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S90 XS/S70 XS Owner`s Manual

1. 9 After the confirmation dialog appears press the ENTER button NOTE When you press the EDIT button in the Store display you can check the sound of the Voice Performance Multi at the storing destination S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Playing the Keyboard in the Performance Mode Selecting a Performance Selecting a Performance is done in basically the same way as selecting a Voice The Category Search function is available also in the Performance Play mode Note that the S90 XS S70 XS has no Preset Performances and provides only three User Banks Press to edit the entire Press to select Performance a Part COMMON PART SELECT ae PART ON OFF Ltt ARP ON OFF PART ARP COCO HLA A E Ei Changing the timbre of the Voice Just as in the Voice mode the sound of the Performance consisting of a maximum of four Parts or Voices can be edited via the Knobs and Sliders in the Performance mode There are two ways to edit the Performance editing the entire Performance and editing only one specific Part Voice assigned to the Performance The Part to be edited is selected via the Performance Control buttons To edit the entire Performance press the COMMON button then turn the Knob To edit a specific Voice of the current Performance select the desired Part by using the PART SELECT buttons then turn the Knob NOTE Hold the SHIFT button and press the COMMON PART SELECT button to call up the
2. N CAUTION Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the instrument or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Power supply Power cord e Always connect the three pin attachment plug to a properly grounded power source For more information about the main power supply see page 16 e 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 tt e Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms e 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 e Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations or extreme cold or heat such as in direct sunlight near a heater or in a car during the day to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration or damage to the internal components e 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 Do not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables
3. Repeat On Off Stop Play and Record are assigned to each of these buttons In other modes the functions specified via the Arpeggio Effect Function button are assigned to these buttons ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 2 buttons You can call up a specific Element of the selected Voice by pressing each of these buttons during your keyboard performance In addition you can assign other functions to these buttons OCTAVE buttons Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard To restore the normal octave setting press both buttons simultaneously SEH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual OO TRANSPOSE buttons Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the note by one semitone To restore the normal octave setting press both buttons simultaneously LCD Liquid Crystal Display The backlit LCD displays the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode SHIFT button Pressing this button along with another button enables you to execute various commands The main functions are as follows SHIFT START STOP AUDIO REC PLAY CLICK ON OFF Move to Rec Standby display in the Audio Rec Play mode INC DEC Data dial Change the program number 10 Change the selected parameter 10 on Edit display Select the display mode in the LCD Knobs 1 4 Change the parameter value continuously FAVORITE Add remove the current Voic
4. Using as a Master Keyboard Master Mode 3 Press the EDIT button D Select Zone 1 by using the cursor buttons The Master Edit Select display appears then press the ENTER button The Zone Edit Select display appears MASTER Edit Select B ZONE Edit Select zone D RES knb Side Common PRESS CENTER PRESS LENTER d Select Common then press the ENTER button 9 Make the settings of the Zone 1 in the The Common Edit display appears respective Transmit Note Preset and Knb Sidr displays MASTER common Edit Select D Memory mE Transmit3 5S zone if after Touch Modulation Foot Ctrl 1 PRESS ENTER Foot Ctrl 2 d Select Zone Sw then press the ENTER Transmit display button The Common Zone Switch display appears MAS zone 1 Wl H Transpose H common Zone Sw Hote Lmt Lo e Hote Lmt Hi 1G G Knob Slider D Set Zone Switch to on The Knob Slider parameter also will be set to on an automatically MICISendSw Volume Preset display common one Sw ZONE Knobs Slider zone iy Knob Slider 14 Slider NOTE When using the Knobs Sliders as the controller of the Knob Function Slider Function set the Knob Slider to off Knob Slider display Press the EXIT button twice to return to the 10 Press the EXIT button to return
5. Performance press the Cursor gt button select the desired Bank and then press the ENTER button Press the ENTER button again after the confirmation display is shown USB storage devices Connection Examples B LW USB storage device such as hard disk drive USB flash memory or USB TO DEVICE terminal YAMAHA S90 XS S70 XS Compatible USB devices Connect only a USB storage device such as hard disk CD ROM flash memory and other drives to the USB TO DEVICE connector Other USB devices such as a computer keyboard or mouse cannot be used Both bus powered powered by the host device or self powered battery or external power supply types can be used Before purchasing USB storage devices please consult your Yamaha dealer or an authorized Yamaha distributor see list at end of the Owner s Manual for advice or see the following web page http www yamahasynth com NOTE Although CD R RW drives can be used to load data to the instrument they cannot be used for saving data However you can transfer the data to a computer and save it to a CD using the CD R RW drive on the computer Formatting USB storage media When an unformatted USB storage device is connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector or when unformatted media is inserted to the USB device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector the indication unformatted device usb is shown in the
6. htto www yamahasynth com download S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual About this Manual Owner s Manual this book Explains operations of the top panel controls PDF documentation includes the Owner s Manual CD ROM E Reference Manual Explains in detail about the sound related parameters and effect parameters W Data List This contains various important lists such as the Voice List Wave List Multi List MIDI Implementation Chart Performance List Master Program List Mixing Template List Arpeggio Type List and Remote Control Function List How to use the PDF manuals The Reference Manual and the Data List are provided as data documents in PDF format These PDF files can be viewed and read on a computer When using Adobe Reader to view a PDF file you can search tor specific words print a specific page or link to open a desired section in the manual The term search and link functions are especially convenient methods of navigating through a PDF file and we recommend that you use them The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the following URL http www adobe com products reader Special Notice The contents of this Owner s Manual and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Yamaha Corporation The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this Owner s Manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument This product
7. When this button is turned on in the Voice Multi Performance Part Edit mode the A H buttons can be used to select the main category of the Voice When this button is turned on in the Performance mode the A H buttons can be used to select the main category of the Performance FAVORITE button Use this convenient function to store all your favorite often used Voices in a single easy to access location and call them up by pressing the FAVORITE button You can add the current program to a favorite category by simultaneously holding down the SHIFT button and pressing this button This is one more useful way you can quickly select the Voices you need from the huge number available on the instrument A H buttons Each button selects a Program When the CATEGORY SEARCH button is turned on these buttons can be used to select the Main category printed below each button PART button MUTE button SOLO button Changes the function of the Number 1 16 button Refer to Number 1 16 buttons section PANEL LOCK button Turning on this button disables the panel operations The Panel Lock function can temporarily disable panel operations and prevent unintended operation during live performance The Panel Lock function affects all controls with the exception of the Modulation wheel the Pitch Bend wheel Footswitch INPUT GAIN and the MASTER VOLUME The target butto
8. The S90 XS S70 XS Editor works as a VST3 plug in software on Cubase In this case you can launch the S90 XS S70 XS Editor via the same operations as that any other VST Instrument Using as a stand alone editor In addition Yamaha provides a stand alone version of the S90 XS S70 XS Editor which works as a client of the host studio Manager Studio Manager V2 is a cross platform application that enables you to start multiple Editors for controlling Yamaha hardware products remotely and lets you save multiple Editor settings To use the S90 XS S70 XS Editor start Studio Manager V2 then start the S90 XS S70 XS Editor as a plug in software within Studio Manager V2 The Studio Manager V2 and S90 XS S70 XS Editor can be downloaded from the following URL http www yamahasynth com download For instructions on using the Studio Manager and S90 XS S70 XS Editor refer to the respective PDF manuals included with the software EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Playing the Keyboard Along with Playback of the MIDI File The Multi mode Sequence Play mode should be used when you want to play the keyboard along with playback of the MIDI file This instrument is equipped with a 16 track sequencer for playback allowing you to play back MIDI data of up to 16 tracks Before executing the instructions below prepare the MIDI file via DAW software or other means then save it to a USB storage device You should also create an appropriate Multi for
9. Voices you ve edited yourself cannot be saved in the Preset Banks User Banks The User Banks contain the Voices you have edited and stored These are picked up from Preset Voices by default CAUTION If a Voice in a User Bank User Voice is overwritten or replaced that User Voice will be lost When you store an edited Voice be careful not to overwrite any important User Voices GM Bank The GM Bank contains the Voices allocated according to the GM standard GM Voice GM General MIDI is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators It was designed primarily to ensure that any song data created with a specific GM device would sound virtually the same on any other GM device no matter the manufacturer or the model The GM Voice bank on this synthesizer is designed to appropriately play back GM song data However keep in mind that the sound may not be exactly the same as played by the original tone generator In the Voice mode a total of 16 Banks Preset Bank 1 8 User Bank 1 4 GM Bank Preset Drum Bank User Drum GM Drum Bank are available Each of these Banks includes the Voices according to the Voice type In the Voice Play display you can select the desired Voice from various Voice Banks and play it NOTE For details about the Voice refer to Basic Structure For a list of the Preset Voices refer to the separate Data List PDF file Selecti
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11. go to instrument in music situation live performance recording and so on In order to take full advantage of the S90 XS S70 XS s functionality please read this manual carefully We also recommend that you keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference We really hope that the S90 XS S70 XS will help your creativity and musical work grow by leaps and bounds Enjoy Accessories AC Power cord e Owner s Manual this book Sincerely The Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS Development Team e Owner s Manuals CD ROM x 1 Reference Manual Data List Disk x 1 containing DAW software About the accessory disk Special Notice e The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by steinberg Media Technologies GmbH e Use of the software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purchaser fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging Please read carefully the Software Licensing Agreement before installing the application e Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer e Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software e This disk is NOT for audio visual purposes Do not a
12. other than 0 PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode No effect is applied Have the REVERB and CHORUS Knobs Sliders been turned fully to the minimum Have any or all of the effect types been set to thru or off Is the EFFECT ON OFF parameter of each Effect set to OFF When this occurs in the Performance Multi mode check whether the Insertion Switch Ins Effect Sw parameters are set properly or not PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt FX Send gt Ins Effect Sw MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt FX Send gt Ins Effect Sw Vocoder does not work when selecting a Vocoder Voice NH Is the output of the A D Input Part set to vocoder UTILITY gt Voice gt A D Out gt Output Select PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt A D Out gt Output Select MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt A D Out gt Output Select The Edit Indicator appears even when parameters are not being edited E Keep in mind that even though the Edit mode is not active simply moving a Knob Slider changes the current Voice Performance or Multi causing the Edit Indicator to appear E Some Arpeggio types include MIDI Control Change messages When you play back such an Arpeggio type the sound of the current Voice may inadvertently be changed and the Edit Ind
13. the left hand section and the right hand The highest note of the left hand section is referred to as the Split Point By creating such a Performance you can play a bass part with your left hand and a piano part with your right for example 1 Select a Voice in the Voice mode VOICE PRE 1 8330081 Category Keys lt EP gt Hard Vintage MN TA A geg 2 Press the SPLIT button on the panel The Split display appears Split V Main Sub lt ALL SPLIT POINT LOUP LOWER 3 Move the cursor to SPLIT POINT then set the Split Point Split Main Bass Sub lt ALL gt SPLIT POINT IM NA LOUP LOWER You can determine the Split Point by holding the SHIFT button then pressing the desired note on the keyboard NOTE The note set to the Split Point is included in the upper section of the keyboard 4 Move the cursor to LO UP then select whether the desired Voice is assigned to the lower section or the upper section of the keyboard Main Bass Sub ALLS SPLIT POINT kg LOUP LOWER NOTE When the original Voice is a Drum Voice the Split Point of the original Drum Voice is not changed even if LO UP is set d Move the cursor to Main Sub then select the Category that includes your desired Voice Split H Main Bass Sub SPLIT POINT Cc LOUP LOWER D Press the Cursor gt button The Voice list is shown Bass lt A BASS
14. Common Edit Select display Part Edit Select display This is useful for editing the Performance The far left four Sliders adjust the Volume Pan Chorus Send and Reverb Send for each of the four Parts Select the function via the Slider Function button then move the Sliders voLume O PAN O CHO SEND E Q REV SEND ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE A Select a function via the Slider Function button EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Singing with a Connected Microphone By connecting a microphone to the MIC INPUT jack combo jack located on the rear panel of this instrument you can enjoy singing along with your own performance You can also apply the built in Effects to this signal input via the MIC INPUT jack including the distinctive Vocoder Effect The example below assumes you want to sing while playing the keyboard 1 Connect the microphone to the MIC INPUT jack on the rear panel 2 Press the MIC ON OFF button on the panel so that the lamp lights 3 Adjust the microphone input level by using the INPUT GAIN knob Adjust the input gain so that the PEAK lamp flashes briefly 4 Select MIC by pressing the Knob Function buttons then adjust the volume by using the Knob to which VOLUME is assigned TONE CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 O EG ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE O EQ LOW MID F MID HIGH O EFFECT CHO PRESET CHO RETURN REV PRESET REV RETURN O MIC VOLUME PAN CHO SEND REV SEND d As necessary contr
