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    OWNER'S MANUAL
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    1. 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. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting
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    Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator! The MU50 is an advanced tone generator providing 737 high-quality Voices, full General MIDI compatibility - including Yamaha -in digital multi-effects give you enormous versatility in "sweetening" the sound. Plus, the convenient INPUT jack allows you to connect an external
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    listed below. Make sure that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU50 in the box below, for future reference. MU50 Serial No.: PA-1207 AC Power Adaptor* Owner's Manual * Power supply recommendation may vary from country to country. Please check with your nearest Yamaha
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    iii Table of Contents ...iv How to Use This Manual ...vi Precautions ...vii The Controls of the MU50 ...1 The MU50 - What It Is and What It Can Do ...10 Part Edit Mode ...10 GUIDED TOUR Setting Up Your MU50 12 What You'll Need 12 Making the Connections 12 Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song
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    GUIDED TOUR REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Selecting Single Part Control 36 Editing in Single Part 36 All Part Control ...40 Editing in All Part 40 Multi Edit Mode ...43 Filter ...43 EG (Envelope Generator Play (DEMO 104 Sound Module Mode (MODE 105 APPENDIX XG ...108 Troubleshooting ...123 Error
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    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU50 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 MU50, we strongly
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    PRECAUTIONS Precautions Your MU50 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple precautions below: Ⅵ could cause mechanical damage. Ⅵ USE THE CORRECT POWER ADAPTOR Use only the recommended PA-1207 Power Adaptor for supplying power to the instrument. Use of another adaptor may
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    other equipment generating electromagnetic fields. Proximity to such equipment may cause the unit to malfunction, and may generate interference so may result in damage to the instrument. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Ⅵ MIDI CABLES When connecting the instrument to other
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    control Pressing this turns the power on and off. Turning it adjusts the overall volume of the MU50. 5 PLAY button For entering the Play mode. (See page 34.) 6 UTIL (UTILITY) button For entering the Utility mode. (See page 95.) 7 MODE button For entering the Sound Module mode. (See page 34.) 8 EDIT
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    THE CONTROLS OF THE MU50 1 2 5 8 10 11 13 14 15 3 4 6 79 12 9 EFFECT button For entering the Effect Edit mode. (See page 86.) 10 MUTE/SOLO button Pressing this alternately
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    tone generator, sequencer, or to a computer that has a MIDI interface. MIDI IN is for input of MIDI data. MIDI OUT is for data dumps to another MIDI device, while MIDI THRU is for "daisy-chain" connection of additional MU50s For connection to the PA-1207 AC power adaptor. 5 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks
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    on any General MIDI compatible tone generator and sound just as the composer intended. For example, if there is an alto sax solo in the song, it will be played by an alto sax Voice on the General MIDI tone generator (and not by a tuba or harpsichord!). Since the MU50 is fully compatible with General
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    you can use the MU50. 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 explorations. Using With a MIDI Keyboard Use the MU50 as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard
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    Multi and Performance. In Multi mode, the MU50 is a 16-Part multi-timbral tone generator; in Performance mode, the MU50 effectively functions as four tone generators controlled over a single MIDI channel. Which mode the MU50 is in depends on the selected Sound Module mode. If XG, TG300B, C/M or DOC
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    Controls Once the operating mode of the MU50 is set (Multi or Performance), there are two main ways you can use the MU50: playing and editing. In the Play Master Volume Reverb Return Chorus Return Variation Return Transpose The MU50 has several different Edit modes, each with various menus and
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    THE MU50 - WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO ᮢ EG Vibrato Others 8 EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch
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    THE MU50 - WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Performance Mode All System MIDI Channel Performance Bank Performance Number Performance Volume Performance Pan Reverb Return Chorus
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    mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU50, such as Master Tune, display Contrast and reception of certain those of the Filter, EG (Envelope Generator), and many other settings. The internal Voices can be sounded during editing, allowing you to hear the effects of your
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    G T UIDED OUR When using your MU50 for the first time, read through this short section of the manual. It guides you step-by-step in using many of the basic operations: setting the instrument up, connecting it properly to other equipment, and - most importantly - playing it.
