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4. 29 Creating a new Performance by using your favorite Voice Performance Creator esses 30 Layer Playing different Voices 1 30 oplit Playing two different Voices with your left and right Se UCET ERR ONE RTT RSEN 30 Drum Assign Layering a drum Part with the current Voice 31 Changing the drum pattern Arpeggio 32 Playing the keyboard in the Performance Mode 32 Selecting FS ON MAC E 32 Changing the timbre of the VOICE see me perte tinens 34 Recording in the Performance 34 Song ieu An 34 Recording the melody and Arpeggio playback to the Song 34 Recording Arpeggio playback to a Pattern 35 Connecting microphone or audio equipment 36 Playing the keyboard along with the sound input from the A D INPUT L R jacks 36 Playing the keyboard along with 37 Creating an original 50 9 38 EE 38 Creating a Drum part via Step 39 Creating a bass part via Realtime Recording 40 Creating a synthesizer part by using Arpeggio 41 Correc
5. SeqMode song This setting lets you record your keyboard performance to the Song Number Select a destination Song Executing Performance recording overwrites and erases all the previously recorded data of the specified Song Make sure to select a Song which contains no data TimeSignature 4 4 oet the same value here as that of the Arpeggio type Normally set this to 4 4 Tempo oet the desired tempo of the metronome and Arpeggio for recording F2 REC TR display Club Worse J 5 FERFFART 1 2 3 4 4 5 83 19 11 1212 14 15 16 D L1 DJ C3 D1 L3 DJ DI C1 C3 D DI CI C3 DI Select the destination Tracks from 4 4 5 8 9 49 and 13 16 F3 OTHER display Club Harz J Eeunnstart CoPuPer fParam on on Cine CARPET CEES 22292 AFFE KeyOnStart When set to on recording starts immediately when you press any note on the keyboard Set this parameter to on when using the Arpeggio CopyPerfParam Set this to on when you wish to copy the parameter settings for the Performance Parts 1 4 to the destination Parts of the Song MoveToRecMode Set this to on when you wish to move to the Song mode specified via the SeqMode after reco
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7. SCENE STORE AE M Control and Functions MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 1 1 Control and Functions Q Keyboard The 8 features an 88 key keyboard while the MOX6 has 61 keys All are equipped with a touch response feature initial touch With initial touch the instrument senses how strongly or softly you play the keys and uses that playing strength to affect the sound in various ways depending on the selected Voice Pitch Bend wheel Controls the pitch bend effect You can also assign other functions to this controller Modulation wheel Controls the modulation effect You can also assign other functions to this controller IE A D GAIN Go YAMAHA m iu lt m m MASTER VOLUME DAW LEVEL MASTER VOLUME slider page 18 Adjusts the volume of the overall sound Move the slider upwards to raise the output level from the OUTPUT L MONO R jacks and the PHONES jack O DAW LEVEL slider Adjusts the volume of the audio signal input from the USB TO HOST terminal A D INPUT GAIN knob Use this to adjust the input gain of the audio signals at the A D INPUT L R jacks Depending on the connected microphone you may need to adjust this for optimum level The volume le
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9. 5 Move the cursor to Main Sub then select the Category that includes your desired Voice 2 Press the DRUM ASSIGN button on the panel PERFORMANCE CREATOR The Category Search display appears Drum Percussion is 52115 Main aT Sub SFLITFOIHT LOWER automatically assigned as the Category The Drum Voice is assigned to Part 4 then the Arpeggio is automatically turned on Play the keyboard to trigger the Arpeggio Ez CREATOR __ _________ Hi Press the Cursor gt button DrumRssisn aam j The Voice list is shown 1 3 Sub ula ER FERFORMANCE CREATOR Woice PRES RE FEES Fundamental I 3 PRES 88 Fat Sine Resonance z Press the Cursor gt button Imo 7 More Fatty E The Voice list is shown FAVORITE 358 I 811 Hn PERFORMANCE CREATOR Joice n T Select the desired Voice from the list then press sn oe Lode Tom ower Standard Eit ig the ENTER button F Power Standard Kit 2 OF The Performance Play display will appear H dear Standard as 52 1 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 31 Quick Guide 4 Select the desired Drum Voice from the list then press the ENTER butto
10. CTLASH USET O MIDI NOTE This setting is available for all modes If necessary press the STORE button to store this with the Utility settings Press the A D INPUT ON OFF button so that its lamp lights This setting enables audio signals to be input from the connected audio device A D INPUT __ __ ON OFF Press the LEVEL meter button so that the A D INPUT lamp lights then adjust the input level by using the GAIN knob NOTE Adjust the GAIN knob to raise the input level as far as possible without allowing distortion to occur A D INPUT Tat LEVEL meter button can e i5 xed LEVEL meter MASTER VOLUME DAW LEVEL 9 Press the VOICE button then select the desired Voice Play the keyboard wile you sing into the microphone or play back the audio equipment 10 necessary press the STORE button to store the Voice Playing the keyboard along with Vocoder This instrument features a Vocoder function This is a distinctive robot voice effect which extracts the characteristic of the microphone sound and adds it to the sound of your keyboard performance In these example instructions you ll learn how to use the Vocoder in the Voice mode NOTE For details about the Vocoder see the Reference Manual PDF document 1 Connectthe microphone by following steps 1 8 on the previous page
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12. MIDI You can use the Master mode to memorize the settings you use most often 56 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Click metronome settings F2 SEQ gt SF1 CLICK Determines the tempo volume and output destination of the click metronome Recount imeas 180 1 OTHER MEMORY GEHERAL CTLASH USE I O FILI Effect settings applied to the signal input from the A D INPUT jack F3 VCE A D Determines the settings for the effects applied to the incoming audio signal from the A D INPUT jacks in the Voice mode evel 127 MonoStereo LRMono IHSE VOICE CTLASH USEI O HIDI Master Effect Master EQ settings in the Voice mode F2 VOICE gt SF1 MFX SF2 MEQ Determines how much of the Effect and EQ processing is applied to the master output Saving Loading Data File Mode The File mode provides tools for transferring data such as Voice Performance Song and Pattern between the MOX6 and external USB flash memory device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal To enter the File mode press the FILE button This section explains how to save load all the data on the user memory of this instrument as All file extension Saving the settings to a USB flash memory device 1 Connecta USB flash memory device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal of this instrument
13. Qa COMMOH MATH LIMIT OUT CH Changing the Arpeggio Type will call up a different Voice since the VoiceWithARP parameter is set to on If you want to record a drum pattern for example set the Category to a drum percussion like name then find the desired Arpeggio Type Press the REC button then set the parameters for recording on the F1 SETUP display as below Iype replace Loop off Quantize off oet the other parameters if necessary 19 11 1z 12 14 1E 16 rer Looe 474 Quant ize Heas CHEFIIO __ GN 10 Press the gt Play button to start recording Play the keyboard to trigger Arpeggio playback Since the Loop parameter is set to off recording will be finished automatically when the end of the Pattern Length is reached NOTE All the notes generated via Arpeggio playback will be recorded Recorded Data as a User Phrase The MIDI note sequence data except for the Voice setting etc recorded in the Pattern mode will be stored as a User Phrase The stored User Phrase can be assigned to a different Section Track from the F4 PATCH display in the Pattern Play mode This allows you to use already recorded User Phrases for the other different Sections Tracks A single Pattern provides memory space for 256 of your own original User Phrases 11
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15. page 36 Song Pattern created by recording your keyboard performance and assembling Pattern sections Creating T 38 Creating aptat odes Ra bun edi En chaste 44 Master mode create a master keyboard setup or instantly up your desired programs Using as a Master Keyboard Master page 55 Music creation by using a computer Recording your performance on the MOX6 MOX8 to DAW page 52 Using the MOX6 MOX8 as a tone generator for DAW playback page 52 Hemote controlling the DAW Remote page 53 Using the MOX6 MOX8 Editor VST as a software page 54 Global settings and data backup Making global system settings Utility mode Quick page 56 Saving loading data in the File 57 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 23 Quick Guide Playing the keyboard in the Voice mode In the Voice Play display the top display of the Voice mode you can select and play a single Voice The Voices of this instrument are divided into the following two types Normal
16. recording is completed press the ARP EDIT and F3 MAIN buttons then set the Switch parameter of Track 1 to off Since all the notes generated via Arpeggio playback recorded in this example it is not necessary to trigger the Arpeggio during playback This is why the Switch parameter is set to off here 12 Press the gt Play button to hear the recorded Phrase MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 45 Quick Guide 13 Record Phrases to the other Tracks of Section A as desired using the same operation Record a bass line to Track 2 then record guitar backing to Track 3 by repeating steps 4 13 above 14 Press STORE gt F1 SEQ gt ENTER to store the recorded Phrases as a Pattern This operation will store all the Song Patterns Now that you ve recorded Section A go on to the following instructions and create Section B by using the Pattern Copy Job with the already recorded User Phrases Creating another Pattern Section B by using already recorded data Here you ll learn how to create a Section B by using recorded data copied from Section A For example the drum part and bass part will be copied from Section A and the guitar part will be created via the same note data as that of the bass part Copying the Pattern data First copy all the recorded data from the Section A to Section B by using the Pattern Copy Job 1 Press PATTERN gt JOB to enter the Pattern Job 2 Press t
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18. FRESS TO STORE Per La Chilltranika 1 FRESS EDIT NOTE When you press the EDIT button in the Store display you can check the sound of the Performance at the storing destination Split Playing two different Voices with your left and right hands This section shows you how to create a Performance in which the keyboard is divided or split into two sections the left hand section and the right hand The lowest note of the right hand section is referred to as the Split Point By creating such a Performance you can play a bass part with your left hand and a piano part with your right hand for example 1 Select a Voice in the Voice mode 1 Full Concert Grand Inm ARPES BARE 2 Press the SPLIT button on the panel The Category Search display appears Quick Guide The Voice selected in the Voice mode will be assigned to PERFORIMRHCE CREATOR nice B Part 1 and the Voice selected after pressing the SPLIT button will be assigned to Part 2 These two Voices are 52111 Main EE Sub SFLITFOINT LOWER sounded in different areas of the divided keyboard as a el Performance You can confirm what Voices are assigned on the display 3 Move the cursor to SPLITPOINT
19. Move the cursor to the position shown below then use the INC DEC buttons or DATA dial Insertion Effect connection 1G m Echa AmE 1nzH kEl GEHERAL 5 Set the output destination of each Element Key Move the cursor to EL OUT for the Normal Voice or KEY OUT For the Drum Voice then use the INC DEC buttons or DATA dial Element Out 1 8 6 If necessary edit the Effect parameters on the display called up via the 522 INS A SF3 INS B buttons Try narrowing in on your desired sound by finely editing the parameters provided for each Effect Type Full Concert Grand 3 Category MSC EB 581 Edi Gain Preset Fla t IHESA GEHERAL OLTFLT 1 After setting the parameters press the STORE button to store your settings as a User Voice Quick Guide Changing the Arpeggio Type assignment Try changing the Arpeggio Types assigned to the SF1 SF6 buttons of the Preset Voice 1 Press the ARP EDIT button The Arpeggio Edit display appears AFF ARF CMA_LPf Arei Bank JeloRate Ufz Category GateFatelfs SubCatedoarY Genrl Pe LIMIT 2 Press the desired Arpeggio button SF1 ARP1 SF6 ARP6 3 Press the F2 TYPE button to call up the TYPE display 4 Select the desired Arpeggio Type you want to assign Edit the
20. Quantize 240 Rec Track 2 3 Press the F2 VOICE button followed by the CATEGORY SEARCH button then select the Bass Voice Set the Main Main Category to Bass then set the Sub Sub Category to Synth Bass Move the Cursor button to call up the Voice List From this list select PRE3 E01 Uni Punch then press the ENTER button CATEGORY SEARCH Joice O Main 4 Sub MFI azz rFUUSUDIIC eRe CATEGORY SEARCH PRES DIS Biting PRES Uni Punch j EJ PRES Fas Oscillator LES 5Unbs 4 Press the F5 CLICK button to turn the Click on 9 Press UTILITY F2 SEQ gt SF1 CLICK then set the Click related parameters as below e Mode Beat 04 e RecCount 1meas RecCount 1meas 188 1 UICE OTHER ITA RE With this setting there will be a one measure lead in count before recording begins and the Click will play back only while recording 6 Press the REC button to return to the Song Record display 1 Press the I4 Top button to return to the top of the Song then press the gt Play button to start recording As soon as the lead in count 1 measure is finished play the following notation ETE 8 After playing the above notation press the Stop button
21. YAMAHA gt lt Manual SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply adapter DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter other than one described in the manual on the name plate or specifically recom mended by Yamaha WARNING Do not place this product in a position where anyone could walk on trip over or roll anything over power or connecting cords of any kind The use of an extension cord is not recommended If you must use an extension cord the minimum wire size for a 25 cord or less is 18 AWG NOTE The smaller the AWG number the larger the current handling capacity For longer extension cords consult a local electrician 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 existing 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
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24. ARP HOLD 1 1 Press the SOLO button The SOLO lamp lights indicating that Solo is enabled 2 Press any of the Number 1 4 buttons The lamp of the pressed button will flash and only the corresponding Part will be sounded Press any other Number button to change the solo Part NOTE You can exit from this status by pressing the TRACK button or PERFORMANCE CONTROL button Using the Arpeggio function The Arpeggio function lets you trigger rhythm patterns riffs and phrases using the current Voice by simply playing notes on the keyboard In the Performance mode each of four Arpeggio types is assigned to each of four Parts This means four Arpeggio types can be played back simultaneously Try selecting different Performances and check out the various Arpeggio types NOTE For details about Arpeggio see the Reference Manual PDF document oince the preset Performances already have their own Arpeggio types pre assigned you can play the Arpeggio by selecting the desired Performance turning on the ARP ON OFF button then pressing any note Instructions on using Arpeggio are basically the same as in the Voice mode Quick Guide Turning Arpeggio playback on off for each Part You can turn Arpeggio playback on or off for each Part of the Performance as described below 1 CAS PART SELECT PART MUTE ARP HOLD 1 Press the PERFORMANCE CONTROL button The PERFORMANCE CONTROL lamp lights in
25. ASSIGNABLE SWITCH 2702619191 TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW SET ar E Editing area Full Concert Grand 1B Concert Grand l ae Character List ARCH EHTTELRN PORS TUAE L SE GERE FEE ASSIGNABLE SWITCH B D E F F1 F2 F3 F6 TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW cHSET CAUTOMATIONS Basic Operation Selecting a note type When the cursor is located on a parameter for which note types are to be set the note icon appears at the lower right corner indicating that you can call up the Note Type selection window by pressing the SF6 button You can specify the note type by pressing the F1 F5 buttons and the SF1 SF5 buttons Club Work i 4 E 1 E oO Ei ti El E El LJ EJ auerdub FecTrack 47 i Meas ASSIGNABLE SWITCH D F F3 F4 5 TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW cHSET AUTOMATION Note Type selection window 1 4 E E oO Ei averdub RecTr ack E de Meas EI ETIN TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT REA WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW CH SET are ME ET N AR Tl Note Key and Velocity settings several parameters let you set
26. Number 1 16 F1 VOICE 522 MODE gt ArpPlyOnly Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low when using the external controller Are the effect and filter settings appropriate If you are using the filter try changing the cutoff frequency Some cutoff settings may filter out all of the sound VOICE F6 EFFECT PERFORM gt F6 EFFECT SONG PATTERN MIXING gt F6 EFFECT VOICE EDIT Element Key selection F3 FILTER PERFORM EDIT gt Part selection gt F4 gt SF1 FILTER SONG PATTERN MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F4 TONE gt SF1 FILTER SONG PATTERN gt UTILITY F2 SEQ 522 FILTER Is Vocoder selected as the Insertion Effect Type of the Voice If so set the parameters related to the AD Part and A D INPUT connector to the appropriate values then play the keyboard while speaking into the connected microphone Check whether or not the A D INPUT GAIN Knob on the rear panel is set to the minimum position VOICE F6 EFFECT gt SF1 CONNECT gt InsEF Connect B Are the volume or expression settings too low UTILITY gt F1 GENERAL SF1 TG gt Volume VOICE gt EDIT gt COMMON gt F2 OUTPUT gt Volume VOICE gt EDIT gt Element Key selection gt F4 AMP gt LVL PAN gt Level PERFORM gt EDIT gt COMMON gt F2 OUT MFX SF1 OUT gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT gt
27. 4 Master Play Keyboard transmit channel setting Master program when memorizing the Voice mode selection or Performance mode to the current Master or Song Pattern Track selection when memorizing the Song mode or Pattern mode to the current Master Master Edit Changes the Edit mode from Common Edit to Zone Edit and Zone selection 1 8 Song Pattern Section selection in the Song Pattern Track selection Song Pattern Track Solo Track selection Song Pattern Play Pattern mode Mute setting selection Song Pattern Section selection in the Song Pattern Part selection Song Pattern Part Mute Solo Part selection Voice selection of Mixing Pattern mode setting the current Part Mixing Voice Element selection 1 8 Element Mute setting Solo Element Edit 9 16 selection 9 16 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 1 5 Control and Functions Rear Panel amp YAMAHA Standby On switch page 17 Press to turn the power On a or Standby DC IN connector page 17 Connect the supplied power adaptor to this connector Q USB terminals There are two different types of USB terminals and the rear panel of the instrument features both The USB TO HOST terminal is used to connect this instrument to the computer via the USB cable and allows you to transfer MIDI data and audio data between the devices Unlike MIDI USB can handle multiple ports via a single cable For information abo
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29. 2 Press the VOICE button then select the desired Voice to which the Vocoder is applied This instrument features special Voices specifically designed for use with the Vocoder Call up the Category Search display then select the desired Voice from the Vocoder Main Category NOTE f you use the Vocoder effect in the Performance Song Pattern mode assign the Voice for the Vocoder to Part 1 Vocoder cannot be applied to any of the other Parts Quick Guide 3 Press EDIT COMMON gt F6 EFFECT gt SF1 CONNECT then set the InsEF Connect parameter to vocoder NOTE The InsEF Connect parameter is automatically set to vocoder if you select a Voice from the Vocoder Category in step 2 CWocoder with ane 1 is vocoder 1 From the SF2 VOCODER display set the Vocoder related parameters if necessary Speak or sing into the microphone while pressing the note s to generate the machine like Vocoder sound Set the related parameters as desired while listening to the Vocoder sound For details about each parameter see the Reference Manual PDF document With Delay 18 Attack MicGateTh 45 an Press the STORE button to call up the Store display then store the settings as a User Voice MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 3 Quick Guide Creating an original Song This instrument features a built i
30. 4 MOX6 MOXS8 Owner s Manual e When setting up the product make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible If some trouble or malfunction occurs immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet Even when the power switch is turned off electricity is still flowing to the product at the minimum level When you are not using the product for a long time make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet e Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components turn off the power for all components Before turning the power on or off for all components set all volume levels to minimum e Be sure to set the volumes of all components at their minimum levels and gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instrument to set the desired listening level 1 2 Handling caution e Never insert or drop paper metallic or other objects into the gaps on the panel or keyboard This could cause physical injury to you or others damage to the instrument or other property or operational failure e 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 Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument or data that is lost or destroyed Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use Even when the power switch is in
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32. NOTE f you are using the MOXG use the OCTAVE buttons to make sure that the Hi Hat Cymbal sounds when you play the key This is necessary since the MOX6 has a shorter keyboard and doesn t have G 1 key 12 Press the W Stop button to stop recording This returns to the Song Play display After executing the above operations steps 1 12 you should now have a 1 measure drum phrase as shown below vba dr hr FF ON 13 Press the I4 Top button then press the gt Play button to hear the recorded data To stop playback press the Bil Stop button MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 39 Quick Guide 14 Press the JOB button followed by the F3 EVENT button to call up the EVENT JOB SELECT display To create a four measure drum pattern which repeats the recorded drum phrase use the Copy Event Job 15 Select 02 Copy Event then press the ENTER button EHT HE SELECT PRESS CENTER SELECT P Hg E rent Create Continuous Data ACE 16 settings as listed below then press ENTER button to execute the Copy Event Job e Source Track 01 Source range 001 1 000 002 1 000 Destination Track 017 Top measure of the destination 002 NumberOfTimes x 03 Executing this Job will copy the drum phrase recorded to the first measure to the 2nd
