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Feature Reference - YAMAHA SY85 Music Synthesizer Owner's Manual 2 -
Feature Reference - YAMAHA SY85 Music Synthesizer Owner's Manual 2 -
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... [-1] and [+1] keys to adjust the parameter's value. In some special cases you want to edit on the display. s Selecting & Editing Parameters Most SY85 edit screens contain several parameters that can be used to adjust the "Fine" parameter. In most cases you can simply operate the continuous slider immediately... below , for example, would select the "Rndm" parameter in the appropriate sections of the manual. 10 GENERAL EDITING PROCEDURE Operating a slider automatically moves the underline cursor to the corresponding parameter.
... [-1] and [+1] keys to adjust the parameter's value. In some special cases you want to edit on the display. s Selecting & Editing Parameters Most SY85 edit screens contain several parameters that can be used to adjust the "Fine" parameter. In most cases you can simply operate the continuous slider immediately... below , for example, would select the "Rndm" parameter in the appropriate sections of the manual. 10 GENERAL EDITING PROCEDURE Operating a slider automatically moves the underline cursor to the corresponding parameter.
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... specified value will be entered in the song/pattern step record mode and in the pattern real-time record mode, and of the "Getting Started" manual for more information about the accents. SEQUENCER`Accent`````ACC1`ACC2`ACC3`FIX 56```88``120``kbd` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1...
... specified value will be entered in the song/pattern step record mode and in the pattern real-time record mode, and of the "Getting Started" manual for more information about the accents. SEQUENCER`Accent`````ACC1`ACC2`ACC3`FIX 56```88``120``kbd` F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 CS1...
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...: off , on Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial When this parameter is also "on " the loop symbol ( ÷ ) will repeat continuously until stopped manually. When "on ", the entire chain will repeat until stopped manually. If the "Loop" parameter is turned "on the display in the song play mode will apear on ", a song (or chain of...
...: off , on Controls: [CS7], [-1] [+1], Dial When this parameter is also "on " the loop symbol ( ÷ ) will repeat continuously until stopped manually. When "on ", the entire chain will repeat until stopped manually. If the "Loop" parameter is turned "on the display in the song play mode will apear on ", a song (or chain of...
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... card or one that has been formatted for use with a different instrument before attempting to save the voice and performance data from a Yamaha MCD64 memory card plugged into the SY85's internal memory, or press the [F2] key to highlight "SAVE" on the display. Also make sure that you want to go ... you want to save data to the card. Press [ENTER/YES] again to confirm that the card write protect switch (see MCD64 Memory Card operation manual) is installed and the load or save procedure. Press the [F1] key to highlight "LOAD" on the display if you `sure`? CARD`All Card= [...
... card or one that has been formatted for use with a different instrument before attempting to save the voice and performance data from a Yamaha MCD64 memory card plugged into the SY85's internal memory, or press the [F2] key to highlight "SAVE" on the display. Also make sure that you want to go ... you want to save data to the card. Press [ENTER/YES] again to confirm that the card write protect switch (see MCD64 Memory Card operation manual) is installed and the load or save procedure. Press the [F1] key to highlight "LOAD" on the display if you `sure`? CARD`All Card= [...
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... 105 for voice effects, page 128 for drum voice effects, page 37 for performance effects, page 166 for song mode effects). EFFECTS The SY85 features a sophisticated effect system that can be edited via the EFFECT 1 PARAMETERS and EFFECT 2 PARAMETERS screens (page 109 for voice effects, ... Dual" The "Single" effects are not available. 254 APPENDIX / EFFECTS In simplified block diagram form the serial and parallel modes look like this manual - A complete list of these can be assigned to 8 different parameters that can be connected either in series or in this : The illustrations...
