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MOBILE MINI KEYBOARD

Owner’s Manual

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SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply

(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or

adapter other than one described in the manual, on the name

plate, or specifically recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied

or; a cart, rack, or stand that is recommended by Yamaha. If a

cart, etc., is used, please observe all safety markings and

instructions that accompany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be cor-

rect at the time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right

to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or

obligation to update existing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

and headphones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing

sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO

NOT operate for long periods of time at a high volume level or

at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing

loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

IMPORTANT: The louder the sound, the shorter the time period

before damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to

how a function or effect works (when the unit is operating as

designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and

are therefore the owners responsibility. Please study this man-

ual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and

environmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products

and the production methods used to produce them, meet these

goals. In keeping with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we

want you to be aware of the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery

which (if applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span

of this type of battery is approximately five years. When

replacement becomes necessary, contact a qualified service

representative to perform the replacement.

This product may also use “household” type batteries. Some of

these may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being

charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended

for the battery being charged.

When installing batteries, never mix old batteries with new ones,

and never mix different types of batteries. Batteries MUST be

installed correctly. Mismatches or incorrect installation may

result in overheating and battery case rupture.

Warning:

Do not attempt to disassemble, or incinerate any battery. Keep

all batteries away from children. Dispose of used batteries

promptly and as regulated by the laws in your area. Note:

Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area

for battery disposal information.

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for

some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end, please

observe all local, state, and federal regulations that relate to the

disposal of products that contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If

your dealer is unable to assist you, please contact Yamaha

directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

The name plate is located on the bottom of the product. The

model number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are

located on this plate. You should record the model number,

serial number, and the date of purchase in the spaces provided

below and retain this manual as a permanent record of your

purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

92-BP (bottom)

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

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Mobile Mini Keyboard

Model Name : reface CS/DX/CP/YC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected.

(FCC DoC)

For AC adaptor and reface CS/DX/CP/YC

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the

instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC

requirements. Modifications not expressly

approved by Yamaha may void your authority,

granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high

quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this

product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void

your FCC authorization to use this product in the

USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regula-

tions, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compli-

ance with these requirements provides a

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

product in a residential environment will not result

in harmful interference with other electronic

devices. This equipment generates/uses radio fre-

quencies and, if not installed and used according to

the instructions found in the users manual, may

cause interference harmful to the operation of other

electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regula-

tions does not guarantee that interference will not

occur in all installations. If this product is found to

be the source of interference, which can be deter-

mined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON,” please

try to eliminate the problem by using one of the fol-

lowing measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is

being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch

(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line fil-

ter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/

reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300

ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial

type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satis-

factory results, please contact the local retailer

authorized to distribute this type of product. If you

can not locate the appropriate retailer, please con-

tact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic

Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena

Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those prod-

ucts distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America

or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

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For AC adaptor

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

• Ceci ne s’applique qu’aux produits distribués par Yamaha Canada Musique Ltée.

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CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol

within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply

cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled

or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,

does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

(UL60065_03)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference.

WARNING

• This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic

instruments. Do not use for any other purpose.

• Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments.

CAUTION

• When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. If

some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power

switch of the instrument and disconnect the AC adaptor from the

outlet. When the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet, keep in

mind that electricity is flowing at the minimum level, even if the

power switch is turned off. When you are not using the instrument

for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC

outlet.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from

electrical shock, short-circuiting, damages, fire or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not

limited to, the following:

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or

radiators. Also, do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the

cord, or place heavy objects on it.

• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument. The

required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the specified adaptor (page 48) only. Using the wrong adaptor

can result in damage to the instrument or overheating.

• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust

which may have accumulated on it.

• This instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the

instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal

components in any way. If it should appear to be malfunctioning,

discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified

Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not expose the instrument to rain, use it near water or in damp or

wet conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles

or glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If

any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, turn off the power

immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then

have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service

personnel.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning

item may fall over and cause a fire.

• Follow the precautions below. Failure to do so might result in

explosion, fire, overheating or battery fluid leakage.

- Do not tamper with or disassemble batteries.

- Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be

charged.

- Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as

necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys.

- Use the specified battery type (page 48) only.

- Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model,

and made by the same manufacturer.

- Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the

+/- polarity markings.

- When the batteries run out, or if the instrument is not to be used

for a long time, remove the batteries from the instrument.

- When using Ni-MH batteries, follow the instructions that came

with the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when

charging.

For AC adaptor

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Power supply/AC adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

Battery

DMI-5 1/2

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• Keep batteries away from small children who might accidentally

swallow them.

• If the batteries do leak, avoid contact with the leaked fluid. If the

battery fluid should come in contact with your eyes, mouth, or skin,

wash immediately with water and consult a doctor. Battery fluid is

corrosive and may possibly cause loss of sight or chemical burns.

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the

power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. (If you

are using batteries, remove all batteries from the instrument.) Then

have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel.

- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

- It emits unusual smells or smoke.

- Some object has been dropped into the instrument.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or

damage to the instrument or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a

multiple-connector. Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or

possibly cause overheating in the outlet.

• When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet,

always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can

damage it.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not

to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might

accidentally fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected cables, to

prevent damage to the cables or injury to anyone who might trip over

them.

• When setting up the product, make sure that the AC outlet you are

using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs,

immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from

the outlet. Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still

flowing to the product at the minimum level. When you are not using

the product for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from

the wall AC outlet.

• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components,

turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or

off for all components, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels

and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument

to set the desired listening level.

• Do not insert a finger or hand in any gaps on the instrument.

• Never insert or drop paper, metallic, or other objects into the gaps on

the panel. This could cause physical injury to you or others, damage

to the instrument or other property, or operational failure.

• Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument,

and do not use excessive force on the buttons, switches or

connectors.

• Do not use the instrument/device or headphones for a long period of

time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause

permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or

ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use.

Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (power lamp is off/ display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the

minimum level.

When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

Make sure to discard used batteries according to local regulations.

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC adaptor

Location

Connections

Handling caution

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

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NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to

the product, damage to data, or damage to other

property, follow the notices below.

 Handling

• Do not use the instrument in the vicinity of a TV,

radio, stereo equipment, mobile phone, or other

electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV,

or radio may generate noise. When you use the

instrument along with an application on your

iPad or iPhone, we recommend that you set

“Airplane Mode” to “ON” on that device in order

to avoid noise caused by communication.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust

or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in

direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during

the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disfig-

uration, damage to the internal components or

unstable operation.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on

the instrument, since this might discolor the

panel or keyboard.

 Maintenance

• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft and

dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,

alcohol, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impreg-

nated wiping cloths.

 Saving data

• Keyboard settings (page 41) are stored auto-

matically. It should be noted, however, that

stored data may be lost in the event of malfunc-

tion, incorrect operation, and the like.

• Loop phrases recorded on the reface CS and

reface DX cannot be stored.

• reface DX

- Voice settings:

If voice setting data is not stored, it will be lost

when the instrument is turned off, either man-

ually or by the Auto Power-Off function (page

8).

- MIDI and system settings:

MIDI and system settings will be lost if the

instrument is turned off, either manually or by

the Auto Power-Off function, without first

changing the screen. It should also be noted

that stored data may be lost in the event of

malfunction, incorrect operation, and the like.

Information

 About copyrights

• Copying of the commercially available musical

data including but not limited to MIDI data and/

or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your

personal use.

• This product incorporates and bundles contents

in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with

respect to which Yamaha has license to use oth-

ers’ copyrights. Due to copyright laws and other

relevant laws, you are NOT allowed to distribute

media in which these contents are saved or

recorded and remain virtually the same or very

similar to those in the product.

* The contents described above include a com-

puter program, Accompaniment Style data,

MIDI data, WAVE data, voice recording data,

a score, score data, etc.

* You are allowed to distribute medium in which

your performance or music production using

these contents is recorded, and the permis-

sion of Yamaha Corporation is not required in

such cases.

 About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for

instructional purposes only, and may appear

somewhat different from those on your instru-

ment.

• Apple, iTunes, Mac, Macintosh, iPhone, and

iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this

manual are the trademarks or registered trade-

marks of their respective companies.

• The names of buttons, terminals, and the like

from the instrument’s front and rear panels are

enclosed in [ ] (square brackets).

• Some sections of this manual refer to the reface

CS, reface DX, reface CP, and reface YC as

“CS,” “DX,” “CP,” and “YC,” respectively.

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The model number, serial number, power

requirements, etc., may be found on or near the

name plate, which is at the bottom of the unit.

You should note this serial number in the space

provided below and retain this manual as a

permanent record of your purchase to aid

identification in the event of theft.

Model No.

Serial No.

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha reface synthesizer. This manual covers all four reface mod-

els—namely, the reface CS, reface DX, reface CP, and reface YC.

To get the most out of your new instrument, please confirm its model and then read this manual

carefully. In addition, please keep this manual in a safe place so that you can refer back to it when-

ever needed.

Package contents

 Owner’s Manual

 AC adaptor (May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.)

 MIDI breakout cable (mini-DIN to MIDI IN/OUT)

Digital manuals (PDF)

In addition to this Owner’s Manual, the following manuals are available in digital format for this instrument.

• Reference Manual

• MIDI Reference

• iPhone/iPad Connection Manual

The digital-format manuals listed above can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads web page. To do

so, go to the web page using the following URL, enter "reface" or “iPhone/iPad” into the “Model Name”

field, and then click “Search.”

Yamaha Downloads: http://download.yamaha.com/

You will need Adobe Reader® installed on your computer in order to view pdf files. The newest version

can be downloaded free of charge from the Adobe web site.

Main Features

• The specially developed tone generator of a full-fledged musical instrument and an HQ mini keys

packed into a compact body.

• Built-in speakers and support for batteries so that you can easily make music anywhere, anytime.

• Genuine synthesizer sounds produced by analog

physical modeling (the AN tone generator)

• User interface featuring sliders for direct, intui-

tive control

• Four powerful, versatile effects built-in

• Phrase Looper for new forms of musical expres-

sion

• Six classic keyboard sounds

• Carefully selected vintage effects can be com-

bined with the keyboard sounds for even greater

sonic diversity

• Distinct retro feel in both design and control

• FM tone generator featuring a new feedback

process

• Carefully designed FM section makes FM syn-

thesis easy, even for the beginner

• Two slots each holding one of seven powerful,

versatile effects

• Phrase Looper for new forms of musical expres-

sion

• Five vintage organ sounds produced by an

Organ Flutes tone generator

• Organ-like additive synthesis made possible by

FOOTAGE sliders

• Intuitive control of the rotary speaker effect by

using the ROTARY SPEED lever

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS ........................... S-4

Welcome ......................................... 2

Package contents........................... 2

Main Features ................................. 2

Functions of Rear Panel

Components ................................... 4

Turning On and Off ........................ 6

Using with the AC Adaptor ...............6

Using with Batteries..........................7

Turning On .......................................8

Turning Off .......................................8

Auto Power-Off.................................8

Functions of Front Panel Components ..................... 10

Using the Phrase Looper ............................................ 14

Functions of Front Panel Components ..................... 16

Using the Phrase Looper ............................................ 24

Functions of Front Panel Components ..................... 26

Voice Setting Examples .............................................. 30

Functions of Front Panel Components ..................... 32

Voice Setting Examples .............................................. 35

Connecting to Other Devices...... 36

Connecting to a MIDI Device..........36

Connecting a Computer..................37

Precautions when

Using the [USB] Terminal .......39

Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver .........39

Connecting an iPhone or iPad........39

Restoring the Factory Default

Settings (Factory Reset).............. 40

Using the Factory Reset Function ..40

Appendix....................................... 41

Keyboard Settings ..........................41

reface DX Messages ......................45

Troubleshooting..............................46

Specifications .................................48

Index...............................................49

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Functions of Rear Panel Components

qDC IN jack (page 6)

For connecting the included AC adaptor.

w[ ] (Standby/On) switch (page 8)

For setting the instrument to standby ( ) or

turning it on ( ).

e[FOOT CONTROLLER] or [SUSTAIN]

jack

-reface CS and reface YC:

For connection of a separately sold foot con-

troller (FC7) to adjust the volume.

-reface DX:

For connection of a separately sold foot

switch (FC4 or FC5) to add sustain. Notes

played while the foot switch is operated will

sustain for longer than normal after you

release the corresponding keys.

When a separately sold FC3 foot pedal is

connected, MIDI messages for the half-

damper position can be transmitted to any

other connected MIDI device or computer. To

do so, change “SUSTAIN” on the instru-

ment’s System Settings screen to “FC3.”