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    GUIDED TOUR Setting Up Your MU50 In this introductory section, you'll learn how to set up the MU50 for use with a MIDI keyboard. (Setting up for use with a computer is covered on page 25.) What You'll Need ☛ The MU50 and the included power adaptor. ☛ A MIDI keyboard, electronic piano, or any
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    GUIDED TOUR CAUTION! q Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-1207. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MU50, and even pose a serious shock hazard. q Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MU50 is not in use. Amplifier
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    GUIDED TOUR Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song Once you've connected everything properly, you're ready to turn the MU50 on and start playing it. However, a small word of caution before you begin: Follow the instructions given below to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers. Powering
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    GUIDED TOUR Playing the Demo Song Now that you've set everything up properly, try playing the built-in Demo Song. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM2 tone generation system of the MU50. Operation 1 Press the UTIL button. 2 Select "DEMO" with the S E L E C T w buttons and press the
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    GUIDED TOUR Playing Your MU50 With a MIDI Keyboard Operation Play some notes on your MIDI keyboard. If you've carefully followed all instructions up to now, one of the "level meter" bars in the display should move - and you should be able to hear the sound of the MU50 as you play. The "level meter"
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    GUIDED TOUR Selecting Voices In this brief section, you'll learn how to select other Voices. You can do this directly from the panel of the MU50 or remotely, from your MIDI keyboard. Operation 1 First, select a Part. Use the PART q buttons to select Part 1. Press the appropriate button until "01"
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    GUIDED TOUR Play this new Voice from the keyboard. Try selecting other Voices and play them as well. (For a list of all the available Voices, refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the V A L U E q buttons. You can move even
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    Though the actual operation may differ depending on the keyboard used, the general procedure is the same. (Refer to the owner's manual of your instrument for specific instructions.) Operation 1 Make sure that your keyboard is set up to send Program Change messages. 2 Use the panel controls to select
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    GUIDED TOUR Changing Some of the Settings - Part Controls You can make changes to each individual Part by using the Part controls. These are always displayed in the Play mode, giving you at-a-glance confirmation of the various basic settings of the MU50. Let's take a look at the Play display again:
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    Operation 1 Use the PART q buttons to select Part 2. GUIDED TOUR Part 2. 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to call up the "Rcv CH" Parts are set to different Voices, you should hear two different Voices sound at the same time. (To change the Voice for a Part, refer back to Selecting Voices above.) 21
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    GUIDED TOUR Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part Now that you're playing two Voices at the same time, you may want to adjust
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    GUIDED TOUR Using Mute/Solo The MU50 has convenient Mute and Solo functions for selectively muting or soloing any of the 16 Parts. This is especially useful when playing back several Parts from a connected computer or sequencer. Mute lets you silence one Part to hear how all of the other Parts sound
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    GUIDED TOUR Using the INPUT Jack The MU50 also features an INPUT function that allows you to connect an external audio source (such as an electric guitar, keyboard or CD player) and mix in those signals with the MU50 sound source until the level is appropriate. NOTE When the MU50 receives a mono
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    GUIDED TOUR Setting Up the MU50 in Your Music System As you learned in the section The MU50 - What It Is and What It Can Do on page 4, the MU50 can be integrated into a variety of setups. It would be impossible to cover all connection possibilities in a short manual instructions if you have an
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    made as well. Refer to the owner's manual of your particular music software for more information. IBM PC and Clones Follow these instructions if you have an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer not equipped with an external MIDI interface. Connect the TO HOST terminal on the MU50 to one of the computer
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    the MU50. Refer to the owner's manual of your particular music software for more information. Connecting to Other MIDI Devices The MU50 is equipped interface include: ☛ Connecting to a MIDI keyboard (for playing the sounds of the MU50 from that keyboard). ☛ Connecting to a computer equipped with a
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    GUIDED TOUR MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MDF2 MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. 2 Connect the MU50 to the appropriate MIDI device, as shown in the illustrations above. Use a standard MIDI cable (see
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    sure that the MU50 is properly connected to the data storage device (via MIDI). (Refer to page 28 for the connection example.) Use the Dump Out function (page 98) to send data to the device. Also refer to the owner's manual of your data storage device for specific operating instructions in receiving
