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TONE GENERATOR/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

OWNER’S MANUAL

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

OWNER’S MANUAL

PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic

products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown

below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the

enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this

page. Please observe all cautions indicated on this page and

those indicated in the safety instruction section.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce

products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly.

We sincerely believe that our products and the production

methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping

with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be

aware of the following:

Battery Notice: This product MAY contain a small non-

rechargable battery which (if applicable) is soldered in place.

The average life span of this type of battery is approximately

five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a

qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

Warning: Do not attempt to recharge, disassemble, or

incinerate this type of battery. Keep all batteries away from

children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regulated

by applicable laws. Note: In some areas, the servicer is

required by law to return the defective parts. However, you do

have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts

for you.

Disposal Notice: Should this product become damaged

beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered

to be at an end, please observe all local, state, and federal

regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain

lead, batteries, plastics, etc.

NOTICE: Service charges incurred due to lack of knowledge

relating to how a function or effect works (when the unit is

operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s

warranty, and are therefore the owners responsibility. Please

study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before

requesting service.

NAME PLATE LOCATION: The graphic below indicates the

location of the name plate. The model number, serial number,

power requirements, etc., are located on this plate. You should

record the model number, serial number, and the date of

purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual

as a permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

CAUTION

EX5/EX7

EX5R

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within the equi-

lateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important oper-

ating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompa-

nying the product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within the equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-

age” within the product’s enclosure

that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electrical shock.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Yamaha electronic products are

tested and approved by an independent safety testing

laboratory in order that you may be sure that when it is

properly installed and used in its normal and customary

manner, all foreseeable risks have been eliminated. DO NOT

modify this unit or commission others to do so unless

specifically authorized by Yamaha. Product performance

and/or safety standards may be diminished. Claims filed under

the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is/has been

modified. Implied warranties may also be affected.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information

contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time

of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or

modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to

update existing units.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

92-469- 1

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INFORMATION RELATING TO PERSONAL INJURY, ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

AND FIRE HAZARD POSSIBILITIES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS LIST.

WARNING- When using any electrical or electronic product,

basic precautions should always be followed. These

precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Read all Safety Instructions, Installation Instructions,

Special Message Section items, and any Assembly

Instructions found in this manual BEFORE making any

connections, including connection to the main supply.

2. Do not attempt to service this product beyond that

described in the user-maintenance instructions. All other

servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

3. Main Power Supply Verification: Yamaha products are

manufactured specifically for the supply voltage in the area

where they are to be sold. If you should move, or if any doubt

exists about the supply voltage in your area, please contact

your dealer for supply voltage verification and (if applicable)

instructions. The required supply voltage is printed on the

name plate. For name plate location, please refer to the

graphic found in the Special Message Section of this manual.

4. DANGER-Grounding Instructions: This product must be

grounded and therefore has been equipped with a three pin

attachment plug. If this product should malfunction, the ground

pin provides a path of low resistance for electrical current,

reducing the risk of electrical shock. If your wall socket will not

accommodate this type plug, contact an electrician to have

the outlet replaced in accordance with local electrical codes.

Do NOT modify the plug or change the plug to a different type!

5. WARNING: Do not place this product or any other

objects on the power cord or place it in a position where

anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over power or

connecting cords of any kind. The use of an extension cord is

not recommended! If you must use an extension cord, the

minimum wire size for a 25' cord (or less) is 18 AWG. NOTE:

The smaller the AWG number, the larger the current handling

capacity. For longer extension cords, consult a local

electrician.

6. Ventilation: Electronic products, unless specifically

designed for enclosed installations, should be placed in

locations that do not interfere with proper ventilation. If

instructions for enclosed installations are not provided, it must

be assumed that unobstructed ventilation is required.

7. Temperature considerations: Electronic products should

be installed in locations that do not seriously contribute to their

operating temperature. Placement of this product close to heat

sources such as; radiators, heat registers etc., should be

avoided.

8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp

locations and should not be used near water or exposed to

rain. Examples of wet /damp locations are; near a swimming

pool, spa, tub, sink, or wet basement.

9. This product should be used only with the components

supplied or; a cart ,rack, or stand that is recommended by the

manufacturer. If a cart, rack, or stand is used, please observe

all safety markings and instructions that accompany the

accessory product.

10. The power supply cord (plug) should be disconnected

from the outlet when electronic products are to be left unused

for extended periods of time. Cords should also be

disconnected when there is a high probability of lightening

and/or electrical storm activity.

11. Care should be taken that objects do not fall and

liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings

that may exist.

12. Electrical/electronic products should be serviced by a

qualified service person when:

a. The power supply cord has been damaged; or

b. Objects have fallen, been inserted, or liquids have

been spilled into the enclosure through openings; or

c. The product has been exposed to rain; or

d. The product does not operate, exhibits a marked

change in performance; or

e. The product has been dropped, or the enclosure of the

product has been damaged.

13. This product, either alone or in combination with an

amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of

producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing

loss. DO NOT operate for a long period of time at a high

volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should

consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time

period before damage occurs.

14. Some Yamaha products may have benches and/or

accessory mounting fixtures that are either supplied as a part

of the product or as optional accessories. Some of these items

are designed to be dealer assembled or installed. Please

make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures

(where applicable) are well secured BEFORE using. Benches

supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only. No other

uses are recommended.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

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1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions

contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications

not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted

by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or

another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s

supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC

authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the

requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital

devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a

residential environment will not result in harmful interference with

other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the

instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference

harmful to the operation of other electronic devices. Compliance

with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not

occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of

interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF”

and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the

following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by

the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or

fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the

antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the

lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,

please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of

product. 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

Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri—Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning

må kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte

batteri tilbage til leverandoren.

VARNING

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp

eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.

Kassera använt batteri enlight fabrikantens instruktion.

VAROITUS

Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo

ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty

paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.

NEDERLAND

NETHERLAND

• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.

• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back-up.

• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de batterij op

het moment dat u het apparaat ann het einde van de levensduur

afdankt of de volgende Yamaha Service Afdeiing:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Afdeiing

Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel. 030-2828425

• For the removal of the battery at the moment of the disposal at the

end of the service life please consult your retailer or Yamaha

Service Center as follows:

Yamaha Music Nederland Service Center

Address : Kanaalweg 18-G, 3526 KL UTRECHT

Tel : 030-2828425

• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

• Do not throw away the battery. Instead, hand it in as small chemical

waste.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED

KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in

accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the

terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be

connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or

GREEN-and-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock,

short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to

disassemble or modify the internal components in any way.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet

conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into

any openings.

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden

loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or smoke

should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,

disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the instrument

inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required

voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Always connect the three-pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power

source. (For more information about the main power supply, see page 16.)

• Before cleaning the instrument, always remove the electric plug from the

outlet. Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may

have accumulated on it.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the

instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,

and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy

objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over,

or roll anything over it.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold

the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-

connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause

overheating in the outlet.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used

for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the

power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all

components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold

or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to

prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal

components.

• Do not use the instrument near other electrical products such as televisions,

radios, or speakers, since this might cause interference which can affect

proper operation of the other products.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables.

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint

thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

Also, do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since

this might discolor the panel or keyboard.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do

not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

• Use only the stand/rack specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand

or rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to

the internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or

uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If

you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

■ REPLACING THE BACKUP BATTERY

• This instrument contains a non rechargeable internal backup battery which

permits internal data to remain stored even when the power is off. When the

backup battery needs replacing, the message "Change internal battery!" will

display in the LCD. When this happens, immediately back up your data, then

have qualified Yamaha service personnel replace the backup battery.

• Do not attempt to replace the backup battery yourself, in order to prevent the

possible serious hazards. Always have qualified Yamaha service personnel

replace the backup battery.

• Never place the backup battery in a location that a child can reach, since a

child might accidentally swallow the battery. If this should happen, consult a

physician immediately.

■ SAVING USER DATA

• Always save data to a floppy disk frequently, in order to help prevent the loss

of important data due to a malfunction or user operating error.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or

modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

(2)AC-2

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The Yamaha EX5 and EX7 Music Synthesizers, and the EX5R Tone Generator, offer more

music performance and production power than ever before available in a single keyboard or

tone generator unit. All three models feature a unique Extended Synthesis system which

incorporates a number of the most advanced tone generator technologies currently available

… plus a full-featured sampling system. There’s also a top-quality internal effect system so

no extra sound-processing equipment is required. 16-track song and 8-track pattern

sequencers provide sophisticated on-board sequence programming and editing capability,

while a unique 4-track arpeggiator function adds extended performance and

accompaniment capability. The EX-series keyboards and tone generator also offer one of the

most versatile and intuitive real-time control systems available, and they’re expandable to

suit a wide range of professional systems and requirements.

We urge you to read through at least the introductory section of this owner’s manual while

familiarizing yourself wit your EX5, EX5R, or EX7, and keep th manual in a safe place for

future reference.

About the Manual

This owner’s manual is divided into two main sections: The Introductory Section, and the Reference

Section:

■ Introductory Section

This section has been designed to provide you with an overall understanding of the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, as

well as some hints as how to use these advanced instruments most effectively. It will also refer you to

corresponding sections in the Reference section, so you can refer to the pertinent details as necessary. Use the

Introductory Section as a guide and directory to the main features and functions of the EX5, EX5R, and EX7.

■ Reference Section

The Reference Section contains full details and instructions for all of the EX features and functions. You

should be able to find the information you need via the table of contents, the index at the back of the manual,

or via the Introductory Section, described above.

(EX5/5R)

Products bearing the SONDIUS-XG logo are licensed under patents of Stanford University and Yamaha as listed

on the internet web site, <http://www.sondius-xg.com>.

This product is not compatible with the XG format or XG song data.

Included Accessories

Demonstration Disk 1-4

Owner’s Manual

Data List

AC Power Cord

Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictry prohibited except for your

personal use.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear

somewhat different from those on your instrument.

The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

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Introductory Section

The Controls & Connectors ................................8

Setting Up ........................................................16

The Supplied Disks, Demos, & Factory Set Data

....25

EX System Overview ........................................28

Extended Synthesis ..........................................29

AWM Synthesis ....................................................29

Virtual Acoustic Synthesis (EX5/5R) ................30

AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling)

............33

FDSP Synthesis

(Formulated Digital Signal Processing) ..............34

Voice and Performance Selection......................36

Voice Structure & Editing Hints ......................40

System Overview ..................................................40

Polyphony..............................................................45

Editing Control ....................................................45

Voice Store Procedure ..........................................48

The Power of the Performance Mode ..............49

Performance Store Procedure ..............................53

Performance Mode DSP Limitations ..................54

The Controllers ................................................55

The EX Controllers ..............................................55

Scene Switching & Morphing..............................57

Controller Sets ......................................................58

Sequencer Functions ........................................60

Sequencer Record Modes & Editing....................62

Play Effects & Groove Quantization ..................64

The EX Effect System ......................................65

Sampling ..........................................................69

The Key Map Mode ..........................................72

Reference Section

Voice Mode........................................................75

Voice Play Mode....................................................75

Voice Edit Mode....................................................76

Voice Job Mode ..................................................148

Wave Edit Mode..................................................150

Wave Job Mode ..................................................154

Performance Mode ..........................................156

Performance Play Mode ....................................156

Performance Edit Mode ....................................158

Performance Job Mode ......................................172

Sample Mode ..................................................175

Sample Play Mode ..............................................175

Sample Record Mode..........................................176

Sample Edit Mode ..............................................179

Sample Job Mode ................................................182

Song Mode ......................................................185

Song Play Mode ..................................................185

Song Record Mode..............................................193

Song Edit Mode ..................................................201

Song Job Mode....................................................206

Pattern Mode ..................................................219

Pattern Play Mode ..............................................219

Pattern Record Mode..........................................223

Pattern Edit Mode ..............................................226

Pattern Job Mode................................................227

Arpeggio Mode................................................238

Arpeggio Record Mode ......................................245

Arpeggio Edit Mode ..........................................247

Arpeggio Job Mode ............................................249

Disk Mode ......................................................259

Utility Mode....................................................270

Appendix ........................................................278

Optional Boards/Memories................................278

Troubleshooting..................................................291

LCD Messages ....................................................294

Specifications ......................................................295

Index....................................................................296

Contents

Introductory

Section

Reference

Section

Voice Mode

Performance

Mode

Sample Mode

Song Mode

Pattern Mode

Arpeggio

Mode

Disk Mode

Utility Mode

Appendix

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SCENE

OCTAVE

DOWN UP

PITCH MODULATION 1 MODULATION 2

A D GAIN

VOLUME

MODE

EX5/7

OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

Shift the pitch of the keyboard up or down up to five octaves in

one-octave steps. The pitch is shifted one octave in the

corresponding direction, up to the maximum, each time one of

these keys is pressed. When the current octave is higher than

the normal octave the UP indicator will be lit, and vice versa.

Neither indicator will be lit when the normal octave is selected.

[PITCH] Wheel (EX5 and EX7 only)

This self-centering pitch wheel allows smooth upward and

downward pitch bends. A range of other control functions can

be assigned to the PITCH wheel.

➡

See page 55 for more information.

[MODULATION 1] and [MODULATION 2] Wheels

(EX5 and EX7 only)

Can be assigned to any of the extensive range of controller

parameters for extraordinary expressive control. The

MODULATION 2 wheel can also be used for “scene

morphing” — i.e. smoothly changing from one memorized

scene to the other.

➡

See page 55 for more information.

Ribbon Controller (EX5 and EX7 only)

Another expressive EX controller, the Ribbon Controller is

touch sensitive, and is controlled by running a finger lightly

across its surface to the left or right. The Ribbon Controller can

be assigned to the full range of EX parameters.

➡

See page 56 for more information.

Floppy Disk Drive

The built-in floppy disk drive allows easy, economical, high-

volume storage of voice data. The disk-in-use LED indicator

below the drive slot lights while any disk operation is in

progress (NEVER attempt to remove a disk or turn the power

off while a disk operation is in progress). The eject key, also

below the disk slot, is used to remove disks from the drive.

➡

See page 259 for more information.

Introductory

Section

Introductory Section

The Controls & Connectors

The following brief descriptions of the EX controls and connectors should help you to understand the

overall logic of the interface.

Front Panel

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Introductory

Section

123456

POWER

EXIT

SHIFT

TONE GENERATOR

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

VOICE PERFORM SONG PATTERN SA MPLE

JOB

LMONO R

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

INPUT

A D GAIN

STORE UTILIT Y

DISK

SC2

SC1

EDIT

COMPARE

KEYMAP BYPASS

ARPEG KNOB

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW FWD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 EXIT

SHIFT

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PAT TERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

FWDREWTOP

KNOB MODE

ARPEGGIO

COMPARE

KEYMAP EF BYPASS REC STOP PLAY

Keyboard (EX5 and EX7 only)

The EX5 has a 76-key keyboard while the EX7 has a 61-key keyboard. Both are velocity and

after-touch sensitive for broad, intimate expressive control.

A/D Gain Control

Adjusts the input level of the INPUT R and L/MONO jacks (the INPUT jack on the EX7), and

therefore the level of the signal appearing at the input of the A/D (Analog-to-Digital) converter.

This control is important for setting optimum record level when recording samples in the

SAMPLE mode.

➡

See page 70 for more information.

SCENE [1] and [2] Keys ([SC1] and [SC2] on the EX5R)

The SCENE [1] and [2] keys can be used to memorize and recall different settings of the

Controller Knobs, so a complete set of knob settings can be recalled instantaneously. Knob

scenes are stored by using the SCENE keys in conjunction with the STORE key (page 57).

When both SCENE indicators are lit (this is done by pressing one SCENE key while holding the

other), the MODULATION 2 wheel or a foot controller can be used to “morph” between the

two scenes stored in the SCENE [1] and [2] keys (page 57).

VOLUME Control

Adjusts the volume of the sound delivered via the rear-panel OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks

as well as the PHONES jack.

EX5R

9 5

* 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 are not available on EX5R.

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Introductory

Section

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PAT TERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

FWDREWTOP

KNOB MODE

ARPEGGIO

COMPARE

KEYMAP EF BYPASS REC STOP PLAY

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

1 2 3 4 5 6

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

DEC NO

INC

YES

EXIT

SHIFT

EX5/7

% MODE Keys

The MODE keys select the corresponding

EX modes, or appropriate sub-modes. The

upper row of MODE keys engage the

primary modes, and have LED indicators

to show which mode(s) are currently

active. The lower row of MODE keys

select secondary or utility modes.

You can not enter Pattern mode when

[ARPEGGIO] key or [KEYMAP] key is turned on.

! [ARPEGGIO] Key

([ARPEG] on the EX5R)

This key turns the advanced automatic

arpeggiator on or off. When the

arpeggiator is turned on, the Voice or

Performance Edit mode Arpeggiator edit

display will appear.

➡

See page 238 for more information.

[ARPEGGIO] key functions (can be turned on or

off) when in Voice mode, Performance mode and

Song Play mode.

@ [KEY MAP] Key

Engages the Key Map mode in which

samples, entire patterns, or pattern

tracks can be individually assigned to

separate keys on the keyboard.

➡

See page 72 for more information.

[KEYMAP] key functions (can be turned on or

off) when in Voice mode, Performance mode

and Song mode.

# [EF BYPASS] Key

([BYPASS] on the EX5R)

Turns the type of effects specified in the

Utility mode Other Setup display on or

off. When engaged (i.e. when the

indicator is lit) the specified effects are

bypassed.

➡

See page 276 for more information.

$ Sequencer Keys

The sequencer keys control recording and playback in the Song, Pattern, and Arpeggio modes, and allow you to

locate a specific measure within a song or pattern. Their layout and functions are similar to the transport controls

on a tape recorder.

) [KNOB MODE] Key

([KNOB] on the EX5R)

The six Controller Knobs, described

below, can function either as sound

controllers or data entry knobs. In the

Song, Pattern, Sample, Edit, Job, Store,

Utility and Disk modes the [KNOB

MODE] key switches between data entry

and sound control, allowing you to try out

the effect of knob-related settings without

having to exit from the Edit mode. The

knobs function only as sound controllers

in the Voice and Performance modes.

[

]

REC

[

]

STOP

[

]

START

[ ]

TOP

[

]

REW

[

]

FWD

Press this key to engage the record ready mode. You have to press the

START key to actually start recording.

Press to stop recording or playback.

Press to start recording or playback.

This key takes you directly to the first measure (the “top”) of the current song

or pattern.

Press briefly to move back one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.

Press briefly to move forward one measure, or hold for continuous scrolling.

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REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

VOICE PERFORM SONG PATTERN SA MPLE

JOB

LMONO R

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

INPUT

A D GAIN

STORE UTILIT Y

DISK

SC2

SC1

EDIT

COMPARE

KEYMAP BYPASS

ARPEG KNOB

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW FWD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 EXIT

SHIFT

ABC

DEF GHI

MNO PQR

VWX YZ

& [F1] through [F8] Function, [SHIFT], and [EXIT] Keys

The functions of these keys depend on the selected mode. They are used to engage a function indicated on the

display immediately above the key or select a page of parameters.

When the “S” symbol appears in the lower left corner of the display, the [SHIFT] key can be used to select a

secondary function menu for the function keys: press the appropriate function key while holding the [SHIFT]

key to access a secondary function.

The [EXIT] key will return you to the next highest level in the display hierarchy when in an editing, utility, or

disk function display. In most cases you can return directly to the top-level primary mode display by directly

pressing the appropriate MODE key.

^ LCD Display Screen & Contrast Control

This large multi-function liquid crystal display screen shows all parameters and prompts you need to operate the

EX5, EX5R, or EX7 with optimum ease and efficiency.

Use the contrast control to achieve the best display visibility (LCD visibility varies greatly with viewing angle and

lighting).

* Controller Knobs

These knobs form an important part of the advanced EX user interface. They can can be assigned to control an

impressively wide range of sound parameters in real time during performance/playback, and they can function as

data entry controls in the editing, utility, disk, and some other modes. The [KNOB MODE] key, described above,

determines which function the knobs assume in the appropriate modes.

Normally when you rotate a controller knob being used for data entry, the corresponding value changes in

relative fashion — i.e. the knob increases or decreases the value of the parameter in relation to the value that was

initially on the display. If you rotate a controller knob while holding the [KNOB MODE] key, however, the

relationship between the controller position and the data value becomes absolute, and the central detented

position of the knob will correspond to the exact center of the parameter range.

The Voice mode lets you select, play, and edit individual voices.

The [VOICE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI System

Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 75]

In the Performance mode you can select, play, and edit individual

“performance” programs including multiple layered or split voices and effects.

Press the [VOICE] key while holding the [PERFORMANCE] key to go

directly to the Voice Edit mode from the Performance mode.

The [PERFORMANCE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI

System Exclusive message is being received. [→ page 156]

The Song mode provides access to the sophisticated sequence recording,

playback, and editing capabilities provided by the EX5, EX5R, and EX7.

[→ page 185]

Sequence “patterns” which can be used individually or incorporated into

complete songs in the Song mode can be recorded, played, and edited in

the Pattern mode. [→ page 219]

Advanced sample recording and editing features are available via the Sample

mode. [→ page 175]

The [EDIT] key accesses the appropriate editing functions for the currently

selected mode: Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, or Sample.

Each of the primary modes — Voice, Performance, Song, Pattern, and

Sample — have a range of “jobs” which can be accessed by pressing the

[JOB] key.

This key is used to store edited data to an internal memory location, or

controller knob settings to either of the SCENE keys. [→ pages, 48, 53 and 57]

The UTILITY mode includes MIDI, system and other functions that are

essential for general operation. [→ page 270]

The Disk mode includes disk save and load functions as well as all other

functions you need for efficient data storage and management. [→ page 259]

!@ #) * $

EX5R

[VOICE]

[PERFORMANCE]

[SONG]

[PATTERN]

[SAMPLE]

[EDIT]

[JOB]

[STORE]

[UTILITY]

[DISK]

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Section

CURSOR

DATA

DEC NO

INC

YES

BANK

PROGRAM

PA RT

TRACK

ELEMENT SELECT ELEMENT ON OFF

COMMON OSC PITCH FILTER AMPLITUDE LFO CONTROL EFFECT

ABCDEFGH

12345678

12341234

910111213141516

SPACE

ABC

123

456

ENTER

DEF GHI JK L

MNO PQR

STU

VWX YZ

CANCEL

ELEMENT SELECT ELEMENT ON OFF

COMMON OSC PITCH FILTER AMPLITUDE LFO CONTROL EFFECT

ABCDEFGH

12345678

12341234

910111213141516

XIT

123

456

789

EX5/7

¡ [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] Keys

Used to select voices and edit

parameter values in any of the EX

edit modes. Either key can be pressed

briefly for single stepping in the

specified direction, or held for

continuous scrolling. These keys are

also used to respond “Yes” or “No”

to confirmation prompts when

executing certain operations or

saving/loading data.

º [CANCEL] Key

The [CANCEL] key can be used to

cancel an entered value and return to

the previous value if pressed before a

different parameter is selected.

( Data Dial and

[CURSOR/DATA] Key

The Data Dial provides a fast, efficient way to

cover a broad range of voice numbers when,

for example, you’re looking for a voice but

don’t know the number. It's also handy for

making large value changes in any of the

editing and utility modes.

When editing the Data Dial will normally

increment or decrement the selected

parameter value. When the [CURSOR/DATA]

key is pressed and its indicator is lit, however,

the Data Dial moves the cursor around the

display rather than changing values. This can

be handy when navigating a complex display

which includes many individual parameters.

™ Cursor Keys

These 4 keys move the "cursor" around the display screen, highlighting the various

items that are available for selection or parameters that are available for editing (the

cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters).

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REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

VOICE PERFORM SONG PATTERN SA MPLE

JOB

LMONO R

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

INPUT

A D GAIN

STORE UTILIT Y

DISK

SC2

SC1

EDIT

COMPARE

KEYMAP BYPASS

ARPEG KNOB

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW FWD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 EXIT

SHIFT

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

£ Numeric Keypad and [ENTER] Key

These keys allow direct entry of numeric values where applicable. Enter the required value

via the numeric keys — the entered number will flash on the displays — then press the

[ENTER] key to actually enter the specified value. The [ENTER] key is also used to enter

notes and other events when editing sequence data, and to execute a specified job or disk

function. The numeric keys are also used to specify note lengths and dynamics (velocity)

when step recording in the SONG or PATTERN mode.

➡

See page 199 for more information.

¢ Bank [A] Through [H] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

Each of the EX5 and EX7 voice memories — P1 (Preset 1), P2 (Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1)

and I2 (Internal 2) — has 128 voice memory locations arranged in 8 banks of 16 voices

each. The 128 performance memories are also organized in 8 banks of 16 performance

setups. These keys select the bank from which an individual voice or performance setup

will be selected. When editing voice parameters they are also used to select and mute

elements.

∞ Program Number [1] Through [16] Keys (EX5 and EX7 only)

The program number keys are used in conjunction with the bank keys to select any of the

128 voice memory locations within the currently selected voice memory — P1 (Preset 1), P2

(Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1) and I2 (Internal 2) — in the VOICE mode, or any of the 128

performance memory locations in the Performance mode. In the Voice Edit mode keys [1]

through [8] can be used to directly select the various edit displays.

™ ¡£

(º

EX5R

* ¢ and ∞ are not available on EX5R.

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Section

CAUTION

ATTENTION

WARNING

:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

OFF

AC INLET

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

A/D

INPUT

6543

OUTPUT

R L MONO

FOOT

SWITCH

FOOT

CONTROLLER

FOOT

VOLUME

SUSTAIN

DIGITAL OUTPUT WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

SCSI

MIDI A

OUTTHRU IN

BREATH PHONES

CAUTION

ATTENTION

WARNING

:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

OFF

AC INLET

EX5

EX7

A/D INPUT L/MONO and

R Jacks (A/D INPUT on the EX7)

Line and microphone sampling

sources can be connected to these

jacks. Line or microphone input

sensitivity is switched via the

“line/mic” parameter in the Sample

mode REC display (page 176), and

fine input sensitivity adjustment

can be carried out via the A/D

GAIN control on the control panel.

➡

See page 70 for more

information.

•

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and

2 Jacks (EX5 and EX5R only)

In addition to the stereo OUTPUT

L/MONO and R jacks, the EX5 and EX5R

initially have two individual outputs: the

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks.

Individual “parts” of a performance setup

can be assigned to different individual

outputs via the PERFORMANCE EDIT

mode PART display (see page 164). Four

individual outputs can be added to the

EX5, EX5R, and EX7 by installing the

optional EXIDO1 Individual Output

Board (page 19.)

[POWER] Switch

Press to turn power ON

or OFF. The EX5 and

EX7 power switch is

located on the rear panel

near the AC power cord

socket. The EX5R power

switch is located on the

front panel.

‚

MIDI IN, OUT and THRU Connectors

The MIDI IN connectors receive data from an external sequencer or

other MIDI device which is to control or transmit data to the EX. The

MIDI THRU connector simply re-transmits the data received at the MIDI

IN connector, allowing convenient chaining of MIDI devices. The MIDI

OUT connectors transmit data corresponding to all EX performance and

playback operations.

The EX5 is equipped with two sets of MIDI terminals: MIDI A and MIDI

B. The MIDI A group includes MIDI IN, OUT, and THRU terminals,

while the MIDI B group only has MIDI IN and OUT terminals.

➡

See page 22 for more information.

AC Power Cord Socket

Be sure the plug the AC power cord

into this socket before plugging the

power cord into an AC outlet.

Use only the AC power cord

supplied with the EX5, EX5R, or

EX7. If the supplied cord is lost or

damaged ands needs to be replaced,

contact your Yamaha dealer. The

use of an inappropriate replacement

can pose a fire and shock hazard!

§ ¶

‚

ﬁﬂ

›‡‹¤⁄ª

* • is not available on EX7.

Rear Panel

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Introductory

Section

AC INLET

CAUTION

ATTENTION

WARNING

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

MIDI

OUTTHRU IN

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

65 43

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

OUTPUT

L MONO

VOICE PERFORM SONG PATTERN SA MPLE

JOB

LMONO R

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

INPUT

A D GAIN

STORE UTILIT Y

DISK

SC2

SC1

EDIT

COMPARE

KEYMAP BYPASS

ARPEG KNOB

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW F WD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

A/D

INPUT

6543 21

R L MONO

OUTPUT

R L MONO

FOOT

SWITCH

FOOT

CONTROLLER

FOOT

VOLUME

SUSTAIN

DIGITAL OUTPUT WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

SCSI

MIDI B MIDI A

OUT IN OUTTHRU IN

BREATH PHONES

EX5R

Front

Rear

⁄

FOOT SWITCH

Jack

(EX5 and EX7 only)

An optional Yamaha

FC4 or FC5 footswitch

can be connected to

this jack to control of a

range of on/off type

functions: sustain,

sotenuto, portamento,

and others.

➡

See page 17 for more

information.

SUSTAIN Jack

(EX5 and EX7

only)

An optional

Yamaha FC4 or

FC5 footswitch

can be connected

here for sustain

control.

‹

FOOT

CONTROLLER

Jack

(EX5 and EX7 only)

This jack accepts a

Yamaha FC7 Foot

Controller which can

be used to control any

of the EX controller

parameters.

➡

See page 17 for

more information.

›

FOOT VOLUME

Jack

(EX5 and EX7 only)

A Yamaha FC7 Foot

Controller can be

plugged in here for

convenient foot

volume or expression

control.

‡

OUTPUT L/MONO and R Jacks

These are the main stereo outputs from

the EX5, EX5R, and EX7. Be sure to

connect both outputs to the appropriate

channels of a stereo sound system in order

to appreciate the full quality of the EX

sound and effects. Connect only the

L/MONO jack when connecting to a mono

sound system.

ﬂ

PHONES Jack

Accepts a standard pair of

stereo headphones (1/4"

stereo phone plug) for

headphone monitoring of

the EX sound without the

need for external

amplification equipment.

The EX5R PHONES jack

is on the front panel.

ﬁ

Breath

Controller Jack

Plug an optional

Yamaha BC3 Breath

Controller in here for

expressive breath

control capability.

➡

See page 56 for

more information.

¶

• ‡‚

ﬂª

§

ﬁ

* ⁄, ¤, ‹ and › are not available on EX5R.

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Section

Setting Up

The EX5 or EX7 can be used virtually on its own — with a pair of headphones or a simple

instrument amplifier — or it can be the core of complex and powerful music production

system. Naturally, the EX5R Tone Generator will require an external MIDI keyboard or other

controller.

Power Supply

Before making any other connections the “female” end of the AC power cord supplied with the EX5,

EX5R, and EX7 should be firmly plugged into the rear-panel AC cord socket. Ideally the power cord

should then be plugged into a convenient AC outlet after you've made all other necessary connections

and placed the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 in the position in which it will be used. Always make sure that the

POWER switch is in the OFF (extended) position before plugging the power cord in an AC outlet.

WARNING!

Make sure your EX5, EX5R, or EX7 is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be

used (as listed on the rear panel). Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to

the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard!

Use only the AC power cord supplied with the EX5, EX5R, or EX7. If the supplied cord is lost or damaged

ands needs to be replaced, contact your Yamaha dealer. The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a

fire and shock hazard!

The type of AC power cord provided with the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 may be different depending on the

country in which it is purchased (a third prong may be provided for grounding purposes). Improper

connection of the grounding conductor can create the risk of electrical shock. Do NOT modify the plug

provided with the EX5/EX5R/EX7. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician. Do not use a plug adapter which defeats the grounding conductor.

AC Power Cord

EX5/7, EX5R

Rear Panel

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External Controllers

In addition to the many realtime controllers provided on the EX5 and EX7 panel (the PITCH wheel,

MODULATION 1 wheel, MODULATION 2 wheel and Ribbon Controller), plus the six Controller

Knobs provided on the EX5, EX5R and EX7, a number of additional controllers can be plugged into

the appropriate rear-panel jacks as required.

■ Foot Switches (EX5 and EX7)

At the very least you’ll probably want to plug a footswitch into the SUSTAIN jack for piano-type

sustain control. You might also want to plug a second footswitch into the FOOTSWITCH jack to

control other on/off type functions such as sostenuto, portamento, or arpeggio hold for the

sophisticated automatic arpeggiator feature. Footswitch functions are assigned via the UTILITY

mode, as described on page 275.

■ Foot Controllers (EX5 and EX7)

The EX5 and EX7 have jacks for two optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller units: FOOT VOLUME

and FOOT CONTROLLER. An FC7 plugged into the FOOT VOLUME jack can be used (as its

name implies) for main volume or expression control. The desired FOOT VOLUME function can

be selected via the UTILITY mode Controller display, as described on page 275. An FC7 plugged

into the FOOT CONTROLLER jack can be assigned for continuous realtime control of a wide

range of parameters (pages 104 and 163).

For more information on Foot Controller setup and operation, see the instructions packed with the supplied

FC7 Foot Controller.

■ Breath Controller

A Breath Controller can be an essential expressive tool for realistic expression with wind-

instrument type voices and unprecedented expressive control with other voices. Plug an optional

BC3 Breath Controller into the BREATH jack. The Breath Controller is ideal for controlling

parameters that would normally be affected by a wind player's breath: dynamics, timbre, pitch, and

others.

For more information on Breath Controller setup and operation, see the instructions packed with the optional

BC3 Breath Controller.

Introductory

Section

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Introductory

Section

Audio Connections

■ Headphones

For private listening and practice headphones are ideal. You don't have to hook up and complete

sound system, and you won't disturb the neighbors no matter how loud or late you play.

Recommended Yamaha headphones for EX monitoring are the HPE-170, HPE-160, or HPE-150

Stereo Headphones. Any standard pair of stereo headphones with a 1/4" stereo phone plug can be

used.

■ Instrument Amplifier or Stereo Sound System

The EX voices and effects are designed to sound their best in stereo, so you should always use a

stereo sound system to appreciate the full impact of the EX voices and expressive features. The

OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks can be connected directly to musical instrument amplifiers

designed for keyboard use, or to the line inputs of a mixing console. It is also possible to connect

the outputs directly to the inputs of a multitrack or stereo tape recorder. When connecting to a

mono sound system be sure to use only the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.

Make sure that both the EX and your sound system are turned OFF when making connections.

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

EX5/7

Headphones

EX5R

PHONES

OUTPUT L /

MONO jack

Amplified Speaker L Amplified Speaker R

Headphones

PHONES

OUTPUT L /

MONO jack

Amplified Speaker L Amplified Speaker R

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

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■ Mixing Console

In addition to the stereo OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks, the EX5 and EX5R initially have two

individual outputs: the INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks. An additional four individual

outputs (3 through 6) can be added by installing the optional EXIDO1 Individual Output Board.

The stereo and individual outputs can be fed to separate channels of a mixing console for

individual processing. Individual “parts” of a performance setup can be assigned to different

individual outputs via the PERFORMANCE EDIT mode PART display (see page 164).

See page 278 for details on installation of the EXIDO1 Individual Output Board.

The EXIDO1 Individual Output Board and EXDGO1 Digital Output Board use the same option slot, so only

one can be installed at a time.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

EX5

EX5R

Mixer

Speakers

Amp

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT

L/MONO

INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT

123456

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

EXIDO1

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

HeadphoneHeadphone

Mixer

Speakers

Amp

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT

L/MONO

INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT

EXIDO1

PHONESPHONES

1234

1 2 3 4 5 6

EX7

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

Headphones

EX5

EX5R

EX7

Mixer

Speakers

Amp

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT

L/MONO

PHONES PHONES

INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT 1

INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT 2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L R

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Headphones

Mixer

Speakers

AMP

OUTPUT L

OUTPUT

L/MONO

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Introductory

Section

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Introductory

Section

■ Digital Audio (Option)

The optional EXDGO1 Digital Output Board provides an AES/EBU-format digital output which

can be directly connected to an external digital recorder, mixing console, or other digital processing

equipment. This allows the EX sound to be recorded or processed with maximum quality. The

EXDGO1 Digital Output Board also includes a WORD CLOCK IN connector for precise digital

audio synchronization with the external digital devices.

See page 278 for details on installation of the EXDGO1 Digital Output Board.

The EXDGO1 Digital Output Board and EXIDO1 Individual Output Board use the same option slot, so only

one can be installed at a time.

When connecting the EXDGO1 (Digital Output AES/EBU [XLR] jack) and an external audio device, use the

XLR cable with the impedance characteristics, 110 Ω.

When receiving word clock from an external audio device, you are required to connect the EXDGO1 (Word

Clock In [BNC] jack) and the external audio device. In this case, use the BNC connector/coaxial cable with

the impedance characteristics, 75 Ω.

AC INLET

DAT

EX5R

DAT

O3D

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

6543

DIGITAL OUTPUT WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

DAT

EX5/7

DAT

O3D

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

6543

DIGITAL OUTPUT WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 20

■ External Sampling Sources

The Sampling mode can be used to sample external audio sources as well as internal voice data.

The external source can be either a line-level source such as a CD player or other audio playback

device, or a microphone for direct sampling of live sound. Line and microphone sources should be

connected to the AD INPUT jacks. Line or microphone input sensitivity is switched via the

“line/mic” parameter in the Sample mode REC display (page 176), and fine input sensitivity

adjustment can be carried out via the A/D GAIN control on the control panel. See page 70 for

details.

SCSI Interface (Option)

When the optional ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board is installed (see page 278) the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 can

be connected directly to an external SCSI data storage device for high-speed, high-volume data storage

and retrieval, and/or to a personal computer to allow data transfer between the EX and the Yamaha

Wave Editor application (separately available) running on the computer.

When connected to an appropriate external storage device — hard disk, ZIP, or JAZZ drive (see

“NOTES,” below) — the storage device can be formatted by the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 via the Disk

mode Device Format display (page 269). Voice, performance, song, pattern, arpeggio, wave and other

data can then be saved to and loaded from the hard disk as required via the Disk mode functions

described on page 259.

EX5/5R/7

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Hard Disk, etc.

SCSI

ASIB1

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Audio Device (Stereo)

AD INPUT

L / MONO

AD INPUT

L / MONO

Mic

(MONO)

Audio Device (Stereo)

Mic

(MONO)

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

EX5R

EX7EX5

Mic

(MONO)

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

AD INPUT

Introductory

Section

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When connected to a personal computer (MacOS® or Windows®), either directly or “chained” via an

external hard disk (see “NOTES” regarding SCSI ID numbers, below), wave data can be transferred

from the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to the computer, edited using the Yamaha Wave Editor TWE application

(saparately available), and then transferred back to the EX5, EX5R, or EX7.

See page 278 for details on installation of the ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board.

Please note that since the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 use a proprietary data format, the external hard disk must be

formatted by the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to allow direct data storage and retrieval. The EX5, EX5R, or EX7 will not

directly write to or read from a hard disk formatted by any other computer or device, and vice-versa.

When connecting the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 to a personal computer and/or hard disk via the SCSI interface, make

sure that the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 SCSI ID number — set via the UTILITY mode Other Setup display (page 276)

— does not conflict with any other SCSI device in the SCSI chain. In other words, no two devices in the SCSI

chain should be set to the same SCSI ID number.

The ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board only has a single SCSI connector and thus must be connected at the end of the

SCSI chain (the ASIB1 interface is internally terminated).

MIDI Connections

Like any other MIDI instrument the EX5, EX5R, and EX7 can be used with MIDI tone generators,

sequencers, computer software, and controllers for virtually unlimited system expansion and control

capability. You might, for example, like to control it from a Yamaha wind controller such as the WX11

rather than the keyboard for even more realistic wind-instrument feel and expression.

MIDI IN

MIDI

THRU

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

EX5/5R/7

Sequencer Synthesizer/

Tone Generator

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

EX5/5R/7

Sequencer

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

EX5/5R/7

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Hard Disk

SCSI

ASIB1

Computer

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The EX5R Tone Generator will additionally require an external MIDI master keyboard or other MIDI

controller.

To ensure reliable error-free transmission of MIDI data always use high-quality MIDI cables obtained

from your Yamaha dealer or music equipment store. Also avoid MIDI cables that are longer than about

15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.

The EX MIDI receive channel, device number, local on/off, and other parameters are available in the

UTILITY mode MIDI display described on page 274. Make sure these parameters are set to match the

corresponding settings of the external MIDI device(s) used.

For detailed MIDI specifications refer to the “MIDI Data Format” in the Data List book.

When using the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 with other MIDI equipment, it is a good idea to refer to the MIDI

specifications (implementation chart, MIDI data format) of the equipment used to ensure compatibility.

MIDI

OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI Master Keyboard

Synthesizer

EX5R

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

MIDI

Interface

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

EX5/5R/7

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

Computer

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Power-on Procedure

Always follow proper procedure when powering-up a sound system to minimize the possibility of

damage to the equipment (and your ears!).

1 Make sure your sound system's main level/volume control(s) and the EX volume control are

turned all the way down prior to turning power on.

2 Turn on the EX5, EX5R, or EX7.

3 Turn on the sound system.

4 Raise the sound system volume to a reasonable level.

5 Gradually raise the EX VOLUME control while playing the keyboard to set the desired

listening level.

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 automatically transmits MIDI control change data corresponding to its control

status when its power switch is turned ON or OFF. This can interfere with operation of other MIDI

equipment connected to the EX MIDI OUT connectors. If the EX5, EX5R, or EX7 is transmitting MIDI data

to other MIDI equipment, the EX power switch should be turned ON before, and turned OFF after the power

switche(s) of the receiving MIDI device(s).

VOLUME

EX5/7 EX5R

EX5/5R/7

MIDI Device

Audio Device

12345678910111213141516LR

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

REALTIME CONTROL

EXTENDED SYNTHESIS

1 2 3 4 5 6

POWER

ON!!

Input

Output

CAUTION

ATTENTION

WARNING

:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

OFF

AC INLET

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW F WD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

EX5/7 EX5R

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The Supplied Disks, Demos

& Factory Set Data

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 are supplied with four Demonstration Disks containing various

types of pre-programmed demo data which will give you an idea of some of their advanced

capabilities, as well as provide a number of programming examples that may help you to create

the type of sound you need. Each disk contains an all-data file (suffix “.S1A”) containing a

demonstration song, and a Factory Set file (file name: “FACTSET1/2/3/4.S1Y”) containing the

original factory pre-programmed voices and performance setups.

Try loading these files and playing the songs, patterns, arpeggios, voices, performance setups,

or samples they contain. Full disk loading details are provided on page 259, but to get you

started, here’s the procedure for loading and playing the demo songs.

For information on restoring the Factory Set data, see “Restoring the Factory Set Data,” below.

Load and Play the Demo Songs

1 Insert the Demonstration Disk

Insert the Demonstration disk in the EX floppy disk drive (shutter first, label side up).

2 Engage the Disk mode

Press the [DISK] key to engage the Disk mode.

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

VOICE PERFORM SONG PATTERN SAMPLE

JOB

LMONO R

BREATH PHONES

VOLUME

INPUT

A D GAIN

STORE UTILIT Y

DISK

SC2

SC1

EDIT

COMPARE

KEYMAP BYPASS

ARPEG KNOB

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3 Select File Load

Press the [F2] function key to go to the File Load menu.

4 Select All Data

Press the [F1] function key to select All Data. Please note that all-data files have the suffix “.S1A”

appended to the file name.

5 Select a file and load

Use the Data Dial, [DEC]/[INC] keys, or numeric keypad to select a file number (all of the files on

the Demonstration disk contain different demo songs), then press the [ENTER] key. A

confirmation display will appear.

Press the [INC/YES] key to confirm and load the data.

6 Play the song

When the file has finished loading, first press the [PERFORM (ANCE)] key to select the

Performance mode, next press the [SONG] key to go to the Song mode, and then press the

sequencer PLAY [F] key to start playback of the loaded demo song. Playback will stop

automatically when the song has finished, but you can also stop playback at any time by pressing

the STOP [J] key.

Before playing “DEMO2” song, press the [KEYMAP] key to engage the Key Map mode. To Play the

Demonstrations other than “DEMO2,” always turn the Key Map mode off (pressing the [KEYMAP] key

again cancels the Key Map mode).

7 Try other demo files

Go back to the Disk mode and load other files to play the songs they contain.

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

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Restoring the Factory Set Data

In addition to the preset voices (which cannot be erased or overwritten), the EX5, EX5R, and EX7

come with a range of pre-programmed voices, performance setups, and other data in memory. If you

perform any operations that overwrite the data in memory (including system initialization, below),

the factory preset data will be lost. If at any time you want to restore the original factory preset data,

simply load the Factory Set file — file name: “FACTSET1/2/3/4.S1Y” — from the appropriate

Demonstration Disk via the Disk mode Load Synth All function (the same procedure described above

except for the file type selection [2. SYN, in this case] for loading the demo song files).

Loading the Factory Set data will overwrite any other data in the EX voice and performance memories!

Be sure to save any internal voices or performances setups you want toe keep to disk before loading the

Factory Set data.

Each of the Demonstration Disk contains different Factory Set files (their contents are the same except for the

voices numbered 1 through 32 in the Internal voice 1). Refer to the separate Data List book (Internal Voice 1)

and choose the disk which contains the appropriate file for your EX5, EX5R or EX7.

System Initialization

To completely erase all data in the EX internal memory and initialize the entire system, turn on the

power while holding the [EXIT] key.

System initialization will erase all data in the EX voice and performance memories! Be sure to save any

internal voices or performances setups you want to keep to disk before initializing the system.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

WARNING

:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER

OFF

AC INLET

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

TOP

REC STOP PLAY

POWER

REW F WD

ON OFF

DEC NO INC YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

789

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO

PQR

STU

VWX YZ

EX5/7

EX5R

F8 EXIT

Pressing...

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EX System Overview

The EX system can be broadly categorized into four main blocks, as shown in the diagram

below:

1 The keyboard, controllers, and MIDI control.

The EX5 and EX7 feature keyboards (76 and 61 keys, respectively) and a range of realtime

controllers not available on the EX5R Tone Generator. Full control is available on the EX5R,

however, via a MIDI master keyboard or other MIDI controller.

2 The sequencers: Song, Pattern, and Arpeggiator.

The EX5, EX5R and EX7 feature and range of sequencing functions that give them many of the

capabilities of a sophisticated music production system without the need for any extra equipment.

See pages 185, 219 and 238 for more information.

3 The tone generators: AWM, VL (EX5/5R only), AN, and FDSP.

Extended Synthesis is simply the most powerful array of tone generation technologies ever

provided in a single keyboard or tone generator unit. Whether you need the outstanding sound and

programmability of AWM synthesis, the unmatched playability and musical response of VL

synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only), beefy analog synthesizer voices, or the most responsive effects

and simulated resonant systems available, you need look no further.

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 also feature a built-in sampling system which is capable of sampling

sounds from external sources (line or microphone) as well as internal voices.

See pages 77, 107, 112 and 123 for more information.

4 Effects.

The EX effect system is a top-quality digital signal processing system which is capable of producing

effects rivalling and even exceeding those of many separate component effect units in quality. In

the EX5, EX5R, and EX7, effect programming is an integral and important part of voice

programming, and the ability to control specific effect parameters in real time makes them

indispensable for expressive control as well.

See page 65 for more information.

Song

Pattern

Arpeggio

AWM Tone Generator

VL Tone Generator

(EX5 & EX5R only)

AN Tone Generator

FDSP Tone Generator

Sampling (wave Data)

KEYBOARD (EX5 & EX7), CONTROLLERS, MIDI

EFFECTS

SOUND

OUT

SEQUENCERS

TONE GENERATORS

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Extended Synthesis

Over the years Yamaha has developed a range of industry-leading music synthesis technologies,

each with its individual strengths and advantages. The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 take an

innovative step forward by combining multiple state-of-the-art Yamaha tone generation

technologies in one extraordinarily versatile instrument. When you need the outstanding

sound and programmability of AWM synthesis, it is there. When you need the unmatched

playability and musical response of VL synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only), it is right at your

fingertips. When you want a beefy analog synthesizer voice, you don’t even have to change

keyboards. And when you want the most responsive effects and simulated resonant systems

available, you need look no further.

This is Extended Synthesis: simply the most powerful array of tone generation technologies

ever provided in a single keyboard or tone generator unit.

About the polyphony of each tone generator, see page 45.

AWM Synthesis

AWM, or “Advanced Wave Memory,” is Yamaha’s original system for effectively using sampled

waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. Although the basis for all AWM voices is a sampled

waveform — a sample of a “real” existing instrument, a classic synthesizer sound, or other

electronically created sounds — the AWM system provides an extensive range of envelope generator,

filter, modulation, and other parameters which can be applied to the basic waveform. Furthermore, up

to four elements, each with its own “wave” and a complete set of editable parameters, can be assigned

to each voice. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its outstanding sound quality (it uses

16-bit, 44.1 kHz samples), but also in its extraordinary ability to “shape” and control the sound of the

samples.

AWM synthesis also allows the creation of “drum voices” in which different drum and percussion

instruments with individual volume, pitch, and timbre parameters can be assigned to individual notes

of the keyboard (from C-2 through G8).

The EX5, EX5R, and EX7 feature a built-in sampling system which is capable of sampling sounds

from external sources (line or microphone) as well as internal voices. Waveforms sampled using this

feature can be used in AWM voices, so your capacity to create totally new AWM voices is truly

unlimited.

■ AWM System Overview

SAMPLE

AWM

WAVE

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

EFFECT

PEG FEG

LFO

AEG

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■ Layered AWM Voices

In AWM voices up to four AWM elements can be layered to create extraordinarily rich voice

textures.

Virtual Acoustic Synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only)

Yamaha’s Virtual Acoustic (“VL”) Synthesis tone generation system does not use oscillators, function

generators, preset waveforms or samples to produce sound. Rather, it applies sophisticated computer-

based “physical modeling” technology to musical sound synthesis. In the same way that computer

“models” are used to simulate weather systems or the flight characteristics of aircraft in the design

stage, the VL system simulates the very complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other acoustic

phenomena that occur in a real wind or string instrument.

VL synthesis offers many advantages in terms of musical performance. Not just in terms of sound, but

also in terms of the “behavior” that makes acoustic instruments so “musical.” For example, simply

playing a note in the same way does not always produce precisely the same sound — the instrument is

responsive and “alive.” Rather than simply controlling parameters like volume or pitch, you can

control characteristics such as breath and reed pressure with appropriate complex effects on the

timbre of the sound.

■ The VL “Instrument” or “Wave”

The VL “instrument” or “wave” defines the fundamental tone or timbre of the sound. The

instrument model consists primarily of a driver — the reed/mouthpiece, lip/mouthpiece, or

bow/string system — and a resonant system corresponding to the tube and air column or string.

One of the remarkable features of the Virtual Acoustic Synthesis system is that just about any

driver can be used with any type of pipe or string. The EX5/5R provides a range of 272 preset VL

“waves” which integrate all of the necessary characteristics, and which can be assigned to voice

elements in much the same way as AWM waves (VL voices can have 1 VL element plus up to 3

AWM elements).

Pipes/StringDrivers

EL1

Sample Sample Sample

AWM

WAVE

WAVE parameter

EL2

Sample Sample Sample

AWM

WAVE

WAVE parameter

EL3

Sample Sample Sample

AWM

WAVE

WAVE parameter

EL4

Sample Sample Sample

AWM

WAVE

WAVE parameter

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■ Controllers & Modifiers

The input to an acoustic wind instrument comes from the player's lungs, trachea, oral cavity, and

lips. In a string instrument it comes from the player's arm movement, transmitted to the string via

a bow. These factors actually form an important part of the sound generating system and, in the

VL model, are known as “controllers” (note that these are parameters, not physical controllers like

the modulation wheels or knobs). The player also influences the sound of the instrument by

playing the keys, tone holes, or frets, and this aspect of control constitutes another part of the

“controllers” system.

In essence, the controller parameters determine how the instrument “plays.” All of these

parameters can be assigned to any external controller that can be used with the EX5 and EX5R:

Foot Controller, Modulation Wheel, Controller Knobs, Ribbon Controller, Breath Controller, etc.

The pressure parameter, for example, could be assigned to a breath controller so the player can

control the dynamics of the instrument by varying the breath pressure applied to the controller — a

natural, instinctive way to play wind-instrument voices. At the same time the growl and throat

parameters might also be assigned to the breath controller in order to achieve life-like response and

effects.

Modifiers, such as the Harmonic Enhancer and Dynamic Filter, are applied after the VL

controllers. Although these may appear to be simple effects, they are actually intimately related to

the VL sound-producing model and have a significant effect on the sound.

Some of the controller and modifier parameters provided by the EX5 and EX5R are listed in the

chart below.

Throat Formant

Pressure

Growl

Embouchure

Tonguing

Pitch

Scream

Breath Noise

Damping & Absorption

Harmonic Enhancer

Filter

Controls the characteristics of the "player's" throat or bowing arm.

The amount of breath pressure applied to the reed or mouthpiece, or bow velocity applied to the string.

A periodic pressure (bow velocity) modulation which produces the "growl" effect often heard in wind instruments.

The tightness of the lips against the reed or against each other, or the force of the bow against the string.

Simulates the half-tonguing technique used by saxophone players by changing the "slit" of the reed.

Changes the length of the air column or string, and thereby the pitch of the sound.

Drives the entire system into chaotic oscillation, creating effects that can only be achieved with physical modelling

technology.

Adds breath noise to produce exceptionally realistic effects with many wind instruments.

Simulates the effects of air friction in the pipe or on the string, and of high-frequency losses at the end of the pipe or

string.

The Harmonic Enhancer determines the harmonic structure of the sound to the extent that it can produce radical

timbral variations within an instrument "family" (e.g. saxes).

This modifier is similar to the dynamic filters found in many conventional synthesizers, with high-pass, bandpass, band

elimination, and low-pass modes.

Tonguing

Breath Noise

Throat Formant

Scream

Embouchure

Pitch

Damping &

Absorption

Growl

Pressure

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■ VL System Overview

■ VL + AWM Voices

A single VL element can be combined with up to three AWM elements.

Effects

Elements

AWM

Element

Driver

Pipe/String

● Pipe (Single-ended)

● Pipe (Double-ended)

● String

● Mouthpiece

● Embouchure

● Bow (for strings)

Modifier Effect

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AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling)

Although synthesizers have come a long way since the days of VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators),

VCFs (Voltage Controlled Filters), and VCAs (Voltage Controlled Amplifiers), modern digital tone

generators can’t quite reproduce the punch, power, and interactive control capabilities of such older

systems. Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling), however, offers all the benefits of

traditional analog synthesis with the stability, reproduceability, and precise control of digital

technology. It is capable of accurately reproducing the sound of classic analog synthesizer without

patch cables, setting charts, or the frustrating instability that was the bane of the analog age. AN

Synthesis also offers many features that were simply not possible in pure analog systems. It is, for

example, also capable of FM synthesis similar to the type that made the legendary Yamaha DX7 one of

the most popular synthesizers of all time.

In addition to single-element AN voices, the EX5 and EX5R allow two AN elements to be layered to

create even thicker analog synth sounds.

■ AN System Overview

VCO 1

Mixing

VCF

AMP

NOISE

LFO

RING

MODULATER

MASTER SLAVE

SYNC

VCO 2

VCO

Increases/decreases

harmonic overtones.

Increased: brighter sound

Decreased: softer sound

Filter

Adjusts amplitude over time

small

large

Amplifier

LFO wave LFO applied

Original wave

FEEDBACK

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■ AN (Poly)+AWM Voices

■ AN (Layer)+AWM Voices

As shown in the diagrams below, a single AN element can be combined with up to three AWM

elements in AN(Poly)+AWM voices. In the EX5 and EX5R, two AN elements can be combined

with up to two AWM elements in AN(Layer)+AWM Voices. AN + FDSP voices are described in

the FDSP Synthesis section, below.

FDSP Synthesis

(Formulated Digital Signal Processing)

FDSP, or “Formulated Digital Sound Processing,” is actually an adjunct to AWM synthesis. It adds a

sophisticated note-dependent effect processor to the basic AWM synthesis system. In contrast to a

standard effect stage, the FDSP synthesis stage uses individual note and velocity data to control effect

parameters, thus making it possible to simulate the characterics of a number of real-world musical

components, as well as produce totally new effects. For example, FDSP can effectively model the

frequency and velocity dependent characteristics of electromagnetic guitar or piano pickups, thus

adding more realistic response to these types of voices, or adding a whole new dimension to other

sounds. It can also alter the delay time of flange or chorus type effects according to the note played,

thus producing totally new sounds that are responsive and “alive.” Many other effects are possible.

■ FDSP System Overview

This block diagram is only one example of an FDSP configuration. In this case the FDSP system is

used to model the response of an electric guitar pickup.

note dependent note dependent

Delay Delay

Integ

Magnetic Field

Distance

Diff

LPF

Cutoff/

Resonance

Output

Input

Picking position Pickup Position

HPF

Highpass

Filter

bypass

Emp

Pickup type

Flet

control

picking notch

pickup

notch

Drive

Effects

Elements

AWM

Effects

Elements

AWM

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■ FDSP Voice Element Structure

In an FDSP voice up to four AWM elements can be fed to the FDSP stage or routed directly to the

normal effect stage as required.

■ AN+FDSP Voices

AN+FDSP voices allow a single AN element to be layered with up to three AWM elements feeding

the FDSP stage.

AWM

Effects

Elements

FDSP Unit

Effects

Elements

AWM

FDSP Unit

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Voice & Performance

Selection

One of the first things you'll want to do with your EX5, EX5R, or EX7 is select and play some

of its voices or performance combinations … this section will show you how to do just that.

The EX has 256 preset voices organized into two separate memories — Preset 1 (“P1”), and

Preset 2 (“P2”) — each containing 128 voices. Two 128-voice “Internal” memory areas are

also provided for storage of original voices or voices loaded from an external storage medium:

Internal 1 (“I1”) and Internal 2 (“I2”). The EX voice memory can thus hold up to 512 voices

at once for instant selection and performance.

One internal 128-location memory area is provided for performance combinations, so there’s

no need to switch memory areas as in the Voice mode.

If at any time you want to restore the original factory voices, they can be reloaded from the supplied Factory Set

file as described on page 27.

1 Select the Voice or Performance Mode

To select and play voices, press the [VOICE] MODE button so that its indicator lights and “VOICE

PLAY” appears in the upper left corner of the LCD screen. The voice-mode display provides a few

items of information in addition to the name of the currently selected voice.

The abbreviations in the section separated by a line at the bottom of the display (“P1,” “P2,” etc)

indicate the functions of the corresponding function keys below the display screen.

To select and play performance combinations press the [PERFORMANCE] MODE button so that its

indicator lights and “PERFORM PLAY” appears in the upper left corner of the LCD screen. The

performance-mode display is somewhat simpler than the voice mode display.

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

Function Menu

Bank &

Number

Performance

Number

Performance Name

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

Function MenuVoice Type

(See “Extended

Synthesis”, page 29)

Memory

area

Receive

Channel

Transmit

Channel

Bank &

Number

Voice

Number

Voice Name

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2 Select a Voice or Performance

In the Voice mode the P1, P2, I1, and I2 memory areas can be directly selected by pressing the

corresponding function key, [F1] through [F4], and successively pressing [ENTER] key.

Each memory area contains 8 banks of 16 voices each (8 x 16 = 128). The Performance mode has

just one 128-location memory area. On the EX5 and EX7, any voice or performance in the current

memory area can be selected by specifying its bank using the BANK keys ([A] through [H]), and its

number using the PROGRAM number keys ([1] through [16]). To select voice or performance

“D7” (number 55), for example, first press the bank [D] key and then the program number [7] key.

The bank [D] key indicator will flash until the program number [7] key is pressed and the D7 voice

or performance is actually engaged.

The Data Dial and [DEC]/[INC] keys, as well as the numeric keypad, can be used to select voices

and performance setups on the EX5R (see “Alternate Selection Methods,” below).

The number of the selected voice or performance will appear in the upper left corner of the display. Note that

each voice or performance in the active memory area can be referred to in two ways: as a decimal number

from 1 to 128, or as a bank and number (A1…A16, B1…B16, etc, through H1…H16).

To select a different voice or performance within the same bank it is only necessary to press the

appropriate PROGRAM number key. To select a different bank, however, you'll always have to

press both a bank key (followed by [ENTER]) and a program number key.

DEC NO

INC

YES

SPACE

ABC

123

456

ENTER

DEF GHI JKL

MNO PQR

STU

VWX YZ

CANCEL

CURSOR

DATA

BANK

PROGRAM

PA R T

TRACK

ELEMENT SELECT ELEMENT ON OFF

COMMON OSC PITCH FILTER AMPLITUDE LFO CONTROL EFFECT

ABCDEFGH

12345678

12341234

9 10111213141516

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■ Alternate Selection Methods

The [INC] and [DEC] Keys

The [INC] and [DEC] Keys are best used for small, step-wise changes — e.g. selecting adjacent

voice or performance numbers, or numbers that are only a few steps away. Press the [DEC] or

[INC] key briefly to decrement or increment the number by one, or hold either key for continuous

decrementing or incrementing in the corresponding direction.

The Data Dial

The Data Dial provides a fast, efficient way to cover a broad range of numbers when, for example,

you’re looking for a voice or performance but don’t know the exact number. Simply rotate the data

dial clockwise for higher numbers or counter-clockwise for lower numbers while watching the

screen.

The Numeric Keypad

The number keys are an excellent choice when you know the decimal number of the voice or

performance you want. Simply enter the number (“1” through “128” using 1, 2, or 3 digits as

required), then press the [ENTER] key to actually select the voice or performance.

■ The Voice/Performance Directory

The voice/performance directory shows the names of 16 voices or performances at a time, with the

cursor located at the currently selected number. To switch to the directory display, press the [F8]

button — located directly below “DIR” on the display. Voices and performances are selected using

the same methods described above, as well as by using the cursor keys to highlight the number and

name of the desired voice or performance.

When the voice directory is initially selected the voice names are preceded by the corresponding

voice number. By pressing the [DIR] function key a second time, however, the voice numbers are

replaced by the voice category abbreviation for that voice (“Pf” for piano, “Or” for organ, etc). A

complete list of the voice categories is provided on page 76.

To return to the normal voice or performance display press the [EXIT] button.

■ Selecting By Category

In both the Voice and Performance modes the [F7] function key is marked “[CTG],” for “Category.”

Press the [CTG] function key to select voices belonging to the same category (e.g. all piano voices

in the “Pf” category) in sequence, beginning with the currently selected voice.

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Introductory

Section

Normal Voices & Drum Voices

AWM voices can be divided into two groups : normal voices and drum voices.

• A normal voice is simply a pitched voice which can be played on a musical scale from low to high,

such as a piano or trumpet.

• A drum voice is a complete set of drum and other percussion sounds, each having a fixed pitch and

being assigned to individual notes of the keyboard (from C-2 through G8). When initially shipped

from the factory, EX instruments have 9 drum voices, numbered 123 through 128 in the Preset 2

bank and 126 through 128 in the Internal 2 bank (see the separate Data List for details). You can

also create your own drum voices (page 141).

DSP Limitations

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) system used to create the EX effects is also used by the AN,

FDSP, and VL (EX5/5R only) tone generators to create voices. This means that less DSP capacity is

available to produce effects when the aforementioned voice types are used. This imposes limitations

which are different for the EX5/5R and EX7. The Reverb and Chorus effect units function normally

regardless of the type of voice used.

EX5/5R

There are no limitations to using insertion effects in the EX5 or EX5R Voice mode. In the

Performance mode, however, insertion effects can be used on a maximum of 4 parts (voices) if the

performance setup consists entirely of AWM voices. If a VL, AN, or FDSP voice is used in the

performance setup, however, an insertion effect can only be used on one part (voice).

EX7

In the EX7 Voice mode, Insertion effects can be used in AWM voices, but not in any other voice type

(AN or FDSP). In the Performance mode, if the performance setup consists of only AWM voices,

then an insertion effect may be used on one voice. But if the performance setup includes an AN or

FDSP voice, then no insertion effects can be used.

Rev

Cho

Ins

Rev

Cho

Rev

Cho

AWM AN (Poly) FDSP

FDSP

DSP1

One of the followings can be selected

Rev

Cho

Ins

FDSP

AWM

AWM AN (Poly)/

AN (Layer)

FDSP

DSP2

One of the followings can be selected

DSP1

Exclusive to

the effects

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Introductory

Section

Voice Structure & Editing Hints

Although the EX Extended Synthesis tone generator system is quite complicated, the overall system

and interface have been designed to make voice editing as easy and efficient as possible. A thorough

understanding of the system will depend on familiarity with the individual parameters connected with

each tone generator type (see list, below), but in this section we’ll provide some information that may

help in grasping how everything fits together, and perhaps in developing an organized approach to

voice editing on the EX5/5R/7.

For details on the individual parameters connected with each tone generator type, see the following

pages:

AWM Parameters ............................Page 75

VL Parameters ..................................Page 107

AN Parameters ................................Page 112

FDSP Parameters..............................Page 123

System Overview

■ Individual Element Structure

Any EX voice, no matter what tone generator type it uses, can have anywhere from one to four

“elements.” The structure of each element consists of four “stages” as shown in the block diagram

below.

Although the individual parameters available in each stage will vary to some degree depending on

the type of tone generator being edited, the basic function of each stage is the same.

OSCILLATOR

This stage is not really an “oscillator” in the traditional sense of the word, but it is here that the

basic sound of the voice is produced.

● In an AWM element, the “oscillator” is the waveform or sample on which the voice is based.

● In a VL element (EX5/5R only), it is the instrument model: the reed/mouthpiece,

lip/mouthpiece, or bow/string system plus the resonant system corresponding to the tube and

air column or string.

● In an AN element it is the simulated VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) of the simulated

analog synthesis system.

● Since FDSP elements are based on AWM synthesis, an AWM oscillator stage is the same as in

an AWM element.

AWM OSCILLATOR parameter details begin on page 80.

VL OSCILLATOR parameter details begin on page 108.

AN OSCILLATOR parameter details begin on page 113.

OSCILLATOR

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

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Introductory

Section

PITCH

The PITCH stage determines the pitch of the sound. In addition to allowing the pitch of the voice

to be controlled from the keyboard or via MIDI note data, it allows pitch control from the pitch

bend wheel, keyboard aftertouch, or any other assignable controller. The PITCH stage also includes

programmable pitch envelope generators which can be programmed to produce time-based pitch

variation, as well as key scaling parameters which can be used to produce different tuning curves.

AWM PITCH parameter details begin on page 83.

VL PITCH parameter details begin on page 108.

AN PITCH parameter details begin on page 117.

FILTER

This stage controls the filters provided for the selected tone generator type, and thus allows both

static and dynamic timbral control. Dynamic filters can be set to respond to keyboard touch

response or other controllers, while filter envelope generators can produce time-based timbral

variation. The type and number of filter parameters available varies considerably according to the

selected tone generator type.

AWM FILTER parameter details begin on page 86.

VL FILTER parameter details begin on page 109.

AN FILTER parameter details begin on page 118.

AMPLITUDE

This stage includes all parameters which affect the amplitude or volume level of the sound,

including basic level control, touch dynamics, keyboard level scaling, and amplitude envelope

generation.

AWM AMPLITUDE parameter details begin on page 96.

VL AMPLITUDE parameter details begin on page 110.

AN AMPLITUDE parameter details begin on page 119.

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Introductory

Section

■ Overall System Structure

If we now put all four elements together, and add in the all-important control and effect blocks, the

system looks something like this:

In this diagram note that the KEYBOARD, CONTROLLERS & LFO block affects the PITCH,

FILTER, and AMPLITUDE stages of each element, as well as the EFFECT block.

KEYBOARD, CONTROLLERS & LFO

The EX5 and EX7 keyboards include both initial and aftertouch response which can be used for

realtime control of an extremely wide range of parameters. The EX5R does not have a keyboard,

but it accepts corresponding MIDI data from an external device which can be used to the same

effect. The extremely versatile realtime control assignment system allows just about any controller

to be assigned to any parameter — or multiple parameters, as required — for extraordinary

expressive control. The LFO (in some elements multiple LFOs) can be used for pitch, filter, and/or

amplitude modulation.

CONTROLLER parameter details begin on page 103.

EFFECTS

The EX internal effect system provides an extensive range of programmable effects including

natural reverberation, modulation effects such as chorus and flanging, compression, distortion,

auto-wah, rotary speaker, and much, much more. Controllers can also be assigned to specific effect

parameters for unlimited realtime effect variation.

EFFECT parameter details begin on page 105.

FDSP ELEMENTS

The structure of FDSP elements is just slightly different from those shown above with the addition

of an FDSP stage between the basic AWM element and effect block. The FDSP parameters are

available via the FDSP parameter page which is accessible via the COM (COMMON) parameter

page.

FDSP parameter details begin on page 123.

OSCILLATOR

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

ELEMENT 1

OSCILLATOR

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

ELEMENT 2

OSCILLATOR

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

ELEMENT 3

OSCILLATOR

PITCH

FILTER

AMPLITUDE

EFFECTS

ELEMENT 4

KEYBOARD, CONTROLLERS & LFO

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Introductory

Section

■ Element Configuration

■ Element Combinations

Although the various element combinations possible with each voice type were introduced in the

“Extended Synthesis” section (page 29), we’ll cover them again here because they are so pertinent

to the current topic.

Remember that you can create a voice with only one element, or combine as many as four. The

allowable element combinations, listed below, will greatly affect the way you approach voice

editing. The type of element(s) you use will always be your first decision when creating a new

voice.

AWM Voices (EX5, EX5R, and EX7)

AWM voices can have from 1 to 4 AMW elements. If you’re creating an AWM voice, this is

obviously the type to choose. Please note that you also want to start with an AWM element when

you intend to use a wave you have sampled yourself using the Sampling feature, or sampled

waveforms imported from another source. The ability to combine AWM elements means that you

could, for example, combine separate samples for the attack and sustains portions of an

instrument’s sound, with independent control over each.

Category

No Assign

Piano

Chromatic Percussion

Organ

Guitar

Bass

Strings/Orchestral

Ensemble

Brass

Reed

Pipe

Synth Lead

LCD

Category

Synth Pad

Synth Sound Effects

Ethnic

Percussive

Sound Effects

Drums

Synth Comping

Vocal

Combination

Material Wave

Sequence

Voice Edit Mode

There are two types of voices: a normal voice and a

drum voice. The edit parameters for each type of voice

are explained separately, as are the different types of

elements that make up a normal voice.

For more information about voices, see page 43. For more

information about elements, see page 43.

[VOICE]

------Normal+[EDIT] AWM Element........................................77

------[F1:COMMON]..........................................................77

------[F6:Parameter] ............................................77

------[F7:Arpeggio]................................................79

------[F3:Arpeggio-Edit]..........................79

------[F8:Name] ....................................................79

------[F2:OSCILLATOR] ..................................................80

------[F6:Wave] ......................................................80

------[F3:Wave-Edit] ................................81

------[F7:Mix] ........................................................81

------[F8:Zone] ......................................................82

------[F3:PITCH] ................................................................83

------[F6:Parameter] ............................................83

------[F7:Scaling] ..................................................83

------[F8:EG] ..........................................................84

------[F4:FILTER] ..............................................................86

------[F4:Static Control Filter] ............................86

------[F5:Dinamic Control Filter] ......................91

------[F6:Sensitivity] ............................................93

------[F7:Scaling] ..................................................94

------[F8:EG] ..........................................................95

------[F5:AMPLITUDE]....................................................96

------[F6:Parameter] ............................................96

------[F7:Scaling] ..................................................97

------[F8:EG] ..........................................................98

------[F6:LFO] ..............................................................100

------[F7:LFO1] ..................................................100

------[F8:LFO2] ..................................................102

------[F7:CONTROLLER] ..............................................103

------[F7:Pitch Control]......................................103

------[F8:Controller Set] ....................................104

------[F3:Remap] ....................................104

------[F8:EFFECT] ..........................................................105

------[F4:Type] ....................................................105

------[F5:Insertion Effect 1] ..............................106

------[F6:Insertion Effect 2] ..............................106

------[F7:Reverb] ................................................107

------[F8:Chorus] ................................................107

------Normal+[EDIT] VL Element ..........................................107

------Normal+[EDIT] AN Element..........................................112

------FDSP......................................................................................123

------Drum+[EDIT] ....................................................................141

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Press [EDIT] key on the panel while in Voice mode to

enter Voice Edit mode. When you enter Voice Edit

mode, the following menu appears. Below are the eight

menus in Voice Edit mode.

Before entering Voice Edit mode, select the voice to be

edited. All parameters within a voice can be edited and

stored as a new voice.

[F1]: COM (Common settings equally applied to all

elements)

[F2]: OSC (Tone generator settings related to Oscillator)

[F3]: PITCH (Settings related to Pitch)

[F4]: FILT (Settings related to Filter, for tone)

[F5]: AMP (Settings related to Amplitude, for volume)

[F6]: LFO (Settings related to the Low Frequency

Oscillator, for modulation)

[F7]: CTRL (Settings related to the Controllers)

[F8]: EFCT (Settings related to the Effects)

Element Mute

During voice edit you may need to temporarily mute

the rest elements. For information on how to mute

each element, see page 44.

Compare and Store

The moment you alter any parameter in the Voice

Edit mode a small inverse “ ” will appear at the

top left on the display, indicating that the voice has

been edited but not yet stored.

You can also press the [EDIT/COMPARE] key while

in the edit mode to switch back and forth between

the original and edited sound (an inverse “ ”

appears at the top left when the Compare function

is engaged – i.e. the original sound is being

monitored).

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

When you exit from the Voice Edit mode the “ ”

will remain at the top left on the display until you

either store the edited voice or select a different

voice number or mode. If you do select a different

voice number or mode prior to storing the edited

voice, the edited data will be lost! So be sure to store

edited voice data you want to keep, as described on

page 48.

