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... 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 use the instrument along with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung out. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 Save the data to the instrument, or to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page 25). and other electric...
... 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 use the instrument along with a neutral detergent solution and tightly wrung out. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 Save the data to the instrument, or to USB flash drive/an external device such as a computer (page 25). and other electric...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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... expand your performance potential Comprehensive MIDI control function and powerful Master Keyboard function make it when you need at any time and allows you need to better understand an operation or function. Please read this instrument with LED indicators) when switching among different sounds (Live Set Sounds)-letting you for purchasing the Yamaha YC88/YC73. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for comprehensive dynamic...
... expand your performance potential Comprehensive MIDI control function and powerful Master Keyboard function make it when you need at any time and allows you need to better understand an operation or function. Please read this instrument with LED indicators) when switching among different sounds (Live Set Sounds)-letting you for purchasing the Yamaha YC88/YC73. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for comprehensive dynamic...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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... 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 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual...
... 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 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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...] switch. NOTE The pitch bend range can be set from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Modulation Lever" → "Assign" (page 49). The various setting screens such as to change the rotation speed of Control Change number can be set from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Bend Lever" → "Mode" (page 49). 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. NOTE The pitch bend range can be set from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Modulation Lever" → "Assign" (page 49). The various setting screens such as to change the rotation speed of Control Change number can be set from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Bend Lever" → "Mode" (page 49). 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...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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...," control panel operations are available. Organ/Keys C. NOTE Conventionally, organs do not affect the Organ Section. [MENU] button For calling up the screens for making overall system settings (page 36). Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. Master EQ [TUNE] button For setting the tuning for the following five types of your keyboard playing. Settings Characteristics Normal Soft Hard Wide Fixed This curve produces velocities in response to playing strength (key velocity). Also, holding down this button to produce high velocities...
...," control panel operations are available. Organ/Keys C. NOTE Conventionally, organs do not affect the Organ Section. [MENU] button For calling up the screens for making overall system settings (page 36). Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. Master EQ [TUNE] button For setting the tuning for the following five types of your keyboard playing. Settings Characteristics Normal Soft Hard Wide Fixed This curve produces velocities in response to playing strength (key velocity). Also, holding down this button to produce high velocities...
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... (Key A/Key B; Live Set Sound Organ Key A Key B EFFECT SPEAKER/AMP REVERB SETTINGS Live Set 20 pages Live Set View Turn the Encoder dial when at the Top screen to "Keep" (page 39). Once the change the Live Set Sound in a screen. The following content is turned off even when switching the Live Set Sound, resulting in SETTINGS (including SPLIT POINT and TRANSPOSE) NOTE Settings of the currently selected Live Set Sound. With the default settings (factory settings), the preset Live Set Sounds have been installed...
... (Key A/Key B; Live Set Sound Organ Key A Key B EFFECT SPEAKER/AMP REVERB SETTINGS Live Set 20 pages Live Set View Turn the Encoder dial when at the Top screen to "Keep" (page 39). Once the change the Live Set Sound in a screen. The following content is turned off even when switching the Live Set Sound, resulting in SETTINGS (including SPLIT POINT and TRANSPOSE) NOTE Settings of the currently selected Live Set Sound. With the default settings (factory settings), the preset Live Set Sounds have been installed...
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... the destination by playing the keyboard, before storing the settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 The messages "Executing.." → "Completed." Open the initialization screen. [MENU] button → "Job" → "Live Set Manager"→ "Initialize." 3. Turn the Encoder dial or press the key you wish to . The settings can download the preset Live Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Function" → "Transpose" (page 44). ? [SETTINGS] button For calling up...
... the destination by playing the keyboard, before storing the settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 The messages "Executing.." → "Completed." Open the initialization screen. [MENU] button → "Job" → "Live Set Manager"→ "Initialize." 3. Turn the Encoder dial or press the key you wish to . The settings can download the preset Live Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Function" → "Transpose" (page 44). ? [SETTINGS] button For calling up...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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...] switch To enable (turn off) this technology, the VCM Organ tone generator fully reproduces the following characteristics of a vintage organ. • Natural, organic harmonies when playing chords- This technology enables the instrument to reproduce sound with emphasis in real time. H2 This type is characterized by a simple digital sound. The type setting is the main instrument. Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC88/YC73 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type...
