Yamaha Tyros2 Owner's Manual - Page 128

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. NOTE • Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the recorded MIDI data, it may not appear exactly the same as shown here. 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. 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. 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 [STOP] button, and press the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button to hear the newly entered notes. 4 Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display. 5 Press the [SAVE] LCD button ([I] button) to call up the Song Open/Save display for saving your data, then save the data in the Open/Save display (page 75). CAUTION • The recorded data will be lost if you select another file or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. 128 Tyros2 Owner's Manual