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General| Multitimbral Capacity | 16 parts |
|---|---|
| MIDI I/O | In, Out, Thru |
| Headphone Output | Yes |
| Synthesis Method | AWM2 |
| Preset Patches/Voices | 128 |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
Guidelines for safe placement, avoiding damage from temperature, humidity, dust, or vibration.
Instructions for using the correct power adapter and safe cable connection procedures.
Advice on careful handling, cleaning, avoiding internal tampering, and electromagnetic interference.
Detailed description of buttons, display, and keyboard on the MU5's front panel.
Explanation of MIDI OUT/IN, TO HOST, DC IN, and POWER switch on the rear panel.
Details on the VOLUME control and LINE OUT/PHONES jack on the side panel.
Overview of the MU5's design, General MIDI, polyphony, and multi-timbral features.
Explanation of the General MIDI standard and its importance for music playback.
How the MU5 can be used with MIDI keyboards, controllers, computers, and in various musical setups.
Description of the three primary modes: Play, Utility, and Part Edit.
Guide for connecting the AC adapter or installing batteries for MU5 power.
Instructions for connecting headphones or external speakers for audio output.
Setup procedures for connecting the MU5 to Macintosh, IBM PC, and NEC PC-9800 computers.
How to connect the MU5 to other MIDI equipment like keyboards and sequencers.
Diagrams showing data flow and details on necessary MIDI and computer cables.
Using the MU5's keyboard to play voices and send MIDI data.
How to change the octave setting to expand the playable range.
Procedures for choosing different parts and assigning voices to them.
Alternative method for selecting voices using the numeric keypad.
Setting the overall fine tuning for all voices and drum sounds.
Transposing the pitch of all parts by semitones to change the key.
Configuring how Mute status is handled with General MIDI messages.
Adjusting the fixed note-on velocity of the MU5's keyboard.
Setting whether the MU5 keyboard triggers its internal sounds or external MIDI devices.
Saving MU5 parameter settings to external devices via MIDI or TO HOST.
Restoring the MU5 to its original factory default settings.
Adjusting the volume level for each individual part independently.
Setting the stereo position (left/right) for each part.
Assigning a MIDI channel to each part for multi-timbral operation.
Transposing the pitch of individual parts by semitones.
Fine-tuning the pitch of individual parts.
Defining the range of pitch bending for each part.
Solutions for common operational problems and error messages.
Comprehensive list of the MU5's technical specifications and dimensions.
Reference lists of all available instrument voices and drum kit mappings.
Detailed information on MIDI data formats, transmission, reception, and implementation.
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