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Owner’s Manual

2MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other

than one described in the manual, on the name plate, or speciﬁcally

recommended by Yamaha.

This product should be used only with the components supplied or; a

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

used, please observe all safety markings and instructions that accom-

pany the accessory product.

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the

time of printing. However, Yamaha reserves the right to change or mod-

ify any of the speciﬁcations without notice or obligation to update exist-

ing units.

This product, either alone or in combination with an ampliﬁer and head-

phones or speaker/s, may be capable of producing sound levels that

could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods

of time at a high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you

experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult

an audiologist.

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

damage occurs.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a

function or effect works (when the unit is operating as designed) are not

covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owners

responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your

dealer before requesting service.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:

Yamaha strives to produce products that are both user safe and envi-

ronmentally friendly. We sincerely believe that our products and the pro-

duction methods used to produce them, meet these goals. In keeping

with both the letter and the spirit of the law, we want you to be aware of

the following:

Battery Notice:

This product MAY contain a small non-rechargeable battery which (if

applicable) is soldered in place. The average life span of this type of

battery is approximately ﬁve years. When replacement becomes neces-

sary, contact a qualiﬁed service representative to perform the replace-

ment.

may be rechargeable. Make sure that the battery being charged is a

rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being

charged.

When installing batteries, do not mix batteries with new, or with b

ies of a different type. Batteries MUST be installed correctly. Mis-

matches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and ba

case rupture.

Warning:

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

teries away from children. Dispose of used batteries promptly an

regulated by the laws in your area. Note: Check with any retailer

household type batteries in your area for battery disposal informa

Disposal Notice:

Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or for some

son its useful life is considered to be at an end, please observe al

state, and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of produc

contain lead, batteries, plastics, etc. If your dealer is unable to as

you, please contact Yamaha directly.

NAME PLATE LOCATION:

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

number, serial number, power requirements, etc., are located on

plate. You should record the model number, serial number, and th

of purchase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual

permanent record of your purchase.

Model

Serial No.

Purchase Date

92-BP (bottom)

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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con

tained 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 reason-

able level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential

environment will not result in harmful interference with other elec-

tronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies

and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in

the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation

of other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC regulations does

this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be

determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to elimi-

nate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affecte

the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit break

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, chang

lead-in to co-axial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory resu

please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this ty

product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please c

Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic Service Division,

Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distribut

Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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

OBSERVERA!

Apparaten kopplas inte ur växelströmskällan (nätet) så länge som den

ar ansluten till vägguttaget, även om själva apparaten har stängts av.

ADVARSEL: Netspæendingen til dette apparat er IKKE afbrudt,

sålæenge netledningen siddr i en stikkontakt, som er t endt — også

selvom der or slukket på apparatets afbryder.

VAROITUS: Laitteen toisiopiiriin kytketty käyttökytkin ei irroita koko

laitetta verkosta.

(standby)

This product contains a high intensity lamp

that contains a small amount of mercury.

Disposal of this material may be regulated

due to environmental considerations.

For disposal information in the United States, refer to

the Electronic Industries Alliance web site:

www.eiae.org

(mercury)* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor-

dance with the following code:

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus

may not correspond with the coloured makings identifying the ter-

minals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the ter-

minal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the

terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal

of the three pin plug.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha Music U.K. Ltd. (2 wires)

* This applies only to products distributed by

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEME

(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCED

Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America

Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park

90620

Telephone : 714-522-9011

Type of Equipment : Music Synthesizer

Model Name : MM6, MM8

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received includ

interference that may cause undesired operation.

See user manual instructions if interference to radio recep

suspected.

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WARNING

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

shock, short-circuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the fo

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

voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument.

• Use the speciﬁed adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by

Yamaha) only. Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument

or overheating.

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

accumulated on it.

• Do not place the AC adaptor cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators,

and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects

on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll

anything over it.

• Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or

modify them in any way. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. If it

should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it

inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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

conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might

any openings. If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument, t

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

the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

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

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

A burning item may fall over and cause a ﬁre.

• If the AC adaptor cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if ther

sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument, or if any unusua

smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the po

disconnect the adaptor plug from the outlet, and have the instrument

by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

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

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

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

the plug itself and not the cord.

• Unplug the AC power adaptor when not using the instrument, or during

electrical storms.

• Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple-connector.

Doing so can result in lower sound quality, or possibly cause overheating in the

outlet.

• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or

heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to

prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal

components.

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

mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, the instrument, TV, or radio

may generate noise.

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

fall over.

• Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and oth

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

easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately

the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when

switch is turned off, electricity is still ﬂowing to the product at the mi

level. When you are not using the product for a long time, make sure

the power cord from the wall AC outlet.

• Use only the stand speciﬁed for the instrument. When attaching the s

rack, use the provided screws only. Failure to do so could cause dam

internal components or result in the instrument falling over.

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Do not open

Water warning

Fire warning

If you notice any abnormality

Power supply/AC power adaptor

Location

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• When cleaning the instrument, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinners,

solvents, cleaning ﬂuids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

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

or keyboard. If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the

power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the instrument inspected by qualiﬁed

Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the instrument, since this might

discolor the panel or keyboard.

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

use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

Saving and backing up your data

• Saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation.

Save important data to a USB storage device/or other external device

computer. (pages 69, 76)

Backing up the USB storage device

• To protect against data loss through media damage, we recommend

save your important data onto two USB storage devices or other exte

such as a computer.

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

Even when the power switch is in the “STANDBY” position, electricity is still ﬂowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument

time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

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• Windows is the registered trademarks of Microsoft

® Corporation.

• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S and other countries.

• The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective c

Maintenance

Handling caution

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

The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from those

your instrument.

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has license to use others copyrights. Such copyrighted materials include, without limitation, all computer software, style ﬁles, MIDI

ﬁles, WAVE data, musical scores and sound recordings. Any unauthorized use of such programs and contents outside of personal use

is not permitted under relevant laws. Any violation of copyright has legal consequences. DON’T MAKE, DISTRIBUTE OR USE

ILLEGAL COPIES.

Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and/or audio data is strictly prohib

except for your personal use.

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manu

Please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the instrument

in order to take full advantage of it’s various features.

When you have ﬁnished reading the manual keep it in a safe, accessible

place, and refer to it when you need to better understand an operation

or function.

The instrument package includes the following items. Please check that you have them all.

• Owner’s Manual

• Supplied Disk (supplied DAW software)

• AC Power Adaptor (May not be included depending on the region in which

you purchased the product. Please check with your Yamaha dealer.)

Accessories

Since the MM6 and MM8 have the same control layout and input/output conﬁguration, the MM6 will be used for

example illustrations throughout this manual.

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

instrument is set to STANDBY.

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

the instrument’s rear panel.

Plug the AC adaptor into a convenient AC wall out-

let.

Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the

cable clip (as shown above) to prevent accidental

unplugging of the cable during operation.

Avoid tightening the cord more than necessary or pull-

ing on the cord strongly while it is wrapped around the

cable clip to prevent wear on the cord or possible break-

age of the clip.

on.

Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it

be connected to an external ampliﬁer and speaker

headphones, or other sound output device.

