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2. Use these to select the parameter Use these to change the parameter value 61 MULTI MODE Operation Select the desired note number and its assigned drum sound with the PART buttons For a list of the available sounds and their note assignments see the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet HINT You can also select the desired note number by simply pressing the appropriate key on a connected MIDI keyboard Select the desired parameter with the SELECT buttons Refer to the descriptions below for details on the individual pa rameters Change the parameter value with the VALUE buttons Drum Setup Parameters Pitch Coarse Range 64 63 This determines the coarse pitch setting of the selected drum sound This parameter is only available when the Part Mode has been set to drumS1 or drumS2 See page 53 Pitch Fine Range 64 63 This determines the fine pitch setting of the selected drum sound Level Range 0 127 This determines the volume of the selected drum sound Pan Settings Rnd Random L63 C R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected drum sound A setting of Rnd Random randomly assigns the drum to a pan po sition This is useful when you want to have different drums sound from different random parts of the stereo image Reverb Send Rev Send Range 0 127 This determines t
3. Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 1 127 Default 127 This determines the highest velocity value at which the Part s Voice will play The lower the value the less strength needed in playing the keyboard to get maximum volume 1 no no 127 sound sound VelLimitLo VelLimitHi 59 MULTI MODE Dry Level Range 0 127 Default 127 This determines the level of the unprocessed sound of the Voice sound with no effect processing This parameter is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS See page 92 Pitch Bend Control PitBndC tr Graphically shows Pitch Bend Control setting for each Part PitbrnidCtrl th2 TO 7 8 9 10 1112 1314 15 16 ATAR M1 i L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 24 24 semitones 2 octaves Default 2 This determines the Pitch Bend range for the Part s Voice Pitch Bend is usually controlled by a pitch bend wheel on a MIDI keyboard Modulation Wheel LFO Pitch Modulation Depth MW LFOPMod Graphically shows LFO Pitch Modulation Depth setting for each Part H LFOPMoed 414 m ALA 1 23456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 __ Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 0 127 Default 10 This determines how widely the pitch is modulated by the LFO low frequency oscillator This is generally controlled from a modulation wheel on a
4. Good oo D00 OO O00 004 pooo0o0000000000 Sequencer oog OOO El 27 GUIDED TOUR HOST SELECT IT I MIDI Mac PC 2 PC 1 MIDI CABLE HOST SELECT E MIDI CABLE A PC 2 PC 1 MIDI OUT ERR oni E8 E p Ee ar Wl A MIDI Keyboard Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI Connect the MU50 to the appropriate MIDI device as shown in the illustrations above Use a standard MIDI cable see page 31 Turn on the the connected device then the MU50 If you are using a computer start up your music software and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU50 28 Using the MU50 with a MIDI Data Storage Device You can also use the MU50 with a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer This lets you save or back up whatever changes you ve made in the settings of the Utility and Part Edit modes as well as changes to the built in effects and Performances Then when you want to recall those settings you can transfer the appropriate data from the storage device The MDF2 also a
5. Saving and Restoring Data via MIDI MU50 YAMAHA Tone axenaron MUISE MIDI OUT MIDIIN Oz0 i 2 MIDI Data sees Pope Recorder ee 506 ie Q MIDIIN MIDIOUT w Bulk Dump data can be sent and received using the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connections Saving and Restoring Data via TO HOST vs Computer Q TO HOST SERIAL PORT with sequencer or R MIDI librarian software Bulk Dump data can be sent and received using the TO HOST connection MU50 cures MOSO YAMAHA 93 UTILITY MODE Operation Make sure that the MU5O is properly connected to the device and that the HOST SELECT switch is properly set When using the MIDI terminals connect the MIDI OUT of the MUSO to the MIDI IN of the data recorder See the illustrations above Also set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI When using the TO HOST terminal make sure that the HOST SELECT switch is set corresponding to the device to be used Re fer to page 25 for more on host computer connections Press the UTIL button and select DUMPOUT then press the ENTER button PSY STEM eOUMPOUT PIHITIAL LEMO From the Dump Out menu select the type of data to be sent All Multi or Performance Then press the ENTER button to call up the selected data dump PHLL PMULTI PPERF ORM 99 UTILI
6. Cntrl Parameter Data Range 96 RPN Increment 0 to 127 97 RPN Decrement 0 to 127 The data byte has no meaning This message adds or subtracts 1 to from the Pitchbend Sensitivity Fine Tune and Coarse Tune MSBs Note that the Increment Decrement message will not change a setting that has already reached its maximum minimum value Incrementation or decrementation of the Fine Tune value never carries over to the Coarse Tune value NRPN Non registered parameter number LSB MSB 62H 63H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 98 NRPN LSB 0 to 127 99 NRPN MSB 0 to 127 If multipart parameter Rcv NRPN is OFF the part ignores this message First send the NPRN MSB and LSB to select the control parameter then set the value by Data Entry Once you have selected an NRPN on a given channel the channel will apply subsequent Data Entry to the selected parameter After making the necessary settings you should set RPN to Null to reduce the risk of operational errors 116 APPENDIX The following NRPN values are supported NRPN MSB LSB 01H 08H 01H 09H 01H OAH 01H 20H 01H 21H 01H 63H 01H 64H 01H 66H 14H rrH 15H rrH 16H rrH 17H rrH 18H rrH 19H rrH 1AH rrH 1CH rrH 1DH rrH 1EH rrH 1FH rrH Data entry MSB mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH mmH Parameter Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Filter Cutoff Frequency
7. __ Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 0 127 Default 0 This determines the time of the Portamento effect or how long it takes to glide the pitch from one note to the next Higher values re sult in a longer pitch glide time This parameter is not available for Drum Parts Velocity Limit Parameters The Velocity Limit Low and High parameters allow you to set the effective velocity range for a Part s Voice Velocity values outside the range will not be played Velocity is generally the strength at which notes are played from a MIDI keyboard 58 MULTI MODE HINT Velocity Limit can be used to set up velocity splits A velocity split allows you to have one Part s Voice sound when you play the connected keyboard strongly and a different Voice sound when you play softly Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel see page 36 but give them different Veloc ity Limit settings so that one or the other sounds depending on how strongly you play the keyboard Velocity Limit Low VelLimitLo Graphically shows Velocity Limit Low setting for each Part Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 1 127 Default 1 This determines the lowest velocity value at which the Part s Voice will play The higher the value the harder the keyboard must be played for the Voice to sound Velocity Limit High VelLimitHi Graphically shows Velocity Limit High setting for each Part
8. Press the ENTER button to start the Demo Song The Demo Song starts playing immediately and repeats indefinitely until stopped in step 4 below As the song plays back the display also shows in succession the bank number program number and voice name for each of the 16 Parts NOTE During Demo Song playback all panel controls except the EXIT button and the VOLUME control cannot be used To stop playback of the song press the EXIT button EXIT To exit from the Demo Song function press the EXIT button again 15 GUIDED TOUR Playing Your MU50 With a MIDI Keyboard Operation Play some notes on your MIDI keyboard If you ve carefully followed all instructions up to now one of the level meter bars in the display should move and you should be able to hear the sound of the MUSO as you play The level meter bar indicates the level velocity of the incoming MIDI data GrandPra L The number under the moving level meter indicates the Part number NOTE If your MIDI keyboard is transmitting on channel 1 the Voice of Part 1 should sound If it is transmitting on another channel another Part s Voice will sound For the sake of these intro ductory instructions set your keyboard so that it transmits on channel 1 Refer to the own er s manual of that instrument if necessary 16 SS Selecting Voices In this brief section you ll
9. gt Audio connecting cables gt A MIDI cable Making the Connections CAUTION Before making any connections make sure that all equipment to be connected is turned off and that the MU50 power adaptor is not connected to an electrical outlet Operation 1 Connect one end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT terminal of the MIDI keyboard and the other to the MIDI IN terminal of the MU50 as shown in the illustration below Connect the audio cables from the R and L MONO OUTPUT jacks of the MU5O to the appropriate inputs on the amplifier speaker system as shown in the illustration below If the amplifier has only one input use the L MONO jack on the MUSO If you are using stereo headphones connect them to the front panel PHONES jack Set the HOST SELECT switch on the MU5O to MIDI Connect the power adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the MU50 and plug the adaptor into an appropriate electrical outlet 12 GUIDED TOUR CAUTION e Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA 1207 The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MUSO and even pose a serious shock hazard e Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MUSO is not in use Power Adaptor Amplifier Speaker System HOST SELECT im Iji mit Mac PC 2 PC 1 LIMONO MIDIIN YAMAHA
10. Demo Song Play DEMO The Demo Song function in the Utility menu allows you to play the built in Demo Song Operation Press the UTIL button and select DEMO using the SELECT buttons then press the ENTER button ENTER Press the ENTER button to start the Demo Song 104 UTILITY MODE The Demo Song starts playing immediately and repeats indefinitely until stopped in step 4 below Playback of the individual Parts of the song is shown graphically by the level meter bars in the display NOTE During Demo Song playback no panel controls with the exception of the EXIT button and the VOLUME control can be used To stop playback of the song press the EXIT button EXIT To exit from the Demo Song function press the EXIT button again Sound Module Mode MODE This lets you select the operating mode of the MU50 Press the MODE but ton then use the VALUE buttons to select the desired Sound Mod ule mode XG XG MIDD TG300B General MIDI C M Computer Mu sic DOC Disk Orchestra or PERFORM Performance If XG TG300B C M or DOC are selected the MU50 automatically sets itself to the Multi mode When PERFORM is selected the MU50 is in the Per formance mode See page 66 The bottom right of the display indicates the currently selected Sound Module mode SUHD MODULE ATS Arrow indicates selected Sound Module mode
11. Note 5 If a Bank Select MSB value of 01H 7EH SFX voice or unused MSB is received and the tone generator does not have a voice corresponding to the last received LSB and Program Change the tone generator will produce no sound for that channel regardless of subsequent Key On messages Commentary Users employing the XG format to generate music data should note the following general points The discussion and examples provided above are intended to clarify operating specifications relevant to tone gen erator manufacture During general operation the MSB LSB and Program Change information should always be sent together as under the MIDI standard For melody voice play If the channel cannot play from the bank selected by the last LSB specification it will revert to the most recent playable LSB specifications For rhythm voice play If the channel cannot play the kit selected by the last received Program Number it will revert to the most recent playable Program Number Modulation 01H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 1 Modulation 0 to 127 Default 00H If multipart parameter Rev MODULATION is OFF the part ignores this message Upon initialization this message applies to vibrato depth but content can be changed by use of System Exclusive message Portamento Time 05H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 5 Portamento Time 0 to 127 Default 00H Sets the pitch change speed used w
12. s Voice Operation Use the PART buttons to select the desired Part Part 1 or 2 Use the SELECT buttons to call up the Volume display Current Volume setting Use the VALUE buttons to change the setting and play the keyboard as you make changes Now that you ve adjusted the Volume balance of the two Voices change one of the Part s Pan setting Use the SELECT but tons to call up the Pan display below Current Pan setting Pan AlA21 234 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 Use the VALUE buttons to change the setting and play the keyboard again as you make changes If you want try making changes to some of the other Part controls The procedure is the same 1 Use the PART buttons to select a Part 2 use the SELECT buttons to choose the desired control and 3 use the VALUE buttons to change the setting For more information on the Part controls see page 36 22 TOU Using Mute Solo The MU50 has convenient Mute and Solo functions for selectively muting or soloing any of the 16 Parts This is especially useful when playing back several Parts from a connected computer or sequencer Mute lets you si lence one Part to hear how all of the other Parts sound without it Solo lets you isolate a single Part to hear how that Part sounds by itself Mute and Solo are effective tools that help you as you edit the Parts
13. Filter Resonance EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Drum Filter Cutoff Frequency Drum Filter Resonance Drum EG Attack Rate Drum EG Decay Rate Drum Pitch Coarse Drum Pitch Fine Drum Level Drum Pan Drum Reverb Send Level Drum Chorus Send Level Drum Variation Send Level Data Range mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 7FH 0 Max 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 40H 7FH Random L Center R 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 7FH 0 Max 1r drum instrument note number mm 00H 7FH 0 Max rr drum instrument note number mm 00H 7FH 0 Max 1r drum instrument note number If multipart parameter Rev NRPN is OFF the part ignores these messages Note that LSB values 14H through 1FH drum parameters are effective only for rhythm parts RPN Registered parameter number LSB MSB 64H 65H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 100 RPNLSB 0 to 127 101 RPN MSB 0 to 127 Default 7F 7
14. Oddddddd dd Data Oddddddd dd Data 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Includes 2 or 4 bytes of data depending on parameter size The following eight types of parameter change are provided 1 System Data parameter change 2 Multi Effect Data parameter change 3 Multi EQ Data parameter change 4 Multi Part Data parameter change 5 Drums Setup Data parameter change 6 System Information 7 Display Data parameter change 8 AD Part Data parameter change 6 System Information is sent in response to dump requests Received parameter changes are ignored System Exclusive messages are not accepted if Rev System Exclusive is OFF Bulk Dump 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0000nnnn On Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID Obbbbbbb bb Byte Count MSB Obbbbbbb bb Byte Count LSB Oaaaaaaa aa Address High Oaaaaaaa aa Address Mid Qaaaaaaa aa Address Low Oddddddd dd Data Oddddddd dd Data Occccccc ce Checksum 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive For information about Address and Byte Count fields refer to Table 2 on the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Checksum value is set such that the sum of Address Byte Count and Checksum has value zero in its seven least significant bits No more than 512 bytes should be sent in a single transmission If the Dump Request asks for more than 512 bytes data should be sent in packets of 512 bytes or less with at least 120msec between transmission of consecut
15. REFERENCE APPENDIX How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MUS50 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do rather than have to read through a lot of in structions before you can even get a sound out of it However to get the most out of your MUS50 we strongly suggest that you read the following sections in the order given 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Precautions This gives you important information on how to care for your new MU50 how to avoid damaging and how to ensure long term reliable operation The Controls of the MU50 This section introduces you to the panel controls and connectors The MUS0 What It Is and What It Can Do This briefly provides an overview of the functions and features of the MU5S0 and offers some important hints on how you can use it effectively Guided Tour This very important section gets you started using your new MUSO It helps you set up the instrument play it and use some of the more im portant functions and features The hands on experience you gain in this section will help you navigate through the other sections of the manual Setting Up the MUS50 in Your Music System Using the MU50 with a Computer These sections within the Guided Tour provide all you need to know to effectively integrate the MU50 into your present computer music system Reference Once you re familiar with everything above lightly go over this com
16. Sostenuto Soft Pedal Harmonic Content Release Time Attack Time Brightness Portamento Control Effects Send Level 1 Reverb Effects Send Level 2 Chorus Effects Send Level 3 Variation NRPN Part Parameter Control All Sound Off Channel Mode Messages Polyphonic Aftertouch 110 APPENDIX 4 System Exclusive Messages Parameter Change System Parameters Effects Parameters Three categories of system effects are supported One of these categories can be switched with insertion effects Graphic EQ and multiple insertion effects are supported as options Part Parameters Filter cutoff and AEG value can be controlled by offset Display Parameters External Input Control Parameters Enable control of external signals input into internal mixer Drum Setup Parameters Bulk Dump Parameter Request Dump Request Chapter 1 MIDI Specifications 1 Key On Key Off Status 9nH 8nH If multipart parameter Rev NOTE MESSAGE is OFF the part ignores these messages 2 Program Change Status CnH Default OOH If multipart parameter Rev PROGRAM CHANGE is OFF the part ignores this message Melody Voice As indicated in MU50 Sound List amp MIDI Data booklet Voices can be added through use of Bank Select LSB Refer to description of Bank Select below Rhythm Voices As indicated in MUSO Sound List amp MIDI Data booklet Program Change message can be used to change the voice drum kit If the tone generator does not hav