33. Number 1 4 F1 VOICE 581 VOICE gt P WithVce 2 Execute the Voice Copy Job in the Performance Job mode This Job copies the System Effect Master Effect and Master EQ settings in the Voice mode to the Performance Common parameters PERFORM gt JOB gt F3 COPY gt 522 VOICE 3 Set the Reverb Send Level and Chorus Send Level to the desired value same as in the Voice mode manually PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt F2 OUTPUT 522 EF SEND The Song Pattern cannot be started even when pressing the gt Play button B Does the selected Song or Pattern phrase actually contain data B Is the DAW REMOTE button turned on B 5 the MIDI Sync parameter set to internal or auto using internal clock UTILITY F5 MIDI SF3 SYNC gt MIDI Sync auto or internal MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 65 Appendix Song Pattern Phrase cannot be recorded B 5 there enough free memory for recording The total memory capacity determines the number of Songs Patterns phrases that can be recorded For example if the memory contains Songs Patterns phrases that use up a large amount of memory the memory may become full even though the available Pattern or Song numbers are not all used Cannot enter the Pattern Job mode Pattern Mixing mode even when pressing the JOB button in the Pattern mode B Check whether the instrument is in the Pattern Chain mode or not If so exit fro
34. SHIFT INC DEC Voice Play SHIFT BANK SELECT DEC INC Changes the Voice Bank in the order listed below PRE1 lt gt USR1 lt gt lt UDR GM GMDR PERF USR1 USR2 All modes other than SHIFT Knob 1 8 Changes the parameter value quickly in 10 digit jumps while normally in 1 digit the File mode increments All modes other than SHIFT Knob Function 1 button Sets the Knob Function to TONE 1 the File mode All modes other than SHIFT Knob Function 2 button Sets the Knob Function to EQ the File mode All modes SHIFT Level Meter button Sets the LEVEL meter to the A D INPUT level Voice Performance SHIFT the current mode button Executes the BULK Job of the current mode Song Mixing Pattern Mixing Master mode Voice Play SHIFT FAVORITE Favorite indicator Turns on off the Favorite indicator of Performance Play the current Voice or Performance Category Search 1 Catedor4iPiana lt gt CH 1120 OCT 8 display Categorii HPmos 1 J is8 9 Full Concert Grand eae 5 5 ee or oe 4E Voice Performance SHIFT ARP ON OFF the Voice mode this operation will call up the F3 MAIN display of Arpeggio Edit Song Pattern mode In the Performance Song Pattern mode this operation will call up the F1 COMMON display of Arpeggio Edit Voice Performance
35. button or Zones in the following modes Voice Edit Performance Turning this button on in the Song Pattern mode enables the song Pattern Mixing Edit Mixing Voice Edit and Master Edit Number 1 16 buttons for selecting corresponding Song Pattern Tracks MUTE button page 38 Turning this button on in Normal Voice Edit and Mixing Voice PATTERN 6 7 8 SECTION TRACK PERFORMANCE PART SELECT ARP ON OFF CONTROL o oo n Edit enables the Number 1 8 buttons muting Voice O Elements 1 8 Turning this button on in the other modes o O enables the Number 1 16 buttons for muting Performance Parts 1 4 Song Tracks Parts 1 16 and PATTERN SECTION PERFORMANCE Pattern Tracks Parts 1 16 CONTROL button This button is available only in the Performance mode and SOLO button page 38 Pattern mode In the Performance mode turning on this button Turning this button on in Normal Voice Edit and Mixing Voice will assign the following functions to the Number 1 16 Edit enables the Number 1 8 buttons for soloing a Voice buttons Element 1 8 Turning this button on in the other modes enables the Number 1 16 buttons for soloing a Number button Function O Performance Part 1 4 a Song Track Part 1 16 and a Setting the Arpeggio Switch to on off for NOTE The on of
36. buttons Depending on the XA Expanded Articulation settings in the Voice Element Edit mode you can call up the specific Element of the selected Voice by pressing each of these buttons during your keyboard performance In addition you can assign other functions to these buttons OCTAVE and buttons page 26 Use these buttons to change the note range of the keyboard To restore the normal octave setting press both buttons simultaneously TRANSPOSE and buttons 26 Use these buttons to raise or lower the pitch of the note in semitone steps To restore the normal octave setting press both buttons simultaneously 9 EFFECT buttons The extensive effect block of the instrument provides Insertion Effects three sets System Effects Reverb and Chorus and Master Effects The effects can be applied to the keyboard played Voices and to Song Pattern playback When the lamp of the INSERTION SYSTEM or MASTER button is turned on the corresponding Effect is available NOTE When the Reverb Chorus of the SystemFXOn OffBtn parameter is set to off not checkmarked in the UTILITY F1 GENERAL SF1 TG display the Reverb Chorus will not function even if the EFFECT SYSTEM button is turned on ARP ON OFF button page 26 Press this button to enable or disable playback of the Arpeggio for each Voice Performance Song or Pattern If the Arpeggio Switch of the selected Part is set to o
37. e he illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument e Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Apple Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies About the latest Firmware Version Yamaha may from time to time update firmware of the product and the other associated software without notice for improvement We recommend that you check our web site for the latest releases and upgrade your firmware of the MOX6 MOXG8 or the associated software http Awww yamahasynth com Note that the explanations in this Owner s Manual apply to the version of firmware when this Owner s Manual was produced For details about additional functions included in later releases refer to the above website DMI 3 2 2 MOX6 MOXS8 Owner s Manual A message from the MOX6 MOX8 Development Team Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 Music Production Synthesizer We as the development team have designed this instrument so that players of every genre and level can easily enjoy truly high quality sounds and advanced functions in creating and performing music SOUND Extraordinarily high quality sound for a var
38. gt ChoSend RevSend SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection gt F2 OUTPUT gt SF1 VOL PAN gt ChoSend RevSend B Have any or all of the Elements Insertion Effect Output parameters been set to thru in the effect setting display in the Voice Edit mode VOICE F6 EFFECT SF1 CONNECT EL OUT 1 8 64 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Appendix B Have any or all of the effect types been set to thru or off B When this occurs in the Performance mode Song mode Pattern mode check whether the Insertion Switch INS SW parameters are set properly or not PERFORM F6 EFFECT SF2 INS SW SONG PATTERN gt MIXING F3 EFFECT gt SF2 INS SW The Edit Indicator appears even when parameters are not being edited B Keep in mind that even though the Edit mode is not active simply moving a Knob Slider or playing back the Song Pattern changes the current Voice Performance or Mixing causing the Edit Indicator to appear Cannot start the Arpeggio B Check whether the ARP ON OFF button is turned on or off B When a User Arpeggio type is selected does the currently selected Arpeggio actually contain data B Arethe Arpeggio related parameters such as Note Limit and Velocity Limit set appropriately VOICE gt ARP EDIT gt F4 LIMIT PERFORM gt ARP EDIT F4 LIMIT ARP EDIT F4 LIMIT B When this situation occurs in the Performance
39. of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE Responsible Party Yamaha Corporation of America Address 6600 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park Calif 90620 Telephone 714 522 9011 Type of Equipment MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER Model Name MOX6 MOX8 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected FCC DoC 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 please try to elimi nate 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 correcti
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41. 18 Selecting prograrmis 18 Playing the Demo 18 Resetting User Memory to the initial factory settings 19 Basic Operation 20 NEGUS O fe 20 Changing editing parameter values 20 Functions and 20 Inputting a number 20 Naming inputting characters 21 Selecting a note type 21 Note Key and Velocity settings 21 Quick Guide 22 ONS 22 Basie p CE NEA ERE 23 Playing the keyboard in the Voice mode 24 Selecting Preset VOICE ueste pete diro pd 24 Using the Category Search function 25 Grouping your most used Voices 25 Using the Arpeggio function 26 Turning the Arpeggio usse ter ei reri iste 26 Changing the Arpeggio 26 Keyboard Octave Transpose setting 26 Changing the tonal qualities of the Voice 27 Editing A lo Mc 2f Enhancing the sound with 18 28 Changing the Arpeggio Type
42. Bank Category SubCategory and Type by using the DATA dial D Edit the other parameters if necessary Turn on the ARP ON OFF button then play the keyboard Copying the Arpeggio Type to another button To copy the ARP 1 button s Arpeggio Type to one of the ARP 2 6 buttons hold the STORE button and press the desired button SF2 SF6 in the Arpeggio Edit display MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 29 Quick Guide Creating a new Performance by using your favorite Voice Performance Creator A program in which multiple Voices parts are combined in a layer or in other configurations is referred to as a Performance Each Performance can contain up to four different parts Voices This instrument features a convenient Performance Creator function which lets you create a new Performance by using favorite Voices you ve found in the Voice mode This function lets you copy parameter settings associated with the Voice such as Effects to the Performance allowing you to quickly and easily come up with precisely the sound you want Performance Creator provides three convenient features Layer Split and Drum Assign PERFORMANCE CREATOR Ebo Ez cuu LAYER SPLIT DRUM ASSIGN Layer Playing different Voices together This section explains how to create a Performance in which different Voices are layered together across the keyboard By creating such a Performance you can play a rich thi
43. Driver are necessary to connect the MOX6 MOX8 to the computer Follow the instructions below Note that both audio data and MIDI data can be transmitted through a USB cable 1 Download the latest Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver from our website After clicking the Download button extract the compressed file http www global yamaha com download NOTE Information on system requirements is also available at the above web site NOTE The Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver may be revised and updated without prior notice Make sure to check and download the latest version from the above site 2 Install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver to the computer For instructions on installing refer to the online Installation Guide included in the downloaded file package When connecting this instrument to a computer connect the USB cable to the USB TO HOST of this instrument and the USB terminal of the computer as shown below USB TO HOST terminal USB USB terminal DEVICE TO HOST USB cable 3 Make sure that the USB TO HOST terminal of this instrument is enabled Press the UTILITY button to call up the Utility mode then press the F6 MIDI button followed by the SF4 OTHER button to call up the OTHER display Set the MIDI IN OUT parameter to USB 4 setthe input and output settings for audio data and MIDI data as desired to suit your personal preferences These settings can be set in the F5 USB I O d
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45. Please note that all parts whose MIDI Receive Channels are the same as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument are sounded by your keyboard performance Change the settings of the desired parts to match the MIDI Transmit Channel settings on the external MIDI instrument MOX6 MOX8 MIDI OUT External MIDI keyboard such as an 88 key synthesizer Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer from the MOX6 MOX8 This connection lets you sound an external MIDI tone generator synthesizer tone generator module etc by playing the MOX6 MOX8 or playing back the Song Pattern of the MOX6 MOX8 Use this connection when you wish to sound the other instrument as well as the MOX6 MOX8 MIDI OUT YAMAHA e cos 000 a 000 e 4 ENS AL ALLES DAL Hi 5 266 coooooon oo co 599590 Go ocoo ocooooooo oo MOX6 MOX8 MIDI IN External MIDI tone generator such as MOTIF RACK XS MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 49 Quick Guide Splitting the sound between the MOX6 MOX8 an external tone generator by MIDI channel Using the connection example shown above you can play both instruments and have them separately sound different parts for example having your
46. Select a Voice with the DATA dial or INC DEC buttons NOTE You can use the DATA dial or INC DEC buttons to select the Voice number This operation lets you call up Voices in subsequent or previous Banks NOTE quickly move forward through the program Voice numbers in 10 step jumps simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the INC button in the Play display To decrease by 10 do the opposite simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the DEC button 4 Play the keyboard Using the Category Search function The Voices are conveniently divided into specific Categories irrespective of their bank locations The categories are divided based on the general instrument type or sound characteristics The Category Search function gives you quick access to the sounds you want 1 Press the CATEGORY SEARCH button in the Voice Play display The Category Search display appears Main Category CATEGORY SEARCH dice _ adm a Mai i n Re ee Sub Category 2 Move the cursor position to Main Main Category with the Cursor A button and use the DATA dial to select the Main Category 3 Move the cursor position to Sub Sub Category with the Cursor V button and use the DATA dial to select the Sub Category 4 Press the ENTER button or Cursor gt button to actually call up the selected Category The Voice List of the selected category is shown Voic
47. Voice Normal Voices are mainly pitched musical instrument type sounds piano organ guitar etc that can be played over the range of the keyboard Drum Voice Drum Voices are mainly percussion drum sounds that are assigned to individual notes These Voices are used to perform rhythm parts This instrument features Banks for memorizing Voices There are basically three different types of Banks Preset User and GM The contained Voices and features depend on the Bank as described below Preset Banks The Preset Banks contain a full set of specially programmed Voices Voices you ve edited yourself cannot be saved in the Preset Banks User Banks The User Banks contain the Voices you have edited and stored By default these are comprised of Preset Voices NOTICE If a Voice in a User Bank User Voice is overwritten or replaced that User Voice will be lost When you store an edited Voice be careful not to overwrite any important User Voices GM Bank The GM Bank contains the Voices allocated according to the GM standard GM Voice GM General MIDI is a worldwide standard for Voice organization and MIDI functions of synthesizers and tone generators It was designed primarily to ensure that any Song data created with a specific GM device would sound virtually the same on any other GM device no matter the manufacturer or the model The GM Voice bank on this synthesizer is designed to appropriately play back GM Song data
48. a good idea to memorize master keyboard functions to the Master when using external multiple MIDI tone generators simply by selecting a different Master you can change the programs in your connected external MIDI tone generators Here s how to do it 1 Press the MASTER button to enter the Master mode 2 Select a Master to be edited 3 Press the F3 ZONE SW button The ZONE SW display appears xErezziue FoneSwi toh ETE Zoneknab Set ZoneSwitch to on The ZoneKnob parameter also will be set to on automatically APressive ZoneSwitch Zoneknob on NOTE When the ZoneKnob is set to on the Zone Edit settings are assigned to Knobs 1 8 If you want to assign the settings in the memorized mode to Knobs 1 8 yourself set ZoneKnob to off 9 Press the EDIT button and then press the Number 1 button This calls up the Master Edit displays for Zone 1 lue aff off aff 6 setthe parameters for Zone 1 in the F1 F5 displays 1 Usethe Number 2 4 buttons to set the parameters for other Zones as well as Zone 1 After setting all the desired parameters press the STORE button to store your settings as a Master program After completing these settings assign a name to the Master in the F1 Name display of the Master Common Edit After naming press the STORE button to stor
49. a key range or velocity range for a function for example in setting up a keyboard split by specifying certain note values You can use the INC and DEC buttons or DATA dial to set these parameters or you can directly enter the values from the keyboard by pressing the appropriate keys When the cursor is located on such a parameter the icon appears at the lower right corner of the display You can set the note or velocity directly from the keyboard by holding down the SF6 button and pressing the desired key PitchSerns Centerkey i EGTime Sens 1 DEL SEHS KEV ASSIGNABLE SWITCH A B D E 6 ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW cHSET AUTOMATION MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 21 Modes INSERTION SYSTEM MASTER There are several operation modes in this instrument NOISE PERFORM MASTER and they can be selected by using the ten Mode _ _ _ buttons In addition there are three global ARP _________ PATTERN MIXING ON OFF EDIT modes Edit Job and Store common to all of these modes and they can be selected by using buttons Em G E el COMPARE SCENE STORE VOICE Voice mode This synthesizer has
50. are not using the instrument for a long time make sure you unplug the power adaptor from the wall AC outlet Connecting speakers or headphones oince this instrument has no built in speakers you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using external equipment Connect a set of headphones powered speakers or other playback equipment as illustrated below When making connections be sure that your cables have the appropriate ratings Powered speaker Powered speaker Left Right OO Headphones OUTPUT L MONO OUTPUT R PHONES YAMAHA oo 556 T occ 5 cocooooooo fii 000 EE obec Bncoooo aga ceo oo co 220000 MOX6 MOX8 Powering up the system Make sure the volume settings of this instrument and external devices such as powered speakers are turned down to the minimum before turning the power on When connecting this instrument to the powered speakers turn on the power switch of each device in the following order When turning the power on First the MOX6 MOX8 then the connected powered speakers When turning the power off First the connected powered speakers then the MOX6 8 Please keep mind that the Standby On switch is located at the right end from the view of
51. creating your own original pattern you should give a listen to some of the preset Demo Patterns These specially recorded Patterns cover a wide range of musical genres and are full of great hints and ideas on how you can create and use Patterns in your own music 1 Press the PATTERN button to enter the Pattern mode The Pattern Play display will appear 2 Selecta Pattern by turning the DATA dial 3 Press the gt Play button to start playback of the Pattern The Pattern will play back repeatedly until you press the Stop button 4 Press the PATTERN SECTION button then change Sections selecting from A P Pressing the 1 8 buttons calls up Sections A H and pressing the 9 16 buttons calls up Sections P Section A H PART SELECT ARP ON OFF PATTERN SECTION button PATTERN SECTION TRACK 7 27 29 PART MUTE Section P NOTE changing the Sections you can create rhythmic variations and easily improvise arrangements such as intro verse chorus verse chorus ending in real time Creating a Pattern Section A by using Arpeggio In addition to creating a Pattern by recording your keyboard performance conventionally you can also use the powerful Arpeggio playback features of this instrument Here create data for Section A by recording Arpeggio pla
52. erased apply the write protect provided on the USB flash memory device If you are saving data to the device make sure to disable write protect 58 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Connecting removing the USB flash memory device Before removing the memory from the instrument make sure that the instrument is not accessing data such as in the Save Copy and Delete operations NOTICE Avoid frequently turning the power on off to the USB flash memory device or connecting disconnecting the memory too often Doing so may result in the operation of the instrument freezing or hanging up While the instrument is accessing data such as during Save Copy Delete Load and Format operations or is mounting the USB flash memory device shortly after the connection do NOT unplug the USB connector do NOT remove the device from the instrument and do NOT turn the power off to either the instrument or the USB flash memory device Doing so may corrupt the data on either or both Appendix Shift Function List Some of the important functions and operations on the instrument can be executed with convenient panel control shortcuts Simply hold down the SHIFT button and press the indicated button as described below Operation All modes SHIFT INC DEC Increases decreases the value by 10 Program number in the Play mode parameter value in the Edit mode All modes SHIFT DATA dial Increases decreases the value by 10 Same as
53. from the tone generator and the A D INPUT L R jacks separately to DAW software and playing the signals from the OUTPUT L MONO J R jacks directly Direct Monitor SW MIDI settings Use this setting when recording this instrument s performance not including Arpeggio data to the DAW software NOTE For more details regarding these parameters see the Reference Manual PDF document 2 Press the STORE button to store the settings to internal memory 3 Press the desired mode button for playing and then select the desired program for recording 52 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 4 inthe Performance Song Pattern mode set the output channel of the Audio signal for each part When the output setting for the audio signal Mode parameter is set to 2StereoRec in Step 1 you can change the audio output channel for each part In the Performance mode this parameter can be set in the F4 USB display of Common Edit In the Song Pattern mode this parameter can be set in the F4 USB display of Mixing Common Edit NOTE Inthe Voice mode the audio output channel is fixed to USB 1 2 Setting up the DAW software on the computer 1 Set MIDI Thru to on the DAW software By setting MIDI Thru to on the MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard and transmitted to the computer will be returned back to the MOX6 MOX8 As shown in the example below the MIDI data transmitted from the MOX6 MOX8 then recor
54. o e pe tu teet d 56 Effect settings applied to the signal input from ihe I alone aree e a e eto ett oet bore 56 Master Effect Master EQ settings in the Voice mode 56 Saving Loading Data File 57 Saving the settings to a USB flash memory device 57 Loading the settings from a USB flash memory device 57 Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal 58 Appendix 59 BINE TUNI T 59 Display uscite fioe eae a Sein 60 TFOUBIESHOOUNG 62 About the accessory 67 Na 8 1 9 2 M 68 lnscr 69 MOX6 MOXS8 Owner s Manual 9 Control and Functions Top Panel MOX8 o 1 B 11 CO DO EO FO GO AO C2 X X X z Nl MOX6 SEQ TRANSPORT LOGATE sss doe A REC SET LOCATE u O O O O O mmf Load ASSIGNABLE N A B D Fi F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 TRACK ADD INST EDIT READ WRITE DELETE NTROL TRACK WIN
55. of the Voice Knobs 1 8 let you adjust a variety of parameters for the current Voice such as effect depth attack release characteristics timbre and others Three functions can be assigned to each Knob alternatively selected via the Knob Function buttons 1 Press the Knob Function 1 button at the left of Knobs 1 4 and Knob Function 2 button at the left of Knobs 5 8 repeatedly if necessary so that the lamp corresponding to the desired functions lights The KNOB FUNCTION pop up window will appear In the pop up display the function currently assigned to the knob and the current value of the function are shown To close the pop up window press the EXIT button Knob Function 1 button Knob f Knob le Knob Knob RESONANCE E TONE 1 CUTOFF FEG DEPTH PORTAMENTO TONE 2 ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE 3 ASSIGN 2 ASSIGNABLE KNOB Knob Knob G Knob 3 Knob VOLUME ASSIGN 1 Quick Guide Function of currently operated Knob Current value WOT CE 2 TULIT Unedited value previously stored HINT The Edit Indicator When changing the value of the parameter the Edit Indicator 18 will appear on the top right corner of the LCD This gives a quick confirmation that the current program such as Voice and Performance has been modified but not yet stored To store the current edited statu
