Yamaha CP50 Reference Manual

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  • Yamaha CP50 | Reference Manual - Page 1
    Reference Manual Contents Reference Guides 2 Using this Reference Manual 2 Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 3 Principal Components 3 Tone Generator 4 Song Setting Area 10 Controller ...11 Reference 12 Left & Right Parts 12 Song Setting Area 35 TRACK Part 39 MIC INPUT Part (CP5 only
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    Guides Reference Guides Your CP5 or CP50 stage piano comes with three different reference guides - the Owner's Manual, the Reference Manual (this document), and the Data List. While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with the stage piano as a hardcopy booklet, this Reference Manual and the Data
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    record and play User Songs Preset Drum Patterns Audio record and play Wave USB flash-memory device MIDI OUT CP5/CP50 Controller Performances LEFT1 Audio output MIC INPUT* *: Components available on CP5 only. Click from the diagram to jump to the corresponding page. 3 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 > Tone Generator Tone Generator Your stage piano's Tone Generator produces sounds based on performance data that you create by playing the keyboard, operating the sequencer, and using various controllers. In specific terms, the Tone Generator is made up of
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    parts and blocks to produce just the right sounds. Finally, the Master Compressor and Master Equalizer blocks, which affect all Performances in the same way, can be used to ensure that the sound of your stage piano is always perfectly matched to its playing environment. 5 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    Using a range of advanced sound-synthesis techniques, your CP5 or CP50 can faithfully reproduce the unique sonic characteristics of a broad spectrum of acoustic pianos and classic electric pianos. In addition to piano sounds, furthermore, Voice blocks also offer a selection of other types of musical
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    one of the number buttons [1] to [10] to choose the corresponding Performance from the currently selected User Performance memory bank. In the stage piano's default condition, the User Performance memory contains exactly the same content as the Preset Performance memory. 7 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    use an External Performance memory stored on a USB flash-memory device, the memory device must be plugged into your CP5 or CP50, and the stage piano must have loaded the corresponding data Numbers 1 to 10 User Performance Memory USR1 bank 10 8 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual External Performance
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    into the stage piano, all External Performance memory data from the DRAM and data in the Edit stage piano contains irreplaceable Performances with unsaved modifications, be sure to press Knob 3 (NO [PUSH]) at this time. -PBE &95QFSG  :&4  /0 9 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    USB flash-memory device Recording MIDI & Audio Data Recording of User Songs and Wave files is carried out using the Record screen (page 37). In the case of User Songs, you record your keyboard performance as MIDI data, and this can be played back using the sound created by the current Performance
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    Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 > Controller Controller Your stage piano's Controller consists of the keyboard, pitch bend wheel, knobs, foot pedals, and other input devices used while playing. It is important to bear in mind that the keyboard itself does not generate any sound; instead, it sends
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    voices available on your stage piano. For details regarding all categories and voices, refer to the Data List pdf document. Voice name Description PIANO Category CF Grand* The CF Grand piano has a straightforward sound, making it suitable for practically all musical genres. Featuring a broad
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    29) from the Part Setting screen. This parameter is used to adjust the depth of the pre-amplifier vibrato. This parameter is used to adjust the volume of the signal input into the Pre-Amplifier block. Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX
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    • Dyno pre-amplifier: Bass or Overtone 14 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING
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    Famous for combining eight DX7s in a single rack unit, Yamaha's TX816 featured a thick, detuned chorus sound that is reproduced here by the 816Chorus modulation effect. Symphonic uses multi-stage modulation to produce a wider-sounding chorus. The Other group contains general-purpose effects that are
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    between left and right in the stereo field. Tremolo is used to cyclically modulate the volume of the input signal. Rotary Speaker simulates the unique sound of a classic rotary-type speaker. Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP
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    Reflections is a type of reverb effect that replicates the sound of the input signal being reflected once or twice off a simulated room's hard surfaces without the subsequent full reverberation. Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR
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    the sound produced by the effect). This parameter is used to select the phaser mode. This parameter is used to set the cutoff frequency for the wah filter. This parameter is used to set the phase offset for the chorus effect. 18 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    time that elapses between input of sound via the left channel and output via the right channel. Delay Time Ofst R This parameter is used to set the delay time for the right channel as an offset. 19 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE
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    EQ band is boosted or cut. 20 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING] 3[RECORD