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    GUIDED TOUR Data Flow Block Diagram When HOST SELECT switch is set to MIDI (31,250 bps): TO HOST IN OUT THRU Sound Module 1~16CH When HOST SELECT switch is set to PC-1/PC-2/Mac: HOST SELECT = PC-1 (31,250bps) PC-2 (38,400bps) Mac (31,250bps) TO HOST IN OUT THRU Sound Module 1~16CH 30
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    GUIDED TOUR MIDI/Computer Connecting Cables MIDI Standard MIDI cable. Maximum length D-SUB 9-PIN This concludes your basic tour of the important functions of the MU50. To find out more about how to best use your MU50, look through the Reference section that follows and try out some of the functions
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    GUIDED TOUR 32
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    REFERENCE The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU50. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
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    with DOC music software for the Yamaha Clavinova. NOTE When set to the TG300B mode, the MU50 may not be able to play TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy. However, MIDI data designed for other computer music tone generators is compatible with the MU50. To set the Multi mode: 1 Press
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    number for currently selected Part. Part Controls The Part controls in the Play mode give you tools for adjusting the basic sound and settings for each Part. The MU50 lets you adjust the various settings for each Part individually (Single Part control) or together (All Part control). Each of these
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    , Expression, Pan, Reverb Send, Chorus Send, Variation Send and Note Shift. Selecting Single Part Control Single Part control is automatically called up when the MU50 is turned on. If All Part is selected, simply press both PART q buttons simultaneously (or press the EXIT button) to return to Single
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    one bank) DOC: Fixed (only one bank) This determines the bank number of the selected Part's Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Program (Voice) Number Range: 1 - 128 This determines the Voice for the selected Part. (Refer to the
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    pan position. This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image. Reverb Send (RevSend) to the Reverb effect. A value of 0 results in a completely "dry" Voice sound. NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for
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    Range: 0 - 127 This determines the level of the selected Part's Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely "dry" Voice sound (no Chorus effect). NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See
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    control by using the VALUE q buttons. Device Number (DevNo.) Graphically indicates current Device Number setting. Settings: 1 - 16, all This determines the Device Number for the MU50, a kind of MIDI "identification" number to distinguish between multiple units. For 40
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    a different Device Number for each. This is especially important when using the data dump features. (See page 98.) If you have only one MU50, set this to "all." Master Volume (M.Volum) Graphically indicates current Master Volume setting. Range: 0 - 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Parts
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    MULTI MODE Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: 0 - 127 This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix. Variation Return is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 92.) Transpose (Trans)
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    features various parameters for controlling the Filter, the EG (Envelope Generator) and Vibrato. It also features a variety of other following menu appears: Filter Part Edit Mode Filter Cutoff Frequency Resonance The MU50 features a digital filter that can be used to change the timbre
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    or the frequency point above which other frequencies are filtered out. Lower cutoff values create a deeper, more rounded tone, while higher values create a thinner, brighter tone. Level Low (-64) Cutoff Frequency High (+63) Resonance Graphically shows Resonance setting for each Part. Selected
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    Level Pitch EG Release Time The EG parameters allow you to shape the sound of a Part's Voice - or, in other words, set how the of the Voice changes over time. This section also includes independent Pitch Envelope Generator (PEG) parameters for controlling how the pitch of a Part's Voice changes
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    Release Min. Time Key is pressed Key is released Even though the key is held for the same length of time in both examples, the sound of the second example slowly reaches full volume and decays over a longer time. It also sustains longer after the key is released. Keep in mind
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    Default: 0 This determines the Decay Time of the EG, or how rapidly the sound dies out as a note is held. For the Filter, this determines how long it This determines the Release Time of the EG, or how long the sound sustains after a note is released. For the Filter, this determines how long the
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    MULTI MODE Pitch EG Parameters The Pitch EG parameters determine how the pitch of a Part's Voice changes over time. This lets you produce subtle or pronounced pitch changes as a note is played. In the example Pitch EG settings below, a played note is gradually bent up to its normal pitch, and kept
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    percussive Voices may fall into this category.) Also make sure that the main EG Release Time is set to an appropriate value so that the sound sustains. 49
