Owner's Manual
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... MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). WARNING: Do not place this product become damaged beyond repair, or for a 25' cord (or less ) is uncomfortable. Benches supplied by Yamaha Corporation of the FCC Rules. NOTICE: Service charges incurred...reason its subsidiaries. IMPORTANT: When connecting this manual as regulated by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s'applique qu'aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. 2 Utilize power outlets that the charger is unable to assist you can be ...
... MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). WARNING: Do not place this product become damaged beyond repair, or for a 25' cord (or less ) is uncomfortable. Benches supplied by Yamaha Corporation of the FCC Rules. NOTICE: Service charges incurred...reason its subsidiaries. IMPORTANT: When connecting this manual as regulated by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. • Ceci ne s'applique qu'aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée. 2 Utilize power outlets that the charger is unable to assist you can be ...
Owner's Manual
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..., and have accumulated on it. Do not use new batteries together with the +/- Do not use or modifications to the instrument or other hazards. Yamaha cannot be in use of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which can affect proper operation of time at the same time. Make... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it , immediately turn the power off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet. If it inspected by Yamaha) only. Doing so can cause permanent hearing loss. Always turn off when the instrument is not to be...
..., and have accumulated on it. Do not use new batteries together with the +/- Do not use or modifications to the instrument or other hazards. Yamaha cannot be in use of the instrument, or if any dirt or dust which can affect proper operation of time at the same time. Make... bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it , immediately turn the power off the power switch, disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet. If it inspected by Yamaha) only. Doing so can cause permanent hearing loss. Always turn off when the instrument is not to be...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI Tone Generator 9 Preparing to new levels of -the-art Wind MIDI Controller which takes wind MIDI control to Play 10 Turning the Power On 10 Selecting a Mouthpiece 10 Selecting a Lip Mode: Tight Lip or Loose Lip 10 About the Wind and Lip Sensors 11 Basic...29 Sequencer Recording & Playback 29 Troubleshooting 30 Index 31 WX5 Fingering 32 MIDI Data Format 38 WX5 Specifications 40 Key Operation Chart / MIDI Message Assignments 41 Your Yamaha WX5 is playable enough that rival the finest acoustic instruments. The WX5 also provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not...
... MIDI Tone Generator 9 Preparing to new levels of -the-art Wind MIDI Controller which takes wind MIDI control to Play 10 Turning the Power On 10 Selecting a Mouthpiece 10 Selecting a Lip Mode: Tight Lip or Loose Lip 10 About the Wind and Lip Sensors 11 Basic...29 Sequencer Recording & Playback 29 Troubleshooting 30 Index 31 WX5 Fingering 32 MIDI Data Format 38 WX5 Specifications 40 Key Operation Chart / MIDI Message Assignments 41 Your Yamaha WX5 is playable enough that rival the finest acoustic instruments. The WX5 also provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Indicators 3 LED 2 Indicators Viewed from the key side of the instrument (as in conjunction with other WX5 control buttons, the Setup Button allows software wind gain, octave transpose, and other settings to this cover (page 8). 4 @ 5 POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - 9 0 ! # $ % ^ & * ...( ) 6 Sensor Gain Controls These four controls adjust the gain and zero point of the WX5's basic functions - Details on page 13. 9 Strap Ring The supplied ...
... 1 Indicators 3 LED 2 Indicators Viewed from the key side of the instrument (as in conjunction with other WX5 control buttons, the Setup Button allows software wind gain, octave transpose, and other settings to this cover (page 8). 4 @ 5 POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - 9 0 ! # $ % ^ & * ...( ) 6 Sensor Gain Controls These four controls adjust the gain and zero point of the WX5's basic functions - Details on page 13. 9 Strap Ring The supplied ...
Owner's Manual
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... MIDI program change numbers to the connected tone generator in conjunction with the WX5, attack the strap hook to the strap ring as required by loosening the screw using a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5, the adaptor's output cable should be connected here. Details on page 9.... ( Cable Holder Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX cable connected to the WX5, preventing accidental disconnection. ) Water ...
... MIDI program change numbers to the connected tone generator in conjunction with the WX5, attack the strap hook to the strap ring as required by loosening the screw using a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5, the adaptor's output cable should be connected here. Details on page 9.... ( Cable Holder Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX cable connected to the WX5, preventing accidental disconnection. ) Water ...
Owner's Manual
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...described in to produce sound. See "Power Supply", below. Standard MIDI Tone Generators When using the WX5 with new ones at the same time. Never mix new batteries with a MIDI tone generator to the cable holder. AC Adaptor Use only a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5 from a household AC outlet. 1 Connect... the DC output cable from the PA-3B to the DC IN 12V connector on the WX5. 2 Plug the PA-3B into the cable holder on the...
