Yamaha RY20 Owner's Manual - Page 125

MIDI Expression MIDI Functions The expression setting adds accentuation to the volume level of the individual MIDI channels: Drum and Bass. 1 Select the Expression display page by pressing the [PAGE+] or [PAGE-] button. The current instrument flashes below the "EXPRES" prompt. PATTERN OTHERS HH SD BD MIDI PAD BANK A CHASE PAGE - PAGE + MAIN A 2 Select the instrument "DR" (drums) or "BS" (bass) by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ -1 ] buttons. NOTE If you changed the instrument on the previous display page, it will already be changed on this page. In the same way, changing the instrument on this page changes it on the previous display page. 3 Change the focus area to the expression data by pressing the [ > ] cursor button. 4 Change the expression by rotating the Jog Dial or by using the [ +1 ] and [ -1 ] buttons. The default is "127". The range is "000" to "127". NOTE The expression setting affects the sounds produced by tapping the drum pads, or note events from the internal sequencer or an external MIDI device. The expression setting is always reset to the default when you turn on your RY20. 117