56. of this type of bat tery is approximately five years When replacement becomes necessary contact a qualified service representative to perform the replacement This product may also use household type batteries Some of these may be rechargeable Make sure that the battery being charged is a rechargeable type and that the charger is intended for the battery being charged When installing batteries never mix old batteries with new ones and never mix different types of batteries Batteries MUST be installed cor rectly Mismatches or incorrect installation may result in overheating and battery case rupture Warning Do not attempt to disassemble or incinerate any battery Keep all batter ies away from children Dispose of used batteries promptly and as regu lated by the laws in your area Note Check with any retailer of household type batteries in your area for battery disposal information Disposal Notice Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local state and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc If your dealer is unable to assist you please contact Yamaha directly NAME PLATE LOCATION The name plate is located on the bottom of the product The model num ber serial number power requirements etc are located on this plate You should record the model number s
57. open application software on the computer Make sure that data is not being transmitted from the instrument Data is transmitted only by playing notes on the keyboard or playing back a song While the computer is connected to the instrument you should wait for six seconds or more between these operations 1 when turning the power of the instrument off then on again or 2 when alternately connecting disconnecting the USB cable MIDI channels and MIDI ports MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels and this synthesizer is capable of simultaneously playing sixteen separate Parts via the sixteen MIDI channels However the sixteen channel limit can be overcome by using separate MIDI Quick Guide ports each supporting sixteen channels While a single MIDI cable is equipped to handle data over up to sixteen channels simultaneously a USB connection is capable of handling far more thanks to the use of MIDI ports Each MIDI port can handle sixteen channels and the USB connection allows up to eight ports letting you use up to 128 channels 8 ports x 16 channels on your computer When connecting this instrument to a computer using a USB cable the MIDI ports are defined as follows Port 1 The tone generator block in this instrument can recognize and use only this port When playing the MOX6 MOX8 as a tone generator from the external MIDI instrument or computer you should set the MIDI Port to 1 on the c
58. play back Songs on page 18 In this section you ll learn how to use convenient mute solo functions during playback Track mute This lets you mute a specific Track or Tracks of the Song 1 Press the MUTE button so that its lamp lights The lamps of the Number buttons light indicating that the corresponding Tracks are on PATTERN SECTION TRACK PART SELECT ARP ON OFF PERFORMANCE CONTROL 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 MUTE SOLO EB EN DN PART MUTE ARP HOLD Number 1 16 buttons MUTE button 2 Tomutea Track press the corresponding Number 1 16 buttons the lamp turns off Multiple Tracks can be muted simultaneously 3 To sound muted Track press the corresponding button lamp is off so that its lamp lights For future recording purposes make sure all buttons are lit and Mute is turned off for all Tracks Track solo This lets you solo a specific Track of the Song 1 Press the SOLO button so that its lamp lights PATTEHN SECTION TRACK A H 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ARP ON OFF PART SELECT ARP ON OFF CONTROL MUTE SOLO a SOLO button PART MUTE ARP HOLD Number 1 16 buttons 2 Tosoloa Track press the corresponding Number 1 16 buttons the lamp flashes Press another number bu
59. simultaneously You can also set the Arpeggio playback method Note range Velocity range and Play Effects to create your own original grooves What s more Arpeggio playback can be transmitted through MIDI Out letting you record the Arpeggio data to a sequencer NOTE For details about Arpeggio see the Reference Manual PDF document Turning the Arpeggio On Off To turn Arpeggio playback on or off press the ARP ON OFF button on the panel EFFECT 5 TT ENT id 26 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Changing the Arpeggio type Arpeggio types are assigned to each of the SF1 SF6 buttons the corresponding tabs of which are indicated by 8th note icons at the right of ARP1 ARP6 This means that you can change the Arpeggio type by pressing the SF1 SF6 buttons as desired ARP1 ARP6 buttons EREL Full Concert Grand Gao Gero G 1258 Ly HIR UI CY EIE TRACK ADD INST VSTi WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW ch pt Are ME NOTE For information on setting the Arpeggio Type refer to Changing the Arpeggio Type assignment on page 29 Keyboard Octave Transpose setting To shift the pitch range in playing the keyboard use the OCTAVE buttons and TRANSPOSE buttons OCTAVE TRANSPOSE Octave The OCTAVE button lets you shift the pitch of the keyboard in octaves up to a ma
60. specific instructions on naming see Basic Operation page 21 3 After naming press the ENTER button to actually enter the name SONG 50H31 183 SONG TOE FRES CENTER unc ENTER TAP MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 43 Quick Guide 4 Press the STORE button followed by the F1 SEQ button The Store display appears SONG 1 183 1 TORE All Sonsz amp PFatterns Store 5 Press the ENTER button to store the Song This operation will store all the Songs and Patterns at the same time After storing press the EXIT button to exit from the Store display NOTE Song Pattern data consists of MIDI sequence data and Mixing data MIDI sequence data Is recorded by playing the keyboard while Mixing data is created by editing the parameters 44 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Creating an original Pattern The Pattern mode also lets you record your rhythm patterns or riffs to the different Sections as you wish and as the inspiration hits then combine the Sections into a Pattern Chain to create a complete Song Along with the Arpeggio feature and Performance recording you have a wide range of easy to use tools to quickly create fully arranged professional sounding Songs 1st measure Intro Melody A Melody B Main Melody B Main 120th Ending Listening to the Demo Patterns Before
61. standby status electricity 15 still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level When you are not using the instrument for a long time make sure you unplug the power Do not use the instrument device or headphones for along period of CO d from the wall AC outlet time at a high or uncomfortable volume level since this can cause permanent hearing loss If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears consult a physician NOTICE To avoid the possibility of malfunction damage to the product damage to data or damage to other property follow the notices below B Handling and Maintenance 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 e 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 damage to the internal components or unstable operation Verified operating temperature range 5 40 C 41 104 F e Do not place vinyl plastic or rubber objects on the instrument since this might discolor the panel or keyboard e When cleaning the instrument use a soft dry cloth Do not use paint thinners solvents cleaning fluids or chemical impregnated wiping cloths B Saving data he data in the instruments Edit Buffer mem
62. system of this instrument QUICK SETUP Quick Setup mode This mode lets you register up to six settings for MIDI connection and Audio connection between this instrument and the computer as Quick Setups and instantly recall the custom settings with a single button press o DAW REMOTE This mode lets you control DAW software on your computer from the panel controls of the instrument EDIT Edit This mode lets you edit various parameters in each of the Voice Performance Song Pattern and Master modes JOB Job This mode lets you execute various commands such as Initialize Copy and MIDI data conversion useful for creating your original programs STORE This mode lets you store the edited program to internal memory 22 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Quick Guide Basic Instructions Voices the basic building blocks of the MOX6 MOX8 Selecting a Preset Voice page 24 sels VOC MUN MM ULM I d UMS page 27 Combining several Voices to create a Performance Creating a new Performance in the Voice mode by using your favorite Voices a D ET 30 Selecting PENOMNANC Ge ERECTA page 32 Editing gauge RN e 32 Connecting a microphone or audio equipment Playing the keyboard along with the sound input from the A D INPUT L R jacks
63. the MOX6 MOX8 Extension enables you to use this instrument as a software synthesizer on Cubase or as a remote controller for greater ease in using Cubase Download the software from the following Yamaha website http www yamahasynth com download 1 The following Cubase software and versions are compatible with the MOX6 MOX8 In this manual the following Cubase series are called Cubase Cubase 5 5 or later Cubase Studio 5 5 or later Cubase Essential 5 1 1 or later Cubase Al5 1 1 or later B Master Keyboard function This convenient function lets you use this instrument as a master keyboard controller with independent Zones and for easily reconfiguring the instrument between Voice Performance play and Song Pattern play in live applications 9 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Contents A message from the MOX6 MOX8 Development Team 6 ACCOSSOFGOS aeneis tabescere 7 Using the MOX6 MOX8 Manuals 7 MOX6 MOX8 Main Features 8 Control and Functions 10 HPO Wake GING METRE 10 Rear sae sb race Eod RE Conde Mos m Conde Case 16 Setting Up 17 SUD DIY e 17 Connecting speakers or 5 17 Powering up the system 17 Adjusting the volume and the brightness of the display 18 SANG 8 optem s eMe c CM LC
64. the keyboard on the rear panel of the 6 8 Standby DC IN On switch G YAMAHA eum 75 ids 20000000 000 m cooooooco oo o eoooocooco MOX6 MOX8 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 17 Setting Up Adjusting the volume and the brightness of the display Adjust the volume levels of this instrument and the connected amplifier speaker system NOTE When connecting to a set of powered speakers or PA equipment set the MASTER VOLUME to about 70 then raise the volume of the powered speakers or PA equipment to the appropriate level If the display is not easily visible press the INC DEC button while holding the UTILITY button to adjust for optimum visibility Adjust the volume with the MASTER VOLUME slider Adjust the display contrast QUICK FILE UTILITY SETUP MASTER VOLUME ooo cooooooo e coOoooooo oo cooooooo oo MOX6 MOX8 N CAUTION Do not listen with the headphones at high volume for long periods of time Doing so may cause hearing loss Starting up Try playing some of the realistic and dynamic MOX6 MOX8 sounds from the keyboard now When you turn the power on the display below appears Program name Master program number 281 E OFF COMMON Mode Bank Program number NOTE Int
65. then set the Split Point Hau Fer formance 11 Concert Grand 12 re Fatty FERFORMANCE CREATOR Woice O Split Main Bass Sub H11 SFLITFOIHT LOWER LIMITL LIMITH FORTA EG ARF EFFECT FAVOR LIC ee Press the STORE button to store the settings as You can determine the Split Point by holding the SHIFT a Performance button then pressing the desired note on the keyboard NOTE The note set to the Split Point is included in the upper section of the keyboard 4 Move the cursor to LO UP then select whether Drum Assign Layering a drum the desired Voice is assigned to the lower section Part with the current Voice or the upper section of the keyboard This section explains how to create a Performance in which PERFORMANCE CREATOR Joice H you can trigger a drum pattern via the Arpeggio function in E Bass addition to the current Voice Suk All SFLITFAOIHT L F NOTE When original Voice is a Brum Voice opii is not applied MMR 0 to the part assigned the Drum Voice In this case only the Pavoni SRA 1 Select a Voice in the Voice mode desired Voice is assigned to the keyboard range according to the SPLITPOINT and LO UP settings Fu Concert Grand Cee Gee EST LEL T a
66. to on and the Drum Assign function uses Part for the Assign Drum Part in Performance mode The mark indicates the Part number Part is used for Layer This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on and the Layer function uses Part for the Layer Part in the Performance mode The mark indicates the Part number 60 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Appendix Part is used for Split This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set to on and the Split function uses Part for the Split Part in the Performance mode The mark indicates the Part number Phrase limit exceeded The maximum number of Phrases 256 has been exceeded when recording executing a Pattern Job or editing Please keep power on The data is being written to Flash ROM Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM Turning the power off while this message is shown results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM This may also result in this instrument being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned on Scene amp Arpeggio type The Song Scene and current Arpeggio type have been stored to one of the SF1 SF6 buttons stored Sequence memory full The internal memory for Sequence data is full preventing any further operation such as recording editing Job execution MIDI reception transmission or loadi
67. to start recording then play the Pattern Change the Sections as desired You can play the Section buttons as the Pattern plays back to create a new Song SEQ TRANSPORT ka 4 LOCATE 1 s N _ C SET LOCATE Section A H eonun PART MUTE ARP HOLD Section P Press the Stop button to stop recording The instrument returns to the CHAIN display of Pattern Play Press the Play button to play the recorded Pattern Chain Press STORE F1 SEQ ENTER to store the recorded Pattern Chain This operation will store all the Song Patterns After pressing the EXIT button record the Tempo Track then Scene Track by repeating steps 3 7 above e When you record the Tempo Track In step 3 set the RecTrack to tempo In step 4 move the cursor to the tempo column then change the tempo as desired by using the DATA dial or INC DEC buttons Tempo change timing will be recorded in real time to the Tempo Track e When you record the Scene Track In Step 3 set the RecTrack to scene In step 4 press the MUTE button so that its lamp lights then turn on off the desired Number buttons The change timing of the on off status will be recorded in real time to the Scene Track MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 47 Quick Guide Editing the Pattern Chain The Pattern Chain Edit mode makes it possible to edit the order of
68. to stop recording If you play any wrong notes press the Stop button then try recording again Repeat as often as necessary until you get it right 9 Press the I4 Top button followed by the gt Play button to hear the recorded data The recorded data of the Tracks 1 and 2 will be played back To stop playback press the Stop button If you are not satisfied with the recorded data try this operation again Re recording a specific part of a Song Punch In Out Use the Punch In Out recording method to record over only a specific portion of the Track If you set the start point Punch In and end point Punch Out and then start recording from the top of the Song the actual recording will be done only between the Punch In and Punch Out points In the eight measure example below only the third through the fifth measures are re recorded Before re recording Recording start Recording stop Punch In point Punch Out point wv wv 2 4 5 e 7 Sa After re recording 7 8 Newly recorded data NOTE Punch In Out Recording can only be used with Realtime recording NOTE that the Punch In Out method always replaces destroys the original data over the specified area To execute Punch In Punch Out recording in the above condition set the following parameters b
69. to use a dynamic microphone Is the cable between the microphone or audio equipment and this instrument properly connected Is the A D INPUT GAIN knob turned fully counter clockwise to the minimum Is the A D INPUT ON OFF button turned on Check whether or not the connection status of the A D INPUT L R matches the Mono Stereo parameter VOICE UTILITY gt F3 VCE A D gt Mono Stereo PERFORM EDIT gt COMMON F5 A D IN Mono Stereo SONG PATTERN gt MIXING EDIT gt COMMON F5 A D IN gt Mono Stereo B Check whether or not the Mic Line parameter is set to the appropriate value When the output level of the connected equipment such as a microphone guitar bass is low set this parameter to mic When the output level of the connected equipment such as a synthesizer keyboard CD player is high set this parameter to line UTILITY F1 GENERAL 526 OTHER gt Press lt several times to call up the first page Mic Line Are the volume settings of the A D Input Part too low VOICE UTILITY gt VCE A D SF1 OUTPUT gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT COMMON F5 A D IN gt SF1 OUTPUT gt Volume SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT COMMON F5 A D IN gt SF1 OUTPUT gt Volume Are the effect settings appropriate VOICE gt UTILITY gt F3 VCE A D PERFORM gt EDIT COMMON F5 A D IN SON
70. waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling of old products please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002 96 EC By disposing of these products correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal weee eu MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 3 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference A WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock short circuiting damages fire or other hazards These precautions include but are not limited to the following Power su
71. 2 Press the FILE button and then press the F2 SAVE button The SAVE display appears in the File mode FILE root E ic DATA DELETE 3 Set TYPE to All and then select the desired directory of the device After that press the ENTER button If storing the root directory keep the directory set to root without pressing the ENTER button If you want to make a new directory press the SF3 NEW button The current determined directory Set the desired file as the save destination of the USB type for saving flash memory device FILE All m 3 File Directory Selection box Select the desired directory of the USB flash memory device and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the Cursor lt v buttons to move the cursor to the file name field assign a name to the file and then press the ENTER button Move to the desired location in the file name field by using the Cursor buttons and then select the desired characters by using the DATA dial or the INC DEC button to enter the selected character By pressing the SF6 Quick Guide button you can assign the name in the Character List display By pressing the SF2 SET NAME button the file directory name which selected in the file directory selection box is copied to the file name field File name field FILE rt NEMDT Re
72. 3rd and 4th measures respectively 8081 1 008 Beet 1 1 1 Humber fTimes x ACE 17 Press in order the SONG button 4 Top button and Play button to hear the recorded data To stop playback press the Bil Stop button Tips in Step Recording e n Step recording you can also enter chords Because notes are actually entered when the keys are released make sure to press all correct keys you want to enter then release the keys n Step Recording press gt Play button to start playback from the current position In this status pressing the Bl Stop button will stop playback and return to the Step Record mode e n Step recording you can create the legato phrases by setting the GateTime to 100 e n Step Recording you can enter tied notes For example first set the Step Time to 480 quarter note then press and release the key Next change the Step Time to 240 8th note then press the F4 TIE button resulting in a dotted quarter note 40 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Creating a bass part via Realtime Recording Next record the bass line via Realtime Recording to Track 2 1 Inthe Song Play mode select the same Song created above to which the Drum part has already been recorded 2 Press the REC button followed by the F1 SETUP button then set the parameters as below Type replace
73. 8 truly enhances your music performance and creation B Easy to use user interface You can select a desired Voice or Performance directly by using the sixteen number buttons You can also call up desired Voices or Performances according to the instrument type by using the Category Search function This instrument also provides a powerful easy to use Performance Creator function which lets you quickly and smoothly create fully realized music whenever the inspiration strikes you Use it to easily create new Performances by using favorite Voices you ve found in the Voice mode B Comprehensive sequencer for creating Songs and Patterns This instrument features a built in sequencer which enables you to produce high quality music without the need of a computer or any other devices The sequencer features both Realtime recording which records your performance data as you play it and Step recording which is suitable for recording precise mechanical phrases or other difficult to execute passages Moreover you can record the Performance as a Song Pattern simply by pressing the REC button and easily edit and refine your song to completion B Responsive expressive keyboard The MOX8 features an 88 key GHS keyboard This feature provides authentic realistic keyboard response much like the playing feel of an acoustic piano with the lower keys being heavy in touch the higher keys light and all the natural gradations in between The MOX6 feature
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75. DOW gt AUTOMATION M C1 D1 E1 1 1 C2 C3 1 0 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual A S lt COU VHVIAVA GP VOICE PERFORM MASTER LAYER SPLIT DRUM ASSIGN DE MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER 4 JOL SONG PATTERN MIXING CK PATTERN FILE UTILITY SETUP COMMON f 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SECTION TRACK c T P PART SELECT ARP ON OFF PERFORMANCE 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 SOLO PART MUTE ARP HOLD SHIFT EXIT L J STORE C7 E C UL VHVIAVA Go DATA PERFORMANCE CREATOR MUSIC PRODUCTION SYNTHESIZER CATEGORY T T 1 VOICE PERFORM MASTER LAYER SPLIT DRUM ASSIGN JC _ lt PATTERN MIXING Al KNOB QUICK FILE UTILITY SETUP PATTERN SECTION TRACK C PERFORMANCE PART SELECT ARP ON OFF CONTROL EDIT JOB STORE MUTE SOLO 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 16 PART ARP HOLD 40 411
76. EATOR This function is for quickly editing creating a new Performance based on the current Voice This would come in handy when a certain Voice has effect settings that you want to use in your Performance program LAYER button This button is for editing a layer Performance based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears and you can select the Voices for use in a layer SPLIT button This button is for editing a split Performance based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears and you can select the Voices for use in a split DRUM ASSIGN button This button is for editing a Performance with a Drum Voice based on the current Voice When pressing this button the Category Search display appears and you can select the desired Drum Voice Also Arpeggio will be set to on automatically BANK SELECT DECJ INC buttons Use these buttons to select the desired Voice or Performance Bank Group A H buttons Use these buttons to select the desired Group of Voices Performances When the CATEGORY SEARCH button is turned on these buttons can be used to select a category When the QUICK SETUP button is turned on these buttons can be used to select a Quick Setup 6 COMMON button Turning this button on enters Common Edit which lets you Control and Functions edit the parameters commonly applied to all Elements Parts 6 TRACK
