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M.D.G., EMI Division © Yamaha Corporation 1994
VS67010 408PTCP25.2-01A0 Printed in Japan
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FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.) 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. 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. Fail
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Dit produkt is gefabriceerd in overeenstemming met de Entsorgung leerer radiostoringsvoorschriften van de Richtlijn van de Raad Batterien (82/499/EEG). (nur innerhalb Deutschlands) ΑΥΤΗ Η ΣΥΣΚΕΥΗ ΑΝΤΑΠΟΚΡΙΝΕΤΑΙ ΣΤΙΣ Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΤΩΝ Ο∆ΗΓΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΗΣ Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗΣ ΚΟΙΝΟΤΗΤΑΣ 82/499/Ε.Ο.Κ. Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den Hausmüll. Este produto está de acordo com o radio de interferencia Sie können bei einer frequente requir
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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION (U.S.A.) This product utilizes batteries or an external Battery Notice: power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect This product MAY contain a small non- this product to any power supply or adapter rechargeable battery which (if applicable) is other than one described in the manual, on soldered in place. The average life span of the name plate, or specifically recom- this type of battery is approximately five mended by Yamaha. years. When replacement becomes neces- sary, conta
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Welcome to the MU5 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU5 Tone Generator! The MU5 is an advanced tone generator providing exceptionally high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility, and flexible computer interfacing in a highly compact and portable package. With the built-in host computer interface and MIDI terminals, the MU5 is ideal for any computer music system — from connec- tion to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio. It even features a two-
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Table of Contents Welcome to the MU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 The Controls of the MU5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Utility Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Mute Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU5 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of instructions before you can even get a sound out of it. However, to get the most out of your MU5, we strongly suggest that you read the following sections in the order given: 1) Precautions This gives you important information on how to care for your new MU5, how to avoid damaging, and how to ensure long-term, reliable operation. 2) Th
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How to Use This Manual 6) Muting and Soloing Parts; Editing Mute and Solo are useful in song playback, while editing opera- tions prepare you for digging in deeper to the advanced functions of the MU5. 7) Reference Once you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over this comprehensive guide to all editing functions. You won’t need (or want) to read everything at once, but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a certain feature or function. 8) Appendix Finally,
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Precautions Your MU5 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple precautions below: LOCATION Keep the instrument away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humid- ity. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. USE THE CORRECT POWER ADAPTOR Use only the recommended PA-3, PA-4 or PA-40 Power Adaptor for supplying power to the instrument
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Precautions CLEAN WITH A SOFT, DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the instru- ment, since these will damage the cabinet finish or dull the keys. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft, clean, slightly moistened cloth — making sure to wipe the case off again with a dry cloth. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE Avoid using the unit near televisions, radios or other equipment generating electromagnetic fields. Proximity to such equipment may cause
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The Controls of the MU5 Front Panel q w e t r GENERAL # PART PGM VOICE NAME TONE GENERATOR VOICE LIST DRUM VOICE LIST 001–008 PIANO 065–072 REED 129 STANDARD 009–016 TUNED PERC. 073–080 PIPE 130 ROOM 017–024 ORGAN 081–088 SYNTH LEAD 131 ROCK 025–032 GUITAR 089–096 SYNTH PAD 132 ELECTRONIC 033–040 BASS 097–104 SYNTH EFFECTS 133 ANALOG 041–048 STRINGS 105 –112 ETHNIC 134 JAZZ 049–056 ENSEMBLE 113 –120 PERCUSSIVE 135 BRUSH 057–064 BRASS 121 –128 SOUND EFFECTS 136 CLASSIC 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9101112 13
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The Controls of the MU5 e -= buttons For changing the value of the selected function or parameter. In the Play mode, these are used to change the program number at the selected Part. In the Edit modes, these are used to change the current function’s value or turn a function on or off. Hold down either button to rapidly advance through the values. r m button For using the Mute and Solo functions. (See page 29.) t e button For leaving the Edit modes and returning to the Play mode. yd (OCTAVE D
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Rear Panel OUT MIDI IN HOST SELECT MIDI PC-2 PC-1 Mac TO HOST DC IN POWER ON OFF w e t q r q MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals For connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. (See page 20.) w HOST SELECT switch For selecting the type of connected device. (See pages 17 – 20.) e TO HOST terminal For connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. (See pages 17 – 20.) r DC IN jack For connecti
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The MU5 — What It Is and What It Can Do The MU5 — What It Is and What It Can Do What It Is... The MU5 is a compact, highly portable and easy-to-use tone generator. It features full General MIDI Level 1 compatibility with 128 General MIDI Voices and 8 drum kits. The MU5 has 28-Voice polyphony and is 16-Part multi-timbral. In other words, the MU5 has 16 different Parts, each with its own Voice, so that up to 16 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously. With the built-in two-octave keybo
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What It Can Do... Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU5. The list below is not comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and explo- rations. Using With MIDI Keyboard Use the MU5 as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer together. Or, if your keyboard has the capability, program a “split” so that the notes you play on
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The MU5 — What It Is and What It Can Do Perform With It Bring it with you to a gig — as long as there’s a MIDI keyboard on stage, you can use the high-quality sounds of MU5 in your performance. Multimedia Since it’s portable and compatible with General MIDI, the MU5 is a natural for multimedia applications. Bring it with you to a presentation — since the computer interface is built-in to the MU5, it hooks up instantly and easily to the computer’s serial port or printer port, without the nee
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Setting Up Your MU5 Power Supply Your MU5 will run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries. Follow the instructions below according to the power source you intend to use. Before making any connections, make sure that all equipment to NOTE be connected is turned off. Using a Power Adaptor Connect one end of the power adaptor (Yamaha PA-3, PA-4 or PA-40) to the DC IN jack on the rear panel, and the other end to a suitable electrical outlet. HOST SELECT MIDI PC-2 PC-1 Mac TO HOST DC
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Setting Up Your MU5 Using Batteries To use the MU5 on battery power, insert six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3, R-6 or equivalent) manganese or alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Make sure to follow the polarity indications on the bottom case (and as shown below). Securely replace the battery compartment cover when done installing the batteries. When to Replace the Batteries When the battery power runs too low to operate the MU5, the following display will appear: # PART PGM VOICE NAME Wh
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Audio Connections In order to hear your MU5, you’ll have to make certain audio connections. You can listen to the MU5 by using a set of stereo headphones or by connect- ing it to an amplifier/speaker system. Using Headphones Connect a set of stereo headphones (with a stereo miniature plug) to the LINE OUT/PHONES jack. MIN VOLUME MAX LINE OUT/ PHONES Headphones Using an External Sound System Connect the LINE OUT/PHONES jack on the MU5 to the stereo inputs of an amplifier/speaker system by