Please note that this instrument’s sounds are

not affected by the half-damper effect.

-reface CP:

When a separately sold foot pedal (FC3) is

connected, a sustain effect corresponding to

the half-damper position can be applied.

Notes played while the foot switch is oper-

ated will sustain for longer than normal after

you release the corresponding keys. The

degree to which the foot switch is applied

will control the length of sustain.

Furthermore, when a separately sold foot

switch (FC4 or FC5) is connected, a sustain

effect unrelated to the half-damper position

can be applied. In such a case, turn on the

instrument by pressing the power button

while holding down the G2 key on the key-

board. Multiple lamps on the front panel will

flash, and the instrument’s pedal setting will

change to “FC4/5.” See page 41 for details.

• In this manual, the term “FC3” refers to the

FC3 and all other equivalent products, such

as the FC3A.

• In this manual, the term “FC4” refers to the

FC4 and all other equivalent products, such

as the FC4A.

qwe r ty

AC adaptor

DX and CP:

FC3, FC4, or FC5

CS and YC:

FC7

6.3-mm,

TS phone jack

3.5-mm, mini stereo

phone jack

Audio

player

6.3-mm,

stereo phone jack

(Right) (Left)

Keyboard amplifier or

powered speaker

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Functions of Rear Panel Components

rOUTPUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks

For connecting keyboard amplifiers or pow-

ered speakers. The output from these stan-

dard stereo phone jacks is identical to that

from the instrument’s built-in speakers. If

mono output is required, only the [L/MONO]

jack should be connected.

t[PHONES] jack

For connecting a pair of stereo headphones

with a standard stereo phone plug (6.3-mm).

If you wish to connect earphones or head-

phones having a mini stereo phone plug (3.5-

mm) to this instrument, you will need to use a

3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter.

The instrument’s built-in speakers automati-

cally stop producing sound when headphones

are connected to this jack. However, the

OUTPUT jacks will continue to output the

same sound as the [PHONES] jack.

y[AUX IN] jack

For connecting other audio equipment. The

sound output from connected audio equipment

can be mixed with that of this instrument.

u[MIDI] terminal (page 36)

For connecting other MIDI devices via the

included MIDI breakout cable and standard

MIDI cables (sold separately). MIDI mes-

sages can be both transmitted and received

via this terminal.

i[USB] terminal (page 39)

For connecting a computer or a smart device

such an iPhone or iPad by using a USB 1.1 or

2.0 cable. MIDI messages can be both trans-

mitted and received via this terminal. Refer to

“Precautions when Using the [USB] Termi-

nal” (page 39) for details.

USB cable

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI breakout cable

(mini-DIN to MIDI IN/OUT)

Computer

MIDI IN

terminal

MIDI OUT

terminal

Headphones MIDI device

CAUTION

To prevent hearing loss, avoid using head-

phones at high volumes for extended peri-

ods of time.

NOTE

Adjust the volume of the connected audio equip-

ment to balance the volumes of the two devices.

NOTE

For details on how to connect an iPhone or iPad,

refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual,”

which is available from the Yamaha web site.

OUT

MIDI IN terminal

MIDI OUT terminal

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Turning On and Off

This instrument can be powered by either an AC adaptor or batteries.

Using with the AC Adap-

tor

qEnsure that the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is

set to the standby condition ( ).

wInsert the AC adaptor’s DC plug into the

instrument’s DC IN jack.

ePlug the AC adaptor into a domestic-use, AC

wall socket.

NOTE

• When disconnecting the AC adaptor, turn off

the instrument and then carry out this proce-

dure in reverse order.

• If the AC adaptor is connected, it will be used

to power the instrument regardless of

whether or not it contains batteries.

• Do not insert or remove the DC plug with the

[ ] (Standby/On) switch set to the On posi-

tion ( ). Failure to observe this precaution

can lead to malfunction.

q[ ] (Standby/On) switch

DC plug

wDC IN jack

Domestic-use,

AC wall socket

eAC adaptor

WARNING

• Be sure to use only the correct AC adap-

tor (page 48). The use of other adaptors

may damage the instrument, cause it to

overheat, or create a fire hazard. In such a

case, the product warranty will immedi-

ately become void, even if the warranty

period has not yet expired.

• Ensure that the included AC adaptor is

plugged into a wall socket at the correct

voltage.

• If your AC adaptor has a detachable plug,

ensure that it is always used and stored

with the plug attached. Inserting only the

plug section into a wall socket can lead to

electric shock or create a fire hazard.

• If the plug detaches from your AC adap-

tor, slide it back in until it clicks into

place, taking care to avoid touching any

internal metal parts. Please also ensure

that no foreign objects enter the AC adap-

tor. Failure to observe this precaution can

lead to electric shock, short circuits, or

malfunction.

CAUTION

If you notice anything unusual when using

this instrument in close proximity to a wall

socket, immediately turn it off and remove

the plug from the wall socket.

Plug

Insert by sliding in the

direction of the arrow

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Turning On and Off

Using with Batteries

Type AA alkaline, zinc-carbon, or rechargeable

nickel–metal hydride batteries can be used to

power this instrument. However, certain modes

of use can consume large amounts of power, and

therefore, we recommend that you use either

alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

qEnsure that the instrument is turned off.

wPlace the instrument upside down on a soft

cloth or the like, and then remove the battery

cover.

eInsert six batteries. When doing so, be sure to

observe the polarity markings in the follow-

ing illustration.

rClose the battery cover.

The instrument behaves as follows when its

batteries become worn.

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The OSC lamp will flash.

-reface DX

The message “Battery Low!” will be dis-

played on-screen.

-reface CP

The TYPE lamp will flash.

-reface YC

The WAVE lamp will flash.

NOTICE

• If you connect or disconnect the AC

power while this instrument is turned on

and powered by batteries, it may turn off.

Please note that any data being recorded

or not yet stored will be lost in such a

case.

• We recommend that you replace worn

batteries as soon as possible. Certain

modes of operation, such as when

Speaker Output is turned on, may cause

the batteries to quickly become worn, and

as a result, the instrument may be unable

to function properly. In such a case, all of

the batteries should be either replaced (if

non-rechargeable) or recharged (if

rechargeable). Furthermore, if you intend

to use the instrument for an extended

period of time, we recommend that the AC

adaptor be used to power it.

• If you are using rechargeable batteries

and lamps flash or a message is dis-

played to indicate that they have become

worn, immediately recharge the batteries.

Continued use of rechargeable batteries

in this condition has an adverse effect on

their lifespan.

NOTE

• Be sure to use a dedicated charger with

rechargeable batteries. This instrument does

not recharge batteries.

• If the AC adaptor is plugged into this instru-

ment while it contains batteries, it will draw

power from the adaptor.

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Turning On and Off

Tur ning On

qMove the [VOLUME] or [VOL] slider all the

way down to minimize the output volume. If

speakers or any other equipment such as a

keyboard is connected, also turn the volume

on those devices all the way down.

wPress the [ ] (Standby/On) switch, which is

located on the instrument’s rear panel, to set

it to the On position ( ).

-reface CS, reface CP, and reface

Multiple lamps on the front panel will light

up.

-reface DX

The display will turn on.

eTurn on any connected speakers or other

equipment such as a keyboard.

Slowly raise the volume while playing the key-

board to confirm how loud the instrument is.

Tur ning Off

qTurn the volume of this instrument and any

other connected equipment all the way down.

wTurn off the other equipment.

ePress the [ ] (Standby/On) switch, which is

located on the instrument’s rear panel, to set

it to the Standby position ( ).

Auto Power-Off

This instrument features an Auto Power-Off

function that will help to save energy should you

forget to turn it off yourself. This function auto-

matically turns off the instrument after 30 min-

utes of inactivity. The Auto Power-Off setting is

retained when the instrument is turned off.

If this instrument is connected to other equip-

ment such as amplifiers, speakers, or a com-

puter, but you do not intend to use it for some

time, we recommend that you turn off all

devices as described in their owner’s manuals.

Doing so eliminates the risk of damage to the

other equipment. If you do not want the instru-

ment to turn off automatically when connected

to other equipment, disable the Auto Power-Off

function.

CAUTION

This instrument remains charged and

draws a small amount of power even when

turned off. Be sure to unplug the adaptor

from the AC wall socket during electrical

storms or if the instrument is not to be

used for an extended period of time. In

addition, batteries should be removed from

the instrument in such a case.

NOTICE

• reface CS:

Loop phrases will be lost when the instru-

ment is turned off.

• reface DX:

Loop phrases and any parameter settings

not yet stored will be lost when the instru-

ment is turned off.

NOTICE

• In certain modes of operation, the Auto

Power-Off function will not turn off the

instrument when 30 minutes has elapsed.

We recommend, therefore, that you always

turn off the instrument manually when you

are finished using it.

• reface DX only:

When the instrument is turned off by the

Auto Power-Off function, any Voice settings

not yet stored will be lost.

NOTE

To turn the instrument back on after it has been

turned off by the Auto Power-Off function, press

the [ ] (Standby/On) switch once to return it to

the Standby position, and then press it once again

to set it to the On position.

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Turning On and Off

Disabling the Auto Power-

Off function

qEnsure that the instrument is turned off.

wWhile holding down the leftmost key on the

keyboard, turn on the instrument.

-reface CS, reface CP, and reface

Multiple lamps on the front panel will flash.

-reface DX

The message “Auto power off disabled” will

be displayed on-screen.

eWhen the lamps stop flashing or the message

is no longer displayed, remove your finger

from the keyboard.

-reface DX:

The Auto Power-Off function can also be dis-

abled by using the [FUNCTION] button.

qSelect the System Settings screen by pressing

the [FUNCTION] button.

wTap the leftmost switch in the DATA ENTRY

section.

The “ON” setting for the “AUTO P.OFF”

parameter at the left of the screen will change

to “off.”

Enabling the Auto Power-

Off function

To enable the Auto Power-Off function after it

has been disabled, do a Factory Reset. For

details, refer to “Restoring the Factory Default

Settings (Factory Reset)” (page 40).

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The Auto Power-Off function can also be

enabled by using the [FUNCTION] button.

qSelect the System Settings screen by pressing

the [FUNCTION] button.

wTap the left-most switch in the DATA

ENTRY section.

The “off” setting for the “AUTO P.OFF”

parameter at the left of the screen will change

to “ON.”

Leftmost key

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qBuilt-in speakers

For outputting the instrument’s sounds. If

you do not want sound to be output from

these speakers, turn the instrument on while

holding down the D2 key on the keyboard.

See page 41 for details.

No sound will be output from the built-in

speakers when headphones are connected.

w[PITCH BEND] lever

For smoothly varying the pitch of the instru-

ment. The pitch rises when you move the lever

up; it drops when you move the lever down.

By switching the direction in which note

pitches are changed by the [PITCH BEND]

lever, you can produce guitar-like note bending

effects when playing the reface CS as a keytar.

Inverting the pitch bend range makes the pitch

rise when you move the lever down and drop

when you move the lever up. For details, refer

to “Keyboard Settings” (page 41).

e[VOLUME] slider

For adjusting the instrument’s overall vol-

ume. When you move the slider up, the sound

output from the built-in speakers, the OUT-

PUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks, and the

[PHONES] jack will become louder.

r[OCTAVE] slider

For transposing the keyboard in units of 1

octave. For example, when set to “+,” the

note C4 will be produced when you play C3

on the keyboard (see the illustration above).

The available settings are “++” (2 octaves

up), “+” (1 octave up), “0” (no change in

pitch), “-” (1 octave down), and “--” (2

octaves down).

tLOOPER section

For operating the Phrase Looper, which can

record and play back multiple, overlaid loop

phrases. Phrases containing a maximum of

2,000 notes or ten minutes at 120 BPM can

be temporarily recorded as MIDI data by

using this section. For details on how to use

the Phrase Looper, refer to page 14.

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i-2 i-3

t-1

we urty io

C3 C4C2

NOTE

• When you turn off the instrument, all loop

phrases recorded in the Phrase Looper will

be lost.

• If the total number of notes produced simulta-

neously by the Phrase Looper and by playing

the keyboard exceeds eight, the older ones

stop playing (priority is given to the newest).

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!0-3

!0-4!0-5

!0 !1

!1-3

!1-2

t-1. LOOPER slider

CLEAR Deletes recorded loop phrases.

REC

When recording the first phrase:

Sets the Phrase Looper to Record-

ing Standby mode.

