Yamaha MX49 Owner's Manual

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    Owner's Manual EN
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    components supplied or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at
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    instructions found in the users manual to eliminate the problem by using one /s. In the case of radio or Yamaha Corporation of America Address: 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone: 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment: Music Synthesizer Model Name: MX49/MX61 service or the point of sale
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    manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service in lower sound quality, or accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual DMI-5 1/2
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    your firmware of the MX49/MX61 or the associated software. http://download.yamaha.com/ Note that the explanations in this Owner's Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner's Manual was produced. For details about additional functions included in later releases, refer to the above
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    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MX49/MX61 Music Synthesizer. Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the instrument in order to take full advantage of its various features. When you have finished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible place, and refer to it when you need
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    /MX61 Manual Your MX49/MX61 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides-the Owner's Manual (this book), the Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner's Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet, the Reference Manual
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    , so that you can play the keyboard along with your favorite songs.  Full music production capabilities-with just the MX49/MX61! Both MIDI and audio data can be transferred to and from a computer via USB-without the need for a separate audio interface or a MIDI interface. You can record and play
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    a USB flash memory ...... 36 Connecting an external MIDI instrument 37 Controlling the MX49/MX61 from an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer 37 Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer from the MX49/MX61 38 Appendix 39 Shift Function List 39 Display Messages 39 Troubleshooting
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    a Performance (page 24).  [JOB] button (Refer to the Reference Manual) Calls up the Performance Job or Utility Job display.  [STORE] button Stores the Performance/Voice/Utility settings. ? [PERFORMANCE NUMBER] display Indicates the number of the selected Performance. 10 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    MX49/MX61 are organized select Song data of the USB flash memory connected to the USB [TO Voice Category button (page 18) Selects a Voice category for Part 1/Part2. - [PART SELECT] button Calls up the display from which you can select a Part from Parts 1 - 16 and play it. 11 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    USB cable and allows you to transfer MIDI data and audio data between the devices. For information about the Port handled by the MX49/MX61, refer to the "Reference Manual" PDF document. The USB or other aspects of the sound.  [AUX IN] ( portable music player and play along with your favorite music.
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    -in speakers, you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment. Connect First, turn the power of the connected powered speakers off, then turn the power of the MX49/MX61 off with the 1 (Standby/On) switch. Standby/On switch DC IN MX49/MX61 13 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    /MX61 Playing the Demo Songs The MX49/MX61 features a variety of Demo Songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions. Here's how to play them back. 1 Press [FILE] and [UTILITY] at the same time. The DEMO display is called up. 2 Rotate the [DATA] dial to select a Demo Song. 3 Press
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    may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in the User Memory). This could also result in the instrument not being able to start up properly, even when turning the power on next time. 5 Press [EXIT] several times to return to the top display. Setting Up 15 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    Changing (editing) parameter values Rotating the [DATA] dial to the right (clockwise) increases an item from a List When there are multiple displays to be is indicated in a scrollable list as a selected item. available up (s) or down (a) in the list. a Other selected item(s) available further
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    key Voices and Performances. First, move the cursor to the desired location in the name with the Cursor [M]/ [S] buttons, and select the character by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. Common*Name 2 a*******[Simple*Bld] Selected location flashes 17 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    Part 1 is changed. KB c001:Vintage'74 STR:081:Amb*Pizza 2 Rotate the [DATA] dial to select the desired Voice in the selected category. Voice for Part 1 is changed. KB c004:Soft*Case STR:081:Amb*Pizza 3 Play the keyboard. 4 Repeat steps 1 - 3 to play the various Voices. 18 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    buttons and the [DATA] dial to select a Voice for Part 2, and check the sound by playing the keyboard. KB :004:Soft*Case ORG:c002:Jz2Perc+C3 Voice for Part 2 is changed. NOTE To change the Voice for Part 1, press will not change the value until displayed value is reached. 19 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    for Part 2, using the Category buttons and the [DATA] dial, and check the sound while playing the keyboard. NOTE To change the Voice for Part 1, press the Cursor [V] button to select Part 1, then use the Category buttons and the [DATA] dial to select a different Voice. 20 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    apply vibrato to the keyboard sound. Try out the Modulation wheel with various Preset Voices while playing the keyboard. Maximum Minimum 3 While playing the keyboard, rotate one of ******** r NOTE For details about each function, see the "Reference Manual" PDF document. 21 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    set the receive switch of the "Sustain" for Part 2 to off as follows. [EDIT]  Select "02:Part"  [ENTER]  [KEYBOARD] (2)  Select "04:Receive Switch"  [ENTER]  "Sustain" = "off" 2 Select "02:Part" by pressing the Cursor [E] button, then press [ENTER]. EDIT s02:Part 22 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    button, then change the setting with the [DATA] dial. This parameter determines whether the Arpeggio continues cycling after the keys are released. For details about this parameter, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. Part01*Arp*Select a Hold=******on 23 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    normally use for playing the keyboard are Parts 1 and 2. When turning on this instrument with the factory settings, Performance 1 is called up. In the instructions covered so far (pages list of all Performances, see the "Performance List" of the "Data List" PDF document. 24 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    the keyboard. For other Performances, enable the function as described below. 1 While holding down [+] (Stop) press [3/ ,] (Play/Pause). The lamp of [3/,] (Play/Pause) flashes slowly, and the selected Performance is set to standby status for the Key On Start function. 25 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    the keyboard. The Rhythm Pattern starts at the same time. 3 Press [+] (Stop) to stop the Rhythm Pattern. Changing the Rhythm Pattern type and sound You 26 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual Storing the Rhythm Pattern You can store the changed Rhythm Pattern settings as Performance data. For instructions on