You can connect the instrument’s USB terminal to

USB terminal of a computer to allow transfer of p

mance data and song ﬁles between the two (page

To use the USB data-transfer features you’ll need

the following:

• First, make sure the POWER switch on the M

device is set to OFF, then use a USB cable to

nect the MIDI device to the computer.

• Install the USB-MIDI Driver on your compute

You can download the proper USB-MIDI driver f

our website:

http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/usb

Refer to the instructions included with the USB-M

Driver download package for the USB-MIDI Driv

installation procedure.

Power Supply Connections

Cable clip

• Use the speciﬁed adaptor (PA-5D, PA-150, or an equivalent

recommended by Yamaha) only. The use of other adaptors

may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the

instrument.

• Unplug the AC Power Adaptor when not using the instrument,

or during electrical storms.

CAUTION

(PA-5D adaptor) (PA-150 adaptor)

MM6

MM8

Using Headphones

Connecting to a Computer (USB Termina

• Do not use headphones at a high volume for an extended

of time. Doing so may cause hearing loss.

• When connecting the instrument to external equipment m

sure that the power to all external devices is turned off to p

possible electrical shock or equipment damage. Also be s

turn any volume controls on external equipment to minim

when making connections to prevent possible speaker da

CAUTION

• USB cables can be purchased at some musical instrument stor

puter stores, and similar retail outlets.

NOTE

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Turn down the volume by turning the [MASTER VOL-

UME] control to the left and press the [STANDBY/ON]

switch to turn on the power. Press the [STANDBY/ON]

switch again to turn the power OFF.

Backup data is loaded from the internal ﬂash memory

when the power is turned on. If no backup data exists in

the ﬂash memory, all instrument settings are restored to

the initial factory defaults.

Set the MM6/MM8 and external playback equipment

volume controls to appropriate levels. If necessary,

adjust the legibility of the LCD display by using t

LCD Contrast Control.

Press the [STANDBY/ON]

switch.

Rotate the [MASTER VOLUME]

control counter-clockwise.

• Even when the switch is in the “STANDBY” position, a minute

electrical current is present in the instrument. If you will not be

using the instrument for an extended period of time, make sure

you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet.

CAUTION

• Never attempt to turn the power off when a “Writing..” message is

showing on the display. Doing so can damage the ﬂash memory

and result in a loss of data.

CAUTION

Contrast Adjustment

[MASTER VOLUME]

Control Adjustment

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q[PITCH BEND] wheel ...........................page 40

w[MODULATION] wheel.........................page 40

e[MASTER VOLUME] control.......pages 14, 36

r[CUTOFF], [RESONANCE],

[ATTACK], [RELEASE] knobs............page 41

t[METRONOME] button ........................page 45

y[TAP TEMPO] button............................page 47

uTEMPO [+], [-] buttons ........................page 45

iSONG

[SONG] button......................................page 14

[PRESET], [USER], [USB] buttons ......page 26

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

!0 FUNCTION

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

!1 FILE

[MENU], [EXECUTE] buttons.......pages 67, 68

!2 PATTERN CONTROL

[FINGER] button .................................. pag

[AUTO FILL IN] button......................... pag

[A]–[D] buttons .................................... pag

[SYNC START] button ..................pages 2

[START/STOP] button ..................pages 2

!3 SONG CONTROL

[rr

rr] (REW) button .............................. pa

[ff

ff] (FF) button................................... pag

[REC] button ........................................ pag

[ ] (PAUSE) button............................ pag

[>>

>>/ ] (START/STOP) button■........pages

!4 Display .................................................. pag

!5 Dial .......................................................... pag

!6 [INC/YES], [DEC/NO] buttons ........... pa

!7 [EXIT] button ........................................ pag

!8 LCD CONTRAST knob ....................... pa

!9 CATEGORY [INC], [DEC] buttons .... pa

Front Panel

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

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

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

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

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

@5 PERFORMANCE BANK [INC],

[DEC] buttons .......................................page 59

@6 PERFORMANCE MEMORY

[1]–[8] buttons.......................................page 59

@7 [TRACK SELECT/MUTE] button .......page 58

@8 [STORE] button.....................................page 59

@9 TRACK [1]–[8],

[PATTERN] buttons..............................page 29

#0 CATEGORY SEARCH buttons...........page 15

#1 [STANDBY/ON] switch ....................... pa

#2 DC IN jack.............................................. pag

#3 PHONES jack........................................ pag

#4 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks ................ pa

#5 FOOT CONTROLLER jack ................. pa

#6 SUSTAIN jack ....................................... pag

#7 MIDI IN, OUT terminals....................... pa

#8 USB TO DEVICE, TO HOST

terminals................................................ pag

#9 Cable clip............................................... pag

@7 @8 @9

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

Rear Panel

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Press the [STANDBY/ON] button until it locks in the ON

position.

The Main display will appear in the LCD.

2Press the [SONG] button and [PATTERN] button simulta-

neously.

The Demo display appears in the LCD

Gradually raise the [MASTER VOLUME] control while listening to the

instrument to set the desired listening level.

The Demo Song will play again from the beginning when the end is

reached.

3Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Demo playback.

The Main display will reappear.

PATTERN name

SONG name

ARPEGGIO name

VOICE name

• The demo songs will no

transmitted via MIDI.

NOTE

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You can select a second voice that will play in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. The

second voice is known as the “Dual” voice.

1Press the [DUAL] button.

The currently selected dual voice will sound in addition to the main

voice when you play the keyboard.

2Press and hold the [DUAL] button for longer than a sec-

ond.

The Dual Voice selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be

highlighted.

3Select and press the desired category button in the CATE-

GORY SEARCH section.

Two voices will sound at the same time.

Hold for longer

than a second

Dual Voice selection display

The currently selected category

The currently selected Dual Voice

• To change the Voice categ

press another category sea

button.

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selected and displayed in sequence. The voice selected here becomes the

Dual voice.

For this example try selecting the “057 Twinkle”.

5Play the keyboard.

Try selecting and playing a range of Dual Voices.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

In the split mode you can play different voices to the left and right of the keyboard “split point”. The

and dual voices can be played to the right of the split point, while the voice played to the left of the sp

point is known as the “split voice”. The split point setting can be changed as required (page 52).

1Press the [SPLIT] button.

The currently selected split voice will sound to the left of the keyboard

split point.

Split the Keyboard

Main Voice and Dual VoiceSplit Voice

Split point

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Drum Kits are collections of drum and percussion instruments.

Press the [DRUM/PERC/SE] button.

The DRUM Kit category will appear in the display.

2Use the dial to select the Drum Kit you want to play (001–

023).

3Play each key and enjoy the Drum Kit. • See the Drum Kit List on

90.

NOTE

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with different time signatures and arrangements are provided (refer

to the Pattern List on page 98).

In this section we’ll learn how to use the auto accompaniment fea-

tures.

Most patterns include a rhythm part. You can select from a wide variety of rhythmic types—R&B, Hip

Dance, and many, many more.

Let’s begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. The rhythm part is played using percussion instrume

only.

1Press the [PATTERN] button.

The Pattern selection display will appear.

The currently selected category name, voice number and name will be

highlighted.

2Select a Pattern you want to play.