Compare function is not available, when the voice

type is changed.

If you want to create a voice from scratch, it will be handy to

use initialize voice function (Voice Job mode, see page 148)

to initialize the voice you have selected.

Up to 1024 elements can be stored onto your EX.

Normal Voice (AWM Element)

[F1]: COM (Common)

Common Edit includes settings that affect all elements

(maximum four) in a selected voice. There are three

menus available.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F7]: ARP (Arpeggio)

[F3]: [ARP EDIT]

[F8]: NAME (Name)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

Various control parameters such as Voice Type

determine the fundamental characteristics of a voice.

■ Voice Type

For selecting the type of voice. Selecting a voice type

also determines the type of elements that are used in

the voice.

❏ Settings:

AWM:

Uses up to a maximum of four AWM elements. AWM

elements are digitally recorded waveforms, or “samples” of

musical instrument and other sounds.

VL+AWM (EX5/5R only):

Uses one VL element for Virtual Acoustic synthesis, plus

three AWM elements. Once the VL voice type is selected,

the first element in the OSC screen (page 108) is fixed to

the VL element.

Voice Mode

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DSP Limitations

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) system used to

create the EX effects is also used by the AN, FDSP,

and VL (EX5/5R only) tone generators to create

voices. This means that less DSP capacity is

available to produce effects when the

aforementioned voice types are used. This imposes

limitations which are different for the EX5/5R and

EX7. The Reverb and Chorus effect units function

normally regardless of the type of voice used.

EX5/5R

There are no limitations to using insertion effects in

the EX5 or EX5R Voice mode. In the Performance

mode, however, insertion effects can be used on a

maximum of 4 parts (voices) if the performance

setup consists entirely of AWM voices. If a VL, AN,

or FDSP voice is used in the performance setup,

however, an insertion effect can only be used on one

part (voice).

EX7

In the EX7 Voice mode, Insertion effects can be used

in AWM voices, but not in any other voice type (AN

or FDSP). In the Performance mode, if the

performance setup consists of only AWM voices,

then an insertion effect may be used on one voice.

But if the performance setup includes an AN or

FDSP voice, then no insertion effects can be used.

Rev

Cho

Ins

Rev

Cho

Rev

Cho

AWM AN (Poly) FDSP

FDSP

DSP1

One of the followings can be selected

Rev

Cho

Ins

FDSP

AWM

AWM AN (Poly)/

AN (Layer)

FDSP

DSP2

One of the followings can be selected

DSP1

Exclusive to

the effects

Voice Mode

FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing):

Uses each of the four AWM elements (up to a maximum of

four), which are applied to the FDSP unit. Once the FDSP

type is selected, the FDSP menu will also display. It can be

accessed using [F5] at the bottom of the COM screen (see

page 123).

AN (Poly)+AWM (“AN+AWM” on EX7):

Uses one AN element for Analog Physical Modeling

synthesis, plus three AWM elements. Once the Analog Poly

is selected, the first element in the OSC screen (page 113) is

fixed to the AN element.

AN (Layer)+AWM (EX5/5R only):

This type can use two AN elements for Analog Physical

Modeling, plus two AWM elements. This allows for the two

AN elements to be layered. Once the Analog Layer is

selected, the first and second element in the OSC screen

(see page 113) are fixed to AN elements.

AN+FDSP (EX5/5R only):

This type can use one AN element for Analog Physical

Modeling synthesis, plus the three AWM elements, which

can be applied to the FDSP unit. Once Analog+FDSP is

selected, use [F5] at the bottom of the COM screen to

access the FDSP menu (see page 123). Also, the first

element in the OSC screen (page 113) is fixed to an AN

element.

Drum:

Uses up to a maximum of 128 AWM elements, each

assigned to a specific key or note number.

The available parameters and the edit menu in the

Voice Edit mode will change according to the selected

voice type. For more information about VL, see page 30;

FDSP: page 34; Analog: page 33; Drum: page 39.

Polyphony

The maximum polyphony of the EX5 and EX5R is

126 notes, and the maximum polyphony of the EX7

is 64 notes. Full polyphony, however, is not

available for all voice types. The chart below lists

the maximum polyphony for each voice type.

Voice Type

AWM/Drum*

VL+AWM

FDSP

AN(Poly)+AWM

AN(Layer)+AWM

AN+FDSP

EX5/5R Polyphony

126

1+AWM

2+AWM

1+AWM

AN: 1; FDSP: 8

EX7 Polyphony

—

1+AWM

—

*Please note that the actual polyphony may be reduced under

certain conditions.

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Voice Mode

■ Mono/Poly

Selects whether the voice is played monophonically

(only one note at a time) or polyphonically (multiple

notes sounding simultaneously).

❏ Settings: mono, poly

■ Key Assign

Selects sngl (single) or mlti (multi) Key Assign. In

sngl (single), if the tone generator receives the same

note twice, the first note is terminated when the

next same note is received again. In mlti (multi),

when the same notes are received, sounds are

assigned to one channel after another, making

multiple part tone generation possible.

❏ Settings: sngl, mlti

■ Volume

Sets the volume of the voice.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Vel Depth (Velocity Depth)

Determines the depth of velocity sensitivity.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Vel Offset (Velocity Offset)

Sets the velocity offset value.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

Changing the value will add to or subtract from the

current velocity value.

[F7]: ARP (Arpeggio)

Following are the parameters related to the

Arpeggiator.

■ Arp Sw (Arpeggio Switch)

Turns the Arpeggiator on and off.

❏ Settings: on, off

The ARPEGGIO key on the front panel serves the same

function.

■ Arp Type (Arpeggio Type)

Selects the type of arpeggio.

❏ Settings: See the Arpeggio Type on page 242.

■ Arp Tempo (Arpeggio Tempo)

Sets the tempo for the arpeggio.

❏ Settings: 30~250

■ Tempo Ctrl (Tempo Control)

Sets whether one of the Knobs controls the arpeggio

tempo, or not.

❏ Settings: off, knob 1~6

■ Arp Note LimitL (Note Limit Low)

Determines the lowest note of the arpeggio range on

the keyboard.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

The lowest note set here and the note set for Arp Note

High (Note Limit High; see below) determine the range

of notes within which the arpeggio will play.

■ Arp Note LimitH (Note Limit High)

Determines the highest note of the arpeggio range on

the keyboard.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

[F3]: ARP-EDIT (Arpeggio Edit)

Once the “USR” (USER) arpeggio type is selected,

the ARP EDIT menu is accessible using [F3] at the

bottom of the screen. Press [F3] to access the ARP

EDIT screen, which lets you create your own

custom arpeggio type (User arpeggio). For more

information, see page 238.

[F8]: NAME

Lets you name the edited voice, using up to twelve

characters.

Category name

Voice name

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Voice Mode

Setting the Voice Name

1 Press [F8] to enter the Name screen.

2 Move the [↓] cursor to the far left with the Cursor

key.

3 Use [INC]/[DEC] or Data Dial to select the

Category.

The category names help you to sort the voices you

have created. If you don’t want to specify the name,

select hyphens (--), no assign.

4 Move the [↓] cursor to the Name.

5 Use [INC]/[DEC] or Data Dial to select a letter,

number, or symbol.

6 Move the [↓] Cursor with the cursor keys and

select the next character.

7 Repeat the operations above to set the file name.

You can also enter numbers, letters, or symbols

using the numeric keypad. Several letters or symbols

are assigned to each key (the letters or symbols

listed below correspond to the key above). Upper

and Lower case letters are available. For example,

each time the 0 key is pressed, the available number

and letters are displayed in the following order:

0→A→B→C→a→b→c. “SPACE” (one space) is

assigned to [ENTER] key. You can move through

the input locations using the cursor key as

mentioned above.

Available numbers and letters:

Shown in the above illustration.

[F2]: OSC (Oscillator)

The Oscillator parameters generate the sound waves

that create a voice. A voice consists of a maximum of

four elements (see page 29). You can select the wave

for each element and make adjustments to various

parameters. There are four menus available.

[F6]: WAVE

[F3]: WAVE-EDIT

[F7]: MIX

[F8]: ZONE

[F6]: WAVE

Selects the waves for the elements (maximum four

elements per voice), and sets parameters related to the

Loop configuration for each wave.

■ Bank (Wave Bank)

In the selected Voice Bank, this parameter lets you

choose a wave bank which contains available waves.

You can designate a different bank for each element.

❏ Settings: PRE (Preset), RAM (DRAM), FLS (Flash

Memory)

When an element is not used, hyphens (---) will be

displayed in the bank and the cursor will not be able to

select Num (Number) and some other items.

■ Number

In the selected wave bank, this parameter lets you

select th wave number you want. After the number

is selected, the wave category letter and wave name

are displayed to the right of the number.

❏ Settings: (For information about each wave, see the Wave

List in the separate Data List book.)

Some waves may not contain the category names.

■ Cat (Category)

Selects the category containing the wave you want to

use. Replacing the category from one to another

selects the first wave in the newly selected category.

❏ Settings: See the following list.

Hyphens displayed at the category indicate that the

current wave is not assigned with a category.

LCD

Category

No Assign

Piano

Chromatic Percussion

Organ

Guitar

Bass

Strings/Orchestral

Ensemble

Brass

Reed

Pipe

Synth Lead

LCD

Category

Synth Pad

Synth Sound Effects

Ethnic

Percussive

Sound Effects

Drums

Synth Comping

Vocal

Combination

Material Wave

Sequence

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Voice Mode

■ Wave Play

Switches how the wave is played back. There are five

choices: “FwdLp,” “FwdLpEx,” “FwdNoLp,”

“RevNoLp” or “default.”

❏ Settings:

FwdLp:

While a key is pressed (held down), the wave playback

begins from the Start point, moves to the Top point and

then repeats continuously from the Top point to the End

point.

FwdLpEx:

This is the same as "FwdLp" as long as the key is held.

However, when you release your finger from the keyboard,

the Ex5/5R/7 cancels the loop playback, goes beyond the

End point, and plays the rest of the sample data, then stops

at the data end.

FwdNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the wave will play back one time

from the Start point to the End point.

RevNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the wave will play back in

reverse one time, from the End point to the Start point.

default:

Follows the original setting made in the Wave Edit mode or

Sample Edit mode.

■ KeyOn Delay

Sets the amount of delay from the point at which the

note is played on the keyboard, to when the sound is

produced. A different KeyOn delay amount can be

set for each element.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F3]: WAVE-EDIT

Lets you edit waves. When you select “RAM” for

the Wave Bank, [F3] (WAVE-EDIT) will be added,

allowing you to edit waves. For more information

about WAVE EDIT, see page 150.

When PRE (Preset) or FLS (Flash memory) is

selected in WAVE, the WAVE-EDIT screen is

unavailable.

Time

Actually starts playback

1270

Key on

Key On Delay

[F7]: MIX

Sets the output balance between the various element

waves that make up a voice.

■ Bank (Wave Bank)

■ Number

■ Cat (Category)

These parameters are the same as those described for

the WAVE screen. For information, see page 80.

■ Level

Sets the output level of each wave, which lets you

adjust the output balance between each element.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

Sets the panning of each wave. This function

determines the left or right positioning of each

element in the stereo spectrum.

❏ Settings: scl (Scaling Pan), L63 (far left)~cnt

(center)~R63 (far right), rnd (Random Pan)

In scl (Scaling Pan), a base pitch is set as a reference

that determines the degree to which a sound moves to

the right or left in the stereo spectrum. Control depends

on the pitch that is played on the keyboard in relation

to the base pitch. Rnd (Random Pan) causes the sound

to appear randomly from left to right in the stereo

spectrum. For Scaling Pan and Random Pan settings,

the fixed range of the sound movement and the

standard pitch is designated in KeyFlw (Key Follow),

and Pan parameters in the PARAM screen of AMP

(Amplitude).

■ Detune

Sets the detune value for each wave. Detune is

handy for making the sound thicker by raising or

lowering the pitch of each individual element in fine

increments or decrements, in relation to each other.

❏ Settings: –75~0~+75

The Level, Pan & Detune parameters are also available

from the PITCH PARAM screen.

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[F8]: ZONE

Sets the zone of each element (the keyboard and

velocity ranges within which the sounds are played). A

different zone can be set for each element.

■ Note Limit Low

Sets the lowest note of the zone on the keyboard, for

each element.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

The lowest note you set here and the value in Limit

High (Note Limit High; see below) determine the range

of notes which can be played on the keyboard.

■ Note Limit High

Sets the highest note that each element can play.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

It is not possible to set the Note Limit Low above the

Note Limit High, or the Note Limit High below the

Note Limit Low.

You can designate the key by pressing the key on the

keyboard while holding [F8] key.

■ Note Xfade (Note Cross Fade)

Sets the cross fade range (Note Limit Low and High)

of each element. As the value increases, the range

becomes wider. A setting of “0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Vel Limit Low (Velocity Limit Low)

Sets the lowest velocity value of each element wave

that is detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

The lowest velocity value set here and for the value set

in Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High) determines the

range of velocity for the selected element wave.

Note Limit HighNote Limit Low

Volume

Note Range

Note

Cross Fade

Note

Cross Fade

127

■ Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High)

Sets the highest velocity value of each element wave

that is detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

■ Vel Xfade (Velocity Cross Fade)

Sets the cross fade velocity range (Vel Limit Low and

High) for each element. As the value increases, the

range becomes wider. A setting of “0” produces no

effect.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Zone Graphical Display

On the left side of this screen the zone (keyboard

and velocity range at which sound will be produced)

is displayed. The note range is indicated by the

horizontal axis, while the velocity note range is

indicated by the vertical axis. As each parameter

value is adjusted, the shape of the black box, which

represents the note range, changes accordingly. The

zones of other elements are stacked and displayed

below the element zone that is currently selected.

127

C4C–2 G8

Velocity

Note

Range

Note Range

Vel Limit Low Vel Limit High

Velocity

Note Range

Velocity Cross Fade

127

Volume

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[F3]: PITCH

The Pitch parameters adjust the pitch of the wave and

configures the tuning system. There are three menus

with various parameters that can be applied to each

element.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F7]: SCALE

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

Adjusts each wave’s tuning and the PEG settings. A

different value can be set for each element.

■ Coarse Tune

Raises or lowers the pitch of each element wave in

semitones.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Fine Tune

Finely adjusts the pitch of each element wave.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Detune

Sets the detune value for each element. Detune is

effective for making the sound thicker by raising or

lowering the pitch of each element in Hertz (Hz).

❏ Settings: –75~0~+75

The Detune parameter here is the same as in the OSC’s

MIX screen.

■ Vel →EG (Velocity→EG)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the PEG (Pitch

Envelope Generator). Positive values means the

harder a note is played, the greater the change in

pitch. Negative values will produce the opposite

effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

■ EG Depth

Sets the amount of pitch change in the PEG. A

setting of “0” produces no change, and maintains the

original pitch.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Random

Changes the Hold Level (page 85) of the PEG

randomly. The higher the value, the greater the

change in pitch. A setting of “0” produces no change,

and maintains the original pitch.

❏ Settings: 0~15

[F7]: SCALE

Sets the pitch scaling for each element, which

determines the tuning.

■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for each element. The KeyFollow

function adjusts the pitch change of the PEG in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When KeyFollow is applied, the amount of pitch

change of the PEG is adjusted accordingly at every

note relative to the Center pitch (explained below)

on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: 0, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100%

■ Center Key

Sets the basic pitch for the KeyFollow of each

element. The same pitch change set in the PEG can

be obtained exactly for the note set as Center pitch.

The other pitches will be affected in proportion to

the value set for the KeyFollow parameter.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

Center (Basic Pitch)

Higher range

Lower range

Large

Small

–

Speed of PEG

pitch change

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■ Micro Tuning

Sets the Micro Tuning (tuning system, or

temperament) each element will use. Beginning with

the standard tuning “equal temperament,” there are

32 tuning systems available.

❏ Settings: Each system is listed below.

Type Key Comments

Equal temperament —

No.

00 The “compromise” tuning used for most of

the last 200 years of Western music, and

found on most electronic keyboards. Each

half step is exactly 1/2th of an octave, and

music can be played in any key with equal

ease. However, none of the intervals are

perfectly in tune.

1/4 shifted —28 This is the normal equal tempered scale

shifted up 50 cents.

Twenty–four equally spaced notes per

octave. (Play twenty–four notes to move one

octave.)

Werckmeister —25

Kirnberger —26

Vallotti & Young —27

Pure major C~B01~12

Pure minor A~G# The same as Pure Major, but designed for

the minor scale.

Andreas Werckmeister, a contemporary of

Bach, designed this tuning so that keyboard

instruments could be played in any key.

Each key has a unique character.

Francescantonio Vallotti and Thomas Young

(both mid–1700s) deviced this adjustment

to the Pythagorean tuning in which the first

six fifths are lower by the same amount.

Johan Philipp Kirnberber was also

concerned with tempering the scale to allow

performances in any key.

13~24

This tuning is designed so that most of the

intervals (especially the major third and

perfect fifth) in the major scale are pure. This

means that other intervals will be

correspondingly out of tune. You need to

specify the key (C~B) you will be playing in.

1/4 tone —29

Forty–eight equally spaced notes per octave.

(Play forty–eight notes to move one octave.)

1/8 tone —30

Indian C~B31 Usually observed in the Indian music (white

keys [C-B] only).

[F8]: EG (Pitch Envelope Generator)

Sets the PEG, which determines how the pitch will

change over time, from when the key is pressed, held,

then released. A different value can be set for each

element.

When setting the PEG, press [F8] and two types of

screens will appear alternately. You can switch back

and forth between the screens to set each parameter.

All Parameters Screen

Envelope Screen

■ Hold Time Vel (Hold Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Hold Time. When

Hold Time Vel is set to a positive value, the harder

the keyboard is played, the faster a change occurs.

Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Atck Time Vel (Attack Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Attack Time.

When Atck Time Vel is set to a positive value, the

harder the keyboard is played, the faster a change

occurs. Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Other Time Vel (Other Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Decay 1/2 Time

and the Release 1/2 Time. When Other Time Vel is

set to a positive value, the harder the keyboard is

played, the faster a change occurs. Negative values

will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

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■ Time Scale

The Time Scale function determines the speed of

change in the PEG according to the pitch played on

the keyboard. When the Time Scale is set to a

positive value, the lower the note played on the

keyboard, the slower the change that occurs over

time. The higher the note played on the keyboard,

the faster the change occurs. Negative values will

have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ L (Loop)

Determines the loop for the PEG. As seen in the

following diagram, this function sets the position to

be returned to after reaching Decay 2 (loop point).

Selecting “off” turns the loop function off.

❏ Settings: off, Hl (Hold), At (Attack), D1 (Decay 1)

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Hold Time

Sets the Hold Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Atck Time (Attack Time)

Sets the Attack Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

(Hl)

(At)

(D1)

Loop Point

Loop

Pitch EG

Loop

When set to “Hl”

Basic Pitch

Higher range

Lower range

Higher range

Lower range

–

Speed of PEG

pitch change

Speed of PEG

pitch change

Positive value

Negative value

Basic Pitch

–

■ Dcy 1/2 Time (Decay 1/2 Time)

Sets the Decay 1/2 Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Rel1/Rel2 Time (Release 1/2 Time)

Sets the Release 1/2 Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Hold Level

Sets the Hold Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ Atck Level (Attack Level)

Sets the Attack Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ Dcy 1/2 Level (Decay 1/2 Level)

Sets the Decay 1/2 Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ Rel1/Rel2 Level (Release 1/2 Level)

Sets the Release 1/2 Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

Setting the Pitch Envelope Generator

There are six Time settings (the speed of the

changes) and six Level settings (for pitch) that

shape how the pitch of the sound changes over time,

from when a key is pressed, then released, and how

the sound decays.

Press [F8] to select the ENVELOPE screen; each

value can be set with the Envelope graphical display.

The pitch of a played note can be set to continue at

a defined level for a fixed period of time by setting

the Hold Level and the Hold Time. Then, the pitch

change over time can be controlled by setting the

Attack Time/Level and the Dcy1/2 Time/Level.

Finally, when the key is released, the pitch change

over time can be controlled by setting the Rel1/2

Time/Level parameter.

If necessary, Time Velocity and Loop can be set in

the ALL PARAMETERS screen.

Rel1

Level

Rel2

Level

Attack

Level

Hold Time

Hold Level

Attack

Time

Dcy1

Time

Dcy2

Time

Rel1

Time

Rel2

Time

Dcy1

Level

Dcy2

Level

Key off

Key on

Time

Pitch

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[F4]: FILT (Filter)

The Filter parameters configure the filter setting which

can be applied to each element to change the timbre of

the sound. There are five menus available.

[F4]: SCF (Static Control Filter)

[F5]: DCF (Dynamic Control Filter)

[F6]: SENS (Sensitivity)

[F7]: SCALE

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F4]: SCF (Static Control Filter)

Sets up the parameters for the Static Control Filter. The

SCF has various types of filters that pass a specific

frequency bandwidth while filtering out other

frequencies. A different filtration can be set for each

element.

The EX5/5R/7 has two other filters that make it possible

to create a wide range of sounds. These are two sets of

DCF (Dynamic Control Filter) filters. For information, see

page 91.

■ Type

Selects the type of filter. The parameters available

depend on the selected filter type.

❏ Settings: L/H Shelf (Low/High Shelving Filter), 2L Shelf

(2-Low Shelving Filter), 2H Shelf (2-High

Shelving Filter), LPF (Low Pass Filter), HPF

(High Pass Filter), BPF (Band Pass Filter),

InvertLPF (Inverted Low Pass Filter), PEQ

(Parametric Equalizer), thru, boost

6dB/12dB/18dB

■ Input Gain

Sets the gain of the signal that is sent to the SCF

(Static Control Filter) unit. The higher the value, the

more the amount of gain of the input signal.

❏ Settings: –32~+0

Input Gain is not available with the following types: thru,

boost 6dB/12dB/18dB. Input Gain is common for the all

types except for the above four.

The available filter types and associated parameters are

explained below.

L/H Shelf (Low/High Shelving Filter)

A shelving type filter that can increase or decrease the

signal level in both the high and low frequency ranges.

■ High Freq (High Frequency)

Sets the high frequency shelving point. Use High

Gain (see below) to increase or decrease the signal

level above the specified point.

❏ Settings: 131~241

■ Low Freq (Low Frequency)

Sets the low frequency shelving point. Use Low Gain

(see below) to increase or decrease the signal level

below the specified point.

❏ Settings: 46~182

■ High/Low Freq Vel (High/Low Frequency

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the frequency ranges

specified by the High Freq and Low Freq. When

High/Low Freq Vel is set to a positive value, the

harder a note is played on the keyboard, the higher

the frequencies of the High Freq and Low Freq. This

creates a greater change in the timbre of the sound.

Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ High/Low Gain

Sets the signal level for the frequencies passing above

the High Freq point and for those passing below the

High Freq point.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

Frequency

–

Low Freg High Freg

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■ High/Low Gain Vel (High/Low Gain Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for signal levels

designated by the High Gain and Low Gain. When

the High/Low Gain Vel is set to a positive value, the

harder a note is played on the keyboard, the more

the amount of gain is applied. Negative values will

have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

2L Shelf (2-Low Shelving Filter)

A shelving type filter that increases or decreases the

signal levels for two low frequency ranges (Low1 and

Low 2).

■ Low1/2 Freq (Low 1/2 Frequency)

Sets the two low frequency shelving points, Low1

and Low2. Use Low1/2 Gain (see below) to increase

or decrease the signal levels below the specified

point.

❏ Settings: 72~182

The two frequency ranges below the shelving point will

overlap one another.

■ Low1/2 Freq Vel (Low1/2 Frequency Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the frequency ranges

specified by the Low1/2 Freq parameter. When

Low1/2 Freq Vel is set to a positive value, the harder

a note is played on the keyboard, the higher the

frequencies of the Low1/2 Freq. This creates a

greater change in the timbre of the sound. Negative

values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

Frequency

–

Low1

Freg

Low2

Freg

■ Low1/2 Gain

Sets the signal levels for the frequencies passing

below the Low1/2 Freq points.

❏ Settings: –16~0~+16

■ Low1/2 Gain Vel (Low1/2 Gain Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for signal levels

designated by the Low1/2 Gain. When Low1/2 Gain

Vel is set to a positive value, the harder a note is

played on the keyboard, the more gain that is

applied. Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

2H Shelf (2-High Shelving Filter)

A shelving type filter that increases or decreases the

signal levels for the two high frequency ranges (High1

and High 2).

■ High1/2 Freq (High 1/2 Frequency)

Sets two high frequency shelving points, High1 and

High2. Use High1/2 Gain (see below) to increase or

decrease each signal level above the specified point.

❏ Settings: 131~241

The two frequency ranges above the shelving point over

lap one another.

■ High1/2 Freq Vel (High1/2 Frequency Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the frequency ranges

specified by the High1/2 Freq. When High1/2 Freq

Vel is set to a positive value, the harder a note is

played on the keyboard, the higher the frequencies of

the High1/2 Freq. This creates a greater change in

the timbre of the sound. Negative values will have

the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

Frequency

–

High1

Freg

High2

Freg

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■ High1/2 Gain

Sets the signal levels for the frequencies passing

above the High1/2 Freq points.

❏ Settings: –16~0~+16

■ High1/2 Gain Vel (High1/2 Gain Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for signal levels

designated by the High1/2 Gain parameter. When

High1/2 Gain Vel is set to a positive value, the

harder a note is played on the keyboard, the more

the gain that is applied. Negative values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

The LPF passes only the signals below the specified

cutoff frequency (point) set in the Freq parameter

(below), and cuts all signals above it.

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency value. This determines the

cutoff frequency of the filter, or the frequency above

which all other frequencies are filtered out.

❏ Settings: 0~251

■ Freq Vel (Frequency Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the cutoff frequency.

When Freq Vel is set to a positive value, the harder a

note is played on the keyboard, the higher the cutoff

frequency. This creates a greater change in the

timbre of the sound. Negative values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

Range passed

Cutoff frequency Frequency

Cutoff range

VCF Type = Low Pass Filter

■ Freq Random (Frequency Random)

Freq Random causes the cutoff frequency to move

randomly. The higher the value, the wider the

change of the cutoff frequency. A setting of “0”

produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~7

■ Freq KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the cutoff frequency set in the

Freq parameter. The Freq KeyFollow functions to

adjust the cutoff frequency by the notes played on

the keyboard. When Freq KeyFollow is set to a

positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the higher the cutoff frequency. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the cutoff frequency becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Reso (Resonance)

Determines the amount of resonance boost, or

emphasis of harmonics located near the cutoff

frequency. A setting of “0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~31

■ Reso Vel (Resonance Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the value designated

in the Reso. When the Reso Vel is set to a positive

value, the harder a note is played on the keyboard,

the greater the resonance becomes, and a greater

change occurs in the timbre of the sound. Negative

values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ Reso Random (Resonance Random)

Reso Random causes the amount of the Resonance

effect to vary randomly. The higher the value, the

greater the change in the amount of the resonance. A

setting of “0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~7

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HPF (High Pass Filter)

The HPF passes the signals above the specified cutoff

frequency set in the Freq parameter (below), and cuts

the signals below it.

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency. This determines the cutoff

frequency of the filter, or the frequency below which

all other frequencies are filtered out.

❏ Settings: 0~251

All other parameters for this filter are the same as

explained for the LPF (Low Pass Filter) parameters.

For information, see page 88.

BPF (Band Pass Filter)

The BPF filter passes only a band of frequencies

centered at the cutoff frequency, and cuts others.

Range passed

Frequency

Level

Cutoff range Cutoff range

Center frequency

Range passed

Cutoff frequency

Frequency

Level

Cutoff

range

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency. Only the frequencies

around the cutoff frequency will be passed, while

other frequencies will be filtered out.

❏ Settings: 0~251

All other parameters for this filter are the same as

explained for the LPF parameters. For information,

see page 88.

InvertLPF (Inverted Low Pass Filter)

The InvLPF inverts the function of the LPF. The

signals below the specified cutoff frequency are filtered

out, and other frequencies are passed. The InvLPF and

LPF form a symmetrical curve on the horizontal axis.

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency. The frequencies below the

cutoff frequency are filtered out.

❏ Settings: 0~229

All other parameters for this filter are the same as

explained for the LPF parameters. For information,

see page 88.

Range passed

Frequency

Level

Cutoff range

Center frequency

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PEQ (Parametric Equalizer)

The PEQ increases or decreases the signal levels

around the frequency designated in Freq (see below)

using the Gain parameter.

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the center frequency. The signal levels of the

band of frequencies designated here can be increased

or decreased by the Q setting.

❏ Settings: 83~251

■ Freq Vel (Frequency Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the frequency

designated in the Freq parameter. When Freq Vel is

set to a positive value, the harder a note is played on

the keyboard, the higher the frequency (set in Freq)

becomes, and a greater change occurs in the timbre

of the sound. Negative values will have the opposite

effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ Freq Random (Frequency Random)

Freq Random causes the frequency set in the Freq

parameter to move randomly. The higher the value,

the wider the change of the center frequency. A

setting of “0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~7

Frequency

–

Freg

Gain

■ Freq KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the center frequency set in

the Freq. The Freq KeyFollow adjusts the center

frequency by the notes played on the keyboard.

When the Freq KeyFollow is set to a positive value,

the higher the note played on the keyboard, the

higher the center frequency becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the center frequency becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Gain

Sets the SCF (Static Control Filter) signal level.

This parameter increases or decreases the signal

levels around the frequency designated in the Freq

parameter.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

■ Gain Vel (Gain Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the signal level

designated in the Gain parameter. When Gain Vel is

set to a positive value, the harder a note is played on

the keyboard, the greater the gain that is applied.

Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ Gain Random

Gain Random causes the level set in the Gain

parameter to move randomly. The higher the value,

the greater the change of the gain level. A setting of

“0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~7

■ Reso (Frequency Characteristics)

Selects the frequency characteristics. There are 32

different Reso types.

❏ Settings: 0~31

Thru

Passes all the frequencies through without any filter

applied.

boost 6dB/12dB/18dB

Increases the volume by 6dB 12dB and 18dB,

respectively.

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[F5]: DCF (Dynamic Control Filter)

Configures the parameters for the Dynamic Control

Filter. There are various kinds of filters that change the

timbre of the sound by passing only specific

frequencies through from the harmonic contents (other

frequencies are filtered out). A different filtration can

be applied to each element. The DCF filter effect can be

changed over time using the Filter Envelope Generator

(see FEG on page 96).

While the SCF filters are mainly used for basic voicing

without change (over time), the DCF filters are used to

change the harmonic content over time, from the initial

attack to the ending decay by using the FEG. This lets you

simulate various types of musical instruments and create

sounds with a change in timbre over time.

■ DCF1 Type (Filter 1 Type)

Selects the filter type. Available parameters will

differ depending on the selected filter type.

❏ Settings: LPF24A (Low Pass Filter 24A), LPF24D (Low

Pass Filter 24D), LPF18 (Low Pass Filter 18),

LPF12 (Low Pass Filter 12), LPF6 (Low Pass

Filter 6), HPF (High Pass Filter), BPF (Band Pass

Filter), BEF (Band Elimination Filter), thru

■ DCF2 Type (Filter 2 Type)

If a type of filter other than LPF24A, LPF24D,

LPF18, and Thru is selected, two DCF (DCF1/2)

filters can be used simultaneously. The DCF2 Type

parameters will be added to the screen. The two

DCF filters can be connected in series or parallel. For

more information, see the next section.

❏ Settings: LPF (Low Pass Filter), BPF (Band Pass Filter),

HPF (High Pass Filter), BEF (Band Elimination

Filter)

Press [F5] and the following two types of parameter

screens alternately appear. If necessary, change the

screens when adjusting each parameter. For more

information, see the following section.

Frequency Characteristics Screen

All Parameters Screen

■ DCF1/2 Freq (F1/2Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency. The cutoff frequency set

here will be effective for the signal which passes

through the DCF 1/2 filters.

❏ Settings: 0~255

■ DCF1/2 Gain

Sets the amount of signal level for the DCF1/2

filters.

❏ Settings: 0~255

If a filter type other than LPF24A, LPF24D and LPF18

is selected, and the Connect setting (below) is set to seri

(serial), hyphens (---) will be displayed in DCF1 Gain.

In this case, the gain of the signals passed through

DCF1 and DCF2 is adjusted by the DCF2 Gain.

■ Reso (Resonance)

Determines the amount of resonance or emphasis

around the cutoff frequency, and adds a pronounced

effect to the sound. The setting made here is equally

applied to both DCF1 and DCF2 filters.

❏ Settings: 0~31

■ Reso. Vel (Resonance Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the value designated

in the Reso parameter. When Reso Vel is set to a

positive value, the harder a note is played on the

keyboard, the greater the resonance becomes, and a

greater change occurs in the timbre of the sound.

Negative values will have the opposite effect. The

setting made here is equally applied to both DCF1

and DCF2 filters.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

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■ Thru Gain

Determines the amount of the signals that does not

pass through the filter, or the original dry sound.

❏ Settings: 0~255

The Thru Gain is displayed and effective only when a

filter type other than LPF24A, LPF24D, LPF18 and

Thru is selected, and the Connect setting (see below) is

set to seri (serial).

■ Connect

Sets how the DCF1 and DCF2 are connected. There

are two types of connections available.

❏ Settings: seri (serial), para (parallel)

The Connect parameter is displayed only when a filter

type other than LPF24A, LPF24D, LPF18 or Thru is

selected.

The following three parameters are displayed only

when a filter type other than LPF24A, LPF24D, LPF18

or Thru is selected, and the Frequency Characteristics

screen is not selected.

The parameters added in the All Parameters Screen.

■ DCF1/2 Reso (F1/2 Resonance)

Turns the resonance effect on or off for the DCF1/2.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ DCF1/2 LFO (F1/2 LFO)

Turns the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) effect on

or off for the DCF1/2.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ DCF1/2 EG (F1/2 EG)

Turns the PEG effect on or off for the DCF1/2.

❏ Settings: on, off

The following filter types are available for the DCF 1/2.

Filter

Gain

DCF2DCF1

seri

Thru

Gain

DCF2

DCF1

para

Gain

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

The LPF passes the signals below the specified cutoff

frequency and cuts the signals above it. There are five

different types of Low Pass Filters for the DCF1.

LPF24A (Low Pass Filter 24A):

Digital dynamic filter similar to a -24dB/oct low pass filter of

an analog synthesizer.

LPF24D (Low Pass Filter 24D):

-24dB/oct low pass filter-type digital dynamic filter with

pronounced resonance.

LPF18 (Low Pass Filter 18):

-18dB/oct low pass filter-type digital dynamic filter.

LPF12 (Low Pass Filter 12):

-12dB/oct low pass filter-type digital dynamic filter.

LPF12

LPF18

Resonance

LPF24D

Rezonance

LPF24A

FrequencyCutoff Frequency

Level

-6db/oct

-12db/oct

-18db/oct

-24db/oct

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LPF6(Low Pass Filter 6):

-6dB/oct low pass filter-type digital dynamic filter with no

resonance.

HPF (High Pass Filter)

The HPF filter passes the signals above the specified

cutoff frequency, and cuts the signals below it.

BPF (Band Pass Filter)

The BPF filter passes the signals around the specified

cutoff frequency, and cuts other signals.

BEF (Band Elimination Filter)

The BEF filter cuts the signals around the specified

cutoff frequency, and passes other signals.

Cutoff range

Frequency

Level

Range passed Range passed

Center frequency

Range passed

Frequency

Level

Cutoff range Cutoff range

Center frequency

Range passed

Cutoff frequency

Frequency

Level

Cutoff range

LPF6

Thru

The Thru function by-passes the filter and the signal

remains unaffected (dry).

Filter Graphic Display

On the right side of the Frequency Characteristics

screen, the type of the filter frequency

characteristics curve is displayed. The frequency

bandwidth is indicated by the horizontal axis, while

the level is indicated by the vertical axis. As each

parameter value is adjusted, the changes are shown

accordingly in the graphical display. When two DCF

filters (DCF1/2) are used, the two curves are

displayed on top of one another.

[F6]: SENS (Sensitivity)

Sets the sensitivity of the DCF filter for each element.

A different value can be set for the two DCF filters of

each element.

When LPF24A, LPF24D, or LPF18 is selected, only the

DCF1 parameters are displayed (see page 91).

■ F1/2 Vel EG (Filter 1/2 Velocity EG)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the FEG. When set to

a positive value, the harder a note is played on the

keyboard, the greater the change becomes in the

filtered sound. Negative values will have the opposite

effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

Level

Frequency

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■ F1/2 Vel Freq (Filter 1/2 Velocity Frequency)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the cutoff frequency

parameter. When F1/2 Vel Freq is set to a positive

value, the harder a note is played on the keyboard,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes, and a

greater change occurs in the timbre of the sound.

Negative values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ F1/2 Vel Gain (Filter 1/2 Velocity Gain)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the gain level. When

F1/2 Vel Gain is set to a positive value, the harder a

note is played on the keyboard, the more the amount

of gain is applied. Negative values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ F1/2 Freq EG Depth (Filter 1/2 Frequency EG

Depth)

Sets the depth of the change in the cutoff frequency

over time. The higher the value, the wider the

change in depth becomes. Negative values will result

in an inverted envelope.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ F1/2 Freq Random (Filter 1/2 Frequency

Random)

Freq Random causes the cutoff frequency to move

randomly. The higher the value, the greater the

change in the movement. A setting of “0” produces

no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~15

■ F1/2 Freq KeyFlw (Filter 1/2 Frequency

KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the cutoff frequency. The

F1/2 Freq KeyFollow adjusts the cutoff frequency by

the notes played on the keyboard. When the F1/2

Freq KeyFollow is set to a positive value, the larger

the note played on the keyboard, the higher the

cutoff frequency becomes. When a negative value is

set, the lower the note played, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

[F7]: SCALE

Sets the scaling for the filter. The filter scaling function

adjusts the filter cutoff frequency based on notes played

on the keyboard. There are four Break Points, each

with their own offset level settings. A different value

can be set for the two DCF filters of each element.

Press [F2] and [F3] to select the DCF1 and the DCF2

screens, respectively.

■ BP 1~4 point

■ BP 1~4 Level

❏ Settings:

BP 1/2/3/4 Point: C–2~G8

BP 1/2/3/4 Level: –128~+127

Setting the Filter Scaling

Set the note names (pitch) and the offset levels for

each break point (BP1-4) as seen in the following

example.

In this example, with a cutoff frequency of 64, the

note name E1 at the BP 1 Point is set to the offset

value –4. B2 at the BP 2 Point is +10. G4 at the BP

3 Point is +17. And A5 at the BP 4 Point is +4.

Each cutoff frequency will be offset to 60, 74, 81

and 68, respectively. The cutoff frequencies other

than the ones at each Break Point will be on the

straight line connected between the two adjacent

Break Points.

Sets the Break Point note names from the lowest

BP1 to the highest BP4. Be aware that, for example,

the BP1 note name cannot be set higher than the

adjacent BP2.

The Break Point level is an offset value and will

increase or decrease from the currently selected

cutoff frequency. Even if an offset value is set above

or below the limits of the cutoff frequency, it will

not go beyond the upper and lower cutoff frequency

limits.

A note set below the BP1 Break Point becomes the

BP1 level. Likewise, a note set above the BP4 Break

Point becomes the BP4 level.

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[F8]: EG (Filter Envelope Generator)

Sets the FEG, which determines how the timbre of the

sound will change over time, from when the key is

pressed, held, then released. The FEG is effective for

both DCF1/2, and different settings can be made for

each element.

When setting the FEG, press [F8] and the following

two types of screens appear alternately. You can switch

between screens to set each parameter.

All Parameters Screen

Envelope screen

■ Hold Time Vel (Hold Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Hold Time. When

Hold Time Vel is set to a positive value, the softer

the keyboard is played, the longer the Hold Time

becomes. Negative values will have the opposite

effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Atck Time Vel (Attack Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Attack Time.

When Atck Time Vel is set to a positive value, the

softer the keyboard is played, the longer the Attack

Time becomes. Negative values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Other Time Vel (Other Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for Decay 1/2 Time and

the Release 1/2 Time. When Other Time Vel is set to

a positive value, the softer the keyboard is played,

the longer the change becomes over time. Negative

values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Time Scale

The Time Scale function determines the speed of

change in the FEG according to the pitch played on

the keyboard. When Time Scale is set to a positive

value, the lower a note that is played on the

keyboard, the slower the change over time becomes.

Likewise, the higher a note that is played on the

keyboard, the faster the change occurs. Negative

values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

Time

Higher range

Lower range

Higher range

Lower range

–

Speed of FEG

pitch change

Speed of FEG

pitch change

Positive value

Negative value

Time

–

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■ L (Loop)

Sets the loop point for the FEG. As seen in the

FOLLOWING diagram, this function sets the

position to be returned to after reaching the Decay 2

(loop point). Selecting “off” turns the loop function

off.

❏ Settings: off, Hl (Hold), Atck (Attack), D1 (Decay 1)

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Hold Time

Sets the Hold Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Attack Time

Sets the Attack Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Dcy 1/2 Time (Decay 1/2 Time)

Sets the Decay 1/2 Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Rel1/Rel2 Time (Release 1/2 Time)

Sets the Release 1/2 Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Hold Level

Sets the Hold Level.

❏ Settings: -128~0~+127

■ Attack Level

Sets the Attack Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ Dcy 1/2 Level (Decay 1/2 Level)

Sets the Decay 1/2 level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ Rel1/Rel2 Level (Release 1/2 Level)

Sets the Release 1/2 Level.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

(Hl)

(At)

(D1)

Loop Point

Loop

Filter EG

Loop

When Set to “HI”

Setting the Filter Envelope Generator

There are six Time settings (the speed of changes)

and six Level settings (the amount of changes) that

shape how the timbre of the sound changes over

time, from when a key is hit, then released, and how

the sound decays.

Press [F8] to select the ENVELOPE screen. Each

value can be set with the Envelope graphical display.

The level of a played note can be set to continue at a

defined level for a fixed period of time by setting the

Attack Level and the Attack Time. Then the level

change over time can be controlled by setting Dcy

1/2/3 Time/Level. Finally, when the key is released,

the pitch change over time can be controlled by

setting the Rel 1/2 Time/Level.

Time Velocity and Loop can also be set in the All

Parameters screen.

The level here refers to the amount of offset value

relative to the current cutoff frequency.

[F5]: AMP (Amplitude)

The Amplitude parameters set the volume of each

element. There are three menus available.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F7]: SCALE

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

Determines the output level for each element. A

different value can be set for each element.

■ Level

Sets the output level of each element.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Attack

Level

Hold Time

Hold Level

Attack

Time

Dcy1

Time

Dcy2

Time

Rel1

Time

Rel2

Time

Dcy1

Level

Dcy2

Level

Key off

Key on

Time

Cutoff

Frequency

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■ Level KeyFollow

Sets the Level KeyFollow for each element. The Level

KeyFollow function determines the output level in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When Level KeyFollow is applied, the output level is

increased or decreased relative to the basic pitch,

which is designated here as C3.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Level Vel (Level Velocity)

Sets the velocity level for each element. This

function lets you control the volume by the velocity

that is played on the keyboard (playing strength).

When Level Vel is set to a positive value, the harder

a note is played on the keyboard, the greater the

change in volume that occurs. Negative values will

have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ ExpLowLimit (Expression Low Limit)

Sets the Expression Low Limit for each element. The

lower limit can be set so that even when a sound is

played below the set value, the volume will not go

below the designated lower limit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

Determines the left or right positioning of each

element in the stereo spectrum. Select “scl” to

activate the scaling pan. In this way, the designated

range of the scaling pan movement from left to right

can be controlled by Pan KeyFollow. Select “rnd” to

activate the Random Pan. In this way, the width of

the sound moving from left to right can be controlled

by Random Depth.

❏ Settings: scl (Scaling Pan), L63~cnt (center)~R63, rnd

(Random)

Low Limit

Volume Volume

Exp

127

Exp

127

Normal change in volume

When Low Limit is set

The

Lowest

■ Pan KeyFollow

This parameter is displayed when you select “scl”

(Scaling Pan) in Pan. The Pan KeyFollow function

determines the positioning of the sound in the stereo

spectrum in accordance with the notes played on the

keyboard. When Pan KeyFollow is applied, the

positioning shifts accordingly at every note relative

to the basic pitch C3 (as Center).

❏ Settings: 0~15

■ Random Depth

This parameter is displayed when you select “rnd”

(Random Pan) in Pan, to let you set the depth

(width) of the Random Pan. This function causes the

sound to move randomly within the stereo spectrum.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F7]: SCALE

Sets the amplitude scaling. The amplitude scaling

function allows for control of the output level of the

element by the pitch that is played on the keyboard. A

different value can be set for each element. For

information about setting the level of the element, see

Element Level, page 81.

■ BP 1~4 point

■ BP 1~4 Level

❏ Settings:

BP1/2/3/4 Point: C–2~G8

BP1/2/3/4 Level: –128~+127

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Setting the Amplitude Scaling

You can set the note (pitch) and the offset level for

each break point (BP1-4), as shown in the following

example.

In this example, E1 has a level of –4. This means

that the present output level is 76, because 80-4

equals 76. B2 has an offset value of +10; therefore,

the level is 80+10=90. G4 is +17, so the level is

80+17=96. And A5, with an offset of +4, would

be 80+4=84. The output levels other than the ones

at each Break Point will be on the straight line

connected between the two adjacent Break Points.

Set the Break Point note names from BP1 to BP4 in

an ascending order.

The Break Point level offset value will increase or

decrease relative to the currently selected value for

the element. The range of possible values for an

element is 0-127. Therefore, even if a Break Point

value of +50 is applied to an element set to 80, the

level will not become 130, but rather 127, which is

the maximum available.

A note set below the BP1 break point will become

the BP1 level. Likewise, a note set above the BP4

break point will become the BP4 level.

[F8]: EG (Amplitude Envelope Generator)

Sets the AEG. This determines how the amplitude will

change over time, from when the key is pressed, held,

then released. A different value can be set for each

element.

When setting the AEG, press [F8] and two types of

screens appear alternately. You can switch between

screens as you set each parameter.

All Parameters Screen

Envelope screen

■ Atck Time Vel (Attack Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Attack Time.

When Attack Time Vel is set to a positive value, the

softer the keyboard is played, the longer the Attack

time becomes. Negatives values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter can be used for Attack Mode1 (see page

99). This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Dcy 1 Time Vel (Decay 1 Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Decay 1 Time.

When Dcy 1 Time Vel is set to a positive value, the

softer the keyboard is played, the longer the Decay 1

Time becomes. Negatives values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter can be used for Attack Mode 2 (see

page 99). This parameter is not displayed in the

ENVELOPE screen.

■ Other Time Vel (Other Time Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Decay 2/3 and

the Release 1/2 Time. When Other Time Vel is set to

a positive value, the softer the keyboard is played,

the longer the change in the sound. Negatives values

will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

■ Time Scale

The Time Scale function determines the speed of

change in the AEG according to pitch. When Time

Scale is set to a positive value, the lower the note

that is played on the keyboard, the slower the change

over time becomes. The higher a note is played on

the keyboard, the faster the change that occurs.

Negatives values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

This parameter is not displayed in the ENVELOPE

screen.

Slower

Faster

Higher range

Lower range

–4

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■ Decay Level Vel (Decay Level Velocity)

Increase or decrease the Decay Level with the

velocity.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

■ Attack Mode

Selects the Attack Mode (1 or 2) or switches back

and forth between modes.

❏ Settings: 1 (Attack Mode 1), 2 (Attack Mode 2)

More information about each mode is provided below.

■ Release Mode

Selects the Release Mode (1 or 2) or switches back

and forth between modes. When Release mode 2 is

selected, Release Time 2 and Release Level 2 (set at

“0”) are added and an even more complex envelope

curve can be created.

❏ Settings: 1 (Release Mode 1), 2 (Release Mode 2)

■ Attack Time

Sets the Attack Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Dcy 1~3 Time (Decay 1-3 Time)

Sets the Decay 1-3 Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Rel (Rel 1/2) Time

Sets the Release Time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

You can set the Release 1/2 Time only when Release

Mode 2 is selected.

■ Init Level (Initial Level)

Sets the Initial level (when in “Hold mode”).

❏ Settings: 0~127

This parameter is effective only when the “Attack mode

1” is selected.

■ Dcy 1~3 Level

Sets the level of Decay 1-3.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Rel1 Level

Sets the level of Release 1 (when in Release Mode 2)

❏ Settings: 0~127

Release 1 Level is fixed to “0” in the Release Mode 1.

Release 2 Level is fixed to “0” in the Release Mode 2.

Setting the Amplitude Envelope Generator

There are six Time settings (the speeds of changes)

and seven Level settings that shape how the volume

of the sound changes over time, from when a key is

hit, then released, and how the sound decays.

Press [F8] to select the ENVELOPE screen. Here

each value can be set with the Envelope graphical

display.

There are two types of Attack Modes (1 and 2) for

the AEG. Attack Mode 1 has one attack and Attack

Mode 2 has a two-step attack. Select the Attack

Mode you want to use from the All Parameters

screen.

You can also set the desired values for the Time

Velocity and Time Scaling in the All Parameters

screen.

Attack Mode 1

Initial Level = Attack Level

Attack Mode 2

R1L R2LD1L

Key on

D1T

Key off

D2T

AT D3T R1T R2T

D2L D3L

Time

Output

R1L R2L

Key on

Key off

Intial

Level

(255)

D1T D2T D3T R1T R2T

D1L

D2L

D3L

Time

Output

R1L R2L

Key on

Key off

D1T D2T D3T R1T R2T

D1L

D2L D3L

Time

Output

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[F6]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

The LFO parameters set the LFO. The LFO oscillator

generates low frequency signals that allow for

modulation to be applied to specific aspects of the

voice. Applying an LFO wave (shape of modulation) to

the pitch, filter, or amplitude creates effects such as

vibrato, waw, and tremolo. There are two LFOs (LFO1

and LFO2), available for applying the LFO to each

element.

[F7]: LFO1 (Low Frequency Oscillator1)

[F8]: LFO2 (Low Frequency Oscillator2)

[F7]: LFO1 (Low Frequency

Oscillator1)

Sets parameters for the LFO1. A different value can be

set for each element.

■ Wave

Selects the LFO 1 wave. Various kinds of modulated

sounds can be created depending on the selected

wave. Three types of waves are available.

❏ Settings: saw, tri, squ

It is possible for the LFO1 to modulate the pitch, filter

and amplitude simultaneously.

saw

tri (triangle)

squ (square)

■ Sync

This switch turns the Sync on and off . When Sync

is turned on, the LFO oscillator is always reset each

time the keys are pressed.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ Delay

Sets the delay time from when the keyboard is

played to when the LFO modulation begins. As

shown in the diagram below, the larger the value, the

longer the delay time.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Short Delay

Long Delay

This setting can be applied to pitch only.

Key on

Time

Key on

Time

Key on

Sync onSync off

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■ Fade

Sets the fade-in effect of the LFO after the

designated delay time has passed. As shown in the

diagram below, the larger the value, the longer it

takes for the LFO effect to reach the peak in

modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~255

This setting can be applied to pitch only.

■ Speed

Sets the speed of the LFO wave modulation. The

higher the value, the faster the speed.

❏ Settings: 0~63

Slow

Fast

Time

Fade

Delay

Time

Key on

Max

Fade

Max

Delay

Time

Key on

■ Vel (Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the LFO speed. When

Vel is set to a positive value, the harder the keyboard

is played, the greater the LFO modulation. Negatives

values will have the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~+7

■ Rndm (Random)

Moves and changes the depth of the LFO speed

(AMOD, PMOD, and FMOD below) randomly. The

larger the value, the greater the change. A setting of

“0” produces no effect.

❏ Settings: 0~15

Small value

Large value

Time

Large value

Time

Small value

Softer Harder

LFO

Change

Positive value

Softer Harder

LFO

Change

Negative value

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■ AMD (Amplitude Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the

output level. Larger values widen the range of the

volume change.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ PMD (Pitch Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the

pitch. Larger values widen the range of the change in

pitch. Negative values reverse the phase of the LFO

wave.

❏ Settings: –255~0~+255

■ FMD (Filter Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the filter

cutoff frequency. Larger values widen the range of

change in the cutoff frequency. Negative values

reverse the phase of the LFO wave.

❏ Settings: –127~0~+127

The effect may not be audible, if the DCF is not

properly set.

[F8]: LFO2 (Low Frequency Oscillator 2)

Sets the parameters for the LFO2. A different value can

be set for each element.

■ Wave

Selects the LFO 2 wave. The waves selected here

modulate the amplitude, filter, and pitch, to create

effects like tremolo, waw, and vibrato, respectively.

❏ Settings: sine, tri, saw u, saw d, squ, trpzd, s/h 1, s/h 2

Compared to the previously explained LFO1, the LFO2

has many more types of waves. However, only one item

can be modulated at a time by the LFO2.

sine (sine wave)

tri (triangle wave)

saw u (saw up wave)

saw d (saw down wave)

squ (square wave)

trpzd (trapezoid wave)

s/h 1 (sample & hold1)

s/h 2 (sample & hold2)

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■ Sync

The parameters for LFO2 Sync are the same as for

LFO1 Sync. For an explanation, see page 100.

■ Delay

The parameters for LFO2 Delay are the same as for

LFO1 Delay. For an explanation, see page 100.

■ Fade

The parameters for LFO2 Fade are the same as for

LFO1 Fade. For an explanation, see page 101.

■ Speed

The parameters for LFO2 Speed are the same as for

LFO1 Speed. For an explanation, see page 101.

■ Phase

Sets the phase of the LFO frequency modulation

wave at which a key is pressed.

As shown in the diagram below, the values 0-3

correspond to phase degrees as follows: 0 , 90, 180,

and 270, respectively.

❏ Settings: 0~3

■ Dest (Destination)

Selects the objects to be modulated by the LFO2

wave.

❏ Settings: 00: OFF

01: volume

02: pan

03: pitch

04: LFO1speed

05: LFO1 PMD

06: LFO1 AMD

07: LFO1 FMD

■ Depth

Sets the depth of the LFO2 wave modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Time

Phase 0° 90° 180° 270°

01 23

Phase

Value

[F7]: CTRL (Controller)

The Controller parameters set the Controllers. Starting

with the [PITCH] wheel on the front panel, various

controllers can be set for each element. There are two

menus available.

[F7]: PITCH (Pitch Control)

[F8]: SET (Controller Set)

[F3]: [REMAP]

[F7]: PITCH (Pitch Control)

Sets parameters for pitch bend and portamento. A

different value can be set for each element.

■ Pitch Bend Upper

Sets the degree of pitch change in semitones (half

steps) when the [PITCH] wheel is moved in an

upwards direction. For example, a value of +12

means that moving the [PITCH] wheel upwards can

raise the pitch a maximum of one octave.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+24

■ Pitch Bend Lower

Sets the degree of pitch change in semitones (half

steps) when the Pitch Bend Wheel is moved in a

downwards direction. For example, a value of –12

means that moving the [PITCH] wheel downwards

can lower the pitch a maximum of one octave.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+24

■ Port Sw (Portamento Switch)

Turns the portamento “on” and “off.” Portamento

creates a smooth glide in pitch from one note to the

next. Portamento is a common function equally

applied to all elements.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ Port Time (Portamento Time)

Sets the time of the pitch glide between successively

played notes. Higher settings result in a longer

(slower) glide.

❏ Settings: 0~127

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■ Port Mode (Portamento Mode)

Selects the portamento mode. The way in which the

portamento moves will differ depending on whether

the Mono or Poly parameter is selected in the

Common menu.

❏ Settings: fngr (fingered), full

When “Mono” is selected in the Common menu:

fngr (fingered): Portamento is applied only when you

play legato (playing a note before releasing the previous

one).

full: Portamento is always applied.

When “Poly” is selected in the Common menu:

Same as for the mono (monophonic) mode except that

portamento is applied to multiple notes.

[F8]: SET (Controller Set)

A variety of control change functions can be assigned

to a controller such as the Control Knobs on the front

panel or the keyboard. For example, aftertouch of the

keyboard can be assigned to control vibrato or the

[MODULATION] wheel can be assigned to apply

resonance. The control functions can be assigned to

affect a specific element. The assignment of controls to

a voice is called voice control, and a maximum of 16

different Voice Controller Sets can be assigned to one

voice.

When you select [F8]: SET, [F3]: REMAP function will

be added to the screen.

Controllers

Keyboard,

Modulation Wheel,

Knobs, etc.

Voice Control 1~16

Set 1

Set 16

Elements

[F3]: REMAP

The Remap function allows you to arrange the

Voice Controller Sets. For example, when you have

created four Controller Sets, number 1, 3, 4 and 7,

the numbers will be ranged from 1 through 4.

■ Ctrl (Controllers)

Selects the voice control number. When creating a

Voice Controller Set, first select the control number.

❏ Settings: Set 1-16 (Voice Controller set 1-16)

■ Elem Sw (Element Switch)

Sets the controller for each element as active (“on”)

or inactive (“off”).

❏ Settings: For each element 1-4, on, off

■ Src Sw (Source Switch)

Sets the control devices that control the functions

selected with the Dst Param (Destination

Parameter). Set the controllers that you want to use

to “on.” There are 13 types of controllers, and it is

possible to select more than one controller at a time.

❏ Settings: PB (Pitch Bend Wheel), AT (After Touch), FC

(Foot Controller), BC (Breath Controller), RC

(Ribbon Controller), MW1 (Modulation Wheel

1), MW2 (Modulation Wheel 2), KN1~6

(Knobs1-6); for each controller, on, off

When VL or AN elements are selected, Vel (Velocity)

parameter will be added to the “Src Sw.” You can

control Dest Parameters by keyboard velocity.

■ Dest Param (Destination Parameter)

Sets the control function that will be assigned to a

voice control set. The control function that is

selected here will be controlled by the controller

selected in Src Sw (Source Switch).

❏ Settings: (See the Controller List in the separate Data List

book.)

The available destination parameters are from No.45

through No.78. For more information, refer to the

Controller List.

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■ Dest Depth (Destination Depth)

Sets the depth for the control function selected in

Dst Param.

❏ Settings: –64~0~63

Assigning Controllers to the Controller Set

Due to the 16 voice controller sets, there are many

possible combinations. For example, one Src Sw

(Source Switch) can control various Destinations

Parameter (Dest Param), or various Source Switch

(Src Sw) can control a single Dest Param

(Destination Parameter).

Example 1: One Source Switch controls various

Destination Parameter.

Example 2: Various Sources controls one

Destination.

SET1

MW1(Modulation Wheel 1)=ON

MW2(Modulation Wheel 2)=ON

Src SW

046:AWM PAN

Dest Param

Modulation Wheel 1

and/or Modulation

Wheel 2 affect(s) the

panning.

SET1

MW2

(Modulation

Wheel 2)=ON

Src SW

046:AWM PAN

Dest Param

SET2

MW2

(Modulation

Wheel 2)=ON

Src SW

050:AWM

LFO1 Speed

Dest Param

Turning the Modulation

Wheel 2 affects both

the panning and LFO1

speed.

[F8]: EFCT (Effects)

The Effect parameters sets the parameters related to

the two types of Insertion effects and the System

(Reverb and Chorus) effects. The effects signal flow

can be confirmed in the graphic display screen as you

set values. There are five menus available.

[F4]: TYPE

[F5]: INS1 (Insertion 1)

[F6]: INS2 (Insertion 2)

[F7]: REV (Reverb)

[F8]: CHO (Chorus)

For more information on Insertion and System effects, see

page 65.

F4: TYPE

Sets the type of Insertion Effect 1/2 as well as the

Reverb and Chorus. You can set the send and return

levels of each effect unit.

■

InsEF Elem Sw (Insertion Effect Element Switch)

Selects the Insertion Effect unit for each element.

When “off” is selected the Insertion Effect unit is by-

passed.

❏ Settings: For each element, 1 (Insertion Effect unit 1), 2

(Insertion Effect unit 2), off

If you select and edit an AN or FDSP voice on EX7, you

cannot use insertion Effect. For more information, see

page 54.

■ 2 InsEF Connect (Insertion Effects Connect)

Sets how Insertion Effects 1 and 2 are configured.

The graphical display visually maps out the course of

the signal and displays changes made in the type of

connection.

❏ Settings: 1: 2 (parallel connection), 1>2 (the signal

travels from the Insertion Effect 1 to the

Insertion Effect 2 in a serial connection), 2>1

(the signal travels from the Insertion Effect 2 to

Insertion Effect 1 in a serial connection)

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■ 3 InsEF1 (Insertion Effect 1)

Selects the type of effect for Insertion Effect 1.

❏ Settings: 00 (thru)~24

For more information about each type of effect, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

■ 4 InsEF2 (Insertion Effect 2)

Selects the type of effect for Insertion Effect 2.

❏ Settings: 00 (thru)~79

For more information about each type of effect, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

■ 5 Rev Send (Reverb Send)

Sets the send level of the signal output from

Insertion Effect 1/2 (or by-passed) and sent to the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ 6 Cho Send (Chorus Send)

Sets the send level of the signal output from the

Insertion Effect 1/2 (or by-passed) and sent to the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ 7 Rev (Reverb)

Selects the type of reverb for the Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 00 (off)~12

For more information about each type of Reverb, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

■ 8 Cho (Chorus)

Selects the type of chorus for the Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 00 (off)~17

For more information about each type of Chorus, see

the Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

■ 9 Cho→Rev (Chorus→Reverb)

Sets the send level of the signal output from the

Chorus unit and sent to the Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ ) Rev Pan (Reverb Pan)

Sets the panning of the signal output from the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: L64 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ ! Cho Pan (Chorus Pan)

Sets the panning of the signal output from the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: L64 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ @ Rev Return (Reverb Return)

Sets the return level of the signal output from the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ # Cho Return (Chorus Return)

Sets the return level of the signal output from the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F5]: INS1 (Insertion 1)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Insertion 1 effect.

❏ Settings: (The number of parameters and values available

differs depending on the currently selected effect

type. For more information, see the Effect

Parameter List in the separate Data List book.)

[F6]: INS2 (Insertion 2)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Insertion 2 effect.

❏ Settings: (The number of parameters and values available

differs depending on the currently selected effect

type. For more information, see the Effect

Parameter List in the separate Data List book.)

Currently selected effect type

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[F7]: REV (Reverb)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Reverb effect.

❏ Settings: (The number of parameters and values available

differs depending on the currently selected

Reverb type. For more information, see the Effect

Type List in the separate Data List book.)

[F8]: CHO (Chorus)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Chorus effect.

❏ Settings: (The number of parameters and values available

differs depending on the currently selected

Chorus type. For more information, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.)

Normal Voice (VL Element)

(EX5/5R only)

The following explanations include only the differences

between the VL Element and the AWM Elements. The

remaining functions and parameters are the same as

those for the AWM Elements. For more information,

see the relevant sections starting on page 77.

Currently selected Chorus type

Currently selected reverb type

[VOICE]

------Normal+[EDIT] VL Element

------[F1:COMMON ........................................................107

------[F6:Parameter] ..........................................107

------[F7:Arpeggio] ..................................................79

------[F3:Arpeggio-Edit] ..........................................79

------[F8:Name] ........................................................79

------[F2:OSCILLATOR] ................................................108

------[F6:Wave] ....................................................108

------[F7:Mix] ............................................................81

------[F8:Zone]............................................................82

------[F3:PITCH] ..............................................................108

------[F6:Parameter] ................................................83

------[F7:Scaling] ......................................................83

------[F8:EG] ........................................................109

------[F4:FILTER..............................................................109

------[F7:EQ]........................................................109

------[F8:DCF]......................................................110

------[F5:AMPLITUDE] ..................................................110

------[F6:Parameter] ................................................96

------[F8:EG] ........................................................110

------[F6:LFO] ..................................................................111

------[F8:LFO] ......................................................111

------[F7:CONTROLLER] ..............................................111

------[F7:Pitch Control] ..........................................103

------[F8:Controller Set] ....................................111

------[F3:Remap]..................................................111

------[F8:EFFECT] ................................................................105

------[F4:Type] ........................................................105

------[F5:Insertion Effect 1] ..................................106

------[F6:Insertion Effect 2] ..................................106

------[F7:Reverb]......................................................107

------[F8:Chorus] ....................................................107

The parameters in the above grayed menus are the same as

those found in the AWM Elements.

[F1]: COM (Common)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

When VL is selected as a Voice Type from the PARAM

menu, it is possible to create a voice with one VL

Element and three AWM Elements. The first element is

fixed as VL Element, and remaining Elements are for

the AWM Elements. The parameters explained below

will be added to the screen.

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■ KeyOn Delay

When the VL Element is selected, KeyOn Delay is

inactive and hyphens (---) will display.

[F3]: WAVE-EDIT

When the VL Element is selected, Wave-Edit is

inactive. For more information about Wave-Edit,

see page 150.

[F3]: PITCH (Pitch Parameters)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

Only the Coarse Tune and Detune parameters are

available for the VL Element. The values that can be

set with these parameters are the same as those

explained for AWM Elements on page 83. The

remaining parameters are inactive and hyphens (---)

will be displayed.

[F7]: SCALE

Sets the pitch scaling for the VL element. The available

parameters are the same as those for AWM element on

page 83.

■ VL Mono/Poly (VL Monophonic/Polyphonic)

Selects how the VL Element produces sound. The VL

Element is limited to only one sound at a time.

However, as shown below, the way in which sound

is produced is different depending on whether

“mono” (monophonic) or “poly” (polyphonic) is

selected. Select the mode that best suits your playing

style.

❏ Settings:

mono:

If the one key (which was currently sounding) is released

while the other key is held, a new note will be triggered.

poly:

If the one key (which was currently sounding) is released

while the other keys are held, the other note will not be

retriggered.

For the other three AWM Elements, how each element

produces sound is determined by the Mono/Poly

parameters on page 79.

■ VL Priority

Determines the priority for notes played as the VL

Element. When chords or several notes are played at

the same time, you can select which note will sound:

last (the note that was played last), top (the highest

note), or bottom (the lowest note).

❏ Settings: last, top, btm (bottom)

[F2]: OSC (Oscillator)

[F6]: WAVE

■ Bank

VL can be selected only for the first Element.

■ Number

Selects the VL Element wave number. Displayed to

the right of the number is the category name of the

wave and wave name.

❏ Settings: (For more information about each type of wave,

see the Wave List in the separate Data List book.)

■ WavePlay

When the VL Element is selected, WavePlay is

inactive and hyphens (---) will display.

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[F8]: EG (Pitch Envelope Generator)

The following screen appears when the VL Element is

selected in the PEG screen.

■ Initial Level

Sets the initial pitch of the VL Element when a note

is played. When the Initial Level is set to a positive

value, the pitch generated will be higher than the

correct pitch. Negative values cause the pitch

generated to be lower than the correct pitch. The

correct pitch is generated when Initial Level is set to

a value of “0.”

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time it takes for the VL Element

to reach the correct pitch from when a note is

played. When Attack Time is set to a positive value,

the change occurs more slowly. Negative values

cause the change to occur more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Release Time

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the

designated Release Level pitch from when a key is

released. When Release Time is set to a positive

value, the change occurs more slowly. Negative

values cause the change to occur more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Release Level

Sets the last pitch of the note from when a key is

released. When Release Level is set to a positive

value, the pitch generated changes towards a higher

pitch. Negative values causes the pitch generated to

be lower. Selecting a value of “0” produces a pitch

that moves towards the correct pitch.

❏ Settings: –49~0~+50

[F4]: FILT (Filter)

When VL Element is selected, following two menus are

available for Filter parameters.

[F7]: EQ (Equalizer)

[F8]: DCF (Dynamic Control Filter)

[F7]: EQ (Equalizer)

The 5-band parametric equalizer with the parameters,

Frequency, Q, and Gain, permit further sound tailoring

capability. There is also a post EQ parameter.

■ EQ1~EQ5 Freq (EQ1~EQ5 Frequency)

Sets the central frequency of each band.

❏ Settings: 0~48 for each point from EQ1~EQ5

■ EQ1~EQ5 Reso (EQ1~EQ5 Resonance)

Increase or decrease the central frequency of each of

the five frequency bands set in Freq. This, combined

with Gain level control capability, lets you create

unique EQ curves.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ EQ1~EQ5 Gain

Sets each of the central frequency signal levels for

EQ1-EQ5.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Post EQ

Adjusts the output level of the signal passed through

the EQ. The signal adjusted here will be sent to an

Insertion Effect.

❏ Settings: –8~0~+8

Reso

Gain

Freq

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[F8]: DCF (Dynamic Control Filter)

■ Resonance

Parameters which let you boost specific frequencies

around the cutoff frequency.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Cutoff Freq (Cutoff Frequency)

Sets the cutoff frequency for the filter.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Freq EG Depth (Frequency EG Depth)

Sets the depth of the change in the cutoff frequency

over time. The larger the value, the wider the change

in depth becomes. Negative values will produce an

inverted envelope.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Freq K.Follow (Frequency Key Follow)

Sets the cutoff frequency for KeyFollow. The Freq

K.Follow function adjusts the cutoff frequency in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When Freq K.Follow is applied, the cutoff frequency

changes relative to the pitch set in the Freq K.Flw

BP (explained below). When set to a positive value,

the lower the note played, the lower the cutoff

frequency becomes. When a negative value is set, the

higher the note played, the lower the cutoff

frequency.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Freq K.Flw BP (Frequency KeyFollow Break

Point)

Sets the basic pitch for Frequency KeyFollow.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

[F5]: AMP (Amplitude)

When VL Element is selected, there are two menus

available with Amplitude parameters.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

When the VL Element is selected, Level Vel (Level

Velocity) is inactive. Other settings are the same as for

the AWM Elements. For more information about AWM

Elements, see page 96.

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

Sets the Amplitude Envelope Generator for the VL

Element.

■ Level K.Follow (Level KeyFollow)

Sets the Level KeyFollow for the VL Element. The

Level K.Follow function adjusts the output level in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When Level K.Follow is applied, the output level

changes relative to the output level set in the Level

K.Flw BP (explained below). When set to a positive

value, the lower the note played, the lower the

output level becomes. When a negative value is set,

the higher the note played, the lower the output level

becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Level K.Flw BP (Level Key Follow Break Point)

Sets the basic pitch for the VL Element Level

KeyFollow.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

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■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the peak in

volume from when a note is played. When Attack

Time is set to a positive value, the peak is reached

more slowly. Negative values cause the peak to be

reached more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Decay Time

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the sustain

level from the peak in volume. When Attack Time is

set to a positive value, change occurs more slowly.

Negative values cause change to occur more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Sustain Level

Sets the Sustain Level (after the Decay Time is

finished), where the sound remains at a constant

level while the key is pressed.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Release Time

Sets the amount of time it takes for the sound to

decay to a volume of 0 from when the key is

released. When Release Time is set to a positive

value, the decay occurs more slowly. Negative values

cause the decay to occur more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

[F6]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

When VL Element is selected, one menu of LFO

parameters is available.

[F8]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Sets the LFO parameters for the VL Element. Applying

LFO modulation to the pitch creates vibrato.

■ Vibrato Delay

Sets the delay time from when the keyboard is

played to when the vibrato effect begins. The larger

the value, the longer the delay time before the

vibrato effect begins. Negative values cause the delay

time to be shorter. For more details about Delay, see

page 100.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Vibrato Speed

Sets the speed of the vibrato effect. The larger the

value, the faster the movement of the vibrato. For

more information about Speed, see page 101.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Vibrato Depth

Sets the depth of the vibrato. The larger the value,

the deeper the vibrato.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

[F7]: CTRL (Controller)

The available menus for the VL Element are as follows:

[F7]: PITCH

[F8]: SET

[F3]: REMAP

[F7]: PITCH

The available parameters are the same as those of the

AWM Element (page 103).

[F8]: SET

“Velocity” is added to the Src (Source) parameter. You

can control Dest (Destination) parameters by keyboard

velocity. The available destination parameters are from

No.126 to the end. For more information, refer to the

Controller List in the separate Data List book.

When you select [F8]: SET, [F3]: REMAP function will

also be added to the screen. The Remap function allows

you to arrange the Voice Controller Sets. For example,

when you have created four Controller Sets, number 1,

3, 4 and 7, the numbers will be ranged from 1 through

4. In addition, pressing the [F3] REMAP may provide

you with recommendable preset Voice Controller Sets

depending on the selected VL voice.

When you press [F3] key to execute the Remap function

without enough vacant Controller Sets, “Can’t set VL

control!” will be displayed indicating that the Remap

function is impossible.

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Normal Voice (AN Element)

Explanations below cover only the differences between

the AN Element and the AWM Elements. The

remaining functions and parameters are the same as for

the AWM Elements. For explanations, see the relevant

sections in this Owner’s Manual.

[F1]: COM (Common)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

When an AN Element Voice Type, AN (Poly)+AWM,

AN (Layer)+AWM or AN+FDSP is selected from the

PARAM menu, the following parameters will be added

to the screen.

AN (Layer)+AWM and AN+FDSP Voice Types are not

available with the EX7.

When AN+FDSP Voice Type is selected, the function key

[F5] for the FDSP at the bottom of the screen will be added

and the FDSP parameters can be accessible. For more

information about the FDSP, see page 123.

When the AN (Poly)+AWM or AN+FDSP Voice Type is

selected, the first Element is fixed as an AN Element.

When the AN (Layer)+AWM is selected, the first and

second Elements are fixed as an AN Element. The

remaining Elements are for the AWM Elements. (Set in

the OSC WAVE screen.)

