Yamaha MOX8 Reference Manual - Page 2

Using the MOX6/MOX8 Manuals Your MOX6/MOX8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides - the Owner's Manual, the Reference Manual (this document), the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet, this Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as PDF documents on the bundled CD-ROM. Owner's Manual (hardcopy booklet) Describes how to set up your MOX6/MOX8 and how to perform basic operations. This manual explains the following operations. • Playing in the Voice mode • Creating a new Performance by using your favorite Voice (Performance Creator) • Playing in the Performance mode • Using a microphone and sounds from other audio devices • Creating an original Song • Making your own Patterns • Connecting to a computer • Using as a master keyboard (Master mode) • Making global system settings (Utility mode) • Saving/loading data (File mode) Reference Manual (this PDF document) Describes the internal design of your MOX6/MOX8 and the various parameters that can be adjusted and set. Synthesizer Parameter Manual (PDF document) Explains the voice parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages that are used for synthesizers incorporating the Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Read the Owner's Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter manual, if necessary, to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers. Data List (PDF document) Provides lists such as the Waveform List, Performance List, Effect Type List, Arpeggio Type List, as well as reference materials such as the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List. Using the Reference Manual • Using the mode tabs along the upper part of each page from the Reference section, you can jump to the page for parameter explanations of the corresponding mode. The list indicated at the right of each page in the selected mode is equivalent to the function tree. By clicking the desired item from this list, you can jump to the page for the corresponding function's explanations. • You can click on any page number from the Table of Contents or within descriptive text to jump to the corresponding page. • You can also click on desired items and topics you want to refer to in the "Bookmarks" index to the left of the main window, and jump to the corresponding page. (Click the "Bookmarks" tab to open the index if it is not displayed.) • If you want to find information on a specific topic, function or feature, select "Find" or "Search" from the Adobe Reader "Edit" menu and enter a key word to locate the related information anywhere in the document. NOTE The most-recent version of Adobe® Reader® can be downloaded from the following web page. http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ Select the mode Select the function VOICE PERF SONG PATTERN MIX MASTER REMOTE UTILITY QUICK SET FILE Voice Mode The Voice mode is used for selecting, playing, and editing desired Voices. This section explains each parameter in the four types (Voice Play, Normal Voice Edit, Drum Voice Edit, and Voice Job). Note that available parameters for editing differ depending on the Voice types (Normal Voice and Drum Voice). Voice Play The Voice Play mode is the main "portal" by which you enter the Voice mode, and it is here where you select and play a Voice. Some of the Voice settings can also be edited in this mode. Operation Press the [VOICE] button. [F1] PLAY      Voice Bank Voice Play display  Voice Number Indicates the currently selected Voice bank and Voice number.  Favorite Category indicator When assigning the currently selected Voice to the Favorite category, this indicator will appear.  Category Indicates the Main category and Sub category of the currently selected Voice.  (ArpeggioTempo) Indicates the arpeggio tempo set for the currently selected Voice. NOTE This parameter can be set also by holding the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ENTER] button several times repeatedly at the desired tempo. This function is referred to as "Tap Tempo."  OCT (Octave) Indicates the Keyboard Octave setting. [SF1] ARP1 (Arpeggio 1) - [SF6] ARP6 (Arpeggio 6) The Arpeggio types are assigned to the buttons with 8th note icons on the display tab. You can call them up by pressing these buttons any time during your keyboard performance. The Arpeggio Type can be set in the Arpeggio Edit display (page 27). Voice Mode Voice Play [F1] PLAY [F3] PORTA [F4] EG [F5] ARP ED [F6] EFFECT Arpeggio Edit [F2] TYPE [F3] MAIN [F4] LIMIT [F5] PLAY FX Normal Voice Edit Common Edit [F1] GENERAL [F2] OUTPUT [F3] EQ [F4] CTL SET [F5] LFO [F6] EFFECT Element Edit [F1] OSC [F2] PITCH [F3] FILTER [F4] AMP [F5] LFO [F6] EQ Drum Voice Edit Common Edit [F1] GENERAL [F2] OUTPUT [F3] EQ [F4] CTL SET [F6] EFFECT Key Edit [F1] OSC [F2] PITCH [F3] FILTER [F4] AMP [F6] EQ Voice Job [F1] INIT [F2] RECALL [F3] COPY NOTE The names and positions of menu items may vary according to the version of Adobe Reader being used. Information • The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Reference Manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument. • All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. MOX6/MOX8 Reference Manual 2