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Table of contents UW500 Features 6 Notes on USB 7 Notes on musical copyrights 8 Package Contents 9 About the included software 9 System Requirements 11 Parts and Functions 12 Connection 16 Installing the Driver 22 Playing the Demo Song 32 Hard Disk Recording 34 Creating a Song Using Sample Phrases 40 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen 44 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting (FAQ 51 5
Table of contents UW500 Features 6 Notes on USB 7 Notes on musical copyrights 8 Package Contents 9 About the included software 9 System Requirements 11 Parts and Functions 12 Connection 16 Installing the Driver 22 Playing the Demo Song 32 Hard Disk Recording 34 Creating a Song Using Sample Phrases 40 Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen 44 Specifications 50 Troubleshooting (FAQ 51 5
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...peripheral devices, and enables much faster data transfer (12Mbps) compared to conventional serial port connections. The audio inputs and outputs of the UW500 support both audio data and MIDI data simultaneously using SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50. • Easy Hot Swap Connection With a USB connection, you ... musical production environ- MIDI data is transferred via the MIDI IN/OUT terminals and TO TG terminal (which enables you install the driver. • USB Fast Data Transfer USB connection enables a quick response from any connected devices during the analog-to-digital conversion. ...
...peripheral devices, and enables much faster data transfer (12Mbps) compared to conventional serial port connections. The audio inputs and outputs of the UW500 support both audio data and MIDI data simultaneously using SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50. • Easy Hot Swap Connection With a USB connection, you ... musical production environ- MIDI data is transferred via the MIDI IN/OUT terminals and TO TG terminal (which enables you install the driver. • USB Fast Data Transfer USB connection enables a quick response from any connected devices during the analog-to-digital conversion. ...
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... audio/MIDI data transfer. • Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the UW500 is on. • Do not turn the power to the UW500 on or off , start the computer, or install the driver while a large quantity of data is started. Also, don't perform any of the following ...operations. Otherwise, the computer may lock up or the UW500 functions may be disabled: • Do not frequently ...
... audio/MIDI data transfer. • Do not connect or disconnect the USB cable while the UW500 is on. • Do not turn the power to the UW500 on or off , start the computer, or install the driver while a large quantity of data is started. Also, don't perform any of the following ...operations. Otherwise, the computer may lock up or the UW500 functions may be disabled: • Do not frequently ...
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...• Owner's manual (this book) About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software. • USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) This driver enables the UW500's MIDI functions. The following functions are for XGworks V3.0. See page 22 for information on installing the... driver. • XGworks lite V3.0A This sequence software supports Windows 98 and offers you finish the installation. For more information on the display. Package Contents The UW500 package contains the following items. Check the ...
...• Owner's manual (this book) About the included software The included CD-ROM contains the following software. • USB-MIDI driver (YAMAHA USB-MIDI Driver) This driver enables the UW500's MIDI functions. The following functions are for XGworks V3.0. See page 22 for information on installing the... driver. • XGworks lite V3.0A This sequence software supports Windows 98 and offers you finish the installation. For more information on the display. Package Contents The UW500 package contains the following items. Check the ...
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USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth between sequence software and the UW500 via a USB cable. sequence software computer audio data USB audio driver MIDI data USB-MIDI driver UW500 USB cable 22 The USB audio driver is software that transmits and receives audio signals via a USB cable. Installing the Driver To operate the UW500, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly.
USB-MIDI driver is software that transmits MIDI signals back and forth between sequence software and the UW500 via a USB cable. sequence software computer audio data USB audio driver MIDI data USB-MIDI driver UW500 USB cable 22 The USB audio driver is software that transmits and receives audio signals via a USB cable. Installing the Driver To operate the UW500, you need to install the driver on the computer correctly.
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...using the included USB cable. 3. The system displays the "Add New Hardware Wizard." 23 Turn on the power to install three drivers (USB Composite Device, USB-MIDI Driver, and USB Audio Device). This is turned off (standby). Connect the USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the... UW500 is not a problem. 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that has one or two of these drivers already installed, part of the UW500 using a USB device that the power to the USB terminal of installation process may...
...using the included USB cable. 3. The system displays the "Add New Hardware Wizard." 23 Turn on the power to install three drivers (USB Composite Device, USB-MIDI Driver, and USB Audio Device). This is turned off (standby). Connect the USB terminal of the computer or the USB hub to the... UW500 is not a problem. 1. Start the computer. 2. Make sure that has one or two of these drivers already installed, part of the UW500 using a USB device that the power to the USB terminal of installation process may...
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After making sure that enables you to select a location in which to the left of "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)", and click [Next]. Installing the Driver 4. The system displays a screen that enables you to select search method. 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into the ...CD-ROM drive. Click [Next]. 24 Click [Next]. Check the radio button to install the driver. 6. The system displays a screen that the system recognizes the CD-ROM, check the "Specify a location" box and uncheck all other items. Click ...