■ AN Mono/Poly (AN Monophonic/Polyphonic)

Selects how an AN Element produces sound. There

are two types, “mono” for monophonic and “poly”

for polyphonic. However, even if Poly mode is

selected for an AN Element, only one note is

produced with EX7 and two notes at maximum for

EX5/5R. Select the mode that best suits your playing

style.

❏ Settings:

mono:

Only one note can be produced at a time. If two keys are

held simultaneously, a new note will be triggered when the

first key which currently produces sound is released.

poly:

With the EX7, only one sound can be produced at a time.

The EX5/5R in Poly mode can produce one or two sounds

depending on the selected Voice Type. In Poly mode, if two

or more keys are held simultaneously, when the first key

which currently produces sound is released, the other notes

will not be retriggered.

For the other three (or two) AWM Elements, how each

element produces sound is determined by the AWM

Mono/Poly parameter on page 79.

Voice Type

AN(Poly)

AN(Layer)

AN+FDSP

EX5/5R

2 notes

1 note

EX7

1 note

—

VOICE

------Normal+[EDIT] AN Element

------[F1:COMMON]........................................................112

------[F6:Parameter] ..........................................112

------[F7:Arpeggio] ..................................................79

------[F3:Arpeggio-Edit]............................79

------[F8:Name] ........................................................79

------[F2:OSCILLATOR] ................................................113

------[F3:Algorithm] ..........................................113

------[F4:VCO] ....................................................114

------[F5:Modulation] ........................................116

------[F6:Wave] ....................................................116

------[F7:Mix] ............................................................81

------[F8:Zone]............................................................82

------[F3:PITCH] ..............................................................117

------[F6:Parameter] ................................................83

------[F7:Scaling] ......................................................83

------[F8:EG] ........................................................117

------[F4:FILTER] ............................................................118

------[F7:VCF]......................................................118

------[F8:EG] ........................................................119

------[F5:AMPLITUDE]..................................................119

------[F6:Parameter] ................................................96

------[F7:Mixing] ................................................119

------[F8:EG]........................................................120

------[F6:LFO] ..................................................................121

------[F8:LFO]......................................................121

------[F7:CONTROLLER] ..............................................123

------[F7:Pitch Control] ..........................................103

------[F8:Controller Set] ....................................123

------[F8:EFFECT]................................................................105

------[F4:Type] ........................................................105

------[F5:Insertion Effect 1] ..................................106

------[F6:Insertion Effect 2] ..................................106

------[F7:Reverb]......................................................107

------[F8:Chorus] ....................................................107

The parameters in the above grayed menus are the same as

those found in the AWM Elements.

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■ AN Priority

Determines the priority for notes played as an AN

Element. When chords or several notes are played at

the same time, you can select which note will sound,

as follows: last (the note that was played last), top

(the highest note), bottom (the lowest note).

❏ Settings: last, top, btm (bottom)

[F2]: OSC (Oscillator)

In the OSC’s WAVE/MIX/ZONE screen, three menus

related to AN are added to the screen when an AN

element is selected (when the cursor is positioned on

either of the AN element parameters), as shown below.

[F3]: ALG (Algorithm)

[F4]: VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

[F5]: MOD (Modulation)

[F6]: WAVE

[F7]: MIX

[F8]: ZONE

[F3]: ALG (Algorithm)

An algorithm defines the way the two VCO1 oscillators

(master and slave) are connected in relation to the

FM(Frequency Modulation). Here you can select an

algorithm and set parameters related to the “sync” and

FM.

For more information about the general concepts of the

VCO and AN tone generation, see page 33.

■ Algorithm

For selecting the algorithm. One algorithm can be

selected from the four types of algorithms listed

below. Available parameters differ depending on the

currently selected algorithm.

❏ Settings: only FM, FM/both, FM/mstr (master), FM/slv

(slave)

only FM (Sync is disabled): When selected, no other

parameter is available.

FM/both (Sync is enabled and FM is applied to both

master and Slave oscillators): When selected, Sync

Pitch, Depth, Src parameters are added.

FM/mstr (Sync is enabled and FM is applied to the

master oscillator): When selected, FM Modulator, Depth,

Src parameters are added to those for “FM/both.”

FM/slv (Sync is enabled and FM is applied to the

slave oscillator): The available parameters are the same as

those for “FM/mstr.”

Master of VCO1 Slave VCO1

Master of VCO1

VCO2

LFO1, 2

EG, etc.

Sync

VCO2

LFO1, 2

EG, etc.

Master of VCO1 Slave VCO1

Sync

Master of VCO1 Slave VCO1

Master of VCO1

VCO2

LFO1, 2

EG, etc.

Sync

VCO1

Master of VCO1

VCO2

LFO1,2

EG, etc.

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Sync

Synchronizing the master and slave oscillator in

VCO1 will increase the wave harmonics and create

a more complex sound. The Sync is automatically

set to “on” when an algorithm other than FM is

selected.

The FM algorithm does not contain the master and

slave oscillators but functions just as one VCO.

FM (Frequency Modulation)

In FM, the source wave that modulates another

wave is called a modulator, while waves that are

modulated are called carriers. No matter what

algorithm is selected for an AN element, VCO1 is

always fixed as the FM carrier. The FM modulator

will differ depending on the algorithm and can be

selected from VCO1 master oscillator, VCO2,

LFO1/2, EG, or others.

The parameters listed below are not related to FM

algorithms. When an FM algorithm is selected, these

parameters are not displayed in the screen.

■ Sync Pitch

Adjusts the pitch of the slave oscillator in semitones.

This lets you create a difference in pitch between the

master and slave oscillators and control the resulting

harmonic interval. A sound with many harmonic

overtones, or a brighter tone can be created. The

larger the value, the greater the effect, whereas the

lower the value, the more rounder and softer the

tone becomes. A setting of “0” produces a pitch

which is the same as the master oscillator.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Sync Depth

Sets the amount of depth of control from the Sync

Src (Sync Source) over time. The larger the value,

the greater the change in depth.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Sync Src (Sync Source)

Sets the source signal which applies the modulation

over time to the slave oscillator.

❏ Settings: fixed, PEG, FEG, LFO1, LFO2

When set to “fixed,” there is no change in modulation

over time.

■ FM Modulator

Selects the source unit to get the frequency

modulation. The waveform of the source selected

here modulates the VCO1 wave.

❏ Settings: fixed, PEG, FEG, LFO1, LFO2

When set to “fixed,” there is no change in modulation

over time.

■ FM Depth

Adjusts the amount of modulation created by the FM

modulator. The larger the value, the greater the

modulation depth.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ FM Src (FM Source)

Sets the modulation source which controls the FM

Depth.

❏ Settings: VCO2, VCO1, VCO1s (sub oscillator), PEG,

FEG, LFO1, LFO2

[F4]: VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

Sets the parameters related to the two VCOs (VCO1/2)

that can be used by the AN element.

■ VCO1/2 FreqCoarse (VCO1/2Frequency

Coarse)

Adjusts the pitch of each VCO1/2 oscillator in

semitones. A setting of “0” produces a pitch the

same as the basic pitch of the currently selected

VCO1/2 wave.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (basic pitch)~+63

■ VCO1/2 Freq Fine (VCO1/2Frequency Fine)

Adjusts the pitch of each VCO1/2 oscillator in cents.

❏ Settings: –49~0~+50cent

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■ VCO1/2 PitchScale

Sets the Pitch Scale for each VCO1/2 oscillator. The

Pitch Scale function corrects the pitch change of

VCO1/2 in accordance with the notes played on the

keyboard. When VCO1/2 Pitch Scale is applied, the

pitch change is increased or decreased relative to the

specific pitch, which is designated here as MIDI note

number 64 (E3).

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ VCO1/2 Wave

Selects the wave for each VCO1/2 oscillator. Waves

available for VCO1 depend on the current Sync

status (on/off).

❏ Settings:

VCO1 (when Sync is set to on: other than only FM):

saw, pulse, innr1/2/3 (inner1/2/3)

VCO1 (when Sync is set to off: only FM): saw, pulse,

saw2, mix

VCO2: saw, pulse, saw2, mix

saw (Sawtooth wave)

As seen in the diagram, this wave derives its name from its

shape, and is used to create a brass instrument sounds such as

trumpet and strings such as violin. Since it contains all

harmonics in the spectrum, it produces a full rich sound.

When used with the Pulse Width function (see page 116),

increasing the even harmonics can raise the pitch to a

maximum of a full octave.

pulse (Pulse wave)

The pulse (square) wave, familiar as dial tone of touch-tone

phone, is used to make woodwind instrument sounds. When

the Pulse Width is set to 64, the waveform will contain only

odd-numbered harmonics.

Basic Wave

PW=below 64Basic Wave

saw2 (Sawtooth2)

This wave is slightly different from the saw wave. The

spectrum of the saw2 wave is created by a sawtooth wave

combined with a pulse wave, and therefore. When the Pulse

Width is set to 64, the wave shape is the same as the saw. As

you change the Pulse Width, the even-number harmonics

increase and the saw wave volume becomes larger. Even if the

pitch is raised an octave, the basic pitch remains the same.

mix (Mix)

This mix wave is a mix of the saw and pulse waves.

Innr1 (Inner1: Inner1)

Innr2 (Inner2: Inner2)

Innr3 (Inner3: Inner3)

Active when the Sync function is on. This waveform is

output according to the Sync’s structural formula. These

three types are effective when used with the Pulse Width.

■ VCO1/2 Edge

Adjusts the shape of each VCO1/2 wave. The larger

the value, the sharper the wave becomes, whereas

the smaller the value, the rounder and softer the

wave becomes. This parameter can make the sound

harsher or softer.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Sharper wave Rounder wave Sine wave

Pulse Saw Mix

PW=below 64Basic Wave

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■ VCO1/2 PulseWidth

Adjusts the width of each VCO1/2 pulse wave.

When the pulse is set to a value of 64, the pulse

wave is equally balanced, generating only odd-

numbered harmonics. When the value of 64 is

increased or decreased, the more the pulse width

changes, the fatter the sound becomes, caused by the

increase in harmonics. In general, the Pulse Width

parameter is used to control the width of the pulse

(pulse wave); however, it can be used for waves

other than the pulse with the EX5/5R/7, providing

much more possibilities in sound creation.

❏ Settings: 0~64~127 (0%~50%~99%)

[F5]: MOD (Modulation)

Settings related to the VCO (VCO1/2) modulation.

■ VCO1/2 Mod (VCO1/2Modulation)

Sets the depth of the pitch modulation for each

VCO1/2 wave applied by LFO1 or LFO2. When set

to a positive setting, the higher the value, the wider

the range of the pitch change becomes. Negative

settings reverse the phase signal waveform of LFO1

or LFO2.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

■ VCO1/2 Mod Src (VCO1/2 Modulation Source)

Selects which source signal (LFO1 or LFO2) will be

used to modulate the pitch of each VCO1/2 wave.

❏ Settings: LFO1, LFO2

Basic Pulse Wave

(with only odd-

numbered harmonics)

More HarmonicsMore Harmonics

Pulse Width is

Small

Pulse Width is

64 (50%)

Pulse Width is

Large

■ VCO1 ModSw (VCO1 Modulation Switch)

When the pitch of VCO1 wave is modulated by

LFO1 or LFO2, this setting selects which waveform

(the master oscillator or the slave oscillator inside

VCO1) will be modulated.

❏ Settings: master (master oscillator), slave (slave oscillator),

both (both the master and the slave oscillator)

This is active only when VCO1 is selected, and Sync is

set to “on” (other than only FM). This parameter

cannot be selected with VCO2.

■ VCO1/2 PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

Sets the amount of depth of the pulse width for each

VCO1/2 wave, which is adjusted by the PWM Src

(Pulse Width Modulation Source). When set to a

positive setting, the higher the value, the greater the

change in the width. Negative settings reverse the

phase signal waveform from the source.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ PWM Src (Pulse Width Modulation Source)

Sets the source wave used to modulate the pulse

width of VCO1/2 wave. The pulse width is

modulated by the signal waveform of the source

selected here.

❏ Settings: fixed, PEG, FEG, LFO1, LFO2, LFO2p (phase),

LFO2f (fast)

When set to “fixed,” there is no change in modulation

over time.

Low Frequency Oscillator 2 Phase (LFO2p) shifts the

LFO2 wave later by 60 degrees. Low Frequency

Oscillator 2 Fast (LFO2f) slightly speeds up the LFO2

cycle.

[F6]: WAVE

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■ Bank

In the COM PARAM screen (explained above),

when the Voice Type, AN (Poly)+AWM or

AN+FDSP is selected, the first Element wave is

always set as an AN Element. When the Analog

Layer is selected, the first and second Elements are

always set as an AN Element. The remaining three

or two Elements can be used as AWM Elements.

❏ Settings: AN, off

Different from the AWM tone generator, the Num

(Wave Number) cannot be accessible in the AN

Element. Also, LoopMode and KeyOn Delay are

inactive and hyphens (---) will be displayed for those

parameters.

[F7]: MIX

The available parameters are the same as those for

AWM Element (page 81).

[F8]: ZONE

The available parameters are the same as those for

AWM Element (page 82).

[F3]: PITCH (Pitch Parameters)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

The parameters, Coarse Tune, Detune, and Random

can be used to set the AN Element. Available settings

are the same as for the AWM Element (see page 83).

All other parameters are inactive, and hyphens (---) will

be displayed.

[F7]: SCALE

Sets the pitch scaling for the AN Element. The

available parameters are the same as those for AWM

Element (page 83).

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

The following screen appears when the AN Element is

selected in the PEG screen.

■ PEG Mode

Selects the VCO that will be affected by the PEG.

❏ Settings: VCO1, VCO2, both (both VCO1 and VCO2)

■ PEG Depth

Sets the amount of pitch change of the PEG in

semitones. When the PEG Decay Time (explained

below) is set to a positive value, the value set here

will be the pitch right after the key is played. Also,

when the PEG Decay Time is set to a negative value,

the value set here will be the last pitch after change

has occurred from the basic pitch (see the graph

below). When set to a positive value, the higher the

value, the higher the pitch becomes. When set to a

negative value, the higher the negative value, the

lower the pitch becomes. A setting of “0” produces

the basic pitch, and the pitch will not change.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (basic pitch)~+63

PEG Decay Time

High

Pitch

PEG Depth

Time

Center Pitch

Low

Pitch

PEG Decay = Negative setting

PEG Decay Time

High

Pitch

PEG Depth

Time

Center pitch

Low

Pitch

PEG Decay = Positive setting

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■ PEG Decay Time

Sets the PEG Decay Time. When set to a positive

value, this setting determines the amount of time for

the sound to reach its basic pitch from the PEG

Depth level. When a negative value is set, this setting

determines the amount of time starting from the

basic pitch to the set PEG Depth level.

❏ Settings: –64 (0.3 milliseconds)~+63 (10.6 milliseconds)

See the previous pitch change graph for an illustration

of the relationship between PEG Depth and PEG Decay.

[F4]: FILT (Filter)

When an AN Element is selected, there are two types

of menus related to filter settings available.

[F7]: VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F7]: VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

Settings related to the VCF. The VCF is a filter which

affects the harmonic structure of the VCO wave by

permitting a specific range of frequencies to pass, while

cutting off the rest. There are various types of filters

that change the timbre of the sound. Also, as explained

later, the FEG can be used to affect how the timbre of

the sound changes over time.

■ Resonance

Sets the strength of the resonance effect. This setting

determines the amount of resonance boost near the

cutoff frequency and create completely unique

sounds.

❏ Settings: –12~0~+102

■ FilterType

Selects the type of filter.

❏ Settings: LPF24, LPF18, LPF12, BPF, HPF, BEF

For more information about each type of filter, see page

86.

■ Cutoff Freq (Cutoff Frequency)

Sets the Cutoff Frequency.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ HPF Freq (High Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency)

Sets the High Pass Filter cutoff frequency.

Frequencies above the cutoff frequency are passed

while those below are cut off. The larger the value,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes, resulting in

a brighter sound. This high pass filter functions

separately from the filter currently selected in Filter

Type.

❏ Settings: 0~127

For general concepts about the High Pass Filter, see

page 89.

■ Freq EG Depth (Frequency EG Depth)

Sets the depth of the change in the cutoff frequency

over time. The larger the value, the greater the

amount of change becomes. When set to a negative

value, the shape of the envelope is reversed.

❏ Settings: –127~0~+128

■ Freq K.Follow (Frequency Key Follow)

Sets the Key Follow for the cutoff frequency. This

frequency Key Follow functions to adjust the cutoff

frequency according to the note played on the

keyboard. When set to a positive value, the higher

the note played on the keyboard, the higher the

cutoff frequency becomes. When a negative value is

set, the lower the note played, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes.

❏ Settings: –32~+63

■ Freq Vel Sens (Frequency Velocity Sensitivity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the FEG Depth. The

timbre of the sound can be changed based on the

amount of pressure applied to each key. The effect

can be changed depending on the FEG settings.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

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[F8]: EG (Filter Envelope Generator)

Sets the FEG for the AN Element. You can control the

change in the timbre of the sound over time, from

when the key is played until it is released. This is

effective for VCF 1/2 filters.

■ Time K.Follow (Time KeyFollow)

Sets the Time Key Follow for the AN Element. This

Time Key Follow function adjusts the speed of the

change in timbre over time according to the note

played on the keyboard. The lower the note that is

played on the keyboard, the slower the change in

time becomes, whereas the higher the note played on

the keyboard, the faster the change in time becomes.

Negative values will produce the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to the maximum cutoff frequency level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Decay Time

Sets the amount of decay time from the maximum

cutoff frequency level to the sustain level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Sustain Level

After passing through the Decay Time, this sets the

sustain level which the cutoff frequency maintains as

long as the key is held (key on).

❏ Settings: 0~127

Slower

Faster

Higher range

Lower range

+63

+40

–40

■ Release Time

Sets the amount of time it takes for the signal to

reach the initial “0” value, after releasing the key.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F5]: AMP (Amplitude)

When an AN Element is selected, there are three types

of menus available.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F7]: MIX

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

Available settings are the same as for the AWM

Element (see page 96).

[F7]: MIX

Determines the settings related to the volume of VCO1

and VCO2. You can control the balance (mix) of the

VCO1/2, Noise and the Ring Modulator signal levels.

Block Diagram

■ VCO1 Level

Sets the signal level of the wave sent from VCO1 to

the mixer. When you do not want to apply the VCO1

signal, set the level to “0.”

❏ Settings: 0~127

MIXER

VCO2

VCF

VCO1

HPF

VCA

NOISE

Feed Back

RING

MOD

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■ VCO2 Level

Sets the signal level of the wave sent from VCO2 to

the mixer. When you do not want to apply the VCO2

signal, set the level to “0.”

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Noise Level

Sets the level of the signal sent from the Noise unit

to the mixer. When you don’t want to apply the

Noise signal, set the level to “0.”

❏ Settings: 0~127

The Noise signal can be used to create unique special

effect type sounds by applying various types of filters to

the Noise signal, such as the VCF and the HPF.

■ Ring Mod Level (Ring Modulation Level)

Sets the level of the signal sent from the Ring

Modulator to the mixer. When you don’t want to

apply the Ring Modulator signal, set the level to “0.”

The Ring Modulator combines VCO1 and VCO2 waves

and outputs a combination of all the frequency

components of both. When a large value is set, you can

make dissonant interval sounds with a clangorous, or

metallic effect.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Feedback Level

Sets the level of the feedback signal which is output

from the AMP and “fed back” into the input of the

mixer. Depending on the feedback amount, a fatter

sound can be obtained.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Feedback should be applied slowly and with caution.

Too much feedback can create extremely high

frequencies, potentially resulting in damage to your

speakers.

■ Volume

Sets the output volume from the AMP. This

determines the actual output volume of the AN

Element wave. (The signal does pass into the effects

procession after this point.)

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F8]: EG (Amplitude Envelope

Generator)

Sets the AEG for the AN Element. This lets you

determine the change in volume over time, from when

the key is played to when it is released.

■ Time K.Follow (Time KeyFollow)

Sets the Time Key Follow for the AN Element. This

Time Key Follow function adjusts the speed of the

change in volume over time, according to the note

played on the keyboard. The lower a note that is

played on the keyboard, the slower the change in

time becomes, whereas the higher the note that’s

played on the keyboard, the faster the change in time

becomes. Negative values will produce the opposite

effect.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to the maximum volume level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Decay Time

Sets the amount of decay time from the maximum

volume level to the sustain level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Sustain Level

After passing through the Decay Time, this sets the

sustain level which is maintained as long as the key

is held (key on).

❏ Settings: 0~127

Slower

Faster

Higher range

Lower range

+63

+40

–40

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■ Release Time

This sets the amount of time it takes for the signal to

reach “0,” after releasing the key.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F6]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

When an AN Element is selected, there is one type of

menu related to LFO settings available.

[F8]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Sets the LFO for the AN Element. The LFO is an

oscillator which generates low frequency signals out of

hearing range that can apply modulation to specific

aspects of the voice. Applying an LFO wave (shape of

modulation) to the VCO (pitch), filter, or amplitude

creates effects such as vibrato, waw, and tremolo,

respectively. There are two LFOs (LFO1 and LFO2).

■ LFO1 Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator1 Wave)

Selects the LFO1 wave. Various kinds of modulated

sounds (cyclical) can be created depending on the

selected wave. There are 21 types of waves available.

❏ Settings: sine, sine

↑

, sine

↑↑

, sine180

↑

, sine180

↑↑

,tri, tri

↑

tri

↑↑

, tri180

↑

, tri180

↑↑

, squ, squ

↑↑

, squ180

↑↑

saw dwn, saw dwn

↑↑

, saw up, saw up

↑↑

, s/h,

s/h

↑↑

, s/h2, s/h2

↑↑

VCO1/2, filter, and amplitude can be modulated

simultaneously by the LFO1.

The settings related to modulation for VCO1/2 can be

set in the OSC MOD screen (see page 116).

Listed below are the basic waveforms for each signal

waveform.

Sine

Sine180

Sine Wave

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Square

Square180

Squ (Square) Wave

Triangle

Triangle180

Tri (Triangle) Wave

s/h

s/h (Sample & Hold) Wave

s/h2

Saw down

Saw up

Saw (Sawtooth) Wave

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■ LFO1 Delay

Sets the delay of the time from when the keyboard is

played to when the LFO modulation begins. The

larger the value, the longer the delay time. For more

information, see the Delay concept graph, page 100.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ LFO1 Speed

Sets the speed of the LFO1 wave. The higher the

value, the faster the speed. For more information, see

the Speed concept graph, page 101.

❏ Settings: 0~255

■ LFO1 Sync

Determines whether the phase of the LFO1 wave is

reset or not when the keyboard is played. As shown

in the diagram below, when the keyboard is played,

the phase of the LFO wave is reset. If you don’t want

the phase to be reset, select the “off” setting.

❏ Settings: on, off

For more information on resetting the phase, see page

103.

■ LFO1 FMD (LFO1Frequency Modulation)

Determines how greatly the LFO1 will affect the

filter cutoff frequency. The larger the value, the

wider the degree of change in the cutoff frequency.

When negative values are set, the phase of the LFO1

is reversed.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ LFO1 AMD (LFO1 Amplitude Modulation)

Determines how greatly the LFO1 will affect the

volume. The larger the value, the wider the degree of

change in the volume. When negative values are set,

the phase of the LFO1 is reversed.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ LFO2 Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator 2 Wave)

Selects the waveform signal for LFO2. Using the

wave selected here you can apply modulation to VCO

1/2 to create vibrato. There are two waveform

signals available.

❏ Settings: sine, tri (triangle)

For more information about sine and tri (triangle), see

page 121.

The settings related to modulation for VCO1/2 can be

set in the OSC MOD screen (see page 116).

■ LFO2 Speed

Sets the speed of the LFO2 wave. The higher the

value, the faster the speed. For more information, see

the Speed concept graph, page 101.

❏ Settings: 0~255

[F7]: CTRL (Controller)

[F8]: SET (Controller Set)

“Velocity” is added to the Src (Source) parameter. You

can control Dest (Destination) parameters by keyboard

velocity. The available destination parameters are from

No.79 through No.120. For more information, refer to

the Controller List in the separate Data List book.

FDSP (Formulated Digital

Sound Processing)

When FDSP or AN+FDSP (EX5/5R) is selected as the

Voice Type from the PARAM menu (in COM), FDSP

menu is added to the bottom of the screen as the [F5]

function. Each of the four AWM elements for the FDSP

voice type, and three AWM elements for the

AN+FDSP voice type, utilize the FDSP unit in

creating a voice.

The FDSP unit, through precision processing of each note

data of the voices, has made it possible to add a new

dimension to the voice creation that have never been

realized by adding conventional effects before. For more

information on the general concepts of FDSP, see page 34.

AN+FSDP voice type is not available with the EX7.

[F1]: COM (Common)

[F5]: FDSP

After selecting the FDSP Voice Type (or AN+FDSP),

push [F5] and the FDSP sub menu will be displayed.

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■ ElmSw (Element Switch)

This switch sets the FDSP unit for each AWM

element as active, “on” or inactive, “off.”

❏ Settings: on or off for each element, 1~4 (for AN+FDSP

voice type, element 2~4)

■ Type

Selects the FDSP type that will be used. Beginning

with guitar pickup simulators, there are a variety of

FDSP types that support new sound creation. The

available parameters will differ depending on the

selected FDSP type.

❏ Settings: 01: EP Pickup (Electric Piano Pickup)

02: EG Pickup (Electric Guitar Pickup)

03: Water

04: PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

05: Flange

06: Phaser

07: Self FM

08: Tornado

09: Ring Mod (Ring Modulator)

10: Seismic

The FDSP type selected here is equally applied to all the

AWM elements that are set to “on.”

For more information on the parameters for each FDSP

type, see the FDSP Parameter List in the separate Data List

book.

Explanation for each FDSP type

01: EP Pickup (Electric Piano Pickup)

EP Pickup simulates the electromagnetic pickup of an

electric piano. The mechanism how the EP Pickup type

is formed is as follows: first, the signal sent to the

FDSP unit is converted into the vibration of the tine of

an electric piano. Next, the vibration is detected by the

pickup opposite to the tine. Then the signal detected by

the pickup is modified with the frequency

characteristics unique to the electromagnetic pickup,

and output. This system incorporates Yamaha’s Virtual

Acoustic technology.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

Input

Integ

Diff

Magnetic Field

Output

LPF

Position

Cutoff/Resonance

Output

Drive

Pickup type

HPF

Highpass

■ Pickup Type

Sets the type of pickup. There are three types,

normal, integrate, and differentiate.

❏ Settings:

normal:

Produces a slight simulation.

integrate:

Produces a physically correct simulation; relationship

between the tine vibration and the pickup magnetic flux.

different (differentiate):

Produces a simulation that emphasizes the higher range.

■ Drive

Sets the amplitude size of the tine vibration, or the

distance between the tine and pickup. The higher

the value, the more the change in the timbre affected

by the volume change of the input signal is

emphasized.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Drive K.Flw(Drive KeyFollow)

Sets the Drive KeyFollow for a voice. The Drive

KeyFollow function controls the change in the

amount of Drive in accordance with the notes played

on the keyboard. When set to a positive value, the

higher the note played on the keyboard, the greater

the change in the timbre becomes. When a negative

value is set, the lower the note played, the greater

the change in the timbre becomes.

Settings: –64~0~+63

■ BP Low (Break Point Low)

Sets the Break Points, which affect the parameters

Position and Out Level in accordance with the pitch

change, in the note range below C3. Values can be set

in semitones from C3, which is regarded as the value

of 0.

❏ Settings: –48 (= C–1)~0 (=C3)

Volume, Distortion

(Drive)

Timbre (Position)

Tine

Pickup

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■ BP High (Break Point High)

Sets the Break Points, which affect the parameters

Position and Out Level in accordance with the pitch

change, in the note range above C3. Values can be set

in semitones from C3, which is regarded as the value

of 0.

❏ Settings: 0 (=C3)~+48 (=C7)

■ Position

Sets the gap between the tine position and the center

of the pickup to change the harmonics. The larger

the value, the farther the gap position becomes from

the center.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pos High Kf (Position High KeyFollow)

Offsets the gap position in the note range higher

than the BP High (Break Point High). When set to a

positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the greater the gap position becomes.

When a negative value is set, the higher the note

played, the smaller the gap position becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pos Hmid Kf (Position High Mid KeyFollow)

Offsets the gap position in the note range between

C3 and the BP High (Break Point High).

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pos Lmid Kf (Position Low Mid KeyFollow)

Offsets the gap position in the note range between

C3 and the BP Low (Break Point Low). When set to

a positive value, the lower the note played on the

keyboard, the smaller the gap position becomes.

When a negative value is set, the lower the note

played, the greater the gap position becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pos Low Kf (Position Low KeyFollow)

Offsets the gap position in the note range lower than

the BP Low (Break Point Low).

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Out Level (Output Level)

Sets the pickup output level.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Out High Kf (Out High KeyFollow)

Offsets the change in the pickup output level in the

note range higher than the BP High (Break Point

High). When set to a positive value, the higher the

note played on the keyboard, the greater the change

in the output level becomes. When a negative value

is set, the lower the note played, the greater the

change in the output level becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Out Hmid Kf (Out High Mid KeyFollow)

Offsets the change in the pickup output level in the

note range between C3 and the BP High (Break

Point High). When set to a positive value, the higher

the note played on the keyboard, the greater the

change in the output level becomes. When a negative

value is set, the lower the note played, the greater

the change in the output level becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Out Lmid Kf (Out Low Mid KeyFollow)

Offsets the change in the pickup output level in the

note range between C3 and the BP Low (Break Point

Low). When set to a positive value, the lower the

note played on the keyboard, the smaller the change

in the output level becomes. When a negative value

is set, the lower the note played, the greater the

change in the output level becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Out Low Kf (Out Low KeyFollow)

Offsets the change in the pickup output level in the

note range lower than the BP Low (Break Point

Low).

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ HPF (High Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the lower range

of the pickup output signals. However, this setting is

not available when the Pickup Type “differentiate”

is selected.

❏ Settings: 0~127

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■ HPF K.Flw (High Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the High Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The High Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the change in the cutoff frequency by the

notes played on the keyboard. When set to a positive

value, the higher the note played on the keyboard,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When set to

“+32,” the KeyFollow functions at 100% and the

cutoff frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the low pass filter cutoff frequency which

simulates the inductance (coil’s electric capacity)

characteristics of an electromagnetic pickup. (This

filter cutoff frequency has no relation to that of the

HPF above.)

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Freq K.Flw (Frequency KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Freq (frequency). The

Frequency KeyFollow function controls the change

in the cutoff frequency by the notes played on the

keyboard. When set to a positive value, the higher

the note played on the keyboard, the higher the

cutoff frequency becomes. When a negative value is

set, the lower the note played, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes. When set to “+32,” the

KeyFollow functions at 100% and the cutoff

frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ Resonance

Sets the resonance quality of an electromagnetic

pickup. This setting determines the amount of

resonance boost near the cutoff frequency set in

Freq.

❏ Settings: 0~31

■ Pan

Sets the panning for the selected FDSP type. This

function determines the left or right positioning of

each FDSP in the stereo spectrum.

❏ Settings: L63 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

02: EG Pickup (Electric Guitar Pickup)

EG Pickup simulates the electromagnetic pickup of an

electric guitar: tonal changes due to the picking

position and the pickup position, and the

characteristics of an electromagnetic pickup. The

mechanism how the EG Pickup type is formed is as

follows: first, the signal sent to the FDSP unit is

converted into the string vibration. Next, the vibration

is detected by the pickup. Then the signal detected by

the pickup is modified with the frequency

characteristics unique to the electromagnetic pickup,

and output. This system incorporates Yamaha’s Virtual

Acoustic technology.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

Pickup position

Picking position

Nut

Bridge

Pickup

Picking

note dependent note dependent

Delay Delay

Integ

Magnetic Field

Distance

Diff

LPF

Cutoff/

Resonance

Output

Input

Picking position Pickup Position

HPF

Highpass

Filter

bypass

Emp

Pickup type

Flet

control

picking notch

pickup

notch

Drive

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■ Pickup Type

Sets the type of pickup. There are two types, single

(single coil), and humback.

❏ Settings:

single:

Produces the projective sounds in the high register, one of

the characteristics of a single coil pickup.

humback:

Produces the mellow and warm sounds unique to a hum

backing pickup.

■ Coarse

Sets the basic pitch of the input signal in semitones.

A setting of “0” produces a pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz.

❏ Settings: –24~0 (C3)~+24

■ Picking Pos (Picking Position)

Sets the picking position. A setting of “0” puts the

picking right on the bridge while “127” on the center

of the strings.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Picking P Kf (Picking Position KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Picking Position. The

Picking Position KeyFollow function controls the

timbre change that is determined by the picking

position by the notes played on the keyboard. When

set to a positive value, the higher the note played on

the keyboard, the closer the picking position moves

to the nut. When a negative value is set, the lower

the note played, the closer the picking position

moves to the nut.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

HumbackSingle

■ PickingNotch

Sets the picking position that provides tonal changes.

When set to a positive value, physically correct

effects are obtained at around the maximum value.

When a negative value is set, physically impossible

effects can be obtained. A setting of “0” produces no

change in the timbre.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

When set to “0” here, the parameters “Picking Pos,”

“Picking P Kf,” “Pickup Pos” and “Pickup P Kf” will be

inactive.

■ Pickup Pos (Pickup Position)

Sets the pickup position. A setting of “0” puts the

pickup right on the bridge while “127” on the center

of the strings.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pickup P Kf (Pickup Position KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Pickup Position. The

Pickup Position KeyFollow function controls the

timbre change that is determined by the pickup

position by the notes played on the keyboard. When

set to a positive value, the higher the note played on

the keyboard, the closer the pickup position moves to

the nut. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the closer the pickup position moves to

the nut.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pickup Notch

Sets the pickup position that provides tonal changes.

When set to a positive value, physically correct

effects are obtained at around the maximum value.

When a negative value is set, physically impossible

effects can be obtained. A setting of “0” produces no

change in the timbre.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

■ Drive

Sets the amplitude size of the string vibration. The

higher the value, the more the change in the timbre

affected by the volume change of the input signal is

emphasized.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+48

■ Distance

Sets the distance between the pickup and the strings.

The smaller (closer) the value, the greater the output

level becomes and the electromagnetic pickup’s

distortion is emphasized.

❏ Settings: 0~127

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■ Output

Sets the pickup output level.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+48

■ Output KFlw (Output KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Output. The Output

KeyFollow function controls the pickup output level

in accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the greater the change in the

output level becomes. When a negative value is set,

the lower the note played, the greater the change in

the output level becomes.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

■ HPF (High Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the lower range

of the pickup output signals.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ HPF K.Flw (High Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the High Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The High Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the change in the cutoff frequency by the

notes played on the keyboard. When set to a positive

value, the higher the note played on the keyboard,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When set to

“+32,” the KeyFollow functions at 100% and the

cutoff frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the low pass filter cutoff frequency which

simulates the inductance (coil’s electric capacity)

characteristics of an electromagnetic pickup. (This

filter cutoff frequency has no relation to that of the

HPF above.)

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Resonance

Sets the resonance quality of an electromagnetic

pickup. This setting determines the amount of

resonance boost near the cutoff frequency set in

Freq.

❏ Settings: 0~31

■ FilterBypass

Sets the amount (percentage) bypassing the Freq

filter above.

❏ Settings: 0~127 (=100%)

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

03: Water

The FDSP unit uses a unique algorithm to change the

input signal to the sound of water, an application of the

Virtual Analog synthesis. The feeling of running water

is created by the Sample & Hold LFO filter modulation

that is applied to the input signal. Also passing the

signal through the resonating strings corresponding to

each pitch gives the feeling of various pitches.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pitch Coarse

Sets the basic pitch of the input signal in semitones.

A setting of “0” produces a pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

■ Pitch Fine

Finely adjusts the basic pitch of resonating strings.

❏ Settings: –50~0~+50

■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the pitch of resonating

strings. This KeyFollow function controls the change

in the pitch of the resonating strings in accordance

with the notes played on the keyboard. When set to

a positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the higher the pitch of the resonating

strings becomes. When a negative value is set, the

lower the note played, the higher the pitch of the

resonating strings becomes. When set to “+32,” the

KeyFollow functions at 100% and the pitch of the

resonating strings moves in proportion to the pitch

played on the keyboard. When set to a value of “0”

the pitch of the resonating strings is fixed.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

Noise

LFO

S/H

LPF Cutoff

LPF

Resonance

Input

Output

BPF

Delay

note dependent

Smoothness

Wet

Dry

High dump

Speed

Depth

HPF

HighpassEG

Release

Pitch coarse/fine

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■ Freq (Frequency)

Sets the central frequency for the Sample & Hold

LFO filter modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Freq K.Flw(Frequency KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the filter modulation central

frequency. This KeyFollow function controls the

change of the central frequency in accordance with

the notes played on the keyboard. When set to a

positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the higher the central frequency becomes.

When a negative value is set, the lower the note

played, the higher the central frequency becomes.

❏ Settings: –15~0~+15

■ Resonance

Sets the strength of the filter resonance. This setting

determines the amount of resonance boost near the

central frequency set in Freq.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ Freq Mod (Frequency Modulation)

Sets the depth of the filter modulation. The larger

the value, the greater the degree of change in the

central frequency. A setting of “0” produces no

effect.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ Mod Speed (Modulation Speed)

Sets the speed of change for the Sample & Hold LFO

filter modulation. The larger the value, the faster the

change becomes. This let’s you get a sound where

the water appears to be moving rapidly.

❏ Settings: 2~200

■ Mod Smooth (Modulation Smooth)

Sets the smoothness of the Sample & Hold LFO filter

modulation. The larger the value, the greater the

degree of the viscosity becomes.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ Feedback

Sets the strength of the resonance for the resonating

strings. The larger the value, the more the pitch

becomes articulate. However, if the value is increased

too much, the atmosphere of water will disappear.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ Feedback Kf (Feedback KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Feedback. Feedback

KeyFollow function controls the change in the

resonance (for the resonating strings) in accordance

with the notes played on the keyboard. When set to

a positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the greater the change in resonance

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the greater the change in resonance

becomes.

❏ Settings: –15~0~+15

■ High Dump

Sets the amount of decay in the higher frequencies

for the resonating strings. The larger the value, the

larger the higher frequency decay becomes. This

setting corresponds to the the simulation that

determines the material of the strings.

❏ Settings: 0~15

■ High Dump Kf (High Dump KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the amount of the higher

frequency decay. This KeyFollow function controls

the change in the amount of the higher frequency

decay for the resonating strings in accordance with

the notes played on the keyboard. When set to a

positive value, the higher the note played on the

keyboard, the greater the change becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

greater the change becomes.

❏ Settings: –15~0~+15

■ ReleaseTime

Sets the release time (the time from note-off until the

sound ends).

❏ Settings: 0~48

■ HPF (High Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the lower range

of the water sound.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Wet Level

Sets the output level for the water sound. You can

adjust the FDSP (Water) balance by combining this

parameter and the Dry Level below. A setting of “0”

produces no output. Settings with the negative

values reverse the phase of the waveform.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

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■ Dry Level

Sets the output level for the original input signal. A

setting of “0” produces no output. Settings with the

negative values reverse the phase of the waveform.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

04: PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

PWM is a sort of chorus effect, similar to the pulse

width modulation found on an analog synthesizer.

Generally, a pulse (square) wave can be obtained by

taking the difference between a phase shifted saw-tooth

wave and the original wave, and by modulating the

delayed phase of the resultant wave using LFO and/or

EG. Utilizing this principle, the frequency

characteristics similar to a comb (comb filter), the

PWM type allows you to simulate the pulse width

modulation of VCO. Chorus effects similar to the

conventional pulse width modulation can be added,

since this program decrease specific harmonics on any

type of the input signal. The LFO can be set for each

individual note or for all notes at one time, while EG

can be set for each individual note.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pitch Coarse

Adjusts the length of the delay in semitones. A

setting of “0” produces the delay length

corresponding to the pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz. In

general this should be adjusted to the basic pitch of

the input signal.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

Delay

OutputInput

note dependent

Pitch

coarse

LFO

EG shape

EG mode

Time

LFO depth

PWM depth

Pulse width

Balance

LFO mode

Speed

Wave

Phase

■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the delay length. This

KeyFollow function controls the length of the delay

in accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to “+32,” the KeyFollow functions at

100% and the length of the delay moves in inverse

proportion to the pitch played on the keyboard.

When set to a value of “0” the length of the delay is

fixed. To prevent the effect from being irregular, the

value should be set at “+32” normally.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

When obtaining the pulse width modulation, set this

value to “+32.”

■ Pulse Width

Adjusts the width of the pulse wave. When the Pulse

Width is set to a value of “64,” the pulse wave is

equally balanced, generating only odd-numbered

harmonics. When the value is increased or decreased

from “64,” the pulse width will be narrower,

producing the sound with more harmonics (page 116).

❏ Settings: 0~64~127(0%~50%~99%)

■ PWM Depth (Pulse Width Modulation Depth)

Sets the depth of the pulse width modulated by the

LFO and EG.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ PWM DepthVel (Pulse Width Modulation Depth

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the PWM depth. The

PWM Depth can be controlled by the velocity at

which the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ LFO Mode (Low Frequency Oscillator Mode)

Sets the LFO mode (the way in which the LFO

functions). There are three types of modes.

❏ Settings:

common:

The LFO functions the same for all notes. In general this

mode should be selected for the pulse width modulation.

key reset:

The LFO functions for each individual note. Each time a

note is played, the phase of the LFO wave will be reset.

random:

The LFO functions for each individual note. Each time a

note is played, the phase of the LFO wave will change

randomly.

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■ LFO Depth (Low Frequency Oscillator Depth)

Sets the depth of the LFO wave for the pulse width

modulation. When set to “0,” only the EG functions.

When set to “32,” the LFO wave ranges from “0” to

the extent of the EG amplitude. When set to “64,”

the absolute values of LFO wave range between the

positive and negative extents of the EG amplitude.

❏ Settings: 0~64

■ LFO Speed (Low Frequency Oscillator Speed)

Sets the frequency of the LFO wave. The higher the

value, the faster the speed.

❏ Settings: 1~255

■ LFO Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator Wave)

Selects the LFO wave type. The wave selected here

determines the characteristics of the modulation and

can produce a variety of ways that the sound will be

modulated.

❏ Settings: triangle (Triangle Wave), sin (Sine Wave)

For more information on each LFO wave, see page 121.

■ LFO Phase (Low Frequency Oscillator Phase)

Sets the phase of the LFO wave that is reset when

the note is played.

❏ Settings: 0, 90, 180, 270 (degrees).

■ EG Mode (Envelope Generator Mode)

Sets the EG mode (the way in which the EG

functions). There are three types of modes.

❏ Settings:

decay: The EG effect decays.

attack: The EG effect increases.

Level

fade in: The EG effect increases gradually after a delay.

■ EG Shape (Envelope Generator Shape)

Sets the shape (depth) of the envelope. When set to

“0,” no envelope exist (holds at a maximum value).

When set to “32,” the depth is 50%, and at “64,” the

depth is 100%. If the “fade in” type is selected in EG

Mode, at a value above “32,” the delay works.

❏ Settings: 0~64

EG Mode: decay

EG Mode: attack

EG Mode: fade in

■ EG Time (Envelope Generator Time)

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to when the EG terminates.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Level

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■ Pitch Coarse

Adjusts the length of the delay in semitones. A

setting of “0” produces the delay length

corresponding to the pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz. In

general this should be adjusted to the basic pitch of

the input signal.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

■ Pitch Fine

Adjusts the length of the delay in increments of

cents.

❏ Settings: –50~0~+50

■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the delay length. This

KeyFollow function controls the length of the delay

in accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to “+32,” the KeyFollow functions at

100% and the length of the delay moves in inverse

proportion to the pitch played on the keyboard.

When set to a value of “0” the length of the delay is

fixed.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ EG Depth (Envelope Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth that affects the delay length.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Depth Vel (Envelope Generator Depth

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the EG depth. The

EG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to the maximum level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Attack T.Kf (Attack Time KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Attack Time. This

KeyFollow function controls the attack time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the attack time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the attack time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Time Kflw (Envelope Generator Time

KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the EG Time. This KeyFollow

function controls the amount of the EG time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the EG time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the EG time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Balance

Sets the mix balance for the original input signal and

the delayed signal. A setting of “0” means that only

the original input signal is produced. When set to a

positive value, the difference between the input

signal and the delayed signal is produced and the

usual pulse width modulation effect will be obtained

at the value of “+32.” When a negative value is set,

the input signal and the delay signal are added and a

chorus effect is obtained at the value of “–32.”

❏ Settings: –32~0~+32

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

05: Flange

Flange lets you get the flanging effect for each note.

The original input signals and the delayed signals are

mixed together to produce dips and their feedbacks

produce peaks, to create a unique comb filter,

accordingly. The frequencies of the dips and peaks can

be changed by modulating the delay length using LFO

and/or EG. The LFO is set for all notes at one time

while the EG can be set for each individual note.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

Delay

Dry

Wet

Input Output

LFO

note dependent

Attack/

Decay/

Sustain

Release

Depth

Speed

Wave

Pitch

coarse/fine

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■ Wet Level

Sets the output level for the signal that is affected by

the flanger. You can adjust the FDSP (Flange)

balance by combining this parameter and the Dry

Level below.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Dry Level

Sets the output level for the original input signal.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

06: Phaser

Phaser lets you get phasing effect for each note. The

original input signals and the shifted phase signals

obtained by passing an all pass filter are mixed together

to produce dips and their feedbacks of the repeated

delay produce peaks. The frequencies of the dips and

peaks can be changed by modulating the factor of the

all pass filter using LFO and/or EG. This allows you to

get special effects by synchronizing the phase-shift to

the pitch frequencies correctly. The LFO is set for all

notes at one time while the EG can be set for each

individual note.

An all pass filter is one type of filter that changes the

characteristics of phases. It is possible to invert the phase

at the border of a specific frequency.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pitch Coarse

Adjusts the peak frequency in semitones. A setting

of “0” produces the frequency corresponding to the

pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

note dependent

phase shifter

Dry

Wet

EG mode

Time

Depth

Pitch coarse

Release

Speed

Input Output

APF

LFO

■ Decay Time

Sets the EG decay time (the time of decay from the

maximum level until reaching the sustain level).

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Decay T.Kf (Decay Time KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Decay Time. This

KeyFollow function controls the decay time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the decay time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the decay time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Sustain Lvl (Sustain Level)

Sets the EG sustain level (the level to be reached

from when the note is played, still the note is held).

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ ReleaseTime

Sets the EG release time (the time from key-off until

the sound ends).

❏ Settings: 0~48

■ LFO Depth (Low Frequency Oscillator Depth)

Sets the depth of the LFO wave.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ LFO Speed (Low Frequency Oscillator Speed)

Sets the frequency of the LFO wave. The higher the

value, the faster the speed.

❏ Settings: 1~255

■ Feedback

Sets the amount of flanger feedback. The larger the

value, the more the frequency peaks are emphasized,

resulting in pronounced sounds.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Feedback Vel(Feedback Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the amount of

feedback. The amount of feedback can be controlled

by the velocity at which the note played on the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

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■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the peak frequency change.

This KeyFollow function controls the first peak

frequency in accordance with the notes played on

the keyboard. When set to “+32,” the KeyFollow

functions at 100% and the peak frequency moves in

proportion to the pitch played on the keyboard.

When set to a value of “0” the peak frequency is

fixed.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ EG Depth (Envelope Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth that affects the peak frequency.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Depth Vel (Envelope Generator Depth

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the EG depth. The

EG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Mode(Envelope Generator Mode)

Sets the EG mode (the way in which the EG

functions). There are two types of modes.

❏ Settings:

decay: The EG effect decays.

attack: The EG effect increases.

■ EG Time (Envelope Generator Time)

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to when the EG terminates.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ EG Time Kflw (Envelope Generator Time

KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the EG Time. This KeyFollow

function controls the amount of the EG time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the EG time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the EG time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ ReleaseTime

Sets the EG release time (the time from key-off until

the sound ends).

❏ Settings: 0~48

■ LFO Depth (Low Frequency Oscillator Depth)

Sets the depth of the LFO wave.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ LFO Speed (Low Frequency Oscillator Speed)

Sets the frequency of the LFO wave. The higher the

value, the faster the speed.

❏ Settings: 1~255

■ Feedback

Sets the amount of phaser feedback. The larger the

value, the more the frequency peaks are emphasized,

resulting in pronounced sounds.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Feedback Vel (Feedback Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the amount of

feedback. The amount of feedback can be controlled

by the velocity at which the note played on the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Wet Level

Sets the output level for the signal that is affected by

the phaser. You can adjust the FDSP (Phaser)

balance by combining this parameter and the Dry

Level below.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Dry Level

Sets the output level for the original input signal.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

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07: Self FM

Self FM lets you add extra richer harmonics to the

sounds. The mechanism how the Self FM type is

formed is as follows: first, input signals are sent to the

delay unit. Next, the phases of each signal sent from

the delay unit are modulated (phase/frequency) by the

input signals themselves, to cause the waves distorted.

Consequently, extra harmonics are obtained.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pitch Coarse

Adjusts the length of the delay in semitones. A

setting of “0” produces the delay length

corresponding to the pitch of C3 = 261.63Hz.

Decreasing the value increases the depth of the

modulation. If the input signal’s basic pitch is

lowered an octave (–12), the length of the delay will

be twice as long. A setting of (–24) will lower the

pitch two octaves, and the length of the delay will be

four times as long.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

■ KeyFollow

Sets the KeyFollow for the delay length. This

KeyFollow function controls the length of the delay

in accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to “+32,” the KeyFollow functions at

100% and the length of the delay moves in inverse

proportion to the pitch played on the keyboard.

When set to a value of “0” the length of the delay is

fixed. To prevent the effect from being irregular, the

value should be set at “+32” normally.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

Input

Phase

Polarity

Delay

Dry

Wet

note dependent

Drive lowpass

(Cutoff)

Output

LPF

Drive

EG mode

Time

EGdepth

Pitch coarse

■ Polarity

Sets the direction of the modulation of the input

signal. There are two settings, positive (0) and

negative (1).

❏ Settings:

0 (positive): The delay increases as the input signal

increases.

1 (negative): The delay decreases as the input signal

increases.

■ Phase

Sets the center position of the phase of the input

signal for modulation. Timbre will change depending

on the designated position.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Drive

Sets the depth of the modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Drive K.Flw (Drive KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Drive. The Drive

KeyFollow function controls the depth of the

modulation in accordance with the notes played on

the keyboard. When set to a positive value, the

higher the note played on the keyboard, the deeper

the modulation becomes. When a negative value is

set, the lower the note played, the deeper the

modulation becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Drive EG (Drive EG Depth)

Sets the EG depth to affect the depth of the

modulation.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Drive EG Vel (Drive Envelope Generator

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Drive EG. The

EG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the higher

range of the input signals for modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

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■ LPF K.Flw (Low Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Low Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The Low Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the cutoff frequency in accordance with the

notes played on the keyboard. When set to a positive

value, the higher the note played on the keyboard,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When set to

“+32,” the KeyFollow functions at 100% and the

cutoff frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ EG Mode (Envelope Generator Mode)

Sets the EG mode (the way in which the EG

functions). There are two types of modes.

❏ Settings:

decay: The EG effect decays.

attack: The EG effect increases.

■ EG Time (Envelope Generator Time)

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to when the EG terminates.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ EG Time Kflw(Envelope Generator Time

KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow EG time. This KeyFollow

function controls the change in the length of the EG

time in accordance with the notes played on the

keyboard. When set to a positive value, the higher

the note played on the keyboard, the shorter the EG

time becomes. When a negative value is set, the

lower the note played, the shorter the EG time

becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Wet Level

Sets the output level for the signal that is affected by

the Self FM. You can adjust the FDSP (Self FM)

balance by combining this parameter and the Dry

Level below.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Wet Vel (Wet Level Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Wet Level. This

lets you control the output level of the modulated

signal by the strength at which you play the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Dry Level

Sets the output level for the original input signal.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Dry Vel (Dry Level Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Dry Level. This

lets you control the output level of the original input

signal by the strength at which you play the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

08: Tornado

Tornado is a kind of FM synthesis operator with the

carrier frequency “0,” using input signal as a

modulator. The input signal is modified by the LPF and

the special limiter, to form an appropriate modulator

waveform, and the modulator waveform looks up the

sine wave. The greater the modulation intensity, the

greater the change of the phase to be looked up

becomes, to emphasize the higher frequency range. As

the modulation intensity decreases so does the

harmonic content. The feedback for the FM (“Edge

Bias” parameter, below) is available to get sounds with

both true sine wave and rich harmonic contents of the

saw-tooth wave.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pre Gain

Sets the gain for amplifying the input signal that is

used for modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~120

■ Pre LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the higher

range of the input signals for modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

LPF

ThroughRate

Overtone

Sine

HPF LPF

Edge(FB)

Pre lowpass

(cutoff)

Highpass

Lowpass

Ceiling

Input

EdgeEGdepth Bias

Drive

Pre-gain

Output

Decay

Dry

Wet

Velo.

cont.

Depth

Release

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■ Drive

Sets the depth of the modulation.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Drive K.Flw (Drive KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Drive. The Drive

KeyFollow function controls the depth of the

modulation in accordance with the notes played on

the keyboard. When set to a positive value, the

higher the note played on the keyboard, the deeper

the modulation becomes. When a negative value is

set, the lower the note played, the deeper the

modulation becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Depth (Envelope Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth to affect the depth of the

modulation.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ EG Depth Vel (Envelope Generator Depth

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the EG Depth. The

EG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Decay Time

Sets the EG decay time (the time of decay from the

maximum level until reaching the sustain level).

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ ReleaseTime

Sets the EG release time (the time from key-off until

the sound ends).

❏ Settings: 0~48

■ Overtone

Overtone controls the harmonic content. The higher

the value, the more the even-numbered harmonic

overtones increase.

❏ Settings: 0~64

■ Ceiling

Sets the frequency upper limit for the harmonic

overtones that are emphasized.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Edge Bias

Determines the amount of FM feedback. The higher

the value, the wider the harmonic range becomes to

include the harmonics in the higher range. The value

set here will be added to the amount of feedback that

is controlled by the EG.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Edge EGDepth (Edge Envelope Generator

Depth)

Sets the EG depth for the FM feedback.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ HPF (High Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the lower range

of the modulated signals.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ HPF K.Flw (High Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the High Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The High Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the cutoff frequency in accordance with the

notes played on the keyboard. When set to a positive

value, the higher the note played on the keyboard,

the higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When a

negative value is set, the lower the note played, the

higher the cutoff frequency becomes. When set to

“+32,” the KeyFollow functions at 100% and the

cutoff frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ LPF (Low Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the higher

range of the modulated signals.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ LPF K.Flw (Low Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Low Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The Low Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the change in the cutoff frequency in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes. When a negative value is set, the

lower the note played, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes. When set to “+32,” the

KeyFollow functions at 100% and the cutoff

frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

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■ Wet Gain

Sets the maximum output level for the modulated

signal.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Wet Vel (Wet Level Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Wet Level. This

lets you control the output level of the modulated

signal by the strength at which you play the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Wet Level

Sets the output level for the signal that is affected by

the Tornado. You can adjust the FDSP (Tornado)

balance by combining this parameter and the Dry

Level below.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Dry Level

Sets the output level for the original input signal.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

09: Ring Mod (Ring Modulator)

Ring Mod modulates the original input signal (as

carrier) using the modulators of the amplitude

modulation (AM). When set to a maximum (200%) of

modulation depth, being equivalent to a conventional

“ring modulator,” two frequency components are

generated: the one as a sum frequency of the carrier

and modulator signals, and the other as a difference of

them. As the modulation depth is decreased, the

intensity of the carrier frequency components is more

dominant in output. When set to 0%, only the original

input signal is output. Even though this program uses a

sine wave as the modulation wave, the Ring Mod

provides with more complicated harmonics because

two AM modulators (main and sub) can be used.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Pitch Coarse

Sets the pitch of the main modulator’s wave in

semitones. A setting of “0” produces a pitch of C3 =

261.63Hz.

❏ Settings: –64~0 (C3)~+63

■ Pitch Fine

Adjusts the pitch of the main modulator’s wave.

❏ Settings: –50~0~+50

■ Sub Pitch

Sets the pitch of the sub modulator’s wave in ca.

semitones, at a ratio to the main modulator’s wave

pitch. A setting of “0” produces a frequency of “0,”

while when set to “127,” the pitch of the sub

modulator wave becomes equal to the one of the

main modulator’s wave pitch.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ K.Flw Coarse (KeyFollow Coarse)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Pitch Coarse. The

KeyFollow Coarse function controls the pitch of the

modulation wave form in accordance with the notes

played on the keyboard. When set to “+32,” the

KeyFollow functions at 100% and the change in the

pitch of the modulation wave moves in proportion to

the pitch played on the keyboard. When set to a

value of “0” the pitch of the modulation wave is

fixed.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ K.Flw Fine (KeyFollow Fine)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Pitch Fine to finely

adjusts the KeyFollow Coarse function.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

Main

OSC

Sub

OSC

PEG depth

RingMod RingMod

MainEGDepth SubEGDepth

Main freq. -coarse/

Sub freq. -coarse/fine

(fixed)

Input

Output

EG mode

Time

Sub pitch

Pitch

coarse/fine

ModDepth

fine (fixed)

Main Sub

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■ PEG Depth (Pitch Envelope Generator Depth)

Sets the PEG depth that affects the modulation

wave’s pitch.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ PEG DepthVel (Pitch Envelope Generator

Depth Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the PEG depth. The

PEG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ M.FreqCoarse (Main Frequency Coarse)

Sets the offset value for the main modulation wave’s

frequency. The value set here is added or subtracted

to or from the frequency set in the Pitch Coarse.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

A negative value will also raise the frequency, though, the

value will be offset if a positive value is set for the other

parameter.

■ M.FreqFine (Main Frequency Fine)

Finely adjusts the offset value set in the

M.FreqCoarse above.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ S.FreqCoarse (Sub Frequency Coarse)

Sets the offset value for the sub modulation wave’s

frequency. The value set here is added or subtracted

to or from the frequency set in the Sub Pitch.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ S.FreqFine (Sub Frequency Fine)

Finely adjusts the offset value set in the

S.FreqCoarse above.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

When the above four parameters, Main/Sub Frequency

Coarse/Fine, are set to 0, the modulation frequency is

determined only by KeyFollow. In this case, setting the

KeyFollow Coarse to +32 will be equivalent to the result,

which the operator is set to ratio in the FM synthesis.

■ EG Mode (Envelope Generator Mode)

Sets the EG mode (the way in which the EG

functions). There are two types of modes.

❏ Settings:

decay: The EG effect decays.

attack: The EG effect increases.

■ EG Time (Envelope Generator Time)

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to when the EG terminates.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ EG Time Kflw (Envelope Generator Time

KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the EG Time. This KeyFollow

function controls the amount of the EG time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the EG time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the EG time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ M.Mod Depth (Main Modulation Depth)

Sets the modulation depth of the main modulator.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ M.Mod EG

(Main Modulation Envelop Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth for the modulation depth of the

main modulator.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ M.Mod EG Vel (Main Modulation Envelop

Generator Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the main modulation

EG depth. The main modulation EG depth can be

controlled by the velocity at which the note played

on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ S.Mod Depth (Sub Modulation Depth)

Sets the modulation depth of the sub modulator.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ S.Mod EG

(Sub Modulation Envelop Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth for the modulation depth of the

sub modulator.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ S.Mod EG Vel (Sub Modulation Envelop

Generator Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the sub modulation

EG depth. The sub modulation EG depth can be

controlled by the velocity at which the note played

on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

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■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

10: Seismic

The Seismic, as its name implies, makes the sounds

roar. The input signal is sent to the time-variant low-

boost filter, then passed through the overdrive. Since

the low-boost amount can be controlled by the EG,

Seismic will not only emphasize the bottom of the

sounds but provide with a compressor type effect. Also,

since the overdrive is effective for each note, different

from a conventional effector, Seismic can offer you a

new dimension to your sounds.

The underlined items in the diagram are available as the

Destination parameters for the FDSP Controller set (page

141).

■ Input Level

Sets the input level for the FDSP unit.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+16

■ Drive

Sets the low-boost amount.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Drive Vel (Drive Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the low-boost

amount. The low-boost amount can be controlled by

the velocity at which the note played on the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Drive K.Flw (Drive KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Drive. The Drive

KeyFollow function controls the amount of the low-

boost in accordance with the notes played on the

keyboard. When set to a positive value, the higher

the note played on the keyboard, the greater the low-

boost becomes. When a negative value is set, the

lower the note played, the greater the low-boost

becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

LBF

time variant

Low-Boost filter

Input

Output

HPF

Drive

Attack/Decay/Sustain

Overdrive

Saturation

Highpass Output

Input

Depth

■ Drive EG (Drive Envelope Generator Depth)

Sets the EG depth to affect the amount of the low-

boost.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Drive EG Vel (Drive Envelope Generator

Velocity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the Drive EG. The

EG depth can be controlled by the velocity at which

the note played on the keyboard.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time from when the note is

played to the maximum level.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Attack T.Kf (Attack Time KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Attack Time. This

KeyFollow function controls the attack time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the attack time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the attack time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Decay Time

Sets the EG decay time (the time of decay from the

maximum level until the sustain level).

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Decay T.Kf (Decay Time KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the Decay Time. This

KeyFollow function controls the decay time in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the shorter the decay time

becomes. When a negative value is set, the lower the

note played, the shorter the decay time becomes.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Sustain Lvl (Sustain Level)

Sets the EG sustain level (the level to be reached

from the maximum level).

❏ Settings: 0~127

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■ Overdrive

Sets the amount of the over drive.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ HPF (High Pass Filter)

Sets the cutoff frequency which cuts the lower range

of the output signals.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ HPF K.Flw (High Pass Filter KeyFollow)

Sets the KeyFollow for the High Pass Filter cutoff

frequency. The High Pass Filter KeyFollow function

controls the change in the cutoff frequency in

accordance with the notes played on the keyboard.

When set to a positive value, the higher the note

played on the keyboard, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes. When a negative value is set, the

lower the note played, the higher the cutoff

frequency becomes. When set to “+32,” the

KeyFollow functions at 100% and the cutoff

frequency changes in proportion to the pitch.

❏ Settings: –32~0~+64

■ Output (Output Level)

Sets the final output level.

❏ Settings: –60~0~+60

■ Pan

The same as the one in the EP Pickup. See page 126

for information.

[F7]: Ctrl (Controller)

[F8]: SET (Controller Set)

The effective “Destinations” for the FDSP voices are No.

36~ No. 44 controls. Refer to the Controller List in the

separate Data List.

Drum Voice

Drum Voice editing lets you create your own drum kit

by assigning AWM Elements to each note (pitch range

C-2~G8) and setting various parameters related to

volume, pitch, and timbre.

You can also use your own sampled data as an element.

For more information about drum voices, see page 39.

Since many of the parameters are the same as for

normal voices (AWM Element), only the parameters

that differ are explained.

VOICE

------Drum+[EDIT]

------[F1:COMMON] ......................................................142

------[F6:Parameter] ..........................................142

------[F7:Arpeggio] ..................................................79

------[F3:Arpeggio-Edit]............................79

------[F8:Name] ........................................................79

------[F2:OSCILLATOR] ................................................142

------[F5:Tune] ....................................................143

------[F6:Wave] ....................................................144

------[F7:Mix] ......................................................145

------[F8:Zone] ....................................................146

------[F3:PITCH]......................................................................83

------[F8:EG] ..............................................................84

------[F4:FILTER] ..................................................................86

------[F4:Static Control Filter] ................................86

------[F5:Dinamic Control Filter] ..........................91

------[F6:Sensitivity]..................................................93

------[F8:EG] ..............................................................95

------[F5:AMPLITUDE]........................................................96

------[F8:EG] ..............................................................98

------[F6:LFO] ..............................................................147

------[F8:LFO]......................................................147

------[F7:CONTROLLER] ..................................................103

------[F7:Pitch Control] ..........................................103

------[F8:Controller Set]..........................................104

------[F8:EFFECT] ..........................................................148

------[F4:Type] ....................................................148

------[F5:Insertion Effect 1] ..................................106

------[F6:Insertion Effect 2] ..................................106

------[F7:Reverb]......................................................107

------[F8:Chorus] ....................................................107

The parameters in the above grayed menus are the same as

those found in the AWM Elements.

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[F1]: COM (Common)

[F6]: PARAM (Parameters)

When Drum is selected for Voice Type in the PARAM

menu, a maximum of 128 AWM Elements can be used

to create drum voices (i.e., drum kits).

When Drum is selected for Voice Type, the panel

ELEMENT SELECT keys 1-4 (EX5/7) for normal voices

become inactive.

For more information about each voice type, see page 29.

[F2]: OSC (Oscillator)

These settings are related to the samples that form a

voice. Because one drum voice (drum kit) can be

formed with a maximum of 128 AWM Elements (see

page 39), OSC lets you select the sample for each

element as well as set minute parameters. There are

four menus available.

[F5]: TUNE

[F6]: WAVE

[F7]: MIX

[F8]: ZONE

For more information about elements and samples, see

page 29.

Steps for Assigning Elements to Each Key, and for Editing

An element can be assigned in the TUNE, WAVE,

MIX, or ZONE screens, available from the OSC

menu.

1 Select a key to which you want to assign an

element.

Turn the Data Dial or KNOB1 to select the key

(note name) that will be assigned an element.

In the screen that has not been assigned an

Element, hyphens (---) will be displayed and the

cursor cannot be moved.

You can also use the INC/DEC key or the

numeric keypad.

2 Assign the Element

Press [F3] to execute the ADD function. The

sample (PRE:0001) is assigned as the first

element for that key.

The key location of the currently assigned

element is confirmed as indicated in the screen.

The display corresponds to the musical scale from

C–2~G8.

If you want, it is possible to assign many

elements to the same key (called layering). To

create layers, continue by pressing [F3] once

more.

A maximum of 128 elements can be layered by

repeating pressing F3 key. However, when one

key uses a number of elements, the number of

elements available for other keys decreases. The

first four elements from the lowest number will

sound at a time for a key.

C4C–2 G8

Note Range

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3 (When setting the layers more than one for a

key) Select a layer.

When many layers have been assigned to the

currently selected key, move the cursor to Layer,

select the layer to which you want to assign an

element.

These steps are not necessary when you want to

assign an element to the currently selected key.

4 Select a sample.

Move the cursor to the Sample Bank and the

Sample Number to select the desired bank and

number. The sample is assigned to the layer for

the currently selected key.

5 Set the parameters.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and

then set each value.

6 Assigning to other keys.

Repeat steps 1~5 above to assign elements to

the remaining keys, then complete a drum voice.

Deleting an Element from Each Key

You can delete an element in either the TUNE,

WAVE, MIX, or ZONE screens, available from the

OSC menu.

1 Select the key that will have an element

deleted.

Turn the Data Dial or KNOB 1 to select the key

(note name) you want to delete.

You can also use the [INC]/[DEC] key or the

numeric keypad.

2 Delete the element.

Press the [F4] key to execute the [DEL] function.

The elements assigned to that key, and all the

layers, will be deleted. Hyphens (---) will be

displayed for each parameter in the screen and

the cursor can no longer be moved to those areas.

[F5]: TUNE

Sets the tuning and the EG for each element. A

different value can be set for each element.

■ Drum Key

Selects the key (note name) that will be assigned an

element. An element (sample) will be assigned to the

key selected here. The key selection can be

confirmed to the left of the screen. For more

information, see page 146.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

Different from a normal voice, drum elements are

assigned to each key.

When an element has not been assigned to a key,

hyphens (---) will be displayed for each parameter in the

screen and the cursor cannot be moved.

■ Drum Layer

Selects the layer (see above). An element will be

assigned to each layer and the related parameters can

be set for the selected layer. This parameter is

selectable only when elements more than one are

assigned to the current key by pressing F3 (ADD)

key.

❏ Settings: 1~128 (depending on the number of assigned

elements)

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■ Sample Bank

Selects the desired sample bank. A different bank

can be selected for each element.

❏ Settings: PRE (Preset), RAM (DRAM), FLS (Flash

Memory)

FLS is effective only when an optional EXFLM1 is

mounted onto the EX5/5R/7.

■ Sample Number

Selects the desired sample number from the sample

bank. The category and sample name of the selected

sample number are displayed to the right of the

number. A different sample number can be selected

for each element.

❏ Settings: For more information about each sample, see the

separate Data List book.

■ Coarse Tune

Adjusts the pitch of the sample for each element, in

semitones.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

The setting exceeding the upper or lower limit of the

MIDI note number range (C–2~G8) is ineffective.

■ Fine Tune

Minutely adjusts the pitch of the sample of each

element.

❏ Settings: –64~+63

■ Pitch EG VelSens (PEG Velocity Sensitivity)

Sets the velocity sensitivity for the PEG. With

positive values the harder a note is played, the

greater the change in pitch. Negative values will

produce the opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –7~0~+7

■ Pitch EG Depth

Sets the amount of pitch change in the PEG. A

setting of “0” produces no change, and maintains the

original pitch.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F6]: WAVE

Selects the element samples (maximum 128) that form

a voice, and determines Loop related settings for each

sample. A different value can be set for each element.

Although the menu name, WAVE is used here for the

Drum Voice like the Normal Voice, the Drum Voice

directly selects a sample, not a wave.

■ Drum key

■ Drum Layer

■ Sample Bank

■ Sample Number

These are the same parameters as those explained

for the TUNE screen. See page 143.

■ Start Offset

Sets the offset value for the point where the sample

sound actually begins.

❏ Settings: 0~65535

■ Loop Length Offset

Sets the end point for the sample loop (see diagram,

above).

❏ Settings: 0~65535

■ KeyOn Delay

Sets the amount of delay from when the key is

played until sound is produced.

❏ Settings: 0~127

Start Loop Top

(Top point: fixed)

Loop Length

Loop End

(End point)

Data End

Loop

Length

Offset

Start

Offset

KeyOn

Delay

Key on

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■ Sample Play

Sets the way in which the sample will be played.

❏ Settings: FwdLp, FwdLpEx, FwdNoLp, RevNoLp, default

For more information about each setting, see page 81.

■ Recv Note Off (Receive Note Off)

Sets whether or not MIDI Note Off messages for

each element will be received or ignored.

❏ Settings: receive, ignore

[F7]: MIX

Sets the mix (output) balance for the elements’ samples

which configure a drum voice.

■ Drum key

■ Drum Layer

■ Sample Bank

■ Sample Number

These are the same parameters as those explained in

the TUNE screen. See page 143.

■ Level

Sets the output level for each element. This setting

adjusts the output balance for each drum/percussion

instrument that make up the drum voice.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

Sets the left and right positioning of each sound

element in the stereo spectrum. This lets you adjust

the positioning of where each instrument of the

drum voice (drum kit) appears in the stereo

spectrum. When set to “rnd” the sound moves

randomly. You can control the range of movement to

the left or right using the next setting, Random

Depth.

❏ Settings: L63 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right), rnd

(Random Pan)

■ Rev Send (Reverb Send)

Sets the Send level of the signal output from the

Insertion Effects 1/2 (or by-passed) and sent to the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

The value set here will be multiplied by the value set in

Reverb Send (EFCT screen), and output as an actual

Reverb Send level.

For more information about Effects, see page 148.

■ Cho Send (Chorus Send)

Sets the Send level of the signal that output from the

Insertion Effects 1/2 (or by-passed) and sent to the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

The value set here will be multiplied by the value set in

Chorus Send (EFCT screen), and output as an actual

Chorus Send level.

For more information about Effects, see page 148.

■ Random Depth

When you select “rnd” (Random Pan) in Pan, this

parameter is displayed. This function causes the

sound to move randomly in the stereo spectrum. Use

this parameter to set the depth (range) of the

Random Pan.

❏ Settings: 1~127

■ ExpLowLimit (Expression Low Limit)

Sets the Expression Low Limit for each sample. The

lower limit can be set so that even when a sound is

played below the set value, the volume will not go

below the designated lower limit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Level Vel (Level Velocity)

Sets the velocity level for each sample. The Level

Velocity function controls the volume based on how

hard the keyboard is played. When a positive value is

set, the harder the keyboard is played, the greater the

change in the volume. Negative values will have the

opposite effect.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

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■ Out (Output Select)

Selects the output for each element. These settings

let you send each element to a different output.

❏ Settings: L&R (OUTPUT L&R), ind1 (INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT1), ind2, ind3, ind4, ind5, ind6, i1&2

(INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT1&2), i3&4, i5&6

For example, when “i1&2” is selected, the L channel

will be output from INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT1, and the

R channel from INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT2.

EX5 is equipped with two Individual Outputs (1 and 2)

while EX5R and EX7 are not equipped with the

Individual Output. You can increase/equip the

Individual Outputs on your instrument by installing an

optional Individual Output Board (EXIDO1). For more

information, see page 19.

■ InsEF Elem Sw (Insertion Effect Element

Switch)

Selects the Insertion Effects unit that is sent a signal

from each element. When “off” is selected, the

Insertion Effect unit is by-passed.

❏ Settings: For each element, 1 (Insertion Effect unit 1), 2

(Insertion Effect unit 2), off

For more information about Effects, see page 148.

[F8]: ZONE

Sets velocity range at which sound is produced for each

element. A different zone can be set for each element.

■ Drum key

■ Drum Layer

■ Sample Bank

■ Sample Number

These are the same parameters as those explained

for the TUNE screen. See page 143.

■ Vel Limit Low (Velocity Limit Low)

Sets the lowest velocity value of each element sample

that is detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

The lowest velocity value set here and the value set in

Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High) determine the

range of velocity for the selected element sample.

■ Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High)

Sets the highest velocity value of each element

sample that is detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

■ Vel Xfade (Velocity Cross Fade)

Sets the cross fade velocity range (Vel Limit Low and

High) for each element. As the value increases, the

range becomes wider. A setting of “0” produces no

effect.

❏ Settings: 0~127

For more information about Velocity Cross Fade, see

page 82.

■ Alternate Group

This setting is used to terminate two sounds that in

a traditional drum kit could not physically sound at

the same time, or would not sound natural when

played simultaneously. For example, it is impossible

for a real drum set to sound a closed hi-hat and open

hi-hat at the same time. Therefore, elements that

should not sound simultaneously should be assigned

to the same group number. There are 127 types of

group numbers. When it does not matter if two

elements sound simultaneously, or when it is

preferable that two sound together, select “off.”

❏ Settings: off, 1~127

■ Key Assign

Selects sngl (single) or mlti (multi) Key Assign. In

sngl (single), if the tone generator receives the same

note twice, the first note is terminated when the

same note is received. In mlti (multi), when the

same notes are received, sounds are assigned to one

channel after another, making multiple tone

generation possible.

❏ Settings: sngl, mlti

[F3]: PITCH

There is one type of menu related to pitch when

editing a Drum Voice. The parameters and settings are

the same as those for AWM Element. For information,

see page 83.

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

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[F4]: FILT (Filter)

There are four types of menus related to filters when

editing a Drum Voice. The parameters and settings are

the same as those for AWM Element. For information,

see page 86.

[F4]: SCF (Static Control Filter)

[F5]: DCF (Dynamic Control Filter)

[F6]: SENS (Sensitivity)

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F5]: AMP (Amplitude)

There is one type of menu related to amplitude when

editing a Drum Voice. The parameters and settings are

the same as those for AWM element. For information,

see page 96.

[F8]: EG (Envelope Generator)

[F6]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

There is one type of menu with LFO related settings

when editing a Drum Voice.

[F8]: LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Sets LFO related parameters. A different value can be

set for each element.

■ Wave

Selects the LFO wave. Using the waves selected here,

you can modulate the sound in various ways. There

are three types of waves available.

❏ Settings: saw, tri, squ

The LFO can modulate the pitch, filter, and amplitude

at the same time.

For more information about each wave, see page 122.

■ Sync

This switch turns the Sync on and off. When Sync is

set to “on,” the LFO oscillator is reset every time the

keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: on, off

For more information about resetting the LFO, see page

103.

■ Speed

Sets the speed of change of the LFO wave. The

higher the value, the faster the speed.

❏ Settings: 0~63

For more information, see the Speed concept graph on

page 101.

■ AMD (Amplitude Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the

volume. The larger the value, the wider the degree of

change in the volume.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ PMD (Pitch Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the

pitch. The larger the value, the wider the degree of

change in the pitch. When negative values are set,

the phase of the LFO is reversed.

❏ Settings: –255~0~+255

■ FMD (Filter Modulation Depth)

Determines how greatly the LFO will affect the filter

cutoff frequency. The larger the value, the wider the

degree of change in the cutoff frequency. When

negative values are set, the phase of the LFO is

reversed.

❏ Settings: –127~0~+127

[F7]: Ctrl (Controller)

[F8]: SET(Controller Set)

The effective “Destinations” for the Drum voices are

No. 121 DRPAN~No. 125 DR FEG Depth controls.

Refer to the Controller List in the separate Data List.

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[F8]: EFCT (Effects)

Sets the effects for the drum elements. The signals

from the maximum of 128 drum elements can be

connected either to Insertion Effect 1 or 2, then sent to

the Reverb/Chorus unit. “InsRev” and “InsCho”

parameters added to the Type screen allow you to

emphasize the effect for specific drum elements. The

other parameters are the same as those for AWM

elements on page 105.

[F4]: TYPE

■ Ins→Rev

Sets the send level of the signal output from the

Insertion unit and sent to the Reverb unit. By

passing specific elements through Insertion effect

and setting the output level here, you can make

different setting for the amount of Reverb applied to

the specific elements.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Ins→Cho

Sets the send level of the signal output from the

Insertion unit and sent to the Chorus unit. By

passing specific elements through Insertion effect

and setting the output level here, you can make

different setting for the amount of Chorus applied to

the specific elements.

❏ Settings: 0~127

You can determine whether or not each effect is applied

to each element in the Mix screen (page 145).

Voice Job Mode

These jobs let you initialize or recall voices that are

created in Voice Edit mode.

Press [JOB] key on the panel while in Voice mode to

enter Voice Job mode. When you enter the Voice Job

mode, the following menu will be displayed. There are

three types of jobs in Voice Job mode. Press [F1]

(INIT), [F2] (RECL), or [F3] (COPY) to select a job.

It is necessary to first select the voice that will be

initialized or recalled, before entering the Voice Job mode.

[F1]: INIT (Initialize)

[F2]: RECL (Recall)

[F3]: COPY (Copy)

Steps for Executing a Job

1 When in the Voice Play mode, select the voice

number you want to execute job operation.

2Press [JOB] to enter the Voice Job mode.

3Press [F1] (INIT), [F2] (RECL), or [F3] (COPY) to

select a job to execute. The selected job screen will

be displayed.

You can also select each job by moving the cursor to the

desired job name on the screen and pressing [ENTER].

4Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

This operation is not necessary for Initialize and Recall.

F1 F2 F3

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5Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

6Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job was executed and the previous screen will be

displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Voice Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be destroyed.

7Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Voice Job mode and

return to the Voice Play mode.

[F1]: Init Voice(Initialize Voice)

This job lets you call up the initial values for each voice

(to initialize). Initializing should be used before editing,

for example when creating an original voice from

scratch.

[F2]: Recall Voice

Without storing a voice while editing, if you select

another voice, the previous voice’s edit data will be lost.

The Recall job makes it possible to return to the

original data that was being edited, even after selecting

another voice.

Even after turning the power “off” and “on,” you can still

return to the data that was being edited.

[F3]: Copy Voice

This job lets you copy the common data of a voice or

the specific data of a specified element to the currently

editing voice. This job is convenient for utilizing a

portion of a voice’s data in the creation of another

voice.

This job is not to copy a voice as a user voice. Instead, this

job copies the different parameter values for the one voice

to another voice (regardless of the presets and user voices).

■ 1 Source Voice Bank

Sets the source voice bank.

❏ Settings: P1(Preset 1), P2 (Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1), I2

(Internal 2)

■ 2 Source Voice Number

Sets the source voice number that will be copied

from.

❏ Settings: 001~128

■ 3 Source Element

Sets the source voice element that will be copied

from. When copying data that is common to all the

elements, select Common.

❏ Settings: Common (All elements), EL1~4 (Normal voice),

EL1~128 (Drum voice)

1234

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Wave Edit Mode

When you select a DRAM (RAM) bank and AWM

wave number (0001~1024) from the Bank and

Number in the WAVE display of the OSC menu in the

Voice Edit mode, [F3] (WAVE-EDIT) sub menu is

added to the screen.

Press [F3] to enter the Wave Edit mode. In the Wave

Edit mode, you can create waves that make up a voice

by layering preset samples and/or your own samples

that you created, designating the keyboard range for

each sample. Waves that you have created here can be

used the same as preset waves.

(D)RAM bank/number is selectable, only when the AWM

elements are selected for editing.

Press [EXIT] to exit the Wave Edit mode. The

EX5/5R/7 returns to the original display (Voice Edit

mode).

In Wave Edit mode, a sample wave is not changed and

therefore not destroyed. The edit here will not change the

sample waves but designate their layerings, their keyboard

ranges and mix balance between them.

In the Wave Edit mode, there are the following four

types of menus. Press each [F5] (NAME), [F6] (SMPL),

[F7] (MIX), or [F8] (ZONE) to switch to the necessary

display. Also for adding or deleting layers, the “ADD”

function is assigned to [F3] (ADD) and the delete

function is assigned to [F4] (DEL).

[F5]: NAME (Settings for naming waves)

[F6]: SMPL (Settings related to playing back samples)

[F7]: MIX (Settings related to the output balance)

[F8]: ZONE (Settings related to the sound range)

F5 F6 F7 F8

■ 4 Types of Source Data

Selects the type of data that will be copied. It is

possible to designate common data that affects all of

the elements, and specific data for specified

elements.

When Common (All elements) is selected for the

Source Element:

ALL (All voice data), PARAM (Parameter settings), ARP

(Arpeggio settings), EFCT (Effect settings), CTRL

(Controller settings), NAME (Voice name)

When an Element is selected for the Source Element:

ALL (All the data for that element), OSC (Oscillator

settings), PITCH (Pitch settings), FILTER (Filter settings),

AMP (Amplitude settings), LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator

settings)

■ 5 Current Voice

Fixed to the currently editing voice.

■ 6 Destination Element

Sets the destination voice element that will be copied

to. This parameter is displayed only when an

element is selected in the Source Element parameter.

❏ Settings: EL1~4 (Normal voice), EL1~128 (Drum voice)

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Basic Steps for Wave Edit

(Creating a new wave scratch)

1 In the WAVE display, select the wave number to edit.

Select the DRAM (RAM) bank and a wave number

(Int-Wave) from the bank. [F3] (WAVE-EDIT) will

be added.

2 Press [F3] (WAVE-EDIT) to enter the Wave Edit

mode.

[F3] (ADD) and [F4] (DEL) will be added.

3 Press either [F6] (SMPL), [F7] (MIX), or [F8]

(ZONE) to access the necessary display.

4Press [F3] to execute Add function. The first layer

will be assigned with “PRE: 001.”

5 Select the Sample Bank and sample number you

want to use.

6 Set the necessary parameters for the first layer.

Access other displays according to your objectives

and set the parameters.

7 (If necessary,) press [F3] (ADD) to add the second

layer. At this point, the layer number also

automatically switches to the next number. Also, the

previous layer’s (in this case, the first layer’s)

settings are copied as is to the added layer.

When [F4] is pressed, the currently selected layer will

be deleted.

8 Select a sample that will be used as the second layer.

Layer Number Number of Layers

Sample Bank Sample Number

9 Set the necessary parameters for the second layer.

Access other displays according to your objectives

and set the parameters.

) Repeat steps 7~9 and set the necessary

parameters for each layer.

! Press [F5] (NAME) to access the NAME display and

set the wave name for the wave that you created.

@ Press [EXIT] to exit the Wave Edit mode. The

EX5/5R/7 returns to the Voice Edit mode.

You can use the Wave Job mode (page 154) to copy

already existing waves or to delete unnecessary waves.

[F3] (ADD) and [F4] (DEL) Keys

A wave can be made up of one or more layers (a

maximum of 128 layers). Each layer is assigned

with a sample. By setting the same sound range for

each layer, you can layer two or more samples.

Although you can layer as many samples as you like,

up to two samples sound simultaneously. In this

case, the samples with lowest layer numbers have

the priority.

When you edit a wave for the first time, the default

of layer number is set to one.

You can add a layer each time you press [F3]

(ADD). As shown in the diagram, you can confirm

the current layer number used for the wave and

select a sample for the current layer number.

You can select an unnecessary layer and delete that

layer by pressing [F4] (DEL).

The maximum number of layers are 1024 for

DRAM and FLS (Flash), respectively.

F3 F4

Delete a layer

The current layer

number to be edited

The total number of layers

used for the wave

Add a layer

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[F5]: NAME

Lets you give a name to the wave with up to eight

characters. You can also put a category name to which

the current wave belongs by moving the cursor to the

left of the wave name and using the [INC]/[DEC] or

the Data Dial to select a two-letter category name.

The method for naming a wave and its category is the

same as that for a Voice. For more information, see page

79.

[F6]: SMPL (Sample)

Provides the settings related to playback for the

samples that make up a wave. You can make settings

for each layer.

■ Layer

Selects the layer number that will be assigned with a

sample. Once a layer number is selected, the

parameter settings of the selected layer will be

displayed. By switching among the layer numbers,

you can make settings for each sample in all layers.

❏ Settings: 1~128 (Differs depending on the total number

of layers used for a wave.)

“Layer” is also found in the same position of the [F7]:

MIX display and the [F8]: ZONE display.

■ Sample Bank

Selects the desired sample bank that contains the

sample that you want to use. A different bank can be

selected for each layer.

❏ Settings: PRE (Preset), DRAM (including SIMM), FLS

(Flash Memory)

“FLS” and its sample number can also be selected,

though, the selection is ineffective unless you install the

optional EXFLM1s in the instrument.

“Sample Bank” is also found in the same position of the

[F7]: MIX display and the [F8]: ZONE display.

■ Sample Number

Selects the desired sample number from the sample

bank. When the sample number is selected, its name

and category are displayed to the right of the

number. A different sample number can be selected

for each layer.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

“Sample Number” is also found in the same position of

the [F7]: MIX display and the [F8]: ZONE display.

■ Zone Graphical Display

The zone (the keyboard/velocity range within which

a sample is played) of the currently selected layer

can be confirmed visually. For the information how

to set a zone, see page 153.

■ StartOfs (Start Offset)

Sets the offset value for the Start point of the sample

playback. The value set here will increase or

decrease the Start point for each sample.

❏ Settings: 0~65535

■ LpLength (Loop Length)

Sets the offset value for the loop length of the sample

loop playback. The value set here will increase or

decrease the loop length for each sample.

❏ Settings: 0~65535

■ SmplPlay (Sample Play)

Switches how the sample is played back. There are

five choices: “FwdLp,” “FwdLpEx,” “FwdNoLP,”

“RevNoLp” or “default.”

❏ Settings:

FwdLp:

While a key is pressed (held down), the sample playback

begins from the Start point, moves to the Top point and

then repeats continuously from the Top point to the End

point.

FwdLpEx:

This is the same as “FwdLp” as long as the key is held.

However, when you release your finger from the keyboard,

the Ex5/5R/7 cancels the loop playback, goes beyond the

End point, and plays the rest of the sample data, then stops

at the data end.

FwdNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the sample will play back one

time from the Start point to the End point.

RevNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the sample will play back in

reverse one time, from the End point to the Start point.

default:

Follows the original setting made in the Sample Edit mode.

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[F7]: MIX

Sets the mix (output), pan, and other settings related to

pitch for each sample which make up a wave. Settings

can be made for each layer.

The Layer and Sample Bank/Number parameters here are

the same as those in the SMPL display. For more

information on these parameters, see page 152.

The Zone Graphical Display to the left of the screen shows

the keyboard/velocity range of the currently selected layer.

For more information on the Zone Graphical Display, see

below.

■ Lvl (Level)

Sets the output level for each sample. This setting

adjusts the output balance for the samples/layers.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

Sets the left or right positioning of each sample in

the stereo spectrum. This setting adjusts the

positioning of where each sample appears in the

stereo spectrum.

❏ Settings: L64 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ Freq Mode (Frequency Mode)

Sets the pitch for each sample either to semitones for

each key (ratio), or to the same pitch for the entire

keyboard (fixed).

❏ Settings: ratio, fixed

■ Coar (Coarse Tune)

Adjusts the pitch of the sample for each layer in

semitones.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Fine (Fine Tune)

Finely adjusts the pitch of the sample for each layer.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

[F8]: ZONE

Sets the zone of each sample (the keyboard and velocity

ranges within which the sounds are played). A

different zone can be set for each sample/layer.

The Layer and Sample Bank/Number parameters here are

the same as those in the SMPL display. For more

information on these parameters, see page 152.

■ Note Limit Low

Sets the lowest note of the zone on the keyboard, for

each sample.

❏ Settings: C-2~G8

The lowest note set here and the note set in Note Limit

High determine the range where sound will be

produced for the selected sample.

■ Note Limit High

Sets the highest note of the zone on the keyboard,

for each sample.

❏ Settings: C-2~G8

The Note Limit Low note can not be set higher than the

Note Limit High, and vice versa.

■ Vel Limit Low (Velocity Limit Low)

Sets the lowest velocity value of each sample that is

detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

The lowest velocity value set here and the value set in

Vel Limit High determine the range of velocity for the

selected sample.

■ Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High)

Sets the highest velocity value of each sample that is

detected when the keyboard is played.

❏ Settings: 1~127

The Vel Limit Low value can not be set higher than the

Vel Limit High. Also vice versa, the Vel Limit High

value can not be set lower than the Vel Limit Low.

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Zone Graphical Display

On the left side of this screen, the zone (keyboard

and velocity range at which sound will be produced)

is displayed. The note range is indicated by the

horizontal axis, while the velocity note range is

indicated by the vertical axis. As each parameter

value is adjusted, the shape of the black box, which

represents the note range, changes accordingly.

When you switch to a different layer, that layer’s

zone is displayed in the Zone Graphical Display. It is

not possible to view more than one zone at the same

time.

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C4C–2 G8

Velocity

Note

Range

Note Range

Wave Job Mode

When in the Wave Edit mode, press [JOB] to enter

Wave Job mode. These jobs let you copy and delete

waves that were created in Wave Edit mode.

When you enter the Wave Job mode, the following

menu will be displayed. There are two types of jobs in

Wave Job mode, Copy wave and Delete wave. Press [F1]

(COPY) or [F2] (DEL) to select a job.

[F1]: COPY (Copy wave)

[F2]: DEL (Delete wave)

Steps for Executing a Job

1 When in the Wave Edit mode, press [JOB] to enter

the Wave Job mode.

2 Press [F1] (COPY) or [F2] (DEL), to select a job to

execute. The selected job screen will be displayed.

You can also select each job by moving the cursor to the

desired job name on the screen and pressing [ENTER].

3 Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

4 Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

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5 Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job was executed and the previous screen will be

displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Wave Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be corrupted.

6 Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Wave Job mode and

return to the Wave Edit mode.

[F1]: Copy Wave

This job copies wave data to a designated wave

number. More than one layer can be copied at the same

time.

■ Src Wave (Source Wave)

Sets the source wave bank/number.

❏ Wave Bank: RAM (DRAM, including SIMM), FLS (Flash

Memory)

“FLS” and its wave number can also be selected,

though, the selection is ineffective unless you install the

optional EXFLM1s in the instrument.

❏ Wave Number: 0001~1024

■ Dst Wave (Destination Wave)

Sets the destination wave bank/number that will be

copied to.

❏ Wave Bank: RAM (DRAM, including SIMM), FLS (Flash

Memory)

❏ Wave Number: 0001~1024

When you copy from RAM to FLS, if there is enough

FLS memory available, the sample data used for the

wave will also be copied together.

“FLS” and its wave number can also be selected,

though, the selection is ineffective unless you install the

optional EXFLM1s in the instrument.

[F2]: Delete Wave

This job deletes a designated wave or all waves at the

same time.

■ Wave

Sets the wave bank/number of the wave that will be

deleted. To delete all of the waves in the selected

bank, set the wave number parameter to “all.”

❏ Wave Bank: RAM (DRAM, including SIMM), FLS (Flash

Memory)

❏ Wave Number: all, 0001~1024

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Performance Mode

2 Edit/Compare

When the currently selected Performance is being

edited (see page 159), an “ ” (Edit) mark is

displayed. When comparing sounds (page 159), a “ ”

(Compare) mark is displayed.

3 Performance number

The selected Performance number (001~128) and

the Bank (A~H)/Program (1~16) are displayed.

When initially turned on, “001 (A01)” will be

displayed. “001” indicates the Performance number,

“A” indicates the Bank/Program. “01” is the Program

number for the current Bank.

■ About Performance number

Each Performance not only has a Performance

number (listed 001~128), but also a Bank (A-H)

with a Program number from 1~16. With EX5/7

You can access the Performance two different ways,

with the numeric keypad for the Performance

numbers or with the Bank and Program keys for the

Bank/Program numbers.

The Bank and Program keys are not available with the

EX5R.

The relationship between the Performance number

and the Bank/Program number is shown below.

Performance Play Mode

Performance Play mode lets you play the Performances

of your own creation in realtime and use the EX5/5R/7

as a powerful multi timbre tone generator using the

internal sequencer function (Song mode/Pattern mode)

or an external sequencer.

In Performance Edit mode you can assign voices and

drum voices to a maximum of 16 parts with the

different MIDI channel settings. It means the

EX5/5R/7 can operate as 16 individual tone generators

(maximum). Also, multiple parts can be set to the same

MIDI channel to create layers.

For Performances you have created, there are eight

Internal Banks (A-H) each with 16 Programs, a total of

128 memory locations. With EX5/7 all of the

Performances are quickly accessible from the panel by

pressing Bank/Program keys. It will be a powerful tool

for your realtime performance in a studio or on a stage.

Following is an explanation of the screen that appears

when Performance Play mode is selected, and how to

select a Performance.

To obtain the arpeggiator function in Performance mode,

both the Arpeggio Switch and Layer Switch (page 166)

should be on before turning on the Arpeggiator by

ARPEG(GIO) key on the panel.

Performance Play Mode screen

Press [PERFORM] key on the panel to enter

Performance Play mode. When you enter Performance

Play mode, the following screen appears. The contents

are shown below.

1 Screen Title

Indicates Performance Play mode.

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4 Performance Category/name

■ Performance Category

A two letter abbreviation for the sound Category is

located to the left of the Performance name. This

abbreviation lets you see at-a-glance the type of voice

selected.

For more information about categories, see page 76.

■ Performance name

A Performance name with a maximum of 12

characters can be displayed.

Performance

Number

Performance

Number

Bank Bank

Program

Number

Program

Number

001 A 1 065 E 1

002 A 2 066 E 2

003 A 3 067 E 3

004 A 4 068 E 4

005 A 5 069 E 5

006 A 6 070 E 6

007 A 7 071 E 7

008 A 8 072 E 8

009 A 9 073 E 9

010 A 10 074 E 10

011 A 11 075 E 11

012 A 12 076 E 12

013 A 13 077 E 13

014 A 14 078 E 14

015 A 15 079 E 15

016 A 16 080 E 16

017 B 1 081 F 1

018 B 2 082 F 2

019 B 3 083 F 3

020 B 4 084 F 4

021 B 5 085 F 5

022 B 6 086 F 6

023 B 7 087 F 7

024 B 8 088 F 8

025 B 9 089 F 9

026 B 10 090 F 10

027 B 11 091 F 11

028 B 12 092 F 12

029 B 13 093 F 13

030 B 14 094 F 14

031 B 15 095 F 15

032 B 16 096 F 16

033 C 1 097 G 1

034 C 2 098 G 2

035 C 3 099 G 3

036 C 4 100 G 4

037 C 5 101 G 5

038 C 6 102 G 6

039 C 7 103 G 7

040 C 8 104 G 8

041 C 9 105 G 9

042 C 10 106 G 10

043 C 11 107 G 11

044 C 12 108 G 12

045 C 13 109 G 13

046 C 14 110 G 14

047 C 15 111 G 15

048 C 16 112 G 16

049 D 1 113 H 1

050 D 2 114 H 2

051 D 3 115 H 3

052 D 4 116 H 4

053 D 5 117 H 5

054 D 6 118 H 6

055 D 7 119 H 7

056 D 8 120 H 8

057 D 9 121 H 9

058 D 10 122 H 10

059 D 11 123 H 11

060 D 12 124 H 12

061 D 13 125 H 13

062 D 14 126 H 14

063 D 15 127 H 15

064 D 16 128 H 16

Selecting a Performance

When selecting a Performance, there are six types of

methods that can be used, depending on your

objectives and the present status.

• Use the Bank/Program keys.

• Designates the Performance number with the

numeric keypad.

• Use the INC/DEC keys.

• Use the Data Dial.

• Use the Category Search function.

• Use the Directory Screen function.

All of the above methods of operation are the same as

the selection methods explained in the Voice Play

mode. For more information about how to select a

voice, see page 36.

You can edit the voice which is used for a specific part of a

performance, in the Performance mode. For more

information, see page 159.

You cannot use two or more AN, FDSP or VL (EX5/5R)

voices for a performance. Also, on EX7, if you use an AN

or FDSP voice for a part, you cannot use insertion Effect

for a voice in the same performance. For more

information, see page 54.

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Performance Edit

Mode

Following are explanations of the parameters related to

Performance Edit mode. There are parameters whose

settings affect all the parts and parameters which affect

each individual part. These settings can be stored in

each Performance.

Press [EDIT] key on the panel while in Performance

mode to enter Performance Edit mode. When you enter

Performance Edit mode, the following screen will be

displayed. Performance Edit mode is divided into two

groups: COM (common settings applied equally to all

parts) and PART/MLT (settings related to each part).

In PART and MLT (multi) all possible parameter

settings are shared. In the PART screen, each part is

displayed and set individually, whereas in the MLT

screen, all 16 parts are displayed in a chart (list), and

can be set within that chart.

You must first select the Performance that you want to edit

before entering Performance Edit mode.

COM Menu

[F1]: COM (Common settings applied equally to all

elements)

[F2]: PART

[F3]: MLT

[F4]: PARAM (Settings related to Common parameters)

[F5]: ARP (Settings related to Arpeggiator)

[F6]: EFCT (Settings related to the Effects)

[F7]: CTRL (Settings related to the Controllers)

[F8]: NAME (Settings related to a Performance Name)

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

PART Menu

[F1]: COM

[F2]: PART (Settings for each Part: 1 Part is displayed)

[F3]: MLT

These keys let you access the desired parameter by

jumping to a page.

[F4]: MIX (Settings related to Mix)

[F5]: LYR (Settings related to Layers)

[F6]: SOUND (Settings related to Sound)

[F7]: CTRL (Settings related to Controllers)

[F8]: PRE (Settings related to the Presets)

MULTI Menu

[F1]: COM

[F2]: PART

[F3]: MLT (Settings for each Part: All Parts are displayed)

These keys let you access the desired parameter by

scrolling down/up.

[F4]: MIX (Settings related to Mix)

[F5]: LYR (Settings related to Layers)

[F6]: SOUND (Settings related to Sound)

[F7]: CTRL (Settings related to the Controllers)

[F8]: PRE (Settings related to the Presets)

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

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About the E (Edit) mark

Whenever any setting is being made or an

operational change is taking place, the “ ”(Edit)

mark appears in the upper left corner of the screen,

next to the part number. This lets you confirm that

the currently selected Performance is being edited

and has not yet been stored.

The edited settings will be retained even after

entering into Performance Play mode. However,

once you select another Performance the settings are

lost. Therefore if you return to the Performance Edit

mode before selecting another Performance, the “ ”

mark is displayed.

The “ ” mark also displays in the Performance

Play mode screen.

About the Compare function

While in Performance Edit mode, you can listen to

and compare both the original unedited sound and

the edited sound.

1 Press the EDIT key while in the Performance Edit

screen.

The “ ” (Edit) mark which is displayed in the

upper left corner of the screen (next to the part

number) changes into a “ ” (Compare), and you

can hear the original sound before editing (i.e.,

Compare status).

When in Compare status, the cursor will not appear

in the screen and Function keys F1~F8 and Knobs

1~6 cannot be used for editing operations.

2 Press EDIT once more to exit the Compare status

and return to the previous edit in progress.

Voice Editing From the Performance Mode

There may be times when you’ll want to actually

edit a voice being used in the Performance mode

rather than just the Performance parameters. You

can jump directly to the Voice Edit mode from the

Performance or Performance Edit mode by pressing

the [VOICE] key while holding the

[PERFORMANCE] key. First the Performance mode

display will appear with the [F1] and [F2] function

keys assigned to part selection.

Use the [F1] and [F2] keys to select the part

corresponding to the voice you want to edit, then

press the [EDIT] key to go to the Voice Edit mode.

Once the voice has been edited as required, save the

edited data (pege 48), then press the

[PERFORMANCE] key to return to the

Performance mode.

The voice type cannot be changed when this method

is used to access the Voice Edit mode. Use the

normal Voice Edit mode—accessed via the Voice

mode—if you need to change the voice type.

When you edit the voice with the Layer Switch

(page 166) turned on, the voices from the other

parts with the Layer Switch turned on will be

produced. When you edit the voice with the Layer

Switch turned off, only the currently editing voice

will be produced.

[F1]: COM (Common)

The Common parameter settings are equally applied to

all of the 16 parts of the performance. There are five

types of menus available.

[F4]: PARAM (Parameters)

[F5]: ARP (Arpeggiator)

[F6]: EFCT (Effect)

[F7]: CTRL (Controllers)

[F8]: NAME (Performance Name)

[F4]: PARAM (Parameters)

These parameters are related to the overall volume of

the parts, as well as the keyboard/tone generator

settings.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

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■ Total Volume

Sets the overall volume for the performance. The

volume for each part will be explained later (see page

164).

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Kbd/TG Mode (Keyboard/Tone Generator Mode)

Configures how the tone generator is connected (the

signal flow) when in Performance mode. Select

M.KBD (Master Keyboard) when mainly using the

keyboard for performing, and select TG (Tone

Generator) when mainly used as a tone generator for

the sequencer.

❏ Settings: M.KBD, TG

M.KBD (Master Keyboard)Mode

TG (Tone Generator Mode)

Part 16

Part 1

Part 16

Part 1

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Transpose

Curve/Depth

Offset

Key/Vel Limit

Arp

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Part 16

Part 1

Part 16

Part 1

Transpose

Curve/Depth

Offset

Key/Vel Limit

■ Ribbon Mode

Sets how the Ribbon Controller functions. When the

“reset” setting is selected, if you release your finger

from the Ribbon Controller, the value is reset to the

center position on the Ribbon. When the “hold”

setting is selected, if you release your finger from the

Ribbon, the value of the position where your finger

left the Ribbon is maintained.

❏ Settings: reset, hold

This parameter is not available with EX5R.

[F5]: ARP (Arpeggio)

Parameters related to the Arpeggiator. Select the ARP

menu with [F5] and the following setting directory

menu is displayed.

[F5]: [ARP-EDIT] (Arpeggio Edit)

[F8]: ARP

[F5]: ARP-EDIT (Arpeggio Edit)

When “USR” (USER) 51-100 is selected in Arpeggio

Type with the Arpeggiator set to on, the ARP-EDIT

menu is added to the [F5] key at the bottom of the

screen. After entering the ARP-EDIT screen using

[F5], you can perform Arpeggio editing operations. You

can create your own original arpeggio. For more

information, see page 238.

[F8]: ARP

Lets you select the type of arpeggio that will be used in

the selected Performance, as well as determine the way

the arpeggiator functions, and select MIDI related

settings.

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■ Arp Sw (Arpeggio Switch)

Turns the Arpeggiator on and off.

❏ Settings: off, on

The ARPEGGIO key on the front panel also serves the

same function. However, to actually activate the

function, in the LYR (Layer) screen of each part, set the

Layer Sw (Layer Switch) and the Arpeggio Switch to

“on” (see page 166).

■ Arp Type (Arpeggio Type)

Sets the arpeggio type.

❏ Settings: See the Arpeggio Type List in the separate Data

List book.

■ Arp Tempo (Arpeggio Tempo)

Sets the arpeggio tempo.

❏ Settings: 30~250

■ Tempo Ctrl (Tempo Control)

Sets whether one of the Knobs controls the arpeggio

tempo, or not.

❏ Settings: off, knob 1~6

■ Arp Hold (Arpeggio Hold)

Sets the Arpeggio Hold to “on” or “off.” When

Arpeggio Hold is set to “on,” even if you remove

your fingers from the keyboard after playing, the

arpeggio will continue to loop indefinitely.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ Arp Note LimitL (Note Limit Low)

Sets the lowest note of the arpeggio range on the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

The lowest note you set here and the note set for the

Arp Note High (Note Limit High) shown below,

determine the range of notes within which the

arpeggios will play.

■ Arp Note LimitH (Note Limit High)

Sets the highest note of the arpeggio range on the

keyboard.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

■ Arp MIDI Ch (Arpeggio MIDI Channel)

Sets the MIDI channel for the Arpeggiator. The

voice of the part assigned to the same MIDI channel

is arpeggiated.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Arp MIDI A/B (Arpeggio MIDI OUT A/B)

Sets the phrase of the Arpeggiator MIDI note to

output from each MIDI OUT A/B when set to “on.”

When set to “off,” no notes are output.

❏ Settings: on, off

Arpeggio MIDI Out A/B is available for EX5. In the

case of EX5R and EX7, only a set of Arp MIDI Out is

available.

[F6]: EFCT (Effects)

These are parameter settings related to the System

Effects (effects equally applied to the entire parts).

When the EFCT menu is selected using [F6], the

following menu will be displayed.

[F6]: TYPE

[F7]: REV (Reverb)

[F8]: CHO (Chorus)

The Insertion Effects (effects applied to each part) is not

set here, but in Voice Edit mode (page 105).

For more information about effects, see page 65.

[F6]: TYPE

Sets the type of Reverb and Chorus effects. You can set

the send and return levels of each effect unit to

complete the total amount of effect signal for all parts.

■

1 Rev Type (Reverb Type)

Selects the type of reverb for the Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 00 (off)~12

For more information about each type of reverb, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

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F6 F7 F8

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■ 2 Cho Type (Chorus Type)

Selects the type of chorus for the Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 00 (off)~17

For information about each type of chorus, see the

Effect Type List in the separate Data List book.

■ 3 Cho→Rev (Chorus→Reverb)

Sets the send level of the signal output from the

Chorus unit, and then sent to the Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ 4 Rev Pan (Reverb Pan)

Sets the panning position of the signal output from

the Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: L64 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ 5 Cho Pan (Chorus Pan)

Sets the panning position of the signal output from

the Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: L64 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ 6 Rev Return (Reverb Return)

Sets the return level of the signal output from the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ 7 Cho Return (Chorus Return)

Sets the return level of the signal output from the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

[F7]: REV (Reverb)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Reverb effect.

❏ Settings: (Available parameters and values that can be set

depend on the type of reverb that is selected. For

more information about each type of reverb, see

the Effect Type List in the separate Data List

book.)

[F8]: CHO (Chorus)

Sets various parameters for the currently selected

Chorus effect.

❏ Settings: (Available parameters and values that can be set

depend on the type of chorus that is selected. For

more information about each type of chorus, see

the Effect Type List in the separate Data List

book.)

[F5]: COPY

When [F7]: REV or [F8]: CHO is selected, the Copy

function will be added to the [F5] key. This Copy

function allows you to copy the reverb or chorus

setting used for the voice of the currently selected

part, and paste it as the Performance's reverb or

chorus setting.

1 Press [F5]: COPY while [F7]: REV or [F8]: CHO is

selected. The following pop-up dialog appears.

2 Press [YES] key to execute the Copy function.

Press [NO] to abort the operation, returning to

the previous screen.

3 “Completed!” momentarily appears to indicate that

the Copy function has been executed.

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[F7]: CTRL (Controller)

These settings are related to the Controllers. Beginning

with the [PITCH] wheel, the settings that are common

to all parts are arranged in a chart-type screen and can

be set within the chart. When the CTRL menu is

selected with the [F7] key, the following menus are

displayed. The [F6], [F7] and [F8] keys can be used to

easily scroll through the device types.

[F6]: WHEEL

[F7]: KNOB

[F8]: OTHER

Each of the parameters below can be set for the 13

types of devices (controllers), listed above.

■ Assign

Assigns a control function (MIDI control change

number) to each device.

❏ Settings: 000~095 (See the Control List in the separate

Data List book.)

Depending on the device, such as the [PITCH] wheel,

for example, the control function may be fixed.

■ Depth

Sets the depth for the control of the control function

selected in Assign.

❏ Settings: –8~0~+7

■ Ofst (Offset)

Precisely adjusts the depth of control for the value

set in Depth. The value set here will be added to or

subtracted from the value set in Depth.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

F6:WHEEL

F7:KNOB

F8:OTHER

PB (Pitch Bend Wheel)

RC (Ribbon Controller)

MW1 (Modulation Wheel 1)

MW2 (Modulation Wheel 2)

KN1 (Knobs 1)

KN2 (Knobs 2)

KN3 (Knobs 3)

KN4 (Knobs 4)

KN5 (Knobs 5)

KN6 (Knobs 6)

AT (Attack Touch)

FC (Foot Controller)

BC (Breath Controller)

■ Curve

Selects the control curve, displayed to the far right of

the screen, which defines the characteristics of the

selected controller.

❏ Settings: –6~+7

The Control Curve

Displayed to the far right of the screen is the current

control curve image for each device. You can refer to

this image when setting each value.

The settings here cannot be recorded to the sequencer.

[F8]: NAME

Lets you give a name to the Performance you have

created with up to twelve characters.

The method for naming a Performance is the same as that

for a Voice. For more information, see page 79.

Category name

Voice name

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[F2]: PART

Lets you edit any one of the 16 parts that make up a

performance. The parameters that can be set are the

same as those explained for the MLT (multi) screen.

[F4]: MIX

[F5]: LYR (Layer)

[F6]: SOUND (Sound)

[F7]: CTRL (Controller)

[F8]: PRE (Preset)

[F4]: MIX

These parameters are mainly related to output settings

such as volume, pan and effect send levels. With these

settings you can obtain just the right balance between

each part in the mix.

■ Part

Selects the part you will edit. When a part is

selected, the current parameter settings for the

selected part will be displayed.

When “L” is selected, you can adjust the overall

settings (such as volume and pan) for the parts

which “Layer Switches” (LYR menu) are turned on.

Mix ([F4]) and Sound ([F6]) menus are available for

“L” parts.

❏ Settings: L, 1~16

In the PART screen and the MLT screen (explained next),

the part that you want to edit can easily be displayed using

the PART 1-16 keys on the panel (EX5/7 only).

■ Bank (Voice Bank)

Selects the Bank which contains the voice you want

to use for the part. A different Bank can be selected

for each part.

❏ Settings: P1 (Preset 1), P2 (Preset 2), I1 (Internal 1), I2

(Internal 2)

■ Number

Selects the voice number that you want to use from

within the selected voice bank. When a number is

selected here, the selected voice name is displayed to

the right of the voice name. A different voice

number can be selected for each part.

❏ Settings: 001~128 (For information about each voice, see

the Voice List in the separate Data List book.)

■ Volume

Adjusts the volume of each part. These settings let

you control the volume balance of each part.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Pan

Adjusts the panning position for each part. These

settings let you position each part in the stereo

spectrum.

❏ Settings: L63 (far left)~cnt (center)~R63 (far right)

■ Out Select (Output Select)

Selects the output for each part. These settings let

you send each part to a different output.

❏ Settings: L&R (OUTPUT L&R), ind1 (INDIVIDUAL

OUTPUT1), ind2, ind3, ind4, ind5, ind6, i1&2

(INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT1&2), i3&4, i5&6,

Drum

For example, when “i1&2” is selected, the L channel

will be output from INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT1, and the

R channel from INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT2.

EX5 and EX5R are equipped with two Individual

Outputs (1 and 2) while EX7 is not equipped with the

Individual Output. You can increase/equip the

Individual Outputs on your instrument by installing an

optional Individual Output Board (EXIDO1). For more

information, see page 278.

When “drum” is selected for the drum voice (part), the

drum elements in the drum voice will be output

according to the output destinations set for each

element in the Output Select (page 146) of the Voice

Edit mode.

■ Detune

Sets the detune value for each part. Detune is

effective for making the sound thicker by raising or

lowering the pitch of each element in fine

increments or decrements in relation to each other.

❏ Settings: –128~0~+127

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■ MIDI Pan/Vol (MIDI Pan/Volume)

Sets the MIDI Pan/Volume to “on” or “off” when

changing to another performance. Pan and Volume

are sent to MIDI [OUT] when set to “on,” and are

not sent when set to “off.”

❏ Settings: on, off

■ Rev Send (Reverb Send)

Sets each part’s send level of the signal output from

Insertion Effect (or by-passed) and then sent to the

Reverb unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Cho Send (Chorus Send)

Sets each part’s send level of the signal output from

Insertion Effect (or by-passed) and then sent to the

Chorus unit.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ InsEF Sw (Insertion Effect Switch)

Sets the Insertion Effect unit for each part to “on” or

“off.” The Insertion Effect is used when set to “on,”

and is not used when set to “off.”

❏ Settings: on, off

The type of Insertion Effect is selected in Voice Edit

mode (see page 106).

If you exceed the DSP limitation (page 54), this switch

cannot be turned on. In this case, “DSP resource full”

may appear on the screen.

■ Mono/Poly (Monophonic/Polyphonic)

Selects whether the voice is played monophonically

(only one note at a time) or polyphonically (multiple

notes sounding simultaneously).

❏ Settings: mono, poly

■ Key Assign

Selects sngl (single) or mlti (multi) Key Assign for

each part. In sngl (single), if the tone generator

receives the same note twice, the first note is

terminated when the same note is subsequently

received. In mlti (multi), when the same notes are

received, sounds are assigned to one channel after

another, making multiple part tone generation

possible.

❏ Settings: sngl, mlti

[F5]: LYR (Layer)

Layer parameters are mainly related to MIDI settings

including the MIDI channel, Arpeggiator on/off, Note

Limit and Velocity for each part. These settings let you

control each part’s MIDI output.

Pressing [F5] Key alternately selects the following two

screens.

Select the appropriate screen for setting each parameter

as required.

• MIDI Signal Graphical Display

• Note/Velocity Limits Graphical Display

■ Part

■ Bank (Voice Bank)

■ Number

These parameters are the same as those explained in

the MIX screen. See page 164.

■

1 MIDI Ch (MIDI Channel)

Sets the MIDI channel for each part.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ 23Trns MIDI A/B (Transmit to MIDI A/B)

Sets the Trns MIDI A/B to “on” or “off.” MIDI data

from the keyboard/controller is sent to each MIDI

output (MIDI OUT A/B) when set to “on,” and is

not sent when set to “off.”

❏ Settings: on, off

Transmit MIDI Out A/B is available for EX5. In the

case of EX5R and EX7, only a set of MIDI Out is

available.

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■ 4 ArpeggioSw (Arpeggio Switch)

Determines whether the currently selected part will

be arpeggiated, or not.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ 5 Layer Sw (Layer Switch)

Sets the Layer SW to “on” or “off.” When set to

“on” you can play two parts in a layer.

❏ Settings: on, off

When the parts’ Layer Switches are turned on here, you

can adjust the overall settings (such as volume and pan)

for the parts (page 171).

The layered sounds being produced may be delayed

depending on the voice combination.

■ 6 MIDI to TG (MIDI to Tone Generator)

When this is set to “on,” the MIDI data input at

MIDI IN will be received by the internal tone

generator, and when set to “off,” it will not be

received.

❏ Settings: on, off

About the MIDI Signal Graphical Display

On the left side of the screen is a graphical image

that lets you monitor the signal flow, and easily set

each of the five switches explained above to “on” or

“off.”

■ Note Limit L/H (Note Limit Low/High)

Sets the note range (the lowest and the highest note)

on the keyboard for each part. The part will only

sound within the keyboard range set here.

❏ Settings: Each Low and High (can be set between)

C–2~G8

■ Vel Limit L/H (Vel Limit Low/High)

Sets the velocity range (the lowest and the highest

value) for each part. The part will only sound within

the velocity range set here.

❏ Settings: Each Low and High (can be set between) 0~127

When the Kbd/TG Mode (see page 160) is set to

M.KBD Mode, the Note Limit Low/High and the Vel

Limit Low/High, are active for the MIDI [OUT] output.

About Note/Velocity Limits Graphical Display

The left side of the screen shows each note range

and velocity (note) range for 16 parts, set in the

above parameters.

First, move the cursor to the Part number at the top

left and select the part you want to set the Note

Limit and/or Velocity Limit. Then, move the cursor

to the Note Limit L/H and/or Vel Limit L/H, and

specify each range. Each time you change the values,

the ranges represented by bars will lengthen or

shorten, accordingly.

■ VelCurve (Velocity Curve)

Sets the Velocity Curve for each part. These settings

determine how sound is produced based on the

strength at which notes are played on the keyboard.

To the right of the set value, the velocity curve is

displayed as a graphical image.

❏ Settings: norm (normal), soft, hard, wide, fix

norm (normal): The velocity is in proportion to the

strength at which the keyboard is played.

soft: This curve increases the volume level with a softer

playing style, and is suitable for players with a light key

touch.

hard: This curve increases the volume level with a stronger

playing style, and is suitable for players with a heavy key

touch.

Keyboard Playing Strength

Volume

Keyboard Playing Strength

Volume

Keyboard Playing Strength

Volume

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wide: This curve decreases the volume level with a light

touch playing and increases the volume level with a heavy

touch playing. This lets you produce a wider dynamic

range.

fix: This sets the velocity to a fixed value, and the tone

generator will produce sound at that value, regardless of the

strength at which the keyboard is played. The fixed value is

set in the Vel Sens Value, below.

■ Vel Sens/Ofst (Velocity Sensitivity/Offset)

Sets the Velocity Sensitivity and Offset values for

each part.

❏ Settings:

Vel Sens (Velocity Sensitivity): 0~127

Vel Ofst (Velocity Offset): –64~0~+63

Vel Sens (Velocity Sensitivity):

As seen in the following graph, the larger the value, the

greater the change in volume.

Vel Ofst (Velocity Offset):

As seen in the following graph, the value set here is added

to or subtracted from the velocity value.

Velocity

Volume

Vel Ofst value

Vel Sens value

Velocity

Volume

Keyboard Playing Strength

Volume

Keyboard Playing Strength

Volume

■ NoteShift

Transposes the voice pitch of each part in semitones.

❏ Settings: –24~+24

[F6]: SOUND

These parameters are mainly related to sound, such as

the EG and Portamento. These settings let you

determine and control the volume, pitch, and timbre

for each part.

■ Part

■ Bank (Voice Bank)

■ Number

These parameters are the same as those explained in

the MIX screen. See page 164.

EG (Envelope Generator)

For setting the EG for each part. The following three

parameters let you create the change of the pitch,

timbre and volume over time, from when the key is

played until it is released.

■ Attack Time

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the peak

level, from when a note is played. When Attack

Time is set to a positive value, the peak is reached

more slowly. Negative values cause the peak to be

reached more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

Key on Key off

Attack

Time

Release

Time

Decay

Time

Level

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■ Decay Time

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the level set

in the Decay Time, from the peak level. When Decay

Time is set to a positive value, change occurs more

slowly. Negative values cause the change to occur

more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

The Decay Time are set for each voice in Voice Edit

mode.

■ Release Time

Sets the amount of time it takes for the sound to

decay to 0, from when the key is released. When

Release Time is set to a positive value, the decay

occurs more slowly. Negative values cause the decay

to occur more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator)

For setting the PEG for each part. The following four

parameters let you create the change of the pitch over

time, from when the key is played until it is released.

The Attack Time and Release Time set here offset the

value of the same parameters in the EG in Voice Edit

mode.

■ PEG Atck (PEG Attack)

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the correct

pitch, from when a note is played. When Attack

Time is set to a positive value, the change is more

slowly. Negative values cause change to occur more

quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ PEG RelL (PEG Release Level)

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the last

pitch, from when the key is released. When set to a

positive value, the pitch is sharp (higher) in relation

to the correct pitch. Negative values cause the pitch

to change towards a flat (lower) pitch in relation to

the correct pitch. A setting of “0” produces a sound

that changes to the correct pitch.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ PEG RelT (PEG Release Time)

Sets the amount of time it takes to reach the pitch

set in PEG RelL, from when the key is released.

When set to a positive value, the change occurs more

slowly. Negative values cause the change to occur

more quickly.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ PEG Init (PEG Initial)

Sets the initial pitch that is produced when the

keyboard is played. When set to a positive value, the

pitch is sharp (higher) in relation to the correct

pitch. Negative values cause the pitch to be flat

(lower) in relation to the correct pitch. A setting of

“0” produces the correct pitch.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Bright

Adjusts the cutoff frequency for the filter that is set

for the voice. The values 0~127 are converted to

–64~0~+63, and added to the original voice data.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ Harmonic

Adjusts the filter resonance that is set for the voice.

The values 0~127 are converted to –64~0~+63,

and added to the original voice data.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

Vib (Vibrato)

Settings related to the vibrato effect for each part. The

following three parameters let you create the vibrato

effect.

■ VibRate (Vibrato Rate)

Sets the speed of the vibrato effect. The larger the

value, the faster the vibrato movement.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ VibDelay (Vibrato Delay)

Sets the delay time, from when the keyboard is

played to when the vibrato effect begins. The larger

the value, the longer the delay time before the

vibrato effect begins. Negative values cause the delay

time to be shorter.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

■ VibDepth (Vibrato Depth)

Sets the depth of the vibrato. The larger the value,

the deeper the vibrato.

❏ Settings: –64~0~+63

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Port (Portamento)

Settings related to the Portamento effect of each part.

The following three parameters are available.

■ Port Sw (Portamento Switch)

Turns the portamento”on” and “off.” Portamento

creates a smooth glide in pitch from one note to the

next.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ Port Time (Portamento Time)

Sets the time of the pitch glide between successively

played notes. Higher settings result in a longer

(slower) glide.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Port Mode (Portamento Mode)

Selects the Portamento mode. The way the

Portamento moves will differ depending on whether

the Mono or Poly setting (page 165) in the MIX

screen is selected.

❏ Settings: fngr (fingered), full

When “Mono” is selected in the Mix menu:

fngr (fingered): Fingered portamento is applied only

when you play legato (playing a note before releasing the

previous one).

full: Portamento is always applied.

When “Poly” is selected in the Mix menu:

Same as for the mono (monophonic) mode except that

portamento is applied to multiple notes.

[F7]: CTRL (Controllers)

A variety of control functions can be assigned

beforehand to a controller such as the CONTROL

Knobs on the front panel or the keyboard. For example,

aftertouch of the keyboard can be assigned to control

vibrato or the [MODULATION] wheel can be assigned

to apply resonance. The control functions can be

assigned to affect a specific element in a voice for each

part. The assignment of controls to a voice is called

voice control, and a maximum of 16 different types of

voice controls can be assigned to one voice.

Excluding the master keyboard settings, the voice control

settings made here are the same as those explained in SET

(Controller Set) menu in Voice Edit (see page 104). Only

the content sections that differ from the SET will be

explained below.

■ Part

■ Bank (Voice Bank)

■ Number

These parameters are the same as those explained in

the MIX screen. See page 164.

■ Trns Sw (Transmission Switch)

Selects the necessary controllers to perform as a

master keyboard in Performance mode. Set the

controllers that you want to use to “on.” There are

16 types of controllers, and you can select whether

or not to output.

❏ Settings: PB (Pitch Bend Wheel), FV (Foot Volume), FS

(Foot Switch), Sus (Sustain), AT (After Touch),

FC (Foot Controller), BC (Breath Controller), RB

(Ribbon Controller), MW1 (Modulation Wheel

1), MW2 (Modulation Wheel 2), KN1~6

(Knobs1-6); for each controller, on, off

■ Pitch Bend Upper

Sets the degree of pitch change in semitones (half

steps) when the [PITCH] wheel is moved in an

upwards direction. For example, a value of +12

means that when the [PITCH] wheel is moved

upwards, the pitch can be raised to a maximum of

one octave.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+24

■ Pitch Bend Lower

Sets the degree of pitch change in semitones (half

steps) when the [PITCH] wheel is moved in a

downwards direction. For example, a value of –12

means that when the [PITCH] wheel is moved

downwards, you can lower the pitch a maximum of

one octave.

❏ Settings: –48~0~+24

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[F8]: PRE (Preset)

Settings related to the preset values and MIDI matters

applied to the tone generator for each part.

■ Part

■ Bank (Voice Bank)

■ Number

These parameters are the same as those explained in

the MIX screen. See page 164.

Bank/PC:MD (Bank/Program Change: MIDI)

Sets the program change and bank select messages that

are sent to an external MIDI device when making

bank/program changes on the front panel of the

EX5/5R/7. A different value can be set for each part.

■ PC To MIDI

Sets whether or not the program change and bank

select messages are sent to an external MIDI device.

When set to “on” messages are sent, and when set to

“off” messages are not sent.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ MD BankMSB (MIDI Bank Select MSB)

Sets the bank select MSB messages that are sent to

an external MIDI device when making

bank/program changes.

❏ Settings: 000~127

■ MD BankLSB (MIDI Bank Select LSB)

Sets the bank select LSB messages that are sent to an

external MIDI device when making bank/program

changes.

❏ Settings: 000~127

Bank Select messages are MIDI messages used to

change a voice bank. With the combination of the two

Bank Select MSB and LSB control change messages, a

single voice bank can be specified. Available banks and

control change numbers will differ depending on the

tone generator that is used. For more information, refer

to the Owner’s Manual for each tone generator that is

in use.

■ MIDI PC (MIDI Program Change)

Sets the MIDI program numbers sent to an external

MIDI device when making bank/program changes.

❏ Settings: 001~128

Note that the program numbers are 001~128, but the

actual MIDI program change numbers range from

0~127. Therefore, keep in mind that the numbers are

shifted by one.

Controller

■ InitVal PB (Initial Value Pitch Bend)

Sets the preset value for the pitch bend for a part.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Ctrl To TG (Controller To Tone Generator)

When making bank/program changes, this sets

whether or not the preset values for the six

controllers below (AT, FC, BC, RC, MW1, MW2) are

sent to the internal tone generator. When set to “on”

they are sent, and when set to “off” they are not

sent.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ Ctrl To MIDI (Controller To MIDI)

When making bank/program changes, this sets

whether or not the preset values for the six

controllers below (AT, FC, BC, RC, MW1, MW2) are

sent to an external MIDI device. When set to “on”

they are sent, and when set to “off” they are not

sent.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ InitVal MW1/MW2/AT/FC/BC/RB (Initial

Values)

Sets the control change preset values that are sent by

each controller.

❏ Settings: Each of the following devices can be set from

0~127: AT (After Touch), FC (Foot Controller),

BC (Breath Controller), RB (Ribbon Controller),

MW1 (Modulation Wheel 1), MW2 (Modulation

Wheel 2)

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■ Knob To TG (Knob To Tone Generator)

When making bank/program changes, this sets

whether or not the preset values for Knobs 1-6 are

sent to the tone generator. When set to “on” the

messages are sent, and when set to “off” they are not

sent.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ Knob To MIDI

When making bank/program changes, this sets

whether or not the preset values for Knobs 1-6 are

sent to an external MIDI device. When set to “on”

the messages are sent, and when set to “off” they are

not sent.

❏ Settings: off, on

■ InitVal KN1~6 (Initial Values KN1~6)

Sets the control change preset values that are sent by

the Knobs 1-6.

❏ Settings: Each of the Knobs 1-6 can be set from 0~127

The contents of the control change for each controller

and Knobs 1-6 are designated in the CTRL screen.

Auditioning the Settings Done in the Preset Menu

The EX will output the parameter settings done in the

preset menu when you press [ENTER] key while

holding [SHIFT] key. You can audition the results.

[F3]: MLT (Multi)

Setting the parameters for each part in each

Performances is achieved in the chart. Various parts

can be displayed simultaneously and each can be

edited. Available parameters are the same as for those

explained for the PART screen, page 164.

When the MLT menu is selected with [F3], the

following five types of category menus are displayed.

You can easily scroll through the list and select the

desired parameter using the [F4]~[F8] keys.

[F4]: MIX (Settings related to MIX)

[F5]: LYR (Settings related to Layers)

[F6]: SOUND (Settings related to Sound)

[F7]: CTRL (Settings related to the Controllers)

[F8]: PRE (Settings related to the Presets)

Each time [F3] is pressed the Part section changes to

show the Part 1~4, Part 5~10 and Part 11~16,

alternately.

“Lyr” column allows you to adjust the overall settings

(such as volume and pan) for the parts which “Layer

Switches” (LYR menu) are turned on. You can adjust

each setting with the relative values among the balance

of the parts kept.

In the MLT screen, you can directly select the Part that

you want to edit by using the PART keys 1-16 on the panel

(EX5/7).

The available parameters are listed below. For

information about each parameter’s contents and

available values, see the explanation for the PART

screen (page 164).

Lyr~Part 1~4

Part 5~10

Part 11~16

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Lyr 1:Pf 2:Pf 3:Pf 14:Pf 15:Pf 16:Pf

Bank P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1

Number 001 001 001 001 001 001

Volume 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

Pan cnt cnt cnt cnt cnt cnt cnt

Rev Send 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Cho Send 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

InsEF Sw off off off off off off

Out Sel L&R L&R L&R L&R L&R L&R

Detune +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

MonoPoly poly poly poly poly poly poly poly

KeyAsign mlti mlti mlti mlti mlti mlti

MDPanVol off off off off off off

Layer Sw on on on on on on

Nt Lmt L C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2 C-2

Nt Lmt H G8 G8 G8 G8 G8 G8

VelLmt L 1 1 1 1 1 1

VelLmt H 127 127 127 127 127 127

NoteShft +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Vel Sens 64 64 64 64 64 64

Vel Crve norm norm norm norm norm norm

Vel Ofst +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Arpeggio on on on on on on

Tx MIDIA on on on on on on

Tx MIDIB on on on on on on

MIDItoTG on on on on on on

MIDI Ch 1 2 3 14 15 16

Bright +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Harmonic +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Attack +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Decay +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Release +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Vib Rate +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

VibDelay +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

VibDepth +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

PEG Init +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

PEG Atck +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

PEG RelL +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

PEG RelT +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

PortSw off off off off off off off

PortTime 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

PortMode fngr fngr fngr fngr fngr fngr

PB Upper +2 +2 +2 +2 +2 +2

PB Lower -2 -2 -2 -2 -2 -2

PB Trns on on on on on on

RB Trns on on on on on on

MW1 Trns on on on on on on

MW2 Trns on on on on on on

KN1 Trns on on on on on on

KN2 Trns on on on on on on

KN3 Trns on on on on on on

KN4 Trns on on on on on on

KN5 Trns on on on on on on

KN6 Trns on on on on on on

AT Trns on on on on on on

FC Trns on on on on on on

BC Trns on on on on on on

Sus Trns on on on on on on

FS Trns on on on on on on

FV Trns off off off off off off

CtrlToMD off off off off off off

CtrlToTG off off off off off off

KnobToMD off off off off off off

KnobToTG off off off off off off

PC toMD off off off off off off

Bank MSB 063 063 063 063 063 063

Bank LSB 000 000 000 000 000 000

MIDI PC 001 001 001 001 001 001

Init PB 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init MW1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Init MW2 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init AT 0 0 0 0 0 0

Init FC 127 127 127 127 127 127

Init BC 0 0 0 0 0 0

Init RB 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN1 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN2 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN3 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN4 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN5 64 64 64 64 64 64

Init KN6 64 64 64 64 64 64

Performance Job

Mode

These jobs let you initialize, recall or copy

performances that were created in Performance Edit

mode (or are being edited).

Press [JOB] key on the panel while in Performance

mode to enter Performance Job mode. When you enter

the Performance Job mode, the following menu will be

displayed. There are two types of jobs in Performance

Job mode. Press [F1] (INIT), [F2] (RECL), or [F3]

(COPY) to select a job.

It is necessary to first select the performance that will be

initialized, recalled or copied, before entering the

Performance Job mode (See page 172).

[F1]: INIT (Initialize)

[F2]: RECL(Recall)

[F2]: COPY (Copy)

Steps for Executing a Job

1 When in the Performance Play mode, select the

performance number you want to execute job

operation.

2 Press [JOB] to enter the Performance Job mode.

3 Press [F1] (INIT), [F2] (RECL), or [F3] (COPY) to

select a job to execute. The selected job screen will

be displayed.

You can also select each job by moving the cursor to the

desired job name on the screen and pressing [ENTER].

4 Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

This operation is not necessary for Initialize and Recall.

F1 F2 F3

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5 Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

6 Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job was executed and the previous screen will be

displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Performance Job

takes some time to execute. Take note that if the power

is turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be destroyed.

7 Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Performance Job mode

and return to the Performance Play mode.

[F1]: Init Perform (Initialize Performance)

This job lets you call up the initial values for each

performance (to initialize). Initializing should be used

before editing, for example when creating an original

performance from scratch.

[F2]: Recall Perform (Recall Performance)

Without storing a performance while editing, if you

select another performance, the previous performance’s

edit data will be lost. The Recall job makes it possible

to return to the original data that was being edited,

even after selecting another performance.

Even after turning the power “off” and “on,” you can still

return to the data that was being edited.

[F3]: Copy Perform (Copy Performance)

This job lets you copy the common data of a

performance and the specific data of a specified part to

the currently selected performance. This job is

convenient for utilizing a portion of a performance’s

data, in the creation of another performance.

This job is not for copying a performance as is to internal

memory. Instead, this job copies the different parameter

values for the one performance to the edit buffer of

another performance.

■ 1 Source Performance Number

Sets the source performance number that will be

copied from.

❏ Settings: 001~128

■ 2 Source Part

Sets the source performance part that will be copied

from. When copying data that is common to all

parts, select Common.

❏ Settings: Common (All parts), PART01 (Part 1)~PART16

(Part 16)

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■ 3 Types of Source Data

Selects the type of data that will be copied. It is

possible to designate common data that affects all of

the parts, and specific data for specified parts.

When Common (All parts) is selected for the Source

Part:

ALL (All performance data), PARAM (Parameter settings),

ARP (Arpeggio settings), EFCT (Effect settings), CTRL

(Controller settings), NAME (Performance name)

When PART01~16 is selected for the Source Part:

ALL (All the data for that part), MIX (Mix settings),

LAYER (Layer settings), SOUND (Sound settings), CTRL

(Controller settings), PRE (Preset settings)

■ 4 Destination Performance Number

Fixed to the currently selected (destination)

performance.

It is necessary to select the destination performance in

Performance Play mode before entering the

Performance Job mode.

■ 5 Destination Part

Sets the destination performance part that will be

copied to. This parameter is displayed only when a

part is selected in the Source Part parameter.

❏ Settings: PART01~16

Performance Mode

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■ Sample Bank

Sets the bank that contains the sample you want to

play. When “stereo” is selected, you can set a

different sample bank for the L (left channel) and

the R (right channel). Although “FLASH” can be

selected, the selection is not effective unless you

install the Flash Memory Board EXFLM1 to your

EX5/5R/7.

❏ Settings: RAM, FLASH

Settings:The EX5/5R/7 contains 1MB of DRAM when

shipped from the factory. Installing a pair of 72 PIN

DRAM SIMMs can increase the internal memory to a

maximum of 65MB (including the original internal

1MB).

The internal DRAM (including the DRAM SIMM) is

volatile, and all the data is erased when the power is

turned off. Thus, when you turn the power back to on,

no sample is available in the internal memory.

■ Sample Number

Sets the sample that you want to play. When

“stereo” is selected, you can set a different sample

bank for the L (left channel) and the R (right

channel).

❏ Settings: 1~1024

Although the sample numbers go to 1024, the amount

of recordable data depends on the available memory.

When the available memory has been consumed,

recording will stop. Therefore although 1024 sample

numbers are displayed, this does not necessarily mean

that all the numbers contain sample data and can be

played back.

The EX5/5R/7 can load and play back the WAV, AIFF

and AKAI format files. For more information on

loading files, see page 265.

When you play back the sample having short loop length

in the high register (or after raised its pitch using

transpose function), noises may be reproduced. In this case

set the loop length (page 180) longer.

The sample having the end point (page 180) at the data

end may produce some noise when it is played back in

loop. In this case try to change the loop length.

Sample Play Mode

This mode lets you select a sample and play it back.

You can also enter the Sample Record mode from the

Sample Play mode and execute sampling sounds. The

internal memory can record up to a maximum of 1024

different samples. Also, for organizing your samples

after they have been recorded, they can be stored to

floppy disk so that you can make use of them whenever

you like.

For more information about the sampling basics, see page

69.

Press [SAMPLE] key on the panel to enter Sample Play

mode. When you enter the Sample Play mode, the

following menu screen will be displayed. You can select

a sample number to play back. You can also perform

sampling by Pressing [F8] (REC) to enter the Sample

Record mode.

At the bottom of the screen, the total memory capacities

(left) and available memories (right) of DRAM and

FLASH are displayed in the unit of words. 1 word is

equivalent to 2 bytes, or 16 bits. Acoordingly, the total

memory capacity of DRAM or FLASH are the half of the

one for the DRAM SIMM or Flash Memory you installed.

■ Play Mode

Sets the sample playback mode. There is “stereo”

and “mono” (monaural). When “stereo” mode is

selected, the sample bank/numbers for two channels,

L (left) and R (right) will be displayed. When

“mono” mode is selected, only one sample

bank/number will be displayed.

❏ Settings: stereo, mono

Sample Bank Sample Number

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■ Source

Selects the recording source. When sampling, for

example, with a microphone connected to the A/D

INPUT jack(s), select “A/D” (Analog/Digital).

When “A/D” is selected, the input level bars for each

channel will be displayed according to the selected

record mode.

If you plan to re-sample a sample from internal

memory, select “Internal.” When “Internal” is

selected, the level bars are not displayed.

❏ Settings: A/D, Internal

■ Mic/Line Level

Set the input level for the A/D INPUT jack(s) (only

when “A/D” is selected above). When a microphone

is connected, select Mic (Mic Level) and when an

audio device such as a CD player is connected, select

Line (Line Level).

❏ Settings: Line, Mic

■ Input Level Bar

When A/D is selected as the recording source, the

input level bars for each channel will be displayed

according to the selected record mode. As you watch

the movement of the bars, you can confirm the input

levels of an external devise, and you can use it as a

guide when adjusting the levels.

■ Trigger

Sets the trigger method (how sampling will be

triggered) for sampling. The type of trigger method

that is available will differ depending on the

currently selected record source.

When “A/D” is set as the record source, you can

select either “manual” or “level.” When “manual” is

selected, you can start sampling whenever you like

by pressing the [F8: START] key. When “level” is

selected, sampling automatically begins when the

input level passes the designated value (trigger level).

If you select “level” here, the value parameter is

added to the screen, and a specified trigger level can

be set with this parameter.

When “Internal” is set as the record source, you can

select either “key” or “seq” (sequencer). When “key”

is selected, you can start sampling by pressing a key

on the keyboard. When “seq” is selected, sampling

automatically begins simultaneously when a

song/pattern playback is begun.

❏ Settings:

When “A/D” is selected as the Source: manual, level

When “Internal” is selected as the Source: key, seq

Sample Record Mode

Sampling takes place in the Sample Record mode.

Connect an external microphone to the EX5/5R/7 to

record (sample) a sound, then that sound can be

performed as an instrument. In addition, the sampled

sound can be re-sampled after processing the sound

with applying various effects (re-sampling function).

You can play the sampled sounds by assigning them to

any note on the keyboard (keymap). In addition, you

can use the Wave Edit function (page 150) to make up

a wave and play it as an AWM voice. (It is necessary to

use an external MIDI keyboard to perform the sample

with the EX5R.) Also, for organizing your samples

after they have been recorded, they can be stored to

floppy disk so that you can make use of them whenever

you like.

The recorded samples can be saved in the EX original file

format to floppy disk or an external SCSI device, such as a

hard disk drive. For more information on saving files, see

page 263.

How to Enter the Sample

Record Mode

When in the Sample Play mode, press [F8] (REC) to

enter the Sample Record mode. The [F8] function key

will change to “STANDBY” and the following screen

will be displayed.

Press [EXIT] to return to Sample Play mode.

■ Rec Mode (Record Mode)

Sets the Sample Record mode. There are the

following selections: L (left channel record mode), R

(right channel record mode), mono (monaural record

mode), and stereo (stereo record mode [only

available for the EX5/5R]).

❏ Settings: L, R, mono, stereo(EX5/5R only)

On the EX7, when “A/D” is selected in the Source(next

explained), “mono” is automatically set as the recording

mode.

Mic/Line LevelInput Level

Trigger Level

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7 Check the input level of the microphone or audio

device with the input level bar(s).

For setting the destination sample bank/number, (even

when FLS is selected for the sample bank in the Sample

Play mode) an empty DRAM sample number is

automatically selected. Therefore it is not necessary to

select a sample number.

8 Press [F8] (STANDBY) to engage sampling standby

status, and “Waiting...” will be displayed in the

screen.

9 Start sampling using the trigger method specified in

step

5 above.

When “manual” is selected:

Press [F8] (START) to begin sampling.

When “level” is selected:

When the input signal from a microphone, for example,

passes the set value (trigger level), sampling automatically

begins.

When sampling is underway, “Now Recording...” is

displayed.

) Press [F8] (STOP) to stop sampling. The sampled

bank/number will be displayed.

If the set length of the sample is reached before you

press [F8] (STOP), sampling will automatically stop.

! Press [EXIT] to return to the Sample Play mode and

you can audition the newly recorded sample.

@ To execute another sampling, repeat the above steps

1~!.

When the power is turned off, the data in the internal

memory is erased. Remember to save important sample

data to floppy disk or an external storage device (page

259).

You can edit the sampled data using the sample edit

function in the Sample Edit mode and the copy function

in the Sample Job mode. Also, in the Voice Edit mode

(page 76) you can use the sampled data as an

element/wave in creating your original voice.

Furthermore, you can assign the sampled data to each

key (keymap function on page 72) and play them on the

keyboard.

■ Trigger Level

When “level” is selected as the trigger method, this

parameter will be displayed. This parameter sets the

trigger level at which sampling begins. When the

input signal through A/D INPUT jack(s) passes the

set value (trigger level), sampling automatically

begins. When setting the trigger level, you can see

the value level move in the level bar as you adjust

the level. In this way you can compare the starting

trigger value with the input level bar, to confirm the

level at which sampling will begin.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Length

This parameter displays the available sampling time

(recording time). The time is displayed both in

seconds and words. The value set here determines

the length (amount of time) that the sample is

recorded.

❏ Settings: The length will differ depending on the amount

of DRAM and FLASH memory capacity. When

shipped from the factory, the EX5/5R/7 contains

1MB of DRAM and this provides for about 12

seconds of monaural recording.

Steps for Sampling 1

(Sampling from an external device such

as a microphone)

First connect the microphone or audio device that you

will use in sampling to the A/D INPUT jack(s) (page

14).

1 When in the Sample Play mode, press [F8] (REC) to

enter the Sample Record mode.

2 Set desired record mode and select “A/D” for the

Source.

3 Set the parameter to the right of Source to “Mic” or

“Line” depending on the type of the input signal

level. When a microphone is connected, select Mic

(Mic Level). When an audio device such as a CD

player is connected, select Line (Line Level).

4 Adjust the input gain with the [A/D GAIN] knob on

the front panel.

5 Set the trigger method in the Trigger parameter.

When “level” is selected, continue by setting the

trigger level.

6 Confirm the available sampling time (recording time)

in the Length parameter. (If necessary,) set the

length of the sampling.

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Steps for Sampling 2

(Re-sampling from the internal tone

generator/memory)

You can re-sample a previously recorded sample or a

preset wave, as well as a song/pattern phrase.

When re-sampling the previously recorded sample, you

must first edit it in the Sample Edit mode, and use it as an

element/wave for an internal voice in the Voice Edit mode

(page 76), then store the internal voice in memory.

1 In the Voice Play mode, select a voice that you want

to sample. Or in the case when you sample a

song/pattern phrase, first perform the necessary

operations to prepare the phrase for playback (for

example, selecting a performance for song/pattern or

pattern number).

Example 1:

When sampling a voice (select the voice number in the

Voice Play mode)

Example 2:

When sampling a pattern (select a pattern number in the

Pattern Play mode, and select a performance for the pattern

in the Performance Play mode)

2 Enter the Sample Play mode, and press [F8] (REC)

to enter the Sample Record mode.

3 Set desired record mode and select “Internal” for the

Source.

4 Set the trigger method in the Trigger parameter.

When sampling a voice that you play on the

keyboard, select “key,” or when sampling a

song/pattern phrase, select “seq.”

5 Confirm the available sampling time (recording time)

in the Length parameter. (If necessary,) set the

length of the sampling.

For setting the destination sample bank/number, (even

when FLS is selected for the sample bank in the Sample

Play mode) an empty DRAM sample number is

automatically selected. Therefore it is not necessary to

select a sample number.

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

COMPARE

MODE

VOICE

PERFORMANCE

SONG

PATTERN SAMPLE

EDIT

JOB STORE UTILITY DISK

COMPARE

6 Press [F8] (STANDBY) to engage sampling standby

status, and “Waiting...” will be displayed in the

screen.

7 Start sampling using the trigger method specified in

step 4 above.

When “key” is selected:

Press any key on the keyboard to begin sampling.

When “seq” is selected:

Press the sequencer [PLAY] key to begin sampling.

When sampling is underway, “Now Recording...” is

displayed.

8 Press [F8] (STOP) to stop sampling. The sampled

bank/number will be displayed.

If the set length of the sample is reached before you

press [F8] (STOP), sampling will automatically stop.

9 Press [EXIT] to return to the Sample Play mode and

you can audition the newly recorded sample.

) To execute another sampling, repeat the above steps

1~9.

You can edit the sampled data using the sample edit

function in the Sample Edit mode and the copy function

in the Sample Job mode. Also, in the Voice Edit mode

(page 76) you can use the sampled data as an

element/wave in creating your original voice.

Furthermore, you can assign the sampled data to each

key (keymap function on page 72) and play them on the

keyboard.

Samples are recorded into the DRAM of the internal

memory. However, the recorded samples can be

transferred to FLS (optional Flash Memory Board

EXFLM1; if it is properly installed) using the Copy

Sample function in the Sample Job mode. Once the

recorded or edited samples are transferred to the

EXFLM1, the samples can be used the same as preset

waves (the data is not erased when the power is turned

off).

When the power is turned off, the data in the

internal memory is erased. Remember to save

important sample data to floppy disk or an external

storage device (page 259).

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Sample Edit Mode

In the Sample Edit mode, you can edit samples

recorded in the Sample Record mode to put them into

the final form as you like.

Press [EDIT] key on the panel while in Sample mode to

enter Sample Edit mode. You cannot enter Sample Edit

mode, if the targeted sample number (in RAM bank)

contains no data. When you enter the Sample Edit

mode, the following sub menu below will be displayed.