77. G PATTERN gt MIXING EDIT COMMON gt F5 A D IN 5 the output setting of the A D Input Part set appropriately UTILITY gt F4 USB B Check whether or not the Vocoder Effect is selected When is selected as the Insertion Effect for the current Voice or for Part 1 of the current Performance Song Pattern the audio signal input from the A D INPUT jacks may produce no sound depending on the parameter settings VOICE F6 EFFECT gt Ins EF Connect Playback continues without stopping B When the ARP ON OFF button is turned on press it so that its lamp is turned off When in the Song mode or Pattern mode press the Stop button When the click sound continues check the following parameter setting Set this parameter to something other than all because this setting always plays back the click sound regardless of the sequencer status SONGJ PATTERN gt UTILITY gt F2 SEQ gt SF1 CLICK gt Mode Distorted sound Are the effect settings appropriate Use of an effect at certain settings may produce distortion VOICE F6 EFFECT PERFORM gt F6 EFFECT gt MIXING gt F6 EFFECT MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 63 Appendix Are the filter settings appropriate Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion VOICE EDIT Element Key selection F3 FILTER PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selecti
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79. However keep in mind that the sound may not be exactly the same as played by the original tone generator In the Voice mode a total of 15 Banks Preset Bank 1 8 User Bank 1 3 GM Bank Preset Drum Bank User Drum GM Drum Bank are available Each of these Banks includes the Voices according to the Voice type In the Voice Play display you can select the desired Voice from various Voice Banks and play it 24 MOX6 MOXS8 Owner s Manual NOTE For details about Voices refer to Basic Structure For a list of the Preset Voices refer to the separate Data List PDF file Selecting a Preset Voice 1 Press the VOICE button This calls up the Voice Play display The VOICE button lamp lights 2 Select a Voice Bank with the BANK SELECT DEC INC buttons In this condition playing the keyboard sounds the Voice indicated in the display The parameters shown in the Voice Play display are briefly explained below Voice Play display Main Category Bank Program number Sub Category VOTCE PRE1 PRE1 a Category Fiano BEGA Full foncept Grand 4 2 5 ARPES 0 1 Voice Normal Voice Banks There are 12 different banks for the Normal Voices PRE1 8 Preset Banks USH1 3 User Banks GM GM Bank Drum Voice Banks There are 3 different banks for the Drum Voices PDR Preset Drum Bank UDR User Drum Bank GMDR GM Drum Bank 3
80. MOX6 MOX8 Remote Tools can be downloaded from the following Yamaha web site For details on operating the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor see the PDF manual supplied with the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor http www yamahasynth com download Remote controlling the DAW software The DAW applications Cubase Logic Pro SONAR and Digital Performer can be controlled via the Remote Control mode of the MOX6 MOXS8 For the most recent information on DAW software that can be controlled from the MOX6 MOXG8 see the following URL http www yamahasynth com Before you can use the Remote Control function you ll need to follow the setup instructions below NOTE Before making the setup of DAW Remote make sure to properly install the Yamaha Steinberg USB Driver and the MOX6 MOX8 Hemote Tools Setting up the MOX6 MOX8 1 Connectthis instrument to the computer via a USB cable page 50 2 Press the DAW REMOTE button to enter the Remote mode 3 Press the UTILITY button to call up the REMOTE display of the Utility mode Then set the DAW Select to the desired DAW software DAM Select KnobCurue tables auto 4 Press the STORE button to store the settings to internal memory 5 Start the DAW software on the connected computer Setting up the DAW software on the computer This section explains how to set up after starting each application NOTE When the cable between the MOX6 M
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82. Mono 168 DruLeuel E MonazSterea Emi IHSE GEHERAL VOICE CTLASH 5 MIDI If necessary set the other parameters NOTE For details about the parameters including Mono Stereo see the Reference Manual PDF document NOTE The above parameter settings including Mono Stereo are applied to the entire Voice mode If necessary press the STORE button to store these with the Utility settings NOTE The above parameter settings including Mono Stereo differ depending on the selected mode NOTE For the Performance mode set the above parameters on the display called up via PERFORM gt EDIT COMMON F5 A D IN gt SF1 OUTPUT The settings will be stored for each Performance For the Song Pattern mode set this parameter on the display called up via SONG or PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT gt COMMON gt F5 A D IN 521 OUTPUT The settings will be stored for each Song Pattern Press UTILITY F1 GENERAL 526 OTHER then set the Mic Line parameter according to the equipment connected to the A D INPUT L R jacks When connecting equipment of low output level such as a microphone guitar bass set this parameter to When connecting equipment of high output level such as a synthesizer keyboard CD player set this parameter to master 1 reset Ip uH 4 _ DI BS OTHER
83. OCATE Knob Function 1 button Pressing this button changes the functions assigned to Knobs 1 4 on the upper row The lamp next to the currently active parameters will light In the Voice mode the function of each knob is applied to the current Voice in the Performance Mixing mode the function of each knob is applied only to the currently selected Part or to all Parts depending on the setting via the COMMON and PART SELECT buttons NOTE When you press the Knob Function 1 button while holding the SHIFT button the lamp next to the TONE 1 button will light and the 1 parameters are assigned to Knobs 1 4 Knob Function 2 button Pressing this button changes the functions assigned to Knobs 5 8 on the lower row The lamp next to the currently active parameters will light NOTE When you press the Knob Function 2 button while holding the SHIFT button the lamp next to the EQ button will light and the EQ parameters are assigned to Knobs 5 8 Knobs 1 8 page 27 These eight highly versatile knobs let you adjust various aspects or parameters of the current Voice In this manual the knobs on the upper row are called Knob 1 Knob 4 and the knobs on the lower row are called Knob 5 Knob 8 Pressing the Knob Function 1 button will change the functions of Knobs 1 4 while pressing the Knob Function 2 button will change the functions of Knobs 5 8 ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 2
84. OX8 and the Windows computer is disconnected or the MOX6 MOXG8 is turned off accidentally the DAW will not recognize the MOX6 MOX8 again even if you connect the cable again or turn the MOX6 MOX8 If this occurs exit the DAW software then restart it after setting up the MOX6 MOX8 and making sure the connection is secure MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 53 Quick Guide Cubase The settings will be completed by installing MOX6 MOX8 Hemote Tools SONAR 1 Pull down the Options menu and select MIDI Devices to call up the MIDI Devices window 2 Add Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 2 to the Input Device then add Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 2 to the Output Device 3 Pull down the Options menu and select Control Surfaces to call up the Control Surface window 4 Click the button select Mackie Control then set the Input Port to Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 2 and set the Output Port to Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 2 Digital Performer 1 In the Audio MIDI setup of a Macintosh computer connect Port 2 of the interface of the MOX6 MOX8 to Port 2 of the tone generator When there is only one Port for the tone generator add the new Port then connect it to the interface 2 Pull down the Setup menu and select ControlSurface Setup to call up the Control Surface window 3 Click the button 4 Select Mackie Control in the Driver section 5 In the box for setting Unit and MIDI select Mackie Control in the Unit sect
85. OXS8 from an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer Use an external keyboard or synthesizer to remotely select and play the Voices of the MOX6 MOXa MIDI IN coo ooo coo oo oo c ooo 0020020000 e coOoooooo oo OOo coooooooo oo Quick Guide MIDI Transmit Channel and Receive Channel Make sure to match the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument with the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOX6 For details on setting the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument refer to the owner s manual of that instrument For details on setting the MIDI Receive Channel of the MOX6 MOXG8 check the following points In the Voice mode Performance mode using the MOX6 as a single timbre tone generator Check the MIDI Basic Receive Channel with the following operation UTILITY F6 MIDI SF1 CH channel BasicRcvCh If necessary change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument In the Song mode Pattern mode using the MOX6 MOX8 as a multi timbral tone generator Check the MIDI Receive Channel for each Part of the Multi with the following operation SONG PATTERN gt MIXING EDIT selection parts F1 VOICE SF2 MODE ReceiveCh If necessary change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Transmit Channel of the external MIDI instrument
86. Part selection F2 OUTPUT gt SF1 VOL PAN gt Volume MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F2 OUTPUT gt SF1 VOL PAN gt Volume Are the parameter settings such as Element Switch Part Switch Note Limit and Velocity Limit appropriate VOICE gt EDIT Element Key selection F1 OSC gt SF1 WAVE ElementSw VOICE EDIT Element Key selection F1 OSC 5 3 LIMIT PERFORM gt F2 VOICE PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection F1 VOICE gt 521 VOICE PartSw PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection F1 VOICE SF3 LIMIT 62 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Appendix B When playing the keyboard in the Performance Song Pattern mode produces no sound has a Voice been properly assigned to each Part PERFORM gt F2 VOICE gt MIXING gt F2 VOICE B When Song Pattern playback produces no sound are the output channel of each Track in the play mode and the receive channel of each Part in the Mixing mode set appropriately SONG PATTERN gt F3 TRACK SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F1 VOICE 522 MODE gt ReceiveCh B When Song Pattern playback produces no sound is the Velocity Offset setting of the Groove appropriate SONG PATTERN gt F2 GROOVE gt VELO OFST No sound from the A D INPUT jack Is the switch of the microphone turned on Check the microphone type Make sure
87. Performance mode There are two ways to edit the Performance editing the entire Performance and editing only one specific Part Voice assigned to the Performance To edit the entire Performance Turn the Knob in the Performance Play mode called up via only the PERFORM button or Performance Common Edit mode called up PERFORM EDIT COMMON To edit a specific Voice of the current Performance Turn the Knob in the Performance Part Edit mode called up via PERFORM EDIT 1 4 Knob 1 ou 2 on 3 s Q TONE 1 CUTOFF RESONANCE FEG DEPTH PORTAMENTO Q TONE 2 5 DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE Q TONES VOLUME PAN ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 ASSIGNABLE KNOB Knob 5 Knob 6 S Knob 7 O Knob 8 Q EQ _ LOW MID F HIGH Q EFFECT CHO PRESET CHO SEND REV PRESET REV SEND Q ARP GATE TIME OCT RANGE UNITMULTIPLY TEMPO LOW LOW MID HIGH MID HIGH 34 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Recording in the Performance mode While experimenting and playing around with Arpeggios in the Performance mode you may find some rhythm patterns and phrases that you like and you may want to store them for future recall The best and easiest way to capture these is to record your keyboard playing to a Song or Pattern Song and Pattern Songs and Patterns are MIDI sequence data consisting of up to 16 Tracks Song A Song on this instrument is effectively the same as a song on a MIDI seque
88. Press to start playback recording from the current point in the Song or Pattern During recording and playback the indicator flashes at the current tempo E ui F6 DELETE F TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT READ WRITE CONTROL TRACK _ WINDOW AUTOMATION 7 ELETI LCD Liquid Crystal Display The backlit LCD indicates the parameters and values related to the currently selected operation or mode F1 F6 Function buttons page 20 These buttons located directly below the LCD call up the corresponding functions indicated in the display 9 SF1 SF6 Sub Function buttons page 20 These buttons located directly below the display call up the corresponding sub functions indicated in the display These buttons can be also used to call up different Arpeggio types in some displays of the Play mode and Record mode page 26 These buttons can be also used as Song Scene buttons in Song Play Song Record see the Reference Manual PDF document MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 13 Control and Functions DATA __ CATEGORY SEARCH VOICE PERFORM MASTER 2 FAVORITE C SONG PATTERN MIXING US OO Al KNOB QUICK FILE UTILITY SETUP SHIFT EXIT ENTER EDIT JOB STORE LJ OJ JOUL COMPARE SCENE STORE CATEGORY SEARCH button page 25 I
89. SHIFT A D INPUT ON OFF n the Voice mode this operation will call up the VCE A D SF1 OUTPUT display Song Pattern mode of the Utility mode n the Performance mode this operation will call up the F5 A D IN SF1 OUTPUT display of Common Edit n the Song Pattern mode this operation will call up the F5 A D IN SF1 OUTPUT display of Mixing Common Edit Voice Performance SHIFT 4 EFFECT INSERTION Calls up the F6 EFFECT SF1 CONNECT display of Common Edit Song Pattern mode Voice Performance SHIFT EFFECT SYSTEM Calls up the F6 EFFECT SF1 CONNECT display of Common Edit Song Pattern mode Voice Performance Song Pattern mode SHIFT EFFECT MASTER n the Voice mode this operation will call up the F2 VOICE SF1 display of the Utility mode n the Performance mode this operation will call up the F2 OUT MFX 522 MFX display of Common Edit n the Song Pattern mode this operation will call up the F2 MFX display of Mixing Common Edit Voice Performance Song Pattern mode SHIFT In the Voice mode this operation will call up the F1 GENERAL 524 OTHER display ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 2 of Common Edit n the Performance mode this operation will call up the F1 GENERAL SF5 OTHER display of Common Edit n the Song Pattern mode this operation will call up the F1 GENERAL display of Mixing Common Edit Voice Per
90. Song Pattern mode check the Arpeggio Switch parameter If this parameter for the current Part is set to off Arpeggio playback will not be triggered by your keyboard performance even if the ON OFF button is turned on PERFORM gt EDIT gt F3 MAIN gt Part selection gt Switch SONG PATTERN gt ARP EDIT F3 MAIN gt Part selection gt Switch B 5 the MIDI Sync parameter set to internal or auto using internal clock UTILITY F5 MIDI SF3 SYNC MIDI Sync auto or internal Cannot stop the Arpeggio B When Arpeggio playback does not stop even if you release the key set the Arpeggio Hold parameter to off VOICE ARP EDIT F3 gt Hold PERFORM gt ARP EDIT gt F3 MAIN gt Part selection gt Hold SONG PATTERN gt ARP EDIT gt F3 MAIN gt Part selection gt Hold The Voice assigned to the Performance produces a different sound from the one in the Voice mode B This is normal because the Voice sound is determined by the parameter settings in the Performance mode To solve this problem you will need to apply the same parameter settings as those used in the Voice mode via the following three steps 1 Set P WithVce Parameter With Voice parameter to on for a certain Part then reselect the same Voice The settings of some Voice Common parameters will be applied to the Performance Part PERFORM gt EDIT
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92. a wealth of high quality dynamic sounds also referred to as Voices You can play these Voices one Voice at a time from the keyboard in the Voice mode This mode also lets you create your own original Voices PERFORM Performance mode This mode lets you play and create Performances A Performance lets you put several different Voices together in layers or play different two Voices in a keyboard split MASTER Master mode This mode lets you register settings that you often use in the Voice Performance Song or Pattern mode and instantly recall the relevant mode and custom settings together in a single button press without having to first select a mode In addition this mode lets you divide the keyboard into four separate sections just as if you were playing four different MIDI keyboards SONG This mode lets you record edit and play your own original Songs PATTERN Pattern mode This mode lets you play record edit and play your own original rhythm patterns which can be used to make up a Song MIXING Song Mixing mode This mode lets you set up detailed parameters of the multi timbral tone generator for use with Song Pattern Mixing mode Pattern playback 9 FILE File mode This mode lets you save data you ve created on this instrument to a USB flash memory device and allows you to load data from the USB flash memory device to the MOX6 MOX8 UTILITY Utility mode This mode lets you set parameters that apply to the entire
93. al and other information on the software MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 67 Appendix Specifications Keyboards 8 88 keys GHS keyboard Initial Touch MOX6 61 keys semi weighted keyboard Initial Touch Tone Generator Tone Generator AWM2 with Expanded Articulation block Polyphony 64 notes Multi timbral Capacity 16 parts Internal A D input part Wave 355MB when converted to 16 bit linear format 2 670 waveforms Voice Preset 1 024 Normal Voices 64 Drum Kits GM 128 Normal Voices 1 Drum Kit User 128 x3 selected and copied from Preset bank Normal Voice 32 Drum Kits Performance User 128x2 up to 4 parts Filter 18 types Effect System Heverb x 9 types Chorus x 22 types Insertion A B x 54 types x 3 parts Vocoder x 1 uses both Insertion Effect A and B blocks Master Effect x 9 types Master EQ 5 bands Part EQ 3 bandas stereo Sequencer Note Capacity Approx 226 000 notes block Note Resolution 480 parts per quarter note Maximum Polyphony 124 notes Tempo BPM 5 300 Hecording type Heal time replace Real time overdub with the exception of the Pattern Chain Real time punch in out Song only Step with the exception of the Pattern Chain Tracks Pattern 16 Phrase Tracks Pattern Chain Pattern Track Tempo Track Scene Track Song 16 sequence Tracks Loop on off can be set for each Track Tempo Track Scene Track Patterns 64 Patterns x 16 s
94. as a client of the host Studio Manager Studio Manager V2 is a cross platform application that enables you to start multiple Editors for controlling Yamaha hardware products remotely and lets you save multiple Editor settings To use the MOX6 MOX8 Editor start Studio Manager V2 then start the MOX6 MOX8 Editor as a plug in software within Studio Manager V2 The Studio Manager V2 and 6 8 Editor can be downloaded from the following URL http www yamahasynth com download For instructions on using the Studio Manager MOX6 MOX8 Editor refer to the respective PDF manuals included with the software Integration between MOX6 MOX8 and Cubase When producing music by using the MOX6 MOX8 together with Cubase the MOX6 MOX8 Extension contained in the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Tools provides useful and convenient functions For example the necessary settings for connection will be made automatically For more details including the latest information see the following URL http www yamahasynth com download NOTE The following Cubase software and versions are compatible with the MOX6 MOX8 Cubase 5 Cubase Studio 5 version 5 5 or later Cubase Essential 5 Cubase Al 5 version 5 1 1 or later Using as a Master Keyboard The Master mode lets you Create and store up to 128 programs each containing Voice a Performance a Song or a Pattern and each of which can be instantly called up for use Assign up to four separa
95. as candles on the unit A burning item may fall over and cause a fire If you notice any abnormality e When one of the following problems occur immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet If you are using batteries remove all batteries from the instrument Then have the device inspected by Yamaha service personnel e The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged e t emits unusual smells or smoke e Some object has been dropped into the instrument e here is a sudden loss of sound during use of the instrument Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others or damage to the instrument or other property These precautions include but are not limited to the following Power supply AC power adaptor e Do not connect the instrument to an electrical outlet using a multiple connector Doing so can result in lower sound quality or possibly cause overheating in the outlet e When removing the electric plug from the instrument or an outlet always hold the plug itself and not the cord Pulling by the cord can damage it e Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the instrument is not to be used for extended periods of time or during electrical storms e o not place the instrument in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over e Before moving the instrument remove all connected cables DMI 3
96. be input from the USB TO HOST terminal and the A D INPUT L R jacks Up to two channels of audio can be input to the USB TO HOST terminal Set the output level by using the DAW LEVEL slider on the 6 8 The signals are output to the OUTPUT MONO R jack Also up to two audio channels can be input to the A D INPUT L R jacks The signal is sent to the A D input part of the MOX6 MOX8 For more details see the Reference Manual PDF document MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 51 Quick Guide Creating a Song with a computer By using the MOX6 MOX8 with the DAW software on the computer connected to the MOX6 MOX8 you can take advantage of the following functions and applications MIDI recording and Audio recording of the MOX6 MOX8 performance to the DAW software on the computer e Playing back a song of the DAW software by using the MOX6 MOX8 tone generator This section contains an overview on how to use DAW software on the computer with the MOX6 MOX8 after connecting Recording your performance on the MOX6 8 to computer Setting up the MOX6 MOX8 1 it Quick Setup 1 is set to the default settings simultaneously hold the QUICK SETUP button and press the Group A button This should be selected when recording your keyboard performance to the DAW software on the computer If Quick Setup 1 is not set to the default settings set as follows Audio settings Use this setting when recording the signals
97. ck sound of a layered piano and strings for example 1 Select a Voice in the Voice mode FEE gt TCH 4 4 129 9 Category Full Concert Grand LARPS 2 5 ARPES Ani 2 Press the LAYER button on the panel The Category Search display appears FERFORMANCE CREATOR Joice Laver Main Zub 3 Select the Category including the Voice you want to layer then press the Cursor gt button The Voice list is shown FAVULE FERFORMAHCE CREATOR Woice O PEE4 Chl Fomantic Warm Back PRE4 Str La PRE4 C13 Warm Eid FAVORITE 35 HB 30 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 4 Select the desired Voice from the list then press the ENTER button The Performance Play display will appear iuga 1 01 88012 The Voice selected in the Voice mode will be assigned to Part 1 and the Voice selected after pressing the LAYER button will be assigned to Part 2 These two Voices are sounded simultaneously in a layer as a Performance You can confirm what Voices are layered on the display called up via the F2 VOICE button ERF Hau Fer formance F 1 Concert Grand 12 Bid m LIMITL LIMITH FORTA EG ARF EFFECT 9 Press the STORE button to store the settings as a Performance 5 Hau Fer formance
