONTROLLER CARD DEC/NO INC/YES USER 1 2 3 EDIT COMPARE JOB STORE 2 P L AY / S T O P SE GM2/XG OTHER REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - Overview of the S08 The S08 has a wide variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound...buttons: [VOICE], [MULTI], [SEQ PLAY] or [EXIT]. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Demo Playback The S08 features a variety of advanced and convenient features. Controller Memory Card Song File S08 Data Load Save keyboard controllers Sequencer (Playback) Tone Generator Effect Reverb Chorus Variation ...
...BASS STRINGS BRASS DATA UTILITY CONTROLLER CARD DEC/NO INC/YES USER 1 2 3 EDIT COMPARE JOB STORE 2 P L AY / S T O P SE GM2/XG OTHER REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - Overview of the S08 The S08 has a wide variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound...buttons: [VOICE], [MULTI], [SEQ PLAY] or [EXIT]. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Demo Playback The S08 features a variety of advanced and convenient features. Controller Memory Card Song File S08 Data Load Save keyboard controllers Sequencer (Playback) Tone Generator Effect Reverb Chorus Variation ...
Owner's Manual
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... Voices. In the Multi Play mode, you can create and store your own original Voices; the S08 has User memory space for the S08. You can select and play several Voices simultaneously. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Voices & Multis Memory Structure A Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the ...US 003 001 US 002 PR 016 Playing a Voice Playing a Multi 32 User Multi (MLT01~MLT32) PRESET 128 Preset Voice PR001~128 GM2/XG 493 Normal Voice 29 Drum Voice * USER 128 User Voice US001~128 USDR 2 User Drum Voice * Drum Voices XG121~128 are not of the GM2/XG set,...
... Voices. In the Multi Play mode, you can create and store your own original Voices; the S08 has User memory space for the S08. You can select and play several Voices simultaneously. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Voices & Multis Memory Structure A Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the ...US 003 001 US 002 PR 016 Playing a Voice Playing a Multi 32 User Multi (MLT01~MLT32) PRESET 128 Preset Voice PR001~128 GM2/XG 493 Normal Voice 29 Drum Voice * USER 128 User Voice US001~128 USDR 2 User Drum Voice * Drum Voices XG121~128 are not of the GM2/XG set,...
Owner's Manual
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... Press the [ENTER] button. Make sure you restore the factory default settings, all the current settings for the all the Multis and User Voices will be overwritten with the factory defaults. You should back up any important data to Memory Card or to execute the Factory Set.... 3 Press the [INC/YES] button to your computer beforehand. 1 Press the [JOB] button in Utility Mode (page 24). Basics Section Quick Guide Factory Set (Restore Factory Defaults) This lets you edit any settings, the corresponding factory defaults will be overwritten and lost. Once you restore the synthesizer...
... Press the [ENTER] button. Make sure you restore the factory default settings, all the current settings for the all the Multis and User Voices will be overwritten with the factory defaults. You should back up any important data to Memory Card or to execute the Factory Set.... 3 Press the [INC/YES] button to your computer beforehand. 1 Press the [JOB] button in Utility Mode (page 24). Basics Section Quick Guide Factory Set (Restore Factory Defaults) This lets you edit any settings, the corresponding factory defaults will be overwritten and lost. Once you restore the synthesizer...
Owner's Manual
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.../KEY) Voice Category (page 50) Voice Name Parameter name (rarely settings) Job Name Voice Memory Type/Voice Number PR: Preset, US: User, XG: GM (2)/XG, GM: GM2, USDR: User Drum, BK: Bank, BKsfx: Bank SFX, BK dr: Bank Drum, GM dr: GM2 Drum Settings (rarely Parameter name) EC =... Job Name Parameter name Job Name Parameter name File name/settings (Song file) Store:Store mode status Settings Settings Function Name Destination Store (US:User, USDR:User Drum, MLT:Multi) n For information on the meaning of the currently selected parameter (page 26). 6 Indicates the relevant mode (Utility or ...
.../KEY) Voice Category (page 50) Voice Name Parameter name (rarely settings) Job Name Voice Memory Type/Voice Number PR: Preset, US: User, XG: GM (2)/XG, GM: GM2, USDR: User Drum, BK: Bank, BKsfx: Bank SFX, BK dr: Bank Drum, GM dr: GM2 Drum Settings (rarely Parameter name) EC =... Job Name Parameter name Job Name Parameter name File name/settings (Song file) Store:Store mode status Settings Settings Function Name Destination Store (US:User, USDR:User Drum, MLT:Multi) n For information on the meaning of the currently selected parameter (page 26). 6 Indicates the relevant mode (Utility or ...
