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Owner’s Manual

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION
This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).
DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other
than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or specifically
recommended by Yamaha.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of these
may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a
rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being
charged.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a
cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a cart, etc., is
used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accompany the accessory product.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with batteries of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery
case rupture.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

Warning:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the
time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly and as
regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer of
household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods
of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult
an audiologist.
IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period before
damage occurs.

Disposal Notice:

NOTICE:
Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a
function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not
covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners
responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your
dealer before requesting service.

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe all local,
state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that
contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to assist
you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:
The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The model
number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on this
plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and the date
of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a
permanent record of your purchase.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Model

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the production methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping
with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of
the following:

Serial No.
Purchase Date

Battery Notice:
This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if
applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of
battery is approximately five years. When replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement.

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL
92-BP (bottom)

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by
the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/
or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s
supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the
requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital
devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies
and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in
the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation
of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does

not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If
this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or
fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the
lead-in to co-axial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results,
please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of
product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division, 6600
Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by
Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

OBSERVERA!
Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den
ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.
ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,
sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også
selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.
VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko
laitetta verkosta.
(standby)

This product contains a high intensity lamp
that contains a small amount of mercury.
Disposal of this material may be regulated
due to environmental considerations.
For disposal information in the United States, refer to
the Electronic Industries Alliance web site:
www.eiae.org
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT
(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)
Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America
Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif.
90620
Telephone : 714-522-9011
Type of Equipment : Music Synthesizer
Model Name : MM6, MM8
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is
suspected.
* This applies only to products distributed by
YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(FCC DoC)

(mercury)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the Plug and Cord
IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE
: NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus
may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal
of the three pin plug.
• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.

(2 wires)

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING
* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical
shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor

Water warning

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The required
voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by
Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument
or overheating.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have
accumulated on it.
• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,
and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects
on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll
anything over it.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet
conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into
any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the
power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have
the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

Fire warning
• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.
A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

If you notice any abnormality

Do not open
• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or
modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it
should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a
sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusual smells or
smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch,
disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument inspected
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage
to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Power supply/AC power adaptor
• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet, always hold
the plug itself and not the cord.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during
electrical storms.
• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.
Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the
outlet.

Location
• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or
heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to
prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal
components.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally
fall over.
• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and other cables.
• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is
easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off
the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when the power
switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum
level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure to unplug
the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
• Use only the stand specified for the instrument. When attaching the stand or
rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause damage to the
internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV, radio, stereo equipment,
mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio
may generate noise.

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Connections
• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the
power for all components. Before turning the power on or off for all
components, set all volume levels to minimum. Also, be sure to set the volumes
of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume
controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level.

Maintenance
• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of time at a
high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing
loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a
physician.

Saving data
Saving and backing up your data
• Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation.
Save important data to a USB storage device/or other external device such as a
computer. (pages 69, 76)

Backing up the USB storage device

Handling caution
• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on the panel
or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the
power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualified
Yamaha service personnel.

• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend that you
save your important data onto two USB storage devices or other external device
such as a computer.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might
discolor the panel or keyboard.
• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not
use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long
time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those on
your instrument.
● Trademarks
• Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation.
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• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it
has license to use others’ copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style files, MIDI
files, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use
is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE
ILLEGAL COPIES.
Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohibited
except for your personal use.

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

Congratulations, and thank you for your choosing the Yamaha MM6/
MM8 Music Synthesizer!
Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument
in order to take full advantage of it’s various features.
When you have finished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible
place, and refer to it when you need to better understand an operation
or function.

Accessories
The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.
• Owner’s Manual
• Supplied Disk (supplied DAW software)
• AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on the region in which
you purchased the product. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.)

Since the MM6 and MM8 have the same control layout and input/output configuration, the MM6 will be used for
example illustrations throughout this manual.

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

Main Features
■ High-Quality Voices for Keyboard Performance

Page 15

The MM6/MM8 contains a wide range of high-quality voices (many based on the
Motif Series voices), ranging from acoustic musical instruments to unique synthesizer
sounds. Use the Category Search function to quickly call up the sounds you want,
based on their instrument type. The MM8 features an 88-key “Graded Hammer” keyboard with action that is virtually indistinguishable from an actual acoustic piano.

■ Play the Keyboard Along with a Pattern

Page 23

The patterns in the MM6/MM8 were created to give you a wide range of different
musical genres simply by playing back the pattern tracks. Moreover, you can easily
record chord changes to both the patterns and your real time keyboard performance in
the Song mode.

■ Use the Arpeggio

Page 20

The versatile Arpeggio feature automatically plays drum percussion phrases, guitar
phrases, and analog synthesizer style phrases in response to the keys you play.

■ Save and Switch Between Performance Settings (Performance
Memory)
Page 59
The Performance Memory lets you conveniently create and store combined settings
for the voices you play (including keyboard splits and layers), the patterns you want to
assign to backing tracks, and other important settings for live performance. These performance settings can be easily recalled by a single button press.

■ Controlling Filter and EG in Real Time

Page 41

You can control the filter (cutoff and resonance) and EG (attack and release) in real
time by using four knobs on the panel. Even these detailed sonic changes can be saved
in the Performance Memory.

■ Save Performance Data to a USB Storage Device

Page 66

Transferring data between the MM6/MM8 and your computer is easy because the
MM6/MM8 can store data and setting to standard USB storage devices.

■ Create Music with Your Computer and the Bundled DAW Software
Page 80
You can connect the MM6/MM8 to your computer using a USB cable, and transfer
MIDI data to and from DAW software. With the Bundled DAW software the MM6/
MM8 becomes the central tone generator for your computer based music production
system.

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Contents
Accessories .............................................................................. 7
Main Features .......................................................................... 8

Setting Up

Power Supply Connections .................................................... 10
Cable clip................................................................................ 10
Using Headphones ................................................................. 10
Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)............................ 10
Turning the Power On ............................................................ 11
Adjust Volume and Display Contrast ...................................... 11

Panel Controls and Terminals

Front Panel ............................................................................. 12
Rear Panel ............................................................................. 13

Pattern Functions

Pattern Variations (Sections) .................................................. 51
Setting the Split Point ............................................................. 52
Play a Pattern with Chords but No Rhythm
(Stop Accompaniment) ...................................................... 53
Pattern Volume Adjustment .................................................... 53
Chord Basics .......................................................................... 54
Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range .................. 56

Song Settings

Song Volume .......................................................................... 57
Change the Song Tempo ....................................................... 57
Track Mute.............................................................................. 58

Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings

Quick Guide
Playing the Demo Song

Play the Instrument

Voice Editing
Selecting the Main Voice ........................................................ 15
Combining Voices—Dual........................................................ 16
Split the Keyboard .................................................................. 17
Selecting a Drum Voice .......................................................... 19
Using the Arpeggio Function .................................................. 20

Playing Patterns

Listen to the Rhythm Pattern .................................................. 22
Play Along with a Pattern ....................................................... 23
Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords .................................... 25

Using Songs

Selecting and Listening to a Song .......................................... 26
Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause ...................... 27
Types of Songs ...................................................................... 28

Recording Your Own Performance

Recording Procedure ............................................................. 30
Song Clear—Deleting User Songs ......................................... 33
Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song .. 34

Backup and Initialization

Backup ................................................................................... 35
Initialization............................................................................. 35

Basic Operation and Displays

Basic Operation ...................................................................... 36
The Displays........................................................................... 38
MAIN Display Items ................................................................ 39

Reference
Using the Controllers

Controllers on the front panel ................................................. 40
External Controllers ................................................................ 41

Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP
Effects
42
Selecting a Reverb type ......................................................... 42
Selecting a Chorus type ......................................................... 43
Applying DSP Effects ............................................................. 44

Handy Performance Features

Saving to the Performance Memory ....................................... 59
Recalling Settings from the Performance Memory ................. 60
Erase a Performance Memory................................................ 61

Select and Edit an Item .......................................................... 62
Edit Display List ..................................................................... 63

Utility Settings

Selecting and Setting Functions ............................................. 64
Utility Display List .................................................................. 65

Storing/Saving Data

Using a USB Storage Device ................................................. 67
Formatting a USB storage device........................................... 68
Saving Data ............................................................................ 69
Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save ..................... 70
Loading User Files and Pattern Files ..................................... 71
Deleting Data from a USB Storage Device............................. 72
Playing SMF Saved to a USB Storage Device ....................... 72

Connections

The Connectors ...................................................................... 73
Connecting to External Audio Equipment ............................... 74
Connecting to External MIDI Devices ..................................... 74
Connecting a USB Storage Device ........................................ 75
Connecting to a Personal Computer ...................................... 77
Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer ....... 78
Initial Setup ............................................................................. 79

About the Supplied Disk

About the Supplied DAW Software......................................... 80
Support ................................................................................... 80

Appendix
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 82
Messages ............................................................................... 83
Voice List ................................................................................ 84
Drum Kit List ........................................................................... 90
Performance List .................................................................... 96
Pattern List ............................................................................. 98
Master EQ List ........................................................................ 99
Effect Type List ..................................................................... 100
Arpeggio Type List................................................................ 104
MIDI Implementation Chart................................................... 106
MIDI Data Format ................................................................. 108
Specifications ....................................................................... 109
Index ..................................................................................... 110

Using the Metronome ............................................................. 45
Adjusting the Tempo .............................................................. 47
Using the TAP TEMPO Button ............................................... 47
Setting the Touch Response .................................................. 47
Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound ..................... 48
Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics ......... 48
Transpose the Keyboard ........................................................ 49
Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves ........................................ 50

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

Setting Up
Be sure to do the following BEFORE turning
on the power.

Make all necessary connections, as
described below, BEFORE turning the power
on.

Power Supply Connections
Using Headphones

Make sure that the [STANDBY/ON] switch of the

instrument is set to STANDBY.
• Use the specified adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150, or an equivalent
recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors
may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the
instrument.

Plug the adaptor’s DC plug into the DC IN jack on

the instrument’s rear panel.

Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it must
be connected to an external amplifier and speakers,
headphones, or other sound output device.

Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient AC wall out-

let.

• Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended period
of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

CAUTION
• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument,
or during electrical storms.

Cable clip

CAUTION
• When connecting the instrument to external equipment make
sure that the power to all external devices is turned off to prevent
possible electrical shock or equipment damage. Also be sure to
turn any volume controls on external equipment to minimum
when making connections to prevent possible speaker damage.

MM6

Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal)

(PA-5D adaptor)

(PA-150 adaptor)

MM8

You can connect the instrument’s USB terminal to the
USB terminal of a computer to allow transfer of performance data and song files between the two (page 77).
To use the USB data-transfer features you’ll need to do
the following:
• First, make sure the POWER switch on the MIDI
device is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to connect the MIDI device to the computer.
• Install the USB-MIDI Driver on your computer.

Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the
cable clip (as shown above) to prevent accidental
unplugging of the cable during operation.
Avoid tightening the cord more than necessary or pulling on the cord strongly while it is wrapped around the
cable clip to prevent wear on the cord or possible breakage of the clip.

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You can download the proper USB-MIDI driver from
our website:
http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb_midi/

Refer to the instructions included with the USB-MIDI
Driver download package for the USB-MIDI Driver
installation procedure.
NOTE
• USB cables can be purchased at some musical instrument stores, computer stores, and similar retail outlets.

Setting Up

Turning the Power On
Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOLUME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON]
switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON]
switch again to turn the power OFF.
Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME]
control counter-clockwise.

Press the [STANDBY/ON]
switch.

Adjust Volume and Display Contrast
Set the MM6/MM8 and external playback equipment
volume controls to appropriate levels. If necessary,
adjust the legibility of the LCD display by using the
LCD Contrast Control.
[MASTER VOLUME]
Control Adjustment

Contrast Adjustment

Backup data is loaded from the internal flash memory
when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists in
the flash memory, all instrument settings are restored to
the initial factory defaults.
CAUTION
• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, a minute
electrical current is present in the instrument. If you will not be
using the instrument for an extended period of time, make sure
you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

CAUTION
• Never attempt to turn the power off when a “Writing..” message is
showing on the display. Doing so can damage the flash memory
and result in a loss of data.

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Panel Controls and Terminals
Front Panel
r

e
q

t y

!0
!1

Front Panel
q [PITCH BEND] wheel ...........................page 40
w [MODULATION] wheel .........................page 40
e [MASTER VOLUME] control .......pages 14, 36
r [CUTOFF], [RESONANCE],
[ATTACK], [RELEASE] knobs ............page 41
t [METRONOME] button ........................page 45
y [TAP TEMPO] button ............................page 47
u TEMPO [+], [-] buttons ........................page 45
i SONG

!2 PATTERN CONTROL
[FINGER] button .................................. page 23
[AUTO FILL IN] button......................... page 51
[A]–[D] buttons .................................... page 51
[SYNC START] button ..................pages 23, 51
[START/STOP] button ..................pages 22, 37

!3 SONG CONTROL
[r] (REW) button .............................. page 27
[f] (FF) button................................... page 27

[SONG] button......................................page 14
[PRESET], [USER], [USB] buttons ......page 26

[REC] button ........................................ page 30
[ ] (PAUSE) button ............................ page 27
[>/■] (START/STOP) button........pages 27, 37

o [PATTERN] button ................................page 22

!4 Display .................................................. page 38

!0 FUNCTION

!5 Dial .......................................................... page 37

[EDIT], [UTILITY] buttons ............pages 62, 64

!1 FILE
[MENU], [EXECUTE] buttons.......pages 67, 68

!6 [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons ........... page 37
!7 [EXIT] button ........................................ page 38
!8 LCD CONTRAST knob ....................... page 11
!9 CATEGORY [INC], [DEC] buttons .... page 37

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Panel Controls and Terminals

!8
@0

!9
!6
!5

@5
@6

@7 @8

Rear Panel
#1

Rear Panel
@0 [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button .............page 20

#1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................... page 14

@1 TRANSPOSE [+], [-] buttons ..............page 49

#2 DC IN jack .............................................. page 10

@2 OCTAVE [UP], [DOWN] buttons ........page 50

#3 PHONES jack ........................................ page 10

@3 [DUAL] button .......................................page 16

#4 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks ................ page 73

@4 [SPLIT] button .......................................page 17

#5 FOOT CONTROLLER jack ................. page 41

@5 PERFORMANCE BANK [INC],
[DEC] buttons .......................................page 59

#6 SUSTAIN jack ....................................... page 41

@6 PERFORMANCE MEMORY
[1]–[8] buttons .......................................page 59
@7 [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button .......page 58
@8 [STORE] button.....................................page 59

#7 MIDI IN, OUT terminals ....................... page 73
#8 USB TO DEVICE, TO HOST
terminals................................................ page 73
#9 Cable clip............................................... page 10

@9 TRACK [1]–[8],
[PATTERN] buttons ..............................page 29
#0 CATEGORY SEARCH buttons ...........page 15

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Quick
Guide

Playing the Demo Song

Quick Guide

This instrument includes a Demonstration Song that demonstrate
some of the instrument’s features and capabilities.
Let’s start by playing the Demonstration Song.

Press the [STANDBY/ON] button until it locks in the ON
position.
The Main display will appear in the LCD.

VOICE name
PATTERN name
SONG name
ARPEGGIO name

Press the [SONG] button and [PATTERN] button simultaneously.
The Demo display appears in the LCD
Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while listening to the
instrument to set the desired listening level.
The Demo Song will play again from the beginning when the end is
reached.

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Demo playback.

NOTE

The Main display will reappear.

• The demo songs will not be
transmitted via MIDI.

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Quick
Guide

In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of realistic voices—including guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, sound
effects, and a wide variety of other musical sounds.

Selecting the Main Voice
Select a Main Voice and play it on the keyboard.

Press a CATEGORY SEARCH button.
The Main Voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be
highlighted.

NOTE
• To change the Voice category,
press another CATEGORY
SEARCH button.

MAIN VOICE
selection display
CATEGORY
name

Current
selected Voice

Select a voice you want to play from the current category.

Play the keyboard.

Use the dial to select the desired voice. The available voices will be
selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes
the Main voice.
For this example try selecting the “004 Early70’s”.

Try selecting and playing a variety of Voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

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Combining Voices—Dual
You can select a second voice that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The
second voice is known as the “Dual” voice.

Two voices will sound at the same time.

Press the [DUAL] button.

Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a second.

The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main
voice when you play the keyboard.

The Dual Voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be
highlighted.
Dual Voice selection display

The currently selected category

Hold for longer
than a second

The currently selected Dual Voice

Select and press the desired category button in the CATEGORY SEARCH section.

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NOTE
• To change the Voice category,
press another category search
button.

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Select a voice you want to play.

Play the keyboard.

Use the dial to select the desire voice. The available voices will be
selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the
Dual voice.
For this example try selecting the “057 Twinkle”.

Try selecting and playing a range of Dual Voices.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

Split the Keyboard
In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The main
and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the split
point is known as the “split voice”. The split point setting can be changed as required (page 52).
Split point

Split Voice

Main Voice and Dual Voice

Press the [SPLIT] button.
The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard
split point.

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Press and hold the [SPLIT] button for longer than a second.
The Split Voice selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be
highlighted.
Split Voice selection display

The currently selected category

Hold for longer
than a second

Select and press the desired category button in the CATEGORY SEARCH section.

Select a voice you want to play.

Play the keyboard.

NOTE
• To change the voice category,
press another CATEGORY
SEARCH button.

Use the dial to select the desired voice. The available voices will be
selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes
the Split voice.
For this example try selecting the “002 Symphony Strings”.

Try playing the selected Split Voice.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

The currently selected Split Voice

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Selecting a Drum Voice
Drum Kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments.

Press the [DRUM/PERC/SE] button.

Use the dial to select the Drum Kit you want to play (001–
023).

Play each key and enjoy the Drum Kit.

The DRUM Kit category will appear in the display.

NOTE
• See the Drum Kit List on page
90.

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Using the Arpeggio Function
The arpeggio function lets you create arpeggios (broken chords) by simply playing the required notes on
the keyboard. For example, you could play the notes of a triad—the root, third, and fifth—and the arpeggio
function will automatically create a variety of interesting arpeggio-type phrases. By changing the arpeggio
type and the notes you play it is possible to create a wide range of patterns and phrases that can be used for
music production as well as performance.

Press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn Arpeggio
on.
The indicator lights when ARPEGGIO is ON.

Play a note or notes on the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio
playback.
The rhythm pattern or phrase that plays depends on the actual notes or
chords you play, as well as on the selected Arpeggio type.

When you have finished using with the arpeggio function,
press the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button to turn it off.

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NOTE
• The Arpeggio function can only
be applied to the main and dual
voices. When Keyboard Out is
set to ON (page 78), arpeggios
will be transmitted via MIDI
channel 1. When Dual Voice is
used arpeggios will be transmitted via MIDI channel 2.

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■Changing the Arpeggio type

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

The most suitable arpeggio type is automatically selected when you select a
voice, but you can easily select any other arpeggio type.

Press and hold the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button for longer
than a second.
The arpeggio type selection display will appear.

Hold for longer
than a second

Use the dial to select the desired arpeggio type.
A list of the available arpeggio types is provided on page 104.

Arpeggio type

The sound of the arpeggio produced will change according to the number of notes you play and the area of the keyboard you play in.
You can save the instrument’s settings at this point and then recall them
at any time you want to repeat your performance (page 59).
You can also record your performance (page 29).

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Playing Patterns

Quick
Guide

This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces
accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the pattern you choose
to match chords you play with your left hand. A range of patterns
with different time signatures and arrangements are provided (refer
to the Pattern List on page 98).
In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features.

Listen to the Rhythm Pattern
Most patterns include a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—R&B, HipHop,
Dance, and many, many more.
Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instruments
only.

Press the [PATTERN] button.
The Pattern selection display will appear.
The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be
highlighted.

NOTE
• To change the pattern category,
use the CATEGORY [DEC]/
[INC] buttons.

Pattern selection display

The currently selected
category

The currently selected
Pattern

Select a Pattern you want to play.

Press the [START/STOP] button.

Use the dial to select the pattern you want to play. The available patterns
will be selected and displayed in sequence.
Refer to the Pattern list on page 98.

The pattern rhythm will start playing.
To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.

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Play Along with a Pattern
You learned how to select a Pattern rhythm on the preceding page.
Here we’ll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic rhythm to produce a full, rich accompaniment that you can play along with.

1
2

Select the pattern you want to play (page 22, steps 1–2).
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display screen.

Turn FINGER on.
Press the [FINGER] button.
Press the button a second time to turn the FINGER mode off.
The indicator lights when FINGER is ON.

NOTE

●When FINGER is on ...
The area of the keyboard to the left of the split point (54 : F sharp 2) becomes
the “auto accompaniment range” and is used only for specifying the
accompaniment chords.

• The keyboard split point can be
changed as required, as
described on page 52.

Split point (54/F#2)

Auto-accompaniment Range

Turn sync start on.
Press the [SYNC START] button to turn the Sync Start function on.

The indicator will flash
when Sync Start is on.

The “standby” mode will be engaged when the Sync Start function is
turned on.
When sync start is on, the bass and chord accompaniment included in a
pattern will start playing as soon as you play a note to left of the keyboard split point. Press the button a second time to turn the sync start
function off.

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Play a left-hand chord to start the pattern.
If you don’t yet know how to play any chords, try playing anything you
like on the keyboard. Refer to page 25 for information about playing
chords.
The accompaniment will change according to the left-hand notes you
play.
Split Point

Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody
with your right hand.
Split Point

Auto-accompaniment Range

Press the [START/STOP] button to stop pattern playback
when you’re done.

You can switch pattern “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment.
Refer to “Pattern Variations (Sections)” on page 51.

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Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords
There are two types of auto-accompaniment chords:
● Easy Chords
● Standard Chords
The instrument will automatically recognize the different chord types. This function is known as Multi Fingering.
The keyboard to the left of the split point (default: 54/F#2) becomes the “accompaniment range”. Play the accompaniment chords in this
area of the keyboard.
Split point (default: 54/F#2)

Root Notes and the
Corresponding Keys

Db Eb

F# G# Bb

Db Eb

C D E F GA B C D E F

Accompaniment Range

■Easy Chords

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This method lets you easily play chords in the accompaniment
range of the keyboard using only one, two, or three fingers.

■Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
This method lets you produce accompaniment by playing chords
using normal fingerings in the accompaniment range of the keyboard.
Standard Chord Fingerings [Examples for “C” chords]

C add9

C M7

(9 )

(#11)

(9)

(b5)

)

C M7

(

)

• To play a minor chord
Press the root note together with the
nearest black key to the left of it.

(

)

• To play a major chord
Press the root note of the chord.

C M7

C sus4

C aug

C M7aug

C m add9

C m6

C m7

C mM7

(

(9 )

(11)

C m7

(9 )

(b5)

C m7

C mM7

)

(9)

)

(#9)

(b5)

(

C 7sus4

)

(

(13)

(

C sus2

(

)

C 7aug

(b13)

(b9)

(

(#11)

C dim7

C dim

(

(b5)

(

)
(

)

(

)

C m7

(

• To play a minor seventh chord
Press the root note together with the
nearest white and black keys to the left
of it (three keys altogether).

)

C m7

(

)

• To play a seventh chord
Press the root note together with the
nearest white key to the left of it.

)

Notes enclosed in parentheses
are optional; the chords
will be recognized without them.

● Multi Fingering and Full Keyboard
These let you select the accompaniment section of the keyboard for chord playing.
When changing settings refer to “Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range” on page 56, and “Chord Fingering”
on page 65.
Multi Fingering: As explained above, the keys to the left of the split point (default: 54, F#2) become the
accompaniment range. Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords. There are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment
chords: Easy Chords and Standard Chords. The default setting (factory setting) is “Multi Fingering.”
Full Keyboard: This let you play the accompaniment chords freely from anywhere on the keyboard.
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Using Songs

Quick
Guide

With this instrument the term “song” refers the data that makes up a
piece of music.
In this section we’ll learn how to select and play songs.