There are the next three types of settings available.

Press [F6]~[F8] to select the necessary menu.

[F6]: PARAM (Settings related to playing back samples)

[F7]: LOOP (Settings related to the sample loop)

[F8]: NAME (Settings for naming samples)

In the [F6]: PARAM and [F7]: LOOP screens, [F1]:

KNx*(Knob x [unit]) and [F4]: LP. LOCK (Loop Lock) will

be added. In the [F7]: LOOP screen, [F3]: ZOOM* will also

be added. For the information about each item see the

respective explanations below.

Before entering the Sample Edit mode, it is first necessary

to select the sample that you want to edit in Sample Play

mode (page 175). All parameters can be applied to each

sample. After you have finished editing, remember to save

to floppy disk or an external storage device.

When the power is turned off, the data in the internal

memory is erased. Remember to save important sample data

to floppy disk or an external storage device (page 259).

The sample recorded as stereo data can be edited in stereo.

However, if you combine and set the different two samples

as L/R data, you cannot enter Sample Edit mode.

[F6]: PARAM (Parameter)

There are various parameters for setting the most basic

aspects of sample playback, such as setting the wave

Start/End point as well as how the sample will sound.

F6 F7 F8

■ Wave Type

Displays the sample wave type. The sampling

frequency for a sample recorded on the EX5/5R/7 is

fixed at 16 bit linear/44.1 KHz.

The EX5/5R/7 can load and play back the WAV, AKAI

and AIFF format files. In this case, a wave type other

than 16 bit linear/ 44.1KHz such as 12 bit linear, 8 bit

linear and 8 bit LPC (compressed) may be displayed.

For more information on loading sample files, see page

263.

■ Center key

Assigns the original pitch of the sample to a key on

the keyboard. Using this assigned key as the center

pitch, you can raise or lower the pitch in semitones

and play back the sample.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

■ LoopTune

Finely adjusts the pitch of the loop section for

playback.

❏ Settings: –63~0~+63

■ SmplPlay (Sample Play)

Switches how the sample is played back. There are

four choices: “FwdLp,” “FwdLpEx,” “FwdNoLp” or

“RevNoLp.”

❏ Settings:

FwdLp:

While a key is pressed (held down), the sample playback

begins from the Start point, moves to the Top point and

then repeats continuously from the Top point to the End

point.

Keyboard

If the sample’s original pitch is “C4” and

the Center key is designated to “F4”

C4 D4 E4 F4 G4 A4 B4

4F4

G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 F

Actual pitch

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FwdNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the sample will play back one

time from the Start point to the End point.

RevNoLp:

Each time a key is played, the sample will play back in

reverse one time, from the End point to the Start point.

About the Unit of the Sample Playback Parameters

If you change the following sample playback

parameters using the Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC]

keys, it may take some time for you since the

parameter value is too large. In such cases, press

[F1]: KNx*(Knob x Unit) to change the unit to 10,

100, 1000 or 10000 and use the related knobs to

adjust the values. For example, use the unit of 1000

to roughly search the figure and use the unit of 10

or 1 to finely determine the position or length.

End point

Top point Data EndKeyon

Fwd Lp

Plays back repeatedly until you release the key.

End point

Data EndKeyon

Fwd No Lp

Plays back one time.

Data EndKeyon

Rev No Lp

Plays back in reverse one time.

■ Wave Start

Sets the Start point for the sample playback. As seen

in the next diagram, the Start point can be set to

remove unwanted noise that exists before that point

in the sample.

❏ Settings: Differs depending on the sample length

■ Loop Top

Sets the Top point of the loop playback (the point

where the loop begins) within the range of the entire

sample. For example, when setting a loop for the

sustained sound of a violin, the Top and End point is

usually set after the attack portion of the sound. In

this way, the sample playback begins from the attack

portion which determines the characteristics of the

violin, and repeats basically the same sustained

portion of the sound. For the sounds which don’t

have distinctive attack portion, you can leave this

parameter the same as the Start point.

❏ Settings: Differs depending on the sample length

■ Loop Length

Displays and sets the length from the Top point to

the End point. As this value moves, the End point

value will increase or decrease accordingly.

❏ Settings: Differs depending on the sample length

Keyon

Keyoff

Top point

Loop playback

End point

Start Point

Record Start

Necessary portion

Noise

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■ Fraction

Finely adjusts the length of the loop. For example,

when the loop is set to 100, and Loop Fraction is set

to 1, the loop becomes 100 points and 1/64 point in

length.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ Loop End

Sets the End point of the loop playback within the

range of the entire sample. As seen in the next

diagram, the End point can be set to remove

unwanted noise that exists after that point in the

sample.

❏ Settings: Differs depending on the sample length

About the Loop Lock Function

Changing the Start point or Top point may affect the

loop length you have set. Thus, you may

inadvertently change the loop length during editing.

If you don’t want to change the loop length, you can

fix it by pressing the [F4] (LP. LOCK) key. Pressing

it again cancels the Loop Lock function.

[F7]: LOOP

Here you can grasp the over all wave visually. In the

right half of the screen, the Start, End and Top points

are emphasized so that you can accurately set the Start

point, and the Top and End loop playback points.

The parameters here correspond to the ones in the

PARAM (Parameter) display. If you change the values for

some parameters here, the changes are mirrored in the

related parameters in the PARAM, and vice versa.

The following parameters are the same as the ones in

the PARAM display. For more information on the

details of each parameter, see page 179.

Start point

Data end

Loop End

Noise

Necessary portion

■ Fraction (Loop Fraction)

Sets the Loop Fraction. This is the same as in the

PARAM display.

❏ Settings: 0~63

■ START (Start Point)

Sets the Start point for the sample playback.

■ TOP

Sets the Top point of the loop playback (the point

where the loop begins) within the range of the entire

sample.

■ LOOP

Displays and sets the length from the Top point to

the End point. As this value moves, the End point

value will increase or decrease accordingly.

■ END (End Point)

Sets the End point of the loop playback within the

range of the entire sample.

■ Wave Display

Displays an image of the over all sample wave.

Waves for Start/Top/End Points and Magnifying Function

In the right half of the screen, waves for the

Start/Top/End points are displayed. Pressing [F3]

key allows you to magnify the three points for fine

adjustment. Each press changes the magnification

from 8, 4, 2, to 1. Since the End point is followed by

the Top point, you can visually check the point of

loop connection.

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[F8]: NAME

Lets you give a name to the sample with up to eight

characters.

The method for naming an sample and its category is the

same as that for a Voice. For more information, see page

79.

When edited as a stereo data, only the first five letters will

be effective (e. g. ***** L 01).

Sample Job Mode

These jobs let you copy, delete, or append samples that

are created in Sample Edit mode.

Press [JOB] key on the panel while in Sample mode to

enter Sample Job mode. When you enter the Sample

Job mode, the following menu will be displayed. There

are five types of jobs in the Sample Job mode. Press

[F1] (COPY), [F2] (DEL), [F3] (APND), [F4] (NORM),

or [F5] (EXTR) to select a job.

[F1]: COPY (Copy sample)

[F2]: DEL (Delete sample)

[F3]: APND (Append sample)

[F4]: NORM (Normalize)

[F5]: EXTR (Extract)

Steps for Executing a Job

1 When in the Sample Play mode or the Sample Edit

mode, press [JOB] to enter the Sample Job mode.

2 Press [F1] (COPY), [F2] (DEL), [F3] (APND), [F4]

(NORM), or [F5] (EXTR) to select a job to execute.

The selected job screen will be displayed.

You can also select each job by moving the cursor to the

desired job name on the screen and pressing [ENTER].

3 Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5

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4 Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

5 Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job was executed and the previous screen will be

displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Sample Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be corrupted.

6 Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Sample Job mode and

return to the Sample Play mode.

[F1]: Copy Sample

This job copies data from a source sample to a

designated destination sample. The parameter settings

done in Sample Edit mode are also copied at the same

time.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Bank)

Selects the source sample bank.

❏ Settings: DRAM, FLS (FLASH)

“FLASH” is effective only , Flash Memory Board

(EXFLM1) has been installed in your EX. Although

“FLASH” can be selected even when the optional Flash

Memory Board is not installed, an error message will

appear and execution will not take place.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Number)

Selects the source sample number that will be copied

from.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Dst Sample (Destination Sample Bank)

Selects the destination sample bank.

❏ Settings: DRAM, FLS (FLASH)

■ Dst Sample (Source Sample Number)

Selects the destination sample number that will be

copied to.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

[F2]: Delete Sample

This job deletes the designated sample. The parameter

settings done in Sample Edit mode are also initialized.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Bank)

Selects the source sample bank.

❏ Settings: DRAM, FLS (FLASH)

“FLASH” is effective only when the optional Flash

Memory Board (EXFLM1) has been installed in your

EX. Although “FLASH” can be selected even when the

optional Flash Memory Board is not installed, an error

message will appear and execution will not take place.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Number)

Selects the number of the sample that will be deleted.

Select “all data” to delete all of the samples in the

designated sample bank.

❏ Settings: all data, 0001~1024

[F3]: Append Sample

This job connects the data of source 2 sample to the

end of the source 1 sample (append the source 2 sample

to source 1 sample) and copies to the destination

sample. After Append is executed, the original source

sample 1 and 2 data remain the same. The available

sample bank is DRAM (RAM) only.

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■ Src1 Sample (Source 1 Sample Number)

Sets the source number of sample 1.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Src2 Sample (Source 2 Sample Number)

Sets the source number of sample 2 that will be

appended.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Dst Sample (Destination Sample Number)

Set the destination number of the sample that will be

copied to.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

[F4]: Normalize Sample

This job normalizes the data of the designated sample

and copies the data to a specified destination. The

normalize job increases the volume of the sampled

sound to the maximum within a range where it is not

distorted. This allows non-distorted correction of data

that was recorded at an extremely low level. After

Normalize is executed, the original source sample data

remains the same. The available sample bank is DRAM

(RAM) only.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Number)

Sets the source number of the sample that will be

normalized.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Dst Sample (Destination Sample Number)

Sets the destination number of the sample that the

normalized sample will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

[F5]: Extract Sample

This job extracts a specified part from the designated

sample and copies the data to another sample. The

extracted data is not erased from the source sample.

Different from the Copy Sample function, you can

extract just a part of sample data. The available sample

bank is DRAM (RAM) only.

■ Src Sample (Source Sample Number)

Sets the source number of the sample that will be

extracted.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Dst Sample (Destination Sample Number)

Sets the destination number of the sample that the

extracted sample data will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 0001~1024

■ Start/End

When the source sample that is extracted is changed,

that sample’s Start/End points are automatically set

here. The length set here will become the length of

the data that is extracted. If necessary you can also

adjust the range of the extracted data.

❏ Settings: These settings will differ depending on the

length of the source sample that is extracted

from.

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■ Remaining Memory

This bar graph indicates the amount of memory

available for recording, or the remaining memory of

the internal sequencer. This is common for all the

internal sequencer functions, Song, Pattern and

Arpeggio.

■ Measure/SONG (Song Name)

The song name and the current measure number

will be displayed. These items cannot be modified.

Track Section

These settings are used to set the Mute and Play Effects

Thru to “on” or “off” for each track even during song

playback.

■ Track Number

One song consists of 1~16 sequence tracks, Pt

(Pattern) tracks, and Fx (Pattern Play Effects) tracks.

The Track Number is highlighted (box colored

black) for tracks that have been recorded on and

contain data.

■ Mute

Sets Mute for a track, by moving the cursor to the

Mute line, and using Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to

select “on” or “off.” As shown in the diagram, the

box colored black indicates that Mute is turned “on.”

When Mute is turned “on,” that track is muted

during playback, and the sound is temporarily

suspended. When Mute is turned “off,” only the

outline of the box will be displayed, Mute is

canceled, and sound will once again be produced.

■ Play Effects Thru

Sets FxThru (Play Effects Thru) for a track, by

moving the cursor to the FX Thru line, and using

Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to select “on” or “off.” As

shown in the diagram, the box colored black

indicates that FxThru is turned “on.” When FxThru

is turned “on” for a track, Play Effects are

temporarily by-passed during playback. When

FxThru is turned “off,” only the outline of the box

will be displayed, the FxThru function is canceled,

and Play Effect settings become effective once again.

The Play Effects Thru function is not available for the

Pattern Play Effects tracks.

Song Play Mode

This mode uses the internal sequencer to play songs

and has various functions related to song playback. You

can enter the Record mode from the Song Play mode

and record a song. The songs you have recorded can be

stored to floppy disk so that you can make use of them

whenever you like.

For more information about the sequencer, see page 60.

Press [SONG] key on the panel to enter Song Play

mode. When you enter the Song Play mode, the

following menu screen will appear. In the Song Play

mode, there are four types of menus.

[F1]: SONG (Settings related to song playback)

[F2]: PFX (Settings related to Play Effects)

[F3]: TCH (Settings related to the track transmit

channels)

[F4]: NAME (Settings related to naming songs)

[F1]: SONG

These parameters are used to set the Mute and Play

Effects Thru functions for each song track (1~16

tracks, Pt track, Fx track). They can be set to “on” or

“off.” There are also settings related to song playback,

such as Tempo and Loop.

Song NameMeasureRemaining Memory

F1 F2 F3 F4

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When the cursor is on the Mute or the FxThru line, you

can directly select a track by pressing corresponding

TRACK [1~16] key on the panel (EX5/7 only). You

can directly set the Mute or FxThru to “on” or “off” by

holding the [F1] PTN key and pressing the targeted

TRACK [1~8] key as far as the cursor is on the Mute

or FxThru line.

■ Meas (Measure)

Sets and indicates the Measure and Beat numbers in

the currently selected song.

❏ Settings: 001~999

The sequencer [REW] and [FWD] keys can also be used

for rewinding and fast forwarding, and [TOP] key

returns you to the first measure of the song.

■ Time Signature

Indicates the time signature of a song. Time

signature can be set in the Song Record mode (see

page 193).

■ Click (Metronome) (Click Mode)

Sets the sound mode for the metronome (Click).

There are four modes, “off”(does not sound),

“rec”(sounds during recording), “play”(sounds

during playback and while recording), and

“all”(sounds always). This function is convenient for

playing in time, when performing or recording.

❏ Settings: off, rec, play, all

In the PFX screen (see page 187), the sound and

volume of the metronome (Click) can be set.

■ Click (Metronome) Beat

Sets the beat(note unit) for when the metronome

(Click) will sound.

❏ Settings: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16

Tracks with the

FxThru turned “on”

Tracks 1~16Pt: Pattern Track Fx: Play Effects Track

Tracks with the

Mute turned “on”

■ Loop

Sets the Loop playback to “on” or “off.” The Loop

function will always play in a loop according to the

measures designated as the Start Point and End

Point.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ Loop Start/End Point

Sets the range of the loop (the beginning measure

and end measure for playback). As stated above,

when Loop is set to “on,” the designated range will

play back repeatedly.

❏ Settings: Each Start Point and End Point can be set from

001~999.

If you start the song at a measure before the loop range,

the loop function will begin when the Start Point is

reached. Whereas, if you start the song at a measure

after the loop range, the song will proceed to play back

like any other song, and automatically stop at the end.

■ Tempo

Sets the tempo for the song that is played.

❏ Settings: 30.0~250.0

■ Pattern

Displays the pattern that is set for the measure of the

currently selected song. When a pattern has not been

recorded in the current pattern track, you can select

a pattern that suits the performance for that song.

Recording for the pattern track is explained on page

196, and is accomplished in Song Record mode.

❏ Settings: off, 01~50, end

In Pattern Record mode (page 223), a maximum of 50

types of patterns can be created.

[F7]/[F8]: LOC1/LOC2 (Location 1/2)

The Function keys, [F7] and [F8], can be

designated with appropriate measure (location)

numbers. Later you can recall these locations

regardless of whether the song is being played or

not. Press [F7] and [F8] to recall these location

points.

To set Location 1, press [F7] while holding down

the [SHIFT] key. In the same way, to set Location

2, press [F8] while holding down the [SHIFT] key

at the measure number of the measure that you

want to recall. Press either [F7] or [F8] to recall the

measure (location) set here.

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Song Control

Song playback is controlled with the sequencer keys.

[TOP]: Returns the song to the first measure.

[REW] (Rewind): Rewinds through the song measure

numbers.

[FWD] (Forward): Fast Forwards through song measure

numbers.

[REC] (Recording): Engages the Song Record mode.

[STOP]: Stops playback.

[PLAY]: Begins playback.

[F2]: PFX (Play Effects)

These settings are related to Play Effects. The Play

Effect function lets you temporarily adjust the velocity

and the sound timing of MIDI notes. You can change

the playback groove without altering the original data.

Also you can apply various grooves to a pattern by

using the 100 different types of groove templates or

create your original groove templates. Different Play

Effects can be set for each track.

Press [F2], the PFX screen appears. [F5] (All) ,[F6]

(TR), and [F8] (GROOVE) functions are added to the

screen. Pressing [F8] key opens the Groove Template

screen, where you can make your own groove

templates and confirm the contents of the preset groove

templates.

It is necessary for you to turn off the “Play Effect Thru”

for the track(s) you want to get the Play Effect functions

in advance.

Steps for Setting the Play Effects

1 Start song playback.

Press [PLAY] key for song playback to begin.

Play Effects can be set when the song is stopped,

and also can be set in real time when the song is

playing back. This lets you check and audition

the effect that results from the Play Effects.

FWDREWTOP

REC STOP PLAY

2 Select [F5] ALL or [F6] TR.

When you want to apply the same Play Effects to

all tracks, press [F5] to select ALL(All tracks). On

the other hand, when you want to set the Play

Effects differently for each track individually,

press [F6] to select TR(each track).

3 Select the track to which you want to apply

the Play Effects.

When you select TR (each track) in step 2 above,

select a track from the 16 tracks, Tr 1~16.

This step is unnecessary when you select ALL

(All Tracks) in step 2 above.

4 Select a groove template.

Move the cursor to Type and select a groove

template. When you select a User groove

template, continue by moving the cursor to Val

(Value), and select a Quantize value.

When a template is selected from the 1~100

Preset groove templates, Quantize value can be

confirmed, but not changed.

5 Set each parameter.

Set the necessary parameters.

6 Set the Play Effects for other tracks.

Repeat the steps from 3~5 and set Play Effect

settings for the necessary tracks.

F5 F6

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■ Tr (Track Number)

Indicates the currently selected track number

(1~16). Select the track that will be affected by the

Play Effects.

❏ Settings: Tr1~16

TRACK [1~16] keys on the panel can also be used to

select a track number (EX5/7 only).

When ALL is selected with [F5], whichever track you

select here, the Play Effects settings will be the same for

all tracks.

Groove

You can select a groove template of your choice and set

parameters for each groove template.

■ Val (Quantize value)

Indicates the Quantize value for each track. The

Quantize value sets the basic note that each groove

template uses to correct the timing. You can change

this value only when User groove template is

selected.

❏ Settings: off, , , , , , , , ,

■ Type

Displays and sets the Template Type for each track.

To apply various grooves, select a template from the

100 Preset groove templates, or from your own User

groove templates (see page 190). When you don’t use

a template, set to 000 (off).

❏ Settings: 000 (off), 001~100, 101 (usr)

For more information about Preset groove templates,

see the Groove Template List in the separate Data List

book.

■ Str (Quantize Strength)

Sets the degree how much the timing of the song

data is moved toward the grid position (page 191)

predetermined in the groove template. As shown in

the diagram, when set to 100% the timing is exactly

moved to the grid position set in the groove template.

When 0% is set, the song data is not affected at all.

❏ Settings: 0~100%

Original Data

Quantize by “q ”

Quantize Strength = 100%

Quantize Strength = 50%

■ Tim (Timing)

Sets the degree of the Clock Shift (page 189) value,

predetermined in the groove template, to be added to

the timing of the song data. When set to 100%, the

Clock Shift is calculated as is. When set to 0%, the

Clock Shift becomes 0 and the timing of the original

data does not change. When set above 100%, the

Clock Shift value exceeds its original value.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

■ Vel (Velocity)

Sets the degree of the Velocity Offset (page 189)

value, predetermined in the groove template, to be

added to the velocity of the song data. When set to

100%, the Velocity Offset that was set by the

template is calculated as is. When set to 0%, the

Velocity Offset becomes 0 and the velocity of the

original data does not change. When set above

100%, the Velocity Offset value exceeds its original

value.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

If the value set here designates the velocity value below

“1,” the value will be replaced with “1.”

If the value set here designates the velocity value above

127, the value will be replaced with “127.”

■ Gat (Gate Time)

Sets the degree of the Gate Time Rate (page 190)

value, predetermined in the groove template, to be

added to the gate time (Gate Time is the length of

notes) of the song data. When set to 100%, the gate

time of the song data will follow to change according

to the predetermined Gate Time Rate. When set to

0%, the gate time of the original data does not

change. When set above 100%, the gate time changes

larger than the Gate Time Rate setting.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

If the value set here designates the gate time value

below “1,” the value will be replaced with “1.”

Offset

Sets the offset values of the Clock Shift and Velocity for

each track.

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■ Clk (Clock Shift)

The Clock Shift function moves (shifts) the playback

timing forwards or backwards in clock units. One

clock unit length is equal to 1/480th of a quarter

note. When set to a positive value, the playback

timing moves backwards. When set to a negative

value, the playback timing moves forwards. For

example as shown in the diagram, when set to

+240, the playback timing is moved backwards half

a quarter note (an 8th note).

❏ Settings: –999~0~+999

■ Vel (Velocity)

Sets the Velocity offset value(velocity is the strength

at which the keyboard is played). The value set here

increases or decreases from the velocity value of the

original data. When set to a positive value, the

velocity becomes stronger. When set to a negative

value, the velocity becomes weaker. When set to 0,

the velocity of the original data does not change.

❏ Settings: –99~0~+99

If the value set here designates the velocity value below

“1,” the value will be replaced with “1.”

If the value set here designates the velocity value above

127, the value will be replaced with “127.”

Original Data

(Vel)

64 32 127 96

Velocity Offset = –20

76 44 12 107 76

Velocity Offset = +20

116 84 52 127 116

Original Data

Clock Shift = +240

Clock Shift = –240

Rate

Sets the rate value of the Velocity and Gate Time for

each track.

■ Vel (Velocity)

Sets the Velocity Rate value. Multiplying the velocity

of the original data by the velocity value set here

results in the actual velocity value for playback.

When set to 100%, there is no change from the

original Velocity value. When set to a value larger

than 100%, the velocity becomes stronger. When set

to a value less than 100%, the velocity becomes

weaker.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

If the value set here designates the velocity value below

“1,” the value will be replaced with “1.”

If the value set here designates the velocity value above

127, the value will be replaced with “127.”

Original Data

(Vel)

64 32 127 96

Velocity Rate =50%

48 32 16 63 48

Velocity Rate =150%

127 96 48 127 127

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■ Gat (Gate Time)

Sets the Gate Time Rate value. Multiplying the gate

time of the original data by the gate time value set

here results in the actual gate time value for

playback. When set to 100%, there is no change

from the original gate time value. When set to a

value larger than 100%, the gate time becomes

longer. When set to a value less than 100%, the gate

time becomes shorter.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

If the value set here designates the velocity value below

“1,” the value will be replaced with “1.”

Transpose

■ Trns (Transpose)

Adjusts the pitch in semitones for all of the song

data in each track. For example, when a value of

+12 is set, the pitch of all of the data becomes one

octave higher.

❏ Settings: –127~0~+127

The Transposition setting exceeding the upper/lower

limit of the MIDI note number (0~127) is invalid.

[F5]: ALL [F6]: TR(Track)

When [F5]: ALL is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for all the tracks.

When [F6]: TR is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for the specified track.

Original Data

(Gate)

48 95 86 48

Gate Time Rate =50%

24 24 47 43 24

Gate Time Rate =150%

72 72 01~46 01~33 72

[F8]: GROOVE (Groove Template)

Pressing [F8] key changes the screen to the GROOVE

display. Here you can create your own User template or

confirm the settings of a Preset groove template. [F6]

COPY function is added to the screen.

The groove templates give you instant access to add

groove feeling to your song by changing the timing of

the song data using the Play Effect function. Each

groove template contains the parameters in one

measure.

You can create your own template by copying a

template from the 100 types of Preset groove templates

and making necessary adjustments. Or you can create a

template by setting all the parameters from scratch.

Steps for creating a User Template.

1 Select a User groove template.

There are two ways to select a User groove template.

If you create a User groove template based on a

Preset groove template:

1.1 Copy a Preset groove template using the Copy (page

192) function.

If you create a User groove template from scratch:

1.2. Designate “usr “(User) in the Tmplt (Template)

parameter to select a User groove template .

2 Set the grid, or the Quantize value.

In the Quant (Quantize value) parameter, select the

note that will be the basic value by which all timing

corrections are made. This selection determines the

template grid.

3 Set the parameters for each grid.

Use the horizontal cursor [Ã/¨] keys to move this

mark u to a grid you want to edit, and use the

vertical cursor [¹/ ] keys to select the necessary

parameters and set a value.

You can edit the parameters even while the song

plays back.

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■ Tr (Track Number)

Indicates the currently selected track number

(1~16). Select the track you want to edit the groove

template.

❏ Settings: Tr1~16

TRACK [1~16] keys on the panel can also be used to

select a track number (EX5/7 only).

■ Type

The current template type for each track is displayed

here. The contents for each will be displayed in the

Groove View. Different template types can be

selected. At this point, to create a User template

select “usr.” The parameters below can be selected

and modified only when the User (usr) template is

selected.

❏ Settings: off (000), 001~100, 101 (usr)

■ Quant (Quantize value)

Indicates the Quantize value for the currently

selected groove template. The Quantize value

determines the note that will be the basic value by

which all timing corrections are made for each

groove template. The value set here can be adjusted

by the Groove Strength parameter in the Play Effect

screen. When “usr” Template Type is selected, you

can change the values. As values change, the grids

(see below) on the Groove View change accordingly.

❏ Settings: off, , , , , , , , ,

Groove View

This display lets you visually grasp the Grid, Clock

Shift, Gate Time, and Velocity settings that are

basically based on the Quantize value. Groove View

lets you confirm the settings of the Preset groove

templates, and create and confirm your own User

groove templates.

Grid

The Grid is the basic unit you use when setting a

groove template and is displayed in the Groove View

using the Measure, Beat and Clock unit. The detail

of the grid changes depending on the Quantize

value. The template is configured with eight beats.

uMark

This mark lets you select a specific grid. Use the

horizontal cursor [Ã/¨] keys to move forwards or

backwards through the grids. As the marku is

moved to a grid, the current parameter settings for

the selected grid will be displayed, and you can

confirm the values. When User groove template is

selected, you can set the parameter values in grid

units.

■ ClkSft (Clock Shift)

The Clock Shift parameter moves (shifts) the

playback timing forwards or backwards in clock

units. With the User groove templates, you can set

the amount of movement, forwards or backwards for

the clock number at each grid position. The value set

here can be adjusted by the Groove Timing

parameter in the Play Effect screen.

With the Preset groove templates, Clock Shift values

can be confirmed at each grid, but not be edited.

❏ Settings: Values from the middle Clock number between

the previous note and the current note, to the

middle Clock number between the current note

and the next note (the actual Clock value that

can be set will differ according to the Quantize

value).

■ GrvTim (Groove Gate Time)

The Groove Gate Time parameter changes the gate

time of the original data. With the User groove

templates, you can set the amount of

increments/decrements for the gate time of the

original data at each grid position. The value set here

can be adjusted by the Groove Gate Time parameter

in the Play Effect screen.

With the Preset groove templates, Groove Gate Time

values can be confirmed at each grid, but not be

edited.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

■ VelOft (Velocity Offset)

The Velocity Offset parameter changes the velocity

of the original data. With the User groove templates,

you can set the amount of increments/decrements

for the velocity value of the original data at each grid

position. The value set here can be adjusted by the

Groove Velocity parameter in the Play Effect screen.

With the Preset groove templates, Velocity Offset

values can be confirmed at each grid, but not be

edited.

❏ Settings: –99~0~+99

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[F6]: COPY

Lets you copy the currently selected Preset groove

template to a User groove template. A specific

Preset groove template can be used as the basis for

creating a User groove template.

1Move the cursor to the Type parameter, and

select the Preset groove template that will be

copied.

2Press [F6] (COPY) to execute the Copy function.

When Copy has finished “Completed!” will

momentarily be displayed and a User groove

template is automatically selected.

[F3]: TCH (Transmit Channel)

Sets the transmit channel for each track and where the

data is sent. Move the cursor to a parameter (grids on

the crisscrosses), set the switch to “on” or “off,” and

set the MIDI channels by using [INC]/[DEC].

TRACK [1~16] keys on the panel can also be used to

select a track number (EX5/7 only).

■ TG (Tone Generator)

Sets whether or not each track’s data is output to the

internal tone generator.

❏ Settings: (is output), (is not output)

■ MIDI-A/MIDI-B (MIDI OUT A/B)

Sets whether or not each track’s data is output from

MIDI OUT A/B to an external device.

❏ Settings: (is output), (is not output)

“MIDI B” is inactive on EX5R and EX7.

■ T-Ch (Transmit Channel)

Sets the MIDI transmit channel for each track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

[F5]: ALL [F6]: TR(Track)

When [F5]: ALL is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for all the tracks.

When [F6]: TR is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for the specified track.

[F4]: NAME (Song Name)

Lets you name a song using up to a maximum of ten

letters and/or numbers.

Setting a File Name

1 Press [F4] and the NAME screen will be displayed.

2 Use [INC]/[DEC] or Data Dial to select a number,

letter, or symbol.

3 Move the cursor and select the next character.

4 Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to set the song

file name.

You can also enter numbers, letters, or symbols

using the numeric keypad. Several letters or symbols

are assigned to each key (available letters or symbols

are printed below each key). Upper and lower case

letters are available. For example, each time the 0

key is pressed, the available number and letters are

displayed in the following order:

0→A→B→C→a→b→c. SPACE (one space) is

assigned to [ENTER] key. You can also move

through the input locations (numbers, letters, and

symbols) using the cursor key.

Available numbers and letters:

Shown in the above illustration.

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Song Record Mode

In Song Record mode there are two methods available

for recording songs, real time recording and step

recording. There are also various functions related to

recording songs. For organizing your songs after they

have been recorded, they can be stored to floppy disk so

that you can make use of them whenever you like.

Real time recording:

Just like a multi-track recorder, the actual performance

is recorded as you play. Because the performance is

recorded exactly as played, the subtle nuances and the

feeling of the recording are accurately expressed.

Step recording:

Just like writing music on a music score, each note is

programmed in separately. You can confirm each beat

in the measure in the screen as you perform operations.

Therefore this type of recording is perfect for

programming repetitive patterns and phrases, basic

rhythms and bass lines that require precision. This

method of recording is also convenient for inputting

the trigger timing of sample loops for break beats.

You can create songs by utilizing the patterns which

have been made in Pattern mode (see page 219)

beforehands. First create various patterns in Pattern

mode. Next compose the accompaniment part by

putting the patterns on the pattern track in the order

you specify. Then play and record the various parts on

the tracks 1~16 one by one to complete the song.

Pattern tracks and Song tracks share the same 16 parts

of the tone generator. Set the MIDI channels in a way

that prevents the parts from overlapping.

For recording Play Effects in real time for the pattern

track, there is a Pattern Play Effects track, and for

recording tempo data there is a Tempo track.

How to Enter Song Record mode

When in Song Play mode, press the sequencer [REC]

(Recording) key. The [REC] light will be lit indicating

that Song Record mode has been engaged, and is now

in standby status.

Press [REC] once more or [STOP] to return to Song

Play mode.

For information on the basics of the sequencer, see page

60.

When you enter Song Record mode, the menus below

appear in the screen. There are seven menus in Song

Record mode.

Before entering Song Record mode, create the

performances (page 156) and patterns (page 219) that you

want to use.

[F1]: SONG(Settings related to song recording)

[F2]: PFX(Settings related to Play Effects)

Recording Mode

[F4]: MULTI (Selecting Multi mode)

[F5]: STEP (Selecting Step recording)

[F6]: OVER (Selecting Overdubbing)

[F7]: RPLC (Selecting Replace recording)

[F8]: PNCH (Selecting Pinch In recording)

F1 F2 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

FWDREWTOP

REC STOP PLAY

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[F1]: SONG

These are various settings related to song recording,

such as selecting a track for recording, and setting the

time signature and tempo. In addition to those settings,

there are Mute on/off, Play Effect on/off and Loop

playback for each of the playback tracks (tracks 1~16,

Pt track, Fx track).

Many of the parameters here are found in Song Play

mode (page 185). Only the parameters that differ from

those described in Song Play mode will be explained.

■ Meas(Measure)

Set the measure where recording will begin. The

Beat number is also displayed but cannot be

changed.

❏ Settings: 001~999

The sequencer [REW] and [FWD] keys can also be used

for rewinding and fast forwarding, and [TOP] key

returns you to the first measure of the song.

■ Time Signature

Sets the time signature for a song.

❏ Settings:1/4~8/4, 1/8~16/8, 1/16~16/16

The time signature data is recorded on the pattern

track. You can change the time signature of the entire

song, or in the middle even after recording.

When PNCH (Punch In) is selected in Song Record

mode, the parameter “Loop” will change to “Rec

From-To” parameter.

■ Rec From-To

Sets the measures where Punch In recording will

begin and end. Available and displayed only when

the PNCH (Punch In) is selected.

❏ Settings: 001~999 for both From and To.

F1 F2 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

■ Track

Selects the track for recording. Tracks 1~16 can

also be selected using the TRACK [1~16](EX5/7

only).

❏ Settings: Tr1~16(tracks1~16), Pattern(Pattern track),

PFX(Pattern Play Effects track), Tempo(Tempo

track)

Pattern track, Play Effects track, and Tracks 1~16 are

all positioned in the same line at the top of the screen.

Depending on the track selected, the following

parameters will be added.

For Tracks 1~16

■ Src(Source)

Selects the recording source: the performance data

played on the keyboard (normal) or the arpeggiated

chord data created by the Arpeggiator (Arpeggio).

When a track other than the Tr1~16 (tracks 1~16) is

selected, [F2] (PFX), [F4] (MULTI) and [F5] (STEP)

cannot be selected.

❏ Settings: normal, arpeggio

For information on recording tracks 1~16, see page

196.

For Pattern Track

■ Ptn No (Pattern Number)

Selects the pattern that will be recorded at the

currently selected measure into the Pattern track.

❏ Settings: off, 01~50, end (the location where the song

ends)

For information on recording Pattern track, see page

196.

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For Pattern Play Effects (PFX) Track

■ Ptn Tr(Pattern Track)

Selects one of the tracks 1-8 (in a Pattern) to which

the Pattern Play Effects will be applied and recorded.

❏ Settings: Tr1~8, All

For information on recording pattern Play Effects track,

see page 197.

[F2]: PFX (Settings related to Play Effects)

These functions are the same as those explained in

Song Play mode, Play Effects settings can be made for

tracks 1-16. For information on each parameter, see

page 187.

The Play Effects settings in Song Record mode are done

track by track (all tracks cannot be set simultaneously).

Also you cannot create a User groove template here.

Recording Mode

In Song Record mode various recording modes

have been assigned to [F4]~[F8].

[F4]: MULTI

Sets the Multi mode to “on” or “off.” Press [F4],

MULTI is highlighted, Multi mode is turned on,

and all the tracks can be recorded in real time. This

type of recording is mainly utilized when using an

external sequencer. For example, on the currently

selected track, (the track selected in the

parameters), the performance on the EX 5/7

keyboard is recorded, while at the same time

performance data is recorded on other tracks from

an external sequencer.

In Multi mode, you can select either Over Dubbing,

Replace, or Punch In type of recording.

When Multi mode is set to “off,” real time recording

can only take place on one specified track.

[F5]: STEP

Sets the Step recording mode to “on” or to “off.”

Press [F5], STEP is highlighted and the Step

recording mode is turned on. Then notes can be

programmed in one at a time. Press [F6]~[F8] to

cancel the Step recording mode and return to real

time recording.

When one of the modes other than STEP is

highlighted real time recording is always engaged.

[F6]: OVER (Over Dubbing)

Sets the Over dubbing recording to “on” or “off.”

Press [F6], OVER is highlighted and the Over

dubbing is turned on. When recording in real time,

you can record over previously recorded data. For

example, after first recording a bass drum, you can

use this function to record a snare and high-hat on

top without erasing the original data. Press

[F7]/[F8] to cancel the Over Dubbing recording.

[F7]: RPLC (Replace)

Sets the Replace recording to “on” or “off.” Press

[F7], RPLC is highlighted and the Replace

recording is turned on. When recording in real

time, you can record over previously recorded data

(erasing and replacing the original data with the

new data as you record). Press [F6]/[F8] to cancel

the Replace recording.

[F8]: PNCH (Punch In)

Sets the Punch In recording to “on” or “off.” Press

[F8], PNCH is highlighted and the Punch In

recording is turned on. When recording in real

time, you can record (write over the original data)

on the specific range designated in the Rec From-

To parameter. Press [F6]/[F7] to cancel the Punch

In recording.

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Real Time Recording: Tr1~Tr16

Real Time recording is just like a multi-track recorder

where you record the performance as it is. There are

three types of recording methods, Over Dubbing

(recording over original data but not erasing it),

Replace (erasing and replacing the original data),

Punch In (record for a designated length of measures).

Also there is Multi mode, that when set to “on” (lets

you record on all the tracks simultaneously) and when

set to “off” (lets you recording one track at a time).

1When in Song Play mode, press [REC] to enter Song

Record mode (record stand-by status).

2Set the parameters necessary for recording, such as

the time signature, tempo, and metronome (Click), in

the SONG screen (see page 194).

If necessary, set the Play Effects for each track in the

PFX screen.

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the track (Tr1-16) for recording with the

Track parameter.

5Select either the keyboard performance or Arpeggio

with the Src parameter.

6Select one of the following recording modes: [F6]

(Over Dubbing), [F7] (Replace), [F8] (Punch In). To

record on all the tracks simultaneously, press

[F4](MULTI), Multi mode is turned on and

highlighted.

If you select Punch In, designate the beginning and end

measures for recording (see page 195).

7Press [PLAY] and recording will begin after a two

measure countdown. The [PLAY] green light will

blink in sync with the metronome (Click).

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to –1.

When in the Punch In recording, playback will proceed

as usual until the designated beginning measure is

reached, at that measure until the end measure, the data

will be recorded over (the original data is written over

and erased). When the end measure is reached, the

Punch In record function is cancelled, and playback

continues if there is recorded data past that point.

8Press [STOP] to stop recording and the EX5/5R/7

automatically returns to Song Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are various edit

functions that let you correct misplayed notes or the

timing, in the Song Edit mode (page 206) and the Song

Job mode (page 201).

When the power is turned off, the song data is lost.

Please remember that important song data should be

saved to floppy disk or other optional backup device

(page 259).

Real Time Recording: Pattern

The Pattern real time recording function lets you take

patterns from the previously made 50 types of patterns

in the Pattern Record mode, and record them onto the

Pattern track. Select the pattern that best suits the song

performance and record onto the track. There are the

following two types of recording modes available:

Replace, Punch In. Multi mode and Over Dubbing

recording cannot be used.

1When in Song Play mode, press [REC] to enter Song

Record mode.

2Set the parameters necessary for recording, such as

the time signature, tempo, and metronome (Click), in

the SONG screen (see page 194).

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the Pattern track for recording with the Track

parameter.

5Press either [F7](Replace), or [F8](Punch In), to

select the recording mode.

If you select Punch In, designate the beginning and end

measures for recording (see page 195).

6Select the first pattern number to be recorded with

Ptn No parameter.

7Press [PLAY] and recording will begin after a two

measure countdown. The [PLAY] green light will

blink in sync with the metronome click.

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to –1.

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8Change the pattern numbers you want to use and

record them. While recording, without moving the

cursor from the Ptn No parameter, use Data Dial,

[INC]/[DEC], and the numeric keypad to set the

pattern numbers.

The patterns are recorded in measure units. When “off”

is selected for a measure, a pattern will not be recorded.

Make sure to record “end” at the end of a song. If “end”

is not recorded at the end, the song performance will

not end and the measure number continue to advance

until you press [STOP] key.

When in the Punch In recording, playback will proceed

as usual until the designated beginning measure is

reached, at that measure until the end measure, the data

will be recorded over (the original data is written over

and erased). When the end measure is reached, Punch

In record function is cancelled and playback continues

if there is recorded data past that point.

9Press [STOP] to stop recording and the EX5/5R/7

automatically returns to Song Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are edit

functions that let you edit the pattern track data in the

Song Edit mode (page 201) and the Song Job mode

(page 206).

When the power is turned off, the song data is lost.

Please remember that important song data should be

saved to floppy disk or other optional backup device

(page 259).

Real Time Recording: PFX

The Pattern Play Effects real time recording function

records the effect of Play Effects for each track (1-8) of

the patterns that have been recorded on the song’s

Pattern Track. The groove of the patterns can be

changed in real time and then can be recorded. While

listening to the playback of the patterns, you can

change the Play Effects parameters by using the Knobs

1-6 and Data Dial and record them. There are the

following three types of recording modes available:

Over Dubbing, Replace, and Punch In.

1When in Song Play mode, press [REC] to enter Song

Record mode.

2Set the parameters necessary for recording, such as

the time signature, tempo, and metronome (Click), in

the SONG screen (see page 194).

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the PFX (Pattern Play Effects track) with the

Track parameter.

5Select the pattern track (1-8) to record the effect of

Play Effects with the Ptn Tr parameter.

If you want to record the Play Effects onto the all tracks

at one time, select “All” from the Ptn Tr parameter.

6Select one of the following recording modes: [F6]

(Over Dubbing), [F7] (Replace), [F8] (Punch In).

If you select Punch In, designate the beginning and end

measures for recording (see page 195).

7Press [PLAY], the pattern Play Effects settings screen

will be displayed and recording will begin after a two

measure countdown. The [PLAY] green light will

blink in sync with the metronome click.

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to –1.

8Change each parameter while recording. While

recording, move the cursor to the parameters you

want to edit and make changes using the Knobs 1-6.

Or move the cursor to a parameter, and you can use

Data Dial, [INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keypad to

change a value.

All parameter changes will be recorded at the exact

timing just as you change them. The parameters are the

same as those explained in the Song/Pattern Play

modes. For more information, see page 185.

When in the Punch In recording, playback will proceed

as usual until the designated beginning measure is

reached, at that measure until the end measure, the data

will be recorded over (the original data is written over

and erased). When the end measure is reached, the

Punch In record function is cancelled, and playback

continues if there is recorded data past that point.

9Press [STOP] to stop recording, the EX5/5R/7

automatically returns to Song Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are edit

functions that let you edit the Pattern Play Effects track

data in the Song Edit mode (page 201) and the Song Job

mode (page 206).

When the power is turned off, the song data is lost.

Please remember that important song data should be

saved to floppy disk or other optional backup device

(page 259).

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Real Time Recording: Tempo

The Tempo real time recording function records

changes in the tempo onto the song Tempo Track. You

can change the tempo in the middle of the song. There

are the following two types of recording modes

available: Replace, and Punch In. Multi mode and Over

Dubbing cannot be used.

1When in Song Play mode, press [REC] to enter Song

Record mode.

2Set the parameters necessary for recording, such as

the time signature and metronome (Click), in the

SONG screen (see page 194).

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the tempo (tempo track) with the Track

parameter.

5Set the first tempo to be recorded, with the Tempo

parameter.

6Press either [F7](Replace), or [F8](Punch In), to

select the recording mode.

If you select Punch In, designate the beginning and end

measures for recording (see page 195).

7Press [PLAY], after a two measure countdown

recording will begin. The [PLAY] green light will

blink in sync with the metronome (Click).

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to –1.

8Change the tempo by adjusting the tempo value

while recording. While recording, without moving

the cursor from the Tempo parameter, use Data Dial,

[INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keypad to set the

tempo.

When in the Punch In recording, playback will proceed

as usual until the designated beginning measure is

reached, at that measure until the end measure, the data

will be recorded over (the original data is written over

and erased). When the end measure is reached the

Punch In record function is cancelled and playback

continues if there is recorded data past that point.

9Press [STOP] to stop recording. The EX5/5R/7

automatically returns to Song Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are edit functions

that let you edit the Tempo track data in the Song Edit

mode (page 201) and the Song Job mode (page 206).

When the power is turned off, the song data is lost. Please

remember that important song data should be saved to

floppy disk or other backup device (page 259).

Step Recording: Tr1~Tr16

In Step recording the performance data (note length

[gate time], pitch, and velocity) is programmed one

note at a time.

Step Recording Screen

When in Step recording (after you press [PLAY]), the

following screen will be displayed.

The available keyboard range is from C-1 through B7.

Using the Cursor Keys in Step Recording

Horizontal cursor [Ã¨] keys: moves to the

Measure number, Note Length, Velocity, and Gate

Time within the menu.

Vertical cursor [▲▼] keys: selects the input

location within a measure.

■ Track Number

Indicates the track of the currently selected song that

is being recorded on. The displayed track number

cannot be changed. It is necessary to select the track

for recording before entering the Step recording.

■ Location (Measure, Beat, Clock)

Indicates the current ↓ cursor position, or the note

input location, by displaying the Measure number,

Beat, and Clock. You can change the Measure

number by moving the cursor to the number using

the horizontal cursor key.

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■ Time Signature

Displays the time signature of the currently selected

song that is being recorded. The displayed time

signature cannot be changed. It is necessary to select

the time signature for recording before entering the

Step recording.

■ Note Length

Sets the length of the note that will be input. After

selecting Note Length parameter by using the

horizontal cursor keys, designate the note length for

each note with the numeric keypad which has

different note symbols above each key. You can also

use Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to adjust the note

length in clock units.

❏ Settings: [using the numeric keypad]

whole note(1920), half note(960), quarter note

(480), 8th note (240), 16th note(120), 32nd

notes(60), quarter note triplet(320), 8th note

triplet(160), 16th note triplet(80), dotted note;

[using Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC]]

any numeric value you enter

■ Velocity

Sets the velocity for the note that is input. After

selecting Velocity parameter by using the horizontal

cursor keys, designate the note velocity for each note

with the numeric keypad which has different

dynamic marks above each key. You can also use

Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to finely adjust the

velocity value.

❏ Settings: [using the numeric keypad]

ppp(8), pp(24), p(40), mp(56), norm(64),

mf(72), f(88), ff(104), fff(120);

[using Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC]]

1~127, EXT(select EXT when inputting the

velocity value by keyboard)

■ Gate Time Display

Sets the actual length that the note sounds.

❏ Settings: Stac(Staccato)=50%, Norm(Normal)=90%,

Slur =99%

■ Beat Graph

The Beat Graph lets you confirm and set the note

input location within a measure. One small dash “-”

indicates the length of a 32nd note. Therefore eight

dashes “-” will equal to the length of a quarter note,

and 32 dashes “-” will equal to the length of a whole

note. For example in 4/4 time, 32 dashes “-” indicate

the length of one measure. The Beat location is

indicated with a short vertical line.

When you enter a note using the keyboard, the ↓

cursor will advance by the length of the input note.

You can use the vertical cursor keys to move the ↓

cursor to select the input location. ● mark will be

displayed on “-” at the location where the note is

being input.

The Step recording screen may differ depending on

the currently selected time signature.

Example 1

When set to 5/4 time. A measure requires two screens.

Example 2

When set to 3/4 time.

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Keyboard Illustration

Shows the currently input note(s) at the present ↓

cursor position. If you move the ↓ cursor to the

location where the note has been input (the location

where the “●” mark is on the beat graph), the input

note(s) will be indicated on the key(s) on the

keyboard illustration.

You can use the [F7]/[F8] (<-KEY->) to scroll to

the right or left of the keyboard. Using the “+”

mark on the keyboard (fixed at C3) as a reference,

you can display the upper or lower regions of the

keyboard that are not currently displayed.

Notes can be input using the EX5/7 keyboard or an

external MIDI device.

Range of the keyboard displayed: C–2~G8

For the EX5R, use an external MIDI keyboard to input

notes.

■ [F1]/[F2]/[F3]/[F4]:

REST/TIE/DEL(Delete)/BKDEL(Back Delete)

Convenient functions such as inputting rests and

deleting notes are assigned to [F1]/[F2]/[F3]/[F4]

function keys. For more information, see page 201.

The Procedure for Step Recording

1 When in Song Play mode, press [REC] to enter

Song Record mode (record stand-by status).

2 Set the time signature in the SONG screen (see

page 194).

3 Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4 Select the track (Tr1-16) for recording with the

Track parameter.

5 Press [F5](STEP) to select the Step recording

mode.

6 Press [PLAY], the [PLAY] green light will be lit,

and the Step Recording screen will be displayed.

+ mark

7 Set the note length, velocity, and input the note

with the keyboard. The ↓ cursor automatically

moves forward a distance equal to the length of

the note that was just input.

8 Repeat step 7 above, and program in one note at

a time.

9 Press [STOP] to stop recording. The EX5/5R/7

automatically returns to Song Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are various

edit functions in the Song Edit mode (page 201) and

the Song Job mode (page 206).

When the power is turned off, the song data is lost.

Please remember that important song data should be

saved to floppy disk or other backup device (page 259).

Inputting Notes

1 Set the note length.

Move the horizontal cursors to the Note Length

parameter and designate the note length with the

numeric keypad (with note symbols). The note

length (with numeric values) can also be designated

with Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] in clock units.

To input the dotted notes, select a basic note value

then press “0” key on the numeric keypad. For

inputting double-dotted note, after designating the

basic note value, press the “0” key twice.

2Set the note velocity.

Move the horizontal cursors to the Velocity

parameter and designate the note velocity with the

numeric keypad (with dynamic marks). The note

velocity (with numeric values) can also be

designated with Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC].

Select “EXT” in the Velocity parameter to input the

actual velocity that is played on the keyboard.

3Input the notes.

When you press down a key, the note with the

length and velocity designated in steps

1 and 2

above will be input at the note (pitch) that is played

on the keyboard. The ↓ cursor automatically moves

forward a distance equal to the length of the note

that was just input.

To input chords, simply play more than one key

simultaneously. A note can also be recorded on top of

the previously recorded note at the same location.

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Inputting Staccato and Slurs

Move the cursor to the Gate Time parameter, after

selecting Stac (Staccato) or Slur, play a note on the

keyboard to input that note. The note is input with the

selected gate time. Usually this will be set to Norm

(Normal).

Inputting Rests

After setting the note length with the numeric keypad,

press [F1] REST to input a rest. The ↓ cursor

automatically moves forward a distance equal to the

length of the rest that was just input.

Inputting Ties

This function is used to connect, or tie the adjacent

notes in the same pitch. To execute a tie, simply press

[F2] TIE. The current note length set in the Note

Length parameter will be added to the note input

directly before executing the Tie operation.

Deleting Notes

There are two methods for deleting notes, Delete and

Back Delete. Press [F3]DEL (Delete) to delete the note

at the current ↓ cursor location. Press [F4] BKDEL

(Back Delete) to delete the note just before (one step

backwards) the current ↓ cursor location. For chords,

either function will delete all notes simultaneously.

Song Edit Mode

In Song Edit mode, you can edit events of songs that

were recorded in real time or in step recording.

Press [EDIT] key on the panel while in Song mode to

enter Song Edit mode. When you enter Song Edit

mode, the Track Event List for the currently selected

track in Song Play mode will be displayed. Press

[F1]~[F4] to select one of the four track types (shown

below) to edit. Available data and the Event List to be

displayed will differ depending on the selected track

type.

Methods for Song Edit will be explained for each track

type separately.

[F1]: SEQ (Tr1~16: Editing sequence tracks 1~16)

[F2]: PFX (Editing Pattern Play Effects track)

[F3]: PTN (Editing Pattern track)

[F4]: TEMPO (Editing Tempo track)

About the Location for Each Event

You can grasp the location for each event by

checking Measure/Beat/Clock at the right side of the

screen.

1 Measure: 1~999

2 Beat: 1~16 (maximum value will change depending on

the beat settings)

3 Clock: 000~479

4 Top of Track (indicates the beginning of the track)

5 End of Track (indicates the end of the track)

F6 F8F5

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F1 F2 F3 F4

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Insert

To insert an event, first designate the insert location and

select the event then press [ENTER].

Change

To change the location of an event, designate the location

and press [ENTER].

Delete

To delete an event, move the cursor to an event and press

[F8] (Delete).

For more information on each event, see below.

Undo/Redo function in Song Job mode allows you to

cancel the edit operation you have done or execute the

operation again.

[F1]: SEQ (Tr1~16: Sequence tracks 1~16)

When editing the sequence tracks, you can insert new

event data as well as change the location and value of

previously existing event data. Press [F1] (SEQ) to

display the Sequence Track Event List screen. [F5]INS

(Insert) and [F6] CHNG (Change) functions are added

to the menu. Also [F8] DEL (Delete) is added for

deleting events.

Event Data That Can Be Edited

■ Note

Edits note data (Note Name, Gate Time, Velocity).

❏ Settings:

1 Note: C–2~G8

2 Gate (Gate Time: Beat/Clock): 00~99/000~479

3 Note symbol: Displays the note length closest to the value

designated in Gate Time.

4 Vel (Velocity): 1~127

1234

■ Bend (Pitch Bend)

Edits the Pitch Bend data (value).

❏ Settings:

1 Value: –8192~+8191

■ PC (Program Change)

Edits the Program Change data (Bank MSB/LSB and

Voice number). Voice will change when this event is

encountered in a song.

❏ Settings:

1 Bank MSB (Bank MSB): 000~127, *** (not assigned)

2 Bank LSB (Bank LSB): 000~127, *** (not assigned)

3 NUM (Number): 001~128

4 Bank/Voice Name (displayed but not selectable)

For more information about voice banks/numbers, see

the Voice List in the separate Data List book.

■ CC (Control Change)

Edits the Control Change data (Control Number and

its value).

❏ Settings:

1 Control: 000~127

2 Value: 0~127

For more information about Control Numbers, see the

separate Data List book.

For more information about Control Change data, see

the separate Data List book.

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■ CAT (Channel After Touch)

Adjusts the Channel After Touch value. After Touch

is applied to one channel (track).

❏ Settings:

1 Value: 0~127

■ PAT (Polyphonic After Touch)

Edits the Polyphonic After Touch data (note and its

value). After Touch is applied to each note

individually.

❏ Settings:

1 Note: C–2~G8

2 Value: 0~127

■ RPN (Registered Parameter Number)

Edits the Registered Parameter Number (RPN

MSB/LSB and Data entry MSB/LSB).

❏ Settings:

1 RPN MSB: 000~127

2 RPN LSB: 000~127

3 Data (Data entry MSB): *** (not assigned), 000~127

4 Data (Data entry LSB): *** (not assigned), 000~127

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■ NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number)

Edits the Non Registered Parameter Number (NRPN

MSB/LSB and Data entry MSB/LSB).

❏ Settings:

1 NRPN MSB: 000~127

2 NRPN LSB: 000~127

3 Data (Data entry MSB): *** (not assigned), 000~127

4 Data (Data entry LSB): *** (not assigned), 000~127

■ Excl (System Exclusive)

Edits the System Exclusive messages (bytes).

Although the F0 (Exclusive status), which indicates the

beginning of the system exclusive message, will

automatically be set and displayed at the beginning, you

are required to enter the F7 (End of exclusive)

manually at the end of the message.

For more information about system exclusive messages,

see the separate Data List book.

Hexadecimal: 00~7F, F7

Decimal: 0~127, 247

Byte (Hexadecimal): 00~7F, F7

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Inserting Events

You can also insert new event data that is not included

in the performance data.

1When in the Song Play mode, press [EDIT] to enter

the Song Edit mode.

2 Press [F1] (SEQ) to display the Sequence Track

Event List.

3Press Track [1~16] to select a track number to edit.

The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Song Edit

mode.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

insert locations with the vertical ¹/ cursor keys.

When the cursor is moved to an event, the note data

will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

4Press [F5] (INS: Insert) and the Insert pop-up menu

will appear.

5Move the cursor to the Event type at the top left side

of the Insert pop-up menu and designate the type of

event that will be inserted.

For more information about types of events, see page

202.

6Move the cursor to Measure/Beat/Clock and

designate the detailed location.

7Move the cursor to each parameter and designate the

value for each.

8Press [ENTER] to insert the event.

Changing Events

You can change the events in the performance data.

1When in Song Play mode, press [EDIT] to enter

Song Edit mode.

2Press [F1] (SEQ) to display the Sequence Track

Event List.

3Press Track[1~16] to select a track number to edit.

The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Song Edit

mode.

When you follow the steps above, CHNG is highlighted

and is automatically selected. If necessary, press [F6] to

select CHNG.

4Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to change, and edit the parameters.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

event locations and select parameters with the vertical

¹/ cursor keys. Also you can move to a parameter

with the horizontal Ã/¨ cursor keys. When the cursor

is moved to an event, the note data will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

For more information about types of events and

parameters, see page 202.

5Use [INC]/[DEC], Data Dial or numeric keypad to

change and set values.

6Press [ENTER] to execute the change.

Deleting Events

You can delete a specific event from the performance

data.

1When in Song Play mode, press [EDIT] to enter the

Song Edit mode.

2Press [F1] (SEQ) to display the Sequence Track

Event List.

3Press Track [1~16] to select a track number to edit.

The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Song Edit

mode.

4Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to delete.

5Press [F8] [DEL] (Delete) to delete the currently

selected event (the event where the cursor is

located).

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[F2]: PFX (Pattern Play Effects Track)

When editing the Pattern Play Effects Track, you can

insert new Play Effects control data for each pattern

track (1~8), as well as change the location and value

of the existing event data. Press [F2] (PFX) to display

the Pattern Play Effects Track Event List. [F5]INS

(Insert) and [F6] CHNG (Change) functions are added

to the menu. Also [F8] DEL (Delete) is added for

deleting data.

❏ Settings:

1 Measure: 1~999

2 Beat: 1~16

3 Clock: 000~479

4 Tr (Pattern Track): 1~8

5 Control (control type): Groove Type

Quantize Strength

Groove Timing

Groove Velocity

Groove Gate Time

Gate Time Rate

Clock Offset

Velocity Rate

Velocity Offset

Transpose

6 Value: The values will differ depending on the type of

control.

For more information about each type of control and

values, see page 188.

Inserting Control Data

The basic steps are the same as those for inserting

Sequence Tracks. Press [F2] (PFX) to select the Pattern

Play Effects Track, and execute insertions.

1 2 3 4 5 6

Changing Control Data

The basic steps are the same as those for changing

Sequence Tracks. Press [F2] (PFX) to select the Pattern

Play Effects track, and execute changes.

In the Change display, the types of Controls cannot be

changed. Changing the Control type is executed in

inserting Control Data (page 204).

Deleting Control Data

The basic steps are the same as those for deleting

Sequence Tracks. Press [F2] (PFX) to select the Pattern

Play Effects track, and execute deletions.

[F3]: PTN (Pattern Track)

When editing the Pattern Tracks, you can change the

recorded time signature and the patterns in measure

units. Press [F3] (PTN) to display the Pattern Track

Event List. [F6] CHNG (Change) function is added to

the menu. Also [F8] CLR (Clear) is added for erasing

data.

❏ Settings:

1 Measure: 001~999

2 Meter: 1/4~8/4, 1/8~16/8, 1/16~16/16

3 Pattern number: off, 01~50, end

Changing the Time Signature And Patterns

The basic steps are the same as those for changing

Sequence Tracks. Press [F3] (PTN) to select the

Pattern track, and execute changes.

At the end of a song, select and enter the “end” for the

pattern number. If “end” is not entered at the end, the

song performance will not end at the desired location.

Clearing Patterns

The basic steps are the same as those for deleting

Sequence Tracks. Press [F3] (PTN) to select a Pattern

track, and execute Clear function.

Even though you clear a pattern, the time signature will

not be cleared.

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[F4]: TEMPO (Tempo Track)

When editing the Tempo Track, you can insert tempo

data (tempo changes) as well as change the location

and value of the current tempo data. Press [F4]

(TEMPO) to display the Tempo Track Event List. [F5]

INS (Insert) and [F6] CHNG (Change) functions are

added to the menu. Also [F8] DEL (Delete) is added for

deleting data.

❏ Settings:

1 Measure: 1~999

2 Timing: 1~16

3 Clock: 000~479

4 Value: 30.0~250.0

Inserting Tempo Data

The basic operations are the same as those for inserting

Sequence Tracks. Press [F4] (TEMPO) to select the

Tempo track, and execute insertions.

Changing Tempo Data

The basic operations are the same as those for changing

Sequence Tracks. Press [F4] (PTN) to select the Tempo

track, and execute changes.

Deleting Tempo Data

The basic operations are the same as those for deleting

Sequence Tracks. Press [F4] (TEMPO) to select the

Tempo track, and execute deletions.

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Song Job Mode

Here are various jobs for songs that were created in

Song Edit mode (or are being edited). These jobs which

allow you to copy or erase, as well as many other

operations, are executed by a measure or a track.

[F2]: JOB1

[F3]: JOB2

[F4]: JOB3

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

F2 F3 F4 F7

[SONG]

------[JOB]

------[F2:JOB1] ..............................................................207

------[Clear Song] ................................................207

------[Copy Track] ..............................................208

------[Clear Track] ..............................................208

------[Mix Track] ................................................208

------[Normalize Effect] ....................................208

------[Time Stretch] ............................................208

------[F3:JOB2] ..............................................................209

------[Copy Measure]..........................................209

------[Erace Measure] ........................................209

------[Create Measure] ......................................209

------[Delete Measure]........................................210

------[Thin Out] ..................................................210

------[Extract] ......................................................210

------[Chord Sort]................................................211

------[Chord Sparate] ..........................................211

------[F4:JOB3] ..............................................................212

------[Quantize] ..................................................212

------[Move Clock] ..............................................214

------[Modify GateTime] ....................................215

------[Modify Velocity] ......................................216

------[Transpose] ................................................217

------[Shift Note] ................................................217

------[Crescendo] ................................................217

------[Shift Event] ..............................................218

------[F7:UNDO] ..............................................................218

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Press [JOB] key on the panel while in Song mode to

enter Song Job mode. When you enter the Song Job

mode, the following menu will be displayed. There are

22 types of jobs in Song Job mode. The jobs are divided

into three groups JOB1~3. Press [F2] (JOB1), [F3]

(JOB2) or [F4] (JOB3) to select a menu. The

Undo/Redo function is assigned to [F7] which cancels

the changes you made in your most recent job

operation.

Steps for Executing a Job

1When in the Song Play mode, select the song track

that you want to execute job operation.

2Press [JOB] to enter the Song Job mode.

3Press [F2] (JOB1), [F3] (JOB2) or [F4] (JOB3) to

select a menu. The selected menu will be displayed.

4Move the cursor to a job and press [ENTER]. The

selected job screen will be displayed.

You can also display each job by pressing [F1]~[F8]

while holding down [SHIFT].

5Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

Depending on the selected job it may not be necessary

to set values.

6Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

7Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job has been executed and the previous screen will

be displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Song Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be destroyed.

8Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Song Job mode and

return to the Song

[F2]: JOB1

Press [F2] (JOB1) and JOB1 menu will be displayed.

There are six jobs that are executed in units of song

tracks.

1. Clear Song (Erases all of the song data.)

2. Copy Track (Copies specific track data onto another

track.)

3. Clear Track (Clears all data from the designated track.)

4. Mix Track (Mixes one track into another.)

5. Normalize Effect (Applies the Play Effects settings

permanently to each track.)

6. Time Stretch (Expands or compresses all timing over

designated range for specific track.)

1. Clear Song

This job erases all track data from a song and initializes

the song’s Play Effects and other settings.

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2. Copy Track

This job copies all data from a specified track onto

another. The song’s Play Effects data and other settings

are copied at the same time. This operation overwrites

any data already existing on the destination track.

■ Src Track (Source Track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~16

3. Clear Track

This job erases all data from a specified track.

■ Track

Sets the track that will be cleared.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), ptn (Pattern

track), pfx (Pattern Play Effect track), tempo, all

(All tracks)

4. Mix Track

This job mixes all data from a specified sequence track

(Mix source track) with another track’s data (Mix

destination track). When the operation is complete, the

destination track contains both its original data and a

copy of the source track’s data.

■ Src Track (Source track)

Sets the Mix source track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Dst Track (Destination track)

Sets the Mix destination track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

5. Normalize Effect

This job overwrites the data in the specified sequence

track and applies the Play Effects settings (Page 187)

permanently to that track. The Play Effects settings on

the track will be reset to the initial status.

■ Track

Sets the track where Normalize Effect is executed.

❏ Settings:1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), all (All tracks)

6. Time Stretch

This job expands or compresses the timing over the

designated range on the specified track. The operation

affects all note step times, gate times, and event timing,

expanding or compressing the entire designated range.

■ Track

Sets the track where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), all (All tracks)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Time

Sets the ratio in percentages of the expansion or

compression in the designated range.

❏ Settings: 50~200%

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[F3]: JOB2

Press [F3] (JOB2) and JOB2 menu will be displayed.

There are eight jobs that are executed in measure units.

1. Copy Measure (Copies data in the designated range.)

2. Erase Measure (Erases data in the designated range.)

3. Create Measure (Inserts empty measures in all tracks.)

4. Delete Measure (Deletes specified measures from all

tracks.)

5. Thin Out (Reduces data such as controller data.)

6. Extract (Extracts specific data from the designated

range.)

7. Chord Sort (Sorts chordal note events, by pitch, over a

designated range of a track.)

8. Chord Separate (Arranges chord notes in order with a

specified interval.)

1. Copy Measure

This job copies all data from a specified range on a

track onto another. It is possible to move data within

the same track. This operation overwrites any data

already existing on the destination track.

■ Src Track (source track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), ptn (Pattern

track), pfx (Pattern Play Effect track), tempo, all

(All tracks)

As for ptn (Pattern track), pfx (Pattern Play Effect track),

tempo, and all (all tracks), the destination track can only

copy from a source track that is the same as the

destination. When “ptn,” “pfx,” “tempo,” or “all” is

selected the destination track automatically changes to

match the selection.

■ Src Meas (Source Measure)

Sets the range (the beginning measure and the end

measure) in the source track.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), ptn (Pattern

track), pfx (Pattern Play Effect track), tempo, all

(All tracks)

■ Dst Meas (Destination Measure)

Sets the first destination measure (the measure

where copying will begin) that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 001~999

■ Times

Sets the number of times copy will take place.

❏ Settings: 01~99

2. Erase Measure

This job erases all data from a specified range on a

track. Even though the data is erased the empty

measures still remain.

■ Track

Sets the track where Erase Measure will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), ptn (Pattern

track), pfx (Pattern Play Effect track), tempo

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Erase Measure is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

3. Create Measure

This job inserts one or more empty measures onto all

tracks (Sequence tracks 1~16, Pattern, Pattern Play

Effect, and Tempo tracks) at the same time.

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■ Measure

Sets the location (the beginning measure for

insertion) where empty measures will be inserted.

❏ Settings: 001~999

■ Size

Sets the number of empty measures that will be

inserted.

❏ Settings: 01~99

■ TIME

Sets the time signature for the empty measures.

❏ Settings: 1/4~8/4, 1/8~16/8, 1/16~16/16

Since you can freely set the time signature, you can use

Create Measure function to make a song in an odd

meter.

4. Delete Measure

This job deletes a specified range of measures from a

song. The specified range is removed from all tracks

(sequence tracks 1~16, Pattern, Pattern Play Effect,

and Tempo tracks) at the same time. Any measures

which follow the last measure in the specified range

will move forward to fill the gap.

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Delete Measure is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

5. Thin Out

This job removes every other occurrence of a

designated non-note event from the specified track

range. The purpose is to reduce the amount of data and

free up additional memory.

When the interval of each event is larger than 60 clocks,

data is not removed.

■ Track

Sets the track where Thin Out will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16(Sequence tracks 1~16), tempo

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Thin Out is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be reduced. When

“CC” (Control Change) is selected, a setting

parameter will be added, and the control number can

be designated there.

When “tempo” is selected in Track, the tempo

change is automatically set in Events. Therefore, this

setting is not necessary.

❏ Settings: Pitch Bend, Control Change(Control numbers

range from 000~127), Ch After Touch (Channel

After Touch) , PolyAfter Touch (Polyphonic

After Touch)

6. Extract

This job moves all instances of specific data from a

designated range of a sequence track to the same range

on a different sequence track. Following the operation,

the targeted events no longer exist in the source track.

If data already existed at the destination, the extracted

data and existing data are mixed.

You can also use this job to delete the specified event

data rather than move it. You can do this by setting the

extract destination track to “off.”

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■ Track

Select the track that will be extracted from (Extract

source) and the track that will be copied to (Extract

destination).

❏ Settings:

Extract Source: 1~16

Extract Destination: 1~16, off (extracted data is deleted)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Extract is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be extracted.

When an event other than "Sys. Exclusive" is

selected, additional parameters for the event range

will be added, and you can designate the range.

❏ Settings: Note, Program Change, Pitch Bend, Control

Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After Touch) ,

PolyAfterTouch (Polyphonic After Touch),

Sys.Exclusive(System Exclusive)

■ Event Range

Sets the range you want to extract the event. The

unit of the value differs depending on the selected

event.

❏ Note: C–2~G8

❏Program Change, Control Change (Control number),

Ch After Touch, PolyAfterTouch: 0~127

❏ Pitch Bend: –8192~+8192

7. Chord Sort

This job “sorts” chordal note events (simultaneous

note events) by order of pitch. The notes can be either

sorted from the highest pitch to the lowest or from the

lowest pitch to the highest. The chords within the

designated range of the specified sequence track can be

sorted. For example, if notes E3, C3, and G3 all begin at

the same time, the job arranges the order to C3, E3, G3

(if set to “up order”) to G3, E3, C3 (if set to “down

order”).

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Sort will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Sort is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Type

Sets the type of Chord Sort. When “up order” is

selected, chords are sorted from the lowest pitch to

the highest, while selecting “down order” will sort

from the highest pitch to the lowest.

❏ Settings: up order, down order

8. Chord Separate

This job arranges chord notes in order with a specified

interval (within the designated range of the specified

sequence track). For example, if the Clock value is set

to 30, a block chord consisting of C3,E3,G3 will be

played as a C3 (at the chords original timing) followed

30 clocks later by the E3, and then another 30 clocks

later by the G3. This feature can separate any chord

easily and is useful, for example, when you want to

simulate guitar strokes.

It is not possible to break chord over the next measure

boundary or into the next chord.

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Separate will be

executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Separate is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Clock

Sets the clock interval inserted between adjacent

notes.

❏ Settings: 1~999

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[F4]: JOB3

Press [F4] (JOB3) and JOB3 menu will be displayed.

There are eight jobs that are effective for note event

data on a specified track.

1. Quantize (Corrects the timing of the notes in a

designated range.)

2. Move Clock (Moves all of the events in a designated

range.)

3. Modify GateTime (Changes the note gate times

[length] in a designated range.)

4. Modify Velocity (Changes the note velocities in a

designated range.)

5. Transpose (Transposes all notes over a selected range.)

6. Shift Note (Replaces all instances of a selected note

with the specified replacement, over a designated

range.)

7. Crescendo (Gradually increases or decreases the note

velocities over a designated range.)

8. Shift Event (Changes one event type into another, over

a designated range.)

1. Quantize

This job quantizes note events over a specified range of

a designated track. You can use this feature, for

example, to correct the imperfect timing of a

performance you have recorded in real time.

The Quantize Strength and Sensitivity functions allow

you to get a variety of settings. The Strength setting

varies the degree of the quantize value, and the

Sensitivity setting designates the range to be applied.

You can combine these settings, for example, to slightly

adjust only those notes that are far away from the

quantizing line, or the original quantize value, while

leaving the closer notes untouched.

Also, the Rate setting will add a “swing” to the rhythm.

This setting allows you to slightly delay the note events

in every even-numbered beats, thereby giving the music

a “swing” feel. If you are using an eighth-note

quantizing value, for example, the delay will be applied

to the note events at the second, fourth, sixth, and

eighth beats in the measure.

You can further improve the swing by changing the

velocity and gate time of the delayed note events.

■ Track

Sets the track where Quantize will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16(Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Quantize is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Qunt (Quantize Value)

Sets the standard note value by which Quantize

corrects timing.

uses the 16th note and 16th note triplet as its

standard note values, and uses the 8th note

and 8th note triplet as its standard note values. If

you use the quantize value,16th note triplet or 8th

note triplet, for the song which contains the 16th

notes (or 8th notes) and 16th note triplets (or 8th

note triplets), all the notes will be quantized to the

triplet timing, and this may ruin the song. In such

cases, if you use the or for the

standard note values, the notes closer to the 16th

note (or 8th note) timing will be treated as the 16th

notes (or 8th notes) and those closer to the 16th

note triplet (or 8th note triplet) timing as the 16th

note triplets (or 8th note triplets), and thus the

problem can be solved.

❏ Settings: , , , , , , , ,

Original Data

Quantized by “q”

Quantized by “

e”

Quantize Strength=100%

A quarter note length

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■ Streng (Quantize Strength)

When quantizing, the Strength value sets the degree

how much the timing of the note events is moved

toward the quantizing line, or the original quantize

value.

A setting of 100% moves each note event all the way

to the quantizing line. A setting of 50% moves each

note only halfway to the quantizing line.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%

■ Sens (Quantize Sensitivity)

The Sensitivity lets you designate the range to which

quantize setting is applied. The range of data to be

quantized is indicated in percentage (%) values.

In the diagram below a 100% value means that a

half of the quantize value extends to the right

(forward) and left (backward) of the quantizing line.

