Yamaha AW2816 Version1.1 Owner's Manual - Page 1

Version 1.1 AW2816 version 1.1 adds the following functionality. • OPTION (option slot) can now be selected as a port for MIDI transmission and reception. • You can now use a Plug-in page that displays the parameters of I/O cards that are compatible with the Mini YGDAI plug-in system. MIDI Setup 2 page As the port that will be used for MIDI transmission and reception, your choices now include the Option slot as well as the MIDI OUT/THRU connector or TO HOST connector. Press the [MIDI] key ¡ [F2] key to access the MIDI Setup 2 page. Please also refer to P.275 of the AW2816 Owner's manual. 1 A MIDI/HOST/OPTION switch This selects the port that will be used to transmit/ receive MIDI messages. Move the cursor to this area and press the [ENTER] key to cycle through the following three settings. • MIDI The MIDI IN connector and MIDI OUT/THRU connector will be used. • HOST .......... The TO HOST connector will be used. The transmission speed is set by the TO HOST setting. • OPTION ...... The OPTION I/O slot will be used. Tip! The OPTION setting is valid only if an I/O card that can transmit/receive MIDI messages (such as the mLAN card "MY8-mLAN"; planned for availability in the near future) is installed in option slot. Plug-in page Plug-in page has been added to display parameters for I/ O cards compatible with the Mini YGDAI plug-in system. To access the Plug-in page, press the [PATCH] ¡ [F4] key. For details on the types of I/O cards compatible with the Mini YGDAI plug-in system, please consult your local distributor, or the following Internet URL. http://www.aw2816.com/ Tip! In the Plug-in page you can use BACKUP and RESTORE as additional functions. For details refer to the sections below. Backing up an I/O card If an I/O card compatible with the MiniYGDAI plug-in system is installed, you can use a memory bank (MEM.BANK) to store I/O card settings. Scene changes on the AW2816 are linked to changes of the I/O card settings, and when you store the scene (or save the song), settings of the I/O card installed in option slot will be automatically backed-up to MEM.BANK. However if necessary, you can also perform the backup operation manually. The procedure is as follows. 1 Press the [PATCH] key ¡ [F4] key to access the Plug-in page. The contents of the Plug-in page and the operating procedure will differ depending on the I/O card that is installed. The screen shot shown above is for a prototype 56K DSP card manufactured by the Waves Corporation. For details, refer to the manual for your I/O card. E