Selecting and Listening to a Song

Select and press the SONG category button that corresponds to the type of song you want to listen to.
[PRESET] : Accesses the three internal preset songs.
[USER] : Accesses songs you have recorded yourself and songs
loaded from computer.
[USB]
: Accesses songs stored on a USB storage device connected
to the DEVICE terminal.
The song selection display will appear.
The currently selected song number and name will be highlighted.
SONG SELECT
Display

Currently
Selected Song

Select a song you want to play.
Use the dial to select the Song you want to listen to.
The available songs will be selected and displayed in sequence.

PRESET
USER
USB

Internal songs (three songs)
User songs (songs you have recorded yourself; page 29)
Songs stored on a USB storage device connected to the instrument
(page 67)

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NOTE
• User songs (songs you’ve
recorded yourself) and songs on
USB storage devices can also
be played. The procedure for
playing these types of songs is
exactly the same as for playing
the internal songs.

Using Songs

Listen to the song.
Press the [START/STOP] button to begin playback of the selected song.
You can stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button again.

Song start

Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and Pause
These are just like the transport controls on a CD player, letting you fast forward [f], reverse [r] and
pause [ ] playback of the song.

[r] Fast Reverse
Press the fast reverse
button to rapidly
return to an earlier
point in the song.

[f] Fast Forward
Press the fast forward
button to rapidly skip
ahead to a later point
in the song.

[ ] Pause
Press the pause
button to pause
playback.

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Types of Songs
The following three types songs can be used by this instrument.
● Preset Songs (the three songs built into the instrument) .......................................... Song numbers 001–003.
● User Songs (recordings of your own performances) ................................................. Song numbers 001–005.
● USB Songs (songs data in USB storage device)....................................................... Song numbers 001–

The chart below shows the basic flow for using the preset songs, user songs, and USB songs from storage to
playback.

USB Storage Device
Your Own Performance

Songs

Connect USB TO

Record

DEVICE terminal and
Save/Load (page 75)

(page 29)

Song Storage location

Preset Songs

User Songs

USB Songs

(001–003)

(001–005)

(001–)

The three songs
built into the instrument.

Songs

SMF conversion

Save/Load as User Files

PRESET

USER

Play

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USB

Quick
Guide

Recording Your Own Performance
You can record up to five of your own performances and save them
as user songs 001 through 005. These Songs can be played in the
same manner as the preset Songs.
Once your performances have been saved as user Songs, they can
be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format files and saved to
USB storage device (page 70).

■ Recordable data
Eight tracks of keyboard performance and one pattern track (chord performance) can be recorded.
Each track can be recorded individually.
● Tracks [1]–[8] ........................................Record keyboard performance (main voice only).
● [PATTERN] Track ...................................Records pattern rhythm and chord parts.

■ Track Mute
This instrument allows you to choose whether recorded tracks will play back
while you are recording or playing back other tracks (page 58).
Chord
Parts

Melody or Other Keyboard Parts

Specify Track(s)
and Record

Track
1

Track
2

Track
3

Track
4

Track
5

Track
6

Track
7

Track
8

Pattern
Track

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Recording Procedure
Begin recording after selecting a user song number, and the track and part you want to record.

From the MAIN display press the [USER] button, then use
the dial to select the user song number (001–005) you
want to record.

Press the [REC] button.

Select the recording track.

The [REC] button will light.

Press the TRACK button ([1] to [8]) you want to record to while holding
the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.
The selected track will flash in the display.

CAUTION
• If you record to a track that
contains previously-recorded
data the previous data will be
overwritten and lost.

NOTE
• The FINGER mode will be automatically turned on when you
select the [PATTERN] track for
recording.
• The FINGER mode cannot be
turned on or off once you have
started recording.

Press and Hold

Track 1 will be
highlighted.

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◆ Pattern Track Selected for Recording
Press the TRACK [PATTTERN] button while holding down the [TRACK
SELECT/MUTE] button.
The pattern track will be highlighted and the record standby mode will be
engaged.

NOTE
• To cancel recording to a
selected track, press that track
button a second time. The FINGER mode cannot be turned on
or off once you have started
recording.

Pattern track highlighted.

Press and Hold

◆ Changing the Pattern Being Recorded
Press the [PATTERN] button and use the dial to select the desired pattern.
Once the pattern has been selected press the [EXIT] button.

Recording will start when you play on the keyboard.
You can also start recording by pressing the [START/STOP] button.
Press the [EXIT] button, and the measure number will be shown in the
Main display.
Current measure number

NOTE
• If the memory becomes full during recording a warning message will appear and recording
will stop automatically. Use the
song clear or track clear function (page 33) to delete
unwanted data and make more
room available for recording,
then do the recording again.

Start recording

Stop recording by pressing the [START/STOP] or [REC]
button.

When recording stops the current measure number will return to 001
and the recorded track numbers in the display will appear with a frame
around them.
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■ To Record Other Tracks
Repeat steps 2 through 5 to record any of the remaining tracks.
By pressing the TRACK [1]–[8] and/or [PATTERN] button(s) it becomes
possible to monitor previously recorded tracks (displayed with a frame around
the track number) while recording a new track. Previously recorded tracks can
also be muted (displayed without a frame around the track number) while
recording a new track (page 58).
■ To Re-record a Track
Simple select the track you want to re-record for recording in the normal way.
The new material will overwrite the previous data.

When the recording is done ...
◆ To Play Back a User Song
The procedure is the same as that for Preset Songs (See page 26).
1 Press the [USER] button.
2 The current Song number/name will be highlighted-use the dial to
select the user Song (001 to 005) you want to play.
3 Press the [START/STOP] button.
◆ Save the User Song to USB storage device (See page 69)
◆ Convert the Song Data to SMF Format and then Save to USB storage device (See page 70)
The following data is recorded before the beginning of the Song. Even if you
change the data while recording is in progress, the data is not recorded.
• Reverb type, Chorus type, Time signature, Pattern number, Pattern volume

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Song Clear—Deleting User Songs
This function clears an entire user song (all tracks).

1
2

NOTE

From the MAIN display, select the user song (001 to 005)
you want to clear.

• If you only want to clear a specific track from a user song use
the Track Clear function.

Press and hold the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button for
longer than a second while holding the [STORE] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Press and Hold

Hold for Longer
than a Second

Press the [INC/YES] button.

NOTE

A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Press [DEC/NO] to cancel the Song Clear operation.

• To execute the Song Clear function, press the [INC/YES] button. Press [DEC/NO] button to
cancel the Song Clear operation.

To execute the Song Clear function press the [INC/YES]
button.
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while
the song is being cleared.

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Track Clear—Deleting a Specified Track from a User Song
This function lets you delete a specified track from a user song.

1
2

From the MAIN display, select the user song (001 to 005)
that contains the track you want to clear.
Press the TRACK button [1] to [8] you want to clear to
while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.
To erase the pattern track, press the TRACK [PATTERN] button for
longer than one second while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE]
button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Press and
Hold

Hold for Longer
than a Second

Press the [INC/YES] button.

NOTE

A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Press [DEC/NO] to cancel the Track Clear operation.

• To execute the Track Clear function, press the [INC/YES] button. Press [DEC/NO] button to
cancel the Track Clear operation.

To execute the Track Clear function press the [INC/YES]
button.
The clear-in-progress message will appear briefly on the display while
the track is being cleared.

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Backup and Initialization
Backup
The following settings are always backed up, and are maintained even when the power is turned off. If you
want to initialize the settings, use the Initialize operation as explained below.
● The Backup Parameters
• User Song
• Pattern file
• Performance memory
• The parameters in the UTILITY/EDIT display
Split point, Touch sensitivity, Pattern volume, Song volume, Metronome volume, Demo
cancel, Master EQ type, Chord fingering, Tuning, Arpeggio velocity
• Panel Setting: AUTO FILL IN

Initialization
This function erases all backup data in the instrument’s memory and restores the initial default settings.

■Backup Clear ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
To clear the backed up data, turn the power on by pressing the [STANDBY/
ON] switch while holding the highest white key on the keyboard. The backed
up data will be erased and the default values restored.

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Basic Operation and Displays
Basic Operation
Overall MM6/MM8 control is based on the following simple operations.

1 Press a button to select a basic function.
2 Use the dial to select an item.
3 Start/Stop a function.
1

Song
Category

Display
(page 38, 39)

Voice
Category

● Volume Adjustment
Adjust the volume of the sound heard from
the speakers plugged into the OUTPUT
jack or a pair of headphones plugged into
the PHONES jack.

Rotate counterclockwise to
lower the volume.

Rotate clockwise to increase
the volume.

1 Press a button to select a basic function.
● Song category
Select the song category containing the
song you want to play.

● Voice category
Select the voice category containing the
voice you want to play.
* If you want to change the category, press another category button or use the CATEGORY [DEC]/
[INC] buttons.

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● CATEGORY [INC]/[DEC]

Example: Voice Selection Display

You can quickly select a different
category after you’ve selected a
song, pattern or voice category.
These buttons can be used to step
through the categories in sequence.

Previous Category

Next Category

2 Use the dial to select an item.
When a basic function is selected, the category name will appear near the top of the display, and the currently
selected item will be highlighted below it.
Different items can be selected by using the dial or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

Currently Selected Category Name

Currently Selected Item

● Dial
Rotate the dial clockwise to
increase the value of the selected
item, or counterclockwise to
decrease it’s value. Rotate the
dial continuously to continuously increase or decrease the
value.

Decrease

Increase

● [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] Buttons
Press the [INC/YES] button briefly to increment the
value by 1, or press the [DEC/NO] button briefly to
decrement the value by 1. Press and hold either button to continuously increment or decrement the value
in the corresponding direction.
Press Briefly
to Decrement

Press Briefly to
Increment

In most procedures described throughout this owner’s manual the dial is recommended for selection simply
because it is the easiest and most intuitive selection method. Please note however, that most items or values
that can be selected using the dial can also be selected using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

3 Start/Stop a function.
Use the [START/STOP] button.
Press this button after selecting a song or pattern to start
song or pattern (rhythm) playback.
Press the button a second time to stop playback.
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The Displays
● Display names
The display provides all the information you need to easily operate the instrument. The name of the current
display appears at the top of the screen. For example, “MAIN” appears at the top on the main display.
● MAIN display
Title

● Call Up The Main Display
Most basic operations are carried out from the
instrument’s MAIN display.
You can return to the MAIN display from any other
display be pressing the [EXIT] button near the dial.

● UTILITY/EDIT display (page 64, 62)
The UTILITY/EDIT displays provide access to 46 items (25 UTILITY items and 21 EDIT items) that can
be edited.
The UTILITY or EDIT display appears when the [UTILITY] or [EDIT] button is pressed. Each time the
CATEGORY [DEC]/[INC] buttons described on page 37 are pressed a new item is selected from the 46
items available.
Press the CATEGORY [DEC]/[INC] button(s) as many times as necessary until the required function
appears. You can then use the dial or [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] buttons to adjust the value of the function as
required.

UTILITY/ EDIT item

Value

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MAIN Display Items
The MAIN display shows all of the current basic song, pattern, and voice settings. It also includes a range
of indicators that show the on/off status of a several functions.
Since this display lets you see all of the current basic settings in one centralized area, it is a good idea to
have it showing while playing.

Transpose
(page 49)

Measure Number
(page 31)

OCTAVE
(page 50)

USB status
“CONNECT” appears when it is
possible to access the USB TO
DEVICE terminal (page 67).

Tempo
(pages 45, 47)

Chord Display
(page 25)

Performance
Memory Status
(page 59)

Song Track Status
Displays the user
song playback track
(page 58)

Main Voice (page 15)
Dual Voice (page 16)
Split Voice (page 17)
Pattern (page 22)
Song (page 26)
Arpeggio (page 20)

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Reference

Using the Controllers
You can control tone, volume, pitch and other parameters by using the controllers on
the front panel, as well as by using external controllers connected to several controller
jacks on the rear panel.

Controllers on the front panel
Pitch Bend
wheel

Modulation
wheel

■Pitch Bend wheel

Knobs

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Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel toward
you) while playing the keyboard. This wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch
when released. Try out the Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the keyboard.

Raises the pitch

Lowers the pitch

■Modulation wheel

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This controller is used to apply vibrato to the keyboard sound.
The more you move this wheel up, the greater the effect that is applied to the sound.
Try out the Modulation wheel with various Preset Voices while playing the keyboard.

Maximum

Minimum

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Using the Controllers

■Knobs

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

You can change the brightness and tonal characteristics of the current Main Voice and Dual Voice in real
time by turning the knobs while you play.
Turn a knob to the right to increase the value, and left to decrease it.
Decrease value.

Increase value.

CUTOFF

Raises or lowers the filter cutoff frequency to adjust the brilliance of the tone.

RESONANCE

Adjusts the peak level around the cutoff frequency.

ATTACK

Determines the attack time of the sound.
For example, you can adjust a strings voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume
by setting a slow attack time ... simply turn this knob to the right.

RELEASE

Determines the release time of the sound.
Turning the knob to the right increases the release time and (depending on the voice) lets
the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in which the
sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.

External Controllers
Rear Panel

FC7

FC4 or FC5

■Footswitch ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
An optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel lets you control sustain. For example, you can turn sustain on or off with your foot while playing with both hands.
NOTE
• Sustain can be applied only to the main and dual voices.

■Foot Controller

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

You can connect an optional Foot Controller (FC7) to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack on the rear panel.
The ability to control volume with your foot can be an advantage during live performance.
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Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects
Selecting a Reverb type
Reverb lets you play with concert hall type ambience.
When you select a pattern or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If
you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. Only one reverb type can be
selected.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

3 Use the dial to select a reverb type.
You can check how the selected reverb type
sounds by playing on the keyboard.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC]/ [INC] but-

tons to select the Reverb Type item.
The currently selected reverb type will be displayed.
The Selected Reverb Type

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 100 for
information about the available reverb types.

Reverb Type Item

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● Adjusting the Reverb Send Level

You can individually adjust the amount of reverb
that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices.
(page 63)

Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects

Selecting a Chorus type
The chorus effect creates a thick sound that is somewhat like a number of similar voices being played in
unison.
When you select a pattern or song the optimum chorus type for the voice used is automatically selected. If
you want to select a different chorus type, use the procedure described below. Only one chorus type can be
selected.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

3 Use the dial to select a chorus type.
You can check how the selected chorus type
sounds by playing on the keyboard.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Chorus Type item.
The currently selected chorus type will be displayed.

The Selected Chorus Type

Chorus Type Item

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 100 for
information about the available chorus types.
● Adjusting the Chorus Send Level

You can individually adjust the amount of chorus
that is applied to the main, dual, and split voices.
(page 63)

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Enhancing the Sound with Reverb, Chorus, and DSP Effects

Applying DSP Effects
These effects can be used to add depth and richness to voices played on the keyboard (main, dual, and split
voices). Only one DSP type can be selected.
NOTE
• DSP stands for “Digital Signal Processor”, which is a special microprocessor designed to process and add effects to digital audio signals.

■Changing the DSP type ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the DSP Type item.
The currently selected DSP type is displayed.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

Dsp Type Item

tons to select the DSP ON/OFF item.

DSP On/Off Item

3 Use the dial to select a DSP type.
You can check how the selected chorus type
sounds by playing on the keyboard.
Refer to the DSP Type List on page 101 for the
available DSP types.

3 Use the dial to set the DSP ON or OFF
as required.

The Selected DSP Type

Press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons
simultaneously to recall the initial default
value.
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Handy Performance Features
Using the Metronome
The instrument includes a metronome with adjustable tempo and time signature.
Use it to set the tempo that is most comfortable for you and the music you are playing.

■Start the metronome ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

■Adjusting the Metronome Tempo

Start the metronome by pressing the
[METRONOME] button.
To stop the metronome, press the [METRONOME] button again.

Here’s how you can adjust the tempo of the metronome sound.

1 Press the TEMPO [+] button to increase
the tempo value by 1, or the TEMPO [-]
button to decrease the tempo by 1.

The Beat of the Current Measure

Tempo Display

2 Use the dial to select a tempo from 11 to
280.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original
display.
Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button as many
times as necessary to set the desired tempo.
You can also hold either of the TEMPO buttons
to continuously change the tempo value over
large ranges.

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■Setting the Number of Beats per
Measure, and the Length of Each
Beat ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
In this example we’ll set up a 3/8 time signature.

4 Use the dial to select a beat length.
Select the required length for each beat: 2,4,8
or 16 (half note, quarter note, eight note, or
16th note). For this example, select 8. The time
signature should now be set to 3/8.

1 Press and hold the [METRONOME] button for longer than a second.
The metronome time signature and length of
each beat will be shown on the display.

Hold for Longer
than a Second

Number of
Beats per
Measure

Press the [METRONOME] button to confirm
the settings.

Note Value
(or length of
one beat)

■Adjusting the Metronome Volume

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

Use the dial to select the number of
beats per measure.
A chime will sound on the first beat of each
measure while the other beats will click. All
beats will simply click with no chime at the
beginning of each measure if you set this
parameter to “00”.
The available range is from 0 through 60.
Select 3 for this example.

2 Press the [DEC] / [INC] category button
until the “Metronome Volume” item
appears on the display.

NOTE
• The metronome time signature will synchronize to a pattern or song
that is playing, so these parameters cannot be changed while a pattern or song is playing.

3 Press the category [INC] button once to

display “Time Signature – Denominator”.

Metronome volume.

3 Use the dial to set the metronome volume as required.

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Adjusting the Tempo
If a song or pattern seems to be too fast or slow, try changing the tempo.
Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button.
The “Tempo” parameter will appear in the display.
Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to set the tempo to anywhere from 11 through 280 beats per minute.

You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons.

Using the TAP TEMPO Button
For songs in 4/4 time tap the [TAP TEMPO] button four times, or for 3/4 songs tap it 3 times at the desired
tempo to automatically set the playback tempo accordingly.
Tap slowly to reduce the tempo, or quickly to increase the tempo. You only need to tap twice to set the
tempo during song playback.

Setting the Touch Response
When touch response is on you can adjust the keyboard’s sensitivity to dynamics in four steps.

Touch Sensitivity

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Touch Sensitivity
item.
The currently selected touch sensitivity is displayed.

3 Use the dial to select a touch sensitivity
setting between 1 and 4.
Higher values produce greater (easier) volume
variation in response to keyboard dynamics—
i.e. greater sensitivity.
When touch sensitivity is set to 4 (Off), all
notes will be played at the same volume no
matter how hard or softly you play the keys.
NOTE
• The initial default touch sensitivity setting is “2”.

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Select a Master EQ Setting for the Best Sound
Five different Master EQ settings are provided, giving you the best possible sound in a range of different
situations.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.
The currently selected function will appear in
the display.

The Currently Selected Master EQ Type

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Master EQ Type item.
The currently selected EQ type will appear.

3 Use the dial to select the desired Master
EQ setting.
Five settings are available:1 through 5.
Settings are provided that boost the lows,
reduce the frequency range for special effects,
and more.

Controlling Arpeggio Volume with Keyboard Dynamics
1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Arpeggio Velocity
item.
The currently selected arpeggio velocity is displayed.

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The Currently Selected Arpeggio Velocity

3 Use the dial to set the velocity as

required.
Original .. The selected velocity is used for
playback of each arpeggio type.
Thru........ The actual keyboard velocity is used.

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Transpose the Keyboard
◆ Pitch Changes in Semitone Increments
(Transpose)
The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted
up or down by a maximum of one octave in
semitone increments.

◆ Fine Pitch Changes (Tuning)
The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted
up or down by a maximum of 1 semitone in
approximately 0.2-Hz steps. The default setting is
440Hz.

1 Press one of the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-]

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

buttons. The value is shown in the display, indicating the amount of transposition over or below the normal value.

UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Tuning item.

Current Value

2 Use the dial to set the transpose value
between -12 and +12 as required.

Tuning

The Range is 415.3–466.2 Hz

3 Use the dial to set the tuning value

between 415.3 and 466.2Hz as required.
NOTE
• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE
• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE
• Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly
reset to the default setting.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
Pressing the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-] buttons
briefly allows single-step changes.
Pressing and holding either TRANPOSE [+] /
[-] button continuously increases or decreases
the value.
NOTE
• Press either the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or TRANSPOSE
[+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to recall the initial default value.

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Shifting Keyboard Pitch in Octaves
Sometimes you may wish to play in a lower or higher pitch range. For example, you may want to shift the
pitch down to get extra bass notes, or up to get higher notes for leads and solos. The OCTAVE [UP] /
[DOWN] buttons let you do this quickly and easily.
Each time you press the OCTAVE [UP] button on the panel, the overall pitch of the voice goes up by one
octave. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button to shift the keyboard pitch down one octave. The range is from
-1 to +1, with 0 being standard pitch.
When the octave is shifted up the OCTAVE [UP] button indicator lights, and when shifted down the
OCTAVE [DOWN] button indicator lights.
You can instantly restore standard pitch (0) by simultaneously pressing both the OCTAVE [UP] and
[DOWN] buttons (both indicators go out).

Octave Display

● OCTAVE +1

● OCTAVE -1
One octave up

One octave down

NOTE
• When a Drum Kit is selected, the percussion voices assigned to the
keyboard are shifted in location but not pitch.

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Pattern Functions
Basic operation of the Pattern (auto-accompaniment) feature is described on page 22.
Here are some other ways you can play the patterns, pattern volume adjustment procedure, how you can play chords using the patterns, and more.

Pattern Variations (Sections)
To provide some variation for pattern playback, each pattern includes a number of “sections” that can be
selected and played as required.

Fill-in

Main Section

● Main sections A–D
These are the main accompaniment patterns that repeat indefinitely until another section is
selected.
When the [FINGER] button is engaged the pattern will play back with chords determined by what
you play with the left hand.
● Fill Ins (AUTO FILL IN)
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to turn the automatic fill-in function on. When this
function is on fill-ins will automatically be added to the pattern rhythm part when the
main sections are switched.
Even when the automatic fill in function is off you can add a fill-in at any time by simply pressing a
main section button while that same section is playing.

1 Select the desired pattern. (See page
22)

4 Press the [SYNC START] button to turn
Sync Start on.

2 Turn the pattern on.
Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator to
the upper left of the button will light.

The indicator will light
when the Sync Start
function is engaged.

The indicator
will light when
FINGER is on.

3 Turn AUTO FILL IN on.
Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button.
The indicator will light
when the AUTO FILL
IN is on.

● Sync Start
When the Sync Start standby mode is
engaged, pattern playback will begin as soon
as you play a chord in the accompaniment
range of the keyboard.

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5 Press a main section button: [A]–[D].

Split Point

The indicator to the upper left of the active
main section button will light.

Accompaniment
Range

7 Press any of the main section buttons,
[A]–[D], as required.

6 The main section of the selected pattern will start as soon as you play a
chord with your left hand.
For this example, play a C major chord (as
shown below).
For information on how to enter chords, see
“Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords” on
page 25.

A fill-in will play, leading smoothly to the
selected main section.

Setting the Split Point
The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F#2 key), but you can change it to another key using the
procedure described below.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

3 Use the dial to set the split point to any
key from 000 (C-2) through 127 (G8).
Split point (54 : F#2)

Split Voice

Main Voice

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Split Point item.

NOTE
• When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point
also changes.
• The split voice sounds when the split-point key is played.

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Play a Pattern with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment)
After pressing the [FINGER] button to turn auto-accompaniment on, you can play in the left-hand (accompaniment) area of the keyboard to produce chords without rhythm accompaniment. This is “Stop Accompaniment”, and any of the chord fingerings recognized by the instrument can be used. The MM6/MM8
recognizes keys played in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard as chords (page 25).
Select a pattern (page 22) and engage the
pattern mode, then press the [FINGER]
button to turn the FINGER mode on.
The indicator
will light when
FINGER is
engaged.