Use the dial to select the pattern you want to play. The available patterns

will be selected and displayed in sequence.

Refer to the Pattern list on page 98.

3Press the [START/STOP] button.

The pattern rhythm will start playing.

To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.

Listen to the Rhythm Pattern

• To change the pattern cate

use the CATEGORY [DE

[INC] buttons.

NOTE

Pattern selection display

The currently selected

Pattern

The currently selected

Category

1 Press a button to select a basic function.

●Song category

Select the song category containing the

song you want to play.

●Voice category

Select the voice category containing the

voice you want to play.

* If you want to change the category, press another category button or use the CATEGORY [DEC]/

[INC] buttons.

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You can quickly select a different

category after you’ve selected a

song, pattern or voice category.

These buttons can be used to step

through the categories in sequence.

2 Use the dial to select an item.

When a basic function is selected, the category name will appear near the top of the display, and the current

selected item will be highlighted below it.

Different items can be selected by using the dial or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

●Dial

Rotate the dial clockwise to

increase the value of the selected

item, or counterclockwise to

decrease it’s value. Rotate the

dial continuously to continu-

ously increase or decrease the

value.

3 Start/Stop a function.

Currently Selected Category Name

Currently Selected Item

Use the [START/STOP] button.

Press this button after selecting a song or pattern to start

song or pattern (rhythm) playback.

Press the button a second time to stop playback.

●[INC/YES], [DEC/NO] Buttons

Press the [INC/YES] button brieﬂy to increment t

value by 1, or press the [DEC/NO] button brieﬂy

decrement the value by 1. Press and hold either b

ton to continuously increment or decrement the va

in the corresponding direction.

Decrease Increase

Press Brieﬂy to

Increment

Press Brieﬂy

to Decrement

In most procedures described throughout this owner’s manual the dial is recommended for selection simpl

because it is the easiest and most intuitive selection method. Please note however, that most items or value

that can be selected using the dial can also be selected using the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons.

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The MAIN display shows all of the current basic song, pattern, and voice settings. It also includes a range

of indicators that show the on/off status of a several functions.

Since this display lets you see all of the current basic settings in one centralized area, it is a good idea

have it showing while playing.

Tempo

(pages 45, 47)

Transpose

(page 49)

Measure Number

(page 31)

OCTAVE

(page 50)

USB status

“CONNECT” appears when it

possible to access the USB T

DEVICE terminal (page 67).

Chord Display

(page 25)

Performance

Memory Status

(page 59)

Song Track Status

Displays the user

song playback track

(page 58)

Main Voice (page 15)

Dual Voice (page 16)

Split Voice (page 17)

Pattern (page 22)

Song (page 26)

Arpeggio (page 20)

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jacks on the rear panel.

■Pitch Bend wheel ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Use the Pitch Bend wheel to bend notes up (roll the wheel away from you) or down (roll the wheel to

you) while playing the keyboard. This wheel is self-centering and will automatically return to normal

when released. Try out the Pitch Bend wheel while pressing a note on the keyboard.

■Modulation wheel ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This controller is used to apply vibrato to the keyboard sound.

The more you move this wheel up, the greater the effect that is applied to the sound.

Try out the Modulation wheel with various Preset Voices while playing the keyboard.

Controllers on the front panel

Knobs

Pitch Bend

wheel

Modulation

wheel

Raises the pitch

Lowers the pitch

Maximum

Minimum

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time by turning the knobs while you play.

Turn a knob to the right to increase the value, and left to decrease it.

■Footswitch ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

An optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch connected to the SUSTAIN jack on the rear panel lets you contro

tain. For example, you can turn sustain on or off with your foot while playing with both hands.

■Foot Controller ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

You can connect an optional Foot Controller (FC7) to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack on the rear pan

The ability to control volume with your foot can be an advantage during live performance.

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

RESONANCE Adjusts the peak level around the cutoff frequency.

ATTACK Determines the attack time of the sound.

For example, you can adjust a strings voice so that the sound gradually swells in volume

by setting a slow attack time ... simply turn this knob to the right.

RELEASE Determines the release time of the sound.

Turning the knob to the right increases the release time and (depending on the voice) lets

the sound sustain after the key is released. To produce a sharp release, in which the

sound abruptly cuts off, set a short release time.

External Controllers

Decrease value. Increase value.

Rear Panel

FC4 or FC5

FC7

• Sustain can be applied only to the main and dual voices.

NOTE

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Reverb lets you play with concert hall type ambience.

When you select a pattern or song the optimum reverb type for the voice used is automatically selected. If

you want to select a different reverb type, use the procedure described below. Only one reverb type c

selected.

1Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

UTILITY display.

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

tons to select the Reverb Type item.

The currently selected reverb type will be dis-

played.

3Use the dial to select a reverb type.

You can check how the selected reverb ty

sounds by playing on the keyboard.

Refer to the Effect Type List on page 100

information about the available reverb typ

●Adjusting the Reverb Send Level

You can individually adjust the amount of rev

that is applied to the main, dual, and split voi

(page 63)

Reverb Type Item

The Selected Reverb Type

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If a song or pattern seems to be too fast or slow, try changing the tempo.

Press the TEMPO [+] or [-] button.

The “Tempo” parameter will appear in the display.

Use the TEMPO [+] and [-] buttons to set the tempo to anywhere from 11 through 280 beats per minu

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

For songs in 4/4 time tap the [TAP TEMPO] button four times, or for 3/4 songs tap it 3 times at the de

tempo to automatically set the playback tempo accordingly.

Tap slowly to reduce the tempo, or quickly to increase the tempo. You only need to tap twice to set th

tempo during song playback.

When touch response is on you can adjust the key-

board’s sensitivity to dynamics in four steps.

1Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

UTILITY display.

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

tons to select the Touch Sensitivity

item.

The currently selected touch sensitivity is displayed.

3Use the dial to select a touch sensit

setting between 1 and 4.

Higher values produce greater (easier) vo

variation in response to keyboard dynami

i.e. greater sensitivity.

When touch sensitivity is set to 4 (Off), al

notes will be played at the same volume n

matter how hard or softly you play the ke

Using the TAP TEMPO Button

Setting the Touch Response

Touch Sensitivity

• The initial default touch sensitivity setting is “2”.

NOTE

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◆Pitch Changes in Semitone Increments

(Transpose)

The overall pitch of the instrument can be shifted

up or down by a maximum of one octave in

semitone increments.

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

buttons. The value is shown in the dis-

play, indicating the amount of transpo-

sition over or below the normal value.

2Use the dial to set the transpose value

between -12 and +12 as required.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN

display.

Pressing the TRANSPOSE [+] / [-] buttons

brieﬂy allows single-step changes.

Pressing and holding either TRANPOSE [+] /

[-] button continuously increases or decreases

the value.

◆Fine Pitch Changes (Tuning)

The overall tuning of the instrument can by shifted

up or down by a maximum of 1 semitone in

approximately 0.2-Hz steps. The default setti

440Hz.

1Press the [UTILITY] button to go to

UTILITY display.

2Use the CATEGORY [DEC] / [INC] b

tons to select the Tuning item.