Owner's Manual
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... (The parameter indicator flashes.) Finally, press the [ENTER] button to 128 96/97 PCInc PCDec 98 129~130 PLAY (START/ STOP) User Drum 1/2 Reference Appendix Types of parameters are "absolute" whereas others , you can specify the value for the selected parameter by using the numeric keypad... shows the role of relative parameters are many ways to , or subtracted from, the actual velocity of available settings. Basics Section Quick Guide Numeric keypad, [ENTER] button You can choose from , the actual value. For other absolute parameters such as an "offset," is ...
... (The parameter indicator flashes.) Finally, press the [ENTER] button to 128 96/97 PCInc PCDec 98 129~130 PLAY (START/ STOP) User Drum 1/2 Reference Appendix Types of parameters are "absolute" whereas others , you can specify the value for the selected parameter by using the numeric keypad... shows the role of relative parameters are many ways to , or subtracted from, the actual velocity of available settings. Basics Section Quick Guide Numeric keypad, [ENTER] button You can choose from , the actual value. For other absolute parameters such as an "offset," is ...
Owner's Manual
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...as explained below . There are divided into several different banks. Memory buttons DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH PRESET DRUM/PERC USER SE GM2/XG OTHER Preset Voice 1~128 User Voice 1~128 GM2/XG Voice GM Bank Other Bank ........ Playing Voices 29 For information on the Voice List... You can contain up to select a Voice Memory. ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Quick Guide Reference Appendix 4 1 Press the [VOICE] button. n The user memory can freely select and play the Voice (indicated in the Voice Edit mode. (pages 40, 58) 1 32...
...as explained below . There are divided into several different banks. Memory buttons DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH PRESET DRUM/PERC USER SE GM2/XG OTHER Preset Voice 1~128 User Voice 1~128 GM2/XG Voice GM Bank Other Bank ........ Playing Voices 29 For information on the Voice List... You can contain up to select a Voice Memory. ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Quick Guide Reference Appendix 4 1 Press the [VOICE] button. n The user memory can freely select and play the Voice (indicated in the Voice Edit mode. (pages 40, 58) 1 32...
Owner's Manual
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... recalled from the original factory settings at any time if required. For example, to enter all three digits (such as, "001" or "010"). USER is stored in order. (The indicated number flashes.) Finally, press the [ENTER] button to decrement it . or two-digit numbers, it...ENTER 4 SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION StPiano1 PR100 PAGE PART ELEM KEY The displayed value flashes. Specify the number. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference The Drum Voices (page 22) are stored in separate areas of course, contains the Preset Voices. Set the number. Solo Bow PR099 ...
... recalled from the original factory settings at any time if required. For example, to enter all three digits (such as, "001" or "010"). USER is stored in order. (The indicated number flashes.) Finally, press the [ENTER] button to decrement it . or two-digit numbers, it...ENTER 4 SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION StPiano1 PR100 PAGE PART ELEM KEY The displayed value flashes. Specify the number. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference The Drum Voices (page 22) are stored in separate areas of course, contains the Preset Voices. Set the number. Solo Bow PR099 ...
Owner's Manual
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...PAD 0 - n In this step, the lowest numbered Voice of sounds. 1 Make sure that Category will be automatically selected. n The S08 searches in the following order: PRESET, then USER, then GM2/XG. 3 Press the [INC/YES] button to the GM2/ XG display by using the [ ] button. Appendix Playing Voices... 31 Basics Section Quick Guide Reference 4 Now, play the keyboard and hear the selected Voice. n You can use the same ...
...PAD 0 - n In this step, the lowest numbered Voice of sounds. 1 Make sure that Category will be automatically selected. n The S08 searches in the following order: PRESET, then USER, then GM2/XG. 3 Press the [INC/YES] button to the GM2/ XG display by using the [ ] button. Appendix Playing Voices... 31 Basics Section Quick Guide Reference 4 Now, play the keyboard and hear the selected Voice. n You can use the same ...
Owner's Manual
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...in selecting Voices, using the numeric keypad and the [ENTER] button. ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Quick Guide Reference Appendix 3 1 Press the [MULTI] button 2 Select a Multi Number The [MULTI] button LED will light, showing that Voice...O P PART/ ELEMENT/ KEY - + MUTE DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH 7 PIANO 8 ORGAN 9 GUITAR PRESET 4 5 6 COMMON DATA DEC/NO INC/YES DRUM/PERC USER BASS STRINGS BRASS 1 2 3 SE GM2/XG REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - Basics Section Using Multi Mode Playing in Multi Mode In the Multi Play...