Accompaniment Range

Pattern Volume Adjustment
Select a pattern (page 22) and engage the
pattern mode.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] but-

tons to select the Pattern Volume item.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

3 Use the dial to set the pattern volume
between 000 and 127.

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Chord Basics
Two or more notes played together constitute a “chord”.
The most basic chord type is the “triad” consisting of three notes: the
root, third, and fifth degrees of the corresponding scale. A C major
triad, for example, is made up of the notes C (the root), E (the third
note of the C major scale), and G (the fifth note of the C major scale).
3rd

Root

3rd

In the C major triad shown above, the lowest note is the “root” of the
chord (this is the chord’s “root position” ... using other chord notes for the lowest note results in “inversions”). The root is the central sound of the chord, which supports and anchors the other chord notes.
The distance (interval) between adjacent notes of a triad in root position is either a major or minor third.
Major third–four half steps (semitones)

Minor third–three half steps (semitones)

The lowest interval in our root-position triad (between the root and the third) determines whether the
triad is a major or minor chord, and we can shift the highest note up or down by a semitone to produce
two additional chords, as shown below.
Major chord
CM

Major 3rd

Minor 3rd

Minor chord
Cm

Minor 3rd

Major 3rd

Augmented chord
C aug

Major 3rd

Diminished chord
C dim

Minor 3rd

The basic characteristics of the chord sound remain intact even if we change the order of the notes to
create different inversions. Successive chords in a chord progression can be smoothly connected, for
example, by choosing the appropriate inversions (or chord “voicings”).
● Reading Chord Names

Chord names tell you just about everything you need to know about a
chord (other than the inversion/voicing). The chord name tells you what
the root of the chord is, whether it is a major, minor, or diminished
chord, whether it requires a major or flatted seventh, what alterations or
tensions it uses ... all at a glance.

Cm
Root note

Chord type

● Some Chord Types (These are just some of the “Standard” chord types recognized by the MM6/MM8.)
Suspended 4 th

Perfect 5 th

Perfect 4 th

Minor/major 7 th

Flatted 7 th

Minor chord

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Major chord

7 th, flatted 5 th

Flatted 7 th

7 th chord

Minor chord

Minor 7 th, flatted 5 th
(b5)

C m7

Flatted 5 th

Major 7 th

C m7

(b5)

C mM7

Major 7 th

Minor 7 th

7 th

C sus4

Flatted 5 th

Minor 7 th chord

C M7

Major 7 th

Major chord

7 th, suspended 4 th

C 7sus4

Flatted 7 th

Suspended
4 th chord

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■Recognized Standard Chords ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
All chords in the chart are “C-root” chords.
Chord Name/[Abbreviation]

Normal Voicing

Chord (C)

Major [M]

1-3-5

Add ninth [(9)]

1-2-3-5

Sixth [6]

1 - (3) - 5 - 6

Display
C

(9)

Cadd9
C6

(9)

Sixth ninth [6(9)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6

C 69

Major seventh [M7]

1 - 3 - (5) - 7

C M7

CM7

Major seventh ninth [M7(9)]
Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7(#11)]
Flatted fifth [(b5)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - 7 or
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - 7
1 - 3 - b5

(9)

C M79

(#11)

CM7#11

(b5)

Cb5

(b5)

C M7

C M7
C

Major seventh flatted fifth [M7b5]

1 - 3 - b5 - 7

C M7

CM7b5

Suspended fourth [sus4]

1-4-5

C sus4

Csus4

Augmented [aug]

1 - 3 - #5

C aug

Caug

Major seventh augmented [M7aug]

1 - (3) - #5 - 7

C M7aug

CM7aug

Minor [m]

1 - b3 - 5

(9)

Minor add ninth [m(9)]

1 - 2 - b3 - 5

Cm add9

Minor sixth [m6]

1 - b3 - 5 - 6

C m6

Cm6

Minor seventh [m7]

1 - b3 - (5) - b7

C m7

Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)]

1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - b7

C m7

Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)]

1 - (2) - b3 - 4 - 5 - (b7)

C m7

(11)

Cm711

Minor major seventh [mM7]

1 - b3 - (5) - 7

C mM7

CmM7

Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)]
Minor seventh flatted fifth [m7b5]

1 - 2 - b3 - (5) - 7
1 - b3 - b5 - b7

(9)

C mM7
(b5)

C m7

Cm7
Cm79

CmM79
Cm7b5

Minor major seventh flatted fifth [mM7b5]

1 - b3 - b5 - 7

C mM7

CmM7b5

Diminished [dim]

1 - b3 - b5

C dim

Cdim

Diminished seventh [dim7]

C dim7

Cdim7

Seventh flatted ninth [7(b9)]

1 - b3 - b5 - 6
1 - 3 - (5) - b7 or
1 - (3) - 5 - b7
1 - b2 - 3 - (5) - b7

Seventh add flatted thirteenth [7(b13)]

1 - 3 - 5 - b6 - b7

Seventh [7]

Seventh ninth [7(9)]
Seventh add sharp eleventh [7(#11)]
Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)]

1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b7
1 - (2) - 3 - #4 - 5 - b7 or
1 - 2 - 3 - #4 - (5) - b7
1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - b7

(b5)

(b9)

C7b9

(b13)

C7b13

(9)

C79

(#11)

C7#11

(13)

C713

(#9)

C7
C7
C7

Seventh sharp ninth [7(#9)]

1 - #2 - 3 - (5) - b7

C7#9

Seventh flatted fifth [7b5]

1 - 3 - b5 - b7

C 7b5

C7b5

Seventh augmented [7aug]

1 - 3 - #5 - b7

C 7aug

C7aug

Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4]

1 - 4 - (5) - b7

C 7sus4

C7sus4

Suspended second [sus2]

1-2-5

C sus2

Csus2

NOTE
• Notes in parentheses can be omitted.
• Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompaniment based only on the root.
• A perfect fifth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root
and fifth which can be used with both major and minor chords.
• The chord fingerings listed are all in “root” position, but other inversions
can be used—with the following exceptions: m7, m7b5, 6, m6, sus4,
aug, dim7, 7b5, 6(9), sus2.

NOTE
• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the
notes shown in parentheses are omitted.
• The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related
chords are played in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the
minor seventh).
• Two-note fingerings will produce a chord based on the previously played
chord.
• Some chords may not be recognized depending on the selected pattern.

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Specify Chords Over the Entire Keyboard Range
In “Play Along with a Pattern” on page 23 we described two methods of playing Patterns (Multi, Full Keyboard) in which chords were either detected only to the left of the keyboard split point or over the entire
keyboard.
By making the settings described below, chord detection for pattern accompaniment occurs over the entire
range of the keyboard. Since you can also play normally over the entire keyboard range at the same time,
this capability makes it possible to create complex and interesting performances.
In this mode only chords played in the normal way (page 25) can be detected.

1 Press and hold the [FINGER] button for
longer than a second so that the Chord
Fingering item appears.

Hold for Longer than a Second

2 Use the dial to select 2 (FullKeyboard).

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Song Settings
Song Volume
1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Song Volume item.

Song Volume

Set from 000 to 127

3 Use the dial to set the Song volume as
required.

NOTE
• Song volume can be adjusted while a song is selected.

Change the Song Tempo
You can change the song playback tempo as required.
Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button. The tempo display will appear and you can use the dial or the TEMPO
[+] / [-] buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute.

You can return to the original tempo by simultaneously pressing the [+] and [-] buttons.
Press the [EXIT] button when you have finished making the required settings.
Pressing and holding either button continuously increases or decreases the tempo.

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Track Mute
Each “track” plays a different part of the song—melody, percussion, accompaniment, etc.
You can mute individual tracks and play the muted part on the keyboard yourself, or simply mute tracks
other than the ones you want to listen to.

To mute a track, press the appropriate track button (TRACK [1]–[8], [PATTERN])
while holding the [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button.
Press the same button a second time to disengage track muting.

No track number ............ No data.

Track number without frame ............... Track contains data but is muted.
Track number with frame .................... Track contains data and is not muted.

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Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings
This instrument has a PERFORMANCE MEMORY feature that lets you save up to 64 of
your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed.
Up to 64 complete setups can be saved (8 x 8 banks).
8 Banks

Memory 1

Memory 2

Memory 3

Memory 4

Memory 5

Memory 6

Memory 7

Memory 8

Saving to the Performance Memory
1 Set the panel controls as required—
select a voice, pattern, etc.

2 Press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] /
[DEC] buttons until the desired bank
number is shown on the display.
You can also use the dial in the PERFORMANCE BANK display.

3 Press the PERFORMANCE MEMORY

[1]–[8] button while holding down the
[STORE] button.
This saves the current panel settings in the
instrument’s memory.

NOTE
• You can also save panel settings that have been saved to the Performance Memory to a USB storage device as a user file (see page
69).
NOTE
• If you save to a Performance Memory number that already contains
data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the new data.

Bank number

CAUTION
• Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the Performance Memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.

NOTE
• Data cannot be saved to the performance memory during song playback.

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Recalling Settings from the Performance Memory
1 Press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] /
[DEC] buttons until the desired bank
number is shown on the display.
You can also use the dial in the PERFORMANCE BANK display.

● Settings That Can be Saved to the
Performance Memory
• Pattern settings
Pattern number, FINGER ON/OFF, Split
Point, Pattern settings (Main A/B/C/D), Pattern volume, Tempo, Chord Fingering, Sync
Start ON/OFF
• Voice settings
Main Voice setting
Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Reverb
Level, Chorus Level, DSP Send Level, DRY
Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter
Cutoff, Filter resonance

Bank number

2 Press the PERFORMANCE MEMORY

button, [1]–[8], containing the settings
you want to recall.
The panel controls will be instantly set accordingly.

Dual Voice setting
Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume,
Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level,
DSP Send Level, DRY Level, Attack Time,
Release Time, Filter Cutoff, Filter resonance
Split Voice setting
Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume,
Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level,
DSP Send Level, DRY Level
• Effect settings
Reverb Type, Chorus Type, DSP ON/OFF,
DSP Type
• Other settings
Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Arpeggio ON/
OFF, Arpeggio Type, Octave

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Erase a Performance Memory
This procedure erases the panel settings saved in a performance memory.

1 The PERFORMANCE BANK display will

appear when you press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] or [DEC] button.
Use the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC]
and [DEC] buttons to select the bank
containing the performance memory
you want to erase.
While the PERFORMANCE BANK display is
showing you can also use the dial to select a
bank.

3 Press the [INC/YES] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.
Press [DEC/NO] if you want to cancel the
operation.

4 To execute the Performance Memory

erase function press the [INC/YES] button.
The clear-in-progress message will appear
briefly on the display while the data is being
erased.

Bank number.

2 Press and hold the PERFORMANCE

MEMORY button ([1]–[8]) corresponding to the Performance you want to
clear for longer than a second.
A confirmation message will appear on the display.

Hold for Longer
than a Second

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Voice Editing
Create original voices by editing the many available voice parameters. By editing the various parameters available you can create new voices that best suit your musical needs.

Select and Edit an Item
There are 21 editable parameters.

1 Find the function you want to set in the

EDIT display list that begins on page 63.

2 Press the [EDIT] button to enter the
EDIT display.

4 Use the dial or [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES]

buttons to set the value.
Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset to the default setting.

Decrement
value by 1.

Increment
value by 1.

Press simultaneously to
recall the default setting.

Edited parameters can be saved to performance
memory (page 59).

3 Each time the CATEGORY [INC] / [DEC]

buttons are pressed the 21 available
items are selected in sequence. Select
the item you want to edit.
Refer to the function settings list on page 63 for
information on the items that can be edited.
The previous item will be displayed in the
upper left area of the display, while the next
item will be displayed in upper right area of the
display.

EDIT group

Previous item

Currently selected item

Next item

Parameters

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Voice Editing

■ Edit Display List
Group

Function Item

Display Indication

MAIN VOICE

Volume

Main Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of the Main Voice.

Octave

Main Octave

-2–2

Determines the octave of the Main Voice in octave
increments.

Pan

Main Pan

000 (left)–
064 (center)–
127 (right)

Determines the pan position of the Main Voice. “0”
results in the sound being panned full left; “127”
results in the sound being panned full right.

Reverb Level

Main Reverb Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Main Voice signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.

Chorus Level

Main Chorus Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Main Voice signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.

DSP Level

Main DSP Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Main Voice signal is
sent to the DSP effect.

Dry Level

Main Dry Level

000–127

Determines how much of the unprocessed Main
Voice signal is heard (without Reverb, Chorus or
DSP effect processing).

Volume

Dual Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of the Dual Voice.

Octave

Dual Octave

-2–2

Determines the octave range for the Dual Voice in
octave increments.

Pan

Dual Pan

000 (left)–
064 (center)–
127 (right)

Determines the pan position of the Dual Voice. “0”
results in the sound being panned full left; “127”
results in the sound being panned full right.

Reverb Level

Dual Reverb Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Dual Voice signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.

Chorus Level

Dual Chorus Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Dual Voice signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.

DSP Level

Dual DSP Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Dual Voice signal is
sent to the DSP effect.

Dry Level

Dual Dry Level

000–127

Determines how much of the unprocessed Dual
Voice signal is heard (without Reverb, Chorus or
DSP effect processing).

Volume

Split Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of the Split Voice.

Octave

Split Octave

-2–2

Determines the octave range of the Split Voice in
octave increments.

Pan

Split Pan

000 (left)–
064 (center)–
127 (right)

Determines the pan position of the Split Voice. “0”
results in the sound being panned full left; “127”
results in the sound being panned full right.

Reverb Level

Split Reverb Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Split Voice signal is
sent to the Reverb effect.

Chorus Level

Split Chorus Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Split Voice signal is
sent to the Chorus effect.

DSP Level

Split DSP Level

000–127

Determines how much of the Split Voice signal is
sent to the DSP effect.

Dry Level

Split Dry Level

000–127

Determines how much of the unprocessed Split
Voice signal is heard (without Reverb, Chorus or
DSP effect processing).

DUAL VOICE

SPLIT VOICE

Range/Settings

Description

* Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset to the default settings.

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Utility Settings
Detailed settings such as tuning, split point, and effects can be made via the UTILITY
screen.

Selecting and Setting Functions
There are 25 function parameters in all.

1 Find the function you want to set in the

UTILITY display list that begins on page
65.

2 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

4 Use the dial or [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES]

buttons to set the value.
On/off type settings can be turned ON by
pressing the [INC/YES] button, and OFF by
pressing the [DEC/NO] button.
In some cases the [INC/YES] button will initiate execution of the selected function, and the
[DEC/NO] will cancel the selection.
Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset to the default settings (except for initial MIDI setup).

• Decrement
value by 1.
• OFF
• Cancel

3 Press the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons as many times as necessary
until the function’s display name
appears in the display.
Refer to the function list on page 65.
The name of the previous item in the list
appears to the upper left, and the name of the
next item in the list appears to the upper right
of the currently selected item.

UTILITY group

Previous item

Currently selected item

Next item

Parameter

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• Increment
value by 1.
• ON
• Execute

Press simultaneously to
recall the default setting.

Utility settings are memorized as soon as they
are changed. However, items saved to the performance memory are saved as performance
data.
To restore all initial factory default settings perform the “Backup Clear” procedure described
in the “Initialization” section on page 35.

Utility Settings

■ Utility Display List
Group

Function Item

Display Indication

Range/Settings

EFFECT

Reverb Type

01–26

Determines the Reverb type, “26” is “off”. (See the list
on page 100)

Chorus Type

01–31

Determines the Chorus type. “31” is “off”. (See the
list on page 100)

DSP On/Off

ON/OFF

Sets the equalizer applied to the instrument output
(including headphones or other output) for optimum
sound in different listening situations.

DSP Type

001–190

Determines the DSP type. “190” is “off”. (See the list
on page 101).

Master EQ Type

1 (Flat), 2 (Attack),
3 (Hard), 4 (Retro),
5 (HighPass)

Selects the Master EQ type. Use this feature to boost
the bass, reduce the reproduction range for special
effects, and more.

VOLUME

Pattern Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of pattern playback.

Song Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of song playback.

OVERALL

Tuning

415.3–466.2 Hz

Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in approximately 0.2 Hertz increments.

Pitch Bend Range

01–12

Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.

Split Point

000–127(C-2–G8)

Determines the highest key for the Split voice and
sets the Split “point”—in other words, the key that
separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices.
The Split Point and Accompaniment Split Point settings are automatically set to the same value.

Touch Sensitivity

1 (Soft), 2 (Medium),
3 (Hard), 4 (off)

Determines the sensitivity of the feature.

Chord Fingering

1 (Multi Finger),
2 (FullKeyboard)

Sets the chord detection mode.
In the Multi Finger mode both normal chords and
simple chords played to the left of the split point are
detected. In the Full keyboard mode normal chords
played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected,
and notes played normally will sound as well.

ARPEGGIO

Arpeggio Type

01–150

Selects the arpeggio type. Refer to the arpeggio list
on page 104.

Arpeggio Velocity

1 (Original), 2 (Thru)

Sets the arpeggio volume.

PC MODE

PC Mode

ON/OFF

Optimizes the MIDI settings for connecting to a computer (page 79).

MIDI

Local On/Off

Local

ON/OFF

Local control determines whether or not notes played
on the instrument are sounded by its internal tone
generator system: the internal tone generator is
active when local control is on, and inactive when
local control is off. (page 78)

External Clock
On/Off

External Clock

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether the instrument is
synchronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to a
clock signal from an external device (ON). (page 78)

Keyboard Out

ON/OFF

These settings determine whether keyboard performance data is transmitted via the MIDI output (ON)
or not (OFF).

Pattern Out

ON/OFF

Determines whether pattern data will be output via
the MIDI output (ON) or not (OFF) during pattern
playback.

Song Out

ON/OFF

Determines whether song data will be output via the
MIDI output (ON) or not (OFF) during song playback.

Initial Setup

YES/NO

Sends the instrument’s panel data to a computer.
Press [INC/YES] to send, or press [DEC/NO] to cancel.

Time Signature –
Numerator

00–60

Determines the time signature of the metronome.

Time Signature –
Denominator

2, 4, 8,16

Sets the length of each metronome beat.

Volume

Metronome Volume

000–127

Determines the volume of the metronome.

Demo Cancel

ON/OFF

When ON, demo playback will not start even if the
[SONG] and [PATTERN] buttons are pressed simultaneously.

METRONOME

UTILITY

Description

* Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to instantly recall the default settings (except for initial MIDI setup).

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Storing/Saving Data
In this section we’ll look at the procedures for setting up and formatting USB storage
devices, as well as for saving and loading data to and from them.
A USB storage device is a large-volume memory medium used for storing data.
When a USB storage device is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,
user songs created on the instruments and memorized settings can be saved to or
loaded from the device.
A USB storage device can also be used to transfer song data downloaded from the
Internet to the instrument.
If you don’t have a USB storage device, you will need to purchase one (or more, as
needed).
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB storage
devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer,
or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end the Owner’s Manual) for advice.

● To protect your data (write-protect switch)
Some USB storage devices are equipped with a write-protect switch.
To prevent accidental erasure of important data saved on a USB storage device, slide the write-protect
switch on the device to the “protect” position. When saving data, make sure that the write-protect
switch is set to the “overwrite” position.

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Storing/Saving Data

Using a USB Storage Device
1 Connect a USB storage device to the

USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful
to insert it in the proper direction.

2 Check that “CONNECT” is showing in
the MAIN display.

CONNECT

IMPORTANT
• In order to play songs copied to a USB storage device from a
computer or other device, the songs must be stored either in
the USB storage device’s root directory or a first-level/secondlevel folder in the root directory. Songs stored in these location
can be selected and played as USB songs (page 26). Songs
stored in third-level-folders created inside a second-level folder
cannot be selected and played by this instrument.

USB Storage Device (Root)
Song
File
Song
Folder

Song
File
Song
Folder

root

Can Be
Selected/
Played.
Song
File
Song
Folder

Cannot Be
Selected/
Played.

You can go to the FILE CONTROL display
from which you can access USB storage device
operations by pressing the [MENU] button
from this display.
(Do not press this button now, but only when
instructed to in the section below.)
Menu
Format
User File Save
SMF Save
Load
Delete

Page
68
69
70
71
72

A message (information or confirmation
dialog) will sometimes appears on the display to facilitate operation. Refer to the
“Messages” section on page 83 for explanations of each message.
NOTE
• No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while FILE
CONTROL display is showing. Also, in this state only buttons related
to file functions will be active.
NOTE
• The FILE CONTROL display will not appear in any of the following
cases:
• During pattern or song playback
• While data is being loaded from a USB storage device

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Formatting a USB storage device
A new USB storage device must be formatted before it can be used by this instrument.
CAUTION
• If you format a USB storage device that already contains data, all
of the data will be erased. Be careful not to erase important data
when using the format function.

1 After connecting the USB storage

device to be formatted to the instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal, check
that “CONNECT” is showing in the
MAIN display.

2 Press the [MENU] button.
A message will appear asking you to confirm
the format operation.
NOTE
• If the Load item appears in step 2, press the CATEGORY [INC] /
[DEC] buttons as many times as necessary until the Format item
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3 Press [EXECUTE] button and a confirmation message will appear.
You can press the [DEC/NO] button at this
point to cancel the operation.

4 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or
the [INC/YES] button, and the format
operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the format-in-progress message appears on the display
the format operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the
power or remove the USB storage device during this operation.

5 A message will appear on the display

when the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
NOTE
• If the USB storage device has been write-protected, an appropriate
message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.

Storing/Saving Data

Saving Data
Three types of data are saved to one “ User File” by this operation: user song, pattern file, and performance
memory data.

1 Make sure that a appropriately format-

ted USB storage device has been properly connected to the instrument’s USB
TO DEVICE terminal, and that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display.

2 Press the [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC] but-

Cursor left

Cursor
right

Delete
character

Select
characters

tons to locate the User File Save item.
A default file name will automatically be created.

Cursor

Settings for alphabetic and numeric characters:
A B C D E F G H I

J K L M N O P Q R S T

U V W X Y Z a b c d e

● To Overwrite an Existing File
If you want to overwrite a file that already exists
on the USB storage device, use the dial or the
[INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to select the
file, then skip ahead to step 6.
NOTE
• If the USB storage device has been write-protected, an appropriate
message will appear on the display and you will not be able to execute the operation.
• If there is not enough capacity left on the USB storage device to
save the data, an appropriate message will appear on the display
and you will not be able to save the data. Erase unwanted files from
the USB storage device to make more memory available (page 72),
or use a different USB device.
• Refer to the “Messages” list on page 83 for other possible errors that
might prevent you from completing the operation.

4 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A cursor will appear below the first character in
the file name.

Change the file name as necessary.
• The [1] button moves the cursor to the left,
and the [2] button moves it to the right.
• Use the dial to select a character for the current cursor location.
• The [8] button deletes the character at the
cursor location.

o p q

8 9

# $ % &

g h

l m n

u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
'

(

) -

^ @ {

}

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can press the [DEC/NO] button at
this point to cancel the operation.

7 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [INC/YES] button, and the save
operation will begin.
The user file will be stored to the USER FILES
folder in the USB storage device.
CAUTION
• Once the save-in-progress message appears in the display, the
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB storage device during this operation.

8 A message will appear on the display

when the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
NOTE
• If an existing filename is specified you will be prompted for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [INC/YES] if it is OK to overwrite the file,
or [DEC/NO] to cancel.
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation
depends on the particular USB storage device you are using.

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Convert a User Song to SMF Format and Save
This operation converts a user song (song numbers 001–005) to SMF Format 0 and saves the file to a USB storage device.
● What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?

● To Overwrite an Existing File

The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the
most common and widely compatible sequence formats used for storing sequence data. There are two
variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large number
of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format
0, and most commercially available MIDI sequence
data is provided in SMF Format 0.

If you want to overwrite a file that already
exists on the USB storage device, use the dial
or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to
select the file, then skip ahead to step 8.

1 Make sure that an appropriately formatted USB storage device has been properly connected to the instrument’s USB
TO DEVICE terminal, and that “CONNECT” is showing in the MAIN display.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cursor
will appear below the first character in
the file name.

7 Change the file name as necessary.
Refer to “Saving Data” on page 69 for filename
entry.

2 Press the [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons to locate the SMF Save item.
The SOURCE FILE field be highlighted and
the user song name will be displayed.
Cursor

The name of the file to be saved

8 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can press the [DEC/NO] button at
this point to cancel the operation.

9 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or
the [INC/YES] button, and the save
operation will begin.
The user song will be stored to the USER
FILES folder in the USB storage device.
CAUTION

The Source User Song Name

4 Use the dial to select the source user

song.
You can press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO]
buttons simultaneously to select the first user
song.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
The DESTINATION FILE will be highlighted,
and a default name will appear for the converted song file.
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• Once the save-in-progress message appears in the display, the
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB storage device during this operation.

10 A message will appear on the display
when the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the
MAIN display.

NOTE
• If an existing filename is specified the display prompts you for confirmation. Press [EXECUTE] or [INC/YES] if it is OK to overwrite the
file, or [DEC/NO] to cancel. You can press the [DEC/NO] button at
this point to cancel the operation.
• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operation
depends on the particular USB storage device you are using.

