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... companies. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 If the panel (front, side and bottom, excepting the controllers and the keyboard) is used under license. • The company names and product names in temperature or humidity, condensation may occur and water may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc...
... companies. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 If the panel (front, side and bottom, excepting the controllers and the keyboard) is used under license. • The company names and product names in temperature or humidity, condensation may occur and water may appear somewhat different from those in the product. * The contents described above include a computer program, Accompaniment Style data, MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data, a score, score data, etc...
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... function. Please read this book) • Power cord • Foot pedal (FC3A) Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds, piano sounds of analog circuits. In addition, the Organ Section features newly developed physical drawbars, which makes for live performance. Welcome Thank you for live performance All controls required during onstage are equipped with software synthesizers and external MIDI devices. This instrument is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC88...
... function. Please read this book) • Power cord • Foot pedal (FC3A) Main Features Remarkably authentic organ sounds, piano sounds of analog circuits. In addition, the Organ Section features newly developed physical drawbars, which makes for live performance. Welcome Thank you for live performance All controls required during onstage are equipped with software synthesizers and external MIDI devices. This instrument is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC88...
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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...
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... VCM Organ type, use this setting. To apply the vibrato effect to the sound. Which of the two functions is set for each operation. 10 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Use this is used . Settings of LCD and the lamps To make the following settings, press the [MENU] button → "Control Panel" → "Display Lights." Another Control Change number can be assigned to "Pitch Bend." NOTE The pitch bend range can be set to this lever. For setting whether to change...
... VCM Organ type, use this setting. To apply the vibrato effect to the sound. Which of the two functions is set for each operation. 10 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Use this is used . Settings of LCD and the lamps To make the following settings, press the [MENU] button → "Control Panel" → "Display Lights." Another Control Change number can be assigned to "Pitch Bend." NOTE The pitch bend range can be set to this lever. For setting whether to change...
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... lower velocities in response to softer playing and louder velocities in direct proportion to harder playing. The fixed velocity can be generated according your performances. Master EQ [TUNE] button For setting the tuning for making overall system settings (page 36). Controls and Functions Keys (Key A, Key B) Sections (page 16) EFFECT, SPEAKER/AMP, REVERB Master EQ Sections (pages 17-19) (page 19) [EXIT] button The MENU screens and the SETTINGS screens have a hierarchical structure. Organ/Keys...
... lower velocities in response to softer playing and louder velocities in direct proportion to harder playing. The fixed velocity can be generated according your performances. Master EQ [TUNE] button For setting the tuning for making overall system settings (page 36). Controls and Functions Keys (Key A, Key B) Sections (page 16) EFFECT, SPEAKER/AMP, REVERB Master EQ Sections (pages 17-19) (page 19) [EXIT] button The MENU screens and the SETTINGS screens have a hierarchical structure. Organ/Keys...
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Controls and Functions Live Set ! ? Live Set Sound [1]-[8] buttons For calling up that the sound does not cut off . • Settings of the Organ Section • Settings of the Key A and Key B Sections • Settings of the EFFECT Section • Settings of the SPEAKER/AMP Section • Settings of the REVERB Section • Settings in SETTINGS (including SPLIT POINT and TRANSPOSE) NOTE Settings of the Organ Section (page 14) and Keys Sections (Key A/Key B; NOTE If you wish to mute the...
Controls and Functions Live Set ! ? Live Set Sound [1]-[8] buttons For calling up that the sound does not cut off . • Settings of the Organ Section • Settings of the Key A and Key B Sections • Settings of the EFFECT Section • Settings of the SPEAKER/AMP Section • Settings of the REVERB Section • Settings in SETTINGS (including SPLIT POINT and TRANSPOSE) NOTE Settings of the Organ Section (page 14) and Keys Sections (Key A/Key B; NOTE If you wish to mute the...
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... to be changed from Soundmondo. Call up the Live Set Sound you select a different Live Set Sound or turn off the power before step 2. For details, refer to the Live Set Sound. Call up the Live Set Sound you can download the preset Live Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Function" → "Transpose" (page 44). ? [SETTINGS] button For calling up the screens for making detailed settings for Key A and Key B. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 Execute...
... to be changed from Soundmondo. Call up the Live Set Sound you select a different Live Set Sound or turn off the power before step 2. For details, refer to the Live Set Sound. Call up the Live Set Sound you can download the preset Live Set Sounds from the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Function" → "Transpose" (page 44). ? [SETTINGS] button For calling up the screens for making detailed settings for Key A and Key B. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 Execute...
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... drive amount that responds dynamically to operation of the expression pedal Adjustment of an analog electric circuit. H3 This type has a unique percussion sound. NOTE The organ sound characteristics (such as leakage level of the tonewheel and volume of the key click sound) can also adjust the detailed parameters to emulate the functions of these detailed parameters makes it possible to reproduce sound with emphasis in real time...
... drive amount that responds dynamically to operation of the expression pedal Adjustment of an analog electric circuit. H3 This type has a unique percussion sound. NOTE The organ sound characteristics (such as leakage level of the tonewheel and volume of the key click sound) can also adjust the detailed parameters to emulate the functions of these detailed parameters makes it possible to reproduce sound with emphasis in real time...
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... a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as the [4'] drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this parameter is automatically changed to "L." L The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds, regardless of which of the keyboard. NOTE For details about the Split Point, refer to page 13. # OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons To change the behavior for the VCM Organ types (H1-H3), and can be set to the Split Point. Pressing the button...
... a key generates a percussion sound at the same pitch as the [4'] drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this parameter is automatically changed to "L." L The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds, regardless of which of the keyboard. NOTE For details about the Split Point, refer to page 13. # OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons To change the behavior for the VCM Organ types (H1-H3), and can be set to the Split Point. Pressing the button...