15. H Gra PRES 621 Uprisht PRES 113 Mesa Acoustic Bass DM B33 Acoustic Bass 7 Select the desired Voice from the list then press the ENTER button The Performance Play display will appear New Performance Pins 0 reo A men Press the STORE button to store the settings as a Performance S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Creating a New Performance by Using Your Favorite Voice Performance Creator Drum Assign Layering a Changing the drum pattern drum Part with the current Arpeggio Type Voice Executing the Drum Assign function will assign the Drum Voice to Part 4 and set the Arpeggio of Part 4 to on If you This section explains how to create a Performance in want to change the drum pattern select a different which you can trigger a drum pattern via the Arpeggio Arpeggio Type in the Performance Part Edit function in addition to the current Voice 1 SE l 5 Press the EDIT button in the Performance Select a Voice in the Voice mode Play display The Performance Edit Select display appears VOICE A PRE 2 1251H131 Edit Select py g Category Guitr lt 6 05T a 130 Hard Ramp AS1 2 common MN oe eo MEA Li m PRESS CENTER 2 Press the DRUM ASSIGN button on the front panel D Select Part 4 by using the cursor buttons The Drum Assign display appears The Dr Pc Drum then press the ENTER button Percussion is automatically assigned to the Category The Dru
16. Manual Connecting speakers or headphones Since the S90 XS S70 XS has no built in speakers you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment Connect a set of headphones powered speakers or other playback equipment as illustrated below When making connections be sure that your cables have the appropriate ratings Powered speaker Left Powered speaker Right Headphones OUTPUT L MONO OUTPUT R PHONES 0000 ABC oo DD k S90 XS S70 XS Powering Up the System Make sure the volume settings of the S90 XS S70 XS and external devices such as powered speakers are turned down to the minimum before turning the power on When connecting the S90 XS S70 XS to the powered speakers turn on the power switch of each device in the following order When turning the power on First the S90 XS S70 XS then the connected powered speakers When turning the power off First the connected powered speakers then the S90 XS S70 XS Please keep in mind that the Power switch is located at the right side from the view of the keyboard of the AC IN socket on the rear panel of the S90 XS S70 XS Adjusting the volume and the brightness of the display Adjust the volume levels of the S90 XS S70 XS and the connected amplifier speaker system NOTE When connecting to a set of powered speakers or PA equipment set the MASTER VOLUME to about 70 then raise
17. Part 1 is not a Vocoder Voice in the Performance Multi mode Confirms whether you want to turn on the Power on auto factory set switch parameter or not Assign Vocoder Voice Continue Confirms whether you want to select a Vocoder Voice via the Category Search display when setting the Output Select of the A D Input part to Vocoder when the Voice is not a Vocoder Voice in the Voice mode Audio Rec stopped due to lack of memory space This message appears when memory space has run out and audio recording has been stopped Bad disk or memory The external storage device connected to this synthesizer is unusable Format the external storage device and try again The Click metronome has been turned off The Click metronome has been turned on The specified load save format or other Job has been completed Disk or memory is full The external storage device is full and no more data can be saved Use a new external storage device or make space by erasing unwanted data from the storage device Disk or memory is write protected The external storage device is write protected or you have attempted to write to a read only medium such as CD ROM Disk or memory read write error An error occurred while reading or writing to from an external storage device Executing Executing the processing Executing wav This message appears when creating a audio file via Audio Record function 2 is the name of the file E
18. Performer 6 Functions to be controlled by the S90 XS S70 XS differ depending on the software you use Pitch Bend wheel Modulation wheel Sliders 4 Knobs 4 Assignable Function button 2 Data dial Input Gain 160 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD OUTPUT L MONO R standard phone jack ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L R standard phone jack MIC INPUT combo jack PHONES standard stereo phone jack FOOT CONTROLLER 1 2 FOOT SWITCH x 2 SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE MIDI IN OUT THRU USB TO HOST TO DEVICE AC IN 25 W 1 472 W x 385 D x 173 H mm 22 4 kg 1 320 W x 385 D x 173 H mm 20 4 kg AC Power cord Owner s Manual this book Owner s Manual CD ROM containing Reference Manual and Data List DVD ROM containing DAW software Specifications and descriptions in this owner s manual are for information purposes only Yamaha Corp reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice Since specifications equipment or options may not be the same in every locale please check with your Yamaha dealer Note on source code distribution For three years after the final factory shipment you may request from Yamaha the source code for any portions of the product which are licensed under the GNU General Public License by writing to the following address MP business unit PA DMI Division YAMAHA Corporation 10 1 Nakazawa cho Naka ku Hamamatsu 430 8650 JAPAN The source code will be provi
19. Please stop sequencer The operation you have attempted to execute cannot be done during SEQ PLAY playback Save Audio Rec file Confirming whether you want to save the recorded file or not in Audio Rec Play mode Seq Chain stored This message appears when the Seq Chain settings has been stored Sequence memory full The internal memory for Sequence data is full preventing any further operation Such as recording editing Job execution MIDI reception transmission or loading from the external storage device Try again after erasing unwanted Song Pattern or User Phrase data Set the Insertion Switch of Part 1 to on to use the Vocoder when setting the Output Select of the A D Input part to Vocoder Set Part 1 Ins Sw to on to use Vocoder MIDI data overload The amount of MIDI data is too large to play Confirms you want to store the editing Voice when executing the Performance Creator Layer Split Drum Assign feature to the editing Voice in the Voice mode Store Voice This message appears when MIDI bulk data is received in a different mode other than the currently selected mode The bulk data is received in the same mode as the transmitting mode This message also appears when the Voice type Normal Voice Drum Voice of the destination Mixing Parts is different from the bulk dump transferred Voice type The destination Parts assigned to the same Voice type as the bulk dump transferred Voice type are selected This Perf
20. SEQ PLAY buttons S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Setting Up Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings The S90 XS 570 XS has a Factory Set function for restoring your S90 XS S70 XS s memory to the factory default settings This lets you restore the S90 XS S70 XS s default program as well as its System and other settings bg CAUTION When the factory settings are restored all the data that you created in each mode or saved to internal flash memory will be erased Take care so as not to lose important data Be sure to save all important data to a computer before executing this procedure page 47 1 Press the UTILITY button The Utility Select display appears Utihts Select E ERA MIDI Controller Buick Set Panel Lock Fatry Set PRESS ENTER 2 Select Fetry Set by using the Cursor A V1 lt gt buttons then press the ENTER button The Factory Set display appears Utihts Factory Set E Auto Factory Set PRESS CENTER TO EXEG FACTORY SET CAUTION When setting the Auto Factory Set parameter to on and pressing the ENTER button the Factory Set will automatically be executed each time the power is turned on Keep in mind that this also means that your original data in Flash ROM will be erased each time you turn on the power Therefore the Auto Factory Set parameter should normally be set to off When setting the Auto Factory Set parameter to off an
21. and S90 XS S70 XS Extension which enables you to use the S90 XS S70 XS along with Cubase series 4 5 or later S90 XS S70 XS Remote Tools can be downloaded from Yamaha web site http www yamahasynth com download Here explains how to control the DAW software from the S90 XS S70 XS Computer software that can be controlled from the S90 XS S70 XS Cubase SONAR Logic Pro Digital Performer For the most recent information refer to the following URL http www yamahasynth com Setting up for Remote Control NOTE Before making the setup of DAW Remote make sure to install the USB MIDI Driver and the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Tools correctly Setting up the S90 XS S70 XS 1 Connect this instrument to the computer via a USB cable page 36 2 Press the DAW REMOTE button to enter the Remote mode 3 Press the UTILITY button to call up the Remote display of the Utility mode Utility Remote Frog Chanae Mode remote Velocity Meter on 4 Set the DAW Select to the desired DAW 5 Press the STORE button to store this setting 6 Start the DAW software on the computer connected to this instrument Setting up the DAW of the computer This section explains how to set up after starting each application NOTE When the cable between the S90 XS S70 XS and the Windows computer is disconnected or the S90 XS S70 XS is turned off accidentally the DAW will not recognize the S90 XS S70 XS again even
22. change or edit the Effect d Press the EDIT button The Voice Edit Select display appears VOICE gt common Edit Select Plas Mode Controller Filter EG 3 Band Et tec PRESS CENTERJ d Move the cursor to Effect then press the ENTER button The Voice Edit Effect display appears DEE common Effect Ins Connect Type ing 4 B S Chorus aleet Rss Ris NOTE When the Arpeggio Effect Function is set to EFFECT ON OFF the Voice Edit Effect display can be called up also by holding the SHIFT button and pressing the INS button simultaneously 5 Move the cursor to Ins A then press the ENTER button The parameters of the current Effect are shown DEA common Effect Type VCH Touch Wah MERA 8 Chorus 9 0 pa Ins El 8 Rewerb 018 PRESS ENTER ENTER common Ins 4 145 D Type VUM Phaser Mono Tupe VOM Phaser Mono Preset E Fi lana D Move the cursor to Category then select the Category by using the data dial Pies common Ins A 175 E Type gt YCM Phaser Mono Type VCH Phaser Mono Preset E Fiano 7 Move the cursor to Type then select the Effect Type by using the data dial common Ins 4 115 D Type gt VOM Phaser Stereo Switch Preset Deep Sweeper Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode D Move the cursor to Preset then select the Preset by u
23. directory of an external USB storage device or internal flash memory and play back audio files from the specified device Setting the system parameters Utility mode UTILITY button The Utility mode lets you set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument These parameter settings are applied to all Voices Performances and Multis S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual CR Basic Instructions Voices the basic building blocks of the S90 XS S70 XS Voices created in the Voice mode are the basic sonic building blocks for the other modes of this instrument The Performance and Multi programs are made up of different Voices This instrument features an exceptionally wide variety of preset Voices for playing in virtually any musical style Try searching through the Voices to find your favorites Once you ve explored them and feel comfortable with them try branching out creatively and use the editing features to make your own original Voices Selecting a preset Voice page 21 Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice page 23 Combining several Voices to create a Performance or Multi If you want to play several different Voices together simultaneously select a Performance The 384 Performances are oreprogrammed and be used as such but can also be changed and customized to suit your own needs By using the Performance Creator feature you can create your own original Performance based on the Voice currently selected
24. in the Voice mode To use this instrument as a multi timbral tone generator with computer DAW software select a Multi With the help of the Multis this instrument can be used to play back MIDI song files from a connected USB or internal flash memory device Creating a new Performance in the Voice mode by using your favorite Voices page 28 Performance Creator Selecting a Performance page 32 Creating music using a Multi and your page 38 computer Playing back a MIDI file page 41 Master mode create a master keyboard setup or instantly call up your desired programs The Master mode lets you register your favorite Voices Performances and Multis together into easy to select Master programs No matter what mode is used Voice Performance or Multi you can have it instantly and automatically selected when you call up the appropriate Master The Master mode can also be used to divide the keyboard into four sections each with its own Voice just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards Making Master mode settings page 43 Convenient remote control of your computer DAW software The panel of this instrument also serves as a convenient control surface for your computer music system Use the buttons and controllers to control the audio mixer pan adjustment song start stop and the VST instruments parameters in your DAW software This highly intuitive approach gives you hands on control over your virtual studio a level of contr
25. input via this combo jack A microphone can be connected to the MIC INPUT jacks This audio can be used as input for the A D Input Part in the Performance Multi mode Use an XLR plug or 1 4 mono phone plug S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 15 Setting Up Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cord in the following order Make sure the Power switch on the S90 XS S70 XS is set to OFF 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN on the instrument s rear panel 2 Connect the other end of the power cord to an AC outlet A Power switch NOTE Follow this procedure in reverse order when disconnecting the power cord CAUTION Make sure your S90 XS S70 XS meets the voltage requirement for the country or region in which it is being used The power cord includes a grounding pin to prevent electrical shock and damage to equipment When connecting to an outlet connect the adaptor s ground lead to the ground screw If you re unsure how to connect then contact your Yamaha dealer or service center page 63 A WARNING Use only the AC power cord supplied with the S90 XS S70 XS The use of an inappropriate replacement can pose a fire and shock hazard bg CAUTION Even when the switch is in the OFF position a small amount of electricity is still flowing to the unit When you are not using the S90 XS S70 XS for a long time make sure to unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet 16 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s
26. playback 1 Connect the USB storage device including d Select the USB storage device path usb1 1 the MIDI files to the USB TO DEVICE terminal in this example then press the ENTER on the rear panel of this instrument button 2 Press the MULTI SEQ PLAY button a few Fie Laad times to enter the Sequence Play mode te ESTEVA Press center TO ADD FILE AAA 3 Select the Chain Step 001 then select the desired Multi for playback of the MIDI file by using the data dial and the DECT INC buttons SEOPL Av Y PRESS CENTER TO ADO FILE a PRESS ENTER AL ti A SSS StS HE skip e EE Shiba AAF 6 Select the desired MIDI file then press the o Semen ee EE e ENTER button HE ee SHIP aes eS Press the ENTER button after the display for 4 Move the cursor to Chain Step 002 by using selecting the Sequence Chain Step number is the cursor buttons then press the ENTER shown button The File Load display appears File Load ies doe mid SEOPL Av Y PRESS CENTER TO Abo FILE Seq Chain Step Ho EEA PRESS CENTER TO LOAD Press the ENTER button again after the ENTER confirmation display is shown S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual a Playing the Keyboard Along with Playback of the MIDI File 9 Press the EXIT button a number of times to go back to the Sequence Play mode SEOPL Av Y PRESS CENTER TH ADD FILE Audio file selection c