Storing/Saving Data

Loading User Files and Pattern Files
User and pattern files residing on a USB storage device can be loaded into the instrument.
CAUTION
• When a User file is loaded, user songs 001–005, the user patterns,
and the performance memory will all be overwritten. If you only
load a pattern file, only the user patterns will be overwritten. Save
important data to a USB storage device before loading data that
will overwrite it.
• Pattern files created on other Yamaha keyboards (“sty” file extension only) can be loaded into MM6/MM8 User Pattern No. 169. Pattern files cannot be created using the MM6/MM8.

1 With the USB storage device containing
the file you want to load connected to
the USB TO DEVICE connector, check
that “CONNECT” is showing in the
MAIN display.

2
3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] butPress the [MENU] button.

tons to locate the Load item.

4 Use the dial to select the user file or

pattern file you want to load.
All user files in the USB storage device will be
displayed first, followed by the pattern files.
NOTE
• Pattern files must be located in the root directory. Pattern files
located within folders will not be recognized.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can press the [DEC/NO] button at
this point to cancel the operation.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or

the [INC/YES] button, and the load operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the load-in-progress message appears in the display, the
operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB storage device during this operation.

7 A message will appear on the display

when the operation is complete.
Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN
display.
NOTE
• The SMF saved to a USB storage device can not be loaded as a
user song.

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Deleting Data from a USB Storage Device
This procedure deletes selected user files and SMF files from a USB storage device.

1 Make sure that the USB storage device

containing the file(s) you want to delete
has been properly connected to the
instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,
and that “CONNECT” is showing in the
MAIN display.

2 Press the [MENU] button.
3 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]
buttons to locate the Delete item.

4 Select the file you want to delete.
You can press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO]
buttons simultaneously to select the first song
or user file on the USB storage device.

5 Press the [EXECUTE] button.
A confirmation message will appear on the display. You can press the [DEC/NO] button at
this point to cancel the operation.

6 Press the [EXECUTE] button again, or
the [INC/YES] button, and the delete
operation will begin.
CAUTION
• Once the delete-in-progress message appears in the display,
the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power or
remove the USB storage device during this operation.

7 A message will appear on the display

Playing SMF Saved to a USB Storage Device
1 Make sure that the USB storage device
containing the SMF you want to play
has been properly connected to the
instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,
and that “CONNECT” is showing in the
MAIN display.

3 Use the dial to select the SMF you want
to play.

4 Press the [START/STOP] button.

2 Press the [USB] button.

NOTE
• SMF playback will not be transmitted via MIDI.

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The Connectors

q OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks

These jacks output stereo audio signals (1/4"
mono phone plugs).
For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO
jack.

r USB TO HOST terminal

This terminal allows direct connection to a personal computer, and allows you to transfer
MIDI data between the devices.
Refer to “Connecting to a Personal Computer”
on page 77 for more information.

w MIDI IN and OUT terminals

The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI messages from external MIDI devices. This can be
used to control the MM6/MM8 or play it’s
tone-generator from an external MIDI device.
The performance data and control data generated when it’s controllers and knobs are operated is transmitted via the MIDI OUT
connector.
e USB TO DEVICE terminal

This terminal allows connection to USB storage devices, (USB storage device, Floppy disk
drive, Hard disk drive, etc.) and allows you to
save data you’ve created to the connected
device, as well as load data from the connected
device.
Refer to “Connecting a USB Storage Device”
on page 75 for more information.

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Connecting to External Audio Equipment
Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it must be connected to an external amplifier and speakers,
headphones, or other sound output device.

■Connecting to Powered Speakers or Monitor Speakers. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
For optimum, accurate reproduction of the instrument’s rich sounds with effects and full stereo imaging,
use a pair of powered speakers. Connect the powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks on
the rear panel.
Keyboard amplifier, monitor speaker, etc.

OUTPUT L/MONO jack

OUTPUT R jack

Headphones

PHONES jack

NOTE
• When using just one powered speaker, connect it to the OUTPUT L/MONO jack on the rear panel.

Connecting to External MIDI Devices
NOTE
• MIDI data can be received and transmitted via the MIDI connectors as well as the USB TO HOST terminal.
However, they cannot be used at the same time.

■Controlling an External Tone Module

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This type of connection lets you play an external MIDI tone generator (tone generator module, etc.) from
the MM6/MM8 keyboard, or by playing back the MM6/MM8 songs or patterns.
Use this connection when you want the external instrument to sound as well as the MM6/MM8.

MIDI OUT Connector
MIDI IN Connector

Tone Module
MM6/MM8

In order to play the external tone module in this type of setup, the MIDI receive channel of the tone module
must be set to the same channel as the MM6/MM8 MIDI transmit channel.
The MM6/MM8 transmit channels are fixed, as shown below.
Main Voice

Channel 1

Dual Voice

Channel 2

Split Voice

Channel 3

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Connections

Connecting a USB Storage Device
You can connect a USB storage device to the USB
TO DEVICE terminal on the rear panel of this
instrument.

■ Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal
This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be sure
to handle the USB device with care. Follow the important precautions below.
NOTE
• For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the owner’s manual of the USB device.

● Compatible USB devices
• USB storage devices (flash memory, floppy disk drive,
hard disk drive, etc.)
The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee
operation of USB devices that you purchase. Before purchasing a USB device for use with this instrument, please
visit the following web page:
http://www.yamahasynth.com/

Formatting USB storage media
When a USB storage device is connected or media is
inserted, a message may appear prompting you to format
the device/media. If so, execute the Format operation (page
68).
CAUTION
• The format operation overwrites any previously existing data.
Make sure that the media you are formatting does not contain
important data.

NOTE
• Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot
be used.

● Connecting USB device
• When connecting a USB device to the [USB TO
DEVICE] terminal, make sure that the connector on the
device is appropriate and that it is connected in the
proper direction.
CAUTION
• Though the instrument supports the USB 1.1 standard, you
can connect and use a USB 2.0 storage device with the instrument. However, note that the transfer speed is that of USB 1.1.

● Using USB Storage Devices
By connecting the instrument to a USB storage device, you
can save data you’ve created to the connected device, as
well as read data from the connected device.
NOTE
• Although CD-R/RW drives can be used to read data to the instrument, they cannot be used for saving data.

To protect your data (write-protect)
To prevent important data from being inadvertently erased,
apply the write-protect provided with each storage device
or media. If you are saving data to the USB storage device,
make sure to disable write-protect.

Connecting/removing USB storage device
Before removing the media from the device, make sure that
the instrument is not accessing data (such as in the Save,
Copy and Delete operations).
CAUTION
• Avoid frequently turning the power on/off to the USB storage
device, or connecting/disconnecting the device too often.
Doing so may result in the operation of the instrument “freezing” or hanging up. While the instrument is accessing data
(such as during Save, Copy, Delete, Load and Format operations) or is mounting the USB storage device (shortly after the
connection), do NOT unplug the USB connector, do NOT
remove the media from the device, and do NOT turn the power
off to either device. Doing so may corrupt the data on either or
both devices.

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Connections

Backing up instrument data to a computer.

Once you’ve saved data to a USB storage device,
you can copy the data to the hard disk of your computer, then archive and organize the files as
desired.

Saves internal data to a USB storage device.
USB TO DEVICE Terminal

MM6/MM8

USB Storage
Device

Copying files from a computer hard disk to a USB
storage device, and then playing back the songs
on the instrument.

Files on a computer’s hard disk can be transferred
to the instrument by first copying them to a USB
storage device, and then connecting the media to
the instrument.
User files, pattern files, and MIDI songs can be
copied to a USB storage device from the hard disk
of the computer. Once you’ve copied the data, connect the device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal
of the instrument and play back the MIDI songs, or
load the user file or pattern file into the instrument.
NOTE
• In the case of Macintosh OS X a file with a different name will sometimes be created. Always select the file with the original name when
loading into the instrument.

Disconnect the USB storage device from the
computer and connect it to the instrument.

Backing up data to a computer and
organizing files/folders.

Copying the files of the hard disk of the computer
to the USB storage device.
USB Terminal

USB Terminal

Computer

USB Storage
Device

Disconnect the USB storage device from the
computer and connect it to the instrument.

Reading files on the USB storage device from
the instrument.
USB TO DEVICE Terminal

MM6/MM8
USB Storage
Device

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Connections

Connecting to a Personal Computer
The following functions become available when this instrument is connected to a computer.

■Installing the USB-MIDI Driver

● ●

In order to be able to communicate with and use
instruments connected to your computer, the
appropriate driver software must be properly
installed on your computer.
The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software
and similar applications on your computer to transmit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI
devices via a USB cable.

■USB Precautions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Please observe the following precautions when
connecting the instrument to a computer via a USB
cable. Failing to do so can cause the instrument
and/or the computer to hang up (freeze), possibly
causing corruption or loss of data. If the instrument
or computer does hang up, turn the power to both
devices off and then on again, and restart the computer.
CAUTION

Computer

• Use an AB type USB cable of less than about 3 meters.

Sequence
software

MM6/MM8
USB cable

Driver

• Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST connector,
exit from any computer power-saving mode (such as suspended,
sleep, standby).
• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector.
• Check the following points before turning the instrument’s power
on or off, and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable.
• Quit all applications.

1 Download the proper driver from our
website:
http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/
usb_midi/

• Make sure that no data transfer is in progress. (Data is transmitted whenever you play the keyboard or play back a song.)
• Allow at least 6 seconds between turning the instrument’s power
on and off, and between plugging and unplugging the USB cable.
• Directly connect the instrument to the computer using a single
USB cable. Do not use a hub.

Versions are available for:
Windows Vista, XP Professional/Home
Edition
Macintosh: OS X 10.2.8–10.5.1

2 Install the USB MIDI driver on the computer.
Refer to the installation instructions included
with the download package.

3 Connect the computer to the instrument
with a USB cable.
For details, see the page 78.

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Transferring Performance Data to and from a Computer
By connecting the instrument to a computer, the instrument’s performance data can be used on the computer, and performance data from the computer can be played on the instrument.
● Transferring Performance Data Between the Instrument and a Computer
USB Terminal

USB TO HOST Terminal

Computer

MM6/MM8
USB Cable

■MIDI settings ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
These settings pertain to performance data transmission and reception.
Item

Range/Settings

Description

Local

ON/OFF

Local control determines whether or not notes played on the instrument are sounded by
its internal tone generator system: the internal tone generator is active when local control
is on, and inactive when local control is off.

External Clock

ON/OFF

This setting determines whether the instrument is synchronized to its own internal clock
(OFF), or to a clock signal from an external device (ON).

Keyboard Out

ON/OFF

This setting determines whether keyboard performance is transmitted via the MIDI output
(ON) or not (OFF). When Keyboard Out is set to ON, the main voice will be transmitted
via MIDI channel 1, the dual voice will be transmitted via MIDI channel 2, and the split
voice will be transmitted via MIDI channel 3.

Pattern Out

ON/OFF

This setting determines whether keyboard performance data is transmitted via the MIDI
output (ON) or not (OFF).

Song Out

ON/OFF

This setting determines whether keyboard song data is transmitted via the MIDI output
(ON) or not (OFF). SMF playback will not be transmitted via MIDI.

CAUTION
• If you can’t get any sound out of the instrument, the Local setting
may be the most likely cause.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons to select the item you want to
set.

CAUTION
• If External Clock is ON and no clock signal is being received from
an external device, the song, pattern, and metronome functions
will not start.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

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3 Use the dial to select ON or OFF.

Connections

■PC Mode

● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

The PC Mode item can conveniently make multiple settings for you in one operation.
Select ON or OFF.
ON

OFF

Local

OFF

External Clock

OFF

Song Out

Style Out

Keyboard Out

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]
buttons to select the PC Mode item.

3 Use the dial to select ON or OFF.

Initial Setup
“Initial Setup Data” is all multi-timbral tone generator settings for 16 parts, including main, dual, split,
song, and pattern parts. The Initial Setup Data can be transmitted via MIDI. When using an external
sequencer or keyboard to play the instrument, the corresponding settings can be made automatically by
transmitting the Initial Setup Data to the instrument before beginning playback.

1 Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the
UTILITY display.

2 Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] buttons to select the Initial Setup item.

3 Press [INC/YES] to send.

NOTE
• Initial Setup Data consists of 16 MIDI channels. Record the data for
each channel on a separate track when recording to an external
sequencer.

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About the Supplied DAW Software
The supplied disk includes DAW software for Windows and Macintosh computers.
NOTE
• Make sure to install DAW software under the “Administrator” account.
• In order to have continuous use of the DAW software in the accessory disk, including support and other benefits, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet. Click the “Register Now” button shown when the software is started, then
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• Macintosh users can begin the installation process by double-clicking the icon with the “.mpkg” file name
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Refer to the URL below for the latest information on system requirements.
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Support
Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following
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You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help menu also
includes the PDF manual and other information on the software.)

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Appendix

Troubleshooting
Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

A popping sound is heard when the instrument is
turned on or off.

This is normal, and is caused by the brief current surge produced
when the device is turned on or off. Be sure to turn the volume down
when turning the device on or off.

Noise is produced when using a mobile phone.

To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from
the instrument. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference.
Check the Local Control on/off setting. (See page 78).

There is no sound even when the keyboard is
played or when a song or pattern is being played
back.

The pattern or song does not play back when the
[START/STOP] button is pressed.

Is the FILE CONTROL display showing? The instrument’s keyboard,
etc., will not produce any sound while the FILE CONTROL display is
showing. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.
Is External Clock set to ON?
Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer to “External Clock” on
page 78.
Make sure that the pattern volume is set to an appropriate level. (See
page 53).

The pattern does not sound properly.

Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the chords you are playing? Set the split point an appropriate key (page 52).
Is the [FINGER] button indicator lit? If not, press the [FINGER} button
so that it does light.

Only the pattern rhythm plays even if the [FINGER] button indicator is lit when pattern number 113 through 168 is selected.

This is normal. Pattern numbers 113 through 168 only include a
rhythm part, so not other pattern parts will play. Select a pattern number other than 113–168 to hear parts other than the rhythm part.

Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound
seems to be cut off.
Or, the pattern or song sound is interrupted when
playing on the keyboard.

The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes.
If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is playing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (or
“stolen”) from the accompaniment or song.

The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce
the opposite effect.
For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off the
sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.

The polarity of the footswitch is reserved. Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before turning
on the power.

The sound of the voice changes from note to
note.

This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple
recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different from
note to note.

The [FINGER] button indicator does not light
even when the button is pressed.

Is the pattern selection screen showing? Be sure to press the [PATTERN] button before using any of the pattern-related functions.

When a voice is changed during recording the
DSP effect is not applied as expected.

During recording the DSP type set before recording was begun is
maintained. For this reason the expected DSP effect may not be
applied if you change voices. This is not a malfunction.

The volume changes when DSP is turned ON or
OFF.

Some voices change in volume when the DSP effects are turned ON
or OFF. This is not a malfunction.

The DSP effect doesn’t sound as expected.

Only one DSP effect can be active at a time for the entire instrument. It
is for this reason that, for example, the DSP effect may not sound as
expected when playing the keyboard while playing back a song or pattern loaded from an external device. The DSP settings are saved with
the song and pattern data. This is not a malfunction.

The “OverCurrent” is shown in the upper-right
area of the MAIN display and the USB device
does not respond.

Communication with the USB device has been shut down because of
the overcurrent to the USB device. Disconnect the device from the
[USB TO DEVICE] terminal, then turn on the power of the instrument.

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Messages
LCD Message

Comment

Access error!

Indicates the failure in reading or writing from/to the media or the flash memory.

All Memory Clearing...

Displayed while erasing all data in the flash memory.
Never turn the power off during data transmission.

Are you sure?

Confirms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not.

Backup Clearing...

Displayed while clearing the back-up data in the flash memory.

Cancel

Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send is cancelled.

Clearing...

Displayed while executing Song Clear or Track Clear for a user song.

Completed

Indicates the completion of the specified job, such as saving data or transmission.

Data Error!

Displayed when the user song contains illegal data.

End

Displayed when transmission of Initial Setup data has been completed.

Error!

Displayed when a write operation has failed.

File information area is not large enough.

Indicates that data cannot be saved to the media because the total number of files
is too large.

File is not found.

Indicates that there is no file.

File too large. Loading is impossible.

Indicates that data cannot be loaded because the file is too large.

Format OK ? [EXECUTE]

Confirms whether the media format operation is executed or not.

Formatting...

Displayed while formatting.

Load OK ?

Confirms whether loading is executed or not.

Displayed while loading data.

Media is not inserted.

This message will appear if you attempt to access a memory device when no memory device is connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.

Media capacity is full.

Displayed when data cannot be saved because the memory media is full.

Memory Full

Displayed when the internal memory becomes full during song recording.

MIDI receive buffer overflow.

Displayed when the MIDI receive buffers overflows.

Now Writing...
(Don’t turn off the power now, otherwise
the data may be damaged.)

Displayed while writing data to the memory. Never turn the power off while writing.
Doing so may result in data loss.

Overwrite ?

Confirms whether overwriting is executed or not

Save OK ?

Confirms whether saving is executed or not

Saved data is not found.

Displayed when the data to be saved doesn’t exist.

Saving...

Displayed while saving data to the memory. Never turn the power off while saving.
Doing so may result in data loss.

Send OK?

Confirms whether the data transmission is executed or not

Sending...

Displayed while transmitting data.

Since the media is in use now, this
function is not available.

Indicates that the file control function is currently unavailable since the media is
being accessed.

Sure ? [YES/NO]

Reconfirms whether each operation is executed or not

The limit of the media has been reached.

Indicates that data cannot be saved because the folder/directory structure has
become too complicated.

The media is not formatted.

Indicates that the inserted media has not been formatted.

The media is write-protected.

Indicates that the inserted media cannot be written to because it is write-protected.
Set the write-protect switch to the “overwrite” position before use.

There are too many files.

Indicates that data cannot be saved because the total number of files exceeds the
maximum capacity.

This function is not available now.

Indicates that the designated function is not available because the instrument is
executing another job.

NOTE
• Not all messages are listed in the table.

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Voice List
■ Maximum Polyphony ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
The instrument has 32-note maximum polyphony. This means
that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a
number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment
is used the total number of available notes for playing on the
keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the
Split Voice and Song functions. If the maximum polyphony is
exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most
recent notes have priority (last note priority).

NOTE
• The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers for
each voice. Use these program change numbers when
playing the instrument via MIDI from an external device.
• Program Numbers 001 to 128 directly relate to MIDI Program Change Numbers 000 to 127. That is, Program Numbers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of 1.
Remember to take this into consideration.
• Some voices may sound continuously or have a long
decay after the notes have been released while the sustain pedal (footswitch) is held.

● Panel Voice List
MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
PIANO
0
113
1
Power Grand
0
113
2
Aggressive
0
112
2
Bright Piano
0
115
1
Classic Piano
0
114
1
Warm Grand
0
116
1
Amb Piano
0
112
7
Harpsichord
0
112
4
Honky-tonk Piano
0
112
3
MIDI Grand Piano
0
113
3
CP 80
0
0
1
GM Grand Piano
0
0
2
GM Bright Piano
0
0
3
GM Electric Grand
0
0
4
GM Honky-tonk
0
0
7
GM Harpsichord
KEYBOARD/ORGAN
0
117
5
Sweetness
0
112
5
Chorus EP
0
115
5
80th Boost
0
115
6
Early 70's
0
116
5
Vintage'74
0
117
6
Vintage Case
0
118
5
Cool! Suitcase EP
0
113
5
Tremolo EP
0
119
5
Wurli Tremolo
0
119
6
Wurli Amped
0
114
5
Cool! Galaxy EP
0
112
6
DX Modern EP
0
113
6
Hyper Tines
0
114
6
Venus EP
0
116
6
New Tines
0
118
6
Ana Piano
0
112
8
Clavi
0
113
8
Super Clavi
0
114
8
Nu Phasing
0
115
8
Touch Clavi
0
116
8
Reso Clavi
0
117
8
Wah Clavi
0
112
17
Petit
0
114
17
Clean
0
115
17
Tiny
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category

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9
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12
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15

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20
21
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23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40

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11
12
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MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
113
18
0
114
18
0
115
18
0
116
17
0
118
19
0
117
19
0
113
17
0
112
18
0
121
20
0
120
20
0
40
17
0
113
19
0
114
19
0
115
19
0
112
19
0
114
20
0
116
20
0
115
20
0
117
20
0
127
19
0
113
20
0
112
20
0
112
21
0
112
12
0
112
13
0
112
14
0
112
9
0
40
99
0
112
11
0
64
11
0
113
113
0
112
113
0
112
15
0
112
115
0
112
48
0
112
22
0
113
22
0
113
24
0
113
23
0
112
23
0
0
5
0
0
6
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category
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42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82

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27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

Voice Name
Vintage C
C Vibrato
Mellow
Bright Organ
Cool! Organ
Cool! Rotor Organ
Jazz Organ
Click Organ
16'+2' Organ
16'+4' Organ
16'+2'2/3 Organ
Progressy
Rock Percussive
Rock Vibrato
Rock Organ
1967 Keys
Sea Horse
Compact
Saw Combo
Theater Organ
Chapel Organ
Church Organ
Reed Organ
Vibraphone
Marimba
Xylophone
Celesta
Glocken Chimes
Music Box
Orgel
Random Bell
Twinkle
Tubular Bells
Steel Drums
Timpani
Musette Accordion
Trad Accordion
Bandoneon
Modern Harp
Harmonica
GM E.Piano 1
GM E.Piano 2

Voice List

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
0
8
0
0
17
0
0
18
0
0
19
0
0
20
0
0
21
0
0
23
0
0
22
0
0
24
0
0
9
0
0
10
0
0
113
0
0
11
0
0
12
0
0
13
0
0
14
0
0
15
0
0
16
0
0
114
0
0
115
0
0
48
GUITAR/BASS
0
117
26
0
115
26
0
118
26
0
113
26
0
119
26
0
119
26
0
119
26
0
112
28
0
113
29
0
114
28
0
117
29
0
117
29
0
119
28
0
122
28
0
115
28
0
115
28
0
115
28
0
117
28
0
112
30
0
117
30
0
112
31
0
113
28
0
118
28
0
112
30
0
113
30
0
113
30
0
114
30
0
114
30
0
112
25
0
112
26
0
112
27
0
113
27
0
112
29
0
112
34
0
112
33
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103

68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88

104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138

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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
112
35
0
112
36
0
112
37
0
112
40
0
114
39
0
114
40
0
115
39
0
115
40
0
116
39
0
116
40
0
113
87
0
113
88
0
117
39
0
114
81
0
114
82
0
117
40
0
118
39
0
118
40
0
119
39
0
119
40
0
120
39
0
120
40
0
121
39
0
121
40
0
122
39
0
122
40
0
123
39
0
123
40
0
124
39
0
124
40
0
125
39
0
125
40
0
126
39
0
126
40
0
127
39
0
112
39
0
113
39
0
113
40
0
116
39
0
117
39
0
113
88
0
0
25
0
0
26
0
0
27
0
0
28
0
0
29
0
0
30
0
0
31
0
0
32
0
0
33
0
0
34
0
0
35
0
0
36
0
0
37
0
0
38
0
0
39
0
0
40
Bank Select

Voice Name
GM Clavi
GM Drawbar Organ
GM Percussive Org
GM Rock Organ
GM Church Organ
GM Reed Organ
GM Harmonica
GM Accordion
GM Tango Accord.
GM Celesta
GM Glockenspiel
GM Tinkle Bell
GM Music Box
GM Vibraphone
GM Marimba
GM Xylophone
GM Tubular Bells
GM Dulcimer
GM Agogo
GM Steel Drums
GM Timpani
Live! Steel Guitar
Strummer
Dyno Steel Guitar
12Str Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Spanish Steel
Unplug Reversible
Clean Guitar
Funk Guitar
Deep Chorus
Single Dream
Hard Armer
Electric 12Str Gt
Wah Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Auto Funk
9th Shaky
60's Clean Guitar
Overdriven Guitar
Cool! Blues Guitar
Distortion Guitar
Combo Amped
60's Distortion
Heavy Distortion
Mega Overdrive Gt
Heavy Pop
Over The Top
Bottom Boost
Classical Guitar
Folk Guitar
Jazz Guitar
Octave Guitar
Muted Guitar
Finger Bass
Acoustic Bass

