10Quick Introductory Guide11 Quick Introductory Guide1 Getting Started1Plug the power cord in to an appropriate electrical outlet.2Turn on the Electon
100Music Disk Recorder7About XGThe EL-900 allows you to play back the commercially availableXG song data using the M.D.R. Also, the XG Easy Convertor
101Music Disk Recorder7XG Easy ConvertorThis function allows you to convert the EL-900 song data tothe XG format data. You can then play back the dat
102Music Disk Recorder73) PauseIf you want to temporarily stop playback of the song or songs,press the PAUSE button. To resume playback from the poin
103Music Disk Recorder75) Changing the TempoYou can change the tempo of the song as the song is playing onthe M.D.R. by holding down the SHIFT button
104Music Disk Recorder76) Song CopyThis function lets you copy the data recorded at one song numberto another song number. You can copy and exchange
105Music Disk Recorder7To use the Song Copy function between two different disks:1Insert the source disk that contains the song you want tocopy to.2Wh
106Music Disk Recorder73Press the RECORD button to execute the Song Deletefunction.The RECORD lamp stops flashing and remains lit,indicating that the
107Music Disk Recorder7PAUSE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RECORDUPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROL UPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROLCUSTOM PLAYSHIFTRECORD PLAYFORMATSONGREPEA
108Music Disk Recorder79) Checking the Remaining MemoryWhile playback is stopped, you can check the amount of memoryavailable for additional recording
109Music Disk Recorder7Messages on the M.D.R. LED DisplayDisplay Description of the MessagesNo disk is installed. Install a disk.1) The installed dis
11Quick Introductory Guide13Set the MASTER VOLUME control.The MASTER VOLUME control is an overall control which affectsthe volume of the entire instru
110Voice Edit8The EL-900 Electone has a Voice Edit feature that allows you to create your own voices (except for the VAvoices). The Voice Edit uses s
111Voice Edit8EDIT PageOperatorAlgorithm Envelope ParametersName of the voice to be editedAt the left side of the display is the Algorithm used for th
112Voice Edit82) To edit the FM Operators:1Adjust the Envelope Parameters of Operator 1 (after turning off theother Operators).The Envelope Parameters
113Voice Edit8Adjust the RR (Release Rate) parameter.Play a note on the keyboard and then release it. Notice how thechanges affect the tail end of th
114Voice Edit83) To edit the AWM Operator:Next, weユll make some changes in the sound of the AWM Operator. TheAWM Operator is a specially recorded wav
115Voice Edit8SAVE PagePAGE2Press the Data Control button that corresponds to the User voicenumber you wish to save to.The following display appears,
116Voice Edit83(If necessary) Press the Data Control buttons below [Edit Name] togive a name to the voice you have edited.The method to edit the name
117Voice Edit83 Quitting Voice EditYou can quit the Voice Edit function from any of its display pages.To quit:1Press the VOICE EDIT button in the DISP
118Voice Edit85 Selecting Voices From a VoiceDisk (Optional)You can also load voices from optional Voice Disks to the 16 User voicesin the Voice Menu.
