Yamaha Mx61 Quick Reference Guide MX49/MX61 リファレンスマニュアル User Manual 121938

2014-12-11

User Manual: Yamaha Mx61-Quick-Reference-Guide

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Using the MX49/MX61 Manuals
Basic Structure
Using a Connected Computer
- Connecting to a computer
- Creating a Song with a computer
Using iOS Applications
Reference

Contents

Using the MX49/MX61 Manuals 2

Basic Structure 3

Structure of the MX49/MX61 .......................................3

Controller Block...........................................................3

Keyboard.................................................................................. 3

Pitch Bend wheel ..................................................................... 3

Modulation wheel ..................................................................... 4

Knobs ....................................................................................... 4

Tone Generator Block .................................................5

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)........................................ 5

Voices....................................................................................... 5

Memory structure of the Voices ............................................... 8

Performances ........................................................................... 9

Performance memory structure.............................................. 10

Editing a Performance and the Voices................................... 10

Effect Block ................................................................11

Effect structure ....................................................................... 11

Effect connections and settings............................................. 12

Arpeggio Block ..........................................................13

Arpeggio categories .............................................................. 13

About the Arpeggio type list .................................................. 14

Arpeggio playback types....................................................... 14

Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types............. 15

Song/Pattern Playing Block......................................16

Rhythm Pattern....................................................................... 16

Song ....................................................................................... 16

Internal Memory .........................................................17

Internal memory of the MX49/MX61 ....................................... 17

MIDI/Audio Signal Flow .............................................18

Using a Connected Computer 19

Connecting to a computer ........................................19

Creating a Song with a computer.............................22

Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW

software as MIDI data.............................................................22

Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW

software as audio data ...........................................................27

Recording Arpeggio phrases of the MX49/MX61 to DAW

software as MIDI data.............................................................28

Remote-controlling DAW software or VSTi (software instruments)

from the MX49/MX61 ..............................................................31

Remote Control Assignments .................................................35

Using iOS Applications 39

Reference 40

Performance...............................................................40

Performance Play....................................................................40

Performance Select ................................................................41

Performance Part Select .........................................................41

Performance Edit ....................................................................43

Performance Job ....................................................................54

Performance Store..................................................................56

Supplementary Information.....................................................56

Song/Pattern settings................................................58

Song........................................................................................58

Pattern.....................................................................................59

File............................................................................... 60

Terminology in the File operation............................................60

File display..............................................................................61

Utility........................................................................... 64

Utility Job ................................................................................68

Remote mode.............................................................70

Remote display .......................................................................70

Switching the functions for Knobs [A] – [D]............................71

Switching the Control Template..............................................71

Utility settings..........................................................................71

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Reference Manual

MX49/MX61 Reference Manual 2

Using the MX49/MX61 Manuals

Your MX49/MX61 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides—the Owner’s Manual, the Reference Manual (this document), the

Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner’s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet,

this Reference Manual, Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as PDF documents on the bundled CD-ROM.

Owner’s Manual (hardcopy booklet)

Describes how to set up your MX49/MX61 and how to perform basic operations. It also has some useful, informative appendices for

the instrument. This manual explains the following operations.

Reference Manual (this PDF document)

Describes the internal design of your MX49/MX61, how to use a connected computer, and all parameters that can be adjusted and set.

Synthesizer Parameter Manual (PDF document)

Explains the voice parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages that are used for synthesizers incorporating the

Yamaha AWM2 sound generators. Read the Owner’s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter manual, if

necessary, to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers.

Data List (PDF document)

Provides lists such as the Voice List, Performance List, Arpeggio Type List, Effect Type List, as well as reference materials such as

the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List.

Using the Reference Manual

• Using the major function tabs along the upper part of each page from the

Reference section, you can jump to the page for parameter explanations of

the corresponding function. The list indicated at the right of each page in the

selected function is equivalent to the function tree. By clicking the desired

item from this list, you can jump to the page for the corresponding function’s

explanations.

• You can click on any page number from the Table of Contents or within

descriptive text to jump to the corresponding page.

• You can also click on desired items and topics you want to refer to in the

“Bookmarks” index to the left of the main window, and jump to the

corresponding page. (Click the “Bookmarks” tab to open the index if it is not

displayed.)

• If you want to find information on a specific topic, function or feature, select

“Find” or “Search” from the Adobe Reader “Edit” menu and enter a key word

to locate the related information anywhere in the document.

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NOTE The names and positions of menu items may vary according to the version of

Adobe Reader being used.

Information

• The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Reference Manual are

for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from

those on your instrument.

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• Setting up

• Basic operation and displays

• Playing the Voices

• Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice with the

Controllers

• Using the Arpeggio function

• Keyboard Octave/Transpose settings

• Playing the Performances

• Playing the Rhythm Patterns

• Playing the Songs

• Creating an original Performance

• Switching Voices during live performance without the sound cutting off

• Making global System settings

• Exchanging files with USB flash memories

• Connecting external MIDI instruments

• Shift Function list

• Display messages

• Troubleshooting

• Specifications

Song/Pattern File Utility RemotePerformance

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Performance Play

Performance Select

Perfo rm an ce Pa r t Se lect

Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Par t Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

RcvSwitch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voi ce Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

Supplementary

Information

Reference

Performance

A Performance is typically made up of multiple Voices, allowing you to sound them together in various ways. For

example, you can play a richly textured sound on the keyboard by combining two Voices (of Parts 1 and 2), or play

multiple Parts simultaneously by using an external sequencer or MIDI data. This section explains all the Performance

parameters, divided into six categories (Performance Play, Performance Select, Performance Part Select, Performance

Edit, Performance Job, and Performance Store).

Performance Play

This corresponds to the top or main display of the instrument. In this display, you can select/play Part 1 or Part 2, play

different Voices of Parts 1 and 2 together in a layer (Layer function), or play one Voice of Part 2 with your left hand while

you play a different Voice of Part 1 with your right (Split function).

1Performance number

The selected Performance number is always displayed in this three-digit display. When editing Performance

parameters, a dot (.) is shown in the lower right of the screen. This provides a quick conﬁrmation that the current

Performance has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. When you want to store the current status, execute the Performance

Store function (page 56).

2Voic e of Pa r t 1

3Voic e of Pa r t 2

Indicates/determines the Voice assigned to Parts 1 and 2 of the selected Performance. The Voice category, Voice

number, Voice name are displayed in order from left to right. User Voices are indicated by a “u” mark at the beginning of

the Voice name. When a category contains User Voices, the User Voices are listed after the Preset Voices of the

category. A cursor (

) is displayed between the Voice category and number of the selected Part.

(Edit) indicator

When the Voice assigned to Part 1 or Part 2 has been modiﬁed, this indicator appears to the right of the Voice name.

This gives a quick conﬁrmation that the Voice has been modiﬁed but not yet stored. When you want to store the current

status, execute the Voice Store function (page 53).

5Keyboard icon

When playing the keyboard, this icon appears to the right of the Part that is currently sounding. When the Layer function

is active, this icon appears to the right of both Parts, since both Parts will sound. When the Split function is active, the

icon appears at Part 1 when you play the right side of the keyboard (right of the Split Point; page 45), and appears at

Part 2 when you play the left side.

Operation

Call up Performance Play display by pressing [EXIT] repeatedly  Select Part 1/2 with Cursor [u]/[d]

buttons  Select Voice with [DATA] dial.

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Effect Block

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Song/Pattern

Playing Block

Internal Memory

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Creating a Song with a

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Song/Pattern

File

Utility

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Basic Structure

Structure of the MX49/MX61

The MX49/MX61 system consists of five main functional blocks: Controller, Tone Generator, Effect, Arpeggio, and Song/

Pattern Playing.

Controller Block

This block generates/transmits note on/off, velocity (strength) and other playing information to the synthesizer’s tone

generator block when you play notes. If the Arpeggio function is available, this block also transmits the playing

information to the Arpeggio block.

Keyboard

The keyboard transmits note on/off messages to the Tone Generator Block (for sounding the Voices). The keyboard is

also used for triggering Arpeggio playback. The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 – C6

(MX49)/ C1- C6 (MX61). You can change the note range of the keyboard in octaves by using the OCTAVE [-]/[+]

buttons, or transpose the notes by using the TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons.

Pitch Bend wheel

Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend the pitch of the notes up (roll the wheel up away

from you) or down (roll the wheel down toward you) while playing the keyboard.

This wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal pitch when

released. Each preset Voice has its own default Pitch Bend Range setting. The

Pitch Bend Range setting can be changed in the Play Mode display (page 47) of

Part Edit. Functions other than Pitch Bend can be assigned to the Pitch Bend wheel

in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Voice Edit.

Controller Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern Playing Block

Tone Generator Effects

Playback

Pitch up

Pitch down

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Song/Pattern

Playing Block

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File

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Modulation wheel

Even though the Modulation wheel is conventionally used to apply vibrato to the

sound, many of the preset Voices (page 5) have other functions and effects

assigned to the wheel. The higher up you move this wheel, the greater the effect

that is applied to the sound. To avoid accidentally applying effects to the current

Voice, make sure the Modulation wheel is set to minimum before you start playing.

Various functions can be assigned to the Modulation wheel in the Ctrl Set display

(page 52) of Voice Edit.

Knobs

The four Knobs let you change various aspects of the Voice’s sound in real time—while you play. Three functions can be

assigned to each Knob, alternatively selected via the [KNOB FUNCTION] button. Also, the sound which is applied to

the Knob effects is determined via the [PART 1-2 LINK] button. For details, see page 56.

NOTE For instructions on using the Knobs, see the “Owner’s Manual.”

DAW Remote

Press [DAW REMOTE] to enter the Remote mode. In the Remote mode, you can operate the DAW software or VSTi

(software instrument) from the panel controls. Entering the Remote mode will change the functions of some panel

buttons—for example, Knobs [A] – [D], the Transport button, and Category buttons—to functions exclusive to this

mode. For details, see the “Remote Control Assignments” of the “Using a Connected Computer” section on page

35.

Maximum

Minimum

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Effect Block

Arpeggio Block

Song/Pattern

Playing Block

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Creating a Song with a

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Song/Pattern

File

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Tone Generator Block

The Tone Generator block is what actually produces sound in response to the playing information generated by playing

the keyboard and using the controllers. This section explains the AWM2 synthesis system, Voices (which are the basic

sounds of the MX49/MX61), and Performances (which are Voice combinations).

AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)

This instrument is equipped with an AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)

tone generator block. AWM2 is a synthesis system based on sampled

waves (sound material), and is used in many Yamaha synthesizers. For

extra realism, each AWM2 Voice uses multiple samples of a real instrument’s

waveform. Furthermore, a wide variety of parameters—envelope generator,

filter, modulation, and others—can be applied.

Voices

A program that contains the sonic elements for generating a specific musical instrument sound is referred to as a

“Voice.” Internally, there are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voices.

Normal Voices

Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument-type sounds that can be played over the entire range of the

keyboard. A Normal Voice consists of combined waves or sound samples.

Drum Voices (Drum Kits)

Drum Voices are mainly percussion/drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes on the keyboard. A collection of

assigned percussion/drum waves is known as a Drum Kit.

NOTE The default note numbers assigned to the keyboard range from C2 – C6 (MX49)/ C1 – C6 (MX61). In order to play notes outside

the keyboard range (C0 – C2 / C0 – C1), use the OCTAVE [-] button or TRANSPOSE [-] button to change the keyboard pitch.

Internal AWM2

Tone Generator

Velocity (strength with

which you press the key) A single Normal Voice

C0 C1 C6

Individual drum sounds

(different for each key)

A single Drum Voice (Drum Kit)

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File

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Voice Components

Each Voice consists of OSC (Oscillator), FILTER, AMP (Amplitude), and LFO components. Editing parameters of these

components allows you to create original sounds.

OSC

This component determines the wave (the basic sound material) the note range for the sound, velocity range (the

strength at which you play the keys). These are fixed to suitable settings for each Voice.

FILTER

This component modifies the tone of the sound output from OSC by subtracting a specific frequency range of the

sound. Filter related parameters can be set in the Filter/EG display (page 48) of Performance Part Edit.

AMP

This component controls the output level (amplitude) of the sound output from FILTER. AMP related parameters can be

set in the Play Mode display and the Filter/EG display (page 48).

LFO

This unit produces cyclic modulation for the Oscillator, Filter, and Amplitude. Modulating these aspects of the sound can

create effects such as vibrato, wah and tremolo. LFO related parameters can be set in the Voice LFO display (page 51)

of Voice Edit.

LFO

FILTEROSC AMP

Low Frequency

Oscillator

Wave

Changes the tonal

quality of the sound.

Filter EG (Filter

Envelope Generator)

Controls the output

level (amplitude) of

the sound.

Amplitude EG

(Amplitude Enve-

lope Generator)

To Effect

block

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Voice Categories

The Voices are conveniently divided into specific Categories. The categories are divided based on the general

instrument type or sound characteristics. The different categories are listed below. Each category has multiple Voices.

Category name Abbreviation Category button name Voice type

Acoustic Piano AP PIANO Normal Voice

Keyboard KB KEYBOARD Normal Voice

Organ ORG ORGAN Normal Voice

Guitar GTR GUITAR Normal Voice

Bass BAS BASS Normal Voice

Strings STR STRINGS Normal Voice

Brass BRS BRASS Normal Voice

Sax/Woodwind WND SAX/WOODWIND Normal Voice

Synth Lead LD SYN LEAD Normal Voice

Synth Pad/ Choir PAD PAD/CHOIR Normal Voice

Synth Comping CMP SYN COMP Normal Voice

Chromatic Percussion CP CHROMATIC PERCUSSION Normal Voice

Drum/ Percussion DR DRUM/ PERCUSSION Drum Voice (Drum Kit)

Sound Effect SFX SOUND EFX Normal Voice

Musical Effect MFX MUSICAL EFX Normal Voice

Ethnic ETH ETHNIC Normal Voice

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Memory structure of the Voices

The MX49/MX61 features multiple Voices in Preset Memory, which cannot be overwritten (page 17). These Voices are

referred to as Preset Voices. On the other hand, Voices which are created by editing the Preset Voices are referred to as

User Voices. User Voices are stored in User Memory, which can be overwritten (page 17). The maximum number of

User Voices which can be memorized to User Memory is 128 Normal Voices and 8 Drum Voices.