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    to the pitch value set in Release Level above. Vibrato Part Edit Mode Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Vibrato produces a quavering, vibrating sound in the Part's Voice, by regularly modulating the pitch. You can control the speed and depth of the Vibrato, as well as the time
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    channel Range: -64 - +63 Default: 0 This determines the depth of the Vibrato effect. Higher values result in a stronger, more pronounced Vibrato sound. Vibrato Delay Graphically shows Vibrato Delay setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range: -64 - +63 Default: 0 This determines the
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    MULTI MODE Others Part Edit Mode Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Element Reserve Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) Pitch Bend Control MW
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    for the Part. A setting of normal allows selection of the normal instrument Voices. (See the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet.) The drum setting allows selection of the drum kits. (See the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet.) The drumS1, drumS2 settings are locations for storing specially programmed drum
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    MULTI MODE For TG300B mode: The settings normal and drumS1, drumS2 are available; drum cannot be selected. When normal is selected, either the basic or the extended set of Voices (for the TG300B mode) can be used for the Part. For C/M mode: The Part Mode settings are fixed in this mode and cannot be
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    "stolen" by other Parts. Normally, elements are dynamically allocated to Parts. However, you may want to use this parameter to avoid the problem of note "stealing" and reserve a certain number of elements for particularly important Parts in a complex composition. The total range of this parameter
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    64 at 0 0 Velocity 127 NOTE Depending on the Voice used, if Velocity Sensitivity Offset is set to too low of a value, the Voice may not sound, no matter how strong the velocity. 56
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    MULTI MODE Note Limit Parameters The Note Limit Low and High parameters allow you to set the range of notes for a Part's Voice. Notes outside the range will not be played. HINT Note Limit can be used to set up keyboard splits. Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel (see page 36), but give them Note
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    MULTI MODE Portamento Parameters Portamento is a function that creates a smooth pitch glide from one note to another. Portamento Switch (PortamntSw) Height of bars indicates selected Portamento Switch setting for each Part. (A single bar indicates "off" setting, while full height indicates "on.")
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    give them different Velocity Limit settings so that one or the other sounds depending on how strongly you play the keyboard. Velocity Limit Low ( value, the harder the keyboard must be played for the Voice to sound. Velocity Limit High (VelLimitHi) Graphically shows Velocity Limit High setting for
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    MULTI MODE Dry Level Range: 0 - 127 Default: 127 This determines the level of the unprocessed sound of the Voice (sound with no effect processing). This parameter is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 92.) Pitch Bend Control (PitBndCtrl)
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    Part. These settings include Pitch controls, Level, Pan, effect send, filter controls and EG (Envelope Generator), among others. Moreover, these parameters can be set to completely independent values for each of the drum sounds in a Part. Calling Up the Drum Setup Menu To call up the Drum Setup menu
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    MULTI MODE Operation 1 Select the desired note number and its assigned drum sound with the P A R T q buttons. For a list of the available sounds and their note assignments, see the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can also select the desired note number by simply pressing the appropriate key
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    selected drum sound that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely "dry" drum sound, no drum sound that is sent to the Variation effect. A setting of off results in a completely "dry" drum sound, applied to the selected drum sound, or the frequency point around which other
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    assigning an open hi-hat and a closed hi-hat to the same group, you can "choke" or stop the open hi-hat sound by simply playing the closed hi-hat - just like pressing the pedal on an actual hi-hat set. Receive Note On (RcvNoteOn) Settings: on, off
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    (is not cut off). EG Attack Rate Range: -64 - +63 This determines the Attack Rate of the EG (Envelope Generator), or how long it takes for the sound of the selected drum sound to reach full volume when a note is played. (See illustration below.) EG Decay 1 Rate Range: -64 - +63 This determines
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Mode In the Performance mode, the MU50 performs as a four-Part tone generator, with all Parts controlled over a single MIDI channel. The Performance mode is so named because it's ideally suited to live performance situations. It allows you
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Selecting a Performance and its Individual Parts To call up a Preset or Internal Performance and select individual Parts of that Performance: 1 From the Performance Play mode (see section above), press the PART q buttons simultaneously, so that the All Part display is shown.