Recording will start as soon as you

play the keyboard with REC

selected.

When recording the second and

subsequent phrases (overdub-

bing):

Recording will start as soon as you

move the slider to the REC posi-

tion.

PLAY

Starts playback. When you switch

from REC to PLAY, recording stops

and playback of the recorded loop

phrase(s) starts. When you switch

from PAUSE to PLAY, loop play-

back will begin from the next beat.

When you switch from STOP to

PLAY, playback will begin from the

start of the loop.

PAUS E

When you switch from PLAY to

PAUSE, loop playback will be

paused.

STOP Stops playback.

t-2. [TEMPO] slider

For adjusting the tempo of loop playback.

When the slider is at the very bottom, the

tempo is 30 BPM; when at the very top, it is

300 BPM.

yLFO section

For adjusting the settings of the low fre-

quency oscillator (LFO).

y-1. [ASSIGN] slider

For selecting what to modulate with the LFO.

y-2. [DEPTH] slider

For adjusting the depth of the LFO (the

degree to which it has an effect).

y-3. [SPEED] slider

For changing the LFO’s rate (or operating

frequency).

u[PORTAMENTO] slider

For setting the portamento time and the play-

ing mode of the entire instrument.

OSC

(Oscillator)

Unique oscillator parameter

will be modulated. The actual

parameters modulated depend

on the OSC [TYPE] slider set-

ting.

PITCH The pitch of the oscillator will

be modulated.

FILTER The filter cutoff frequency will

be modulated.

AMP The volume of the oscillator

will be modulated.

OFF The LFO has no effect.

Sets the instrument to Mono-

phonic mode and adjusts the

portamento time.

MONO Sets the instrument to Mono-

phonic mode.

POLY

Sets the instrument to Poly-

phonic mode. Portamento will

not be applied.

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iOSC (Oscillator) section

For setting the oscillator(s). A voice can be

created by using the three sliders in this sec-

tion. In addition, the voice can be further

modified by setting the LFO section’s

[ASSIGN] slider (y-1) to “OSC” and

adjusting its [DEPTH] and [SPEED] sliders.

i-1. [TYPE] slider

i-2. [TEXTURE] slider

i-3. [MOD] (Modulation) slider

* The “LFO (OSC)” rows in the following

tables indicate what can be done when the

LFO section is set to “OSC.”

(Multi-saw)

Descrip-

tion

Produces a basic synthesizer voice

by using sawtooth waves. Multiple

sawtooth waves can be layered to

create thicker voices, or a “sub-oscil-

lator” that plays 1 octave lower can

be added to fatten the sound.

[TEXTURE]

Adds a sub-oscillator to fatten the

sound.

[MOD]

Layers multiple sawtooth waves to

make a thicker, more undulating

sound.

LFO (OSC)

The LFO modulates the oscillator’s

pitch. This does not affect the sub-

oscillator.

Mode of

use

Ideal for the creation of trance

pads, techno basses, and other

similar sounds.

(Pulse)

Descrip-

tion

Produces a basic synthesizer voice

by using square waves. Two

square waves with different pitches

can be layered to make the sound

more complex.

[TEXTURE]

Changes the pitch of the second

square wave.

[MOD]

Changes the pulse width. Raising

the slider produces a distinctive

thinner sound.

LFO (OSC)

The LFO modulates the pulse

width. This makes it possible to

create a distinctive effect known as

“pulse width modulation.”

Mode of

use

Ideal for the creation of leads,

pads, synth basses, and other sim-

ilar sounds.

(Oscillator Sync)

Descrip-

tion

Produces voices having two oscilla-

tors (OSC1 and OSC2), with OSC2

locked in sync with OSC1. Intense

harmonics can be generated by

changing the pitch and tone of

OSC2, making it possible to create

highly distinctive, dazzling sounds.

[TEXTURE]

Changes the pitch and tone of

OSC2. This makes the generated

harmonics mellower.

[MOD]

Sets the degree to which the OSC2

pitch is changed.

LFO (OSC)

The LFO modulates the OSC2 pitch.

Mode of

use

Ideal for lead voices used to play

solos and other similar sounds.

(Ring Modulation)

Descrip-

tion

Produces voices by multiplying the

signals from two oscillators (OSC1

and OSC2). Metallic-sounding

voices with no distinct pitch can be

created by changing the pitches of

the oscillators.

[TEXTURE]

Changes the pitch of OSC1.

[MOD]

Changes the pitch of OSC2.

LFO (OSC)

The LFO modulates the OSC2 pitch.

Mode of

use

Ideal for extreme basses and

sound effects.

(Frequency Modulation)

Descrip-

tion

Produces voices having two oscil-

lators (OSC1 and OSC2), with the

frequency of OSC1 modulated by

OSC2. This makes it possible to

create voices with intense harmon-

ics such as those of the Yamaha

DX7 and other FM synthesizers.

[TEXTURE]

Sets the degree to which modulation

is applied.

[MOD]

Changes the pitch of the modulat-

ing oscillator (OSC2).

LFO (OSC)

The LFO can modulate the degree

to which frequency modulation is

applied.

Mode of

use

Ideal for leads, synth comping

voices, and sound effects. With the

[MOD] slider moved all the way up,

noise and electronic snare drum

sounds can also be created.

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oFILTER section

For setting the filter.

o-1. [CUTOFF] slider

For setting the cutoff frequency of the low-

pass filter (LPF; 24 dB per octave). The

sound can be brightened by moving the slider

up, or darkened by moving it down.

o-2. [RESONANCE] slider

For setting the resonance, which changes the

character of the sound. This effect can be

made more pronounced by moving the slider

up and less pronounced by moving it down.

!0EG section

By using the Envelope Generator (EG), you

can adjust the level (volume) of all elements

of the sound from attack to release.

!0-1. EG Balance slider

For changing the degree to which the Filter

Envelope Generator (FEG) and the Ampli-

tude Envelope Generator (AEG) affect the

sound by adjusting the balance between

them. The effect of the FEG can be maxi-

mized by moving the slider all the way up.

The effect of the AEG can be maximized by

moving the slider all the way down. The FEG

will have no effect in this position. The FEG

and AEG will each affect the sound by the

same amount when the slider is in the middle

position.

!0-2 to !0-5. [A][D][S][R] sliders

For adjusting the attack time (A), decay time

(D), sustain level (S), and release time (R) of

the FEG and AEG.

!1EFFECT section

For setting the instrument’s effects.

!1-1. [TYPE] slider

For selecting either DIST (Distortion), CHO/

FLA (Chorus/Flanger), PHASER, DELAY,

or OFF. In the OFF position, the sound passes

through without being affected in any way.

!1-2. [DEPTH] slider

For setting the effect depth (how much it

affects the sound).

!1-3. [RATE] slider

For setting the tone when the EFFECT sec-

tion’s [TYPE] slider is set to “DIST”; the rate

when it is set to “CHO/FLA” or “PHASER”;

or the delay time when it is set to “DELAY.”

NOTICE

Take special care when lowering the cutoff

frequency at a high resonance setting. This

action can damage the speakers.

Key on Key off

Attack Decay

Sustain

Time

Release

Level

AEG Depth FEG Depth

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Using the Phrase Looper

The Phrase Looper can be used to record and play loop phrases. With this feature,

you can overdub to record multiple phrases on top of one another, or you can choose

loop playback to repeat the recorded phrases over and over. In addition to changing

the tempo after making a recording, the Phrase Looper on the reface CS lets you

control the sound using the sliders from other sections such as OSC, FILTER, and

EG.

Playing with the Phrase

Looper

The Phrase Looper can record up to 2,000 notes

or ten minutes at 120 BPM.

Starting a new loop

phrase recording

1. Get the Phrase Looper

ready.

qSet the LOOPER slider to “CLEAR.”

Any currently recorded loop phrases will

be deleted, and the Phrase Looper will be

set up for recording a new loop phrase.

2. Record the first phrase.

qSet the LOOPER slider to “REC.”

The Phrase Looper is set to Recording

Standby. In time with the tempo, a guide

sound is produced and the “REC” lamp

flashes.

You can adjust the tempo by using the

[TEMPO] slider.

The guide sound is produced only when

recording the first phrase. If you do not

wish to hear the guide sound, move the

LOOPER slider from “CLEAR” to

“PLAY” before setting it to “REC.”

The current voice is used for the guide

sound. If you change the voice by using

the sliders, the guide sound also changes.

wPlay the phrase you wish to record by

using the keyboard.

When recording the first phrase, the

instrument will start recording as soon as

you play the first note. On the reface CS,

the Key-on Start function is the only way

to start recording in this situation.

When recording starts, the “REC” lamp

will light up and the “PLAY” lamp will

flash.

eWhen you wish to end recording, set the

LOOPER slider to “PLAY.”

Recording will stop, and the recorded

phrase will start to play as a loop. During

loop playback, the “PLAY” lamp will

flash in time with the tempo. The guide

sound is not produced during loop play-

back.

NOTE

Loop phrases will be lost when this instrument is

turned off.

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Using the Phrase Looper

3. Record an overdub.

The recording of overdubs will begin as soon

as you move the LOOPER slider to “REC.”

The guide sound is not produced when over-

dubbing.

qSet the LOOPER slider to “REC” once

again.

wPlay the phrase you wish to overdub on

the keyboard along with the phrase(s) cur-

rently being played.

eWhen you wish to end recording, set the

LOOPER slider to “PLAY.”

Recording will stop, and the overdubbed

phrases that were recorded will play as a

loop.

If necessary, you can repeat the overdubbing

process.

-Changing the sound of loop

phrases

You can use the sliders from the LFO, POR-

TAMENTO, OSC, FILTER, EG, and

EFFECT sections to control the sound of the

recorded loop phrases as you play them back.

-Stopping loop phrases

-Pausing

Move the LOOPER slider from “PLAY” to

“PAUSE.”

Looped playback of the phrases will be

paused.

When you switch to “PLAY” once again,

playback will restart from the position at

which it was paused.

-Stopping

Move the LOOPER slider from “PLAY” to

“STOP.”

Looped playback of the phrases will be

stopped.

When you switch to “PLAY” once again,

playback will start from the beginning of the

phrases.

NOTE

• Once you reach 2,000 notes, no additional

events will be recorded with the LOOPER

slider set to “REC.”

• If you exceed the maximum polyphony, the

older notes will be overwritten with newer

notes (priority is given to the newest).

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qBuilt-in speakers

For outputting the instrument’s sounds. If

you do not want sound to be output from

these speakers, turn the instrument on (page

8) while holding down the D2 key on the key-

board. See page 41 for details.

No sound will be output from the built-in

speakers when headphones are connected.

You can also press the [FUNCTION] button to

call up the System Settings screen and change

the Speaker Output setting.

w[PITCH BEND] lever

For smoothly varying the pitch of the instru-

ment. The pitch rises when you move the

lever up; it drops when you move the lever

down. Pitch bend can be set for individual

Voices.

By switching the direction in which note

pitches are changed by the [PITCH BEND]

lever, you can produce guitar-like note bend-

ing effects when playing the reface DX as a

keytar. Inverting the pitch bend range makes

the pitch rise when you move the lever down

and drop when you move the lever up.

On the reface DX, pitch bend settings can be

changed by using the [FUNCTION] button.

e[VOLUME] slider

For adjusting the instrument’s overall vol-

ume. When you move the slider up, the sound

output from the built-in speakers, the OUT-

PUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks, and the

[PHONES] jack will become louder.

r[OCTAVE] slider

For moving the range of notes covered by the

keyboard in units of 1 octave. For example,

when set to “+,” the note C4 will be produced

when you play C3 on the keyboard (see the

illustration above). The available settings are

“++” (2 octaves up), “+” (1 octave up), “0”

(no change in pitch), “-” (1 octave down),

and “--” (2 octaves down).

tDATA ENTRY section

t-1. Touch-type sliders or switches

By flicking, tapping, or tapping and holding

these four touch-sensitive areas, which oper-

ate as sliders or switches, you can adjust val-

ues and change settings. The screen on the

right shows the parameters that can be set.

Thanks to multi-touch support, meanwhile,

you can simultaneously control up to four

sliders

t-1 t-2

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C3C2

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-Basic operation

y-2 y-4

y-3

y-1

u-1

yuio !0 !1

u-3

u-2

C4 C5

Flick

A “flick” is a sudden, quick move-

ment of your finger along a slider.

Depending on the speed of the flick,

the value corresponding to the

slider will be changed by a small or

large amount.

We recommend that you use your

index finger for flicking.