128

Preset Voices

Piano

Keyboard

Bass

Drum/Percussion

User Voices

Normal Voices

Edit & Store operations

Drum Voices

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Performances

The MX49/MX61 features 16 independent parts that allow for sounding multiple Voices simultaneously. Such a program

in which multiple Voices (Parts) are combined is referred to as a Performance. One Voice is assigned to each Part, and

a single Performance is the combination of 16 Voices.

You can play Parts 1 and 2 normally. The MX49/MX61 also allows you to play different Voices of Part 1 and Part 2

together in a layer (Layer function), or play one Voice of Part 2 with your left hand while you play a different Voice of Part

1 with your right (Split function).

Part 10 is conventionally used for playing Rhythm patterns. Therefore, the default Voice assigned to Part 10 is a Drum

Voice.

NOTE You can also switch among Parts 3 – 16 and play those Voices normally one by one.

Different MIDI channels are assigned to Parts 1 – 16. Up to 16 Parts can be played simultaneously using an external

MIDI sequencer, the DAW software on the computer, or MIDI data in USB flash memory connected to the MX49/MX61.

Performance

Normally used Parts

Part 1

Voice

Part 2

Voice

Part 3

Voice

Part 10

Voice

Part 16

USB flash memory

MIDI data

DAW (computer), etc.

Tone generator block

Performance

Part 1 CH1

Part 2 CH2

Part 3 CH3

Part 4 CH4

Part 10 CH10

Part 16 CH16

MIDI data

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Performance memory structure

The MX49/MX61 features 128 Performances in User Memory, which can be overwritten (page 17). To store an edited

Performance, you need to overwrite one of the memory locations 1 – 128.

Editing a Performance and the Voices

You can create your own original sounds by editing the Performance and Voice parameters. In Performance Edit, you

can edit both the parameters unique to each Part (Part parameters) and parameters common to all Parts (Common

parameters). In Voice Edit, you can edit the parameters that are related to the entire Voice. Voice Edit is available only

for Voices assigned to the Performance Parts.

When editing the Voice, make sure to store it as a User Voice separate from the Performance. Keep in mind that even

when you store a Performance, the Voice parameters are not stored.

Maximum Polyphony

Maximum polyphony refers to the highest number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously from the internal

tone generator of the instrument. The maximum polyphony of this synthesizer is 128. When the internal tone

generator block receives a number of notes exceeding the maximum polyphony, previously played notes are cut

off. Keep in mind this may be especially noticeable with Voices not having decay. Furthermore, when Normal

Voices that include multiple waves are used, the maximum number of simultaneous notes is less than 128.

128

Performances

Store

Voice 1

Voice parameters

Performance 1

Performance 128

Part 1

Voice Part parameters

Common

parameters

Part 2

Voice Part parameters

Part 3

Voice Part parameters

Part 16

Voice Part parameters

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Effect Block

This block applies effects to the output of the tone generator block, processing and enhancing the sound. Effects are

applied in the final stages of editing, letting you change the sound as desired.

Effect structure

Insertion Effects

Insertion Effects can be applied individually to Voices assigned to specific Parts before merging the signals of all Parts.

It should be used for sounds for which you want to drastically change the character. Each Voice features one Insertion

Effect. You can set different Effect types to the Insertion Effect. This setting can be set in the Voice Insert Eff/ DrumKit

Insert Eff display (page 50) of Voice Edit. This instrument features four Insertion Effects, which can be applied to four

Parts (maximum) of the Performance.

System Effects

This instrument is equipped with Reverb and Chorus as System Effects. System Effects are applied to the overall sound.

With System Effects, the sound of each Part is sent to the effect according to the Effect Send Level for each Part. The

processed sound (referred to as “wet”) is sent back to the mixer, and output—after being mixed with the unprocessed

“dry” sound.

Master EQ

Master EQ is applied to the final (post-effect), overall sound of the instrument. In this EQ, all five bands can be set to

peaking, with shelving being available also for the lowest and highest bands.

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Effect connections and settings

1Selection of which Part (1 – 16) uses the Insertion Effect.

Settings: Set in “InsSw” in the Performance Part Select display (page 42).

2Insertion Effect related settings

Settings: Set in the Voice Insert Eff/ DrumKit Insert Eff display (page 50) of Voice Edit.

3Chorus and Reverb related settings

Settings: Set in the Chorus Eff/ Reverb Eff display (page 43) of Common Edit, the General display (page 45) of

Common Edit, and the Play Mode display (page 47) of Part Edit.

4Master EQ related settings

Settings: Set in the Master EQ display (page 44) of Common Edit.

About Effect categories, Effect types, and Effect parameters

For information regarding the Effect categories of this instrument and the Effect types contained in their

categories, see the “Effect Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For information on the Effect parameters

which can be set in the each effect type, see the “Effect Parameter List” in the “Data List” PDF document. For

information on the descriptions of each Effect category, each Effect type, and each Effect parameter, see the

“Synthesizer Parameters Manual” PDF documentation.

About Preset settings

Preset settings for parameters of each effect type are provided as templates and can be selected in the Effect

Type selection display. To get a desired effect sound, try first selecting one of the Presets close to your imagined

sound, then change the parameters as necessary. Preset settings can be determined by setting “Preset” in each

effect parameter display. For information on each effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document.

Performance

System Effects

2 Insertion Effects (up to 4 effects)

Part 1

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 2

Voice

Insertion

Effect Off

Part 3

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 8

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

Part 9

Voice

Insertion

Effect Off

Part 16

Voice

Insertion

Effect On

3 Chorus

4 Master EQ

3 Reverb

Send level

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Arpeggio Block

This block lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases using the current Voice by simply pressing a

note or notes on the keyboard. The Arpeggio sequence also changes in response to the actual notes or chords you

play, giving you a wide variety of inspiring musical phrases and ideas—both in composing and performing. Two

Arpeggio types can be played back at the same time.

Arpeggio categories

The Arpeggio types are divided into multiple categories as listed below. The categories are based on instrument type.

Category List

ApKb Acoustic Piano & Keyboard

Org Organ

Guit Guitar / Plucked

Bass Bass

Str Strings

Brs Brass

RdPp Reed / Pipe

Lead Synth Lead

PdMe Synth Pad / Musical Effect

CrPc Chromatic Percussion

DrPc Drum / Percussion

Seq Synth Sequence

Chd Chord Sequence

Hybr Hybrid Sequence

Ctrl Control

Arpeggio Performance

Arpeggio 1

Arpeggio 2

Part 1

Voice

Part 2

Voice

Part 3

Voice

Part 16

Voice

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About the Arpeggio type list

NOTE Note that this list is for illustration purposes only. For a complete listing of the Arpeggio Types, see the “Data List” PDF

document.

1Category

Indicates the Arpeggio Category.

2ARP No. (Arpeggio Number)

Indicates the Arpeggio type number.

3ARP Name (Arpeggio Name)

Indicates the Arpeggio Name.

4Time Signature

Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type.

5Length

Indicates the data length (amount of measures) of the Arpeggio type.

6Original Tempo

Indicates the appropriate tempo value of the Arpeggio type. Note that this tempo is not set automatically when

selecting an Arpeggio type.

7Accent

The circle indicates that the Arpeggio uses the Accent Phrase feature (see below).

8Note/Chord

Indicates the Arpeggio playback type. “N (Note)” indicates that the playback method differs according to the

number of notes or the intervals between them. “C (Chord)” indicates that chords are detected from note data

played on the keyboard, and Arpeggio playback then changes with the chords. Blank cells indicate Arpeggios for

Drum Voices (page 15) or Arpeggios containing mainly controller information (page 15).

Arpeggio playback types

Turning Arpeggio playback on/off

The following two settings are available for turning Arpeggio playback on/off.

NOTE For information on the displays including the “Hold” parameters, see Arp Select display (page 49).

NOTE When “Switch (Arpeggio Switch)” is set to “on,” you can use a damper pedal switch (sending MIDI sustain messages; control

change #64) to perform the same function as setting “Hold” to “on.”

Accent Phrase

Accent Phrases are composed of sequence data included in some Arpeggio types, sounding only when you play notes

at a high (strong) velocity. For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in

the “Data List” PDF document.

To continue playing an Arpeggio only by pressing and holding a note: Set the “Hold” parameter to “off.”

To continue playing an Arpeggio even when a note is released: Set the “Hold” parameter to “on.”

Category ARP

No. ARP Name Time

Signature Length Original

Tempo Accent

ApKb 1 70sRockB 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 2 70sRockC 4 / 4 1 130

ApKb 3 70sRockD 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 4 70sRockE 4 / 4 4 130

ApKb 5 70sRockF 4 / 4 2 130

ApKb 6 70sRockG 4 / 4 1 130

ApKb 7 70sRockH 4 / 4 1 130

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Relation between played notes and Arpeggio types

There are three main Arpeggio playback types as described below.

Arpeggios for Normal Voices

Arpeggio types (belonging to all categories except for DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the

following three playback types.

Playback of played notes only

Arpeggios are played back using only the played note(s) and octave notes.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played notes (Note)

These Arpeggio types have several sequences each of which is suited for a certain chord type. Even if you press only

one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the programmed sequence—meaning that notes other than the ones you

play may be sounded. Pressing another note triggers a transposed sequence using the pressed note as the new root

note. Adding notes to those already held changes the sequence accordingly. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to

the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document.

Playback of a programmed sequence according to the played chord (Chord)

These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices are played back to match the chord type that you play on the

keyboard. For more on this Arpeggio type, refer to the “Arpeggio Type List” in the “Data List” PDF document.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using them with Drum Voices may not produce musically appropriate

results.

Arpeggios for Drum Voices (Category: DrPc)

These Arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use with Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various

rhythm patterns. Three different playback types are available.

Playback of a drum pattern

Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.

Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played notes (assigned drum instruments)

Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Playing additional notes to the one being held lets you add other

sounds (assigned drum instruments) to the drum pattern being played.

Playback only of the played notes (assigned drum instruments)

Playing a note or notes will trigger a rhythm pattern using only the notes played (assigned drum instruments). Keep in

mind that even if you play the same notes, the triggered rhythm pattern differs depending on the order of the notes

played. This gives you access to different rhythm patterns using the same instruments simply by changing the order in

which you play the notes, when the “KeyMode” parameter is set to “thru” or “thrudirect.”

NOTE The three playback types above are not distinguished by category name or type name. You'll have to actually play the types and

hear the difference.

NOTE Since these types are programmed for Drum Voices, using them with Normal Voices may not produce musically appropriate

results.

Arpeggios containing mainly controller information (Category: Cntr)

These arpeggio types are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are used to change

the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes. In fact, some types contain no note data at all.

NOTE When the Arpeggio types which belong to the “Cntr” Category and contain no note data is selected, no sound is produced,

even if the MX49/MX61 receives Note On messages.

Tips for Arpeggio playback

Arpeggios not only provide inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform, they give you

quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs, or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live

performances. For instructions on using Arpeggio, see the “Quick Guide” in the Owner’s Manual.

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Song/Pattern Playing Block

This block lets you play the internal Rhythm Patterns or MIDI/Audio data saved to USB flash memory which is connected

to this instrument. The MIDI data of the Rhythm Pattern and USB flash memory is sent to the internal tone generator

block, and plays back the sounds.

Rhythm Pattern

The MX49/MX61 features multiple Rhythm Patterns. The appropriate Rhythm Pattern is determined for each

Performance. This Pattern is played back using the Drum Voice assigned to Part 10 of the Performance.

Song

MIDI and Audio data saved in the root directory (page 60) of the USB flash memory can be played back as a Song on

this instrument. MIDI data uses the sounds of Parts 1 – 16 of the Performance for playback. Audio data is directly output

to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.

NOTE Only SMF (Standard MIDI File) MIDI data of format 0 can be used for playback on this instrument.

NOTE Only 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV file audio data can be used for playback on this instrument.

Song/Pattern playing block

Internal memory

Rhythm Pattern (MIDI)

USB flash memoryUSB flash memory

Song (MIDI)

Song (Audio)

Performance

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 10

Part 16

MIDI

Audio

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Internal Memory

The MX49/MX61 creates a variety of different kinds of data, including Performance and Voice. This section describes

how to maintain the various types of data and use the memory devices/media for storing them.

Internal memory of the MX49/MX61

Preset memory

Preset Voices, Arpeggios, and Demo Song are stored in this memory. It is designed specifically for reading out data,

and as such data cannot be written to it.

User memory

Stored to this memory are 128 Performances, User Voices, Utility settings (global system settings), and 50 Control

templates. It is designed for both data writing and data reading operations. The contents of this memory are maintained

even when the power is turned off.

Edit buffer

The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of the Performance and the Voices assigned to the Parts. Only a

single Performance can be held in this memory at one time. This memory is designed both for data writing and data

reading operations. The contents of this memory are lost when the power is turned off. You should always store edited

data to User memory before switching the Performance or turning off the power.

Recall buffer/ Compare buffer

The recall buffer is the backup memory for the edit buffer. If you’ve selected another Performance without storing the

one you were editing, you can use the Recall function to recover your original edits, since the edit buffer’s contents are

stored to backup memory.

The compare buffer is designed specifically for saving data that exists prior to editing. The data prior to editing will

temporarily be reinstated, then you can switch between the just-edited data and its original, unedited condition, allowing

you to hear how your edits affect the sound (Compare function). These memories are designed both for data writing and

data reading operations. The contents of this memory are lost when the power is turned off.

Internal memory

Recall buffer

Compare buffer

(excluding Utility settings)

Preset memory

• Preset Voice

• Arpeggio

• Demo Song

Edit Buffer

• Performance Edit

• Voice Edit

• Utility

• Control templates

(Remote mode)

Bulk Dump

User memory

• Performance

• User Voice

• Utility settings

• Control templates

(Remote mode)

Store

Load/ Save (executed in File display)

Internal data communication

Data communication between this

synthesizer and an external device

MIDI instrument or computer

DAW software

Remote Editor

USB flash memory

File extensions “.X5A”

(which include all data in User memory)

Bulk Dump

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MIDI/Audio Signal Flow

The MIDI/audio signal flow in this instrument and the flow between this instrument and an external device are shown in

the following illustration.

