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- Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 1
on the MX49/MX61 to DAW software as audio data 27 Recording Arpeggio phrases of the MX49/MX61 to DAW software as MIDI data 28 Remote-controlling DAW software or VSTi (software instruments) from the MX49/MX61 31 Remote Control Assignments 35 Using iOS Applications 39 Reference 40 Performance - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 2
Using the MX49/MX61 Manuals Your MX49/MX61 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, - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 3
sounding the Voices). The keyboard is also used for triggering Arpeggio playback. The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 - C6 (MX49)/ C1- C6 (MX61). You can change the note range of the keyboard (page 52) of Voice Edit. Pitch up Pitch down MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 3 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 4
wheel, the greater the effect that is applied to the sound. To avoid accidentally applying effects to the current Voice, make sure the Modulation wheel is set to minimum a Connected Computer" section on page 35. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 4 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 5
of the MX49/MX61), and Performances (which are Voice combinations). AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) This instrument is equipped with an AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) tone generator block. AWM2 is a synthesis system based on sampled waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 6
Remote LFO This unit produces cyclic modulation for the Oscillator, Filter, and Amplitude. Modulating these aspects of the sound can create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page 51) of Voice Edit. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 6 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 7
The different categories are listed below. Each category has multiple Voices. Category name Acoustic Piano Keyboard Organ Guitar Bass Strings Brass Sax/Woodwind Synth Lead Synth Pad/ Choir Synth Comping Chromatic Percussion Drum/ Percussion Sound Effect Musical Effect Ethnic Abbreviation Category - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 8
Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Bass Drum/Percussion Edit & Store operations Drum Voices 8 1 Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 8 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 9
Part 1 Voice Part 2 Voice Part 3 Voice Part 10 Voice Part 16 Voice Different MIDI channels are assigned to Parts 1 - 16. Up to 16 Parts can be played simultaneously using an external MIDI sequencer, the DAW software on the computer, or MIDI data in USB flash memory connected to the MX49/MX61. Tone - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 10
the maximum polyphony, previously played notes are cut off. Keep in mind this may be especially noticeable with Voices not having decay. Furthermore, when Normal Voices that include multiple waves are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes is less than 128. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 10 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 11
Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 11 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 12
try first selecting one of the Presets close to your imagined sound, then change the parameters as necessary. Preset settings can be determined by setting "Preset" in each effect parameter display. For information on each effect type, see the "Data List" PDF document. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 12 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 13
Acoustic Piano & Keyboard Organ Guitar / Plucked Bass Strings Brass Reed / Pipe Synth Lead Synth Pad / Musical Effect Chromatic Percussion Drum / Percussion Synth Sequence Chord Sequence Hybrid Sequence Control Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 13 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 14
Accent Phrases are composed of sequence data included in some Arpeggio types, sounding only when you play notes at a high (strong) velocity. For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the "Arpeggio Type List" in the "Data List" PDF document. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 14 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 15
and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the "Quick Guide" in the Owner's Manual. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 15 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 16
back using the Drum Voice assigned to Part 10 of the Performance. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote Song MIDI and Audio data saved in the root directory (page 60) of the USB flash memory can be played back as a Song on this instrument. MIDI data uses the sounds of Parts 1 - 16 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 17
between this synthesizer and an external device MIDI instrument or computer DAW software Remote Editor Bulk Dump USB flash memory File extensions ".X5A" (which include all data in User memory) Store Load/ Save (executed in File display) Preset memory Preset Voices, Arpeggios, and Demo Song are - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 18
OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. These signals are not output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. *2 The audio data of the USB flash memory are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. The data is not output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 18 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 19
both audio data and MIDI data can be transmitted via USB. Also, the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools and the MX Voice List are useful for using DAW software with this instrument. Follow the instructions below. 1 Download the latest Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver, MX49/MX61 Remote Tools, and MX Voice List from - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 20
two components: the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor and MX49/MX61 Extension, which enables you to use the MX49/MX61 along with Cubase series. For instructions on installing, refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package. 6 Install the MX Voice List (downloaded in step 1) to - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 21