3Use the dial to set the tuning value

between 415.3 and 466.2Hz as requ

Current Value

• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE

• Press either the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or TRANSPOSE

[+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to recall the initial default value.

NOTE

The Range is 415.3–466.2 HzTuning

• This setting does not affect Drum Kit Voices.

NOTE

• Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons simultaneously to in

reset to the default setting.

NOTE

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Sometimes you may wish to play in a lower or higher pitch range. For example, you may want to shift the

pitch down to get extra bass notes, or up to get higher notes for leads and solos. The OCTAVE [UP] /

[DOWN] buttons let you do this quickly and easily.

Each time you press the OCTAVE [UP] button on the panel, the overall pitch of the voice goes up by

octave. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button to shift the keyboard pitch down one octave. The range is

-1 to +1, with 0 being standard pitch.

When the octave is shifted up the OCTAVE [UP] button indicator lights, and when shifted down the

OCTAVE [DOWN] button indicator lights.

You can instantly restore standard pitch (0) by simultaneously pressing both the OCTAVE [UP] and

[DOWN] buttons (both indicators go out).

● OCTAVE -1

One octave down

● OCTAVE +1

One octave up

Octave Display

• When a Drum Kit is selected, the percussion voices assigned to the

keyboard are shifted in location but not pitch.

NOTE

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dure, how you can play chords using the patterns, and more.

To provide some variation for pattern playback, each pattern includes a number of “sections” that can

selected and played as required.

● Main sections A–D

These are the main accompaniment patterns that repeat indeﬁnitely until another section is

selected.

When the [FINGER] button is engaged the pattern will play back with chords determined by what

you play with the left hand.

● Fill Ins (AUTO FILL IN)

Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button to turn the automatic ﬁll-in function on. When this

function is on ﬁll-ins will automatically be added to the pattern rhythm part when the

main sections are switched.

Even when the automatic ﬁll in function is off you can add a ﬁll-in at any time by simply pressing a

main section button while that same section is playing.

1Select the desired pattern. (See page

22)

2Turn the pattern on.

Press the [FINGER] button. The indicator to

the upper left of the button will light.

3Turn AUTO FILL IN on.

Press the [AUTO FILL IN] button.

4Press the [SYNC START] button to

Sync Start on.

Pattern Variations (Sections)

Main SectionFill-in

The indicator

will light when

FINGER is on.

The indicator will light

when the AUTO FILL

IN is on.

● Sync Start

When the Sync Start standby mode is

engaged, pattern playback will begin as so

as you play a chord in the accompaniment

range of the keyboard.

The indicator will lig

when the Sync Sta

function is engaged

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main section button will light.

6The main section of the selected pat-

tern will start as soon as you play a

chord with your left hand.

For this example, play a C major chord (as

shown below).

For information on how to enter chords, see

“Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords” on

page 25.

7Press any of the main section buttons,

[A]–[D], as required.

A ll-in will play, leading smoothly to the

selected main section.

The initial default split point is key number 54 (the F 2 key), but you can change it to another key usin#

procedure described below.

1Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

UTILITY display.

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

tons to select the Split Point item.

3Use the dial to set the split point to any

key from 000 (C-2) through 127 (G8).

Accompaniment

Range

Setting the Split Point

Split point (54 : F 2)#

Main Voice

Split Voice

• When you change the split point the auto-accompaniment split point

also changes.

• The split voice sounds when the split-point key is played.

NOTE

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Chord Name/[Abbreviation] Normal Voicing Chord (C) Display

Major [M] 1 - 3 - 5 C

Add ninth [(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 Cadd9

Sixth [6] 1 - (3) - 5 - 6 C6

Sixth ninth [6(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 6 C69

Major seventh [M7] 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 CM7

Major seventh ninth [M7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 CM7 9

Major seventh add sharp eleventh [M7( 11)]# 1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 7 or #

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - (5) - 7# CM7#11

Flatted fth [( 5)] 1 - 3 - b b5 C b5

Major seventh atted fth [M7 5] 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 Cb b M7 b5

Suspended fourth [sus4] 1 - 4 - 5 Csus4

Augmented [aug] 1 - 3 - #5 Caug

Major seventh augmented [M7aug] 1 - (3) - 5 - 7 C# M7aug

Minor [m] 1 - 3 - 5 Cb m

Minor add ninth [m(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 Cm b add9

Minor sixth [m6] 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 Cb m6

Minor seventh [m7] 1 - 3 - (5) - b b7 Cm7

Minor seventh ninth [m7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b b7 Cm7 9

Minor seventh add eleventh [m7(11)] 1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - ( 7) Cb b m7 11

Minor major seventh [mM7] 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 Cb mM7

Minor major seventh ninth [mM7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - 7 Cb mM7 9

Minor seventh atted fth [m7 5] 1 - 3 - 5 - b b b b7 Cm7 b5

Minor major seventh atted fth [mM7 5] 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 Cb b b mM7 b5

Diminished [dim] 1 - 3 - b b5 Cdim

Diminished seventh [dim7] 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 Cb b dim7

Seventh [7] 1 - 3 - (5) - 7 orb

1 - (3) - 5 - 7b C7

Seventh atted ninth [7( 9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b b b7 C7b9

Seventh add atted thirteenth [7( 13)] 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 - b b b7 C7b13

Seventh ninth [7(9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - b7 C79

Seventh add sharp eleventh [7( 11)]# 1 - (2) - 3 - 4 - 5 - 7 or # b

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - (5) - 7# b C7#11

Seventh add thirteenth [7(13)] 1 - 3 - (5) - 6 - b7 C713

Seventh sharp ninth [7( 9)] 1 - 2 - 3 - (5) - # # b7 C7#9

Seventh atted fth [7 5] 1 - 3 - 5 - b b b7 C7b5

Seventh augmented [7aug] 1 - 3 - 5 - # b7 C7aug

Seventh suspended fourth [7sus4] 1 - 4 - (5) - b7 C7sus4

Suspended second [sus2] 1 - 2 - 5 Csus2

(

)

(9)

CM7

(9)

CM7

(#11)

C(b5)

CM7

(b5)

Csus4

Caug

CM7aug

(9)

Cm6

Cm7

(9)

Cm7

(11 )

CmM7

(9)

Cm7

(b5)

CmM7

(b5)

Cdim

Cdim7

(b9 )

(b13 )

(9)

(#11 )

(13 )

(

#9 )

C7 5b

C7aug

C7sus4

Csus2

• Notes in parentheses can be omitted.

• Playing two same root keys in the adjacent octaves produces accompa-

niment based only on the root.

• A perfect fth (1 + 5) produces accompaniment based only on the root

and fth which can be used with both major and minor chords.

• The chord ngerings listed are all in “root” position, but other inversions

can be used—with the following exceptions: m7, m7

5, 6, m6, sus4,

aug, dim7, 7

5, 6(9), sus2.

NOTE

• Inversion of the 7sus4 and m7(11) chords are not recognized if the

notes shown in parentheses are omitted.

• The auto accompaniment will sometimes not change when related

chords are played in sequence (e.g. some minor chords followed by the

minor seventh).

• Two-note ngerings will produce a chord based on the previously playe

chord.

• Some chords may not be recognized depending on the selected pat-

tern.

