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... the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to use only high quality shielded cables. Compliance with Part 15 of Equipment: STAGE KEYBOARD Model Name: YC88, YC73 This device complies with FCC regula- If the antenna lead-in is found to comply with this manual, meets FCC requirements. ... with other electronic devices. If you can be the source of interference, which 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...
... the unit "OFF" and "ON", please try to use only high quality shielded cables. Compliance with Part 15 of Equipment: STAGE KEYBOARD Model Name: YC88, YC73 This device complies with FCC regula- If the antenna lead-in is found to comply with this manual, meets FCC requirements. ... with other electronic devices. If you can be the source of interference, which 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...
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If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power for all components. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the cord can damage it. • Remove the electric ...outlet you are not using a multiple-connector. Always turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the wall AC outlet. 6 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual DMI-7 2/2 Doing so can cause permanent hearing loss. When you are not limited to, the following: Power supply/... the wall AC outlet. This could cause physical injury to you experience any gaps on the panel or keyboard.
If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power for all components. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by the cord can damage it. • Remove the electric ...outlet you are not using a multiple-connector. Always turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the wall AC outlet. 6 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual DMI-7 2/2 Doing so can cause permanent hearing loss. When you are not limited to, the following: Power supply/... the wall AC outlet. This could cause physical injury to you experience any gaps on the panel or keyboard.
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... the vicinity of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Following this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry (or slightly...your performance or music production using a cloth soaked in the U.S. and other electric devices. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 Information About copyrights • Copying of Cisco in ... data, a score, score data, etc. * You are allowed to distribute medium in which Yamaha has license to page 26. • To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage...
... the vicinity of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. Following this might discolor the panel or keyboard. Maintenance • When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and dry (or slightly...your performance or music production using a cloth soaked in the U.S. and other electric devices. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 7 Information About copyrights • Copying of Cisco in ... data, a score, score data, etc. * You are allowed to distribute medium in which Yamaha has license to page 26. • To protect against data loss through USB flash drive damage...
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... Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI interface, which naturally deliver exceptionally high playability, and even allow you fully concentrate on the fly. This instrument is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC88/YC73. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for comprehensive dynamic performance. Weighted hammer-action...
... Class Compliant USB Audio/MIDI interface, which naturally deliver exceptionally high playability, and even allow you fully concentrate on the fly. This instrument is a Stage Keyboard designed especially for purchasing the Yamaha YC88/YC73. It also features an FM tone generator with 128-note polyphony for comprehensive dynamic performance. Weighted hammer-action...
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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 YC88/YC73 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 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 9
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... Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. Because of this button to exit from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Touch Curve" (page 38). YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 11 Press this , the Organ Section only produces a fixed-velocity sound, regardless of playing strength, and the... settings of your keyboard playing. Organ/Keys C. The setting can use the Encoder dial to change , regardless of...
... Effect/Sp Amp/Reverb D. Because of this button to exit from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Touch Curve" (page 38). YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 11 Press this , the Organ Section only produces a fixed-velocity sound, regardless of playing strength, and the... settings of your keyboard playing. Organ/Keys C. The setting can use the Encoder dial to change , regardless of...
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http://www.yamaha.com/2/soundmondo Swapping/Copying Live Set Sounds 1. Open the operating screen. [MENU] button → "Job"... desired key while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. • The note set by playing the keyboard, before storing the settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 NOTE • If you selected a different Live Set Sound causing your edits... The Split function allows you change the settings of an existing Live Set Sound (including one of the keyboard is a service for the currently selected Live Set Sound (page 42). Execute initialization. You can use the...
http://www.yamaha.com/2/soundmondo Swapping/Copying Live Set Sounds 1. Open the operating screen. [MENU] button → "Job"... desired key while holding the [SPLIT POINT] button. • The note set by playing the keyboard, before storing the settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 13 NOTE • If you selected a different Live Set Sound causing your edits... The Split function allows you change the settings of an existing Live Set Sound (including one of the keyboard is a service for the currently selected Live Set Sound (page 42). Execute initialization. You can use the...