17. prehensive guide to all editing functions You won t need or want to read everything at once but it is there for you to refer to when you need information about a certain feature or function Appendix Finally use the sections in the Appendix as necessary For example the Index will come in handy when you need to quickly find information on a specific topic Other sections such as the Glossary Trouble shooting and Error Messages provide additional useful information vi Precautions Your MUSO will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple precautions below E LOCATION Keep the instrument away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures such as direct sunlight or humidity Also avoid loca tions which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage Mi USE THE CORRECT POWER ADAPTOR Use only the recommended PA 1207 Power Adaptor for supplying power to the instrument Use of another adaptor may cause serious damage to the instrument or the adaptor itself E MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF WHEN MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS To prevent damage to the instrument and other connected equipment al ways turn off the power prior to connecting or disconnecting cables Also turn the power off when the instrument is not in use and disconnect the power adaptor during electric storms E HANDLE THE INSTRUMENT WITH CARE Although the instrument
18. set to off this resets the Mute status of the Parts on the MUSO If you want to keep the current Mute settings and disable this reset set Mute Lock to on For more information on the Mute function see page 23 Receive General MIDI Exclusive RcvGMExcl SS TEM gt FcVGhMExcl on Settings off on Default on This determines whether GM System On XG System On or Disk Or chestra On messages are received or not The on setting allows these messages to be received Receive System Exclusive RcvSysE xcl S S TEM gt eowsSyseExcl on Settings off on Default on This determines whether System Exclusive messages are received or not System Exclusive messages are data specifically or exclusively related to the MU50 The On setting allows these messages to be re 96 UTILITY MODE ceived This should be to On when receiving bulk data from a MIDI data storage device See page 102 Receive Bank Select RcvBankSel S S TEM gt ecwbankSel corn Settings off on Default on This determines whether Bank Select messages are received or not Bank Select messages can be sent from another MIDI device to change the banks of Voices on the MU50 The On setting allows Bank Select messages to be received Contrast S S TEM Contrast Z Range 1 8 Default 2 This determines the contrast of the display Adjust this as necessary for optimum visibility At extreme
19. so that the All Part display is shown PHEW EF lower wees cece PRE FEE ALLEGED itis EO 1 Indicates All Part display 1 ALAZ NOTE The display is automatically set to All Part when the Performance Play mode is selected Use the SELECT buttons to select the Bank parameter then use the VALUE buttons to select the desired bank Preset Pre or Intemal Int Preset bank PHEW EF lower HF Bottom half of keyboard player icon is shown in reverse display to indicate Preset Performance bank Internal bank Top half of keyboard player icon is shown in reverse display to indicate Internal Performance bank 67 PERFORMANCE MODE Use the SELECT buttons to select the Program Number pa rameter then use the VALUE buttons to select the desired Performance number Performance number m 3456 7 8 9 10111213141516 Alla E From the All Part display press the PART buttons simulta neously so that the Single Part display is shown Indicates currently selected Part 5 Select the desired Part by using the PART buttons Select the desired Voice bank for the Part by using the SELECT buttons to select the Bank parameter and using the VALUE buttons to change the bank number Select the desired Voice for the Part by using the SELECT buttons to select the Program Number parameter and us
20. 00000000 00 Data 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive The message switches SOUND MODULE MODE to XG and initializes the XG settings The message requires approximately 50ms to execute so sufficient time should be allowed before the next message is sent GM System On FOH 7EH 7FH 09H 01H F7H 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01111110 TE Universal Non realtime ID 01111111 TF Device ID 00001001 09 Sub ID1 00000001 01 Sub ID2 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Resets all data values to their defaults with the exception of the MIDI Master Tuning value MIDI Master Volume F0H 7FH 7FH 04H 01H 11H mmH F7H 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01111111 TF Universal Realtime ID 01111111 TF Device ID 00000100 04 Sub ID1 00000001 01 Sub ID2 OIIIIITI 11 Master Volume LSB Qmm mm Master Volume MSB 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Changes volume of all channels Universal System Exclusive MIDI Master Tuning FOH 43H 1nH 27H 30H 00H 0OOH mmH IIH ccH F7H 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0001nnnn In Device Number 00100111 27 Model ID 00110000 30 Sub ID2 00000000 00 00000000 00 Qmm mm Master Tune MSB OIIIIIII 11 Master Tune LSB Occccccc cc Don t Care 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Changes tuning of all channels 120 APPENDIX Parameter Change 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0001nnnn In Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID Oaaaaaaa aa Address High Oaaaaaaa aa Address Mid Oaaaaaaa aa Address Low
21. ALLA E S F F m Z E F F fiue Common The Common parameters allow you to name a Performance and set the control change number for realtime parameter control Performance Name Perform Name x COMMON gt aPerform Hamel AlA21 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 ALLEY This allows you to give a name to your edited Performance neSe S FF EZ F ftw 75 PERFORMANCE MODE Operation From the Performance Name display press the ENTER button Performance name Performance Hame wo LF Lower ALAH sittin EE Use the SELECT buttons to select the character position flashing character in the name and use the VALUE but tons to change the character at that position n DA se th move among character positions Flashes to indicate character position Use iese tomove among cnaracter Posio Tone GENERATOR DALJES CI MUTE OPART PLAY EDIT SOLO A Performance Hame Mal O O m Lal A UTIL EFFECT ENTER SELECT AlA21 2 34 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 SVALUE ALLE Use these to change character at selected position Up to 12 characters can be used for the Performance name Available characters include all letters of the alphabet in both upper and lower case numbers from O to 9 and a variety of mis cellaneous characters BIZ S456 PSO RSET ety Lee s2Se Fal FIS_ ila see Press the EXIT button
22. DIN 10 8 CTS 8 PIN 20 7 RTS D SUB 30 2 RxD 9 PIN 40 5 GND 8 O 50 3 TxD This concludes your basic tour of the important functions of the MUS50 To find out more about how to best use your MUSO look through the Reference section that fol lows and try out some of the functions and operations that interest you 31 GUIDED TOUR 32 EFERENCE The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU50 Refer to it when you need infor mation about a specific function feature or operation Multi Mode In the Multi mode the MU5O performs as a multi timbral tone generator capable of playing up to 16 Parts simultaneously over 16 MIDI channels Normally the MUSO should be set to Multi mode when using it with a sequencer and General MIDI song data There are four Multi modes XG TG300B C M and DOC Each mode provides compatibility with different music software and hardware as de scribed below XG Provides compatibility with the XG format TG300B Provides semi compatibility with the GM Level 1 standard C M Provides semi compatibility with computer music software DOC Provides compatibility with DOC music software for the Yamaha Clavinova NOTE When set to the TG300B mode the MU50 may not be able to play TG300 specific song data with complete accuracy However MIDI data designed for other computer music to
23. InitLvl PEG AtakTime Key is released NOTE The Pitch EG parameters may have little or no effect depending on the particular Voice used and the settings made to the main EG parameters Pitch EG Initial Level PEGInitLvl Graphically shows Pitch EG Initial Level setting for each Part PEGInitlLyl TELELE 34 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the initial pitch of the Part s Voice when the note is first played A setting of 0 corresponds to normal pitch 48 MULTI MODE Pitch EG Attack Time PEGAtakTime m Graphically shows Pitch EG Attack Time setting for each Part FEGA ak Time hh met 3456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the Attack Time of the Pitch EG or how long it takes for the pitch to return to normal from the pitch value set in Initial Level above Pitch EG Release Level PEGReleLvl m Graphically shows Pitch EG Release Level setting for each Part PEGReleLy MTT 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the final pitch of the Part s Voice or the pitch that is reached after the note is released A setting of 0 corresponds to normal pitch NOTE The Pitc
24. Off 64 127 On Default 00H If multipart parameter Rev PORTAMENTO is OFF the part ignores this message Sostenuto 42H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 66 Sostenuto 0 to 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Default 00H If multipart parameter Rev SOSTENUTO is OFF the part ignores this message Soft Pedal 43H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 67 Soft Pedal 0 to 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Default 00H If multipart parameter Rev SOFT PEDAL is OFF the part ignores this message 114 APPENDIX Harmonic Content 47H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 71 Harmonic Content 0 to 127 0 64 64 0 127 63 Default 40H Applies adjustment to the resonance value set by the voice This parameter specifies relative change with value 64 producing zero adjustment As values get higher the sound becomes increasingly eccentric Note that for some voices the effective parameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range Release Time 48H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 72 Release Time 0 to 127 0 64 64 0 127 63 Default 40H Applies adjustment to the envelope release time set by the voice This parameter specifies relative change with value 64 producing zero adjustment For some voices the effective pa rameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range Attack Time 49H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 73 A
25. Performances About General MIDI General MIDI is a new addition to the worldwide MIDI standard MIDI as you know stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and makes it possible for various electronic musical instruments and other devices to communicate with each other For example by connecting a sequencer to the MUS50 s MIDI IN terminal you could play back a song on the sequencer using the Voices of the MUS0 So where does General MIDI fit in all of this One of the most impor tant features of General MIDI is in the standardization of Voices This means that a song recorded in the General MIDI format can be played back on any General MIDI compatible tone generator and sound just as the com poser intended For example if there is an alto sax solo in the song it will be played by an alto sax Voice on the General MIDI tone generator and not by a tuba or harpsichord Since the MU50 is fully compatible with General MIDI you can take advantage of the vast wealth of musical mate rial recorded in that format What It Can Do Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MUS50 The list below is not comprehensive but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and ex plorations Using With a MIDI Keyboard Use the MUS50 as supplementary tone generator with your MIDI keyboard and play the Voices of both instruments in a layer toge
26. Press the EXIT button or any one of the other mode select buttons PLAY EDIT UTIL or EFFECT to use the MUS0 in the current mode NOTE When the MUSO is not set to the XG mode and an XG System On message is received the MUSO changes to the XG mode after a slight pause of 0 5 seconds 105 UTILITY MODE About Cable Messages The MUS0 can receive Cable messages F5 when the TO HOST terminal is connected to the serial terminal of a computer On the MU50 MIDI receive channels 1 16 are controlled from Port 1 By connecting another multi timbral tone generator to the MIDI OUT terminal of the MU50 and setting the Thru Port function page 98 to a value other than 1 you can play back data over a total of 32 MIDI channels 16 on the MUS50 and another 16 on the connected tone generator Thru Port setting MIDI 2 8 ouT O Ha OO IC ore YAMAHA TG300 Port 1 Channels 1 16 Computer and Software with Tone Generator multiple port capability 106 XG Chapter 0 Format Overview Yamaha introduces a new tone generator control format designed to meet the requirements of the coming multimedia environment The new XG format an extension of the existing GM format provides broader capabilities suited to the demands of an increasingly sophisticated and diversified computerized environment The new format enables a significantly h
27. Using Mute Solos 2s 2 2as06 5 oi Sach hee Asia Alden eid adi iste Ae a EE eii 23 Using the INPUT Jak iieu aaia ae aerea ies nasi sth pasta REESI ER 24 Setting Up the MU50 in Your Music System 0 0 eeccceceseeeeeeceecneeeeeeenecaeeeeeaeens 25 Connecting With a Computer s i sii iiss esessyccesasscbjstesnssscoudin vssscesteachsancpeapedsobcesueebeadiees 25 Ma cinntos iiatiess ees Scbeccecs Sos tates sec a a e cous A E a aaas 25 IBM PG and Clone cer inean feed tsaes angus E E SAER a AEAEE IER ERa 26 Connecting to Other MIDI Devices essseessseseesssresesrsstsrsseeresteerstenerrserrssreesrsersreeese 27 Using the MU50 with a MIDI Data Storage Device 00 00 00 ee eceeeeneeeeeneeeeeeeeneens 29 Data Flow Block Diagram 0 00 0 ccc seeceeeseeseesecsceeeesesaececeecsaeseeeceecnaeaeeseenecaeeataeeas 30 MIDI Computer Connecting Cables cece ceeeseeeceeeeceseeeeeeseceeeaeeseesesaeeateaeeas 31 REFERENCE Multi Mod raia e a dat ores elie beatin EE nd Binet ES 34 Multi Play Mode 2 sicic4 etic avd Mahe atest Kats AiR A ha eee haas aE 35 Part COMUONS itin er aa ladeas EE AEEA EE E EAER AE ARAE RTEA 35 Sirle Part Comttol ze aree ee ees rE EE ESEE E ins EREE KEE E E EEE EE EEEE ES 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS Selecting Single Part Control s sesesesssreesrssssrsessrssssveseseesroressesevenesntveseseesorrtsest ose 36 Editing in Single Part s nnne E a cma eeeaeaat 36 All Part Control os accuse ieee eh irh aaa ais etanhin hin hei
28. Variation Control B Bank Performance mode c cccscceseeseesees 67 68 Bank Number Multi mode ccccceeseesceeseeeees 37 Bank Number Performance mode cc00 69 banks changing 0 ceeeseeeeseeeeeeneeees 18 67 68 C C M MOE 5 522 505 seseea teresa tadehiehs es 34 54 103 105 Cable messages Chorus 00 Chorus Panes eiie eea r a Chorus Return Multi mode cccceceeseesseeseeeeee Chorus Return Performance mode Chorus Send Drum Setup ssec Chorus Send Multi mode ccecceeseesseeseeeseeeees Chorus Send Performance mode Chorus Send to Reverb Chorus Type sesse Common parameters ccecceeecceseeseeseeteeteeeees computer connecting cables ceeseseeeeeeeeeees computer connecting MU50 with computer IBM PC and clones eee computer Macintosh cceeseseeseeseeseeeeeeeeees connections audio connections MIDI uu eee cece Contrast ere henn abet COPY ick ica ot A PNE EO Cutoff Frequency Drum Setup Cutoff Frequency Multi mode D DEMO Sontani h a OR 15 104 105 Detinne nea a A a E N 52 80 DEVICE n mber sedanen 40 DOC mode 000 34 54 103 105 Drum Setup controls 61 65 Drum Setup menu selecting and editing 61 62 Dry Level a se easssnaeans eenerenees 60 81 Dry Wet Variation cccceceecceceeceseeseeseeseeteeeeeeees 90 Dump Interval Dump
29. amp 2 ROOM 1 3 STAGE 1 amp 2 PLATE DELAY LCR DELAY L R ECHO CROSS DELAY EARLY REFLECTION 1 amp 2 GATE REVERB REVERSE GATE KARAOKE 1 3 CHORUS 1 4 CELESTE 1 4 FLANGER 1 3 SYMPHONIC ROTARY SPEAKER TREMOLO AUTO PAN PHASER 1 2 DISTORTION OVER DRIVE AMP SIMULATOR 3 BAND EQ 2 BAND EQ THRU NOTE When NO EFFECT or THRU is selected for the Type no Variation effect is applied and only the common parameters shown below are available with the exception of Dry Wet The NO EFFECT setting cancels the Variation effect When the Variation Connection is set to SYS System the sound can be heard with no effect When the Variation Connection is set to INS Insertion no sound is output for the Part When set to THRU the sound of the Part or Parts is output without any Variation effect Generally when Variation Connection is set to INS Insertion you should set the Type to Thru When Variation Connection is set to SYS System you should set the Type to NO EFFECT 90 EFFECT EDIT MODE Common Parameters Insertion connection Dry Wet Range D63 gt W D W D lt W63 Adjusts the level balance of original sound dry or D and processed sound wet or W A setting of D W results in an equal balance of dry and wet sound Assignable Controller 1 Variation Control AC 1VarC tr Range 0 127 Determines the amount of effect the Assignable Controller has on the Variation ef
30. cccceseeseeeeeseees 69 74 Transpose Performance Play mode ceceeeeeseeeeteeee 66 68 Performance Volume ccceccccseesseetseeseeseeeseeeaes 73 U Performances selecting Preset or Internal 67 68 72 Pitch Bend Control cccccccccscccececceseccesececeececeee 60 81 Utility mode ccewsc cd cae an boet aes 10 95 105 Pitch Coarse Drum Setup eceeeseeseeseeteeeeeees 62 Peh EG 34 catenin aa 48 50 V Pitch EG Attack Time ccccccccccscceseeeesseeesseeees 49 ar Pitch EG Initial Level sssccscsssssssssssssessssseseessssee 4g Variation cece A Pitch EG Release Level cccccccesseesseeteeseeeseeeaes 49 Variation Connection Pitch EG Release Time a Variation Pat eis seeeeessesnnnnnseneeeeeeeeeesennnnnsssasess Pitch Fine Drum Setup ccceeeeeceeseeseeseeseeseeees 62 Variation Return Multi mode 1 0 42 Play Mode te 2ecd 5 evccscazieadh cvcechensavndes ssuveereevechceeats Variation Return Performance mode 74 playing the MU80 Variation Send Drum Setup we 63 Portamento Switch oc eecceeeeseeseeeseeeseeeeees 58 80 Variation Send Multi mode n 39 Portamento Time cccceesessseeseeseeesseeseeeseees 58 81 Variation Send Performance mode 1 71 Program Voice Number Multi mode 37 Variation Send to ChOrus ssienirarinannetosii 91 Program Voice Number Performance mode 69 Variation Send to Reverb 2 Variation Typene nn aa
31. effect settings are appropriate No sound will be output at all if Variation Connection is set to INS page 92 Variation Send is turned on for the Part page 39 and NO EFFECT is selected for the Variation Type page 90 The easiest solution in such a case is to turn off Variation Send for the Part The EG Attack Time page 46 is appropriately short for short percussive sounds The Velocity Sensitivity Offset page 56 is appropriate The Note Limit Low and Note Limit High page 57 settings are appropriate If the former is set higher than the latter no sound will be output The Velocity Limit Low and Velocity Limit High page 59 settings are appropri ate If the former is set too high and the latter too low no sound may be output No sound when playing the MU50 Check all MIDI connections making sure that the MIDI OUT of the external device from a computer sequencer or is connected to the MIDI IN of the MUSO and that the MIDI IN of the external device external keyboard is connected to the MIDI OUT of the MUSO See pages 28 29 Or if you are using the TO HOST terminal with a computer make sure that the terminal is properly con nected to the computer and that the HOST SELECT switch is properly set for your particular computer See pages 25 28 Also make sure that you have turned on the connected MIDI instrument or computer before turning on the MUSO If you haven t simply turning the MUSO off and back on again may so