If, for example, the quantize value is a quarter note,

the Sensitivity value of 100% indicates the eighth

note positions at the far right and far left from the

quantizing line.

If you set the Sensitivity to 100% (or –100%), then

quantizing applies to all notes.

If you set the Sensitivity to 50%, then quantizing

applies only to notes in the half-interval span

surrounding the quantizing line. As in the previous

example, with a 50% sensitivity with a quarter note

quantizing value, then all notes within a 16th note to

either side of the line are affected, while notes that

are farther away are left untouched.

If you set the Sensitivity to –50% with a quarter

note quantize value, this would quantize all notes

that are more than a 16th note away from the

quantizing line, while leaving closer notes

unaffected. In a word, you use positive values when

you want to shift only notes that are closest to the

line and negative values to shift only notes that are

farthest away from the line.

❏ Settings: –100%~+000%~+100%

Effective range

Exact position

100% 100%

70 50 30 30 50 70

Sensitivity=+100%

Sensitivity=+50%

Sensitivity=+30%

Sensitivity=-30%

Sensitivity=-50%

Sensitivity=-100%

Use of this feature allows you to correct notes that are

markedly off time while retaining the subtle

discrepancies untouched. To achieve this kind of result,

you would generally want to set the sensitivity between

approximately –30% and –50% to quantize notes that

are quite far away from the quantize note.

■ Rate (Swing Rate)

This setting allows you to slightly delay the note

events in every even-numbered beats of the set

quantize value, thereby giving the rhythm a “swing”

feel. If you are using one of the triplet quantize

values, then the EX applies the delay to the notes in

every third beat in the triplet. If you are using the

or quantizing value, the EX applies the delay only

to the even-numbered beats.

Swing Rate (in percentages), how far the note shifts,

can be set from the length of two or three quantize

values. Available Rate settings will differ depending

on the quantize value.

When the quantize value is , , , :

In this case, 100% represents double the length of

the quantize value. Therefore the original position of

the even-numbered beats which will be affected by

the Rate setting is 50%.

A 50% setting produces no adjustment so that the

even-numbered beat remains exactly centered

without any swing.

Values higher than 50% shift the timing forward, to

produce a “swing” feel for the rhythm.

The maximum value, 75%, shifts the timing to one-

half the quantizing value (a dotted note).

0% 50% 75% 100%

Available range

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When the quantize value is , , :

In this case, 100% represents three times the length

of the quantize value. Therefore the original position

of the third beat in the triplet which will be affected

by the Rate setting is 66%.

A 66% setting produces no adjustment so that the

third beat in the triplet remains at its original

position without any swing.

Values higher than 66%, shift the timing forward, to

produce a “swing” feel for the rhythm.

The maximum value, 83%, shifts the timing to one-

half the quantizing value (a sextuplet).

When the quantize value is or :

In this case, 100% represents double the length of

or value. Therefore the original position of

the even-numbered beat (the second note) which

will be affected by the Rate setting is 50%.

A 50% setting produces no adjustment so that the

even-numbered beat remains at its original position

without any swing.

Values higher than 50% shift the timing forward, to

produce a “swing” feel for the rhythm.

The maximum value, 66%, shifts the timing to the

third beat in the triplet.

❏ Settings:

When the quantize value is , , , :

50%~75%

When the quantize value is , , :

66%~83%

When the quantize value is or :

50%~66%

If you set Quantize Strength below 100%, the shifted

notes may lie at the later timings than the following

normal notes. In this case, the EX will shift all of the

following notes by an equal amount.

0% 33% 66% 100%

Available range

50%

0% 33% 66% 100%

Available range

83%

■ Vel (Swing Velocity)

This setting allows you to change the velocity of the

note events in every even-numbered beats of the set

quantize value, thereby giving the rhythm a “swing”

feel.

Remember that velocity is the strength at which key

is pressed. You can use this setting, therefore, to

increase or decrease the strength of the notes in

every even-numbered beats.

A setting of 100% leaves the original velocity

unchanged. Settings below 100% decrease the

velocity of the notes in every even-numbered beats,

while settings above 100% increase it.

The velocity value doesn’t exceed the upper and

lower limits,1 and 127.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

■ Gate (Swing Gate Time)

This setting allows you to change the gate time of

the note events in every even-numbered beats of the

set quantize value, thereby giving the rhythm a

“swing” feel.

The gate time is the length of time that a note is

actually played. You can use this setting, therefore, to

lengthen or shorten the notes in every even-

numbered beats.

A setting of 100% leaves the original gate time

unchanged. Settings below 100% shorten the gate

time of the notes in every even-numbered beats,

while settings above 100% lengthen it.

The gate time value doesn’t exceed the lower limit,1.

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

2. Move Clock

This job shifts all event data for the specified range of

the designated sequence track by clock units. This job

will never move an event beyond the specified range’s

start or end point; any event that would otherwise

move beyond this point is instead deposited at the

beginning or end of the range.

If you wish to move events by measures, you may find it

easier to use the Copy Measure job (Page 209).

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■ Track

Sets the track where Move Clock will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16), pfx, tempo

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Move Clock is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Clock

Sets the distance that data is moved forward or

backward. Note that there are 480 clock per beat

when setting the distance that the data will be

moved.

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

3. Modify GateTime

This job alters the gate time of the notes in the

specified range. The gate time indicates the length of

time that a note is held. For sustained voices, the gate

time is equal to the actual playback time span. You can

modify the gate time using two types of parameters: the

Rate and Offset.

The modified gate time will be obtained based on the

formula below.

Modified gate time = original gate time x Rate +

Offset value

The gate time value doesn’t exceed the lower limit,1.

■ Track

Sets the track where Modify GateTime will be

executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Modify Gate Time is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Rate

Increases or decreases the gate time of all notes in

the designated range by multiplying the Rate value.

A setting of 100% produces no change. A setting less

than 100% will produce a shorter gate time, whereas

a setting above 100% produces a longer gate time.

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

Increases or decreases the gate time of all notes in

the designated range by adding the Offset value. A

setting of 0 produces no change. Negative values

decrease the gate time, while positive values increase

it.

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

Original Data

(Gate)

32 32 48 48

Offset=–20

12 12 12 28 28

Offset=+20

52 52 52 68 68

Original Data

(Gate)

32 32 48 48

Gate time rate=50%

16 16 16 24 24

Gate time rate=150%

48 48 48 72 72

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4. Modify Velocity

This job alters the velocity of the notes in the specified

range. The velocity refers to the strength at which a

key is pressed. You can change the velocity using two

types of parameters: the Rate and Offset.

The volume may differ depending on the selected voice

that has a different velocity settings in the Voice Edit

mode.

The modified velocity value will be obtained based on

the formula below.

Modified velocity = original velocity value x Rate +

Offset value

The velocity value doesn’t exceed the upper and lower

limits,1 and 127.

■ Track

Sets the track where Modify Velocity will be

executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Modify Velocity is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Rate

Increases or decreases the velocity of all notes in the

designated range by multiplying the Rate value. A

setting of 100% produces no change. A setting less

than 100% will decrease the velocity, whereas a

setting above 100% increase it.

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

Increases or decreases the velocity of all notes in the

designated range by adding the Offset value. A

setting of 0 produces no change. Negative values

decrease the velocity, while positive values increase

it.

❏ Settings: –99~+00~+99

Original Data

(Vel)

64 32 127 96

Velocity offset=–20

76 44 12 107 76

Velocity offset=+20

116 84 52 127 116

Original Data

(Vel)

64 32 127 96

Velocity rate=50%

48 32 16 63 48

Velocity rate=150%

127 96 48 127 127

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5. Transpose

This job lets you transpose in semitones the notes in

the designated range of a specified sequence track.

■ Track

Sets the track where Transpose will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Transpose is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Transpose

Sets the transposition value (semitones). A value of

+12 transposes all targeted notes up exactly by one

octave, while a value of –12 transposes down by a

octave.

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

6. Shift Note

This job replaces all occurrences of a specified pitch

(within the designated range of the specified sequence

track) with some other pitch.

■ Track

Sets the track where Shift Note will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Shift Note is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ FromNote (source note)

Sets the source pitch that will be changed.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

■ To Note(destination note)

Sets the destination pitch.

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

7. Crescendo

This job gradually increases or decreases the volume of

your performance. This job produces the crescendo

(increasing) or diminuendo (decreasing) effect by

applying a gradual change to the velocity of a

designated range of a specified track.

■ Track

Sets the track where Crescendo will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16 (Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Crescendo is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Range

Sets the amount of the crescendo/diminuendo. You

can specify the final velocity value to be reached at

the end of the designated range. Positive settings will

produce a crescendo, while negative settings produce

a diminuendo. The velocity value doesn’t exceed the

upper and lower limits,1 and 127.

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❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

8. Shift Event

This job replaces all occurrences of a specific event

type (within the designated range of the specified

sequence track) with some other designated event type.

For example, you can use this function to change

breath controller data into channel aftertouch events.

■ Track

Sets the track where Shift Event will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~16(Sequence tracks 1~16)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Shift Event is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Src Event (Source Event)

Selects the source that will be changed.

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: note

numbers), Note (Vel: velocity values of each

note)

Original Data

(Vel)

64 64 6464 64

64 54 44 2434 14

94 114

Range=+40(001: 1~003: 1)

64 74 84 104

Range=–40(001: 1~003: 1)

■ Dst Event (Destination Event)

Sets the destination event that the source event is

changed to.

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: the data

change of the source event will be replaced with

note numbers with the fixed velocity 64 and

fixed gate time 108), Note (Vel: the data change

of the source event will be replaced with

velocities with the fixed pitch C3 and fixed gate

time 108).

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

Undo/Redo function is assigned to [F7]. Undo cancels

the changes you made in your most recent record, edit,

or job operation, restoring the data to its previous state.

Redo, which becomes available only after you execute

an Undo, cancels Undo operation and restores the

changes. When you inadvertently execute a job, make a

mistake while recording or editing, this job is

convenient for restoring important data that would

otherwise be lost.

Undo/Redo is always effective after a record, edit, and

job operation. As soon as you execute an Undo, the job

name changes to REDO. UNDO and REDO alternately

appear after Undo/Redo operation. If data is not

changed, Undo/Redo will not become effective.

Steps for Executing Undo/Redo

1 Press [F7] (UNDO/REDO and the UNDO/REDO

screen will be displayed.

UNDO/REDO:

Available operation, UNDO or REDO, is displayed.

The target of Undo/Redo:

The target of Undo/Redo function will be displayed, that is,

the most recent record, edit, or job operation name.

2 Press [ENTER] to execute Undo/Redo. “Completed!”

will appear in the screen indicating that the

cancellation was executed and the previous screen

will be displayed.

If [F7] (UNDO) is pressed without any previous operation

taking place, “Undefined job” will be displayed and Undo

cannot executed.

UNDO/REDO The target of Undo/Redo

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■ Remaining Memory

This bar graph indicates the amount of memory

available for recording, or the remaining memory of

the internal sequencer. This is common for all the

internal sequencer functions, Song, Pattern and

Arpeggio.

■ Measure/PTN (Pattern Name)

The pattern number/name and the current measure

number will be displayed. These items cannot be

modified.

Track Section

These settings are used to set the Mute and Play Effects

Thru to “on” or “off” for each track even during

pattern playback.

■

1 Track Number

One pattern consists of 1~8 sequence tracks. The

Track Number is highlighted (box colored black) for

tracks that have been recorded on and contain data.

■

2 Mute

Sets Mute for a track, by moving the cursor to the

Mute line, and using Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to

select “on” or “off.” As shown in the screen, the box

colored black indicates that Mute is turned “on.”

When Mute is turned “on,” that track is muted

during playback, and the sound is temporarily

suspended. When Mute is turned “off,” only the

outline of the box is displayed, Mute is canceled, and

sound will once again be produced.

)

Pattern Play Mode

This mode uses the internal sequencer to play patterns

and has various functions related to playing patterns.

You can enter Pattern Record mode from Pattern Play

mode and record patterns, a maximum of 50. These

patterns can be used to create a song. For organizing

your patterns after they have been recorded, store them

on floppy disk so that you can make use of them

whenever you like.

Patterns are configured with several tracks up to 16

measures and always play back in a loop (repeatedly).

For more information about the sequencer, see page 60.

Press [PATTERN] key on the panel to enter Pattern

Play mode. When you enter the Pattern Play mode, the

following menu screen will be displayed. In the Pattern

Play mode there are four types of menus.

[F1]: PTN (Settings related to playing patterns)

[F2]: PFX (Settings related to Play Effects)

[F3]: TCH (Settings related to the track transmit

channels)

[F4]: NAME (Settings related to naming patterns)

You cannot enter Pattern mode when [ARPEGGIO] key or

[KEYMAP] key is turned on.

[F1]: PTN (Pattern)

These parameters are used to set the Mute and Play

Effects Thru functions for each pattern track (1-8

tracks). They can be set to “on” or “off.” There are also

settings related to playing patterns such as Tempo.

Pattern Number/NameMeasureRemaining Memory

F1 F2 F3 F4

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■ 3 Play Effects Thru

Sets FxThru (Play Effects Thru) for a track, by

moving the cursor to FX Thru line, and using Data

Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to select “on” or “off.” As

shown in the screen, the box colored black indicates

that FxThru is turned “on.” When FxThru is turned

“on” for a track, Play Effects are temporarily by-

passed during playback. When FxThru is turned

“off,” only the outline of the box is displayed, the

FxThru function is canceled, and Play Effect settings

become effective once again.

When the cursor is on the Mute or FxThru line, you

can select a track by pressing corresponding TRACK

[1~8] key on the panel (EX5/7 only). You can directly

set the Mute or FxThru to “on” or “off” by holding the

[F1] PTN key and pressing the targeted TRACK [1~8]

key as far as the cursor is on the Mute or FxThru line.

■ 4 No (Pattern Number)

Selects the Pattern Number that will play back. To

the right of the Pattern Number the pattern name

will be displayed.

❏ Settings: 01-50

■ 5 Meas (Measure)

Sets and indicates the Measure and Beat numbers for

the currently selected pattern. Allows you to set by

measures.

❏ Settings: The setting will differ depending on the length of

the pattern (001-016).

The sequencer [REW] and [FWD] keys can also be used

for rewinding and fast forwarding, and [TOP] key

returns you to the first measure of the pattern.

■ 6 Time Signature

Indicates the time signature of a pattern. Setting the

time signature is accomplished in the Pattern Record

mode (page 223).

■

7 Click (Click Mode)

Sets the sound mode for the metronome (Click).

There are four modes, “off” (does not sound), “rec”

(sounds during recording), “play” (sounds during

playback and while recording), and “all” (sounds

always). This function is convenient for playing in

time, when performing or recording.

❏ Settings: off, rec, play, all

■ 8 Metronome (Click) Beat

Sets the beat (note unit) for when the metronome

(Click) will sound.

❏ Settings: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16

■ 9 MaxLng (Maximum Length)

Shows the length of the longest track, set in the

“Length” of [F2]: PFX screen.

■

) Tempo

Sets the tempo for the pattern that is played.

❏ Settings: 30.0~250.0

About Pattern Playback Control

Pattern playback is controlled with the sequencer

keys. The pattern will always automatically play in

a loop, from when you start the pattern until when

you stop it.

[TOP]: Returns the pattern to the first measure.

[REW]: (Rewind):

Rewinds through the pattern measure numbers.

[FWD]: (Forward):

Fast Forwards through the pattern measure numbers.

[REC]: (Recording):

Engages the Pattern Record mode.

[STOP]: Stops playback.

[PLAY]: Begins playback.

[F2]: PFX (Play Effects)

These settings are related to Play Effects. The Play

Effects function lets you temporarily adjust the velocity

and the sound timing of MIDI notes. You can change

the playback groove without altering the original data.

Also you can apply various grooves to a pattern by

using the 100 different types of groove templates or

create your original groove templates. Different Play

Effects can be set to each track.

Press [F2], the PFX screen appears and [F5] (All), [F6]

(TR), and [F8] (GROOVE) functions are added to the

screen. Pressing [F8] key opens the Groove Template

screen, where you can make your own groove

templates and confirm the contents of the preset groove

templates.

FWDREWTOP

REC STOP PLAY

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Steps for Setting the Play Effects

1 Start pattern playback.

Press [PLAY] key for pattern playback to begin.

Play Effects can be set when the pattern is

stopped, and also can be set in real time when

the pattern is playing back. This lets you check

the effect that results from the Play Effects.

2 Select [F5] ALL or [F6] TR.

When you want to apply the same Play Effects to

all tracks, press [F5] to select ALL(All tracks). On

the other hand, when you want to set the Play

Effects differently for each track individually,

press [F6] to select TR(each track).

3 Select the track to which you want to apply

the Play Effects.

When you select TR (each track) in step 2

above, select a track from the eight tracks, Tr 1-8.

This step is unnecessary when you select ALL

(All Tracks) in step 2 above.

4 Set the length of the loop.

Move the cursor to Length (measure/beat/clock),

and set the length of the playback loop (a set

phrase is repeated). The length set here

determines the pattern playback loop.

5 Select a groove template.

Move the cursor to Type and select a groove

template. When a User groove template is

selected, continue by moving the cursor to Val

(Value), and select a Quantize value.

When a template is selected from the 1~100

Preset groove templates, the Quantize value can

be confirmed, but not changed.

F5 F6

6 Set other parameters.

Set other parameters as necessary.

7 Set the Play Effects for other tracks.

Repeat the above steps 3~6 and set the Play

Effects settings for the necessary tracks.

These parameters are the same as those explained for

the PFX screen in Song Play mode. Therefore, only the

parameters that differ will be explained. For

information on the parameters, see page 187.

The parameters that are not in the PFX screen of the

Song Play mode, are added to the bottom of the PFX

screen of the Pattern Play mode.

■ Length (Loop Length)

Sets and displays the loop length

(measure/beat/clock) for each track. Here you can

set the length of each track to determine the length

of each loop that is played back. You can change the

loop length for each track and therefore for example,

as shown in the next diagram, a one measure bass

line loop can have one Play Effects settings, while

the four measure rhythm loop can have different

Play Effects settings. Through combining the two,

you can play even more complicated grooves.

Before recording the pattern, set the length for each

track here.

■ Measure Number

Displays and sets the currently selected track

measure number.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Beat Number

Displays and sets the currently selected track beat

number. Available settings will differ depending on

the current time signature.

❏ Settings: 1~8

Track 1: rhythm

Track 2: bass line

Four measure loop

One measure loop

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■ Clock Number

Displays and sets the currently selected track clock

number. Available settings will differ depending on

the current time signature.

❏ Settings: 000~479

■ Unit

You can extend or shorten each track playback time.

For example, a setting of 200% will make the

playback time twice as long and result in a tempo

that is half as fast. Conversely, a setting of 50% will

make the playback time half as long and the tempo

will become twice as fast. When set to 100%, the

original data time does not change. Changing the

speed of each track’s sequence data lets you create

interesting rhythms such as polyrhythms.

❏ Settings: 50%, 66%, 75%, 100%, 133%, 150%, 200%

[F5]: ALL [F6]: TR(Track)

When [F5]: ALL is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for all the tracks.

When [F6]: TR is selected, all changes to be made

will be effective for the specified track.

[F8]: GROOVE (Groove Template)

Press [F8] (GROOVE) and the GROOVE screen will be

displayed. Here you can create your own User template

for patterns or confirm the contents of a Preset groove

template. Also the [F6] COPY function is added to the

screen.

The groove templates give you instant access to add

groove feeling to your pattern by changing the timing

of the pattern data using the Play Effects function.

Each groove template contains the parameters in one

measure.

A User template can be created by copying a template

from the 100 types of Preset groove templates and

making necessary adjustments or you can create a

template by setting all the parameters from scratch.

All of the GROOVE screen parameters and settings

being used for pattern tracks (tracks1~8) are the same

as those in the GROOVE screen of the Song Play mode.

For more information, see page 190.

Copy function is inactive when “off” is selected for TYPE.

[F3]: TCH (Transmit Channel)

Sets the transmit channel for each track and where

data is sent. Move the cursor to a parameter, set the

switch to “on” or “off,” and set the MIDI channel by

using [INC]/[DEC].

Press the TRACK [1-8] to select each track number

(EX5/7 only).

■ TG (Tone Generator)

Sets whether or not each track’s data is output to the

internal tone generator.

❏ Settings: (is output), (is not output)

■ MIDI-A/MIDI-B (MIDI OUT A/B)

Sets whether or not each track’s data is output from

MIDI OUT A/B to an external device.

❏ Settings: (is output), (is not output)

“MIDI B” is inactive on EX5R and EX7.

■ T-Ch (Transmit Channel)

Sets the MIDI transmit channel for each track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

[F4]: NAME (Pattern Name)

Lets you name a pattern using up to a maximum of

eight letters and/or numbers.

The procedure for naming a pattern is the same as naming

a song. See page 192.

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Pattern Record Mode

In Pattern Record mode there are two methods

available for recording patterns, real time recording and

step recording. There are also various functions related

to recording patterns and a maximum of 50 patterns

can be stored in the internal memory. For organizing

your patterns, they can be stored to floppy disk so that

you can make use of them whenever you like.

Real Time Recording: Just like a multi-track recorder,

the actual performance is recorded as you play. Because

the performance is recorded exactly as played, the

subtle nuances and feeling of the recording are

accurately expressed.

Step Recording: Just like writing music on a music

score, each note is programmed in separately. You can

confirm each beat of the measure in the screen as you

perform operations. Therefore this type of recording is

perfect for programming repetitive patterns and

phrases, basic rhythms and bass lines that require

precision. This method of recording is also convenient

for inputting the trigger timing of sample loops for

break beats.

Previously made patterns are useful for creating songs.

A variety of basic accompaniment patterns can be

created, stored, and easily programmed (recorded) in

any order, on any pattern track in Song Record mode

(see page 193). In this way, it is possible to make an

accompaniment section for a song quickly. The eight

pattern tracks and 16 song tracks share the same 16

parts of the tone generator. Set the MIDI channels in a

way that prevents the parts from overlapping.

How to Enter the Pattern

Record Mode

When in the Pattern Play mode, press the sequencer

[REC] (Recording) key. The [REC] light will be lit

indicating that Pattern Record mode has been engaged,

and is now in standby status.

Press [REC] once more or [STOP] to return to Song

Play mode.

For information on the basics of the sequencer, see page

60.

When you enter the Pattern Record mode, the menus

below appear in the screen. There are five menus in

the Pattern Record mode.

Before entering the Pattern Record mode, create the

performances (page 156) that you want to use.

[F1]: PTN (Settings related to recording patterns)

Recording Mode

[F4]: MULTI (Selecting Multi mode)

[F5]: STEP (Selecting Step recording)

[F6]: OVER (Select Overdubbing)

[F7]: RPLC (Selecting Replace recording)

[F1]: PTN (Pattern)

These are various settings related to recording a

pattern, such as selecting a track for recording, and

setting the time signature and tempo. In addition to

those settings, there are Mute on/off and Play Effects

Thru on/off for each of the playback tracks (tracks

1~8).

Many of the parameters here are found in Pattern Play

mode (page 219). Only the parameters that differ from

those described in Pattern Play mode will be explained.

F1 F3 F5 F6 F7

FWDREWTOP

REC STOP PLAY

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■ No (Pattern Number)

Selects the pattern number of the pattern that will be

recorded. The pattern name will be displayed to the

right of the pattern number.

❏ Settings: 01~50

■ Meas (Measure)

The Measure/Beat numbers will be displayed but

cannot be changed. The start position for recording

is fixed to “001: 1.”

■ Time Signature

Sets the time signature for a pattern.

❏ Settings: 1/4~8/4, 1/8~16/8, 1/16~16/16

You can change the time signature after recording.

■ Track

Selects the track for recording. Tracks 1~8 can also

be selected using the TRACK [1~8] (EX5/7 only).

❏ Settings: Tr1~8(tracks1~8)

The pattern tracks 1~8 are positioned in the same line

at the top of the screen.

Recording Mode

In the Pattern Record mode various recording modes

have been assigned to[F3] and [F5]~[F7].

[F3]: MULTI

Sets MULTI mode to “on” or “off.” Press [F3],

MULTI is highlighted, MULTI mode is turned on,

and all the tracks can be recorded in real time. This

type of recording is mainly utilized when using an

external sequencer. For example, on the currently

selected track, (the track selected in the

parameters), the performance on the EX 5/7

keyboard is recorded, while at the same time

performance data is recorded on other tracks from

an external sequencer.

In MULTI mode, you can select either Over Dubbing

or Replace type of recording.

When MULTI mode is set to “off,” real time

recording can only take place on one specified track

at a time.

[F5]: STEP

Sets the STEP recording mode to “on” or “off.”

Press [F5], STEP is highlighted and the Step

recording mode is turned on. Then notes can be

programmed in one at a time. Press [F6]~[F7] to

cancel Step recording mode and return to real time

recording.

When STEP is not highlighted, real time recording is

always engaged.

[F6]: OVER(Over Dubbing)

Sets the OVER dubbing recording to “on” or “off.”

Press [F6], OVER is highlighted and the OVER

Dubbing is turned on. When recording in real

time, you can record over previously recorded data.

For example, after first recording a bass drum, you

can use this function to record a snare and high

hat on top without erasing the original data. Press

[F5]/[F7] to cancel the Over Dubbing recording.

[F7]: RPLC(Replace)

Sets Replace recording to “on” or “off.” Press [F7],

RPLC is highlighted and the Replace recording is

turned on. When recording in real time, you can

record over previously recorded data (erasing and

replacing the original data with the new data as

you record). Press [F5]/[F6] to cancel the Replace

recording.

Real Time Recording

Real Time recording is just like a multi-track recorder

where you record as you play on each track (Tr1-8).

There are two types of recording methods, Over

Dubbing (recording over original data but not erasing

it) and Replace (erasing and replacing the original

data). Also there is Multi mode, that when set to “on,”

(lets you record on all the tracks simultaneously) and

when set to “off,” (lets you record one track at a time).

1In the PTN display of Pattern Play mode, select a

pattern number (01-50) to be recorded.

2In the PFX display of Pattern Play mode, set the

Length (loop length) for each track (1-8).

3In Pattern Play mode, press [REC] to enter Pattern

Record mode (stand-by record status).

4In the PTN display, set the necessary settings for

recording, such as the time signature and tempo, as

well as the click.

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5Select the track (Tr1-8) for recording with the Track

parameter.

6Select one of the following recording modes: [F6]

(Over Dubbing) or [F7] (Replace). To record on all

the tracks simultaneously, press [F3] (MULTI), Multi

mode is turned on and highlighted.

7Press [PLAY] and recording will begin after a two

measure countdown. Record something by playing

the keyboard. The [PLAY] green light will blink in

sync with the metronome click.

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to –1.

8Press [STOP] to stop recording, the EX automatically

returns to the Pattern Play mode.

When you start realtime recording [F8] (DEL: Delete)

will be added to the screen. In the middle of realtime

recording you can delete an unnecessary sound by

pressing the appropriate key while holding down [F8]

(DEL). This is effective for the notes appeared during

the delete operation.

After you have finished recording, there are various edit

functions that let you correct misplayed notes or the

timing in the Pattern Edit mode (page 226) and the

Pattern Job mode (page 227).

Step Recording

In Step recording the performance data (note length,

pitch, and velocity) is programmed one note at a time.

Step Recording Screen

When in Step Recording (after you press [PLAY]), the

following screen will be displayed.

All of these functions are the same as those explained

in STEP recording of the Song Record mode. For more

information about each parameter and the ways to

input notes, see page 198.

The Procedure for Step Recording

1When in the PTN display of Pattern Play mode,

select a pattern number (01-50) to record.

2In the PFX display of Pattern Play mode, set the

Length (loop length) for each track (1-8).

3When in Pattern Play mode, press [REC] to enter

Pattern Record mode (record stand-by status).

4Set the time signature for recording in the PTN

display.

5Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

6Select the track (Tr1-8) for recording with the

Track parameter.

7Press [F5] (STEP) to select the Step recording

mode.

8Press [PLAY], the [PLAY] green light will be lit,

and the Step Recording screen will be displayed.

9Set the note length and the velocity, and input

the note with the keyboard. The ↓ cursor

automatically moves forward a distance equal to

the length of the note that was just input.

)Repeat step 9 above, and program in one note at

a time.

!Press [STOP] to stop recording. The EX

automatically returns to Pattern Play mode.

After you have finished recording, there are various

edit functions in Pattern Edit mode (page 226) and

Pattern Job mode (page 227).

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Pattern Edit Mode

Press [EDIT] key on the panel while in Pattern mode

to enter Pattern Edit mode. In Pattern Edit mode, you

can edit events of patterns for each sequence track

1~8, that were recorded in real time or in step

recording.

[F5] INS (Insert) allows you to insert new events and

[F6] CHNG (Change) is for changing the position or

value of previously existing data. [F8] DEL (Delete) lets

you delete unnecessary events.

1 Measure: 1~16 (maximum value will change depending on

the Length setting)

2 Beat: 1~16 (maximum value will change depending on the

Beat setting)

3 Clock: 000~479

4 Top of Track (indicates the beginning of the track)

5 End of Track (indicates the end of the track)

[F5]: INS(Insert: insert a new event)

[F6]: CHNG (Change: change the position or value of an

event)

[F8]: DEL (Delete: delete an event)

Undo/Redo function in Pattern Job mode allows you to

cancel the edit operation you have done or execute the

operation again.

Event Data That Can Be Edited

Event data that can be edited is the same as those for

the sequence tracks 1~16 in the Song Edit mode, for

more information see page 202.

Inserting Events

You can insert new event data that is not included in

the pattern data.

1When in the Pattern Play mode, press [EDIT] to

enter the Pattern Edit mode. The Event List will be

displayed.

F5 F6 F8

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2Press Track [1~8] to select a track number to edit.

The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Pattern

Edit mode.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

insert locations with the vertical ¹/ cursor keys.

When the cursor is moved to an event, the note data

will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

3Press [F5] (INS: Insert) and the Insert pop-up menu

will appear.

4Move the cursor to the Event type at the top left side

of the Insert pop-up menu and designate the type of

event that will be inserted.

For more information about types of events and

parameters, see page 202.

5Move the cursor to Measure/Beat/Clock and

designate the detailed location.

6Move the cursor to each parameter and designate the

value for each.

7Press [ENTER] to insert the event.

Changing Events

You can change the events in the pattern data.

1When in Pattern Play mode, press [EDIT] to enter

Pattern Edit mode.

2Press Track [1~8] to select a track number to edit

(EX5/7 only). The Event List of the selected track

will be displayed.

When you follow the steps above, CHNG is highlighted

and is automatically selected. If necessary, press [F6] to

select CHNG.

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3Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to change, and edit the parameters.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

event locations and select parameters with the vertical

¹/ cursor keys. Also you can move to a parameter

with the horizontal Ã/¨ cursor keys. When the cursor

is moved to an event, the note data will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

For more information about types of events and

parameters, see page 202.

4Use [INC]/[DEC], Data Dial or numeric keypad to

change and set values.

5Press [ENTER] to execute the change.

Deleting Events

You can delete a specific event from the pattern data.

1When in Pattern Play mode, press [EDIT] to enter

the Pattern Edit mode.

2Press Track [1~8] to select a track number to edit

(EX5/7 only). The Event List of the selected track

will be displayed.

3Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to delete.

4Press [F8] [DEL] (Delete) to delete the currently

selected event (the event where the cursor is

located).

Pattern Job Mode

Here are various jobs for patterns that were created in

Pattern Record/Edit mode. These jobs which allow you

to copy or erase, as well as many other operations, are

executed by the measure or the track.

[F2]: JOB1

[F3]: JOB2

[F4]: JOB3

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

F2 F3 F4 F7

[PATTERN]

------[JOB]

------[F2:JOB1] ..............................................................228

------[Copy Pattern]............................................229

------[Clear Pattern]............................................229

------[Copy Track] ..............................................229

------[Clear Track] ..............................................229

------[Mix Track] ................................................229

------[Append Pattern] ......................................230

------[Split Pattern] ............................................230

------[Time Stretch] ............................................231

------[F3:JOB2] ..............................................................231

------[Copy Measure]..........................................231

------[Erase Measure] ........................................231

------[Get Phrase]................................................232

------[Put Phrase]................................................232

------[Thin Out] ..................................................232

------[Extract]......................................................233

------[Chord Sort]................................................233

------[Chord Separate]........................................234

------[F4:JOB3] ..............................................................234

------[Quantize] ..................................................234

------[Move Clock] ..............................................235

------[Modify GateTime]....................................235

------[Modify Velocity] ......................................235

------[Transpose] ................................................236

------[Shift Note] ................................................236

------[Crescendo] ................................................236

------[Shift Event] ..............................................237

------[F7:UNDO] ..............................................................237

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Press [JOB] key on the panel while in Pattern mode to

enter Pattern Job mode. When you enter the Pattern

Job mode, the following menu will be displayed. There

are 24 types of jobs in Pattern Job mode. The jobs are

divided into three groups JOB1~3. Press [F2] (JOB1),

[F3] (JOB2) or [F4] (JOB3) to select a menu. The

Undo/Redo function is assigned to [F7] which cancels

the changes you made in your most recent job

operation.

Steps for Executing a Job

1When in the Pattern Play mode, select the pattern

that you want to execute job operation.

2Press [JOB] to enter the Pattern Job mode.

3Press [F2] (JOB1), [F3] (JOB2) or [F4] (JOB3) to

select a menu. The selected menu will be displayed.

4Move the cursor to a job and press [ENTER]. The

selected job screen will be displayed.

You can also display each job by pressing [F1]~[F8]

while holding down [SHIFT].

5Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

Depending on the selected job it may not be necessary

to set values.

6Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

7Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job has been executed and the previous screen will

be displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Pattern Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be destroyed.

8Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Pattern Job mode and

return to the Pattern Play mode.

[F2]: JOB1

Press [F2] (JOB1) and JOB1 menu will be displayed.

There are eight jobs that are executed in units of

patterns or respective tracks.

1. Copy Pattern (Copies all pattern data onto another

pattern.)

2. Clear Pattern (Clears all data from a pattern.)

3. Copy Track (Copies specific track data onto another

track.)

4. Clear Track (Clears all data from designated track.)

5. Mix Track (Mixes one track into another.)

6. Append Pattern (Appends one pattern to another.)

7. Split Pattern (Splits pattern into two patterns.)

8. Time Stretch (Expands or compresses timing over

designated range for specific track.)

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1. Copy Pattern

This job copies all data from a source pattern to a

designated destination pattern. The pattern’s Play

Effects data and other settings are also copied

simultaneously.

■ Src Ptn (Source Pattern)

Sets the source pattern number that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ Dst Ptn (Destination Pattern)

Sets the destination pattern number that will be

copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~50

2. Clear Pattern

This job erases all data from a pattern and initializes

the pattern’s Play Effects and other settings.

■ Ptn

Sets the pattern number of the pattern that will be

cleared.

❏ Settings: 1~50

3. Copy Track

This job copies all data from a specified track onto

another. The pattern’s Play Effects data and other

settings are also copied simultaneously. This operation

overwrites any data already existing on the destination

track.

■ Src Ptn (Source Pattern)

Sets the source pattern number.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ SrcTrk (Source Track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Dst Ptn (Destination Pattern)

Sets the destination pattern number.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ Dst Trk (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~8

4. Clear Track

This job erases all data from a specified track of the

currently selected pattern. In this case, the job also

initializes all Play Effects and other settings for that

track.

■ Track

Sets the track that will be cleared.

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

5. Mix Track

This job mixes all data from a specified sequence track

(Mix source track) of the currently selected pattern

with another track’s data (Mix destination track).

When the operation is complete, the destination track

contains both its original data and a copy of the source

track’s data.

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■ Src Track (source track)

Sets the Mix source track.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Dst Track (Destination track)

Sets the Mix destination track.

❏ Settings: 1~8

6. Append Pattern

This job lets you connect the data of two specific tracks

to complete a pattern. A source pattern (Append

source pattern) is connected to the end of a destination

pattern (Append destination pattern).

■ Src Ptn (Source Pattern)

Sets the Append source pattern number.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ SrcTrk (Source Track)

Sets the Append source pattern track that will be

copied to the destination pattern.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Dst Ptn (Destination Pattern)

Sets the Append destination pattern number.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the Append destination pattern track.

❏ Settings: 1~8

7. Split Pattern

This job splits track data of a pattern (Split source

pattern) at a specified measure and moves the latter

half of the split track data to the beginning of the track

of another pattern (Split destination pattern). The

former half of the split track data remains in its

original location.

The job overwrites any data already existing in the

destination location.

■ Src Ptn (Source Pattern)

Sets the Split source pattern number.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ SrcTrack (Source Track)

Sets the Split source pattern track.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Dst Ptn (Destination Pattern)

Sets the Split destination pattern number that will be

moved to.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the Split destination pattern track that will be

moved to.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

Sets the measure number in the designated source

pattern track (this measure number marks the

beginning of the latter half data).

❏ Settings: 1~16

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8. Time Stretch

This job expands or compresses the timing over the

designated range on the specified track. The operation

affects all note step times, gate times, and event timing,

expanding or compressing the entire designated range.

■ Track

Sets the track where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Time

Sets the ratio in percentages of the expansion or

compression in the designated range.

❏ Settings: 50~200%

[F3]: JOB2

Press [F3] (JOB2) and JOB2 menu will be displayed.

There are eight jobs that are executed in measure units.

1. Copy Measure (Copies data in the designated range.)

2. Erase Measure (Erases data in the designated range.)

3. Get Phrase (Borrows sequence data from a song track.)

4. Put Phrase (Copies a pattern track data into song

sequence track.)

5. Thin Out (Reduces data such as controller data.)

6. Extract (Extracts specific data from the designated

range.)

7. Chord Sort (Sorts chordal note events, by pitch, over a

designated range of a track.)

8. Chord Separate (Arranges chord notes in order with a

specified interval.)

1. Copy Measure

This job copies all data from a specified range on a

track onto another. It is also possible to copy data

within the same track. This operation overwrites any

data already existing on the destination track.

■ Src Track (Source Track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

■ Src Meas (Source Measure)

Sets the range (the beginning measure and the end

measure) in the source track.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

■ Dst Meas (Destination Measure)

Sets the first destination measure (the measure

where copying will begin) that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 01~16

■ Times

Sets the number of times copy will take place.

❏ Settings: 1~16

2. Erase Measure

This job erases all data from a specified range on a

track. Even though the data is erased the empty

measures still remain.

■ Track

Sets the track where Erase Measure will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

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■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Erase Measure is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

3. Get Phrase

This job borrows sequence data from a song track onto

the currently selected pattern track. The job overwrites

any data already existing in the destination track.

The maximum length of the measures to be taken in are

16. If you attempt to borrow the data longer than 16

measures, the error message will be displayed and Get

Phrase cannot be executed.

■ Src Song Track (Source Song Track)

Sets the source song sequence track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (the beginning measure and

the end measure) for the phrase that will be taken

in.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track for the phrase that will be

taken in.

❏ Settings: 1~8

4. Put Phrase

This job copies specified pattern track data onto a

designated sequence track of a song. Any previous data

existing in the destination sequence track is erased.

Regardless of the time signature, the phrase data is

copied as is to the song.

■ Src Ptn (Source Pattern)

Sets the source pattern number that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~50

■ Track (Source Track)

Sets the source pattern track that contains the phrase

that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination song sequence track for the

phrase that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Measure

Sets the beginning destination measure (the measure

where copying will begin) where the phrase is copied

to.

❏ Settings: 001~999

5. Thin Out

This job removes every other occurrence of a

designated non-note event from the specified track

range. The purpose is to reduce the amount of data and

free up additional memory.

When the interval of each event is larger than 60 clocks,

data is not removed.

■ Track

Sets the track where Thin Out will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Thin Out is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

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■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be reduced. When

“Control Change” is selected, a setting parameter

will be added, and the control number can be

designated there.

❏ Settings: Pitch Bend, Control Change (Control numbers

range from 000~127), Ch After Touch (Channel

After Touch), PolyAfter Touch (Polyphonic

After Touch)

6. Extract

This job moves all instances of specific data from a

designated range of a sequence track to the same range

on a different sequence track. Following the operation,

the targeted events no longer exist in the source track.

If data already existed at the destination, the extracted

data and existing data are mixed.

You can also use this job to delete the specified event

data rather than move it. You can do this by setting the

extract destination track to “off.”

■ Track

Selects the track that will be extracted from (Extract

source) and the track that will be copied to (Extract

destination).

❏ Settings:

Extract source: 1~8

Extract destination: 1~8, off (extracted data is deleted)

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (the beginning measure and

the end measure) where Extract is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be extracted.

When an event other than "Sys. Exclusive" is

selected, additional parameters for the event range

will be added, and you can designate the range.

❏ Settings: Note, Program Change, Pitch Bend, Control

Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After Touch) ,

PolyAfterTouch (Polyphonic After Touch),

Sys.Exclusive(System Exclusive)

■ Event Range

Sets the range you want to extract the event. The

unit of the value differs depending on the selected

event.

❏ Note: C–2~G8

❏Program Change, Control Change (Control number),

Ch After Touch, PolyAfterTouch: 0~127

❏ Pitch Bend: –8192~+8192

7. Chord Sort

This job “sorts” chordal note events (simultaneous

note events) by order of pitch. The notes can be either

sorted from the highest pitch to the lowest or from the

lowest pitch to the highest. The chords within the

designated range of the specified sequence track can be

sorted. For example, if notes E3, C3, and G3 all begin at

the same time, the job arranges the order to C3, E3, G3

(if set to “up order”) to G3, E3, C3 (if set to “down

order”).

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Sort will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Sort is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Type

Sets the type of Chord Sort. When “up order” is

selected, chords are sorted from the lowest pitch to

the highest, while selecting “down order” will sort

from the highest pitch to the lowest.

❏ Settings: up order, down order

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8. Chord Separate

This job arranges chord notes in order with a specified

interval (within the designated range of the specified

sequence track). For example, if the Clock value is set

to 30, a block chord consisting of C3, E3, G3 will be

played as a C3 (at the chords original timing) followed

30 clocks later by the E3, and then another 30 clocks

later by the G3. This feature can separate any chord

easily and is useful, for example, when you want to

simulate guitar strokes.

It is not possible to break chord over the next measure

boundary or into the next chord.

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Separate will be

executed.

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Separate is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Clock

Sets the clock interval inserted between adjacent

notes.

❏ Settings: 1~999

[F4]: JOB3

Press [F4] (JOB3) and JOB3 group screen will be

displayed. There are eight jobs that are effective for

note event data on a specified track.

1. Quantize (Corrects the timing of the notes in a

designated range.)

2. Move Clock (Moves all of the events in a designated

range.)

3. Modify GateTime (Changes the note gate time [length]

in a designated range.)

4. Modify Velocity (Changes note velocities in a

designated range.)

5. Transpose (Transposes all notes over a selected range.)

6. Shift Note (Replaces all instances of a selected note

with the specified replacement, over designated range.)

7. Crescendo (Gradually increases or decreases the note

velocities over a designated range.)

8. Shift Event (Changes one event type into another, over

a designated range.)

1. Quantize

This job quantizes note events over a specified range of

a designated track. You can use this feature, for

example, to correct the imperfect timing of a

performance you have recorded in real time.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 212, Quantize in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8, all

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Qunt (Quantize Value)

❏ Settings: , , , , , , , ,

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■ Streng (Quantize Strength)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%

■ Sens (Quantize Sensitivity)

❏ Settings: –100%~+000%~+100%

■ Rate (Swing Rate)

❏ Settings:

When the quantize value is , , , :

50%~75%

When the quantize value is , , :

66%~83%

When the quantize value is or :

50%~66%

■ Vel (Swing Velocity)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

■ Gate (Swing Gate Time)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

2. Move Clock

This job shifts all event data for the specified range of

the designated pattern track by clock units. This job

will never move an event beyond the specified range’s

start or end point; any event that would otherwise

move beyond this point is instead deposited at the

beginning or end of the range.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 214, Move Clock in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Clock

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

3. Modify GateTime

This job alters the gate time of the notes in the

specified range. The gate time indicates the length of

time that a note is held. For sustained voices, the gate

time is equal to the actual playback time span. You can

modify the gate time using two types of parameters: the

Rate and Offset.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 215, Modify Gate Time in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Rate

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

4. Modify Velocity

This job alters the velocity of the notes in the specified

range. The velocity refers to the strength at which a

key is pressed. You can change the velocity using two

types of parameters: the Rate and Offset.

The volume may differ depending on the selected voice

that has a different velocity settings in the Voice Edit

mode.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 216, Modify Velocity in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

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■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Rate

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

5. Transpose

This job lets you transpose in semitones the notes in

the designated range of a specified pattern track.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Transpose in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Transpose

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

6. Shift Note

This job replaces all occurrences of a specified pitch

(within the designated range of the specified pattern

track) with some other pitch.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Shift Note in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ FromNote

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

■ To Note

❏ Settings: C–2~G8

7. Crescendo

This job gradually increases or decreases the volume of

the pattern. This job produces the crescendo

(increasing) or diminuendo (decreasing) effect by

applying a gradual change to the velocity of a

designated range of a specified track.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Crescendo in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Range

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

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8. Shift Event

This job replaces all occurrences of a specific event

type (within the designated range of the specified

pattern track) with some other designated event type.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 218, Shift Event in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~8

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Src Event (Source Event)

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: note

numbers), Note (Vel: velocity values of each

note)

■ Dst Event (Destination Event)

Sets the Shift Event event that the source event is

changed to.

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: the data

change of the source event will be replaced with

note numbers with the fixed velocity 64 and

fixed gate time 108), Note (Vel: the data change

of the source event will be replaced with

velocities with the fixed pitch C3 and fixed gate

time 108).

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

Undo/Redo function is assigned to [F7]. Undo cancels

the operation you made in your most recent record,

edit, or job operation, restoring the data to its previous

state. Redo, which becomes available only after you

execute an Undo, cancels Undo operation and restores

the changes. When you inadvertently execute a job,

make a mistake while recording or editing, this job is

convenient for restoring important data that would

otherwise be lost.

For more information on Undo/Redo, see page 218.

Pattern Mode

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Arpeggio Mode

[F1]: ARP (Settings related to playing arpeggios)

[F2]: PFX (Settings related to Play Effects)

[F3]: MODE (Settings related to the sounding mode for

each arpeggio track)

[F4]: NAME (Settings related to naming arpeggios)

The arpeggio sequencer doesn’t read the messages of the

program change and system exclusive.

[F1]: ARP (Arpeggio)

These parameters are used to set the Mute and Play

Effects Thru functions for each arpeggio track (1-4

tracks). They can be set to “on” or “off.” You can

audition and confirm the contents of the user

arpeggios.

■ Remaining Memory

This bar graph indicates the amount of memory

available for recording, or the remaining memory of

the internal sequencer. This is common for all the

internal sequencer functions, Song, Pattern and

Arpeggio.

■ Measure/ARP (Arpeggio Type Number/Name)

The arpeggio number/name and the current measure

number will be displayed. These items cannot be

modified.

You are required to select the arpeggio type you want to

record, play or edit from “USR” 051~100 in the ARP

menu, COM, Voice/Performance Edit mode, before

displaying the Arpeggio Mode screen.

Arpeggio Number/NameMeasureRemaining Memory

F1 F2 F3 F4

When you select a user arpeggio type from the “Type”

parameter in the ARP (Arpeggio) sub menu of COM in

the Voice Edit mode (or ARP sub menu of COM in the

Performance Edit mode), [ARP-EDIT] function will be

assigned to [F3] key (or [F5] key in the Performance

Edit mode). Press [F3] key (or [F5]) to enter the

Arpeggio Mode.

Press [EXIT] to quit the Arpeggio Mode, returning you

to the Voice Edit mode (or the Performance Edit

mode).

You can also open the Arpeggio Mode screen by pressing

[ARPEGGIO] key on the panel from the Voice Play mode

(or Performance Play mode).

[ARPEGGIO] key functions (can be turned on or off)

when in Voice mode, Performance mode and Song Play

mode.

Arpeggio Mode screen

This screen, available only for the “user” arpeggio

patterns, lets you play back the recorded arpeggio

sequence data track by track and edit each contents

including the Play Effects settings.

You can enter Arpeggio Record mode from this screen

and record your own arpeggio sequence data, a

maximum of 50. For organizing your arpeggio sequence

data after they have been recorded, store them on

floppy disk so that you can make use of them whenever

you like.

For additional information about Arpeggiator, see page 61.

If you want to create an arpeggio that is similar to an

existing preset arpeggio, copy the preset arpeggio to create

a user in the Arpeggio Job mode (page 249) and edit the

detailed settings as you like in this screen or in the

Arpeggio Edit mode(page 247).

When you display the Arpeggio Mode screen, the

following menu screen will be displayed. In the

Arpeggio Mode screen there are four types of sub

menus.

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Track Section

These settings are used to set the Mute and Play Effects

Thru to “on” or “off” for each track even during

arpeggio playback.

■

1 Track Number

An arpeggio consists of 1~4 sequence tracks. The

Track Number is highlighted (box colored black) for

tracks that have been recorded on and contain data.

■

2 Mute

Sets Mute for a track, by moving the cursor to the

Mute line, and using Data Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to

select “on” or “off.” As shown in the screen, the box

colored black indicates that Mute is turned “on.”

When Mute is turned “on,” that track is muted

during playback, and the sound is temporarily

suspended. When Mute is turned “off,” only the

outline of the box is displayed, Mute is canceled, and

sound will once again be produced.

■

3 Play Effects Thru

Sets FxThru (Play Effects Thru) for a track, by

moving the cursor to FX Thru line, and using Data

Dial or [INC]/[DEC] to select “on” or “off.” As

shown in the screen, the box colored black indicates

that FxThru is turned “on.” When FxThru is turned

“on” for a track, Play Effects are temporarily by-

passed during playback. When FxThru is turned

“off,” only the outline of the box is displayed, the

FxThru function is canceled, and Play Effect settings

become effective once again.

When the cursor is on the Mute or FxThru line, you

can select a track by pressing corresponding TRACK

[1~4] key on the panel (EX5/7 only). You can directly

set the Mute or FxThru to “on” or “off” by holding the

[F1] ARP key and pressing the targeted TRACK [1~4]

key as far as the cursor is on the Mute or FxThru line.

123

■ 4 Meas (Measure)

Indicates the Measure and Beat numbers for the

currently selected arpeggio. Allows you to set by

measures.

❏ Settings: The setting will differ depending on the length of

the arpeggio (001~016).

The sequencer [REW] and [FWD] keys can also be used

for rewinding and fast forwarding, and [TOP] key

returns you to the first measure of the arpeggio.

■ 5 Time Signature

Indicates the time signature of an arpeggio. Setting

the time signature is accomplished in the Arpeggio

Record mode (page 245).

■

6 Click (Click Mode)

Sets the sound mode for the metronome (Click).

There are four modes, “off” (does not sound), “rec”

(sounds during recording), “play” (sounds during

playback and while recording), and “all” (sounds

always). This function is convenient for playing in

time, when performing or recording.

❏ Settings: off, rec, play, all

■ 7 Metronome (Click) Beat

Sets the beat (note unit) for when the metronome

(Click) will sound.

❏ Settings: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16

■ 8 Length

Sets the length of the arpeggio in measures. Here you

can set the length of an arpeggio to determine the

loop length that is actually played back. For example,

if you play back an eight-measure sequence data

with this parameter set to “4,” it will play back to

the end of the fourth measure, then return to the

beginning measure, and play back from the first

measure to the fourth in a loop (repeatedly).

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ 9 Tempo

Sets the tempo for the arpeggio that is played.

❏ Settings: 30.0~250.0

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■ ) Key

Sets the keyboard mode how the arpeggio responds

when keys are pressed. The following three modes

are available:

❏ Settings:

sort:

Plays the arpeggio in ascending order (from the lowest

pitch to the highest).

thru:

Plays the arpeggio in the order keys are pressed.

drct(direct):

Plays the notes as you play on the keyboard. If you program

control changes such as cutoff (brightness) and pan in the

sequence data, the control changes will automatically be

reproduced as the arpeggio plays back.

When you select “sort” and “thru” the order notes are

actually played back depends on the the settings for the

sequence data and the selected mode.

■ ! Vel(Velocity)

Sets the velocity for the arpeggio when played back.

The following two velocity modes are available:

❏ Settings:

seq(sequence):

Selects the velocity preset for the arpeggio sequence data.

thru:

Selects the velocity actually played on the keyboard.

Auditioning the Arpeggiator

If you want to audition the arpeggio sequence data

only, use the sequencer keys on the panel. Press

[PLAY] to start the arpeggio. The arpeggio is played

back repeatedly until you press [STOP] key.

If you want to audition the arpeggio sequence data

with a variety of settings including the Play Effects,

play the keyboard. The Arpeggiator will be activated

with the settings such as current tempo, length and

etc.

[TOP]: Returns the arpeggio to the first measure.

[REW]: (Rewind): Rewinds through the arpeggio measure

numbers.

[FWD]: (Forward): Fast Forwards through the arpeggio

measure numbers.

[REC]: (Recording): Engages the Arpeggio Record mode.

[STOP]: Stops playback.

[PLAY]: Begins playback.

FWDREWTOP

REC STOP PLAY

Pitch Related Settings for Arpeggio

Arpeggiator reproduces the notes (pitches) played

on the keyboard according to the preset sequence

data in a specified manner and in the designated

order. Different from the note names and MIDI note

numbers (for example, C3, 60) used in Songs and

Patterns, the pitch names in programming an

arpeggio are described using Key numbers (1~16)

and Octave numbers.

For example, imagine following sequence data which

reproduces notes at every quarter note timing.

In this case, when you play keyboard, for example,

C3, E3, G3 and B3, the Key numbers are

automatically assigned to each note played on the

keyboard in an ascending order.

Since the sequence data is programmed to sound in

the order shown above (from Key number 1, 2, 3 to

4) and at every quarter note timing, notes C3, E3,

G3 and B3 will be produced in sequence.

Next, when you play keyboard, A2, C3, E3 and G3,

the Key numbers are automatically assigned to each

note played on the keyboard in an ascending order.

Since the sequence data is programmed to sound in

the order shown above (from Key number 1, 2, 3 to

4) and at every quarter note timing, notes A2, C3,

E3 and G3 will be produced in sequence.

In this way, the pitches (notes) played on the

keyboard are assigned to the Key numbers based on

the arpeggio sequence data.

Key

Note

Key

Note

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[F2]: PFX (Play Effects)

These settings are related to Play Effects. The Play

Effects function lets you temporarily adjust the velocity

and the sound timing of MIDI notes. You can change

the playback groove without altering the original data.

Also you can apply various grooves to an arpeggio by

using the 100 different types of groove templates or

create your original groove templates. Different Play

Effects can be set to each track.

Press [F2], the PFX screen appears and [F5] (All) , [F6]

(TR), and [F8] (GROOVE) functions are added to the

screen. Pressing [F8] key opens the Groove Template

screen, where you can make your own groove

templates and confirm the contents of the preset groove

templates.

Steps for Setting the Play Effects

1 Start arpeggio playback by pressing the

sequence [START] key on the panel.

If you want to use the keyboard (EX5/7) to start

arpeggio, you are required to turn the

Arpeggiator on by pressing the [ARPEGGIO] key

on the panel (or by setting the Sw parameter to

“on” in the ARP screen) before selecting the Play

Effects screen.

Actually play the keyboard to activate the

arpeggiator.

Play Effects can be set when the arpeggio is

stopped, and also can be set in real time when

the arpeggio is playing back. This lets you check

the effect that results from the Play Effects.

2 Select [F5] ALL or [F6] TR.

When you want to apply the same Play Effects to

all tracks, press [F5] to select ALL(All tracks). On

the other hand, when you want to set the Play

Effects differently for each track individually,

press [F6] to select TR(each track).

F5 F6

3 Select the track to which you want to apply

the Play Effects.

When you select TR (each track) in step 2

above, select a track from the four tracks, Tr

1~4.

This step is unnecessary when you select ALL

(All Tracks) in step 2 above.

4 Select a groove template.

Move the cursor to Type and select a groove

template. When a User groove template is

selected, continue by moving the cursor to Val

(Value), and select a Quantize value.

When a template is selected from the 1~100

Preset groove templates, the Quantize value can

be confirmed, but not changed.

5 Set other parameters.

Set other parameters as necessary.

6 Set the Play Effects for other tracks.

Repeat the above steps 2~5 and set the Play

Effects settings for the necessary tracks.

These parameters are the same as those explained for

the PFX screen in Song Play mode. Therefore, only the

parameters that differ will be explained. For

information on the parameters, see page 187.

The Unit parameter is added to the PFX screen.

Quantize value Groop template

Track

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■ Unit

You can extend or shorten each track playback time.

For example, a setting of 200% will make the

playback time twice as long and result in a tempo

that is half as fast. Conversely, a setting of 50% will

make the playback time half as long and the tempo

will become twice as fast. When set to 100%, the

original data time does not change. Changing the

speed of each track’s sequence data lets you create

interesting rhythms such as polyrhythms.

❏ Settings: 50%, 66%, 75%, 100%, 133%, 150%, 200%

[F8]: GROOVE (Groove Template)

Press [F8] (GROOVE) and the GROOVE screen will be

displayed. Here you can create your own User template

for arpeggios or confirm the contents of a Preset groove

template. Also the [F6] COPY function is added to the

screen.

The groove templates give you instant access to add

groove feeling to your arpeggio by changing the timing

of the sequence data using the Play Effects function.

Each groove template contains the parameters in one

measure.

A User template can be created by copying a template

from the 100 types of Preset groove templates and

making necessary adjustments or you can create a

template by setting all the parameters from scratch.

All of the GROOVE screen parameters and settings

being used for arpeggio tracks (tracks1~4) are the

same as those in the GROOVE screen of the Song Play

mode. For more information, see page 190.

[F3]: MODE

Sets the sounding mode for each arpeggio track.

Track Section

These settings are used to set the Mute and Play Effects

Thru to “on” or “off” for each track even during

arpeggio playback. This is the same as that in the ARP

screen.

■ Mode

Sets the sounding mode for the arpeggio tracks 1~4.

The arpeggiated notes are produced according to the

formation rules based on the selected mode as you

play the keyboard. The following 17 modes are

available:

Each Mode is explained using the following arpeggio

sequence data as an example, with the Key

(Keyboard mode on page 240), "sort" selected.

Sequence data (Example)

❏ Settings: Shown below.

00: non search

When the notes (pitches) corresponding to the

arpeggio sequence data are not played on the

keyboard, they will not be reproduced.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

01: search low

When the notes (pitches) corresponding to the

arpeggio sequence data are not played on the

keyboard, the closest notes to them will be detected

and reproduced.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3, E3 and G3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

q q q q

qqq

timing

001–01–000

001–02–000

001–03–000

001–04–000

key

oct

gate

00–432

vel

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In the following modes, the arpeggio reproduction is

independent of the pitch data of the arpeggio

sequence. Typical arpeggiated chords will be formed

according to the notes played on the keyboard and

the timing of the sequence data.

02: note up 1oct (octave): The chord (phrase) you

play ascends up to one octave.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3, E3 and G3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

03: note up 2oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up to

two octaves.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

04: note up 4oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up to

four octaves.

q q

q q q q q q q q

q q

05: note down 1oct: The chord (phrase) descends

down to one octave.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3, E3 and G3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

06: note down 2oct: The chord (phrase) descends

down to two octaves.

07: note down 4oct: The chord (phrase) descends

down to four octaves.

08: alternate1 1oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to one octave, then descends down.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3, E3 and G3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

09: alternate1 2oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to two octaves, then descends down.

10: alternate1 4oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to four octaves, then descends down.

q q q q q q q q

qq q

qqq

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11: alternate2 1oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to one octave, then descends down to the lowest

note. Slightly different from 08 above.

C3, E3, G3 and B3 are played in order.

C3, E3 and G3 are played in order.

C3 and E3 are played in order.

C3 is played.

12: alternate2 2oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to two octaves, then descends down. Slightly

different from 09 above.

13: alternate2 4oct: The chord (phrase) ascends up

to four octaves, then descends down. Slightly

different from 10 above.

14: random 1oct: Plays up and down randomly

between one octave, based on the chord (phrase).

15: random 2oct: Plays up and down randomly

between two octaves, based on the chord (phrase).

16: random 4oct: Plays up and down randomly

between four octaves, based on the chord (phrase).

A variety of rhythmic phrases can be created based on

the contents of recorded sequence data.

q q q q q q q q

q q

q q q

qqq

q q

Arpeggio Played back as Chords

An arpeggio sequence data can consist of chords,

several notes at the same location (timing) such as

the data found in the following example.

Sequence data (Example)

In this case, when you play keyboard, for example,

C3, E3, G3 and B3 in order, the resultant arpeggio

will be played back as chords and will vary

depending on the selected mode as follows.

Sequence data

00:non search

01:search low

02:note up 1oct

[F4]: NAME (Arpeggio Type Name)

Lets you name an arpeggio using up to a maximum of

eight letters and/or numbers.

The procedure for naming an arpeggio is the same as

naming a song. See page 192.

timing

001–01–000

001–02–000

001–03–000

001–04–000

key

oct

gate

00–432

vel

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Arpeggio Record

Mode

In Arpeggio Record mode there are two methods

available for recording arpeggio sequence data, real

time recording and step recording. There are also

various functions related to recording arpeggios and a

maximum of 50 arpeggios, each of which are

accompanied with the settings in Arpeggio Mode

screen, can be stored in the internal memory. For

organizing your arpeggios, they can be stored to floppy

disk so that you can make use of them whenever you

like.

Real Time Recording: Just like a multi-track recorder,

the actual performance is recorded as you play. Because

the performance is recorded exactly as played, the

subtle nuances and feeling of the recording are

accurately expressed.

Step Recording: Just like writing music on a music

score, each note is programmed in separately. You can

confirm each beat of the measure in the screen as you

perform operations. Therefore this type of recording is

perfect for programming repetitive phrases and bass

lines that require precision.

Arpeggiator will use the sequence data recorded here as

its basic patterns. An arpeggio consists of four tracks.

The arpeggio tracks, pattern tracks and song tracks

share the same 16 parts of the tone generator. The

MIDI channels for each arpeggio track can be set in

Arp CH parameter of the Voice Mode Setup in Voice

mode and of the COM menu in Performance mode,

respectively.

The arpeggio sequencer doesn’t read the messages of the

program change and system exclusive.

How to Enter the Arpeggio

Record Mode

When in the Arpeggio Mode screen, press the

sequencer [REC] (Recording) key. The [REC] light will

be lit indicating that Arpeggio Record mode has been

engaged, and is now in standby status.

Press [REC] once more or [STOP] to return to

Arpeggio Mode screen.

When you enter the Arpeggio Record mode, the sub

menus below appear in the screen. There are four

menus in the Arpeggio Record mode.

[F1]: ARP(Settings related to recording arpeggios)

Recording Mode

[F5]: STEP (Selecting Step recording)

[F6]: OVER (Select Overdubbing)

[F7]: RPLC (Selecting Replace recording)

[F1]: ARP (Arpeggio)

These are various settings related to recording an

arpeggio, such as selecting a track for recording, and

setting the time signature and tempo. In addition to

those settings, there are Mute on/off and Play Effects

Thru on/off for each of the playback tracks (tracks

1~4).

Many of the parameters here are found in Arpeggio

Mode screen (page 238). Only the parameters that

differ from those described in Arpeggio Mode screen

will be explained.

F1 F5 F6 F7

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■ Meas (Measure)

Sets the measure number where recording will begin,

using the Sequencer keys (the Cursors cannnot be

used).

❏ Settings: 001~016

■ Time Signature

Sets the time signature for an arpeggio.

❏ Settings: 1/4~8/4, 1/8~16/8, 1/16~16/16

You can change the time signature after recording.

■ Track

Selects the track for recording. Tracks 1~4 can also

be selected using the TRACK [1~4] (EX5/7 only).

❏ Settings: Tr1~4(tracks1~4)

The arpeggio tracks 1~4 are positioned in the same

line at the top of the screen.

Recording Mode

In the Arpeggio Record mode various recording

modes have been assigned to[F3] and [F5]~[F7].

[F5]: STEP

Sets the STEP recording mode to “on” or “off.”

Press [F5], STEP is highlighted and the STEP

recording mode is turned on. Then notes can be

programmed in one at a time. Press [F6]~[F7] to

cancel STEP recording mode and return to real

time recording.

When STEP is not highlighted, real time recording is

always engaged.

[F6]: OVER(Over Dubbing)

Sets the OVER dubbing recording to “on” or “off.”

Press [F6], OVER is highlighted and the OVER

Dubbing is turned on. When recording in real

time, you can record over previously recorded data.

For example, after first recording quarter notes,

you can use this function to record fine 16th notes

on top without erasing the original data. Press

[F5]/[F7] to cancel the Over Dubbing recording.

[F7]: RPLC (Replace)

Sets Replace recording to “on” or “off.” Press [F7],

RPLC is highlighted and the Replace recording is

turned on. When recording in real time, you can

record over previously recorded data (erasing and

replacing the original data with the new data as

you record). Press [F5]/[F6] to cancel the Replace

recording.

Real Time Recording

Real Time recording is just like a multi-track recorder

where you record as you play on each track (Tr1-4).

There are two types of recording methods, Over

Dubbing (recording over original data but not erasing

it) and Replace (erasing and replacing the original

data).

1In the Arpeggio Mode screen, press [REC] to enter

Arpeggio Record mode (stand-by record status).

Before displaying the Arpeggio Mode screen, you are

required to select a user arpeggio number for recording.

2In the ARP display, set the necessary settings for

recording, such as the length, time signature and

tempo, as well as the click.

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the track (Tr1-4) for recording with the Track

parameter.

5Select one of the following recording modes: [F6]

(Over Dubbing) or [F7] (Replace).

6Press [PLAY] and recording will begin after a two

measure countdown. Record something by playing

the keyboard. The [PLAY] green light will blink in

sync with the metronome click.

During the two measure countdown, Meas (measure)

will display the countdown from –2 to -1.

7Press [STOP] to stop recording, the EX automatically

returns to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

After you have finished recording, there are various edit

functions that let you correct misplayed notes or the

timing in the Arpeggio Edit mode (page 247) and the

Arpeggio Job mode (page 249).

Step Recording

In Step recording the performance data (note length,

pitch, and velocity) is programmed one note at a time.

Step Recording Screen

When in Step Recording (after you press [PLAY]), the

following screen will be displayed.

All of these functions are the same as those explained

in STEP recording of the Song Record mode. For more

information about each parameter and the ways to

input notes, see page 198.

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The Procedure for Step Recording

1 In the Arpeggio Mode screen, press [REC] to

enter Arpeggio Record mode (stand-by record

status).

Before displaying the Arpeggio Mode screen, you

are required to select a user arpeggio number for

recording.

2In the ARP display, set the necessary settings for

recording, such as the length, time signature and

tempo (see page 246).

3Set the beginning measure number for recording

with the Meas parameter.

4Select the track (Tr1-4) for recording with the

Track parameter.

5Press [F5] (STEP) to select the Step recording

mode.

6Press [PLAY], the [PLAY] green light will be lit,

and the Step Recording screen will be displayed.

7Set the note length and the velocity, and input

the note with the keyboard. The ↓ cursor

automatically moves forward a distance equal to

the length of the note that was just input.

8Repeat step 7 above, and program in one note at

a time.

9Press [STOP] to stop recording. The EX

automatically returns to the Arpeggio Mode

screen.

After you have finished recording, there are various

edit functions in Arpeggio Edit mode and Arpeggio

Job mode (page 249).

Arpeggio Edit Mode

In Arpeggio Mode screen (or Arpeggio Job mode), you

can enter Arpeggio Edit mode by pressing [EDIT] key

on the panel. In Arpeggio Edit mode, you can edit

events for each user arpeggio sequence track 1~4, that

were recorded in real time or in step recording.

[F5] INS (Insert) allows you to insert new events and

[F6] CHNG (Change) is for changing the position or

value of previously existing data. [F8] DEL (Delete) lets

you delete unnecessary events.

1 Measure: 1~16 (maximum value will change depending

on the Length setting)

2 Beat: 1~16 (maximum value will change depending on

the Beat setting)

3 Clock: 000~479

4 Top of Track (indicates the beginning of the track)

5 End of Track (indicates the end of the track)

[F5]: INS(Insert: insert a new event)

[F6]: CHNG (Change: change the position or value of an

event)

[F8]: DEL (Delete: delete an event)

Press [EXIT] to quit the Arpeggio Edit mode, returning

you to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

Event Data That Can Be Edited

Event data that can be edited is the same as those for

the sequence tracks 1~16 in the Song Edit mode, for

more information see page 202.

F5 F6 F8

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Inserting Events

You can insert new event data that is not included in

the arpeggio sequence data.

1When in the Arpeggio Mode screen (or Arpeggio Job

mode), press [EDIT] to enter the Pattern Edit mode.

The Event List will be displayed.

2Press Track [1~4] to select a track number to edit

(EX5/7). The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Arpeggio

Edit mode.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

insert locations with the vertical ¹/ cursor keys.

When the cursor is moved to an event, the note data

will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

3Press [F5] (INS: Insert) and the Insert pop-up menu

will appear.

4Move the cursor to the Event type at the top left side

of the Insert pop-up menu and designate the type of

event that will be inserted.

For more information about types of events and

parameters, see page 202.

5Move the cursor to Measure/Beat/Clock and

designate the detailed location.

6Move the cursor to each parameter and designate the

value for each.

7Press [ENTER] to insert the event.

8Press [EXIT] key to quit the Arpeggio Edit mode,

returning you to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

Changing Events

You can change the events in the arpeggio sequence

data.

1When in the Arpeggio Mode screen (or Arpeggio Job

mode), press [EDIT] to enter the Pattern Edit mode.

The Event List will be displayed.

2Press Track [1~4] to select a track number to edit

(EX5/7). The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Arpeggio

Edit mode.

When you follow the steps above, CHNG is highlighted

and is automatically selected. If necessary, press [F6] to

select CHNG.

3Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to change, and edit the parameters.

You can scroll through the Event List and search for

event locations and select parameters with the vertical

¹/ cursor keys. Also you can move to a parameter

with the horizontal Ã/¨ cursor keys. When the cursor

is moved to an event, the note data will sound.

If you press [CURSOR] key to turn its light on, Data

Dial can be used to move the cursor quickly.

For more information about types of events and

parameters, see page 202.

4Use [INC]/[DEC], Data Dial or numeric keypad to

change and set values.

5Press [ENTER] to execute the change.

6Press [EXIT] key to quit the Arpeggio Edit mode,

returning you to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

Deleting Events

You can delete a specific event from the arpeggio data.

1When in the Arpeggio Mode screen (or Arpeggio Job

mode), press [EDIT] to enter the Pattern Edit mode.

The Event List will be displayed.

2Press Track [1~4] to select a track number to edit

(EX5/7). The Event List of the selected track will be

displayed.

For the EX5R, select the track before entering Arpeggio

Edit mode.

3Move the cursor to the location of the event that you

want to delete.

4Press [F8] [DEL] (Delete) to delete the currently

selected event (the event where the cursor is

located).

5Press [EXIT] key to quit the Arpeggio Edit mode,

returning you to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

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Arpeggio Job Mode

Here are various jobs for user arpeggios that were

created in Arpeggio Edit mode (or are being edited).

These jobs which allow you to copy or erase, as well as

many other operations, are executed by the measure or

the track.

[F2]: JOB1

[F3]: JOB2

[F4]: JOB3

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

F2 F3 F4 F7

In Arpeggio Mode screen (or Arpeggio Edit mode), you

can enter Arpeggio Job mode by pressing [JOB] key on

the panel. When you enter the Arpeggio Job mode, the

following menu will be displayed. There are 23 types of

jobs in Arpeggio Job mode. The jobs are divided into

three groups JOB1~3. Press [F2] (JOB1), [F3] (JOB2)

or [F4] (JOB3) to select a menu. The Undo/Redo

function is assigned to [F7] which cancels the changes

you made in your most recent job operation.

Steps for Executing a Job

1In Arpeggio Mode screen, select the arpeggio that

you want to execute job operation.

2Press [JOB] key to enter the Arpeggio Job mode.

3Press [F2] (JOB1), [F3] (JOB2) or [F4] (JOB3) to

select a menu. The selected menu will be displayed.

4Move the cursor to a job and press [ENTER]. The

selected job screen will be displayed.

You can also display each job by pressing [F1]~[F8]

while holding down [SHIFT].

5Move the cursor to a parameter and use the

[INC]/[DEC], Data Dial, numeric keypad, or the

Knobs 1~6 to set values.

Depending on the selected job it may not be necessary

to set values.

[ARPEGGIO]

------[JOB]

------[F2:JOB1] ..............................................................250

------[Copy Arpeggio] ........................................250

------[Clear Arpeggio] ........................................250

------[Copy Track] ..............................................251

------[Clear Track] ..............................................251

------[MIX Track]................................................251

------[Append Arpeggio] ....................................251

------[Split Arpeggio]..........................................252

------[Time Stretch] ............................................252

------[F3:JOB2] ..............................................................252

------[Copy Measure]..........................................253

------[Erase Measure] ........................................253

------[Get Phrase]................................................253

------[Thin Out] ..................................................254

------[Extract]......................................................254

------[Chord Sort]................................................255

------[Chord Separate]........................................255

------[F4:JOB3] ..............................................................255

------[Quantize] ..................................................256

------[Move Clock] ..............................................256

------[Modify GateTime]....................................256

------[Modify Velocity] ......................................257

------[Transpose] ................................................257

------[Shift Note] ................................................257

------[Crescendo] ................................................258

------[Shift Event] ..............................................258

------[F7:UNDO] ..............................................................258

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6Press [ENTER]. The following pop-up menu will

appear, prompting confirmation of the operation.