27. storage device Now executing Factory set Indicates this synthesizer is restoring the factory programmed settings Please keep power on Now loading Indicates that a file is being loaded Now receiving MIDI bulk data Indicates this synthesizer is receiving MIDI bulk data Now saving Indicates that a file is being saved Now scanning autoload file Scanning for the files specified for Auto Load Now transmitting MIDI bulk data Indicates this synthesizer is transmitting MIDI bulk data Overwrite Are you sure A save operation will overwrite data on the external storage device as destination and this message confirms whether it is OK to continue or not Press ENTER Yes or EXIT No as required Part x is used for Drum Assign This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on and the Drum Assign function It used Part x for the Drum Part in Performance mode Part x is used for Layer This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on and the Layer function used Hi Part x for the Layer Part in the Performance mode Part x is used for Split This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on and the Split function used Hi Part x for the Split Part in the Performance mode The operation you have attempted to execute cannot be done during Audio Rec Play recording or playback Please stop Audio Play Rec
28. terminals MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from another MIDI device such as an external sequencer Use this connector to control the synthesizer from an external MIDI device MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control performance and playback data from the S90 XS S70 XS to another MIDI device such as an external sequencer Likewise you can use the S90 XS S70 XS to control external MIDI instruments MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI data via MIDI IN to connected devices allowing convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments FOOT SWITCH jacks For connection of an optional FC3 FC4 FC5 Footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack and a FC4 FC5 Footswitch to the ASSIGNABLE jack When connected to the SUSTAIN jack the Footswitch controls sustain When connected to ASSIGNABLE it can control one of various different assignable functions FOOT CONTROLLER 1 and 2 jacks An optional foot controller FC7 etc can be connected here Each jack lets you continuously control one of various different assignable functions such as volume tone pitch or other aspects of the sound LCD Contrast control Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum legibility USB connectors There are two different types of USB connectors and the rear panel of the instrument features both The USB TO HOST connector is used to connect this instrument to the computer via the USB cable The USB connection between t
29. the Trigger Level As soon as the signal level set here of your keyboard performance or MIC INPUT exceeds the trigger level recording will begin For best results set this as low as possible to capture the entire signal from the very beginning but not so low as to record unwanted noise In this example set the Trigger Level to 10 ee ic Trigger Level STADE RECORDABLE TIME 20 55 PRESS CENTER TO REC 4 5 Press the ENTER button The Recording Standby display appears Reo Stra IEA E Trigger Level WAITIHG RECORDABLE TIME 20 594 PRESS CENTER TO REC 4 6 Play the keyboard Recording actually starts as soon as the signal of your keyboard performance exceeds the Trigger Level set in step 4 Ree Soro AL Trigger Level RECORDING RECORDABLE TIME 20 46 PRESS CENTER TO STOP ke Press the ENTER button after your performance is finished Press the ENTER button when the Save Audio Rec file message appears Your performance is saved as an audio file to the root directory of the USB storage device Completing the save operation calls up the Audio Play display o Save Audio Rec file Ho EXIT Yes ENTER ENTER Audio Flas intel PRESS CENTER TO PLA Recording Playing Back with a USB Storage Device Audio Record Play Mode Playing back the recording Now that you ve recorded the audio of your keyboard perform
30. the box d When you complete registering Voices to the Favorite Category press the VOICE button to return to the Voice Play display The Voice selected in the Category Search dialog is shown To register remove the current Voice to from the Favorite Category simply hold the SHIFT button then press the FAVORITE button Selecting a Voice from the Favorite Category 1 Press the FAVORITE button in the Voice Play display The list of Voices registered to the Favorite Category will be shown 2 Select the Voice with the Cursor A V buttons or data dial 3 Press the ENTER button to actually call up the Voice Calling up the Simple Display From the Voice Play display you can call up the Simple Display by holding the SHIFT button then pressing the Cursor buttons This Simple Display shows the Voice name with a larger than normal character size Three character types are available for selection PRE 1 661 401 E Full Concer Piano lt A PNO Simple Display 1 PRE 1 001 401 E Full Concert Piano lt A PNO Simple Display 2 PRE 1 001 481 D Full Conce Piano lt A PNO Simple Display 3 Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice Knobs 1 4 let you adjust a variety of parameters for the current Voice such as effect depth attack release characteristics timbre and others Five functions can be assigned to each K
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32. 5 FOWE OM MOE diarias 45 Biere KEE 16 o Ee 21 Q Ue KO CUD aaa E 46 R REC 1 OF AG enea a a a a 34 Beeler E gated ate 34 Reference Manual iii 8 Remote Mode sis 38 S OASIS OAS E ANOT aara e ds 40 SIDAD O DAS EE EE 38 S90 XS S70 XS Remote EE usina da 38 S90 XS S70 XS Remote ee 38 EE 47 Kell EE 12 AAA nen tora e enact aa 23 Ns dete Matisse 39 DS EEN 16 AA EE 29 S12 Kee A teh 29 Studio Manager Vecina as 40 T Ma leete acd vist anatase Beattvestdec tanh ala Recsmananed 34 U USB Storage Uevice 49 US TONOS Er lU 36 BEIENEE 36 SA EE 21 CMI MOLE toi dolida 45 V OIC Els A 21 tele Te EE 21 A E 17 STO PUG ar lts 40 EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual ATTENTION SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THIS SOFTWARE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT IS BETWEEN YOU AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR LEGAL ENTITY AND YAMAHA CORPORATION YAMAHA BY BREAKING THE SEAL OF THIS PACKAGE YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS DO NOT INSTALL COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THIS SOFTWARE THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES YOUR USE CONDITIONS ABOUT THE DAW SOFTWARE OF STEINBERG MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES GMBH STEINBERG WHICH IS BUNDLED WITH THIS PRODUCT SINCE THE END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT EUSLA SHOWN ON YOUR PC DISPLAY IN YOUR IN
33. 90 XS S70 XS 1 or Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS Port 2 Enter the MIDI data to each track of the DAW on the computer The tone generator settings of the part corresponding to the MIDI track will be set in the Mixing mode on the S90 XS S70 XS NOTE By using the S90 XS S70 XS Editor you can create your original Mixing setup of the S90 XS S70 XS from your computer The created Mixing setup can be saved as afile for future recall EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Remote controlling the software Remote mode The S90 XS S70 XS features a highly convenient Remote mode which lets you control the DAW software and software synthesizer on your computer via the panel operations of the S90 XS S70 XS For example you can start stop playback of the DAW software on the computer by using the Function buttons and control the song position on the DAW software by using the data dial INC and DEC buttons instead of using the mouse or keyboard of the computer The DAW applications Cubase Logic Pro SONAR and Digital Performer can be controlled by the Remote Control mode of the S90 XS S70 XS Up to 50 Control Templates of the VST Instruments can be stored on the internal memory of this instrument Use the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor for editing the Control Template NOTE The S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor is installed by installing the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Tools The S90 XS S70 XS Remote Tools consists of two components S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor
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35. DI GO2Hatz aA PRESS CENTER S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Saving Loading Data File Mode Loading the settings from a USB storage device 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal of this instrument 2 Press the FILE button to enter the File mode The File Select display appears File Select MEE o PRESS ENTERI 3 Select Load by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button The internal flash memory and USB storage device are shown on the File Load display File Load Intern u b1 1 4 Select the USB storage device by using the Cursor A V buttons then press the ENTER button The root directory of the USB storage device is shown File Load inte PRESS IEITERL If there is a folder or directory in the USB storage device move the path by using the Cursor button 5 Select X2A as the extension then press the ENTER button The loadable data types are shown and one of them can be selected File Load He GO Without system Ic rformance Arpess10 PRESS CENTER TO LOAD EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 6 Select the desired data type then press the ENTER button To load all the Voices or Performances to all the internal User Banks select Voice or Performance then press the ENTER button To load a specific Voice Bank or Performance Bank select Voice or
36. I bulk data transmission reception does not work properly m Is the Receive Bulk parameter set to off Set the Receive Bulk parameter to on UTILITY gt MIDI gt Receive Bulk WR Ifthe data was saved with the Bulk Dump function of the S90 XS S70 XS you need to set the Device Number to the same number before Bulk Dump transmission UTILITY gt MIDI gt Device No E When transmission does not work properly is the device number of the MIDI instrument connected to the S90 XS S70 XS set to match the Device Number Parameter in the Utility mode UTILITY gt MIDI gt Device No Cannot save data to the external USB storage device m Is the USB storage device being used write protected Write protect should be set to off for saving data m Is the USB storage device being used properly formatted FILE gt Save gt Selecting USB storage device gt JOB gt FORMAT Cannot play an audio file NW Is the format of the audio file correct The S90 XS S70 XS can play only stereo WAVE wav AIFF aif files at 44 1kHz 16 bit Cannot enter the Edit mode m Is the S90 XS S70 XS in the File mode After exiting from the File mode press the EDIT button S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Specifications Keyboard Tone Generator block Sequencer Section Audio Rec Play Section Other Tone Generator Maximum polyphony Multi Timbral Capacity Wave Voice Performance Multi Filter Effects Seq
37. ILITY gt General gt L amp R Gain VOICE gt EDIT gt Play Mode gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Play Mode gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Volume MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Volume Sound is cut off NW Is the entire sound via your keyboard playback and Sequence playback exceeding the maximum polyphony of the synthesizer Only one note sounds at a time NH When this situation occurs the Mono Poly parameter in the current mode is set to mono If you wish to play chords set this parameter to poly VOICE gt EDIT gt Play Mode gt Mono Poly PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Mono Poly MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Mono Poly aa S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Wrong pitch or unexpected pitch E Is the Tune parameter in the Utility mode set to a value other than 0 UTILITY gt General gt Tune Is the Note Shift parameter in the Utility mode set to a value other than 0 UTILITY gt General gt Note Shift E When the Voice produces a wrong pitch is the appropriate tuning system selected from Micro Tune parameter in the Voice Edit mode UTILITY gt Micro Tune E When the Performance Multi produces a wrong pitch is the Note Shift parameter of each Part set to a value
38. Preference menu gt Control Surfaces gt Settings to call up the Settings window Select the New menu gt Install Select Mackie Control in the model then add it as a control surface Set the MIDI Output Port to Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS 2 Set the MIDI Input Port to Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS oe gd Aa ON NOTE Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs Inc NOTE For details about the button operations and functions refer to the separate PDF manual S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Using a Connected Computer Editing a Control Template Editing more detailed Use the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor for editing the parameters of the Voice Control Template About the S90 XS S70 XS Editor The S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor can be downloaded from the following URL http www yamahasynth com download The S90 XS S70 XS Editor lets you edit Mixing setups and Mixing Voices in the Multi mode of the S90 XS S70 XS from your computer giving you even greater editing convenience Furthermore the data edited on the S90 XS S70 XS is always synchronized with the data on the computer S90 XS S70 XS Editor and vice versa This provides a smooth seamless interface making it exceptionally easy to create and edit data For instructions on using the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor refer to the PDF manual included with the software Using the S90 XS S70 XS Editor Using the S90 XS S70 XS Editor on Cubase
39. S S70 XS Remote Editor No other software or device can use this port When using a USB connection make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel Make sure to set the MIDI port of the external device connected to this instrument according to the above information S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Using a Connected Computer Using as a multi timbral tone generator Multi mode The instructions below show how to use this instrument as a MIDI tone generator In this case actual MIDI sequence data is transmitted from a DAW or sequencer on the computer allowing you to avoid using software synths and save processing power on your computer Setting up the S90 XS S70 XS 1 Press the MULTI SEQ PLAY button to enter the Multi mode 2 Select a Multi to be edited 3 Press the MIXING button to call up the Mixing display 4 Set up the Mixing for parts 1 16 as necessary From the Mixing display you can select the Voice and set various parameters such as pan volume balance between the chorus reverb and dry sound insertion effect on off and arpeggio on off For more detailed editing of the Voices use the Multi Part Edit display Setting up the DAW of the computer 1 Set the MIDI output port of the tracks for playing via the tone generator of the S90 XS S70 XS to USB Port 1 When connecting via USB enter the checkmark to Yamaha S
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41. TURN VOLUME PAN CHO SEND REV SEND 13 O ARP SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 O EFFECT ON OFF INS CHO REV MFX MEQ DAW_REMOTE p EE WW PRS REC ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION OCTAVE TRANSPOSE SS Se esst EJ es ERC UTC d O Knob Function buttons Pressing these buttons change the functions assigned to the four Knobs The lamp next to the currently active parameters will light In the Voice mode the function of each Knob is applied to the current Voice in the Performance Multi mode the function of each Knob is applied only to the currently selected Part or to all Parts depending on the setting NOTE Controlling the Knobs of the EFFECT function will always affect the sound of all Parts Controlling the Knobs of the MIC function will work independently 4 Knobs These four highly versatile Knobs let you adjust various aspects or parameters of the current Voice Use the Knob Function buttons to change the parameter set for the Knobs Y Arpeggio Effect Function button Pressing this button changes the functions assigned to the five Function buttons You can select one of two different functions selecting the Arpeggio from 1 5 and turning each effect on off O DAW REMOTE button The Remote mode lets you control sequencer software on your computer from the panel controls of the instrument Turn the DAW REMOTE button on to enter the Remote mode Function buttons In the Remote mode Top