32. for each of the Parts For example each Part could have a different Volume setting or a different Pan setting Try going through the brief sections below and making some changes in the Part controls yourself Selecting another Part and changing its MIDI channel Here we ll select Part 2 and change its MIDI channel to 1 so that it matches the MIDI channel of Part 1 This allows you to play the Voices of both Part 1 and Part 2 over MIDI channel 1 20 GUIDED TOUR Operation Use the PART buttons to select Part 2 il ll 10 11 Il 16 L Current MIDI Receive Channel Use the VALUE buttons to change the MIDI Receive Chan nel to O1 Finally use the SELECT buttons to move the arrow cursor back to the instrument icon so that the Voice name is displayed and play the MIDI keyboard again ___Both level meter move together If both Parts 1 and 2 have been set to MIDI channel 1 both of their level meters should move together as you play And if the two Parts are set to different Voices you should hear two different Voices sound at the same time To change the Voice for a Part refer back to Selecting Voices above 21 Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part Now that you re playing two Voices at the same time you may want to ad just their settings Here we ll change the Volume and Pan settings of one Part
33. for executing certain functions and operations Double clicking this pressing it twice quickly calls up the System Exclusive or Control Change hexadecimal message for the current function and parameter value 12 EXIT button For leaving various display pages and returning to previous displays Also for canceling certain functions and operations 13 PART buttons For selecting different Parts In the Effect Edit mode these can be used to switch among the different effects Pressing these together enters and exits from All Part control See page 40 14 SELECT buttons For selecting the various menu items parameters and controls on the display 15 VALUE buttons For changing the value of a selected parameter or control THE CONTROLS OF THE MU50 Rear Panel OUTPUT HOST SELECT T 7 C O MIDI Mac PC 2 PC 1 R 1 2 3 4 5 _ MIDI THRU MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals For connection to other MIDI devices such as a MIDI keyboard tone genera tor sequencer or to a computer that has a MIDI interface MIDI IN is for in put of MIDI data MIDI OUT is for data dumps to another MIDI device while MIDI THRU is for daisy chain connection of additional MU50s or other MIDI instruments See page 12 for more information on MIDI connections 2 HOST SELECT switch For selecting the type of host computer See page 12 3 TO HOST terminal For connection to
34. for more information 77 Part Performance Edit Mode Cutoff Frequency Resonance EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay 78 Filter EG PERFORMANCE MODE E MODE Detune Mono Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level VarConnect SYS MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth MW LFO Filter Moduration Depth Pitch Bend Control Assignable Control 1 Filter Control Assignable Control 1 Amplitude Control The Part menu contains the Filter EG Vibrato and Others parameters for the Performance The Filter section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the cor responding parameters in the Multi Edit mode See page 43 The EG section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corre sponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode See page 45 79 PERFORMANCE MODE Vibrato Others The Vibrato section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode Se
35. has been constructed to withstand the rigors of normal use for optimum sturdiness and reliability avoid subjecting it to strong physical shocks such as dropping or hitting it Since the MU50 is a precision made electronic device also avoid applying excessive force to the various controls When moving the instrument first unplug the power adap tor and all other cables to prevent damage to cords and jacks Always un plug cables by gripping the plug firmly not by pulling on the cable E CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the instrument since these will damage the cabinet finish or dull the keys Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth If necessary use a soft clean slightly moistened cloth making sure to wipe the case off again with a dry cloth vii PRECAUTIONS Mi ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE Avoid using the unit near televisions radios or other equipment generating electromagnetic fields Proximity to such equipment may cause the unit to malfunction and may generate interference noise in the other appliance as well E DO NOT OPEN THE CASE OR TRY REPAIRING THE INSTRUMENT YOURSELF The instrument contains no user serviceable parts Never open the case or tamper with the internal circuitry in any way since doing so may result in damage to the instrument Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha service personnel WE MIDI CABLES When connecting the instrument to other MIDI
36. ing an ambient wash of delays or reflections Several different types of Reverb effects are available to simulate the ambience of different sized rooms Explanations of the Reverb Type and Reverb Pan parameters are given below For descriptions and explanations for all other Reverb parameters refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Type FREWERE EDIT e T srPe HALL 1 86 EFFECT EDIT MODE Settings NO EFFECT HALL 1 HALL 2 ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 3 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 PLATE WHITE ROOM TUNNEL BASEMENT This determines the Reverb Type Each Reverb Type has different values for the rest of the Reverb parameters NOTE When NO EFFECT is selected Reverb is off and none of the other Reverb parameters are available with the exception of the Reverb Pan parameter HINT Generally when using Reverb you can simply select the particular Type needed and use it without bothering to adjust the other parameters If fine tuning of the Reverb sound is neces sary delve into the other parameters as needed Reverb Pan RevPan FREWERE EDIT FeyPan Range L63 C R63 This determines the Pan position of the Reverb sound or where it appears in the stereo image For details on the parameters for each Reverb Type refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet 87 Chorus CHO The Chorus section uses pitch modulation to create a variety of rich spa cious sounding eff
37. it takes for the sound to reach full volume when a note is played For the Filter this determines how long it takes for the sound to be affected by the maximum Filter values EG Decay Time m Graphically shows EG Decay Time setting for each Part Decas Time LUUTUTTE ENN 7 8 9 10 1112 1314 15 16 Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the Decay Time of the EG or how rapidly the sound dies out as a note is held For the Filter this determines how long it takes for the Filter effect to die out EG Release Time m Graphically shows EG Release Time setting for each Part Fe lease 1me hh TLEL 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the Release Time of the EG or how long the sound sustains after a note is released For the Filter this determines how long the Filter effect continues after a note is released 47 MULTI MODE Pitch EG Parameters The Pitch EG parameters determine how the pitch of a Part s Voice changes over time This lets you produce subtle or pronounced pitch changes as a note is played In the example Pitch EG settings below a played note is gradu ally bent up to its normal pitch and kept there as the note is held When the note is released the pitch rapidly climbs up Pitch A PEG ReleLvl Normal PEG
38. learn how to select other Voices You can do this directly from the panel of the MU50 or remotely from your MIDI key board Operation First select a Part Use the PART buttons to select Part 1 Press the appropriate button until O1 appears in the PART sec tion of the display SPART rm ALLeA GrandPra FAA RAE PGH TOF F Use the SELECT buttons to move the arrow cursor to the right side of the instrument icon as shown below 7 Solid arrow at Voice number currently selected Arrow cursor indicates currently selected control The arrow is directly above PGM on the panel indicating that Program Number is currently selected Voice name m Voice number program number MUTE OPART cenena PLAY EDIT SOLO am OO UTIL EFFECT ENTER SELECT 0 0 MODE EXIT SVALUE zpi M1 O OOO BANK PGM 3 MIDI receive channel for current Part Use these to move arrow cursor Part number This is selectable only with the PART buttons Instrument icon of current Voice Use the VALUE buttons to change the Voice number In the display below Voice number 26 has been selected 17 GUIDED TOUR SVALUE Play this new Voice from the keyboard Try selecting other Voices and play them as well For a list of all the available
39. selected Part Refer to the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Volume m Graphically indicates current Volume setting Rol III i26 8 9 101112 13141516 M1 i Range 0 127 This determines the Volume setting for the selected Part s Voice ALA y 37 MULTI MODE Expression Expresn m Graphically indicates current Expression setting 23 A 1 456 7 amp 9 101112 131415 16 MiNI Range 0 127 This determines the Expression setting for the selected Part s Voice Pan m Graphically indicates current Pan setting Settings Rnd Random L63 C R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected Part s Voice A setting of Rnd Random randomly assigns the Voice to a pan po sition This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image Reverb Send RevSend Graphically indicates current Reverb Send setting Range 0 127 This determines the level of the selected Part s Voice that is sent to the Reverb effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry Voice sound NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 86 38 MULTI MODE Chorus Send ChoSend m Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting
40. setup automatically affect all those Parts For example when two Parts are set to drumS1 any changes made to drumS1 affect both Parts Mono Poly Mode Height of bars indicates selected Mono Poly Mode setting for each Part A single bar indicates mono setting while full height indicates poly L Selected Part and MIDI channel Settings mono poly Default poly This determines whether the Part s Voice is played monophonically only one note at a time or polyphonically up to 32 notes at a time This parameter is not available when the Part Mode is set to Drum 54 MULTI MODE Element Reserve ElemReserv m Height of bars indicates selected Element Reserve setting for each Part ElemReserv Hay L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 0 32 Default 2 Parts 1 9 11 16 0 Part 10 This determines the amount of elements or notes that are reserved for the selected Part effectively letting you keep notes of certain Parts from being stolen by other Parts Normally elements are dynamically allocated to Parts However you may want to use this parameter to avoid the problem of note stealing and reserve a certain number of elements for particularly important Parts in a complex composition The total range of this parameter is 0 32 however this will be less if the Element Re serve for other Parts has been set to 1 or more Veloci
41. the Modem or Printer port on the Macintosh HOST SELECT I I MIDI Mac PC 2 PC 1 a Modem or aned Tonos pom Printer Port i Macintosh 25 GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to Mac 2 Connect the MU5O to the host computer as shown in the illus tration above Use a standard Macintosh cable 8 pin Mini DIN on both ends see page 31 Tum on the the host computer then the MU50 Start up your music software and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MU50 The options you may have to set include MIDI Interface Type gt Standard MIDI Interface Clock C gt 1MHz Other options and settings may have to be made as well Refer to the own er s manual of your particular music software for more information IBM PC and Clones Follow these instructions if you have an IBM PC AT or compatible computer not equipped with an external MIDI interface Connect the TO HOST termi nal on the MU50 to one of the computer s serial ports COM 1 or COM 2 HOST SELECT MIDI Mac PC 2 PC 1 IBM PC AT or Compatible Computer NOTE Your music software must be able to recognize the TO HOST con
42. the desired voice Extension voices like basic voices are associated with voice names see MU50 Sound List amp MIDI Data booklet Other banks and voices may be added in the future An XG machine need not support all LSB selectable extension voices listed in the MU50 Sound List amp MIDI Data booklet If support is included for one or more voices in an extension bank however all the other Program Change Numbers in that bank are filled with the corresponding Bank 0 voice basic voice Note 1 Under default selection Channel 10 plays rhythm voices while other channels take Bank 1 melody voices Same as GM system Level 1 Note 2 Receipt of Bank Select LSB MSB does not immediately change the voice The channel stores the received Bank Select LSB MSB setting but does not apply it until receipt of the next Program Change message Note 3 If the new Bank Select MSB is 00H melody voice but the tone generator does not support the melody voice corresponding to the last received Bank Select LSB the channel reverts to the Bank Select LSB cor responding to its most recently played melody voice Note 4 If the new Bank Select MSB is 7FH GM rhythm voice the tone generator unconditionally uses LSB OOH If the tone generator does not support a drum kit corresponding to the channel s most recently received Pro gram Change the channel will revert to the Program Change corresponding to its most recently played rhythm kit 112 APPENDIX
43. to return to the previous display or press the PLAY button to retum to the Play display After creating and naming a Performance you ll probably want to save that Performance for future recall For instructions on saving a Performance refer to the Store operation on page 84 76 PERFORMANCE MODE Assignable Controller1 Control Change Number AC1 CC No Graphically indicates Control Change Number setting COMMOH gt H01 CC Ho 16 am AIA 12 34 56 7 8 9 10111213141516 ALLE i Range 0 95 This determines which Control Change number will be used for As Nee C S Fr F tu signable Controller 1 in the Performance Assignable Controller 1 can be used to affect the Filter page 43 the Amplitude or the Vari ation effect page 90 HINT Though this parameter allows you to assign any control change number from O to 95 only a few of these are in common use The controllers most likely to be encountered include 01 Modulation wheel or lever 2 Breath controller 04 Foot controller 07 Volume controller Some or all of these may be available on your MIDI instrument and can be used to control certain functions on the MUSO in real time Some MIDI instruments allow you to change the control change number for a particular controller for example setting the modulation wheel normally 01 to control Volume 07 Refer to the owner s manual of your particular instru ment
44. 1z sfa U oe 2 sE o TONE GENERATOR OWNER S MANUAL YAMAHA FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the product 2 IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA 3 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the user s manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and O
45. Chorus proc essed sound is also being processed by the reverb More unusual effects can be created by having a long Reverb and setting this to 0 so that the Chorus sound is dry no Reverb and the original sound is drenched in Reverb For details on the parameters for each Chorus Type refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Variation VAR The Variation section provides a wealth of additional effects for processing the Voices of the MU50 It features some of the same effects found in the Reverb and Chorus sections This is not mere redundancy it allows you to use two types of Reverb or Chorus on different Voices For example you may want to have the Flanger effect on one Voice and Phaser on another Variation also gives you many special effects not found in the other sections such as Delay Gate Reverb Distortion and Wah The Variation section of effects can be applied either to a single se lected Part or to all Parts depending on the connection setting Insertion or System See About the Effect Connections System and Insertion on page 92 for more information Explanations of the Variation Type and other common parameters are given below For specific descriptions of Variation Types and explanations for all other Variation parameters refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet 89 EFFECT EDIT MODE Type RFUARIATION EDIT e T srFe DELAY LCF Settings NO EFFECT HALL 1
46. EL Lithiumbatteri Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig handtering Udskiftning ma kun ske med batteri af samme fabrikat og type Lev r det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandoren VARNING Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte Anvand samma batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren Kassera anvant batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion VAROITUS Paristo voi rajahtaa jos se on virheellisesti asennettu Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin H vit k ytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti Welcome to the MU50 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator The MUSO is an advanced tone generator providing 737 high quality Voices full General MIDI compatibility including Yamaha s new XG MIDI plus flexible computer interfacing in a highly compact and portable package With the convenient built in host computer interface and MIDI ter minals the MUS0 is ideal for any computer music system from connec tion to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio With its large LCD and the intuitive graphic controls on the display the MUS50 is remarkably easy to use The MU50 also features 16 Part multi timbral capacity and full 32 note polyphony for playback of even the most sophisticated song data A special Performance mode gives you flexible four Voice operation for live performance applications Built
47. FH If multipart parameter Rev RPN is OFF the part ignores this message The following parameters are supported NRPN Data entry LSB MSB MSB 00H 00H mmH LSB value is ignored Parameter Pitchbend Sensitivity Data Range mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 Default 02H 117 APPENDIX Minimum operational range is OOHOOH OCHOOH octave 01H 00H mmH Fine Tune mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 Default 40 00H 02H 00H mmH Coarse Tune mm 00H 40H 7FH 64 0 63 Default 40 00H 7FH 7FH Null 5 Channel Mode Messages All Sound Off 78H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 120 0 Switches off sound from all parts Does not reset the settings established by Channel Messages Reset All Controllers 79H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 121 0 Resets the following values Pitchbend Modulation Expression Sustain Registered Param eter Number parameter settings Resets portamento control Specifically clears condition in which source Portamento Control Message has been received but target new Key On has not Leaves the following values unchanged Program Change Bank Select MSB LSB Vol ume Pan Dry Send Level Effects Send Levels 1 5 Pitchbend Sensitivity Fine Tuning Coarse Tuning All Notes Off 7BH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 123 0 Switches off all currently on notes in all parts Any notes being held by