119Voice Edit86 Voice Editing BasicsThe EL-900 Electone uses a versatile tone generation system developedby Yamaha that is capable of producing an exc
12Quick Introductory Guide13Registration Menu DiskThe Electone includes convenient Registrations that let you completelyand instantly change the voice
120Voice Edit83) AWM OperatorsEach algorithm has a special AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Operator.AWM Operators are not sine waves like the other Operato
121Voice Edit84) FM OperatorsThe Operators 1 through 8 are the sine wave Operators of the algorithm.When one of these Operators has been selected, the
122Voice Edit8Envelope ParametersBy using the modulators and setting them to various output levels, youcan create all kinds of sounds. These sounds w
123Voice Edit81 To change the overall volume: Change 1 of the carrier. Change 7 of the AWM.2 To change the overall tone: Change 1 of the modulator. Ch
124Voice Edit86) Some Voice Editing ExamplesThe following examples illustrate some specific uses of the Voice Edit controls.Make the changes as descri
125Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program99 Rhythm Pattern Program andRhythm Sequence ProgramThe Electone also includes powerful Rhythm Pr
126Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program91 Rhythm Pattern ProgramThe Rhythm Pattern Program lets you use any of 120 different instruments
127Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program922.-1 To copy a preset rhythm:While holding down the PATTERN button, select a preset rhythm tobe
128Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program92) Percussion Sounds Used for Rhythm Pattern ProgramThe total of 120 different instruments are a
129Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9Cowbell 2Tom 1Tom 2Tom 3Tom 4Kakegoe 1Kakegoe 2Kakegoe 3Ohdaiko 1Ohdaiko 2Noise PercussionScratc
13Quick Introductory Guide13Select one of the registrations shown on the LCD by pressing theappropriate Data Control button.Up to 16 registration sele
130Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program93) Step Write and Real Time WriteThere are two different methods you can use to program rhythms:
131Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9BEAT/QUANTIZE PageムStep Write1 2341BEATDetermines the time signature used for the rhythm. Avail
132Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program97) Editing with Step WriteTo enter sounds with Step Write:1Raise the rhythm volume, and turn off
133Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9To replace the instrument:1. Select the track using the Rhythm Track control above.2. Simultaneo
134Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9EDIT PageムStep WritePAGEShows the current Quantize value.Measure Beat Click21 NOTE:You can retur
135Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9About QuantizeThe Quantize function is a process of rounding off timing and/or durationvalues.Wi
136Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program98) Editing with Real Time WriteTo enter sounds with Real Time Write:1Raise the rhythm volume, an
137Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program99) Selecting Accompaniment PatternsThe Rhythm Pattern Program allows you to use one of the Elect
138Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program93Press the Data Control buttons corresponding to LOWERRHYTHMIC.The following display appear
139Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9Pressing the Data Control button corresponding to CHANGE VOICEopens the following message on the
14Quick Introductory Guide1Orchestra1 1 Strings 1 2 Strings 2 Violin 4 45 Horn 3 6 Strings 1 7 Contrabass 1 8Orchestra2 1 Horn 3 2 Horn 1 45 Tremolo S
140Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program910) Saving Rhythm PatternsTo save a newly created rhythm to a User pattern number:1Select the SA
141Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program93(If necessary) Press the Data Control buttons below [Edit Name] togive a name to the rhythm you
142Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program912) Recalling User Rhythm PatternsThe User rhythms you have created in the Rhythm Pattern Progra
143Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program913) Selecting Rhythms From a Pattern Disk (Optional)You can also load the rhythms from optional
144Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program92 Rhythm Sequence ProgramWith the Rhythm Sequence Program function, you can connect any ofthe El
145Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program92) Programming a Sequence1Select the type of rhythm you wish to enter, Preset or User.Press thes
146Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program93If you wish to enter a Fill In, Intro, or Ending pattern, hold down theappropriate rhythm contr
147Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9Entering Intro. And Ending Patterns:Pressing the INTRO. ENDING button when at the first position
148Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9Audition:You can play the rhythm sequence at any time during the editing processby moving the cu
149Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program95) Playing All Sequences in OrderYou can also have up to all four rhythm sequences automatically
15Quick Introductory Guide1Marching Band 1 1 Brass 1 (16') 2 Brass 1 (8') 4 March 15 Brass 1 67Tuba 8Marching Band 2 1 Glockenspiel 2 Piccol
150Rhythm Pattern Program and Rhythm Sequence Program9To start the sequence using the Left Footswitch:1Select STOP from the RHYTHM CONTROL (page 152)
151These leg- and foot-operated controls allow you to turn on and execute various performance functionswithout taking your hands from the keyboards.10
152Footswitches, Knee Lever and Expression Pedals101) Rhythm ControlSelection of Left Footswitch control over rhythm functions. When this ischosen, t
1533) Tremolo ControlSelection of Footswitch control over Tremolo. Pressing the Footswitch turnsthe Tremolo effect on and off (Chorus), performing th
1544) Solo Mode (Turning on the Solo Mode)See page 29 for entering the Solo Mode and switching between Solo Modeand Upper Mode.2) Melody On ChordTo se
1553 Expression PedalsThere are two types of Expression Pedals: the Expression Pedal whichcontrols the volume during performance with your toe, and t
156Footswitches, Knee Lever and Expression Pedals10Tempo Control1MODEDetermines the range of the Tempo control. Range: 1 - 12The setting 2 (NARROW) r
157To select the Pitch page:Press the EXP. PITCH/MIDI button in the DISPLAY SELECT section, andselect the Pitch page with the Page buttons.PITCH CONTR
158MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a kind of communication system for electronic musicalinstruments. It is built into most every moder
159MIDI CONTROL PagePAGE321Internal/External Control1LEADDetermines Internal or External control of the Lead Voices. Whenset to Internal, Lead Voices
16Quick Introductory Guide1Wood.Ens. 1 Clarinet 1 2 Flute 1 45 Bassoon 2 67Contrabass 1 8Menuet 12 Flute 1 45 Harp 67Contrabass 1 8Swan 12 Oboe 1 45 T
16013 Accessory Jacks and ControlsOn the underside of the Electone keyboard is a separate panel equipped with various input/output terminalsand miscel
16114 AppendixMIDIMIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface,which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate w
162Using MIDI IN/OUT jacks1. Control an external device using the EL-900● Playing your Electone can cause the MIDI keyboard (or tone generator) to be
163The MIDI Messages of the EL-900The MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: the Channel Messagesand System Messages. Below is an explanation
164System MessagesThe System Messages are the data related to the overall system of the device.System Exclusive MessagesSystem Exclusive messages are
165Appendix14Send the Registration Data from your PC to the EL-900 and Change the Registration Memory Buttons・ Receiving the Registration Data1Send th
166Appendix14Use the EL-900 as an XG Tone GeneratorYou can also use the EL-900 as an XG tone generator since the EL-900 iscompatible with the XG forma
167Appendix14MIDI Data Format1. Channel Messages1.1 EL ModeCode (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive Remarks8n,nn,00-7F Note Off ™ 1ch UK™ 2ch LK™
168Appendix14Code (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive RemarksCn,nn Program Change ™ 1ch UK™ 2ch LK™ 3ch PK™ 5-14ch XG16ch 16ch ControlDn,00-7F Af
