Yamaha RX-15 User Manual

Covers placement, power supply, connections, handling, and exterior care for safe operation.

Details warnings regarding direct sunlight, temperature, humidity, dust, and vibrations.

Instructions for warranty completion and proper storage of the operation manual.

Information on potential noise and interference with other electronic equipment.

Overview of the RX-15's structure, components, and block diagram.

Explanation of the PCM recording process: sampling, quantizing, and encoding.

Details the four main operational modes: PATTERN, SONG, FUNCTION, and PLAYBACK.

Introduces the control panel layout, including Volume, Tempo, Data Entry, PAN, INST LEVEL, ACCENT, LCD, and Parameter Keys.

Guide on selecting, entering, and managing PATTERN numbers for programming.

Method for real-time rhythm programming using instrument buttons and rhythm guide.

Method for note-by-note rhythm programming offering detailed control.

Function to copy or connect existing PATTERNS to create new ones.

Feature to add a subtle swing feeling to rhythm patterns by adjusting note timing.

Sets the timing and length of notes for precise rhythm programming and correction.

Controls the click guide sound for real-time rhythm input and programming.

Functions for erasing individual or all PATTERNS and notes to manage memory.

Setting and confirming the tempo for rhythm patterns and songs.

Function to playback programmed rhythm patterns.

Guide on selecting, entering, and managing SONG numbers for composition.

Function to combine and edit patterns to create complete song compositions.

Function to insert patterns into specific parts within a song composition.

Function to remove undesired parts, repeat data, or tempo changes from songs.

Programs repeated playback of song sections up to 100 times for efficiency.

Function to change the tempo at specific points within a song.

Functions for erasing individual songs or clearing all songs and memory.

Sets and confirms tempo, referencing the TEMPO function in PATTERN mode.

Function to playback programmed songs.

Switches RX-15 timing source between internal, MIDI, or external clocks for synchronization.

Enables data transfer (Pattern/Song) between RX-15 and external cassette units.

Copies data from RX-15 memory to cassette tape and verifies the transfer.

Transmits data (Pattern or Song) from external cassette tapes to the RX-15.

Selects desired instruments when two share a single instrument key.

Manages MIDI signal transmission and reception for external control and synchronization.

Details ROM, tone count, pattern/song memory limits, and part limits.

Lists sliders, buttons, keys, display, and connection terminals.

Visual representation of the RX-15's internal circuitry and signal flow.

Visual guide for programming rhythm patterns, showing instrument timing and notation.