Yamaha PLG150-DX User Manual

Important Notices
The DX Simulator provides an easy, intuitive way to edit and create your own original DX
voices for the PLG150-DX Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board.
• Do not use any of the panel controls on an external tone generator while editing the DX
voices with the DX Simulator, since this may inadvertently change the settings of the PLG150-
DX.
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expressly forbidden without the written consent of the manufacturer.
• Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is
strictly prohibited except for your personal use.
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Notices
• Yamaha makes no representations or warranties with regard to the use of the software and
documentation and cannot be held responsible for the results of the use of this manual and
the software.
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slightly different from the ones shown on your software.
About this manual
• The screens shown in this manual are almost all on Windows systems. Although some
screens may differ for Macintosh systems, the basic operations are the same.
• Keyboard shortcuts referred in this manual are effective for only Windows system.
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Version 1.1, 2002
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For Windows users
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DX Simulator
Manual

Yamaha PLG150-DX Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	PLG150-DX
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English

Summary

Operations

Assigning the PLG150-DX to a Part

DX Simulator Setup

Selecting a DX Voice

Editing a DX Voice

Core process for editing voice parameters using either the Edit Panel or Edit List.

Compare Function

Initializing a DX Voice

Resetting a selected voice to its factory default settings.

Storing a DX Voice

Saving edited voice data to the PLG150-DX memory or DX Cartridge File.

Saving Voices to DX Cartridge File

Procedure for saving edited voices into a DX Cartridge File for later use.

Calling Up Voices from DX Cartridge File

Loading previously saved voices from a DX Cartridge File.

Managing Voice Data with Tracks

Inserting or extracting DX voice data into/from host application tracks.

Receiving Voice Data from DX7/DX7II

Importing voice data from compatible DX hardware instruments.

Parameters

Setting and Changing Parameter Values

Explains how to adjust parameters using combo boxes, sliders, and direct input.

Value Adjustment Methods

DX Simulator Window Controls

Edit Panel Window Controls

Function Mode Parameters

Edit List Window Overview

Detailed Parameter Descriptions

In-depth explanation of voice parameters like Algorithm, Feedback, and LFOs.

LFO Parameters Explained

Advanced LFO Parameters

Modulation Sensitivity

Oscillator Parameters

Settings for Oscillator Mode (Ratio/Fixed) and Oscillator Sync.

Oscillator Frequency and Detune

Adjusting operator frequency (coarse/fine) and fine-tuning pitch.

Envelope Generator Parameters

EG Rate and Level parameters to shape sound level and timbre over time.

EG Copy Function

Keyboard Level Scaling

Controls how operator output levels track keyboard input across ranges.

Keyboard Scaling Curves and Depth

Defines scaling curves (Linear/Exponential) and their depth for keyboard tracking.

Keyboard Rate Scaling

Operator Level and On/Off

Setting operator output level and enabling/disabling individual operators.

Operator Velocity Sensitivity

Pitch Envelope Generator (Pitch EG)

Parameters controlling how the voice pitch changes dynamically over time.

Pitch EG Range, Rate Scaling, Velocity Switch

Key Transpose and Unison Parameters

Pitch Bend Parameters

Portamento Parameters

Edit Recall and Voice Initialize

Recalling previous edits and resetting voices to default factory settings.

File Menus

Edit Menus

DX Copy Tool Function

DX Store Function

DX Compare Function

DX Librarian Tool Overview

Setup Menus

DX Simulator Setup: MIDI Tab

Configuration of MIDI input/output devices, channels, and part assignments.

DX Simulator Setup: MIDI Parameters

Details on MIDI In/Out, Channel, Part, Device, and Board Number settings.

DX Simulator Setup: Insert & Transmit

Settings for voice data insertion/transmission methods (1 Voice, All Voices, Block).

Insert DX Bulk Dump Data

Inserts edited DX voice data into a host application track at a specified location.

Extract DX Bulk Dump Data

Transmit DX Bulk Dump Data

Receive DX Bulk Dump Data