7Press [YES] to execute the job. “Completed!” will

momentarily appear in the screen indicating that the

job has been executed and the previous screen will

be displayed.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

“Executing...” will appear when the Arpeggio Job takes

some time to execute. Take note that if the power is

turned off while “Executing...” is displayed, the data

may be destroyed.

8Press [EXIT] twice to exit the Arpeggio Job mode

and return to the Arpeggio Mode screen.

[F2]: JOB1

Press [F2] (JOB1) and JOB1 menu will be displayed.

There are eight jobs that are executed in units of

arpeggios or respective tracks.

1. Copy Arpeggio (Copies all arpeggio data onto another

arpeggio.)

2. Clear Arpeggio (Clears all data from a arpeggio.)

3. Copy Track (Copies specific track data onto another

track.)

4. Clear Track (Clears all data from designated track.)

5. Mix Track (Mixes one track into another.)

6. Append Arpeggio (Appends one arpeggio to another.)

7. Split Arpeggio (Splits arpeggio into two arpeggios.)

8. Time Stretch (expands or compresses timing over

designated range for specific track.)

1. Copy Arpeggio

This job copies all data from a source arpeggio to a

designated destination arpeggio (user number

51~100). The arpeggio’s Play Effects data and other

settings are also copied simultaneously. It will be handy

when you want to create a user arpeggio that is similar

to an existing preset arpeggio.

■ Src Arp (Source Arpeggio)

Sets the source arpeggio number that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~100

■ Dst Arp (Destination Arpeggio)

Sets the destination arpeggio number that will be

copied to.

❏ Settings: 51~100

2. Clear Arpeggio

This job erases all data from an arpeggio and initializes

the arpeggio’s Play Effects and other settings.

■ Clear Arp

Sets the arpeggio number of the arpeggio that will be

cleared.

❏ Settings: 51~100

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3. Copy Track

This job copies all data from a specified track onto

another. The arpeggio’s Play Effects data and other

settings are also copied simultaneously. This operation

overwrites any data already existing on the destination

track.

■ Src Arp (Source Arpeggio)

Sets the source arpeggio number.

❏ Settings: 01~100

■ SrcTrack (Source Track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Dst Arp (Destination Arpeggio)

Sets the destination arpeggio number.

❏ Settings: 51~100

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~4

4. Clear Track

This job erases all data from a specified track of the

currently selected arpeggio. In this case, the job also

initializes all Play Effects and other settings for that

track.

■ Track

Sets the track that will be cleared.

❏ Settings: 1~4, all

5. Mix Track

This job mixes all data from a specified sequence track

(Mix source track) with another track’s data (Mix

destination track). When the operation is complete, the

destination track contains both its original data and a

copy of the source track’s data.

■ Src Track (Source Track)

Sets the Mix source track.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the Mix destination track.

❏ Settings: 1~4

6. Append Arpeggio

This job lets you connect the data of two specific tracks

to complete an arpeggio. A source arpeggio (Append

source arpeggio) is connected to the end of a

destination arpeggio (Append destination arpeggio).

■ Src Arp (Source Arpeggio)

Sets the Append source arpeggio number.

❏ Settings: 51~100

■ SrcTrack (Source Track)

Sets the Append source arpeggio track that will be

copied to the destination arpeggio.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Dst Arp (Destination Arpeggio)

Sets the Append destination arpeggio number.

❏ Settings: 51~100

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■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the Append destination arpeggio track.

❏ Settings: 1~4

7. Split Arpeggio

This job splits track data of a arpeggio (Split source

arpeggio) at a specified measure and moves the latter

half of the split track data to the beginning of the track

of another arpeggio (Split destination arpeggio). The

former half of the split track data remains in its

original location.

The job overwrites any data already existing in the

destination location.

■ Src Arp (Source Arpeggio)

Sets the Split source arpeggio number.

❏ Settings: 51~100

■ Src Track (Source Track)

Sets the Split source arpeggio track.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Dst Arp (Destination Arpeggio)

Sets the Split destination arpeggio number that will

be moved to.

❏ Settings: 51~100

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the Split destination arpeggio track that will be

moved to.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure number in the designated source

arpeggio track (this measure number marks the

beginning of the latter half data).

❏ Settings: 1~16

8. Time Stretch

This job expands or compresses the timing over the

designated range on the specified track. The operation

affects all note step times, gate times, and event timing,

expanding or compressing the entire designated range.

■ Track

Sets the track where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Time Stretch is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Time

Sets the ratio in percentages of the expansion or

compression in the designated range.

❏ Settings: 50~200%

[F3]: JOB2

Press [F3] (JOB2) and JOB2 menu will be displayed.

There are seven jobs that are executed in measure

units.

1. Copy Measure (Copies data in the designated range.)

2. Erase Measure (Erases data in the designated range.)

3. Get Phrase (Borrows sequence data from a song track.)

4. Thin Out (Reduces data such as controller data.)

5. Extract (Extracts specific data from the designated

range.)

6. Chord Sort (Sorts chordal note events, by pitch, over a

designated range of a track.)

7. Chord Separate (Arranges chord notes in order with a

specified interval.)

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■ Track

Sets the track where Erase Measure will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~4, all

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Erase Measure is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

3. Get Phrase

This job borrows sequence data from a song track onto

the currently selected arpeggio track. The job

overwrites any data already existing in the destination

track.

■ Src Song Track (Source Song Track)

Sets the source song sequence track.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (the beginning measure and

the end measure) for the phrase that will be taken

in.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Dst Track (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track for the phrase that will be

taken in.

❏ Settings: 1~4

1. Copy Measure

This job copies all data from a specified range on an

arpeggio sequence track onto another. It is also possible

to copy data within the same track. This operation

overwrites any data already existing on the destination

track.

■ Src Trk (Source Track)

Sets the source track that will be copied.

❏ Settings: 1~4, all

■ Src Meas (Source Measure)

Sets the range (the beginning measure and the end

measure) in the source track.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Dst Trk (Destination Track)

Sets the destination track that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 1~4, all

■ Dst Meas (Destination Measure)

Sets the first destination measure (the measure

where copying will begin) that will be copied to.

❏ Settings: 01~16

■ Times

Sets the number of times copy will take place.

❏ Settings: 1~16

2. Erase Measure

This job erases all data from a specified range on a

track. Even though the data is erased the empty

measures still remain.

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4. Thin Out

This job removes every other occurrence of a

designated non-note event from the specified track

range. The purpose is to reduce the amount of data and

free up additional memory.

When the interval of each event is larger than 60 clocks,

data is not removed.

■ Track

Sets the track where Thin Out will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Thin Out is executed.

❏ Settings: 001~999 (for the beginning measure and the

end measure)

■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be reduced. When

“Control Change” is selected, a setting parameter

will be added, and the control number can be

designated there.

❏ Settings: Pitch Bend, Control Change (Control numbers

range from 000~127), Ch After Touch (Channel

After Touch), PolyAfter Touch (Polyphonic

After Touch)

5. Extract

This job moves all instances of specific data from a

designated range of a sequence track to the same range

on a different sequence track. Following the operation,

the targeted events no longer exist in the source track.

If data already existed at the destination, the extracted

data and existing data are mixed.

■ Track

Selects the track that will be extracted from (Extract

source) and the track that will be copied to (Extract

destination).

❏ Settings:

Extract source: 1~4

Extract destination: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (the beginning measure and

the end measure) where Extract is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Events

Sets the type of event that will be extracted.

When an event other than “Sys. Exclusive” is

selected, additional parameters for the event range

will be added, and you can designate the range.

❏ Settings: Note, Program Change, Pitch Bend, Control

Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After Touch) ,

PolyAfterTouch (Polyphonic After Touch),

Sys.Exclusive(System Exclusive)

■ Event Range

Sets the range you want to extract the event. The

unit of the value differs depending on the selected

event.

❏ Note: Key=1~16, Oct=–4~+3

❏Program Change, Control Change (Control number),

Ch After Touch, PolyAfterTouch: 0~127

❏ Pitch Bend: –8192~+8192

For the information about Key number and Octave

number see page 240.

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6. Chord Sort

This job “sorts” chordal note events (simultaneous

note events) by order of pitch. The notes can be either

sorted from the highest pitch to the lowest or from the

lowest pitch to the highest. The chords within the

designated range of the specified sequence track can be

sorted. For example, if notes E3, C3, and G3 all begin at

the same time, the job arranges the order to C3, E3, G3

(if set to “up order”) to G3, E3, C3 (if set to “down

order”).

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Sort will be executed.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Sort is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Type

Sets the type of Chord Sort. When “up order” is

selected, chords are sorted from the lowest pitch to

the highest, while selecting “down order” will sort

from the highest pitch to the lowest.

❏ Settings: up order, down order

7. Chord Separate

This job arranges chord notes in order with a specified

interval (within the designated range of the specified

arpeggio sequence track). For example, if the Clock

value is set to 30, a block chord consisting of C3,E3,G3

will be played as a C3 (at the chords original timing)

followed 30 clocks later by the E3, and then another 30

clocks later by the G3. This feature can separate any

chord easily and is useful, for example, when you want

to simulate guitar strokes.

It is not possible to break chord over the next measure

boundary or into the next chord.

■ Track

Sets the track where Chord Separate will be

executed.

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

Sets the measure range (beginning measure to the

end measure) where Chord Separate is executed.

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Clock

Sets the clock interval inserted between adjacent

notes.

❏ Settings: 1~999

[F4]: JOB3

Press [F4] (JOB3) and JOB3 group screen will be

displayed. There are eight jobs that are effective for

note event data on a specified track.

1. Quantize (Corrects the timing of the notes in a

designated range.)

2. Move Clock (Moves all of the events in a designated

range.)

3. Modify GateTime (Changes the note gate time [length]

in a designated range.)

4. Modify Velocity (Changes note velocities in a

designated range.)

5. Transpose (Transposes all notes over a selected range.)

6. Shift Note (Replaces all instances of a selected note

with the specified replacement, over designated range.)

7. Crescendo (Gradually increases or decreases the note

velocities over a designated range.)

8. Shift Event (Changes one event type into another, over

a designated range.)

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1. Quantize

This job quantizes note events over a specified range of

a designated track. You can use this feature, for

example, to correct the imperfect timing of a

performance you have recorded in real time.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 212, Quantize in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4, all

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Qunt (Quantize Value)

❏ Settings: , , , , , , , ,

■ Streng (Quantize Strength)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%

■ Sens (Quantize Sensitivity)

❏ Settings: –100%~+000%~+100%

■ Rate (Swing Rate)

❏ Settings:

When the quantize value is , , , :

50%~75%

When the quantize value is , , :

66%~83%

When the quantize value is or :

50%~66%

■ Vel (Swing Velocity)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

■ Gate (Swing Gate Time)

❏ Settings: 0%~100%~200%

2. Move Clock

This job shifts all event data for the specified range of

the designated arpeggio track by clock units. This job

will never move an event beyond the specified range’s

start or end point; any event that would otherwise

move beyond this point is instead deposited at the

beginning or end of the range.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 214, Move Clock in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Clock

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

3. Modify GateTime

This job alters the gate time of the notes in the

specified range. The gate time indicates the length of

time that a note is held. For sustained voices, the gate

time is equal to the actual playback time span. You can

modify the gate time using two types of parameters: the

Rate and Offset.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 215, Modify Gate Time in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

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■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Rate

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

❏ Settings: –9999~+0~+9999

4. Modify Velocity

This job alters the velocity of the notes in the specified

range. The velocity refers to the strength at which a

key is pressed. You can change the velocity using two

types of parameters: the Rate and Offset.

The volume may differ depending on the selected voice

that has a different velocity settings in the Voice Edit

mode.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 216, Modify Velocity in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Rate

❏ Settings: 000%~100%~200%

■ Offset

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

5. Transpose

This job lets you transpose in semitones the notes in

the designated range of a specified arpeggio track.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Transpose in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Transpose

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

6. Shift Note

This job replaces all occurrences of a specified pitch

(within the designated range of the specified arpeggio

track) with some other pitch.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Shift Note in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ From Key: Oct

❏ Settings:

Key Number: 1~16

Octave: -4~0~+3

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■ To Key: Oct

❏ Settings:

Key Number: 1~16

Octave: -4~0~+3

For information on the Key Number and Octave, see page

240.

7. Crescendo

This job gradually increases or decreases the volume of

the arpeggio. This job produces the crescendo

(increasing) or diminuendo (decreasing) effect by

applying a gradual change to the velocity of a

designated range of a specified track.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 217, Crescendo in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Range

❏ Settings: –99~+0~+99

8. Shift Event

This job replaces all occurrences of a specific event

type (within the designated range of the specified

arpeggio track) with some other designated event type.

For more information on functions and each parameter,

see page 218, Shift Event in Song Job mode.

■ Track

❏ Settings: 1~4

■ Measure

❏ Settings: 01~16 (for the beginning measure and the end

measure)

■ Src Event (Source Event)

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: note

numbers), Note (Vel: velocity values of each

note)

■ Dst Event (Destination Event)

Sets the Shift Event event that the source event is

changed to.

❏ Settings: Control Change, Ch After Touch (Channel After

Touch), Pitch Bend, Note (Note#: the data

change of the source event will be replaced with

note numbers with the fixed velocity 64 and

fixed gate time 108), Note (Vel: the data change

of the source event will be replaced with

velocities with the fixed pitch C3 and fixed gate

time 108).

[F7]: UNDO/REDO

Undo/Redo function is assigned to [F7]. Undo cancels

the operation you made in your most recent record,

edit, or job operation, restoring the data to its previous

state. Redo, which becomes available only after you

execute an Undo, cancels Undo operation and restores

the changes. When you inadvertently execute a job,

make a mistake while recording or editing, this job is

convenient for restoring important data that would

otherwise be lost.

For more information on Undo/Redo, see page 218.

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In Disk mode you can transfer data between a floppy

disk and the EX5/5R/7; you can save data to floppy

disk and load data back from floppy disk. Also with

installation of the optional SCSI board, data can be

transferred between an external SCSI data storage

device such as a hard disk and your EX5/5R/7.

Devices That Can Be Used

Floppy Disk

On the left side of the unit there is an internal floppy

disk drive. The EX5/5R/7 can use two types of floppy

disk, the 3.5 inch 2HD and the 3.5 inch 2DD.

External SCSI Device:

External SCSI devices such as a hard disk, CD-ROM

(CD-ROM format: ISO 9660, Mac/ISO Hybrid [ISO

data only], Mixed Mode CD [Track1 data only]), ZIP,

and JAZ disk drives can be used.

To use an external SCSI device, the optional SCSI board

(ASIB1) must be installed. For information about

installing the optional SCSI board, see page 278.

Precautions

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD)

and Floppy Disk

• Be sure to handle floppy disks and treat the disk

drive with care. Follow the important

precautions below.

■ Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks

• To insert a floppy disk into the disk drive:

Hold the disk so that the label of the disk is

facing upward and the sliding shutter is facing

forward, towards the disk slot. Carefully insert

the disk into the slot, slowly pushing it all the

way in until it clicks into place and the eject

button pops out.

• To eject a floppy disk:

Before ejecting the disk, be sure to confirm that

the FDD is stopped (check if the LED below the

floppy disk slot is off).

• Press the eject button slowly as far as it will go;

the disk will automatically pop out. When the

disk is fully ejected, carefully remove it by hand.

Disk Mode

• Never attempt to remove the disk or turn the

power off during recording, reading and playing

back. Doing so can damage the disk and possibly

the disk drive.

• If the eject button is pressed too quickly, or if it

is not pressed in as far as it will go, the disk may

not eject properly. The eject button may become

stuck in a half-pressed position with the disk

extending from the drive slot by only a few

millimeters. If this happens, do not attempt to

pull out the partially ejected disk, since using

force in this situation can damage the disk drive

mechanism or the floppy disk. To remove a

partially ejected disk, try pressing the eject

button once again, or push the disk back into the

slot and then repeat the eject procedure.

• Be sure to remove the floppy disk from the disk

drive before turning off the power. A floppy disk

left in the drive for extended periods can easily

pick up dust and dirt that can cause data read

and write errors.

■ Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head

• Clean the read/write head regularly. This

instrument employs a precision magnetic

read/write head which, after an extended period

of use, will pick up a layer of magnetic particles

from the disks used that will eventually cause

read and write errors.

• To maintain the disk drive in optimum working

order Yamaha recommends that you use a

commercially-available dry-type head cleaning

disk to clean the head about once a month. Ask

your Yamaha dealer about the availability of

proper head-cleaning disks.

Never insert anything but floppy disks into the disk

drive. Other objects may cause damage to the disk

drive or floppy disks.

About the Floppy Disks

■ To handle floppy disks with care:

• Do not place heavy objects on a disk or bend or

apply pressure to the disk in any way. Always

keep floppy disks in their protective cases when

they are not in use.

• Do not expose the disk to direct sunlight,

extremely high or low temperatures, or excessive

humidity, dust or liquids.

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• Do not open the sliding shutter and touch the

exposed surface of the floppy disk inside.

• Do not expose the disk to magnetic fields, such

as those produced by televisions, speakers,

motors, etc., since magnetic fields can partially or

completely erase data on the disk, rendering it

unreadable.

• Never use a floppy disk with a deformed shutter

or housing.

• Do not attach anything other than the provided

labels to a floppy disk. Also make sure that labels

are attached in the proper location.

■ To protect your data (Write-protect Tab)

To prevent accidental erasure of important data,

slide the disk’s write-protect tab to the protect

position (tab open).

■ Data backup

For maximum data security Yamaha recommends

that you keep two copies of important data on

separate floppy disks. This gives you a backup if

one disk is lost or damaged.

Types of Data

The Disk mode handles the following nine types of

data. The data that can be handled will differ

depending on the type of data.

System, Performance, Voice, Wave, Sample, Song,

Pattern, Arpeggio, Keymap

Types of Files

The eight types of files below can be saved and loaded

by the EX5/5R/7.

■ 1. All Data

An “All Data” file handles all of the data in the

internal memory as a single file.

❏ Data

System, Performance, Voice, Wave, Sample, Song, Pattern,

Arpeggio, Keymap

❏ File Extension

.S1A

■ 2. Synth All

A “Synth All” file handles all of the internal voice

and performance data (265 voices and 128

performances) and the system data as a single file.

❏ Data

System, Performance, Voice

❏ Data that can be handled as a single file when

1 Performance, 1 Voice

❏ File Extension

.S1Y

■ 3. Voice

A “Voice” file handles the 256 voice data (excluding

Wave data) as a single file.

❏ Data

Voice (Element)

❏ Data that can be handled as a single file when

1 Voice (Element)

❏ File Extension

.S1V

■ 4. Wave

A “SMPL” file handles all of the wave and sample

data as a single file.

❏ Data

Wave, Sample

❏ Data that can be handled as a single file when

1 wave and all the samples that wave uses

❏ File Extension

.S1M

■ 5. SMF (MIDI File)

An “SMF” file handles the Sequence track

(TR1~TR16) and Tempo track data created in the

Song mode as a Standard MIDI File (SMF). Play

Effects, Output select, and Controller data are not

included in an “SMF” file.

❏ Data

Save=SMF Format 0

Load=SMF Format 0/1(Note 1) and ESEQ (Note 2)

*Direct Play (Note 3) function(SMF Format 0 file)

❏ File Extension

.MID

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■ 6. SONG

A “SONG” file handles all of the song data (1 song)

created in Song mode as a single file. Play Effects,

Track Transmit Channel, and Controller data are

included in a “Song” file.

❏ Data

Song

❏ File Extension

.S1S

■ 7. PTN (Pattern):

A “PTN” file handles all of the User pattern data

created in Pattern mode as a single file. Play Effects

and Track Transmit Channel data are included in a

“PTN” file.

❏ Data

Patterns

❏

Data that can be handled as a single file when loading

1 Pattern

❏ File Extension

.S1P

■ 8. ARP (Arpeggio)

An “ARP” file handles all of the User arpeggio data

as a single file. Play Effects and Track Transmit

Channel data are included in a “ARP” file.

❏ Data

Arpeggio

❏ Data that can be handled as a single file when loading

1 Arpeggio

❏ File Extension

.S1R

Note 1:

SMF (Standard MIDI File) is the common file format for

sequence data, supported by many musical instrument

manufacturers and computer software companies. If a song

file is saved in the Standard MIDI File Format, the data

created on one MIDI device can be edited or played on

another MIDI device.

There are two types of Standard MIDI File formats.

• Format 0: Handles data on one track, then transmits it

through multiple MIDI channels.

• Format 1: Handles data on multiple tracks, then

transmits them through multiple MIDI channels.

Note 2:

ESEQ is a sequencer format developed by Yamaha. The

song data created by the Yamaha digital musical

instruments such as QS300, QY700, Disklavier and

Clavanova (excluding the commercially available disks

for Disklavier and Clavanova) can be loaded and played

back.

Note 3:

“Direct Play” function allows you to start the song

playback immediately without loading the data from a

disk. The EX5/5R/7 plays back a Format 0 song file as

it reads the data in a disk. It comes in handy for you to

check the contents of the disk.

Auto Load Function

—Filenames that can automatically load the disk data

In Disk mode there is a function that automatically

loads a file from a floppy disk when the power is

turned on. (For this function a floppy disk should be

inserted in the floppy disk drive before turning the

power on.)

The file type that can automatically be loaded and

played back is an “All Data” file.

• Auto Load: A file named “AUTOLOAD.S1A”

will automatically be loaded when the power is

turned on.

Steps for Disk Mode Operations

1 Press [DISK] on the panel to enter Disk mode. The

following basic menu with the seven types of

operations will be displayed in the screen.

Basic Menu

[F1]: SAVE (File Save: Saving files to a floppy disk)

[F2]: LOAD (File Load: Loading a file from a floppy disk)

[F3]: RNAM (File Rename: Naming or renaming files)

[F4]: DEL (File Delete: Deleting unnecessary files)

[F5]: MKDIR (Make Directory: Setting the file

directories)

[F6]: FORM (Device Format: Formatting the floppy disk

drive)

[F7]: DEV (Device Select: Selecting devices to use)

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

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2 Move the cursor to one of the seven types in the

basic menu, and press [ENTER] to select an

operation. Also you can directly select an operation

from the basic menu by pressing [F1]~[F7] under

the screen.

3 (When 1: SAVE, 2: LOAD, 3: RENAME or 4:

DELETE is first selected) select a file type. Move the

cursor to a file type, and press [ENTER] to make a

selection. Also, you can directly select a file type by

pressing [F1]~[F8] under the screen.

When the mark is displayed in the lower left-hand

corner of the screen, [SHIFT] key can be used. Press

[SHIFT] to access the operations of the previous menu

(in this case the basic menu with SAVE, LOAD, RNAM

etc.). Hold down [SHIFT] and press a Function key

[F1]~[F7] to directly select an operation.

Or press [EXIT] located below the right hand corner of

the screen to return to the previous menu.

The Function Keys After Selecting the Basic Menu

In the step 2 above, when one of the basic menu

other than [F6]: Device Format and [F7]: Device

Select is selected, [F2]: 123..., [F3]: ABC..., [F6]:

PLAY, [F7]: NAME, and [F8]: DIR will be displayed

at the bottom of the screen.

[F2]: 123... (Chronological order) and [F3]: ABC... (File Name)

Each time you press the Function keys, the file

names in the accessed disk will be displayed in

order according to the following rule. Press [F2] to

display the files of the specified type in the order

they were saved, and press [F3] to display the files

in alphabetical order. You can search the file you

need quickly using these functions.

[F6]: PLAY

When you select “SMF” file type (with Format 0) in

the load (File Load) operation, [F6] (PLAY) will be

added to the screen indicating that the Direct Play

function (page 261) is active. Press [F6] to play back

the selected SMF file. After playback begins “PLAY”

changes to “STOP.” Press [F6] (STOP) to stop

playback (playback will end and “STOP” will

change back into “PLAY.”

Even when [F6] (PLAY) is added to the screen, you

cannot use this Direct Play function to play back the

“SMF” file type in Format 1.

[F7]: NAME (File Name)

1: When [F1]: SAVE , [F3]: RENAME, or [F5]:

Make Directory is selected from the basic menu,

[F7] NAME (File Name) is added to the screen.

Here you can name the files or change the file

names (page 263).

[F8]: DIR (Directory)

Press [F8] DIR to view the Directory screen (a list

of files). This function is convenient for selecting

files. By pressing [F2] or [F3], it is possible to

display the disk directory files (on the screen) in the

order they were saved or in the alphabetical order.

Move the cursor to the file that you want to select.

To return to the previous screen, press EXIT.

4 (If necessary,) press the cursor keys to move the

cursor to the items and use [INC]/[DEC] or Data

Dial to select the desired file.

File Directory

“DIR” displayed in a file name indicates that there

is a sub-directory. To access the sub-directory, move

the cursor to select the sub-directory name and

press [ENTER]. The file sub-directory will be

displayed one line below the file name that

contained DIR. If you select the file name “up dir”

(up directory) that is within the sub-directory, and

press [ENTER], the screen will return to the

previous directory.

Changing Disks

(When an external disk has been connected)

Move the cursor to Device Name, and use

[INC]/[DEC] or the Data Dial to select a device

(disk) and press [ENTER]. The current disk drive is

replaced with the newly selected disk.

5 (If necessary,) press [F7] to show the Name screen to

name a file.

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6 Press [ENTER].

The following pop-up menu will appear, prompting

confirmation of the operation.

7 Press [YES] (INC) to execute the operation.

Press [NO] to cancel the job.

When the operation is being executed, “Executing...”

will be displayed . When the operation is completed

“Complete!” will be momentarily displayed.

8 When you have completed operations, press EXIT

(the number of times will vary) to exit the Disk

mode.

You can also exit the Disk mode by pressing another

Mode key.

[F1]: SAVE (File Save)

This operation saves the file you have created to the

disk.

To save data to floppy disk, it is first necessary to format

(initialize) the disk (page 269).

To name a newly saved file, press [F7]: NAME to

display the Name screen, and you can name the file (a

maximum of eight characters). For information on how

to name files, see below.

To write over already existing file names, it is

convenient to press [F8]: DIR and display the Directory

screen.

Pressing [F2] or [F3] key will display the disk files (on

the screen) in the order they were saved or in the

alphabetical order. You can search the file you need

quickly using these functions.

For information on the selectable types of data, see page

260.

When the size of the file is larger than the available space

on the floppy disk, “Disk Full” message will be displayed .

In this case, you can either delete unnecessary files to

create more available memory on the floppy disk, or start

the save operation once more with a different disk.

When you try to save a file which file name already

exists,” Overwrite? Are you sure?” confirmation message

will be displayed.

Take note that mistaken operations will erase

important data from your disk permanently.

Setting a File Name

1 Press [F7] and the NAME screen will be displayed.

2 Use [INC]/[DEC] or Data Dial to select a number,

letter, or symbol.

3 Move the cursor and select the next character.

4 Repeat the above steps 2 and 3 to set the song

file name.

You can also enter numbers, letters, or symbols

using the numeric keypad. Several letters or symbols

are assigned to each key (available letters or symbols

are printed below each key). For example, each time

the 0 key is pressed, the available number and

letters are displayed in the following order:

0→A→B→C. SPACE (one space) is assigned to

[ENTER] key. You can also move through the input

locations (numbers, letters, and symbols) using the

cursor key.

Available numbers and letters:

Shown in the above illustration.

Lower case letters are not available. Setting a name

is based on MS-DOS specifications. If you use a

letter that is not included in MS-DOS, “_”

(underline bar) is automatically located in place of

the unrecognizable letter that was entered.

[F1]: ALL (All Data)

Saves all of the data in the internal memory as a single

file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

When there is only one directory layer, the disk

directory indication will not be displayed.

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

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[F2]: SYN (Synth All)

Saves all of the internal voice and performance data

(265 voices and 128 performances) and the system data

as a single file. Sequence and sample data are not

included in “SYN” files.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

[F3]: VCE (Voice)

Saves the 256 voice data (excluding wave data) as a

single file. Sample data is not included in “VCE” files.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

[F4]: WAVE

Saves all of the wave and sample data as a single file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

When the internal memory has been increased, a floppy

disk may not be able to accomodate the wave data. In

this case, you cannot save the data by dividing it into

several floppy disks. If necessary, install and use an

external SCSI data storage device.

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

[F5]: SMF (MIDI File)

Saves the Sequence track (TR1~TR16) and Tempo

track data (created in the Song mode as song data) as a

Standard MIDI File (SMF). Data such as Play Effects

data is not included in a “SMF” file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

When saving SMF file, all file types are displayed

and selectable at the file destination. Be aware that

you may inadvertently overwrite and erase your

important data!

[F6]: SONG

Saves all of the song data created in Song mode as a

single file. Data such as Play Effects data is included in

a Song file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

[F7]: PTN (Pattern)

Saves all of the User pattern data created in Pattern

mode as a single file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

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[F8]: ARP (Arpeggio)

Saves all of the User arpeggio data as a single file.

❏ Settings:

File number (destination)

Device name/directory (destination)

[F2]: LOAD (File Load)

This operation loads a file from disk to the internal

memory.

If many files exist on a disk, displaying the Directory

screen by pressing [F8]: DIR will help you to find your

desired file.

Pressing [F2] or [F3] key will display the disk files (on

the screen) in the order they were saved or in the

alphabetical order. You can search the file you need

quickly using these functions.

While in the Directory screen, it is possible to display

the disk directory files (on the screen) in the order they

were saved or in the alphabetical order by pressing [F2]

or [F3].

For information on the selectable types of data, see page

260.

There is a function that automatically loads a file from a

floppy disk when the power is turned on. (For this

function, a floppy disk should be inserted in the floppy

disk drive before turning the power on.) For more

information, see Auto Load Function, page 261.

Take note that when data is loaded into the internal

memory, the previously existing data will be lost.

Please be careful.

Take note that mistaken operations will erase

important data from your disk permanently.

Device name/directory (destination)

File type (source)

File number/name (destination)

When the remaining memory is not sufficient, “Memory

full” message will be displayed. In this case, you can either

delete unnecessary data to create more available memory,

or start the load operation once more from the beginning.

When you try to load the file type which is not included in

the disk, “File not found!” will be displayed and the

operation cannot be executed.

[F1]: ALL (All Data)

Loads an “ALL” file from the disk into the internal

memory.

❏ Settings:

Device name/directory (source)

File number (source)

[F2]: SYN (Synth All)

Loads a “Synth All” file from the disk into the internal

memory. You can load all of the performance and voice

data or only a specified performance/voice at a time.

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

The type of source data

File type and file number/name (source)

File type (destination)

Device name/directory (source)

File type and file number/name (source)

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■ Synth All source data (From)

(If necessary select the source data device,) move the

cursor to a file number, and select a source file for

the load operation. A performance/voice file (128

Performances and 256 Voices) can be loaded. Move

the cursor to “All Data” and use [INC]/[DEC] to

select “Performance” (128 Performances) or “Voice”

(256 Voices). Furthermore, one performance/voice

can be designated and loaded. In this case, only a

specified performance/voice number will be replaced

with the newly loaded data.

■ Synth All destination data (To)

The destination that can be selected will differ

depending on the setting designated in “From.”

❏ Settings:

In an All Data, System data is included.

[F3]: VCE (Voice)

Loads a “Voice” file from the disk into the internal

memory. You can load all of the voices or only a

specified voice at a time.

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

The type of source data

File type and file number/name (source)

Source data (From):

All Data

Performance & Voice

Performance All

001~128

Voice All

Bank I1~I2 (001~128)

Destination (To):

All Data

Performance & Voice

Performance All

001~128

Voice All

Bank I1~I2 (001~128)

■ Voice source data (From)

(If necessary select the source data device,) move the

cursor to a file number, and select a source file for

the load operation. A Voice file (256 Voices) can be

loaded. Furthermore, one voice can be designated

and loaded. In this case, only a specified voice

number will be replaced with the newly loaded data.

■ Voice destination data (To)

The destination that can be selected will differ

depending on the setting designated in “From.”

❏ Settings:

[F4]: WAVE

Loads a wave file from the disk into the internal

memory. You can load all of the wave data or only a

specified wave at a time.

■ Sample source data (From)

(If necessary select the source data device,) move the

cursor to a file number, and select a source file for

the load operation. All wave data can be loaded at a

time. Furthermore, one wave can be designated and

loaded. In this case, only a specified wave number

will be replaced with the newly loaded data.

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

The type of source data

File type and file number/name (source)

Source data (From):

All Data

Voice Bank I1~I2 (001~128)

Destination (To):

All Data

Voice Bank I1~I2 (001~128)

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■ Sample destination data (To)

The destination that can be selected will differ

depending on the setting designated in “From.”

❏ Settings:

The samples of WAV, AIFF and AKAI file types can be

loaded. As to the WAV and AIFF files, you can select “1

file” or “all files” as the source. When “1 file” is selected,

the currently displayed file will be loaded. When “all files”

is selected, all the WAV (or AIFF) files in the designated

directory will be loaded.

As to the AKAI files, you can load its data via the floppy

disik drive and CD-ROM drive only.

[F5]: SMF (MIDI File)

Loads an ESEQ file with the extension “.ESQ” or a

MIDI file with the extension “.MID” from the disk into

the internal memory.

For more information on ESEQ file format, see File Type

on page 261.

When a Standard MIDI file and ESEQ file co-exist on

the same disk, both files will be displayed in the same

screen.

❏ Settings:

Device name/directory (source)

File number (source)

Direct Play function

With the SMF format 0 file, a file can be played

back without loading. Select a SMF format 0 file,

push [F6] and playback will start immediately. In

this case the data is not loaded into the internal

memory, it is merely read directly from the disk and

played back. This is particularly convenient for

auditioning songs quickly. For more information on

Direct Play, see File Type on page 261.

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

File type and file number/name (source)

Source data (From):

All Data

0001~1024

Destination (To):

All Data

Wave DRAM or FLASH (0001~1024)

[F6]: SONG

Loads a song file from the disk into the internal

memory. Data such as Play Effects, Track Transmit

Channel and Controller data is included in a song file.

❏ Settings:

Device name/directory (source)

File number (source)

[F7]: PTN (Pattern)

Loads a pattern file from the disk into the internal

memory. Data such as Play Effects, Track Transmit

Channel and Controller data is included in a pattern

file.

■ Pattern source data (From)

(If necessary select the source data device,) move the

cursor to a file number, and select a source file for

the load operation. A pattern file (50 patterns) can

be loaded. Furthermore, one pattern can be

designated and loaded. In this case, only a specified

pattern number will be replaced with the newly

loaded data.

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

The type of source data

File type and file number/name (source)

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (destination)

File type and file number/name (source)

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■ Pattern destination data (To)

The destination that can be selected will differ

depending on the setting designated in “From.”

❏ Settings:

[F8]: ARP (Arpeggio)

Loads an arpeggio file from the disk into the internal

memory. Data such as Play Effects, Track Transmit

Channel and Controller data is included in an arpeggio

file.

■ Arpeggio source data (From)

(If necessary select the source data device,) move the

cursor to a file number, and select a source file for

the load operation. An arpeggio file (50 arpeggios)

can be loaded. Furthermore, one arpeggio can be

designated and loaded. In this case, only a specified

arpeggio number will be replaced with the newly

loaded data.

■ Arpeggio destination data (To)

The destination that can be selected will differ

depending on the setting designated in “From.”

❏ Settings:

Source data (From):

All Data

Arpeggio 51~100

Destination (To):

All Data

Arpeggio 51~100

The type of destination data

Device name/directory (source)

The type of source data

File type and file number/name (source)

Source data (From):

All Data

Pattern 1~50

Destination (To):

All Data

Pattern 1~50

[F3]: RNAM (File Rename)

This operation renames a file in a disk.

(If necessary, select a device beforehand) select the file

type and file number (name) you want to change, and

press [F7]: NAME to show the Name screen, then

input the new name. For more information on how to

name files, see page 263.

Once you input a file name, press [EXIT] to close the

Name screen and press [ENTER]. The confirmation

message “Rename File: Are you sure?” will be

displayed. Press [INC/YES] to execute the Rename

function or press [DEC/NO] to abort the operation.

A file can not be given a name that is identical to an

already existing file name.

[F4]: DEL (Delete)

This operation deletes a file in a disk.

(If necessary, select a device beforehand) select the file

type and file number (name) to delete, and press

[ENTER]. The confirmation message “Delete File: Are

you sure?” will be displayed. Press [INC/YES] to

execute the Delete function, or press [DEC/NO] to

abort the operation.

Device name/directory

File type and file number/name

File name to be changed (destination)

Device name/directory (source)

File type and

file number/name (source)

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[F5]: MKDIR (Make Directory)

This operation creates a directory. It is possible to make

directory within a directory which is called a sub-

directory. This allows you to do systematic file

management.

Only a maximum of two layers of a sub-directory can be

made.

A directory can not be given a name that is identical to an

already existing directory name.

When there is only one directory layer, the disk directory

indication will not be displayed.

(If necessary, select a device beforehand) after selecting

a directory, press [F7]: NAME to show the Name

screen, and input the name of the sub-directory that

you will create. For more information on how to name

directories, see page 263.

Once you input a directory name, press [EXIT] to close

the Name screen and press [ENTER]. The

confirmation message “Make Directory: Are you sure?”

will be displayed. Press [INC/YES] to execute the Make

Directory function, or press [DEC/NO] to abort the

operation.

“DIR” displayed in a file name indicates that there is a

sub-directory. To access the sub-directory, move the cursor

to select the sub-directory name and press [ENTER]. The

file sub-directory will be displayed one line below the file

name that contained DIR. If you select the file name “up

dir” (up directory) that is within the sub-directory, and

press [ENTER], the screen will return to the previous

directory.

[F6]: FORM (Device Format)

This operation formats (initializes) the disk. It is

necessary to first format new floppy disks or external

SCSI devices such as hard disk, ZIP, and JAZ disk

drives before use.

For more information on external SCSI devices, see

“Devices That Can Be Used” (page 259).

Since the “TOOL” disk included in the ZIP/JAZ drives has

a special type of processing, the EX5/5R/7 cannot format

these disks. Therefore use a computer to format the disk

using the ZIP/JAZ included software. In general, the

EX5/5R/7 can format normal ZIP/JAZ disks. For more

information on ZIP/JAZ disks, refer to the owner’s

manual for the respective products.

Insert a new disk into the disk drive (when using an

external SCSI device confirm that it is connected

properly) and press [ENTER]. The LED below the

floppy disk drive slot will turn on (blink) and

formatting will begin. While formatting is taking place,

“Executing...” will be displayed.

If you re-format a disk that has already been

formatted and contains data, all of the data will be

erased. Be careful not to erase your important data.

Do not try to forcefully remove the disk from the

disk drive while formatting is taking place. This will

damage the disk drive.

Take proper precautions when more than one

external SCSI device are connected, so that you do

not format, or erase data on the wrong disk drive.

[F7]: DEV (Device Select)

This operation displays the disk contents on a floppy

disk and a connected external SCSI device. Device

name, disk name, amount of memory used and amount

of available memory are displayed.

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[F1]: SYN (Synthesizer Setup)

The Synthesizer Setup allows you to make settings for

the entire keyboard such as the volume and pitch.

■ Master Volume

Sets the master volume for the entire keyboard.

❏ Settings: 0~127

■ Master Tune

Adjusts the tuning for the entire keyboard. The pitch

can be finely adjusted in units of cents.

❏ Settings: -102.4~+102.3

■ Master Note Shift

Adjusts the pitch in semitones. This setting affects

only the internal tone generator and will not be

output through MIDI.

❏ Settings: -24~+24

The settings exceeding the upper or lower limit of the

keyboard (C-2~G8) are invalid, therefore the notes

exceeding the limit(s) will be replaced with the notes in

a different octave.

■ Keyboard Transpose

Adjusts the keyboard pitch in semitones. This setting

is output through MIDI.

❏ Settings: -63~+63

This parameter is not available on the EX5R.

The settings exceeding the upper or lower limit of the

keyboard (C-2~G8) are invalid, therefore the notes

exceeding the limit(s) will be replaced with the notes in

a different octave.

In Utility Mode, you can make the settings that are

applied to the entire system, excluding [F2] menu for

Voice Mode settings.

[F1]: SYN (Settings related to the keyboard)

[F2]: VOICE (Settings related to Voice Mode)

[F3]: SEQ (Settings related to the sequencer function)

[F4]: MIDI (Settings related to MIDI)

[F5]: SYS (Settings related to the system)

[F6]: OTHER (Other settings)

[F7]: MSG (Message that appears when the power is

turned on)

Steps for the Utility Mode

Operation

1 Press [UTILITY] to enter the Utility Mode.

2 Press [F1]~[F7] to select a menu.

You can also select a menu by moving the cursor over

the menu and pressing [ENTER].

3 Move the cursor to a parameter and use the Data

Dial, [INC]/[DEC], or the numeric keypad to set the

parameter.

If you select [F2] (Voice) and [F3] (SEQ) menu, each

sub-menu will be added. While a sub-menu is displayed,

you can select the other menu by holding down

[SHIFT] and pressing one of the menu.

When you enter the Utility Mode, [KNOB] key light on

the panel will go out indicating that the Knob function

switches to data input. You can use the Knobs 1~6 to

change the values for each parameter.

4 When you are finished setting the values, press

another mode key to exit the Utility mode.

F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

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■ 3 Arp MIDI A/B (Arpeggio MIDI A/B)

Sets whether or not the arpeggio data is output from

MIDI OUT A/B to an external device.

❏ Settings: (output), (not output)

MIDI B for the above two parameters is available only

with the EX5.

■ 4 MIDI Trans Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel)

Sets which MIDI channel the operations on the

keyboard and/or controllers will be sent on.

❏ Settings: Ch1~Ch16

■ 5 Arp MIDI Ch (Arpeggio MIDI Channel)

Sets which MIDI channel the arpeggio data will be

sent on.

❏ Settings: Ch1~Ch16

■ Kbd/TG Mode (Keyboard/Tone Generator

Mode)

Sets how the tone generator is connected in the

Voice mode. When used as a master keyboard, select

M.KBD (Master Keyboard). In general this is set to

TG (Tone Generator).

❏ Settings: M.KBD, TG

■ VelCurve (Velocity Curve)

Sets the velocity curve in the Voice mode. This

setting determines how the sound is produced

according to the strength at which notes are played

on the keyboard. To the right of the selected value,

the velocity curve is displayed graphically.

❏ Settings: norm (normal), soft, hard, wide, fix (fixed)

■ Vel Sens/Ofst (Velocity Sensitivity/Offset)

Sets the Velocity Sensitivity and Offset value.

❏ Settings:

Vel Sens (Velocity Sensitivity): 0~127

Vel Ofst (Velocity Offset): -64~0~+63

■ Controller Reset

Sets whether the controller value is retained (hold)

or initialized (reset) when a different voice is

selected. The controllers include Modulation Wheel,

After Touch, Foot Controller, Breath Controller,

Ribbon Controller (except EX5R), and Knobs.

❏ Settings: hold, reset

When “reset” is selected, the following controller

values will be reset to each default.

Pitch Bend: center

Modulation Wheel: minimum

After Touch: minimum

Foot Controller: maximum

Breath Controller: maximum

Ribbon Controller: center

Knobs1~6: center

[F2]: VOICE (Voice Mode Setup)

The Voice Mode Setup allows you to make settings for

the keyboard and controllers used in the Voice mode.

When the Voice Mode Setup is selected, [F7]:

CONNECT and [F8]: CTRL (Controller) sub-menus

will be displayed.

[F7]: CONNECT

Sets the signal flow how the keyboard and/or

controllers are connected to the internal tone generator

as well as other settings such as the velocity curve, for

the Voice mode.

■

1 Global Recv Ch (Global Receive Channel)

Sets the MIDI receive channel for the.

❏ Settings: Ch1~Ch16, omn (omni: all channels)

■ 2 TrnsMIDI A/B (Transmit MIDI A/B)

Sets whether or not the operations on the keyboard

and/or controllers are output from MIDI OUT A/B

to an external device.

❏ Settings: (output), (not output)

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■ Curve

Sets and changes the controller curve (displayed to

the right of the values).

❏ Settings: -6~0~+7

The Control Curve

Displayed to the far right of the screen is the current

control curve image for each device. You can refer to

this image when selecting the curve.

[F3]: SEQ (Sequencer Setup)

The Sequencer Setup allows you to make settings

related to the sequencer functions. When Sequencer

Setup is selected, [F6]: CLICK, [F7]: FILT (Filter), and

[F8]: SYNC sub-menus will be displayed.

[F6]: CLICK (MIDI Click)

Sets the click sound that is used during recording or

playback.

■ Channel

Sets the MIDI channel for the click sound data to be

sent to the internal tone generator.

❏ Settings: 1~16

■ Normal (Normal: Note name, Velocity)

Selects the note name (percussion) and the velocity

for the normal beats.

❏ Settings: Note Name = C-2~G8, Vel (Velocity) = 1~127

■ Accent (Accent: Note name, Velocity)

Selects the note name (percussion) and the velocity

for the accentuated first beat.

❏ Settings: Note Name = C-2~G8, Vel (Velocity) = 1~127

■ Arp Hold (Arpeggio Hold)

Sets the Arpeggiator Hold function to “on” or “off”

in the Voice mode. When the Arpeggiator Hold

function is set to “on,” once the keyboard (a note) is

played, even if you release your finger from the

keyboard, the Arpeggiator will automatically

continue to play until the next note is played.

❏ Settings: on, off

[F8]: CTRL (Controller)

Sets the parameters related to the controllers in the

Voice mode.

Each of the parameters below can be set for the 13

types of devices (controllers) above.

■ Assign

Sets a control function (MIDI control number) to

each controller.

❏ Settings: 000~095 (See the Control List in the separate

Data List book.)

Some of the controllers such as Pitch Bend Wheel are

fixed with a specific control function and therefore

cannot be changed to another.

■ Depth

Sets the control depth for the currently selected

control function.

❏ Settings: -8~0~+7

■ Ofst (Offset)

Finely adjusts the control depth that is set in Depth.

This value offsets, or increases or decreases the

Depth value.

❏ Settings: -64~0~+63

PB (Pitch Bend Wheel)

RC (Ribbon Controller)

MW1 (Modulation Wheel 1)

MW2 (Modulation Wheel 2)

KN1 (Knobs 1)

KN2 (Knobs 2)

KN3 (Knobs 3)

KN4 (Knobs 4)

KN5 (Knobs 5)

KN6 (Knobs 6)

AT (After Touch)

FC (Foot Controller)

BC (Breath Controller)

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[F7]: FILT (Filter)

Sets whether or not a filter is applied (the signal is not

input/output) for each MIDI event.

The filter can be applied either when recording or

when playing back data. The filtered MIDI events will

not be recorded or played back.

The following list are MIDI events that can be filtered.

■ Filters

Sys Ex (System Exclusive)

Ch. AT (Channel After Touch)

PolyAT (Polyphonic After Touch)

Note

CtrlChng (Control Change)

Pgm Chng (Program Change)

P. Bend (Pitch Bend)

❏ Settings:

rec (record):

(not input/output)

(input/output)

play (playback):

(not input/output)

(input/output)

■ SysEX Interval (System Exclusive Interval)

When playing back the system exclusive data (bulk

data) that is recorded on the sequence tracks, this

sets the interval that is inserted for each 1KB.

When the bulk data is sent from the EX to the

external device, a MIDI error may occur because of

the inadequate capacity of the external device. This

setting sets an interval time that provides enough

time for the receiving device to process the bulk data.

❏ Settings: 0~900 (msec)

The playback may be a little slower depending on the

currently set interval. Also when a MIDI error occurs,

try to set the interval a little higher and send the data.

[F8]: SYNC

Sets settings related to synchronization between the

internal sequencer and external devices.

■ Event Chase

Event Chase allows during playback,fast forwarding,

or rewinding, for a designated event not to be

skipped. When Event Chase is set to a specific event,

even if you fast forward or rewind, the playback data

will be reproduced correctly.

❏ Settings: Tempo; Tempo, PC (Tempo, Program Change);

Tempo, PC, Ctrl (Tempo, Program Change,

Control Change); All (All events)

When Event Chase is set, even if a song or phrase is

played from a mid point (of the song or phrase), the

designated event will be detected and played back at a

high speed from the beginning of the song. For this

reason, it may take some time to start playback or the

fast forward/rewind may become slower.

When set to “ALL,” a large amount of MIDI data may

be output through MIDI OUT jack resulting in a MIDI

error for the external MIDI device.

■ Sync

When synchronizing a performance with an external

MIDI device, this parameter selects whether the

EX5/5R/7 uses own internal clock, or the MIDI

clock and MTC signals that are received at MIDI IN.

When set to “internal”, the EX uses the internal

clock. Select “internal” when using the EX alone,

and when using it as a master to control the timing

of external MIDI devices.

When set to “MIDI-A” (or “MIDI-B”), the EX will

be controlled by the MIDI clock signals that are

received at the MIDI IN(-A) jack (or MIDI-B jack).

Select “MIDI-A” (or “MIDI-B”) when the EX is used

as a slave (controlled by an external MIDI device).

When set to “MTC MIDI-A” (or “MTC MIDI-B”),

the EX sends MMC signals from the corresponding

MIDI OUT jack. (For “MTC MIDI-A,” the MIDI

OUT(-A) jack and for “MTC MIDI-B,” the MIDI

OUT-B jack). Select “MTC MIDI-A” (or “MTC

MIDI-B”) when the EX is used as a slave (controlled

by an external device such as a multi-track recorder

corresponding to the MMC standard).

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MTC (MIDI Time Code) is a Time Code that controls

the timing of multiple audio devices through MIDI

cables. The code is made up of “ hour, minute, second,

and frame.” The EX itself cannot output MTC and

therefore to play in sync using MTC it is necessary to

use a device such as the Yamaha MD4 that is capable of

outputting MTC.

MMC (MIDI Machine Control) is a standard used in

controlling devices such as a multi-track recorder using

a MIDI sequencer. This means that when the

operations such as start/stop, fast forward/rewind are

activated on a sequencer, the multi-track recorder (that

is receiving signals from the sequencer) will

automatically move according to the corresponding

operation. Therefore the multi-track recorder will keeps

the same location as that of the sequencer when played

back. This setting should be used when the EX is being

synced as a slave for performance, or when creating

music using an external device corresponding to the

MMC standard such as a multi-track recorder.

❏ Settings: internal, MIDI-A, MTC MIDI-A, MIDI-B, MTC

MIDI-B

“MIDI B” and “MTC MIDI-B” are available only with

the EX5.

■ MIDI Ctrl In (MIDI Control In)

Sets whether or not the MIDI clock signals (start,

stop, continue start, song position pointer) are

received.

❏ Settings: on (receive), off (not receive)

■ MIDI Ctrl Out (MIDI Control Out)

Sets whether or not the MIDI clock signals (start,

stop, continue start, song position pointer) are sent.

❏ Settings: on (send), off (not send)

■ MTC Start Offset (MTC Start Offset)

Sets the starting location for the internal sequencer

in the following units,”hour, minute, second, and

frame.” The internal sequencer will start at the

predetermined timing when the MTC is received.

❏ Settings: 0~23 for Hour, 0~59 for Minute and Second,

0~29 for Frame

[F4]: MIDI (MIDI Setup)

The MIDI Setup allows you to make settings related to

MIDI for the entire keyboard.

■ Global Recv Ch (Global Receive Channel)

Sets the MIDI receive channel for controlling the EX

with an external device such as a MIDI sequencer or

computer.

❏ Settings: 1~16, omn (omni: all channels)

■ MIDI Trns Ch

Sets which MIDI channel the operations on the

keyboard and/or controllers will be sent on.

❏ Settings: Ch1~Ch16

■ MIDI Echo Back

Outputs from MIDI OUT all data that is received at

MIDI IN(A).

❏ Settings: on (output), off (not output)

When an external MIDI device’s MIDI IN/OUT are

connected to the EX’s MIDI OUT/IN, this setting

should be set to “Off.”

In the case of EX5, this setting is effective only for the

MIDI IN-A.

■ Receive GM On

Sets whether or not the GM On is received. When

set to “enable,” GM On message can be received.

❏ Settings: disable (not receive GM On), enable (receive GM

On)

■ Receive Pgm Chng (Receive Program Change)

Sets whether or not the EX receives program change

messages from an external device. When “ignore

bank select” is selected, EX5/5R/7 receives the

program change message but ignores the bank select

message from an external device.

❏ Settings: on, ignore bank select, off (not receive)

When sequence data is loaded from an external device

or a floppy disk, this setting should be set to “on.”

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■ Device No (Device Number)

Sets the MIDI device number. When sending or

receiving system exclusive messages such as bulk

dump or parameter change messages with an

external device, you must match the device numbers

for both the EX and the external device.

❏ Settings: off, 1~16, all

■ Trns MIDI A/B

Sets whether or not the operations on the keyboard

and/or controllers are output from MIDI OUT A/B

to an external device.

❏ Settings: on, off

Trns MIDI B parameter is available only with EX5.

■ Local (MIDI Control Out)

Sets the Local to “on” or “off.” When the Local is set

to off, the keyboard and/or the controllers of the

EX5/5R/7 are disconnected from the internal tone

generator, and even if played, the keyboard will not

produce sound. However, the EX performance data

is sent from the MIDI OUT jack, and the the

internal tone generator can receive signals received

at the MIDI IN jack.

❏ Settings: on (connected), off (disconnected)

[F5]: CTRL (Controller Setup)

The Controller Setup allows you to make settings for

various controllers.

As to the Foot Controller, you can set in the Voice

mode (page 104) and Performance mode (page 169).

■ Foot SW Assign (Footswitch Assign)

Selects the control change function for the

Footswitch. When an optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5

footswitch is properly connected, you can control the

function assigned here with your foot.

❏ Settings: off, 000~100

This parameter is not available with EX5R.

For more information on the Control Numbers and the

Control Change function, see the separate Data List

book.

■ Foot Volume Assign

Selects which Control Changes, the Main Volume or

Expression, is controlled by the Foot Volume. When

an optional Yamaha FC7 or FC9 foot controller is

properly connected, you can control the Main

Volume or Expression with your foot.

❏ Settings: 007: Main Vol (Main Volume), 011: Express.

(Expression)

This parameter is not available with EX5R.

For more information on Main Volume and Expression,

see the separate Data List book.

■ Breath Controller Assign

Sets the controller for Breath Control. When “Breath

Ctrl” is selected, Breath Control is accomplished

with the Breath Controller, and likewise when

“Velocity” is selected it is accomplished by the

velocity. Also when “Touch EG” is selected, it is

accomplished by the Touch EG.

❏ Settings: Breath Ctrl (Breath Control), Velocity, Touch EG

Expressivity of Each Controllers

The expressivity will differ depending on the

selected controller.

Original image of breathing

Breath Ctrl

You can accomplish the breathing as you blow the Breath

Controller.

Velocity

The initial attack determines the sustained breath strength

from the beginning through the end.

127

Breath

Control

Time

127

Breath

Control

Time

127

Breath

Control

Time

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Touch EG

You can express the portion “A” with the velocity and “B”

with the aftertouch.

■ Scene Controller Assign

Sets the controller for Scene Control. You can select

Modulation Wheel 2 or Foot Controller.

❏ Settings: MW2 (Modulation Wheel 2), FC (Foot

Controller)

For more information on Scene Control, see page 57.

■ Ribbon Controller Mode

Sets whether the Ribbon Controller value returns to

a center value when you release your finger from the

Ribbon Controller (reset), or the value is retained at

the value that your finger held before releasing

(hold).

❏ Settings: hold, reset

This parameter is not available with EX5R.

[F6]: OTHER (Other Setup)

The “Other” Setup allows you to make misllaneous

settings that are applied to the entire system.

■ Effect Bypass

Selects the type of effect that is by-passed (the effect

is not applied) when [EF BYPASS] ([BYPASS] on the

EX5R) is pressed on the front panel.

❏ Settings: Rev (Reverb), Cho (Chorus), Ins (Insertion) each

can be set to: ¨ (Off: effect is applied), ■ (On:

effect is by-passed)

127

Breath

Control

Time

■ Memory Protect

Sets whether or not the current user Voice,

Performance, and Pattern data are protected. When

set to “on,” it is not possible to store data. This

setting is used on a temporary basis when you don’t

want to lose user data.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ Edit Confirm

Sets whether or not the “Are you sure?”

confirmation message will be displayed when you

execute a Job or store data. You may want to skip the

confirmation when you are accustomed to the EX

operations. When set to “on,” the message will be

displayed, and when set to “off,” the message will

not be displayed.

❏ Settings: on, off

■ SCSI ID

Sets the SCSI ID number for the EX. The EX’s SCSI

ID number is set to “2” when shipped from the

factory. When connecting the EX to a SCSI device

with the same SCSI ID number, it is necessary to

change one of the devices’ ID number.

This “SCSI ID” parameter is not displayed or selected

unless you install an optional ASIB1 SCSI Interface

board.

To connect an external SCSI device to the EX, it is first

necessary to install the separately sold ASIBI (SCSI

board).

When you change the SCSI ID number, it is necessary

for you to turn the power off and back to on again, to

make the change effective.

❏ Settings: 0~7

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■ Word Clock

Sets whether the EX is used as the Word Clock

master or as a slave. “Word Clock” means

synchronization of the audio signal that passes

through digital devices. It is necessary to use Word

Clock when one or more digital audio devices are

connected for playback or recording.

When the EX is used as a master, the Word clock is

set at a sampling rate of 44.1kHz. When the EX is

used as a slave, the Word Clock automatically

changes to the clock received at WORD CLOCK IN

(WORD CLOCK IN: separately sold EXDGO1 jack).

❏ Settings: internal (EX = master), external (EX = slave)

This “Word Clock” parameter is not displayed or

selected unless you install an optional EXDGO1 Digital

Output Board.

For the EX to output a digital signal, it is necessary to

install the separately sold EXDGO1 (Digital Output

Board).

When receiving word clock from an external audio

device, you will need to connect the EXDGO1 (Word

Clock In [BNC] jack) and the external audio device. In

this case, use the BNC connector/coaxial cable with the

impedance characteristics, 75Ω.

[F7]: MSG (Greeting Message)

Sets the message that will be momentarily displayed in

the screen when the power is turned on. The message

can be up to a maximum of 20 characters.

For more information or how to input characters, see page

79.

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Appendix

Precautions When Installing

the Optional Boards

Remember the following precautions and install the

boards properly.

• To avoid using the wrong parts and making mistakes

during installation, follow the steps as written.

• Before starting installation, be sure that you have a

Phillips screwdriver at hand.

• All necessary screws are provided with the optional

boards or are installed on the EX5/5R/7. Therefore

do not use any screws other than what are installed

on the EX5/5R/7 or come with the optional board.

Screws that are not the correct size may cause

damage or result in a malfunction.

• Be careful not to misplace any of the screws since all

of them are used.

• The screw should secure the board so it is

completely stable and does not move in any way.

• Handle the boards with care. Dropping or subjecting

the board to any kind of shock may cause damage or

result in a malfunction.

• When moving a cable, be careful not to let it catch

on the circuit board. Forcing the cable in anyway

may cut the cable, cause damage, or result in a

malfunction.

• Do not touch the exposed metal parts in the circuit

board. Touching these parts may result in a faulty

contact.

• When connecting cables or directly inserting a board

(DRAM SIMM for example), make sure that you

check that they are connected or inserted properly.

Improperly inserted cables and boards may cause

faulty contacts and an electrical short circuit which

may cause damage or result in a malfunction.

• Be careful of static electricity. There are times when

static electricity affects the IC chips on the main

board. Before you lift the optional board, to reduce

the possibility of static electricity, touch the metal

parts other than the painted area or a ground wire

on the devices that are grounded.

A variety of optional boards/memories sold separately

let you expand the functions of your EX5/5R/7. The

following five types of boards/memories can be used

with the EX5/5R/7.

● EXIDO1 (Individual Output Board)

The EXIDO1 increases the number of assignable audio

output jacks. The EX5/5R comes with four outputs,

L/MONO, R, and Individual Output 1, 2. Installing the

board which has four Individual Outputs 3~6 brings

the total of outputs to eight. The EX7 with L/MONO

and R stereo outputs along with the Individual Out

1~4 is capable of a total of six outputs.

● EXDGO1 (Digital Output Board)

The EXDGO1 after installation provides an AES/EBU

digital out jack and a Word Clock In jack.

The EXDGO1 and EXIDO1, two boards can not be

installed at the same time.

● ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board)

A SCSI connector can be installed in the EX5/5R/7.

This lets you connect external SCSI devices, such as

hard disk drives, ZIP, JAZZ disk drives and CD-ROM

drives. External SCSI device operations are

accomplished in the Disk mode.

● EXFLM1 (Flash Memory Board)

When the power is turned off, all the data in RAM is

lost. However, Flash memory data is not volatile and

remains recorded. When Flash memory is installed, just

like ROM, the data can be used as soon as the system is

turned on. In the EX5/5R/7, Flash memory (4MB x

2=8MB) can be used to store sample data. Also the

data can be overwritten whenever you like.

Take note that the EXFLM1 should always be used in

pairs.

● DRAM SIMM

DRAM SIMM (Single In-line Memory Module) can be

used as RAM for recording sample data. You need to

use 72-pin DRAM SIMMs (4, 8, 16, 32MB) in pairs. It

is possible to increase the 1MB of internal memory, a

maximum of 64MB to a total of 65MB. (However,

because the data is volatile, it is necessary to backup

data to floppy disk or an external SCSI device.)

Take note that DRAM SIMMs with the same memory

capacity should always be used in pairs.

Optional Boards/Memories

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Precautions When

Purchasing DRAM SIMMs

Some of the commercially available DRAM SIMMs

may not work on the EX5/5R/7. Yamaha cannot

be held responsible for malfunction of DRAM

SIMMs. BEFORE purchasing, please consult

(which to buy) the shop where you bought

EX5/5R/7 or your nearest Yamaha (or the

authorized distributor) listed at the end of this

manual.

Important Notices About DRAM SIMM

Type/Configuration.

• You need to use 72-pin DRAM SIMMs (4, 8, 16,

32MB) with the same memory capacity in pairs.

• You need to use DRAM SIMMs with access time of

70ns or less.

• Both types, parity and non-parity types can be used.

It is also possible to use the EDO type.

• DRAM SIMMs corresponding to ECC cannot be

used.

• For the EX5/7 (keyboard), you need to use DRAM

SIMM with its height less than 32mm.

• Yamaha recommends to select the DRAM SIMMs

that meet the standard specification for internal

configuration set by the JEDEC*. However, be aware

that the recommendation does NOT always assure

that the DRAM SIMMs operate with the EX5/5R/7.

* The JEDEC (Joint Electron Device Engineering Council) is a

technical electronic device association. This association sets

regulations for standard terminal configuration in electronic

devices.

How to Install the

Optional Board/

Memory (EX5/7)

The installation method is different depending on the

instrument types, EX5/7 keyboards and EIA sized

module, EX5R. Both methods are explained separately

on the following pages. Read the explanation carefully

for the instrument that you will use. The board and

cable to be used are described in the beginning of each

installation procedure.

For information on how to handle the EX5R, go to page

285.

Preparation

On the EX5/7, there are two types of covers, one is for

optional boards and the other is for memories. Remove

the appropriate cover according to the board/memory

that you will install.

How to Remove the Optional Board

Cover (EXIDO1, EXDGO1, ASIB1)

1Turn the EX power off, and disconnect the power

cord.

2Turn over the keyboard so you can have direct

access to the underside. To protect the Knobs or

Wheels, place the keyboard so the four corners are

supported by something that provides sufficient

support like magazines or cushions.

Be careful not to drop or bump the keyboard and

make sure that it is well balanced before proceeding.

Place the supports at all four corners,

without touching the Knobs and the

Wheels.

View of the keyboard

from the bottom.

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3Move to a position facing the rear panel of the

EX5/7, and remove the screws from the optional

board cover on the left side with a Phillips

screwdriver (eight screws). Do not remove the large

screw shown in the illustration.

Remove the optional board cover and you will see

the installation connectors.

How to Remove the Memory Cover

(EXFLM1, DRAM SIMM)

Steps 1 and 2 are the same as those explained in

removing the optional board cover.

3Move to a position facing the rear panel of the

EX5/7, and remove the screws from the memory

cover on the right side with a Phillips screwdriver

(six screws).

Remove the memory cover and you will see the

installation sockets.

For information on how to handle the EX5R, see page

285.

Memory cover

Do not remove this screw.

Optional board cover

Memory cover

Rear panel

How to Install the

EXIDO1

in the EX5/7

Necessary Items

• EXIDO1 (Individual Output Board) x 1

• Flat cable x 1 (included in the EXIDO1 package)

Installation

You can install the EXIDO1 after removing the

optional board cover. For more information on

removing the optional board cover, see How to Remove

the Optional Board Cover.

If the ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board) is already

installed, it must first be removed before proceeding.

If you want to install the two boards simultaneously,

first install the EXIDO1.

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the cover to when the cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

1Remove the two screws from the EXIDO1/EXDGO1

opening cover (hold the cover from inside the EX5/7

as you remove the cover). The two screws will be

used again when securing the EXIDO1. Be careful

not to lose them.

After you take off the cover, do not leave it inside the

EX5/7 and put it in a safe place.

2Remove the EXIDO1/EXDGO1 power cable (1 red

and 4 white, 5 pin cable) from the hook-shaped

bundle tie in the EX5/7. Make sure not to catch the

cable on any other cables or the circuit board while

removing it from the hook-shaped bundle tie and set

it aside. Place the remaining cable back into the

bundle tie.

Power cable

Opening cover

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3Support the EXIDO1 with your hand and use the

two screws removed in step 1 to attach the board to

the rear panel of the EX5/7.

4Use the two screws that are attached to the EXIDO1

to attach the board to the EX5/7 metal fitting.

5Connect the EXIDO1/EXDGO1 power cable that

was set aside in step 2 to the EXIDO1 connector. Be

careful not to connect the connector in the wrong

direction.

6As shown in the diagram, bend the flat cable to the

specified dimensions.

80mm

Indicates that the cable

should be folded upwards

at this line.

Indicates that the cable

should be folded downwards

at this line.

5mm

50mm35mm

Blue marking

Connect the connector

(Make sure that the connector

is facing the correct direction)

Line up the red cable with this mark .

Fix the board with the two screws.

FDD cable

EXIDO1

7Check the location of the DGO/IDO connector in

the EX5/7 and connect the EXIDO1 and EX5/7 with

the flat cable. The DGO/IDO connector is hidden

under the FDD cable. “DGO/IDO” is printed on the

panel.

When you lift up the FDD cable to connect the flat cable

to the DGO/IDO connector, the FDD cable may

inadvertently be pulled out of the connector. Make sure

that the FDD cable is securely connected after connecting

the optional board.

8Replace the optional board cover by following the

steps for removal in the opposite order.

The Individual Output jacks to be added are numbered as

follows.

• EX5: INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 3~6

• EX7: INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1~4

For information on Individual Output settings, see page

19.

DGO/IDO connector

FDD cable

Before connection After connection

Connector on

the EXIDO1

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How to Install the

EXDGO1 in the EX5/7

Necessary Items

• EXDGO1 (Digital Output Board) x 1

• Flat cable x 1 (included in the EXDGO1 package)

Installation

You can install the EXDGO1 after removing the

optional board cover. For more information on

removing the optional board cover, see How to Remove

the Optional Board Cover.

If the ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board) is already

installed, it must first be removed before proceeding.

If you want to install the two boards simultaneously,

first install the EXDGO1.

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the cover to when the cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

The procedure for installing the EXDGO1 is the same

as for the EXIDO1. Refer to How to Install the

EXIDO1 in the EX5/7.

For information on Word Clock settings, see Utility mode

(page 277).

When the EXDGO1 is properly installed, L and R

signals will be output digitally.

When connecting the EXDGO1 (Digital Output AES/EBU

[XLR] jack) and an external audio device, use the XLR

cable with the impedance characteristics, 110Ω

When receiving word clock from an external audio device,

you are required to connect the EXDGO1 (Word Clock In

[BNC] jack) and the external audio device. In this case, use

the BNC connector/coaxial cable with the impedance

characteristics, 75Ω

How to Install the ASIB1

in the EX5/7

Necessary Items

• ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board) x 1

• SCSI cable (Flat cable 50P; length: 280mm) x 1

(included in the ASIB1 package)

• Cutting pliers or scissors (to cut a cable)

When you open the package of the ASIB1 board, you

will find two SCSI cables connected to the ASIB1,

and two (2-pin) power cables, one is plugged to the

ASIB1 and the other is left unplugged. To install the

ASIB1 into the EX, only the short (280mm long)

SCSI cable is used. First, it is necessary to remove

the long (480mm long) SCSI cable and 2-pin power

cable from the ASIB1 board.

Installation

You can install the ASIB1 after removing the optional

board cover. For more information on removing the

optional board cover, see How to Remove the Optional

Board Cover.

When two boards are installed simultaneously such as

the ASIB1 and EXIDO1 (or EXDGO1), first install the

EXIDO1 (or EXDGO1).

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the cover to when the cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

1 Remove the two screws from the ASIB1 opening cover (hold

the cover from inside the EX5/7 as you remove the cover).

The two screws will be used again when securing the ASIB1.

Be careful not to lose them.

After you take off the cover, do not leave it inside the

EX5/7 and put it in a safe place.

2Disconnect the long (480mm long) SCSI cable from

the connector (CN1) on the ASIB1 board.

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3Unplug the 2-pin power cable from the ASIB1 and

remove it from the ASIB1. To remove the 2-pin

power cable, cut the cable and then pull it out from

the hoop as shown in the illustration.

4Remove the ASIB1 power cable (1 red and 1 white, 2

pin cable) from the hook-shaped bundle tie in the

EX5/7. Make sure not to catch the cable on any

other cables or the circuit board while removing it

from the hook-shaped bundle tie and set it aside.

Place the remaining cable back into the bundle tie.

5Set the TERM switch (Terminator) to ON on the

ASIB1 board.

6Connect the ASIB1 power cable that was set aside in

step 4 to the CN2 connector (next to the TERM

switch) on the ASIB1. Be careful not to connect the

connector in the wrong direction.

ON TERM OFF

Short (280mm long) SCSI cable

Power cable

RM OFF

2cm

RM OFF

Cut here

Pull out

7Check the location of the SCSI connector in the

EX5/7 (shown in the illustration) and connect the

ASIB1 and the EX5/7 with the SCSI cable. “SCSI” is

printed on the panel next to the SCSI connector.

8Support the ASIB1 with your hand and use the two

screws removed in step 1 to attach the board to the

rear panel of the keyboard.

9Arrange the SCSI cable so it sits in between the

ASIB1 and the panel.

)Replace the optional board cover by following the

steps for removal in the opposite order.

For information on SCSI ID settings, see the Utility mode

(page 276).

ON TERM OFF

SCSI connector

FDD cable

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How to Install the EXFLM1/

DRAM SIMM in the EX5/7

Necessary Items

• EXFLM1 x 2 (use only in pairs)

• DRAM SIMM x 2 (use only in pairs)

Make sure always use the EXFLMs in pairs, also always

use the DRAM SIMMs with the same memory capacity in

pairs.

Installation

You can install the EXFLM1 and DRAM SIMM after

removing the memory cover. For more information on

removing the memory cover, see How to Remove the

Memory Cover.

When installing the memory board (from when you

remove the cover to when the cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

1Check the location of the memory slots. When facing

the rear panel of the EX5/7, on the back of the board

in the EX5/7, the two rows (to the right of the

sockets “EXFLM1” is printed) are the EXFLM1

sockets. The two rows (to the right of the sockets

“DRAM” is printed) before the EXFLM1 are the

DRAM SIMM sockets.

2On the EXFLM1 and the DRAM SIMM memory

there is a cut in the board next to 1PIN. Insert the

board into the socket so that 1PIN lines up with the

1PIN mark (▲) printed on the board in the EX5/7.

Hook

EXFLM1

Rear

DRAM

DRAM SIMM

YFL

The sockets for the EXFLM1 and DRAM SIMM look

the same. Be careful not to insert the memory into the

wrong socket.

3Install the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM by inserting

the first board into the socket closest to you. Set the

EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM completely into the

socket at an angle shown in the illustration. Then

push in the direction shown below so that it becomes

upright and the hook snaps into place. Repeat this

step for the second board.

4Replace the memory cover by following the steps for

removal in the opposite order.

To remove a EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM from a socket,

hold open the two hooks on the socket (one at each end)

and push on the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM so that it is

released from the hooks and becomes slanting, and then

pull the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM out.

Insert completely into the

socket at this angle.

The hooks catch and the board

stands vertical, securely inserted.

Hook

72PIN 1PIN

Hook hole

Cut that indicates 1 PIN

Hook hole

Hook

EXFLM1

Rear

DRAM

DRAM SIMM

YFL

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How to Install the

Optional Board/

Memory (EX5R)

Preparation

On the EX5R, remove the main unit top cover for all

optional board/memory installations.

For information on how to handle the EX5/7, go to page

279.

How to Remove the EX5R Top Cover

1Turn the EX power off, and disconnect the power

cord.

2Turn over the main unit and remove the six screws

on the left and right sides that secure the EX5R top

cover.

Do not remove the other screws.

3Return the unit to its original upright position and

remove the four screws on the top surface located at

the front of the unit and also the seven screws

located on the rear.

Top

Front

Rear

Bottom

4Remove the EX5R top cover by sliding the cover in a

backwards direction and you will see the installation

connectors/sockets.

How to Replace the EX5R Top Cover

Replace the top cover by following the steps for

removal in the opposite order (First replace the seven

rear screws, next the four top screws, and then the

bottom six screws).

For information on how to handle the EX5/7, see page

279.