Flick up

Flick down

Tap

Tap and

hold

A “tap” is a single, quick touch and

release of the slider. If you do not

release when you tap (tap and

hold), the value corresponding to

the slide will continue to change

until you do so. (Auto Repeat func-

tion)

Tap the top

Tap and hold

the top

Tap the bottom

Tap and hold

the bottom

Tap a switch

to operate it.

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t-2. Display

For displaying settings.

The screen itself is not touch-sensitive.

When a setting screen contains multiple

pages, they are indicated in the form

“ ” (page 1 of 4 pages).

yFM section

For changing the sound by modifying some

of the FM tone generator’s more distinctive

parameters.

When you press a button in the FM section, it

will light up to indicate that the correspond-

ing item can be set. You can then use the

DATA ENTRY sliders to change the settings

of individual parameters.

Type Settings Mode of use

Values

Flick upward to

increase the value;

flick downward to

decrease it. Flick

quickly to change the

value by a large

amount; flick slowly to

change it by a small

amount.

Tap “ ” or “ ” to

change the value in

units of one.

Tap and hold “ ” or

“ ” to change the

value continuously.

On and off

Ty pe

selection

Tap “ ” to toggle

between on and off or

to switch types, etc.

When you operate a

slider,

the change will be dis-

played on-screen.

The FM tone generator

FM stands for “frequency modulation.” This

type of tone generator modulates the fre-

quency of a sound’s fundamental waveform

of a sound with a different waveform to pro-

duce a totally new one. Waveforms are gen-

erated by “operators,” of which the reface

DX has four. An operator that generates a

fundamental waveform is a “carrier,” and an

operator that modulates these waveforms is a

“modulator.” Each of the four operators can

be used as either a carrier or a modulator. By

changing the way operators are combined

and further modulating with other elements

such as levels and envelopes, you can make

sounds change in a highly complex fashion.

Sound

output

Carrier

Modulator

Waveform to be

modulated

Modulated

waveform

When the volume of

the modulator

increases, the carrier

waveform changes.

*: The carrier wave-

form is not affected

when the volume is

Modulating

waveform

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y-1. [FREQ] (frequency) button

For displaying the Operator Frequency Set-

tings screen. If you flick at a certain speed or

greater, the setting will change to the closest

integer value. For example, if the current set-

ting is 9.29 and you flick quickly upward, the

value will change to 10.00.

Frequencies can be specified as either a ratio

or a fixed frequency. Refer to the “Reference

Manual” (a digital manual) for details on the

setting procedure.

y-2. [ALGO] (Algorithm) button

For displaying the Algorithm Setting screen.

On this screen, you can specify how the four

operators should be combined. A total of 12

algorithms are available.

y-3. [LEVEL] button

For displaying the Operator Level Settings

screen. On this screen, you can adjust the vol-

ume (for carriers) or the degree to which the

corresponding carrier is modulated (for mod-

ulators).

y-4. [FB] (Feedback) button

For displaying the Feedback Settings screen.

Waveforms can be changed by feeding some

of the signal generated by an operator back

through that operator.

The reface DX allows you to set feedback

levels for each of the operators. If, for exam-

ple, you were to select Algorithm No. 8 and

apply feedback to all of the operators, the sig-

nal flow would be as follows.

If you move the slider up from the center

position, the feedback type becomes saw-

tooth ( ) and the feedback level will

increase. As a result, the waveform morphs

from a sine to a sawtooth shape, and at the

maximum level, it is transformed fully into a

sawtooth wave. If you move the slider down

from the center position, the feedback type

becomes square ( ) and the feedback level

will increase. As a result, the waveform

morphs from a sine to a square shape, and at

the maximum level, it is transformed fully

into a square wave. At the center position, the

feedback level is “0.” Here, none of the signal

is fed back and a sine wave is produced.

NOTICE

Take special care when setting a low carrier

frequency in FIXED mode as this action can

damage the speakers.

Carrier (square) Modulators (circular)

Algorithm number Carrier (square)

Feedback level

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uVOICE SELECT/EDIT section

For recalling a total of 32 Voices by changing

Bank numbers (1 to 4) and Voice numbers (1

to 8).

u-1. [BANK] button

For changing the bank number. Each time

you press this button, the number cycles

through 1 to 4.

u-3. [1]–[8] buttons

For selecting one of eight Voices from the

selected Bank.

u-2. [EDIT] button

For activating Edit mode for the selected

Voice. In this mode, you can edit sounds by

setting the EG level, LFO, and other parame-

ters from area u-3.

u-3. [OP1]–[OP4], [EG level], [EG

rate], [LFO], and [Pitch EG] but-

tons

[OP1]–[OP4]: For displaying the setting

screen for the corresponding operator.

These buttons can be pressed repeatedly to

cycle through the screen’s individual

pages.

[EG level]: For displaying the EG Level Set-

tings screen for operators. This button can

be pressed repeatedly to cycle through the

four operators.

[EG rate]: For displaying the EG Rate Set-

tings screen. This button can be pressed

repeatedly to cycle through the four opera-

tors.

[LFO]: For displaying the LFO Settings

screen. This button can be pressed repeat-

edly to cycle through the screen’s individ-

ual pages.

[Pitch EG]: For displaying the Pitch EG Set-

tings screen. This button can be pressed

repeatedly to cycle through the screen’s

individual pages.

For details regarding the [EDIT] button (u-

2) and the [OP1] to [Pitch EG] buttons (u-

3), refer to the “Reference Manual” (a digital

manual).

NOTE

If you open the Job screen by pressing the

[FUNCTION] button and then do a Voice Initial-

ize, you can start editing with parameters set

so as to produce a sine wave.

Bank number (1–4) Voice number (1–8)

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i[FUNCTION] button

When pressed, the button’s lamp lights up and

Function mode is activated. In this condition,

the button can be pressed repeatedly to cycle

through the mode’s individual pages. When

you press a different button, the lamp goes out

and the instrument leaves Function mode. In

Function mode, you can set Voice Parameter,

MIDI, System, and Job parameters.

-Page 1: Voice Parameter Settings

screen

For setting the way sounds are produced for

each Voice.

Whenever you store a Voice by using the

[STORE] button, Voice parameter settings

are stored.

-Page 2: MIDI Settings screen

(Transpose)

-24–

+24

Adjusts the pitch in

semitone units.

MONO/

POLY

POLY Sets the Voice to

Polyphonic mode.

MONO-

FULL

Sets the Voice to

Monophonic mode.

Portamento will be

applied to all notes.

MONO-

LGATO

(Mono-

Legato)

Sets the Voice to

Monophonic mode.

Portamento will be

applied only to notes

played legato.

PORTA

(Portamento

Time)

0–127 Set the portamento

time.

(Pitch Bend

Range)

-24–

+24

Sets the pitch bend

range in semitone

units.

TR CH

(MIDI trans-

mit channel)

1–16,

off

Sets the MIDI trans-

mit channel.

When set to “off,” no

data is transmitted.

RV CH

(MIDI

receive

channel)

All,

1–16

Sets the MIDI

receive channel.

When set to “ALL,”

data is received on

all channels.

CONTROL ON, off

Sets whether or not

MIDI Control is to be

used.

MIDI Control

Change messages

specifically for the

reface will be trans-

mitted if a setting is

changed in the FM

section ([FREQ],

[LEVEL], [ALGO],

and [FB] buttons)

while MIDI Control is

turned on. If these

messages are

received, the FM

section’s settings will

change accordingly.

LOCAL

(Local

Control)

ON, off

Turns Local Control

on or off.

When set to “off,” the

reface’s internal tone

generator and key-

board are discon-

nected from one

another; when set to

“ON” they are con-

nected.

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-Page 3: System Settings screen

-Page 4: Job screen

o[EFFECT] button

For displaying the Effect Settings screen. On

this screen, two different Insert Effects can be

configured. Each time the button is pressed

with the Effect Settings screen displayed, the

screen toggles between Effect 1 and Effect 2

parameters.

Example: Effect 1 Settings screen

When you select an effect type by using the

switch on the left, the editable parameters

corresponding to that effect will be displayed

on the right of the screen. Flick or tap the

parameters’ sliders to change their settings.

-Effect types

AUTO

P. O F F

(Auto

Power-Off)

ON, off

Activates or deacti-

vates the Auto

Power-Off function.

(Speaker

Output)

ON, off

Sets whether or not

sound is to be output

from the speakers.

SUSTAIN FC3,

FC4/5

Sets the type of sus-

tain pedal connected

to the instrument.

If using a pedal that

supports half-

damper operation,

set this to “FC3.”

CONTRAST 0–63

Adjusts the contrast

of the instrument’s

display.

EDIT RECAL

(Edit Recall)

Returns the currently

selected Voice to the last

edited condition. This may

be necessary if you have

moved to a different Voice

while editing.

VOICE INIT

(Voice

Initialize)

Sets the selected Voice to

the default condition (a

sine wave).

VOICE

RECALL

Returns the currently

selected Voice to the fac-

tory default settings.

FCTRY RESET

(Factory Reset)

Returns all of the instru-

ment’s parameters to the

factory default settings.

THRU No effects are applied.

DIST Distortion is applied. DRIVE

and TONE can be adjusted.

T.WAH Touch wah is applied. SENS

and REZ can be adjusted.

CHO Chorus is applied. DEPTH

and RATE can be adjusted.

FLA A flanger is applied. DEPTH

and RATE can be adjusted.

PHA A phaser is applied. DEPTH

and RATE can be adjusted.

DLY Delay is applied. DEPTH and

TIME can be adjusted.

REV Reverb is applied. DEPTH

and TIME can be adjusted.

Switch Sliders

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!0[STORE] button

For displaying the Store Settings screen. On

this screen, you can specify where to store set-

tings and store them with a name. When you

store a Voice, it overwrites the Preset Voice

stored in the selected location. If you wish to

restore Preset Voices, do a Voice Recall (page

22) or a Factory Reset (page 22 or 40).

When you press this button, the Store screen

will be displayed.

-Store screen

-Store Name screen

!1[LOOPER] button

For displaying the Phrase Looper screen. On

this screen, you can operate the MIDI looper,

recording, overdubbing, and playing back

loop phrases. By using this section, phrases

containing a maximum of 2,000 notes or ten

minutes at 120 BPM can be temporarily

recorded.

name Switches to the Store Name

screen.

STORE

Bank

1-1 to

4-8

Sets where to store the cur-

rent Voice.

CHECK

Used if you wish to listen to

the Voice at the location

selected for storing.

Tap the switch to toggle

between and .

: When you play the

keyboard, you will hear the

Voice selected for storing.

: When you play the

keyboard, you will hear the

Voice stored at the location

selected by using “STORE

TO BANK.”

NOTE

The [BANK] button and

buttons [1]–[8] can also be

used to make this setting.

STORE

Used to store Voices. When

you tap the switch, a confir-

mation message will be dis-

played on-screen.

Tap the “YES” switch to

store the Voice. Tap the

“NO” switch to return to the

Store screen without storing

any data.

store Switches back to the

Store screen.

Moves the cursor to the

left.

ABC

Upper- and

lower-case

letters and

symbols

Tap the switch to display

the Name Input screen.

On this screen, you can

input a new Voice name

by flicking and tapping

the slider to select let-

ters and symbols.

Moves the cursor to the

right.

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Using the Phrase Looper

The Phrase Looper can be used to record and play loop phrases. With this feature,

you can overdub to record multiple phrases on top of one another, or you can choose

loop playback to repeat the recorded phrases over and over. The Phrase Looper on

the reface DX lets you change the tempo of recorded loop phrases and control the

sound by using the FM and VOICE SELECT/EDIT sections.

Press the [LOOPER] button to use the Phrase Looper.

Playing with the Phrase

Looper

The Phrase Looper can record up to 2,000 notes

or ten minutes at 120 BPM.

Starting a new loop-

phrase recording

1. Start the Phrase looper.

qPress the [LOOPER] button.

The Phrase Looper screen will be dis-

played.

You can turn the guide sound on and off

by tapping the “GUIDE” switch.

2. Record the first phrase.

qTap the “REC” switch from the DATA

ENTRY section.

The Phrase Looper is set to Recording

Standby. In time with the tempo, a guide

sound is produced and the slider and the

[LOOPER] button flash.

The current voice is used for the guide

sound. If you change the voice by using

the sliders or buttons, the guide sound also

changes.

You can adjust the tempo by using the

[TEMPO] slider.

wPlay a phrase on the keyboard.