Voice Order in
No. category
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140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
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172
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174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
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193
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195

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72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92

Voice Name
Pick Bass
Fretless Bass
Slap Bass
Simple Bass
Fat Pulse
Dark Bass
One Voice
Mini Sub
Fat Sine Resonance
Ballad Bass
Long Spit
Lately
Boogie A
Wazoo
Velo Master
Trance Bass
Deep Point
Short FM
Competitor
1o1 Sub L
1o1 Sub S
1o1 Bass
Big Bass
Bobby Bass
Fundamental
Old House
Seq Bass
Booty Bass
Hard Syn Bass
Funky Bass
Tekno Bass
Knock Bass
Perc Punch
Echo Bass
P.Mod Bass
Synth Bass
Hi-Q Bass
Dance Bass
Primitive Arp Bass
Clip Beat
Lately Arp
GM Nylon Guitar
GM Steel Guitar
GM Jazz Guitar
GM Clean Guitar
GM Muted Guitar
GM Overdriven Gt
GM Distortion Gt
GM Gt Harmonics
GM Acoustic Bass
GM Finger Bass
GM Pick Bass
GM Fretless Bass
GM Slap Bass 1
GM Slap Bass 2
GM Synth Bass 1
GM Synth Bass 2

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Voice List

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
STRINGS
0
116
50
0
114
49
0
113
50
0
122
50
0
113
49
0
116
49
0
112
49
0
115
49
0
112
50
0
3
49
0
45
49
0
112
45
0
117
49
0
112
51
0
112
46
0
112
41
0
112
43
0
112
44
0
112
47
0
112
56
0
64
56
0
40
49
0
0
41
0
0
42
0
0
43
0
0
44
0
0
45
0
0
46
0
0
47
0
0
49
0
0
50
0
0
51
0
0
52
0
0
56
BRASS
0
117
63
0
116
63
0
125
62
0
118
62
0
112
62
0
113
62
0
119
62
0
112
64
0
113
64
0
114
64
0
115
64
0
116
64
0
117
64
0
118
64
0
113
63
0
114
63
0
112
63
0
119
64
0
120
64
0
115
57
0
112
57
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category

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197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229

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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

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231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250

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7
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MIDI
Program
Voice Name
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
112
60
Muted Trumpet
0
112
58
Trombone
0
113
58
Trombone Section
0
112
61
French Horn
0
112
59
Tuba
0
117
67
Sweet! Tenor Sax
0
113
65
Sweet! Soprn Sax
0
112
67
Tenor Sax
0
112
66
Alto Sax
0
112
65
Soprano Sax
0
112
68
Baritone Sax
0
114
67
Breathy Tenor Sax
0
112
72
Clarinet
0
112
69
Oboe
0
112
70
English Horn
0
112
71
Bassoon
0
114
74
Sweet! Flute
0
113
76
Sweet! Pan Flute
0
112
74
Flute
0
113
74
Tron Flute
0
112
73
Piccolo
0
112
76
Pan Flute
0
112
75
Recorder
0
112
80
Ocarina
0
0
57
GM Trumpet
0
0
58
GM Trombone
0
0
59
GM Tuba
0
0
60
GM Muted Trumpet
0
0
61
GM French Horn
0
0
62
GM Brass Section
0
0
63
GM Synth Brass 1
0
0
64
GM Synth Brass 2
0
0
65
GM Soprano Sax
0
0
66
GM Alto Sax
0
0
67
GM Tenor Sax
0
0
68
GM Baritone Sax
0
0
69
GM Oboe
0
0
70
GM English Horn
0
0
71
GM Bassoon
0
0
72
GM Clarinet
0
0
73
GM Piccolo
0
0
74
GM Flute
0
0
75
GM Recorder
0
0
76
GM Pan Flute
0
0
77
GM Blown Bottle
0
0
78
GM Shakuhachi
0
0
79
GM Whistle
0
0
80
GM Ocarina
SYNTH LEAD/PAD
0
112
83
Mini Three
0
112
84
Punch Lead
0
112
87
Trojan
0
112
88
Crying
0
114
86
Flange Filter
0
115
84
Big LFO
0
112
85
Funky Pulse
0
115
86
Dynamic Mini
Bank Select

Voice Name

Live! Orchestra
Symphony Strings
Slow Strings
Live! Allegro
Orchestra Strings
Spiccato
String Ensemble
String Ensemble2
Chamber Strings
Stereo Strings
Velocity Strings
Tremolo Strings
Tron Strings
Synth Strings
Pizzicato Strings
Violin
Cello
Contrabass
Harp
Orchestra Hit
Impact
Orchestra
GM Violin
GM Viola
GM Cello
GM Contrabass
GM Tremolo Str
GM Pizzicato Str
GM Orch Harp
GM Strings 1
GM Strings 2
GM Synth Strings 1
GM Synth Strings 2
GM Orchestra Hit
Live! Pop Brass
Live! Octave Brass
Sforzando Brass
Pop Brass
Brass Section
Big Band Brass
Mellow Horns
Big Syn
Ober Brass
Ober Horns
Big Squish
After 1984
Timeless
Kustom
80's Brass
Techno Brass
Synth Brass
Hard Saw Brass
Syn Saw Brass
Sweet! Trumpet
Trumpet

Voice Order in
No. category
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252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
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278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298

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33
34
35
36
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61
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65
66
67
68
69

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301
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303
304
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306

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MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
114
85
0
114
84
0
116
81
0
114
88
0
115
88
0
115
87
0
116
82
0
115
81
0
115
96
0
113
91
0
115
95
0
115
85
0
119
82
0
113
83
0
113
84
0
115
82
0
113
85
0
113
86
0
114
87
0
113
81
0
113
82
0
116
83
0
115
83
0
116
84
0
112
81
0
112
82
0
6
82
0
8
82
0
112
84
0
117
83
0
115
82
0
115
95
0
116
87
0
113
87
0
114
83
0
116
84
0
112
94
0
112
96
0
115
94
0
112
90
0
115
92
0
115
93
0
112
91
0
112
93
0
113
92
0
113
93
0
113
94
0
114
91
0
114
92
0
114
93
0
114
96
0
115
89
0
113
95
0
113
96
0
114
89
0
114
90
0
114
94
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category
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308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
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337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363

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61
62
63
64
65

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
114
95
0
112
95
0
113
90
0
115
90
0
115
91
0
112
103
0
113
89
0
113
98
0
112
89
0
112
97
0
112
99
0
113
101
0
42
99
0
112
53
0
113
53
0
66
92
0
112
55
0
112
86
0
64
55
0
112
92
0
112
54
0
117
86
0
117
87
0
116
87
0
116
88
0
117
81
0
117
82
0
117
83
0
118
86
0
96
82
0
117
88
0
118
81
0
118
82
0
114
83
0
116
85
0
117
85
0
118
83
0
117
84
0
116
86
0
113
99
0
118
84
0
115
113
0
118
85
0
113
103
0
118
87
0
118
88
0
119
81
0
119
83
0
119
84
0
112
98
0
112
100
0
112
102
0
113
97
0
113
100
0
113
102
0
0
97
0
0
98
Bank Select

Voice Name
Simple Oct1
Simple Oct2
Prog Lead
Galaga
Reso Lead
Cosmeter
Gus Lead
Dancy Hook
W Phaser
Big Lead
Faaat Dance
Power Lead
Fargo
Mr.Finger
Mini Soft
Analogon
Lucky
Inda Night
Sky Walk
Early Lead
Soft RnB
Poly Lead
Orbit Sine
Square Lead 1
Square Lead 2
Sawtooth Lead
Sawtooth Lead 2
Thick Sawtooth
Index Finger
Digi Moon
Dry Growl
Sync Faaat
Mode Reverse
Slap Spit
Cheap Tech
Standard Square
The Synth
Vapor
VP Soft
X-Shower
Light Pad
Noble Pad
Analog
Square
Dark Light
Sine Pad
Air Hose
Mid Range
LPF Sweep
Sharp Teeth
Da Pad
LFO Pad
Chorus Pad
Basic Pad
Ice Rink
Back Pad
Sweep Pad

Voice Order in
No. category
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
388
389
390
391
392
393
394
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420

66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122

Voice Name
Slow LFO Pad
Equinox
Dark Moon
Landing Pad
Sand Pad
Amb Pad
Digi Stuff far
Neo Crystal
Fantasia
Glass Arp
Star Dust
Bell Pad
Chorus Bells
Choir
Vocal Ensemble
Itopia
Air Choir
Voice Lead
Analog Voice
Xenon Pad
Vox Humana
Big Comp
Light Comp
Short Pulse
Chord Seq 1
Chord Seq 2
Digital Seq
Hollow Seq
Snap Seq
Analog Seq
Trance Seq 1
Trance Seq 2
Trance Seq 3
Tech Comp
Quick Punch
Poly Master
Trancy
Silk Road
Rezz Punch
Sine Comp
Amb Sine
Clack Bell
Pulse Stop
Mystery Sine
Stroll
FM Metal
FS Buzz
Digi Osc
Bleep
Twist
Zen
Landscape
Meow Pad
Mind Bell
Rebirth '70
GM Rain
GM Sound Track

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Voice List

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
0
99
0
0
100
0
0
101
0
0
102
0
0
103
0
0
104
0
0
81
0
0
82
0
0
83
0
0
84
0
0
85
0
0
86
0
0
87
0
0
88
0
0
89
0
0
90
0
0
91
0
0
92
0
0
53
0
0
54
0
0
55
0
0
93
0
0
94
0
0
95
0
0
96
DRUM/PERC/SE
127
0
81
127
0
82
127
0
83
127
0
84
127
0
85
126
0
41
126
0
44
127
0
28
126
0
37
126
0
40
127
0
128
127
0
1
127
0
2
127
0
9
127
0
17
127
0
25
127
0
26
127
0
113
127
0
33
127
0
41
127
0
49
126
0
1
126
0
2
126
0
40
127
0
83
0
112
122
0
112
123
0
112
124
0
112
125
0
112
126
0
112
127
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439
440
441
442
443
444
445

123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147

446
447
448
449
450
451
452
453
454
455
456
457
458
459
460
461
462
463
464
465
466
467
468
469
470
471
472
473
474
475
476

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

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MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
112
104
0
112
128
0
112
121
0
113
121
0
113
122
0
113
123
0
113
124
0
113
124
0
113
125
0
113
126
0
113
127
0
113
128
64
0
1
64
0
2
64
0
4
64
0
17
64
0
33
64
0
34
64
0
35
64
0
36
64
0
37
64
0
38
64
0
49
64
0
50
64
0
51
64
0
56
64
0
65
64
0
66
64
0
67
64
0
68
64
0
69
64
0
70
64
0
71
64
0
81
64
0
82
64
0
83
64
0
84
64
0
85
64
0
86
64
0
87
64
0
88
64
0
89
64
0
90
64
0
91
64
0
97
64
0
98
64
0
99
64
0
100
64
0
101
64
0
113
64
0
114
64
0
115
64
0
116
0
0
116
0
0
117
0
0
118
0
0
119
Bank Select

Voice Name
GM Crystal
GM Atmosphere
GM Brightness
GM Goblins
GM Echoes
GM Sci-Fi
GM Square Lead
GM Sawtooth Lead
GM Calliope Lead
GM Chiff Lead
GM Charang Lead
GM Voice Lead
GM Fifths Lead
GM Bass & Lead
GM New Age Pad
GM Warm Pad
GM Poly Synth Pad
GM Choir Pad
GM Choir Aahs
GM Voice Oohs
GM Synth Voice
GM Bowed Pad
GM Metallic Pad
GM Halo Pad
GM Sweep Pad
Standard Kit
Analog T8 Kit
Analog T9 Kit
Break Kit
Hip Hop Kit
Afro Cuban Kit
Pop Latin kit
Dance Kit1
Arab.Kit
Indian Kit
Chinese Kit
GM Standard Kit 1
Standard Kit 2
Room Kit
Rock Kit
Electronic Kit
Analog Kit
Dance Kit2
Jazz Kit
Brush Kit
Symphony Kit
SFX Kit 1
SFX Kit 2
Under Street
Perc Loop
Ghost
Haunted
Volcano
Laser Beam
Lo-Fi Looper
U.F.O. Takeoff

Voice Order in
No. category
477
478
479
480
481
482
483
484
485
486
487
488
489
490
491
492
493
494
495
496
497
498
499
500
501
502
503
504
505
506
507
508
509
510
511
512
513
514
515
516
517
518
519
520
521
522
523
524
525
526
527
528
529
530
531
532
533

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88

Voice Name
Warp Alert
Whale Dreams
Strange Hit
Noise Perc
Noise Fx
El Perc 1
El Perc 2
Elec Samba
Mini Blips
Hi Q 1
Hi Q 2
Radio Nz
Cutting Noise
Cutting Noise 2
String Slap
Flute Key Click
Shower
Thunder
Wind
Stream
Bubble
Feed
Dog
Horse
Bird Tweet
Maou
Phone Call
Door Squeak
Door Slam
Scratch Cut
Scratch Split
Wind Chime
Telephone Ring
Car Engine Ignition
Car Tires Squeal
Car Passing
Car Crash
Siren
Train
Jet Plane
Starship
Burst
Roller Coaster
Submarine
Laugh
Scream
Punch
Heartbeat
Footsteps
Machine Gun
Laser Gun
Explosion
Firework
GM Woodblock
GM Taiko Drum
GM Melodic Tom
GM Synth Drum

Voice List

MIDI
Program
MSB
LSB
Change
(0–127) (0–127) (1–128)
0
0
120
0
0
121
0
0
122
0
0
123
0
0
124
0
0
125
0
0
126
0
0
127
0
0
128
ETHNIC
0
113
108
0
113
78
0
113
106
0
98
106
0
116
112
0
119
49
0
96
111
0
99
106
0
98
16
0
98
111
0
97
111
0
98
108
0
96
110
0
98
112
0
112
106
0
114
113
0
96
113
0
98
115
0
32
105
0
0
105
0
0
106
0
0
107
0
0
108
0
0
109
0
0
110
0
0
111
0
0
112
Bank Select

Voice Order in
No. category
534
535
536
537
538
539
540
541
542

89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97

543
544
545
546
547
548
549
550
551
552
553
554
555
556
557
558
559
560
561
562
563
564
565
566
567
568
569

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

Voice Name
GM Revrs Cymbal
GM Fret Noise
GM Breath Noise
GM Seashore
GM Bird Tweet
GM Telephone Ring
GM Helicopter
GM Applause
GM Gunshot
Kanoun
Kawala
Oud 1
Oud 2
Mizmar
Wataryat
Er Hu
Pi Pa
Yang Qin
Jing Hu
Ban Hu
Zheng
Sheng
Suo Na
Banjo
Asian Bell
Bonang
Thai Bells
Detuned Sitar
GM Sitar
GM Banjo
GM Shamisen
GM Koto
GM Kalimba
GM Bagpipe
GM Fiddle
GM Shanai

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Drum Kit List
•“
” indicates that the drum sound is the same as “GM Standard Kit 1”.
• Each percussion voice uses one note.
• The MIDI Note # and Note are actually one octave lower than keyboard Note # and Note. For example,
in “128: Standard Kit 1”, the “Seq Click H” (Note# 36/Note C1) corresponds to (Note# 24/Note C0).
• Key Off: Keys marked “O” stop sounding the instant they are released.
• Voices with the same Alternate Note Number (*1 ... 4) cannot be played simultaneously. (They are
designed to be played alternately with each other.)

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

Voice No.
MSB(0-127)/LSB(0-127)/PC(1-128)
Keyboard
MIDI
Note No. Note Note No. Note
25 C# 0 13 C# -1
26 D 0 14 D -1
27 D# 0 15 D# -1
28 E 0 16 E -1
29 F
0 17 F -1
30 F# 0 18 F# -1
31 G 0 19 G -1
32 G# 0 20 G# -1
33 A 0 21 A -1
34 A# 0 22 A# -1
35 B 0 23 B -1
36 C 1 24 C
0
37 C# 1 25 C# 0
38 D 1 26 D
0
39 D# 1 27 D# 0
40 E 1 28 E
0
41 F
1 29 F
0
42 F# 1 30 F# 0
43 G 1 31 G 0
44 G# 1 32 G# 0
45 A 1 33 A
0
46 A# 1 34 A# 0
47 B 1 35 B
0
48 C 2 36 C
1
49 C# 2 37 C# 1
50 D 2 38 D
1
51 D# 2 39 D# 1
52 E 2 40 E
1
53 F
2 41 F
1
54 F# 2 42 F# 1
55 G 2 43 G 1
56 G# 2 44 G# 1
57 A 2 45 A
1
58 A# 2 46 A# 1
59 B 2 47 B
1
60 C 3 48 C
2
61 C# 3 49 C# 2
62 D 3 50 D
2
63 D# 3 51 D# 2
64 E 3 52 E
2
65 F
3 53 F
2
66 F# 3 54 F# 2
67 G 3 55 G 2
68 G# 3 56 G# 2
69 A 3 57 A
2
70 A# 3 58 A# 2
71 B 3 59 B
2
72 C 4 60 C
3
73 C# 4 61 C# 3
74 D 4 62 D
3
75 D# 4 63 D# 3
76 E 4 64 E
3
77 F
4 65 F
3
78 F# 4 66 F# 3
79 G 4 67 G 3
80 G# 4 68 G# 3
81 A 4 69 A
3
82 A# 4 70 A# 3
83 B 4 71 B
3
84 C 5 72 C
4
85 C# 5 73 C# 4
86 D 5 74 D
4
87 D# 5 75 D# 4
88 E 5 76 E
4
89 F
5 77 F
4
90 F# 5 78 F# 4
91 G 5 79 G 4
92 G# 5 80 G# 4
93 A 5 81 A
4
94 A# 5 82 A# 4
95 B 5 83 B
4
96 C 6 84 C
5
97 C# 6 85 C# 5
98 D 6 86 D
5
99 D# 6 87 D# 5
100 E 6 88 E
5
101 F
6 89 F
5
102 F# 6 90 F# 5
103 G 6 91 G 5

12
1
2
3
4
127/000/001
127/000/081
127/000/082
127/000/083
127/000/084
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Standard Kit
Analog T8 Kit
Analog T9 Kit
Break Kit
off Group
off Group
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
Surdo Mute
3
3
3
3
Surdo Open
3
Surdo Open
3
3
3
3
Hi Q
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Whip Slap
Scratch H
4
Scratch H
4
4
4
4
Scratch L
4
Scratch L
4
4
4
4
Finger Snap
Finger Snap
Snare Hammer
Snare D&B1
Click Noise
Click Noise
Kick ZapHard
Kick Break2
Snare Break 8
Metronome Click
Metronome Click
Snare Garg L
Snare Distortion
Snare Break 9
Metronome Bell
Metronome Bell
Kick TekPower
Kick TekPower
Hi-Hat Closed Break1
Seq Click L
Seq Click L
Kick Slimy
Kick Distortion RM
Hi-Hat Closed Break2
Seq Click H
Seq Click H
Kick T8 1
Kick T9 2
Kick Break Deep
Brush Tap
Brush Tap
Snare AnCR
Snare AnCR
Snare Hip
Brush Swirl
O
Brush Swirl
O
Snare T8 4
Snare T9 5
Snare Lo-Fi
Brush Slap
Brush Slap
Snare ClapAna
Clap AnSm
Snare Clappy
Brush Tap Swirl
O
Brush Tap Swirl
O
Snare T8 3
Snare T9Gate
Snare LdwHMono
Snare Roll
O
Snare Roll
O
Tom T8 5
Snare RockRoll
O
Snare RockRoll
O
Castanet
Castanet
Snare T8 5
Snare T9 3
Snare Gate1
Snare Soft
Snare Soft
Kick T8 3
Snare T9 4
Snare Mid
Sticks
Sticks
Snare T8 4
Snare T9Gate
Snare BreakRim
Kick Soft
Kick Soft
Kick T8 2
Kick T9 4
Kick Break Heavy
Open Rim Shot
Open Rim Shot
Snare T8 3
Snare T9 5
Snare Hip Rim4
Kick Tight
Kick Tight
T8 Kick Bass
Kick T9 1
Kick Break2
Kick
Kick
Kick T8 1
Kick T9 3
Kick Break1
Side Stick
Side Stick
Snare T8 Rim
Snare T9 Rim
Snare Hip Rim1
Snare
Snare
Snare T8 2
Snare T9 1
Snare Break3
Hand Clap
Hand Clap
Clap T9
Clap T9
Snare Break1
Snare Tight
Snare Tight
Snare T8 1
Snare T9 2
Snare Break2
Floor Tom L
Floor Tom L
Tom T8 1
Tom T9 1
Tom Break 1
Hi-Hat Closed
1
Hi-Hat Closed
1
Hi-Hat Closed T8 2
1
Hi-Hat Closed T9
1
Hi-Hat Closed Rock S
1
Floor Tom H
Floor Tom H
Tom T8 2
Tom T9 2
Tom Break 2
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
Hi-Hat Open T8 1
1
Hi-Hat Pedal T9
1
Hi-Hat Pedal Rock
1
Low Tom
Low Tom
Tom T8 3
Tom T9 3
Tom Break 3
Hi-Hat Open
1
Hi-Hat Open
1
Hi-Hat Open T8 1
1
Hi-Hat Open T9
1
Hi-Hat Half Open Rock
1
Mid Tom L
Mid Tom L
Tom T8 4
Tom T9 4
Tom Break 4
Mid Tom H
Mid Tom H
Tom T8 6
Tom T9 5
Tom Break 5
Crash Cymbal 1
Crash Cymbal 1
Crash T8
Crash T9
Crash Cymbal 2
High Tom
High Tom
Tom T8 7
Tom T9 6
Tom Break 6
Ride Cymbal 1
Ride Cymbal 1
Ride T9
Ride T9
Ride Cymbal 3
Chinese Cymbal
Chinese Cymbal
Chinese Cymbal 2
Chinese Cymbal 2
Chinese Cymbal 2
Ride Cymbal Cup
Ride Cymbal Cup
Ride Cymbal Cup 2
Ride Cymbal Cup 2
Ride Cymbal Cup 2
Tambourine
Tambourine
Tambourine RX5
Tambourine RX5
Tambourine1 Hit
Splash Cymbal
Splash Cymbal
Splash Cymbal
Crash Cymbal 3
Crash Cymbal 3
Cowbell
Cowbell
Cowbell T8
Cowbell1
Cowbell1
Crash Cymbal 2
Crash Cymbal 2
Crash Cymbal 4
Crash Cymbal 4
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Vibraslap
Vibraslap
Cowbell T8
Cowbell RX11
Ride Cymbal 2
Ride Cymbal 2
Ride Cymbal 3
Ride Cymbal 3
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo H
Conga T8 5
Conga T8 5
Bongo H
Bongo L
Bongo L
Conga T8 4
Conga T8 4
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Mute
Conga T8 3
Conga Tip
Conga H Tip
Conga H Open
Conga H Open
Conga T8 2
Conga Open Slap
Conga H Open Slap
Conga L
Conga L
Conga T8 1
Conga Open
Conga H Open
Timbale H
Timbale H
Timbale H
Timbale H
Bongo2 H
Timbale L
Timbale L
Timbale L
Timbale L
Bongo2 L
Agogo H
Agogo H
Glass H
Analog Click
Conga Open
Agogo L
Agogo L
Glass L
Conga T8 1
Agogo L
Cabasa
Cabasa
Cabasa
Cabasa
Cabasa
Maracas
Maracas
MaracasT8
Maracas Slur
Maracas Slur
Samba Whistle H O
Samba Whistle H
O
FxGun2
O
FxGun2
O
Timbale H
Samba Whistle L O
Samba Whistle L
O
FxGun1
O
FxGun1
O
Timbale L
Guiro Short
Guiro Short
Analog Shaker H
O
Scratch H2
Scratch H2
O
Guiro Long
O
Guiro Long
O
Analog Shaker L
O
Scratch Down
Scratch Down
O
Claves
Claves
Clave T8
Hi Q3
Clave
Wood Block H
Wood Block H
Hi Q1
Hi Q1
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Wood Block L
Hi Q2
Hi Q2
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Cuica Mute
Scratch L
Scratch L
Scratch L
Cuica Open
Cuica Open
Scratch L2
Scratch L2
Scratch L2
Triangle Mute
2
Triangle Mute
2
Triangle Mute
2
Triangle Mute
2
Triangle Mute
2
Triangle Open
2
Triangle Open
2
Triangle Open
2
Triangle Open
2
Triangle Open
2
Shaker
Shaker
Analog Shaker
Analog Shaker
Kick Break 3
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Sleigh Bell
Sleigh Bell
Kick Break 4
Bell Tree
Bell Tree
Bell Tree
Bell Tree
Kick Break 5
O
Snare Hip1
Snare Piccolo
Kick Break 6
Snare Hip2
Snare T8 5
Kick Break 7
Snare Hip Gate
Snare RockRollD
Hi-Hat Closed Break3
Snare Break1
Snare Brush Mute
Snare Break 4
Kick Blip
Kick Blip Hard
Snare Break 5
Snare FX1
Snare Jungle1
Snare Break 6
Kick FxHammer
Kick Sustain
Snare Break 7