42. These buttons select the S90 XS S70 XS operating modes e g Voice mode E PERFORMANCE CREATOR This function is for quickly editing creating a new Performance based on the current Voice This would come in handy when a certain Voice has effect settings that you want to use in your Performance program LAYER button This function is for editing a layer Performance based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears on the display and you can select the Voices for use in a layer SPLIT button This function is for editing a split Performance based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears on the display and you can select the Voices for use in a split DRUM ASSIGN button This function is for editing a Performance with a Drum Voice based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears on the display and you can select the desired Drum Voice Also Arpeggio will be set to on automatically Controls and Functions BANK CATEGORY DEC INC SEARCH FAVORITE CI CT ES CT A B c D E F G H PANEL LOCK actoral 32 PIANO KEYBOARD ORGAN GUITAR BASS STRINGS BRASS SAX WW SYN LEAD PADS SYN COMP C PERC DRUM PC S EFX M EFX ETHNIC ROCK R amp B ELECT JAZZ WORLD SP LYR FX BANK DEC INC buttons Each button selects a Voice or Performance Bank CATEGORY SEARCH button
43. 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 1 12 1 2 4 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Saving data e Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components turn off the power for all components Before turning the power on or off for all components set all volume levels to minimum Also be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level e When cleaning the instrument use a soft dry cloth Do not use paint thinners solvents cleaning fluids or chemical impregnated wiping cloths Handling caution e Never insert or drop paper metallic or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard If this happens turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel Do not place vinyl plastic or rubber objects on the instrument since this might discolor the panel or keyboard Do not rest your weight on or place heavy object
44. an be done via the same operation 10 Move the cursor to the Chain Step 003 by using the cursor buttons then select end by using the data dial and DEC INC button SEOPL Av Y PRESS CENTER TO Abo FILE och multi ES SaaS GR M 11 Select the Part for your keyboard performance by pressing one of the 1 16 buttons 12 Move the cursor to Chain Step 001 by using the cursor buttons then press the START STOP button to start playback The Multi setup recorded to Step 001 will be called up then the MIDI file will be started 13 Play the keyboard EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Using as a Master Keyboard Master Mode The Master mode lets you e Create and store up to 128 programs each containing a Voice a Performance or a Multi and of which can be instantly called up for use e Assign up to four separate Zones in each Master program for use as a master keyboard You can use the Master mode to memorize the settings you use most often including the information on which mode is used and call up these settings instantly anytime you need them with a single button press Furthermore you can memorize the settings for controlling an external MIDI device by the Master allowing you to change and control the connected external MIDI tone generator in sequence while performing live Storing the Edited Voice Performance Multi It is a good idea to assign the Voice mode to one Master program number
45. ance try playing back the file 1 From the Audio Play display select the desired file by moving the cursor using the Cursor A V buttons The audio files you record are named in numeric order O00 wav 001 wav etc Audio Flas intel PRESS CENTER TO PLA 2 Press the ENTER button The audio file will begin playing 3 Adjust the volume via the data dial or DEC INC buttons Audio Flas HHH waw 00 05 d 00 36 EE PRESS CENTER TO STOP 4 Press the ENTER button to stop playback Pressing the ENTER button again starts playback from that point 5 Press the EXIT button to go back to the file select display 6 if you want to record additional performances hold the SHIFT button then press the AUDIO REC PLAY button S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual E Using a Connected Computer By connecting this instrument to a computer you can take advantage of the following functions and applications e External tone generator for DAW software and MIDI keyboard e Remote Controller of the DAW software e More detailed Voice Editing from the computer S90 XS S70 XS Editor Connecting to a computer The USB cable and USB MIDI Driver are necessary to connect the S90 XS S70 XS to the computer Follow the instructions below Note that the MIDI data can be transmitted through a USB cable NOTE Since the S90 XS S70 XS has no built in soeakers you ll need an external audio s
46. another Arpeggio part Follow the instruction to copy the Arpeggio Type assigned to the Arp 1 to the Arp 2 5 1 Select ARP SELECT by pressing the Arpeggio Effect Function button 2 Press the Function 1 button d Press one of the Function 2 5 buttons while holding down the STORE button Changing the Arpeggio type To change the Arpeggio from five types use the Arpeggio Effect Function button and Function button Arpeggio Effect Function button al w ARP SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 O EFFECT ON OFF INS CHO REV MFX MEQ E een Function button 1 Press the ARP ON OFF button on the panel to turn the Arpeggio on 2 Select ARP SELECT by pressing the Arpeggio Effect Function button 3 Change the Arpeggio type by using the Function button Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Creating a New Performance by Using Your Favorite Voice Performance Creator This instrument features a convenient Performance Creator function which lets you create a PERFORMANCE CREATOR new Performance by using favorite Voices you ve found in the Voice mode This function LAYER SPLIT ASSIGN lets you copy parameter settings associated with the Voice such as Effects to the CH H Performance allowing you to quickly and easily come up with precisely the sound you want Performance Creator provides three convenient features Layer Split and Drum Assign Layer Playing di
47. back to the Master Edit Select display Master Edit Select display then set the other Zone using this same operation MASTER Edit Select E 11 After setting all the desired parameters _ bommon press the STORE button to store your settings as a Master program PRESS CENTER After completing these settings assign a name to the Master in the Name parameter of the Master Common Edit display After naming press the STORE button to store the Master A S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Making Global System Settings Utility Mode In the Utility mode you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument To enter the Utility mode press the UTILITY button Pressing the EXIT button returns to the original display This section describes some useful functions in the Utility mode Setting the default mode when turning the power on General gt Power on Mode From the Voice Performance Multi and Master the mode specified here is called up when turning the power on Utility General d s Auto Load Reversing the LCD status General gt LCD Mode This parameter determines the LCD status VOICE PRE 1 661 4611 1 Category Piano lt A Pno Natural Grand 6 When normal is selected VOICE mea Piano lt A Pno 2 40 Natural Grand 6 When reverse is selected Click metronome settings General gt Click Sw O
48. d pressing the ENTER button the Factory Set will not be executed when turning the power on next time Please note that the setting of the Power On Auto Factory Set on this display will be stored automatically by executing Factory Set 3 Press the ENTER button to execute the Factory Set operation The display prompts you for confirmation Press the ENTER button again to execute Factory Set After Factory Set has been completed operation returns to the Master Play display 18 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Press the EXIT button to cancel the Factory Set operation AN CAUTION For Factory Set operations that take longer to process you will see the message Now executing Factory Set during processing While such a message is shown while data is being written to Flash ROM never attempt to turn off the power This means that this tone generator may not be able to start up properly even when turning the power on next time Start Guide There are several operation modes in the S90 XS S70 XS and they can be selected by using the seven mode buttons These modes include Voice Performance Multi Master and Sequence Play Depending on the selected mode you can play and perform on the keyboard and create your own original music If you want to play the keyboard conventionally use the Voice or Performance mode If you re creating music particularly multi part arrangements use the Multi mode In addition the f
49. ded at no charge however we may require you to reimburse Yamaha for the cost of delivering the source code to you e Note that we shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any damage arising from changes additions deletions made to the software for this product by a third party other than Yamaha or party authorized by Yamaha e Note that re use of source code released to the public domain by Yamaha is unguaranteed and Yamaha shall not bear any responsibility whatsoever for the source code e The source code can be downloaded from the following address http www yamahasynth com download source s_xs e About GNU General Public License refer to the separate Data List PDF documentation EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual A PD EE 26 AD o Deidad tddi 26 ARAN OE ar 26 ARAS UE stearate Sect ale a Getta zeies 27 E DEE 26 e som aecuemeeanoan acu 26 Arpeggio A weber eeendondsktecsudes 26 Arpeggio Effect Function DUO ina 21 Audio data iecordmg 34 PAW IOC PLAY EE 34 Audio Record Play mode 34 B A A E 17 BUK EITI A A o on o A oS 57 C CATEGORY SEARCH EE 22 catego oe e Neea a 22 OIE Ee net EE 45 COMMON cds 32 Control Template sra 40 SAA e O 39 D Dala a 8 IDDAW REM OTE ise scarce ces dee id das 39 DEMO SON ian once cain eee ee tae an teen 17 Digital Performer escusa lidia 39 DRUNMASSO Noa cn 30 DUMAS Mi od 30 DIU VOICE aii it o 21 E o A A ateas tah ee 24 o AAA REA 24 EEN E NO et oa 24 El MMC TIE EE 24 SPI TG dE
50. device list on the Save Load display of the File mode If this happens execute the Format operation in the File Job display NOTE The three asterisks in the example indication above denote the sequential serial numbers of the connected devices which need to be formatted When several partitions are included in a single device the partition number is indicated at the right of the serial number Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal Please keep in mind the following points bg CAUTION Never turn the USB device s power on off and never plug unplug the USB cable when the connected USB storage device is the self powered type Doing so may result in the operation of the synthesizer freezing or hanging up While the instrument is accessing data such as in the Save Load and Delete operations in the File mode do NOT unplug the USB cable do NOT remove the media from the device and do NOT turn the power off to either device Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both devices Saving Loading Data File Mode S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual ER Appendix Display Messages All data is initialized upon power on Continue Are you sure Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not Assign Vocoder Voice to Part 1 Confirms whether you want to select a Vocoder Voice via the Category Search display when setting Continue the Output Select of the A D Input part to Vocoder when
51. display gt ENTER gt Arp MIDI Out Sw NOTE The transmit channel for Arpeggio can be set at the Arp Transmit Ch parameter in the same display as Arp MIDI Out SW Arpeggio types This instrument features 6 779 Arpeggio types in 18 categories including Synthesizer Piano Guitar Guitar bass Strings Drum etc EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Turning the Arpeggio On Off To turning Arpeggio playback on or off press the ARP ON OFF button on the panel COMMON PART SELECT OCH H H H PART ON OFF AA H ARP ON OFF PART ARP HOLD Selecting the Arpeggio Type 1 Press the EDIT button in the Voice mode 2 Select Arpeggio then press the ENTER button 3 Select Arp Select by using the cursor buttons then select one of the Arp 1 5 settings by using the data dial Risch common Arp Select D Aare Gu off Are Select a ARP I Are Edit 4 Select Arp 1 5 Type by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button Risch common Arp Select D are Gu ott Are Select d ARP dre Edit Are 1 Type PRESS CENTeri 5 Find the favorite pattern by changing the Main Category Sub Category Type by using the data dial common Arp 1 Type D DrebG 2 FC Hie Hor 1 ES Main Clary Wel Rate GTime Rate H 6 After finding the favorite pattern press the STORE button to store the setting as a User Voice Copying the Arpeggio Type to
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53. e Performance Multi to from the favorite category PANEL LOCK Move to Utility Panel Lock display NOTE Al the functions are listed in the Data List PDF file Cursor 6 Data dial For editing the currently selected parameter To increase the value turn the dial right clockwise to decrease the value turn the dial left counter clockwise lf a parameter with a wide value range is selected you can change the value in broader strokes by quickly turning the dial INC button For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter DEC button For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter Cursor buttons The cursor buttons move the cursor around the LCD display screen highlighting and selecting the various parameters EXIT button The menus and displays of the S90 XS S70 XS are organized according to a hierarchical structure Press this button to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation E ENTER button Use this button to call up the display of the selected menu Also use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation PERFORMANCE CREATOR VOICE PERFORM MASTER POT DRUM LAYER SPLIT ASSIGN T J CT LU MULTI AUDIO SEQ PLAY TOP REC PLAY E j MIXING UTILITY DEMO EDIT JOB STORE COMPARE EY Mode buttons
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55. erg Media Technologies GmbH The company names and product names in this Owner s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders a S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Contents O een 6 PAC COSCON O O O A o teorauecosed ada Mesa deoneneree 6 ADOUFE ACCESSO E 6 S90 XS S70 XS Main Features 7 eelere Mantas ias 8 Controls and Functions 10 ee ger A E 10 nea Pals A o 13 Setting Up 16 POWECT opt a oth Nad is alert de as 16 Connecting speakers or heacdohones 16 Powering Up the System arcilla 16 Adjusting the volume and the brightness of the display 17 SE ana AS EE 17 ets ana ER 17 aero oras EE 17 Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings 18 Start Guide 19 MOdES sorsa iii 19 Basic NStrUCHONS ee 20 Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode o 21 Selecting a preset Voice 21 Using the Category Search function occccnccocnncnccnocnncnss 22 Grouping your most used Voices together Favorite A An 22 Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice 23 Kieler E GNO AAA A IN A 24 Enhancing the sound with Effects ccccssseeeeeeeeeeeees 24 Using the Arpeggio bt Tee e 26 Creating a New Performance by Using Your Favorite Voice Performance Creator csscsecsssesseeeseenseeees 28 Layer Playing different Voices Iogeiber 28 Split Playing two different Voices wi