terminal and the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/ [R] jacks. When connecting to a computer, use the USB [TO HOST] terminal. In this case, up to two audio channels (USB 1 and USB2) are available. The audio signals of the MX49/MX61 can be input from the USB [TO HOST] terminal and the [AUX IN] jack. Up to two channels - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 22
. Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW software as MIDI data In this section, you'll learn how to record variety of instrument Voices to multiple tracks of the Cubase to create a MIDI song. Recording as MIDI data allows you to easily create a musical score from your performance, as - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 23
Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote USB [TO HOST] terminal Tone generator block (recognizing MIDI Channel 3 data) Keyboard (output via MIDI Channel 1) Local Control = off MX49/MX61 Computer (Cubase, etc.) IN CH1 OUT CH3 MIDI Thru = on MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 24
"Yamaha Steinberg USB ASIO" or "Yamaha MX49/MX61" Click "Devices" menu "Device Setup..." "VST Audio System." Confirm the "ASIO Driver" setting. Then, click [OK] to close the Device Setup window. 5 Set up the MX Voice List installed in your computer for use on Cubase. Setting up the MX Voice List - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 25
the sound while playing the MX49/MX61 keyboard. NOTE If you don't select the Voice on Cubase, the Voice currently assigned to the Part on the MX49/MX61 will sound. Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote Program Selector Voice List MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 26
of the MX49/MX61. Repeat steps 6 to 10 above. After finishing recording as desired, go on to step 12. 12 Check the recorded data in all tracks. After setting the time position to zero, click (Start). If necessary, correct or edit the MIDI data on Cubase to complete the song data. For instructions on - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 27
how to convert the MIDI data you created in the previous section to audio data using the MX49/MX61 Voices. By recording audio data, you can create audio CDs, or use the MX49/MX61 Song data as an audio file in other applications, such as sound editors or video production software. In this section - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 28
Direct Monitor = on Tone generator USB [TO HOST] Arpeggio MIDI Out = on Local Control = on Rhythm Pattern (MIDI) Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Controllers (keyboard, knobs, etc.) Setting up the MX49/MX61 1 For Part 1, determine the - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 29
thru function. Set the Input Routing to "All MIDI Input" and set the Output Routing to "Not Connected." All MIDI data will be input to Cubase, and MIDI track data will not be output to the MX49/MX61. Disable the MIDI thru function of the MIDI track in order to prevent the to-be-recorded Arpeggio - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 30
to "Yamaha MX49/MX61-1." The recorded MIDI data will be output to the MX49/MX61. 3 Check the recorded Arpeggio phrases. After setting the time position to zero, click (Start). Using a Connected Computer Connecting to a computer Creating a Song with a computer Using iOS Applications Reference - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 31
Applications MX49/MX61 Remote Editor MX49/MX61 parameters Port 5 Before you can use the Remote Control function, you'll need to follow the setup instructions below. NOTE Before making the setup of DAW Remote, make sure to properly install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and the MX49/MX61 Remote - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 32
[+] button, select "Mackie Control," then set the Input Port to "Yamaha MX49/MX61-2" and set the Output Port to "Yamaha MX49/MX61-2." Digital Performer 1 In the Audio/MIDI setup of a Mac computer, connect Port 2 of the interface of the MX49/MX61 to Port 2 of the tone generator. When there is only - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 33
Arpeggio data) to DAW software. 2 Set up the MX49/MX61 for remote control of Cubase by following the instructions in "Setting up the MX49/MX61" (page 31). 3 Create a MIDI track. Click "Project" menu "Add Track" "MIDI" [Add Track]. 4 Press [ADD INST TRACK] ([SYN COMP]) on the MX49/MX61 to - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 34
using the MX49/MX61 keyboard, or control the parameters of the VSTi by using Knobs [A] - [D]. If you wish to edit the Control Templates, or create a new template, use the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. For details about how to use the Remote Editor, refer to the accompanying PDF manual. Additional remote - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 35
of the DAW software can be operated by the Category buttons. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote [ORGAN] - [SAX/ Setup" "Yamaha MX49/MX61" in "Remote Devices" area Assign functions to the buttons in "User Commands" area. User Commands MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 35 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 36
for the selected track on or off. Deletes selected data in track When selecting multiple tracks, please keep in mind software. The [EXIT] button functions the same as the [Esc] key of the computer. The [ENTER] button functions the same as the [Enter] key of the computer. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 37
Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow AI KNOB Here, the [DATA] dial of the MX49/MX61 works as the AI KNOB. The AI KNOB is a multi-function knob-for example, it can control a desired parameter within the principal window and plug-in software - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 38
Block Effect Block Arpeggio Block Song/Pattern Playing Block Internal Memory MIDI/Audio Signal Flow Locking the parameter to be edited Using a regardless of the mouse pointer's location Using iOS Applications Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 38 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 39
recommend that you set "Airplane Mode" to "ON" on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid noise caused by communication. iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer. Reference Performance Song/Pattern File Utility Remote MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 39 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 40
together in various ways. For example, you can play a richly textured sound on the keyboard by combining two Voices (of Parts 1 and 2), or play multiple Parts simultaneously by using an external sequencer or MIDI data. This section explains all the Performance parameters, divided into six categories - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 41