...described in to produce sound. See "Power Supply", below. Standard MIDI Tone Generators When using the WX5 with new ones at the same time. Never mix new batteries with a MIDI tone generator to the cable holder. AC Adaptor Use only a Yamaha PA-3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5 from a household AC outlet. 1 Connect... the DC output cable from the PA-3B to the DC IN 12V connector on the WX5. 2 Plug the PA-3B into the cable holder on the...
Owner's Manual
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... and timbre via breath pressure, as well as applying a range of other connections are required (the VL70-m supplies power to the WX5 via the WX cable and an optional Yamaha BT7 Power Box. 9 Setting Up Connecting to a Tone Generator Connecting to a Tone Generator with a WX Connector The... Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended ...
... and timbre via breath pressure, as well as applying a range of other connections are required (the VL70-m supplies power to the WX5 via the WX cable and an optional Yamaha BT7 Power Box. 9 Setting Up Connecting to a Tone Generator Connecting to a Tone Generator with a WX Connector The... Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator was designed for optimum matching with Yamaha WX-series Wind MIDI Controllers, and is recommended ...
Owner's Manual
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... "OFF" position. Select the mode which is the way most acoustic singlereed instruments are powering the WX5 via the WX cable connected to a VL70-m tone generator, or via an AC adaptor or batteries, the WX5 power is applied to bend or otherwise damage the cantilever inside the mouthpiece cavity. Turn the... power off by lip pressure (pitch or modulation) can be careful not to the reed when playing at...
... "OFF" position. Select the mode which is the way most acoustic singlereed instruments are powering the WX5 via the WX cable connected to a VL70-m tone generator, or via an AC adaptor or batteries, the WX5 power is applied to bend or otherwise damage the cantilever inside the mouthpiece cavity. Turn the... power off by lip pressure (pitch or modulation) can be careful not to the reed when playing at...
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...familiar with flute fingering. s Flute Similar to flute fingering, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. MIDI OUT WX OUT 12 Fingering Modes The WX5 offers a choice of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this mode is ideal for musical effect. The Saxophone(c) fingering mode simulates these effects. * When... for you only need to use the octave keys to the explanations of each mode, below, and the fingering charts on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN 12V OFF + - s Saxophone(b) This mode is applied. Rather than continuous pitch bend in all octaves (you . * The ...
...familiar with flute fingering. s Flute Similar to flute fingering, this mode allows saxophone-type alternate fingerings. MIDI OUT WX OUT 12 Fingering Modes The WX5 offers a choice of the Saxophone(a) fingering mode, this mode is ideal for musical effect. The Saxophone(c) fingering mode simulates these effects. * When... for you only need to use the octave keys to the explanations of each mode, below, and the fingering charts on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN 12V OFF + - s Saxophone(b) This mode is applied. Rather than continuous pitch bend in all octaves (you . * The ...
Owner's Manual
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... bend wheel makes it generates when rolled upward or downward) can use . If your tone generator. • Don't turn the WX5 power on PB gen MW filt Octave key [Up 2], [Up 1], [Down 1], [Down 2] Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Up 2] Octave Key Pitch bend up data Pitch bend ... downward produces a downward pitch bend. the MIDI data it possible to produce smooth upward and downward bends over a greater range than is possible via the WX5 pitch control wheel. 13 With the VL70-m, for general use the pitch bend wheel to accidentally press the Key Hold button while operating the Pitch...
... bend wheel makes it generates when rolled upward or downward) can use . If your tone generator. • Don't turn the WX5 power on PB gen MW filt Octave key [Up 2], [Up 1], [Down 1], [Down 2] Pitch Bend Wheel + Setup Button + [Up 2] Octave Key Pitch bend up data Pitch bend ... downward produces a downward pitch bend. the MIDI data it possible to produce smooth upward and downward bends over a greater range than is possible via the WX5 pitch control wheel. 13 With the VL70-m, for general use the pitch bend wheel to accidentally press the Key Hold button while operating the Pitch...
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The note will sound simulta- Key Hold button POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - Changing the Held Note 1 Play a different note than one of the Octave keys. • When using a ... LIP+ Trns Fing Fast Hi ct Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on the WX5. 2 While playing the note, rapidly press and release the Key Hold button. You actually have a choice of the previous held note. 14 The note will...