56. etup Quick Set This lets you call up the parameter settings about the external connection in the Performance mode Multi mode simply by selecting the one from the Preset lt is convenient since the parameters in various displays are set to the appropriate values simply by selecting the Quick Set number The initial settings and description of each Quick Setup number is as follows Quick Setup number 1 When recording performance data other than Arpeggio data to a DAW software on a computer Description When recording performance data including Arpeggio data to a DAW software on a computer When using the S90 XS S70 XS as a stand alone device without connecting to a DAW software or other MIDI devices Utility Select E Controller ES Panel Lock Fotryu Set PRESS ENTERI EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Saving Loading Data File Mode In the File mode you can save load the data such as Voice and Performance created on this instrument To enter the File mode press the FILE button This section explains how to save load all the data on the user memory of this instrument as an All file extension X2A Saving the settings to a USB storage device 1 Connect a USB storage device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal of this instrument 2 Press the FILE button to enter the File mode The File Select display appears File Select MERA tos PRESS ENTERJ 3 Select Save by
57. fferent Voices together This section explains how to create a Performance in which different Voices are layered together across the keyboard By creating such a Performance you can play a rich thick sound of a layered piano and strings for example 1 Select a Voice in the Voice mode VOICE PRE 1 81 461 1 Category Piano lt A Pno Natural Grand 6 TA ATA E A 2 Press the LAYER button on the panel The Category Search display appears Laser Hain Sub ALL 3 Select the Category including the Voice you want to layer then press the Cursor P button The Voice list is shown Strna ENSEM J jd Quartet Small Section Small Ensemble Glmtabtu l Medium Section EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 4 Select the desired Voice from the list then press the ENTER button The Performance Play display will appear New Performance A A E Sg 5 Press the STORE button to store the settings as a Performance Ferf Store USk1 561 InitializedPerform PRESS IER IT TO COMPARE NOTE When you press the EDIT button in the Store display you can check the sound of the Performance at the storing destination Creating a New Performance by Using Your Favorite Voice Performance Creator Split Playing two different Voices with your left and right hands This section shows you how to create a Performance in which the keyboard is divided into two sections
58. for example 001 and the Performance mode to the next numbered program e 002 if you want to quickly call up a specific Voice then a related specific Performance Follow the steps below to store the program 1 Press the MASTER button to enter the Master mode 2 Select a Master to be edited The Master Play display appears d Press the EDIT button The Master Edit Select display appears MASTER Edit Select B Common PRESS CENTER 4 Select Common then press the ENTER button The Common Edit display appears MASTER common Edit Select g Memory PRESS CENTER 9 Select Memory by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button The Common Memory display appears common Memory Bank PRE 1 Humber HZI CPTO Chorus D Ar the Mode parameter select voice performance or multi Select the desired program by setting the Bank and Number D Press the STORE button to execute the Store operation Making settings for use as a master keyboard It is a good idea to memorize the master keyboard function to the Master when using external multiple MIDI tone generators Simply by selecting a different Master you can change the programs in your connected external MIDI tone generators Here s how to do it 1 Press the MASTER button to enter the Master mode 2 Select a Master to be edited S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual ER
59. gs on any connected external equipment Is the Foot Controller pressed down when it is connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack Are all four Sliders set to appropriate levels other than zero or minimum Is the Local Control set to OFF If this is set to off the internal tone generator will not sound UTILITY gt MIDI gt Local Control Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low when using the external controller Are the effect and filter settings appropriate If you are using the filter try changing the cutoff frequency Some cutoff settings may filter out all of the sound VOICE gt EDIT gt Effect VOICE gt EDIT gt Filter EG PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Filter EG PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Filter EG MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Filter EG Is Vocoder selected as the Insertion Effect Type of the Voice If so set the parameters related to the AD Input Part and MIC INPUT connector to the appropriate values then play the keyboard while inputting your voice into the microphone connected to the S90 XS S70 XS Check whether or not the INPUT GAIN knob on the panel is set to the minimum position VOICE gt EDIT gt Effect gt Ins Connect Type vocoder UTILITY gt VOICE gt A D Out gt Output Select voc
60. he external sequencer and the receive channel of each Part in the Multi set appropriately MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Voice gt Receive Ch When the Performance Multi produces no sound is the Arpeggio Play Only parameter of each Part turned on PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Voice gt Arp Play Only MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Voice gt Arp Play Only No sound from the MIC INPUT jack Is the microphone switch turned on Is the cable between the microphone and the synthesizer properly connected Is the MIC ON OFF button set to on lamp is lit Is the INPUT GAIN knob turned fully counter clockwise to the minimum Are the volume settings of the A D Input Part too low Selecting MIC via the Knob Function button gt VOLUME knob Are the effect settings appropriate UTILITY gt Voice gt A D FX PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt A D FX MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt A D FX Is the output setting of the A D Input Part set appropriately UTILITY gt Voice gt A D Out gt Output Select PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt A D Out gt Output Select MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt A D Out gt Output Select Split does not work via the external MIDI device The settings of the Split Sw parameter and Split Lower Uppe
61. he instrument and the computer can only be used for transfer of MIDI data Unlike MIDI USB can handle multiple ports via a single cable The USB connection between the instrument and the computer can only be used for transfer of MIDI data No audio data can be transferred via USB The USB TO DEVICE connector is used to connect this instrument to a USB storage device hard disk drive CD ROM drive flash disk etc via USB This lets you save the data created on this instrument to an external USB storage device as well as load data from the device to the instrument Save Load operations can be performed in the File mode ASSIGNABLE OUT L and R jacks These outputs are independent of the main output at the L MONO and R jacks below and can be freely assigned to any of the Drum Voice keys or the Parts This lets you route specific Voices or sounds for processing with a favorite outboard effect unit The Parts which can be assigned to these jacks are as follows e Drum Voice key to which the drum percussion instrument is assigned e Each part of the Performance e Each part of the Multi e Click metronome Includes the Audio Input Part A D IN Part OUTPUT L MONO and R jacks Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks For monophonic output use just the L MONO jack PHONES jack A pair of headphones can be plugged in here Standard stereo phone jack MIC INPUT jack External audio signals can be
62. he opposite simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the DEC button 4 Play the keyboard S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode Using the Category Search function The Voices are conveniently divided into specific Categories irrespective of their bank locations The categories are divided based on the general instrument type or sound characteristics The Category Search function gives you quick access to the sounds you want 1 Press the CATEGORY SEARCH button in the Voice Play display The Category Search dialog appears Main Category num PRE 1 A4A114411 oO Voice Category Search i Main Sub ALL Sub Category 2 Move the cursor position to Main Main Category with the Cursor A button and use the data dial to select the Main Category 3 Move the cursor position to Sub Sub Category with the Cursor W button and use the data dial to select the Sub Category 4 Press the ENTER button or Cursor gt button to actually call up the selected Category The Voice List of the selected category is shown Currently selected Main Category and Sub Category Favorite check box d rsan lt coman sl HA 1277 45 Z Tina Combo Bars 1 Tina Combo Bars 2 Panther 1967 keys Voice list of currently selected category 5 Select the Voice with the Cursor A V buttons or data dial If you want to change the Ca
63. his mode lets you play and create Performances A Performance lets you put several different Voices together in layers or play different two Voices in a keyboard split MULTI START AUDIO SEQ PLAY STOP REC PLAY MIXING FILE UTILITY Backing up data File mode FILE button The File mode lets you save data you ve created on this instrument to a USB storage device or the internal flash memory and allows you to load data from the USB device to the instrument Of course you can store your important data to the instrument however for best safe keeping Yamaha recommends that you back up all important data to a USB storage device Creating original program sets Master mode MASTER button This special mode lets you register and use the programs you created in each of the Voice Performance and Multi modes The Master mode can be used in two ways Storing your favorite programs This lets you register settings that you often use in the Voice Performance or Multi mode and instantly recall the relevant mode and custom settings together ina single button press without having to first select a mode Playing as a master keyboard This lets you divide the keyboard into four separate sections just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards Recording your performance playing back audio data Audio Record Play mode AUDIO REC PLAY button This mode lets you record your keyboard performance to the root
64. icator may appear in the top right of the display S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 55 Troubleshooting Cannot start the Arpeggio Check whether the ARP ON OFF button is turned on or off WR Is the MIDI Sync parameter set to auto or internal using internal clock UTILITY gt MIDI gt MIDI sync NH Have you selected a User Arpeggio type with no User Data To use the User Arpeggios the User Arpeggio data created in the MOTIF XS must be loaded to the S90 XS S70 XS WR Are the Arpeggio related parameters such as Note Limit and Velocity Limit set appropriately VOICE gt EDIT gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Note Limit Lo Hi VOICE gt EDIT gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Velocity Limit Lo Hi PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Note Limit Lo Hi PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Velocity Limit Lo Hi MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Note Limit Lo Hi MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Velocity Limit Lo Hi WR When this situation occurs in the Performance Multi mode check the Arpeggio Switch parameter PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Arp Sw MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Arpeggio gt Arp Edit gt Arp Sw Cannot stop
65. if you connect the cable again or turn the S90 XS S70 XS on If this occurs exit the DAW software then restart it after setting up the S90 XS S70 XS and making sure the connection is secure Cubase The settings will be completed by installing S90 XS S70 XS Remote Tools Using a Connected Computer SONAR 1 Pull down the Options menu and select MIDI Devices to call up the MIDI Devices window 2 Add Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS 2 to the Input Device then add Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS 2 to the Output Device 3 Pull down the Options menu and select Control Surfaces to call up the Control Surface window A Glick the button select Mackie Control then set the Input Port to Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS 2 and set the Output Port to Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS 2 Digital Performer 1 in the Audio MIDI setup of a Macintosh computer connect Port 2 of the interface of the S90 XS S70 XS to Port 2 of the tone generator When there is only one Port for the tone generator add the new Port then connect it to the interface Pull down the Setup menu and select Control Surfaces to call up the Control Surface window Click the button Select Mackie Control in the Driver section gd a QU INO In the box for setting Unit and MIDI select Mackie Control in the Unit section and select S90 XS S70 XS New Port 2 in the MIDI section Logic Pro 1 Select the
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70. l 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus WARNING 11 12 13 14 Only use attachments accesso
71. m Voice is assigned to Part 4 then the Arpeggio is automatically turned on Play the keyboard to trigger the Arpeggio Edit Select py D Common PART Edit Select PY B Gee TE Node Filter EG Band E Fa Send PRESS CENTER 3 Press the Cursor gt button The Voice list is shown DrvPo lt ALL DT Power Stand ae DZ Power Standard Kit 2 D 3 Hyper Standard Kit ge er Abd Dra Standard Kit Select Arpeggio by using the cursor 645 Modern Rock Kit buttons then press the ENTER button 4 Select the desired Drum Voice from the list PART arp Select D then press the ENTER button are Sw The Performance Play display will appear Are Select a SEP I Are Edit D Select Arp 1 Type by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button New Performance Ins ff CHO AA Meo di PART rpi Type Pa pred ecs HC _ Cool Funk Sub Clary Rb Type pPred e cs vel Rate 45 GTime Fate M EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Creating a New Performance by Using Your Favorite Voice Performance Creator 9 Find your favorite pattern by changing the Main Category Sub Category Type with the data dial dd PART Arpi Type g Preda MC Cool Funk Main Ctar Wel Rate GTime Rate H You can change the pattern of the Arp 2 5 via the same operation To change the Arpeggio from among the five types use the Function button Turn ARP SELECT on by p
72. n using the USB TO HOST terminal You must observe the following points when connecting the S90 XS S70 XS to your computer via the USB TO HOST connector Failure to do so can cause the instrument and or the computer to hang up freeze possibly causing corruption or loss of data If the computer or S90 XS S70 XS freezes turn the power to the S90 XS S70 XS off and then on then restart the computer e Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal exit from any power saving mode of the computer such as suspended sleep standby Before turning on the power to the instrument connect the computer to the USB TO HOST connector Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on off or plugging unplugging the USB cable to from the USB connector e Quit any open applications such as S90 XS S70 XS Editor and sequencer software e Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a song Leave an interval of at least six seconds between powering the S90 XS S70 XS on and off or between disconnecting and connecting the USB cable Using a Connected Computer MIDI channels and MIDI ports MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts via the sixteen MIDI channels However the sixteen channel limit can be overcome by using se
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74. ncludes the PDF manual and other information on the software S90 XS S70 XS Main Features Huge amount of waveforms and vast sound selection including top quality piano sounds The S90 XS S70 XS features a whopping 142 MB of exceptionally high quality piano waveforms including many newly sampled sounds and a vast variety of Voices directly derived from the flagshio MOTIF XS Music Production synthesizer giving you a total of 456 MB of available waveforms Balanced Hammer Keyboard with both 88 and 76 keys provides natural touch and response The S90 XS S70 XS features a sophisticated Balanced Hammer Keyboard with Initial Touch Aftertouch which utilizes Yamaha s long standing know how cultivated in its acoustic piano and synthesizer development The 88 key model gives you full scale piano performance while the smaller 76 key model offers greater portability and ease in transporting Performance Creator The S90 XS S70 XS features a Performance Creator function which provides quick and easy Layer Split Drum Assign assignments of your original Performances based on your favorite Voices You can utilize the current effects and settings of the Voices allowing you to come up with your own original Voices very quickly Intuitive Panel Composition The buttons Knobs and Sliders are well designed and logically placed for optimum intuitive operation especially in live performance For example you can quickly select a Part use the Part switch t