NOTE

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In “Play Along with a Pattern” on page 23 we described two methods of playing Patterns (Multi, Full Key-

board) in which chords were either detected only to the left of the keyboard split point or over the entire

keyboard.

By making the settings described below, chord detection for pattern accompaniment occurs over the e

range of the keyboard. Since you can also play normally over the entire keyboard range at the same ti

this capability makes it possible to create complex and interesting performances.

In this mode only chords played in the normal way (page 25) can be detected.

1Press and hold the [FINGER] button for

longer than a second so that the Chord

Fingering item appears.

2Use the dial to select 2 (FullKeyboard).

Hold for Longer than a Second

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1Set the panel controls as required—

select a voice, pattern, etc.

2Press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] /

[DEC] buttons until the desired bank

number is shown on the display.

You can also use the dial in the PERFOR-

MANCE BANK display.

3Press the PERFORMANCE MEMORY

[1]–[8] button while holding down the

[STORE] button.

This saves the current panel settings in the

instrument’s memory.

8 Banks

Memory 1

Up to 64 complete setups can be saved (8 x 8 banks).

Memory 2 Memory 3 Memory 4 Memory 5 Memory 6 Memory 7 Memory 8

Saving to the Performance Memory

Bank number

• Data cannot be saved to the performance memory during song play-

back.

NOTE

• You can also save panel settings that have been saved to the Perfor

mance Memory to a USB storage device as a user le (see page

69).

NOTE

• If you save to a Performance Memory number that already contai

data, the previous data is deleted and overwritten by the new data

NOTE

• Do not turn off the power while saving settings to the Perfor-

mance Memory, otherwise the data may be damaged or lost.

CAUTION

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1Press the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC] /

[DEC] buttons until the desired bank

number is shown on the display.

You can also use the dial in the PERFOR-

MANCE BANK display.

2Press the PERFORMANCE MEMORY

button, [1]–[8], containing the settings

you want to recall.

The panel controls will be instantly set accord-

ingly.

Bank number

● Settings That Can be Saved to the

Performance Memory

• Pattern settings

Pattern number, FINGER ON/OFF, Split

Point, Pattern settings (Main A/B/C/D), P

tern volume, Tempo, Chord Fingering, Sy

Start ON/OFF

• Voice settings

Main Voice setting

Voice number, Volume, Octave, Pan, Rev

Level, Chorus Level, DSP Send Level, DR

Level, Attack Time, Release Time, Filter

Cutoff, Filter resonance

Dual Voice setting

Dual ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume,

Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level

DSP Send Level, DRY Level, Attack Tim

Release Time, Filter Cutoff, Filter resona

Split Voice setting

Split ON/OFF, Voice number, Volume,

Octave, Pan, Reverb Level, Chorus Level

DSP Send Level, DRY Level

• Effect settings

Reverb Type, Chorus Type, DSP ON/OFF

DSP Type

• Other settings

Transpose, Pitch Bend Range, Arpeggio O

OFF, Arpeggio Type, Octave

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

The PERFORMANCE BANK display will

appear when you press the PERFOR-

MANCE BANK [INC] or [DEC] button.

Use the PERFORMANCE BANK [INC]

and [DEC] buttons to select the bank

containing the performance memory

you want to erase.

While the PERFORMANCE BANK display is

showing you can also use the dial to select a

bank.

2Press and hold the PERFORMANCE

MEMORY button ([1]–[8]) correspond-

ing to the Performance you want to

clear for longer than a second.

A conrmation message will appear on the dis-

play.

Press the [INC/YES] button.

A conrmation message will appear on th

play.

Press [DEC/NO] if you want to cancel the

operation.

4To execute the Performance Memory

erase function press the [INC/YES] but-

ton.

The clear-in-progress message will appea

briey on the display while the data is bei

erased.

Bank number.

Hold for Longer

than a Second

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There are 21 editable parameters.

1Find the function you want to set in the

EDIT display list that begins on page 63.

2Press the [EDIT] button to enter the

EDIT display.

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

buttons are pressed the 21 available

items are selected in sequence. Select

the item you want to edit.

Refer to the function settings list on page 63 for

information on the items that can be edited.

The previous item will be displayed in the

upper left area of the display, while the next

item will be displayed in upper right area of the

display.

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

buttons to set the value.

Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons si

taneously to instantly reset to the default

ting.

Edited parameters can be saved to perform

memory (page 59).

Select and Edit an Item

Previous itemEDIT group Next item

Currently selected item Parameters

Increment

value by 1

Decrement

value by 1.

Press simultaneously to

recall the default setting.

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There are 25 function parameters in all.

1Find the function you want to set in the

UTILITY display list that begins on page

65.

2Press the [UTILITY] button to go to the

UTILITY display.

3Press the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons as many times as necessary

until the function’s display name

appears in the display.

Refer to the function list on page 65.

The name of the previous item in the list

appears to the upper left, and the name of the

next item in the list appears to the upper right

of the currently selected item.

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

buttons to set the value.

On/off type settings can be turned ON by

pressing the [INC/YES] button, and OFF

pressing the [DEC/NO] button.

In some cases the [INC/YES] button will

tiate execution of the selected function, an

[DEC/NO] will cancel the selection.

Press the [INC/YES][DEC/NO] buttons si

taneously to instantly reset to the default s

tings (except for initial MIDI setup).

Utility settings are memorized as soon as

are changed. However, items saved to the

formance memory are saved as performan

data.

To restore all initial factory default setting

form the “Backup Clear” procedure descr

in the “Initialization” section on page 35.

Selecting and Setting Functions

Previous itemUTILITY group Next item

Currently selected item Parameter

• Incremen

value by

• ON

• Execute

• Decrement

value by 1.

• OFF

• Cancel

Press simultaneously to

recall the default setting.

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

EFFECT Reverb Type Reverb Type 01–26 Determines the Reverb type, “26” is “off”. (See the list

on page 100)

Chorus Type Chorus Type 01–31 Determines the Chorus type. “31” is “off”. (See the

list on page 100)

DSP On/Off DSP On/Off ON/OFF

Sets the equalizer applied to the instrument output

(including headphones or other output) for optimum

sound in different listening situations.

DSP Type DSP Type 001–190 Determines the DSP type. “190” is “off”. (See the list

on page 101).

Master EQ Type Master EQ Type 1 (Flat), 2 (Attack),

3 (Hard), 4 (Retro),

5 (HighPass)

Selects the Master EQ type. Use this feature to boost

the bass, reduce the reproduction range for special

effects, and more.

VOLUME Pattern Volume Pattern Volume 000–127 Determines the volume of pattern playback.

Song Volume Song Volume 000–127 Determines the volume of song playback.

OVERALL Tuning Tuning 415.3–466.2 Hz Sets the pitch of the instrument’s sound in approxi-

mately 0.2 Hertz increments.

Pitch Bend Range Pitch Bend Range 01–12 Sets the pitch bend range in semitone increments.

Split Point Split Point 000–127(C-2–G8) Determines the highest key for the Split voice and

sets the Split “point”—in other words, the key that

separates the Split (lower) and Main (upper) voices

The Split Point and Accompaniment Split Point set-

tings are automatically set to the same value.