The note will sound simulta- Key Hold button POWER MIDI OUT WX OUT ON DC IN 12V OFF + - Changing the Held Note 1 Play a different note than one of the Octave keys. • When using a ... LIP+ Trns Fing Fast Hi ct Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on the WX5. 2 While playing the note, rapidly press and release the Key Hold button. You actually have a choice of the previous held note. 14 The note will...
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... whether or not your tone generator's owner's manual for details. 15 Portamento produces a "glide" effect between notes played. • When using the WX5 to transmit portamento data, make sure your tone generator, the held note may solve the problem (page 22). • The Normal Hold mode is... automatically selected whenever the WX5 power switch is stopped. s Follow Hold Select the Follow Hold mode by pressing the [Up 2] Octave key while holding the Key Hold button....
... whether or not your tone generator's owner's manual for details. 15 Portamento produces a "glide" effect between notes played. • When using the WX5 to transmit portamento data, make sure your tone generator, the held note may solve the problem (page 22). • The Normal Hold mode is... automatically selected whenever the WX5 power switch is stopped. s Follow Hold Select the Follow Hold mode by pressing the [Up 2] Octave key while holding the Key Hold button....
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...ct Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt POWER Changing Voices s Program Change Increment & Decrement The voice number currently selected on the pertinent MIDI settings and functions. Program Change Control By using the...keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it is possible to change voices and other MIDI functions on your tone generator directly from the WX5. • Refer to your tone generator's owner's manual for details on your tone generator can be used to increment continuously. To change ...
...ct Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt POWER Changing Voices s Program Change Increment & Decrement The voice number currently selected on the pertinent MIDI settings and functions. Program Change Control By using the...keys in conjunction with the Program Change button, it is possible to change voices and other MIDI functions on your tone generator directly from the WX5. • Refer to your tone generator's owner's manual for details on your tone generator can be used to increment continuously. To change ...
Owner's Manual
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... Toggle • Pitch Bend Wheel Function 18 Parameter Reset All WX5 parameters can be reset to transmit on. MIDI OUT WX OUT Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by pressing the Setup button ... tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on the same MIDI channel as the WX5 is set to their initial poweron default values by pressing the appropriately numbered playing key (see the channel number assignment illustration to...; Make sure that your tone generator is set to receive on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN 12V OFF + -
... Toggle • Pitch Bend Wheel Function 18 Parameter Reset All WX5 parameters can be reset to transmit on. MIDI OUT WX OUT Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by pressing the Setup button ... tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on the same MIDI channel as the WX5 is set to their initial poweron default values by pressing the appropriately numbered playing key (see the channel number assignment illustration to...; Make sure that your tone generator is set to receive on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN 12V OFF + -
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...generator. * See your tone generator's owner's manual for details on PB gen MW filt Program Change Button + Down 2 Octave Key MIDI "Portamento OFF" message transmitted. POWER ON DC IN OFF + - LIP LIP+ Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on ...LIP LIP+ Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN OFF + - Program Change Button + Up 1 Octave Key MIDI "Mono ON" message transmitted. Program Change Control Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching By using ...
...generator. * See your tone generator's owner's manual for details on PB gen MW filt Program Change Button + Down 2 Octave Key MIDI "Portamento OFF" message transmitted. POWER ON DC IN OFF + - LIP LIP+ Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on ...LIP LIP+ Whl nrm fix B/C EXP VOL nrm hrd tht loos nrm wide P/B M/W off on A C B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt POWER ON DC IN OFF + - Program Change Button + Up 1 Octave Key MIDI "Mono ON" message transmitted. Program Change Control Mono/Poly & Portamento Switching By using ...
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... M/W off on B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt ON DC IN 12V OFF + - POWER Setup Button + Up 2 and Down 2 Octave Keys Resets software wind gain to "Medium". Up 2 Octave ... MW filt Down 2 Octave Key Up 1 Octave Key Down 1 Octave Key Sensitivity (Software Wind Gain) The WX5's software sensitivity setting (software wind gain) can be adjusted in five stages by using the Octave keys while holding...off on off on PB gen MW filt 20 Using the Setup Button A number of important WX5 parameters can be changed as required by using the Setup button in conjunction with the Octave keys...
... M/W off on B Fl off on off on PB gen MW filt ON DC IN 12V OFF + - POWER Setup Button + Up 2 and Down 2 Octave Keys Resets software wind gain to "Medium". Up 2 Octave ... MW filt Down 2 Octave Key Up 1 Octave Key Down 1 Octave Key Sensitivity (Software Wind Gain) The WX5's software sensitivity setting (software wind gain) can be adjusted in five stages by using the Octave keys while holding...off on off on PB gen MW filt 20 Using the Setup Button A number of important WX5 parameters can be changed as required by using the Setup button in conjunction with the Octave keys...