48. MIDI GM Init Initialize G Are You Sure Computer Music C Minit Initialize Cer Are You sure Disk Orchestra DOC Init Initialize BOC re You sure 7 Performance PFMInit Initialize PF Are You Sure 7 One of the four parameters above will be available depending on the currently selected Sound Module mode XG TG300B C M DOC or PERFORM Initializing this parameter restores the original settings for the selected mode NOTES e For the PFMInit setting only the currently selected Performance will be initialized e For XG Init GM Init and DOCInit the initialized settings are the same as when the MU50 is reset upon receiving an XG System On GM System On or Disk Orchestra On message 103 UTILITY MODE Drum Druminit Initialize Brum Are You Sure Setting DrumS1 DrumS2 This restores the original drum settings for the selected Drum SetupS1 SetupS2 Use the VALUE buttons to select the desired Drum Setup When C M or DOC is selected only DrumS1 can be selected NOTE This parameter is not available when the MU5O is set to Performance mode From the Are you sure prompt press the ENTER button to ex ecute the operation or press the EXIT button to cancel it and re turn to the previous display An Executing message appears in the display during the op eration When the operation is completed the MU5O returns to the Initialize menu
49. MIDI keyboard and produces a vibrato effect The higher the value the deeper the pitch modulation and hence the more pro nounced the vibrato effect 60 MULTI MODE Drum Setup Controls The Drum Setup controls allow you to make a wide variety of settings for the drum sounds in a Drum Part These settings include Pitch controls Level Pan effect send filter controls and EG Envelope Generator among others Moreover these parameters can be set to completely independent values for each of the drum sounds in a Part Calling Up the Drum Setup Menu To call up the Drum Setup menu select a Part for which a Drum Part has been assigned The Drum Setup controls automatically come up in the Edit mode For example if Part 10 is assigned a Drum Part the Drum Setup menu will appear in the main Edit menu PFILTER BEG DRUM PUTBRATO BOTHERS AIA 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 Use the SELECT buttons to select DRUM in the display and press the ENTER button Use these to select the note number aa Can also be selected by pressing appropriate Currently selected parameter name and value key on connected MIDI keyboard m Currently selected note and assigned drum sound MUTE GPART Tone GENERATOR MILJE C ine eniT MUTE OPARTE ICE toea Click H OO ITQS ePitchCoarse hh GO QO Al421 2 34 56 7 8 9 10111213141516 i 16 PART MIDI BANK PGM MODE EXIT OVALUE
50. MUSO receives a mono signal only the A1 left level meter bar is indicated 24 Setting Up the MUSO in Your Music System As you learned in the section The MU50 What It Is and What It Can Do on page 4 the MUS0 can be integrated into a variety of setups It would be impossible to cover all connection possibilities in a short manual as this however the section below will help in quickly setting up the MUS50 and using it in your system Connecting With a Computer The MUS0 features a built in host computer interface allowing you to di rectly connect it to your computer eliminating the need of installing a special MIDI interface to your computer The MU50 can be used with the following computers Apple Macintosh IBM PC and the NEC PC 9800 Series If your computer has a MIDI interface you may want to connect the MUSO to it rather than using the host computer interface on the MUS5O See the section Connecting to Other MIDI Devices on page 27 Depending on the computer or interface used set the HOST SELECT switch to the appropriate setting MIDI PC 1 NEC PC 9800 Series PC 2 IBM and clones or Mac Macintosh For information on the types of cables that can be used for connection see the section MIDI Computer Connecting Cables on page 31 Macintosh Follow these instructions if you have an Apple Macintosh not equipped with an external MIDI interface Connect the TO HOST terminal on the MUS0 to
51. N please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to co axial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the your local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Corporation of America Electronic Service Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA 90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries CANADA THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFER ENCE REGULATION OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N EMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPASSANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMERIQUES DE LA CLASSE B PRESCRITES DANS LE REGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE EDICTE PAR LE MINISTERE DES COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Canada Music LTD ADVARS
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53. Range 0 127 This determines the level of the selected Part s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry Voice sound no Chorus effect NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 88 Variation Send VarSend Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting Settings off on when Variation Connection is set to INS 0 127 when Variation Connection is set to SYS This determines whether the selected Part s Voice is sent to the Vari ation effect or not A setting of off results in no Variation effect being applied to the Voice Note Shift NoteSft m Graphically indicates current Note Shift setting Range 24 24 semitones This determines the key transposition setting for the Part s Voice 39 All Part Control The All Part controls include Device Number Master Volume Reverb Re turn Chorus Return Variation Return and Transpose Keep in mind that these controls affect all Parts equally and either add to or subtract from their individual values For example if Note Shift on one Part is set to 12 and Transpose in All Part is set to 12 that Part s pitch value will actually be 0 or normal Selecting All Part Control To select All Part control press both PART buttons simultaneously or press the EXIT button Al
54. Sys CH m Graphically indicates current System MIDI Channel setting 23 AIA 1 456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 v l _ Settings 1 16 all This determines the MIDI receive channel for all Parts of the Per formance When this is set to all the Performance responds over any incoming MIDI channel Performance Bank PALE F lower HF ALLA Settings Pre Preset Int Internal This determines the bank of Performance programs Preset or Inter nal Preset Performances are those that have been created and loaded at the factory the Internal bank is reserved for user created Perform ances Performance Number PEL F lower tFPrebk ti BANK PGH ES S FF El F F Fru 456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 v ALLA I Range 1 128 This determines the Performance number 72 PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Volume Pfm Vol m Graphically indicates current Performance Volume setting PHI Fim Mol III 1 4 AIA 12 34 56 7 8 9 10111213141516 Range 0 127 T This determines the overall Volume of the Performance Performance Pan Pfm Pan Graphically indicates current Performance Pan setting PE AIA 12 3 ALLE i Range L63 C R63 This determines the overall Pan position of the Performance Reverb Retum RevRtn m Graphically indicates curre
55. T CAN DO Performance Mode System MIDI Channel Perfomance Bank Bank salle Performance Number L Program Voice Number Performance Volume Volume Performance Pan Pan Reverb Ret Reverb Sena Chorus Return Chorus Send Variation Retum Variation Send L System ee Note Shift i Performance Edit Mode Cutoff Frequency Resonance EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay THE THEMUSO WHATITISANDWHATITCANDO OOOO Ol WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Detune Mono Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level VarConnect SYS MW LFO Pitch Modulation Depth MW LFO Filter Modulation Depth Pitch Bend Control Assignable Control 1 Filter Control Assignable Control 1 Amplitude Control For more information on each of these modes and their menus see the re spective se
56. TY MODE All Damer All Data Are you sure This transmits all MU50 data including Part Performance sys tem and all parameter values to the connected device Multi Part ume Multi Part Are You Sure 7 This transmits the MU50 Multi Part data including System and Effect data to the connected device Use the VALUE but tons to select the type amount of data to be transmitted Performance PERFORM SAA Dume Per torr AL Are You sure L Settings ALL I 001 I 128 Internal Performance numbers This transmits the selected MU50 Performance data to the con nected device Use the VALUE buttons to select the type amount of data to be transmitted A From the Are you sure prompt press the ENTER button to ex ecute the operation or press the EXIT button to cancel it and re turn to the Dump Out menu 100 UTILITY MODE A Transmitting message appears in the display during the op eration When the transmission is completed the MU5O returns to the Dump Out menu NOTE If you have more than one MUSO connected in your MIDI system and wish to send different sets of data to each you can specify a different Device Number for each See page 40 You should set the Device Number on each MU50 you use before dumping the data to a data storage device Then when you reload the data to the connected MU5Os each unit will au tomatically receive o
57. Voices refer to the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet HINT You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the VALUE buttons You can move even more rapidly by holding down one button and then pressing and hold ing down the other For example to rapidly advance increase the value hold down the VALUEG button and simultaneously press and hold down the VALUE button Changing the Voice Bank In the current Sound Module mode XG several banks of Voices are available Each bank can contain up to 128 different Voices Operation Use the SELECT buttons to move the arrow cursor to the left side of the instrument icon as shown below Solid arrow at Bank number currently selected Bank number MUTE OPART TONE GENERATO cenera PLAY EDIT ALL Cre UTIL EFFECT SELECT al al sas S PART MIDI BANK PGM VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY PERFORM Use these to move arrow cursor Arrow cursor indicates currently selected control The arrow is directly above BANK on the panel indicating that Bank number is currently selected 18 GUIDED TOUR Use the VALUE buttons to change the Bank number Finally use the SELECT buttons again to move the arrow cursor back to the right side of the instrument icon for Voice selection Selecting Voices From Your MIDI Keyboard You can also select Voic
58. a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface See page 26 4 DC IN jack For connection to the PA 1207 AC power adaptor 5 OUTPUT R L MONO jacks Right Left Mono For connection to a stereo amplifier speaker system When using a mono sys tem connect it to the L MONO jack The MU50 What It Is and What It Can Do What It Is The MUSO is a compact highly portable and easy to use tone generator It features full General MIDI Level 1 compatibility with 128 General MIDI Voices and 1 drum kit It also provides new XG MIDI compatibility with a total of 480 Voices and 11 drum kits The MU50 has 32 note polyphony and is 16 Part multi timbral In other words the MU5O features 16 differ ent Parts each with its own Voice so that up to 16 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously The MU50 also has a TO HOST terminal for easy interfacing with a computer allowing you to play the Voices using your favorite music soft ware This is where the advanced multi timbral capabilities come in letting you playing sophisticated arrangements using up to 16 different Voices at the same time The MU50 also features a special Performance mode in which four Parts are played simultaneously over a single MIDI channel Connected to a MIDI keyboard this effectively gives you four tone generators in one The MU50 gives you four sets of 32 factory programmed Preset Performances plus 128 Internal Performance locations for your own original
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60. board re ea n ereer ariere e EAE ESNEK S SNe 5 Using With a Computer or Sequencer esesseeessseeseseeeeseeereeesreersserrrserrrsreerreersrresersse 5 About the Modes of the MU50 ou eecsecseeeeeecseceseecsaeceseecsecnaeeesseenecnesseeeeeneeateaes 6 Play Modes and the Part Controls 00 0 0 eeeceeeseeceseeeeceseeeeecseeesecaeesaecaecaeceeeseeeeeeeees 7 Utility MOde mentee e esti cue arae a e E Med sui AE EEEE TEO O NEEE 10 Part Edit M de cssecsGeiss sick reales a titer ae tease eal ti A ae 10 GUIDED TOUR Setting Up Your MUSO rnet ereen hes eiee ie fest EEn aE KEETE EE DAET ait e 12 What Yoy ING ed a a EEE Te REE EE E EEE EE EAEE evens 12 Making the Connections sssrini erresire epeekin aa E e 12 Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song 0 0 ce ececeeseeeecseeeceseeseeeeeecaeneeeneeeens 14 Playing the Demo SoNg eicsssesciesscyschstesstascesgeveassesvanesasbyousbassssisesotessaestssavastescsssteveensses 15 Selecting Voices 23 3cc echt ine Me eee aa Ma elses 17 Changing the Voice Bank isisscsssscscsscssssestscatasiuacsebbiebunes oye seus sesia epaseess 18 Selecting Voices From Your MIDI Keyboard 0000 0 cece ceeceeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeees 19 Changing Some of the Settings Part Controls 0 0 0 0 0 cc cceeeseseeeceeneeeeeeeceeeeeees 20 Selecting another Part and changing its MIDI channel o oo eee eeseeeecee entrees 20 Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part 20 0 0 cece ceeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeneenaes 22
61. buttons to select the desired parameter memory location source number or destination number The se lected parameter flashes Then use the VALUE buttons to change the value 83 PERFORMANCE MODE Memory location P Preset Internal Source Performance number Use these to select desired parameter MUTE OPART PLAY EDIT SOLO a Per form A m r UTIL EFFECT SELECT Al421 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 101112 13141516 Hd MODE OVALUE MIDI BANK PGM Destination Performance number Use these to change value Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Copy operation An Executing message flashes in the display during the op eration When the data has been copied the MUSO returns to the Performance Edit menu To cancel the operation without copying press the EXIT button before pressing ENTER Store Once you ve edited or created a Performance you can save that new Per formance for future recall by using the Store operation Performances can be saved to any one of the 128 Internal memory locations With the excep tion of the Receive Channel and Transpose Note Shift settings made from the Play screen all parameter settings in the Play screen and in the Edit and Effect modes are saved to the selected Performance number Operation From the Performance Edit menu use the SELECT buttons t
62. ch other For the instruments to communi cate they normally must be set to the same MIDI channel modulation wheel A controller found on most MIDI keyboards which is normally used to control pitch and other types of modulation It can be used to control various aspects of the MU50 sound by proper setting of the Assignable Controller 1 See pages 77 multi timbral This refers to the capacity of a tone generator to produce several different sounds at once The MU50 is a 16 Part multi timbral tone generator capable of playing 16 different instru ment Voices at once each over an independent MIDI channel Mute The Mute function of the MU50 allows you to silence one Part to hear how all of the other Parts sound without it parameter The word parameter refers to any ad justable setting of an electronic musical instru ment For example the Filter function of the MUSO has two parameters Cutoff Frequency and Resonance Part The Voices of the MU50 are assigned to sepa rate Parts and up to 16 of these Parts can sound simultaneously Parts are analogous to the various instrumental parts in music e g piano part guitar part etc Performance In the MU50 Performance refers to an operation mode and the programs that are used in that mode A Performance can contain up to four different Parts all controllable over the same MIDI channel The preset Performances of the MUSO are special multi Part sound programs de signe
63. ctions in the Reference section Utility Mode The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU50 such as Master Tune display Contrast and reception of certain MIDI messages that affect the entire instrument Included also are miscel laneous operations such as sending bulk data to a data storage device ini tializing of the MUS5O0 settings and playing the special Demo song Part Edit Mode The Part Edit mode allows you to change certain settings for each indi vidual Part such as those of the Filter EG Envelope Generator and many other settings The internal Voices can be sounded during editing allowing you to hear the effects of your edits When using your MU50 for the first time read through this short section of the manual It guides you step by step in us ing many of the basic operations setting the instrument up connecting it properly to other equipment and most im portantly playing it Ii nin fee a TTL ty Setting Up Your MU50 In this introductory section you ll learn how to set up the MU50 for use with a MIDI keyboard Setting up for use with a computer is covered on page 25 What You ll Need gt The MUSO and the included power adaptor lt gt A MIDI keyboard electronic piano or any instrument that can output MIDI data gt An amplifier speaker system preferably stereo Alternately you can use a set of stereo headphones
64. d particularly for live performance and studio recording purposes 127 APPENDIX Pitch Bend A function found on virtually all MIDI keyboards usually controlled with a pitch bend wheel that allows the pitch to be raised or lowered continously The Pitch Bend Control parameter on the MU50 allows you to set the range over which the pitch can be changed polyphony The number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously by an electronic instrument The MUSO has 32 note polyphony ensuring that even the most complex song data will play back com pletely and accurately with no note robbing Portamento A function found on early synthesizers that creates a continuous pitch glide between suc cessively played notes On the MUSO the time of the pitch glide can be adjusted return Related to effect operation return refers to the effect processed signal that is returned to the overall sound mix For example the parameter Reverb Return determines the amount of Reverb processed signal that is blended with the overall sound mix of the MUSO Return is the compan ion function of send below send Related to effect operation send refers to the signal that is sent to an effect for processing For example the parameter Reverb Send determines the degree to which an individual Part is processed with the Reverb effect Send is the companion function of return above sequencer A device used for rec