...in selecting Voices, using the numeric keypad and the [ENTER] button. ENTER EXIT OTHER SYN COMP CHROMATIC KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Quick Guide Reference Appendix 3 1 Press the [MULTI] button 2 Select a Multi Number The [MULTI] button LED will light, showing that Voice...O P PART/ ELEMENT/ KEY - + MUTE DRUM CATEGORY SEARCH 7 PIANO 8 ORGAN 9 GUITAR PRESET 4 5 6 COMMON DATA DEC/NO INC/YES DRUM/PERC USER BASS STRINGS BRASS 1 2 3 SE GM2/XG REED/PIPE SYN LEAD SYN PAD 0 - Basics Section Using Multi Mode Playing in Multi Mode In the Multi Play...
Owner's Manual
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... the bulk data using and your important data. other sequencers will work for recording the User Multi data. n For information about recording or saving, refer to the computer (page 14). n If necessary, S08 system (Utility and MIDI) data can also be recorded. n The actual sequence software ... MIDI track is not limited to use this function to record important S08 data at the same setting as System Exclusive messages (page 76) from the sequence software. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Saving S08 Settings to an External Device (Bulk Dump Send) Using the Bulk ...
... the bulk data using and your important data. other sequencers will work for recording the User Multi data. n For information about recording or saving, refer to the computer (page 14). n If necessary, S08 system (Utility and MIDI) data can also be recorded. n The actual sequence software ... MIDI track is not limited to use this function to record important S08 data at the same setting as System Exclusive messages (page 76) from the sequence software. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Saving S08 Settings to an External Device (Bulk Dump Send) Using the Bulk ...
Owner's Manual
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...intend to create a Voice quickly and easily. If you can also set parameters related to edit. Details about each parameter are given in internal user memory. In this manual (page 58). Also set the FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) parameters as necessary. ● From the LFO (Low ... volume and other pitch-related parameters used by the Elements. EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE PLAY/STOP Appendix 40 Voice Edit Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Voice Edit The following procedure shows you to create. Of course, this is carried out in the Voice Job mode) to ...
...intend to create a Voice quickly and easily. If you can also set parameters related to edit. Details about each parameter are given in internal user memory. In this manual (page 58). Also set the FEG (Filter Envelope Generator) parameters as necessary. ● From the LFO (Low ... volume and other pitch-related parameters used by the Elements. EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE PLAY/STOP Appendix 40 Voice Edit Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Voice Edit The following procedure shows you to create. Of course, this is carried out in the Voice Job mode) to ...
Owner's Manual
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... or some other storage medium beforehand. The LFO is capable of producing a wide variety of effects in various ways. Voice Store Normal Voice USER (US) 1~128 Drum Voice USER DRUM (USDR) 1~2 When storing a Voice, any existing data at the storage location will vary according to the type of Element. Appendix..., see page 46. 6 Storing Edited Voices Up to 128 new/edited Normal Voices and 2 new/edited Drum Voices can be lost. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference ● LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) In PAGES 32 to 35, you can be used to vary the pitch, filter or amplitude of ...
... or some other storage medium beforehand. The LFO is capable of producing a wide variety of effects in various ways. Voice Store Normal Voice USER (US) 1~128 Drum Voice USER DRUM (USDR) 1~2 When storing a Voice, any existing data at the storage location will vary according to the type of Element. Appendix..., see page 46. 6 Storing Edited Voices Up to 128 new/edited Normal Voices and 2 new/edited Drum Voices can be lost. Basics Section Quick Guide Reference ● LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) In PAGES 32 to 35, you can be used to vary the pitch, filter or amplitude of ...
Owner's Manual
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...mode Multi Job mode Curnt (current) AllUs (Voice)/All (Multi) Systm (System) Whole currently selected Voice Whole currently selected Multi data data All User Voices (Normal 1 to select the source Part. n After receiving the current voice as bulk data, the loaded voice data isn't actually active ... to the Current Part. BlkDmp AllUs PAGE 3 PART ELEM KEY n In order to the Part. Using the Jobs 49 Appendix Reference Quick Guide Basics Section CpyCtl (Copy Controller) This let you copy the Controller settings for the Voice assigned to perform a Bulk Dump, the appropriate MIDI...
...mode Multi Job mode Curnt (current) AllUs (Voice)/All (Multi) Systm (System) Whole currently selected Voice Whole currently selected Multi data data All User Voices (Normal 1 to select the source Part. n After receiving the current voice as bulk data, the loaded voice data isn't actually active ... to the Current Part. BlkDmp AllUs PAGE 3 PART ELEM KEY n In order to the Part. Using the Jobs 49 Appendix Reference Quick Guide Basics Section CpyCtl (Copy Controller) This let you copy the Controller settings for the Voice assigned to perform a Bulk Dump, the appropriate MIDI...