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Yamaha Electone D-2B User Manual

Yamaha Electone D-2B
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Yamaha Electone D-2B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelElectone D-2B
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to the Yamaha Electone D-2B

Yamaha Natural Sound Speaker Technology

Your Yamaha Electone D-2B Overview

Electone Keyboard Layout and Types

Electone D-2B Keyboard Compass Diagram

Tone Levers for Sound Shaping

Tone Levers for Upper Manual

Details specific tone levers for the upper manual, including Flute 16', 8', 4', 2½', Organ 8', and Clarinet 8'.

Tone Levers for Lower Manual and Pedals

Tone Levers for Lower Manual

Details tone levers for the lower manual: Wood 16', 8', 4', Horn 8', Cello 8', 4'.

Tone Levers for Pedals

Details tone levers for the pedals: Bass 16', 8', Tuba 8'.

Understanding Couplers in Electone

Effect Levers for Expressive Playing

Brilliance Effect Lever

Explains the Brilliance effect lever, used for tonal mood and richness.

Mandolin Effect Lever

Describes the Mandolin effect lever for a strummed sound.

Vibrato Effect Lever

Details the Vibrato effect lever for adding emotional quality and liveliness.

Pedal Attack Effect Lever

Explains the Pedal Attack lever for rhythmic accentuation.

Effect Controls for Sound Modification

Reverb Control

Details the Reverb control for adding acoustic ambiance.

Pedal Sustain Control

Explains the Pedal Sustain control for prolonging notes on pedals.

Manual Sustain Control

Describes the Manual Sustain control for legato performance on the upper manual.

Effect Selectors and Manual Balance

Manual Balance Control

Explains the Manual Balance knob for adjusting upper/lower manual volume.

Manual Sustain Selector Tablet

Details the Manual Sustain tablet for controlling sustain effect.

Vibrato I & II (Singing Vibrato) Selectors

Explains Vibrato I and II tablets for the 'Singing Vibrato' effect.

Upper Manual Attack Selector Tablet

Describes the Upper Manual Attack tablet for note definition.

Singing Vibrato Effect

Tremolo and Chorus Effects

Voice Tablet for Speaker Selection

Controls switching between main and tremolo speakers for voice effects.

Tremolo Tablet for Tremolo Effect

Activates the tremolo speaker rotation for tremolo effect.

Chorus Tablet for Chorus Effect

Activates the tremolo speaker for chorus effect at a slower speed.

Percussion Section Features

Lower I Percussion Sound

Describes the Lower I percussion sound, similar to cymbal or maracas.

Lower II Percussion Sound

Details the Lower II percussion sound, like a brush cymbal.

Pedal Percussion Sound

Explains the Pedal percussion sound, like a pedal cymbal.

Percussion Buttons

Covers the four percussion buttons (Conga, Bongo, Claves, Brush).

Other Controls and Features

Master Volume Control

Adjusts the overall volume output of the Electone.

Expression Pedal

Allows expressive shading and note accenting.

Knee Lever Operation

Operates manual sustain and singing vibrato controls.

Automatic Power Switch

Automatically turns the Electone off/on with the sliding manual cover.

Enhancing Your Electone Experience

Earphone Jack for Private Practice

Allows private practice by muting the main speaker.

Tone Cabinet Socket for External Speakers

Connects external Yamaha Tone Cabinets for enhanced sound.

External Jack for Audio Devices

Connects external audio devices like tape recorders or radios.

Care and Maintenance of Your Electone

Troubleshooting Electone Operation

Electone D-2B Specifications

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