98. d DESIGN Stylish design and professional look We also designed the stylish exterior to reflect the professional level sounds and sophisticated features of the MOX6 MOX8 making it an instrument you ll love to play and one you ll feel proud in showing off onstage Moreover its value as a live performance instrument is made even greater by its portability We also took particular care in designing the size and external appearance to make it easy to use even when combined in a computer music system 6 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Accessories e AC adaptor e USB cable Owner s Manual this book e Online Manual CD ROM x 1 Reference Manual Synthesizer Parameter Manual and Data List e DVD ROM x 1 containing DAW software May not be included in your area Please check with your Yamaha dealer Using the MOX6 MOX8 Manuals Your MOX6 MOX8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides the Owner s Manual this book the Reference Manual the Synthesizer Parameter Manual and the Data List While the Owner s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet this Reference Manual Synthesizer Parameter Manual and the Data List are provided as PDF documents on the bundled CD ROM Owner s Manual this book Describes how to set up your MOX6 MOX8 and how to perform basic operations Reference Manual this PDF document Describes the internal design of your MOX6 MOX8 and the vari
99. d F1 F5 buttons After completing the number input press the ENTER button to actually enter the number and exit from this status ouerdub RecTrack J 488 eas ASSIGNABLE SWITCH A B D E F gt mE m F6 TRACK ADD INST VSTi WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW CH SET AUTOMATION You can use these buttons as a numeric keypad ASSIGNABLE SWITCH ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE CONTROL TRACK WINDOW CH SET AME Naming inputting characters You can freely name the data you ve created such as Voices Performances Songs Patterns and files saved to a USB flash memory device When the cursor is located on such a naming parameter the CHAR icon appears at the lower right corner of the display When pressing the SF6 button in this status the Input Character window appears as shown below In the Edit area you can move the cursor to determine the location at which the character is to be input by pressing the or button while holding the SF6 button In the Character List you can move the cursor to determine the character to be input by rotating the DATA dial or pressing the INC or DEC button while holding the SHIFT button After completing the character input press the ENTER button to actually enter the currently edited name and exit from this status MainCctur4 Acoustic Piano Subota MEI Piana HAME a RER RIS UTER
100. d display Press the 4 Top button to move to top of the Song then press the gt Play button to start recording The gt Play button lamp lights and RECORDING appears at the top of the display indicating that the Recording has already started After the one measure lead in count is finished play the following notation 6 8 8 8 NOTE the notes generated Arpeggio playback will be recorded After playing the above notation press the Stop button to stop recording If you play any wrong notes press the Stop button then try recording again Repeat as often as necessary until you get it right 10 Press the I4 Top button followed by the gt Play button to hear the recorded data The recorded data of Tracks 1 2 and 3 will be played back To stop playback press the Stop button If you are not satisfied with the recorded data try this operation again 42 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Correcting wrong notes If you ve played any wrong notes while recording and wish to correct them press the EDIT button from the Song Play mode to go to the Song Edit mode Song Edit lets you clean up and edit data of already recorded Songs or insert new data to the Songs Check for any mistakenly recorded or wrong events on the event list display of the Song Edit mode then correct them as needed 1 with the recorded Song selected press the EDIT b
101. ded to the computer via MIDI channel 1 will be returned back from the computer to the MOX6 MOX8 MIDI channel 3 according to the setting of the recording Track As a result the tone generator of the MOX6 MOX8 will sound the MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard as MIDI data from channel 3 USB TO HOST terminal Tone generator Keyboard block output via recognizing MIDI MIDI Channel 3 data Channel 1 Computer Cubase etc MIDI Thru on Song playback from a computer using the 6 8 as a tone generator The instructions below show how to use this instrument as a MIDI tone generator In this case actual MIDI sequence data is transmitted from DAW software on the computer allowing you to avoid using software synths and save processing power on your computer Setting up the MOX6 MOX8 1 Press the SONG or PATTERN button to enter the Song mode or Pattern mode 2 Select the Song or Pattern to be edited 3 Press the MIXING button to call up the Mixing display 4 set up the Mixing for parts 1 16 as necessary From the Mixing display you can select Voices and set various parameters such as pan volume balance between the Chorus Reverb and dry sound Insertion effect on off and Arpeggio on off Setting up the DAW software on the computer 1 setthe MIDI output port of the Tracks for playing the MOX6 MOXGS to Port 1 of the MOX6 MOX8 2 Enter the MIDI data to each Trac
102. dicating that Arpeggio playback for each Part can be turned on off 2 Pressing each of the Number 5 8 buttons toggles Arpeggio playback on and off for each Part If any of the 5 8 lamps is turned off the Arpeggio playback of the corresponding Part is muted Turning the Arpeggio Hold parameter on off for each Part You can turn the Arpeggio Hold parameter on off or on sync off for each Part of the Performance as described below When the Arpeggio Hold parameter is set to Arpeggio playback continues even if the note is released NOTE The Arpeggio Hold parameter is in the F3 MAIN display of the Arpeggio Edit display For details on this parameter see the Reference Manual 1 _ SECTION TRACK mop PART SELECT ARP ON OFF OOC PART MUTE 1 Press the PERFORMANCE CONTROL button The PERFORMANCE CONTROL lamp lights indicating that Arpeggio Hold for each Part can be turned on off or on sync off 2 Pressing each of the Number 13 16 buttons toggles the Arpeggio Hold parameter on and off for each Part If any of the 13 16 lamps is turned on the Arpeggio Hold parameter of the corresponding Part is turned on MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 33 Quick Guide Changing the timbre of the Voice Just as in the Voice mode the sound of the Performance consisting of a maximum of four Parts or Voices can be edited via the Knobs in the
103. dits will be stored by loading Confirms whether or not you want to continue the Load operation If you select yes the current edits will be stored Edits will be stored by saving Confirms whether or not you want to continue the Save operation If you select yes the current edits will be stored Empty Favorite Appears when you press the FAVORITE button with no program registered to the Favorite Category SHIFT FAVORITE to add Executing A format operation or Job is being executed Please wait File already exists A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists File not found The file of the specified type cannot be found Folder is too deep Directories below this level cannot be accessed Illegal file name The specified file name is invalid Try entering a different name Illegal file The file specified for loading is unusable by this instrument or cannot be loaded in the current mode Illegal input An invalid input or value has been specified Check the input method or value Illegal measure An invalid measure number has been specified in the Song Pattern mode Select the measure again Illegal phrase number An invalid phrase number has been specified in the Pattern mode Select the phrase again Illegal Track number An invalid Track number has been specified in the Song Pattern mode Select the Track again Incompatible USB device A USB device which cannot be used with this instrumen
104. e REHAHE DELETE 0 Press the SF1 EXEC button to save the file Loading the settings from a USB flash memory device 1 Connect USB flash memory device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal of this instrument 2 Press the FILE button and then press the F3 LOAD button The LOAD display appears in the File mode FILE root m E with System DRTH 4 SAL DELETE 3 Set TYPE to All and then select the file extension X4A of the memory Select the directory which has desired file in the file directory selection box and then press the ENTER button After that select the desired file FILE root All m with System SAL DELETE root All 1 1 54H with System SAL DELETE MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 57 Quick Guide 4 Press the SF1 EXEC button to load the file NOTICE The Load operation overwrites any data previously existing in the specified destination internal memory Important data should always be saved to a USB flash memory device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal Precautions when using the USB TO DEVICE terminal This instrument features a built in USB TO DEVICE terminal When connecting a USB device to the terminal be sure to handle the USB device with care Fo
105. e list of the currently Main Category icon selected category Sub Category CATEGORY SEARCH ABS Romantic Piano Ai Monaural Grand MH NV D Select the Voice with the Cursor buttons or DATA dial If you want to change the Category press the Cursor lt button or EXIT button and go back to step 2 6 Press the ENTER button to actually call up the Voice This closes the Category Search display Quick Guide Grouping your most used Voices together Favorite Category Category Search also has a convenient Favorite Category that lets you collect your most often used and favorite Voices for easy selection This is one more useful way you can quickly select the Voices you need from the huge number available on the instrument Registering your favorite Voices to the Favorite Category 1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of the Using the Category Search function instructions to call up the Voice List of the selected Category 2 Select the desired Voice with the Cursor IIV buttons or DATA dial 3 Press the F5 SET CLR button to turn on the Favorite mark This operation will turn on the Favorite mark making it solid and the selected Voice will be registered to the Favorite Category Pressing the F5 SET CLR button again will turn off or ghost the Favorite mark To register other Voices repeat steps 2 through 3 To remove all the Voices from the Favorite Catego
106. e other Sections as desired As in the Song mode you can also use Step Recording to create Patterns Creating a Pattern Chain for converting to a Song In these instructions you ll learn how to assign each of the created Pattern Phrases to the Section arrange the Sections in your favorite order to create the Pattern Chain and convert the Pattern Chain to a Song This converted Song data can be used as backing accompaniment for melody recording Pattern Chain Change the Sections as desired to create the Song you have in mind Section A Section B Section F gt Section H 4 Creating a Pattern Chain This section explains how to create a Pattern Chain by arranging the Sections in order as shown in the example above 1 in the PLAY display of the Pattern Play mode select the Pattern created in the previous section 2 Press the F6 CHAIN button 3 Press the REC button to enter the Pattern Chain Record mode then set the Recording Track and Pattern tempo Three Pattern Chain Track types are available The Tempo Track lets you record tempo changes for the Chain and the scene Track lets you record Track on off changes The Pattern Quick Guide patt Track lets you record Section changes at the desired measure points in the Song Here set RecTrack to patt 2 3 1a 11 12 12 14 15 16 Crer ace 4 4 Hi Meas 4 Press the gt Play button
107. e the Master For more information on the parameters which are edited in the Master mode see the Reference Manual PDF document MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 55 Quick Guide Making Global System Settings Utility Mode In the Utility mode you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument To enter the Utility mode press the UTILITY button Pressing the EXIT button returns to the original display This section describes some useful functions in the Utility mode Setting the default mode when turning the power on F1 GENERAL gt 526 OTHER gt Cursor lt button PowerOnMode From the Voice Performance or Master the mode specified here is called up when turning the power on Mic Line line Power On a Ctr lReset reset IBI Uu ee Ge VOICE VEAD CTLASH USET O MIDI Reversing the LCD status F1 GENERAL SF6 OTHER gt Cursor lt button gt LCD Mode This parameter determines the LCD status When normal is selected b FunclismPsu 1 5 1 Curve Lables EG Dd Be OTHER VOICE UCER D UESEI O Contrast When reverse is selected UTILIT 1 PRISE ES SPT lime rs ET Contras Iure m LCD FunclizpsSu an Mode OUTPUT REMOTE VOICE CTLASH
108. ections Measures 256 maximum Phrases User Phrases 256 per Pattern Songs 64 Songs Mixing Voices 16 Voices per Song and up to 256 Voices for all Patterns Mixing Templates 32 for all Songs and Patterns Arpeggio Preset 6 720 types User 256 types MIDI Sync MIDI transmit receive channel Velocity Limit and Note Limit can be set ocene Memory 5 per Song Sequence Format Original format SMF format 0 1 Format 1 load only Others Master User 128 Each master includes Master keyboard settings with 4 Zones Assignable Knob Slider settings Program Change table Sequence Software compatible with the Hemote Control function For Windows Cubase 5 5 SONAR 8 For Macintosh Cubase 5 5 Logic 9 Digital Performer 6 7 Functions to be controlled differ depending on the software Controllers Pitch Bend wheel Modulation wheel Assignable Knob x 8 DATA dial x 1 Assignable Function buttons x 2 Display 240 x 64 dot backlit LCD Connectors OUTPUT L MONO R standard phone jack A D INPUT L R standard phone jack PHONES standard stereo phone jack FOOT CONTROLLER FOOT SWITCH ASSIGNABLEJ SUSTAIN MIDI IN OUT THRU USB TO HOST TO DEVICE DC IN Power Consumption 10W Dimensions Weight MOX6 1030 W x 358 D x 125 mm 7 0 kg MOX8 1320 W x 405 D x 168 mm 14 8 kg Accessories AC adaptor PA 150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha USB cable Owner s Manual t
109. eforehand on the F1 SETUP display in the Song Record mode Type punch e Punch In 003 01 Punch Out 006 01 Quick Guide Punch In point Playback of the recording Track is turned off from this point and your keyboard performance will be recorded to the Track 1 81 gt 29 d 11 1212 14 15 16 Punch Out point Recording ends at this point and normal playback of the recording Track starts SF1 COPYLOC button Press the SF1 COPY LOC to assign the measure numbers registered to the Locations Loc1 and Loc2 to the Punch In and Punch Out points NOTE For instructions on using the Location settings see the Reference Manual PDF document Creating a synthesizer part by using Arpeggio Next record Arpeggio playback via Realtime Recording to Track 3 1 Inthe Song Play mode select the same Song to which the Drum and Bass parts have already been recorded 2 Press the ARP ON OFF button so that its lamp lights 3 Press the REC button followed by the F1 SETUP button then set the parameters as below replace Quantize off Rec Track 3 4 Press the F2 VOICE button followed by the CATEGORY SEARCH button then select the Synthesizer Voice Set the Main Category to Synth Pad then set the Sub Category to Analog Move the Cursor gt button to call up the Voice List From this list selec
110. eo parameter setting NOTE When using these jacks make sure to confirm the Mono Stereo parameter setting which can be set in the following displays for each mode For the Voice mode the VCE A D display in the Utility mode For the Performance mode the A D IN display in Common Edit For the Song Pattern mode the A D IN display in Mixing Common Edit Power supply Make connections for the supplied power adaptor page 68 in the following order Before you connect the power adaptor make sure that the power of this instrument is set to the otandby status mh Connect the plug of the power adaptor to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel Connect the other end of the power adaptor to an AC outlet 2 Power adaptor plug AC outlet papi G _ NOTE Follow this procedure in reverse order when disconnecting the power adaptor WARNING Use the specified adaptor page 68 The use of other adaptors may result in irreparable damage to both the adaptor and the instrument A CAUTION Make sure your MOX6 MOXG is rated for the AC voltage supplied in the area in which it is to be used as listed on the rear panel Connecting the unit to the wrong AC supply can cause serious damage to the internal circuitry and may even pose a shock hazard 1 bc iN Even when the power of this instrument is in the Standby status electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level When you
111. erial number and the date of pur chase in the spaces provided below and retain this manual as a perma nent record of your purchase Model Serial No Purchase Date PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL 92 BP bottom 2 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT 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 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 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
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113. executing Factory Set the Factory Set operation will automatically be executed each time you turn the power on Keep in mind that this also means that your original data in Flash ROM will be erased each time you turn on the power Therefore the checkmark of this box should normally be removed If you remove the checkmark of this box and execute Factory Set the Factory Set operation will not be executed when turning the power on the next time 3 Press the ENTER button to execute Factory Set After Factory Set has been completed a Completed message appears and operation returns to the original display NOTICE For Factory Set operations that take longer to process you will see the message Now executing Factory Set during processing While such a message is shown on the display never attempt to turn off the power Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM This means that this synthesizer may not be able to start up properly even when turning the power on next time Setting Up MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 1 9 Basic Operation Moving the cursor Use these four buttons to navigate the display moving the cursor around the various selectable items and parameters in the screen When selected the relevant item is highlighted the cursor appears as a dark block with inverse characters You can change the value of the ite
114. f status of buttons 6 affects the Number 1 16 Performance Parts 1 4 buttons in different ways depending on the currently selected Setting the mute status for Performance Parts 1 4 mode Refer to the table below Setting the Arpeggio Hold for Performance Parts 1 4 In the Pattern mode turning on this button will assign sections H to the Number 1 16 buttons Number 11 16 buttons Use of these buttons differs depending on the on off status of the PATTERN SECTION PERFORMANCE CONTROL TRACK MUTE and SOLO buttons Functions of the Number 1 16 buttons When the PATTERN SECTION When the TRACK button When the MUTE When the SOLO When all the PERFORMANCE CONTROL is turned on button is turned on button is turned buttons are button is turned on on turned off Voice Play Keyboard transmit channel Voice selection setting Normal Voice Changes the Edit mode from Element Mute setting Solo Element Edit Common Edit to Element Edit 9 16 selection 9 16 and Element selection 1 8 Drum Voice Changes the Edit mode from Edit Common Edit to Drum Key Edit Performance Performance Control Keyboard transmit channel Part Mute setting Solo Part selection Performance Play setting 11 4 1 4 selection Performance Performance Control 6 Performance Part selection Part Mute setting Solo Part selection Edit 1 4 1 141 1
115. ff in the Performance Song Pattern mode however pressing this button has no effect ARP EDIT button page 29 Press this button to call up the Arpeggio Edit display of the Voice Performance Song Pattern mode When the Arpeggio Edit display is shown with the E Edit indicator called up by editing a parameter press the ARP EDIT button the lamp flashes to call up the Compare status This restores the original unedited setting In the Compare status the E indication is replaced by C Press the ARP EDIT button again to exit from the Compare status DAW REMOTE button page 53 Turn on this button to enter the Remote mode The Remote mode lets you control DAW software on your computer from the panel controls of the instrument SEQ TRANSPORT button page 18 These buttons control recording and playback of the Song Pattern sequence data I4 Top button Instantly returns to the beginning of the current Song or Pattern i e the first beat of the first measure 44 Reverse button Press briefly to move back one measure at a time or hold to continuously rewind gt gt Forward button Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time or hold to continuously fast forward REC Record button Press this to enable recording Song or Pattern phrase The indicator lights Bi Stop button Press to stop recording or playback Control and Functions gt Play button
116. formance SHIFT OCTAVE Calls up the F1 GENERAL SF3 KBD display of the Utility mode Song Pattern mode Voice Performance SHIFT TRANSPOSE Calls up the F1 GENERAL 523 KBD display of the Utility mode Song Pattern mode MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 59 Appendix Display Messages LCD indication Description All remote templates stored Appears when you store the Control Template in the Remote mode Are you sure Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not Arpeggio memory full The internal memory for Arpeggio data is full preventing storing the recorded sequence data as an Arpeggio Arpeggio type copied The Arpeggio Types are copied to the SF1 SF6 buttons Bad USB device The USB flash memory device connected to this instrument is unusable Format the USB flash memory device and try again Bulk protected Bulk data cannot be received because of the setting in the Utility mode Can t undo OK When certain Song Pattern Jobs are executed internal memory becomes too full for use of the Undo operation Completed The specified load save format or other Job has been completed Device number is off Bulk data cannot be transmitted received since the device number is off Device number mismatch Bulk data cannot be transmitted received since the device numbers don t match Edited data will be discarded Prompts you to confirm whether or not to erase the edited data E
117. he F6 PATTERN button select 01 Copy Pattern then press the ENTER button The Copy Pattern Job display appears FRESS SELECT y der PSP Lit ages Clear Pattern AS Pattern FHRASE 3 Select the Pattern number and Section to be copied For the copy source select the Pattern number and Section which you have already recorded in the previous section For the copy destination select the same Pattern number and Section B 1 FRESS CENTER EXEC Source Destination 46 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 4 Press the ENTER button to execute the Pattern Copy Job All the data of Section A will be copied to Section B 5 Press the EXIT button a few times to return to Pattern Play 6 Press the PATTERN SECTION button so that its lamp lights then press the Number 2 button Section B is now selected Press the gt Play button to hear Section B and confirm that the Section B data has been copied from Section A Assign the already recorded data User Phrase In this section you ll replace the note data of the guitar part with that of the bass part so that the bass and guitar play the same phrase in unison 1 Press the F4 PATCH button to call up the PATCH display The amount of measures Phrase number 8 To Track 3 guitar part assign the same Ph