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    early reflections are produced. Input Mode This parameter is used to switch between mono and stereo input. Input Select This parameter is used to select an input channel. 21 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX
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    to adjust the modulation gain level. 22 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING
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    stops compressing the sound. Release Curve This parameter is used to select a release curve for the envelope follower. Release Time This parameter is used to adjust the envelope follower's release time. 23 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts
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    diffuse reflections). Width This parameter is used to set the width of the simulated room. Word Length This parameter is used to set the resolution of the distorted signal (i.e., how coarse the output sounds). Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP
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    a faithful recreation of one of many power amplifiers used with electric pianos or a compressor to further enhance the sound created by the currently-selected part's Voice and Modulation Effect blocks. This block is available on the CP5 only. Selecting Power-Amplifier / Compressor Block Types Edit
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    list in the Data List used to set the amount of time over which the compressor stops compressing the sound. Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50
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    one octave up). Setting values: 0 to 12 This parameter is used to select a musical tuning system. In total, your CP5 or CP50 can replicate seven tuning systems. While the Equal Temperament tuning system has now become standard for pianos, a wide number of other systems were developed over the years
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    generators) 0 64 127 Played velocity 28 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING
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    level after a key is played. EGDcy used to define a keyboard section for the current part. Specifically, Knob 1 is used to set the lowest note in the section; Knob 2 is used to set the highest. Setting values: C-2 to G8 29 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING] 3[RECORD] TRACK Part 3[TRACK] MIC INPUT Part 3[MIC INPUT] (CP5 only) Settings for All Parts 3[REVERB] Settings for All Performances 3[MASTER COMPRESSOR] 3[UTILITY] 3[FILE] Appendix 30 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    values: on or off This parameter is used to set the point (or key) at which the keyboard is split between left and right parts. Setting values: C-2 to G8 Press Knob 3 to open the Zone Edit screen (page 32). Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD
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    or CP50 is to be used as a master keyboard. By setting the ZoneSw parameter to "on", you can split the keyboard into a maximum of four zones, and if these zones are then assigned to the built-in Tone Generator and external musical devices, it will be possible to play them all from the stage piano
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    [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING] 3[RECORD] TRACK Part 3[TRACK] MIC INPUT Part 3[MIC INPUT] (CP5 only) Settings for All Parts 3[REVERB] Settings for All Performances 3[MASTER COMPRESSOR] 3[UTILITY] 3[FILE] Appendix 33 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    will have the same effect as pressing the [PRE-AMP], [MOD-FX], or [PWR-AMP] button. For details on how this will affect the sound, refer to the Quick Guide section from the Owner's Manual booklet. 5 Mode (Switch Mode) This parameter is available only when Source has been set to "FS". It is
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    This parameter is used to indicate the type of data to be used as the backing track. Setting values: PreDrum (Preset Drum Pattern), UsrSong (User Song), or Wave (Wave file) NOTE For more details regarding these setting values, refer to page 3 of Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50. When Type is
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    can then be started by playing the key set using the StartKey parameter. Setting values: off stage piano would become extremely low as a result. CAUTION If you have selected a Wave file that was not recorded using your CP5 or CP50 this page to delete unneeded backing data. When you do so, you
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    on the stage piano is extremely low; accordingly, the playback level is automatically increased for Wave files with } and { characters in the positions indicated in order to maintain a good balance between keyboard and playback levels. Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right
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    [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING] 3[RECORD] TRACK Part 3[TRACK] MIC INPUT Part 3[MIC INPUT] (CP5 only) Settings for All Parts 3[REVERB] Settings for All Performances 3[MASTER COMPRESSOR] 3[UTILITY] 3[FILE] Appendix 38 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    corresponding data will be assigned to the TRACK part. The following provides a detailed description of the parameters used to sound. It is available only when a Preset Drum Pattern has been selected for use as the backing track. Setting values: 0 to 127 Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    the compressor, noise gate, and EQ that act on audio signals input via the MIC INPUT jack. This screen used to set the amount of time over which the compressor stops compressing the sound. Setting values: 10ms to 680ms 40 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    This parameter is used to set a mid-band frequency around which the sound will be piano voice effects (page 19). Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50