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Drum Kit List

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

12
5
6
7
127/000/001
127/000/085
126/000/041
126/000/044
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Hip Hop Kit
AfroCuban Kit
Pop Latin kit
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
5
Surdo Open
3
5
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
4
6
Scratch L
4
6
Hand Clap
Finger Snap
Hi-Hat Closed T8 2
4
Click Noise
Tom T8 3
Metronome Click
Hi-Hat Open T8 2
4
Metronome Bell
Tom T8 6
Conga H Tip
Conga H Tip
Seq Click L
Crash T8
Conga H Heel
Conga H Heel
Seq Click H
Triangle Mute
1
Conga H Open
Conga H Open
Brush Tap
Triangle Open
1
Conga H Mute
Conga H Mute
Brush Swirl
O
Bell Tree
Conga H Slap Open
Conga H Slap Open
Brush Slap
Tambourine RX5
Conga H Slap
Conga H Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
O
Tambourine RX5 2
Conga H Slap Mute
Conga H Slap Mute
Snare Roll
O
Kick HipHop9
Conga L Tip
Conga L Tip
Castanet
Hi-Hat Closed Tek
3
Conga L Heel
Conga L Heel
Snare Soft
Kick Gate
Conga L Open
Conga L Open
Sticks
Hi-Hat Open Lo-Fi
3
Conga L Mute
Conga L Mute
Kick Soft
Kick Gran Casa Open
Conga L Slap Open
Conga L Slap Open
Open Rim Shot
Hi-Hat Reverse D&B
Conga L Slap
Conga L Slap
Kick Tight
Kick HipHop1
Conga L Slide
O
Conga L Slide
Kick
Kick AnCR
Bongo H Open 1 finger
Bongo H Open 1 finger
Side Stick
Snare AnSm Rim
Bongo H Open 3 finger
Bongo H Open 3 finger
Snare
Snare HipHop1
Bongo H Rim
Bongo H Rim
Hand Clap
Snare Clappy
Bongo H Tip
Bongo H Tip
Snare Tight
Snare HipHop2
Bongo H Heel
Bongo H Heel
Floor Tom L
Floor Tom L
Bongo H Slap
Bongo H Slap
Hi-Hat Closed
1
Hi-Hat Closed Hip
2
Bongo L Open 1 finger
Bongo L Open 1 finger
Floor Tom H
Low Tom
Bongo L Open 3 finger
Bongo L Open 3 finger
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
Hi-Hat Pedal Hip
2
Bongo L Rim
Bongo L Rim
Low Tom
Mid Tom L
Bongo L Tip
Bongo L Tip
Hi-Hat Open
1
Hi-Hat Open Hip
2
Bongo L Heel
Bongo L Heel
Mid Tom L
High Tom
Bongo L Slap
Bongo L Slap
Mid Tom H
Ride Cymbal 3
Timbale L Open
Timbale L Open
Crash Cymbal 1
Crash Cymbal 3
High Tom
Shaker 2
Ride Cymbal 1
Scratch Bd F
Chinese Cymbal
Scratch Bd R
Ride Cymbal Cup
Kick HipHop2
Paila L
Paila L
Tambourine
Snare HipHop Rim2
Timbale H Open
Timbale H Open
Splash Cymbal
HipHop clap2
Cowbell
HipHop Snap1
Crash Cymbal 2
Snare HipHop3
Vibraslap
Electric Clap2
Ride Cymbal 2
Kick Hip Deep
Paila H
Paila H
Bongo H
Kick HipHop3
Cowbell Top
Cowbell Top
Bongo L
Snare HipHop Rim3
Conga H Mute
Snare HipHop5
Conga H Open
Electric Clap1
Conga L
Handbell H
Guiro Short
Guiro Short
Timbale H
Kick HipHop4
Guiro Long
O
Guiro Long
Timbale L
HipHop clap3
Agogo H
HipHop Snap2
Agogo L
Snare HipHop Rim5
Tambourine
Tambourine
Cabasa
HipHop flex1
Maracas
HipHop flex2
Samba Whistle H O
Shaker 2
Samba Whistle L O
Kick HipHop5
Maracas
Maracas
Guiro Short
Snare HipHop Rim4
Shaker
Shaker
Guiro Long
O
Snare HipHop6
Cabasa
Cabasa
Claves
Snare HipHop11
Cuica Mute
Wood Block H
Kick HipHop10
Cuica Open
Wood Block L
Snare HipHop7
Cuica Mute
HipHop clap5
Cuica Open
Conga H Tip
Triangle Mute
2
Conga H Heel
Triangle Open
2
Conga H Open
Triangle Mute
Shaker
Conga L Open 1
Triangle Open
Jingle Bells
Conga L Open 2
Bell Tree
Kick HipHop8
Bell Tree
HipHop clap6
Snare T8 1
Snare T8 1 H
HipHop clap7
Tom T8 1
Hi-Hat Closed T8 2
Tom T8 2

8
127/000/028
Key Alternate
off Group

Key Alternate
off Group

Dance Kit1
Kick Dance 1
Kick Dance 2
Hi Q Dance 2
Hi Q Dance 3
Scratch Dance 1
Scratch Dance 2

O
O

Dance Percussion 1
Reverse Dance 1
Dance Percussion 2
Hi Q Dance 1
Snare Aanalog 3
Vinyl Noise
Snare Analog 4
Reverse Cymbal
Reverse Dance 2
Hi Q 2
Snare Techno
Snare Dance 1
Kick Techno Q
Rim Gate
Kick Techno L
Kick Techno
Side Stick Analog
Snare Clap
Dance Clap
Snare Dry
Tom Analog 1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog3
Tom Analog 2
Hi-Hat Closed Analog 4
Tom Analog 3
Hi-Hat Open Analog 2
Tom Analog 4
Tom Analog 5
Crash Analog
Tom Analog 6

O
O
O

1
1
1

Tambourine Analog
Cowbell Analog
Vibraslap Analog
Ride Analog
Bongo Analog H
Bongo Analog L
Conga Analog H
Conga Analog M
Conga Analog L
O

Maracas 2
O
O
O
Claves 2
Dance Percussion 3
Dance Percussion 4
Dance Breath 1
Dance Breath 2

O
2
2

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1

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Drum Kit List

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

12
9
10
11
13
127/000/001
126/000/037
126/000/040
127/000/128
127/000/002
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Arab.Kit
Indian Kit
Chinese Kit
Standard Kit 2
off Group
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
Zarb Back mf
2
Surdo Open
3
Zarb Tom f
2
Hi Q
Zarb Eshareh
Whip Slap
Zarb Whipping
Scratch H
4
Tombak Tom f
3
Scratch L
4
Neghareh Tom f
3
Finger Snap
Tombak Back f
Click Noise
Neghareh Back f
Metronome Click
Tombak Snap f
Metronome Bell
Neghareh Pelang f
Hateli_Long
Seq Click L
Tombak Trill
O
Hateli_Short
Seq Click H
Khaligi Clap 1
Baya_ge
1
Brush Tap
Zalgouta Open
O
Baya_ke
1
Brush Swirl
O
Khaligi Clap 2
Baya_ghe
1
O
Brush Slap
Zalgouta Close
Baya_ka
1
Brush Tap Swirl
O
Arabic Hand Clap
Tabla_na
2
O
Snare Roll
O
Tabel Tak 1
Tabla_tin
2
O
Snare Roll 2
Castanet
Sagat 1
Tablabaya_dha
1
Snare Soft
Tabel Dom
Tabla_tun
2
Snare Soft 2
Sticks
Sagat 2
Tablabaya_dhin
1
Kick Soft
Tabel Tak 2
Tabla_di
2
Open Rim Shot
Sagat 3
Tablabaya_dhe
1
Open Rim Shot H Short
Kick Tight
Riq Tik 3
Tabla_ti
2
Kick Tight Short
Kick
Riq Tik 2
Tabla_ne
2
Kick Short
Side Stick
Riq Tik Hard 1
Tabla_taran
2
Snare
Riq Tik 1
Tabla_tak
2
Snare Short
Hand Clap
Riq Tik Hard 2
Chipri
Snare Tight
Riq Tik Hard 3
Kanjira_open
3
Snare Tight H
Floor Tom L
Riq Tish
Kanjira_slap
3
Hi-Hat Closed
1
Riq Snouj 2
Kanjira_mute
3
1
Floor Tom H
Riq Roll
O
Kanjira_bendup
3
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
Riq Snouj
Kanjira_benddown
3
1
Low Tom
Riq Sak
Dholak_open
4
Hi-Hat Open
1
Riq Snouj 3
Dholak_mute
4
1
Mid Tom L
Riq Snouj 4
Dholak_slap
4
Mid Tom H
Riq Tak 1
Dhol_open
5
Crash Cymbal 1
Riq Brass 1
Dhol_mute
5
High Tom
Riq Tak 2
Dhol_slap
5
Ride Cymbal 1
Riq Brass 2
Dhol_slide
5
Chinese Cymbal
Riq Dom
Mridangam_normal
6
Ride Cymbal Cup
Katem Tak Doff
Mridangam_open
6
Tambourine
Katem Dom
Mridangam_mute
6
Splash Cymbal
Katem Sak 1
Mridangam_slap
6
Cowbell
Katem Tak 1
Mridangam_rim
6
Crash Cymbal 2
Katem Sak 2
Chimta_open
7
Vibraslap
Katem Tak 2
Chimta_normal
7
Ride Cymbal 2
Daholla Sak 2
Chimta_ring
7
Bongo H
Daholla Sak 1
Dholki_open
8
Bongo L
Daholla Tak 1
Dholki_mute
8
Conga H Mute
Daholla Dom
Dholki_slap
8
Conga H Open
Daholla Tak 2
Dholki_slide
8
Conga L
Tablah Prok
Dholki_rim
8
Timbale H
Tablah dom 2
Khol_open
9
Timbale L
Tabla Roll of Edge
O
Khol_slide
9
Agogo H
Tablah Tak Finger 4
Khol_mute
9
Dagu Mute
4
Agogo L
Tablah Tak Trill 1
Manjira_open
10 Zhongcha Mute
5
Cabasa
Tablah Tak Finger 3
Manjira_cls
10 Dagu Heavy
4
Maracas
Tablah Tak Trill 2
Jhanji_open
11 Zhongcha Open
5
Samba Whistle H O
Tablah Tak Finger 2
Jhanji_cls
11 Paigu Middle
Samba Whistle L O
Tablah Tak Finger 1
Mondira_open
12 Paigu Low
Guiro Short
Tablah Tik 2
Mondira_close
12 Xiaocha Mute
6
Guiro Long
O
Tablah Tik 4
Mridang_open
13 Bangu
Claves
Tablah Tik 3
Mridang_mute
13 Xiaocha Open
6
Wood Block H
Tablah Tik 1
Mridang_rim
13 Bangzi
Wood Block L
Tablah Tak 3
Mridang_slide
13 Muyu Low
Cuica Mute
Tablah Tak 1
Khomokh_normal
Zhongluo Mute
7
Cuica Open
Tablah Tak 4
Khomokh_mute
Muyu Mid-Low
Triangle Mute
2
Tablah Tak 2
Khomokh_mltatk
Zhongluo Open
7
Triangle Open
2
Tablah Sak 2
Madal-A2
Muyu Middle
Shaker
Tablah Tremolo
O
Madal-A#2
Xiaoluo Open
Jingle Bells
Tablah Sak 1
Madal-B2
Triangle Mute
8
Bell Tree
Tablah Dom 1
Madal-C3
Triangle Open
8
Madal-C#3
Madal-D3
Madal-D#3
Madal-E3
Madal-F3
Madal-F#3
Madal-G3

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Key Alternate
off Group
3
3

4
4

O
O
O

1
1
1

O
O
O

2
2

Drum Kit List

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

12
14
15
16
127/000/001
127/000/009
127/000/017
127/000/025
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Room Kit
Rock Kit
Electronic Kit
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
3
3
Surdo Open
3
3
3
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
4
4
4
Scratch L
4
4
4
Finger Snap
Click Noise
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
O
O
O
Brush Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
O
O
O
Reverse Cymbal
Snare Roll
O
O
O
Castanet
Hi Q 2
Snare Soft
Snare Noisy
Snare Snappy Electro
Sticks
Kick Soft
Kick Tight 2
Kick 3
Open Rim Shot
Kick Tight
Kick 2
Kick Gate
Kick
Kick Gate
Kick Gate Heavy
Side Stick
Snare
Snare Snappy
Snare Rock
Snare Noisy 2
Hand Clap
Snare Tight
Snare Tight Snappy
Snare Rock Rim
Snare Noisy 3
Floor Tom L
Tom Room 1
Tom Rock 1
Tom Electro 1
Hi-Hat Closed
1
1
1
Floor Tom H
Tom Room 2
Tom Rock 2
Tom Electro 2
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
1
1
Low Tom
Tom Room 3
Tom Rock 3
Tom Electro 3
Hi-Hat Open
1
1
1
Mid Tom L
Tom Room 4
Tom Rock 4
Tom Electro 4
Mid Tom H
Tom Room 5
Tom Rock 5
Tom Electro 5
Crash Cymbal 1
High Tom
Tom Room 6
Tom Rock 6
Tom Electro 6
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Cabasa
Maracas
Samba Whistle H O
O
O
Samba Whistle L O
O
O
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
O
O
O
Claves
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Scratch H 2
Cuica Open
Scratch L 2
Triangle Mute
2
2
2
Triangle Open
2
2
2
Shaker
Jingle Bells
Bell Tree

17
127/000/026
Key Alternate
off Group
3
3

Analog Kit

Key Alternate
off Group
3
3

4
4

O
O

Reverse Cymbal

O
O

Hi Q 2
Snare Noisy 4
Kick Tight 2
Kick Analog Short
Kick Analog
Side Stick Analog
Snare Analog

1
1
1

Snare Analog 2
Tom Analog 1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog
Tom Analog 2
Hi-Hat Closed Analog 2
Tom Analog 3
Hi-Hat Open Analog
Tom Analog 4
Tom Analog 5
Crash Analog
Tom Analog 6

1
1
1

Cowbell Analog

Conga Analog H
Conga Analog M
Conga Analog L

Maracas 2
O
O

O
O

O
Claves 2

Scratch H 2
Scratch L 3
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2

Drum Kit List

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

12
18
19
20
127/000/001
127/000/113
127/000/033
127/000/041
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Dance Kit2
Jazz Kit
Brush Kit
off Group
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
3
3
3
Surdo Open
3
3
3
3
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
4
4
4
4
Scratch L
4
4
4
4
Finger Snap
Click Noise
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
O
O
O
O
Brush Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
O
Reverse Cymbal
O
O
O
Snare Roll
O
O
O
O
Castanet
Hi Q 2
Snare Soft
Snare Techno
Snare Jazz H
Brush Slap 2
Sticks
Kick Soft
Kick Techno Q
Open Rim Shot
Rim Gate
Kick Tight
Kick Techno L
Kick
Kick Techno
Kick Jazz
Kick Small
Side Stick
Side Stick Analog
Snare
Snare Clap
Snare Jazz L
Brush Slap 3
Hand Clap
Snare Tight
Snare Dry
Snare Jazz M
Brush Tap 2
Floor Tom L
Tom Analog 1
Tom Jazz 1
Tom Brush 1
Hi-Hat Closed
1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog3
1
1
1
Floor Tom H
Tom Analog 2
Tom Jazz 2
Tom Brush 2
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
Hi-Hat Closed Analog 4
1
1
1
Low Tom
Tom Analog 3
Tom Jazz 3
Tom Brush 3
Hi-Hat Open
1
Hi-Hat Open Analog 2
1
1
1
Mid Tom L
Tom Analog 4
Tom Jazz 4
Tom Brush 4
Mid Tom H
Tom Analog 5
Tom Jazz 5
Tom Brush 5
Crash Cymbal 1
Crash Analog
High Tom
Tom Analog 6
Tom Jazz 6
Tom Brush 6
Ride Cymbal 1
Chinese Cymbal
Ride Cymbal Cup
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Cowbell
Cowbell Analog
Crash Cymbal 2
Vibraslap
Ride Cymbal 2
Bongo H
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Conga Analog H
Conga H Open
Conga Analog M
Conga L
Conga Analog L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Cabasa
Maracas
Maracas 2
Samba Whistle H O
O
O
O
Samba Whistle L O
O
O
O
Guiro Short
Guiro Long
O
O
O
O
Claves
Claves 2
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Scratch H 2
Cuica Open
Scratch L 3
Triangle Mute
2
2
2
2
Triangle Open
2
2
2
2
Shaker
Jingle Bells
Bell Tree

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Drum Kit List

C#0
D0
E0
F0

D#0

F#0

G0
G#0
A0
B0
C1

A#0

C#1

D1
E1
F1

D#1

F#1

G1
G#1
A1
B1
C2

A#1

C#2

D2
E2
F2

D#2

F#2

G2
G#2
A2
B2
C3

A#2

C#3

D3
E3
F3

D#3

F#3

G3
G#3
A3
B3
C4

A#3

C#4

D4
E4
F4

D#4

F#4

G4
G#4
A4
B4
C5

A#4

C#5

D5
E5
F5

D#5

F#5

G5
G#5
A5
B5
C6

A#5

C#6

D6
E6
F6
G6

D#6

F#6

12
21
22
23
127/000/001
127/000/049
126/000/001
126/000/002
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key
Alternate
Key Alternate
GM Standard Kit 1 off Group
Symphony Kit
SFX Kit 1
SFX Kit 2
off Group
off Group
off Group
Surdo Mute
3
3
Surdo Open
3
3
Hi Q
Whip Slap
Scratch H
4
4
Scratch L
4
4
Finger Snap
Click Noise
Metronome Click
Metronome Bell
Seq Click L
Seq Click H
Brush Tap
Brush Swirl
O
O
Brush Slap
Brush Tap Swirl
O
O
Snare Roll
O
O
Castanet
Snare Soft
Sticks
Kick Soft
Kick Soft 2
Open Rim Shot
Kick Tight
Gran Cassa
Kick
Gran Cassa Mute
Cutting Noise
Phone Call
O
Side Stick
Cutting Noise 2
Door Squeak
O
Snare
Band Snare
Door Slam
O
Hand Clap
String Slap
Scratch Cut
O
Snare Tight
Band Snare 2
Scratch H 3
O
Floor Tom L
Tom Jazz 1
Wind Chime
O
Hi-Hat Closed
1
1
Telephone Ring
O
Floor Tom H
Tom Jazz 2
Hi-Hat Pedal
1
1
Low Tom
Tom Jazz 3
Hi-Hat Open
1
1
Mid Tom L
Tom Jazz 4
Mid Tom H
Tom Jazz 5
Crash Cymbal 1
Hand Cymbal
High Tom
Tom Jazz 6
Ride Cymbal 1
Hand Cymbal Short
Chinese Cymbal
Flute Key Click
Car Engine Ignition
O
Ride Cymbal Cup
Car Tires Squeal
O
Car Passing
O
Tambourine
Splash Cymbal
Car Crash
O
Siren
O
Cowbell
Crash Cymbal 2
Hand Cymbal 2
Train
O
Vibraslap
Jet Plane
O
Ride Cymbal 2
Hand Cymbal 2 Short
Starship
O
Bongo H
Burst
O
Roller Coaster
O
Bongo L
Conga H Mute
Submarine
O
Conga H Open
Conga L
Timbale H
Timbale L
Agogo H
Agogo L
Shower
O
Laugh
O
Cabasa
Thunder
O
Scream
O
Maracas
Wind
O
Punch
O
Samba Whistle H O
O
Stream
O
Heartbeat
O
Samba Whistle L O
O
Bubble
O
Footsteps
O
Guiro Short
Feed
O
Guiro Long
O
O
Claves
Wood Block H
Wood Block L
Cuica Mute
Cuica Open
Triangle Mute
2
2
Triangle Open
2
2
Shaker
Jingle Bells
Bell Tree
Dog
O
Machine Gun
O
Horse
O
Laser Gun
O
Bird Tweet
O
Explosion
O
Firework
O

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Performance List
● MM6
Bank

Bank

2–8

Performance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Performance
1
2
3
4

Sync
Start
RnB Ballad1 D,B
RnB Ballad1 D,B
RockPop D,B
ElektroPop1
SouthernRap1
On
RootRock
On
Underground
On
WestcoastRap1D
WestcoastRap2
On
JazzyRnB D
On
RnB Ballad1
On
PowerRock
On
Dancefloor
On
Chillout
On
ClubSamba
On
TurkishDance D
SouthernRap2
On
RnB Pop1
On
RnB Ballad1 D,B
On
RockShuffle D,B
On
Minimal
On
Ambient
On
TurkishPop
On
HipHopPop
EastcoastRap
On
RnB Ballad2 D,B
On
RockPop D,B
On
RockPop
On
RetroDisco
On
AmbientRap
On
Garba
On
Analog D
HipHopPop
On
RnB Chart1 D,B
On
FunkPopRock
On
FunkPopRock D,B
On
ClubDance
On
Analog
On
LatinPop
On
RnB Pop2 D,B
WestcoastRap1
On
RnB Ballad2 D,B
On
RnB Pop2 D,B
On
HardRock D,B
On
Dancefloor
On
JazzGroove
On
TablaBeats D,B
On
ChartPop D
EastcoastRap D,B
On
FunkyJazz
On
OrientalPop
On
PowerRock D,B
On
Underground D,B
On
AcidJazz D,B
On
Reggae
On
EastcoastRap
RnB Chart2
On
RnB Chart1
On
AfricanDance D,B
On
ChartRock
On
FunkyHouse D
On
Ambient D
On
TurkishDance D,B On
Underground D
Pattern

Genre
HipHop
R&B/Jazz
Pop
Rock

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Bank

2–8

Main Voice

Dual Voice

Split Voice

Power Grand
Sweetness
Mega Steel Guitar
Da Pad
After 1984
Rock Percussive
Dancy Hook
Lo-Fi Looper
Harpsichord
Sweetness
Cool! Galaxy EP
Cool! Blues Guitar
Simple Oct2
Inda Night
Sweet! Flute
Meow Pad
Spiccato
Orchestra Strings
Classic Piano
Cool! Blues Guitar
Crying
Glass Arp
Kanoun
Volcano
Simple Oct1
GM Nylon Guitar
Single Dream
Vintage C
Spiccato
Dark Light
Zheng
Haunted
Touch Clavi
Early 70's
Cool! Organ
Mini Soft
Dancy Hook
Sky Walk
Cool! Suitcase EP
Footsteps
Power Grand
Spiccato
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Overdrive Gt
Snap Seq
Amb Piano
Clack Bell
Indian Kit
Inda Night
Jazz Guitar
Oud 1
Power Grand
Over The Top
Inda Night
Cool! Rotor Organ
Analog T8 Kit
Soft RnB
Prog Lead
Kawala
Sforzando Brass
Vintage'74
Car Engine Ignition
Jing Hu
Meow Pad

Light Comp
Knock Bass
Dancy Hook
LFO Pad
Arab.Kit
Slow Strings
Trance Seq 2
Amb Pad
Wataryat
Booty Bass
Wah Clavi
Mini Soft
Amb Pad
Spiccato
Detuned Sitar
Zen
Sweet! Flute
Phone Call
Rebirth '70
Spiccato
Snap Seq
Mystery Sine
Tron Flute
Bonang
Haunted
Mizmar
Overdriven Guitar
Bassoon
Mini Soft
Sforzando Brass
Long Spit
Thai Bells
-