118. he Program Change events in the Pattern data Press the ENTER button to execute the conversion The Pattern Chain data will be converted to Song data and the converted data will be copied to the top measure specified in step 3 NOTICE This operation overwrites any data already existing at the destination Song 9 Press the SONG button select the Song specified in step 3 then press the gt Play button to hear the newly created Song data Press STORE F1 SEQ ENTER to store the created Song This operation will store all the Song Patterns Connecting external MIDI instruments With a standard MIDI cable available separately you can connect an external MIDI instrument and control it from the Likewise you can use an external MIDI device such as a keyboard or sequencer to control the sounds on the MOX6 MOXa8 Below are several different MIDI connection examples use the one most similar to your intended setup NOTE Any one of these interfaces can be used for MIDI data transmission reception the MIDI connectors or the USB TO HOST connector However they cannot be used at the same time Select which connector is to be used for MIDI data transfer in the MIDI IN OUT parameter of the UTILTITY F6 MIDI SF4 OTHER display As you work through the explanations in this chapter set MIDI IN OUT to MIDI since MIDI is used as the example connection here Controlling MOX6 M
119. he default settings the Master mode is selected See page 22 for details about the modes NOTE Keep in mind that the example displays shown in this manual for instruction purposes only and may appear somewhat different from those on your instrument In this condition you can play the keyboard and hear the sounds of the selected program In the default setting the Master mode provides a total of 128 programs each of which includes the mode Voice Performance Song Pattern and its program number The top of the Master Play display indicates the Master program number and the status Mode 1 9 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Bank Program number and its name registered to the current Master program NOTE For details about Banks see pages 24 and 32 Selecting programs In the default setting the Master mode provides a total of 128 programs each of which includes the mode Voice Performance Song and Pattern and its program number Try out the different Master programs to play various Voices and Performances You can change the Master program number by using the INC button DEC button or DATA dial DATA Decreases number Increases number Decreases DEC INC Increases number number Playing the Demo Songs The MOX6 MOX8 features a variety of Demo Songs showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions Here s how to play them back 1 Press the SONG button to enter the Song Play mode The PLAY dis
120. he external MIDI instrument Alternately you can set the output destination Internal or external MIDI tone generator for each Track from the following display SONG PATTERN F3 TRACK SF2 OUT SW In this case you ll need to set the external MIDI tone generator to multi timbral operation and set the MIDI Receive Channel for each part For details see the owner s manual of the external MIDI tone generator Alternately you can have your keyboard performance split and assigned to different MIDI channels by using the Zone settings in the Master mode page 55 50 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Using a Connected Computer By connecting the MOX6 MOX8 to your computer via USB you can use DAW software on the computer to create your own original songs NOTE The acronym DAW digital audio workstation refers to music software for recording editing and mixing audio and MIDI data The main DAW applications are Cubase Logic SONAR and Digital Performer Though all of these can be effectively used with the MOX6 MOX8 we recommend using Cubase when creating songs together with the instrument By connecting this instrument to a computer you can take advantage of the following functions and applications e External tone generator for DAW software and MIDI keyboard e Remote Controller of the DAW software e Editing parameters from the computer MOX6 MOX8 Editor Connecting to a computer A USB cable and the Yamaha Steinberg USB
121. her than 0 UTILITY gt F1 GENERAL gt SF1 TG gt Tune B 5 the Note Shift parameter in the Utility mode set to a value other than 0 UTILITY F1 GENERAL gt SF1 TG gt NoteShift B When the Voice produces a wrong pitch is the appropriate tuning system selected from Micro Tuning parameter in the Voice Edit mode VOICE gt EDIT gt COMMON gt F1 GENERAL 522 PLY MODE Tuning No B When the Voice produces a wrong pitch is the LFO Pitch Modulation Depth in the Voice Edit mode set too high VOICE gt EDIT Element Key selection F5 LFO PMod When the Performance Song Pattern produces a wrong pitch are the Note Shift and Detune parameters of each set to a value other than 0 PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection gt F4 gt SF1 TUNE gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection gt F4 gt 521 TUNE B When the Song Pattern playback produces a wrong pitch is the Note Offset parameter in the Groove display set to a value other than 0 SONG PATTERN gt F2 GROOVE gt NOTE OFST No effect is applied B Check the on off status of the EFFECT INSERTION SYSTEM MASTER button B 5 the Reverb Send or Chorus Send set to a value other than 0 VOICE gt EDIT COMMON gt F2 OUTPUT ChoSend RevSend PERFORM gt EDIT COMMON F2 OUT MFX gt OUT
122. his book Online Manual CD ROM x 1 containing Reference Manual Synthesizer Parameter Manual and Data List DVD ROM x 1 containing DAW software Specifications and descriptions in this owner s manual are for information purposes only Yamaha Corp reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice Since specifications equipment or options may not be the same in every locale please check with your Yamaha dealer 68 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Index A ADINPUTICAIN RO ens ocu eeu f 12 PUEDE TAREA aie JACK Se ete 16 36 EOD NIA SES DUON wits hace a dcs Ioas 12 Cleo er EM TEENS 67 ARP DURNO chant mda dci debct ue uas qe 13 29 Reese TT 13 26 Pe OOO 25 99 ASSIGNABLE FUNCTION 1 2 buttons 12 Iubet ocn 51 CUNO INST D NM ON EON 36 B BANK SELECT DEC TING DUDTOFIS 14 C CATEGORY SEARCH ISO 14 25 CHAR 21 EE eT nha tad 56 14 COMMON I TT UU MT 28 28 Connect Computel sas T 50 Connect External MIDI Instrument 49
123. iety of applications 88 The MOX6 MOX8 draws on the high quality sound of the famed MOTIF XS used extensively by artists worldwide and is equipped with a wide range of dynamic sounds for use in virtually any music application FUNCIIONS Instant smooth translation from inspiration to final music composition The MOX6 MOX8 features a powerful Performance Creator function which lets you combine your favorite Voice with other Voices and drum parts and perform with full rhythmic and chordal backing You can also record your performances as a Song or Pattern simply by pressing the REC button from Performance then after recording automatically move to the Song Pattern mode for further editing refining and completing the Song or Pattern This workflow is exceptionally smooth and transparent and lets you create music quickly and easily as the inspiration hits Seamless music production with Cubase The MOX6 MOX8 were developed giving maximum consideration to integration with the Cubase series DAW software made by Steinberg see page 8 We ve enhanced and strengthened the remote control function in connection with Cubase letting you easily and conveniently control optional parameters on Cubase with the Al KNOB or by using control templates compatible with various VST instruments to easily control multiple parameters and complex operations on software synthesizers directly from your hardware synthesizer keyboar
124. instrument contains 128 Performances in each of the User Banks 1 2 and you can play them by pressing the PERFORM button Selecting a Performance selecting a Performance is done in basically the same way as selecting a Voice see page 24 As in the Voice Play mode you can use the Category Search page 25 and Favorite Category page 25 functions in the Performance Play mode Switching a Part on off The Performance Play mode lets you turn the four Parts of the current Performance on or off as desired Turning specific Parts on off Mute function You can turn individual Parts on off by using the Mute function 1 SECTION TRACK 2022235270 PART SELECT ARP ON OFF ARP HOLD 1 Press the PERFORMANCE CONTROL button The button lamp lights indicating that each Part can be turned on off 2 Press any of the Number 9 12 buttons The lamp of the pressed button will be turned off and the corresponding Part will be muted Press the same button again to turn the lamp on and disengage the mute function for that Part You can turn multiple Parts on off by pressing their buttons NOTE Parts can be muted also by pressing the MUTE button then the Number 1 4 buttons Soloing a specific Part The Solo function is the opposite of Mute and lets you instantly solo a specific Part and mute all others PART SELECT ARP ON OFF m MUTE AA MOO 4
125. ion and select MOX6 MOX8 New Port 2 in the MIDI section Logic Pro 1 Select the Preference menu Control Surfaces Settings to call up the Settings window 2 select the New menu gt Install Select Mackie Control in the model list then add it as a control surface 4 Set the MIDI Output Port to Yamaha 6 5 the MIDI Input Port to Yamaha MOX6 MOX8 Port2 NOTE Mackie Control is the trademark of Mackie Designs Inc For details about the button operations and functions see the Reference Manual PDF document 54 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Using the MOX6 MOX8 Editor About the MOX6 MOX8 Editor The MOX6 MOX8 Editor lets you edit Voice Performance and Mixing setups from your computer giving you even greater editing convenience Furthermore the data edited on the MOX6 MOX8 is always synchronized with the data on the computer MOX6 MOX8 Editor and vice versa This provides a smooth seamless interface making it exceptionally easy to create and edit data Using the MOX6 MOXS8 Editor Using the MOX6 MOX8 Editor VST on Cubase The MOX6 MOX8 Editor VST works as VST3 plug in software on Cubase In this case you can launch the MOX6 Editor via the same operations as that of any other VST Instrument Using with the Studio Manager V2 as a host application In addition Yamaha provides a stand alone version of the MOX6 MOX8 Editor which works
126. isplay and F6 MIDI display of the Utility mode Setting the parameters related to the Audio data and MIDI data by using the Quick Setup lets you instantly reconfigure the MOX6 MOX8 for different computer sequencer related applications by calling up specially programmed presets In this case press the QUICK SETUP button and then set the SETUP After making the settings press the ENTER button to apply them to the MOX6 MOXa NOTE For details on the parameters set by the Quick Setup function see the Reference Manual PDF document 5 Press the STORE button to store the settings to internal memory Precautions when using the USB TO HOST terminal When connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal make sure to observe the following points Failing to do so risks freezing the computer and corrupting or losing the data If the computer or the instrument freezes restart the application software or the computer OS or turn the power to the instrument off then on again NOTICE Use an AB type USB cable Before connecting the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal exit from any power saving mode of the computer such as suspend sleep standby Before turning on the power to the instrument connect the computer to the USB TO HOST terminal Execute the following before turning the power to the instrument on off or plugging unplugging the USB cable to from the USB TO HOST terminal Quit any
127. izer Parameter Manual and the Data List are provided as data documents in PDF format These PDF files can be viewed and read on a computer When using Adobe Reader to view a PDF file you Can search for specific words print a specific page or link to open a desired section in the manual The term search and link functions are especially convenient methods of navigating through a PDF file and we recommend that you use them The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the following URL http www adobe com products reader MOX6 MOXS8 Owner s Manual 1 MOX6 MOX8 Main Features B MOTIF XS Sound Engine feature The wide range of dynamic and authentic MOTIF XS waveforms such as the realistic sounds of acoustic piano electric piano synthesizer strings wind instruments drums are all included in this instrument The sophisticated XA Expanded Articulation function has also been included providing greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism It allows you to more effectively recreate realistic sound and natural performance techniques such as legato and trills and provides other unique modes for random and alternate sound changes as you play Moreover the instrument features new Arpeggio types for Drum Voices as well as the existing MOTIF XS Arpeggio types plus an extensive effect system including Virtual Circuitry Modeling Effects Master Effect and Master EQ In a wide variety of ways the MOX6 MOX
128. k of the DAW software on the computer The tone generator settings of the part corresponding to the MIDI Track will be set in the Mixing mode on the MOX6 8 NOTE When using Cubase the DAW you can create an original Mixing setup of the MOX6 MOX8 from the MOX6 MOX8 Editor on your computer The created Mixing setup can be saved as a Cubase Project file for future recall Remote controlling the software from the MOX6 MOX8 Remote mode The MOX6 MOX8 features a highly convenient Remote mode which lets you control the DAW software and software synthesizer on your computer via the panel operations of the MOX6 MOX8 For example you can start stop playback of the DAW software on the computer by using the Function buttons and control the song position on the DAW software by using the DATA dial INC and DEC buttons instead of using the mouse or computer keyboard Remote controlling the software synthesizer Up to 50 Control Templates of VST Instruments can be stored to internal memory of this instrument With these you can use the MOX6 MOX8 to control various software synthesizers Use the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor for editing the Control Template NOTE use the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor you need to install the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Tools The MOX6 MOX8 Remote Tools consists of two components MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor and MOX6 MOX8 Extension which enables you to use the MOX6 MOX8 along with Cubase series 5 Quick Guide
129. keyboard performance sound the external instrument while the Song Pattern plays the sounds of the To use this feature you must set the MOX6 8 5 output channel and the external tone generator s receive channel to the same channel number Check the following points after turning the power on When playing the keyboard in the Voice mode or Performance mode Check the MIDI transmit channel with the following operation UTILITY gt F6 MIDI gt SF1 CH channel KBDTransCh If necessary change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI instrument In the Voice play or Performance play pressing the TRACK button so that the lamp lights can also change the MIDI Transmit Channel of the MOX6 MOX8 When you wish to sound only the external tone generator set the Master Volume control to O or set Local Control to off with the following operation UTILITY gt F6 MIDI gt SF2 SWITCH LocalCtrl off For information on how to set the MIDI Receive Channel of the external MIDI instrument refer to the owner s manual of the external MIDI instrument When playing back a Song Pattern or playing the keyboard in the Song mode or Pattern mode Check the MIDI transmit channel for each Track with the following operation SONG PATTERN F3 TRACK SF1 CHANNEL gt OUT CH If necessary change this parameter to the same number as the MIDI Receive Channel of t
130. lay button to enter the Step Record mode The gt button lamp lights and the Step Record display appears Set the Step Time to 480 The Step Time parameter determines to what position the pointer will advance after a note has been entered Here the pointer will advance in quarter note steps Press the I Top button to return to top of the Song then press the BO key four times The Bass Drum Kick sound assigned to the BO key is recorded to the timing of each beat NOTE lf you are using the MOXG use the OCTAVE buttons to make sure that the Bass Drum Kick sounds when you play the BO key This is necessary since the MOX6 has a shorter keyboard and doesn t have a BO key Press the W Stop button to stop recording This returns to the Song Play display To record another percussion sound press the REC button then the gt Play button to enter the Step Record mode again The gt button lamp lights and the Step Record display appears 10 set the Step Time to 240 11 The Step Time parameter determines to what position the pointer will advance after a note has been entered Here the pointer will advance in eighth note steps Press the Top button to return to the top of the Song then press the F3 REST button and 1 key four times An eighth note rest is recorded to each down beat and the Hi Hat Cymbal sound assigned to the G 1 key is recorded to each up beat
131. llow the important precautions below NOTE For more information about the handling of USB devices refer to the owner s manual of the USB device Compatible USB devices Only USB memory devices of the flash memory variety can be used with the MOX6 MOXa8 Furthermore the instrument does not necessarily support all commercially available USB flash memory devices nor can Yamaha guarantee operation such USB devices that you purchase Before purchasing a USB flash memory device for use with this instrument please visit the following web page http download yamaha com Connecting a USB flash memory device When connecting a USB flash memory device to the USB TO DEVICE terminal make sure that the connector on the memory is appropriate and that it is connected in the proper direction NOTE Though the instrument supports the USB 1 1 standard you can connect and use a USB 2 0 storage device with the instrument However note that the transfer speed is that of USB 1 1 Formatting a USB flash memory device When a USB flash memory device is connected a message may appear prompting you to format the memory If so execute the Format operation see the Reference Manual PDF document NOTICE The format operation overwrites any previously existing data Make sure that the device you are formatting does not contain important data To protect your data write protect To prevent important data from being inadvertently
132. m parameter at which the cursor is located by using the DATA dial INC and DEC buttons Changing editing parameter values Rotating the DATA dial to the right clockwise increases the value while rotating it to the left counter clockwise decreases it Pressing the INC button increases a parameter value by one step and pressing DEC decreases it Pressing and holding either button continuously increases or decreases the value For parameters with large value ranges you can increase the value by 10 by simultaneously holding down the SHIFT button and pressing the INC button To decrease by 10 simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the DEC button DATA Decreases number Increases number Decreases Increases DEC INC number number Functions and Sub Functions Each mode described above contains various displays with various functions and parameters To navigate your way through these displays and select a desired function use the F1 F6 buttons and the SF1 SF6 buttons When you select a mode the available displays or menus appear directly above the buttons at the bottom of the display as shown below Depending on the currently selected mode up to six functions are available and can be called up with the F1 F6 buttons Keep in mind that the available functions differ depending on the selected mode Depending on the currently selected function up to six s
133. m the Pattern Chain mode then press the JOB button or MIXING button The drum sound is wrong or unexpected when changing the transpose value in the Song Pattern Play mode This is normal Changing the transpose setting while playing a Drum Voice will produce different sounds for the same keys played Data communication between the computer and this instrument does not work properly B Check whether the Port settings on the computer are appropriate or not B Check whether or not the MIDI IN OUT parameter is set to the appropriate value UTILITY F6 MIDI SF4 OTHER gt MIDI IN OUT B This problem may be solved by reducing the computer load To do this set the USB Audio Output Channel to 2ch in the following display If the setting is changed in the display press the ENTER button and then restart the instrument UTILITY F5 USB OUT CH The sound is not produced properly even when playing back the Song data on the computer or the MIDI instrument connected to this instrument Make sure to set this instrument to the Song mode or Pattern mode The Voice mode or Performance mode may not produce the proper sound even when playing back Song data on the MIDI instrument or the computer connected to this instrument MIDI bulk data transmission reception does not work properly B Is Receive Bulk parameter set to on UTILITY F6 MIDI 522 SWITCH RcvBulk B When receiving MIDI bulk data t
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135. meter see the Reference Manual PDF document 6 Repeat steps 4 5 as desired 1 Press STORE gt F1 SEQ gt ENTER to store the settings as Song data This operation will store all the Songs and Patterns at the same time NOTICE If you are editing Mixing parameters and you select a different Song without storing the one being edited all the edits you ve made will be erased Quick Guide Storing Mixing settings as a template The Mixing settings you make can be stored as a Template letting you create your own custom Mixing Voice configurations for future use in recording Songs This operation can be done on the display called up via SONG gt STORE gt F2 TEMPLATE For detailed instructions see the Reference Manual PDF document Storing the created Song After creating a Song assign a name to the Song then execute the Store operation 1 Press SONG gt JOB gt F6 SONG to call up the Song Job List FRESS SELECT ease Sond Split pun Pattern Song 5 unc 2 Select 04 Song Name press the ENTER button to call up the Song Name display then enter the Song name Move the Cursor to the desired position then enter the character by holding the SF6 CHAR button Repeat this operation as often as necessary to create the name Soni A FRESS CENTER EXEC one Name y unc NOTE For
136. n Completing the Song by editing the Mixing In this final step other than storing your precious work which we ll cover next you can mix down your Tracks with the Song Mixing function adjusting the volume balance and pan setting of all the parts and tweaking the effect levels NOTE The explanations here also apply to the Pattern mode 1 Press the SONG button to enter the Song Play mode then select the desired Song 2 Press the MIXING button to enter the Mixing mode then set various parameters The MIXING button lamp lights and the Mixing display will appear Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the F1 F4 buttons then edit the parameters in each display Mixing Play display Indicates that the Mixing parameter is modified but not stored yet SONG Pan AR EN ETE 3 11 1 12 14 16 18 E FH PH eo ec 01016 For details about each parameter see the Reference Manual PDF document 3 Press the EDIT button to enter the Mixing Edit mode EDIT JOB STORE UNI JL COMPA SCENE STORE 4 call up the Common Edit display or Part Edit display Use Part Edit to edit the parameters for each Part Use Common Edit to edit the parameters for all of the Parts D Select the menu you wish to edit by pressing the F1 F6 buttons and SF1 SF6 buttons then edit the parameters in each display For details on each para
137. n The Performance Play display will appear E PER ECL OCT Neu Bando pce Lr i a Y NOTE stop Arpeggio playback press the ARP ON OFF button so that its lamp is turned off To start or enable Arpeggio playback again press the ARP ON OFF button so that its lamp lights Changing the drum pattern Arpeggio Type Executing the Drum Assign function will assign a Drum Voice to Part 4 and set the Arpeggio of Part 4 to on If you want to change the drum pattern select a different Arpeggio Type in the Arpeggio Edit of the Performance mode 9 Press the ARP EDIT button in the Performance Play display The Arpeggio Edit display appears 6 Press the F2 TYPE button then the Number 4 button The TYPE display for Part 4 appears PEDE WT HEF LMHEB Rack 8 Category BatekKatelfs SubCatedory Rock 3838 ee E COMMOH T Select the Arpeggio Type with Bank Category Sub Category and Type Press the PERFORM button to return to the Performance Play display Press the STORE button to store the edited Performance 32 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Playing the keyboard in the Performance Mode A program in which multiple Voices parts are combined in a layer or in other configurations is referred to as a Performance This