Front Rear

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How to Install the EXIDO1

in the EX5R

Necessary Items

• EXIDO1 (Individual Output Board) x 1

• Flat cable x 1 (included in the EXIDO1 package)

Installation

You can install the EXIDO1 after removing the main

unit top cover. For more information on removing the

main unit top cover, see above.

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the EX5R top cover to when the cover is

replaced securely) all operations must be done with

the power cord disconnected.

1Remove the two screws from the EXIDO1/EXDGO1

opening cover (hold the cover from inside the EX5R

as you remove the cover). The two screws will be

used again when securing the EXIDO1. Be careful

not to lose them.

After you take off the cover, do not leave it inside the

EX5R and put it in a safe place.

2Remove the EXIDO1/EXDGO1 power cable (1 red

and 4 white, 5 pin cable) from the hook-shaped

bundle tie in the EX5R. Make sure not to catch the

cable on any other cables or the circuit board while

removing it from the hook-shaped bundle tie and set

it aside. Place the remaining cable back into the

bundle tie.

Power cable

Opening cover

3As shown in the diagram, bend the flat cable to the

specified dimensions.

4Connect the flat cable to the EXIDO1.

5Connect the EXIDO1/EXDGO1 power cable that

was set aside in step 2 to the EXIDO1 connector. Be

careful not to connect the connector in the wrong

direction.

6Check the location of the DGO/IDO connector in

the EX5R and connect the EXIDO1 and the EX5R

with the flat cable. When facing the rear panel, the

DGO/IDO connector is on the right side as shown in

the illustration. “DGO/IDO” is printed on the panel.

DGO/IDO

Rear

Line up the red cable

with the mark .

Cable is connected. (Rear)

Make sure that

the connector is

facing the correct

direction.

20mm10mm50mm

20mm

Blue marking

Indicates that the cable

should be folded upwards

at this line.

Indicates that the cable

should be folded downwards

at this line.

50mm

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7Turn over the EXIDO1 and place face down into the

support arms.

The EXIDO1 and the EXDGO is installed in the EX5R

upside down (with the board facing down). If

installed underside down, the output jack numbers

will not match the Individual Out settings.

8Slide the EXIDO1 towards the rear panel of the

EX5R and use the two screws removed in step 1 to

attach the board to the rear panel.

9Replace the EX5R top cover. See How to Replace the

EX5R Top Cover on page 285.

For information on Individual Output settings, see page

19.

MIDI

OUT IN

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

65 43

DIGITAL OUTPUT

WORD CLOCK IN

AES EBU

INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT

OUTPUT

LMONO

Rear

Slide the board

in this direction.

Support arms

Turn over

the board.

Rear

How to Install the

EXDGO1 (Digital Output Board)

in the EX5R

Necessary Items

• EXDGO1 (Digital Output Board) x 1

• Flat cable x 1 (included in the EXDGO1 package)

Installation

You can install the EXDGO1 after removing the EX5R

top cover. For more information on removing the EX5R

top cover, see How to Remove the EX5R Top Cover.

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the top cover to when the top cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

The procedure for installing the EXDGO1 is the same

as for the EXIDO1. See How to Install the EXIDO1 in

the EX5R.

Only the points that are different from the EXIDO1

will be explained.

Same as the EXIDO1, the EXDGO1 is installed face down.

For information on Word Clock settings, see Utility mode

(page 277).

When the EXDGO1 is properly installed, L and R

signals will be output digitally.

When connecting the EXDGO1 (Digital Output AES/EBU

[XLR] jack) and an external audio device, use the XLR

cable with the impedance characteristics, 110Ω

When receiving word clock from an external audio device,

you are required to connect the EXDGO1 (Word Clock In

[BNC] jack) and the external audio device. In this case, use

the BNC connector/coaxial cable with the impedance

characteristics, 75Ω

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How to Install the ASIB1

(SCSI Interface Board) in the

EX5R

Necessary Items

• ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board) x 1

• SCSI cable (Flat cable 50P; length: 280mm) x 1

(included in the ASIB1 package)

• Cutting pliers or scissors (to cut a cable)

When you open the package of the ASIB1 board, you

will find two SCSI cables connected to the ASIB1,

and two (2-pin) power cables, one is plugged to the

ASIB1 and the other is left unplugged. To install the

ASIB1 into the EX, only the short (280mm long)

SCSI cable is used. First, it is necessary to remove

the long (480mm long) SCSI cable and 2-pin power

cable from the ASIB1 board.

Installation

You can install the ASIB1 after removing the EX5R top

cover. For more information on removing the EX5R top

cover, see How to Remove the EX5R Top Cover.

When installing the optional board (from when you

remove the top cover to when the top cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

1Remove the two screws from the ASIB1 opening

cover (hold the cover from inside the EX5R as you

remove the cover). The two screws will be used

again when securing the ASIB1. Be careful not to

lose them.

After you take off the cover, do not leave it inside the

EX5R and put it in a safe place.

2Disconnect the long (480mm long) SCSI cable from

the connector (CN1) on the ASIB1 board.

Opening cover

3Unplug the 2-pin power cable from the ASIB1 and

remove it from the ASIB1. To remove the 2-pin

power cable, cut the cable and then pull it out from

the hoop as shown in the illustration.

4Remove the ASIB1 power cable (1 red and 1 white, 2

pin cable) from the hook-shaped bundle tie in the

EX5R. Make sure not to catch the cable on any other

cables or the circuit board while removing it from

the hook-shaped bundle tie and set it aside. Place the

remaining cable back into the bundle tie.

5Set the TERM switch (Terminator) to ON on the

ASIB1 board.

ON TERM OFF

Short (280mm long) SCSI cable

Power cable

RM OFF

2cm

RM OFF

Cut here

Pull out

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6Connect the ASIB1 power cable that was set aside in

step 4 to the CN2 connector (next to the TERM

switch) on the ASIB1. Be careful not to connect the

connector in the wrong direction.

7Check the location of the SCSI connector in the

EX5R (shown in the illustration), and connect the

ASIB1 and the EX5R with the SCSI cable. “SCSI” is

printed on the panel next to the SCSI connector.

8Support the ASB1 with your hand and use the two

screws removed in step 1 to attach the board to the

rear panel of the EX5R.

ON TERM OFF

9Use the bundle tie next to the ASIB1 to bundle the

cables together.

)Replace the EX5R top cover. See How to Replace the

EX5R Top Cover.

For information on SCSI ID settings, see the Utility mode

(page 276).

ON TERM OFF

Bundle tie

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How to Install the EXFLM1/

DRAM SIMM in the EX5R

Necessary Items

• EXFLM1 x 2 (use only in pairs)

• DRAM SIMM x 2 (use only in pairs)

Make sure always use the EXFLMs in pairs, also always

use the DRAM SIMMs with the same memory capacity in

pairs.

Installation

You can install the EXFLM1 and DRAM SIMM after

removing the EX5R top cover. For more information on

removing the EX5R top cover, see How to Remove the

EX5R Top Cover.

When installing the memory board (from when you

remove the top cover to when the top cover is replaced

securely) all operations must be done with the power

cord disconnected.

1Check the location of the memory slots. When facing

the rear panel of the EX5R, the DRAM SIMM two

rows (to the left of the sockets DRAM is printed) are

on the back of the board on the far left side of the

EX5R. The two rows in front of the DRAM SIMM

rows (to the left of the sockets EXFLM1 is printed)

are the EXFLM1 sockets.

DGO/IDO

Hook

Front

EXFLM1 DRAM

DRAM SIMM

YFL

2On the EXFLM1 and the DRAM SIMM memory

there is a cut in the board next to 1PIN. Insert the

board into the socket so that 1PIN lines up with the

1PIN mark (▲) printed on the board in the EX5R.

The sockets for the EXFLM1 and DRAM SIMM look

the same. Be careful not insert the memory into the

wrong socket.

3Install the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM by inserting

the first board in the socket farthest from you. Set

the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM into the socket at an

angle shown in the illustration. Then push in the

direction shown below so that it becomes upright

and the hook snaps into place. Repeat this step for

the second board.

4Replace the EX5R top cover. See How to Replace the

EX5R Top Cover.

To remove a EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM from a socket,

hold open the two hooks on the socket (one at each end)

and push on the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM so that it is

released from the hooks and becomes slanting, and then

pull the EXFLM1 or DRAM SIMM out.

Insert completely into the

socket at this angle.

The hooks catch and the board

stands vertical, securely inserted.

Hook

1PIN 72PIN

Hook hole

Cut that indicates 1PIN

Hook hole

Hook

Front

EXFLM1 DRAM

DRAM SIMM

YFL

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Troubleshooting

The following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common

problems. Most problems may be simply the result of incorrect settings. Before calling for

professional service, refer to the troubleshooting advice below to see if you can find and

correct the cause of the problem.

No sound.

● Is the volume set appropriately? (P. 9)

● (On EX5/7) When the Foot Controller is connected to the FOOT VOLUME jack, is the Foot

Volume pressed down? (P. 17)

● Is the Volume parameter in PARAM, COM menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 77)

● Is the Level parameter in PARAM, AMP menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 96)

● Is the Level parameter in MIX, OSC menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 81)

● Is the note range/velocity (note) range in ZONE, OSC menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 82)

● Isn't each element muted? (P. 77)

● Filters set for each element may inadvertently cut almost all the sound? (P. 86)

● (AN elements) Is the PulseWidth parameter in VCO, OSC menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 116)

● Are the effect settings appropriate? (P. 105)

● Are the MIDI receive channels set appropriately? (P. 165, 271)

● Is the audio equipment connected appropriately? (P. 18)

● Isn't Local set to off? (P. 275)

● Are the settings, Velocity Sensitivity, Note Limit and Velocity Limit appropriate? (P. 166, 82)

● (When playing back a song using the internal sequencer or an external MIDI device,) are the

volume and expression settings for the song data appropriate?

● (When playing performances using the internal sequencer or an external MIDI device,) Are the

MIDI settings, transmit channels of each sequencer track and receive channels of each part of

the performance, set appropriately? (P. 171)

● (Performance) Is the volume of each part set enough? (P. 167)

● (Performance) Is the Output Select of each part set appropriately? (P. 167)

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No arpeggiator sound.

● Is each part of the arpeggiator muted? (P. 239)

● Are the settings, Velocity Sensitivity and Velocity Limit appropriate? (P. 166)

● Is the note range for the arpeggiator set appropriately? (P. 161)

● (User arpeggio) Are the sequence data properly recorded? (P. 245)

● (Performance mode) Are the Layer Switch and Arpeggio Switch for the part(s) turned on? (P. 171)

Distorted sounds.

● Are the effect settings appropriate? (P. 105)

● Is the volume level set too loud? (P. 79, 96)

● (AN elements) Are the FM parameter and Sync parameter in ALG, OSC menu (Voice Edit) set

too high? (P. 114)

● (AN elements) Is the Feedback Level in MIX, AMP menu (Voice Edit) set too high? (P. 120)

Small sounds.

● Is the MIDI volume or MIDI expression set too low?

● Are the Velocity Sens/Offset in the Voice Mode Setup (Utility mode) set too low? (P. 271)

● Is the cutoff frequency of the filters set too high/low? (P. 110, 118)

Wrong pitch.

● Is the Master Tune in the Synthesizer Setup (Utility mode) set appropriately? (P. 270)

● Are the pitch related parameters in PARAM, PITCH menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 83)

● Is the appropriate tuning system selected from Micro Tuning parameter in SCALE, PITCH menu

(Voice Edit)? (P. 84)

● (AN elements) Is the Sync Pitch parameter in ALG, OSC menu (Voice Edit) set appropriately? (P. 114)

● Is the Pitch Modulation Depth in LFO1, LFO menu (Voice Edit) set too high? (P. 102)

● (Performance) Is the Note Shift for each part in LYR (Layer) set to a value other than 0? (P. 171)

● (Performance) Is the Detune for each part in MIX set to a value other than 0? (P. 171)

Sound is choppy and interrupted.

● Do the total number of notes required to the data exceed the maximum polyphony? (P. 78)

● (User arpeggio) Are the velocity and play effects for the arpeggio set appropriately? (P. 239)

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Only one note sounds at a time.

● Is the “mono” selected from Mono/Poly parameter in PARAM, COM menu (Voice Edit)? (P. 79)

● (Performance) Is the "mono" selected from Mono/Poly parameter of each part? (P. 165)

No effect applied.

● Is [EF BYPASS] key turned off? (P. 10)

● Is the InsEF Elem Sw in TYPE, EFCT menu turned on? Also, is the effect type other than 00

(thru) selected for each effect type in TYPE, EFCT menu?(P. 105)

● (Performance) Is the InsEF Elem Sw for each part turned off? Also, is the effect type other than

00 (thru) selected for each effect type in EFCT, COM menu?(P. 165)

Appendix

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LCD Messages

294

Appendix

Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data is received at one time.

Information

Remaining memory of the internal sequencer has been consumed.

An error occurred when receiving MIDI data.

An error occurred when receiving bulk data.

The internal backup battery has been consumed. Replace the battery.

Sequence data (bulk) has been received, but it contains no data.

Wrong MIDI data was received.

Can't select a mode. Turn the Keymap/Arpeggiator off.

Can't select a mode. Turn the Keymap off.

MIDI bulk data has been received.

EX is receiving MIDI bulk data.

Can't edit the data because it is a preset data.

SCSI ID is not properly set.

There is no more memory available on the disk.

Can't find the specified type of file.

The disk is faulty.

The disk has not been inserted.

The disk has not been properly formatted.

The disk is write protected.

The format type of the disk is wrong.

The file with the same name already exists.

The file data is faulty.

Can't make more than two directory levels.

The file format type is not for EX.

The timebase of the designated SMF file is wrong.

VL controller set cannot be created since the controller sets are full.

It is not possible to execute the undo operation.

Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device number is off.

Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device numbers don't match.

EX is transmitting MIDI bulk data.

Wave Editor has been canceled.

EX has received sample data from Wave Editor.

EX is receiving sample data from Wave Editor.

EX is transmitting sample data to Wave Editor.

The number of wave layers are full.

There is no more memory available on the Flash Memory Board.

There is no more memory available on the sample (D)RAM.

The number of waves are full.

The number of samples are full.

DSP has been occupied by another use.

The number of elements are full.

To mute the elements, press an appropriate number key while holding [SHIFT] key.

To store the scene, press [SCENE] key while holding [STORE] key.

Displayed when EX has completed an operation.

Displayed during executing a command.

Displayed when EX is working using the disk, etc.

Displayed during sample recording.

Displayed when EX is ready to record a sample.

Displayed during processing a sample.

Displayed when the disk drive is changed to another.

Displayed during playback using the Direct Play function.

MIDI buffer full!

Messages

Memory full!

MIDI data error!

MIDI checksum err!

Change internal battery!

Data empty!

Illegal data!

Please turn off keymap&arp!

Please turn off keymap!

MIDI bulk received!

MIDI bulk receiving!

Preset data!

SCSI error!

Disk full!

File not found!

Bad disk!

Disk not ready!

Disk unformatted!

Write protected!

Illegal disk!

Already file exist!

Illegal file!

Can't make directory!

Unknown file format!

SMF illegal timebase!

Can't set VL control!

Can't undo. OK?

Device number is off!

Device number mismatch!

MIDI bulk transmitting!

SMDI canceled!

SMDI sample received!

SMDI sample receiving!

SMDI sample transmitting!

Too many wave layers!

Flash memory full!

Sample memory full!

Too many waveforms!

Too many samples!

DSP resource full!

Element memory full!

EL mute - Number Sw [1]..[4]

Press SCENE Sw to store...

Completed!

Executing...

Now working...

Now recording...

Waiting...

Processing data.

Now changing...

Now playing...

More than two layer switches cannot be turned on at one time.Too many layers!52

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Specifications

Appendix

KEYBOARD Number of Keys

Touch

TONE GENERATION SYSTEM

Tone Generators

Polyphony

VOICE Voice Types

Number of Voices

Modes

WAVE Preset

User

Modes

PERFORMANCE Multi-Timbres

Number of Performances

Modes

SAMPLE Sampling

Modes

EFFECT Reverb

Chorus

Insertion

SCENE

SONG Tracks

Note Resolution

MIDI Sync

Capacity

Format

Recording Modes

Modes

PATTERN Tracks

Number of Patterns

Recording Modes

Modes

ARPEGGIATOR Tracks

Number of Arpeggios

Recording Modes

Modes

KEYMAP

DISK File Types

Functions

Others

UTILITY

CONTROLS

CONNECTORS & TERMINALS

DISPLAY

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

POWER CONSUMPTION

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

DIMENSIONS

WEIGHT

* Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without

prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

EX5 EX5R EX7

76 -- 61

Velocity sensitive, Aftertouch -- Velocity sensitive, Aftertouch

AWM2, VL, AN, FDSP; Sampling (44.1kHz) AWM2, AN, FDSP; Sampling (44.1kHz)

128 64

AWM, VL+AWM, FDSP, AN+AWM (Poly/Layer), AN+FDSP, Drum AWM, FDSP, AN+AWM, Drum

512 (256 Presets, 256Internals[Users]) *Up to 4 elements for each Normal voice / up to 128 elements for Drum voice

Voice Play, Voice Edit, Voice Store, Voice Job

16MByte

1MB DRAM *Optionally expanded up to 73MB (64MB SIMM + 8MB Flash Memory)

Wave Edit, Wave Job

128

Performance Play, Performance Edit, Performance Store, Performance Job

16 bits linear, 44.1KHz

Sample Play, Sample Record, Sample Edit, Sample Job

Scene 1, 2, Scene Control, Scene Store

16 sequence tracks, Pattern, Play Effects, Tempo

1/480 of a quarter note

Internal, MIDI Clock, MTC

ca. 30,000 notes

Song (Load/Save), SMF Format 0 (Load/Save), SMF Format 1 and ESEQ (Load)

Multi, Overdub, Replace, Punch In, Step

Song Play (Play Effects), Song Record, Song Edit, Song Job

Multi, Overdub, Replace, Step

Pattern Play, Pattern Record, Pattern Edit, Pattern Job

50 Presets, 50 Users

Overdub, Replace, Step

Arpeggio Play, Arpeggio Record, Arpeggio Edit, Arpeggio Job

128 assignable keys with Samples and Tracks (1 or all)

All Data, Synth All, Voice, Wave, SMF, Song, Pattern, Arpeggio

Save, Load, Rename, Delete, Make Directory, Format, Device Select

Direct Play, Auto Load * The following files can be loaded (not saved): SMF Format 1 and ESEQ, AKAI, AIFF and WAV

Synthesizer Setup, Voice Mode Setup, Sequencer Setup, MIDI Setup, Controller Setup, Other Setup

Octave Up/Down(EX5/7), Pitch(EX5/7), Modulation 1,2(EX5/7), Ribbon Controller(EX5/7), Floppy Disk Drive, Scene1,2, A/D Gain,

Volume, 10 Mode keys, Arppegio, Knob Mode, Keymap, EF Bypass, 6 Sequencer keys, Shift, F1 -F8, Exit, 6 Knobs, Cursor/Data, Data

dial, Cancel, Inc/Yes, Dec/No, Cursors, Numeric keypad, Enter, 8 Bank keys(EX5/7), 16 Program/Part/Track keys(EX5/7), Power

Individual Output 1,2(EX5/5R), A/D Input L/Mono R(EX5/5R), A/D Input(EX7), Footswitch(EX5/7), Sustain(EX5/7), Foot

Controller(EX5/7), Foot Volume(EX5/7), Output L/Mono R, Phones,Breath, MIDI In, Out, Thru, MIDI B In, Out(EX5),

2 slots for optional boards, AC Inlet * Input/output jacks are phone types.

64 x 240 (Backlit) with Contrast knob

Owner’s Manual, Data List, 4 Demonstration disks (Demonstaration songs and Factory Set files ), AC Power Cord

EXIDO1 Individual Output Board, EXDGO1 Digital Output Board, ASIB1 SCSI Interface Board, EXFLM1 Flash Memory, DRAM SIMM,

FC 4/5 Footswitch, FC 7 Foot Controller, BC 3 Breath Controller

32 watts 30 watts

Output: +18 dBm (10 k ohms), Phones: +12 dBm (33 ohms)

1268(W) x 407(D) x 129(H) mm (49 1/8" x 16" x 5 1/12") 480(W)

397(D)

138(H) (18 7/8"

15 2/3"

5 5/12") 1061(W)

407(D)

129(H) mm (41 3/4"

16"

5 1/12")

20 kg (44 1/8 lbs.) 9.8 kg (21 5/8 lbs.) 15 kg (33 1/8 lbs.)

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0~9

123... (Chronological order) ...................................... 262

2H Shelf (2-High Shelving Filter) ................................ 87

2L Shelf (2-Low Shelving Filter) .................................. 87

uMark ...................................................................... 191

ABC... (File Name) .................................................... 262

About Note/Velocity Limits Graphical Display .......... 166

About Pattern Playback Control ................................ 220

About Performance number ...................................... 156

About the Compare function .................................... 159

About the E (Edit) mark ............................................ 159

About the Floppy Disks ............................................ 259

About the Location for Each Event ............................ 201

About the Loop Lock Function .................................. 181

About the MIDI Signal Graphical Display .................. 166

About The Tune Screen .............................................. 74

About the Unit of the Sample

Playback Parameters ..................................................180

Accent (Accent: Note name, Velocity) ...................... 272

ALL ............................................................ 190, 192, 222

ALG (Algorithm) ........................................................ 113

Algorithm .................................................................. 113

ALL (All Data) .................................................... 263, 265

All Data ...................................................................... 260

Alternate Group ........................................................ 146

Alternate Selection Methods ........................................ 38

AMD (Amplitude Modulation Depth) ................ 102, 147

AMP (Amplitude) ................................ 96, 110, 119, 147

AN (Layer)+AWM Voices ............................................ 34

AN (Poly)+AWM Voices .............................................. 34

AN Mono/Poly (AN Monophonic/Polyphonic) .......... 112

AN Priority ................................................................ 113

AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) .................. 33

AN System Overview .................................................. 33

AN+FDSP Voices ........................................................ 35

Append Arpeggio ...................................................... 251

Append Pattern .......................................................... 230

Append Sample ........................................................ 183

Appendix .................................................................. 278

ARP (Arpeggio) .......... 79, 160, 238, 245, 261, 265, 268

Arp Hold (Arpeggio Hold) .................................. 161, 272

Arp MIDI A/B (Arpeggio MIDI A/B) .......................... 271

Arp MIDI A/B (Arpeggio MIDI OUT A/B) .................. 161

Arp MIDI Ch (Arpeggio MIDI Channel) .............. 161, 271

Arp Note LimitH (Note Limit High) ...................... 79, 161

Arp Note LimitL (Note Limit Low) ...................... 79, 161

Arp Sw (Arpeggio Switch) .................................. 79, 161

Arp Tempo (Arpeggio Tempo) ............................ 79, 161

Arp Type (Arpeggio Type) .................................... 79, 161

ARP-EDIT (Arpeggio Edit) .................................. 79, 160

Arpeggiator Accompaniment ...................................... 51

Arpeggio destination data (To) .................................. 268

Arpeggio Edit Mode .................................................. 247

Arpeggio Hold ............................................................ 61

Arpeggio Job Mode .................................................. 249

Arpeggio Mode .......................................................... 238

Arpeggio Mode screen .............................................. 238

Arpeggio Played back as Chords .............................. 244

Arpeggio Record Mode ............................................ 245

Arpeggio source data (From) .................................... 268

ArpeggioSw (Arpeggio Switch) ................................ 166

ASIB1 (SCSI Interface Board) .................................. 278

Assign .............................................................. 163, 272

Assigning Controllers to the Controller Set .............. 105

Atck Level (Attack Level) ............................................ 85

Atck Time (Attack Time) .............................................. 85

Atck Time Vel (Attack Time Velocity) .............. 84, 95, 98

Attack Level ................................................................ 96

Attack Mode ................................................................ 99

Attack T.Kf (Attack Time KeyFollow) .................. 132, 140

Attack Time.... 96, 99, 109, 111, 119, 120, 132, 140, 167

Audio Connections ...................................................... 18

Auditioning the Arpeggiator ...................................... 240

Auditioning the Settings Done in the Preset Menu .... 171

Auto Load Function .................................................. 261

AWM Synthesis .......................................................... 29

AWM System Overview .............................................. 29

Balance ...................................................................... 132

Bank .................................................................. 108, 117

Bank (Voice Bank) .................... 164, 165, 167, 169, 170

Bank (Wave Bank) ................................................ 80, 81

Bank/PC:MD (Bank/Program Change: MIDI) ............ 170

Basic Steps for Wave Edit

(Creating a new wave scratch) .................................. 151

Beat Graph ................................................................ 199

Beat Number ............................................................ 221

BEF (Band Elimination Filter) ...................................... 93

Bend (Pitch Bend) .................................................... 202

boost 6dB/12dB/18dB ................................................ 90

BP 1~4 Level ........................................................ 94, 97

BP 1~4 point ........................................................ 94, 97

BP High (Break Point High) ...................................... 125

BP Low (Break Point Low) ........................................ 124

BPF (Band Pass Filter) .......................................... 89, 93

Breath Controller ........................................................ 17

Breath Controller Assign .......................................... 275

Bright ........................................................................ 168

Cat (Category) ............................................................ 81

CAT (Channel After Touch) ........................................ 203

CC (Control Change) ................................................ 202

Ceiling ...................................................................... 137

Center Key .......................................................... 83, 179

Changing Control Data .............................................. 205

Changing Disks

(When an external disk has been connected) ............ 262

Changing Events ...................................... 204, 226, 248

Changing Tempo Data .............................................. 206

Changing the Time Signature And Patterns .............. 205

Channel .................................................................... 272

Cho (Chorus) ............................................ 106, 107, 162

Cho Pan (Chorus Pan) ...................................... 106, 162

Cho Return (Chorus Return) ............................ 106, 162

Cho Send (Chorus Send) .......................... 106, 145, 165

Cho Type (Chorus Type) ............................................ 162

Chord Separate ........................................ 211, 234, 255

Chord Sort .............................................. 211, 233, 255

Chorus ........................................................................ 65

Cho→Rev (Chorus→Reverb) ............................ 106, 162

Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head ................ 259

Clear Arp .................................................................. 250

Clear Arpeggio .......................................................... 250

Clear Pattern .............................................................. 229

Clear Song ................................................................ 207

Clear Track ................................................ 208, 229, 251

Clearing Patterns ...................................................... 205

Click (Click Mode) ............................................ 220, 239

Click (Metronome) (Click Mode) .............................. 186

Click (Metronome) Beat ............................................ 186

CLICK (MIDI Click) .................................................... 272

Clk (Clock Shift) ........................................................ 189

ClkSft (Clock Shift) .................................................... 191

Clock ................................ 211, 215, 234, 235, 255, 256

Clock Number ............................................................ 222

Coar (Coarse Tune) .................................................. 153

Coarse ...................................................................... 127

Coarse Tune ........................................................ 83, 144

COM (Common) .................. 77, 107, 112, 123, 142, 159

COM Menu ................................................................ 158

Compare & Store .................................................. 47, 52

Compare and Store .................................................... 77

Connect .............................................................. 92, 271

Connecting the Source ................................................ 69

Controller .................................................................. 170

Controller Knob Mode Switching ................................ 46

Controller Reset ........................................................ 271

Controller Sets ............................................................ 58

Controller Set Remapping .......................................... 59

Controllers & Modifiers .............................................. 31

COPY ................................................................ 162, 192

Copy Arpeggio .......................................................... 250

Copy Measure .......................................... 209, 231, 253

Copy Pattern .............................................................. 229

Copy Perform (Copy Performance) .......................... 173

Copy Sample ............................................................ 183

Copy Track ................................................ 208, 229, 251

Copy Voice ................................................................ 149

Copy Wave ................................................................ 155

Create Measure ........................................................ 209

Crescendo ................................................ 217, 236, 258

CTRL (Controller) .... 103, 111, 123, 141, 147, 163, 272

CTRL (Controller Setup) ............................................ 275

Ctrl (Controllers) .............................................. 104, 169

Ctrl To MIDI (Controller To MIDI) .............................. 170

Ctrl To TG (Controller To Tone Generator) ................ 170

Curve ................................................................ 163, 272

Cutoff Freq (Cutoff Frequency) .......................... 110, 118

Data backup .............................................................. 260

DCF (Dynamic Control Filter) .............................. 91, 110

DCF1 Type (Filter 1 Type) ............................................ 91

DCF1/2 EG (F1/2 EG) .................................................. 92

DCF1/2 Freq (F1/2Frequency) ...................................... 91

DCF1/2 Gain ................................................................ 91

DCF1/2 LFO (F1/2 LFO) .............................................. 92

DCF1/2 Reso (F1/2 Resonance) .................................. 92

DCF2 Type (Filter 2 Type) ............................................ 91

Dcy 1 Time Vel (Decay 1 Time Velocity) ...................... 98

Appendix

Index

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Dcy 1/2 Level (Decay 1/2 Level) ............................ 85, 96

Dcy 1/2 Time (Decay 1/2 Time) ............................ 85, 96

Dcy 1~3 Level .............................................................. 99

Dcy 1~3 Time (Decay 1-3 Time) .................................. 99

Decay Level Vel (Decay Level Velocity) ...................... 99

Decay T.Kf (Decay Time KeyFollow) .................. 133, 140

Decay Time .............. 111, 119, 120, 133, 137, 140, 168

DEL (Delete) .............................................................. 268

Delay ................................................................ 100, 103

Delete Measure .......................................................... 210

Delete Sample .......................................................... 183

Delete Wave .............................................................. 155

Deleting an Element from Each Key .......................... 143

Deleting Control Data ................................................ 205

Deleting Events ........................................ 204, 227, 248

Deleting Notes .......................................................... 201

Deleting Tempo Data ................................................ 206

Depth ........................................................ 103, 163, 272

Dest (Destination) .................................................... 103

Dest Depth (Destination Depth) ................................ 105

Dest Param (Destination Parameter) ........................ 104

Destination Part ........................................................ 174

Destination Performance Number ............................ 174

Detune .......................................................... 81, 83, 164

DEV (Device Select) .................................................. 269

Device No (Device Number) ...................................... 275

Devices That Can Be Used ........................................ 259

Digital Audio (Option) .................................................. 20

Direct Edit Page Selection .......................................... 46

Direct Play function .................................................. 267

Disk Mode ................................................................ 259

Distance .................................................................... 127

DRAM SIMM ............................................................ 278

Drive ........................................ 124, 127, 135, 137, 140

Drive EG (Drive EG Depth) ........................................ 135

Drive EG (Drive Envelope Generator Depth) .............. 140

Drive EG Vel

(Drive Envelope Generator Velocity) .................. 135, 140

Drive K.Flw (Drive KeyFollow) .................. 135, 137, 140

Drive K.Flw(Drive KeyFollow) .................................... 124

Drive Vel (Drive Velocity) .......................................... 140

Drum Key .......................................... 143, 144, 145, 146

Drum Layer ...................................... 143, 144, 145, 146

Drum Voice .............................................................. 141

Dry Level .................................. 130, 133, 134, 136, 138

Dry Vel (Dry Level Velocity) ...................................... 136

DSP Limitations .............................................. 39, 68, 78

Dst Arp (Destination Arpeggio) ................ 250, 251, 252

Dst Event (Destination Event) .................. 218, 237, 258

Dst Meas (Destination Measure) .............. 209, 231, 253

Dst Ptn (Destination Pattern) ............................ 229, 230

Dst Sample (Destination Sample Bank) .................... 183

Dst Sample (Destination Sample Number) ................ 184

Dst Sample (Source Sample Number) ...................... 183

Dst Track (Destination Track)

........................ 208, 209, 230, 231, 232, 251, 252, 253

Dst Trk (Destination Track) ................................ 229, 253

Dst Wave (Destination Wave) .................................... 155

Edge Bias .................................................................. 137

Edge EGDepth (Edge Envelope Generator Depth) .... 137

Edit Confirm .............................................................. 276

Edit the Sample .......................................................... 71

Editing Control ............................................................ 45

EFCT (Effects) .......................................... 105, 148, 161

Effect Bypass ...................................................... 67, 276

Effects In the Performance Mode ................................ 67

Effects In the Voice Mode .......................................... 66

EG (Amplitude Envelope Generator) .................... 98, 120

EG (Envelope Generator) .......................... 110, 117, 167

EG (Filter Envelope Generator) ............................ 95, 119

EG (Pitch Envelope Generator) ............................ 84, 109

EG Depth .................................................................... 83

EG Depth (Envelope Generator Depth) ...... 132, 134, 137

EG Depth Vel

(Envelope Generator Depth Velocity) ........ 132, 134, 137

EG Mode (Envelope Generator Mode) ...... 131, 136, 139

EG Mode(Envelope Generator Mode) ........................ 134

EG Pickup (Electric Guitar Pickup) ............................ 126

EG Random ................................................................ 83

EG Shape (Envelope Generator Shape) .................... 131

EG Time (Envelope Generator Time) 131, 134, 136, 139

EG Time Kflw

(Envelope Generator Time KeyFollow) ...... 132, 134, 139

EG Time Kflw(Envelope Generator Time KeyFollow) 136

Elem Sw (Element Switch) ........................................ 104

Element Combinations ................................................ 43

Element Configuration ..................................................43

Element Mute .............................................................. 77

Element Muting .......................................................... 46

Element Selection ........................................................ 45

ElmSw (Element Switch) .......................................... 124

END (End Point) ........................................................ 181

EP Pickup (Electric Piano Pickup) ............................ 124

EQ (Equalizer) ............................................................ 109

EQ1~EQ5 Freq (EQ1~EQ5 Frequency) ...................... 109

EQ1~EQ5 Gain .......................................................... 109

EQ1~EQ5 Reso (EQ1~EQ5 Resonance) .................... 109

Erase Measure .......................................... 209, 231, 253

Events .............................................. 210, 211, 233, 254

Event Chase .............................................................. 273

Event Data That Can Be Edited .................. 202, 226, 247

Event Range .............................................. 211, 233, 254

EX System Overview .................................................. 28

Excl (System Exclusive) ............................................ 203

EXDGO1 (Digital Output Board) ................................ 278

EXFLM1 (Flash Memory Board) ................................ 278

EXIDO1 (Individual Output Board) ............................ 278

Explanation for each FDSP type ................................ 124

ExpLowLimit (Expression Low Limit) .................. 97, 145

Expressivity of Each Controllers ................................ 275

Extended MIDI Control Capability ................................ 56

Extended Synthesis .................................................... 29

External Controllers .................................................... 17

External Sampling Sources ........................................ 21

External SCSI Device ................................................ 259

Extract ...................................................... 210, 233, 254

Extract Sample .......................................................... 184

[F1]/[F2]/[F3]/[F4]: REST/TIE/DEL(Delete)/

BKDEL(Back Delete) .................................................. 200

F1/2 Freq EG Depth (Filter 1/2 Frequency EG Depth) .. 94

F1/2 Freq KeyFlw (Filter 1/2 Frequency KeyFollow) .... 94

F1/2 Freq Random (Filter 1/2 Frequency Random) .... 94

F1/2 Vel EG (Filter 1/2 Velocity EG) ............................ 93

F1/2 Vel Freq (Filter 1/2 Velocity Frequency) .............. 94

F1/2 Vel Gain (Filter 1/2 Velocity Gain) ........................ 94

[F3] (ADD) and [F4] (DEL) Keys .............................. 151

Fade .................................................................. 101, 103

FDSP ........................................................................ 123

FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) .......... 123

FDSP Synthesis

(Formulated Digital Signal Processing) ...................... 34

FDSP System Overview .............................................. 34

FDSP Voice Element Structure .................................... 35

Feedback .................................................. 129, 133, 134

Feedback Kf (Feedback KeyFollow) .......................... 129

Feedback Level .......................................................... 120

Feedback Vel (Feedback Velocity) .............................. 134

Feedback Vel(Feedback Velocity) .............................. 133

File Directory ............................................................ 262

FILT (Filter) ................................ 86, 109, 118, 147, 273

Filters ........................................................................ 273

Filter Graphic Display .................................................. 93

FilterBypass .............................................................. 128

FilterType .................................................................. 118

Fine (Fine Tune) ........................................................ 153

Fine Tune ............................................................ 83, 144

Flange ........................................................................ 132

Floppy Disk ................................................................ 259

FM (Frequency Modulation) ...................................... 114

FM Depth .................................................................. 114

FM Modulator ............................................................ 114

FM Src (FM Source) .................................................. 114

FMD (Filter Modulation Depth) .......................... 102, 147

Foot Controllers (EX5 and EX7) .................................. 17

Foot SW Assign (Footswitch Assign) ........................ 275

Foot Switches (EX5 and EX7) ...................................... 17

Foot Volume Assign .................................................. 275

For Pattern Play Effects (PFX) Track .......................... 195

For Pattern Track ...................................................... 194

For Tracks 1~16 ........................................................ 194

FORM (Device Format) .............................................. 269

Fraction .................................................................... 181

Fraction (Loop Fraction) ............................................ 181

Freq (Frequency) .................... 88, 89, 90, 126, 128, 129

Freq EG Depth (Frequency EG Depth) .............. 110, 118

Freq K.Flw (Frequency KeyFollow) ............................ 126

Freq K.Flw BP (Frequency KeyFollow Break Point) .... 110

Freq K.Flw(Frequency KeyFollow) .............................. 129

Freq K.Follow (Frequency Key Follow) .............. 110, 118

Freq KeyFollow ...................................................... 88, 90

Freq Mod (Frequency Modulation) ............................ 129

Freq Mode (Frequency Mode) .................................. 153

Freq Random (Frequency Random) ...................... 88, 90

Freq Vel (Frequency Velocity) ................................88, 90

Freq Vel Sens (Frequency Velocity Sensitivity) .......... 118

From Key: Oct .......................................................... 257

FromNote .................................................................. 236

FromNote (source note) ............................................ 217

Front Panel .................................................................... 8

Gain ............................................................................ 90

Gain Random .............................................................. 90

Gain Vel (Gain Velocity) .............................................. 90

Gat (Gate Time) ................................................ 188, 190

Gate (Swing Gate Time) ............................ 214, 235, 256

Gate Time Display .................................................... 199

Get Phrase ........................................................ 232, 253

Global Recv Ch (Global Receive Channel) ........ 271, 274

Grid .......................................................................... 191

Groove ...................................................................... 188

GROOVE (Groove Template) .................... 190, 222, 242

Groove View .............................................................. 191

GrvTim (Groove Gate Time) ...................................... 191

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Handling the Floppy Disk Drive(FDD)

and Floppy Disk ........................................................ 259

Harmonic .................................................................. 168

Headphones ................................................................ 18

High Dump ................................................................ 129

High Dump Kf (High Dump KeyFollow) .................... 129

High Freq (High Frequency) ........................................ 86

High/Low Freq Vel (High/Low Frequency Velocity) .... 86

High/Low Gain ............................................................ 86

High/Low Gain Vel (High/Low Gain Velocity) .............. 87

High1/2 Freq (High 1/2 Frequency) ............................ 87

High1/2 Freq Vel (High1/2 Frequency Velocity) .......... 87

High1/2 Gain .............................................................. 88

High1/2 Gain Vel (High1/2 Gain Velocity) .................... 88

Hold Level ............................................................ 85, 96

Hold Time .............................................................. 85, 96

Hold Time Vel (Hold Time Velocity) ...................... 84, 95

How to Enter Song Record mode .............................. 193

How to Enter the Arpeggio Record Mode .................. 245

How to Enter the Pattern Record Mode .................... 223

How to Enter the Sample Record Mode .................... 176

How to Install the ASIB1

(SCSI Interface Board) in the EX5R .......................... 288

How to Install the ASIB1 in the EX5/7 ...................... 282

How to Install the EXDGO1

(Digital Output Board) in the EX5R .......................... 287

How to Install the EXDGO1 in the EX5/7 .................. 282

How to Install the EXFLM1/

DRAM SIMM in the EX5R ........................................ 290

How to Install the EXFLM1/

DRAM SIMM in the EX5/7 ........................................ 284

How to Install the EXIDO1 in the EX5R .................... 286

How to Install the EXIDO1 in the EX5/7 .................... 280

How to Install the Optional Board/ Memory (EX5R) .. 285

How to Install the Optional Board/ Memory (EX5/7) 279

How to Remove the EX5R Top Cover ........................ 285

How to Remove the Memory Cover

(EXFLM1, DRAM SIMM) .......................................... 280

How to Remove the Optional Board Cover

(EXIDO1, EXDGO1, ASIB1) ........................................ 279

How to Replace the EX5R Top Cover ........................ 285

HPF (High Pass Filter) .. 89, 93, 125, 128, 129, 137, 141

HPF Freq (High Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency) .......... 118

HPF K.Flw

(High Pass Filter KeyFollow) ............ 126, 128, 137, 141

Individual Element Structure ...................................... 40

Init Level (Initial Level) ................................................ 99

Init Voice(Initialize Voice) .......................................... 149

Init Perform (Initialize Performance) ........................ 173

Initial Level ................................................................ 109

InitVal KN1~6 (Initial Values KN1~6) ........................ 171

InitVal MW1/MW2/AT/FC/BC/RB (Initial Values) ........ 170

InitVal PB (Initial Value Pitch Bend) .......................... 170

Input Gain .................................................................... 86

Input Level ................................................................ 140

Input Level Bar .......................................................... 176

Inputting Notes .......................................................... 200

Inputting Rests .......................................................... 201

Inputting Staccato and Slurs .................................... 201

Inputting Ties ............................................................ 201

INS1 (Insertion 1) .................................................... 106

INS2 (Insertion 2) .................................................... 106

InsEF Connect (Insertion Effects Connect) ................ 105

InsEF Elem Sw

(Insertion Effect Element Switch) ...................... 105, 146

InsEF Sw (Insertion Effect Switch) ............................ 165

InsEF1 (Insertion Effect 1) ........................................ 106

InsEF2 (Insertion Effect 2) ........................................ 106

Inserting Control Data .............................................. 205

Inserting Events ........................................ 204, 226, 248

Inserting Tempo Data ................................................ 206

Inserting/Ejecting Floppy Disks ................................ 259

Insertion Effects .......................................................... 66

Installation ................ 280, 282, 284, 286, 287, 288, 289

Instrument Amplifier or Stereo Sound System .......... 18

Ins→Cho .................................................................. 148

Ins→Rev .................................................................. 148

Introductory Section ...................................................... 8

InvertLPF (Inverted Low Pass Filter) .......................... 89

JOB1 ........................................................ 207, 228, 250

JOB2 ........................................................ 209, 231, 252

JOB3 ........................................................ 212, 234, 255

K.Flw Coarse (KeyFollow Coarse) .............................. 138

K.Flw Fine (KeyFollow Fine) ...................................... 138

Kbd/TG Mode

(Keyboard/Tone Generator Mode) .................... 160, 271

Key ............................................................................ 240

Key Assign .................................................. 79, 146, 165

Key Mapping Procedure .............................................. 72

Keyboard Illustration ................................................ 200

Keyboard Transpose .................................................. 270

KeyFollow ............................ 83, 128, 130, 132, 134, 135

KeyOn Delay ................................................ 81, 108, 144

Knob .......................................................................... 171

Knob To MIDI ............................................................ 171

Knob To TG (Knob To Tone Generator) .................... 171

L (Loop) ................................................................ 85, 96

L/H Shelf (Low/High Shelving Filter) .......................... 86

Layer ........................................................................ 152

Layers .......................................................................... 49

Layer Sw (Layer Switch) .......................................... 166

Layered AWM Voices .................................................. 30

LCD Messages .......................................................... 294

Length .............................................................. 117, 239

Length (Loop Length) .............................................. 221

Level .............................................................. 81, 96, 145

Level K.Flw BP (Level Key Follow Break Point) ........ 110

Level K.Follow (Level KeyFollow) .............................. 110

Level KeyFollow .......................................................... 97

Level Vel (Level Velocity) .................................... 97, 145

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) ........ 100, 111, 121, 147

LFO Depth

(Low Frequency Oscillator Depth) ............ 131, 133, 134

LFO Mode (Low Frequency Oscillator Mode) ............ 130

LFO Phase (Low Frequency Oscillator Phase) .......... 131

LFO Speed

(Low Frequency Oscillator Speed) ............ 131, 133, 134

LFO Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator Wave) ............ 131

LFO1 (Low Frequency Oscillator1) ............................ 100

LFO1 AMD (LFO1 Amplitude Modulation) ................ 123

LFO1 Delay ................................................................ 123

LFO1 FMD (LFO1Frequency Modulation) .................. 123

LFO1 Speed .............................................................. 123

LFO1 Sync ................................................................ 123

LFO1 Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator1 Wave) ........ 121

LFO2 (Low Frequency Oscillator 2) .......................... 102

LFO2 Speed .............................................................. 123

LFO2 Wave (Low Frequency Oscillator 2 Wave) ........ 123

LOAD (File Load) ...................................................... 265

Load and Play the Demo Songs .................................. 25

LOC1/LOC2 (Location 1/2) ........................................ 186

Local (MIDI Control Out) .......................................... 275

Location (Measure, Beat, Clock) .............................. 198

LOOP ................................................................ 181, 186

Loop End .................................................................. 181

Loop Length .............................................................. 180

Loop Length Offset .................................................... 144

Loop Start/End Point ................................................ 186

Loop Top .................................................................. 180

LoopTune .................................................................. 179

Low Freq (Low Frequency) .......................................... 86

Low1/2 Freq (Low 1/2 Frequency) .............................. 87

Low1/2 Freq Vel (Low1/2 Frequency Velocity) ............ 87

Low1/2 Gain ................................................................ 87

Low1/2 Gain Vel (Low1/2 Gain Velocity) .................... 87

LPF (Low Pass Filter) ............................ 88, 92, 135, 137

LPF K.Flw (Low Pass Filter KeyFollow) ............ 136, 137

LpLength (Loop Length) .......................................... 152

Lvl (Level) ................................................................ 153

LYR (Layer) .............................................................. 165

M.FreqCoarse (Main Frequency Coarse) .................. 139

M.FreqFine (Main Frequency Fine) ............................ 139

M.Mod Depth (Main Modulation Depth) .................... 139

M.Mod EG

(Main Modulation Envelop Generator Depth) ............ 139

M.Mod EG Vel

(Main Modulation Envelop Generator Velocity) ........ 139

Master Note Shift ...................................................... 270

Master Tune .............................................................. 270

Master Volume .......................................................... 270

MaxLng (Maximum Length) ...................................... 220

MD BankLSB (MIDI Bank Select LSB) ...................... 170

MD BankMSB (MIDI Bank Select MSB) .................... 170

Meas (Measure) ........................ 186, 220, 224, 239, 246

Meas(Measure) ........................................................ 194

Measure 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218,

230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 252,

253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258

Measure Number ...................................................... 221

Measure/ARP (Arpeggio Type Number/Name) .......... 238

Measure/PTN (Pattern Name) .................................. 219

Measure/SONG (Song Name) .................................... 185

Memory Protect ........................................................ 276

Metronome (Click) Beat .................................... 220, 239

MIX .................................... 81, 117, 119, 145, 153, 164

Mic/Line Level .......................................................... 176

Micro Tuning .............................................................. 84

MIDI (MIDI Setup) .................................................... 274

MIDI Ch (MIDI Channel) ............................................ 165

MIDI Connections ........................................................ 22

MIDI Ctrl In (MIDI Control In) .................................. 274

MIDI Ctrl Out (MIDI Control Out) .............................. 274

MIDI Echo Back ........................................................ 274

MIDI Pan/Vol (MIDI Pan/Volume) ............................ 165

MIDI PC (MIDI Program Change) ............................ 170

MIDI to TG (MIDI to Tone Generator) ........................ 166

MIDI Trans Ch (MIDI Transmit Channel) .................. 271

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MIDI Trns Ch ............................................................ 274

MIDI-A/MIDI-B (MIDI OUT A/B) ........................ 192, 222

Mix Track .................................................. 208, 229, 251

Mixing Console ............................................................ 19

MKDIR (Make Directory) .......................................... 269

MLT (Multi) .............................................................. 171

MODE ........................................................................ 242

MOD (Modulation) .................................................... 116

Mod Smooth (Modulation Smooth) .......................... 129

Mod Speed (Modulation Speed) ................................ 129

Modify GateTime ...................................... 215, 235, 256

Modify Velocity ........................................ 216, 235, 257

Mono/Poly .................................................................. 79

Mono/Poly (Monophonic/Polyphonic) ...................... 165

Move Clock .............................................. 214, 235, 256

MSG (Greeting Message) .......................................... 277

MTC Start Offset (MTC Start Offset) ........................ 274

Multi ............................................................ 63, 195, 224

MULTI Menu .............................................................. 158

Multi-timbre Tone Generator ...................................... 51

Mute .......................................................... 185, 219, 239

NAME .................................................. 79, 152, 163, 182

NAME (Arpeggio Type Name) .................................... 244

NAME (Pattern Name) .............................................. 222

NAME (Song Name) .................................................. 192

Necessary Items ...... 280, 282, 284, 286, 287, 288, 289

No (Pattern Number) ........................................ 220, 224

Noise Level ................................................................ 120

Normal (Normal: Note name, Velocity) .................... 272

Normal Voice (AN Element) ...................................... 112

Normal Voice (AWM Element) .................................... 77

Normal Voice (VL Element) (EX5/5R only) ................ 107

Normal Voices & Drum Voices .................................... 39

Normalize Effect ........................................................ 208

Normalize Sample .................................................... 184

Note .......................................................................... 202

Note Length .............................................................. 199

Note Limit High .................................................. 82, 153

Note Limit L/H (Note Limit Low/High) ...................... 166

Note Limit Low .................................................... 82, 153

Note Xfade (Note Cross Fade) .................................... 82

NoteShift .................................................................. 167

NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number) ............ 203

Number ................ 80, 81, 108, 164, 165, 167, 169, 170

Offset ................................ 188, 215, 216, 235, 236, 257

Ofst (Offset) ...................................................... 163, 272

Optional Boards/Memories ........................................ 278

OSC (Oscillator) .................................. 80, 108, 113, 142

OTHER (Other Setup) ................................................ 276

Other Time Vel (Other Time Velocity) .............. 84, 95, 98

Out (Output Select) .................................................. 146

Out High Kf (Out High KeyFollow) ............................ 125

Out Hmid Kf (Out High Mid KeyFollow) .................... 125

Out Level (Output Level) .......................................... 125

Out Lmid Kf (Out Low Mid KeyFollow) ...................... 125

Out Low Kf (Out Low KeyFollow) .............................. 125

Out Select (Output Select) ........................................ 164

Output ...................................................................... 128

Output (Output Level) ................................................ 141

Output KFlw (Output KeyFollow) .............................. 128

OVER (Over Dubbing) .............................................. 195

OVER(Over Dubbing) ........................................ 224, 246

Overall System Structure ............................................ 42

Overdrive .................................................................. 141

Overdub ...................................................................... 62

Overtone .................................................................... 137

Pan ........................81, 97, 126, 128, 130, 132, 133, 134,

136, 138, 140, 141, 145, 153, 164

Pan KeyFollow ............................................................ 97

PART ........................................ 164, 165, 167, 169, 170

PARAM (Parameter) .................................................. 179

PARAM (Parameters) .... 77, 83, 96, 107, 108, 110, 112

117, 119, 142, 159

PART Menu .............................................................. 158

PAT (Polyphonic After Touch) .................................. 203

Pattern ...................................................................... 186

Pattern destination data (To) .................................... 268

Pattern Edit Mode ...................................................... 226

Pattern Job Mode ...................................................... 227

Pattern Mode ............................................................ 219

Pattern Play Mode .................................................... 219

Pattern Record Mode ................................................ 223

Pattern source data (From) ...................................... 267

PC (Program Change) .............................................. 202

PC To MIDI ................................................................ 170

PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator) ................................ 168

PEG Atck (PEG Attack) .............................................. 168

PEG Decay Time ........................................................ 118

PEG Depth ................................................................ 117

PEG Depth (Pitch Envelope Generator Depth) .......... 139

PEG DepthVel

(Pitch Envelope Generator Depth Velocity) .............. 139

PEG Init (PEG Initial) ................................................ 168

PEG Mode ................................................................ 117

PEG RelL (PEG Release Level) .................................. 168

PEG RelT (PEG Release Time) .................................. 168

PEQ (Parametric Equalizer) ........................................ 90

Performance Category .............................................. 157

Performance Edit Mode ............................................ 158

Performance Job Mode ............................................ 172

Performance Mode .................................................... 156

Performance Mode DSP Limitations .......................... 54

Performance name .................................................... 157

Performance Play Mode ............................................ 156

Performance Play Mode screen ................................ 156

Performance Store Procedure .................................... 53

PFX (Pattern Play Effects Track) ................................ 205

PFX (Play Effects) .................................... 187, 220, 241

PFX (Settings related to Play Effects) ........................ 195

Phase ................................................................ 103, 135

Phaser ...................................................................... 133

Picking P Kf (Picking Position KeyFollow) ................ 127

Picking Pos (Picking Position) .................................. 127

PickingNotch ............................................................ 127

Pickup Notch ............................................................ 127

Pickup P Kf (Pickup Position KeyFollow) .................. 127

Pickup Pos (Pickup Position) .................................... 127

Pickup Type ...................................................... 124, 127

PITCH .......................................................... 83, 111, 146

PITCH (Pitch Control) ................................................ 103

PITCH (Pitch Parameters) ................................ 108, 117

Pitch Bend Lower .............................................. 103, 169

Pitch Bend Upper .............................................. 103, 169

Pitch Coarse ...................... 128, 130, 132, 133, 135, 138

Pitch EG Depth .......................................................... 144

Pitch EG VelSens (PEG Velocity Sensitivity) .............. 144

Pitch Fine .................................................. 128, 132, 138

Pitch Related Settings for Arpeggio .......................... 240

Play Effects & Groove Quantization ............................ 64

Play Effects Thru ...................................... 185, 220, 239

Play Mode ................................................................ 175

PMD (Pitch Modulation Depth) ........................ 102, 147

PNCH (Punch In) ...................................................... 195

Polarity ...................................................................... 135

Polyphony ............................................................ 45, 78

Port (Portamento) .................................................... 169

Port Mode (Portamento Mode) ........................ 104, 169

Port Sw (Portamento Switch) .......................... 103, 169

Port Time (Portamento Time) .......................... 103, 169

Pos High Kf (Position High KeyFollow) .................... 125

Pos Hmid Kf (Position High Mid KeyFollow) ............ 125

Pos Lmid Kf (Position Low Mid KeyFollow) .............. 125

Pos Low Kf (Position Low KeyFollow) ...................... 125

Position .................................................................... 125

Post EQ .................................................................... 109

Power Supply .............................................................. 16

Power-on Procedure .................................................... 24

PRE (Preset) .............................................................. 170

Pre Gain .................................................................... 136

Pre LPF (Low Pass Filter) .......................................... 136

Precautions .............................................................. 259

Precautions When Installing the Optional Boards .... 278

Precautions When Purchasing DRAM SIMMs .......... 279

Preparation ........................................................ 279, 285

Ptn ............................................................................ 229

PTN (Pattern) ............................ 219, 223, 261, 264, 267

PTN (Pattern Track) .................................................. 205

Ptn No (Pattern Number) .......................................... 194

Ptn Tr(Pattern Track) ................................................ 195

Pulse Width .............................................................. 130

Punch .......................................................................... 62

Put Phrase ................................................................ 232

PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) ................................ 130

PWM Depth (Pulse Width Modulation Depth) .......... 130

PWM DepthVel

(Pulse Width Modulation Depth Velocity) ................ 130

PWM Src (Pulse Width Modulation Source) ............ 116

Quant (Quantize value) .............................................. 191

Quantize .................................................... 212, 234, 256

Qunt (Quantize Value) .............................. 212, 234, 256

Random Depth .................................................... 97, 145

Range ........................................................ 217, 236, 258

Rate .................................. 189, 215, 216, 235, 236, 257

Rate (Swing Rate) .................................... 213, 235, 256

Real Time Recording ........................................ 224, 246

Real Time Recording: Pattern .................................... 196

Real Time Recording: PFX ........................................ 197

Real Time Recording: Tempo .................................... 198

Real Time Recording: Tr1~Tr16 ................................ 196

Rear Panel .................................................................. 14

Rec From-To .............................................................. 194

Rec Mode (Record Mode) ........................................ 176

Recall Perform (Recall Performance) ........................ 173

Recall Voice .............................................................. 149

Receive GM On .......................................................... 274

Receive Pgm Chng (Receive Program Change) ........ 274

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Record Mode & Input Settings .................................... 70

Recording Mode ........................................ 195, 224, 246

Recording the Sample ................................................ 71

Recv Note Off (Receive Note Off) .............................. 145

Reference Section ...................................................... 75

Rel (Rel 1/2) Time ...................................................... 99

Rel1 Level .................................................................... 99

Rel1/Rel2 Level (Release 1/2 Level) ...................... 85, 96

Rel1/Rel2 Time (Release 1/2 Time) ...................... 85, 96

Relative & Absolute Controller Knob Data Entry ........ 47

Release Level ............................................................ 109

Release Mode .............................................................. 99

Release Time ............................ 109, 111, 119, 121, 168

ReleaseTime ...................................... 129, 133, 134, 137

REMAP ...................................................................... 104

Remaining Memory .................................. 185, 219, 238

Replace ........................................................................ 62

Reso (Frequency Characteristics) ................................ 90

Reso (Resonance) ................................................ 88, 91

Reso Random (Resonance Random) .......................... 88

Reso Vel (Resonance Velocity) .................................... 88

Reso. Vel (Resonance Velocity) .................................. 91

Resonance ................................ 110, 118, 126, 128, 129

Restoring the Factory Set Data .................................... 27

Rev (Reverb) ............................................ 106, 107, 162

Rev Pan (Reverb Pan) ...................................... 106, 162

Rev Return (Reverb Return) .............................. 106, 162

Rev Send (Reverb Send) .......................... 106, 145, 165

Rev Type (Reverb Type) ............................................ 161

Reverb ........................................................................ 65

Ribbon Controller Mode ............................................ 276

Ribbon Mode ............................................................ 160

Ring Mod (Ring Modulator) ...................................... 138

Ring Mod Level (Ring Modulation Level) .................. 120

RNAM (File Rename) ................................................ 268

Rndm (Random) ...................................................... 101

RPLC (Replace) ................................................ 195, 246

RPLC(Replace) .......................................................... 224

RPN (Registered Parameter Number) ...................... 203

S.FreqCoarse (Sub Frequency Coarse) ...................... 139

S.FreqFine (Sub Frequency Fine) .............................. 139

S.Mod Depth (Sub Modulation Depth) ...................... 139

S.Mod EG

(Sub Modulation Envelop Generator Depth) .............. 139

S.Mod EG Vel

(Sub Modulation Envelop Generator Velocity) .......... 139

Sample Bank ............................ 144, 145, 146, 152, 175

Sample destination data (To) .................................... 267

Sample Edit Mode .................................................... 179

Sample Job Mode .................................................... 182

Sample Mode ............................................................ 175

Sample Number ........................ 144, 145, 146, 152, 175

Sample Play .............................................................. 145

Sample Play Mode .................................................... 175

Sample Record Mode ................................................ 176

Sample source data (From) ...................................... 266

Sampling .................................................................... 69

SAVE (File Save) ........................................................ 263

Save Samples to Disk .................................................. 71

SCALE ............................................ 83, 94, 97, 108, 117

Scene Control (Scene Morphing) ................................ 58

Scene Controller Assign ............................................ 276

Scene Recall & Switching .......................................... 57

Scene Switching & Morphing ...................................... 57

SCF (Static Control Filter) ............................................ 86

SCSI ID ...................................................................... 276

SCSI Interface (Option) .............................................. 21

SET ............................................................................ 111

Seismic ...................................................................... 140

Selecting a Performance .......................................... 157

Selecting By Category ................................................ 38

Selecting Voices .......................................................... 76

Self FM ...................................................................... 135

Sens (Quantize Sensitivity) ...................... 213, 235, 256

SENS (Sensitivity) ...................................................... 93

SEQ (Sequencer Setup) ............................................ 272

SEQ (Tr1~16: Sequence tracks 1~16) ...................... 202

Sequence Editing ........................................................ 63

Sequence Record Modes & Editing ............................ 62

Sequencer Functions .................................................. 60

SET (Controller Set) .................................. 104, 123, 141

SET(Controller Set) .................................................. 147

Setting a File Name .......................................... 192, 263

Setting Levels .............................................................. 70

Setting the Amplitude Envelope Generator .................. 99

Setting the Amplitude Scaling .................................... 98

Setting the Filter Envelope Generator .......................... 96

Setting the Filter Scaling ............................................ 94

Setting the Pitch Envelope Generator .......................... 85

Setting the Voice Name .............................................. 80

Setting Up .................................................................. 16

Setting Up and Sampling From an External Source .... 69

Shift Event ................................................ 218, 237, 258

Shift Note .................................................. 217, 236, 257

Size ............................................................................ 210

SMF (MIDI File) ........................................ 260, 264, 267

SMPL (Sample) ........................................................ 152

SmplPlay (Sample Play) .................................... 152, 179

SONG ........................................ 185, 194, 261, 264, 267

SONDIUS-XG ................................................................ 6

Song Control ............................................................ 187

Song Edit Mode ........................................................ 201

Song Job Mode ........................................................ 206

Song Mode ................................................................ 185

Song Play Mode ........................................................ 185

Song Record Mode .................................................. 193

SOUND ...................................................................... 167

Source ...................................................................... 176

Source Part .............................................................. 173

Source Performance Number .................................... 173

Specifications ............................................................ 295

Speed ........................................................ 101, 103, 147

Split Arpeggio ............................................................ 252

Split Keyboard ............................................................ 50

Split Pattern .............................................................. 230

Src Arp (Source Arpeggio) ........................ 250, 251, 252

Src Event (Source Event) .......................... 218, 237, 258

Src Meas (Source Measure) ...................... 209, 231, 253

Src Ptn (Source Pattern) .......................... 229, 230, 232

Src Sample (Source Sample Bank) .......................... 183

Src Sample (Source Sample Number) .............. 183, 184

Src Song Track (Source Song Track) ................ 232, 253

Src Sw (Source Switch) ............................................ 104

Src Track (Source Track) .. 208, 209, 230, 231, 251, 252

Src Trk (Source Track) .............................................. 253

Src Wave (Source Wave ............................................ 155

Src(Source) .............................................................. 194

Src1 Sample (Source 1 Sample Number) ................ 184

Src2 Sample (Source 2 Sample Number) ................ 184

SrcTrack (Source Track) .................................... 230, 251

SrcTrk (Source Track) ........................................ 229, 230

START (Start Point) .................................................. 181

Start Offset ................................................................ 144

Start/End .................................................................. 184

StartOfs (Start Offset) .............................................. 152

Step .................................................... 63, 195, 224, 246

Step Recording ................................................ 225, 246

Step Recording Screen ............................ 198, 225, 246

Step Recording: Tr1~Tr16 ........................................ 198

Steps for Assigning Elements to Each Key,

and for Editing .......................................................... 142

Steps for creating a User Template .......................... 190

Steps for Disk Mode Operations .............................. 261

Steps for Executing a Job

.................................. 148, 154, 172, 182, 207, 228, 249

Steps for Executing Undo/Redo ................................ 218

Steps for Sampling 1

(Sampling from an external device such as a microphone)

177

Steps for Sampling 2

(Re-sampling from the internal tone generator/memory)

.. 178

Steps for Setting the Play Effects .............. 187, 221, 241

Steps for the Utility Mode Operation ........................ 270

Storing a Scene .......................................................... 57

Str (Quantize Strength) ............................................ 188

Streng (Quantize Strength) ...................... 213, 235, 256

Sub Pitch .................................................................. 138

Sustain Level ............................................ 111, 119, 120

Sustain Lvl (Sustain Level) ................................ 133, 140

Sync .......................................... 100, 103, 114, 147, 273

SYN (Synth All) ................................................ 264, 265

SYN (Synthesizer Setup) .......................................... 270

Sync Depth ................................................................ 114

Sync Pitch ................................................................ 114

Sync Src (Sync Source) ............................................ 114

Synth All .................................................................... 260

SysEX Interval (System Exclusive Interval) .............. 273

System Effects ............................................................ 65

System Initialization .................................................... 27

System Overview ........................................................ 40

Sythn All destination data (To) .................................. 266

Sythn All source data (From) .................................... 266

T-Ch (Transmit Channel) .................................. 192, 222

TCH (Transmit Channel) .................................... 192, 222

Tempo ...................................................... 186, 220, 239

TEMPO (Tempo Track) .............................................. 206

Tempo Ctrl (Tempo Control) ................................ 79, 161

TG (Tone Generator) .......................................... 192, 222

The Arpeggiator .......................................................... 61

The Control Curve ............................................ 163, 272

The Controllers ............................................................ 55

The Controls & Connectors .......................................... 8

The EX Controllers ...................................................... 55

The EX Effect System .................................................. 65

The Function Keys After Selecting the Basic Menu .. 262

The Key Map Mode .................................................... 72

The Pattern Mode ........................................................ 60

The Power of the Performance Mode .......................... 49

The Procedure for Step Recording ............ 200, 225, 247

The Song Mode .......................................................... 60

The Supplied Disks, Demos & Factory Set Data ........ 25

The VL “Instrument” or “Wave” .................................. 30

The Voice/Performance Directory ................................ 38

Thin Out .................................................... 210, 232, 254

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Thru ...................................................................... 90, 93

Thru Gain .................................................................... 92

Time .................................................. 208, 210, 231, 252

Tim (Timing) .............................................................. 188

Times ........................................................ 209, 231, 253

Time K.Follow (Time KeyFollow) ...................... 119, 120

Time Scale ...................................................... 85, 95, 98

Time Signature .......... 186, 194, 199, 220, 224, 239, 246

Time Stretch .............................................. 208, 231, 252

TOP .......................................................................... 181

To handle floppy disks with care .............................. 259

To Key: Oct ................................................................ 258

To Note ...................................................................... 236

To Note(destination note) .......................................... 217

To protect your data (Write-protect Tab) .................. 260

Tornado .................................................................... 136

Total Volume .............................................................. 160

Tr (Track Number) ............................................ 188, 191

TR(Track) .................................................. 190, 192, 222

Track 194, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218,

224, 229, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 246, 251,

252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258

Track (Source Track) ................................................ 232

Track Number .................................... 185, 198, 219, 239

Track Section .................................... 185, 219, 239, 242

Transpose .......................................... 190, 217, 236, 257

Trigger ...................................................................... 176

Trigger Level .............................................................. 177

Trns (Transpose) ...................................................... 190

Trns MIDI A/B ............................................................ 275

Trns MIDI A/B (Transmit to MIDI A/B) ...................... 165

Trns Sw (Transmission Switch) ................................ 169

TrnsMIDI A/B (Transmit MIDI A/B) ............................ 271

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 291

TUNE ........................................................................ 143

Type

.... 86, 105, 124, 148, 160, 161, 188, 191, 211, 233, 255

Types of Data ............................................................ 260

Types of Files ............................................................ 260

Types of Source Data ................................................ 174

UNDO/REDO .............................................. 218, 237, 258

Unit .................................................................. 222, 242

Using the Cursor Keys in Step Recording ................ 198

Utility Mode .............................................................. 270

Val (Quantize value) .................................................. 188

VCE (Voice) ...................................................... 264, 266

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter) .................................. 118

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) .......................... 114

VCO1 Level ................................................................ 119

VCO1 ModSw (VCO1 Modulation Switch) ................ 116

VCO1/2 Edge ............................................................ 115

VCO1/2 Freq Fine (VCO1/2Frequency Fine) .............. 114

VCO1/2 FreqCoarse (VCO1/2Frequency Coarse) ...... 114

VCO1/2 Mod (VCO1/2Modulation) ............................ 116

VCO1/2 Mod Src (VCO1/2 Modulation Source) ........ 116

VCO1/2 PitchScale .................................................... 115

VCO1/2 PulseWidth .................................................. 116

VCO1/2 PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) .................. 116

VCO1/2 Wave ............................................................ 115

VCO2 Level ................................................................ 120

Vel (Swing Velocity) .................................. 214, 235, 256

Vel (Velocity) ............................................ 101, 188, 189

Vel Depth (Velocity Depth) .......................................... 79

Vel Limit High (Velocity Limit High) ............ 82, 146, 153

Vel Limit L/H (Vel Limit Low/High) ............................ 166

Vel Limit Low (Velocity Limit Low) ............ 82, 146, 153

Vel Offset (Velocity Offset) .......................................... 79

Vel Sens/Ofst (Velocity Sensitivity/Offset) ........ 167, 271

Vel Xfade (Velocity Cross Fade) .......................... 82, 146

Vel(Velocity) .............................................................. 240

VelCurve (Velocity Curve) .................................. 166, 271

Velocity ...................................................................... 199

Velocity Switching ...................................................... 50

VelOft (Velocity Offset) .............................................. 191

Vel→EG (Velocity→EG) .............................................. 83

Vib (Vibrato) .............................................................. 168

VibDelay (Vibrato Delay) .......................................... 168

VibDepth (Vibrato Depth) .......................................... 168

VibRate (Vibrato Rate) .............................................. 168

Vibrato Delay ............................................................ 111

Vibrato Depth ............................................................ 111

Vibrato Speed ............................................................ 111

Virtual Acoustic Synthesis (EX5 and EX5R only) ........ 30

VL + AWM Voices ........................................................ 32

VL Mono/Poly (VL Monophonic/Polyphonic) ............ 108

VL Priority ................................................................ 108

VL System Overview .................................................. 32

Voice ........................................................................ 260

VOICE (Voice Mode Setup) ...................................... 271

Voice & Performance Selection .................................. 36

Voice destination data (To) ........................................ 266

Voice Edit Mode .......................................................... 76

Voice Editing From the Performance Mode ........ 52, 159

Voice Job Mode ........................................................ 148

Voice Mode ................................................................ 75

Voice Mode Setup ...................................................... 76

Voice Play Mode .......................................................... 75

Voice Play Mode screen .............................................. 75

Voice source data (From) .......................................... 266

Voice Store Procedure ................................................ 48

Voice Structure & Editing Hints .................................. 40

Voice Type .................................................................. 77

Volume ........................................................ 79, 120, 164

Water ........................................................................ 128

WAVE

.... 80, 100, 102, 108, 116, 144, 147, 155, 260, 264, 266

Wave Display ............................................................ 181

Wave Edit Mode ........................................................ 150

Wave Job Mode ........................................................ 154

Wave Play .................................................................... 81

Wave Start ................................................................ 180

Wave Type ................................................................ 179

WAVE-EDIT ........................................................ 81, 108

WavePlay .................................................................. 108

Waves for Start/Top/End Points

and Magnifying Function .......................................... 181

Wet Gain .................................................................... 138

Wet Level .................................. 129, 133, 134, 136, 138

Wet Vel (Wet Level Velocity) ............................ 136, 138

Word Clock ................................................................ 277

ZONE .................................................. 82, 117, 146, 153

Zone Graphical Display .............................. 82, 152, 154

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EUROPE

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Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, England

Tel: 01908-366700

IRELAND

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61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01-2859177

GERMANY/SWITZERLAND

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Tel: 04101-3030

AUSTRIA

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Tel: 01-60203900

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Tel: 030-2828411

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Tel: 02-7258220

FRANCE

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BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France

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430-8650

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Tel: 04101-3030

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International Marketing Division

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430-8650

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ASIA

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 730-1098

INDONESIA

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PT. Nusantik

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Tel: 21-520-2577

KOREA

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Korea

Tel: 02-466-0021~5

MALAYSIA

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16-28, Jalan SS 2/72, Petaling Jaya, Selangor,

Malaysia

Tel: 3-717-8977

PHILIPPINES

Yupangco Music Corporation

339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel: 819-7551

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.

Blk 202 Hougang, Street 21 #02-01,

Singapore 530202

Tel: 382-1922

TAIWAN

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.

10F, 150, Tun-Hwa Northroad,

Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: 02-717-3812

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

121/60-61 RS Tower 17th Floor,

Ratchadaphisek RD., Dindaeng,

Bangkok 10320, Thailand

Tel: 02-641-2951

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

AND OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

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International Marketing Division

Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Hamamatsu, Japan

430-8650

Tel: 053-460-2317

OCEANIA

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

17-33 Market Street, South Melbourne, Vic. 3205,

Australia

Tel: 3-699-2388

NEW ZEALAND

Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.

146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,

Auckland, New Zealand

Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

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430-8650

Tel: 053-460-2317

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Electronic Musical Instrument Division

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Tel: 053-460-2445

SY14

ITALY

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Combo Division

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy

Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN

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Jorge Juan 30, 28001, Madrid, Spain

Tel: 91-577-7270

PORTUGAL

Valentim de Carvalho CI SA

Estrada de Porto Salvo, Paço de Arcos 2780 Oeiras,

Portugal

Tel: 01-443-3398/4030/1823

GREECE

Philippe Nakas S.A.

Navarinou Street 13, P.Code 10680, Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-364-7111

SWEDEN

Yamaha Scandinavia AB

J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1

Box 30053

S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: 031 89 34 00

DENMARK

YS Copenhagen Liaison Office

Generatorvej 8B

DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Tel: 44 92 49 00

FINLAND

Warner Music Finland OY/Fazer Music

Aleksanterinkatu 11, P.O. Box 260

SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 0435 011

NORWAY

Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB

Grini Næringspark 1

N-1345 Østerås, Norway

Tel: 67 16 77 70

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120

IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland

Tel: 525 5000

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Europa GmbH.

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, F.R. of

Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha de Panama S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,

Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá

Tel: 507-269-5311

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