Voice which is assigned to the selected Part. Using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons lets you switch the Voice category in the first page. You can also switch the Voice buttons ([1] - [16]). The underline mark indicates the selected Part number. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 41 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 42
value is also indicated as a graphic knob indicating the value () for each Part. You can change the value for the selected Part by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons. To change the Part, use the Cursor [] buttons. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 42 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 43
the "Data List" PDF document. Also, for details on the description for each Effect type, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed settings. NOTE For a list of all Effect Presets, see the "Data List" PDF document. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 44
Effect type, see the "Data List" PDF document. Also, for detailed descriptions of the each Effect parameter, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. Master EQ - 12.0 NOTE For details on EQ structure, see the "Synthesizer Parameter Manual" PDF document. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 44 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 45
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 45 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 46
sound decays to silence after the key [DATA] Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 47
DATA the pitch (key transpose) setting for Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 48
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 48 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 49
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 49 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 50
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 50 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 51
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 51 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 52
"Control List" in the "Data List" PDF Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 53
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 53 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 54
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 54 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 55
Bulk Dump, you will need to set the correct MIDI Device Number, with the following operation: [UTILITY] Select "02:MIDI" with the Cursor [V]/[E] buttons [ENTER] Select "DeviceNo" with the Cursor [V]/[E] buttons Select "DeviceNo" value with the [DATA] dial. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 55 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 56
the Voice has been modified but not yet stored, the edited Voice will be erased and the Voice edits lost. Important Voice data should be stored as a User Voice (page ) Settings -64 - +63 -64 - +63 -64 - +63 -64 - +63 Reference page page 45 page 45 page 45 page 46 MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 56 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 57
Filter/EG Arp Select Receive Switch Voice Edit Voice Insert Eff / DrumKit Insert Eff Voice LFO Voice Ctrl Set / DrumKit Ctrl Set Voice Name / DrumKit Name Voice Job Voice Store Performance Job Initialize Recall Copy Bulk Performance Store Supplementary Information MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 57 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 58
Song MIDI data (SMF) and audio data (WAV files) in the USB flash data can be used for playback on this instrument. WAV Volume Adjusts the volume of the audio data. This parameter is linked to the same parameter of the Utility General display (page 64). Settings: 0 - 127 MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 59
you press any note on the keyboard. When you switch to a Performance for which "AutoKeyStart" is set to on, the lamp of the [3/,] (Play/ Pause) button will start to flash slowly, and the Rhythm Pattern will play back as soon as you play the keyboard. Settings: off, on MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 59 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 60
"Save" means that the data created on the MX49/MX61 is saved to the USB flash memory as a file, while "Store" means that the data created on the MX49/MX61 is stored to internal memory. "Load" means that the file on the USB flash memory is loaded to internal memory. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 60 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 61
saved to USB flash memory can be loaded and restored to the instrument. All without Sys All data, with the exception of the system settings in the Utility display, in an "All" file (extension is ".X5A") (All without system) saved to USB flash memory, can be loaded. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 61 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 62
press [ENTER]. NOTE The loaded data is Performance, and does not include User Voices. Src*Performance 001(A01):MXCategory renamed. You can only select files saved in the root directory of the USB flash memory. After selecting, press [ENTER] to call up the display for MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 62 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 63
the device contains important data. Memory Info (Memory information) File File display Save Load Rename Delete Format Memory Info FILE*Memory*Info Free=867.9MB/955.0MB Free Indicates the amount of free/total memory for the currently recognized USB flash memory. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 63 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 64
sound of the instrument. Settings: off, on Adjusts the volume of the audio data from the USB [TO HOST] terminal. Settings: 0 - 127 Adjusts the volume of the audio data of the USB play the keyboard. This MIDI Controllers Remote Utility Job QuickSeup Factory Set Version MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 64 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 65
one of them can be used to transmit/receive MIDI data at a time. Determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to your keyboard playing. Normally, this should be set to "on"-since you'll want to hear the sound of the MX49/MX61 as you play it. Even if this is set - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 66
