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OWNER’S MANUAL
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS
TONE GENERATOR/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS
TONE GENERATOR/REALTIME CONTROL/EXTENDED SYNTHESIS
OWNER’S MANUAL
OWNER’S MANUAL
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FCC 5/21/98 3:03 PM Page 2 SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION PRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Yamaha strives to produce products may have either labels similar to the graphics shown products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. below or molded/stamped facsimiles of these graphics on the We sincerely believe that our products and the production enclosure. The explanation of these graphics appears on this methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In
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FCC 5/21/98 3:03 PM Page 3 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 8. This product was NOT designed for use in wet/damp precautions include, but are not limited to, the following: locations and should not be used near water or exposed to rain. Examples of wet /damp locations a
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FCC 5/21/98 3:03 PM Page 4 FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted foll
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:26 AM Page 5 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 • Only use the
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Intro/E/qx 6/12/98 5:55 PM Page 6 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-pro
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:26 AM Page 7 Contents Introductory Section Introductory Section Reference Section Reference Section The Controls & Connectors................................8 Voice Mode........................................................75 Voice Mode Voice Play Mode....................................................75 Setting Up ........................................................16 Voice Edit Mode....................................................76 The Supplied Disks, Demos
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Introductory Section Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 8 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 EX5/7 1 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
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 9 5 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 c
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Introductory Section Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 10 % MODE Keys EX5/7 The MODE keys select the corresponding EX modes, or appropriate sub-modes. The ) [KNOB MODE] Key upper row of MODE keys engage the ([KNOB] on the EX5R) primary modes, and have LED indicators The six Controller Knobs, described to show which mode(s) are currently below, can function either as sound active. The lower row of MODE keys controllers or data entry knobs. In the select secondary or utility modes. So
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 11 [VOICE] The Voice mode lets you select, play, and edit individual voices. [SAMPLE] Advanced sample recording and editing features are available via the Sample The [VOICE] key indicator also blinks to indicate that a MIDI System mode. [fi page 175] Exclusive message is being received. [fi page 75] [EDIT] The [EDIT] key accesses the appropriate editing functions for the currently [PERFORMANCE] In the Performance mode you can select, play, and edit individu
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Introductory Section Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 12 EX5/7 ( 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 indi
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 13 £ 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 an
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Introductory Section Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 14 Rear Panel ¥ INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and » A/D INPUT L/MONO and 2 Jacks (EX5 and EX5R only) R Jacks (A/D INPUT on the EX7) In addition to the stereo OUTPUT Line and microphone sampling L/MONO and R jacks, the EX5 and EX5R sources can be connected to these EX5 initially have two individual outputs: the jacks. Line or microphone input ¤ [POWER] Switch INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT 1 and 2 jacks. sensitivity is switched via the Press to turn pow
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Intro/E/qx 5/21/98 11:27 AM Page 15 Ü FOOT Ý FOOT VOLUME Ú FOOT SWITCH Û SUSTAIN Jack CONTROLLER Jack Jack (EX5 and EX7 Jack (EX5 and EX7 only) (EX5 and EX7 only) only) (EX5 and EX7 only) A Yamaha FC7 Foot An optional Yamaha An optional This jack accepts a Controller can be FC4 or FC5 footswitch Yamaha FC4 or Yamaha FC7 Foot plugged in here for can be connected to FC5 footswitch Controller which can convenient foot this jack to control of a can be connected be used to contro
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Introductory Section Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 16 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 in
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Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 17 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. n Foot Switches (EX5 and EX7) At the very least you’ll probably want to plug a footswitch into the SUSTAIN jack f
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Introductory Section Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 18 Audio Connections n 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. n Instrument Amplifier or Stereo Sound
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Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 19 n 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
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Introductory Section Basic/E/qx 5/21/98 11:21 AM Page 20 n 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 digi