Touch Sensitivity Touch Sensitivity

1 (Soft), 2 (Medium),

3 (Hard), 4 (off)

Determines the sensitivity of the feature.

Chord Fingering Chord Fingering 1 (Multi Finger),

2 (FullKeyboard)

Sets the chord detection mode.

In the Multi Finger mode both normal chords and

simple chords played to the left of the split point are

detected. In the Full keyboard mode normal chords

played anywhere on the keyboard will be detected,

and notes played normally will sound as well.

ARPEGGIO Arpeggio Type Arpeggio Type 01–150 Selects the arpeggio type. Refer to the arpeggio list

on page 104.

Arpeggio Velocity Arpeggio Velocity

1 (Original), 2 (Thru)

Sets the arpeggio volume.

PC MODE PC Mode PC Mode ON/OFF Optimizes the MIDI settings for connecting to a com-

puter (page 79).

MIDI Local On/Off Local ON/OFF Local control determines whether or not notes played

on the instrument are sounded by its internal tone

generator system: the internal tone generator is

active when local control is on, and inactive when

local control is off. (page 78)

External Clock

On/Off

External Clock ON/OFF These settings determine whether the instrument is

synchronized to its own internal clock (OFF), or to

clock signal from an external device (ON). (page 78

Keyboard Out Keyboard Out ON/OFF These settings determine whether keyboard perfor-

mance data is transmitted via the MIDI output (ON

or not (OFF).

Pattern Out Pattern Out ON/OFF Determines whether pattern data will be output via

the MIDI output (ON) or not (OFF) during pattern

playback.

Song Out Song Out ON/OFF Determines whether song data will be output via the

MIDI output (ON) or not (OFF) during song playba

Initial Setup Initial Setup YES/NO Sends the instrument’s panel data to a computer.

Press [INC/YES] to send, or press [DEC/NO] to ca

cel.

METRONOME Time Signature –

Numerator

Time Signature –

Numerator

00–60

Determines the time signature of the metronome.

Time Signature

–

Denominator

Time Signature

–

Denominator

2, 4, 8,16 Sets the length of each metronome beat.

Volume Metronome Vol-

ume

000–127 Determines the volume of the metronome.

UTILITY Demo Cancel Demo Cancel ON/OFF When ON, demo playback will not start even if the

[SONG] and [PATTERN] buttons are pressed simult

neously.

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A USB storage device is a large-volume memory medium used for storing data.

When a USB storage device is inserted in this instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,

user songs created on the instruments and memorized settings can be saved to o

loaded from the device.

A USB storage device can also be used to transfer song data downloaded from th

Internet to the instrument.

If you don’t have a USB storage device, you will need to purchase one (or more, as

needed).

The instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB storage

devices. Yamaha cannot guarantee operation of USB storage devices that you pur-

chase. Before purchasing a USB storage device, please consult your Yamaha dealer,

or an authorized Yamaha distributor (see list at end the Owner’s Manual) for advice.

●To protect your data (write-protect switch)

Some USB storage devices are equipped with a write-protect switch.

To prevent accidental erasure of important data saved on a USB storage device, slide the write-prot

switch on the device to the “protect” position. When saving data, make sure that the write-protect

switch is set to the “overwrite” position.

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1Connect a USB storage device to the

USB TO DEVICE terminal, being careful

to insert it in the proper direction.

2Check that “CONNECT” is showing in

the MAIN display.

You can go to the FILE CONTROL displa

from which you can access USB storage d

operations by pressing the [MENU] butto

from this display.

(Do not press this button now, but only wh

instructed to in the section below.)

• In order to play songs copied to a USB storage device from a

computer or other device, the songs must be stored either in

the USB storage device’s root directory or a ﬁrst-level/second-

level folder in the root directory. Songs stored in these location

can be selected and played as USB songs (page 26). Songs

stored in third-level-folders created inside a second-level folder

cannot be selected and played by this instrument.

USB Storage Device (Root)

Can Be

Selected/

Played.

Cannot Be

Selected/

Played.

Song

File

Song

File

Song

File

Song

Folder

Song

Folder

Song

Folder

root

IMPORTANT

Menu Page

Format 68

User File Save 69

SMF Save 70

Load 71

Delete 72

A message (information or conﬁrmatio

dialog) will sometimes appears on the d

play to facilitate operation. Refer to the

“Messages” section on page 83 for exp

nations of each message.

CONN

• No sound will be produced if you play the keyboard while F

CONTROL display is showing. Also, in this state only buttons

to ﬁle functions will be active.

NOTE

• The FILE CONTROL display will not appear in any of the fo

cases:

• During pattern or song playback

• While data is being loaded from a USB storage device

NOTE

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This operation converts a user song (song numbers 001–005) to SMF Format 0 and saves the ﬁle to a USB storage device.

1Make sure that an appropriately format-

ted USB storage device has been prop-

erly connected to the instrument’s USB

TO DEVICE terminal, and that “CON-

NECT” is showing in the MAIN display.

2Press the [MENU] button.

3Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons to locate the SMF Save item.

The SOURCE FILE ﬁeld be highlighted and

the user song name will be displayed.

4Use the dial to select the source user

song.

You can press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO]

buttons simultaneously to select the ﬁrst user

song.

5Press the [EXECUTE] button.

The DESTINATION FILE will be highlighted,

and a default name will appear for the con-

verted song ﬁle.

6Press the [EXECUTE] button. A cur

will appear below the ﬁrst characte

the ﬁle name.

7Change the ﬁle name as necessary

Refer to “Saving Data” on page 69 for ﬁle

entry.

8Press the [EXECUTE] button.

A conﬁrmation message will appear on th

play. You can press the [DEC/NO] button

this point to cancel the operation.

9Press the [EXECUTE] button again,

the [INC/YES] button, and the save

operation will begin.

The user song will be stored to the USER

FILES folder in the USB storage device.

10 A message will appear on the dis

when the operation is complete.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the

MAIN display.

●What is SMF (Standard MIDI File)?

The SMF (Standard MIDI File) format is one of the

most common and widely compatible sequence for-

mats used for storing sequence data. There are two

variations: Format 0 and Format 1. A large number

of MIDI devices are compatible with SMF Format

0, and most commercially available MIDI sequence

data is provided in SMF Format 0.

The Source User Song Name

●To Overwrite an Existing File

If you want to overwrite a ﬁle that already

exists on the USB storage device, use the d

or the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons

select the ﬁle, then skip ahead to step 8.

The name of the ﬁle to be Cursor

• Once the save-in-progress message appears in the disp

operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the power

remove the USB storage device during this operation.

CAUTION

• If an existing ﬁlename is speciﬁed the display prompts you f

mation. Press [EXECUTE] or [INC/YES] if it is OK to overw

ﬁle, or [DEC/NO] to cancel. You can press the [DEC/NO] bu

this point to cancel the operation.

• The amount of time it will take to perform the save operatio

depends on the particular USB storage device you are usin

NOTE

72 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

This procedure deletes selected user ﬁles and SMF ﬁles from a USB storage device.

Make sure that the USB storage device

containing the ﬁle(s) you want to delete

has been properly connected to the

instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,

and that “CONNECT” is showing in the

MAIN display.