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    PERFORMANCE MODE 3 Use the SELECT w buttons to select the Program Number parameter, then use the VALUE q buttons to select the desired Performance number. Performance number 4 From the All Part display, press the PART q buttons simultaneously, so that the Single Part display is shown. Indicates
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    - 043, 045, 064 - 072, 096 - 101, SFX This determines the bank number of the selected Part's Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Program (Voice) Number Range: 1 - 128 This determines the Voice for the selected Part. (Refer to the
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    pan position. This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image. Reverb Send (Rev Send to the Reverb effect. A value of 0 results in a completely "dry" Voice sound. NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for
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    Range: 0 - 127 This determines the level of the selected Part's Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely "dry" Voice sound (no Chorus effect). NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See
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    PERFORMANCE MODE All Part System MIDI Channel (Sys CH) Graphically indicates current System MIDI Channel setting. Settings: 1 - 16, all This determines the MIDI receive channel for all Parts of the Performance. When this is set to "all," the Performance responds over any incoming MIDI channel.
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    Performance Volume (Pfm Vol) Graphically indicates current Performance Volume setting. PERFORMANCE MODE Range: 0 - 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Performance. Performance Pan (Pfm Pan) Graphically indicates current Performance Pan setting. Range: L63 - C - R63 This determines the
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Return (ChoRtn) Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting. Range: 0 - 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return for the Performance in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: 0 - 127 This
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Edit Mode The Performance Edit mode features various functions and parameters, grouped in the following sections: Common (related to the Performance as a whole), Part (related to each of the four Parts), and the Copy and Store operations. To enter the Performance Edit
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    PLAY button to return to the Play display). After creating and naming a Performance, you'll probably want to save that Performance for future recall. For instructions on saving a Performance, refer to the Store operation on page 84. 76
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    Volume controller Some or all of these may be available on your MIDI instrument, and can be used to control certain functions on the MU50 in real time. Some MIDI instruments allow you to change the control change number for a particular controller: for example, setting the modulation wheel (normally
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Part Performance Edit Mode Part Filter EG Vibrato Cutoff Frequency Resonance EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay ᮢ 78
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    PERFORMANCE MODE ᮢ Others Detune Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level (VarConnect=SYS) MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth MW LFO Filter Moduration Depth Pitch
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Vibrato The Vibrato section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 52.) Others The Others section of Performance Edit parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, velocity,
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    the LFO (low frequency oscillator). This is generally controlled from a modulation wheel on a MIDI keyboard and, depending on the character of the sound, produces a "swoosh" filter sweep effect. The higher the value, the deeper the filter modulation, and hence, the more pronounced the filter sweep
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Assignable Control 1 Filter Control (AC1FilCtrl) Graphically shows AC1 Filter Control setting for each Part. Range: -64 - +63 This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 affects the Filter. A setting of 0 results in no control over the Filter. Negative settings
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    PERFORMANCE MODE Copy and Store Operations The Copy and Store operations allow you to save and organize the Performances you've created. Copy The Copy operation allows you to copy the settings of one Performance program (Preset or Internal) to another Performance number (Internal only). Operation
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    to actually execute the Copy operation. An "Executing..." message flashes in the display during the operation. When the data has been copied, the MU50 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without copying, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER). Store Once you've
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    ENTER button to actually execute the Store operation. An "Executing..." message flashes in the display during the operation. When the data has been stored, the MU50 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without saving, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER). 85
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    EFFECT EDIT MODE Effect Edit Mode The MU50 features a built-in multi-effect processor with three independent covered. For descriptions and details on the parameters for each effect Type, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. To enter the Effect Edit mode, press the EFFECT button. The
