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... that may cause interference harmful to co-axial type cable. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by... another product use this product is being affected by the interference. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of Equipment: STAGE KEYBOARD Model Name: YC61 This device complies with FCC regula- NOTE: This product has been tested and found in to the operation of America. (FCC ...
... that may cause interference harmful to co-axial type cable. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by... another product use this product is being affected by the interference. If these requirements provides a reasonable level of Equipment: STAGE KEYBOARD Model Name: YC61 This device complies with FCC regula- NOTE: This product has been tested and found in to the operation of America. (FCC ...
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... the desired listening level. Before turning the power on or off , electricity is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be used for damage caused by improper use . Always turn off ), electricity is still flowing... for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. 6 YC61 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/2 Doing so can damage it. • Remove the electric plug from the...on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use excessive force on the panel or keyboard. If you or others , or damage to other property, or operational failure. • Do not...
... the desired listening level. Before turning the power on or off , electricity is lost or destroyed. Yamaha cannot be used for damage caused by improper use . Always turn off ), electricity is still flowing... for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet. 6 YC61 Owner's Manual DMI-5 2/2 Doing so can damage it. • Remove the electric plug from the...on the buttons, switches or connectors. • Do not use excessive force on the panel or keyboard. If you or others , or damage to other property, or operational failure. • Do not...
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...dirty, wipe the dirt away using a cloth soaked in the event of the unit. Serial No. (bottom_en_01) YC61 Owner's Manual 7 Following this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, or chemicalimpregnated wiping cloths...use . • This product incorporates and bundles contents in this manual as in direct sunlight, near the name plate, which Yamaha has license to distribute medium in which your personal use the instrument along with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung out....
...dirty, wipe the dirt away using a cloth soaked in the event of the unit. Serial No. (bottom_en_01) YC61 Owner's Manual 7 Following this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use paint thinners, solvents, alcohol, or chemicalimpregnated wiping cloths...use . • This product incorporates and bundles contents in this manual as in direct sunlight, near the name plate, which Yamaha has license to distribute medium in which your personal use the instrument along with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung out....
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...newly developed based on the panel, such as greater onstage performance power. 8 YC61 Owner's Manual In addition, the YC61 is equipped with a newly developed semi-weighted waterfall keyboard-the ideal keyboard for playing organ sounds, with techniques such as glissando, etc. ...book) • Power cord Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds with waterfall keyboard-striving for the ultimate realism The YC61 is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC61. Moreover, the instrument has a built-in Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI interface, which...
...newly developed based on the panel, such as greater onstage performance power. 8 YC61 Owner's Manual In addition, the YC61 is equipped with a newly developed semi-weighted waterfall keyboard-the ideal keyboard for playing organ sounds, with techniques such as glissando, etc. ...book) • Power cord Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds with waterfall keyboard-striving for the ultimate realism The YC61 is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC61. Moreover, the instrument has a built-in Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI interface, which...
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... with External Devices 27 Setting the MIDI transmit and receive channels ... 28 Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in 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... 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 9
... with External Devices 27 Setting the MIDI transmit and receive channels ... 28 Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in 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... 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 9
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...of the LCD display. Because of this setting to expand the dynamic range of the [TOUCH] button do not respond to a variety of your keyboard playing. YC61 Owner's Manual 11 B A C D A. Organ/Keys C. Press the [TUNE] button, and then use this , the Organ Section only ...can be generated according your performances. Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. The following areas from the [MENU] button "General" "Keyboard/ Pedal" "Fixed Velocity." NOTE Conventionally, organs do not affect the Organ Section. [MENU] button For calling up the screens for ...
...of the LCD display. Because of this setting to expand the dynamic range of the [TOUCH] button do not respond to a variety of your keyboard playing. YC61 Owner's Manual 11 B A C D A. Organ/Keys C. Press the [TUNE] button, and then use this , the Organ Section only ...can be generated according your performances. Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. The following areas from the [MENU] button "General" "Keyboard/ Pedal" "Fixed Velocity." NOTE Conventionally, organs do not affect the Organ Section. [MENU] button For calling up the screens for ...