138. n connected to the SUSTAIN jack the Footswitch controls sustain When connected to 1 6 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual ASSIGNABLE it can control one of various different assignable functions Q FOOT CONTROLLER jack For connection of an optional foot controller FC7 etc This jack lets you continuously control one of various different assignable functions such as volume tone pitch or other aspects of the sound Q OUTPUT L MONO and R jacks Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks For monophonic output use only the L MONO jack Q PHONES Headphone jack This standard stereo phones jack is for connection to a set of stereo headphones This jack outputs audio signals identical to those from the OUTPUT L MONO and 8 jacks A D INPUT L and jacks External audio signals can be input via these phone jacks mono phone plug Various devices such as microphone guitar bass CD player synthesizer can be connected to these jacks and their audio input signal can be sounded as the Audio Part of the Voice Performance Song or Pattern In addition you can use the special Vocoder feature page 37 by connecting a microphone to one of these jacks and inputting your Voice to the microphone Use mono phone plugs For stereo signals such as from audio equipment use both jacks For mono signals such as from a microphone or guitar use only one of these jacks according to the Mono Ster
139. n multi Track sequencer for recording your keyboard performance as MIDI data This function by itself is enough to create full complex multi instrument arrangements and complete Songs Terminology Song and Pattern oee page 34 Track This is a memory location on the sequencer where your musical performances made up of MIDI events are stored The MOX6 MOX8 provides 16 Tracks which correspond to the 16 Parts of the Mixing Mixing This is a program in which multiple Voices are assigned to Parts for multi timbral play in the Song and Pattern modes Each Mixing can contain up to 16 parts and a separate Mixing can be created for each Song Realtime Recording With Realtime recording the instrument functions in the same way as a MD recorder recording the performance data as it is played This allows you to capture all the nuances of an actual performance Realtime Record features three available methods Replace Overdub and Punch In Out Replace lets you overwrite an already recorded Track with new data Overdub lets you add more data to a Track that already contains data Punch In Out lets you re record only over a specific area of the Track Step Recording With Step recording you can compose your performance by writing it down one event at a time This is a non realtime step recording method similar to writing music notation onto paper 38 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Song playback You have already learned how to
140. n the SHIFT button and press the INC button to quickly increase the parameter value in 10 step jumps Simultaneously hold down the SHIFT button and press the DEC button to quickly decrease the parameter value in 10 step jumps Cursor buttons The cursor buttons move the cursor around the display highlighting and selecting the various parameters SHIFT button Pressing this button along with another button enables you to execute various commands For details refer to the Shift Function List page 59 6 EXIT button The menus and displays of the MOX6 MOX8 are organized 14 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual according to a hierarchical structure Press this button to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation ENTER button Use this button to call up the display of the selected menu Also use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation PERFORMANCE CREATOR ahi S r v T T 1 VOICE PERFORM MASTER LAYER SPLIT DRUM ASSIGN LJ SONG PATTERN MIXING gt FILE UTILITY COMMON 2 3 Gcoc PART SELECT ARP ON OFF adanadan SCENE STORE PART MUTE ARP HOLD zi o E a E o E MODE buttons These buttons select the MOX6 MOX8 operating modes e g Voice mode amp PERFORMANCE CR
141. n the Voice Performance Part Edit Song Pattern mode turn this button on to call up the Category Search display of the Voice assigned to the current Part In this status the A H buttons can be used for selecting the Main Category of the Voice In the Performance mode except for the Part Edit mode turn on this button to call up the Category Search display of the current Performance In this status the A H buttons can be used for selecting the Main Category of the Performance FAVORITE button Use this convenient function to store all your favorite often used Voices Performances in a single easy to access location and call them up by pressing the FAVORITE button You can add the current program to a favorite category by simultaneously holding down the SHIFT button and pressing this button This is one more useful way you can quickly select the Voices Performances you need from the huge number available on the instrument DATA dial For editing the currently selected parameter To increase the value turn the dial right clockwise to decrease the value turn the dial left counter clockwise If a parameter with a wide value range is selected you can change the value in broader strokes by quickly turning the dial INC button For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter 9 DEC button For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter NOTE Simultaneously hold dow
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143. ncer and playback automatically stops at the end of the recorded data Pattern In this instrument the term Pattern refers to a relatively short musical or rhythmic phrase 1 to 256 measures which is used for looped playback Therefore once Pattern playback starts it continues until you press the Bl Stop button Recording the melody and Arpeggio playback to the Song When a Song is selected as the destination of Performance recording you can record your keyboard playing with the Arpeggio without having to worry about measure limits or running out of recording space It is a good idea for example to record your keyboard playing freely calling up various Arpeggio types then editing the Song later as necessary You may even want to keep the recorder running as you improvise then listen back later and pick out the best parts to create your final Song recording as shown in the instructions below 1 In the Performance Play mode select a Performance for recording 2 Press the ARP ON OFF button so that the lamp lights EFFECT DAW ee EN 3 Press the REC button to call up the Performance Record mode SEQ TRANSPORT GI 4 Set the following parameters on each of the Performance Record displays F1 SETUP display REC Club Worse J o 9 EEEE TimeSisnature 4 47 O Humber 159 Te SectionLendth
144. ng from the external storage device Try again after erasing unwanted Song Pattern or User Phrase data Too many fixed notes When converting the Song or Pattern data to the Arpeggio data the amount of different notes in the data to be converted has exceeded sixteen Transmitting MIDI bulk This instrument is transmitting MIDI bulk data USB connection terminated A break in the connection with the USB flash memory device has occurred because of an abnormal electric current Disconnect the device from the USB TO DEVICE terminal then press the ENTER button USB device connecting Currently recognizing the USB flash memory device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal space by erasing unwanted data from the USB flash memory device USB device not ready A USB flash memory device is not properly inserted in or connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal USB device write protected The USB flash memory device is write protected or you have attempted to write to read only media Utility stored The settings in the Utility mode have been stored MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 61 Appendix Troubleshooting No sound Wrong sound When a problem like this occurs please check the following points before assuming that the product is faulty Many problems can be solved by executing the Factory Set operation page 19 after backing up your data to an USB flash memory device page 57 If the problem persists consult your Yamaha dealer No S
145. nnect the audio equipment or the microphone to the A D INPUT L R jack on the rear panel Stereo audio equipment CD player etc A D INPUT L YAMAHA moo 3 ooo coo oo i em e cocooooooo H E 2 H 266 eDOOOOUOL 205 coOoOooooo oo e loo oo oo oc 220000 6080000 cooooooo MOX6 MOX8 Microphone A D INPUT Oe coo a ooo ooo oo ONY eon coooooooo m e 800000 cOoOooooo oo COCOCOCOCOCO m 5090 ooo oco MOX6 MOX8 NOTE A standard dynamic microphone is recommended This instrument does not support phantom powered condenser microphones 3 Turn on the connected audio equipment then turn on the MOX6 MOXS8 4 Press the VOICE button to enter the Voice Play mode 36 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 9 Press UTILITY gt F3 VCE A D SF1 OUTPUT then set the Mono Stereo parameter This parameter determines the signal configuration for the audio signal via the A D INPUT L R jacks or how the signal or signals are routed stereo or mono When connecting the audio device as shown in step 2 set this parameter to stereo or LRMono When connecting the microphone as shown in step 2 set this parameter to L
146. of the settings below Someday Pattern TimeSignature 4 4 emo 13 Sect 1 Sect ionl nath L ARFS OTHER CLICK In the Performance Record display the Section and SectionLength as well as the same settings as in Recording the melody and Arpeggio playback to the Song Section From A P select the Section which comprises the Pattern If you create several Sections you can use them as rhythm variations within a single Song Section Length oet the length of the selected Section Set the value to 1 4 according to the length of the current Arpeggio types After creating the Pattern Sections program their playback order to create a Pattern Chain For details see page 47 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 35 Quick Guide Connecting a microphone or audio equipment Playing the keyboard along with the sound input from the A D INPUT L R jacks You can have the A D input sound such as your voice through a microphone a guitar bass or CD player assigned as an Audio Input Part Various parameters such as volume pan and effect can be set to this Part and the sound is output together with the sound of your keyboard performance In these example instructions you ll learn how to use the A D input sound in the Voice mode 1 Make sure to turn off the power of this instrument and set the A D INPUT GAIN knob to the minimum 2 Co
147. on F4 SF1 FILTER SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F4 TONE SF1 FILTER SONG PATTERN UTILITY gt F2 SEQ gt SF2 FILTER Are of the following volume parameters set so high that clipping is occurring UTILITY gt F1 GENERAL gt 21 TG gt Volume VOICE gt EDIT COMMON F2 OUTPUT Volume VOICE gt EDIT gt Element Key selection F4 AMP gt SF1 LVL PAN gt Level PERFORM gt EDIT COMMON gt F2 OUT MFX gt SF1 OUT gt Volume PERFORM gt EDIT Part selection F2 OUTPUT gt SF1 VOL PAN gt Volume gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F2 OUTPUT gt SF1 VOL PAN gt Volume Sound is cut off 5 the entire amount of notes played via your keyboard playback and Song Pattern Arpeggio playback exceeding the maximum polyphony of this instrument Only one note sounds at a time B When this situation occurs the Mono Poly parameter in the current mode is set to mono If you wish to play chords set this parameter to poly VOICE F4 PORTA gt Mono Poly PERFORM gt EDIT gt Part selection F1 VOICE gt 522 MODE gt Mono Poly SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT gt Part selection F1 VOICE SF2 MODE Mono Poly Pitch or intervals are wrong B Is the Master Tune parameter in the Utility mode set to a value ot
148. onnected MIDI device or computer Port 2 This port is used to control the DAW software on the computer from the MOX6 MOX8 by using the Remote Control feature Port 3 This port is used as the MIDI Thru Port The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the USB TO HOST terminal will be re transmitted to an external MIDI device via the MIDI OUT terminal The MIDI data received over Port 3 via the MIDI IN terminal will be re transmitted to an external device computer etc via the USB TO HOST terminal Port 4 This port is used only for data communication of the MOX6 Editor No other software or device can use this port Port 5 This port is used only for data communication of the MOX6 Remote Editor No other software or device can use this port When using a USB connection make sure to match the MIDI transmit port and the MIDI receive port as well as the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel Make sure to set the MIDI port of the external device connected to this instrument according to the above information Audio channels The audio signals of the MOX6 MOX8 can be output to the USB TO HOST terminal and the OUTPUT L MONO R jacks When connecting to a computer use the USB TO HOST terminal In this case up to four audio channels USB 1 USB 4 are available The output to channel assignments are made in the F5 USB I O display of the Utility mode The audio signals of the MOX6 MOX8 can
149. ory location for edited data will be lost when it is turned off Save your important data to the user memory a USB flash memory device or external device such as a computer Keep in mind that saved data may be lost due to malfunction or incorrect operation o protect against data loss due to media damage we recommend that you save your important data onto two USB flash memory devices external media Information B About copyrights e Copying of the commercially available musical data including but not limited to MIDI data and or audio data is strictly prohibited except for your personal use e his product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it 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 B About functions data bundled with the instrument e his device is capable of using various types formats of music data by optimizing them to the proper format music data for use with the device in advance As a result this device may not play them back precisely as their producers or composers originally intended B About this manual
150. ound Is this instrument properly connected to related external equipment e g amplifier speaker headphone via audio cables oince this instrument has no built in speakers you will need an external audio system or a set of stereo headphones to properly monitor it page 17 Is the power of this synthesizer and any external equipment connected to it turned on Have you made all the appropriate level settings including the Master Volume on this instrument and the volume settings on any connected external equipment If the Foot Controller is connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack operate the Foot Controller and check the sound volume Check the Local Control parameter in the Utility mode When this instrument is used by itself and this parameter is set to off no sound is produced even if you play the keyboard UTILITY F6 MIDI SF2 SWITCH gt LocalCtrl Check the Direct Monitor Switch parameter in the Utility mode When this instrument is used by itself and this parameter is set to off no sound is produced even if you play the keyboard UTILITY F5 USB DirectMonitorSw Part When the Performance Song Pattern produces no sound is the ArpPlyOnly parameter of each Part turned on When this parameter is turned on the corresponding Part produces sound only via Arpeggio playback PERFORM gt EDIT Number 1 4 F1 VOICE gt SF2 MODE ArpPlyOnly SONG PATTERN gt MIXING gt EDIT
151. ous parameters that can be adjusted and set It also describes how to use the instrument in specific applications and provides the following reference materials e Category lists for the Voices and Performances e Setting examples of the Controller Destination e Functions of Knobs 1 8 in Voice mode and Mixing mode e Song playback types e Song Track Loop setting example e Punch In Out recording in Song mode e Pattern playback types e Pattern Loop recording e Creating an Arpeggio e Storing the Mixing settings as a Mixing Template e Remote control assignments e File Folder selection in File mode e Playing back SMF Standard MIDI file data from USB flash memory device e Formatting a USB flash memory device e Synthesizer Parameter Manual PDF document This general cross product document explains the Voice parameters effect tyoes effect parameters and MIDI messages that are used for all synthesizers incorporating the Yamaha AWM2 tone generators Read the Owner s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter manual if necessary to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers in general Data List PDF document Provides lists such as the Voice List Waveform List Performance List Effect Type List Arpeggio Type List as well as reference materials such as the MIDI Implementation Chart and Remote Control Function List How to use the PDF manuals The Reference Manual the Synthes
152. 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 Some Yamaha products may have benches and or accessory mount ing fixtures that are either supplied with the product or as optional accessories Some of these items are designed to be dealer assembled or installed Please make sure that benches are stable and any optional fixtures where applicable are well secured BEFORE using Benches supplied by Yamaha are designed for seating only No other uses are recommended 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 environ mentally friendly We sincerely believe that our products and the produc tion 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
153. play appears 2 Press the SEQ TRANSPORT gt Play button to start the Demo Song The Song currently shown on the display starts SEQ TRANSPORT Ll mM Stop button Play button NOTE adjust the volume level of the Demo Songs use the MASTER VOLUME slider 3 Press the SEQ TRANSPORT Stop button to stop the Demo Song Select another Demo Song by using the INC button or DATA dial 5 Play the selected Demo Song by performing Steps 2 and 3 Resetting User Memory to the initial factory settings The original factory settings of this synthesizer s User Memory can be restored as follows NOTICE When the factory settings are restored all the Voice Performance Song Pattern and system settings in the Utility mode you created will be erased Make sure you are not overwriting any important data Be sure to save all important data to your USB flash memory device before executing this procedure page 57 1 Press the UTILITY button then the JOB button to call up the Factory Set display FRESS CENTER m P2uer n Ruta Factory Set Boot 1 lt Firms 1 2 Press the ENTER button The display prompts you for confirmation To cancel this operation press the EXIT button here MESSAGE e You sure IT Vest CENTER I Ar CER T NOTICE When entering a checkmark to the box of Power On Auto Factory Set and
154. pply AC power adaptor e Do not place the power 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 e use the voltage specified as correct for the instrument The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the instrument e Use the specified adaptor page 68 only Using the wrong adaptor can result in damage to the instrument or overheating e Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which may have accumulated on it e his instrument contains no user serviceable parts Do not open the instrument or attempt to disassemble or modify the internal components in any way If it should appear to be malfunctioning discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel e Do not expose the instrument to rain use it near water or in damp or wet conditions place on it any containers such as vases bottles or N CAUTION glasses containing liquids which might spill into any openings If any liquid such as water seeps into the instrument turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet Then have the instrument inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel e Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands Fire warning e Do not put burning items such
155. ransmitted via the Bulk Dump function and recorded to the external MIDI device you need to set the MIDI Device Number to the same value as when transmitting UTILITY gt F5 MIDI 521 CH gt DeviceNo B When transmission does not work properly is the device number of the MIDI instrument connected to this instrument set to match the Device Number Parameter in the Utility mode UTILITY gt F5 MIDI gt SF1 CH gt DeviceNo Cannot save data to the external USB flash memory device B 5 USB flash memory device being used write protected Write protect should be set to off for saving data B 5 USB flash memory device being used properly formatted FILE F1 CONFIG gt 522 FORMAT Cannot enter the Edit mode B 5 Category Search turned on Turn off Category Search then press the EDIT button 66 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual Appendix About the accessory disk SPECIAL NOTICE e The software included in the accessory disk and the copyrights thereof are under exclusive ownership by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH e Copying of the software or reproduction of this manual in whole or in part by any means is expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer e Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and the software e his disk is NOT for audio visual purpo
156. rase as that of Track 2 bass part This operation will have the guitar Track 3 and bass Track 2 play the same Phrase in unison Assign the same Phrase as that of Track 2 Maggs 9 iz 2 amp 1a i4 IEE TEENA Section E Meas RE Lr GROOVE Pattern Patch display On the Pattern Patch display only the User Phrase contained in the current Pattern can be assigned to any Track If you wish to use Phrases belonging to other Patterns follow the instructions below 1 Press the SF6 COPY button 2 Select the desired Phrase as the copy source 3 Select the User Phrase number and Track number as the copy destination 4 Press the ENTER button to execute the Copy operation 9 Press the gt Play button to hear the recorded Phrase If necessary adjust the octave setting or velocity setting of the guitar part by using the F2 NOTE Jobs For details about the available parameters see the Heference Manual PDF document NOTICE If a specific Phrase is assigned to various Sections Tracks keep in mind that editing the Phrase will change the playback sound of all Sections Tracks that use this Phrase 10 Press STORE F1 SEQ ENTER to store the recorded Phrases as a Pattern This operation will store all the Song Patterns After recording Section B creat
157. rding ends Quick Guide F5 CLICK click on Press the F5 button to turn the metronome on if you wish to use the metronome 5 Press any note to start recording Play the keyboard in time with the metronome You can change the Arpeggio type and settings by pressing any of the SF1 SF6 buttons while recording 6 Press the Bl Stop button to stop recording Recording stops and the instrument enters the Song mode After recording the created data will be automatically stored to internal Song Pattern memory Press the button to hear your newly recorded performance Record your keyboard performance to additional Tracks in song Record as desired and edit the recorded data in the Song Edit or Song Job to finalize the Song data NOTE Regarding Arpeggios not only the played notes but also all note events of Arpeggio playback will be recorded After completing press the STORE button to store the Song Recording Arpeggio playback to a Pattern If you record your keyboard playing along with Arpeggio playback in the Performance mode to a Pattern you can quickly create full and complete rhythm patterns lasting just a few measures These short Patterns of MIDI sequence data can be played back repeatedly in a loop and then conveniently used as building blocks for your original Songs The Performance Recording to a Pattern operation is the almost same as that of Recording to a Song with the exception