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    necessary, delve into the other parameters as needed. Reverb Pan (RevPan) Range: L63 - C - R63 This determines the Pan position of the Reverb sound, or where it appears in the stereo image. For details on the parameters for each Reverb Type, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. 87
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    and Chorus Pan parameters are given below. For descriptions and explanations for all other Chorus parameters, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Type Settings: NO EFFECT, CHORUS 1 - 4, CELESTE 1 - 4, FLANGER 1 - 3 Default: CHORUS 1 This determines the Chorus Type. Depending on the
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 98
    For details on the parameters for each Chorus Type, refer to the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Variation (VAR) The Variation section provides a wealth of additional effects for processing the Voices of the MU50. It features some of the same effects found in the Reverb and Chorus sections
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 99
    can be heard with no effect. When the Variation Connection is set to INS (Insertion), no sound is output for the Part. When set to THRU, the sound of the Part (or Parts) is output without any Variation effect. Generally, when Variation Connection is set to I N S (Insertion), you should set the Type
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    (Insertion), SYS (System) Determines how the Variation effect is connected in the effect chain of the MU50. When set to SYS (System), Variation is applied to all Parts, according to the amount of the Variation effect types. (Exceptions are described in the separate SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. 91
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    simple effect routing schemes on conventional sound modules that process all voices with the same effects, the MU50 allows you to put independent, back song data using the same flexible effect routings on any tone generator or sound module having the XG mark. NOTE The Variation Connection default
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    When Variation is set to System: VARIATION CONNECTION = SYSTEM Part 1 Volume Expression Pan Part 2 Volume Expression Pan Part 3 Volume Expression Pan Dry Level Rev Send Cho Send Var Send Dry Level Rev Send Cho Send Var Send Dry Level Rev Send Cho Send Var Send Part 16 Volume Expression Pan
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    EFFECT EDIT MODE When Variation is set to Insertion: 94 VARIATION CONNECTION = INSERTION Part1 Part2 The variation effect can be applied to only one Part at a time. Variation Part VAR Volume Expression Pan Variation on/off VAR Volume Expression Pan Variation on/off Dry Rev Send Cho Send
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    . Master Tune (M.Tune) Range: -102.4 - +102.3 cents (approx. +/- 1 semitone) Default: 0 This determines the overall fine tuning of the MU50's Voices. It also affects the pitch of the individual drum/percussion sounds of the drum kits. Master Tune is especially useful for adjusting the pitch of the
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    part of General MIDI song data. When Mute Lock is set to off, this resets the Mute status of the Parts on the MU50. If you want to keep the current Mute settings and disable this reset, set Mute Lock to on. (For more information on the Mute function,
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    Select messages are received or not. Bank Select messages can be sent from another MIDI device to change the banks of Voices on the MU50. The On setting allows Bank Select messages to be received. Contrast Range: 1 - 8 Default: 2 This determines the contrast of the display. Adjust this as necessary
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    using another multi-timbral tone generator. Dump Out Functions The Dump Out functions allow you to save the various settings of the MU50 (such as settings for Parts, Performances, system, etc.) to a MIDI sequencer, computer or a MIDI data recorder (such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer). The
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    properly connected to the device and that the HOST SELECT switch is properly set. When using the MIDI terminals, connect the MIDI OUT of the MU50 to the MIDI IN of the data recorder. (See the illustrations above.) Also, set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. When using the TO HOST
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    the type/amount of data to be transmitted.) Performance (PERFORM) 100 Settings: ALL, I 001 - I 128 (Internal Performance numbers) This transmits the selected MU50 Performance data to the connected device. (Use the VALUE q buttons to select the type/ amount of data to be transmitted.) 4 From the
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    illustrations above), and execute the appropriate data transfer operation from the data recorder. (Refer to the owner's manual of that device for instructions.) The MU50 automatically receives incoming bulk data. Initialize Functions The Initialize functions allow you to restore the factory settings
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    UTILITY MODE 2 From the Initialize menu, select the type of data to be initialized: Factory Settings (FactSet), selected Sound Module mode (XG Init, GM Init, C/MInit, DOCInit, PFMInit) or Drum (DrumInit) Then, press the ENTER button to call up the selected data dump. Factory
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    of the four parameters above will be available, depending on the currently selected Sound Module mode: XG, TG300B, C/M, DOC or PERFORM. Initializing this parameter restores settings are the same as when the MU50 is reset upon receiving an XG System On, GM System On or Disk Orchestra On message.