*1 The audio signals input via the USB [TO HOST] terminal are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. These

signals are not output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

*2 The audio data of the USB flash memory are output only to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONE] jack. The data is not output

to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

MX49/MX61

Controller block

Keyboard

Controllers

Arpeggio block

Arpeggio Playback (2)

Song/Pattern

playing block

Internal memory

MIDI Output

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [OUT]

MIDI Input

USB [TO HOST]

MIDI [IN]

Audio Input

USB [TO HOST]

[AUX IN]

Audio Output

USB [TO HOST]

OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R]

[PHONE]

Computer External MIDI equipment Computer Audio player

(ex.: iPod)

Computer Powered

speakers, etc.

Tone Generator

Performance

• Part 1: Voice

• Part 2: Voice

• Part 16: Voice

Effects

System Effect

Insertion Effect × 4

Master EQ

MIDI

Audio

Internal memory

Song (MIDI)

Song (Audio)

Rhythm Pattern (MIDI)

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Using a Connected Computer

Connect the MX49/MX61 to your computer (via USB) and create your own original songs, using DAW software on the

computer.

NOTE The acronym DAW (digital audio workstation) refers to music software for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI data.

The main DAW applications are Cubase, Logic, SONAR and Digital Performer. Though all of these can be effectively used with

the MX49/MX61, we recommend using Cubase when creating songs together with the instrument.

By connecting this instrument to a computer, you can take advantage of the following functions and applications.

• Using as an external tone generator for the DAW software and a MIDI keyboard

• Using as a remote controller of the DAW software and VSTi (software instrument)

Connecting to a computer

A USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver are necessary to connect the MX49/MX61 to the computer. Note

that both audio data and MIDI data can be transmitted via USB. Also, the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools and the MX Voice

List are useful for using DAW software with this instrument. Follow the instructions below.

1Download the latest Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver, MX49/MX61 Remote Tools, and MX Voice

List from our website.

After clicking the Download button, extract the compressed file.

http://download.yamaha.com/

NOTE Information on system requirements is also available at the above web site.

NOTE The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and Remote Tools may be revised and updated without prior notice. Make sure to

check and download the latest version from the above site.

2Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to the computer.

For instructions on installing, follow the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package. When

connecting this instrument to a computer, connect the USB cable to the USB [TO HOST] of this instrument and the

USB terminal of the computer as shown below.

3Make sure that the USB [TO HOST] terminal of this instrument is enabled.

Press [UTILITY] button to call up Utility display  Select “02:MIDI” from list with Cursor [u] / [d] buttons, then

press [ENTER] to call up MIDI display  Set “MIDI IN/OUT” parameter to “USB.”

4Press the [STORE] button to store the settings to internal memory.

USB terminal

USB cable

Rear panel

USB [TO HOST] terminal

UTILITY*MIDI*******2

a***MIDI*IN/OUT=*USB

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5Install the MX49/MX61 Remote Tools (downloaded in step 1) to the computer.

Remote Tools consists of two components: the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor and MX49/MX61 Extension, which

enables you to use the MX49/MX61 along with Cubase series. For instructions on installing, refer to the online

Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package.

6Install the MX Voice List (downloaded in step 1) to the computer.

For instructions on installing, refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package.

Precautions when using the USB [TO HOST] terminal

When connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, make sure to observe the following points. Failing

to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data. If the computer or the instrument freezes,

restart the application software or the computer OS, or turn the power to the instrument off then on again.

NOTICE

• Use an AB type USB cable of less than 3 meters. USB 3.0 cables cannot be used.

• Before connecting the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal, exit from any power-saving mode of the

computer (such as suspend, sleep or standby).

• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the computer to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

• Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on/off or plugging/unplugging the USB cable

to/from the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

• Quit any open application software on the computer.

• Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument. (Data is transmitted by playing notes on the

keyboard, playing back a song, or etc.)

• While the computer is connected to the instrument, you should wait for six seconds or more between these

operations: (1) when turning the power of the instrument off then on again, or (2) when alternately connecting/

disconnecting the USB cable.

MIDI channels and MIDI ports

MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels, and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing up to

sixteen separate Parts, via the maximum sixteen MIDI channels. However, this sixteen-channel limit can be

overcome by using separate MIDI “ports”—each supporting sixteen channels—and adding another synthesizer

or tone generator for even more instrument sounds. While a single MIDI cable is equipped to handle data over

up to sixteen channels simultaneously, a USB connection is capable of handling far more—thanks to the use of

MIDI ports. Each MIDI port can handle sixteen channels, and the USB connection allows up to eight ports,

letting you use up to 128 channels (8 ports x 16 channels) on your computer. When connecting this instrument to

a computer using a USB cable, the MIDI ports are defined as follows:

Port 1 The tone generator block in this instrument can recognize and use only this port. When playing

the MX49/MX61 as a tone generator from the external MIDI instrument or computer, you should

set MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or computer.

Port 2 This port is used to control DAW software on the computer from the MX49/MX61 by using the

Remote Control feature.

Port 3 This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port. The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the USB [TO

HOST] terminal is re-transmitted to an external MIDI device via the MIDI [OUT] terminal. Also, the

MIDI data received over Port 3 via the MIDI [IN] terminal is re-transmitted to an external device

(computer, etc.) via the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

Port 4 This port is not used for the MX49/MX61.

Port 5 This port is used only for data communication of the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. No other

software or device can use this port.

When using a USB connection, make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as

the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel. Make sure to set the MIDI port of the external device

connected to this instrument according to the above information.

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Audio channels

The audio signals of the MX49/MX61 can be output to the USB [TO HOST] terminal and the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/

[R] jacks. When connecting to a computer, use the USB [TO HOST] terminal. In this case, up to two audio

channels (USB 1 and USB2) are available. The audio signals of the MX49/MX61 can be input from the USB [TO

HOST] terminal and the [AUX IN] jack. Up to two channels of audio can be input to the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

Set the output level by setting the “DAW Level” parameter (page 64) on the MX49/MX61. The signals are output to

the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jack. Also, up to two audio channels can be input to the [AUX IN] jacks. The signal is

sent to directly the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jack. For more details, see the “MIDI/Audio Signal Flow” section (page

18).

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Creating a Song with a computer

By using the MX49/MX61 with DAW software on the connected computer, you can take advantage of the following

functions and applications.

• MIDI recording of your MX49/MX61 performance to DAW software on the computer.

• Audio recording of your MX49/MX61 performance to DAW software on the computer

• Remote controlling the DAW software or VSTi (software instrument)

This section contains an overview on how to use DAW software on the computer with the MX49/MX61 after connecting.

NOTE For information on Cubase series software that supports the MX49/MX61, see the following website.

http://download.yamaha.com/

Important

For the sake of example in the explanations below, Cubase 6 is used on a computer running Windows 7. The Cubase

windows and names as shown in this section may differ according to your particular Cubase version and/or computer

environment.

Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW

software as MIDI data

In this section, you’ll learn how to record variety of instrument Voices to multiple tracks of the Cubase to create a MIDI

song. Recording as MIDI data allows you to easily create a musical score from your performance, as well as easily

make partial corrections to the recording—for example changing the tempo or key for the whole song. In this section,

make connections and set the signal flow as shown in the following illustration. Using the Quick Setup function greatly

simplifies the connection settings on the MX49/MX61.

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Powered speakers

DAW

MIDI Tr

Computer

MIDI Thru = on

MIDI

Audio

OUTPUT [L MONO] / [R] USB [TO HOST]

Direct Monitor = on

MIDI Out = off

LocalCtrl = off

Rhythm Pattern

(MIDI)

Controllers

(keyboard, knobs, etc.)

Tone generator Arpeggio

Port 1 Port 1

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Setting up the MX49/MX61

1Use the Quick Setup function to specify the “DAW Rec” connection.

Press [UTILITY]  [JOB]  Select “01:QuickSetup”  [ENTER]  Set “Type” to “DAW Rec”  [ENTER]. The

following parameters are set as shown. Local Control (page 65) is set to off. Use this setting when you want to

record your performance on this instrument (excepting Arpeggio data) to DAW software.

2Store the settings, then return the Performance top display.

Press [STORE], then press [EXIT] repeatedly to return to the top display after storing the settings.

3Make sure that the Layer and Split functions are off.

If the lamps of the [LAYER] button and/or [SPLIT] button are lit, press the buttons to turn them off.

Setting up Cubase

1Start Cubase on your computer.

Important

Cubase cannot recognize the MX49/MX61 if you turn the power of the MX49/MX61 on after starting Cubase. Make

sure to start Cubase after turning on the power of the MX49/MX61.

2On Cubase, open a new project.

Select the “Empty” project in the “More” area of the Project Assistant window, and then click [Create].

3Confirm that MIDI Thru is set to “on” on Cubase.

Click “File” menu  “Preference”  “MIDI.” Confirm that “MIDI Thru Active” is checked. Then, click [OK] to close

the Preference window. When MIDI Thru is set to on, the MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard and

received by the computer is returned back to the MX49/MX61. As shown in the illustration below, this allows you to

play selected tracks on Cubase (each with a different MIDI channel) and have the respective Parts on the MX49/

MX61 sound. For example, if Tracks 1, 2 and 3 are set to MIDI channels 1, 2 and 3, respectively, and the MX49/

MX61 is set to play Piano, Bass and Strings on MIDI channels 1, 2 and 3, respectively—you can individually select

a track for playing/recording and have that respective instrument sound on the MX49/MX61. Select Track 1 and

play/record the Piano part; select Track 2 to play/record the Bass, and so on.

DAW Rec

Direct Monitor switch on

LocalCtrl off

MIDI Sync auto

Clock Out off

Arpeggio MIDI output switch off

JOB*QuickSetup

c******Type=*DAW*Rec

USB [TO HOST] terminal

Tone generator block

(recognizing MIDI

Channel 3 data)

Keyboard

(output via MIDI

Channel 1)

Local Control = off

MX49/MX61

OUT

CH3

CH1

Computer

(Cubase, etc.) MIDI Thru = on

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4Confirm that ASIO Driver is set to “Yamaha Steinberg USB ASIO” or “Yamaha MX49/MX61”

Click “Devices” menu  “Device Setup...”  “VST Audio System.” Confirm the “ASIO Driver” setting. Then, click

[OK] to close the Device Setup window.

5Set up the MX Voice List installed in your computer for use on Cubase.

Setting up the MX Voice List makes operation smoother, easier and more convenient when creating song data with

multiple Voices of the instrument. If you don’t set the MX Voice List, you'll need to manually set the Voice assigned

to each Part on the MX49/MX61.

5-1 Click “Devices” menu  “MIDI Device Manager”  [Install Device].

5-2 Select “Yamaha MX” on the Add MIDI Device window, then click [OK].

5-3 After selecting “Yamaha MX” in the “Installed Devices” area on the MIDI Device Manager

window, set Output to “Yamaha MX49/MX61-1” at the lower part of the window, then close the

window.

6Create a MIDI track.

Click “Project” menu  “Add Track”  “MIDI”  [Add Track].

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7On the MIDI track, set the Input/ Output Routing to allow MX49/MX61 data to be input to Cubase

and to allow MIDI track data to be output to Port 1 of the MX49/MX61.

Set the Input Routing to “All MIDI Inputs” and set the Output Routing to “Yamaha MX49/MX61 (Yamaha MX49/

MX61–1).” All incoming MIDI data will be input to Cubase, and MIDI track data will be output to the channel

determined at the track on MIDI Port 1 of the MX49/MX61. Also, the MX Voice List can be shown on the track of

Cubase.

NOTE If you didn’t execute Step 5 above, set the Output Routing to “Yamaha MX49/MX61–1.”

8Determine which Voice will be used for the MIDI track data.

Click in the Program Selector to call up the MX49/MX61 Voice List, then select the desired Voice. The Voice

assigned to the MX49/MX61 Part corresponding to the output channel for the MIDI track is replaced by the Voice

you’ve selected on Cubase. Check the sound while playing the MX49/MX61 keyboard.

NOTE If you don’t select the Voice on Cubase, the Voice currently assigned to the Part on the MX49/MX61 will sound.

Input Routing

Output Routing

Program Selector

Voice List

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9If necessary, turn the metronome on.

Click on “CLICK” in the Transport Panel (or press C) to turn the metronome on.

10 Record the MX49/MX61 performance to the selected MIDI track.

After setting the time position to zero, click (Record). When you begin playing the MX49/MX61, recording of

your performance starts. When you’ve finished, click (Stop) to stop recording.

11 Create other MIDI tracks as needed, and record more parts of your performance using other

Voices of the MX49/MX61.

Repeat steps 6 to 10 above. After finishing recording as desired, go on to step 12.

12 Check the recorded data in all tracks.

After setting the time position to zero, click (Start). If necessary, correct or edit the MIDI data on Cubase to

complete the song data. For instructions on using Cubase, refer to the documentation provided with the software.

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Recording your performance on the MX49/MX61 to DAW

software as audio data

In this section, you’ll learn how to convert the MIDI data you created in the previous section to audio data using the

MX49/MX61 Voices. By recording audio data, you can create audio CDs, or use the MX49/MX61 Song data as an audio

file in other applications, such as sound editors or video production software. In this section, set up the connections and

signal flow as shown in the following illustration.

1Set up the MX49/MX61 according to the instructions in “Setting up the MX49/MX61” on page 23.

2Create a new Audio track in the Project you created in the previous section (“Recording your

performance on the MX49/MX61 to the DAW software as MIDI data”).

Click “Project” menu  “Add Track”  “Audio”  [Add Track].

3In this new Audio track, set the Input/Output destinations for the MX49/MX61.

Set the Input Routing to “Stereo In,” and set the Output Routing to “Stereo Out.”

NOTE “Stereo In” and “Stereo Out” are the bus names set on the VST Connection window which is called up from the “Device”

menu. If you’ve added other bus names on the VST Connection window, make sure to set the routings to the appropriate

bus names.

4Using all MIDI data that was recorded to the Project, record the MX49/MX61 sound to Cubase as

audio data.

