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Yamaha Electone FS-20 User Manual

Yamaha Electone FS-20
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Yamaha Electone FS-20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelElectone FS-20
CategoryMusical Instrument
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Producing Sound with Keyboards and Pedals

Understanding the Various Functions

Ensemble Section

Explains how to select tone groups for upper and lower keyboards using the Ensemble section buttons.

Upper Keyboard Combination Tone Group

Combination Tone Group Features

Details on using the Combination tone group for the FS-20 and FS-30 models.

Upper Keyboard Tone Controls

Setting Tones with Levers

How to adjust organ sounds using FLUTE and ATTACK levers for fine volume control.

Storing Lever Settings in Memory

Instructions for saving lever-set tones into memory for quick recall.

Upper Keyboard Orchestra Tone Group

Orchestra Tone Group Features

Explains how to create an orchestral ensemble sound using the Orchestra tone group.

Preset Vibrato Effect

Adds a vibrato effect to selected tones with preset depth, speed, and delay.

Touch Tone Control

Allows subtle control of volume and tone via touch pressure.

Upper Keyboard Special Presets Tone Group

Special Presets Tone Group Features

Details on using preset instrumental sounds like piano and harpsichord.

Twin Mallet Effect

Produces a reverberating sound effect for the Marimba tone.

Upper/Lower Keyboard Custom Voices

Custom Voices Tone Group

Provides realistic instrumental sounds with adjustable volume and tone.

Vibrato Lever Control

Controls vibrato depth, speed, and delay using dedicated levers.

Upper/Lower Keyboard Custom Voices

Preset Vibrato

Applies preset vibrato effects to selected tones.

Touch Vibrato

Allows vibrato depth control by touch pressure on keys.

Lower Keyboard Tone Groups

Lower Keyboard Combination Tone Group

Details on using preset and user-creatable organ sounds for the lower keyboard.

Lower Keyboard Orchestra Tone Group

Creates ensemble sounds with strings, brass, and other instruments for the lower keyboard.

Lower Keyboard Special Presets Tone Group

Lower Keyboard Special Presets Tone Group Features

Provides preset sounds like piano and harpsichord for the lower keyboard.

Phaser Effect

Adds a gentle rotation and expansive feel to the selected tone.

Rhythmic Chord Effect

Synchronizes lower preset sounds with auto rhythm for accompaniment.

Effects and Controls

Sustain Effect

Creates a natural diminuendo after keys are released, controllable by sliders.

Knee Lever Sustain Control

Allows on/off control of Sustain effect during performance using the knee lever.

Symphonic Effect

Creates an expansive, ensemble sound using multiple instruments.

Tremolo Effect

Produces rapid repetition of a single tone for a rich sound.

Effects and Controls

Response Fast Effect

Sharpens the rise and diminuendo of Combination tones for clear sound.

Reverb Effect

Adds echo or reverberation to create a concert hall sound.

Glide Effect

Lowers upper and lower keyboard tones by half a step for glissando effect.

Manual Balance Control

Adjusts the volume balance between upper and lower keyboards.

Auto Rhythm Section

Rhythm Pattern and Variation

Explains how to select from 16 basic rhythm patterns and their variations.

Rhythm Start Modes

Details on starting rhythms immediately or synchronized with playing.

Tempo Control

Adjusts the speed of the rhythm using the TEMPO knob and digital display.

Rhythm Balance Control

Balances the sounds of percussion instruments within the rhythm.

Rhythm Digital Display

Shows tempo and bar/beat information for the rhythm.

Rhythm Variations

Break Variation

Allows creating rhythmic accents and phrase changes using break patterns.

Rhythm Introduction

How to use Break Variation to create an introductory pattern before starting rhythm.

Auto Variation

Automatically changes rhythm patterns at phrase points without manual intervention.

Rhythm Foot Switch Controls

Operates rhythm stop and break variation using a foot switch.

Rhythm Sequence Programmer

Storing and Playing Rhythms

How to store and playback custom rhythm sequences using the programmer.

Blank Bar Insertion

Allows inserting blank bars into a programmed rhythm sequence.

Program Revision

Enables revising stored rhythm sequences using BACK and FORWARD buttons.

Auto Functions

Auto Arpeggio

Automatically produces arpeggios based on lower keyboard playing for background effects.

Auto Bass/Chord Function

Single Finger Chord

Provides automatic chord and bass accompaniment with single finger input.

Auto Bass/Chord Function

Fingered Chord

Automatic chord accompaniment based on chords played on the lower keyboard.

Custom A.B.C.

Provides separate automatic accompaniments for pedals and lower keyboard.

Multi Bass Patterns

Selects accompaniment patterns for Single Finger, Fingered, and Custom A.B.C. modes.

Memory Functions for Accompaniment

Allows automatic accompaniment to continue after playing stops.

Play Assist Function

Melody On Chord

Adds harmony to the melody, creating a deep sound from lower keyboard chords.

Duet Mode

Enables playing a two-part melody by reading upper keyboard melody and lower keyboard chords.

Play Assist Function

Counter Melody

Automatically produces a counter melody based on played melody and chord progression.

Volume Soft Control

Reduces the volume of supplementary sounds from Play Assist functions.

Play Assist Knee Lever Control

Switches Play Assist functions on or off during performance using the knee lever.

Registration Memory

Using Preset Registrations

How to call out pre-stored registrations using the PRESETS buttons.

Storing Registrations in Memory

Instructions for saving custom tone, effect, and volume settings into memory.

Registration Memory

Calling Out Stored Registrations

How to recall and apply stored registrations during a performance.

Disable Memory Function

Fixes settings for Auto Rhythm, Arpeggio, Bass/Chord, and Play Assist when recalling registrations.

Cancel Memory Function

Cancels memorized slider volumes to use current panel settings.

Useful Information for Using the Electone

Accessory Jacks

Details on connecting headphones, amplifiers, and other external equipment.

Tone Cabinet Connectors

Information on connecting YAMAHA Tone Cabinets and LESLIE speakers.

Electone Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning, protecting, and maintaining the Electone's condition.

Troubleshooting and Phenomena

Interference and Static Noise

Addresses issues caused by external radio frequency interference and static.

Sound Resonation and Vibration

Explains causes and solutions for sound resonation or vibration issues.

Registration and Function Setting Issues

Troubleshooting registration recall that doesn't update Rhythm and Auto function settings.

Electone Specifications

Keyboard Specifications

Details on the number of keys, octaves, and types for upper, lower, and pedal keyboards.

Combination Tone Specifications

Lists preset and control specifications for Combination and Orchestra tone groups.

Special Presets Tone Specifications

Specifications for Special Presets tone groups, including effects.

Custom Voices Specifications

Lists specifications for Custom Voices tone groups, including effects and controls.

Electone Specifications

Play Assist Specifications

Details on Play Assist modes, voice selectors, and controls.

Registration Memory Specifications

Specifications for memory types, presets, and controls.

Main Controls Specifications

Lists specifications for manual balance, master volume, expression pedal, etc.

Speaker Specifications

Details on speaker sizes and types for center, left, and right channels.

Circuitry Specifications

Information on circuitry type, power consumption, and power source.

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