Owner's Manual
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Pitch Bend to MIDI Data Determines the initial power-on page 13. 24 Setup Switch Settings q Switch 2-7 & 8 (Whl) - SW 2-7 OFF OFF ON ON SW 2-8 OFF ON OFF ON Setting Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 1 ... change #16 (0 ... 127) data Control change #17 (0 ... 127) data Mode 4 Brightness up (control change #74) data Brightness down (control change #74) data • After the power has been turned on, these setting can be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys as described on Pitch Bend Wheel control mode...
Pitch Bend to MIDI Data Determines the initial power-on page 13. 24 Setup Switch Settings q Switch 2-7 & 8 (Whl) - SW 2-7 OFF OFF ON ON SW 2-8 OFF ON OFF ON Setting Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Mode 1 ... change #16 (0 ... 127) data Control change #17 (0 ... 127) data Mode 4 Brightness up (control change #74) data Brightness down (control change #74) data • After the power has been turned on, these setting can be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys as described on Pitch Bend Wheel control mode...
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...settings. Volume too low, or it is too difficult to match that the wind sensor is not adjusted properly. The pitch doesn't change the WX5 wind sensor data type to produce sufficient volume. • The wind sensor may not be applied if you have selected may not allow volume ... voice that is set up to the reed. • No lip pressure can be properly adjusted. Troubleshooting PROBLEM The LED indicators don't light when the power is turned on page 25. • The sensitivity (software wind gain) setting may be too low. Follow the adjustment procedure outlined on . Refer to ...
...settings. Volume too low, or it is too difficult to match that the wind sensor is not adjusted properly. The pitch doesn't change the WX5 wind sensor data type to produce sufficient volume. • The wind sensor may not be applied if you have selected may not allow volume ... voice that is set up to the reed. • No lip pressure can be properly adjusted. Troubleshooting PROBLEM The LED indicators don't light when the power is turned on page 25. • The sensitivity (software wind gain) setting may be too low. Follow the adjustment procedure outlined on . Refer to ...
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... 18 Pitch Bend 13, 27 Pitch Bend Range 13 Pitch Bend Wheel 13 Playing Keys 12, 32 Poly 19 Portamento 19 Portamento (Key Hold 15 Power Switch 10 Program Change 16 Program Change Button 16 R Recorder 10 Recorder Cream 28 Reed 10 Reed Mouthpiece (Saxophone Type 10 Reedless Mouthpiece (Recorder Type...
... 18 Pitch Bend 13, 27 Pitch Bend Range 13 Pitch Bend Wheel 13 Playing Keys 12, 32 Poly 19 Portamento 19 Portamento (Key Hold 15 Power Switch 10 Program Change 16 Program Change Button 16 R Recorder 10 Recorder Cream 28 Reed 10 Reed Mouthpiece (Saxophone Type 10 Reedless Mouthpiece (Recorder Type...
Owner's Manual
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WX5 Specifications Sensors Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor Keys/Buttons/Switches 16 keys, Octave keys (Up2, Up1, Down1, Down2), Setup Button, Pitch Bend Wheel, Key Hold Button, Program Change Button, Power Switch, Setup Switches(16 DIP Switches) Trim Controls WIND GAIN, WIND ZERO, LIP... by a WX-compatible tone generator when connected via the WX cable. 6 SUM-4(1.5V) batteries PA-3B AC Power Adaptor Power Consumption 450 mW (when using the PA-3B power adaptor) Dimensions 611(L) x 62(W) x 70(H) mm (24-1/6" x 2-1/2" x 2-3/4") Weight 520g (1 lbs. 2 oz) , excluding batteries Supplied Accessories...
WX5 Specifications Sensors Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor Keys/Buttons/Switches 16 keys, Octave keys (Up2, Up1, Down1, Down2), Setup Button, Pitch Bend Wheel, Key Hold Button, Program Change Button, Power Switch, Setup Switches(16 DIP Switches) Trim Controls WIND GAIN, WIND ZERO, LIP... by a WX-compatible tone generator when connected via the WX cable. 6 SUM-4(1.5V) batteries PA-3B AC Power Adaptor Power Consumption 450 mW (when using the PA-3B power adaptor) Dimensions 611(L) x 62(W) x 70(H) mm (24-1/6" x 2-1/2" x 2-3/4") Weight 520g (1 lbs. 2 oz) , excluding batteries Supplied Accessories...