After setting the time position to zero, click (Record). The MIDI data of all tracks will be played back to record

the data to the Audio track. When the MIDI data reaches the end, click (Stop) to stop recording.

5After muting all tracks in the Project window on Cubase (except the new Audio track), check the

recorded audio data by playing the Audio track.

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Recording Arpeggio phrases of the MX49/MX61 to DAW software

as MIDI data

In this section, you’ll learn how to record Arpeggio phrases to Cubase as MIDI data. Doing this allows you to simply

create fully realized, comprehensive songs, without having to play difficult phrases on the keyboard. In this section, set

the signal flow as shown in the following illustration and use the convenient Quick Setup function to simplify the

connection settings on the MX49/MX61.

Setting up the MX49/MX61

1For Part 1, determine the desired Arpeggio type for recording, then set the Arpeggio switch to

on.

Press [EDIT] in the Performance display  Select “02:Part” with the Cursor [d] button, then press [ENTER] 

Press [PIANO] (1)  Select “03:ArpSelect” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons, then press [ENTER]  Set “Switch” to

“on,” and select desired “Category”/“Type.”

2Set the Arpeggio switch to on.

Press [ARP] so that it’s lamp lights. This functions for the entire Performance.

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3Use the Quick Setup function to specify the “Arp Rec” connection.

Press [UTILITY]  [JOB]  Select “01:QuickSetup”  [ENTER]  Set “Type” to “Arp Rec”  [ENTER]. The

following parameters are automatically set. This setting is used for recording your performance on the instrument,

including Arpeggio data, to DAW software.

4Set the instrument so that the Sequencer Control signals—Start, Stop, etc.—are not received

from Cubase.

Press [EXIT] twice  Select “02:MIDI”  Press [ENTER]  “SeqCtrl” = “out” or “off”.

5Store the settings, then return to the Performance top display.

Press [STORE], then press [EXIT] to return to the top display after Store is completed.

6Make sure that the Layer and Split functions are off.

If the lamps of the [LAYER] button and [SPLIT] button are lit, press the buttons to turn them off.

Setting up Cubase

1Start Cubase on your computer.

Important

Cubase cannot recognize the MX49/MX61 if you turn the power of the MX49/MX61 on after starting Cubase. Make

sure to start Cubase after turning on the power of the MX49/MX61.

2On Cubase, open a new project.

Select the “Empty” project in the “More” area of the Project Assistant window, and then click [Create].

3Create a MIDI track.

Click “Project” menu  “Add Track”  “MIDI”  [Add Track].

4On the MIDI track, set the Input/Output Routing to disable the MIDI thru function.

Set the Input Routing to “All MIDI Input” and set the Output Routing to “Not Connected.” All MIDI data will be input

to Cubase, and MIDI track data will not be output to the MX49/MX61. Disable the MIDI thru function of the MIDI

track in order to prevent the to-be-recorded Arpeggio phrase from being output to the MX49/MX61, which would

otherwise result in a feedback loop between the instrument and the computer.

Arp Rec

DirectMonitor (Direct Monitor switch) on

LocalCtrl on

MIDI Sync auto

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MIDI OUT (Arpeggio MIDI output switch) on

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5Set the MIDI clock so that it is transmitted from Cubase to the MX49/MX61.

Click the “Transport” menu  “Project Synchronization Setup”  In “MIDI Clock Destinations” area, check

“Yamaha MX49/MX61 – 1,” “MIDI Clock Follows Project Position,” and “Always Send Start Message”  Click [OK].

NOTE The “Send MIDI Clock in Stop Mode” setting determines whether the Arpeggio is played back when recording or playing

is stopped on Cubase (Stop mode). If you wish to playback the Arpeggio in the Stop mode, also check the “Send MIDI

Clock in Stop Mode.”

6Record Arpeggio phrases of the MX49/MX61 to the selected MIDI track.

After setting the time position to zero, click (Record), then play the keyboard of the MX49/MX61 to playback

the Arpeggio. The Arpeggio phrases will be output as MIDI data, allowing you to record them to a MIDI track in

Cubase.

When you have finished the performance, click (Stop) to finish recording.

Playing the recorded Arpeggio phrases

1Press [ARP] on the MX49/MX61 so that the lamp turns off.

The Arpeggio switch which functions for the entire Performance is set to off.

2On the MIDI track to which the Arpeggio phrases were recorded, set the MIDI thru function to

active.

Set the Output Routing to “Yamaha MX49/MX61-1.” The recorded MIDI data will be output to the MX49/MX61.

3Check the recorded Arpeggio phrases.

After setting the time position to zero, click (Start).

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Remote-controlling DAW software or VSTi (software

instruments) from the MX49/MX61

The MX49/MX61 features a highly convenient Remote mode which lets you control the DAW software and VSTi (software

instrument) on your computer via the panel operations of the MX49/MX61. This function enables you to control the DAW

software or VSTi efficiently from the instrument, and enables even greater ease in recording and creating a song.

When [DAW REMOTE] is turned on, the MX49/MX61 enters the Remote mode, and the remote control functions are

assigned to specific buttons on the panel. The names are printed on the panel in black on white background. For

example, the [PLAY] (R/K) button, [STOP] (J) button, and AI KNOB ([DATA] dial) can be used as transport controls for

Cubase.

DAW programs that can be controlled from the MX49/MX61 are Cubase, Logic Pro, SONAR and Digital Performer. Port

2 is used mainly to transfer MIDI data for remote control between the MX49/MX61 and the DAW software.

Before you can use the Remote Control function, you’ll need to follow the setup instructions below.

NOTE Before making the setup of DAW Remote, make sure to properly install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and the MX49/MX61

Remote Tools.

Setting up the MX49/MX61

1Connect the instrument to the computer via a USB cable (page 19).

2Press the [DAW REMOTE] button to enter the Remote mode.

3Press [UTILITY] to call up the UTILITY Remote display, then set “DAW Select” to the desired

DAW software.

4Press [STORE] to store the settings to internal memory.

5Press [EXIT] to exit from the Utility display.

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Setting up the DAW software on the computer

Start the DAW software on the connected computer. Then, follow the setup instructions below.

NOTE When the cable connecting the MX49/MX61 to the computer is disconnected or the MX49/MX61 is turned off accidentally, the

DAW will not recognize the MX49/MX61 again. If this occurs, exit the DAW software, then restart it after setting up the MX49/

MX61 and making sure the connection is secure.

NOTE For details on DAW software versions that are compatible with the MX49/MX61, see the “Specifications” of the “Owner’s Manual”

PDF document.

NOTE Not all of the following functions may be available, depending on your particular software version or your computer environment.

Cubase

Install MX49/MX61 Remote Tools to complete the setup.

SONAR

1Pull down the [Edit]  [Preferences] menu and select [Devices] of “MIDI.”

2Add “Yamaha MX49/MX61-2” to the Input Device, then add “Yamaha MX49/MX61-2” to the Output Device.

3Pull down the [Edit]  [Preferences] menu and select [Control Surfaces].

4Click the [+] button, select “Mackie Control,” then set the Input Port to “Yamaha MX49/MX61-2” and set the Output

Port to “Yamaha MX49/MX61-2.”

Digital Performer

1In the Audio/MIDI setup of a Mac computer, connect Port 2 of the interface of the MX49/MX61 to Port 2 of the tone

generator. When there is only one Port for the tone generator, add the new Port, then connect it to the interface.

2Pull down the [Setup] menu and select [Control Surface Setup] to call up the Control Surface window.

3Click the [+] button.

4Select “Mackie Control” in the Driver section.

5In the box for setting “Unit” and “MIDI,” select “Mackie Control” in the “Unit” section and select “MX49/MX61 New

Port 2” in the “MIDI” section.

Logic Pro

1Select the [Preferences] menu  [Control Surfaces Setup] to call up the Setup window.

2Select the [New] menu  [Install].

3Select “Mackie Control” in the model list, then add it as a control surface.

4Set the MIDI Output Port to “Yamaha MX49/MX61 Port2.”

NOTE Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs, Inc.

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Remote control of the VSTi

This section explains how to set up the VSTi on Cubase to enable use of the Remote Control function.

1Use the Quick Setup function of the MX49/MX61 to specify the “DAW Rec” connection.

Press [UTILITY]  [JOB]  Select “01:QuickSetup”  [ENTER]  Set “Type” to “DAW Rec”  [ENTER]. Local

Control (page 65) is set to off. Use this setting when you want to record your performance on this instrument

(excepting Arpeggio data) to DAW software.

2Set up the MX49/MX61 for remote control of Cubase by following the instructions in “Setting up

the MX49/MX61” (page 31).

3Create a MIDI track.

Click “Project” menu  “Add Track”  “MIDI”  [Add Track].

4Press [ADD INST TRACK] ([SYN COMP]) on the MX49/MX61 to display the “Add Instrument

Track” dialog in the Cubase project window.

5Select a VSTi by using the Cursor buttons of the MX49/MX61.

Press the Cursor [V] button to display the VSTi list in the dialog, then select a VSTi by using the Cursor [V]/[>]

buttons—for this example we’ll select “Synth”  “HALion Sonic SE.” After selecting, press [ENTER].

6Press [ENTER] of the MX49/MX61 to close the “Add Instrument Track” dialog.

The instrument track will be created in the Cubase project window, and the Control Template for “HALion Sonic

SE” will be selected automatically on the MX49/MX61.

HINT

The MX49/MX61 features Control Templates for remote control of popular VSTi instruments. These Control

Templates let you assign the appropriate functions for your favorite VSTi to Knobs [A] – [D] on the MX49/MX61.

When using Cubase, switching the VSTi on the Cubase changes to the appropriate Control Template on the MX49/

MX61. When using other DAW software than Cubase, switching the VSTi on the DAW software does not affect the

Control Template on the MX49/MX61. You should set the appropriate Control Template manually to match the VSTi

on the DAW software. For settings of the Remote mode on the MX49/MX61, see page 70.

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7Press [VSTi WINDOW] ([CHROMATIC PERCUSSION]) to open the VSTi window of the selected

Instrument track.

8Select a program of the VSTi by pressing [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] of the MX49/MX61.

9Play the VSTi by using the MX49/MX61 keyboard, or control the parameters of the VSTi by using

Knobs [A] – [D].

If you wish to edit the Control Templates, or create a new template, use the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. For details

about how to use the Remote Editor, refer to the accompanying PDF manual.

Additional remote-control functions are available. For details, see the following “Remote Control Assignments” section.

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Remote Control Assignments

In the Remote mode, you can control various functions of the DAW software by using the MX49/MX61 controllers.

NOTE Not all of the following functions may be available, depending on your particular software version or your computer environment.

Transport operation

The [PLAY] ([R/K]) button and [STOP] ([J]) button function as DAW transport controls.

Program Change function

The [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons function as program change controls in the selected track. If the selected track is an

Instrument track in which the VSTi is set, a MIDI track, or an Audio track, these buttons switch the preset program for the

track. When using Cubase, the function differs depending on the “PrgChgMode” (page 68) setting.

When using other DAW software than Cubase, the “PrgChgMode” is always set to “PC.”

NOTE When multiple tracks are selected on the DAW software, the program change function works for only the top track.

Operating by the Category buttons

The functions of the DAW software can be operated by the Category buttons.

[ORGAN] – [SAX/WOODWIND] buttons

These buttons can be assigned freely to any desired functions. No function is assigned to these buttons by default.

When you wish to assign the functions to these buttons in Cubase, click “Device” menu  “Device Setup” 

“Yamaha MX49/MX61” in “Remote Devices” area  Assign functions to the buttons in “User Commands” area.

“PrgChgMode” setting Functions

remote Pressing [INC/YES] selects the next program, while pressing the [DEC/NO] button selects the previous

program.

PC Program change messages are sent to the DAW software by using the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

However, programs of VST3 instruments cannot be changed by using the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO]

buttons.

auto When the selected Track is a MIDI Track, and the output destination of the MIDI Track is not VSTi, the

[INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] function is same as when “PrgChgMode” is set to “PC.” In other cases, the [INC/

YES]/[DEC/NO] function is the same as when “PrgChgMode” is set to “remote.”

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[ADD INST TRACK]([SYN COMP]) button – [DELETE]([ETHNIC]) button

When using Cubase, the following fixed functions are assigned to [ADD INST TRACK]([SYN COMP]) –

[DELETE]([ETHNIC]). The appropriate function of Cubase is assigned to each button.

NOTE Even if you are using DAW software other than Cubase, the functions are assigned automatically to the [ADD INST

TRACK]([SYN COMP]) – [DELETE]([ETHNIC]) buttons. However, the actual functions on your DAW software may not be the

same. Before using these Category buttons, you should assign the desired functions to these buttons on your particular

software. Please note that these buttons do not work in Digital Performer.

When selecting multiple tracks, please keep in mind the following points:

• [VSTi WINDOW] function applies to the top track.

• [EDIT CH SET] function applies only to the top track.

• [AUTOMATION READ]/[AUTOMATION WRITE]/[DELETE] functions apply to all selected tacks.

Operating the Knobs [A] – [D]

Knobs [A] – [D] let you control the parameters of

the selected track or the selected VSTi. The

appropriate functions for the current VSTi are

automatically assigned by the Control Template

to the Knobs. Each Control Template features

three sets of the Knob [A] – [D] functions. You can

switch the set by pressing the [KNOB

FUNCTION] button.

Moving the cursor and other functions

The Cursor [<]/[u]/[d]/[>] buttons let you move the cursor up/down/left/right on the

DAW software. The [EXIT] button functions the same as the [Esc] key of the

computer. The [ENTER] button functions the same as the [Enter] key of the computer.

Buttons Functions

[ADD INST TRACK] Opens/closes the [Add Instrument Track] dialog.

[VSTi WINDOW] Opens/closes the VSTi display for the selected track.

[EDIT CH SET] Opens/closes the settings window for the channel of the selected track.

[AUTOMATION READ] Switches Automation Read for the selected track on or off.

[AUTOMATION WRITE] Switches Automation Write for the selected track on or off.

[DELETE] Deletes selected data in track

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AI KNOB functions

The AI KNOB lets you control a desired parameter specified via the mouse pointer, or move the current time position in

the project.

