Yamaha TYROS Owners Manual - Page 101

Reference Song Creator (Digital Recording) I Entering note events from scratch This section explains how to step-record notes, using three specific examples. Example 1 1 Set the parameters below in sequence. Use these buttons to set the "size" or "resolution" of the current recording step time for the next note to be entered. Here, we'll set the resolution to a 1/4 note, as specified in the example. Determines the velocity (loudness) of the note to be entered. Here, we'll select "mf," as specified in the example. Value Kbd.Vel fff ff f mf mp p pp ppp Actual recorded velocity Actual playing strength 127 111 95 79 63 47 31 15 Sets the Gate Time, or the length of the note (as a percentage). Here, we'll select "Tenuto," as specified in the example. Value Normal Tenuto Staccato Staccatissimo Manual Actual recorded velocity 80% 99% 40% 20% The gate time (note length) can be set to any desired percentage by using the [DATA ENTRY] dial. 2 Play the keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C in order, as specified in the example. 3 Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [TOP] button, and press the SONG [START/STOP] button to hear the newly entered notes. START/ REC TOP STOP REW FF NEW SONG SYNC START START/ REC TOP STOP REW FF NEW SONG SYNC START 101 TYROS Owner's Manual 99