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Yamaha GS1 User Manual

Yamaha GS1
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Yamaha GS1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandYamaha
ModelGS1
CategorySound Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Yamaha GS1 and GS2

GS1 Setup Guide

Attaching Front Legs and Pedal Unit

Steps to attach the front legs and pedal unit to the GS1 instrument using provided hardware.

Attaching Back Leg and Pedal Unit Connections

Instructions for attaching the GS1's back leg and connecting the pedal unit to the instrument.

GS2 Setup Guide

Unpacking and Initial Assembly

Procedures for unpacking the GS2, detaching the lid, and assembling the main body and legs.

Pedal Unit and Cable Connection

Guidance on assembling the GS2 pedal unit and connecting its cable to the instrument.

GS1/GS2 Front Panel Controls Overview

Tuning and Detuning Controls

Master tuning for GS2 and detune effect for honky-tonk sounds on GS1/GS2.

Vibrato and Tremolo Effects

Controls for pitch modulation (vibrato) and volume modulation (tremolo).

Ensemble and Touch Response

Ensemble chorus effect and GS1-specific after-touch for expressive control.

Voice Memory and Selection Buttons

Buttons for instantaneous switching between 16 stored instrument voices.

Equalizer and Volume Controls

3-band equalizer for tone shaping and master volume adjustment.

Voice Card Management Controls

Includes Store Indicator, Store Button, and Card Reader for managing instrument voices.

Power Switch (GS2)

Function of the power switch for the GS2 model.

Additional Controls and Connections

Program Lock and Line Out Switch

Controls for preventing memory alterations and managing headphone output.

Pitch Control (GS1)

Master tuning control for the GS1 keyboard.

Store Button and Foot Control Jack

Button for saving voices to cards and jack for optional expression pedal.

Headphones Jack

Port for connecting headphones for private listening.

GS2 Specific Connectors and Settings

Foot Switch Connector, Output Connectors, AC Power, and Voltage Selector for GS2.

Loading Instrument Voices and Cards

Operating the Card Reader

Step-by-step guide on using the card reader to load voices from magnetic cards.

Voice Card Loading Procedure Details

Explains how voices are stored on cards and loaded into memory locations.

Saving Voices to Cards

Procedure for transferring memorized voices from the instrument back onto a voice card.

Memory Backup Batteries

Information on batteries that preserve voice memory when AC power is off.

Creating New Voices by Layering (GS1)

Method for combining voices from different cards to create unique sounds on the GS1.

Using Performance Controls

Vibrato and Tremolo Effects

Detailed explanation of Vibrato and Tremolo effects, including speed and depth adjustments.

Damper Pedal Functionality

Describes the sustain function of the Damper pedal.

Equalizer and Volume Adjustment

Controls for adjusting tone with a 3-band equalizer and overall volume.

Master Pitch and Tuning Controls

Master tuning control for pitch adjustment on GS1/GS2.

Detailed Control Explanations

Detune Effect for GS1 and GS2

Detailed explanation of the Detune effect for GS1 and GS2, including static and random settings.

Ensemble (Chorus) Effect

Detailed explanation of the Ensemble (chorus) effect for GS1 and GS2, including speaker usage.

Touch Response (GS1 Only)

Memory Location Buttons Explained

Voice Library System

Loading Backup Batteries

Procedure for loading backup batteries to preserve voice memory when AC power is off.

Yamaha Voice Library and Cards

Information on the voice library, magnetic cards, and their usage.

Speaker and Amplifier System Recommendations

GS1 Specifications

GS2 Specifications

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