... 105 for voice effects, page 128 for drum voice effects, page 37 for performance effects, page 166 for song mode effects). EFFECTS The SY85 features a sophisticated effect system that can be edited via the EFFECT 1 PARAMETERS and EFFECT 2 PARAMETERS screens (page 109 for voice effects, ... Dual" The "Single" effects are not available. 254 APPENDIX / EFFECTS In simplified block diagram form the serial and parallel modes look like this manual - A complete list of these can be assigned to 8 different parameters that can be connected either in series or in this : The illustrations...
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...the multi instruments set high enough (page 149)? • Are the sequencer track transmit channels properly matched to the multi instrument channels (Getting Started manual, page 47)? • Are the note shift parameters for each multi instrument set properly (page 152)?. • Are the tune parameters for...modulation parameter set to an excessively high value (page 78)?. • Is the pitch envelope generator set in such a way that most of the SY85 (page 157)?. APPENDIX / TROUBLE SHOOTING 325 Possible Cause • Is the local off mode selected (page 211). • Are the keyboard ...
...the multi instruments set high enough (page 149)? • Are the sequencer track transmit channels properly matched to the multi instrument channels (Getting Started manual, page 47)? • Are the note shift parameters for each multi instrument set properly (page 152)?. • Are the tune parameters for...modulation parameter set to an excessively high value (page 78)?. • Is the pitch envelope generator set in such a way that most of the SY85 (page 157)?. APPENDIX / TROUBLE SHOOTING 325 Possible Cause • Is the local off mode selected (page 211). • Are the keyboard ...
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YAMAHA SY85 Music Synthesizer Owner's Manual 1 - Getting Started -
YAMAHA SY85 Music Synthesizer Owner's Manual 1 - Getting Started -
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... hold 256 individual voices. these are essentially the same effects that lets you to read the owner's manuals thoroughly in order to that found on -stage expression the SY85 also features a sophisticated real-time control system that enhance the musical impact of quality and performance. For... unmatched on the SY77 and SY99. The SY85 Music Synthesizer delivers the incredible Yamaha AWM sound with 30-note polyphony. In terms of sound, real-time control, and total production power, the SY85 offers unprecedented levels of the SY99. The filters also feature a...
... hold 256 individual voices. these are essentially the same effects that lets you to read the owner's manuals thoroughly in order to that found on -stage expression the SY85 also features a sophisticated real-time control system that enhance the musical impact of quality and performance. For... unmatched on the SY77 and SY99. The SY85 Music Synthesizer delivers the incredible Yamaha AWM sound with 30-note polyphony. In terms of sound, real-time control, and total production power, the SY85 offers unprecedented levels of the SY99. The filters also feature a...
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... Internal Performance Combinations 30 s CARD Performance Memory 32 s Programming Your Own Performance Combinations 33 s Further Possibilities 39 2 Contents Precautions 4 About the Manuals s The Getting Started Manual (this manual 7 s Icons ...8 s The Feature Reference Manual 9 The Controls & Connectors s Front Panel ...10 s Rear Panel ...15 1. Selecting And Playing Voices s Play the Internal Voices 21 s CARD Voice Memory...
... Internal Performance Combinations 30 s CARD Performance Memory 32 s Programming Your Own Performance Combinations 33 s Further Possibilities 39 2 Contents Precautions 4 About the Manuals s The Getting Started Manual (this manual 7 s Icons ...8 s The Feature Reference Manual 9 The Controls & Connectors s Front Panel ...10 s Rear Panel ...15 1. Selecting And Playing Voices s Play the Internal Voices 21 s CARD Voice Memory...
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... the VOICE QUICK EDIT mode. 5. We recommend that you will need only the Feature Reference manual in sequence while actually carrying out procedures on how to efficiently manage your SY85 data. Once you've gone through the tutorials in future. 7 Data Management [Page 64...] Some ideas on your SY85: 1. About the Manuals The SY85 comes with your SY85. Selecting And Playing Voices [Page 21] Selecting and playing voices from the INTERNAL 1, INTERNAL 2 and CARD memories, and programming ...
