Yamaha RY-30 User Manual

A congratulatory message introducing the RY30 as a high-quality rhythm programmer.

An overview of the tutorial section, detailing 8 tutorials covering key RY30 features and procedures.

An overview of the reference section, detailing RY30 functions within modes like Pattern, Song, and Utility.

Covers important safety, handling, and electrical precautions for operating the RY30.

Details and functions of all controls located on the RY30's front panel.

Details and functions of all connectors and switches located on the RY30's rear panel.

Connect the RY30 to a stereo sound system using the OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks.

Connect the RY30 to other MIDI devices like keyboards and sequencers.

Follow the correct sequence for turning on your RY30 and connected audio equipment.

Play the two demonstration songs to familiarize yourself with the RY30's sound and capabilities.

Explore the 12 internal pad banks, which contain different sets of instruments.

Change the tempo of patterns while they are playing or stopped.

Record patterns in real-time, capturing notes as they are played.

Record patterns in real-time, capturing notes as they are played.

Create patterns by entering notes step-by-step, defining pitch, duration, and timing.

Record and edit patterns by adjusting parameters like pitch, decay, and pan.

Move notes forward or backward in time within a pattern to adjust timing.

Record patterns into songs to create sequences of musical parts.

Delete all recorded patterns and events from a song.

Playback recorded songs and listen to the sequence.

Edit song parts, tempo changes, velocity, and other parameters.

Adjust core voice parameters like level, wave, pan, pitch, and decay.

Configure filter and sensitivity settings for the selected voice.

Configure pitch envelope, polyphony, alternate groups, and output routing.

Name, copy, and initialize selected voices.

Record and save sequences of keystrokes as macros.

Execute recorded macros for automated operations.

View and name recorded macros.

Receive MIDI data on multiple channels for controlling voices and patterns.

Transmit MIDI data on multiple channels to control external devices.

Navigate and access the various functions available in Pattern Mode.

Select, clear, copy, divide, merge, and append patterns.

Manage pattern jobs, clear all patterns, and check memory usage.

Navigate and access functions within Song Mode.

Select and play songs from 00 to 19.

Delete selected songs from memory.

Copy songs to different locations.

Delete all user-created songs.

Check the percentage of song memory currently in use.

Navigate and access the various functions available in Utility Mode.

Load voice and sequence data from a Wave Card.

Manage cassette data with save, verify, and load functions.

Configure MIDI settings, channel messages, and note assignments.

Configure system settings like sync clock, velocity curve, and wheel range.

Navigate and access functions within Pad Bank Mode.

Select and assign sounds to the 12 internal/4 card pad banks.

Assign voices and pitch parameters to pads.

Copy pad banks to new locations.

Understand and resolve common RY30 error messages like 'Preset Data', 'Memory Full', and 'Illegal Input'.

Details on how the RY30 receives MIDI data, including sync and channel messages.

Details on how the RY30 transmits MIDI data, including sync, channel messages, and control change.