2Press the [MENU] button.

3Use the CATEGORY [DEC] and [INC]

buttons to locate the Delete item.

Select the ﬁle you want to delete.

You can press the [INC/YES] and [DEC/N

buttons simultaneously to select the ﬁrst s

or user ﬁle on the USB storage device.

5Press the [EXECUTE] button.

A conﬁrmation message will appear on th

play. You can press the [DEC/NO] button

this point to cancel the operation.

6Press the [EXECUTE] button again,

the [INC/YES] button, and the delete

operation will begin.

7A message will appear on the displ

when the operation is complete.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the M

display.

1Make sure that the USB storage device

containing the SMF you want to play

has been properly connected to the

instrument’s USB TO DEVICE terminal,

and that “CONNECT” is showing in the

MAIN display.

2Press the [USB] button.

3Use the dial to select the SMF you w

to play.

4Press the [START/STOP] button.

• Once the delete-in-progress message appears in the di

the operation cannot be canceled. Never turn off the po

remove the USB storage device during this operation.

CAUTION

• If the USB storage device has been write-protected, an app

message will appear on the display and you will not be able

cute the operation.

NOTE

Playing SMF Saved to a USB Storage Device

• SMF playback will not be transmitted via MIDI.

NOTE

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manu

qOUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks

These jacks output stereo audio signals (1/4"

mono phone plugs).

For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO

jack.

wMIDI IN and OUT terminals

The MIDI IN connector receives MIDI mes-

sages from external MIDI devices. This can be

used to control the MM6/MM8 or play it’s

tone-generator from an external MIDI device.

The performance data and control data gener-

ated when it’s controllers and knobs are oper-

ated is transmitted via the MIDI OUT

connector.

eUSB TO DEVICE terminal

This terminal allows connection to USB stor-

age devices, (USB storage device, Floppy disk

drive, Hard disk drive, etc.) and allows you to

save data you’ve created to the connected

device, as well as load data from the connected

device.

Refer to “Connecting a USB Storage Device”

on page 75 for more information.

rUSB TO HOST terminal

This terminal allows direct connection to

sonal computer, and allows you to transfe

MIDI data between the devices.

Refer to “Connecting to a Personal Comp

on page 77 for more information.

qe r

74 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

Since the MM6/MM8 has no built-in speakers, it must be connected to an external ampliﬁer and speakers,

headphones, or other sound output device.

■Connecting to Powered Speakers or Monitor Speakers.● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

For optimum, accurate reproduction of the instrument’s rich sounds with effects and full stereo imagi

use a pair of powered speakers. Connect the powered speakers to the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jack

the rear panel.

■Controlling an External Tone Module ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

This type of connection lets you play an external MIDI tone generator (tone generator module, etc.) f

the MM6/MM8 keyboard, or by playing back the MM6/MM8 songs or patterns.

Use this connection when you want the external instrument to sound as well as the MM6/MM8.

In order to play the external tone module in this type of setup, the MIDI receive channel of the tone m

must be set to the same channel as the MM6/MM8 MIDI transmit channel.

The MM6/MM8 transmit channels are ﬁxed, as shown below.

PHONES jackOUTPUT L/MONO jack OUTPUT R jack

Keyboard ampliﬁer, monitor speaker, etc. Headphones

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

NOTE

Connecting to External MIDI Devices

• MIDI data can be received and transmitted via the MIDI connectors as well as the USB TO HOST terminal.

However, they cannot be used at the same time.

NOTE

MIDI OUT Connector

MIDI IN Connector

MM6/MM8

Tone Module

Main Voice Channel 1

Dual Voice Channel 2

Split Voice Channel 3

76 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

you can copy the data to the hard disk of your com-

puter, then archive and organize the ﬁles as

desired.

on the instrument.

Files on a computer’s hard disk can be transferred

to the instrument by ﬁrst copying them to a USB

storage device, and then connecting the medi

the instrument.

User ﬁles, pattern ﬁles, and MIDI songs can b

copied to a USB storage device from the hard

of the computer. Once you’ve copied the data

nect the device to the USB TO DEVICE term

of the instrument and play back the MIDI son

load the user ﬁle or pattern ﬁle into the instru

Saves internal data to a USB storage device.

USB TO DEVICE Terminal

MM6/MM8

USB Storage

Device

Disconnect the USB storage device from the

computer and connect it to the instrument.

Backing up data to a computer and

organizing ﬁles/folders.

USB Terminal

Computer

USB Storage

Device

• In the case of Macintosh OS X a ﬁle with a different name will s

times be created. Always select the ﬁle with the original name w

loading into the instrument.

NOTE

Copying the ﬁles of the hard disk of the compute

to the USB storage device.

MM6/MM8

Disconnect the USB storage device from the

computer and connect it to the instrument.

USB Storage

Device

USB Stora

Device

Computer

USB TO DEVICE Terminal

Reading ﬁles on the USB storage device from

the instrument.

USB Terminal

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manu

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

■Installing the USB-MIDI Driver ● ●

In order to be able to communicate with and use

instruments connected to your computer, the

appropriate driver software must be properly

installed on your computer.

The USB-MIDI driver allows sequence software

and similar applications on your computer to trans-

mit and receive MIDI data to and from MIDI

devices via a USB cable.

1Download the proper driver from our

website:

http://www.global.yamaha.com/download/

usb_midi/

Versions are available for:

Windows Vista, XP Professional/Home

Edition

Macintosh: OS X 10.2.8–10.5.1

2Install the USB MIDI driver on the com-

puter.

Refer to the installation instructions included

with the download package.

3Connect the computer to the instrument

with a USB cable.

For details, see the page 78.

■USB Precautions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Please observe the following precautions whe

connecting the instrument to a computer via a

cable. Failing to do so can cause the instrume

and/or the computer to hang up (freeze), poss

causing corruption or loss of data. If the instru

or computer does hang up, turn the power to b

devices off and then on again, and restart the

puter.

Driver

USB cable

MM6/MM8

Computer

Sequence

software

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

• Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST conn

exit from any computer power-saving mode (such as suspe

sleep, standby).

• Before turning on the power to the instrument, connect the

puter to the USB TO HOST connector.

• Check the following points before turning the instrument’s

on or off, and before plugging or unplugging the USB cable

• Quit all applications.

• Make sure that no data transfer is in progress. (Data is

mitted whenever you play the keyboard or play back a

• Allow at least 6 seconds between turning the instrument’s

on and off, and between plugging and unplugging the USB

• Directly connect the instrument to the computer using a si

USB cable. Do not use a hub.

CAUTION

80 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

• This owner’s manual is the exclusive copyrights of Yamaha Corporation.

• The supplied software is the exclusive copyrights of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

• Use of the supplied software and this manual is governed by the license agreement which the purch

fully agrees to upon breaking the seal of the software packaging.(Please read carefully the Softwar

Licensing Agreement at the page 81 of this manual before installing the application.)

• Copying of the supplied software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means i

expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.

• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and document

and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software.

• The supplied software disk is not an audio CD. Do not attempt to play it on a standard audio/video C

DVD player.

• Please check the latest information about the supplied software and system requirements at the follo

URL:

http://www.yamahasynth.com/

• Yamaha Corporation does not provide support for the supplied software.