75. ndividual keys Elements In Key Edit you can edit the parameters only on the S90 XS S70 XS Editor About Elements An Element is the basic and the smallest unit for a Voice and is created by applying various parameters Effect EG etc to the waveform of the instrument sound Each Voice of this instrument consists of several Elements 24 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Adjusting the Element level 1 Press the EDIT button in the Voice mode 2 Press the Slider Function button a few times so that the lamp turns off 3 Use Number 1 8 buttons to select the Element you want to edit 4 Use the Slider to set the output level for the selected Element When any of the Number 1 4 buttons are selected the levels of Elements 1 4 will be assigned to the Sliders 1 4 When any of the Number 5 8 buttons are selected the levels of Elements 5 8 will be assigned Enhancing the sound with Effects This instrument features a wide variety of Effects letting you add reverb and chorus processing to the selected Voice for your keyboard performance Simply changing the Effect type applied to the preset Voice lets you instantly come up with different sounds The instructions below explain how to set the Effect type and the related parameters applied to the Preset Voice then store the settings as a User Voice 1 Press the VOICE button to enter the Voice Play mode 2 Select the Voice for which you wish to
76. ng a preset Voice 1 Press the VOICE button This calls up the Voice Play display The VOICE button lamp lights 2 Select a Voice Bank with the BANK DEC INC buttons In this condition playing the keyboard sounds the Voice indicated in the display The parameters shown in the Voice Play mode are briefly explained below Voice Play display Program Main Category Bank number Sub Category pom Pee en et Category Piano Jen Pno Natural Grand 6 ma a Voice Indicates status of corresponding effect Arpeggio name Not shown when effect is off tempo E Normal Voice Banks There are 13 different banks for the Normal Voices PRE1 8 Preset Banks GM GM Bank USR1 4 User Banks Drum Voices Banks There are 3 different banks for the Drum Voices PDR Preset Drum Bank GMDR GM Drum Bank UDR User Drum Bank NOTE if the Bank Wrap Around parameter of the Utility General display is set to on you can change from the last Bank to the first Bank continuously 3 Select a Voice with the data dial or DEC INC buttons NOTE You can use the data dial or DEC INC buttons to select the Voice number This operation lets you call up Voices in subsequent or previous Banks NOTE To quickly move forward through the program Voice numbers in 10 step jumps simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the INC button in the Play display To decrease by 10 do t
77. nob alternatively selected via the Knob Function buttons 1 Press the Knob Function buttons located at the left of Knobs 1 4 repeatedly if necessary so that the lamp corresponding to the desired functions lights The Knob Select pop up display will appear In the pop up display the function currently assigned to the Knob and the current value of the function are shown To close the pop up display press the EXIT button E EE CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 O EG ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE O EQ LOW MID F MID HIGH O EFFECT CHO PRESET CHO RETURN REV PRESET REV RETURN O MIC VOLUME PAN CHO SEND REV SEND Knob Function buttons Functions assigned to Current values of the Knob 1 4 functions CUTOFF FESO A51 GET 0 0 0 0 Unedited value previously saved NOTE When the Knb Sldr Func Disp Sw is set to off in the Utility General display the Knob Select pop up display will not be shown 2 Turn a desired Knob while playing the keyboard The Knob pop up display will appear and the function assigned to the Knob you re currently operating will affect the sound of the current Voice The Knob pop up display shows the function assigned to the Knob you re currently operating the function value and the Original value The Original value indicates the unedited value previously saved value of the function assigned to the Knob Function of currently operated Knob Current value Cu
78. nonannronannrnnnanaronananos 50 Troubleshooting isicocicoiccnccnanciconis conciencia canina 52 Specifications cate dis 58 Je E iii 59 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Era Controls and Functions Top panel USB i FOOT CONTROLLER FOOT SWITCH TO DEVICE TO HOST CONTRAST 1 2 SUSTAIN ASSIGNABLE YAMAHA kal rN _ la M poj I amp I 2 o ab E X C O IT JO D D A 1 1B 11 CO DO FO GO AO BO C2 8 Gs O Keyboard The S90 XS features a 88 key keyboard while the S70 XS has 76 keys All are equipped with a touch response feature both initial touch and after touch With initial touch the instrument senses how strongly or softly you play the keys and uses that playing strength to affect the sound in various ways depending on the selected Voice With after touch the instrument senses how much pressure you apply to the keys while playing and uses that pressure to affect the sound in various ways depending on the selected Voice NOTE The keyboard range of the S90 XS is A 1 to C7 the range of the S70 XS is EO to G6 Pitch Bend wheel Controls the pitch bend effect You can also assign other functions to this controller Modulation wheel Controls the modulation effect You can also assign other functio
79. ns for the Panel Lock function can be set up in the Utility Panel Lock display S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual a Controls and Functions 3 Number 1 16 buttons Use of these buttons differs depending on the on off status of the PART MUTE and SOLO buttons The indicator lights if each button is turned on CEIC ECN E S S A Um Element selection 1 8 Element selection 1 8 or 9 16 Element Mute setting 9 16 11 16 Multi Edit Part Mute setting 1 16 Solo part selection 1 16 4 Master Play Keyboard transmit channel setting when Part Mute setting 1 4 Performance Solo Part selection 1 memorizing the Voice mode or Part Mute setting 1 16 Multi Performance Performance mode to the current Master Solo Part selection 1 16 Multi or Part selection when memorizing the Multi mode to the current Master Master Edit Changes the Edit mode from Common Edit to Zone Edit and Zone selection 1 4 14 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Rear Panel Controls and Functions d e AC IN A Ol a I E E ET PHONES Power switch Press to turn power ON Le or OFF W AC IN socket Connects to the included power cord Use only the AC power cord supplied with the S90 XS S70 XS MIDI IN OUT and THRU
80. ns to this controller MASTER VOLUME slider Adjusts the volume of the overall sound Move the slider upwards to raise the output level from the OUTPUT L R jacks and the PHONES jack MIC ON OFF button Press the MIC ON OFF button to switch the on off status of the MIC INPUT jack 10 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual INPUT GAIN knob Use this to adjust the input gain of the audio signals at the MIC INPUT jack Depending on the connected microphone you may need to adjust this for optimum level The volume level is increased as the knob is rotated to the right and decreased as it is rotated to the left PEAK indicator This indicator lights up when the input signal level is 3dB below clipping Adjust the INPUT GAIN so that the indicator rarely lights up at signal peak Performance Control buttons These buttons let you control the functions that affect Performances and Multis You can select the part to be controlled by the knobs and set the Arpeggio related parameters for each Part In the Multi mode the four parts to be edited will correspond to 1 4 5 8 9 12 or 13 16 depending on the currently selected Part COMMON button In the Performance mode pressing this button lets you use the knobs to control the Common parameters In the Performance Edit mode pressing this button will call up the Common Edit Select display PART SELECT 1 4 buttons In the Performance mode and Multi mode pressing one of
81. nt shall terminate automatically and immediately without notice from Yamaha Upon such termination you must immediately destroy the licensed SOFTWARE any accompanying written documents and all copies thereof 4 LIMITED WARRANTY ON MEDIA As to SOFTWARE sold on tangible media Yamaha warrants that the tangible media on which the SOFTWARE is recorded will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of fourteen 14 days from the date of receipt as evidenced by a copy of the receipt Yamaha s entire liability and your exclusive remedy will be replacement of the defective media if it is returned to Yamaha or an authorized Yamaha dealer within fourteen days with a copy of the receipt Yamaha is not responsible for replacing media damaged by accident abuse or misapplication TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE TANGIBLE MEDIA INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 5 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE You expressly acknowledge and agree that use of the SOFTWARE is at your sole risk The SOFTWARE and related documentation are provided AS IS and without warranty of any kind NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AS TO THE SOFTWARE EXPRESS AND IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR
82. o so unless specifically authorized by Yamaha Product performance and or safety standards may be diminished Claims filed under the expressed warranty may be denied if the unit is has been modified Implied warranties may also be affected SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE The infor mation contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing However Yamaha reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units 92 469 1 rear mS S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and environmentally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the pro duction 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 approx imately five years When replacement becomes necessary contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement Warning Do not attempt to recharge disassemble or incinerate this type of battery Keep all batteries away from children Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu lated by applicable laws Note In some areas the servicer is required by law to return the defective par
83. o turn it on off set the Aroeggio switch on off switch Arpeggio Hold on off all with the top panel controls and edit important parameters via the Knobs and Sliders A convenient Panel Lock function which prevents unintended changes during performance and a lap Tempo function for the Arpeggio are also available on the top panel Audio Rec Play Function You can record your performance to a USB storage device or internal flash memory as a wave file or you can play back audio files which have been created on DAW software You can also play the keyboard along with audio file playback via the Audio Rec Play function DAW Remote Function The S90 XS S70 XS features a DAW Remote function for music production convenience This allows you to store 50 different control templates and have easy Intuitive control over your main DAW software and VST instruments directly from the panel controls of the S90 XS 570 XS Voice Editor and Remote Editor for Detailed Editing When using Cubase series software compatible with VST3 technology the S90 XS S70 XS Editor VST can be conveniently used in the same manner as software VST instruments for editing the detailed parameters When using in stand alone mode the S90 XS S70 XS Editor for Studio Manager V2 is also available to edit the detailed parameters For setting of the Remote Control function and the Remote Template the S90 XS S70 XS Remote Editor allows you to manage them You can download them on our web site
84. oder Are the volume or expression settings too low UTILITY gt General gt Volume VOICE gt EDIT gt Play Mode gt Volume VOICE gt EDIT gt Easy Element Edit mode via the Slider Function button gt Sliders PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Play Mode gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Volume MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Volume EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Are the parameter settings such as Element Switch Part Switch Note Limit and Velocity Limit appropriate VOICE gt EDIT gt MUTE lighting gt Number 9 16 buttons PERFORM gt PART ON OFF PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Note Limit Lo Hi PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Velocity Limit Lo Hi When the Performance Multi produces no sound has a Voice been assigned to each Part PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Voice MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Voice When the Performance Multi produces no sound is the output setting of each Part set appropriately PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Output Select MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Play Mode gt Output Select When the Multi produces no sound are the output port channel of each track in t
85. ol that a keyboard and mouse cannot match Remote controlling the software page 38 Global settings and data backup While the Voice Performance and Multi modes provide controls for using and editing the programs of this instrument the Utility mode is the place where you make overall settings for this instrument for example adjusting the transpose and fine tuning controls or switching between MIDI and USB operation You can also archive your important data created on this instrument to a USB storage device for safe keeping Making global system settings page 45 Backing up important data page 47 EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode In the Voice Play display the top display of the Voice Mode you can select and play a single Voice The Voices of this instrument are divided into the following two types Normal Voice Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument type sounds piano organ guitar etc that can be played over the range of the keyboard Drum Voice Drum Voices are mainly percussion drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes These Voices are used to perform rhythm parts This instrument features Banks for memorizing Voices There are basically three different types of Banks Preset User and GM The contained Voices and features depend on the Bank as described below Preset Banks The Preset Banks contain a full set of specially programmed Voices
86. ol the Knobs to which the PAN CHORUS SEND and REVERB SEND are assigned S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Recording Playing Back with a USB Storage Device Audio Record Play Mode The Audio Record Play mode lets you record your keyboard performance as audio data The recorded audio data will be saved as an audio file to the root directory of the external USB storage device or internal flash memory allowing you to play back the audio file from the specified storage Recording In this section you ll learn how to record your keyboard performance as a stereo Wave file of 44 1kHz 16 bit Your keyboard performance can be recorded for up to 74 minutes at a fixed recording level The instructions below explain how to record your keyboard performance to a USB storage device 1 Press the AUDIO REC PLAY button The Audio Rec Play Select display will appear Audio Rec Play Select PRESS CENTER 2 Select Rec then press the ENTER button The Standby display will appear 3 Move the cursor to Rec Storage then select the USB storage device as the target usb1 1 in the example here by using the data dial or DECT INC button NOTE The internal setting indicates the internal flash memory Rec Storage Triaser Lewel________manual STAHDEY RECORDABLE TIME 19 22 PRESS CENTER TO REC Ke EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 4 Move the cursor to Trigger Level then adjust