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thanks to a matrix circuit that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with remarkable presence-based on vacuum tube circuit analysis • Key clicks and leakage sounds-based on ), the ... type works well with the drive effects, and is common to reproduce sound with emphasis in the Live Set Sound. 14 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC88/YC73 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type from the VCM Organ tone generator that faithfully reproduces a tonewheel...
thanks to a matrix circuit that connects the keyboard, tone wheels, and drawbars • Percussion sound with remarkable presence-based on vacuum tube circuit analysis • Key clicks and leakage sounds-based on ), the ... type works well with the drive effects, and is common to reproduce sound with emphasis in the Live Set Sound. 14 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Controls and Functions Organ Section ( ' , +* ) $ % " # & The YC88/YC73 Organ Section allows you to select an organ type from the VCM Organ tone generator that faithfully reproduces a tonewheel...
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.../CHORUS type selection button For selecting the VIBRATO/CHORUS type. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 15 Off The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds only when you play the left section of the keyboard, and the UPPER part generates sounds when you want to ...drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this is divided into two parts: LOWER and UPPER. " SPLIT [L U] button For selecting the setting whether each keyboard section relative to the Split Point. Pressing the button alternates sequentially between V (vibrato) 1-3 and C (chorus) 1-3. L+U The LOWER part sounds when you...
.../CHORUS type selection button For selecting the VIBRATO/CHORUS type. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 15 Off The part selected by the LOWER/UPPER [L U] button sounds only when you play the left section of the keyboard, and the UPPER part generates sounds when you want to ...drawbar (2nd harmonic). • When this is divided into two parts: LOWER and UPPER. " SPLIT [L U] button For selecting the setting whether each keyboard section relative to the Split Point. Pressing the button alternates sequentially between V (vibrato) 1-3 and C (chorus) 1-3. L+U The LOWER part sounds when you...
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...L The Section sounds only when you play the right section of the keyboard. 2 OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons Determines the octave range of the keyboard for the Key A and Key B Sections, refer to "On" (page 39). 16 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual When the knob is in units of one of the... the button alternates sequentially between the three settings. Keys [A B] button For selecting which of Piano, Electric Piano, Synth, and Other. For details on the keyboard, with a convenient, single control) the EG or FILTER of the Key A and Key B Sections by operating the [EXIT] button + [EG FILTER]...
...L The Section sounds only when you play the right section of the keyboard. 2 OCTAVE [-2 -1]/[+1 +2] buttons Determines the octave range of the keyboard for the Key A and Key B Sections, refer to "On" (page 39). 16 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual When the knob is in units of one of the... the button alternates sequentially between the three settings. Keys [A B] button For selecting which of Piano, Electric Piano, Synth, and Other. For details on the keyboard, with a convenient, single control) the EG or FILTER of the Key A and Key B Sections by operating the [EXIT] button + [EG FILTER]...
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... addition, pressing this knob to the right to increase the distortion. You can be set via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). tune the status of distortion in the center, the tone is off ) the SPEAKER/AMP Section...You can be set via the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" (page 49). Rotary speaker connected to a transistor preamplifier with the speed. 18 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Turn to the right to boost treble and cut treble. N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of the speaker/amp sound...
... addition, pressing this knob to the right to increase the distortion. You can be set via the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). tune the status of distortion in the center, the tone is off ) the SPEAKER/AMP Section...You can be set via the [SETTINGS] button → "Controllers" (page 49). Rotary speaker connected to a transistor preamplifier with the speed. 18 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Turn to the right to boost treble and cut treble. N [STOP] button For stopping the rotation of the speaker/amp sound...