When recording the first phrase, the

instrument’s Key-on Start function will

start recording as soon as you play the first

note. If you wish to record silence at the

start of the phrase, you can tap “REC

START” before playing the keyboard to

start recording.

During recording, the slider and the

[LOOPER] button flash in time with the

tempo, and the total number of beats is

incremented on-screen.

eWhen you wish to end recording, tap

“REC STOP.”

NOTE

Loop phrases will be lost when this instrument is

turned off.

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Using the Phrase Looper

Recording will stop, and the recorded

phrase will play as a loop. The guide

sound is not produced during loop play-

back.

During loop playback, the slider and the

[LOOPER] button will flash in time with

the tempo, and the current beat will be dis-

played on-screen together with the total

number of recorded beats. In addition, the

position indicator at the top of the display

allows you to confirm the current position

during loop playback.

3. Record an overdub.

The recording of overdubs will begin as soon

as you tap “REC.” The guide sound is not

produced when overdubbing.

qTap “REC” or “REC START.”

wPlay the phrase you wish to overdub on

the keyboard along with the phrase(s) cur-

rently being played.

eWhen you wish to end recording, tap

“REC STOP.”

Recording will stop, and the recorded,

overdubbed phrases will play as a loop.

If necessary, you can repeat the overdubbing

process.

-Changing the sound of loop

phrases

You can use the FM and VOICE SELECT/

EDIT sections to control the sound of the

recorded loop phrases as you play them back.

Regardless of the screen currently displayed,

the [LOOPER] button will continue to flash

during looped playback.

-Stopping loop phrases

-Stopping

Tap the “STOP” switch.

Looped playback of the phrases will be

stopped.

When you wish to restart a paused phrase, tap

the “PLAY” switch.

Recorded phrases start from the beginning

when played as loops.

Deleting loop phrases

Recorded loop phrases can be deleted by tap-

ping the “CLEAR” switch with loop-phrase

playback stopped.

This will delete all recorded phrases.

NOTE

When you stop playback of the first phrase, the

Phrase Looper is set to Recording Standby. If

you tap “REC START” in that condition, the

Key-on Start function starts recording.

NOTE

• Once you reach 2,000 events, the message

“Looper Memory Full” is displayed on-screen

and no additional events are recorded after

tapping “REC.”

• If you exceed the maximum polyphony, the

older notes will be overwritten with newer

notes (priority is given to the newest).

Progress indicator

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qBuilt-in speakers

For outputting the instrument’s sounds. If

you do not want sound to be output from

these speakers, turn the instrument on while

holding down the D2 key on the keyboard.

See page 41 for details.

No sound will be output from the built-in

speakers when headphones are connected.

w[VOL] (Volume) slider

For adjusting the instrument’s overall vol-

ume. When you move the slider up, the sound

output from the built-in speakers, the OUT-

PUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks, and the

[PHONES] jack will become louder.

e[OCT] (Octave) slider

For transposing the keyboard in units of 1

octave. For example, when set to “+,” the

note C4 will be produced when you play C3

on the keyboard (see the illustration above).

The available settings are “++” (2 octaves

up), “+” (1 octave up), “OCT” (no change in

pitch), “-” (1 octave down), and “--” (2

octaves down).

r[TYPE] knob

For selecting different voice types.

qwe r t y

y-3

y-1

y-2

y-4

C3C2

RdI

Sets a distinctive electric piano voice

from the early 1970s. This type of

electric piano is characterized by a

dark, heavy sound with sustained

notes. It sounds particularly good

when combined with the phaser effect

and was widely used in 70s jazz,

R&B, and soul.

RdII

Sets a distinctive electric piano voice

from the late 1970s. Compared with

the Rdl, it has a characteristically

bright, high-fidelity sound. It sounds

particularly good when combined with

the chorus or phaser effect and was

primarily used in the pop ballads and

fusion music of the 80s.

Sets a distinctive electric piano voice

that became famous in the late 1960s.

This type of electric piano is notable

for the gentle attack and fast decay of

flat metal reeds. Often combined with

a tremolo effect, it was widely used in

70s pop, R&B, and soul.

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t[DRIVE] knob

For distorting the sound, thereby reproducing

the effect of a guitar amp or an old radio.

Turning the knob clockwise increases the

amount of distortion and produces a brighter

tone. When the knob is turned all the way

counter-clockwise, no effect is applied to the

sound.

yTREMOLO/WAH

The reface CP features four Insert Effects

arranged in series. The TREMOLO/WAH

section lets you add a tremolo or wah effect.

-TREMOLO

Modulates the volume in a cyclical fashion.

When [TYPE] is set to Rdl, Rdll, or

CP:

The sound will be cyclically panned left

and right in stereo.

When [TYPE] is set to Wr, Clv, or

Toy:

The volume will be cyclically varied up

and down.

-WAH

Modulates the filter cutoff frequency based

on the input volume. This produces a cyclical

change in tone.

uio

u-3

u-1

u-2

u-4 i-3

i-1

i-2

i-4 o-1

o-2

C4 C5

Clv

Sets the voice of a struck-string type of

electric keyboard that arrived on the

scene in the 1970s. Its electric guitar-

like sound is highly distinctive. This

voice works very well with a wah effect

and was primarily used in the funk and

rock music of the 70s.

Toy

Sets the voice of a vintage toy piano

from the 1970s. This setting combines a

bright, undulating tone with the distinc-

tive noisy keyboard of toy pianos.

Although originally developed as a

child’s toy, this type of instrument has

recently found its way into popular

music thanks to its highly unique sound.

Sets the voice of the Yamaha CP80

electric grand piano of the late 1970s.

The CP80 was notable for a fast attack

similar to that produced by using com-

pression, and also for its unique har-

monic overtones. It works very well

with a chorus effect and was used in

the pop, rock, jazz, and fusion music of

the 80s.

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y-1. [TREMOLO/WAH] switch

For selecting whether to add tremolo (up

position), add wah (down position), or pass

the sound through unaffected (middle posi-

tion).

The lamp (y-4) will light up when either

tremolo or wah is selected and go out when

the sound passes through unaffected.

y-2. [DEPTH] knob

Increases the effect on the sound when turned

clockwise.

-With tremolo

When [TYPE] is set to Rdl, Rdll, or

CP:

Adjusts the degree to which the sound is

modulated left and right.

When [TYPE] is set to Wr, Clv, or

Toy:

Adjusts the degree to which the volume is

modulated.

-With wah

Adjusts the sensitivity of the wah filter.

y-3. [RATE] knob

Increases the effect on the sound when turned

clockwise.

-With tremolo

Adjusts the speed of modulation.

-With wah

Adjusts the resonance offset value. This

changes the character of the modulated

sound.

uCHORUS/PHASER

This section lets you add a chorus or phaser

effect.

-CHORUS

Adds richness and depth, making it sound

like multiple tone generators are simultane-

ously outputting the same voice. This makes

the voice sound much wider.

-PHASER

Creates a highly distinctive sweeping, swell-

ing tone by shifting the phase of the sound

and mixing it back into the original signal.

u-1. [CHORUS/PHASER] switch

For selecting whether to add chorus (up posi-

tion), add the phaser effect (down position),

or pass the sound through unaffected (middle

position). The lamp (u-4) will light up when

either chorus or the phaser is selected and go

out when the sound passes through unaf-

fected.

Light tremolo Intense tremolo

Level

Light wah Intense wah

Level

Frequency Frequency

Slow tremolo Fast tremolo

Level

Character of the

sound unchanged

Character of the sound

significantly changed

Frequency Frequency

Resonance

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u-2. [DEPTH] knob

For adjusting the degree to which the chorus

or phaser effect is applied. Turn the knob

clockwise to increase the depth of the effect.

u-3. [SPEED] knob

For adjusting the speed at which the sound

undulates. Turn the knob clockwise to

increase the speed.

iD. DELAY/A. DELAY (Digital Delay /

Analog Delay)

This section lets you add either digital or ana-

log delay to the sound.

Delay effects create a delayed version of the

input signal, and as such, they can be used for

many different purposes, such as creating a

sense of spaciousness or thickening a sound.

-D. DELAY (Digital Delay)

Compared with analog delay, this effect pro-

duces delay sounds that are more exact repli-

cas of the original.

-A.DELAY (Analog Delay)

Simulates the warm delay sound of analog

gear.

i-1. [D.DELAY/A.DELAY] switch

Set this three-position switch to the up posi-

tion for Digital Delay, to the down position

for Analog Delay, or to the middle position to

pass the sound through unaffected.

The lamp (i-4) will light up when either

digital or analog delay is selected and go out

when the sound passes through unaffected.

i-2. [DEPTH] knob

For adjusting the degree to which delay is

applied. Turn the knob clockwise to increase

the depth of the effect.

i-3. [TIME] knob

For adjusting the length of the delay. Turn the

knob clockwise to increase the length.

oREVERB section

This section can model complex reverbera-

tion to artificially create a sense of space.

The lamp (o-2) will light up when reverb is

applied and go out when the sound passes

through unaffected.

o-1. [DEPTH] knob

For adjusting the degree to which the reverb

effect is applied. Turn the knob clockwise to

increase the depth of the effect. When the

knob is turned all the way counter-clockwise,

no effect is applied to the sound.

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Voice Setting Examples

The following settings are recommended for the reface CP.

Rd I

Perfect settings for the pop, soul, and fusion music of the 70s. You may like to raise the DRIVE setting

to increase the distortion, to move the phaser’s DEPTH setting to a relatively high level between 6 and

7, or to turn on the tremolo and move each of the DEPTH and RATE settings to around 5.

Rd II

These wet-sounding settings are ideal for 80s ballads and the like. You could try changing the chorus

DEPTH and SPEED settings.

Wr

Perfect settings for playing 70s pop and the like. You might like to add some short reverberation by

turning on A.DELAY and setting DEPTH to roughly 5 and TIME to roughly 1.5.

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Clv

Ideal settings for 70s funk and rock performances. You may like to raise the DRIVE to get a distorted

guitar-like sound. It could also sound good to switch from wah to tremolo and apply a little reverb.

Toy

Simple settings are probably the best choice for the toy piano. You might, however, like to raise the

DRIVE setting to 5 or even 10 to get a vintage, radio-like sound.

CP

These settings are great for 80s pop and the like. The chorus setting is quite light. If necessary, you

could add presence in the high-frequency band by raising the DRIVE setting to around 5. In addition, it

might sound good to turn on D.DELAY and set both DEPTH and TIME to 1.5.

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qBuilt-in speakers

For outputting the instrument’s sounds. If

you do not want sound to be output from

these speakers, turn the instrument on while

holding down the D2 key on the keyboard.

See page 41 for details.

No sound will be output from the built-in

speakers when headphones are connected.

w[ROTARY SPEED] lever

For switching the rotary speaker speed. Mov-

ing the lever up or down changes the setting

between “FAST” (fast rotation), “SLOW”

(slow rotation), “STOP” (no rotation), and

“OFF” (no effect applied).

Examples:

To switch from “SLOW” to “FAST”:

Move up once.

To switch from “SLOW” to “OFF”:

Move down twice.

e[VOLUME] slider

For adjusting the instrument’s overall vol-

ume. When you move the slider up, the sound

output from the built-in speakers, the OUT-

PUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks, and the

[PHONES] jack will become louder.

r[OCTAVE] slider

For transposing the keyboard in units of 1

octave. For example, when set to “+,” the

note C4 will be produced when you play C3

on the keyboard (see the illustration above).

The available settings are “++” (2 octaves

up), “+” (1 octave up), “0” (no change in

pitch), “-” (1 octave down), and “--” (2

octaves down).

qw e rt y

y-1 y-2 y-3 y-4 y-5 y-6

C3C2

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t[WAVE] knob

For selecting the organ voice type.

yFOOTAGE section

Used by moving the sliders downwards in the

same way as vintage organs. To create the

organ tone you desire, you can move each of

these sliders to change the component ele-

ments of the sound.

iuo

y-7 y-8y-9 u-1 u-2 i-1 i-2 i-3

o-1

o-2

C4 C5

Sets a distinctive electric organ sound

from the 1960s, characterized by sine-

like waveforms that are simple yet warm.

This sound was used in many genres of

music, such as rock, pop, and jazz.

Sets the sound of a transistor organ

from the 1960s. With harmonic content

very close to that of a square wave, it is

notable for highly present tones. This

type of organ was often used in psyche-

delic rock and ska.

Sets the sound of a transistor organ

from the 1960s. This organ is notable

for a thick sound with its sawtooth com-

ponent boosted in volume. It was put to

use in 60s pop music and the alterna-

tive pop of the 90s.