Over The Top
Laser Beam
Finger Bass
U.F.O. Takeoff
Big Comp
Wurli Amped
Rock Vibrato
Live! Steel Guitar
U.F.O. Takeoff
Aggressive
Live! Steel Guitar
Wurli Tremolo
CP 80
Vintage Case
W Phaser
Vapor
Wurli Amped
Wurli Tremolo
Chord Seq 1
Ober Brass
Chorus EP
Slow LFO Pad
Trance Bass
Early 70's
Wurli Amped
Folk Guitar
Aggressive
Compact
Classic Piano
Fat Sine Resonance
Live! Orchestra
-

Performance
5
6
7
8

Genre
Dance
Ambient
World
SE

Split
Point
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2

Chord Fingering
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger

Performance List
● MM8
Bank

Bank

3–8

Performance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Performance
1
2
3
4

Sync
Start
RnB Ballad1 D,B
FunkPopRock D,B
FunkPopRock D,B
PowerRock D,B
RockPop D,B
Ambient D,B
PianoBallad D,B
FunkPopRock D,B
RnB Ballad1 D,B
JazzyRnB D,B
RnB Ballad1 D,B
Dancefloor D,B
Ambient D,B
ChartRock D,B
AcidJazz D,B
ElektroPop1 D,B
SouthernRap1
On
JazzyRnB D
On
RnB Ballad1
On
RootRock
On
Underground
On
Chillout
On
ClubSamba
On
WestcoastRap1D
WestcoastRap2
On
RnB Pop1
On
RnB Ballad1 D,B
On
PowerRock
On
FunkyHouse D
On
Ambient
On
TurkishPop
On
EastcoastRap D,B On
SouthernRap2
On
RnB Ballad2 D,B
On
RockPop D,B
On
RockShuffle D,B
On
RetroDisco
On
AmbientRap
On
LatinPop
On
Garba
On
EastcoastRap
On
RnB Chart1 D,B
On
FunkPopRock
On
RockPop
On
ClubDance
On
Analog
On
TablaBeats D,B
On
OrientalPop
On
HipHopPop
On
RnB Ballad2 D,B
On
PowerRock D,B
On
FunkPopRock D,B
On
Dancefloor
On
JazzGroove
On
Reggae
On
FunkyJazz
On
WestcoastRap1
On
RnB Chart2
On
ChartRock
On
HardRock D,B
On
Underground D,B
On
AcidJazz D,B
On
TurkishDance D,B On
AfricanDance D,B
On
Pattern

Genre
HipHop
R&B/Jazz
Pop
Rock

Bank

3–8

Main Voice

Dual Voice

Split Voice

Power Grand
Sweetness
Touch Clavi
Progressy
Mega Steel Guitar
Live! Allegro
Back Pad
Live! Pop Brass
Power Grand
Cool! Suitcase EP
Sky Walk
Dancy Hook
Haunted
GM Atmosphere
Dynamic Mini
Trance Seq 2
After 1984
Sweetness
Cool! Galaxy EP
Rock Percussive
Dancy Hook
Inda Night
Sweet! Flute
Lo-Fi Looper
Harpsichord
Orchestra Strings
Classic Piano
Cool! Blues Guitar
Vintage'74
Glass Arp
Kanoun
Inda Night
Spiccato
GM Nylon Guitar
Single Dream
Cool! Blues Guitar
Spiccato
Dark Light
Cool! Suitcase EP
Zheng
Simple Oct1
Early 70's
Cool! Organ
Vintage C
Dancy Hook
Sky Walk
Clack Bell
Oud 1
Touch Clavi
Spiccato
Power Grand
Mini Soft
Snap Seq
Amb Piano
Cool! Rotor Organ
Jazz Guitar
Power Grand
Soft RnB
Sforzando Brass
Mega Overdrive Gt
Over The Top
Inda Night
Jing Hu
Kawala

Super Clavi
Cool! Rotor Organ
Spiccato
Back Pad
Live! Pop Brass
Mid Range
Analog
Landscape
Dancy Hook
Mid Range
Neo Crystal
Noble Pad
Light Comp
LFO Pad
Knock Bass
Slow Strings
Amb Pad
Wataryat
Haunted
Mini Soft
Amb Pad
Spiccato
Detuned Sitar
Wah Clavi
Sweet! Flute
Tron Flute
Mizmar
Spiccato
Snap Seq
Mystery Sine
Rebirth '70
Mini Soft
Sforzando Brass
Overdriven Guitar
Thai Bells
-

Chorus Pad
Cool! Rotor Organ
Mid Range
Noble Pad
Dark Light
Finger Bass
Over The Top
Laser Beam
Wurli Amped
Fat Sine Resonance
Live! Steel Guitar
Slow LFO Pad
Big Comp
Aggressive
Live! Steel Guitar
Rock Vibrato
Wurli Amped
Wurli Tremolo
CP 80
W Phaser
Vapor
Chord Seq 1
Over The Top
Vintage Case
Chorus EP
Wurli Amped
Wurli Tremolo
Aggressive
Classic Piano
Trance Bass
Early 70's
Compact

Performance
5
6
7
8

Chord Fingering
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Full Keyboard
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger
Multi Finger

Genre
Dance
Ambient
World
Mixed
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Pattern List
Pattern No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56

Pattern Name
HipHop
SouthernRap1
SouthernRap2
EastcoastRap
WestcoastRap1
WestcoastRap2
AmbientRap
HipHopPop
R&B
RnB Chart1
RnB Chart2
RnB Ballad1
RnB Ballad2
RnB Soul
RnB Pop1
RnB Pop2
Pop and Rock
ChartPop
RockPop
FunkPopRock
ChartRock
PowerRock
PianoBallad
BluesRock
RootRock
HardRock
RockShuffle
Dance/Ambient
ElektroPop1
ElektroPop2
Techno
Underground
Minimal
Dancefloor
ElektroDisco
FunkyHouse
ClubDance
Garage
RetroDisco
Ambient
Chillout
Experimental
Analog
Jazz
FunkyJazz
AcidJazz
JazzyRnB
JazzGroove
JazzRemixed
LatinJazz
World
TurkishPop
TurkishDance
OrientalPop
AfricanDance
LatinPop
ClubSamba
Dancehall 1
Dancehall 2
Reggae
TablaBeats
Garba

Pattern No.

57
58
59
60
61
62
63

113
114
115
116
117
118
119

64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112

Pattern Name
HipHop D,B
SouthernRap1D,B
SouthernRap2D,B
EastcoastRap D,B
WestcoastRap1D,B
WestcoastRap2D,B
AmbientRapD,B
HipHopPopD,B
R&B D,B
RnB Chart1D,B
RnB Chart2 D,B
RnB Ballad1 D,B
RnB Ballad2 D,B
RnB Soul D,B
RnB Pop1 D,B
RnB Pop2 D,B
Pop and Rock D,B
ChartPop D,B
RockPop D,B
FunkPopRock D,B
ChartRock D,B
PowerRock D,B
PianoBallad D,B
BluesRock D,B
RootRock D,B
HardRock D,B
RockShuffle D,B
Dance/Ambient D,B
ElektroPop1 D,B
ElektroPop2 D,B
Techno D,B
Underground D,B
Minimal D,B
Dancefloor D,B
ElektroDisco D,B
FunkyHouse D,B
ClubDance D,B
Garage D,B
RetroDisco D,B
Ambient D,B
Chillout D,B
Experimental D,B
Analog D,B
Jazz D,B
FunkyJazz D,B
AcidJazz D,B
JazzyRnB D,B
JazzGroove D,B
JazzRemixed D,B
LatinJazz D,B
World D,B
TurkishPop D,B
TurkishDance D,B
OrientalPop D,B
AfricanDance D,B
LatinPop D,B
ClubSamba D,B
Dancehall 1 D,B
Dancehall 2 D,B
Reggae D,B
TablaBeats D,B
Garba D,B

NOTE
• Patterns 57–112 play on the drum and bass parts from patterns 1–56, while patterns 113–168 play only the
drum parts. “D” in a pattern name means “Drums,” and “B” means “Bass.”

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120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168

Pattern Name
HipHop D
SouthernRap1D
SouthernRap2 D
EastcoastRap D
WestcoastRap1D
WestcoastRap2D
AmbientRap D
HipHopPop D
R&B D
RnB Chart1D
RnB Chart2 D
RnB Ballad1 D
RnB Ballad2 D
RnB Soul D
RnB Pop1 D
RnB Pop2 D
Pop and Rock D
ChartPop D
RockPop D
FunkPopRock D
ChartRock D
PowerRock D
PianoBallad D
BluesRock D
RootRock D
HardRock D
RockShuffle D
Dance/Ambient D
ElektroPop1 D
ElektroPop2 D
Techno D
Underground D
Minimal D
Dancefloor D
ElektroDisco D
FunkyHouse D
ClubDance D
Garage D
RetroDisco D
Ambient D
Chillout D
Experimental D
Analog D
Jazz D
FunkyJazz D
AcidJazz D
JazzyRnB D
JazzGroove D
JazzRemixed D
LatinJazz D
World D
TurkishPop D
TurkishDance D
OrientalPop D
AfricanDance D
LatinPop D
ClubSamba D
Dancehall 1 D
Dancehall 2 D
Reggae D
TablaBeats D
Garba D

Master EQ List
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Type
Flat
Attack
Hard
Retro
High Pass

Description
Flat frequency response.
This setting emphasis attack for a crisp sound.
The bass is boosted for extra punch.
The reproduction range is reduced to produce an AM radio type sound.
The low and mid frequencies are reduced so that the highs are prominent.

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Effect Type List
● Reverb Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Type
HALL1
HALL2
HALL3
HALL4
HALL5
HALL M
HALL L
ROOM1
ROOM2
ROOM3
ROOM4
ROOM5
ROOM6
ROOM7
ROOM S
ROOM M
ROOM L
STAGE1
STAGE2
STAGE3
STAGE4
PLATE1
PLATE2
PLATE3
GM PLATE
NO EFFECT

Description

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a hall.

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a room

Reverb suitable for a solo instrument.

Reverb simulating a plate reverb unit.
No effect.

MSB
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
0

LSB
0
16
17
18
1
6
7
16
17
18
19
0
1
2
5
6
7
16
17
0
1
16
17
0
7
0

MSB
66
66
66
66
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
66
66
67
67
67
67
67
67
68
68
72
72
72
72
72
87
66
0

LSB
17
8
16
1
2
0
1
8
3
4
5
6
7
0
2
8
16
17
1
0
7
16
0
0
8
17
18
16
0
18
0

● Chorus Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

100

Type
CHORUS1
CHORUS2
CHORUS3
CHORUS4
CHORUS5
CHORUS6
CHORUS7
CHORUS8
GM CHORUS1
GM CHORUS2
GM CHORUS3
GM CHORUS4
FB CHORUS
CELESTE1
CELESTE2
FLANGER1
FLANGER2
FLANGER3
FLANGER4
FLANGER5
GM FLANGER
SYMPHONIC1
SYMPHONIC2
PHASER1
PHASER2
EP PHASER1
EP PHASER2
EP PHASER3
ENS DETUNE
ROTARY SP5
NO EFFECT

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Description

Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.

A 3-phase LFO adds modulation and spaciousness to the sound.

Creates a sound reminiscent of a jet airplane.

Adds more stages to the modulation of Celeste.

Cyclically modulates the phase to add modulation to the sound.

Chorus effect without modulation, created by adding a slightly pitch-shifted sound.
Simulates a rotary speaker.
No effect.

Effect Type List

● DSP Types
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Type
HALL1
HALL2
HALL3
HALL4
HALL5
HALL M
HALL L
ROOM1
ROOM2
ROOM3
ROOM4
ROOM5
ROOM6
ROOM7
ROOM S
ROOM M
ROOM L
STAGE1
STAGE2
STAGE3
STAGE4
PLATE1
PLATE2
PLATE3
GM PLATE
CHORUS1
CHORUS2
CHORUS3
CHORUS4
CHORUS5
CHORUS6
CHORUS7
CHORUS8
GM CHORUS1
GM CHORUS2
GM CHORUS3
GM CHORUS4
FB CHORUS
CELESTE1
CELESTE2
SYMPHONIC1
SYMPHONIC2
ENS DETUNE
KARAOKE1
KARAOKE2
KARAOKE3
ER1
ER2
GATE REVERB
REVERS GATE

EQ DISCO

EQ TEL

53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72

2BAND EQ
3BAND EQ
3BAND EQ2
HM ENHANCE1
HM ENHANCE2
ST 3BAND EQ
ST 3BAND EQ2
FLANGER1
FLANGER2
FLANGER3
FLANGER4
FLANGER5
GM FLANGER
DYN FLANGER
DELAY LCR1
DELAY LCR2
DELAY LR
ECHO
CROSS DELAY
DIST HEAVY

Description

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a hall.

Reverb simulating the acoustics of a room.

Reverb suitable for a solo instrument.

Reverb simulating a plate reverb unit.

Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.

A 3-phase LFO adds modulation and spaciousness to the sound.
Adds more stages to the modulation of Celeste.
Chorus effect without modulation, created by adding a slightly pitch-shifted sound.
Echo for karaoke.
This effect isolates only the early reflection components of the reverb.
Simulation of gated reverb.
Simulation of gated reverb played back in reverse.
Equalizer effect that boosts both high and low frequencies, as is typical in most disco
music.
Equalizer effect that cuts both high and low frequencies, to simulate the sound heard
through a telephone receiver.
A stereo EQ with adjustable LOW and HIGH. Ideal for drum Parts.
A mono EQ with adjustable LOW, MID, and HIGH equalizing.
Adds new harmonics to the input signal to make the sound stand out.
An EQ which allows equalization of low, mid and high bands.

Creates a sound reminiscent of a jet airplane.

Dynamically controlled flanger.
Produces three delayed sounds: L, R and C (center).
Produces two delayed sounds: L and R. Two feedback delays are provided.
Two delayed sounds (L and R), and independent feedback delays for L and R.
The feedback of the two delayed sounds is crossed.
Heavy distortion.

MSB
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
66
66
66
66
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
65
66
66
68
68
87
20
20
20
9
9
10
11

LSB
0
16
17
18
1
6
7
16
17
18
19
0
1
2
5
6
7
16
17
0
1
16
17
0
7
17
8
16
1
2
0
1
8
3
4
5
6
7
0
2
16
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0

77
76
76
81
81
76
76
67
67
67
67
67
67
110
5
5
6
7
8
73

0
0
19
16
0
18
20
8
16
17
1
0
7
0
16
0
0
0
0
0

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Effect Type List

No.
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105

Type
ST DIST
COMP+DIST1
COMP+DIST2
OVERDRIVE
OVERDRIVE2
ST OD
DIST HARD
DIST HARD2
DIST HARD3
DIST SOFT
DIST SOFT2
DIST SOFT3
ST DIST HARD
ST DIST SOFT
V_DIST HARD
V_DIST SOFT
AMP SIM1
AMP SIM2
ST AMP1
ST AMP2
ST AMP3
ST AMP4
ST AMP5
DST+DELAY1
DST+DELAY2
OD+DELAY1
OD+DELAY2
CMP+DST+DLY1
CMP+DST+DLY2
CMP+OD+DLY1
CMP+OD+DLY2
V_DST H+DLY
V_DST S+DLY

106

V_HVY+DLY_A

107

V_HVY+DLY_A-

108

V_HVY+DLY_A+

109

V_HVY+DLY_B

110

V_HVY+DLY_B-

111

V_HVY+DLY_B+

112

MBAND COMP

113

COMPRESSOR

114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129

NOISE GATE
VCE CANCEL
AMBIENCE
TALKING MOD
LO-FI
DYN FILTER
ISOLATOR
PHASER1
PHASER2
EP PHASER1
EP PHASER2
EP PHASER3
DYN PHASER
PITCH CHG1
PITCH CHG2
PITCH CHG3

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Description
Stereo distortion.
Since a Compressor is included in the first stage, steady distortion can be produced
regardless of changes in input level.
Adds mild distortion to the sound.
Stereo Overdrive.
Hard-edge distortion.

Soft, warm distortion.
Hard-edge stereo distortion.
Soft, warm soft distortion.
Distortion which simulates vintage tube and fuzz sounds.
A simulation of a guitar amp.

Stereo amp simulator.

Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
Compressor, Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Compressor, Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
V Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a large guitar amp, in series with a long delay
effect.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a large guitar amp, in series with a long delay
effect. This effect is somewhat softer than the preceding effect.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a large guitar amp, in series with a long delay
effect. This effect is somewhat stronger than the V-HVY+DLY_A effect.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a mid-size guitar amp, in series with a short
delay effect.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a mid-size guitar amp, in series with a short
delay effect. This effect is somewhat softer than the preceding effect.
V Distortion produces the heavy distortion of a mid-size guitar amp, in series with a short
delay effect. This effect is somewhat stronger than the V_HVY+DLY_B effect.
Multi-band compressor that allows you to adjust the compression effect for individual frequency bands.
Holds down the output level when a specified input level is exceeded. A sense of attack
can also be added to the sound.
Gates the input when the input signal falls below a specified level.
Attenuates the vocal part of a CD or other source.
Blurs the stereo positioning of the sound to add spatial width.
Adds a vowel sound to the input signal.
Degrades the audio quality of the input signal.
Dynamically controlled filter.
Controls the level of a specified frequency band of the input signal.

Cyclically modulates the phase to add modulation to the sound.

Changes the pitch of the input signal.

MSB
73
73
73
74
74
74
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
98
98
75
75
75
75
75
75
75
95
95
95
95
96
96
96
96
98
98

LSB
8
16
1
0
9
8
16
22
25
17
23
26
18
19
0
2
0
1
20
21
8
24
27
16
0
17
1
16
0
17
1
1
3

105

84
85
88
93
94
109
115
72
72
72
72
72
111
80
80
80

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
17
18
16
0
16
0
1

Effect Type List

No.
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190

Type
ROTARY SP1
ROTARY SP2
ROTARY SP3
ROTARY SP4
ROTARY SP5
ROTARY SP6
ROTARY SP7
ROTARY SP8
ROTARY SP9
ROTARY SP10
ROTARY SP11
ROTARY SP12
ROTARY SP13
ROTARY SP14
ROTARY SP15
ROTARY SP16
2WAY ROT SP
DST+ROT SP
DST+2ROT SP
OD+ROT SP
OD+2ROT SP
AMP+ROT SP
AMP+2ROT SP
AMP+2ROT SP2
AMP+2ROT SP3
DUAL ROT SP1
DUAL ROT SP2
AUTO PAN1
AUTO PAN2
EP AUTOPAN
EP AUTOPAN2
AUTO PAN3
TREMOLO1
TREMOLO2
TREMOLO3
EP TREMOLO
GT TREMOLO1
GT TREMOLO2
VIBE VIBRATE
AUTO WAH1
AUTO WAH2
AT WAH+DST1
AT WAH+DST2
AT WAH+OD1
AT WAH+OD2
TOUCH WAH1
TOUCH WAH2
TOUCH WAH3
TC WAH+DST1
TC WAH+DST2
TC WAH+OD1
TC WAH+OD2
CLAVI TC WAH
CLAVI TC WAH2
EP TC WAH
EP TC WAH2
WH+DST+DLY1
WH+DST+DLY2
WH+OD+DLY1
WH+OD+DLY2
NO EFFECT

Description

Simulates a rotary speaker.

Distortion and rotary speaker connected in series.
Distortion and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Overdrive and rotary speaker connected in series.
Overdrive and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Amp simulator and rotary speaker connected in series.
Amp simulator and 2-way rotary speaker connected in series.
Rotary speaker simulation with speed switching.

Several panning effects that automatically shift the sound position (left, right, front, back).

Rich Tremolo effect with both volume and pitch modulation.

Vibraphone effect.
Cyclically modulates the center frequency of a wah filter.
The output of an Auto Wah can be distorted by Distortion.
The output of an Auto Wah can be distorted by Overdrive.
Changes the center frequency of a wah filter according to the input level.
The output of an Touch Wah can be distorted by Distortion.
The output of an Touch Wah can be distorted by Overdrive.
Clavinet Touch Wah.
EP Touch Wah
Wah, Distortion and Delay are connected in series.
Wah, Overdrive and Delay are connected in series.
No effect.

MSB
69
71
71
70
66
69
71
69
69
71
71
70
66
69
69
71
86
69
86
69
86
69
86
86
86
99
99
71
71
71
71
71
70
71
70
70
71
70
119
78
78
78
78
78
78
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
82
97
97
97
97
0

LSB
16
17
18
17
18
0
22
17
18
23
24
20
19
19
20
25
0
1
1
2
2
3
3
16
17
0
1
16
0
21
26
1
16
19
0
18
20
19
0
16
0
17
1
18
2
0
8
20
16
1
17
2
18
21
19
22
16
0
17
1
0

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Arpeggio Type List
No.

Arpeggio
Type

Length

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49

UpOct1
UpOct2
UpOct4
DownOct1
DownOct2
DownOct4
U/DAOct1
U/DAOct2
U/DAOct4
U/DBOct1
U/DBOct2
U/DBOct4
RndmOct1
RndmOct2
RndmOct4
Basic
Melody1
Melody2
FifthSQ1
FifthSQ2
Electr1
Electr2
Electr3
Electr4
SynTrnce
Simple
OctSeq
SynPhrs
Random
Compu Bs
SynArp1
SynArp2
SynArp3
SynArp4
Techno
SyncEcho
PulsLine
Doves
Chodal
Waggle
SuperArp
AcidLine
TekEcho
VelGroov
MuteLine
PolyArp
Trance1
Trance2
Dream

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1

50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57

SynChord
Syncopa
Hybrid1
Hybrid2
TrnceChd
TrnceRtm
BscChd1
BscChd2

1
2
1
1
2
4
2
1

58
59
60
61
62
63

Pf70sRk1
Pf70sRk2
Pf Arp1
Pf Arp2
Pf Arp3
Pf Arp4

2
4
2
2
2
1

104

Tempo

Seq
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
130
70
70
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
130
145
90
130
130
130
130
138
120
130
120
150
150
140
120
120
120
134
134
120
140
140
136
Chord Seq
130
120
130
106
145
140
130
130
Ap/Kb
130
130
100
70
130
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Time
Sig.

Voice Type

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead
Synth Lead

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano

64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85

Arpeggio
Type
Pf Arp5
Pf Arp6
Pf Arp7
Pf Arp8
Pf Club
PfHouse
PfLatin1
PfLatin2
PfSalsa
PfMontno
EpSwing
Ep Slow
EpAnlgPp
EpChdUp
Clavi1
Clavi2
Clavi3
EpReggae
EpHipHop
EpNewGos
Ep6/8R&B
EpClubHs

86
87
88

OrgHouse
OrgLatin
OrgRegge

1
1
1

89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103

GtStrum1
GtStrum2
GtStrum3
GtChord1
GtChord2
GtClean1
GtClean2
GtFunky1
GtFunky2
Gt Pop
Gt Slow
GtFingr1
GtFingr2
GtFingr3
GtFingr4

2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3

82
130
130
74
96
130
138
120
123
100
101
74
93
108
120
110
124
92
105
90
61
128
Organ
130
110
92
Guitar
120
120
120
120
100
120
120
120
105
90
74
120
120
120
120

104

GtXovr1

100

4/4

105

GtXovr2

100

4/4

106

GtXovr3

100

4/4

107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125

GtHipHop
Gt Latin
GtSamba
GtSpnish
GtTurksh
MgStrum
MgUnplg1
MgUnplg2
MgUnplg3
MgUnplg4
MgUnplg5
MgFlkRck
MgSftRck
MgChlOut
MgRtrPop
MgSpnish
MgClGt1
MgClGt2
MgClGt3

2
2
1
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4

94
120
120
120
105
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
120
79
126
120
107
107
107

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

No.