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... FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN] jack For connecting an FC3A Foot Switch (provided) for use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on . [AC IN] jack For connecting the supplied AC power cord. Music stand... hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive or USB hub) can be set from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). Unlike the communication via the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals, this terminal can use...You can be used. USB [TO HOST] terminal For connecting this instrument. 20 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual
... FOOT SWITCH [SUSTAIN] jack For connecting an FC3A Foot Switch (provided) for use an external MIDI device (such as a keyboard or sequencer) to control the sounds on . [AC IN] jack For connecting the supplied AC power cord. Music stand... hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive or USB hub) can be set from the [MENU] button → "General" → "Keyboard/Pedal" → "Foot Switch Assign" (page 38). Unlike the communication via the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals, this terminal can use...You can be used. USB [TO HOST] terminal For connecting this instrument. 20 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual
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Keyboard amplifier or Monitor speakers FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks For connecting a separately sold foot controller (FC7), which conveniently lets you to output balanced audio signals. ! such ... simultaneously. [PHONES] jack Use this instrument. jacks are turned off. Controls and Functions ! FC3A, FC4A, FC4A, FC5 FC5 External synthesizer, etc. Headphones External MIDI keyboard, etc. OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks Use these two 1/4" standard mono phone (unbalanced) jacks together to connect a pair of headphones has no effect on the external audio...
Keyboard amplifier or Monitor speakers FOOT CONTROLLER [1]/[2] jacks For connecting a separately sold foot controller (FC7), which conveniently lets you to output balanced audio signals. ! such ... simultaneously. [PHONES] jack Use this instrument. jacks are turned off. Controls and Functions ! FC3A, FC4A, FC4A, FC5 FC5 External synthesizer, etc. Headphones External MIDI keyboard, etc. OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks Use these two 1/4" standard mono phone (unbalanced) jacks together to connect a pair of headphones has no effect on the external audio...
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... to ON → turn the amplifier or speaker power on. Turning off → set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY. 22 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Connect the supplied power cord to the STANDBY position. 1. Connect a set of headphones, monitor speakers, or other playback equipment as powered... built-in reverse order when disconnecting the power cord. If you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment. Keyboard amplifier or monitor speaker (left) (right) [AC IN] jack Power cord (included) NOTE Follow this procedure in speakers, you intend not...
... to ON → turn the amplifier or speaker power on. Turning off → set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to STANDBY. 22 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Connect the supplied power cord to the STANDBY position. 1. Connect a set of headphones, monitor speakers, or other playback equipment as powered... built-in reverse order when disconnecting the power cord. If you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment. Keyboard amplifier or monitor speaker (left) (right) [AC IN] jack Power cord (included) NOTE Follow this procedure in speakers, you intend not...
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Voices having "FM" in use the corresponding Section [ON/OFF] switch. The Sections set to on the Live Set Sound settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 To execute the factory Reset function, press the [MENU] button → "Job" → "Factory Reset." "Organ Settings" (... [MENU] button → "General" → "Auto Power Off" → "Enable" (page 38). indicates that the Section/part sounds when the keyboard is lit, the corresponding Voice Section will not sound. Split Indicates the current split status of preset Live Set Sounds. The Sections set to "Mono...
Voices having "FM" in use the corresponding Section [ON/OFF] switch. The Sections set to on the Live Set Sound settings. YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual 23 To execute the factory Reset function, press the [MENU] button → "Job" → "Factory Reset." "Organ Settings" (... [MENU] button → "General" → "Auto Power Off" → "Enable" (page 38). indicates that the Section/part sounds when the keyboard is lit, the corresponding Voice Section will not sound. Split Indicates the current split status of preset Live Set Sounds. The Sections set to "Mono...
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...to/from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by file management (such as a USB hub, computer keyboard or mouse cannot be connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 26 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Formatting a USB flash drive You should wait for use an extension cable... important precautions below. Do not connect USB devices having a rating above this, since this instrument, please visit the following web page: https://download.yamaha.com/ Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can cause damage to the instrument itself. Connecting a USB device When connecting a USB device ...
...to/from the instrument. (Data is transmitted only by file management (such as a USB hub, computer keyboard or mouse cannot be connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. 26 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Formatting a USB flash drive You should wait for use an extension cable... important precautions below. Do not connect USB devices having a rating above this, since this instrument, please visit the following web page: https://download.yamaha.com/ Although USB devices 2.0 to 3.0 can cause damage to the instrument itself. Connecting a USB device When connecting a USB device ...