After making sure that enables you to select a location in which to the left of "Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended)", and click [Next]. Installing the Driver 4. The system displays a screen that enables you to select search method. 5. Insert the included CD-ROM into the ...CD-ROM drive. Click [Next]. 24 Click [Next]. Check the radio button to install the driver. 6. The system displays a screen that the system recognizes the CD-ROM, check the "Specify a location" box and uncheck all other items. Click ...
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... insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Make sure that the "USB Composite Device" is complete, the following screen. Click [Finish]. Installing the Driver 7. When the system detects the driver and is complete. 25 The drive name and directory will vary depending on the computer. 8. When installation is listed, and click [Next]. In...
... insert the Windows 98 CD-ROM. Make sure that the "USB Composite Device" is complete, the following screen. Click [Finish]. Installing the Driver 7. When the system detects the driver and is complete. 25 The drive name and directory will vary depending on the computer. 8. When installation is listed, and click [Next]. In...
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NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows98 CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. NOTE The first screen indicates "YAMAHA UW500" or "Unknown device" as D:\USBdrv_) and continue installation. 10. Specify the "USBdrv_" folder of the included CD-ROM (such as shown below. "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again in a while. Install "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" in the same manner as steps 3-8 described above . 26 "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again in a while. Installing the Driver 9. Install "USB Audio Device" in the same manner as steps 3-8 described above .
NOTE The system may ask you to insert a Windows98 CD-ROM while it checks for the driver. NOTE The first screen indicates "YAMAHA UW500" or "Unknown device" as D:\USBdrv_) and continue installation. 10. Specify the "USBdrv_" folder of the included CD-ROM (such as shown below. "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again in a while. Install "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" in the same manner as steps 3-8 described above . 26 "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears again in a while. Installing the Driver 9. Install "USB Audio Device" in the same manner as steps 3-8 described above .
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... "Device Manager" tab and check to open the Control Panel window, then double-click "System" to see if "USB Audio Device" and "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" are listed. 27 The driver has been installed. • Checking the installation Follow the steps below to make sure that the computer is not accessing the hard... disk and that the hour glass icon has changed back to the mouse pointer. Installing the Driver 11. Double-click "Control Panel" in "My Computer" to open the System Properties window. 2.
... "Device Manager" tab and check to open the Control Panel window, then double-click "System" to see if "USB Audio Device" and "YAMAHA USB MIDI Driver" are listed. 27 The driver has been installed. • Checking the installation Follow the steps below to make sure that the computer is not accessing the hard... disk and that the hour glass icon has changed back to the mouse pointer. Installing the Driver 11. Double-click "Control Panel" in "My Computer" to open the System Properties window. 2.
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.... 2. For information on the computer. Click the "Audio" tab. 3. NOTE "USB Audio Device (1)" may appear, depending on setting up Windows 98 to use the UW500. Installing the Driver • Specifying the output destination of audio and MIDI signals This section explains how to set up your sequence software, refer to the owner...
.... 2. For information on the computer. Click the "Audio" tab. 3. NOTE "USB Audio Device (1)" may appear, depending on setting up Windows 98 to use the UW500. Installing the Driver • Specifying the output destination of audio and MIDI signals This section explains how to set up your sequence software, refer to the owner...
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Setup for MIDI output Installing the Driver 1. Click the "MIDI" tab and check to see if "YAMAHA USB OUT xx-yy" is selected, select a driver according to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. While "Single instrument" is listed. Double-click "Multimedia" in the "Control Panel" to the port number of the connected tone generator, and click [OK]. 29 If only one Yamaha USB device is connected, the device number would be "0." 3. NOTE "xx" means the device number (page 45) and "yy" means the port number (page 44).
Setup for MIDI output Installing the Driver 1. Click the "MIDI" tab and check to see if "YAMAHA USB OUT xx-yy" is selected, select a driver according to open the Multimedia Properties window. 2. While "Single instrument" is listed. Double-click "Multimedia" in the "Control Panel" to the port number of the connected tone generator, and click [OK]. 29 If only one Yamaha USB device is connected, the device number would be "0." 3. NOTE "xx" means the device number (page 45) and "yy" means the port number (page 44).
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... (e.g.: "D:") is selected correctly. 4. Setup for this CD-ROM device" checkbox and click [OK]. From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Entertain- Installing the Driver Setup for music CDs Follow the steps below to play a music CD in the "Control Panel" to open the "Volume Control" dialog. 2. Move the slider... to adjust the volume level. 30 Double-click "Multimedia" in the computer's CD-ROM drive and output the sound digitally from the UW500. 1. Click the "CD Music" tab 3.
... (e.g.: "D:") is selected correctly. 4. Setup for this CD-ROM device" checkbox and click [OK]. From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] → [Accessories] → [Entertain- Installing the Driver Setup for music CDs Follow the steps below to play a music CD in the "Control Panel" to open the "Volume Control" dialog. 2. Move the slider... to adjust the volume level. 30 Double-click "Multimedia" in the computer's CD-ROM drive and output the sound digitally from the UW500. 1. Click the "CD Music" tab 3.