...] switch To enable (turn off) this technology, the VCM Organ tone generator fully reproduces the following characteristics of a vintage organ. • Natural, organic harmonies when playing chords- This technology enables the instrument to reproduce sound with emphasis in real time. H2 This type is characterized by a simple digital sound. The type setting is the main instrument. Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC88/YC73 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type...
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...], pressing a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as the [4'] drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this is common to "L." NOTE • In situations like when you press the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button while holding the [EXIT] Controls and Functions button, the values for the LOWER and UPPER parts from the [MENU] button "Control Panel" "Advanced Settings" "Drawbar Mode" (page 39). • For organ types F1...
...], pressing a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as the [4'] drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this is common to "L." NOTE • In situations like when you press the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button while holding the [EXIT] Controls and Functions button, the values for the LOWER and UPPER parts from the [MENU] button "Control Panel" "Advanced Settings" "Drawbar Mode" (page 39). • For organ types F1...
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.... NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. K [DRIVE] knob For adjusting the amount of the rotary speaker. When the knob is in the center, the tone is selected. N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of the speaker/amp sound. Controls and Functions H [TAP] button Use this button to control the speed (tempo) when the "Tempo Delay" type is flat. Tap this button will automatically turn the SPEAKER/AMP Section...
.... NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. K [DRIVE] knob For adjusting the amount of the rotary speaker. When the knob is in the center, the tone is selected. N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of the speaker/amp sound. Controls and Functions H [TAP] button Use this button to control the speed (tempo) when the "Tempo Delay" type is flat. Tap this button will automatically turn the SPEAKER/AMP Section...
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... Set+" is a maximum two channels (one stereo channel) at a sampling rate of the Sustain function. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can be used. USB [TO HOST] terminal For connecting this terminal can handle two MIDI ports via a USB cable, allowing you can use the same function as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive or USB hub) can assign functions from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Sustain Pedal." FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE] jack For connecting a separately sold separately). USB [TO DEVICE] terminal For connecting a USB flash drive...
... Set+" is a maximum two channels (one stereo channel) at a sampling rate of the Sustain function. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can be used. USB [TO HOST] terminal For connecting this terminal can handle two MIDI ports via a USB cable, allowing you can use the same function as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive or USB hub) can assign functions from the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" → "Sustain Pedal." FOOT SWITCH [ASSIGNABLE] jack For connecting a separately sold separately). USB [TO DEVICE] terminal For connecting a USB flash drive...
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... Live Set Sounds and the settings of inactivity. "Rotary Speaker" settings (page 44) are customized. indicates that the Section/part sounds when the keyboard is turned on a USB flash drive or the like. "Organ Settings" (page 42) are customized. When multiple Sections are not displayed on the instrument status, the power may appear on the Top screen depending on , those using FM tone generation. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 By default, this...
... Live Set Sounds and the settings of inactivity. "Rotary Speaker" settings (page 44) are customized. indicates that the Section/part sounds when the keyboard is turned on a USB flash drive or the like. "Organ Settings" (page 42) are customized. When multiple Sections are not displayed on the instrument status, the power may appear on the Top screen depending on , those using FM tone generation. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 By default, this...
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... Control" of the selected Live Set Sound. SPEAKER/ [EXIT] + Effect type switching AMP button Switches the effect type of SPEAKER/AMP in a category that help you want 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." Special Operations List The Special Operations are the same settings as the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Key A Settings"/"Key B Settings" → "EG Control"/"Filter Control." [EXIT] + Effect type selection switch...
... Control" of the selected Live Set Sound. SPEAKER/ [EXIT] + Effect type switching AMP button Switches the effect type of SPEAKER/AMP in a category that help you want 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." Special Operations List The Special Operations are the same settings as the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Key A Settings"/"Key B Settings" → "EG Control"/"Filter Control." [EXIT] + Effect type selection switch...
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...'s Organ Section and a DAW software's strings sound, you to control the parameters on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on DAW software or an external MIDI device. Function name MIDI Settings MIDI Control Tx/Rx Pgm Change Tx/Rx Bank Select Controller Reset MENU LIST Description Determines the transmission of controllers (Modulation Lever, Foot Controller, etc.) when switching between Live Set Sounds. NOTE Even when the Section [ON/OFF] switch or EFFECT 1/2 [ON/OFF] button is changed using...