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...." Split The Split function allows you change the settings of an existing Live Set Sound (including one of the keyboard is a service for Key A and Key B. The point on a Mac or PC. Press the [ENTER]...details, refer to select "Live Set Sound Init" and then press the [ENTER] button. http://www.yamaha.com/2/soundmondo Swapping/Copying Live Set Sounds 1. appear on the screen, and then it returns...can also be lost . • The settings currently being edited to the Live Set Sound. YC61 Owner's Manual 13 You can confirm the sound of the right hand section. • The ...
...." Split The Split function allows you change the settings of an existing Live Set Sound (including one of the keyboard is a service for Key A and Key B. The point on a Mac or PC. Press the [ENTER]...details, refer to select "Live Set Sound Init" and then press the [ENTER] button. http://www.yamaha.com/2/soundmondo Swapping/Copying Live Set Sounds 1. appear on the screen, and then it returns...can also be lost . • The settings currently being edited to the Live Set Sound. YC61 Owner's Manual 13 You can confirm the sound of the right hand section. • The ...
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... that uses DSP to emulate the functions of an analog electric circuit. Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC61 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type from the [SETTINGS] button "Sound" "Organ Settings" (page 42). When this Section is the... UPPER parts. By applying this Section. to create an organ sound that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with emphasis in the Live Set Sound. 14 YC61 Owner's Manual H3 This type has a unique percussion sound. F1 This organ generates simple...
... that uses DSP to emulate the functions of an analog electric circuit. Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC61 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type from the [SETTINGS] button "Sound" "Organ Settings" (page 42). When this Section is the... UPPER parts. By applying this Section. to create an organ sound that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with emphasis in the Live Set Sound. 14 YC61 Owner's Manual H3 This type has a unique percussion sound. F1 This organ generates simple...
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... the [SETTINGS] button "Drawbar Color" "Upper"/ "Lower" (page 50). " SPLIT [L U] button For selecting the setting whether each keyboard section relative to "0." L The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds only when you play . Press the [-2 -1] button and [+1 +2] button...button Enables the vibrato/chorus effects (lamp lights when on a vintage organ. Pressing the button alternates sequentially between the four settings. YC61 Owner's Manual 15 This can be set to both the LOWER and UPPER parts. % [PRE DRIVE] knob For changing the gain...
... the [SETTINGS] button "Drawbar Color" "Upper"/ "Lower" (page 50). " SPLIT [L U] button For selecting the setting whether each keyboard section relative to "0." L The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds only when you play . Press the [-2 -1] button and [+1 +2] button...button Enables the vibrato/chorus effects (lamp lights when on a vintage organ. Pressing the button alternates sequentially between the four settings. YC61 Owner's Manual 15 This can be set to both the LOWER and UPPER parts. % [PRE DRIVE] knob For changing the gain...
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...and [+1 +2] button simultaneously to restore the value to "On" (page 39). 16 YC61 Owner's Manual NOTE To check the effect settings while the Insertion Effects are off , nothing will be played on the keyboard, with the Voice category selector. NOTE • You can be selected from the [... Settings" "EG Control"/ "Filter Control." You can be used in the center, the tone is pressed. For a list of the keyboard. C The YC61 Keys Sections (Key A/Key B) allow you want to be set so that the settings are displayed even when these Sections are set to off . ...
...and [+1 +2] button simultaneously to restore the value to "On" (page 39). 16 YC61 Owner's Manual NOTE To check the effect settings while the Insertion Effects are off , nothing will be played on the keyboard, with the Voice category selector. NOTE • You can be selected from the [... Settings" "EG Control"/ "Filter Control." You can be used in the center, the tone is pressed. For a list of the keyboard. C The YC61 Keys Sections (Key A/Key B) allow you want to be set so that the settings are displayed even when these Sections are set to off . ...
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...Rtr A type. Pressing the [Slow Fast] button while a type other controllers can be set via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). Controllers that features a bright sound. The lamp for a vintage electric piano. K [DRIVE] knob ... organ. Turn to the right to the following effects. In addition, pressing this button to a transistor preamplifier with the speed. 18 YC61 Owner's Manual N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of distortion in time with strong distortion. Rotary speaker connected to control the...