169Appendix14Code (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive RemarksBn,78,00 All Sounds Off ™ 1-16chBn,79,00 Reset All ControllersBn,7B,00 All Note OffB
17Quick Introductory Guide1Piano1 1 Piano 1 2 45 Piano 1 67Pizzicato Bass 8Piano2 1 Piano 2 2 4 8 Beat 55 Piano 2 6 Strings 2 7 Elec. Bass 1 8E.Piano1
170Appendix14*1 Data Codes to Sendn n Data10 All RAM11 Registrations12 Rhythm Sequences14,15 User Patterns16 User Voices17 Keyboard Percussion Assignm
171Appendix14*4 Switch CodesSelectorsCode Switch Transmit Tx Range Receive Rx Range Remarks02 UK Voice 1 ッ [00-0D] ッ [00-0D] Switch Number03 LK Voice
172Appendix14SustainCode Switch Transmit Tx Range Receive Rx Range Remarks50 Upper Keyboard ッ [00-01] ッ [00-01] 00:OFF,01:ON51 Lower Keyboard ッ [00-01
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174Appendix14flflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflflfl0101010101010101010101010101010101010100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-0100-010
175Appendix14Sustain On/OffLengthKeyboard PercussionModesReverbTremoloSymphonicDelayFlangerDistortionPattern Assign NumberPattern Select NumberVolumeR
176Appendix1400:Type101:Type202:Type303:Type400:OFF01:MUTE00:MIN7F:MAX00:MIN7F:MAX00:OFF01:SingleFinger02:Fingerd03:CustomABC00:OFF01:ON00:OFF01:ON00:
177Appendix1400-0100-013A-4600-0B00-033C-4F00-0434-4C00-0100-01Address Size DataOverallSystem ParametersEffect Parameters (Overall)flflflflflflflflflfl040404040
178Appendix140, 321, 5, 7, 1046, 38111696, 9764-6771-7484, 91, 93, 9498-99, 100-101120, 121True Voice1, 2, 3, 16 *11-16fl 9nH, v=1-127fl 9nH, v=0fl fl
179Appendix140, 321, 5, 7, 1046, 38111696, 9764-6771-7484, 91, 93, 9498-99, 100-101120, 121True Voice1, 2, 3, 16 1-16fl 9nH, v=1-127fl 9nH, v=0fl flflflfl
18Quick Introductory Guide1Fusion1 12 Soprano Sax 4 8 Beat 45 Elec. Guitar 2 67Elec. Bass 3 8Fusion2 1 Elec. Guitar 1 2 Elec. Guitar 2 4 16 Beat Funk
180Appendix14Memo
181Appendix14TroubleshootingPlease note that the appearance of any of following phenomena does not indicate a mechanical failureof the Electone.Proble
182Appendix14ProblemVOICES/RHYTHMSOnly one sound is heard when two notes of theLead or Pedal voices are simultaneously played.The Pedal voices do not
183Appendix14Possible Cause and SolutionThe current settings keep the voice from sounding. Make sure that the volumeof the voice is set to a suitable
184Appendix14EL-900 SpecificationsKEYBOARD KeyboardsTouch TonePitchVOICE Tone GenerationUpper Keyboard Voice 1, 2Lower Keyboard Voice 1, 2Lead Voice 1
185Appendix14ACCOMPANIMENT Auto Bass ChordAccompanimentsMELODY ON CHORDBASIC REGISTRATIONREGISTRATION MEMORYREGISTRATION MENUMUSIC DISK RECORDERFOOT S
186Appendix14IndexAA.B.C... 68A.B.C./M.O.C... 68, 79ACC. (AC
187Appendix14NNEXT SONG (SHIFT END)... 83NORMAL Set ... 63, 128, 131OOL (AWM) ...
19Quick Introductory Guide14 Basic OperationSetting Registration Shift/Footswitch/Knee LeverRegistration Set-upSelect the voice (Voice Menu)Finely adj
ModelSerial No.Purchase DateSPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONPRODUCT SAFETY MARKINGS: Yamaha electronic prod-ucts may have either labels similar to the graphics
20Quick Introductory Guide15 Using the LCD DisplayThis section introduces you the convenient control functions of the LCDdisplay. The LCD display let
21Quick Introductory Guide1Using Data Control Buttons41232The Data Control buttons are used to select 1 a voice/rhythm orfunction shown on the display
22Quick Introductory Guide1The Summary of the LCD Operation● Selecting voices or setting up the Voice Condition● Selecting rhythms or setting up the R
23Quick Introductory Guide1HoldThis button allows you to keep the LCD display at the current function.Normally, if the buttons of other functions are
24Quick Introductory Guide1Strings 2Tremolo StringsPizzicato StringsBrass 2Brass 3Synth Brass 1Clarinet 2Bass Clarinet 1Synth Clarinet 1V-ClarinetSax
25Quick Introductory Guide1Jazz Organ 1Pop Organ 1Jazz Organ 2Pop Organ 2Jazz Organ 3Pop Organ 3Jazz Organ 4Pop Organ 4The Preset Voices for Upper/Low
26Voice Sections21 Selecting Voices from the PanelSince selection of panel voices follows the same procedure throughoutthe various voice sections, ins
27Voice Sections2 NOTE:Pressing a voice button once calls up thatvoiceユs Voice Menu display. Pressing it asecond time calls up the Voice Conditiondis
28Voice Sections26Adjust the volume balance between the Upper and Lower Voices withthe Balance Control provided on the Voice Display.1. Return to the
29Voice Sections2About Solo ModeUnique to the Lead Voice 2 (VA) section is a Solo Mode function. SoloMode lets you instantly switch to a solo Lead vo
• Take care that the key cover does not pinch your fingers, and do not insert afinger or hand in the key cover gap.• Never insert or drop paper or met
30Voice Sections2 NOTE:The VA voices of the Lead Voice 2 sectionare not comprised in the Voice Menu pageswhich can be selected by the Page buttons,and
31Voice Sections2To select User voices:Select the USER page when you wish to play voices that youユve created inVoice Edit (page 110) or voices from a
32Voice Sections2TRUMPETTrum-pet 1Trum-pet 2Trum-pet 3Trum-pet 4Trum-pet 5Trum-pet 6MutedTrp.Eupho-niumTrom-bone1Trom-bone2FlugelHornMutedTrb.TRUMPET
33Voice Sections2CLARINETClari-net 1Clari-net 2CLARINET Upper/LowerSAXOPHONESaxo-phone1Saxo-phone2Sopra.Sax.Sax.Ens.1Sax.Ens.2Synth.SaxSynth.Lead1Syn
34Voice Sections2VIBRAPHONEVibra-phoneGloc-ken.Celesta MusicBoxMarim-baChime Synth.ChimeSteelDrumXylo-phoneVIBRAPHONE Upper/LowerELECTRIC BASSElec.Ba
35Voice Sections2Pipe/strings — simulates resonationDriver — generates physical energyCalculates thespeed of theresonated airMouthpiece Single-ended p
36Voice Sections21. Upper/Lower Strings 1 8' - Large strings ensemble.STRINGS Strings 2 8' - Relatively small strings ensemble for contempor
37Voice Sections29. Lead Oboe 1 8' - Softer oboe.OBOE Oboe 2 8' - Rounder tone with characteristic tonguing. For fast phrases.English Horn 8
38Voice Sections218. Upper/Lower Guitar 1 U16'/L8' - Folk guitar. Steel string.GUITAR Guitar 2 U16'/L8' - Acoustic jazz guitar. To
39Voice Sections2RemarksFlute, containing noise factors, which may squeak in the high register. Setting the Touch Tone (After) higher and applying key
4GM (General MIDI System Level 1) is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that anyGM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any G
40Flute Voices (Organ Sounds)33 Flute Voices (Organ Sounds)The Flute Voice feature allows you to create your own organ voices, giving you access to an
41Flute Voices (Organ Sounds)3VOLUME PagePAGE213 541 ClickDetermines the volume of the key click sound. Click is independentof the Attack sound descr
42Flute Voices (Organ Sounds)32 Save to User Flute VoiceSaves the currently created Flute Voice to the selected User Flute Voicememory space.After you
43Flute Voices (Organ Sounds)33 Using Preset and User VoicesTo call up the Preset Voices and User Voices:1Press the Page buttons to select the MENU pa
44Voice Controls and Effects44 Voice Controls and EffectsThe Electone is equipped with two general kinds of functions that can be used to change the s
45Voice Controls and Effects41 Selecting from Voice ConditionPagesTo call up the Voice Condition page:Choose a voice on the panel, then press that voi
46Voice Controls and Effects46 VOL. (VOLUME)Fine adjustment of the voice volume. See page 27 for more information.Voice Condition [PAGE 2]Press the Pa
47Voice Controls and Effects41-4SYMPH. (SYMPHONIC):Selects Symphonic/ Celeste. See page 49 for the details of theSymphonic/ Celeste setting.1-5DELAY:S
48Voice Controls and Effects43 SLIDE (Lead voices only)Slide applies a portamento effect to notes played in legato. For example, ifyou play one note,
49Voice Controls and Effects41 TREM./CHOR. (TREMOLO/CHORUS)See Tremolo section on page 56. Independently applied to each voice section.2 SYMP. (SYM
5Table of ContentsPanel Layout ... 6Main Features ... 91 Quick Int
50Voice Controls and Effects43-23-13-43-333-1TIMEDetermines the time between delayed repeats. Range: 5ms - 956ms3-2F.B. (Feedback)Determines the numb
51Voice Controls and Effects44-24-24-144-1SPEEDDetermines the speed of the modulation. Range: 0Hz - 12.1Hz4-2F.B. (Feedback)Controls the brightness a
52Voice Controls and Effects43 Selecting from the PanelReverb, Sustain and Tremolo/Chorus pages are called up by pressing therespective panel buttons.
53Voice Controls and Effects4Selecting LENG. (LENGTH) will display the following message.Select [Uniform] to set the current Length value for all regi
54Voice Controls and Effects41UPPER 1, 2, FLUTE SectionsDetermines the amount of reverb applied to each voice section. Range:0-242LOWER 1, 2, FLUTE S
55Voice Controls and Effects4SUSTAIN LENGTH PageUPPER/LOWER/PEDALDetermines the length of sustain applied to each keyboard.The display shows the curre
56Voice Controls and Effects43) Tremolo/ChorusTremolo recreates the rich, swirling sound of the popular rotating speakereffect. Just as with a conven
57Voice Controls and Effects41) Turning on the Tremolo effect (set to standby):Before you can switch Tremolo on and off in real time, you must first t
58Voice Controls and Effects42) Setting the Tremolo effectTremolo setting made here are global; in other words , they are applied thesame to all voice
59Rhythm and Accompaniment5The Rhythm features of the Electone use actual drum and percussion sampled sounds to automatically playvarious rhythms. Au
6Panel LayoutBASICREGIST.12345UPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 1M./TO DISK13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4VIBRA-PHONELOWERPEDALKEYBOARDPERCUSSIONSYNCHROSTARTINTRO.ENDINGSTARTF
60Rhythm and Accompaniment53Turn the rhythm on. You can use one of three buttons to turn on therhythm:123SYNCHROSTARTINTRO.ENDINGSTARTFILL IN1STARTTh
61Rhythm and Accompaniment55Set the tempo.TEMPOBAR/BEATTEMPO(TEMPO Display: shows current tempo)211TEMPO DialFor adjusting the speed of the rhythm. T
62Rhythm and Accompaniment52 Rhythm Condition PagesThe Rhythm Condition includes the following two pages: the RhythmCondition page used to adjust the
63Rhythm and Accompaniment52) To select the Instrument page:Choose a rhythm, and press that patternユs panel button again (or again pressthe Data Contr
64Rhythm and Accompaniment5To use the Copy function, press one of the rightmost Data Control buttons.The following display will then appear:Press any
65Rhythm and Accompaniment52Select one of the pages with the Page buttons.PAGEEach page represents the same general rhythm types as those selectedfrom
66Rhythm and Accompaniment5MARCHMarch1March2March3Polka1Polka2Coun-try1Coun-try2Broad-wayBaro-queMARCHWALTZWaltz1Waltz2Waltz3Waltz4Waltz5JazzWaltz 1Ja
67Rhythm and Accompaniment5LATIN2Samba1Samba2Samba3Bossa-nova1Bossa-nova2Bossa-nova3LATIN28 BEAT8 Beat18 Beat48 Beat28 Beat38 Beat5DancePop 1DancePop
68Rhythm and Accompaniment55 Automatic Accompaniment - AutoBass Chord (A.B.C.)The Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.) function works with the Rhythm sectionof t
69Rhythm and Accompaniment52) To select the A.B.C. function (from the A.B.C./M.O.C. page):The Auto Bass Chord page can be called up by pressing the A
75 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D.PAUSE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RECORDUPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROL UPPER LOWER PEDAL CONTROLCUSTOM PLAYSHIFTPOWERRECORD PLAYFORMATSONGR
70Rhythm and Accompaniment56 Accompaniment ControlsThe Accompaniment function described in this section is independent ofthe A.B.C. accompaniment. Wh
71Rhythm and Accompaniment57 Keyboard PercussionThe Keyboard Percussion function features a total of 120 different drumand percussion sounds, playable
72Rhythm and Accompaniment5Hand ClapAgogo HighAgogo LowWood Block HighWood Block LowCowbell 1Triangle OpenTriangle ClosedSnare Drum RollOrchestra Snar
73Rhythm and Accompaniment52) To use the User Keyboard PercussionA total of 120 different drum and percussion sounds can be assigned to anykey or peda
74Rhythm and Accompaniment53Select the ASSIGN page by pressing the Page buttons.The display will be replaced with the Assign Page:PAGE2131 INST. (Inst
75Rhythm and Accompaniment54.SNARE BRUSHSD BrShot1SD BrShot1SD BrRollPage 45.TOMTom1Tom2Tom3Tom4TomBrShot1TomBrShot2TomBrShot3TomBrShot4Synth.Tom1Synt
76Rhythm and Accompaniment54To assign an instrument to a particular key or pedal: simultaneously hold down the Data Control button correspondingto the
77Rhythm and Accompaniment53) Other User Keyboard Percussion FunctionsAdditional operations in the User Mode include copying of Lower/Pedal PresetKeyb
78Rhythm and Accompaniment5 To copy from one User location to the other:1. Select the MENU page by using the Page buttons.COPY/USERCopies one of the
79Rhythm and Accompaniment58 Melody On Chord (M.O.C.)The Melody On Chord (M.O.C.) feature automatically adds a harmonypart to the melodies you play on
8VOICEEDITHOLDCOARSEPATTERN SEQUENCERHYTHMPROGRAML. FLUTEVOICETREMOLO(FAST)U. FLUTEVOICEFOOTSW.REGIST.SHIFTEXP.PITCH/MIDIVOICEDISPLAYEFFECTSETA. B. C.
80Registration Memory61 Storing RegistrationsNewly created registrations you make can be stored to the RegistrationMemory panel buttons. All registra
Registration Memory6813 Saving the Registration Data toDisk1Insert a formatted disk into the disk slot under the Music DiskRecorder (M.D.R.).Make cert
82Registration Memory64 Registration ShiftThe Registration Shift function allows you to change registrations, allthe settings you make on the panel an
Registration Memory6834USERSelects the User mode. In the User mode, each press of the RightFootswitch selects registrations according to the order yo
84Registration Memory6EDIT Page1-21-11-31-4122-12-32-22-4PAGE1 POSITION (Cursor Controls)The cursor controls are used to move the cursor (the arrow in
Registration Memory6852-4 CLEARFor erasing all current user Registration Shift Settings.After selecting CLEAR, the following display appears:Clear Can
86Registration Memory6Turning the Electone off erases all panel settings you have made. Whenthe Electone is turned on, Basic Registration 1 is automa
87Music Disk Recorder7Compatible Disk Type3.5モ 2DD and 2HD type floppy disks can be used.A blank 2HD floppy disk has been included withyour Electone f
88Music Disk Recorder7 To protect your data (Write-protect Tab):To prevent accidental erasure of important data, slidethe diskユs write-protect tab to
89Music Disk Recorder72 Formatting a DiskBefore recording a performance to your blank disk, the diskmust first be formatted.To format a disk:1Put the
9Main FeaturesYour Yamaha Electone is packed with many sophisticated functions. Yet is amazingly easy touse. The main features are briefly described
90Music Disk Recorder73 Recording1) To record a song:1Set the desired registrations on the Electone.Make all the Electone settings necessary for the s
91Music Disk Recorder7If you make a mistake during recording:1. Press the PLAY button while the M.D.R. is still running.This stops the recording and r
92Music Disk Recorder7Outline of M.D.R. OperationThough the M.D.R. is as easy to operate as a cassette tape recorder, it is far move versatile. Since
93Music Disk Recorder72) To record each part separately:You can also record the parts of your performance independently;for example, first recording t
94Music Disk Recorder7Separate recording for Lead Voice 1 and/or Keyboard Percussion parts:Hold down the SHIFT button and simultaneously press theappr
95Music Disk Recorder78Press the CUSTOM PLAY button to start recording ofthe new part or parts. (Upper part.)Playback of the previously recorded part
96Music Disk Recorder7[2] To record only the registrations and bulk data:1Set up the registrations and select the song number asyou did in steps #1 an
97Music Disk Recorder75 Recalling RecordedRegistrations (and Bulk Data)The registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbersin the above operatio
98Music Disk Recorder72) To play back the selected part(s):You can also play back the selected parts of your recordedperformance, while other parts ar
99Music Disk Recorder73Press the PLAY button.First the registration and other data are read, then playbackof the performance starts (excepting the par
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