65. e setups can be edited by using the Drum Setup controls in the Multi Edit mode See page 61 The drum and drumS1 drumS2 settings are not available in the Performance mode The Part Mode settings differ depending on the Sound Module mode selected as described below For XG mode All settings described above are available When normal is selected any of the basic or the extended set of Voices can be used for the Part 53 MULTI MODE For TG300B mode The settings normal and drumS1 drumS2 are available drum can not be selected When normal is selected either the basic or the ex tended set of Voices for the TG300B mode can be used for the Part For C M mode The Part Mode settings are fixed in this mode and cannot be changed Part 10 is set to drumS1 and all other Parts are set to normal The MIDI Receive Channel setting for Part 1 is set to off The 128 Voices of C M Type 1 can be used for Parts 1 9 the 64 Voices of C M Type 2 can be used for Parts 11 16 For DOC mode The Part Mode settings are fixed in this mode and cannot be changed Parts 1 through 10 are set to normal and Part 15 is set to drumS1 For PERFORM Performance mode All four Parts are set to normal none of the drum settings are avail able Any of the basic or the extended set of Voices can be used for each Part NOTE When two or more different Parts are set to the same editable drum setup drumS1 or drumS2 any edits made to that drum
66. e Operations siise isrener onsi aE EEEn E E Eaa E EEEE pa EESE E 83 COPY A E E E A T T E ER SEE EEEREN 83 SLOTS ER ER A A EEE AEE 84 Effect Edit ModE csuri r EEEE E EE E E E E 86 Reverb i rA VA E E E T E E een ei eet 86 Ch r s CHO icerrsis bare aeaea a Kesh a a e a a A EEE 88 Variation RAA rI E EE EAS EER AEE ETE TTE T 89 About the Effect Connections System and Insertion s seseeseeeeeeereresesrsrererreeeree 92 Utility Modei caine cecal niente E OE E E A AE 95 System Funchons 5 02 24 ris a A ee A Asti RE E AR EA AO a 95 Dump Out Fin HOAS sen t re k sees peta vssas ces R a AE ARAE basse Biaascansiegesstncn 98 Saving and Restoring Data via MIDI sesseseseessseseeseisrerrersrsrssessrrersrsrsrrersesrsseesee 98 Saving and Restoring Data via TO HOST ssessseeeeeeseeeessriersesrrrrersrsrersersrrrersreree 98 Initialize Functions 3 meises tesoira eke eve ete EEE Ais eras ete E E ote 101 Demo Song Play DEMO ivsss cs eacscisssesssstsdestaskesssevassnsseevenscsseseeescsusasdeavssnspeduseeenssd 104 Sound Module Mode MODE ccccssssssseeeeeceeeseeeceeseeceeeeeessneeeneeeeeseaeeeeneeeeneas 105 APPENDIX MG ee TEA ARs Sh oR och ie ae ae a as lata on Ee ate Ue ea 108 Troubleshooting 4 icce 6 8 actinic a aas o a a A EE 123 Error Messages enar iae E EE E ESATE E RE EAEE ATR 124 Specifications enr E E EE E E E E E 125 Glossary nr a a E T Beas S E E E EEE ocd A E 127 Dr ex EAE RETTE E T T 129 Z O A fa
67. e a drum kit corresponding to the specified program number it will ignore the message and continue to use the current drum kit 3 Pitchbend Status EnH Default 40H 00H If multipart parameter Rcv PITCH BEND is OFF the part ignores this message 111 APPENDIX 4 Control Change Status BnH If multipart parameter Revy CONTROL CHANGE is OFF the part will continue to accept Channel Mode messages but will ignore all other Control Change messages Bank Select MSB LSB 00H 20H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 0 Bank Select MSB 0 Normal 64 SFX voice 126 SFX kit 127 Drum 32 Bank Select LSB 0 to 127 Default 00 00H If multipart parameter Rcv BANK SELECT is OFF the part ignores this message The new bank selection does not become effective until receipt of the next Program Change message The Bank Select MSB selects melody voice SFX voice or rhythm kit It allows any channel as opposed to just channel 10 to be designated for rhythm play Bank Select MSB values are as follows OOH Melody voice 01H to 3FH not used 40H SFX voice 41H to 7DH not used TEH SFX kit SFX voices arranged over keyboard 7FH Rhythm kit Rhythm voices arranged over keyboard The Bank Select LSB selects from the extended melody voice set SFX kit and rhythm kit voices do not currently support Bank Select LSB extension sets Each bank is set for a spe cific type of variation simplifying retrieval of
68. e page 52 The Others section of Performance Edit parameters contains miscellaneous controls including those related to tuning velocity portamento note range etc With a few additional parameters these are the same as the parameters in the Multi Edit mode NOTE The Part Edit parameter available in Multi Edit is not available in Performance Edit mode No Drum Parts can be selected for a Performance Detune Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 52 Mono Poly Mode Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 54 Velocity Sensitivity Depth VelSensDpt Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 55 Velocity Sensitivity Offset VelSensOfs Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 56 Note Limit Low NoteLimitL Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 57 Note Limit High NoteLimitH Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 57 Portamento Switch PortametSw Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode page 58 See See See See See See See 80 PERFORMANCE MODE Portamento Time PortametTm Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 58 Velocity Limit Low VelLimitLo Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 59 Velocity Limit High VelLimitHi Same a
69. ects including Chorus Celeste and Flanger Explanations of the Chorus Type and Chorus Pan parameters are given below For descriptions and explanations for all other Chorus parameters refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Type CHORUS EDIT elsrPe CHORUS 1 Settings NO EFFECT CHORUS 1 4 CELESTE 1 4 FLANGER 1 3 Default CHORUS 1 This determines the Chorus Type Depending on the Type selected the specific parameters and values may differ Chorus and Celeste are used to subtly enhance the sound and generally make it richer fatter and warmer Flanger uses modulation to create an ani mated swirling motion effect and produces a characteristic metallic sound NOTE When NO EFFECT is selected Chorus is off and none of the other Chorus parameters are available with the exception of the Chorus Pan and Send Chorus to Reverb parameters Chorus Pan ChoPan FOHORUS EDIT ChoPan 88 EFFECT EDIT MODE Range L63 C R63 This determines the Pan position of the Chorus sound or where it appears in the stereo image Send Chorus to Reverb SendCho Rev CHORUS EDIT tSengdCho FensHH s Range 0 127 This determines the level of the Chorus signal sent to and processed by the Reverb effect A setting of 0 results in none of the Chorus processed signal going to the Reverb HINT Setting this to a relatively high level gives you a more natural sound since the
70. equipment be sure to use only high quality cables made especially for MIDI data transmission Also avoid using cables longer than 15 meters since long cables can result in data errors Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper han dling or operation viii The Controls of the MU50 Front Panel Tone Generator ALJ55C9 PART MIDI BANK PGM VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY 3 4 6x Fir 39 r2 1 INPUT jack For connection of an external audio source Accepts either stereo or mono 1 4 plugs 2 INPUT level control For control of the INPUT audio level 3 PHONES jack For connection to a set of stereo headphones mini pin 4 POWER VOL control Pressing this turns the power on and off Turning it adjusts the overall volume of the MU5O 5 PLAY button For entering the Play mode See page 34 6 UTIL UTILITY button For entering the Utility mode See page 95 7 MODE button For entering the Sound Module mode See page 34 8 EDIT button For entering the Edit mode See pages 43 75 THE CONTROLS OF THE MU50 PHONES Tone Generator MALJI f MUTE OPART POWER VOL KTR NN PART MIDI BANK PGM VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY 9 EFFECT button For entering the Effect Edit mode See page 86 10 MUTE SOLO button Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part See page 23 11 ENTER button For calling up menu items in the display and
71. es remotely from the connected MIDI key board Though the actual operation may differ depending on the keyboard used the general procedure is the same Refer to the owner s manual of your instrument for specific instructions Operation 1 Make sure that your keyboard is set up to send Program Change messages 2 Use the panel controls to select a program on your keyboard Generally if everything has been set up properly the Voice number and name on the MUSO will change and will be the same number as the program number you selected on your keyboard 19 Changing Some of the Settings Part Controls You can make changes to each individual Part by using the Part controls These are always displayed in the Play mode giving you at a glance con firmation of the various basic settings of the MUSO Let s take a look at the Play display again Voice name bank number and program number for the selected Part L Note Shift setting for the selected Part Variation Send setting for the selected Part Chorus Send setting for the selected Part Reverb Send setting for the selected Part Pan setting for the selected Part Expression setting for the selected Part Volume setting for the selected Part MIDI receive channel for the selected Part Part number Each of these settings can be made independently
72. esire for greater control over voice modifica tions and effects so as to enable a higher level of expressiveness The advent of the computer based multimedia age has added yet a different perspective bringing increased attention to both image and sound technologies Developments in multi media related sound and music processing parallel recent advances in the area of image com pression and are pointing the way to the future of multimedia At present there are two fundamentally different approaches to the handling of sound and control data One method is to digitally store sound data at the software side together with the control data then send all of the data together to generate the playback The second method is to have the software supply just control data to a tone generator on a computer or other such device The tone generator processes the incoming data and generates the sound locally The first method offers highly realistic sound but requires immense quantities of data and locks in a specific set of performance characteristics and voices The second method requires far less data while allowing for entirely free variations in voices tempos and virtually all other performance characteristics The second method is therefore ideal for interactive multi media applications such as karaoke and repetitive computer game sounds MIDI based applications are typical of this second type of approach As multimedia tech nology advances we face a pre
73. fect Common Parameters System connection Variation Pan VarPan Range L63 C R63 Determines the pan position of the Variation effect Send Variation to Chorus SendVar gt Cho Range 0 127 Determines the amount of Variation effect sound that is sent to the Chorus effect Send Variation to Reverb SendVar Rev Range 0 127 Determines the amount of Variation effect sound that is sent to the Reverb effect Variation Connection VarConnect Settings INS Insertion SYS System Determines how the Variation effect is connected in the effect chain of the MU50 When set to SYS System Variation is applied to all Parts according to the amount of Variation Send set for each Part When set to INS Insertion Variation is applied to only the selected Part set in Variation Send See page 92 NOTE The common parameters above are common to nearly all the Variation effect types Excep tions are described in the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet 91 About the Effect Connections System and Insertion The multi effects of the MU50 provide not only a wide range of sound processing controls but also a flexible system for connecting them Unlike simple effect routing schemes on conventional sound modules that process all voices with the same effects the MU50 allows you to put independent special effects on one Part as well as use overall effects for processing all 16 Parts together F
74. g of the Demo Song Included also are utility operations such as various kinds of data transfer with an external data storage device and initializing of the MU5SO settings To enter the Utility mode press the UTIL button The following menu appears PSYSTEM BBUMPOLUT PIHITIAL DEMO System Functions The System functions provide various controls of the overall operation of the MUS50 such as Master Tune Mute some MIDI receive filters and a dis play Contrast control Master Tune M Tune SYSTEM shi Tune 6080 6 H Range 102 4 102 3 cents approx 1 semitone Default 0 This determines the overall fine tuning of the MU5 0 s Voices It also affects the pitch of the individual drum percussion sounds of the drum kits Master Tune is especially useful for adjusting the pitch of the MU50 when playing with other instruments The actual pitch of each Voice depends also on the other pitch related parameters Key in Play mode and Detune in Edit mode NOTE At around 440 Hz 1 Hz is approximately equal to 4 cents 95 UTILITY MODE Mute Lock SYSTEM fute Lock off Settings off on Default off This determines whether or not the Part Mute status of the MU5O is re set when receiving a GM System On XG System On or Disk Orches tra On message Generally this message is automatically transmitted to the MU50 as part of General MIDI song data When Mute Lock is
75. h EG Release Level and Time parameters may have no effect if the Voice itself does not sustain after the note is released Short percussive Voices may fall into this category Also make sure that the main EG Release Time is set to an appropriate value so that the sound sustains 49 MULTI MODE Pitch EG Release Time PEGReleTime m Graphically shows Pitch EG Release Time setting for each Part PEGReleTime hhe TOT 7 8 9 101112 131415 ALA M1 i Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the Release Time of the Pitch EG or how long it takes for the pitch to change to the pitch value set in Release Level above Vibrato Part Edit Mode Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Vibrato produces a quavering vibrating sound in the Part s Voice by regu larly modulating the pitch You can control the speed and depth of the Vi brato as well as the time it takes before the Vibrato effect is applied Vibrato Rate Graphically shows Vibrato Rate setting for each Part Fate ERERCNERTERIRUNI 9 10 1112 131 ALA M1 Hl __ Selected Part and MIDI channel 50 MULTI MODE Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the speed of the Vibrato effect Higher values result in a faster Vibrato sound Vibrato Depth m Graphically shows Vibrato Depth setting fo
76. he level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Reverb effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry drum sound no matter how much Reverb is applied to the Drum Part 62 MULTI MODE NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 86 Also the parameters Reverb Send in Single Part control page 38 and Reverb Retum in All Part control page 41 must be set to appropriate values Chorus Send Cho Send Range 0 127 This determines the level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Chorus effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry drum sound no matter how much Chorus is applied to the Drum Part NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 88 Also the parameters Chorus Send in Single Part control page 39 and Chorus Retum in All Part control page 41 must be set to appropriate values Variation Send Var Send Settings off on when Variation Connection is set to INS 0 127 when Variation Connection is set to SYS This determines the level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Variation effect A setting of off results in a completely dry drum sound no matter how much Variation is applied to the Drum Part NOTE Keep in mind that the Variation effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as i
77. hen Portamento is ON Has no affect on portamento con trol A value of 0 produces the shortest portamento time value 127 selects the longest time Data Entry MSB LSB 06H 26H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 6 Data Entry MSB 0 to 127 38 Data Entry LSB 0 to 127 Sets the value for the parameter specified by RPN NRPN Master Volume 07H Cntrl Parameter Data Range Volume 0 to 127 Default 64H If multipart parameter Rev VOLUME is OFF the part ignores this message Use this message to balance the volume among the different parts 113 APPENDIX Panpot 0AH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 10 Panpot 0 to 127 Default 40H If multipart parameter Rev PAN is OFF the part ignores this message Produces relative variations in pan among different installments of the rhythm part Expression 0BH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 11 Expression 0 to 127 Default 7FH If multipart parameter Rev EXPRESSION is OFF the part ignores this message This message is used to control intonation expression diminuendo and crescendo during play Sustain 40H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 64 Sustain 0 to 127 0 63 Off 64 127 On Default 00H If multipart parameter Rev SUSTAIN is OFF the part ignores this message Portamento 41H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 65 Portamento 0 to 127 0 63
78. igher level of musical expressiveness while at the same time ensuring the continued compatibility of existing sound data Yamaha shall use the XG format as the basis for forthcoming electronic instruments acoustic software and tone generating LSI circuitry while working to maintain compatibility and scalability among Yamaha models Development Background Tone generators are utilized in a wide range of devices from musical instruments to commu nications devices and computer games The first international MIDI standard arose from the need to enable consistent external con trol of tone generators on all device types regardless of manufacturer or model Because tone generator voice arrangements tended to vary considerably among manufacturers and models however different MIDI devices often produced different types of sound in response to iden tical MIDI instructions In 1991 the MIDI standard committee enacted additional specifications referred to as the GM General MIDI standard for the purpose of standardizing voice arrangements and im proving MIDI uniformity The GM standard significantly enhanced acoustics compatibility among complying devices leading in turn to an expanding base of GM software applications But the GM standard also has its limitations It provides support for only 128 voices whereas many users now perceive the need for a greater number of voices suited to a wider range of musical genres Users have also indicated a d
