Yamaha Electone GX-1 User Manual

Instructions for dismounting and mounting the GX-1's self-contained Pedal Board unit.

Guidance on adjusting the GX-1's seat, which is part of the Pedal Board cover, for optimal playing position.

Details the terminals on the GX-1 for connecting Tone Cabinets and the multiple units switch.

Instructions for connecting a single Tone Cabinet to the GX-1.

Instructions for connecting two Tone Cabinets to the GX-1.

Instructions for connecting three Tone Cabinets to the GX-1.

Describes the 5-channel output terminal for separated sound outputs of Upper, Lower, Pedal, Solo, and Rhythm.

Explains the terminal for connecting an external Reverb Box and its function.

Details the portamento keyboard, its pitch change mechanism, and coupling with the solo keyboard.

Describes the solo keyboard and its monotone tone generator for each tone quality.

Explains how the upper and lower manuals connect to tone generators for chord creation and tone mixing.

Describes the pedal keyboard's tone generation and stability, allowing tone quality mixing.

Lists the number of keys, octaves, and type for the Upper Manual, Lower Manual, Pedal Board, and Solo Board.

Details the number of notes and rows for tone generators in the Upper Manual, Lower Manual, Pedal board, and Solo board.

Explains the pitch bend effect for automatic and immediate pitch changes upon key press.

Describes the coupler lever that adds tone colors from one manual to another for versatile performance.

Details the sustain effect for producing a trailing-note sound and controlling decay time.

Explains the overtone control that sets pitch for tone generators, influencing sound character.

Explains tone selection via switches and the mixing of tones from different generators.

Describes how the volume lever controls balance between Upper, Lower Manuals, and Pedal Board.

Details the brilliance effect for imparting a sparkling and gentle feeling to tones by adjusting harmonics.

Explains the total volume lever for adjusting overall sound output at the player's will.

Details how the mixing lever adjusts the overtone blend between preset tones from rows I and II.

Describes the reverb effect that creates natural echo, adjustable for Solo Keyboard and Upper/Lower Manuals.

Explains resonance effect for accentuating specific harmonics, creating unique sounds.

Explains the ring modulator's use for special effects with a different tone generator in the Solo Keyboard.

Details the oscillator's sawtooth waveform and modulation speed control for the Solo Keyboard.

Describes the noise effect, modulated by the tone generator, used for color changes.

Explains how attack control adjusts the speed of a note rising to full volume and pitch.

Details the sustain control for managing the trailing duration of the sustain effect.

Describes pitch envelope controls for changing pitch and duration according to attack or decay.

Describes tone brilliance for a glowing, soft feeling on the solo keyboard.

Explains resonance effect for accentuating solo keyboard harmonics.

Details sub oscillator functions like tremolo, vibrato, and wah-wah in the Solo Keyboard.

Explains overtone settings for the Solo Keyboard, similar to pedal and manual boards.

Describes volume adjustment for the Solo Keyboard.

Explains how to obtain portamento in the Solo Keyboard using the foot switch.

Details achieving continuous pitch change in the Solo Keyboard using the portamento lever.

Explains touch response effects on the Solo Keyboard, including pitch, brilliance, and volume changes.

Guide on choosing sounds using the tone selector, allowing up to two tones to sound simultaneously.

Instructions for matching the pitch of several keyboards using the tuning lever.

Guidance on selecting the overtone from the front panel.

Instructions for mixing sounds from rows I and II using the mixing lever.

Guidance on adjusting brilliance and resonance for desired sound variations.

Instructions for adjusting the volume of various keyboards.

Details on adjusting wave motion for richer sound impressions.

Guidance on choosing effects like Coupler, Sustain, and Reverb to suit the music's mood.

Explains touch response for expression changes in the Upper Manual.

Details controls for resonance, wah-wah, and vibrato effects in the Upper Manual.

Describes the noise effect and its controls in the Upper Manual.

Explains the VCF control for wah-wah effects in the Upper Manual.

Details the VCO control for vibrato effects in the Upper Manual.

Explains the color control for changing the nature of noise in the Upper Manual.

Details the sub oscillator for tremolo, vibrato, and wah-wah in the Upper Manual.

Explains portamento in the Upper Manual using the foot switch.

Describes the sub oscillator for vibrato and modulations in the Lower Manual.

Explains the foot switch function for cancelling the sub oscillator effect in the Upper Manual.

Details how knee control and levers determine trailing note effect and sustain in the Lower Manual.

Explains how knee control activates preset effects like Portamento and Sustain in the Upper Manual.

Details portamento effect in the Upper Manual, including pitch variation and lever adjustments.

Explains setting trailing length for sustain effect in the Upper Manual using knee control.

Details VCO, VCF, VCA, and Speed controls for sub oscillator effects in the Upper Manual.

Explains the foot switch's role in controlling the sub oscillator effect in the Upper Manual.

Describes the manual balance lever for balancing sounds between Upper and Lower Manuals.

Explains setting tablet switches and activating the Knee Lever for effects in the Lower Manual.

Details the foot switch for controlling 5 effects and selecting music styles.

Explains the portamento switch on the Expression Pedal and its connection method.

Explains how the dynamic range compressor fixes volume range modified by the Expression Pedal.

Details the overtone preset buttons for musical intention and interchangeability during playing.

States that the overtone of the Preset Board corresponds to the overtone function.

Describes how to tune the GX-1's manuals and pedal board for ensemble playing.

Explains wave motion generation by changing pitch in row II and mixing in row I.

Instructions on selecting rhythms using the Rhythm Selector button, allowing combinations.

Explains the switch to set the rhythm to start after 2 or 4 bars of music.

Details how Synchro-Start couples rhythm with Lower Manual or Pedal Board for instant start.

Describes how image control enhances rhythm by strengthening or weakening beats.

Explains using the foot switch to restart or stop the Auto Rhythm.

Adjusting Auto Rhythm volume to balance with other keyboards, using the Expression Pedal.

Adjusting balance between low and high sounds for personal taste and musical effect.

Explains complete control over Auto Rhythm tempo, verified by the tempo indicator lamp.

Describes the swinger function for changing sound duration, producing a snappy rhythm.

Details sample hold for changing tone color and pitch variations in rhythm patterns.

Setting rhythm patterns to conform with Auto Rhythm selections.

Explains VCF control for changing tone when Sample Hold is activated.

Details VCO control for changing pitch when Sample Hold is in operation.

Explains the switch to activate Sample Hold, dependent on Auto Rhythm activation.

Details on note sound behavior for Solo Keyboard, Pedal Board, Upper, and Lower Manuals.

Explains combining tones using the mixing lever and preset tone usage.

Details interactions between Sub Oscillator controls, Knee Control, and Foot Switch.

Explains portamento effect control using Portamento Tablet, Foot Switch, and Portamento Lever.

Details sustain effect cancellation and duration control using Knee Control and Sustain Lever.

Explains conditions for Sample Hold sound and its dependency on Auto Rhythm.

Notes on ring modulator effect functionality and speed control.

Advice on careful selection of brilliance effect due to its wide variation range.

Points out that resonance effect depth can be difficult to discern on some tones.

Explains conditions for pitch envelope effect, requiring sustain for 2nd decay and final pitch.

Instructions on properly activating the foot switch by selecting the corresponding lever.

Notes that noise effect requires color lever with VCO and VCF levers.

Clarifies that Auto Rhythm variations A and B require a selected rhythm to function.

Explains the effect of the dynamic range compressor when the switch is on.

Addresses situations where undesired sounds may occur even after tuning with the preset board.

Wiring instructions for connecting the mains lead according to British standard plug markings.