Sets the sound of a transistor organ

made in Japan during the 1970s. This

organ was notable for a bright sound

similar to that produced by the sawtooth

waveforms of a synthesizer.

Sets the sound of a Yamaha transistor

organ that was released in 1972. With

harmonic content very close to that of a

square wave, it was characterized by

highly present tones in the high range

and extreme sound crushing when dis-

tortion was increased.

NOTE

No organ sound will be produced if all of the

FOOTAGE sliders are moved all the way up.

Minimum Maximum

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The tones produced by moving each of the

sliders are as follows.

*: When the [OCTAVE] slider is moved down,

the 16’ pitch may be too low to be heard via

the built-in speakers.

uVIBRATO/CHORUS section

This section can apply an undulating effect to

the sound.

u-1. [VIBRATO/CHORUS] switch

For switching between vibrato and chorus to

apply different types of undulating effects.

Press down the side corresponding to the

effect you wish to use.

u-2. [DEPTH] slider

For adjusting the degree to which vibrato or

chorus is applied. Moving this slider all the

way down turns off the vibrato or chorus

effect.

iPERCUSSION section

When turned on, an accent can be applied to

the attack portion of the sound. When all of

the FOOTAGE volumes are zero (that is, the

sliders are moved all the way up), only these

percussion sounds will be produced.

The settings “A” and “B” change the pitch of

the percussion.

i-1. [ON/OFF] switch

For turning the percussion sounds on and off.

When the off side is pressed down, no per-

cussion sounds will be produced.

i-2. [TYPE] switch

For switching the percussion pitch type.

Press down the side for either Type A or Type

i-3. [LENGTH] slider

For adjusting the length of the percussion

sounds’ release.

oEFFECT section

For applying effects. When the sliders are

moved all the way down, no effects will be

applied.

o-1. [DIST] slider

For applying distortion.

o-2. [REVERB] slider

For applying reverb.

Sliders Tone

y-1 16’ 8 scale degrees below

y-2 5 1/3’ 5 scale degrees above

y-3 8’ Fundamental tone

y-4 4’ 8 scale degrees above

y-5 2 2/3’ 12 scale degrees above

y-6 2’ 15 scale degrees above

y-7 1 3/5’ 17 scale degrees above

y-8 1 1/3’ 19 scale degrees above

y-9 1’ 22 scale degrees above

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-9

NOTE

Regardless of the slider position, FOOTAGE

[1’] does not produce any organ tones when

the WAVE knob is set to “H” and PERCUS-

SION is turned on. In addition, when notes are

played legato with the H-type organ, the vol-

ume of the percussion sound decays over

those notes.

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Voice Setting Examples

The following settings are recommended for the reface YC.

H Type 1

These settings can be used in rock, jazz, and a wide range of other musical genres. You might like to

move the [4’] slider up for a more refined sound or to move each of the [2 2/3’], [2’], [1 3/5’], [1 1/3’],

and [1’] sliders down to produce a brighter sound characteristic of rock music. Try both SLOW and

FAST rotary speeds, and add distortion and reverb to taste.

H Type 2

Settings like these are often used for bossa nova and reggae music. The fact that the H-type organ pro-

duces no [1’] tones when percussion is turned on is a distinctive feature of this sound. Turning percus-

sion on and off while playing allows the [1’] tones to be added and removed in a unique way.

V Type

These settings are ideal for psychedelic rock and the like. Try raising the DIST setting to increase the

distortion.

F Type

Ideal settings for an alternative rock band with a slightly vintage sound. Try raising the DIST setting to

increase the distortion.

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting your reface to another MIDI device (such as a keyboard or tone genera-

tor module) expands its performance features and allows you to do the following.

• Play the reface from a MIDI keyboard

• Play a tone generator module by using the reface

• Synchronize the Phrase Loopers of a reface CS and reface DX

In addition, if you connect your reface to a computer, you can also make use of the

following additional recording and playing features.

• Record performances on the reface as MIDI data in a DAW application

• Play the reface using recorded data from a DAW application

• Play a software synthesizer from the reface

This section explains how to connect the devices and make the necessary settings.

The illustrations show the reface CS but apply to all models.

Connecting to a MIDI

Device

Playing the reface from a

MIDI keyboard

qConnect the MIDI OUT terminal on the

MIDI keyboard to the reface’s MIDI IN ter-

minal.

wPlay the MIDI keyboard and confirm that the

reface produces sound in response.



Playing a tone generator

module by using the reface

qTurn off Local Control, and also turn off

MIDI Control. For details, refer to “Key-

board Settings” (page 41).

To play a tone generator module from the

reface, the transmit channel on the reface and

the receive channel on the tone generator

module must be the same. By default, the

reface’s transmit channel is set to “1.” On the

reface DX only, the transmit channel can be

changed (by using the [FUNCTION] button).

For details on how to change the receive

channel on the tone generator module, refer

to the owner’s manual that came with it.

Connect the reface’s MIDI OUT terminal to

the tone generator module’s MIDI IN terminal.

ePlay the reface and confirm that the tone gen-

erator module produces sound in response.

MIDI keyboard MIDI OUT

MIDI cable

MIDI IN

MIDI

breakout

cable

reface CS

MIDI cable

MIDI

breakout

cable

reface CS

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

Tone generator module

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting a reface CS

and reface DX and syn-

chronizing their Phrase

Loopers

With, for example, a reface CS and a reface DX

connected via a MIDI cable, operations per-

formed by using the Phrase Looper on the reface

CS will cause the Phrase Looper on the reface

DX to play simultaneously.

qSet the transmit channel on the reface you

will operate (in this example, the reface CS)

to “off.” For details, refer to “Keyboard Set-

tings” (page 41).

wCreate a phrase loop on each of the reface CS

and the reface DX.

eConnect the MIDI OUT terminal of the

reface you will operate (in this example, the

reface CS) and the MIDI IN terminal on the

reface you want to produce sound simultane-

ously (in this example, the reface DX).

rSwitch the Phrase Looper on the reface CS to

“PLAY” to also start simultaneous playback

of the Phrase Looper on the reface DX at the

same tempo. Using both of the Phrase Loop-

ers together makes it possible to create even

more complex loop phrases.

Connecting a Computer

Recording performances

on the reface as MIDI

data in a DAW application

qTurn off Local Control, and turn on MIDI

Control. For details, refer to “Keyboard Set-

tings” (page 41).

wConnect your reface to the computer by using

a USB cable.

eStart recording in the DAW application and

play the reface.

MIDI cable

MIDI

breakout

cable

reface CS

MIDI

OUT

MIDI IN

reface DX

MIDI

breakout

cable

NOTE

• Be sure to read “Precautions when Using the

[USB] Terminal” (page 39) before using the

[USB] terminal.

• If your computer does not recognize the

reface or you experience other similar prob-

lems, refer to “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver”

(page 39).

USB cable

reface CS

Computer

DAW

application

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Connecting to Other Devices

Playing the reface using

recorded data from a

DAW application

qTurn on MIDI Control. For details, refer to

“Keyboard Settings” (page 41).

wConnect the computer to your reface by using

a USB cable.

eStart playback of the MIDI data in the DAW

application.

Playing a software syn-

thesizer from the reface

qTurn off Local Control, and also turn off

MIDI Control. For details, refer to “Key-

board Settings” (page 41).

wConnect your reface to the computer by using

a USB cable.

eLaunch the software synthesizer on the com-

puter and play your reface’s keyboard.

NOTE

• Be sure to read “Precautions when Using the

[USB] Terminal” (page 39) before using the

[USB] terminal.

• If your computer does not recognize the

reface or you experience other similar prob-

lems, refer to “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver”

(page 39).

USB cable

reface CS

Computer

DAW

application

NOTE

• Be sure to read “Precautions when Using the

[USB] Terminal” (page 39) before using the

[USB] terminal.

• If your computer does not recognize the

reface or you experience other similar prob-

lems, refer to “Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver”

(page 39).

NOTE

If using a software synthesizer inside a

DAW application:

By using a function known as echo back or

MIDI thru, DAW applications can send

received performance data back to the

source—in this case, the reface. This function

must be disabled if you do not want the reface

to produce sounds in response to returned

MIDI data. For details on how to do this, refer

to the owner’s manual that came with your

DAW application.

USB cable

reface CS

Computer

Software

synthesizer

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Connecting to Other Devices

Connecting an iPhone or

iPad

Apps compatible with the reface provide many

more convenient, enjoyable ways to use this

musical instrument.

For details on how to connect the devices, refer

to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual,” which

is available from the Yamaha web site.

Details of compatible smart devices and apps

can be found on the following page from the

Yamaha web site.

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

Precautions when Using the

[USB] Terminal

When connecting this instrument to a com-

puter via the [USB] terminal, be sure to

observe the following precautions. Failing to

do so risks freezing your computer or instru-

ment and corrupting or losing data.

If your computer or instrument should

freeze, try restarting the application being

used, rebooting the computer, and turning

the instrument off and then back on.

NOTICE

• Use a USB A-B cable of no more than 3

meters in length. Do not use a USB 3.0

cable.

• Before connecting to your computer via

the [USB] terminal, disable any power-

saving mode (such as Suspend, Sleep,

or Standby).

• Connect your computer via the [USB]

terminal before turning on the instru-

ment.

• Be sure to always perform the following

steps before turning the instrument on

or off (standby) and either plugging in

or unplugging a USB cable.

- Quit all applications.

- Ensure that no data is being trans-

mitted from the instrument. (Note

that even playing a single key

causes data to be transmitted.)

• When connected to a computer, allow at

least six seconds to pass between turn-

ing the instrument on and off and plug-

ging in and unplugging the USB cable.

Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver

Normally, the transmission and receipt of

data begins automatically after connecting

MIDI cables and turning on the instrument.

If, however, your computer is having diffi-

culty communicating with the instrument,

please download the standard Yamaha USB-

MIDI driver from the following web page

and install it on your computer.

http://download.yamaha.com/

NOTE

In order to eliminate the risk of noise from other

communication when using this instrument with

an iPad or iPhone app, be sure to turn on Airplane

Mode and then turn on Wi-Fi.

NOTICE

Be sure to place your iPad or iPhone on a sta-

ble surface to prevent it from falling over and

being damaged.

NOTE

• Information on system requirements can

also be found on the above web page.

• The USB-MIDI driver may be revised and

updated without prior notice. Before install-

ing, visit the above web page to confirm the

latest related information and ensure that

you have the most up-to-date version.

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Restoring the Factory Default Settings

(Factory Reset)

When you do a Factory Reset, all parameters will be returned to their factory default

settings.

Using the Factory Reset

Function

qWhile holding down the rightmost key on the

keyboard, turn on the instrument.

-reface CS, reface CP, and reface

The instrument’s lamps will flash.

-reface DX

The message “Factory reset” will be dis-

played on-screen.

When the Factory Reset has finished, the

lamps will stop flashing or the message will

disappear.

wWhen the lamps stop flashing or the message

is no longer displayed, remove your finger

from the keyboard.

-reface DX:

You can also use the [FUNCTION] button to do

a Factory Reset.

qSelect the Job screen by pressing the [FUNC-

TION] button.

wTap the “FCTRY RESET” switch.

A confirmation message will be displayed

on-screen.

eTap the “YES” switch.

All parameters will be returned to their fac-

tory default settings.

NOTICE

• reface DX only:

All settings stored on the instrument by using the [FUNCTION] button will be overwritten

with their factory defaults when you do a Factory Reset.

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Appendix

Keyboard Settings

To make the keyboard settings described below, hold down the corresponding key on the keyboard and

press the [ ] (Standby/On) switch. If the instrument is turned on, you will need to turn it off once to

make settings in this way.

Each setting is toggled on and off, etc. whenever this procedure is carried out. However, when you have

set the Auto Power-Off function to off (disabled), you will need to do a Factory Reset to turn in back on

(enabled).

Keyboard settings are retained when the instrument is turned off.

On the reface DX, these settings can also be made by using the [FUNCTION] button. For details, refer

to “Functions of Front Panel Components” for the reface DX (page 16).

-Auto Power-Off

ON (enabled): To conserve power, the instrument will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of

inactivity.

off (disabled): The instrument will not turn off automatically.

For details, refer to “Auto Power-Off” (page 8).

Factory default setting: ON (enabled)

-Display when turned off (disabled)

CS The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX “Auto power off disabled” is displayed on-screen.

CP The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/A.DELAY

sections flash.