The supplied disk includes DAW software for Windows and Macintosh computers.

Refer to the URL below for the latest information on system requirements.

http://www.yamahasynth.com/

Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the follo

address.

http://www.steinberg.net

You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software. (The Help men

includes the PDF manual and other information on the software.)

About the Supplied DAW Software

• Make sure to install DAW software under the “Administrator” account.

• In order to have continuous use of the DAW software in the accessory disk, including support and other ben-

eﬁts, you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting it while the com-

puter is connected to the Internet. Click the “Register Now” button shown when the software is started, then

ﬁll in all required ﬁelds for registration. If you do not register the software, you will be unable to use it after a

limited period of time expires.

• Macintosh users can begin the installation process by double-clicking the icon with the “.mpkg” ﬁle name

extension.

NOTE

Support

82 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

A popping sound is heard when the instrument is

turned on or off.

This is normal, and is caused by the brief current surge produced

when the device is turned on or off. Be sure to turn the volume down

when turning the device on or off.

Noise is produced when using a mobile phone.

To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away fro

the instrument. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the ins

ment may produce interference.

There is no sound even when the keyboard is

played or when a song or pattern is being played

back.

Check the Local Control on/off setting. (See page 78).

Is the FILE CONTROL display showing? The instrument’s keyboa

etc., will not produce any sound while the FILE CONTROL displa

showing. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the MAIN display.

The pattern or song does not play back when the

[START/STOP] button is pressed.

Is External Clock set to ON?

Make sure External Clock is set to OFF; refer to “External Clock”

page 78.

The pattern does not sound properly.

Make sure that the pattern volume is set to an appropriate level.

page 53).

Is the split point set at an appropriate key for the chords you are p

ing? Set the split point an appropriate key (page 52).

Is the [FINGER] button indicator lit? If not, press the [FINGER} bu

so that it does light.

Only the pattern rhythm plays even if the [FIN-

GER] button indicator is lit when pattern num-

ber 113 through 168 is selected.

This is normal. Pattern numbers 113 through 168 only include a

rhythm part, so not other pattern parts will play. Select a pattern n

ber other than 113–168 to hear parts other than the rhythm part.

Not all of the voices seem to sound, or the sound

seems to be cut off.

Or, the pattern or song sound is interrupted when

playing on the keyboard.

The instrument is polyphonic up to a maximum of 32 notes.

If the Dual voice or Split voice is being used and a style or song is

ing back at the same time, some notes/sounds may be omitted (o

“stolen”) from the accompaniment or song.

The footswitch (for sustain) seems to produce

the opposite effect.

For example, pressing the footswitch cuts off the

sound and releasing it sustains the sounds.

The polarity of the footswitch is reserved. Make sure that the foot

switch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before tur

on the power.

The sound of the voice changes from note to

note.

This is normal. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple

recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the ke

board; thus, the actual sound of the voice may be slightly different

note to note.

The [FINGER] button indicator does not light

even when the button is pressed.

Is the pattern selection screen showing? Be sure to press the [PA

TERN] button before using any of the pattern-related functions.

When a voice is changed during recording the

DSP effect is not applied as expected.

During recording the DSP type set before recording was begun is

maintained. For this reason the expected DSP effect may not be

applied if you change voices. This is not a malfunction.

The volume changes when DSP is turned ON or

OFF.

Some voices change in volume when the DSP effects are turned

or OFF. This is not a malfunction.

The DSP effect doesn’t sound as expected.

Only one DSP effect can be active at a time for the entire instrume

is for this reason that, for example, the DSP effect may not sound

expected when playing the keyboard while playing back a song o

tern loaded from an external device. The DSP settings are saved

the song and pattern data. This is not a malfunction.

The “OverCurrent” is shown in the upper-right

area of the MAIN display and the USB device

does not respond.

Communication with the USB device has been shut down becaus

the overcurrent to the USB device. Disconnect the device from th

[USB TO DEVICE] terminal, then turn on the power of the instrum

MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manu

All Memory Clearing... Displayed while erasing all data in the ﬂash memory.

Never turn the power off during data transmission.

Are you sure? Conﬁrms whether Song Clear or Track Clear is executed or not.

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

Cancel Displayed when the transmission of Initial Send is cancelled.

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

Completed Indicates the completion of the speciﬁed job, such as saving data or transmiss

Data Error! Displayed when the user song contains illegal data.

End Displayed when transmission of Initial Setup data has been completed.

Error! Displayed when a write operation has failed.

File information area is not large enough. Indicates that data cannot be saved to the media because the total number of

is too large.

File is not found. Indicates that there is no ﬁle.

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

Format OK ? [EXECUTE] Conﬁrms whether the media format operation is executed or not.

Formatting... Displayed while formatting.

Load OK ? Conﬁrms whether loading is executed or not.

Loading... Displayed while loading data.

Media is not inserted. This message will appear if you attempt to access a memory device when no

ory device is connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal.

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

Memory Full Displayed when the internal memory becomes full during song recording.

MIDI receive buffer overﬂow. Displayed when the MIDI receive buffers overﬂows.

Now Writing...

(Don’t turn off the power now, otherwise

the data may be damaged.)

Displayed while writing data to the memory. Never turn the power off while writ

Doing so may result in data loss.

Overwrite ? Conﬁrms whether overwriting is executed or not

Save OK ? Conﬁrms whether saving is executed or not

Saved data is not found. Displayed when the data to be saved doesn’t exist.

Saving... Displayed while saving data to the memory. Never turn the power off while sav

Doing so may result in data loss.

Send OK? Conﬁrms whether the data transmission is executed or not

Sending... Displayed while transmitting data.

Since the media is in use now, this

function is not available.

Indicates that the ﬁle control function is currently unavailable since the media

being accessed.

Sure ? [YES/NO] Reconﬁrms whether each operation is executed or not

The limit of the media has been reached. Indicates that data cannot be saved because the folder/directory structure has

become too complicated.

The media is not formatted. Indicates that the inserted media has not been formatted.

The media is write-protected. Indicates that the inserted media cannot be written to because it is write-prote

Set the write-protect switch to the “overwrite” position before use.

There are too many ﬁles. Indicates that data cannot be saved because the total number of ﬁles exceeds

maximum capacity.

This function is not available now. Indicates that the designated function is not available because the instrument

executing another job.

• Not all messages are listed in the table.

NOTE

84 MM6/MM8 Owner’s Manual

that it can play a maximum of up to 32 notes at once, regard-

less of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a

number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment

is used the total number of available notes for playing on the

keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the

Split Voice and Song functions. If the maximum polyphony is

exceeded, earlier played notes will be cut off and the most

recent notes have priority (last note priority).

● Panel Voice List

• The Voice List includes MIDI program change numbers for

each voice. Use these program change numbers when

playing the instrument via MIDI from an external devic

• Program Numbers 001 to 128 directly relate to MIDI Pr

gram Change Numbers 000 to 127. That is, Program Nu

bers and Program Change Numbers differ by a value of

Remember to take this into consideration.

• Some voices may sound continuously or have a long

decay after the notes have been released while the sus-

tain pedal (footswitch) is held.

Voice

No.

Order in

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