79. in digital multi effects give you enor mous versatility in sweetening the sound Plus the convenient INPUT jack allows you to connect an external audio source and mix that source s signals with the MUS0 s Voices What s more the MUS50 provides a host of comprehensive yet easy to use editing tools for getting just the sound you need Unpacking Your MUSO package should include the items listed below Make sure that you have them all Also write down the serial number of your MUS0 in the box below for future reference Serial No PA 1207 AC Power Adaptor Owner s Manual Power supply recommendation may vary from country to country Please check with your nearest Yamaha dealer for further details Table of Contents Welcome to the MUSO ionin ti eeii neil oh eee ec a teed ii Unpacking siei e E AE E EE NE E iii Table of Contents ien ala dale ails ale aE Rie alia nas iv How to Use Vins Manual noise eere cpap is eas estes cpus Ar E TE eS EN cry A ebo sd ese pe es vi Precautions 3 isce esa ari He a aN ee e E a pi ae vii The Controls of the MU50 0 0 ccc ecesesseeccesceceseesecnecseesesecaeceeecsaeceseceeenesseeeeenesaeeseeaesaees 1 The MU50 What It Is and What It Can Do 000 ee ceeceecneeeeeeecnecaeeseeaecaeeeeeseeaees 4 What le CPEE EE AE E E ea 4 About General MIDI rererere i E R E E EE ES 4 What It Can Dosenn 6 05 Bi ARs ne A RA esl a EE rei Sri 5 Using With a MIDI Key
80. ing the VALUE buttons to change the Voice number To return to the All Part display from the Single Part display either press the PART buttons simultaneously or press the EXIT button 68 Performance Part Control Single Part Bank Number Settings XG 000 001 003 006 008 012 014 016 020 024 025 027 028 032 043 045 064 072 096 101 SFX This determines the bank number of the selected Part s Voice Each bank contains 128 Voices Refer to the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Program Voice Number Range 1 128 This determines the Voice for the selected Part Refer to the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet 69 PERFORMANCE MODE Volume m Graphically indicates current Volume setting 1 Range 0 127 This determines the Volume setting for the selected Part s Voice Pan m Graphically indicates current Pan setting PH Far AL 12 3 ATAP 56 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 y H FE Settings Rnd Random L63 C R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected Part s Voice A setting of Rnd Random randomly assigns the Voice to a pan po sition This is useful when you want to have different Voices sound from different random parts of the stereo image Reverb Send Rev Send Graphically indicates current Reverb Send setting PET AlAg 1 2 34 Hd Ra
81. ive packets 121 APPENDIX Parameter Request 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 001 1nnnn 3n Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID Oaaaaaaa aa Address High Oaaaaaaa aa Address Mid Oaaaaaaa aa Address Low 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Dump Request 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0010nnnn 2n Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID Oaaaaaaa aa Address High Oaaaaaaa aa Address Mid Oaaaaaaa aa Address Low 11110111 F7 End of Exclusive Sending or receiving of dump request cannot be switched off except by setting Exclusive to OFF 122 Troubleshooting Even though the MU50 is exceptionally easy to use it may occasionally not function as you expect it to If that happens check the possible prob lems and solutions below before assuming that the instrument is faulty Problem Possible Cause and Solution No power If you are using an AC adaptor check that the adaptor is properly plugged into both the AC outlet and the MU50 See page 12 No sound Check that The panel volume control is set to an appropriate level Other volume related parameters are set to appropriate levels See Volume and Expression in the Single Part controls pages 37 38 and Master Volume and Master Attenuator in the All Part controls page 41 Mute or Solo are not active See page 23 If a Part is being muted or an empty Part is being soloed you may not get any sound The Variation
82. l appears in the PART section of the display AE 8 9 101112 13141 Allal wid Editing in All Part Operation Select the desired control for all Parts by using the SELECT buttons Change the value of the selected control by using the VALUE buttons Device Number DevNo m Graphically indicates current Device Number setting Settings 1 16 all This determines the Device Number for the MU50 a kind of MIDI identification number to distinguish between multiple units For 40 MULTI MODE example if you are using more than one MUSO set a different De vice Number for each This is especially important when using the data dump features See page 98 If you have only one MUS0 set this to all Master Volume M Volum m Graphically indicates current Master Volume setting ANNI 29 7 8 9 101112 131415 llall Range 0 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Parts Reverb Retum RevRtn m Graphically indicates current Reverb Return setting Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Reverb return in the overall mix Chorus Retum ChoRtn m Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return in the overall mix 41 MULTI MODE Variation Return VarRtn m Graphically i
83. lated to tuning Part Mode velocity portamento note range etc Detune m Graphically shows Detune setting for each Part eDetune 060 0 PO 12 1314 15 16 L Selected Part and MIDI channel 52 MULTI MODE Range 12 8 12 7 Default 0 0 This determines the fine tuning of the Part s Voice HINT Detune could be used to slightly detune a Voice compared to the tuning of the rest of the Voices for a richer sound It could also be used to detune two different Voices being played in unison For example if two different Parts are set to the same MIDI channel see page 36 and same Voice a naturally thick chorusing effect can be obtained by slightly detuning each Voice in opposite directions here Part Mode L Selected Part and MIDI channel Height of bars indicates selected Part Mode setting for each Part A single bar indicates normal setting Settings normal drum drumS1 drumS2 Default normal Parts 1 9 11 16 drumS1 Part 10 When Sound Module mode is set to C M or DOC Part 10 is set to drumS1 This determines the mode for the Part A setting of normal allows selec tion of the normal instrument Voices See the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet The drum setting allows selection of the drum kits See the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet The drumS1 drumS2 set tings are locations for storing specially programmed drum setups Thes
84. llows you to play compatible song data on the MU50 directly from the MDF2 itself without the need of a sequencer Make sure that the MU50 is properly connected to the data storage de vice via MIDI Refer to page 28 for the connection example Use the Dump Out function page 98 to send data to the device Also refer to the owner s manual of your data storage device for specific operating instruc tions in receiving or sending data 29 Data Flow Block Diagram When HOST SELECT switch is set to MIDI 31 250 bps TO HOST IN OUT THRU Sound Module 1 16CH When HOST SELECT switch is set to PC 1 PC 2 Mac HOST SELECT PC 1 31 250bps PC 2 38 400bps Mac 31 250bps TO HOST IN OUT THRU Sound Module 1 16CH 30 MIDI Computer Connecting Cables MIDI Standard MIDI cable Maximum length 15 meters So s 2 40 O 4 DIN 5 PIN 20 2 GND DIN 5 PIN 5 O5 Mac Apple Macintosh Peripheral cable M0197 Maximum length 2 meters HSKi MINI DIN 8 PIN MINI DIN 8 PIN PC 1 8 pin MINI DIN to D SUB 25 pin cable If your PC 1 type computer has a 9 pin serial port use the PC 2 type cable Maximum length 1 8 meters fu MINI DIN 8 PIN 10 O 5 CTS 20 O 4 RTS D SUB 30 3 RxD 25 PIN 40 O 7 GND 8 O 50 O 2 TxD PC 2 8 pin MINI DIN to D SUB 9 pin cable Maximum length 1 8 meters m i MINI
85. lve the problem Notes are cut off or omitted The maximum polyphony of the MU50 may be exceeded The MU50 can play no more than 32 notes at once Though 32 notes may seem to be more than enough you may run short when playing a connected keyboard along with some densely arranged song data Reverb Chorus and or Variation Check all Reverb Chorus and Variation related controls Reverb Send Chorus Send effects cannot be heard and Variation Send in Single Part controls pages 39 Reverb Return Chorus Return and Variation Return when Variation Connection is set to SYS in All Part controls pages 41 42 Also check the individual effect settings if no Type has been selected or if the parameter settings are too low there may be no effect sound The input sound keyboard gui Make sure that the INPUT control is set to an appropriate level Also for best re tar etc cannot be heard sults make sure that the input type guitar keyboard audio is set to match the input you are using 123 Error Messages Battery Low The battery voltage for internal memory backup may be too low Bring the unit to your local Yamaha dealer or any other authorized Yamaha service personnel Illegal Data A data error resulted during reception of MIDI messages Try transmitting the data again or turn the MUSO off and back on again MIDI Buffer Full Too much MIDI data is being received by the MUSO at one time Reduce
86. m routing applies the selected effect to all Parts you can control how much the Reverb Chorus and Variation effects are applied to any indi vidual Part with the Reverb Send Chorus Send and Variation Send parameters in the Single Part controls see pages 38 39 For the effects to be properly heard the Reverb Return Chorus Return and Variation Return parameters in the All Parts controls must also be set to appropriate values see pages 41 42 e The stereo position of the effects is controlled by the Reverb Pan Chorus Pan and Variation Pan parameters see pages 87 88 91 e You can set Reverb Chorus and Variation to be routed in parallel or in serial and you can determine the amount of Variation effect that is sent to Chorus and Reverb as well as the amount of Chorus that is sent to Reverb This is done with the Send Variation to Chorus page 91 Send Variation to Reverb page 91 and Send Chorus to Reverb page 89 parameters When these are all set to O all three effects are in parallel routing Higher values for each provide varying degrees of serial routing WI9 SAG 0 JOS ST UOTJRIIBA VJM m T n m fo m g 5 0 g m v6 VARIATION CONNECTION INSERTION m n T m ie m g eee 4 Thick line indicates stereo signal z Q fo g m The variation effect can be applied to only one Part at a time SYSTEM EFFECT Variation Part Dry o4 VAR Volume Expression Rev Send D gt gt q Variatio
87. mputer MIDI Interface Direct connection to host computer port RS 232C RS 422 with optional cables MIDI terminals allow connection to MIDI sequencer or MIDI controller Data Transfer Baud Rate MIDI 31 250 bps bits per second Mac 31 250 bps PC 1 31 250 bps PC 2 38 400 bps Power Supply Yamaha PA 1207 AC Adaptor included Dimensions W x D x H 220 x 210 x 44 mm 8 5 8 x 8 1 4 x 1 3 4 Weight 1 3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz Included Accessories Owner s Manual Yamaha PA 1207 AC Adaptor Specifications subject to change without notice 126 APPENDIX Glossary Assignable Controller 1 Certain functions on the MUSO such as the Filter Volume or Variation ef fect can be changed in real time by controllers on a connected MIDI instrument Assignable Control ler 1 lets you determine which controller for ex ample modulation wheel breath controller foot controller etc is used for that purpose AWM2 Abbreviation for Advanced Wave Memory 2 an enhanced version of Yamaha s original tone generation system featuring digital filters for su perior sound bank A set of Voices or programs The MIDI stand ard supports up to 128 banks each of which can contain up to 128 Voices or programs edit Editing is the process of changing or adjusting the settings of the MU50 EG Abbreviation for Envelope Generator a common control on electronic instruments that affects the shape or envelo
88. n allow you to set up sophisticated velocity splits in which the Voices change in response to playing velocity Vibrato Vibrato is a quavering vibrating sound and is produced in the MU50 by regularly modulating the pitch of a Voice The speed and depth of the Vi brato can be adjusted as well as the time it takes before the Vibrato effect is applied Voice The basic sound unit or sound program of the MUSO There are a total of 737 Voices avail able on the MUS0 XG MIDI A new standard created by Yamaha which significantly improves on the General MIDI stand ard by providing a greater variety of high quality Voices and enhanced effect operation 128 APPENDIX Index A E All Part control cccccccccseceseeesseeenees 40 42 72 74 editing in All Part cece eeecseeseeneeneeteeeeeeeeeees 40 All Part control selecting cece eseeeseeeeeeees 40 editing in Single Part oo eeeseeeteereeeeees 36 Alternate Group Drum Setup 0 0 eee 64 Effect Edit mode oe eee eeeseeeeseeeeneeeeeeeees 86 94 Assignable Controller 1 n 77 82 effect connections System and Insertion 92 94 Assignable Controller 1 Amplitude Control 82 EG Envelope Generator Assignable Controller 1 Control Change EG Attack Drum Setup s ssssssssesesesseseeseseseesrseseeses Number eau oae AE EG Attack Time oe a Assignable Controller 1 Filter Control EG Decay 1 Drum Setup Assignable Controller 1
89. n on off Cho Send Reverb Pan Reverb Return o VAR Volume Expression gt gt Variation on off Send Chorus to Reverb SUOTIOSUT 0 JOS ST UOTRIIVA Udy A co VAR Volume Expression Rev Send D gt gt P CHORUS Variation on off Cho Send Chorus Pan Chorus Return Dry j OUTPUT VAR Volume Expression Rev Send Partl6 se gt gt P L Variation on off Cho Send DRY LINE NOTES e The Part to which Variation is applied is determined by the Variation Send control in the Single Part controls page 39 e As with System above the effects cannot be properly heard unless the Reverb Send Chorus Send and Variation Send parameters in the Single Part controls pages 38 39 and the Reverb Return and Chorus Return parameters in the All Parts controls are set to appropriate values e The stereo position of the effects is controlled by the Reverb Pan and Chorus Pan parameters See pages 87 88 e You can set Reverb and Chorus to be routed in parallel or in serial and you can determine the amount of Chorus that is sent to Reverb This is done with the Send Chorus to Reverb parameter see page 89 When this is set to O Reverb and Chorus are in parallel routing Higher values for each provide varying degrees of serial routing Utility Mode The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU50O such as Master Tune display contrast and playin
90. nd Module Modes XG Extended General MIDI TG300B C M DOC and Performance Multi timbral Capacity 16 Part on 16 MIDI channels with element reserve priority for later notes and dynamic Voice allocation Internal Voice Program Structure Normal Programs Total Voices ceeeeeeeeee 737 XG Mode eee eeeeeeee 480 TG300B mode 0000 579 C M mode ccceeeeeeeeees 128 Parts 1 9 64 Parts 11 16 DOC mode eee 61 Drum Programs Total Programs ee 22 XG MOE svssiccscisseccssvevecessvns 11 TG300B mode 00008 10 CM mode cccccceeeeeeeeee 1 DOC mode cceeeeeees 1 Performance Programs Up to four Voices plus all effect settings can be memorized to a Performance Preset Programs 04 32 x4 User Programs 0 128 Effects Five sections of multi effects Reverb 12 Types Chorus 11 Types Variation 42 Types Demo Song 1 not editable stored in ROM 125 APPENDIX Display Custom back lit LCD Controls INPUT level control POWER VOL control Mode select buttons PLAY UTIL UTILITY MODE EDIT EFFECT other buttons MUTE SOLO ENTER EXIT PART SELECT VALUE J acks and Terminals Front panel INPUT jack stereo 1 4 PHONES jack stereo mini pin Rear panel OUTPUT R L MONO jacks Right Left Mono DC IN jack TO HOST terminal HOST SELECT switch MIDI IN MIDI OUT and MIDI THRU terminals Co
91. ndicates current Variation Return setting Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix Variation Return is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS See page 92 Transpose Trans m Graphically indicates current Transpose setting Range 24 24 semitones This determines the overall Transpose setting of the Parts 42 Multi Edit Mode Filter The Multi Edit mode features various parameters for controlling the Filter the EG Envelope Generator and Vibrato It also features a variety of other miscellaneous controls grouped in the Others parameters When a Drum Part is selected Drum related parameters are also available To enter the Multi Edit mode press the EDIT button When a normal Part is selected the following menu appears PFILTER PEG BWIBRATO BOTHERS AlA21 2 34 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 When a Drum Part is selected the following menu appears PFILTER PEG DRUM PUWTBRATO BOTHERS AlA21 2 34 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 16 16 Part Edit Mode Cutoff Frequency Resonance The MUSO features a digital filter that can be used to change the timbre of the Voices The filter is affected together with the level by the EG Enve lope Generator which allows you to change the timbre over time as well See EG page 45 43 MULTI MODE Cutoff Frequency Cut
92. ne generators is compatible with the MUSO To set the Multi mode Press the MODE button SOUND MODULE ZAS Use theg VALUE buttons to select the desired Multi mode XG TG300B C M or DOC Press the EXIT button or the PLAY button to retum to the Play display PERFORM Indicates currently selected mode The currently selected mode setting is shown by the arrow at the bottom right of the display 34 Multi Play Mode Level meters for INPUT jack signals A1 left A2 right Current Part number The Play mode with the main Play display shown below is the normal op erating mode of the MU50 To select the Play mode from any other mode press the PLAY button The Play mode is also automatically selected when you turn on the MUS50 PLAY EDIT m Voice number and name for m Velocity level meters for each Part currently selected Part p channel number for currently selected Part Part Controls The Part controls in the Play mode give you tools for adjusting the basic sound and settings for each Part The MU50 lets you adjust the various set tings for each Part individually Single Part control or together All Part control Each of these types is explained in greater detail below NOTE In the Multi mode no settings can be permanently saved to the internal memory of the MUSO However
93. nection Consult your Yamaha dealer for more details If your software is not compatible you can still use the MUSO by installing a MIDI interface internal card or external to the computer 26 GUIDED TOUR Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to PC 2 Connect the MU5O to the host computer as shown in the illus tration above Use a standard computer cable 8 pin Mini DIN to 9 pin D SUB see page 31 Tum on the the host computer then the MUSO Start up your music software and set up the appropriate options on the software for operation with the MUSO Refer to the owner s manual of your particular music software for more in formation Connecting to Other MIDI Devices The MU5S0 is equipped with MIDI IN and OUT terminals allowing you to use it in any MIDI system Example uses for the built in MIDI interface include gt Connecting to a MIDI keyboard for playing the sounds of the MU50 from that keyboard gt Connecting to a computer equipped with a MIDI interface either in ternal or external Connecting to a hardware sequencer such as the Yamaha QY300 gt Connecting to a MIDI data storage device such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer HOST SELECT II MIDI Mac PC 2 PC 1 MIDI CABLE MIDI OUT MIDI IN y mmf am mn h N O00 een W Bo oo Oo