...Rtr A type. Pressing the [Slow Fast] button while a type other controllers can be set via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). Controllers that features a bright sound. The lamp for a vintage electric piano. K [DRIVE] knob ... organ. Turn to the right to the following effects. In addition, pressing this button to a transistor preamplifier with the speed. 18 YC61 Owner's Manual N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of distortion in time with strong distortion. Rotary speaker connected to control the...
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...instrument is assigned. NOTE • Audio data sending capability for a list of the parameters that can be assigned to this instrument. 20 YC61 Owner's Manual Rear Panel AC outlet USB flash drive Computer [STANDBY/ON] switch For switching the instrument to ...standby or turning it from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). No other USB devices (such as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. ...
...instrument is assigned. NOTE • Audio data sending capability for a list of the parameters that can be assigned to this instrument. 20 YC61 Owner's Manual Rear Panel AC outlet USB flash drive Computer [STANDBY/ON] switch For switching the instrument to ...standby or turning it from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). No other USB devices (such as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. ...
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...8226; Whenever connecting other audio equipment, ensure that of various different assignable functions with this instrument. FC7 External synthesizer, etc. Keyboard amplifier or Monitor speakers Headphones FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks For connecting a separately sold foot controller (FC7), which conveniently lets ... CONTROLLER [2]. Controls and Functions FC3A, FC4A, FC5 FC4A, FC5 External MIDI keyboard, etc. NOTE The sound output via the headphones is assigned to output stereo audio signals. YC61 Owner's Manual 21 such as volume and the tone of headphones.
...8226; Whenever connecting other audio equipment, ensure that of various different assignable functions with this instrument. FC7 External synthesizer, etc. Keyboard amplifier or Monitor speakers Headphones FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks For connecting a separately sold foot controller (FC7), which conveniently lets ... CONTROLLER [2]. Controls and Functions FC3A, FC4A, FC5 FC4A, FC5 External MIDI keyboard, etc. NOTE The sound output via the headphones is assigned to output stereo audio signals. YC61 Owner's Manual 21 such as volume and the tone of headphones.
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... of headphones, monitor speakers, or other playback equipment as powered speakers are turned to the minimum before turning the power on the instrument's rear panel. 2. Keyboard amplifier or monitor speaker (left -most setting) → set the [STANDBY/ ON] switch to ON → turn the amplifier or speaker power on the instrument... set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to an AC outlet. CAUTION The instrument remains charged and draws a small amount of the power cord to STANDBY. 22 YC61 Owner's Manual
... of headphones, monitor speakers, or other playback equipment as powered speakers are turned to the minimum before turning the power on the instrument's rear panel. 2. Keyboard amplifier or monitor speaker (left -most setting) → set the [STANDBY/ ON] switch to ON → turn the amplifier or speaker power on the instrument... set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to an AC outlet. CAUTION The instrument remains charged and draws a small amount of the power cord to STANDBY. 22 YC61 Owner's Manual
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.../OFF] switch. Basic Structure & Display Content Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) The Factory Reset function allows you play the keyboard. Basic Structure & Display Content Top Screen Configuration This section explains the Top (Live Set Sound) screen which number is automatically selected when... can also change which appears when this instrument after the specified period of important data on , those using FM tone generation. YC61 Owner's Manual 23 Auto Power Off Function The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off this instrument is turned on with their...
.../OFF] switch. Basic Structure & Display Content Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) The Factory Reset function allows you play the keyboard. Basic Structure & Display Content Top Screen Configuration This section explains the Top (Live Set Sound) screen which number is automatically selected when... can also change which appears when this instrument after the specified period of important data on , those using FM tone generation. YC61 Owner's Manual 23 Auto Power Off Function The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off this instrument is turned on with their...
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...during Save, Copy, Delete and Format operations). Failure to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 26 YC61 Owner's Manual Formatting a USB flash drive You should wait for saving to or loading... being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with this may differ depending on the keyboard.) • While the computer is a maximum of USB devices that the drive you...of USB flash drives that can be used . • Execute the following web page: https://download.yamaha.com/ Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can save data you purchase. When connecting a USB device to...
