Yamaha DX9 - DX9 OUTLINE; Key Controls and Features

DX9 OUTLINE
As
stated
in
the
feature
summary
on
page
1,
the
DX9
can
be
used
to
play
pre-programmed
voices,
pre-programmed
voices
can
be
edited
to
alter
their
character,
or
completely
new
voices
can
be
created
from
scratch.
Newly
created
voices
can
be
memorized
for
future
use.
To accomplish all this, the D X9 has four main operating modes:
• PLAY-MEMORY SELECT Mode
This is the normal performance mode, and the mode in which pre-programmed voices can be selected.
€ FUNCTION Mode
This
mode
permits
setting
parameters
pertaining
to
the
effect
of
the
controllers
(thumbwheel,
breath
controller)
and is also used for loading and saving data.
€ EDIT Mode
This mode permits setting parameters that determine the character of the voices, and is used for editing existing
voices or creating entirely new voices.
e STORE Mode
Edited or newly created voices can be programmed into the memory in this mode.
All functions of the DX9 are performed in one of the above modes. Proper understanding of the functions of each
mode is the key to successful operation of and performance with the D X9.
1. Voiume 2. DATA ENTRY section 5. Voice/Parameter Power switch
Connector jacks 3. Mode Select key section Select key section
4. Display pane!
7. Modulation wheel
6. Pitch bend wheel
Headphone, breath controller connector jacks 8. Keyboard
1 VOLUME DATA ENTRY
This controls the output level of the DX9 and at the same
MAX.
time controls the volume of the headphones.
These keys are for increasing or
decreasing the values by 1, for
2
DATA
ENTRY
turning
a
function
on
or
off,
This
combination
of
keys
and
linear
control
is
used
to
enter
and modify data.
HEEL EL I
NO YES
OFF ON
This control is used for coarse value adjustment.
This slide controller covers the entire range for
each parameter from minimum to maximum.
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