94. nge 0 127 This determines the level of the selected Part s Voice that is sent to the Reverb effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry Voice sound NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 86 70 PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Send Cho Send m Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting PEI AIA 1 23456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 Hd Range 0 127 This determines the level of the selected Part s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect A value of 0 results in a completely dry Voice sound no Chorus effect NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended See page 88 Variation Send Var Send m Graphically indicates current Variation Send setting Settings off on when Variation Connection is set to INS 0 127 when Variation Connection is set to SYS This determines whether the selected Part s Voice is sent to the Vari ation effect or not A setting of off or 0 results in no Variation effect being applied to the Voice Note Shift NoteSft Graphically indicates current Note Shift setting A Range 24 24 semitones This determines the key transposition setting for the Part s Voice 71 PERFORMANCE MODE All Part System MIDI Channel
95. nly the data that has the corresponding Device Number To reload the data from the data recorder back to the MU50 Make sure that the devices are properly connected see the Restoring Data illustrations above and execute the appropriate data transfer operation from the data recorder Refer to the owner s manual of that device for in structions The MU50 automatically receives incoming bulk data Initialize Functions The Initialize functions allow you to restore the factory settings of the MU50 NOTE Since the Initialize functions replace existing data you should save any and all important settings to a MIDI data storage device before using these functions See page 98 Operation Press the UTIL button and select INITIAL then press the ENTER button PSYSITEM 8DUMPOUT WPIHITIAL PLENO Z 101 UTILITY MODE 2 From the Initialize menu select the type of data to be initialized Factory Settings FactSet selected Sound Module mode XG Init GM Init C MInit DOCInit PFMInit or Drum Drumlnit Then press the ENTER button to call up the selected data dump FactSet PAG Init POruminit ENTER Factory Settings FactSet Factory Set Are you sure 7 This restores the original factory settings of the MU5O0 Selected Sound Module Mode Extended General MIDI XG Init Initialize sG Are You sure 7 102 UTILITY MODE General
96. nt Reverb Return setting ALLEN Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Reverb return for the Performance in the overall mix 73 PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Retum ChoRtn m Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting P hni m AIA 1 2 3 56 7 8 9 10111213141516 ALLA Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Chorus return for the Performance in the overall mix Variation Return VarRtn m Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting Range 0 127 This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix of the Performance Variation Return is only available when the Varia tion Connection parameter is set to SYS See page 92 System Transpose SysTran m Graphically indicates current Transpose setting PHI IN AIA 12 3 ALLA I Range 24 24 semitones This determines the overall Transpose setting of the Performance 74 Performance Edit Mode The Performance Edit mode features various functions and parameters grouped in the following sections Common related to the Performance as a whole Part related to each of the four Parts and the Copy and Store operations To enter the Performance Edit mode press the EDIT button from the Performance Play mode The following menu appears PCOMMON FART PCOP PS TORE AlA21 2 34 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516
97. ntended See page 89 Also the Variation Send parameter in the Part controls must be set to on See page 39 Cutoff Frequency CutoffFreq Range 64 63 This determines the cutoff frequency of the filter applied to the se lected drum sound or the frequency point around which other fre quencies are filtered out Lower cutoff values create a deeper more rounded tone while higher values create a thinner brighter tone Level Cutoff Frequency Low 64 lt High 63 63 MULTI MODE Resonance Range 64 63 This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above Higher values increase the em phasis of the Cutoff Frequency producing a higher resonant peak while lower values produce a relatively flat response Resonant Peak Lower Resonance Level Higher Resonance Cutoff Frequency Alternate Group AlterGroup Settings off 1 127 This determines the group assignment of the selected drum sound Drums assigned to the same group cannot be sounded simultane ously In other words if one drum in a group is sounding while a second in the same group is played the first drum sound will be cut off and the second will sound HINT The main use for this parameter is in creating realistic hi hat sounds By assigning an open hi hat and a closed hi hat to the same group you can choke or stop the open hi hat sound by simply
98. o select STORE Then press the ENTER button to call up the Store operation PLOMMOH PART PCOP 5 TORE A1212 345678 9 101112 131415 18 zp 84 PERFORMANCE MODE ENTER Use the VALUE buttons to change the destination Perform ance number N Performance number MUTE PART TONE GENERATOR MALJS PLAV Enit MUTE SPARS UTIL EFFECT ENTER SELECT MODE SVALUE O Use these to change Performance number Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Store operation An Executing message flashes in the display during the op eration When the data has been stored the MU50 returns to the Performance Edit menu To cancel the operation without saving press the EXIT button before pressing ENTER 85 Effect Edit Mode The MUS5O features a built in multi effect processor with three independent dig ital effects Reverb Chorus and Variation These are controlled in the Effect Edit mode In this section only the effect Types and the global parameters common to all Types are covered For descriptions and details on the parameters for each effect Type refer to the separate SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet To enter the Effect Edit mode press the EFFECT button The following menu appears Reverb REV Reverb recreates the sounds of various performance environments by add
99. offFreq m Graphically shows Cutoff Frequency setting for each Part eCuLattTFres thh mT LoL 3456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 L Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the cutoff frequency of the filter or the frequency point above which other frequencies are filtered out Lower cutoff values create a deeper more rounded tone while higher values cre ate a thinner brighter tone Level Low 64 ___Cutoff___ High 63 Frequency Resonance m Graphically shows Resonance setting for each Part hesonanice TTT 7 8 9 101112 1314 15 16 Selected Part and MIDI channel 44 MULTI MODE Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above Higher values increase the em phasis of the Cutoff Frequency producing a higher resonant peak while lower values produce a relatively flat response Resonant Peak Lower Resonance Level Higher Resonance Cutoff Frequency EG Envelope Generator Part Edit Mode EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time The EG parameters allow you to shape the sound of a Part s Voice or in other words set how the le
100. ompletely See illustration below Higher values result in a shorter Decay time Level EG Decay 1 7 EG Decay 2 65 Performance Mode In the Performance mode the MU5O performs as a four Part tone generator with all Parts controlled over a single MIDI channel The Performance mode is so named because it s ideally suited to live performance situations It allows you to play four different Voices at the same time from your MIDI keyboard either in a layer or in sophisticated keyboard and velocity splits It also gives you comprehensive control over each of the four Parts for maximum perform ance flexibility A total of 256 Performances are available 32 x 4 Preset and 128 Internal NOTE Drum Parts are not available in the Performance mode Performance Play Mode To set the Performance mode and call up Performance Play Press the MODE button eSOUND MODULE 74 SS Use the VALUE button to select PERFORM PERFORM ANCE Press the EXIT button or the PLAY button to return to the Play display site EE UET 4 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 ALLAN si PERFORM Indicates Performance mode 66 PERFORMANCE MODE Selecting a Performance and its Individual Parts To call up a Preset or Internal Performance and select individual Parts of that Performance From the Performance Play mode see section above press the PART buttons simultaneously
101. or exam ple you can have a Wah effect on a guitar Part yet still use ambient effects such as Reverb and Chorus for processing the overall mix All the effect sections are connected or routed in one of two ways System or Insertion System applies the selected effect to all 16 Parts while Inser tion applies the selected effect to one specific Part Reverb and Chorus are System effects The Variation effect section on the other hand can be configured for either System or Insertion routing This is done from the Variation Connection parameter see page 91 Since System and Inser tion are part of the XG MIDI format you can create and play back song data using the same flexible effect routings on any tone generator or sound module having the XG mark NOTE The Variation Connection default setting is Insertion The illustrations and explanations below cover the System and Insertion connections in greater detail 92 6 Volume Volume Volume n Expression Expression Expression 7 Volume NOTES Expression VARIATION CONNECTION SYSTEM sich Level wich Level Dos Level Gi Send chads Gi Send Thick line indicates stereo signal SYSTEM EFFECT Reverb Pan Reverb Return Send Chorus to Reverb CHORUS Chorus Pan Chorus Return Send Variation to Chorus Send Variation to Reverb VARIATION Variation Pan Variation Return OUTPUT O e Even though the Syste
102. ording editing and playing back of MIDI data Sequencers are gener ally of two types dedicated sequencer units and computer based sequencing software The MU50 can be used with either type Solo The Solo function of the MU50 allows you to isolate a single Part to hear how that Part sounds by itself Sound Module mode The MU50 has five Sound Module modes and these determine the basic op eration of the unit as a tone generator Three Multi modes XG TG300B C M and DOC and one Performance mode PFM are available tone generator An electronic instrument that func tions as a MIDI controllable sound source For the most part the term tone generator refers to those devices that have no keyboard or other controller but are meant to be connected to and played from a separate keyboard or computer Variation In the MU50 Variation refers to the spe cial section of various effects including Reverb Delay Chorus and many others The Variation ef fects total 44 and can be used simultaneously with the other effect sections of the MUS50 Reverb and Chorus velocity The speed at which a note is played for ex ample on a keyboard Normally the faster or harder a key is struck the higher the correspond ing note s velocity and hence the louder the sound produced The MU50 features a variety of velocity related parameters that provide extensive control over the velocity response of the Voices and eve
103. pe of the sound in time The MUSO provides two types of EGs one for level and the other for pitch Filter A control for affecting the frequency content of a sound Filters are used to selectively cut or boost certain frequency ranges in the sound subtly enhancing the sound or dramatically changing its character On the MU50 the Filter can be controlled in real time with the Assignable Controller 1 General MIDI GM An addition to the MIDI stand ard which effectively ensures that any General MIDI compatible song data can be properly played back on any General MIDI compatible tone generator The standard specifies that a GM com patible tone generator must have at least 24 note polyphony 16 part multi timbral capacity and 128 standard voices host computer The controlling computer in a com puter music system The host computer is con nected to the MU50 via the TO HOST or MIDI terminals and runs the software necessary for re cording and playing back song data which is re produced by the internal sound sources and effects of the MU50 LFO Abbreviation for low frequency oscillator which generates a low frequency signal that is used to modulate certain aspects of the sound such as pitch or level Chorus Flanger Tremolo Vibrato and other modulation effects use LFOs MIDI Acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Inter face a worldwide standard that allows MIDI com patible instruments and devices to communicate with ea
104. playing the closed hi hat just like pressing the pedal on an actual hi hat set Receive Note On RcvNoteOn Settings on off Default on This determines how the selected drum sound responds to MIDI Note On messages Normally this should be set to on so that the corresponding drum sound plays when a MIDI Note On message is received Set this to off when you want to keep the selected drum sound from playing 64 MULTI MODE Receive Note Off Settings on off This determines how the selected drum sound responds to MIDI Note Off messages When this is set to on the selected sound will stop in response to the corresponding MIDI Note Off message An on setting is good for some sustained sounds like a whistle or for key controlled cymbal chokes For most drum sounds however this should be set to off so that the drum sound plays back in its en tirety is not cut off EG Attack Rate Range 64 63 This determines the Attack Rate of the EG Envelope Generator or how long it takes for the sound of the selected drum sound to reach full volume when a note is played See illustration below EG Decay 1 Rate Range 64 63 This determines the Decay 1 rate of the EG or how rapidly the sound dies down to the Decay 2 level See illustration below Higher values result in a shorter Decay time EG Decay 2 Rate Range 64 63 This determines the Decay 2 rate of the EG or how rapidly the sound dies out c
105. r each Part DertLh HH LELUELTELUI 5678 wl a ALA ai Ali Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the depth of the Vibrato effect Higher values result in a stronger more pronounced Vibrato sound Vibrato Delay m Graphically shows Vibrato Delay setting for each Part Delay hH LLELLE 5678 AA M1 Hl Selected Part and MIDI channel 112 131 Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the delay in the onset of the Vibrato effect Delay is effective especially on stringed instrument Voices For example vio lin players often use delayed vibrato especially while playing long notes The Delay parameter is useful in recreating this effect pro ducing a more natural lifelike sound Higher values result in a longer Delay time 51 Others Part Edit Mode Detune Part Mode Mono Poly Mode Element Reserve Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level VarConnect SYS Pitch Bend Control MW LFO Pitch Moduration Depth The Others section of parameters contains miscellaneous controls includ ing those re
106. rt controls allow you to make independ ent settings for each Part while the All Part controls allow you to change the overall settings of all Parts See page 35 for more information Play Mode Receive Channel Device Number Bank ace J Program Number Volume Master Volume j aca Pan i J Reverb Send Reverb Return Chorus Send i Chorus cae Variation Send aa Retum Note Shift EE The MU50 has several different Edit modes each with various menus and operations Part Edit Mode Cutoff Frequency Resonance THE MU50 WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level Pitch EG Attack Time Pitch EG Release Level Pitch EG Release Time Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Detune Part Mode Mono Poly Mode Element Reserve Velocity Sensitivity Depth Velocity Sensitivity Offset Note Limit Low Note Limit High Portamento Switch Portamento Time Velocity Limit Low Velocity Limit High Dry Level VarConnect SYS Pitch Bend Control A MW LFO Pitch Modulation Depth THE MU50 WHAT IT IS AND WHAT I
107. s so that one Part is played from the left side of the keyboard and the other is played from the right Note Limit Low NoteLimitL m Graphically shows Note Limit Low setting for each Part HoteLimitL C 2 Selected Part and MIDI channel Range C 2 G8 Default C 2 This determines the lowest responding note for the Part Notes be low this value will not be played Note Limit High NoteLimitH Graphically shows Note Limit High setting for each Part HoteLimitH Ge TTL AlAg1 234 56 7 8 9 101112 13141516 Selected Part and MIDI channel Range C 2 G8 Default G8 This determines the highest responding note for the Part Notes above this value will not be played 57 MULTI MODE Portamento Parameters Portamento is a function that creates a smooth pitch glide from one note to another Portamento Switch PortamntSw Height of bars indicates selected Portamento Switch setting for each Part A single bar indicates off setting while full height indicates on Porhannatou att __ Selected Part and MIDI channel Settings off on Default off This determines whether Portamento is on or off for the Part This parameter is not available for Drum Parts Portamento Time PortamntTm Graphically shows Portamento Time setting for each Part PorLanntTm Hea
108. s the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 59 Dry Level Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 60 This parameter is only available when the Variation Con nection parameter is set to SYS See page 92 Modulation Wheel LFO Pitch Modulation Depth MWLFO PMod Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 60 Modulation Wheel LFO Filter Modulation Depth MWLFO FMod m Graphically shows LFO Filter Modulation Depth setting for each Part 4AWLFO FMod 6ee m ALA 23 56 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 Range 0 127 This determines how widely the filter is modulated by the LFO low frequency oscillator This is generally controlled from a modulation wheel on a MIDI keyboard and depending on the character of the sound produces a swoosh filter sweep effect The higher the value the deeper the filter modulation and hence the more pro nounced the filter sweep effect Pitch Bend Control PitBndC tr Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode See page 60 81 PERFORMANCE MODE Assignable Control 1 Filter Control AC 1FilC trl m Graphically shows AC1 Filter Control setting for each Part HC1Fi1Ctrl 8hh AIA 1 234 5 6 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 Hd Range 64 63 This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 affects the Filter A setting of 0 re
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110. settings the display may not be readable Dump Interval Dumpintrval S S TEM gt 0uUMme Tateval 1 5h Settings 50 100 150 200 300 Default 150 This determines the length of time the MUS5O0 pauses when sending blocks of data in the Dump Out functions If the receiving device fails to process the data or displays a buffer full type message try setting this parameter to a higher value and send the data again 97 UTILITY MODE Thru Port SS TEM Thru Port 1 Range 1 8 Default 1 Some MIDI devices and sequencers are capable of transmitting data over several MIDI ports effectively breaking the 16 channel barrier When this data is received via the TO HOST terminal on the MU50 this parameter determines which MIDI port s data will be routed through the MIDI OUT terminal This allows you to connect another multi timbral tone generator to the MUS50 and play back data over 32 independent MIDI channels 16 on the MUSO and another 16 on the connected tone generator This parameter should be set to a value of 2 8 when using another multi timbral tone generator Dump Out Functions The Dump Out functions allow you to save the various settings of the MUSO such as settings for Parts Performances system etc to a MIDI sequencer computer or a MIDI data recorder such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer The following illustrations show example connections for the Dump Out functions