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    Songs MIDI data and audio data contained in the USB flash memory can be played back as a "Song" on the MX49/ MX61. MIDI and audio data MIDI data is comprised of your keyboard performance information and is not a recording of the actual sound itself. The performance information refers to which keys
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    , refer to the owner's manual of your particular USB flash memory.  Compatible USB devices Only USB memory devices of the flash-memory variety can be used with the MX49/MX61. Furthermore, the instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB flash memories, nor can Yamaha
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    the keyboard along with the song data. 4 After finishing, press the stop button on the music player music player, etc. 2 Press the Cursor [V] button if necessary to select "01: Common," then press [ENTER]. The Performance Common Edit display is called up. EDIT a01:Common 29 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    DATA] dial to select a preset for the effect parameters of the selected effect type. NOTE You can also edit each effect parameter in the 3rd or later pages. For details about each parameter, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual the selected Part sound. HINT Performance Edit MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    [V]/[E] buttons to select "InsSw," then rotate the [DATA] dial to set the parameter to on. NOTE Guide 6 Press [EXIT], then use the Cursor [V]/[E] buttons to select "05:Voice , see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. Voice*Insert*Eff 2 dPreset Voice Edit. 31 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    Cursor [V] button repeatedly if necessary to call up the 1st page, then rotate the [DATA] dial to select the desired Controller. NOTE For details about the settings, see the "Reference Manual" PDF document. Voice*Ctrl*Set1 2 a*****Source=*MW(01) 7 Press the Cursor [E] button to call up the 2nd
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    , the edited Voice data will not be stored; make sure to store the Voice using Voice Store. 1 When the Voice Edit display is shown, press [EXIT], then press the Cursor [E] button to select "08:Voice Name." After that, press [ENTER]. When the top display is shown, follow the instructions below. [EDIT
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    rotate the [DATA] dial to select the Voice from the current Voice category. AP*:*001:CncrtGrand d0001233456789tyuiop@ NOTE You can also edit other Part parameters in the 3rd or subsequent pages. For details about each parameter, see the "Reference Manual" PDF document. 34 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    settings) You can save the created Performances and Voices to USB flash memory, and load data from the USB flash memory. Formatting the USB flash memory Some USB flash memories may not be supported by this instrument. In this case, follow the instructions below to format the memory before using it
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    Quick Guide Saving settings to USB flash memory You can save all data of the User memory-containing Performances, created User Voices, and Utility settings- to USB flash memory as an "All" file (extension: .X5A). 1 Connect a USB flash memory to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. 2 Press [FILE]. Loading
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    the MX49/MX61 from an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer Here, we'll use an external keyboard or synthesizer to remotely select and play the Voices of the MX49/MX61. MIDI [IN] MX49/MX61 MIDI OUT External MIDI keyboard (for example, an 88-key synthesizer) 37 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    " = "off." Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer from the MX49/MX61 This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator (synthesizer, tone generator module, etc.) by playing the MX49/MX61 or playing back a Song or Pattern of the MX49/MX61. Use this connection when you wish
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    sure? Auto power off disabled. Bulk protected. Clear edit Voice? Completed. Connecting USB device . . . Device number is off. Device number by simultaneously holding down the lowest key on the keyboard and turning the power on). Bulk data cannot be received because of the 39 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    exceeded. Appears when the current being drawn by the USB flash memory exceeds the level supported by this instrument. USB transmission error. An error occurred while communicating with a USB flash memory. Utility stored. The Utility settings have been stored. 40 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    Troubleshooting No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation (page 15), after backing up your data to an USB synthesizer MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    when parameters are not being edited.  Keep in mind that even though the Edit mode is not active, simply moving a Knob or playing back the MIDI data of the USB flash memory may cause the Edit Indicator to appear. 42 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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     "DeviceNo." Cannot save data to the USB flash memory.  Is the USB flash memory being used write protected? (Write-protect should be set to off for saving data.)  Is the USB flash memory being used properly formatted? [FILE]  Select "05:Format"  [ENTER]  [INC/YES] 43 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    mm, 3.8kg MX61: 984(W) x 299(D) x 112(H) mm, 4.8kg AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha), Owner's Manual (this book), Online Manual CD-ROM x 1 (containing Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and Data List), DVD-ROM x 1 (containing DAW software) Specifications and
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    Key On Start function 25 [KNOB FUNCTION] button 10, 21 Knobs [A] - [D 10, 21 L Layer 19 [LAYER] button 11, 19 LCD 11 LCD Contrast 14, 35 List 16 Load 36 M Master Tune 35 [MASTER VOLUME] knob 10, 14 MIDI data 27 MIDI [IN]/[OUT] terminals 12, 37 MIDI 11, 26 45 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    U Unison function 39 USB flash memory 27, 28, 35 USB [TO DEVICE] terminal 12, 28, 35 [UTILITY] button 10, 35 Utility settings 35 V Voice 18 Voice Category 18 Voice Category button 11, 18 Voice Edit 31, 32 Voice Store 33 Volume 14 W WAV Volume 28 Wave file 27 46 MX49/MX61 Owner's Manual
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    Yamaha Web Site (English) http://www.yamahasynth.com/ Yamaha Downloads http://download.yamaha.com/ Yamaha Manual Library http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/ U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division © 2012 Yamaha Corporation 210MWTY*.*- 01B0 Printed in China ZA72800
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