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Yamaha MODX7 User Manual

Yamaha MODX7
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MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
Contents
Using the MODX Manuals..........................................2
Basic Structure 3
Functional Blocks ......................................................3
Tone Generator Block................................................4
Tone Generator block ...................................................... 4
A/D Input Block ........................................................10
Sequencer Block ......................................................10
Arpeggio Block.........................................................11
Arpeggio categories....................................................... 11
Sub categories............................................................... 11
Arpeggio Type Name..................................................... 12
Arpeggio-related settings............................................... 13
Arpeggio playback types................................................ 14
Creating an Arpeggio..................................................... 16
Motion Sequencer Block .........................................17
Effect Block ..............................................................19
Effect structure............................................................... 19
Effect connection ........................................................... 20
About the Vocoder Effect............................................... 20
Envelope Follower Block.........................................21
Controller Block .......................................................22
Keyboard ....................................................................... 22
Pitch Bend wheel ........................................................... 22
Modulation wheel........................................................... 22
Assignable Switches...................................................... 22
Knobs and Control Sliders ............................................. 22
Super Knob.................................................................... 22
Internal Memory .......................................................23
Reference 25
Display (touch panel) configuration ...................... 25
Performance Play (Home)....................................... 27
Motion Control......................................................... 33
Mixing ....................................................................... 50
Scene........................................................................ 55
Play/Rec ................................................................... 60
Normal Part (AWM2) Edit........................................ 66
Element Common Edit (Common) .................................66
Element Edit (Element) ................................................107
Element All (All Element) .............................................130
Drum Part Edit ....................................................... 133
Key Common Edit (Common) ......................................133
Key Edit (Key) ..............................................................140
Normal Part (FM-X) Edit ........................................ 145
Operator Common Edit (Common) ..............................145
Operator Edit (Operator) ..............................................155
Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio)................ 159
Category Search.................................................... 176
Performance Category Search.....................................176
Arpeggio Category Search (Arp Category Search)......180
Waveform Category Search (Waveform Search).........182
Rhythm Pattern ............................................................184
Utility ...................................................................... 187
Live Set................................................................... 212
Live Set ........................................................................212
Live Set Edit (Edit) .......................................................213
Live Set Register (Register).........................................216
Connecting an iPhone or iPad ............................. 217
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Yamaha MODX7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSynthesizer
ArpeggiatorYes
Audio Outputs2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R)
Audio Inputs2 x 1/4"
MIDIIn/Out/Thru
Keyboard76 keys, semi-weighted
Sound EngineAWM2 and FM-X
Polyphony128 (AWM2) / 64 (FM-X)
EffectsReverb, Chorus, Master EQ
Display7-inch color wide-VGA LCD touch screen
Sequencer16-track
ConnectivityFoot Controller, Foot Switch, MIDI (In/Out), USB
USB1 x Type B, 1 x Type A
Storage1 GB internal memory
PresetsOver 2000 Performances

Summary

Using the MODX Manuals

MODX Manual Overview

Describes the purpose and content of each manual.

Basic Structure

Functional Blocks

Lists and describes the eight main functional blocks of the system.

Tone Generator Block

Explains the block responsible for sound production.

A/D Input Block

Covers audio input via jacks and its processing.

Sequencer Block

Details creating and editing performances as MIDI data.

Arpeggio Block

Explains automatic phrase triggering via keyboard notes.

Motion Sequencer Block

Describes real-time sound change control.

Effect Block

Covers application of effects to enhance sound.

Envelope Follower Block

Explains detecting signal envelope for dynamic sound modification.

Controller Block

Details keyboard, wheels, switches, knobs for sound modification.

Internal Memory

Describes data storage and memory management.

Reference

Display (touch panel) configuration

Explains the navigation bar common to all displays.

Performance Play (Home)

Core display for playing and editing Performances.

Motion Control

Features for real-time sound manipulation and control.

Mixing

Adjusts volume and effect settings for each Part.

Scene

Stores parameter settings like Arpeggio and Motion Sequencer as Scenes.

Play/Rec

Covers playback/recording MIDI and audio data.

Normal Part (AWM2) Edit

Common Part Settings

General Part settings, Effect, Arpeggio, Motion Seq.

Element Edit

Detailed settings for Oscillators, EGs, Filters, Amplitude, LFOs, EQs.

Drum Part Edit

Common Drum Part Settings

General, Effect, Arpeggio, Motion Seq, Mod/Control.

Key Drum Settings

Osc/Tune, Filter, Level/Pan, Element EQ for individual Drum Keys.

Normal Part (FM-X) Edit

Common Operator Settings

General Part settings, Algorithm, Pitch/Filter, Effect, Arpeggio, Motion Seq.

Operator Edit

Form/Freq, Level, Copy/Exchange Operator parameters.

Common/Audio Edit

General Performance Settings

Performance name, Motion Control, Tone Generator flags.

Audio Input and Routing

Adjusts volume, routing for Audio/Digital Parts, and Effect connections.

Master Effects and EQ

Controls Variation, Reverb, Master FX, Master EQ bypass settings.

Search

Performance Category Search

Find Performances, Arpeggios, Waveforms by category.

Arpeggio Category Search

Search and select Arpeggio Types by category.

Waveform Category Search

Search and select Waveforms by category.

Rhythm Pattern

Add and set up Drum Parts using Rhythm Patterns.

Utility

System Settings

Global instrument settings, Sound, Quick Setup, I/O, System.

Data Management

Loading, storing, and managing files and data.

Tempo and Synchronization

Sets parameters related to Tempo and MIDI Sync.

Effect Switch

Controls Insertion, System, Master Effect bypass states.

Live Set

Live Set Overview

Arranges and selects Performances in a list.

Live Set Editing

Modifies Live Sets, including Slots, Banks, and Pages.

Live Set Registering

Registers Performances into the Live Set.

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