YC The ROTARY SPEED lamps flash.

Setting Confirmation

C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C5

C#2

Pitch-bend Range Inversion

Transmit Channel

Sustain

Local Control

MIDI Control

Speaker Output

Auto Power-Off

Factory Reset

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Appendix

-Factory Reset

For returning all settings, including keyboard settings, to their factory defaults. On the reface CS and

the reface DX, loop phrases are also restored to the factory default condition.

For details, refer to “Restoring the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)” (page 40).

-Display when carried out

-Speaker Output

For setting whether or not to output the instrument’s sound from its built-in speakers. The speakers

will not produce any sound when this parameter is set to “off.”

Factory default setting: ON

-Display when set

-MIDI Control

For turning on and off the transmission and receipt of MIDI Control Change messages specifically for

the reface. When you operate the instrument with this parameter turned on, MIDI messages for your

specific model will be transmitted. No messages are transmitted when you change the volume or

octave. On the reface DX, a MIDI Control Change message is transmitted when a setting is changed in

the FM section ([FREQ], [LEVEL], [ALGO], and [FB] buttons) but not when any other settings are

changed. For more information about the correspondence between controllers, control change num-

bers, and values, refer to the MIDI Reference (a digital manual).

Factory default setting: off

-Display when set

CS The OSC [TYPE] lamps flash.

DX “Factory reset” is displayed on-screen.

CP The TYPE lamps flash.

YC The WAVE lamps flash.

CS ON: The lamps from the LOOPER section light up.

off: The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX “speakers ON” or “speakers off” is displayed on-screen.

ON: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections light up.

off: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections flash.

YC ON: The ROTARY SPEED lamps light up.

off: The ROTARY SPEED lamps flash.

CS ON: The lamps from the LOOPER section light up.

off: The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX “MIDI control ON” or “MIDI control off” is displayed on-screen.

ON: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections light up.

off: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections flash.

YC ON: The ROTARY SPEED lamps light up.

off: The ROTARY SPEED lamps flash.

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Appendix

-Local Control

For setting whether to internally disconnect (“off”) or connect (“ON”) the instrument’s internal tone

generator and keyboard. If you wish to control your reface’s internal tone generator by using an

external MIDI controller but not its keyboard, set MIDI Control to “ON” and Local Control to “off.”

Factory default setting: ON

-Display when set

-Sustain (reface DX and reface CP)

For switching the sustain setting. If you have connected a foot pedal (FC3) or a foot switch (FC4 or

FC5) to the instrument, you will need to set either “FC3” or “FC4/5” depending on whether or not it

supports half-damper operation.

Factory default settings:

DX: FC4/5 (an FC4 or FC5, or an FC3 without half-damper operation)

CP: FC3 (an FC3 with half-damper operation)

-Display when set

-Transmit Channel (reface CS and reface DX)

For setting the MIDI transmit channel. This parameter can be set to either “1 ch” (Channel 1) or

“off.”

Factory default settings: 1 ch (Channel 1)

-Display when set

On the reface DX, channels 2 to 16 can also be selected on the MIDI Settings screen, which is dis-

played by using the [FUNCTION] button. For details, refer to “Functions of Front Panel Compo-

nents” for the reface DX (page 16).

CS ON: The lamps from the LOOPER section light up.

off: The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX “Local control ON” or “Local control off” is displayed on-screen.

ON: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections light up.

off: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections flash.

YC ON: The ROTARY SPEED lamps light up.

off: The ROTARY SPEED lamps flash.

DX “Sustain FC3” or “Sustain FC4/5” is displayed on-screen.

FC3: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections light up.

FC4/5: The [TYPE] knob’s Clv lamp and the lamps from the TREMOLO/WAH to D.DELAY/

A.DELAY sections flash.

CS 1 ch: The lamps from the LOOPER section light up.

off: The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX “MIDI transmit ch 1” or “MIDI transmit ch off” is displayed on-screen.

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Appendix

-Pitch-bend Range Inversion (CS only)

By changing the direction in which note pitches are changed by the [PITCH BEND] lever, you can

produce guitar-like note bending effects when playing the reface CS as a keytar.

Factory default settings: +12 (the pitch rises when you move the lever up)

-Display when set

-Setting Confirmation

For confirming the current settings of all parameters set by using the keyboard.

-Display when confirming

CS +12: The lamps from the LOOPER section light up.

-12: The lamps from the LOOPER section flash.

DX Presented on-screen

Auto Power-Off

ON (enabled): Lit

off (disabled): Flashing

Speaker Output

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

MIDI Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

Pitch-bend Range Inversion

+12: Lit

-12: Flashing

Transmit Channel

1ch: Lit

off: Flashing

Local Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

Auto Power-Off

ON (enabled): Lit

off (disabled): Flashing

Speaker Output

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

MIDI Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

Local Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

Sustain

FC3: Lit

FC4/5: Flashing

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Appendix

reface DX Messages

Message Description

Are you sure? Confirms whether or not you wish to proceed with the selected

operation.

Battery Low! Indicates that the battery voltage has dropped. Either replace the

batteries or correctly connect the AC adaptor.

Looper Memory Full Indicates that the memory allocated to the Phrase Looper is full,

preventing recorded data from being stored.

Stopping Looper, OK? Indicates that playback or recording with the Phrase Looper must

be stopped before performing an operation.

Auto Power-Off

ON (enabled): Lit

off (disabled): Flashing

Speaker Output

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

MIDI Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

Local Control

ON: Lit

off: Flashing

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

If this instrument does not behave as expected—for example, not producing the correct sound or pro-

ducing no sound at all—please try to resolve the issue as described below. Many issues can also be

resolved by doing a Factory Reset (page 40). If any specific issue should persist, please contact your

Yamaha dealer or a service center (see the back of this booklet).

Issue

Model(s)

Suspected cause Solution

The instrument turns off unex-

pectedly. All

This is normal when the

Auto Power-Off function is

enabled.

If necessary, you can deacti-

vate the Auto Power-Off func-

tion to prevent it turning off the

instrument again. (Page 41)

No sound is

produced.

No sound is pro-

duced by the

built-in speakers.

All

The volume is turned fully

down.

Raise the volume by using the

[VOLUME] or [VOL] slider.

Headphones are con-

nected.

Unplug the headphones.

(Page 5)

Local Control is turned off. Turn on Local Control. (Page

43)

Speaker Output is turned

off.

Turn on Speaker Output.

(Page 42)

MIDI volume or expression

has been set to a very low

level by a foot controller.

If a foot controller has been

connected to the [FOOT

CONTROLLER] jack, try

using it to increase the vol-

ume.

Sound input via

the [AUX IN] jack

cannot be heard.

All

The volume on the con-

nected audio equipment

has been turned fully down.

Raise the volume on the con-

nected audio equipment.

The instrument

stopped produc-

ing sound when a

setting was

changed.

CS The Attack (A) setting from

the EG section is too high. Lower the [A] slider.

CS The filter’s cutoff frequency

is too low.

Adjust the filter’s cutoff fre-

quency.

Amplitude (AMP) is being

modulated by the LFO, the

LFO’s depth is high, and its

speed is low.

Change the LFO assignment,

reduce the depth, or increase

the speed.

DX The carrier level is set to 0. Increase the carrier level.

DX All carriers are turned off.

Turn a carrier on and ensure

that its level is sufficiently

high.

The FREQ or RATIO set-

ting for a carrier (or multiple

carriers) is too high.

Decrease the FREQ or RATIO

setting.

All of the FOOTAGE sliders

are fully up. In this condi-

tion, the volume is 0.

Lower some of the FOOTAGE

sliders.

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Appendix

Certain

sounds are

not produced.

Sound out-

put is inter-

mittent and

stuttered.

Certain sounds

stopped being

produced after

operating a con-

troller.

The maximum number of

sounds that can be pro-

duced by the Phrase

Looper has been

exceeded.

Use the instrument in such a

way that the maximum num-

ber of simultaneous sounds is

not exceeded.

Only one note can

be played at any

time.

The playing mode has been

set to “MONO.”

Switch the playing mode from

“MONO” to “POLY” to play

multiple notes at the same

time.

Low notes are not

produced. YC

Only the [16’] FOOTAGE

slider is lowered, and the

[OCTAVE] slider is also

lowered. In this condition,

notes are too low to be pro-

duced.

Raise the [OCTAVE] slider.

The instrument

stopped produc-

ing organ sounds.

(Only percussion

can be heard.)

With the H-type organ, low-

ering the [1’] FOOTAGE

slider does not cause organ

sounds to be produced.

Instead, it produces only

percussion sounds.

This is normal.

Sounds con-

tinue without

end.

Changing a set-

ting caused

sounds to con-

tinue without end.

The Release (R) setting

from the EG section is too

high.

Lower the [R] slider from the

EG section.

The delay’s depth is set too

high. Lower the delay depth.

The Phrase Looper is play-

ing a loop phrase.

Pause or stop the Phrase

Looper.

CP The depth for D.DELAY or

A.DELAY is set too high.

Lower the D.DELAY or

A.DELAY depth.

Sounds are distorted. All Parameters used to distort

the sound have been set.

On the reface CS, change the

OSC, resonance, or distortion

effect settings; on the reface

DX, change modulator values

or distortion effect settings; on

the reface CP, change the

[DRIVE] knob setting; on the

reface YC, change the DIST

setting.

A pedal has no effect. All The pedal is not correctly

connected.

Ensure that the pedal’s cord is

fully plugged into the [FOOT

CONTROLLER] or [SUSTAIN]

jack.

Issue

Model(s)

Suspected cause Solution

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Appendix

Specifications

* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date.

Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual may not apply to the specifications of

your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.

Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please

check with your Yamaha dealer.

Item Details

reface CS reface DX reface CP reface YC

Keyboard

Number of Keys 37 keys

Type HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys

Initial Touch Ye s

Tone Generation

Tone

Generation

Technology

(Analog Physi-

cal Modeling)

SCM (Spectral

Component

Modeling) +

AWM2

AWM

(Organ Flutes)

Number of

Polyphony (Max.)

88128128

Voices

Number of Types

5 12 (Algorithms) 6 5

Number of

Voices —32——

Effects

Distortion,

Chorus/Flanger,

Phaser,

Delay

Distortion,

Touch Wah,

Chorus,

Flanger,

Phaser, Delay,

Reverb

Drive, Tremolo,

Wah, Chorus,

Phaser,

Digital Delay,

Analog-Type

Delay, Reverb

Rotary Speaker,

Distortion,

Reverb

Phrase Looper Ye s Ye s — —

Display Type —Full Dot LCD

(128 x 64 dots) ——

Connectivity

DC IN DC IN (12 V) jack

Headphones PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)

OUTPUT OUTPUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)

Pedal FOOT

CONTROLLER SUSTAIN SUSTAIN FOOT

CONTROLLER

AUX IN AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)

USB TO HOST USB (TO HOST)

MIDI MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)

Amplifiers/

Speakers

Amplifiers 2 W x 2

Speakers 3 cm x 2

Power

Supply

Power

Supply

Adaptor PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha

Batteries Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

Power Consumption 6W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)

Auto Power Off Ye s

Size/

Weight

Dimensions (W x D x H) 530 (W) x 175 (D) x 60 (H) mm (20 7/8" x 6 7/8" x 2 3/8")

Weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)