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    to cancel it and return to the previous display. An "Executing..." message appears in the display during the operation. When the operation is completed, the MU50 returns to the Initialize menu. Demo Song Play (DEMO) The Demo Song function in the Utility menu allows you to play the builtin Demo Song
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    automatically sets itself to the Multi mode. When PERFORM is selected, the MU50 is in the Performance mode. (See page 66.) The bottom right of the display indicates the currently selected Sound Module mode. Arrow indicates selected Sound Module mode. Press the EXIT button (or any one of the other
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    TO HOST terminal is connected to the serial terminal of a computer. On the MU50, MIDI receive channels 1 - 16 are controlled from Port 1. By connecting another multi-timbral tone generator to the MIDI OUT terminal of the MU50 and setting the Thru Port function (page 98) to a value other than 1, you
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    APPENDIX The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU50. Refer to it when you need information about a specific function, feature or operation.
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    , regardless of manufacturer or model. Because tone generator voice arrangements tended to vary considerably among manufacturers and models, however, different MIDI devices often produced different types of sound in response to identical MIDI instructions. In 1991 the MIDI standard committee enacted
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    . Specifically, the XG format does the following. q Enables production of extremely expressive sound data q Significantly expands available voice types and variations q Supports future compatibility of sound data among musical instruments, computers, and other devices q Ensures that data will remain
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    to suit the specific type of music being played. q External Input: Whereas existing tone generators create sound in response to internal data only, the XG format provides for real-time participation by adding support for input of external audio signals. External signals can be processed by the mixer
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    with insertion effects. Graphic EQ and multiple insertion effects are supported as options. Part Parameters Filter cutoff and AEG value Voices As indicated in MU50 Sound List & MIDI Data booklet. Program Change message can be used to change the voice (drum kit). If the tone generator does not have a
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    An XG machine need not support all LSB-selectable extension voices listed in the MU50 Sound List & MIDI Data booklet. If support is included for one new Bank-Select MSB is 00H (melody voice) but the tone generator does not support the melody voice corresponding to the last received Bank-Select LSB
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    MSB value of 01H~7EH (SFX voice, or unused MSB) is received and the tone generator does not have a voice corresponding to the last received LSB and Program Change, the tone generator will produce no sound for that channel regardless of subsequent Key On messages. (Commentary) Users employing the XG
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 123
    APPENDIX Panpot: 0AH Cntrl# Parameter 10 Panpot Data Range 0 to 127 Default: 40H If multipart parameter "Rcv PAN" is OFF, the part ignores this message. Produces relative variations in pan among different installments of the rhythm part. Expression: 0BH Cntrl# Parameter 11 Expression Data
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    resonance value set by the voice. This parameter specifies relative change, with value 64 producing zero adjustment. As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric. Note that for some voices the effective parameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range. Release Time: 48H
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    APPENDIX Effects Send Level 1 (reverb): 5BH Cntrl# Parameter 91 Effect-1 Depth Data Range 0 to 127 Default: 28H Adjusts the reverb send level. Effects Send Level 3 (chorus): 5DH Cntrl# Parameter 93 Effect-3 Depth Data Range 0 to 127 Default: 00H Adjusts the chorus send level. Effects Send
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    Data Range 0 to 127 0 to 127 Default: 7F 7FH If multipart parameter "Rcv RPN" is OFF, the part ignores this message. The following parameters are supported. NRPN LSB Data-entry MSB MSB Parameter 00H 00H mmH Pitchbend Sensitivity LSB value is ignored. Data Range mm: 00H-40H-7FH (-64-0-+63
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 127