Length

Tempo

1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2

Time
Sig.
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
A.Piano/E.Piano
Clavi
Clavi
Clavi
Clavi
Harpsichord
E.Piano
E.Piano
E.Piano

4/4
4/4
4/4

Organ
Organ
Organ

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Clean Guitar
Clean Guitar
Clean Guitar
Clean Guitar
Clean Guitar
Clean Guitar
Classical Guitar
Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Steel Guitar
Overdrive Gt/
Distortion Gt
Overdrive Gt/
Distortion Gt
Overdrive Gt/
Distortion Gt
Muted Guitar
Classical Guitar
Clean Guitar
Classical Guitar
Kanoun
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Steel Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar

Voice Type

Arpeggio Type List

126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137

Arpeggio
Type
MgClGt4
MgFunk1
MgFunk2
MgClsHip
MgAnlgPp
MgOdGt1
MgOdGt2
MgOdGt3
MgOdGt4
MgOd70Rk
GtOvrTp1
GtOvrTp2

138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158

BsFingr1
BsFingr2
BsKlFunk
Bs Slap
BsCmbJz
BsGroove
BsHipHp1
BsHipHp2
BsHipHp3
BsSmooth
BsNewGos
Bs Acid
BsTechno
Bs Dream
BsClubHs
Bs Disco
Bs Latin
BsMontno
BsReggae
BsFunk1
BsFunk2

1
3
1
3
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
1
2
4

159
160
161
162

StrBasic
Str R&B
StrTrksh
Pizzcato

1
1
2
1

163
164
165
166
167
168

BrsFunk1
BrsFunk2
BrsSamba
Flutter
ReedSoul
ReedHpHp

4
1
2
1
4
2

169
170

SynDsco1
SynDsco2

1
2

171
172
173

Prc Arp
PrcTrill
PrcDisco

2
1
2

174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185

Dr Funk
DrGospel
DrCmbJz
DrUnplug
DrFngrPk
DrGtrPop
DrXovrRk
DrHipHop
DrLoBeat
DrAnlgPp
DrEuroTk
DrTrance

4
2
4
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
4

No.

Length
4
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
4

Tempo

107
120
120
90
93
120
120
120
120
130
120
120
Bass
115
115
96
120
204
120
105
94
94
115
90
120
138
136
128
110
138
100
92
120
120
Strings
101
90
86
120
Brass/Reed
132
132
120
120
120
105
Synth Lead
110
110
CrPerc
110
120
110
Drum
107
126
204
120
120
90
100
94
140
93
140
140

Time
Sig.
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Voice Type

No.

Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Clean Guitar
Mega Overdrive Gt
Mega Overdrive Gt
Mega Overdrive Gt
Mega Overdrive Gt
Mega Overdrive Gt
Over TheTop
Over TheTop

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Finger Bass
Finger Bass
Finger Bass
Slap Bass
Acoustic Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Synth Bass
Finger Bass
Finger Bass
Finger Bass
Finger Bass

186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Strings
Strings
Strings
Strings

4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Brass
Brass
Brass
Reed
Reed
Reed

4/4
4/4

Synth Lead
Synth Lead

4/4
4/4
4/4

CrPerc
CrPerc
CrPerc

4/4
3/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Break Kit
Break Kit
Analog T8 Kit
DanceKit1
Analog T9 Kit

Arpeggio
Type
DrHouse1
DrHouse2
DrClubHs
DrGroove
Dr Perc1
Dr Perc2
Dr Club
DrSamba
DrSalsa
DrAfricn
DrTambrn
Dr R&B
DrFunky
DrClsHip
Dr Latin
DrArabic
DrOryant
Dr Azeri
Dr 9/8
DrSaeidy
DrMksoum
DrKarach
DrIndia1
DrIndia2
Dr China
DrMrngue
DrMambo
Dr70Dsco

Length

Tempo

2
2
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
1
2
1
2

123
130
128
96
135
100
128
120
123
122
123
110
130
118
104
100
130
160
120
110
130
120
128
123
106
130
104
120

Time
Sig.
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
6/8
9/8
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4
4/4

Voice Type
Analog T9 Kit
Analog T9 Kit
Analog T9 Kit
Hip Hop Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Dance Kit1
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Standard Kit
Arab. Kit
Arab. Kit
Arab. Kit
Arab. Kit
Arab. Kit
Arab. Kit
Indian Kit
Indian Kit
Chinese kit
Afro Cuban Kit
Afro Cuban Kit
Pop Latin Kit

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Mode

Change

Control

0,32
1,7,10,11
6,38
64
71
72
73
74
84,96-97
91,93,94
100-101

Key's
Ch's

After
Touch

Pitch Bend

Note ON
Note OFF

Velocity

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
x
o
o

x
x

o 9nH,v=1-127
x 9nH,v=0

0 - 127
: True voice **************

3
x
**************

Default
Messages
Altered

Note
Number

1 - 16
x

Default
Changed

Basic
Channel

Function...

Transmitted

o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o

o 0-24 semi

x
x

o 9nH,v=1-127
x

0 - 127
0 - 127

3
x
x

1 - 16
x

Recognized

YAMAHA
[ MUSIC SYNTHESIZER ]
Model MM6/MM8
MIDI Implementation Chart

Effect Depth
RPN LSB,MSB

Data Entry
Sustain
Harmonic Content
Release Time
Attack Time
Brightness

Bank Select

Remarks

Date : 1-FEB-2008
Version : 1.0

MIDI Implementation Chart

: True #

x
x
x
x
o
x

Aux

o(120,126,127)
o(121)
o(122)
o(123-125)
o
x

o
o

x
x
x

o 0 - 127

Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY
Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY

Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO
Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO

o : Yes
x : No

*1 These Control Changes are not transmitted by the panel operation. However,
they may be transmitted while performing Pattern or the Song.

:All Sound OFF
:Reset All Cntrls
:Local ON/OFF
:All Notes OFF
Mes- :Active Sense
sages:Reset

o
o

x
x
x

o 0 - 127
**************

System
: Clock
Real Time: Commands

Common

: Song Pos.
: Song Sel.
: Tune

System Exclusive

Prog
Change

MIDI Implementation Chart

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MIDI Data Format
NOTE:
1 By default (factory settings) the instrument ordinarily functions
as a 16-channel multi-timbral tone generator, and incoming
data does not affect the panel voices or panel settings. However, the MIDI messages listed below do affect the panel
voices, auto accompaniment, and songs.
• MIDI Master Tuning
• System exclusive messages for changing the Reverb Type
and Chorus Type.
2 Exclusive
F0H, 7EH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, F7H
• This message automatically restores all default settings for
the instrument, with the exception of MIDI Master Tuning.
F0H, 7FH, 7FH, 04H, 01H, ll, mm, F7H
• This message allows the volume of all channels to be
changed simultaneously (Universal System Exclusive).
• The values of “mm” is used for MIDI Master Volume. (Values
for “ll” are ignored.)
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 27H, 30H, 00H, 00H,
mm, ll, cc, F7H
• This message simultaneously changes the tuning value of
all channels.
• The values of “mm” and “ll” are used for MIDI Master Tuning.
• The default value of “mm” and “ll” are 08H and 00H, respectively. Any values can be used for “n” and “cc”.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 00H, mmH,
llH, F7H
• mm : Reverb Type MSB
• ll : Reverb Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 100) for details.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 20H, mmH,
llH, F7H
• mm : Chorus Type MSB
• ll : Chorus Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 100) for details.
F0H, 43H, 1nH, 4CH, 02H, 01H, 40H, mmH, llH,
F7H
• mm : DSP Type MSB
• ll : DSP Type LSB
Refer to the Effect Type List (page 101) for details.
3 When the accompaniment is started, an FAH message is transmitted. When accompaniment is stopped, an FCH message is
transmitted. When the clock is set to External, both FAH
(accompaniment start) and FCH (accompaniment stop) are
recognized.
4 Local ON/OFF
Bn, 7A, 7F
Bn, 7A, 00
Value for “n” is ignored.

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Specifications
Keyboards

MM8
MM6

88 keys (Initial touch)
61 keys (Initial touch)

Tone Generator block

Tone Generator
Polyphony
Multi Timbral Capacity
Wave
Voice

AWM2
32 notes
16 parts
70MB(when converted to 16-bit linear format)
Preset: 418 normal voices + 22 drum kits
GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
8 banks x 8
Reverb x 25 types, Chorus x 30 types, Variation x 189 types
5 types

Performance
Effect System
Master Equalizer
Sequencer block

Note Resolution
Tempo (BPM)
Recording type
Tracks
Patterns
Songs

Arpeggio
Others

Controllers
Display
Connectors

Power Consumption
Dimensions, Weight
Accessories

96 ppq (parts per quarter note)
11–280
Real time replace
8 + 8 (Pattern track)
168 patterns (x 4 sections)
Preset: 3 songs
User: 5 songs
USB: 400 songs maximum
Preset x 213 types
Pitch Bend wheel x 1, Modulation wheel x 1, Knobs x4, Data dial x 1
320 x 240 dot graphic LCD (backlit)
OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack), PHONES (standard stereo phone
jack), FOOT CONTROLLER, SUSTAIN, MIDI IN/OUT, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE), DC INLET
12W
MM8: 1,340(W) x 445(D) x 157(H)mm, 15.6kg
MM6: 949(W) x 374(D) x 123(H)mm, 5.0kg
AC Power Adaptor, Owner’s Manual (this book), Supplied Disk (supplied DAW
software)

* Specifications and descriptions in this owner's manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check
with your Yamaha dealer.

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Index
[r] (Fast Reverse) button........... 12, 27
[f] (Fast Forward) button .......... 12, 27
[ ] (Pause) button ...................... 12, 27
[>/■] (START/STOP) button ........... 12

A
Accessories............................................ 7
[A]–[D] buttons ................................... 12
[ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button ..... 13, 20
Arpeggio Type .............................. 21, 65
Arpeggio Type List ........................... 104
Arpeggio Velocity ......................... 48, 65
ATTACK............................................. 41
[ATTACK] knob ................................. 12
AUTO FILL IN ................................... 51
[AUTO FILL IN] button ..................... 12
Auto-accompaniment Range ............... 23

B
Backup................................................. 35
Backup Clear ....................................... 35
Bank .................................................... 59

DSP Type List....................................101
Dual......................................................16
[DUAL] button ..............................13, 16
Dual Voice ...........................................16
Dual Voice Chorus Level ....................63
Dual Voice Dry Level..........................63
Dual Voice DSP Level.........................63
Dual Voice Octave...............................63
Dual Voice Pan ....................................63
Dual Voice Reverb Level ....................63
Dual Voice Volume .............................63

E
[EDIT] button ................................12, 62
EDIT display........................................38
Effect Type List .................................100
Erase (Performance Memory)..............61
[EXECUTE] button .................12, 68, 69
[EXIT] button ................................12, 38
External Clock ...............................78, 79
External Clock On/Off.........................65

F
C
Cable clip ...................................... 10, 13
CATEGORY [DEC], [INC] buttons
................................................... 12, 37
CATEGORY SEARCH buttons ... 13, 15
Chord................................................... 25
Chord Basic ......................................... 54
Chord Fingering ............................ 56, 65
Chorus ................................................. 43
Chorus Type .................................. 43, 65
Chorus Type List............................... 100
Computer............................................. 10
Convert (SMF Format)........................ 70
CUTOFF ............................................. 41
[CUTOFF] knob.................................. 12

D
DC IN jack .......................................... 13
[DEC/NO] button .......................... 12, 37
Delete (USB Storage Device) ............. 72
Demo ................................................... 14
Demo Cancel ....................................... 65
Demonstration Song............................ 14
Dial ................................................ 12, 37
Display .......................................... 12, 38
Drum Kit ............................................. 19
Drum Kit List ...................................... 90
[DRUM/PERC/SE] button .................. 19
DSP ..................................................... 44
DSP On/Off ......................................... 65
DSP Type ...................................... 44, 65

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Fast Forward ........................................27
Fast Reverse.........................................27
Fill In....................................................51
[FINGER] button .................................12
Foot Controller.....................................41
FOOT CONTROLLER jack..........13, 41
Footswitch............................................41
Format (USB Storage Device).............68
Full Keyboard ......................................65

H
Headphones..........................................10

I
[INC/YES] button ..........................12, 37
Initial Setup....................................65, 79
Initialization .........................................35

K
Keyboard Out...........................65, 78, 79
Knob.....................................................41

L
LCD Contrast Control..........................11
LCD CONTRAST knob ......................12
Load .....................................................71
Local ..............................................78, 79
Local On/Off........................................65

M
MAIN display................................ 38, 39
Main Section........................................ 51
Main Voice .......................................... 15
Main Voice Chorus Level ................... 63
Main Voice Dry Level......................... 63
Main Voice DSP Level........................ 63
Main Voice Octave.............................. 63
Main Voice Pan ................................... 63
Main Voice Reverb Level ................... 63
Main Voice Volume ............................ 63
Master EQ List .................................... 99
Master EQ Type ............................ 48, 65
[MASTER VOLUME] control...... 12, 14
Measure Number ................................. 31
[MENU] button ....................... 12, 67, 68
Messages ............................................. 83
Metronome .......................................... 45
[METRONOME] button ............... 12, 45
Metronome Volume ...................... 46, 65
MIDI.................................................... 74
MIDI Data Format............................. 108
MIDI Implementation Chart.............. 106
MIDI IN, OUT terminals............... 13, 73
MIDI Setting........................................ 78
[MODULATION] wheel..................... 12
Modulation wheel................................ 40
Mute..................................................... 58

O
Octave.................................................. 50
OCTAVE [UP], [DOWN] buttons
................................................... 13, 50
OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks......... 13, 73

P
Pattern............................................ 22, 51
[PATTERN] button ................. 12, 14, 22
Pattern File .................................... 69, 71
Pattern List .......................................... 98
Pattern Out............................... 65, 78, 79
Pattern Volume.............................. 53, 65
Pause.................................................... 27
PC Mode........................................ 65, 79
PERFORMANCE BANK [DEC],
[INC] buttons............................. 13, 59
Performance List ................................. 96
Performance Memory.......................... 59
PERFORMANCE MEMORY [1]–[8]
buttons ....................................... 13, 59
Personal Computer .............................. 77
PHONES jack...................................... 13
Pitch Bend Range ................................ 65
[PITCH BEND] wheel ........................ 12

Index

Pitch Bend wheel................................. 40
[PRESET] button .......................... 12, 26
Preset Song.......................................... 28

R
[REC] button ................................. 12, 30
Recording ............................................ 29
RELEASE ........................................... 41
[RELEASE] knob................................ 12
RESONANCE..................................... 41
[RESONANCE] knob ......................... 12
Reverb ................................................. 42
Reverb Type .................................. 42, 65
Reverb Type List............................... 100

S
Saving Data ......................................... 69
Section................................................. 51
SMF (Standard MIDI File).................. 70
Song..................................................... 26
[SONG] button .............................. 12, 14
Song Clear ........................................... 33
Song Out.................................. 65, 78, 79
Song Volume................................. 57, 65
Speaker ................................................ 74
Specifications .................................... 109
[SPLIT] button .............................. 13, 17
Split Point...................................... 52, 65
Split Voice........................................... 17
Split Voice Chorus Level .................... 63
Split Voice Dry Level ......................... 63
Split Voice DSP Level ........................ 63
Split Voice Octave .............................. 63
Split Voice Pan.................................... 63
Split Voice Reverb Level .................... 63
Split Voice Volume............................. 63
[STANDBY/ON] switch ... 10, 11, 13, 14
Start/Stop............................................. 37
[START/STOP] button
................................. 12, 14, 22, 27, 37
Stop Accompaniment .......................... 53
[STORE] button ............................ 13, 59
Supplied DAW Software..................... 80
Supplied Disk ...................................... 80
Sustain ................................................. 41
SUSTAIN jack .............................. 13, 41
Sync Start ...................................... 23, 51
[SYNC START] button................. 12, 23

Time Signature – Denominator......46, 65
Time Signature – Numerator ...............65
Touch Sensitivity ...........................47, 65
Track ....................................................29
TRACK [1]–[8] buttons.......................13
Track Clear ..........................................34
Track Mute...........................................29
TRACK [PATTERN] button ...............13
[TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button
....................................................13, 58
Transpose .............................................49
TRANSPOSE [+], [-] buttons........13, 49
Troubleshooting ...................................82
Tuning............................................49, 65

U
[USB] button..................................12, 26
USB Song ............................................28
USB Storage Device ......................66, 75
USB TO DEVICE terminal ...........13, 73
USB TO HOST terminal................13, 73
USB-MIDI Driver................................77
[USER] button .........................12, 26, 30
User Pattern..........................................71
User Song.......................................28, 29
[UTILITY] button..........................12, 64
UTILITY display .................................38

V
Voice....................................................15
Voice List.............................................84

T
Tap....................................................... 47
[TAP TEMPO] button................... 12, 47
Tempo ........................................... 47, 57
TEMPO [+], [-] buttons................. 12, 57

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Limited Warranty
90 DAYS LABOR

1 YEAR PARTS

Yamaha Corporation of America, hereafter referred to as Yamaha, warrants to the original consumer of a product included in the categories listed
below, that the product will be free of defects in materials and/or workmanship for the periods indicated. This warranty is applicable to all models
included in the following series of products:

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER MM6/MM8
If during the first 90 days that immediately follows the purchase date, your new Yamaha product covered by this warranty is found to have a defect
in material and/or workmanship, Yamaha and/or its authorized representative will repair such defect without charge for parts or labor.
If parts should be required after this 90 day period but within the one year period that immediately follows the purchase date, Yamaha will, subject
to the terms of this warranty, supply these parts without charge. However, charges for labor, and/or any miscellaneous expenses incurred are the
consumers responsibility. Yamaha reserves the right to utilize reconditioned parts in repairing these products and/or to use reconditioned units as
warranty replacements.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY WHICH YAMAHA MAKES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE PRODUCTS. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY IS LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. YAMAHA EXCLUDES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE IN ANY EVENT FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations that relate to implied warranties and/or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, these
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

CONSUMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
If warranty service should be required, it is necessary that the consumer assume certain responsibilities:
1. Contact the Customer Service Department of the retailer selling the product, or any retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product for
assistance. You may also contact Yamaha directly at the address provided below.
2. Deliver the unit to be serviced under warranty to: the retailer selling the product, an authorized service center, or to Yamaha with an explanation
of the problem. Please be prepared to provide proof purchase date (sales receipt, credit card copy, etc.) when requesting service and/or parts
under warranty.
3. Shipping and/or insurance costs are the consumers responsibility.* Units shipped for service should be packed securely.
*Repaired units will be returned PREPAID if warranty service is required within the first 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT ship anything to ANY location without prior authorization. A Return Authorization (RA) will be issued that has
a tracking number assigned that will expedite the servicing of your unit and provide a tracking system if needed.
4. Your owners manual contains important safety and operating instructions. It is your responsibility to be aware of the contents of this manual and
to follow all safety precautions.

EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to units whose trade name, trademark, and/or ID numbers have been altered, defaced, exchanged removed, or to
failures and/or damages that may occur as a result of:
1. Neglect, abuse, abnormal strain, modification or exposure to extremes in temperature or humidity.
2. Improper repair or maintenance by any person who is not a service representative of a retail outlet authorized by Yamaha to sell the product, an
authorized service center, or an authorized service representative of Yamaha.
3. This warranty is applicable only to units sold by retailers authorized by Yamaha to sell these products in the U.S.A., the District of Columbia,
and Puerto Rico. This warranty is not applicable in other possessions or territories of the U.S.A. or in any other country.
Please record the model and serial number of the product you have purchased in the spaces provided below.
Model___________________________

Serial #________________________________

Sales Slip #________________________________

Purchased from____________________________________________________________
(Retailer)

Date______________________________________

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Electronic Service Division
6600 Orangethorpe Avenue
Buena Park, CA 90620

KEEP THIS DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS. DO NOT MAIL!

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha
representative or the authorized distributor listed below.
Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha ou
au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.
135 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario,
M1S 3R1, Canada
Tel: 416-298-1311

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten
Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen
Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.
Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más cercana
o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

THE NETHERLANDS/
BELGIUM/LUXEMBOURG
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, The Netherlands
Tel: 0347-358 040

FRANCE

U.S.A.
Yamaha Corporation of America
6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620,
U.S.A.
Tel: 714-522-9011

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
MEXICO
Yamaha de México S.A. de C.V.
Calz. Javier Rojo Gómez #1149,
Col. Guadalupe del Moral
C.P. 09300, México, D.F., México
Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL
Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.
Rua Joaquim Floriano, 913 - 4' andar, Itaim Bibi,
CEP 04534-013 Sao Paulo, SP. BRAZIL
Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Musique France
BP 70-77312 Marne-la-Vallée Cedex 2, France
Tel: 01-64-61-4000

ITALY
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Combo Division
Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy
Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN/PORTUGAL
Yamaha Música Ibérica, S.A.
Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17, 200, 28230
Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain
Tel: 91-639-8888

GREECE
Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House
147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece
Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Sucursal de Argentina
Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte
Madero Este-C1107CEK
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: 011-4119-7000

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN
AMERICAN COUNTRIES/
CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.
Torre Banco General, Piso 7, Urbanización Marbella,
Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,
Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá
Tel: +507-269-5311

EUROPE
THE UNITED KINGDOM
Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8BL, England
Tel: 01908-366700

IRELAND
Danfay Ltd.
61D, Sallynoggin Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01-2859177

GERMANY
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Switzerland
Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: 01-383 3990

AUSTRIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-60203900

CZECH REPUBLIC/SLOVAKIA/
HUNGARY/SLOVENIA
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH,
Branch Austria, CEE Department
Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria
Tel: 01-602039025

POLAND
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Sp.z. o.o. Oddzial w Polsce
ul. 17 Stycznia 56, PL-02-146 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: 022-868-07-57

Yamaha Scandinavia AB
J. A. Wettergrens Gata 1, Box 30053
S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden
Tel: 031 89 34 00

DENMARK
YS Copenhagen Liaison Office
Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark
Tel: 44 92 49 00

ASIA
THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.
25/F., United Plaza, 1468 Nanjing Road (West),
Jingan, Shanghai, China
Tel: 021-6247-2211

HONG KONG
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.
11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: 2737-7688

INDONESIA
PT. Yamaha Music Indonesia (Distributor)
PT. Nusantik
Gedung Yamaha Music Center, Jalan Jend. Gatot
Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
Tel: 21-520-2577

KOREA
Yamaha Music Korea Ltd.
8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,
Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea
Tel: 080-004-0022

MALAYSIA
Yamaha Music Malaysia, Sdn., Bhd.
Lot 8, Jalan Perbandaran, 47301 Kelana Jaya,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 3-78030900

PHILIPPINES
Yupangco Music Corporation
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue, P.O. Box 885 MCPO,
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel: 819-7551

SINGAPORE
Yamaha Music Asia Pte., Ltd.
#03-11 A-Z Building
140 Paya Lebor Road, Singapore 409015
Tel: 747-4374

FINLAND
F-Musiikki Oy
Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,
SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 618511

TAIWAN

NORWAY
Norsk filial av Yamaha Scandinavia AB
Grini Næringspark 1, N-1345 Østerås, Norway
Tel: 67 16 77 70

Yamaha KHS Music Co., Ltd.
3F, #6, Sec.2, Nan Jing E. Rd. Taipei.
Taiwan 104, R.O.C.
Tel: 02-2511-8688

THAILAND

ICELAND
Skifan HF
Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik, Iceland
Tel: 525 5000

RUSSIA
Yamaha Music (Russia)
Office 4015, entrance 2, 21/5 Kuznetskii
Most street, Moscow, 107996, Russia
Tel: 495 626 0660

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: +49-4101-3030

AFRICA
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2312

MIDDLE EAST
TURKEY/CYPRUS
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Tel: 04101-3030

OTHER COUNTRIES
Yamaha Music Gulf FZE
LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jubel Ali,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-881-5868

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.
891/1 Siam Motors Building, 15-16 floor
Rama 1 road, Wangmai, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 02-215-2626

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2317

OCEANIA
AUSTRALIA
Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,
Victoria 3006, Australia
Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND
Music Houses of N.Z. Ltd.
146/148 Captain Springs Road, Te Papapa,
Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST
TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN
Yamaha Corporation,
Asia-Pacific Music Marketing Group
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu,
Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2312

HEAD OFFICE Yamaha Corporation, Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division
Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650
Tel: +81-53-460-2445
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Yamaha Web Site (English only)
http://www.yamahasynth.com/
Yamaha Manual Library
http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

U.R.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2008 Yamaha Corporation
WM52900 803POTYX.X-01A0
Printed in China

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