1AI KNOB

Here, the [DATA] dial of the MX49/MX61 works as the AI KNOB. The AI KNOB is a multi-function knob—for example, it

can control a desired parameter within the principal window and plug-in software on Cubase, and it can be used for

Jog/ Shuttle operation (as in freely moving the time position). The assignable parameters to the AI KNOB change

according to the on/off status of the [JOG] ([SYN LEAD]) button and the [LOCK] ([PAD/CHOIRS]) button. To control a

parameter specified via the mouse pointer on Cubase, make sure that the [JOG] ([SYN LEAD]) button and [LOCK]

([PAD/CHOIRS]) button are turned off.

2[JOG] button

When this button is turned on, the AI KNOB will move the time position of the current project. Rotating the AI KNOB

clockwise will move the time position forward while rotating the AI KNOB counter-clockwise will move the time position

backward. When turning on the [LOCK] button as well as [JOG] button, the moving time position will not stop even if you

release the AI KNOB. You can stop the time position at any time by rotating the AI KNOB backward or pressing the

[STOP] button.

Adjusting the parameter at which the mouse pointer is located

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3[LOCK] button

You can “lock” the parameter to be edited via the AI KNOB by turning this button on. When you locate the mouse pointer

to the desired parameter then turn the [LOCK] button on, the AI KNOB will control the “locked” parameter regardless of

the mouse pointer’s position. By turning the [LOCK] button off, you can unlock the parameter to be edited and the AI

KNOB can then be used to edit another parameter to which the mouse pointer is located. Turning [LOCK] on also lets

you “lock” the Jog wheel so that the time position continues moving until you reverse direction or stop it (by pressing

[STOP]).

Locking the parameter to be edited

Editing the “locked” parameter regardless of the mouse pointer’s location

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Using iOS Applications

You can use various iOS applications with this instrument by connecting to an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch device via the

optional i-MX1 MIDI interface—giving you even greater enjoyment and musical versatility. For details how to connect

this instrument to the iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, refer to the i-MX1 Owner’s Manual. Also, for information on compatible

applications and details on minimum requirements for the applications, refer to the following web site.

http://www.yamaha.com/kbdapps/

NOTE When you use the instrument along with the application on your iPhone/iPad, we recommend that you set “Airplane Mode” to

“ON” on your iPhone/iPad in order to avoid noise caused by communication.

NOTE iOS applications may not be supported in your area. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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Performance Edit

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Chorus Eff

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Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

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Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

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Voice Store

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Performance

A Performance is typically made up of multiple Voices, allowing you to sound them together in various ways. For

example, you can play a richly textured sound on the keyboard by combining two Voices (of Parts 1 and 2), or play

multiple Parts simultaneously by using an external sequencer or MIDI data. This section explains all the Performance

parameters, divided into six categories (Performance Play, Performance Select, Performance Part Select, Performance

Edit, Performance Job, and Performance Store).

Performance Play

This corresponds to the top or main display of the instrument. In this display, you can select/play Part 1 or Part 2, play

different Voices of Parts 1 and 2 together in a layer (Layer function), or play one Voice of Part 2 with your left hand while

you play a different Voice of Part 1 with your right (Split function).

1Performance number

The selected Performance number is always displayed in this three-digit display. When editing Performance

parameters, a dot (.) is shown in the lower right of the screen. This provides a quick confirmation that the current

Performance has been modified but not yet stored. When you want to store the current status, execute the Performance

Store function (page 56).

2Voice of Par t 1

3Voice of Par t 2

Indicates/determines the Voice assigned to Parts 1 and 2 of the selected Performance. The Voice category, Voice

number, Voice name are displayed in order from left to right. User Voices are indicated by a “u” mark at the beginning of

the Voice name. When a category contains User Voices, the User Voices are listed after the Preset Voices of the

category. A cursor (>) is displayed between the Voice category and number of the selected Part.

42 (Edit) indicator

When the Voice assigned to Part 1 or Part 2 has been modified, this indicator appears to the right of the Voice name.

This gives a quick confirmation that the Voice has been modified but not yet stored. When you want to store the current

status, execute the Voice Store function (page 53).

5Keyboard icon

When playing the keyboard, this icon appears to the right of the Part that is currently sounding. When the Layer function

is active, this icon appears to the right of both Parts, since both Parts will sound. When the Split function is active, the

icon appears at Part 1 when you play the right side of the keyboard (right of the Split Point; page 45), and appears at

Part 2 when you play the left side.

Operation Call up Performance Play display by pressing [EXIT] repeatedly  Select Part 1/2 with Cursor [u]/[d]

buttons  Select Voice with [DATA] dial.

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Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

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Performance Select

Selects a Performance from the multiple Performances available on the instrument.

1Performance number

Indicates the number of the selected Performance. You can switch the Performance number by using the [DATA] dial or

the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

2Performance group

Indicates the group (A – H) of the selected Performance. You can switch the Performance group by holding down the

[SHIFT] button and using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

3Performance name

Indicates the name of the selected Performance.

Performance Part Select

In this display, you can select one Part from Parts 1 – 16 and play it. Also, you can change the Voice assigned to each

Part, and certain Part parameters, including Volume and Pan. There are several pages in this display, which can be

called up by using the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons.

NOTE Parameters that can be edited in the Part Select display are same as the parameters of the Part Edit display.

First page

1Voice

Indicates the category, number, and name of the Voice which is assigned to the selected Part. Using the [DATA] dial or

the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons lets you switch the Voice category in the first page. You can also switch the Voice

number after moving the cursor of the display by pressing the Cursor [d] button one time.

2Page indicator

Indicates that the display has several pages. You can call up the next page by pressing the Cursor [d] button.

3Parts 1 – 16

Select a Part by pressing the Cursor [<]/[>] buttons or the Category buttons ([1] – [16]). The underline mark indicates

the selected Part number.

Operation Press PERFORMANCE [SELECT] button  Select Performance with [DATA] dial

Operation Press [PART SELECT]  Select Part with Cursor [<]/[>] buttons  Edit the parameters

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

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Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

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Recall

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Second and subsequent pages

1Part number

Indicates the selected Part number.

2Part parameter

Indicates the parameter name to be edited, and the parameter value for the selected Part. A single parameter is

indicated in each page. You can change the value of the selected Part by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/

NO] buttons.

3Page indicator

Indicates that the display has several pages. You can call up the previous/next page by using the Cursor [u]/[d]

buttons.

4Parameter values for Parts 1 – 16

For most parameters, the selected parameter value is also indicated as a graphic knob indicating the value (2) for

each Part. You can change the value for the selected Part by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

To change the Part, use the Cursor [<]/[>] buttons.

Parameter Description

Pan Determines the stereo pan position for each Part.

Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right)

Volume Determines the volume for each part, allowing you to set the optimum level balance of all the Parts.

Settings: 0 – 127

ChoSend

(Chorus Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Chorus effect, allowing you to set the desired amount of

Chorus for each Part.

Settings: 0 – 127

RevSend

(Reverb Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Reverb effect, allowing you to set the desired amount of

Reverb for each Part.

Settings: 0 – 127

DryLevel Determines the level of the dry sound, the sound not processed with the System Effect (Chorus, Reverb)—

letting you control the overall effect balance among the Parts.

Settings: 0 – 127

InsSw

(Insertion Effect Switch)

Determines the Parts available for the Insertion Effect. When this switch is set to on, the Insertion Effect of the

Voice assigned to the Part is enabled. The Insertion Effect can be applied to a maximum of four Parts of the

Performance.

Settings: off, on

ArpSw

(Arpeggio Switch)

Determines the Parts available for the Arpeggio function. Arpeggio can be applied to a maximum of two

Parts of the Performance.

Settings: off, on

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Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

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Performance Edit

There are two types of Performance Edit displays: Common Edit, for editing settings common to all Parts, and Part Edit,

for editing individual Parts. You can also edit the parameters of the Voice assigned to the Part (Voice Edit) in Part Edit.

Common Edit

1Common

Indicates the current display is Common Edit.

2Display to be edited

Indicates the display name selected for editing in Common Edit.

3Page indicator

Indicates that the display has several pages. You can call up the previous/next page by using the Cursor [u]/[d]

buttons.

4Parameter

Indicates and allows editing of the selected parameter. A single parameter is indicated in each page. You can change

the value of the parameter by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

Operation Press [Edit]  Select “01:Common” with Cursor [u] button  Press [ENTER]  Select desired

display with Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  Press [ENTER]  Edit parameters in selected display

Chorus Eff (Chorus Effect)

Parameter Description

Chorus category

Chorus type

Determines the Chorus Effect category and type.

Settings: For details on the editable Effect categories and types, see the “Data List” PDF document. Also, for

details on the description for each Effect type, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Preset

(Effect Preset)

Allows you to call up pre-programmed settings for each Effect type, designed to be used for specific

applications and situations. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed

settings.

NOTE

For a list of all Effect Presets, see the “Data List” PDF document.

Effect parameter The Effect parameter differs depending on the currently selected Effect type. For information on the editable

Effect parameters in each Effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document. Also, for detailed descriptions of the

each Effect parameter, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Reverb Eff (Reverb Effect)

Parameter Description

Reverb category

Reverb type

Determines the Reverb Effect category and type.

Settings: For details on the editable Effect categories and types, see the “Data List” PDF document. Also, for

detailed descriptions of each Effect type, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Preset

(Effect Preset)

Allows you to call up pre-programmed settings for each Effect type, designed to be used for specific

applications and situations. You can change how the sound is affected by the selected pre-programmed

settings.

NOTE

For a list of all Effect Presets, see the “Data List” PDF document.

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Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

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From this display you can apply five-band equalization (LOW, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID, HIGH) to all Parts of the

selected Performance, or to all Voices.

Effect parameter The Effect parameter differs depending on the currently selected Effect type. For information on the editable

Effect parameters in each Effect type, see the “Data List” PDF document. Also, for detailed descriptions of the

each Effect parameter, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Master EQ

Parameter Description

Shape Determines whether the equalizer type used is Shelving or Peaking. The Peaking type attenuates/boosts the

signal at the specified Frequency setting, whereas the Shelving type attenuates/boosts the signal at

frequencies above or below the specified Frequency setting. This parameter is available only for the LOW and

HIGH frequency bands.

Settings: shelv (Shelving type), peak (Peaking type)

shelv

peak

Freq

(Frequency)

Determines the center frequency. Frequencies around this point are attenuated/boosted by the Gain setting.

Settings: LOW: Shelving 32Hz – 2.0kHz, Peaking 63Hz – 2.0kHz

LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID: 100Hz – 10.0kHz

HIGH: 500Hz – 16.0kHz

Gain Determines the level gain for Frequency (above), or the amount the selected frequency band is attenuated or

boosted.

Settings: -12dB – +0dB – +12dB

(Frequency

Characteristics)

Determines the bandwidth for the Frequency (above) to create various frequency curve characteristics. Larger

values result in a narrower bandwidth.

Settings: 0.1 – 12.0

NOTE

For details on EQ structure, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Parameter Description

Low HighHi-MidMidLo-Mid

–

Gain Q (frequency bandwidth)

5 bands

Frequency

–

Frequency

EQ Low EQ High

Frequency

Gain

Frequency

Gain

Frequency

–

Frequency

Gain

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

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The parameters of this display are applied to both Parts 1 and 2.

Arp Switch (Arpeggio Switch)

Parameter Description

Switch

(Arpeggio Common

Switch)

Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off for all Parts. This setting is the same as the [ARP] button on the

panel.

Settings: off, on

Tempo Determines the tempo for the Arpeggio.

Settings: 5 – 300

NOTE

If you are using this instrument with an external sequencer, DAW software, or MIDI device, and you want to

synchronize it with that device, set the “MIDI Sync” parameter in the MIDI display of Utility (page 66) to

“external” or “auto.” When “MIDI Sync” is set to “auto” (only when MIDI clock is transmitted continuously) or

“external,” the Tempo parameter here indicates “EXT” and cannot be changed.

NOTE

The tempo also can be set in the Tempo display by pressing the [TEMPO] button. It can also set by “playing”

or tapping the [TEMPO] button several times repeatedly at the desired tempo. This function is referred to as

“Tap Tempo.”

SyncQtzValue

(Arpeggio Sync

Quantize Value)

Determines the actual timing at which the next Arpeggio playback starts when you trigger it, while an Arpeggio

of a certain Part is playing back. This allows a more musical transition between successively played

Arpeggios. When set to “off,” the next Arpeggio starts as soon as you trigger it. The number shown at right of

each value indicates quarter-note resolution in clocks.

Settings: off, 60 (32nd note), 80 (16th note triplet), 120 (16th note), 160 (8th note triplet), 240 (8th note), 320 (1/

4 note triplet), 480 (1/4 note)

General

Parameter Description

KeyboardMode Sets keyboard splits and layers for Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: single, layer, split

single ....Only the selected Part will be sounded.

layer ......Both Parts 1 and 2 will be sounded together. They extend over the full length of the keyboard.

split .......Part 1 is used for all keys higher than the “SplitPoint” setting; Part 2 is used for all keys below the

“SplitPoint” setting.

SplitPoint Determines the point (or key) at which the keyboard is split between the left and right parts.

Settings: C-2 – G8

NOTE

When “KeyboardMode” is set to “Split,” the value also can be determined by holding down the [SPLIT] button

and pressing the desired key.

Cutoff Determines the cutoff frequency for the Filter. This is applied to both filters assigned to Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

Resonance Determines the harmonic emphasis given to the Cutoff Frequency. This is applied to both filters assigned to

Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

ChoSend

(Chorus Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Chorus effect. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: 0 – 127

RevSend

(Reverb Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Reverb effect. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: 0 – 127

Attack

(Attack time)

Determines how quickly the sound reaches its maximum level after a key is pressed. This is applied to both

Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

Decay

(Decay time)

Determines how fast the volume falls from maximum attack level to the sustain level. This is applied to both

Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

Sustain

(Sustain Level)

Determines the sustain level at which the volume will continue while a note is held, after the initial attack and

decay. This is applied to both Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

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Performance Edit

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Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

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Determines the name for the selected Performance. Move the cursor to the desired location by using the Cursor [<]/[>]

buttons, and select the character by using the [DATA] dial. A name can contain up to 10 alphabetic and numeric

characters.