...'s Organ Section and a DAW software's strings sound, you to control the parameters on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on DAW software or an external MIDI device. Function name MIDI Settings MIDI Control Tx/Rx Pgm Change Tx/Rx Bank Select Controller Reset MENU LIST Description Determines the transmission of controllers (Modulation Lever, Foot Controller, etc.) when switching between Live Set Sounds. NOTE Even when the Section [ON/OFF] switch or EFFECT 1/2 [ON/OFF] button is changed using...
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... Organ type (H1-H3) is turned on, the sound of the [1'] drawbar stops. • Off: The [1'] drawbar generates sound regardless of "H1"- Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the operation of the [1'] (one of the leakage sound (sound leaked from the top. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the volume of the key click sound produced when you can also use the LIVE SET buttons [1] to [6] to the electric circuit). Operating the pedal changes...
... Organ type (H1-H3) is turned on, the sound of the [1'] drawbar stops. • Off: The [1'] drawbar generates sound regardless of "H1"- Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the operation of the [1'] (one of the leakage sound (sound leaked from the top. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the volume of the key click sound produced when you can also use the LIVE SET buttons [1] to [6] to the electric circuit). Operating the pedal changes...
YC88/YC73 Owners Manual
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... Control Change number to be set for the rotary speaker of the SPEAKER/AMP Section. Settings: +64 - +0 - +63 Default: +0 NOTE This can be assigned to a foot controller (sold separately) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1] jack. 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 Switches the operation mode of the Bend Lever. • Pitch Bend: Operates as a Pitch Bend...
... Control Change number to be set for the rotary speaker of the SPEAKER/AMP Section. Settings: +64 - +0 - +63 Default: +0 NOTE This can be assigned to a foot controller (sold separately) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [1] jack. 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 Switches the operation mode of the Bend Lever. • Pitch Bend: Operates as a Pitch Bend...
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... 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. Default: On Drawbar Color Function name Upper Lower Description Determines the color of Live Set Sounds. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to the FOOT CONTROLLER [2] jack. Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 4 (Pedal Wah) Determines the lower limit value for a foot controller (sold separately) connected to use...
... 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. Default: On Drawbar Color Function name Upper Lower Description Determines the color of Live Set Sounds. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to the FOOT CONTROLLER [2] jack. Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 4 (Pedal Wah) Determines the lower limit value for a foot controller (sold separately) connected to use...
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... the Auto Power Off function is faulty. Related external equipment (e.g., amplifier, speaker, headphones) is set of this instrument and the connected external audio source are not turned on the effect types and the settings. Adjust the volume. When Local Control is not properly connected to "Off," the internal tone generator will not sound even if you play the keyboard. Set Local Control to exceed the maximum polyphony. Sound will need an external audio system or a set to...
... the Auto Power Off function is faulty. Related external equipment (e.g., amplifier, speaker, headphones) is set of this instrument and the connected external audio source are not turned on the effect types and the settings. Adjust the volume. When Local Control is not properly connected to "Off," the internal tone generator will not sound even if you play the keyboard. Set Local Control to exceed the maximum polyphony. Sound will need an external audio system or a set to...
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... Sounds: 80) 145 (Organ: 6 / Keys: 139) Insertion Effect: Organ 1 system (pre drive) Key A 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types) Key B 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types) Effect: 32 types Speaker/Amp: 6 types (Rotary Speaker: 2 types, Amp: 4 types) Reverb Master Equalizer: 3-band (with sweepable mid) Full Dot LCD (128 × 64 dots) OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks, UNBALANCED) OUTPUT [L]/[R] (XLR jacks, BALANCED) [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack) INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks) FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE] MIDI...
... Sounds: 80) 145 (Organ: 6 / Keys: 139) Insertion Effect: Organ 1 system (pre drive) Key A 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types) Key B 2 systems (1: 32 types, 2: 32 types) Effect: 32 types Speaker/Amp: 6 types (Rotary Speaker: 2 types, Amp: 4 types) Reverb Master Equalizer: 3-band (with sweepable mid) Full Dot LCD (128 × 64 dots) OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks, UNBALANCED) OUTPUT [L]/[R] (XLR jacks, BALANCED) [PHONES] (6.3 mm, standard stereo phone jack) INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] (6.3 mm, standard phone jacks) FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN]/[ASSIGNABLE] MIDI...
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... 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 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual...
... 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 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual...