Yamaha 15 Bedienungshandbuch

Owner’s Manual BedienungsanleitungMode d’emploi

10The MU15 — What It Is and What It Can DoThe MU15 — What It Is andWhat It Can DoWhat It Is...The MU15 is a compact, highly portable and easy-to-use t

100MIDI Data Format2.1.3.1 XG System OnThis system exclusive message causes the MU15 to functionas an “XG”-compatible tone generator.”11110000 F0H Ex

101MIDI Data Format2.2.1.3 Multi Effect1 bulk dumpThis message sets the MULTI EFFECT1 block (refer to tables<1 - 1>, <1 - 4>).2.2.1.4 Mu

102MIDI Data Format< Table 1 -1 >Parameter Base AddressMODEL ID = 4CParameter Description RemarksAddress(H) (M) (L)XG SYSTEM 00 00 00 System00

103MIDI Data Format< Table 1 - 4 >MIDI Parameter Change table ( EFFECT 1)Address Size Data Parameter Description Default value(H) (H) (H) (H

10452 2 00 - 7F VARIATION PARAMETER 9 MSB refer to Effect Parameter List 00(depends on variation type)00 - 7F VARIATION PARAMETER 9 LSB refer to Effec

105< Table 1 - 6 >MIDI Parameter Change table ( MULTI PART )Address Size Data Parameter Description Default value(H) (H) (H) (H)08 nn 00 1 0

106nn 41 1 00 - 7F SCALE TUNING C -64...0...+63[cent] 40nn 42 1 00 - 7F SCALE TUNING C# -64...0...+63[cent] 40nn 43 1 00 - 7F SCALE TUNING D -64

107< Table 1 - 7 >MIDI Parameter Change table ( DRUM SETUP )Address Size Data Parameter Description Default value(H) (H) (H) (H)3n rr 00 1 00

108 YAMAHA [ Tone Generator ] Date:19-OCT-1998 Model MU15 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0

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11EnglishThe MU15 — What It Is and What It Can DoUse it for composing, arranging, practicing or making/playing demosfor your band.Perform With ItBring

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12About General MIDI (GM)General MIDI (GM) is a new addition to the worldwide MIDI stan-dard. MIDI, as you know, stands for Musical Instrument Digita

13EnglishPanel Controls and TerminalsPanel Controls and TerminalsFront PanelGrandPnoq w e r ty uq DisplayIn the Play mode, this shows the Part number,

14Panel Controls and Terminalsw PART buttons ( , )For selecting the desired Part. (In some of the Edit functions, thesemay not be available.) Hold

15EnglishPanel Controls and TerminalsRear Panelq w e r tq MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminalsFor connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard,

16Side Panelq VOLUME controlFor adjusting the overall level of the MU15.w LINE OUT/PHONES jackFor connection to an amplifier/speaker system or a set o

17EnglishGuided TourGuided TourWhen using your MU15 for the first time, readthrough this short section of the manual. It guides youstep-by-step in us

18Using a Power AdaptorConnect one end of the power adaptor (Yamaha PA-3B) to the DC INjack on the rear panel, and the other end to a suitable electri

19EnglishUsing BatteriesTo use the MU15 on battery power, insert six 1.5V AA size (SUM-3,R-6 or equivalent) manganese or alkaline batteries in the bat

2SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONThis product utilizes batteries or an external powersupply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product toany power supply or adapte

20Setting Up Your MU15Making the ConnectionsCAUTION• Before making any connections, turn all related equipment off, and make sure theMU15’s power adap

21EnglishSetting Up Your MU15Powering UpAdmittedly, this is a simple operation, but you should be careful to follow theinstructions below to avoid pos

22Playing the MU15Playing the MU15Playing the KeyboardIf you’ve set up everything properly in the instructions above, you can now playthe MU15. Press

23EnglishPlaying the MU15X Start the song by pressing the VALUE /YES button.The Demo Song starts playing immediately and repeats indefinitelyuntil st

24Playing the MU15Selecting VoicesThe MU15 has a total of 676 different instrument Voices. Here, we’ll select adifferent Voice for playing.Each Voice

25EnglishPlaying the MU15VoicesAs mentioned in the section “The MU15 — What It Is and What ItCan Do,” the MU15 is capable of playing sixteen different

26Playing the MU15BanksAs you learned in “Selecting Voices” above, each Voice is numbered,and there are 128 of them from which you can select. These

27EnglishPlaying the MU15Selecting BanksAs you learned in “About Parts, Voices, and Banks” above, the MU15’s 676Voices are organized into Banks of 128

28…and so on.In this way, the MU15 skips over Banks that have the same Voicesas the basic Bank (Bank 000), and lets you automatically jump toBanks tha

29EnglishX Select the desired Drum Voice.Do this in the normal way, by using the VALUE buttons.C Play the drum sounds.Play the sounds from the MU15’s

3EnglishPRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow t

30Editing a PartThe editing features of the MU15 provide various controls for changing theParts and setting other important operating functions. Amon

31EnglishX Change the value.Use the VALUE buttons. For Note Shift,the value changes in semitone steps up ordown, depending on which VALUE buttonyou p

32Using the EffectsThe compact MU15 is packed with an enormous amount of sonic power andflexibility. In addition to the huge amount of instrument Voi

33EnglishTo do this, simultaneously hold down the PLAY/EDIT button andpress the REVERB SEND LVL button (for Reverb), or the CHORUSSEND LVL button (for

34C Set the Send Level controls to appropriate values.Before you actually change the Variation settings, you should set theSend Level controls, in ord

35EnglishB Select the desired Variation Type.Use the VALUE buttons. For a list of the available Variation Types,see page 60.N Set the Send Level cont

36Using the MU15with a Computer/SequencerBy connecting the MU15 to a computer or sequencer, you have a powerfulmusic system for playing back songs and

37EnglishUsing the MU15 with a Computer/SequencerOperationZ Set the HOST SELECT switch (on the rear panel) to theappropriate setting.For connecting to

38C Turn on the power of the computer first, and then theMU15.V Start up your music software, and (if necessary) set theappropriate options on the sof

39English• Connecting via a MIDI interfaceNOTE• For Windows 95/98 users: In order to use the TO HOST connection,you’ll need to install special MIDI d

4Welcome to the MU15Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU15 Tone Genera-tor!The MU15 an advanced, yet easy-to-use tone generator

40Playing Song DataOnce you set up your computer or sequencer with the MU15, you’re ready toplay back song data using the Voices of the MU15. Althoug

41EnglishMIDI/Computer Connecting CablesUsing the MU15 with a Computer/SequencerMacintoshApple Macintosh Peripheral cable (M0197). Maximum length 2me

42The Reference section of this manual covers in detailall of the functions of the MU15. Refer to it when youneed information about a specific functi

43EnglishPlay ModeThe Play mode is the default mode of the MU15 and is automatically set whenthe power is turned on. The Play mode allows you to play

44The XG mode features 480 Normal Voices (including 42 SFX Voices) and 11Drum Voices (including 2 SFX drum kits). The TG300B mode features 579Normal

45EnglishEdit ModeNOTE• Selecting a Part does not apply to the Utility controls or Effect controls,except for the Send Level parameters (pages 57, 59,

46The Part controls allow you to change certain parameters for eachPart. These include Volume, Pan, Note Shift, Filter, EG (EnvelopeGenerator) and Vi

47EnglishPanRange: Rnd, L 63 - C 00 - R 63Default: C 00This determines the stereo position of the selected Part. The Panposition is graphically repre

48SoloWhile a song is playing back on your computer or sequencer, you canselectively solo any of the 16 Parts of the MU15. Solo lets youisolate a sin

49EnglishMuteWhile a song is playing back on your computer or sequencer, you canselectively mute any of the 16 Parts of the MU15. Mute lets yousilenc

5EnglishGM System Level 1“GM System Level 1” is a standard specification thatdefines the arrangement of voices in a tone generatorand its MIDI functio

50Filter Parameters — Cutoff Frequencyand ResonanceThe MU15 features digital filters for each Part that allow you to change thetimbre or tone of the V

51EnglishResonanceRange: -64 - +63Default: 0This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of theCutoff Frequency parameter above. Higher

52EG (Envelope Generator) Parameters —Attack Time and Release TimeThe EG parameters allow you to shape the sound of a Part’s Voice — or, inother words

53EnglishAttack TimeRange: -64 - +63Default: 0This determines the Attack Time of the EG, or how long it takes forthe sound to reach full volume when a

54Vibrato Parameters — Rate, Depth, and DelayVibrato produces a quavering, vibrating sound in the Part’s Voice, by regularlymodulating the pitch. You

55EnglishVibrato DelayRange: -64 - +63Default: 0This determines the delay in the start of the Vibrato effect. Delay iseffective especially for produc

56Effect ControlsEdit ModeThe MU15 features a built-in multi-effect processor with threeindependent digital effects: Reverb, Chorus, and Variation.Rev

57EnglishEdit ModeReverb TypeSettings: NoEffect, Hall1 - 2, Room1 - 3, Stage1 - 2, Plate,W-Room (White Room), Tunnel, BasementDefault: Hall1This deter

58Chorus ParametersChorus uses pitch modulation to create a variety of rich, spacious-soundingeffects, including Chorus, Celeste, and Flanger.For gene

59EnglishChorus Send LevelRange: 0 - 127Default: 0This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent tothe Chorus effect. Each Part

6How to Use This Manual ... 8The MU15 — What It Is and What It

60Variation ConnectionSettings: INS (Insertion), SYS (System)Default: INSThis determines how the Variation effect is connected in the effectchain of t

61EnglishRotarySp (Rotary Speaker), Tremolo, AutoPan,Phaser1 - 2, Dist (Distortion), OverDrv (Overdrive),AmpSim (Amp Simulator), 3BandEQ, 2BandEQ, Aut

62When the Variation Connection parameter (page 60) is set to “SYS,”this determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent tothe Variatio

63EnglishUtility ControlsMaster TuneRange: +/- 999 (in 0.1 cent steps)Default: 0This determines the overall fine tuning of the MU15’s Voices. Itdoes

64VelocityRange: 1 - 127Default: 88This determines the note on velocity of the MU15’s built-in keyboard.All notes that you play from the panel keyboar

65EnglishRange: off, onDefault: onThis determines whether or not the internal tone generator respondsto the notes you play on the MU15’s keyboard. No

66• Saving and Restoring Data via MIDIOperationZ Make sure that the MU15 is properly connected to thedevice and that the HOST SELECT switch is properl

67EnglishB At the “Sure?” prompt, press the VALUE /YES but-ton.A “Transmit” message appears in the display during the operation.When the operation is

68OperationZ Simultaneously hold down the PLAY/EDIT button andpress the INIT ALL button.X At the “InitAll” message, press the VALUE /YESbutton.Edit Mo

69EnglishAppendixAppendixTroubleshootingEven though the MU15 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionally notfunction as you expect it to. If th

7EnglishTable of Contents• Filter Parameters — Cutoff Frequency and Resonance ... 50Cutoff Frequency ...

70No sound when playing theMU15 from a computer,sequencer or externalkeyboard.• Check all MIDI connections, making surethat the MIDI OUT of the extern

71EnglishError MessagesErrors may occur from time to time, and when they do the MU15 will display amessage to indicate the type of problem so that you

72SpecificationsSpecificationsTone Generation MethodAdvanced Wave Memory 2 (AWM2)Polyphony32-note (Dynamic Voice Allocation)Multi-timbral Capacity16-

73EnglishIndexIndexAAttack Time ... 52, 53BBanks ... 26, 27Banks, selecting ...

74RRelease Time ... 52, 53Resonance ... 51Reverb ... 32, 56

75XG Normal Voice List... 76TG300B Normal Voice List ... 78XG Drum Voice List (Drum Map) ... 80

76XG Normal Voice ListBank Select MSB=000, LSB=Bank NumberInstrumentGroupProgram#Bank#Voice NameEle-mentProgram#Voice NameEle-mentProgram#Ele-mentIns

77Program#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameReed 65 0

78TG300B Normal Voice ListProgram#Voice NameEle-mentProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#InstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupB

79Program#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#Ele-mentInstrumentGroupBank#Voice NameProgram#El

8How to Use This ManualYou are probably eager to try out your new MU15 Tone Generator right awayand hear what it can do, rather than have to read thro

80XG Drum Voice List (Drum Map)13 C# -1 3 Surdo Mute14 D -1 3 Surdo Open15 D# -1 Hi Q16 E -1 Whip Slap17 F -1 4 Scratch H18 F# -1 4 Scratch L19 G -1 F

81y56 G# 2 Cowbell Cowbell Anlg Siren57 A 2 CrashCymbal2 HandCymbal 2 Train58 A# 2 Vibraslap Jet Plane59 B 2 RideCymbal 2 HandCym2Shrt Starship60 C 3

82TG300B Drum Voice List (Drum Map) 25 C# 0 SnareRoll TG26 D 0 FingerSnapTG27 D# 0 Hi Q TG HatCloseOrch28 E 0 Whip Slap TG HatPedalOrch29 F 0 7 Scratc

8371 B 3 2 SmbaWhstlHTG Starship72 C 4 2 SmbaWhstlLTG Gunshot73 C# 4 3 GuiroShortTG Machine Gun Vibraslap CM74 D 4 3 GuiroLong TG Laser Gun75 D# 4 Cla

84Effect Type List 00 00 NoEffect 01 00 Hall1 01 01 Hall2 02 00 Room1 02 01 Room2 02 02 Room3 03

85Effect Parameter List• Parameters marked with a ● in the “Control” column can be controlled from an AC1(assignable controller 1) and AC2. However, t

86 1 Lch Delay1 0.1~355.0ms 1-3550 2 Lch Feedback Level -63~+63 1-127 3 Rch Delay1 0.1~355.0ms 1-3550 4 Rch Feedback Level -63~+63 1-127

87 1 LFO Frequency 0.00~39.7Hz 0-127 table#1 2 LFO PM Depth 0~127 0-127 3 Feedback Level -63~+63 1-127 4 Delay Offset 0~127 0-127 table#2

88 1 LFO Frequency 0.00~39.7Hz 0-127 table#1 ● 2 LFO Depth 0~127 0-127 3 4 5 6 EQ Low Frequency 50Hz~2.0kHz 8-40 table#3 7 EQ Low

89 1 Drive 0~127 0-127 ● 2 EQ Low Frequency 50Hz~2.0kHz 8-40 table#3 3 EQ Low Gain -12~+12dB 52-76 4 LPF Cutoff 1.0k~Thru 34-60 table#3

9English5) ReferenceOnce you’re familiar with everything above, lightly go over thiscomprehensive guide to all editing functions. You won’t need (orw

90Effect Data Assign TableData ValueLFO Frequency (Hz)Table#1Data Value Data Value0 0.001 0.042 0.083 0.134 0.175 0.216 0.257 0.298 0.349 0.3810 0.421

91MIDI Data Format What is MIDI?MIDI stands for Musical Instrument DigitalInterface, a sophisticated system that allowsvarious electronic musical ins

92MIDI Data Format< MIDI TRANSMIT/RECEIVE FLOW >(1)TRANSMIT FLOW<CHANNEL VOICE MESSAGE>MIDI OUT [SW1] NOTE ON/OFF 9nH<SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE

93MIDI Data FormatAEG RELEASE TIME BnH 63H 01H 62H 66H 06H mmHDRUM INSTFILTER CUTOFF FREQ. BnH 63H 14H 62H rrH 06H mmHFILTER RESONANCE BnH 63H 15H 62H

94MIDI Data Format1. Channel messagesThis device transmits only NOTE ON and NOTE OFF.1.1 Note on/note offThese messages convey keyboard performance

95MIDI Data FormatWith a value of 0 there will be no sound, and with a value of127 the volume will be maximum.1.2.8 Hold1This message controls sustai

96MIDI Data Format1.2.16 Portamento ControlThis message specifies the portamento source key number (thekey number at which portamento will begin).Da

97MIDI Data Format1.2.22 RPN (Registered parameter number)This message is used to specify part parameters such as PitchBend Sensitivity or Tuning etc

98MIDI Data Format1.3.7 PolyPerform the same processing as when All Sound Off isreceived, and set the corresponding channel to Mode3*.Control# Parame

99MIDI Data Format11110000 F0H = Exclusive status01111111 7FH = Universal Real Time01111111 7FH = ID of target device00000100 04H = Sub-ID #1=Device C