Release

(Release time)

Determines how quickly the sound decays to silence after the key is released.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

Volume Determines the output level of both Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: 0 – 127

Pan Determines the stereo pan position of both Parts 1 and 2.

Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right)

Assign1

Assign2

Determines the offset value by which the functions assigned to the Assign 1/2 will be shifted from their original

settings.

Settings: -64 - +0 – +63

NOTE

The functions assigned to the ASSIGN 1/2 Knobs can be set in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Voice Edit.

Name (Performance Name)

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Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

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Part Edit

NOTE Parameters that can be edited in the Part Select display are same as the parameters of the Part Edit display.

1Part**

Indicates the current display is Part Edit. In the ** column, the number of the selected Part is indicated. You can change

the Part in this display by using the Category buttons ([1] – [16]).

2Display to be edited

Indicates the display name selected for editing in Part Edit.

3Page indicator

Indicates that the display has several pages. You can call up the previous/next page by using the Cursor [u]/[d]

buttons.

4Parameter

Indicates and allows editing of the selected parameter. A single parameter is indicated in each page. You can change

the value of the parameter by using the [DATA] dial or the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO] buttons.

Operation

Press [EDIT]  Select “02:Part” with Cursor [d] button  Press [ENTER]  Select Part with

Category buttons ([1] – [16])  Select display to be edited with Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  Press

[ENTER]  Edit parameters in selected display

Play Mode

Parameter Description

Volume Determines the output level of each Part.

Settings: 0 – 127

Pan Determines the stereo pan position of each Part.

Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right)

NoteShift Determines the pitch (key transpose) setting for each Part in semitones.

Settings: -24 – +0 – +24

Detune Determines the fine tuning for each Part.

Settings: -12.8Hz – +0.0Hz – +12.7Hz

ChoSend

(Chorus Send)

Determines the Send level of each Part signal sent to the Chorus effect. The higher the value, the more

pronounced the Chorus effect.

Settings: 0 – 127

RevSend

(Reverb Send)

Determines the Send level of each Part signal sent to the Reverb effect. The higher the value, the more

pronounced the Reverb effect.

Settings: 0 – 127

DryLevel Determines the level of the selected Part which has not been processed with the System Effect (Chorus,

Reverb).

Settings: 0 – 127

InsSw

(Insertion Effect Switch)

Determines the Parts available for the Insertion Effect. When this switch is set to on, the Insertion Effect of

the Voice assigned to the Part is enabled. The Insertion Effect can be applied to a maximum of four Parts

of the Performance.

Settings: off, on

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

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Mono/Poly Selects monophonic or polyphonic playback for each Part. Monophonic is for playing single notes only,

while polyphonic is for playing multiple simultaneous notes.

Settings: mono, poly

NOTE

This parameter is not available for the Parts to which Drum Voices have been assigned.

PortaSw

(Portamento Switch)

Determines whether Portamento is applied to each Part or not.

Settings: off, on

PortaTime

(Portamento Time)

Determines the pitch transition time. Higher values result in a longer pitch change time, or a slow speed.

Settings: 0 – 127

PB Upper

(Pitch Bend Range Upper)

PB Lower

(Pitch Bend Range Lower)

Determines the maximum pitch bend range for each Part in semitones.

Settings: -48 – +0 – +12 (semitone)

Assign1

(Assign 1 Value)

Assign2

(Assign 2 Value)

Determines the value of the functions assigned to the ASSIGN 1/2 knobs.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

NOTE

The functions assigned to the ASSIGN 1/2 Knobs can be set in the Ctrl Set display (page 52) of Voice

Edit.

Filter/ EG

Parameter Description

Cutoff Determines the cutoff frequency of the filter for each Part.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

Resonance Determines the amount of filter resonance.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

FEG Attack

(FEG Attack Time)

FEG Decay

(FEG Decay Time)

FEG Sustain

(FEG Sustain Level)

FEG Release

(FEG Release Time)

FEG Depth

This allows you to make all time and level settings for the Filter EG, which determine how the tonal quality

of the sound changes over time. These parameters can be used to control the change in cutoff frequency

from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the moment the sound stops. Keep in mind that

changes in the tonal quality also depend on the Resonance setting above.

NOTE

For details on FEG, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

NOTE

This parameter is not available for Parts to which Drum Voices have been assigned.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

AEG Attack

(AEG Attack Time)

AEG Decay

(AEG Decay Time)

AEG Sustain

(AEG Sustain Level)

AEG Release

(AEG Release Time)

This allows you to make all time and level settings for the Amplitude EG, which determine how the volume

of the sound changes over time. Using the AEG, you can control the transition in volume from the

moment the sound starts is to the moment the sound stops.

NOTE

For details on FEG, see the “Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

NOTE

The “Sustain” and “Release” parameters are not available for Parts to which Drum Voices have been

assigned.

Settings: -64 – +0 – +63

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Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

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From this display you can set how each individual Part responds to various MIDI data, such as Control Change and

Program Change messages. When the relevant parameter is set to “on,” the corresponding Part responds to the

appropriate MIDI data. The setting value for all parameters is “off” or “on.”

Arp Select (Arpeggio Select)

Parameter Description

Switch

(Arpeggio Switch)

Determines whether Arpeggio is on or off for the selected Parts. The Arpeggio can be applied to a

maximum of two Parts of the Performance.

Settings: off, on

Hold

(Arpeggio Hold)

Determines whether the Arpeggio continues cycling after the keys are released. For details, see the

“Synthesizer Parameter Manual” PDF document.

Settings: sync-off, off, on

Category

(Voice category)

Determines the category to which the Voice will be registered. The categories are keywords representing

the general characteristics of the Voices. Selecting the appropriate category makes it easy to find the

desired Voice from the huge variety of Voices available.

Settings: For Normal Voice: AP, KB, ORG, GTR, BAS, STR, BRS, WND, LD, PAD, CMP, CP, SFX, MFX, ETH

For Drum Voice: DR

NOTE

For details about each category, refer to “Voice Category” of “Basic Structure” (page 7).

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

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Information

This display is called up by pressing [JOB] in the Voice Edit displays. The Voice Edit displays are: “Voice (DrumKit)

Insert Eff,” “Voice LFO,” “Voice (DrumKit) Ctrl Set,” and “Voice (DrumKit) Name.”

If you press [STORE] in a Voice Edit display, you can store the edited Voice as a User Voice. After setting the following

parameters, press [ENTER], then press [INC/YES] to execute. After storing is finished, operation returns to the last

selected Part Edit display.

NOTICE

If a “Clear edit Voice” message is called up by pressing [STORE], press [DEC/NO]. This message appears when executing

Performance Store while the Voice has been modified but not yet stored. Keep in mind that the edited Voice will be erased by

executing Performance Store.

1User Voice number

Selects the User Voice number as the storing destination.

Settings: For Normal Voices: 001 – 128

For Drum Voices: 001 – 008

2Voice n ame

Indicates the current Voice name of the selected User Voice number. After storing, the name changes to the name you

entered in the Voice Name display.

Voice Job

Parameter Description

Recall If you select a different Voice or Performance without storing your edited Voice as a User Voice, all the edits

you’ve made will be erased. If this happens, you can use Recall to restore the Voice with your latest edits

intact. Select “01:Recall” and press [ENTER]. When the subsequent confirmation display appears, press

[INC/YES] to execute the Recall operation.

Bulk Allows you to send all your edited parameter settings for the currently selected Voice to a computer or

another MIDI instrument for data archiving. Select “02:Bulk” and press [ENTER]. When the subsequent

confirmation display appears, press [INC/YES] to execute the Bulk Dump operation.

NOTE

In order to execute Bulk Dump, you will need to set the correct MIDI Device Number, with the following

operation: [UTILITY]  Select “02:MIDI” with Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  [ENTER]  Select “DeviceNo” with

Cursor [u]/[d] buttons Select/set “DeviceNo” value with [DATA] dial.

Voice Store

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

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Performance Job

Resets (initializes) all Performance parameters to their default settings. It also allows you to selectively initialize certain

parameters, such as Common settings, settings for each Part, and so on—very useful when creating a completely new

Performance from scratch. In this display, Press [ENTER], then press [INC/YES] to execute Initialize.

Data type to be initialized

All: All data in the Performance

Common: Data in Common Edit

Part 1 – 16: Data of the Part Edit parameters of the corresponding internal Part

PartAll: Data of the Part Edit parameters of all Parts

GM: All data in the Performance. The Voices of the GM bank will be assigned to Parts 1 – 16.

NOTE This instrument features a GM bank which contains Voices allocated according to the GM standard, allowing proper playback of

GM Song data.

If you select a different Performance without storing your edited Performance, all the edits you’ve made will be erased. If

this happens, you can use Recall to restore the Voice with your latest edits intact.

Select “02:Recall” and press [ENTER]. When the subsequent confirmation display appears, press [INC/YES] to execute

the Recall operation.

Operation Press [JOB] from one of the Performance displays (not a Voice Edit display)  Select Job with Cursor

[u][/[d] buttons  [ENTER]  Operation depends on selected Job display

Initialize

Recall

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Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

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Information

This convenient operation lets you copy Common Edit and Part Edit settings of a specific Performance to the currently

edited Performance. This is useful if you are creating a Performance and wish to use certain parameter settings of

another Performance.

Display (A), which allows you to select the source Performance to be copied, appears first. Select the desired

Performance here, then press [ENTER]. Next shown is display (B), which allows you to select the data type. Select the

data type for both the source and destination, then press [ENTER]. Finally, press [INC/YES] to execute the Copy.

1Data type of Performance (source)

Determines the Performance number to be copied. When “---(---): (Current)” is selected, the current Performance is

specified as the source Performance. Accordingly, you can copy the parameter settings from a Part to a different Part of

the same Performance.

Settings: Current, 001 – 128

2Data type of the source

Determines the source data type including the Part number. Select the source setting field with the Cursor [<] button,

then select the data type with the [DATA] dial.

Settings: common, part 1 –16

3Data type of the destination

Determines the destination data type including the Part number. Select the destination setting field with the Cursor [<]

button, then select the data type with the [DATA] dial.

Settings: common, part 1 – 16

NOTE If the data type of the source or destination is set to common, the other will be automatically set to common, since Common data

cannot be copied to Part data, and vice versa. Also, if the type is set to Part data, the other will be automatically set to Part 1.

This function lets you send all your edited parameter settings for the currently selected performance including the

edited Voice data of Parts 1 – 16 to a computer or another MIDI device for data archiving.

Select “04:Bulk” and press [ENTER]. When the subsequent confirmation display appears, press [INC/YES] to execute

the Bulk Dump operation.

NOTE In order to execute Bulk Dump, you will need to set the correct MIDI Device Number, with the following operation: [UTILITY] 

Select “02:MIDI” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  [ENTER]  Select “DeviceNo” with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  Select

“DeviceNo” value with the [DATA] dial.

Copy

Bulk

JOB*Copy*from

*001(A01):MXCategory

JOB*Copy*from

****part01/x*part01

[ENTER]

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Performance

Performance Play

Performance Select

Performance Part Select

Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

Supplementary

Information

Performance Store

This operation stores the selected Performance. However, the edited Voice is not stored with the Performance. After

storing, operation returns to the top display of the destination Performance.

NOTICE

If the Performance store operation is executed while the Voice has been modified but not yet stored, the edited Voice will be

erased and the Voice edits lost. Important Voice data should be stored as a User Voice (page 53) before storing a Performance.

1Performance number

Selects the Performance number as the storing destination.

Settings: 001 – 128

2Performance name

Indicates the current Performance name of the selected Performance number. After the store operation is complete, the

name changes to the name you entered in the Performance Name display (page 46).

Supplementary Information

Functions of Knobs [A] – [D]

When the [PART 1-2 LINK] button is set to on (lamp lights):

The functions of Knobs [A] – [D] are applied to both Parts 1 and 2.

When the 1st lamp is turned on:

When the 2nd lamp is turned on:

Operation Press [STORE] from one of the Performance displays (not a Voice Edit display)  Select the store

destination  Press [ENTER]  Press [INC/YES]

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A CUTOFF (“Cutoff” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45

B RESONANCE (“Resonance” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45

C CHORUS (“ChoSend” in Common Edit) 0 – 127 page 45

D REVERB (“RevSend” in Common Edit) 0 – 127 page 45

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A ATTACK (“Attack” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45

B DECAY (“Decay” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45

C SUSTAIN (“Sustain” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 45

D RELEASE (“Release” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 46

STORE*Performance

*001(A01):MXCategory

1 2

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Performance

Performance Play

Performance Select

Performance Part Select

Performance Edit

Common Edit

Chorus Eff

Reverb Eff

Master EQ

Arp Switch

General

Name

Part Edit

Play Mode

Filter/EG

Arp Select

Receive Switch

Voice Edit

Voice Insert Eff /

DrumKit Insert Eff

Voice LFO

Voice Ctrl Set /

DrumKit Ctrl Set

Voice Name /

DrumKit Name

Voice Job

Voice Store

Performance Job

Initialize

Recall

Copy

Bulk

Performance Store

Supplementary

Information

When the 3rd lamp is turned on:

When the [PART 1-2 LINK] button is set to off (lamp turns off):

The functions of Knobs [A] – [D] are applied to only the selected Part

When the 1st lamp is turned on:

When the 2nd lamp is turned on:

When the 3rd lamp is turned on:

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A VOLUME (“Volume” in Common Edit) 0 – 127 page 46

B PAN (“Pan” in Common Edit) L63 – C – R63 page 46

C ASSIGN1 (“Assign 1” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 46

D ASSIGN2 (“Assign 2” in Common Edit) -64 – +63 page 46

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A CUTOFF (“Cutoff” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

B RESONANCE (“Resonance” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

C CHORUS (“ChoSend” in Part Edit) 0 – 127 page 47

D REVERB (“RevSend” in Common Edit) 0 – 127 page 47

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A ATTACK (“AEG Attack” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

B DECAY (“AEG Decay” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

C SUSTAIN (“AEG Sustain” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

D RELEASE (“AEG Release” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

Knob Parameter Settings Reference page

A VOLUME (“Volume” in Part Edit) 0 – 127 page 47

B PAN (“Pan” in Part Edit) L63 – C – R63 page 47

C ASSIGN1 (“Assign 1” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

D ASSIGN2 (“Assign 2” in Part Edit) -64 – +63 page 48

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Song/Pattern setting

Song

Pattern

Song/Pattern settings

This section explains parameters related to Songs and Rhythm Patterns. You can play the Song or Pattern called up in

this display by pressing the [R/K] (Play/Pause) button, and stop it by pressing the [J] (Stop) button.