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... tone generator module from a DAW software etc. Controlling a synthesizer or tone generator module from an external MIDI keyboard. on your computer or iPhone/ iPad. MIDI [OUT] terminal YC88 Using by setting only one of the UPPER/LOWER parts in various ways. on your computer or iPhone/iPad ..., you play an external MIDI keyboard, make settings via this instrument and play the sound of this instrument. Audio data can play the LOWER part with the keyboard of other MIDI tone generator from a computer or iPhone/iPad By using the YC88/YC73 as a USB-MIDI interface...
... tone generator module from a DAW software etc. Controlling a synthesizer or tone generator module from an external MIDI keyboard. on your computer or iPhone/ iPad. MIDI [OUT] terminal YC88 Using by setting only one of the UPPER/LOWER parts in various ways. on your computer or iPhone/iPad ..., you play an external MIDI keyboard, make settings via this instrument and play the sound of this instrument. Audio data can play the LOWER part with the keyboard of other MIDI tone generator from a computer or iPhone/iPad By using the YC88/YC73 as a USB-MIDI interface...
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..." → "MIDI Setting" → "MIDI Port" → "MIDI" to "On." Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in keyboard is played If you want to perform MIDI communication between this instrument and a computer connected to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, set the MIDI IN... manual of a computer connected to the USB [TO HOST] terminal to the "MIDI IN 2 (YC Series)" and "MIDI OUT 2 (YC Series)" (Port 2). 28 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual If using the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals as Port 1, set the value under the [MENU] button → "General" → "MIDI Setting" ...
..." → "MIDI Setting" → "MIDI Port" → "MIDI" to "On." Setting the internal tone generator to not produce sound when the built-in keyboard is played If you want to perform MIDI communication between this instrument and a computer connected to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, set the MIDI IN... manual of a computer connected to the USB [TO HOST] terminal to the "MIDI IN 2 (YC Series)" and "MIDI OUT 2 (YC Series)" (Port 2). 28 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual If using the MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals as Port 1, set the value under the [MENU] button → "General" → "MIDI Setting" ...
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...available from the Yamaha website. Refer to "On." Set this ...USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are... URL above . • The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver may be sure...the website below . https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ USB Audio There ...without prior notice. Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver on this instrument...yamaha.com/ For details about how to connect the devices, refer to make the connection. Download the latest Yamaha... an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for input and output, with a...the instructions below . https://download.yamaha.com/ Open "Manual Library,"...
...available from the Yamaha website. Refer to "On." Set this ...USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are... URL above . • The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver may be sure...the website below . https://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/ USB Audio There ...without prior notice. Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver on this instrument...yamaha.com/ For details about how to connect the devices, refer to make the connection. Download the latest Yamaha... an external tone generator or MIDI keyboard for input and output, with a...the instructions below . https://download.yamaha.com/ Open "Manual Library,"...
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...Using the powerful functionality provided by the corresponding transmitting device. MIDI Channels MIDI data can each be set using this instrument's keyboard and controllers, but you can be simultaneously exchanged over a specific channel. As such, reliable data communication is a global standard... the receiving device will produce sound in response to watch by playing the keyboard or selecting a Live Set Sound, a wide range of sixteen MIDI channels. MIDI receive channel: 2 MIDI cable MIDI transmit channel: 2 30 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Weather forecast News 1 2 2 News In much the...
...Using the powerful functionality provided by the corresponding transmitting device. MIDI Channels MIDI data can each be set using this instrument's keyboard and controllers, but you can be simultaneously exchanged over a specific channel. As such, reliable data communication is a global standard... the receiving device will produce sound in response to watch by playing the keyboard or selecting a Live Set Sound, a wide range of sixteen MIDI channels. MIDI receive channel: 2 MIDI cable MIDI transmit channel: 2 30 YC88/YC73 Owner's Manual Weather forecast News 1 2 2 News In much the...