87. ollowing modes are available the Audio Record Play mode for recording your keyboard performance as audio data and playing back audio files the File mode for managing files for saving the data you created on this synthesizer and the Utility mode for making overall settings Playing Voices from the keyboard Voice mode VOICE button This synthesizer has a wealth of high quality dynamic sounds also referred to as Voices You can play these Voices one Voice at a time from the keyboard in the Voice mode This mode also lets you create your own original Voices Creating an original Song via an external sequence recorder Multi mode MULTI SEQ PLAY button The Multi mode lets you use this instrument as a multi timbral tone generator for sequencer song playback By assigning a different Voice to each track in a song file on your external Sequencer you can play back complex multi part ensemble recordings Playing back audio MIDI files Sequence Play mode MULTI SEQ PLAY button This mode lets you play back SMF files created via an external sequencer or other device and 44 1kHz 16 bit stereo audio files sequentially You can directly play back the files stored to the internal flash memory and saved to an external USB storage device NOTE Pressing the MULTI SEQ PLAY button toggles between the Mult mode and Sequence Play mode Playing multiple Voices from the keyboard Performance mode PERFORM button T
88. or more information about collection and recycling of old products 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 supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is 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 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual a PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference A WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following Power supply Power cord e Only use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument The required voltage e is printed on the name plate of the instrument accumulated on it Use only the supplied power cord plug Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord
89. ormance uses User Voices The loaded Performance uses User Voices Confirm whether the same Voices as at the time of saving are stored at the same User Bank Number or not USB connection terminated A break in the connection with the USB storage device has occurred because of an abnormal electric The received MIDI bulk data s type is not compatible with the current mode voice type Press any button current Disconnect the USB storage device from the USB TO DEVICE connector then press any of the panel buttons Utility stored The settings in the Utility mode have been stored S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual on Troubleshooting The following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems You may solve your problem by executing the Factory Set page 18 after backing up your data to an external storage device If the problem persists then contact your Yamaha dealer or service center page 63 No Sound Is the S90 XS S70 XS properly connected to related external equipment e g amplifier speaker headphone via audio cables Since the S90 XS S70 XS has no built in speakers You will need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it Is the power of this synthesizer and any external equipment connected to this synthesizer turned on Have you made all the appropriate level settings including the Master Volume on this synthesizer and the volume settin
90. parate MIDI ports each supporting sixteen channels While a single MIDI cable is equipped to handle data over up to sixteen channels simultaneously a USB connection is capable of handling far more thanks to the use of MIDI ports Each MIDI port can handle sixteen channels and the USB connection allows up to eight ports letting you use up to 128 channels 8 ports x 16 channels on your computer When connecting this instrument to a computer using a USB cable the MIDI ports are defined as follows E Port 1 The tone generator block in this instrument can recognize and use only this port When playing the S90 XS S70 XS as a tone generator from the external MIDI instrument or computer you should set the MIDI Port to 1 on the connected MIDI device or computer E Port 2 This port is used to control the DAW software on the computer from the S90 XS S70 XS by using the Remote Control feature E Port 3 This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the USB TO HOST terminal will be re transmitted to an external MIDI device via the MIDI OUT terminal The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the MIDI IN terminal will be re transmitted to an external device computer etc via the USB TO HOST terminal E Port 4 This port is used only for data communication of the S90 XS S70 XS Editor No other software or device can use this port E Port 5 This port is used only for data communication of the S90 X
91. place heavy objects on it or place it in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anything over It Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection Improper grounding can result in electrical shock Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way The instrument contains no user serviceable parts If it should appear to be malfunctioning discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel Do not expose the instrument to rain use it near water or in damp or wet conditions or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands Fire warning Do not put burning items such as candles on the unit A burning item may fall over and cause a fire If you notice any abnormality If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the electric plug from the outlet and have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel
92. quality MIDI data you can use in creating songs or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live performances You can assign the desired five Aroeggio Types to each Voice You can also assign the desired five Arpeggio Types to each Part of each Performance Multi and play back the Arpeggios of up to four Parts simultaneously You can also set the Arpeggio playback method Velocity range and Play Effects to create your own original grooves What s more Arpeggio playback can be transmitted through the MIDI Out letting you record the Arpeggio data to a sequencer Transmitting Arpeggio playback as MIDI data The Arpeggio phrase can be transmitted as MIDI data by setting the following parameters to on E Voice Arpeggio Voice mode gt UTILITY gt select Voice in the Utility Select display gt ENTER gt select Arpeggio in the Utility Voice Select display gt ENTER gt Arp MIDI Out Sw E Performance Arpeggio Performance mode gt EDIT gt select the Part in the Performance Edit Select display gt ENTER gt select Arpeggio in the Performance Part Edit Select display gt ENTER gt select Arp Edit in the Arp Select display gt ENTER gt Arp MIDI Out Sw E Multi Arpeggio Multi mode gt EDIT gt select a Part on the Multi Edit Select display gt ENTER gt select Arpeggio on the Multi Part Edit Select display gt ENTER gt select Arp Edit on the Arp Select
93. r parameter in the Performance mode work only when playing the keyboard of the instrument itself S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Troubleshooting Playback continues without stopping E When the ARP ON OFF button is turned on press it so that its lamp is turned off m In Sequence Play Mode press the START STOP button E When the click metronome sound continues hold down the SHIFT button and press the START STOP button to stop the sound The sound is distorted WR Are the effect settings appropriate Use of an effect at certain settings may produce distortion VOICE gt EDIT gt Effect PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect Use of the Master Effect at certain settings may produce distortion UTILITY gt Voice gt Master FX PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect gt Master MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Common gt Effect gt Master NH Are the filter settings appropriate Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion VOICE gt EDIT gt Filter EG PERFORM gt EDIT gt Common gt Filter EG PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Filter EG MULTI SEQ PLAY selecting Multi mode gt EDIT gt Part selection gt Filter EG WR Are any of the following volume parameters set so high that clipping is occurring UTILITY gt General gt Volume UT
94. r use or modifications to the instrument or data that is lost or destroyed Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use 1 12 2 2 S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Ee Welcome A message from the S90 XS S70 XS Development Team Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S90 XS S70 XS Music Synthesizer We re extremely proud to introduce the new S90 XS S70 XS as the successor to the original S90 ES Equipped with exceptionally high quality musical instrument sounds and a real piano feel response this is truly the instrument of choice for musicians and players worldwide whatever the genre Drawing on our long experience cultivated through years of synthesizer development we designed this model not only for top professional musicians but also for casual players and hobby musicians who want to have a greater level of high quality sound playability and advanced features especially in live performance applications To complete this lineup we ve added the S70 XS a 76 key model which maintains the same keyboard touch as the 88 key model yet provides the added value of portability The advanced and convenient features of the S90 XS S70 XS do not stop there The Remote Control functions and the Master Keyboard features have been enhanced and made more powerful to meet the demands of professional music production We are proud and confident that the S90 XS S70 XS can aid in your music making and were sure that it will be your first
95. rding to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the opera 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 Music Synthesizer Model Name S90 XS S70 XS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual FCC DoC tion of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regu lations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circu
96. ressing the Arpeggio Effect Function button then press the Function button Arpeggio Effect Function button al ARP SELECT EFFECT ON OFF INS CHO REV MFX MEQ Function button Assigning a name to the Performance You can assign the name to the Voice and Performance then store the settings as a User Voice Performance 1 Press the EDIT button in the Performance Play display The Performance Edit Select display appears Select Common by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button Select Name by using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button Press the ENTER button with Name selected The Naming dialog appears Mai123d56789_ IEC CLEAR SsECDEFGHIUJELMHOPORSTUYWE MV abedefah ijkl mnoporstuywxyz AC E AA PRESS CENTER TO EXEC 5 Select the desired character by using the data dial and cursor buttons then press the INC button to enter the selected character To cancel the selected character press the DEC button You can enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters 6 After entering the characters press the ENTER button Press the STORE button The destination User Banks and Programs are shown Ferf Store USk1 Di USE EE Hew Performance PRESS CENTER TO STORE Select the desired Bank and Program then press the ENTER button Ferf Store Use 661 UR EIR InitializedPerform PRESS CENTER TO STORE
97. ries specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is amp used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UL60065_ 03 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products packaging and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC By disposing of these products 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 F
98. s assigned to the four Sliders The lamp next to the currently active parameters will light In the Voice Edit mode pressing this button a few times will turn all the lamps off indicating that the Sliders can be used to control the Element levels of the currently edited Voice O Sliders These control the parameter selected via the Slider Function button In the Voice mode only the leftmost Slider is available In the Performance mode and Multi mode these Sliders control the parameter of the corresponding Parts In the Master mode when Zone Switch and Knob Slider Zone Switch are on the Sliders will control the MIDI Control Change message that is specified for each zone Otherwise the function is the same as that in the Voice Performance Multi mode NOTE fall of the Sliders are set to the minimum you may not hear any sound from the instrument even when playing the keyboard If this is the case raise all the Sliders to a suitable level NOTE The MASTER VOLUME slider adjusts the audio output level from this instrument On the other hand these Sliders adjust the volume for the Part of the Performance Multi as a parameter Accordingly the values set via the Sliders can be stored as the Voice Performance Song or Pattern data S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual D Controls and Functions CUTOFF RESONANCE ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE LOW MID F MID HIGH CHO PRESET CHO RETURN REV PRESET REV RE
99. s 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 Saving and backing up your data e DRAM data refer to the Reference Manual lt separate PDF documentation is lost when you turn off the power to the instrument Save the data to the flash ROM the internal flash memory see page 47 a USB storage device external device such as a computer Data stored to the flash ROM may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation Save important data to a USB storage device external device such as a computer Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM while an Executing or Please keep power on message is shown Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM This means that this synthesizer may not be able to start up properly even when turning the power on next time Backing up the USB storage device external media e To protect against data loss through media damage we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB storage devices external media Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by imprope
100. sing the data dial The Preset includes the typical settings of parameters for the currently selected Effect Type Try out several Presets so that you can find how each Effect affects the sound common Ins 4 115 D Type YCM Phaser Stereo Switch Catesory Phaser 9 if desired set each of the parameters Try narrowing in on your desired sound by finely editing the parameters provided for each Effect Type Dreck commn Ins A 2745 E Type VCH Phaser Stereo 1 125Hz Feedback common Ins A 3 5 D Type VOM Phaser Stereo Mode Color Spread 10 After setting the parameters press the STORE button to store your settings as a User Voice If you edit the preset Voice your editing will be stored as a User Voice FRE1 B56 USEL EEN Initialized Voice PRESS CENTER TO STORE 11 Select the destination memory by using the data dial press the ENTER button to call up the confirmation message then press the ENTER button again NOTE Perform the same operations as above if you want to edit the Insertion B Effect S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 25 Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode Using the Arpeggio function The Arpeggio function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases riffs and rhythmic patterns according to the notes you play It not only provides inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform it gives you
101. ster Play display indicates the Master program number and the status Mode Bank Program Number and its name registered to the current Master program NOTE For details about Banks see pages 21 and 32 Selecting Voices In the default setting the Master mode provides a total of 128 programs each of which includes the mode Voice Performance Song and Multi and its program number Try out the different Master programs to play various Voices and Performances You can change the Master program number by using the INC button DEC button or the data dial Decreases number Increases number DEC INC Decreases Increases Playing demo songs The S90 XS S70 XS features a variety of demo songs showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions Here s how to play them back NOTE Make sure the S90 XS S70 XS is ready for playback Details are given in the section Setting Up on page 16 1 Simultaneously hold the FILE button and press the UTILITY button 2 The DEMO screen is shown in the display Select the song with the data dial or cursor A V buttons 3 Press the ENTER button to start playback of the DEMO song Pressing the ENTER button during playback stops playback at the current point in the Song then pressing this again starts playback from that point 4 To stop playback press the EXIT button 5 To close the Demo Song display press any of the EXIT VOICE PERFORM MASTER and MULTI