111. since they allow you to better hear how the changes you make affect spe cific Voices as well as the overall sound Operation While playing the keyboard or during playback of a song from a sequencer press the MUTE button Each press cycles through the three functions Mute Solo and Normal operation PARR PBL PGH m m RES 43456 7 8 9 101112 13141516 All Parts sound normally 23 Using the INPUT Jack The MUS0 also features an INPUT function that allows you to connect an external audio source such as an electric guitar keyboard or CD player and mix in those signals with the MU50 s Voices without the need for an external mixer For example this allows you to play a guitar or keyboard over backing tracks played with the MU50 s Voices from a MIDI sequencer The INPUT jack is a stereo input and the left and right chan nels are indicated on the display as Al and A2 with corresponding level meter bars for indicating the signal levels Operation Turn down the INPUT control on the front panel NOTE The INPUT jack accepts stereo signals The left channel corresponds to the tip of the 1 4 plug and the right corresponds to the ring Slowly bring up the INPUT control on the front panel and play the external instrument or sound source until the level is appropriate NOTE When the
112. soweasuenaron MUSO ss a Te MIDI CABLE PHONES PoweRvoL PHONES O wT TTT MIDI Keyboard 13 caeno e a a Powering Up and Playing the Demo Song Once you ve connected everything properly you re ready to turn the MU50 on and start playing it However a small word of caution before you begin Follow the instructions given below to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers Powering Up Operation If you haven t done so already press the POWER VOL control on the MU50 After the greeting display the following display will appear GrandPra Turn on the power of your MIDI keyboard Make sure that all volume controls on the MU50 and the con nected amplifier are turned down Then turn on the power of your amplifier speaker system Finally set the volume control on the MU5O to about the mid way position and set the volume on the amplifier to a suitable level 14 Playing the Demo Song Now that you ve set everything up properly try playing the built in Demo Song This showcases the high quality Voices and the AWM2 tone genera tion system of the MUSO Operation Press the UTIL button PSYSTEM 8SDUMPOUT PIHITIAL PLEO Select DEMO with the SELECT buttons and press the ENTER button
113. specification of voice sets and voice changes it does not require XG machines to support the full range of functions Designers are free to develop a wide range of products to meet various cost and perform ance objectives Each XG machine will replay XG data in accordance with the machine s level of sophistication If a model does not support a variation voice it will automatically play the corresponding basic voice instead If a model includes a graphic equalizer it can take full advantage of graphic equalizer functions so as to control frequency characteris tics to best suit the musical genre being played from lively rock to soothing classical 3 Expandability The XG format remains open to enhancements and extensions that will allow it to remain in step with future product developments Additions to the GM format The XG offers the following extensions to the GM format e Voices The GM format supports 128 voices The XG format provides for Bank Select messages that significantly expand the number of voices supported 1 Voice Extension by Bank Select LSB Variations of basic GM voices are stored in banks To select a variation specify the de sired bank by sending the appropriate Bank Select LSB value Each bank is associated with a specific type of variation so that voices are easy to locate 109 APPENDIX 2 Bank Select MSB adds an SFX bank The Bank Select LSB method is not useful for extension of distinctive SFX voices
114. ssing need to expand this approach to accomodate a larger number of voices and greater degree of expressive control This is why Yamaha is pleased to propose the new XG format the tone generator format for the 21st century 108 APPENDIX Basic Concepts The XG format maintains the universality and compatibility of the MIDI and GM standards while significantly increasing the range of expressiveness It is designed to ensure data conti nuity and to provide equipment manufacturers with considerable flexibility in designing ma chines that satisfy its requirements Specifically the XG format does the following e Enables production of extremely expressive sound data e Significantly expands available voice types and variations e Supports future compatibility of sound data among musical instruments computers and other devices e Ensures that data will remain fully usable well into the future e Supports standardized handling of new types of effects inclusive data such as karaoke data The XG format is founded on the following three principles Compatibility Scalability e Expandability 1 Compatibility Any XG machine regardless of model or manufacturer will provide faithful reproduction of any XG sound data Because the XG format maintains downward compatibility with the GM format XG machines will also provide correct reproduction of GM sound data 2 Scalability Although the XG format provides detailed and extensive
115. sults in no control over the Filter Negative settings affect the Filter negatively in other words when the control ler is at the minimum position control over the filter is greatest In the illustration below a foot controller is used as Assignable Controller 1 For positive values For negative values ELEL Minimum Maximum Maximum Minimum effect effect effect effect Assignable Control 1 Amplitude Control AC1AmpCtri m Graphically shows AC1 Amplitude Control setting for each Part HC1lAmeCtrl h8 u 56 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 Range 64 63 This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 affects the Amplitude level or volume A setting of 0 results in no control over the Amplitude Negative settings affect the Amplitude nega tively in other words when the controller is at the minimum posi tion control over the Amplitude is greatest 82 Copy and Store Operations The Copy and Store operations allow you to save and organize the Perform ances you ve created Copy The Copy operation allows you to copy the settings of one Performance program Preset or Internal to another Performance number Internal only Operation From the Performance Edit menu use the SELECT buttons to select COPY Then press the ENTER button to call up the Copy operation ORAR PPAR T COPY P57 OR PE 2 3456 7 8 910111213141516 Use the SELECT
116. sustain or sostenuto continue to sound until sustain sostenuto goes off OMNI Off 7CH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 124 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off 118 APPENDIX OMNI On 7DH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 125 0 Same processing as for All Notes Off OMNI ON operation not supported MONO 7EH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 126 Mono Oto 16 Generates All Sound Off operation If the value of the third byte mono number is 0 16 the channel changes to Mode 4 m 1 POLY 7FH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 127 0 Generates All Sound Off operation and sets the channel to Mode 3 6 Channel Aftertouch Status DnH The message is not effective under initial settings If multi part parameter Rev CHANNEL AFTERTOUCH is Off the part ignores this message 7 Polyphonic Aftertouch Status AnH The message is not effective under initial settings If multi part parameter Rev POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH is Off the part ignores this message It is not necessary for the effect to apply to all note numbers 0 127 119 APPENDIX 8 Exclusive Messages XG System On FOH 43H InH 4CH 00H 00H 7EH 00H F7H 11110000 FO Exclusive status 01000011 43 YAMAHA ID 0001nnnn In Device Number 01001100 4C Model ID 00000000 00 Address High 00000000 00 Address Mid 01111110 TE Address Low
117. that have no meaningful variation For this reason the XG format supports a full SFX bank of extension effects which you can select by sending a Bank Select MSB value of 40H Bank Select MSB 7EH or 7FH in contrast can be used to set any channel to rhythm part play Voice Modification The XG format allows creation of extremely expressive control data that can darken or lighten voices delay or accelerate sound start up or implement many other types of control Most controls are issued by Control Change commands although System Exclusive messages are also used Effects The XG format offers high level effects support enabling control of effects types circuit operation and internal parameter settings for both basic and elaborate effects De vices equipped with graphic equalizers will be able to modify ambience and sound to suit the specific type of music being played External Input Whereas existing tone generators create sound in response to internal data only the XG format provides for real time participation by adding support for input of exter nal audio signals External signals can be processed by the mixer in the same way as internal tone generator data A model that supports this function would allow you for example to cre ate karaoke data that can automatically set the microphone echo used for playback New MIDI messages not available under GM format 1 2 3 Control Change Bank Select Portamento Time Portamento
118. the amount of data being sent to the MUSO HOST is OffLine This message appears when the host computer is not turned on the connecting ca ble is not properly connected or the sequencing software is not active SysEx Adrs ERROR The data of the received System Exclusive message is incorrect Check the address of the message and try transmitting again SysEx Data ERROR The data of the received System Exclusive message is incorrect Check the data of the message as to whether it requires an MSB or LSB header and try transmitting again SysEx Size ERROR The data of the received System Exclusive message is incorrect Check the size of the message and try transmitting again Check Sum ERROR The checksum of the received System Exclusive message is incorrect Check the checksum of the message and try transmitting again This Parameter isn t Excl Data The selected parameter has no System Exclusive value and cannot be displayed with the Show Exclusive function No Parameter The selected parameter for use with the Show Exclusive function does not exist as a valid parameter Rcv CH is OFF The selected parameter for use with the Show Exclusive function cannot be con verted to a MIDI message value since the Receive Channel for the Part is off Set the Receive Channel to an appropriate value 124 Specifications Tone Generation Method AWM2 Advanced Wave Memory 2 Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony 32 note Sou
119. ther Or use the con venient Performance mode and play four Voices on the MU50 at once You can split the four Voices across the keyboard playing each from a different register Or you can create sophisticated velocity splits in which a different Voice is heard depending on how strongly you play the keyboard Or use keyboard and velocity splits together for even greater flexibility Using With a Computer or Sequencer Home Studio Setup The MU50 integrates instantly and easily into any existing setup If you have a MIDI keyboard computer and sequencing software the MUS50 with its high quality Voices and multi timbral capabilities can expand your home studio system Carry It With You If you have a laptop computer and sequencing software simply connect the MUSO plug in some headphones and you ve got a complete high pow ered music making system that s ready to go wherever you go Use it for composing arranging practicing or making playing demos for your band Multimedia Since it s portable and compatible with General MIDI the MUS0 is a natu ral for multimedia applications Bring it with you to a presentation since the computer interface is built in to the MU50 it hooks up instantly and easily to the computer s serial port or printer port without the need for any other equipment About the Modes of the MU50 The MUS50 has two main operating modes Multi and Performance In Multi mode the MUSO is a 16 Part m
120. ttack Time 0 to 127 0 64 64 0 127 63 Default 40H Applies adjustment to the envelope attack time set by the voice This parameter specifies rela tive change with value 64 producing zero adjustment For some voices the effective param eter range is narrower than the legal parameter range Brightness 4AH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 74 Brightness 0 to 127 0 64 64 0 127 63 Default 40H Applies adjustment to the filter cutoff frequency set by the voice This parameter specifies relative change with value 64 producing zero adjustment For some voices the effective pa rameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range Portamento Control 54H Cntrl Parameter Data Range 84 Portamento Control 0 to 127 Portamento time is always 0 115 APPENDIX Effects Send Level 1 reverb 5BH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 91 Effect 1 Depth 0 to 127 Default 28H Adjusts the reverb send level Effects Send Level 3 chorus 5DH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 93 Effect 3 Depth 0 to 127 Default 00H Adjusts the chorus send level Effects Send Level 4 variation 5EH Cntrl Parameter Data Range 94 Effect 4 Depth 0 to 127 Default 00H Adjusts the variation effect send level Effective only if Variation Connection System Data Increment Decrement RPN 60H 61H
121. ty Sensitivity Depth VelSensDpt Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Depth setting for each Part We S5ensbreL He4 TO 7 8 9 10 1112 1314 15 16 ATAR M1 i Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 0 127 Default 64 This determines the degree to which velocity affects the Part s Voice Higher values make the Voice more sensitive to changes in velocity 55 MULTI MODE Velocity Sensitivity Offset VelSensOfs m Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Offset setting for each Part WelSensofs He4 mL LoL 3456 7 8 9 101112 131415 16 Selected Part and MIDI channel Range 0 127 Default 64 This determines the volume range over which velocity affects For lower values the velocity affects a volume range from minimum to medium loud For higher values velocity affects a range from me dium soft to maximum 127 Level 0 Velocity 127 NOTE Depending on the Voice used if Velocity Sensitivity Offset is set to too low of a value the Voice may not sound no matter how strong the velocity 56 MULTI MODE Note Limit Parameters The Note Limit Low and High parameters allow you to set the range of notes for a Part s Voice Notes outside the range will not be played HINT Note Limit can be used to set up keyboard splits Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel see page 36 but give them Note Limit setting
122. ulti timbral tone generator in Per formance mode the MU50 effectively functions as four tone generators controlled over a single MIDI channel Which mode the MUS0O is in depends on the selected Sound Module mode If XG TG300B C M or DOC are selected the MUS0 automatically sets itself to the Multi mode When PERFORM is selected the MU5O0 is in the Performance mode The various modes and the software compatibility each provides are de scribed below XG Provides compatibility with the XG format TG300B Provides semi compatibility with the GM Level 1 standard C M Provides semi compatibility with computer music software DOC Provides compatibility with DOC music software for the Yamaha Clavinova PERFORMANCE Allows playing of four separate Parts simultaneously over a single MIDI channel Sound Module Mode TG300B Performance The bottom right of the display indicates the currently selected Sound Mod ule mode Selected Sound Module mode PERFORM When Performance is selected both C M and DOC are indicated as shown below C M DOC Play Modes and the Part Controls Once the operating mode of the MUS0O is set Multi or Performance there are two main ways you can use the MUSO0 playing and editing In the Play modes you play the Voices in the various Edit modes you change their settings Within the Play modes are the Part controls These let you make basic settings for the Parts The Single Pa
123. vel and timbre of the Voice changes over time This section also includes independent Pitch Envelope Generator PEG pa rameters for controlling how the pitch of a Part s Voice changes over time The relationship of the main EG parameters Attack Decay and Re lease are shown in the illustration below These parameters not only affect the sound level but also the timbre with the Filter parameters see page 43 45 MULTI MODE EG Parameters 1 Short Attack Decay Release times Release Max pane Min Time Key is pressed Key is released 2 Long Attack Decay Release times Level Attack Decay Release Max Min Key is pressed Key is released Even though the key is held for the same length of time in both examples the sound of the second example slowly reaches full volume and decays over a longer time It also sustains longer after the key is released Keep in mind that the EG parameters affect each other and are af fected by how long a note is held For example if Decay is set to a low value and the note is held for a long time you may not be able to hear changes made to the Release parameter EG Attack Time m Graphically shows EG Attack Time setting for each Part Attack Time hh AORUAPANPINIIIN 34 56 7 8 9 10111213141516 L Selected Part and MIDI channel 46 MULTI MODE Range 64 63 Default 0 This determines the Attack Time of the EG or how long
124. you can use the Dump Out function to save Multi settings to a MIDI data storage device See page 98 35 Single Part Control The Single Part controls include MIDI Receive Channel Bank Number Program Number Volume Expression Pan Reverb Send Chorus Send Variation Send and Note Shift Selecting Single Part Control Single Part control is automatically called up when the MU50 is turned on If All Part is selected simply press both PART buttons simultane ously or press the EXIT button to return to Single Part Editing in Single Part Operation Select the Part to be edited by using the PART buttons Select the desired control for the selected Part by using the SELECT buttons Change the value of the selected control by using the VALUE buttons MIDI Receive Channel Settings 1 16 This determines the MIDI receive channel 1 16 for the selected Part 36 MULTI MODE Bank Number Settings XG 000 001 003 006 008 012 014 016 020 024 025 027 028 032 043 045 064 072 096 101 SFX TG300B 000 011 016 019 024 026 032 033 040 126 127 C M Fixed only one bank DOC Fixed only one bank This determines the bank number of the selected Part s Voice Each bank contains 128 Voices Refer to the SOUND LIST amp MIDI DATA booklet Program Voice Number Range 1 128 This determines the Voice for the

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