YC61 Owners Manual
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... solution using a USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 26. • To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you set "Airplane Mode" to "ON" on that you save your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data. Serial No. (bottom_en_01) YC61 Owner's Manual 7 Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be lost when you turn...
... solution using a USB flash drive, make sure to refer to page 26. • To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage, we recommend that you set "Airplane Mode" to "ON" on that you save your important data onto spare USB flash drive or an external device such as a computer as backup data. Serial No. (bottom_en_01) YC61 Owner's Manual 7 Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio may be lost when you turn...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... switching among different sounds (Live Set Sounds)-letting you need at any time and allows you for live performance. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for the ultimate realism The YC61 is equipped with techniques such as glissando, etc. Piano sounds of analog circuits. Accessories • Owner's Manual (this book) • Power cord Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds with waterfall keyboard-striving...
... switching among different sounds (Live Set Sounds)-letting you need at any time and allows you for live performance. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for the ultimate realism The YC61 is equipped with techniques such as glissando, etc. Piano sounds of analog circuits. Accessories • Owner's Manual (this book) • Power cord Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds with waterfall keyboard-striving...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... keyboard is played .......... 28 Setting how the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals are used (MIDI Port settings 28 Connecting to a computer 29 Connecting an iPhone or iPad 29 USB Audio 29 MIDI 30 Special Operations List 31 Insertion Effect Type List 32 EG/Filter Control Type List 34 MENU LIST 36 SETTINGS LIST 42 Appendix 51 Display Messages 51 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications 54 Index 55 DATA LIST 56 Live Set Sound List 56 Voice List 58 Control Change Number List 60 MIDI Data Format 62 MIDI Data Table 64 MIDI Implementation Chart 69 YC61 Owner's Manual...
... keyboard is played .......... 28 Setting how the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals are used (MIDI Port settings 28 Connecting to a computer 29 Connecting an iPhone or iPad 29 USB Audio 29 MIDI 30 Special Operations List 31 Insertion Effect Type List 32 EG/Filter Control Type List 34 MENU LIST 36 SETTINGS LIST 42 Appendix 51 Display Messages 51 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications 54 Index 55 DATA LIST 56 Live Set Sound List 56 Voice List 58 Control Change Number List 60 MIDI Data Format 62 MIDI Data Table 64 MIDI Implementation Chart 69 YC61 Owner's Manual...
YC61 Owners Manual
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...] switch. For setting whether to edit the currently selected parameter. The assignment of Control Change number can be set for each operation. LCD Displays the system messages, parameter settings, and a range of other information depending on the SPEAKER/ AMP Section. In the default settings, this is selected. Controls and Functions Front Panel SPEAKER/AMP Section (page 18) Organ Section (page 14) Live Set (page 12) Bend Lever For using as the Pitch Bend controller or...
...] switch. For setting whether to edit the currently selected parameter. The assignment of Control Change number can be set for each operation. LCD Displays the system messages, parameter settings, and a range of other information depending on the SPEAKER/ AMP Section. In the default settings, this is selected. Controls and Functions Front Panel SPEAKER/AMP Section (page 18) Organ Section (page 14) Live Set (page 12) Bend Lever For using as the Pitch Bend controller or...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... produces velocities in response to "On," control panel operations are available. The fixed velocity can also be generated according your performances. Also, holding down this , the Organ Section only produces a fixed-velocity sound, regardless of playing strength, and the settings of settings are disabled, ensuring the settings cannot be set to harder playing. YC61 Owner's Manual 11 B A C D A. This curve accentuates your keyboard playing. Organ/Keys C. page 31). [PANEL LOCK] button When this button to playing strength (key velocity...
... produces velocities in response to "On," control panel operations are available. The fixed velocity can also be generated according your performances. Also, holding down this , the Organ Section only produces a fixed-velocity sound, regardless of playing strength, and the settings of settings are disabled, ensuring the settings cannot be set to harder playing. YC61 Owner's Manual 11 B A C D A. This curve accentuates your keyboard playing. Organ/Keys C. page 31). [PANEL LOCK] button When this button to playing strength (key velocity...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... Set Sound" refers to select a Live Set Sound, and then press the [ENTER] button. A total of the currently selected Live Set Sound. With the default settings (factory settings), the preset Live Set Sounds have been installed in Live Set Sound. Storing a Live Set Sound 1. Once the change the Live Set Sound in Live Set View, turn the Encoder dial to sound settings that sound. Press the [ENTER] button to open the Live Set View. Live Set Sound Organ Key A Key B EFFECT SPEAKER/AMP REVERB SETTINGS Live Set...
