Yamaha Mobile User Manual

Mobile Music Sequencer Owner’s Manual 1
Mobile Music Sequencer Owner’s Manual
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Introduction
Coming with a wide range of phrases built-in, Mobile Music Sequencer can be used to create songs by arranging these phrases and entering chord sequences. Mobile
Music Sequencer can actually create music in many different ways, but this manual will cover the standard approach, which comprises the following three steps.
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Build sections by arranging phrases
Add chord sequences to the sections
Expand the sections to build songs

Yamaha Mobile Specifications

General

Category	Recording Equipment
Headphone Output	Yes
Input Channels	2
Output Channels	2
Sample Rate	44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Connectivity	USB
Compatibility	Windows, macOS
Phantom Power	Yes
Model	Mobile

Summary

Building Sections by Arranging Phrases

Phrase Selection Process

Process of choosing and applying phrases from a list.

Phrase Management and Creation

Creating Custom Phrases

Process of building custom phrases using the editor.

Adding Chord Sequences to Sections

Setting Section Chords

Method for setting chords at specific beats within a section.

Expanding Sections to Build Songs

Song Editor Interface

Section Expansion Process

Process of copying sections into the song timeline.

Song Playback and Navigation

Song Navigation Tools

Controls for starting, stopping, and moving through the song.

Piano Roll Editor Operations

Note Editing View

Visual representation of notes for editing pitch, length, and timing.

Performance Data Editing

Quantization Feature

Editing Note Performance Details

Adding New Notes

Step-by-step guide to inserting new notes into phrases or blocks.

Adjusting Note Velocities

Batch Note Data Editing

Applying changes to multiple notes simultaneously (velocity, timing, etc.).

Keyboard Screen Usage

On-Screen Keyboard Input

Virtual keyboard for direct note input into phrases/blocks.

Recording Note Input

Settings and functions for recording new notes.

Chord Editor for Phrases

Original Chord Root and Type

Defining the original chord root and type for phrases.

Chord Change Type Selection

Selecting how phrases respond to chord changes in a song.

Key and Playback Range

Editing Parts (Instrument Tracks)

Part Interface Overview

Part Voice Settings

Setting Default Part Voice

Selecting a default voice for a part.

Editing Specific Part Voices

Editing Songs in Detail

Song Block Editing Actions

Operations like cut, copy, delete, split, and loop for song blocks.

Song Block Piano Roll Editing

Using the Piano Roll Editor for detailed song block editing.

Mixing and Effects Adjustment

Mixer Interface

Interface for adjusting volume and pan for each part.

Effects Configuration

Controls for adding and configuring variation, chorus, and reverb.