    : 7BH Cntrl# Parameter 123 - Data Range 0 Switches off all currently "on" notes in all parts. Any notes being held by sustain or sostenuto continue to sound until sustain/sostenuto goes off. OMNI Off: 7CH Cntrl# Parameter 124 - Data Range 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off. 118
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    On: 7DH Cntrl# Parameter 125 - Data Range 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off. ("OMNI ON" operation not supported.) MONO: 7EH Cntrl# Parameter 126 Mono Data Range 0 to 16 Generates "All Sound Off" operation. If the value of the third byte (mono number) is 0~16, the channel changes to Mode
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 129
    00000000 00 Data 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive The message switches SOUND MODULE MODE to XG and initializes the XG settings. The 0001nnnn 00100111 00110000 00000000 00000000 0mmmmmmm 0lllllll 0ccccccc 11110111 F0 Exclusive status 43 YAMAHA ID 1n Device Number 27 Model ID 30 Sub ID2 00 00 mm
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 130
    " is OFF. Bulk Dump 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0000nnnn 0n Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID 0bbbbbbb bb information about "Address" and "Byte Count" fields, refer to Table 2 on the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. Checksum value is set such that the sum of Address,
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    ID Device Number Model ID Address High Address Mid Address Low End of Exclusive Dump Request 11110000 F0 Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0010nnnn 2n Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID 0aaaaaaa aa Address High 0aaaaaaa aa Address Mid 0aaaaaaa aa Address Low 11110111 F7 End of
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 132
    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Even though the MU50 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally not function as you expect it to. If that happens, check the possible problems and solutions below before assuming that the instrument is faulty. Problem Possible Cause and Solution No power. If you
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    124 Battery Low! The battery voltage (for internal memory backup) may be too low. Bring the unit to your local Yamaha dealer or any other authorized Yamaha service personnel. Illegal Data! A data error resulted during reception of MIDI messages. Try transmitting the data again, or turn the MU50 off
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 134
    APPENDIX Specifications Tone Generation Method AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony 32-note Sound Module Modes XG (Extended General MIDI), TG300B, C/M, DOC, and Performance Multi-timbral Capacity 16-Part (on 16 MIDI channels; with element reserve priority for later
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 135
    ,250 bps PC-1 - 31,250 bps PC-2 - 38,400 bps Power Supply Yamaha PA-1207 AC Adaptor (included) Dimensions (W × D × H) 220 × 210 × 44 mm (8-5/8" × 8-1/4" × 1-3/4") Weight 1.3 kg (2 lbs., 14 oz.) Included Accessories Owner's Manual, Yamaha PA-1207 AC Adaptor * Specifications subject to change without
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 136
    Yamaha's original tone generation system, featuring digital filters for superior sound. LFO Abbreviation for low frequency oscillator, which generates The MIDI standard supports up to 128 tone generator to produce several different sounds at once. The MU50 is a 16-Part multi-timbral tone generator
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 137
    created by Yamaha which significantly improves on the General MIDI standard by providing a greater variety of high-quality Voices and enhanced effect operation. Sound Module mode The MU50 has five Sound Module modes, and these determine the basic operation of the unit as a tone generator. Three
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 138
    88 Common parameters 75-77 computer, connecting cables 31 computer, connecting MU50 with 25 computer, IBM PC and clones 26-27 computer, mode 86-94 effect connections (System and Insertion) ........ 92-94 EG (Envelope Generator 45-50, 79 EG Attack (Drum Setup 65 EG Attack Time 46 EG Decay
  • Yamaha MU50 | MU50 Owners Manual - Page 139
    91 Single Part control (Multi mode 36-39 Single Part control (Performance mode 69-71 Single Part control, selecting 36 Solo 23 Sound Module mode 6 Sound Module mode, selecting 34, 105 Store 84-85 System connection 92-94 System functions 95-98 System MIDI Channel 72 System Transpose 74
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    M.D.G., EMI Division, © Yamaha Corporation 1995, Printed in Japan
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