Song

MIDI data (SMF) and audio data (WAV files) in the USB flash memory connected to this instrument can be played back

as a Song on this instrument.

1Song playback location

Indicates the playback location of the selected Song. When the selected Song is MIDI data, Measure and Beat are

indicated. When the selected Song is audio data, Minutes and Seconds are indicated.

2File

Selects a desired Song from the MIDI data and audio data in the USB flash memory connected to this instrument.

NOTE Only SMF format 0 MIDI data can be played back on this instrument.

NOTE Only 44.1kHz/16-bit stereo WAV file audio data can be used for playback on this instrument.

3WAV Volume

Adjusts the volume of the audio data. This parameter is linked to the same parameter of the Utility General display

(page 64).

Settings: 0 – 127

Operation Press [EXT. SONG]  Edit parameters in Song display

SONG**********001:01

a**File=MYSONG01.MID

SONG**********001:01

s*****WAV*Volume=100

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Song/Pattern setting

Song

Pattern

The various internal Rhythm Patterns of the instrument can be played back from this display.

1Pattern playback location and length

2Pattern parameter

A single parameter for editing is indicated in each page.

Operation Press [PATTERN]  Edit parameters in Pattern display

Parameter Description

Pattern category

Pattern number

Pattern name

Selects the category and number for the desired Pattern. After moving the cursor to the category indication

or number indication by using the Cursor [<]/[>] buttons, select a Pattern by changing the category or

number.

Settings: Category ......Rock, R&B, Elct, Jazz, Wrld, Orch

Number ........differs depending on the category

Voice category

Voice number

Voice name

Determines which Voice will be used for the Rhythm Pattern. If the Rhythm Pattern is changed, this

parameter will be automatically set to the appropriate Drum Voice for the Rhythm Pattern. This Voice is set

by default as the Voice of Part 10 of the selected Performance.

Settings: Refer to the “Voice List” of the “Data List” PDF document.

Volume For adjusting the Pattern volume. This parameter is linked to the “Volume” parameter of Part 10.

Settings: 0 – 127

Pan

Determines the stereo pan position for the Pattern. This parameter is linked to the “Pan” parameter of Part 10.

Settings: L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right)

ChoSend

(Chorus Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Chorus effect. This parameter is linked to the “ChoSend”

parameter of Part 10.

Settings: 0 – 127

RevSend

(Reverb Send)

Determines the Send level of the signal sent to the Reverb effect. This parameter is linked to the “RevSend”

parameter of Part 10.

Settings: 0 – 127

AutoKeyOnStart Determines whether or not the Rhythm Pattern is played back immediately when you press any note on the

keyboard. When you switch to a Performance for which “AutoKeyStart” is set to on, the lamp of the [R/K]

(Play/ Pause) button will start to flash slowly, and the Rhythm Pattern will play back as soon as you play the

keyboard.

Settings: off, on

PATTERN*****01:01/04

aElct:132:Ambient

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File

File display

Save

Load

Rename

Delete

Format

Memory Info

File

The File display provides tools for transferring data (such as Voice and Performance) between the MX49/MX61 and USB

flash memory connected to the USB [TO DEVICE] terminal. To return to the Performance display from a File display,

press [EXIT].

Terminology in the File operation

File

The term “file” is used to define a collection of data stored on a USB flash memory or a hard disk drive of a computer.

Just as with a computer, all data of the User memory including User Voices and Performances created on the MX49/

MX61 can be treated as a file and saved to a USB flash memory. Each file has a file name and a file extension.

File Name

Just as with a computer, you can assign the name to the file in the File display. The file name can contain up to eight

alphabetical and numerical characters on the display of the MX49/MX61. Files having the same name cannot be saved

in the same directory.

Extension

The three letters following the file name (after the period) such as “.mid” and “.wav” are referred to as a file “extension.”

The extension indicates the type of file and cannot be changed by panel operations on the MX49/MX61.

File Size

This refers to the memory amount of the file. The file size is determined by the amount of data saved to the file. File sizes

are indicated in conventional computer terms by B (byte), KB (kilobyte), MB (megabyte) and GB (gigabyte). 1KB is

equivalent to 1024 bytes, 1MB is equivalent to 1024KB, and 1GB is equivalent to 1024MB.

Directory (Dir)

This is an organizational feature on a data storage device (such as USB flash memory), allowing you to group data files

together according to type or application. Directories can be nested in hierarchical order for organizing data. In this

regard, a “directory” is equivalent to a folder as used on a computer. Please note that the directory name does not

contain an extension.

Root directory

The very top location for all your folders (which is called up when you first open the memory location) is called the “root

directory.”

Format

The operation of initializing a USB flash memory is referred to as “format.” The format operation erases all data from the

target memory device and is irreversible.

Save/Load

“Save” means that the data created on the MX49/MX61 is saved to the USB flash memory as a file, while “Store” means

that the data created on the MX49/MX61 is stored to internal memory. “Load” means that the file on the USB flash

memory is loaded to internal memory.

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File

File display

Save

Load

Rename

Delete

Format

Memory Info

File display

All data in this synthesizer’s internal User Memory (Flash ROM) is treated as a single file (“All” file: extension is “.X5A”),

and can be saved to USB flash memory in this display.

Files in the USB flash memory can be loaded to internal memory.

NOTE If the “All” file of the MX49/MX61 is not in the root directory of the USB flash memory, a “File not found” error message appears

on the display and the Load display below is not shown.

1File

Selects the file to be loaded. Only an “All” file of the MX49/MX61 stored in the root directory of the USB flash memory

can be loaded. Press [ENTER] after selecting a file to call up the display for selecting the file type to be loaded.

2Type

Determines which specific type of data will be loaded from a single file. Press [ENTER] after selecting the type. The

display which is called up differs depending on the selected type.

Settings: File types which can be loaded are as follows.

Operation Press [FILE]  Select desired display for editing with Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  Press [ENTER] 

Edit parameters in selected display

Save

Parameter Description

Name

(File name)

Determines the file name for saving to the USB flash memory. You can move the cursor to the desired location

by using the Cursor [<]/[>] buttons, and determine the character by using the [DATA] dial. The names can

contain up to eight alphabetic and numeric characters.

Load

Parameter Description

All An “All” file (extension is “.X5A”) saved to USB flash memory can be loaded and restored to the instrument.

All without Sys

(All without system)

All data, with the exception of the system settings in the Utility display, in an “All” file (extension is “.X5A”)

saved to USB flash memory, can be loaded.

FILE*Load

Type=************All

FILE*Load

*******File=STAGE_01

[ENTER][EXIT]

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File

File display

Save

Load

Rename

Delete

Format

Memory Info

Renames the file selected here.

1File

Selects the file to be renamed. You can only select files saved in the root directory of the USB flash memory. After

selecting, press [ENTER] to call up the display for entering the file name.

2Name

Determines the name of the selected file. You can rename files using up to eight alphabetic and numeric characters. If

the file name contains spaces and other characters which are not compatible with this instrument, the entire file name

may be rendered unreadable. If this happens, you should rename the file with valid characters.

Performance A specified Performance in an “All” file that is saved to USB flash memory can be individually selected and

loaded to the instrument. When selecting this file and then pressing the [ENTER] button, the “Src

Performance” display (for selecting the Performance to be loaded) and the “Dst Performance” display (for

selecting the Performance destination) are called up. After making settings in each display as desired, press

[ENTER].

NOTE

The loaded data is Performance, and does not include User Voices.

Rename

Parameter Description

Src*Performance

001(A01):MXCategory

Dst*Performance

003(A03):Sirius

qw**Are*you*sure?***

e****[NO]/[YES]****r

[EXIT]

[ENTER]

FILE*Rename

******File=STAGE_01

FILE*Rename

*****Name=[STAGE_01]

qw**Are*you*sure?***

e****[NO]/[YES]****r

[EXIT] [ENTER]

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File

File display

Save

Load

Rename

Delete

Format

Memory Info

Deletes a specific file saved to the root directory of the USB flash memory. After selecting the desired file, press

[ENTER] to execute the Delete operation.

Formats the USB flash memory connected to the instrument. Before you can use a new USB flash memory with the

MX49/MX61, you will need to format it. Select “05:Format” in the top File display, then press [ENTER] to appear the

confirmation display. Then, press [INC/YES] to execute the Format operation..

NOTICE

If you format the device, all previously saved data will be deleted. Make sure to check beforehand whether or not the device

contains important data.

1Free

Indicates the amount of free/total memory for the currently recognized USB flash memory.

Delete

Format

Memory Info (Memory information)

FILE*Memory*Info

Free=867.9MB/955.0MB 1

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Utility

General

MIDI

Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

Utility

In the Utility display, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of the MX49/MX61. To return to the

Performance display after making settings, press [EXIT].

Operation Press [UTILITY]  Select desired display for editing by using the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons  Press

[ENTER]  Edit parameters in selected display

General

Parameter Description

MasterVolume Determines the overall volume of the instrument.

Settings: 0 – 127

Note Shift Determines the amount (in semitones) by which the pitch of all notes is shifted.

Settings: -24 – +0 – +24

Tune

(Master tune)

Determines the fine tuning of the MX49/MX61’s overall sound (in 0.1 cent steps).

Settings: -102.4 (414.7Hz) – +0.0 (440.0Hz) – +102.3 (466.8Hz)

NOTE

The frequency of the basic pitch (note A3) is 440 Hz. An increase of 3 or 4 cents corresponds to a

frequency increase of about 1 Hz.

DirectMonitor

(Direct monitor switch)

When using this instrument with a computer, this determines whether the audio signal of this instrument is

output or not to the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and [PHONES] jack (Direct Monitoring). If you wish to hear

only the sound which is looped back from the computer via the USB [TO HOST] terminal, set this parameter

to off. You can use this setting when you want to apply a VST plug-in effect (on the computer) to the sound

of the instrument.

Settings: off, on

DAW Level Adjusts the volume of the audio data from the USB [TO HOST] terminal.

Settings: 0 – 127

WAV Volume Adjusts the volume of the audio data of the USB flash memory. This parameter is linked to the same

parameter of the Song display (page 58).

Settings: 0 – 127

Octave

(Octave shift)

Determines the amount in octaves by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down. This parameter

is linked with the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons on the panel.

Settings: -3 – +0 – +3

Transpose Determines the amount in semitones by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down.

Settings: -11 – +0 – +11

NOTE

If you transpose beyond the note range limits (C -2 and G8), notes in the adjacent octaves will be used.

VelCurve

(Velocity Curve)

Determines how the actual velocity will be generated and transmitted according to the velocity (strength)

with which you play notes on the keyboard.

Settings: norm, soft, hard, wide, fixed

norm (normal) .. This linear “curve” produces one-to-one correspondence between the strength of your

keyboard playing (velocity) and the actual sound change.

soft ................... This curve provides increased response, especially for lower velocities.

hard.................. This curve effectively lessens the overall response in comparison to the “norm” curve.

wide ................. This curve accentuates your playing strength by producing lower velocities in response to

softer playing and louder velocities in response to harder playing. As such, this setting

effectively expands the dynamic range.

fixed ................. This setting produces the same amount of sound change (set in “FixedVelocity” below), no

matter what your playing strength. The velocity of the notes you play are fixed at the value

set here.

FixedVelocity Determines the velocity value for the “fixed” Velocity Curve setting above. This can be used to send a fixed

velocity to the tone generator regardless of how hard or soft you play the keyboard. This parameter is only

available if you set Velocity Curve above to “fixed.”

Settings: 1 – 127

LCD Contrast Adjusts the LCD contrast.

Settings: 1 – 8

NOTE

You can also adjust the LCD contrast by holding down [UTILITY] and pressing [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO].

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General

MIDI

Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

KnobFuncDispSw

(Knob Function display

switch)

Determines whether the Knob Function display (which shows the functions of Knobs [A] – [D] and their

settings) is called up or not when pressing the [KNOB FUNCTION] button.

Settings: Settings: off, on

KnobDispTime

(Knob Function display

switch)

Determines whether or not the Knob Function display appears when operating the Knobs, and how long the

display will continue to be shown.

Settings: off, 1 sec, 1.5 sec, 2 sec, 3 sec, 4 sec, 5 sec, keep

off..................... When this selected, the display is not called up even if you operate the Knobs.

1 sec – 5 sec.... Turning one of the Knobs will cause the display to appear after an elapsed time of between

1 – 5 seconds, and then automatically close.

keep................. Operating the Knob will cause the popup to be shown continuously until you press a

button.

StartUp Determines the default power-on Performance—letting you select which Performance is automatically

called up when you turn the power on.

Settings: 1 -128

AutoOff

(Auto Power Off time)

Determines the amount of time that elapses before the power is automatically turned off if the instrument is

not operated for a specified period of time. Default setting is “30min.”

Settings: off (Disables Auto Power Off), 5min, 10min, 15min, 30min, 60min, 120min (minutes)

NOTE

You can set this parameter to “off” by holding down the lowest key on the keyboard and turning the power

on. This operation retains the “off” setting even if the power is turned off.

MIDI

Parameter Description

MIDI IN/OUT Determines which physical output/input terminal(s) will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data.

Settings: MIDI, USB

NOTE

The two types of terminals above cannot be used at the same time. Only one of them can be used to

transmit/receive MIDI data at a time.

LocalCtrl

(Local Control switch)

Determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to your keyboard playing. Normally,

this should be set to “on”—since you’ll want to hear the sound of the MX49/MX61 as you play it. Even if this is

set to “off,” the data will be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator block will respond to

messages received via MIDI.

Settings: off (disconnect), on (connect)

BankSel

(Bank Select)

Determines whether or not this instrument enables Bank Select messages to be both transmitted and

received. When this is set to “on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Bank Select messages, and it also

transmits appropriate Bank Select messages (when using the panel).

Settings: off, on

PgmChange

(Program Change)

Determines whether or not this instrument enables Program Change messages to be both transmitted and

received. When this is set to “on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Program Change messages, and it

also transmits appropriate Program Change messages (when using the panel).