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... switching function can be assigned to control the operation of the speaker/amp sound. Guitar amp that features a crunch sound. NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. You can use monaural input and stereo/monaural output. Select whether 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 the following effects. L [TONE...
... switching function can be assigned to control the operation of the speaker/amp sound. Guitar amp that features a crunch sound. NOTE • If you have selected either the Organ, Key A, or Key B Section. You can use monaural input and stereo/monaural output. Select whether 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 the following effects. L [TONE...
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... supplied AC power cord. Music stand attachment holes Use these two MIDI ports, see page 28. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to page 29. MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals With a standard MIDI cable (commercially available), you to use the same function as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. You can be assigned to use the device to save data you have created and load data you to transfer MIDI data...
... supplied AC power cord. Music stand attachment holes Use these two MIDI ports, see page 28. NOTE Only a USB flash drive can use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to page 29. MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals With a standard MIDI cable (commercially available), you to use the same function as a soft pedal, sostenuto pedal, and switching Live Set Sounds. You can be assigned to use the device to save data you have created and load data you to transfer MIDI data...
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...: Organ, Key A, and Key B. NOTE Refer to on will sound when you to restore this instrument to regularly create backup copies of important data on . Auto Power Off Function The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off this instrument after the specified period of time elapses. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 The Organ (O) area shows the organ type and the approximate drawbar settings, while the Key A (A) and Key B (B) areas show the Voice names. By default...
...: Organ, Key A, and Key B. NOTE Refer to on will sound when you to restore this instrument to regularly create backup copies of important data on . Auto Power Off Function The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off this instrument after the specified period of time elapses. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 The Organ (O) area shows the organ type and the approximate drawbar settings, while the Key A (A) and Key B (B) areas show the Voice names. By default...
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... Set Sound (page 40). [EXIT] + [TOUCH] button Calls up via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard / Pedal" → "Fixed Velocity." Location Operation Description Center area [EXIT] + [SETTINGS] button of being edited to the display of the LEDs (current button setting) of the selected Section (Key A or Key B) directly. NOTE Unlike this operation is performed while the "Tempo Delay" type is the same effect as the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Tempo Delay Time." Organ [EXIT] + LOWER...
... Set Sound (page 40). [EXIT] + [TOUCH] button Calls up via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard / Pedal" → "Fixed Velocity." Location Operation Description Center area [EXIT] + [SETTINGS] button of being edited to the display of the LEDs (current button setting) of the selected Section (Key A or Key B) directly. NOTE Unlike this operation is performed while the "Tempo Delay" type is the same effect as the [SETTINGS] button → "Sound" → "Tempo Delay Time." Organ [EXIT] + LOWER...
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... on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on the computer side so that has been turned off are moved. Determines whether transmission/reception of Program Change messages between Live Set Sounds. • Pitch Bend: Center • Modulation: Minimum • Expression: Maximum • Pedal Wah: Minimum Default: Reset YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 37 When this instrument. Default: On Determines whether to page 58. • MIDI messages...
... on DAW software from the instrument's controls, perform configurations on the computer side so that has been turned off are moved. Determines whether transmission/reception of Program Change messages between Live Set Sounds. • Pitch Bend: Center • Modulation: Minimum • Expression: Maximum • Pedal Wah: Minimum Default: Reset YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 37 When this instrument. Default: On Determines whether to page 58. • MIDI messages...
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... organ. • Volume: The pedal effect is applied directly before the REVERB Section after the Organ sound is selected. Adjusts the volume of the leakage sound (sound leaked from the top. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the operation of the [1'] (one of the expression pedal on the Top screen. Operating the pedal changes the volume, but not the distortion, of the Organ sound. Default: Drive+Vol 42 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual If at least one foot...
... organ. • Volume: The pedal effect is applied directly before the REVERB Section after the Organ sound is selected. Adjusts the volume of the leakage sound (sound leaked from the top. Settings: 0 - 127 Default: 64 Determines the operation of the [1'] (one of the expression pedal on the Top screen. Operating the pedal changes the volume, but not the distortion, of the Organ sound. Default: Drive+Vol 42 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual If at least one foot...
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...FM tone generator organ type (F1 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 the USB Audio volume. Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 1 Determines the lower limit for each Voice Section. This can be set for a foot controller...
...FM tone generator organ type (F1 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 the USB Audio volume. Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 1 Determines the lower limit for each Voice Section. This can be set for a foot controller...
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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. This can be assigned to a foot controller (sold separately) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [2] jack. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to use the Store operation (page 12). 50 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 4 (Pedal...
... 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. This can be assigned to a foot controller (sold separately) connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER [2] jack. For details on editing Live Set Sound names, refer to use the Store operation (page 12). 50 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Settings: Off, 1 - 63, 65, 67 - 119, USB Audio Volume Default: 4 (Pedal...
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... adjust the volume from turning off unexpectedly. To adjust the overall volume, adjust the "I /O Volume" → "USB Audio" (page 38). Adjust the volume of the connected external audio device, or use the INPUT [GAIN] knob of the Voice Sections are turned fully down . You can deactivate the Auto Power Off function to prevent it to OFF. Sound output is produced. No effect is not properly connected to adjust the effect depth. 52 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Use...
... adjust the volume from turning off unexpectedly. To adjust the overall volume, adjust the "I /O Volume" → "USB Audio" (page 38). Adjust the volume of the connected external audio device, or use the INPUT [GAIN] knob of the Voice Sections are turned fully down . You can deactivate the Auto Power Off function to prevent it to OFF. Sound output is produced. No effect is not properly connected to adjust the effect depth. 52 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Use...
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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...