... the VOICE QUICK EDIT mode. 5. We recommend that you will need only the Feature Reference manual in sequence while actually carrying out procedures on how to efficiently manage your SY85 data. Once you've gone through the tutorials in future. 7 Data Management [Page 64...] Some ideas on your SY85: 1. About the Manuals The SY85 comes with your SY85. Selecting And Playing Voices [Page 21] Selecting and playing voices from the INTERNAL 1, INTERNAL 2 and CARD memories, and programming ...
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This icon marks information that may make it easier to differentiate between information that you to become familiar with the SY85 in the quickest, most efficient manner possible. CAUTION IMPORTANT This icon warns of the principle involved, etc. You can be skipped until later, hopefully helping ..., efficient, or easy operation. DETAIL The magnifying-glass icon indicates information that can skip this information if full details are used throughout the Getting Started manual to draw attention to improper operation or set up.
This icon marks information that may make it easier to differentiate between information that you to become familiar with the SY85 in the quickest, most efficient manner possible. CAUTION IMPORTANT This icon warns of the principle involved, etc. You can be skipped until later, hopefully helping ..., efficient, or easy operation. DETAIL The magnifying-glass icon indicates information that can skip this information if full details are used throughout the Getting Started manual to draw attention to improper operation or set up.
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... about functions that you have become familiar with the way the SY85 works by referring to locate any particular function quickly and easily. s The Feature Reference Manual The Feature Reference manual is divided into 7 main sections, each describing the various functions within a particular SY85 edit or utility mode. 1. Wave Edit Mode Page 237] Once...
... about functions that you have become familiar with the way the SY85 works by referring to locate any particular function quickly and easily. s The Feature Reference Manual The Feature Reference manual is divided into 7 main sections, each describing the various functions within a particular SY85 edit or utility mode. 1. Wave Edit Mode Page 237] Once...
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...sure your sound system is turned ON and the volume is an optional Yamaha MCD64 Memory Card (or preprogrammed voice card) plugged into the SY85 DATA slot. a total of related voices on different memory cards. Note that the SY85 OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 controls are then selected by using the GROUP.... s CARD Voice Memory The CARD memory is turned up to a HINT reasonable level, make sure that the voices are arranged in the Feature Reference manual appendix (page 306 through 309). CI → CII → CIII → CIV → CI ... The four voice banks are convenient for easier...
...sure your sound system is turned ON and the volume is an optional Yamaha MCD64 Memory Card (or preprogrammed voice card) plugged into the SY85 DATA slot. a total of related voices on different memory cards. Note that the SY85 OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 controls are then selected by using the GROUP.... s CARD Voice Memory The CARD memory is turned up to a HINT reasonable level, make sure that the voices are arranged in the Feature Reference manual appendix (page 306 through 309). CI → CII → CIII → CIV → CI ... The four voice banks are convenient for easier...
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IMPORTANT A properly formatted Yamaha MCD64 memory card (or an appropriate pre-programmed voice card...of modulation set of notes played on the keyboard, while rolling the wheel in the Features Reference manual) will always return to control a wide range of parameters including amplitude and pitch modulation, filter modulation, ...on page 83 of controllers that produces the desired modulation effect. s Real-time Control The SY85 provides a number of the Feature Reference manual. 2. Some, such as envelope generator bias and filter cutoff frequency. DETAIL The maximum ...
IMPORTANT A properly formatted Yamaha MCD64 memory card (or an appropriate pre-programmed voice card...of modulation set of notes played on the keyboard, while rolling the wheel in the Features Reference manual) will always return to control a wide range of parameters including amplitude and pitch modulation, filter modulation, ...on page 83 of controllers that produces the desired modulation effect. s Real-time Control The SY85 provides a number of the Feature Reference manual. 2. Some, such as envelope generator bias and filter cutoff frequency. DETAIL The maximum ...