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Double-click "Sounds" in "Control Panel" to the UW500. 3. Select an item with a speaker icon, and click the play button to make sure that the playback sound is output from the UW500. 1. Click [OK]. 31 Installing the Driver • Checking Wave file playback Follow the steps below to check to see if you can hear a Wave file playback from the headphones or speakers connected to open the Sounds window. 2.
Double-click "Sounds" in "Control Panel" to the UW500. 3. Select an item with a speaker icon, and click the play button to make sure that the playback sound is output from the UW500. 1. Click [OK]. 31 Installing the Driver • Checking Wave file playback Follow the steps below to check to see if you can hear a Wave file playback from the headphones or speakers connected to open the Sounds window. 2.
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... OUTPUT knob to the ON position to turn on using the UW500, included sequence software "XGworks" and SoftSynthesizer "S-YXG50." Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack (page 12) and powered speakers to the UW500. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2" to use SoftSynthesizer. Before connecting, be sure ...to lower the OUTPUT knob to the TO TG terminal. Select "YAMAHA SXG Driver" to use an external MIDI sound source connected 32 to minimum....
... OUTPUT knob to the ON position to turn on using the UW500, included sequence software "XGworks" and SoftSynthesizer "S-YXG50." Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack (page 12) and powered speakers to the UW500. Select "YAMAHA USB OUT 0-2" to use SoftSynthesizer. Before connecting, be sure ...to lower the OUTPUT knob to the TO TG terminal. Select "YAMAHA SXG Driver" to use an external MIDI sound source connected 32 to minimum....
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NOTE If a stereo effect unit is connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 jacks, set the INPUT SELECT switch on page 32. 35 Start XGworks. From the [Setup] menu, select [System Setup]. In the Device page, select an appropriate device drivers. Set the INPUT 1 or 2 gain switch to "GUITAR" and set the INPUT SELECT switch to "MONO." NOTE For detailed Information, refer to step 5 on the rear panel to "STEREO." 4. Hard Disk Recording 3. From the [File] menu, select [Open] and open the recording file. 5.
NOTE If a stereo effect unit is connected to the INPUT 1 and 2 jacks, set the INPUT SELECT switch on page 32. 35 Start XGworks. From the [Setup] menu, select [System Setup]. In the Device page, select an appropriate device drivers. Set the INPUT 1 or 2 gain switch to "GUITAR" and set the INPUT SELECT switch to "MONO." NOTE For detailed Information, refer to step 5 on the rear panel to "STEREO." 4. Hard Disk Recording 3. From the [File] menu, select [Open] and open the recording file. 5.
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...TG -A TO TG -B TO TG -C TO TG -D TO TG -E MIDI Input terminal MIDI IN TO TG - - - - At this time, changing the driver setting enables you can directly route MIDI signals from MIDI IN to control from the computer's sequence software. NOTE If a tone generator connected to and...With the default settings, the port number matches the computer's port number. Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) You can change these I /O ports on the UW500 and port numbers selected from the UW500 via the driver (page 22). The UW500 is equipped with MIDI IN/OUT terminals and a TO TG terminal.
...TG -A TO TG -B TO TG -C TO TG -D TO TG -E MIDI Input terminal MIDI IN TO TG - - - - At this time, changing the driver setting enables you can directly route MIDI signals from MIDI IN to control from the computer's sequence software. NOTE If a tone generator connected to and...With the default settings, the port number matches the computer's port number. Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) You can change these I /O ports on the UW500 and port numbers selected from the UW500 via the driver (page 22). The UW500 is equipped with MIDI IN/OUT terminals and a TO TG terminal.
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Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Starting the MIDI Patch screen 1. Double-click "Control Panel" in the "My Computer" folder. 2. Click "Device Name." Double-click "MIDI-USB Driver" to display the screen. • Changing the device number If multiple Yamaha USB devices are connected, you wish to change the device ID numbers, if necessary. The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you can change the setting. 45
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Starting the MIDI Patch screen 1. Double-click "Control Panel" in the "My Computer" folder. 2. Click "Device Name." Double-click "MIDI-USB Driver" to display the screen. • Changing the device number If multiple Yamaha USB devices are connected, you wish to change the device ID numbers, if necessary. The System displays the drop-down list. Select the device for which you can change the setting. 45
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Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Checking the signal path To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI signals. • Note Off Message When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent to all ports on the UW500. • Note On Message When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent to all ports on the UW500. 46
Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Checking the signal path To see if the MIDI device is connected correctly, you can try transmitting MIDI signals. • Note Off Message When you click [Send All Note OFF], a MIDI All Note Off message will be sent to all ports on the UW500. • Note On Message When you click [Send All Note On], a MIDI All Note On message will be sent to all ports on the UW500. 46
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... boxes. With the default settings, ports with the same number are merged and transmitted to one output port on the UW500. NOTE See page 44 for more information on the UW500. Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during playback (PC OUT → MIDI OUT) You can change the...
... boxes. With the default settings, ports with the same number are merged and transmitted to one output port on the UW500. NOTE See page 44 for more information on the UW500. Changing the driver setting (MIDI Patch Screen) • Changing the connection during playback (PC OUT → MIDI OUT) You can change the...