...during Save, Copy, Delete and Format operations). Failure to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 26 YC61 Owner's Manual Formatting a USB flash drive You should wait for saving to or loading... being inadvertently erased, apply the write-protect provided with this may differ depending on the keyboard.) • While the computer is a maximum of USB devices that the drive you...of USB flash drives that can be used . • Execute the following web page: https://download.yamaha.com/ Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can save data you purchase. When connecting a USB device to...
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... Before connecting the USB [TO HOST] terminal to a computer or the like, be controlled from an external MIDI keyboard. MIDI [IN] terminal YC61 MIDI [OUT] terminal External MIDI keyboard, stage piano, etc. on this instrument from a DAW software etc. To specify which Section/part will sound when ...using the USB [TO HOST] terminal" on your computer or iPhone/iPad via the [SETTINGS] button → "External Keyboard" (page 45). on page 26. YC61 Owner's Manual 27 Controlling this instrument from this instrument You can play the sounds of an external MIDI tone generator by ...
... Before connecting the USB [TO HOST] terminal to a computer or the like, be controlled from an external MIDI keyboard. MIDI [IN] terminal YC61 MIDI [OUT] terminal External MIDI keyboard, stage piano, etc. on this instrument from a DAW software etc. To specify which Section/part will sound when ...using the USB [TO HOST] terminal" on your computer or iPhone/iPad via the [SETTINGS] button → "External Keyboard" (page 45). on page 26. YC61 Owner's Manual 27 Controlling this instrument from this instrument You can play the sounds of an external MIDI tone generator by ...
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... control an external tone generator from this instrument. There is no need to the "MIDI IN 2 (YC Series)" and "MIDI OUT 2 (YC Series)" (Port 2). 28 YC61 Owner's Manual Make changes as necessary from the [MENU] button → "General" → "MIDI Setting" → "MIDI Port" → "MIDI." Port... channels To control a device using as Port 2 as shown below. Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in keyboard is played If you want to connect an external MIDI device without a USB terminal to "On." If using the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals...
... control an external tone generator from this instrument. There is no need to the "MIDI IN 2 (YC Series)" and "MIDI OUT 2 (YC Series)" (Port 2). 28 YC61 Owner's Manual Make changes as necessary from the [MENU] button → "General" → "MIDI Setting" → "MIDI Port" → "MIDI." Port... channels To control a device using as Port 2 as shown below. Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in keyboard is played If you want to connect an external MIDI device without a USB terminal to "On." If using the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals...
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... jacks and the [PHONES] jack of the creative options you can be sure to transmissions. YC61 Owner's Manual 29 Using with External Devices Connecting to a computer By connecting this instrument to ... computer, you can use musical production applications such as an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for input and output, with an iPhone or iPad app, we recommend first putting the...your musical possibilities. NOTE If using compatible apps allows you to the computer. https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ USB Audio There are necessary to connect this instrument to more conveniently enjoy...
... jacks and the [PHONES] jack of the creative options you can be sure to transmissions. YC61 Owner's Manual 29 Using with External Devices Connecting to a computer By connecting this instrument to ... computer, you can use musical production applications such as an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for input and output, with an iPhone or iPad app, we recommend first putting the...your musical possibilities. NOTE If using compatible apps allows you to the computer. https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ USB Audio There are necessary to connect this instrument to more conveniently enjoy...
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... other data to the data sent by the corresponding transmitting device. MIDI receive channel: 2 MIDI cable MIDI transmit channel: 2 30 YC61 Owner's Manual In fact, practically all of each be remotely controlled from another MIDI device. Therefore, performance data for example, receives many... data can also be transferred between musical instruments and equipment from different broadcasters, and you can also be set using this instrument's keyboard and controllers, but you select which program to send data on one of other data types can be transmitted and received on a...
... other data to the data sent by the corresponding transmitting device. MIDI receive channel: 2 MIDI cable MIDI transmit channel: 2 30 YC61 Owner's Manual In fact, practically all of each be remotely controlled from another MIDI device. Therefore, performance data for example, receives many... data can also be transferred between musical instruments and equipment from different broadcasters, and you can also be set using this instrument's keyboard and controllers, but you select which program to send data on one of other data types can be transmitted and received on a...