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    the parameters used to configure the reverb effect that is applied to all of the parts from each of your stage piano's Performances. sound. This parameter is not displayed on-screen when RevType has been set to "WoodRoom". Setting values: 0.1 to 1.0 Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    (Common Release) Affecting all three compression bands, this parameter is used to set the amount of time that elapses until the sound is no longer being compressed. Setting values: 10ms to 3000ms Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR
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    On-screen name (and full name) Description 1 MasterTune (Master Tuning) This parameter is used to adjust the tuning of all sounds produced by the stage piano's built-in Tone Generator in units of one cent. NOTE The CP5 or CP50 default tuning is 440 Hz for A3, and 4 cents are roughly equivalent to
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    ) This parameter is used to turn local control on and off. When "off" is selected, the stage piano's built-in Tone Generator is essentially disconnected from the keyboard and controllers, and no sound will be produced in response to playing of the keyboard. The stage piano does, however, continue
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    (Master 0 (10) Equalizer Band) This parameter is used to select the master-equalizer frequency band to be set. Setting values: For the CP5 Low, LowMid, Mid, HighMid, or High For the CP50 Low, Mid, or High Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD
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    [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50) 3[COMMON] Song Setting Area 3[SONG SETTING] 3[RECORD] TRACK Part 3[TRACK] MIC INPUT Part 3[MIC INPUT] (CP5 only) Settings for All Parts 3[REVERB] Settings for All Performances 3[MASTER COMPRESSOR] 3[UTILITY] 3[FILE] Appendix 47 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    correctly. For more details on Bulk Dump procedures, refer to the Owner's Manual booklet. FactSet (Factory Reset) The Factory Set function can be used to restore the stage piano's User Memory to its initial condition. Press Knob 2 to perform a Factory Reset. When asked to confirm that you wish to
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    content of the stage piano's User Memory on a USB flash-memory device and restoring data previously saved on this type of device. The File screen contains two pages, and its functions are described below. Edit Sequence Press the [FILE] button  Navigate to the required page using the [- PAGE] and
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    .C5A is used for CP5 data; the extension .C6A, for CP50 data. The External Performance memory is not part of the User Memory and will CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE-AMP] 3[MOD-FX] 3[PWR-AMP] (CP5 only) 3[LEFT1]/[LEFT2]/[RIGHT1]/ [RIGHT2] (CP5) [LEFT]/[RIGHT] (CP50
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    file* will be loaded into the stage piano's User Memory, overwriting everything except the External Performance data. (*: CP5 data has the extension .C5A; CP50 data, the extension .C6A.) 51 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference Left & Right Parts 3[VOICE] 3[PRE
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    stage piano's User Memory, overwriting the User Performance selected using the Dst parameter (below). (*: CP5 data has the extension .C5A; CP50 data, the extension .C6A.) Ext An entire External Performance memory* will be loaded into the stage piano. (*: CP5 data is named "EXTBANK.C5E"; CP50 data
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    name. Then, using Knob 2 (Data), you can change the character at the cursor position. File names can contain upper case letters, numbers data, or press either Knob 3 (NO [PUSH]) or the [EXIT] button to return to the File page. 53 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50 Reference
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    sound according to the data sent by the corresponding transmitting device. For details regarding MIDI Transmit and MIDI Receive channels, see page 45 of the Reference section. 54 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual MIDI cable CP5 or CP50 MIDI keyboard or synthesizer (such as the MOTIF XS) Supported
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    , it is wise to set the RPN to Null (7FH, 7FH) in order to avoid unexpected changes. Your CP5 or CP50 supports selection of the following parameters using RPN LSB and MSB messages. RPN MSB 00H 7FH RPN LSB 00H 7FH Parameter name Pitch Bend Sensitivity RPN Null 55 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    (i.e., 24 times per 1/4 note) to synchronize connected MIDI instruments. To specify whether to use the stage piano's internal clock or clock signals received via MIDI, press the [UTILITY] button followed by the [6] button, and then set the MIDISyn parameter as required. 56 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual
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    57 CP5/CP50 Reference Manual Yamaha Web Site (English only) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation © 2010 Yamaha Corporation MW-B0
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Contents
Reference Guides
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Using this Reference Manual
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Internal Design of the CP5 & CP50
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Principal Components
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Tone Generator
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Song Setting Area
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Controller
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Reference
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Left & Right Parts
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Song Setting Area
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TRACK Part
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MIC INPUT Part (CP5 only)
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Settings for All Parts
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Settings for All Performances
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Appendix
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MIDI
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