158. ry press the F6 CLR ALL button Favorite marks CATEGORY SEARCH Romantic Piano Monaural Grand 4 When you complete registering Voices to the Favorite Category press the ENTER button to return to the Voice Play display This operation will exit from the Category Search display and store the Favorite Category settings to internal Flash ROM To register remove the current Voice to from the Favorite Category simply hold the SHIFT button then press the FAVORITE button MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 25 Quick Guide Selecting a Voice from the Favorite Category 1 Press the FAVORITE button in the Voice Play display The list of Voices registered to the Favorite Category will be shown 2 Select the Voice with the Cursor V buttons or DATA dial 3 Press the ENTER button to actually call up the Voice Using the Arpeggio function The Arpeggio function automatically triggers preset arpeggio phrases riffs and rhythmic patterns according to the notes you play It not only provides inspiration and full rhythmic passages over which you can perform it gives you quality MIDI data you can use in creating Songs or fully formed backing parts to be used in your live performances You can assign the desired six Arpeggio Types to each Voice You can also assign the desired six Arpeggio Types to each Part of each Performance Song Pattern and play back the Arpeggios of up to four Parts
159. s execute the Store operation below Editing a Voice Editing refers to the process of creating a Voice by changing the parameters that make up the Voice This can be done in Voice Edit a sub mode within the Voice mode The actual parameters that are available differ depending on the Voice type Normal Voice Edit A Normal Voice pitched musical instrument type sounds LOW CHO PRESET MID F CHO SEND REV PRESET HIGH REV SEND GATE TIME LOW MID RANGE UNITMULTIPLY HIGH MID TEMPO can consist of up to eight Elements There are two types of Voice Edit displays Common Edit for editing the settings common to all eight Elements and Element Edit for editing individual Elements Knob Function 2 button Current values of the functions Functions assigned to Knobs 1 40 5 8 pns 1 881 981 gt Cutat Feso Unedited value previously stored NOTE When the Knob FuncDispSw is set to off in the Utility GENERAL display the KNOB FUNCTION pop up window will not be shown 2 Turn a desired knob while playing the keyboard The KNOB FUNCTION pop up window will appear and the function assigned to the knob you re currently operating will affect the sound of the current Voice The KNOB FUNCTION pop up window shows the function assigned to the knob you re currently operating the function value and
160. s a newly developed 61 key semi weighted keyboard The keyboard has been designed and adjusted so that you easily and expressively play the rich variety of sounds of the instrument B Stereo A D INPUT L R jacks You can also connect various devices such as microphone guitar or audio equipment to the Input jacks of the instrument and have that audio input signal sound as a separate A D input Part in the Voice Performance Song Pattern mode Various parameters such as volume pan and effect can be set for this Part and the sound is output together with all the other Parts letting you play and output the sound MOX6 MOX8 together with the external sound Also you can create a vocoder sound by using the input signal from these jacks and the internal effect B USB Audio MIDI interface The USB terminal of the instrument serves as both a MIDI and audio interface letting you record digitally the instrument sound and the audio signal from the A D INPUT L R jacks to DAW software on a computer You can also output both the instrument sound and the DAW software input signal from the 6 B integration with Cubase This instrument is specially designed to work seamlessly with a version 5 or later of Cubase series steinberg s full featured DAW software giving you a comprehensive all in one music production system in which hardware and software are fully integrated Using the MOX6 MOX8 Editor the MOX6 MOX8 Remote Editor or
161. ses Do not attempt to play the disk on an audio visual CD DVD player Doing so may result in irreparable damage to your player Note that Yamaha does not offer technical support for the DAW software in the accessory disk About the DAW software in the accessory disk The accessory disk contains DAW software both for Windows and Macintosh NOTE Make sure to install DAW software under the Administrator account n order to have continuous use of the DAW software in the accessory disk including support and other benefits you will need to register the software and activate your software license by starting the software while the computer is connected to the Internet Click the Register Now button shown when the software is started then fill in all required fields for registration If you do not register the software you will be unable to use it after a limited period of time expires e f you are using a Macintosh computer double click the mpkg file to start installation For information about the minimum system requirements and latest information on the software in the disk check the web site below http www yamahasynth com About software support Support for the DAW software in the accessory disk is provided by Steinberg on its website at the following address http www steinberg net You can visit the Steinberg site also via the Help menu of the included DAW software The Help menu also includes the PDF manu
162. so that its lamp flashes In this status the Voice settings prior to editing will temporarily be reinstated for comparison purposes Press the EDIT button again to return to the original status In the Voice Store mode Press the EDIT button so that its lamp flashes In this status you can hear the sound of the Voice at the storing destination Press the EDIT button again to return to the original status Enhancing the sound with Effects This instrument features a wide variety of Effects letting you add reverb and chorus processing to the selected Voice for your keyboard performance Simply changing the Effect type applied to the preset Voice lets you instantly come up with different sounds The instructions below explain how to set the Effect type and the related parameters applied to the Preset Voice then store the settings as a User Voice 1 In the Voice Play display select a Voice then press the F6 EFFECT button The EFFECT display of Voice Common Edit appears 2 Select the Effect Category and Type of Insertion Effect A Move the cursor to the corresponding position as shown below then use the INC DEC buttons or DATA dial Insertion Effect A Category Insertion Effect A Type The current parameter and its value 3 Select the Effect Category and Type of Insertion Effect B with the same instruction as step 2 4 Select the Effect connection of Insertion A and B
163. t PRE5 04 Saw Pad then press the ENTER button CATEGORY SEARCH Joice O Ed Pad Choir Pad adulation Ambient HAS Sth Lite Smooth Sweep MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 41 Quick Guide 9 Press ARP EDIT or F3 ARP ED MAIN then set the Switch parameter to on and set the VoiceWithARP parameter to off With the Switch parameter on the Arpeggio of Track 3 can be played back If the VoiceWithARP parameter is set to on selecting the Arpeggio Type will change the Voice from the one selected in step 4 This is why you should set the VoiceWithARP parameter to off here 5 sort Switch Wel Mode original Dut ctShi ft measure aff 0 COMMOH B LIMIT OUT ICH Press F2 TYPE SF1 ARP1 then assign the Arpeggio Type to the SF1 ARP1 button On this display set the parameters as below Bank Pre Category Seq SubCategory Genrl Type 6223 SONG Ochs Bank Nx WeloRatedfs Category eq GateRatelfs SubCatedory Gernrl Tyre 56223 COMMOH If desired assign different Arpeggio Types to the SF2 SF6 buttons Press the REC button to return to the Song Recor
164. t has been connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal MIDI buffer full Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time MIDI checksum error An error occurred when receiving bulk data MIDI data error An error occurred when receiving MIDI data Mixing Voice full The Mixing Voice cannot be stored because the number of Voices already stored has exceeded the maximum capacity No data When a Song Pattern Job is executed the selected Track or range contains no data Select an appropriate Track or range In addition this message appears when a Job related to a Mixing Voice cannot be executed because the specified Mixing Voice is not available No F7 End of Exc Exclusive data has been entered or changed without the necessary End of Exclusive byte F7 Make sure the F7 message is included No response from USB There is no response from the USB device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal device Not empty folder You have attempted to delete a folder that contains data Now loading Indicates that a file is being loaded Now saving Indicates that a file is being saved Now working Canceling the Load Save operation after the EXIT button has been pressed Overwrite A save operation will overwrite data on the USB flash memory device and this message confirms whether it is OK to continue or not Part is used for Drum This message appears when the Part switches of all Parts are set
165. te Zones in each Master program for use as a master keyboard You can use the Master mode to memorize the settings you use most often including the information on which mode is used and call up these settings instantly anytime you need them with a single button press Furthermore you can memorize the settings for controlling an external MIDI device by the Master allowing you to change and control the connected external MIDI tone generator in sequence while performing live Registering the Edited Voice Performance Song Pattern The Master mode is ideal for live performance situations since it lets you instantly switch among needed Voices songs Patterns and Performances without having to change modes One convenient way of using the Master mode is to save your needed programs Voices Performances etc to Masters in number order according to the songs you intend to perform Follow the instructions below to store programs 1 Press the MASTER button to enter the Master mode 2 Select a Master to be edited The Master Play display appears 3 Press the F2 MEMORY button The MEMORY display appears xErezziue Mode Memory Dresden At Night COME Sil At the Mode parameter and Memory parameter select the desired mode and program 5 Press the STORE button to store the set the Master program in the store display Quick Guide Making settings for use as a master keyboard It is
166. the Original value The Original value indicates the unedited value previously stored value of the function assigned to the knob NOTE Element is the basic and the smallest unit for a Voice and is created by applying various parameters Effect EG etc to the waveform of the instrument sound Each Voice of this instrument consists of several Elements Drum Voice Edit There are two types of Drum Voice Edit displays Common Edit for editing the settings that apply to all Drum keys in the Voice and Key Edit for editing individual keys MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual 21 Quick Guide Basic Procedure for Voice Edit 1 Press the EDIT button in the Voice mode 2 Edit the current Voice When a Normal Voice is selected To edit Common parameters press the COMMON button To edit Element parameters press the desired Element number button from 1 8 When a Drum Voice is selected To edit Common parameters press the COMMON button To edit Key parameters press the 1 button then press the desired note on the keyboard NOTE For details about the Voice parameters refer to the Voice mode chapter in the Reference Manual Common Edit display Indicates the Common Edit display Full Concert Grand 211 Concert Grand 1 MainCcta Acoustic Piano SUubCLIrY Piano dis 1 21 3 OTHER Element Edit display Indicates the display for editing Element 1 Elemen
167. the Sections in a chain as well as inserting tempo and scene mute event data 1 In the Pattern Play mode select the Pattern created in the previous section 2 Press F6 CHAIN gt EDIT to enter the Pattern Chain mode then edit each of the Tracks To select each Track press the F4 TR SEL button Pattern Track Edit PATTERN 7 CHAIN EDIT Pattern Track F4 button Scene Track Edit CHAIN EDIT Scene rack 00 BOSSE AE SOILUNEENENENNENEENNH _ F4 button Tempo Track Edit J gt CHAIN EDIT 3 Press the EXIT button to return to the Pattern Play display then press the gt Play button to start the Pattern Chain 4 Press STORE gt F1 SEQ gt ENTER to store the recorded Pattern Chain This operation will store all the Song Patterns Converting a Pattern Chain to a Song 1 in Pattern Play select the Pattern created in the previous section 2 Press F6 CHAIN gt EDIT to enter the Pattern Chain mode 3 Press the F3 Song button to call up the Convert to Song display then select an empty Song and the top measure for the destination 48 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual For the destination select the Song and the top measure EDIT toa 80451 Heas If the without PC is checkmarked executing this operation will ignore t
168. ting Wrong m T LE 42 Completing the Song by editing the 43 Storing the created SOLOS tutto e ad 43 Creating an original 44 Listening to the Demo Patterns utet sca oe dide 44 Creating a Pattern Section A by using Arpeggio 45 Creating another Pattern Section B by using already recorded 46 Creating a Pattern Chain for converting to a Song 47 Connecting external MIDI instruments 49 Using a Connected Computer 50 Connecting to COMPUTE penes t EE peu dtes met su 50 Creating a Song with COMPUTED 52 Remote controlling the software from the MOX6 MOX8 Remote WAR 53 Using the MOX6 MOX8 iei tr Ro ies 54 Using as a Master Keyboard 55 Registering the Edited Voice Performance Song Pattern 55 Making settings for use as a master keyboard 55 Making Global System Settings Utility Mode 56 Setting the default mode when turning the power on 56 Reversing the LCD SUIS cases vesc ecd eigo ue 56 Click metronome ss veta pes eate dau
169. ts Elementiaraur Ctrl WaveCategory normal Paus ee LIMIT FILTER Key Edit display Indicates the Key Edit display Wave CBondo Hi iFinger 1 21 m F n MaveHumber 136 E Elements 3 WAVE OTHER Select a Key here 3 Assign the name to the edited Voice On the display called COMMON gt F1 GENERAL SF1 NAME enter the desired name 4 Store your edits as a User Voice Press the STORE button to call up the Store display Set the destination memory then press the ENTER button to execute the Store operation Store display Destination Destination Voice Destination Voice Bank number name EUBICEI Ful Concert Grand J FRESS EDIT COMPARE 28 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual NOTE Tocancel the Store operation press the EXIT button before pressing the ENTER button NOTICE Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM while an Executing or Please keep power on message is shown Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze due to corruption of data in the Flash ROM Compare function The Compare function lets you switch between the just edited Voice and its original unedited condition allowing you to hear how your edits affect the sound In the Voice Edit mode with the EDIT lamp lit Press the EDIT button
170. tton to change the soloed Track 3 Press the TRACK or MUTE button to return to the original status Creating a Drum part via Step Recording Now try creating a Song First record a 4 measure drum phrase as shown below to Track 1 by using Step Recording FF fF 1 Press the SONG button to call up the Song Play display then select an empty Song 2 Onthe F1 PLAY display set the time signature to 44 4 Time signature SONG lt 1 THF cep 1 19 11 12 12 14 15 16 EG 3 Eg H1 EDDIE SCHE II 3 Press the REC button followed by the F1 SETUP button then set the parameters as below step Event Rec Track 1 If necessary set the tempo to the desired value 1 19 11 14 15 16 4 Press the F2 VOICE button followed by the CATEGORY SEARCH button then select the Drum Voice oet the Main Category to Drum Percussion then set the Sub Category to Drums Move the Cursor button to call up the Drum Voice List From this list select PDR B09 Analog then press the ENTER button CATEGORY SEARCH Percussion um 4 Psychedelic Kit Chill Out Kit rush Kit n alos E Fue Quick Guide Press the P
171. ub functions are available and can be 20 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual called up with the SF1 SF6 buttons Keep in mind that the available sub functions differ depending on the selected function The example display below is called up by pressing the F5 button then pressing the SF1 Wave button In this example display no sub function is assigned to the SF6 button TenbesPeed 2 5 LFHASE Looe AE ASSIGNABLE SWITCH A B D E F TRACK ADD INST VSTi EDIT WRITE DELETE TRACK WINDOW CH SET re AME These functions can be selected via the corresponding button SF1 SF6 These functions can be selected via the corresponding button F1 F6 Inputting a number directly For parameters having large value ranges you can also enter the value directly using the buttons below the LCD as a numeric keypad When the cursor is located on such a parameter the NUM icon appears at the lower right corner of the LCD When the SF6 NUM button is pressed in this status each digit 1 9 0 is assigned to the SF1 SF5 and F1 F5 buttons as shown below allowing you to input a number directly by using these buttons Depending on the selected parameter a negative value can be input When such a parameter is selected and you wish to input a negative value press the F6 button to which is assigned then use the SF1 SF5 an
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173. ut the Port handled by the MOX6 see page 51 The USB TO DEVICE terminal is used to connect this instrument to a USB flash memory device via the USB cable This lets you save data created on this instrument to an external USB flash memory device and load data from a USB flash memory device to the instrument Save Load operations can be performed in the File mode page 57 NOTE Only USB flash memory device can be recognized by this instrument Any other USB storage devices such as hard disk drive CD ROM drive and USB hub cannot be used NOTE Though the instrument supports the USB 1 1 standard you can connect and use a USB 2 0 storage device with the instrument However note that the transfer speed is that of USB 1 1 MIDI IN OUT THRU terminals MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from another MIDI device such as an external sequencer letting you control this instrument from the connected separate MIDI device MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control performance and playback data from this instrument to another MIDI device such as an external sequencer MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI data via MIDI IN to connected devices allowing convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments FOOT SWITCH ASSIGNABLET SUSTAIN jacks For connection of an optional FC3 FC4 FC5 Footswitch to the SUSTAIN jack and a FC4 FC5 Footswitch to the ASSIGNABLE jack Whe
174. utton to enter Song Edit then press the F1 CHANGE button The CHANGE display appears 2 Press the desired Track number button from 1 3 The list of the MIDI events recorded to the selected Track in the previous section appears on the display Location Notes Gate time Velocity NOTE The Song location at which you edit or input the event is indicated by measure beat and clock A quarter note one beat when the time signature is set to 4 4 consists of 480 divisions The length of each note gate time is indicated by Beat and Clock For example 001 000 is equivalent to a quarter note and 000 240 is equivalent to an eighth note 3 Use the Cursor buttons to move the cursor to the location to be edited then turn the DATA dial to edit the value When you change the value at the current line the entire line starts flashing 4 moving the cursor to another line press the ENTER button to fix the value The edited event line stops flashing 9 As necessary correct the other data If you find unnecessary notes not described on the notation move the cursor to the corresponding position then press the F6 DELETE button 6 After completing editing press the EXIT button to return to the Song Play display To confirm the recorded data press the IK Top button followed by Play button to start playback To stop playback press the butto
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176. vel is increased as the knob is rotated to the right and decreased as it is rotated to the left NOTE Depending on the output level of the equipment connected to the A D INPUT L R jacks you should change the value of the Mic Line parameter in the F1 GENERAL display of the Utility mode When the output level of the connected equipment such as a microphone guitar bass is low set this parameter to mic When the output level of the connected equipment such as a synthesizer keyboard CD player is high set this parameter to line Q A D INPUT ON OFF button owitches whether or not this instrument accepts the audio signal input via the A D INPUT L R jack Q LEVEL meter button Selects the destination signal controlled via the LEVEL meter input signal via the A D INPUT L R jacks or output signal the OUTPUT L MONO J R jack 12 MOX6 MOX8 Owner s Manual LEVEL meter Indicates the level of the signal specified the LEVEL meter switch button RESONANCE FEG DEPTH PORTAMENTO 16 EFFECT INSERTION SYSTEM MASTER DAW ON OFF EDIT C DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE PAN ASSIGN 1 ASSIGN 2 SEQ TRANSPORT LOCATE 1 PRESET CHO SEND REV PRESET REV SEND GATE TIME OCT RANGE UNITMULTIPLY TEMPO LOW LOW MID HIGH MID HIGH SET L
177. ximum of three For example you may want to shift the pitch down lower to get extra bass notes or shift up to get higher notes for leads and solos The OCTAVE controls let you do this quickly and easily The range is from 3 to 3 with being standard pitch Pressing the and the buttons together at the same time will return the setting to the initial value The current octave range can be confirmed via the status of the lamp of the OCTAVE buttons When set to one octave down or up the corresponding lamp lights When set to two octaves down or up the corresponding lamp flashes slowly When set to three octaves down or up the corresponding lamp flashes quickly Transpose The TRANSPOSE button lets you shift the pitch of the keyboard in semitones up to 11 semitones This function allows you to play in the same position and with the same fingering even if the Song data or another instrument player is playing in a different key The Transpose Up Down controls let you do this quickly and easily Pressing the and the buttons together at the same time will return the setting to the initial value 0 When set to one semitone down or up the corresponding lamp lights NOTE This parameter is same as Octave and in the GENERAL display of the Utility mode Making a setting here automatically changes the setting of that parameter as well Changing the tonal qualities
178. yback to Track 1 as the drum part Track 2 as the guitar part and Track 3 as the bass part 1 Press the PATTERN button to enter Pattern Play then select a Pattern 2 Press the PATTERN SECTION so that its lamp lights then press the Number 1 button to select Section A 3 On the Pattern Play display set the Pattern Length Time Signature and Tempo 19 11 1z 12 14 1E 16 GROOVE Time Signature Tempo Length 4 Press the TRACK so that its lamp lights then press the Number 1 button to select Track 1 5 Press ARP EDIT or ARP ED MAIN then set the Switch parameter to on and set the VoiceWithARP parameter to on With the Switch parameter on the Arpeggio of Track 1 can be played back When the Arpeggio Type is selected with the VoiceWithARP parameter on the Voice appropriate for the selected Arpeggio Type will be automatically called up Fiano sort an Wel Mode original off ut ctShift Hald ChaTimind measure COMMOH LIMIT OUT ICH 6 Press the ARP ON OFF button so that its lamp lights Quick Guide 1 Press the F2 TYPE button then select the desired Arpeggio Type assigned to the SF1 SF6 buttons ARF lt Funk 1 3 1B Pre ileloRate fz Bx Category BaMB GateRatelfs SubCategory TH

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