102. tegory press the Cursor lt 4 button or EXIT button and go back to step 2 D Press the ENTER button to actually call up the Voice This closes the Category Search dialog EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Grouping your most used Voices together Favorite Category Category Search also has a convenient Favorite Category that lets you collect your most often used and favorite Voices for easy selection This is one more useful way you can quickly select the Voices you need from the huge number available on the instrument Registering your favorite Voices to the Favorite Category 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of the Using the Category Search Function to call up the Voice List of the selected Category 2 Press the Cursor gt button to move the cursor position to the Favorite check box column 3 Select the desired Voice with the Cursor A V buttons or data dial 4 Press the ENTER button to place a check in the Favorite check box The checkmark will be entered in the box and the selected Voice will be registered to the Favorite Category To remove the checkmark from the box press the ENTER button once again To register other Voices repeat steps 3 through 4 Favorite check box column Mia PRE 1 194d1H1214 d Drsan lt ALL Ze PRE1 122 Tiny Combo Bars 1 O REI 125 FEI 126 YD d5L mj NOTE The Favorite Category is automatically stored immediately after checking
103. th your left and right e A wanda demenecssuaes 29 Drum Assign Layering a drum Part with the current Voice adel cach ett O A eateries 30 Changing the drum pattern Arpeggio Tvpel 30 Assigning a name to the Performance n se 31 Playing the Keyboard in the Performance Mode 32 Selecting a PerforManCe anise AEREE 32 Changing the timbre of the Voice 32 Singing with a Connected Microphone 0 33 Recording Playing Back with a USB Storage Device Audio Record Play Mode cccccsssseeesssesseeeseenseees 34 BO EE ee 34 Playing Dack the e AA 39 Using a Connected Computer coconnnncccnncancccnnanannnnnnanans 36 Connecting toa COMPU tienta lcdds 36 Using as a multi timbral tone generator Multi mode 38 Remote controlling the software Remote mode 38 Editing more detailed parameters of the Voice 40 Playing the Keyboard Along with Playback of the MIDI Pla EE 41 Using as a Master Keyboard Master Mode 43 Storing the Edited Voice Performance Multi 43 Making settings for use as a master keyboard 43 Making Global System Settings Utility Mode 45 Saving Loading Data File Mode sssssseeessesseees 47 Saving the settings to a USB storage device s 47 Loading the settings from a USB storage device 48 USB storage ee 49 Appendix 50 Display MessagQOS cccooonccoccocononncconono
104. the Arpeggio When Arpeggio playback does not stop even when you release the key set the Arpeggio Hold parameter to off via the ARP HOLD 1 4 buttons The Voice assigned to the Performance produces a different sound from the one in the Voice mode m This is normal because the Voice sound is determined by the parameter settings in the Performance mode For the Performance Parts you will need to apply basically the same parameter settings as those used in the Voice mode Regarding the Effect settings except for the send level you can copy the settings in the Voice mode to the Performance part in the following display By executing this Job you can ensure that the Voice will sound the same in the Performance mode as it does in the Voice mode PERFORM gt JOB gt Copy gt Voice PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt FX Send Data communication between the computer and the S90 XS S70 XS does not work properly Check whether the Port setting on the computer is appropriate or not Check whether the MIDI In Out settings of the instrument are appropriate or not UTILITY gt MIDI gt MIDI In Out The S90 XS S70 XS does not sound properly even when playing back the song data on the computer or the MIDI instrument connected to the S90 XS S70 XS m Is the S90 XS S70 XS set to the Multi mode select the Multi mode to play multiple channels simultaneously EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Troubleshooting MID
105. the volume of the powered speakers or PA equipment to the appropriate level If the display is not easily visible use the LCD CONTRAST knob on the rear panel to adjust for optimum visibility Adjust the display Adjust the volume with contrast withthe LCD the MASTER VOLUME CONTRAST knob slider Dark Light LCD CONTRAST AA fine ee 000 000 Ge jun A YAMAHA D d E ar E OOOO ol sooo Ea il illa TT S90 XS S70 XS MN CAUTION Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time Doing so may cause hearing loss Starting Up Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic S90 XS S70 XS sounds from the keyboard now When you turn the power on the display below appears Program name Master program number USE 66114611 Fiano lt A PNO Natural Grand 6 18611 4611 1 BEER ee e H Mode Bank Program number NOTE In the default settings the Master mode is selected See page 19 for details about the modes NOTE Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual are for instruction purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument In this condition you can play the keyboard and hear the sounds of the selected program In the default setting the Master mode provides a total of 128 programs each of which includes the mode Voice Performance Multi and its program number Setting Up The top of the Ma
106. these buttons will select the Part to be controlled by the knob In the Voice Edit mode pressing one of these buttons will select the Element to be edited via the Quick Edit function Controls and Functions X xX SSS SSS n Dx X C3 C6 C7 PART ON OFF 1 4 buttons These buttons turn each Part on and off In the Voice mode only Part 1 is available and is always turned on ARP ON OFF button Turns the Arp Switch a common parameter on off When this button is turned on the Arpeggio function is available PART ARP 1 4 buttons Turn Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part in the Performance Multi Mode In the Voice mode pressing either of the ARP ON OFF and PART ARP 1 buttons will turn the Arpeggio playback on or off for Part 1 since only Part 1 is available HOLD 1 4 buttons When some of these buttons are turned on the Arpeggio playback of the corresponding Parts cycles automatically even if you release your fingers from the keys and continues to cycle until the next key is pressed In other words these buttons turn the Arp Hold a part parameter on or off In the Voice mode only Part 1 is available Slider Function button Pressing this button changes the function
107. toff Original Unedited value previously saved S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual EN Playing the Keyboard in the Voice mode The Edit B Indicator When changing the value of the parameter in the Voice Performance Multi Play or Edit display the Edit Indicator will appear on the top right corner of the LCD This gives a quick confirmation that the current Voice Performance Multi has been modified but not yet stored To store the current edited status follow the instructions Voice Editing Editing refers to the process of creating a Voice by changing the parameters that make up the Voice This can be done in Voice Edit a sub mode within the Voice mode The actual parameters that are available differ depending on the Voice type Normal Voice Edit A Normal Voice pitched musical instrument type sounds can consist of up to eight Elements There are two types of Voice Edit displays Common Edit for editing the settings common to all eight Elements and Element Edit for editing individual Elements In Element Edit you can edit the parameters only on the S90 XS S70 XS Editor NOTE The output level of the Element can be edited on the panel of this instrument For further details refer to Adjusting the Element level Drum Voice Edit There are two types of Drum Voice Edit displays Common Edit for editing the settings that apply to all Drum keys in the Voice and Element Edit for editing i
108. ts However you do have the option of having the servicer dispose of these parts for you Disposal Notice Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is consid ered to be at an end please observe all local state and fed eral regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc NOTICE Service charges incurred due to lack of knowl edge relating to how a function or effect works when the unit is operating as designed are not covered by the manu facturer s warranty and are therefore the owners responsi bility Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service NAME PLATE LOCATION The graphic below indicates the location of the name plate 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 The above warning is located on the rear of the unit NO oh WD 10 Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilatera
109. ttempt to play the disk on an audio visual CD DVD player Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your player e Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the accessory disk e S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual About the DAW software in the accessory disk The accessory disk contains DAW software both for Windows and Macintosh NOTE e Make sure to install DAW software under the Administrator account e In order to have continuous use of Cubase Al 4 including support and other benefits you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the computer is connected to the Internet Click the Register Now button shown when the software is started then fill in all required fields for registration If you do not register the product you will be unable to use the application after a limited period of time expires e Ifyou are using a Macintosh computer double click the pkg file to start installation For information about the minimum system requirements and latest information on the software in the disk check the web site below http www yamahasynth com download About software support Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address http www steinberg net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software The Help menu also i
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111. uence Play BPM Tempo Number of Chain Steps Arpeggio Format Master Sequence Software compatible with the Remote Control function Controllers Display Jack and Terminals Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Accessories S90 XS 70 XS 88 keys Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard Initial Touch Aftertouch 76 keys Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard Initial Touch Aftertouch AWM2 with Expanded Articulation 128 notes 16 Internal Parts Mic Input Part 456 MB when converted to 16 bit linear format 2 772 waveforms Preset 1 024 normal voices 64 drum kits GM 128 normal voices 1 drum kits User 128 x 4 Bank 1 3 selected and copied from Preset bank Normal Voice 32 drum kits User 128 x 4 up to 4 Parts User 128 18 types Reverb x 9 types Chorus x 22 types Insertion A B x 53 types x 8 blocks Vocoder x 1 uses both Insertion Effect A and B blocks Master Effect x 9 types Master Equalizer 5 bands Part EQ 3 bands stereo SMF Format 0 1 playback only 5 300 100 Preset x 6 779 types User x 256 types when loading the User Arpeggio data of MOTIF XS Recording WAVE wav 44 1kHz 16 bit stereo Playback WAVE wav 44 1kHz 16 bit stereo AIFF aif 44 1kHz 16 bit stereo User 128 4 Zones Master keyboard settings Assignable Knob Slider settings Program Change Table For Windows Cubase 5 Cubase 4 5 SONAR 8 For Macintosh Cubase 5 Cubase 4 5 Logic Pro 8 Digital
112. using the cursor buttons then press the ENTER button The internal flash memory and USB storage device are shown on the File Save display File Save 4 Select the USB storage device by using the Cursor A V buttons then press the ENTER button The root directory of the USB storage device is shown File Save _ _ O PRESS ENTER d Select the desired directory then press the ENTER button To save the file to the directory move the cursor to NEW FILE then press the ENTER button The display for selecting the file type is shown File Seve File Ture M PRESS CENTER TO SAVE Select the File type then press the ENTER button Select All if you want to save all the data When the data saved via All is loaded back to the instrument you can still select specific data you wish to retrieve such as specific Voices or specific Voice Banks as well as all of the data Assign a name to the file then press the ENTER button Select the desired characters by using the data dial and cursor buttons then press the INC button to enter the selected character To cancel the selected character press the DEC button Mai23d56789_ ISCH CLEAR oOPBCDEE GH ILUELAROPERS TUN MZ abcdef h1J1k lmmor3ars tuwwx az CIA E PRESS CENTER TO EXEC Press the ENTER button again after the confirmation display is shown This actually saves the file Hee HEN
113. utputSel Determines the tempo volume and output destination of the click metronome u General Sra E Best dd Tempo 36 Volume 1441 Type 1 Outrutsel Lik Micro Tuning MicroTune Tunes the individual notes of the keyboard Utility Select Controller Aaa Voice Buick Set Panel Lock Fetry Set PRESS CENTER Effect settings applied to the signal input from the MIC INPUT jack Voice gt A D FX Determines the Effect settings and Vocoder settings applied to the signal input from the MIC INPUT jack in the Voice Mode Utility Voice 41D Effect D a Thru el chorus noei PRFSG FFNTFRI NOTE For details on how to apply the Insertion Effect refer to page 24 Master Effect Master EQ settings in the Voice mode Voice gt Master FX Master EQ Determines how much of the Effect and EQ processing is applied to the master output Utility Voice Select E 4 0 Out AiD EX ESC Master ER PRESS ENTERI S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual um Making Global System Settings Utility Mode Changing the panel lock settings Panel Lock Determines the buttons which are locked or become unavailable when pressing the PANEL LOCK button on the panel When the check mark is removed from the check box the corresponding button is available even if Panel Lock is turned on Utility Panel Lock E E Al Transpose Humber 1 16 Quick S
114. xecuting This message appears when processing with writing to the internal memory Please keep power on Please keep power on while this message is shown File already exists A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists File is not found The specified file was not found on the external storage device during a load operation File path is too long The file or directory you tried to access cannot be accessed because the amount of characters indicating the path is too long Illegal bulk data An error occurred while receiving the Bulk data or Bulk Request message Illegal file name The specified file name is invalid Try entering a different name Confirms whether you want to load the All Performances or not in the File mode EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual Display Messages LCD Indication Description Load All Are you sure Confirms whether you want to load the All or not in the File mode Load Seq Chain file Are you sure Confirms whether you want to load the Seq Chain file or not in the File mode MIDI buffer full Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time MIDI checksum error An error occurred when receiving bulk data The Mixing Voice cannot be stored because the number of Voices already stored has exceeded the maximum capacity Mixing Voice full No read write authority to the file No permission for reading writing on the external
115. ystem or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it For details refer to Setting Up on page 16 1 Download the USB MIDI Driver from our website After clicking the Download button extract the compressed file http www global yamaha com download usb_midi NOTE Information on system requirements is also available at the above web site NOTE The USB MIDI Driver may be revised and updated without prior notice Make sure to check and download the latest version from the above site 2 Install the USB MIDI Driver to the computer For instructions on installing refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package When connecting this instrument to a computer in the Installation procedure connect the USB cable to the USB TO HOST of this instrument and the USB terminal of the computer as shown below USB TO HOST terminal USB terminal LCD CONTRAST TC ST TO DEVICE Rear panel USB cable EH S90 XS S70 XS Owner s Manual 3 Make sure that the USB TO HOST terminal of this instrument is enabled Press the UTILITY button to call up the Utility mode select MIDI via the Cursor button then press the ENTER button to call up the MIDI display Set the MIDI In Out parameter to USB e Utility MIDI 1 Local Control Keyboard Transmit Ch Scene Eh a m WIDI Sunc auto Clock Out an 4 Press the STORE button to store this setting Precautions whe
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