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... a number of different functions by using the VOICE EDIT mode AFTER TOUCH DEPTH functions described on page 87 of the Feature Reference manual. Selecting And Playing Voices 29 q KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH Keyboard aftertouch response is applied. panel FOOT CONTROLLER jack can assign aftertouch to use ... is most frequently used for pitch control. Many of the internal voices provided with the SY85 have preset aftertouch functions (see the voice list on page 85 of the Feature Reference manual. 2. q FOOT CONTROLLER An optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 Foot Controller plugged into the rear-
... a number of different functions by using the VOICE EDIT mode AFTER TOUCH DEPTH functions described on page 87 of the Feature Reference manual. Selecting And Playing Voices 29 q KEYBOARD AFTERTOUCH Keyboard aftertouch response is applied. panel FOOT CONTROLLER jack can assign aftertouch to use ... is most frequently used for pitch control. Many of the internal voices provided with the SY85 have preset aftertouch functions (see the voice list on page 85 of the Feature Reference manual. 2. q FOOT CONTROLLER An optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 Foot Controller plugged into the rear-
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... assigned to four voices in exactly the same way as the voices. s Play the Internal Performance Combinations The SY85 can create your own performance combinations, try selecting and playing some of the Feature Reference manual for voice selection details. 30 3. INTERNAL 1, INTERNAL 2, and CARD. 1. PERFORMANCE`PLAY``````````¡A1:CO`Dream`` `Parallel`EF1...
... assigned to four voices in exactly the same way as the voices. s Play the Internal Performance Combinations The SY85 can create your own performance combinations, try selecting and playing some of the Feature Reference manual for voice selection details. 30 3. INTERNAL 1, INTERNAL 2, and CARD. 1. PERFORMANCE`PLAY``````````¡A1:CO`Dream`` `Parallel`EF1...
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When you're ready to give your performHINT ance combination an original name before storing it. The Performance Mode 39 s Further Possibilities ... You can use the PERFORMANCE NAME function described on page 25 of the Feature Reference manual to explore the many other possibilities the SY85 provides for performance programming, read through the "PERFORMANCE EDIT MODE" section of the Feature Reference manual (page 13). 3.
When you're ready to give your performHINT ance combination an original name before storing it. The Performance Mode 39 s Further Possibilities ... You can use the PERFORMANCE NAME function described on page 25 of the Feature Reference manual to explore the many other possibilities the SY85 provides for performance programming, read through the "PERFORMANCE EDIT MODE" section of the Feature Reference manual (page 13). 3.
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... current voice, and automatically set the main amplitude envelope generator parameters to get serious about voice programming, the SY85 offers an extensive range of the preset SY85 waves, the "Group" parameter, edited via [CS2], selects 16 different wave categories or "groups", each voice....selected by using the "Number" parameter. 40 4. For fast, easy selection of parameters that the dedicated programmer study the Feature Reference manual carefully before embarking on any major voicing projects. Voice Editing & Effects For the programmer who wants to values that can create a new...
... current voice, and automatically set the main amplitude envelope generator parameters to get serious about voice programming, the SY85 offers an extensive range of the preset SY85 waves, the "Group" parameter, edited via [CS2], selects 16 different wave categories or "groups", each voice....selected by using the "Number" parameter. 40 4. For fast, easy selection of parameters that the dedicated programmer study the Feature Reference manual carefully before embarking on any major voicing projects. Voice Editing & Effects For the programmer who wants to values that can create a new...
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.... Tuned percussion. The envelope types are: 4. Other keyboards. Acoustic & electric bass. The [INTERNAL 1], [INTERNAL 2], and [CARD] keys can also be used in the Feature Reference manual appendix (page 310). 4. A complete listing of 21 preset amplitude envelope types for the current voice. Voice Editing & Effects 41 Wind instruments. Choir & human voice. Select...
.... Tuned percussion. The envelope types are: 4. Other keyboards. Acoustic & electric bass. The [INTERNAL 1], [INTERNAL 2], and [CARD] keys can also be used in the Feature Reference manual appendix (page 310). 4. A complete listing of 21 preset amplitude envelope types for the current voice. Voice Editing & Effects 41 Wind instruments. Choir & human voice. Select...