Included Accessories AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty*

*May be included depending on your locale

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Index

Numerics

[1]–[8] buttons .......................... 20

AC Adaptor ................................. 6

[A][D][S][R] sliders .....................13

[ALGO] (Algorithm) button .........19

[ASSIGN] slider .........................11

Auto Power-Off ............... 8, 22, 41

[AUX IN] jack .............................. 5

[BANK] button ........................... 20

Batteries ..................................... 7

Built-in speakers ......10, 16, 26, 32

carrier ........................................18

CHORUS/PHASER .................. 28

[CHORUS/PHASER] switch ..... 28

Computer ................................. 37

CONTRAST ............................. 22

[CUTOFF] slider ........................13

DATA ENTRY section ................16

DAW application .................. 37, 38

DC IN jack .................................. 4

D. DELAY/A. DELAY

(Digital Delay Analog Delay) . 29

[D.DELAY/A.DELAY] switch ...... 29

[DEPTH] knob .................... 28, 29

[DEPTH] slider .............. 11, 13, 34

Display ......................................18

[DIST] slider ............................. 34

[DRIVE] knob ........................... 27

[EDIT] button ............................ 20

Edit Recall ................................ 22

[EFFECT] button ...................... 22

EFFECT section ..................13, 34

EG Balance slider .....................13

[EG level] button ....................... 20

[EG rate] button ........................ 20

EG section ................................13

Factory Reset ............... 22, 40, 42

[FB] (Feedback) button ..............19

FILTER section ..........................13

Flick ...........................................17

FM section ................................18

FM tone generator .....................18

[FOOT CONTROLLER] jack ...... 4

FOOTAGE section .................... 33

[FREQ] (frequency) button ........19

[FUNCTION] button .................. 21

iPhone/iPad .............................. 39

Job screen ................................ 22

[LENGTH] slider ....................... 34

[LEVEL] button ......................... 19

[LFO] button .............................. 20

LFO section ...............................11

Local Control ...................... 21, 43

[LOOPER] button ...................... 23

LOOPER section ...................... 10

LOOPER slider ..........................11

MIDI control ........................ 21, 42

MIDI keyboard .......................... 36

MIDI receive channel ................ 21

MIDI Settings screen ................ 21

[MIDI] terminal ............................ 5

MIDI transmit channel .............. 21

[MOD] (Modulation) slider ........ 12

modulator ................................. 18

MONO/POLY ............................ 21

[OCT] (Octave) slider ............... 26

[OCTAVE] slider .............10, 16, 32

[ON/OFF] switch ....................... 34

[OP1]–[OP4] buttons ................ 20

operators .................................. 18

OSC (Oscillator) section ........... 12

Other Devices ........................... 36

OUTPUT [R]/[L/MONO] jacks ..... 5

overdub .............................. 15, 25

PERCUSSION section ............. 34

[PHONES] jack ........................... 5

Phrase Looper .................... 14, 24

[PITCH BEND] lever ............10, 16

Pitch Bend Range .................... 21

[Pitch EG] button ...................... 20

Pitch-bend Range Inversion ..... 44

[PORTAMENTO] slider ..............11

Portamento Time ...................... 21

[RATE] knob ............................. 28

[RATE] slider ............................ 13

Rear Panel ................................. 4

[RESONANCE] slider ............... 13

REVERB section ...................... 29

[REVERB] slider ....................... 34

[ROTARY SPEED] lever ........... 32

Setting Confirmation ................. 44

software synthesizer ................. 38

Speaker Output .................. 22, 42

[SPEED] knob ........................... 29

[SPEED] slider .......................... 11

[ ] (Standby/On) switch ............4

[STORE] button ......................... 23

Store Name screen ................... 23

Store screen ............................. 23

Sustain ................................ 22, 43

[SUSTAIN] jack ........................... 4

switches .................................... 16

synchronizing ............................ 37

System Settings screen ............ 22

Tap ............................................ 17

[TEMPO] slider ......................... 11

[TEXTURE] slider ..................... 12

[TIME] knob .............................. 29

tone generator module ..............36

Touch-type sliders ..................... 16

Transmit Channel ...................... 43

Transpose ................................. 21

TREMOLO/WAH ....................... 27

[TREMOLO/WAH] switch .......... 28

Turning On and Off ................. 6, 8

[TYPE] knob ............................. 26

[TYPE] slider ....................... 12, 13

[TYPE] switch ........................... 34

[USB] terminal ...................... 5, 39

VIBRATO/CHORUS section .....34

[VIBRATO/CHORUS] switch ..... 34

Voice Initialize ........................... 22

Voice Parameter

Settings screen ...................... 21

VOICE RECALL ........................ 22

VOICE SELECT/EDIT section .. 20

[VOL] (Volume) slider ................ 26

[VOLUME] slider ........... 10, 16, 32

[WAVE] knob ............................. 33

Yamaha USB-MIDI Driver ......... 39

Appendix

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(standby)

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om

själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspændingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt, sålænge netledningen sidder i en stikkon-

takt, som er tændt — også selvom der er slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko laitetta verkosta.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip-

ment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that

used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general

household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take

them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the

Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable

resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment

which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please

contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you

purchased the items.

[For business users in the European Union]

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or sup-

plier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items,

please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies

with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

(weee_battery_eu_en_01)

(battery)

Entsorgung leerer Batterien (nur innerhalb Deutschlands)

Leisten Sie einen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. Verbrauchte Batterien oder Akkumulatoren dürfen nicht in den

Hausmüll. Sie können bei einer Sammelstelle für Altbatterien bzw. Sondermüll abgegeben werden. Informie-

ren Sie sich bei Ihrer Kommune.

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For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha

representative or the authorized distributor listed below.

Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez-vous adresser à Yamaha

ou au distributeur le plus proche de vous figurant dans la liste suivante.

Die Einzelheiten zu Produkten sind bei Ihrer unten aufgeführten

Niederlassung und bei Yamaha Vertragshändlern in den jeweiligen

Bestimmungsländern erhältlich.

Para detalles sobre productos, contacte su tienda Yamaha más

cercana o el distribuidor autorizado que se lista debajo.

CANADA

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd.

135 Milner Avenue, Toronto, Ontario,

M1S 3R1, Canada

Tel: 416-298-1311

U.S.A.

Yamaha Corporation of America

6600 Orangethorpe Avenue, Buena Park, CA

90620, U.S.A.

Tel: 714-522-9011

MEXICO

Yamaha de México, S.A. de C.V.

Av. Insurgentes Sur 1647 “Prisma Insurgentes”,

Col. San Jose Insurgentes, Del. Benito Juarez,

03900, Mexico, D.F.

Tel: 55-5804-0600

BRAZIL

Yamaha Musical do Brasil Ltda.

Rua Fidêncio Ramos, 302 – Cj 52 e 54 – Torre B –

Vila Olímpia – CEP 04551-010 – São Paulo/SP

Tel: 011-3704-1377

ARGENTINA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Argentina

Olga Cossettini 1553, Piso 4 Norte,

Madero Este-C1107CEK

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tel: 54-11-4119-7000

VENEZUELA

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.,

Sucursal Venezuela

C.C. Manzanares Plaza P4

Ofic. 0401- Manzanares-Baruta

Caracas Venezuela

Tel: 58-212-943-1877

PANAMA AND OTHER LATIN

AMERICAN COUNTRIES/

CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Latin America, S.A.

Torre Banco General, Piso No.7, Marbella,

Calle 47 y Aquilino de la Guardia,

Ciudad de Panamá, República de Panamá

Tel: +507-269-5311

THE UNITED KINGDOM/IRELAND

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)

Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,

MK7 8BL, U.K.

Tel: 01908-366700

GERMANY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: 04101-3030

SWITZERLAND/LIECHTENSTEIN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Switzerland in Zürich

Seefeldstrasse 94, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

Tel: 044-387-8080

AUSTRIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Branch Austria

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-60203900

CZECH REPUBLIC/HUNGARY/

ROMANIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Austria (Central Eastern Europe Office)

Schleiergasse 20, A-1100 Wien, Austria

Tel: 01-60203900

POLAND/LITHUANIA/LATVIA/

ESTONIA

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Branch Poland Office

ul. Wrotkowa 14 02-553 Warsaw, Poland

Tel: +48 22 88 00 888

BULGARIA

Dinacord Bulgaria LTD.

Bul.Iskarsko Schose 7 Targowski Zentar Ewropa

1528 Sofia, Bulgaria

Tel: 02-978-20-25

MALTA

Olimpus Music Ltd.

The Emporium, Level 3, St. Louis Street Msida

MSD06

Tel: 02133-2144

NETHERLANDS/BELGIUM/

LUXEMBOURG

Yamaha Music Europe Branch Benelux

Clarissenhof 5-b, 4133 AB Vianen, Netherlands

Tel: 0347-358 040

FRANCE

Yamaha Music Europe

7 rue Ambroise Croizat, Zone d'activites Pariest,

77183 Croissy-Beaubourg, France

Tel: 01-64-61-4000

ITALY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Branch Italy

Viale Italia 88, 20020 Lainate (Milano), Italy

Tel: 02-935-771

SPAIN/PORTUGAL

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Ibérica, Sucursal

en España

Ctra. de la Coruna km. 17,200, 28231

Las Rozas (Madrid), Spain

Tel: +34-91-639-88-88

GREECE

Philippos Nakas S.A. The Music House

147 Skiathou Street, 112-55 Athens, Greece

Tel: 01-228 2160

SWEDEN

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany filial

Scandinavia

J. A. Wettergrensgata 1, Box 30053

S-400 43 Göteborg, Sweden

Tel: +46 31 89 34 00

DENMARK

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH, Tyskland – filial

Denmark

Generatorvej 6A, DK-2730 Herlev, Denmark

Tel: 44 92 49 00

FINLAND

F-Musiikki Oy

Kluuvikatu 6, P.O. Box 260,

SF-00101 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 09 618511

NORWAY

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH Germany -

Norwegian Branch

Grini Næringspark 1, N-1361 Østerås, Norway

Tel: 67 16 78 00

ICELAND

Skifan HF

Skeifan 17 P.O. Box 8120, IS-128 Reykjavik,

Iceland

Tel: 525 5000

RUSSIA

Yamaha Music (Russia) LLC.

Room 37, bld. 7, Kievskaya street, Moscow,

121059, Russia

Tel: 495 626 5005

TURKEY/CYPRUS

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Merkezi Almanya Türkiye İstanbul Şubesi

Maslak Meydan Sokak No:5 Spring Giz Plaza

Bağımsız Böl. No:3, 34398 Şişli, İstanbul

Tel: +90-212-999-8010

OTHER EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH

Siemensstraße 22-34, 25462 Rellingen, Germany

Tel: +49-4101-3030

SOUTH AFRICA

Global Music Instruments

World of Yamaha

19 Eastern Service Road, Eastgate Ext.6, Sandton,

South Africa

Tel: +27-11-259-7700

OTHER COUNTRIES

Yamaha Music Gulf FZE

LOB 16-513, P.O.Box 17328, Jebel Ali,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Tel: +971-4-881-5868

THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Yamaha Music & Electronics (China) Co.,Ltd.

2F, Yunhedasha, 1818 Xinzha-lu, Jingan-qu,

Shanghai, China

Tel: 400-051-7700

HONG KONG

Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd.

11/F., Silvercord Tower 1, 30 Canton Road,

Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: 2737-7688

INDIA

Yamaha Music India Pvt. Ltd.

Spazedge building, Ground Floor, Tower A, Sector

47, Gurgaon- Sohna Road, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Tel: 0124-485-3300

INDONESIA

PT. Yamaha Musik Indonesia (Distributor)

Yamaha Music Center Bldg. Jalan Jend. Gatot

Subroto Kav. 4, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia

Tel: 021-520-2577

KOREA

Yama h a M usi c K ore a L td.

8F, 9F, Dongsung Bldg. 158-9 Samsung-Dong,

Kangnam-Gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel: 02-3467-3300

MALAYSIA

Yamaha Music (Malaysia) Sdn., Bhd.

No.8, Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya, 47301

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: 03-78030900

SINGAPORE

Yamaha Music (Asia) Private Limited

Block 202 Hougang Street 21, #02-00,

Singapore 530202, Singapore

Tel: 65-6747-4374

TAIWAN

Yamaha Music & Electronics Taiwan Co.,Ltd.

2F., No.1, Yuandong Rd. Banqiao Dist.

New Taipei City 22063 Taiwan

Tel: 02-7741-8888

THAILAND

Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd.

3, 4, 15 and 16th floor, Siam Motors Building,

891/1 Rama 1 Road, Wangmai,

Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Tel: 02-215-2622

VIETNAM

Yamaha Music Vietnam Company Limited

15th Floor, Nam A Bank Tower, 201-203 Cach

Mang Thang Tam St., Ward 4, Dist.3,

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel: +84-8-3818-1122

OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES

http://asia.yamaha.com

AUSTRALIA

Yamaha Music Australia Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 99 Queensbridge Street, Southbank,

Victoria 3006, Australia

Tel: 3-9693-5111

NEW ZEALAND

Music Works LTD

P.O.BOX 6246 Wellesley, Auckland 4680,

New Zealand

Tel: 9-634-0099

COUNTRIES AND TRUST

TERRITORIES IN PACIFIC OCEAN

http://asia.yamaha.com

NORTH AMERICA

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

EUROPE

AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST

ASIA

OCEANIA

DMI10 HEAD OFFICE: Yamaha Corporation Nakazawa-cho 10-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Japan 430-8650

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Published 06/2015 POBL*.*- **B0

Printed in China

Yamaha Web Site (English only)

http://www.yamahasynth.com/

Yamaha Downloads

http://download.yamaha.com/

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