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General| Sound Source | PCM |
|---|---|
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| Type | Arranger Keyboard |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Display | LCD |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Outputs | Headphones |
| Connectivity | MIDI |
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor |
| Inputs | Footswitch, Pedal |
Overview of the G-800's primary display upon startup, showing selected style and memory.
Buttons used to select Realtime parts for tone assignment and other functions.
Explains the different operational modes accessible via function keys.
Controls overall volume for Real Time parts via knobs.
Adjusts part levels using dedicated knobs, allowing grouping.
Sets balance between Arranger and Realtime parts, acting as master volume.
Adjusts volume for parts in Song mode, including overall SNG parameter.
Selects Tones for Realtime parts and displays available banks.
Adjusts detailed parameters of selected Tones for each part.
Manages program change and bank select messages for Tone assignments.
Protects Tone settings from external MIDI file data.
Adjusts volume, pan, reverb, chorus, delay for Realtime and Arranger parts.
Sets parameters for Song parts, supplementing MIDI file settings.
Configures Reverb, Chorus, Delay, and Equalizer effects for all parts.
Manages global settings like memory protection and resume.
Adjusts split points, fill intensity, and tempo change parameters.
Configures metronome output, count-in, and roll resolution.
Assigns elaborate chords to Arranger modes and sets alteration behavior.
Controls music style playback range and song set play functions.
Sets master tune and transpose mode and value.
Adjusts coarse/fine tuning and keyboard scale assignments.
Configures portamento and keyboard velocity sensitivity.
Manages Realtime part velocity sensitivity settings.
Adjusts velocity sensitivity for Arranger parts and intelligent voices.
Sets pitch bend range and footswitch parameter functions.
Controls part volume and expression using an expression pedal.
Configures Extra Bender for pitch, LFO, and amplitude modulation.
Manages source switches for tune and scale settings against MIDI data.
Controls source switches for expression and pitch bend settings.
Records, erases, and merges tracks for User Style creation.
Sets record mode, key, and metronome settings for User Styles.
Adjusts track quantization value and mutes tracks during recording.
Records and modifies volume, pan, reverb, and chorus for User Style tracks.
Modifies pitch of drum sounds and handles cloning warnings.
Adjusts the length (bars, beats, clocks) of tracks before or after recording.
Checks and sets the time signature for User Style patterns.
Copies tracks from ROM Styles to User Styles or between User Styles.
Provides tools to edit specific data types within User Style tracks.
Selectively deletes data within a specified range or entire track.
Erases tracks, including measures, and shifts subsequent data.
Inserts blank measures into a pattern to make space.
Transposes notes within a selected pattern or track.
Modifies the dynamics (velocity) of notes proportionally.
Adjusts the timing of recorded notes to align with a grid.
Modifies the duration of notes to shorten them.
Shifts notes forward or backward in time to correct timing.
Allows detailed viewing and editing of individual events within a track.
Disposes of unwanted events without shifting subsequent events.
Adds new events or programs parts in step time.
Moves selected events to a different position within a track.
Copies selected events to another position without erasing originals.
Explains MIDI compatibility standards (GM, GS) and Standard MIDI Files.
Details note, pitch bend, and control change messages the G-800 uses.
Describes messages controlling parameters like modulation, volume, and expression.
Returns controller values to their initial settings.
Explains device-specific messages for controlling functions.
Guides on using MIDI charts for device compatibility.
Overview of setting up MIDI parameters and saving MIDI Sets.
Configures MIDI receive settings for Realtime, Arranger, and Song parts.
Sets up NTA notes for controlling the Arranger via MIDI.
Manages program change and bank select for Performance Memories.
Configures MIDI channels for selecting Styles and controlling Style volume.
Explains how to select Music Styles using MIDI program and bank select messages.
Covers various MIDI parameters like octave, velocity, and sync settings.
Synchronizes Arranger/Recorder with external sequencers via MIDI clock.
Loads User Styles, ROM Styles, Performance Sets, MIDI Sets, and Chord Sequences.
Saves User Styles, Performance Sets, MIDI Sets, and Chord Sequences to disk.
Modifies file names for Styles, Sets, and Songs on disk.
Erases User Styles, Sets, Performance Memories, MIDI Sets, and Songs from disk.
Compiles and manages sets of eight Styles for loading.
Programs playback sequences for multiple Songs.
Copies Songs or entire disks for backup or transfer.
Formats disks for use with the G-800.
Lists and explains error and status messages for Recorder/Disk operations.
Explains messages encountered during User Style loading and editing.
Describes system messages like factory setup and battery status.
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