devices so that the MIDI clock from the DAW software/ external MIDI device is properly transmitted to the MX49/MX61. Determines whether MIDI clock (F8) messages will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT/USB terminal. Settings: off, on Determines whether or not Sequencer Control signals-start, continue - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 67
PC dec." Keep in mind that the sustain function cannot be used in these cases. AS1 (Assign 1 Control number) AS2 (Assign 2 Control Number) Determines the MX49/MX61. Settings: off, 1 - 95 Utility General MIDI Controllers Remote Utility Job QuickSeup Factory Set Version MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 68
sequencer-related parameters. Press [ENTER] after setting to execute the setup. The settings for each preset setup are listed below. Settings: St Alone (Stand MIDI Sync internal auto auto Clock Out on off off MIDI Out (Arpeggio MIDI Output Switch) on off on MX49/MX61 Reference Manual - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 69
in this display, you can restore this synthesizer's User memory (page 17) to the data to a USB flash memory, computer, or other device. NOTE For instructions on executing Factory Set, see the Owner's Manual. JOB*Factory*Set ****PowerOn*Auto=off Utility General MIDI MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 69 - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 70
of the DAW software version which is compatible with the MX49/MX61, refer to the "Specifications" of the Owner's Manual. Remote display Indicates MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. When setting the MX49/MX61 to "Remote" (only Cubase) The VSTi parameters of Cubase are assigned to Knobs [A] - [D], and the first - Yamaha MX61 | Reference Manual - Page 71
To switch the Control Templates of the MX49/MX61, use the [KEYBOARD] button or [PIANO] button. Pressing [KEYBOARD]/[PIANO] increases or decreases the Template number page 68) of Utility. MX49/MX61 Reference Manual U.R.G., Digital Musical Instruments Division ©2012 Yamaha Corporation 208MW-A0 71
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Contents
Using the MX49/MX61 Manuals
2
Basic Structure
3
Structure of the MX49/MX61
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3
Controller Block
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Keyboard
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3
Pitch Bend wheel
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Modulation wheel
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Knobs
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Tone Generator Block
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AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)
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Voices
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Memory structure of the Voices
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Performances
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Performance memory structure
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Editing a Performance and the Voices
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Effect Block
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Effect structure
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Effect connections and settings
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Arpeggio Block
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Arpeggio categories
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About the Arpeggio type list
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Arpeggio playback types
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Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types
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Song/Pattern Playing Block
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Rhythm Pattern
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Song
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Internal Memory
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Internal memory of the MX49/MX61
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MIDI/Audio Signal Flow
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Using a Connected Computer
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Connecting to a computer
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Creating a Song with a computer
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Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW
software as MIDI data
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Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW
software as audio data
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Recording Arpeggio phrases of the MX49/MX61 to DAW
software as MIDI data
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Remote-controlling DAW software or VSTi (software instruments)
from the MX49/MX61
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31
Remote Control Assignments
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35
Using iOS Applications
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Reference
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Performance
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Performance Play
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Performance Select
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Performance Part Select
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Performance Edit
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Performance Job
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Performance Store
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Supplementary Information
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Song/Pattern settings
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Song
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Pattern
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File
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Terminology in the File operation
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File display
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Utility
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Utility Job
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Remote mode
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Remote display
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Switching the functions for Knobs [A] – [D]
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Switching the Control Template
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Utility settings
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