Settings: off, on

Parameter Description

*Cut**Rez**Cho**Rev

(+34)*:00***40***12

Knob Function display appears when pressing [KNOB FUNCTION].

qw**Common*Cutoff***

e*******(+15)******r

Knob Function display appears when operating the Knobs.

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MIDI

Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

CtrlReset

(Controller Reset)

Determines the status of the controllers (Modulation Wheel, Foot Controller, Knobs, etc.) when switching

between Voices. When this is set to “hold,” the controllers are kept at the current setting. When this is set to

“reset,” the controllers are reset to the default states (below).

Settings: hold, reset

If you select “reset,” the controllers will be reset to the following states/positions. As for controllers that are

not actually available on the instrument itself (for example, After Touch, Ribbon Controller, and Breath

Controller), these functions can be enabled by transmitting the corresponding MIDI control number from an

external MIDI controller.

Pitch Bend Center Ribbon Controller Center

Modulation Wheel Minimum Breath Controller Maximum

After Touch Minimum Assignable Function off

Foot Controller Maximum Expression Maximum

Footswitch off

MIDI Sync Determines whether Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback will be synchronized to the instrument’s internal clock

or an external MIDI clock.

Settings: internal, external, auto

internal..... Synchronization to internal clock. You can use this setting when this tone generator is to be used

alone or as the master clock source for other equipment.

external.... Synchronization to a MIDI clock received from an external MIDI instrument via MIDI. Use this

setting when an external sequencer is to be used as the master.

auto..........When MIDI clock is transmitted continuously from an external MIDI device or computer, the

internal clock of the MX49/MX61 is automatically disabled and the MX49/MX61 is synchronized

with the external clock. When MIDI clock is not transmitted from the external MIDI device or

computer, the internal clock of the MX49/MX61 continues to run in sync with the latest received

tempo of the external MIDI device or computer (DAW software). This setting is useful when you

wish to alternate between external clock and internal clock.

NOTE

When setting the MX49/MX61 so that Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback is synchronized to an external MIDI

clock, make sure to set the devices so that the MIDI clock from the DAW software/ external MIDI device is

properly transmitted to the MX49/MX61.

ClockOut

(MIDI Clock Out)

Determines whether MIDI clock (F8) messages will be transmitted via the MIDI OUT/USB terminal.

Settings: off, on

SeqCtrl

(Sequencer Control)

Determines whether or not Sequencer Control signals—start, continue and stop—will be received and/or

transmitted via MIDI.

Settings: off, in, out, in/out

off............. Not transmitted/recognized.

in..............Recognized, but not transmitted.

out............Transmitted, but not recognized.

in/out........ Transmitted/recognized.

BasicCh

(Basic Channel)

Determines the MIDI transmit/receive channel for an entire Performance.

Settings: 1 – 16, off

NOTE

The MIDI transmit/receive channel for Part 1–16 is fixed to 1 – 16 regardless of the “BasicCh” setting.

DeviceNo.

(Device number)

Determines the MIDI Device Number. This number must match the Device Number of the external MIDI

device when transmitting/receiving bulk data, parameter changes or other System Exclusive messages.

Settings: 1 – 16, all, off

RcvBulk

(Receive Bulk switch)

Determines whether or not Bulk Dump data can be received.

Settings: protect (not received), on (received)

BulkInterval

(Bulk Dump Interval)

Determines the interval time of the Bulk Dump transmission when the Bulk Dump function is used or a Bulk

Dump Request is received.

Settings: 0 – 900 ms

Parameter Description

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Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

Determines Controller Assign settings common to the entire system of the MX49/MX61. You can assign MIDI Control

Change Numbers to the Knobs on the front panel and external controllers. For example, you could use the ASSIGN 1

and 2 knobs to control effect depth for two different effects, while using the Foot Controller to control modulation. These

Control Change Number assignments are known as “Controller Assign.”

NOTE As for controllers that are not actually available on the instrument itself, they can be controlled by transmitting the corresponding

MIDI control number from an external MIDI controller.

Controllers

Parameter Description

FS Pedal

(Foot Switch Sustain Pedal

Select)

Determines which model of an optional Foot Switch connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack is recognized.

When the FC3 is used:

When you connect an optional FC3 (compatible with the Half Damper feature) for producing the special

Half Damper effect (as on a real acoustic piano), set this parameter to “FC3 (Half on).” If you don’t need

the Half Damper feature or want to disable it while still using an FC3, set this parameter to “FC3 (Half off).”

When the FC4 or FC5 is used:

Select “FC4/5.” The FC4 and FC5 are not compatible with the Half Damper feature.

Settings: FC3 (Half on), FC3 (Half off), FC4/5

NOTE

Note that this setting is not necessary when controlling the Half Damper feature via Control Change

messages from an external MIDI device to the instrument.

(Foot switch Control

Number)

Determines the Control Change number generated by using a Footswitch connected to the [SUSTAIN]

jack. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set here are received from an

external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the Footswitch of the

instrument itself was used.

Settings: off, 1 – 95, arp sw, play/stop, PC inc, PC dec, octave reset

NOTE

An FC4 or FC5 connected to the [SUSTAIN] jack can be used to start and stop the Song/Pattern by

setting this parameter to “Play/Stop.” Also, an FC4 or FC5 can be used to switch Performances by setting

this parameter to “PC inc”/”PC dec.” Keep in mind that the sustain function cannot be used in these

cases.

AS1

(Assign 1 Control number)

AS2

(Assign 2 Control Number)

Determines the Control Change number generated when you use the ASSIGN 1/2 knobs. Keep in mind

that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set here are received from an external device, the

internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the ASSIGN 1/2 knobs of the instrument

itself were used.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

FC1

(Foot Controller 1 Control

Number)

Determines the Control Change number generated when you use the Foot Controller connected to the

[FOOT CONTROLLER] jack. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set here are

received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the

Foot Controller of the instrument itself was used.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

FC2

(Foot Controller 2 Control

Number)

Determines the Control Change number corresponding to a Foot Controller 2 on an external device

connected to the MX49/MX61.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

(Ribbon Controller Control

Number)

Determines the Control Change number corresponding to a Ribbon Controller on an external device

connected to the MX49/MX61.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

(Breath Controller Control

Number)

Determines the Control Change number generated when you use a Breath Controller on an external

device connected to the MX49/MX61.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

AF1

(Assignable Function 1

Control Number)

AF2

(Assignable Function 2

Control Number)

Determines the Control Change number generated when you use Assignable Function 1/2 buttons on an

external device connected to the MX49/MX61.

Settings: off, 1 – 95

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Utility

General

MIDI

Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

The Remote settings are made in this display. If you press [UTILITY] in the Remote mode, only this display will be called

up.

Utility Job

Using Quick Setup can instantly call up appropriate sequencer-related panel settings by selecting convenient preset

setups, allowing you to simultaneously and instantly set a variety of important sequencer-related parameters. Press

[ENTER] after setting to execute the setup. The settings for each preset setup are listed below.

Settings: St Alone (Stand Alone), DAW Rec (DAW Record), Arp Rec (Arpeggio Record)

Remote

Parameter Description

DAW Select Determines the DAW software to be controlled by the MX49/MX61. Simply selecting a DAW type calls up the

appropriate Remote settings automatically.

Settings: Cubase, LogicPro, DigiPerf, SONAR

PrgChgMode

(Program Change

Mode)

Determines what messages will be transmitted to the computer when you operate the [INC/YES]/[DEC/NO]

buttons or [DATA] dial. When “PC” is selected, Program Change messages will be transmitted via MIDI Port

1. When “remote” is selected, Remote Control messages will be transmitted via MIDI Port 2. When “auto” is

selected, this automatically switches whether Program Change messages will be transmitted via MIDI Port 1

or Remote Control messages will be transmitted via MIDI Port 2 according to the DAW software controlled in

the Remote mode. The Remote Control messages can be transmitted only when the VSTi in Cubase is

controlled in the Remote mode.

Settings: remote, PC, auto

NOTE

This parameter is fixed to “PC” when “DAW Select” is set to something other than “Cubase.”

Operation Press [UTILITY]  Press [JOB]  Select desired display for editing with the Cursor [u]/[d] buttons

 Press [ENTER]  Edit parameters in selected display  Press [ENTER]

QuickSetup

St Alone DAW Rec Arp Rec

DirectMonitor (Direct Monitor Switch) on on on

LocalCtrl (Local Control) on off on

MIDI Sync internal auto auto

Clock Out on off off

MIDI Out (Arpeggio MIDI Output Switch) on off on

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Utility

General

MIDI

Controllers

Remote

Utility Job

QuickSeup

Factory Set

Version

By pressing [ENTER] in this display, you can restore this synthesizer’s User memory (page 17) to the factory default

settings (Factory Set). Please note that the setting of “PowerOn Auto” on this display will be stored automatically by

executing FactorySet.

NOTICE

When the factory settings are restored, all User Voice, Performance, and system settings in the Utility will be erased. Therefore,

you should be careful not to overwrite irreplaceable data. Furthermore, it is wise to regularly create backup copies of important

data to a USB flash memory, computer, or other device.

NOTE For instructions on executing Factory Set, see the Owner’s Manual.

1PowerOn Auto (Power On Auto Factory Set)

When this parameter is set to on, turning the power on will restore the User memory to the factory default settings.

Normally, this should be set to off.

Settings: off, on

NOTICE

When setting “PowerOn Auto” to “on” and executing Factory Set, the Factory Set function will automatically be executed each

time you turn the power on. When setting the Auto Factory Set parameter to off and pressing the [ENTER] button, the Factory Set

will not be executed when turning the power on the next time.

Indicates the current version of this instrument and copyright. The “Firm: *.**” indication at the lower right of the 1st

display shows the instrument’s version.

Factory Set

Version

JOB*Factory*Set

****PowerOn*Auto=off 1

JOB*Version

BBoot:1.00*Firm:1.00

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Remote mode

Remote display

Switching the functions for

Knobs [A] – [D]

Switching the Control

Tem p l ate

Utility settings

Remote mode

In the Remote mode, you can remote-control DAW software or VSTi (software instruments). The DAW software which is

compatible with the MX49/MX61 is Cubase, Logic Pro, SONAR and Digital Performer. Also, the MX49/MX61 features 50

Control Templates for remote-control of many popular VSTi’s. These Control Templates let you assign the appropriate

functions for your favorite VSTi to Knobs [A] – [D] on the MX49/MX61. In the Remote display, you can indicate the

functions assigned to Knobs [A] – [D] for the selected Control Template, change the value of the functions, switch the

Control Template, and so on. This section explains parameters shown in the Remote display and functions available for

editing.

NOTE If you wish to exit the Remote mode, press [DAW REMOTE] again.

NOTE The DAW software to be controlled can be set in the Utility Remote display (page 68).

NOTE For information of the DAW software version which is compatible with the MX49/MX61, refer to the “Specifications” of the

Owner’s Manual.

Remote display

Indicates the basic functions assigned to Knobs [A] – [D].

1Knob indicator

Indicates the current values of the parameters assigned to Knobs [A] – [D] as graphic icons. If a current value is

different from a Knob indication, the Knob indicator is highlighted. When an indicator is highlighted, moving the Knob

does not affect the value. Once you move the Knob past the current value, moving the Knob affects the value, and the

Knob indication will correspond with the current value.

2Parameter name

Indicates the functions assigned to Knobs [A] – [D]. When moving a Knob, the value of the assigned function is shown

in the display, then returns to the previous display after a specified time has elapsed. Also, by setting [PART 1-2 LINK] to

on, you can have the parameter value always be shown in the display. Setting [PART 1- 2 LINK] to off allows automatic

return to the previous display. The functions assigned to the Knobs differ depending on the “Remote” setting or “CC”

setting. This setting can be determined in the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor.

When setting the MX49/MX61 to “Remote” (only Cubase)

The VSTi parameters of Cubase are assigned to Knobs [A] – [D], and the first eight characters of the parameters are

shown in the display. To scroll through parameter names having more than eight characters, hold down [SHIFT] and

press [DAW REMOTE].

Moving a Knob transmits the MIDI message to Port 2, then the parameter assigned to the Knob will be changed on the

VSTi of Cubase. In this case, the parameter value is shown on the MX49/MX61 display for a specified time.

When setting the MX49/MX61 to “CC”

Indicates the Control Change number to be controlled by Knobs [A] – [D]. Moving a Knob transmits the Control Change

message to Port 2, and the function of the VSTi will be controlled on the DAW software.

NOTE If “DAW Select” (page 68) is set to other than “Cubase,” or “MIDI IN/OUT” (page 65) is set to “MIDI,” the MX49/MX61 is fixed to

the “CC” setting.

Operation Press [DAW REMOTE]

jQC1 Cuto***jQC2 Reso 2

jQC3 Bit***jQC4 Sub

1 2

Knob [A] Knob [B]

Knob [C] Knob [D]

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Remote mode

Remote display

Switching the functions for

Knobs [A] – [D]

Switching the Control

Tem p l ate

Utility settings

Switching the functions for Knobs [A] – [D]

Each Control Template has three sets of functions assigned to Knobs [A] – [D]. Press [KNOB FUNCTION] to switch the

function set.

Switching the Control Template

To switch the Control Templates of the MX49/MX61, use the [KEYBOARD] button or [PIANO] button. Pressing

[KEYBOARD]/[PIANO] increases or decreases the Template number. When a specified time has elapsed after the

display which switches the Template is shown, operation returns to the previous display. When the Control Template is

switched on the MX49/MX61, the Template will also be switched on the Remote Editor.

NOTE If Remote Tools has been installed in your computer, switching the VSTi on Cubase links to the Control Template on the MX49/

MX61.

NOTE If you wish to edit the Control Template or create a new Template, you need to use the MX49/MX61 Remote Editor. When editing

the Control Template, 50 Control Templates including the edited Templates can be saved to internal memory by pressing

[STORE] in the Remote Mode on the MX49/MX61.

Utility settings

Pressing [UTILITY] in the Remote mode conveniently calls up only the Utility settings relevant to the Remote mode. The

parameters of this display are linked to the Remote display (page 68) of Utility.

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