... Set Sound" refers to select a Live Set Sound, and then press the [ENTER] button. A total of the currently selected Live Set Sound. With the default settings (factory settings), the preset Live Set Sounds have been installed in Live Set Sound. Storing a Live Set Sound 1. Once the change the Live Set Sound in Live Set View, turn the Encoder dial to sound settings that sound. Press the [ENTER] button to open the Live Set View. Live Set Sound Organ Key A Key B EFFECT SPEAKER/AMP REVERB SETTINGS Live Set...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button "Function" "Split Point" (page 44). [TRANSPOSE] button For adjusting the pitch in the destination by pressing the desired key while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. • The note set as the Split Point. NOTE If you wish to store the currently edited settings to another Live Set Sound, use the "Edit Recall" function to recall the last edited status (page 41). • You can make various settings, including the Organ...
... Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button "Function" "Split Point" (page 44). [TRANSPOSE] button For adjusting the pitch in the destination by pressing the desired key while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. • The note set as the Split Point. NOTE If you wish to store the currently edited settings to another Live Set Sound, use the "Edit Recall" function to recall the last edited status (page 41). • You can make various settings, including the Organ...
YC61 Owners Manual
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..., organic harmonies when playing chords- The VCM Organ tone generator was developed to low-range tones. to faithfully reproduce the sound of a tonewheel-type vintage organ. The type setting is suitable for "Virtual Circuitry Modeling™," and is shown on ) or disable (turn on the display. thanks to a matrix circuit that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with the drive effects, and is common to be used...
..., organic harmonies when playing chords- The VCM Organ tone generator was developed to low-range tones. to faithfully reproduce the sound of a tonewheel-type vintage organ. The type setting is suitable for "Virtual Circuitry Modeling™," and is shown on ) or disable (turn on the display. thanks to a matrix circuit that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with the drive effects, and is common to be used...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... [2nd], pressing a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as if you play each part of the Organ sounds or not when you press the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button while holding the [EXIT] Controls and Functions button, the values for matching the actual positions and the LED displays when drawbars are immediately reflected in the settings without having to page 13. # OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons To change the behavior...
... [2nd], pressing a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as if you play each part of the Organ sounds or not when you press the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button while holding the [EXIT] Controls and Functions button, the values for matching the actual positions and the LED displays when drawbars are immediately reflected in the settings without having to page 13. # OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons To change the behavior...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... amp that features a bass of the rotary speaker. Speaker amp for the selected effect lights. NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. Turn to the left to use stereo output or monaural output from [SETTINGS] button "Sound" "Rotary Speaker" (page 44). • Rtr A and Rtr B use the ROTARY SPEAKER [STOP]/[Slow Fast] button to change the "Tempo Delay Time" (page 45) by flashing in the center, the tone...
... amp that features a bass of the rotary speaker. Speaker amp for the selected effect lights. NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. Turn to the left to use stereo output or monaural output from [SETTINGS] button "Sound" "Rotary Speaker" (page 44). • Rtr A and Rtr B use the ROTARY SPEAKER [STOP]/[Slow Fast] button to change the "Tempo Delay Time" (page 45) by flashing in the center, the tone...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... USB devices (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to restore. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can handle two MIDI ports via a USB cable, allowing you to page 29. MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals With a standard MIDI cable (commercially available), you can use the same function as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. You can connect an external MIDI instrument, and control it on. [AC IN] jack For connecting the supplied AC power cord. USB [TO DEVICE] terminal For connecting a USB flash drive...
... USB devices (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to restore. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can handle two MIDI ports via a USB cable, allowing you to page 29. MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals With a standard MIDI cable (commercially available), you can use the same function as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. You can connect an external MIDI instrument, and control it on. [AC IN] jack For connecting the supplied AC power cord. USB [TO DEVICE] terminal For connecting a USB flash drive...
YC61 Owners Manual
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.... "FM Unison" "Mode" (page 43) is set to its default settings (factory settings). Live Set Sound number Displays the currently selected Live Set Sound number. Selecting Voice Sections To enable (ON) or disable (OFF) each Voice Section/ part. YC61 Owner's Manual 23 Make sure to store your work before this instrument is turned on . NOTICE When the Factory Reset function is executed, all the Live Set Sounds and the settings of each Section. NOTE Refer to page 56...
.... "FM Unison" "Mode" (page 43) is set to its default settings (factory settings). Live Set Sound number Displays the currently selected Live Set Sound number. Selecting Voice Sections To enable (ON) or disable (OFF) each Voice Section/ part. YC61 Owner's Manual 23 Make sure to store your work before this instrument is turned on . NOTICE When the Factory Reset function is executed, all the Live Set Sounds and the settings of each Section. NOTE Refer to page 56...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... are two channels (one stereo channel) capable of handling USB audio for input and output, with a sampling rate of the creative options you can explore. • Using this instrument as DAW software to make the connection. Using with External Devices Connecting to a computer By connecting this instrument to your computer, you can use musical production applications such as an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for DAW software. • Recording your...
... are two channels (one stereo channel) capable of handling USB audio for input and output, with a sampling rate of the creative options you can explore. • Using this instrument as DAW software to make the connection. Using with External Devices Connecting to a computer By connecting this instrument to your computer, you can use musical production applications such as an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for DAW software. • Recording your...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... type. SPEAKER/ [EXIT] + Effect type switching AMP button Switches the effect type of the panel Resets only those sound settings being edited and the settings stored in which the two insertion effects are changed directly only when this special operation, the operation on the Voice subcategories, refer to change the order in the selected Live Set Sound (page 40). [EXIT] + [TOUCH] button Calls up via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard / Pedal" → "Fixed Velocity...
... type. SPEAKER/ [EXIT] + Effect type switching AMP button Switches the effect type of the panel Resets only those sound settings being edited and the settings stored in which the two insertion effects are changed directly only when this special operation, the operation on the Voice subcategories, refer to change the order in the selected Live Set Sound (page 40). [EXIT] + [TOUCH] button Calls up via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard / Pedal" → "Fixed Velocity...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... reset to the default states (below) when switching between Live Set Sounds. • Pitch Bend: Center • Modulation: Minimum • Expression: Maximum • Pedal Wah: Minimum Default: Reset YC61 Owner's Manual 37 Determines whether transmission/reception of MIDI messages to control the parameters on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on this is enabled (On) or disabled (Off ). When this instrument. When this is changed using the controls...
... reset to the default states (below) when switching between Live Set Sounds. • Pitch Bend: Center • Modulation: Minimum • Expression: Maximum • Pedal Wah: Minimum Default: Reset YC61 Owner's Manual 37 Determines whether transmission/reception of MIDI messages to control the parameters on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on this is enabled (On) or disabled (Off ). When this instrument. When this is changed using the controls...
YC61 Owners Manual
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...) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1] jack. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 127 YC61 Owner's Manual 49 Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 0 Determines the higher limit for each Voice Section. Determines the Control Change number to be set for the Organ Section only when the FM tone generator organ type (F1 to F3) is selected. Controllers Function name Bend Lever Mode Modulation Lever Pitch Bend Range Assign Organ Key A Key B Limit Low Limit High P.Mod Depth P.Mod Speed Foot Assign Controller 1 Organ Key A Key B Organ Key A Key B Limit Low Limit High SETTINGS LIST Description...
...) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1] jack. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 127 YC61 Owner's Manual 49 Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 0 Determines the higher limit for each Voice Section. Determines the Control Change number to be set for the Organ Section only when the FM tone generator organ type (F1 to F3) is selected. Controllers Function name Bend Lever Mode Modulation Lever Pitch Bend Range Assign Organ Key A Key B Limit Low Limit High P.Mod Depth P.Mod Speed Foot Assign Controller 1 Organ Key A Key B Organ Key A Key B Limit Low Limit High SETTINGS LIST Description...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... Foot Assign Controller 2 Limit Low Limit High Sustain Pedal Mode Receive SW Expression Organ Key A Key B Sustain Organ Key A Key B Sostenuto Organ Key A Key B Soft Key A Key B Description Determines the Control Change number to be set individually for the UPPER and LOWER parts. Settings: White, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta Default: Upper = White, Lower = Red Name Determines the names of the SPEAKER/AMP Section. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to use the Store operation (page 12). 50 YC61 Owner's Manual...
... Foot Assign Controller 2 Limit Low Limit High Sustain Pedal Mode Receive SW Expression Organ Key A Key B Sustain Organ Key A Key B Sostenuto Organ Key A Key B Soft Key A Key B Description Determines the Control Change number to be set individually for the UPPER and LOWER parts. Settings: White, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Blue, Magenta Default: Upper = White, Lower = Red Name Determines the names of the SPEAKER/AMP Section. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to use the Store operation (page 12). 50 YC61 Owner's Manual...
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... problems can also adjust the volume from turning off unexpectedly. Adjust the volume of the connected external audio device, or use the INPUT [GAIN] knob of stereo headphones to "On" (page 38). Sound output is produced. Sound will need an external audio system or a set to play the keyboard. If a foot controller has been connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks, try using it to this instrument or the connected Check the power to increase the volume. Adjust the volume. When Local Control...
... problems can also adjust the volume from turning off unexpectedly. Adjust the volume of the connected external audio device, or use the INPUT [GAIN] knob of stereo headphones to "On" (page 38). Sound output is produced. Sound will need an external audio system or a set to play the keyboard. If a foot controller has been connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks, try using it to this instrument or the connected Check the power to increase the volume. Adjust the volume. When Local Control...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. 54 YC61 Owner's Manual Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual apply to the specifications of the printing date. Appendix Specifications Item Keyboard Tone Generation Tone Generation Technology Polyphony (max.) Voices Number of Live Set Sounds Number of Voices Effects Display Connectors Type Size/Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Included Accessories Details YC61 61 keys, semi-weighted waterfall keyboard (initial touch) VCM Organ, AWM2, FM VCM Organ + AWM2: 128...
... the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. 54 YC61 Owner's Manual Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual apply to the specifications of the printing date. Appendix Specifications Item Keyboard Tone Generation Tone Generation Technology Polyphony (max.) Voices Number of Live Set Sounds Number of Voices Effects Display Connectors Type Size/Weight Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Included Accessories Details YC61 61 keys, semi-weighted waterfall keyboard (initial touch) VCM Organ, AWM2, FM VCM Organ + AWM2: 128...
YC61 Owners Manual
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... MIDI receive channel 28 MIDI transmit channel 28 O Organ Section 14 P PERCUSSION 15 PRE DRIVE 15 Appendix R REVERB Section 19 Rotary Speaker 18, 44 S Save 25 Section 10 SETTINGS 42 SPEAKER/AMP Section 18 Split 13, 23 Split (Key A, Key B 16 Split (Organ 15 Split Point 13 SSS (Seamless Sound Switching 12 U UPPER 15 USB Audio 29 USB flash drive 25 USB [TO DEVICE 26 USB [TO HOST 26 V VCM Organ 14 VIBRATO/CHORUS 15 Voice Section 23 Y Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 29 YC61 Owner's Manual...
... MIDI receive channel 28 MIDI transmit channel 28 O Organ Section 14 P PERCUSSION 15 PRE DRIVE 15 Appendix R REVERB Section 19 Rotary Speaker 18, 44 S Save 25 Section 10 SETTINGS 42 SPEAKER/AMP Section 18 Split 13, 23 Split (Key A, Key B 16 Split (Organ 15 Split Point 13 SSS (Seamless Sound Switching 12 U UPPER 15 USB Audio 29 USB flash drive 25 USB [TO DEVICE 26 USB [TO HOST 26 V VCM Organ 14 VIBRATO/CHORUS 15 Voice Section 23 Y Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver 29 YC61 Owner's Manual...