Why does my Yamaha Synthesizer produce distorted sounds?
If you're experiencing distorted sounds on your Yamaha Synthesizer, check if the effects have been set appropriately. Also, verify that the volume hasn't been set too high.
What to do if no effects are applied on Yamaha Synthesizer?
If no effects are being applied on your Yamaha Synthesizer, make sure that the [EF BYPASS] key hasn't been set to OFF. Also, check that the Insertion Effect Element Switch parameter in the EFF screen of Voice Edit has been set to ON, and that the effect type is not set to “thru” or “off”. For Performances, ensure the Insertion Effect Parts have been specified. For Reverb and Chorus, verify that the effect types in the Common Edit screens have been set to ON.
Why is the pitch wrong on my Yamaha Synthesizer?
If the pitch is wrong on your Yamaha Synthesizer, check the following: * Ensure the NoteShift and Tune parameters in the MSTR TG screen of Utility Mode are set correctly. * Verify the Oct and Trnspose parameters in the MSTR Kbd screen of Utility Mode are set appropriately. * Confirm the pitch related parameters in the PITCH menu (Voice Edit) are set appropriately. * Check if the Micro Tuning parameter in Voice Edit Mode has been set to an unconventional scale. * Ensure the Pitch Modulation Depth in the LFO screen (Voice Edit Mode) hasn't been set too high. * For Performances, verify the Note Shift parameter in the LYR (Layer) screen is set to 0. * For Performances, check the Detune parameter for each Part is set to 0.
What to do if Yamaha Synthesizer sound is very quiet?
If the sound from your Yamaha Synthesizer is very quiet, check if the MIDI volume or MIDI expression has been set too low. Also, verify if the filter cutoff frequency has been set too high or too low.
Why is there no arpeggiator sound on my Yamaha Synthesizer?
If there is no arpeggiator sound on your Yamaha Synthesizer, ensure the Arpeggiator’s note range has been set appropriately. In Performance Mode, verify that the Layer Switch and Arpeggio Switch parameters for the Part(s) have been set to ON. Also, check if the Tempo parameter in the ARP Type screen has been set to “MIDI,” despite no MIDI clock signals being received.
Why does my Yamaha Synthesizer only play one note at a time?
If only one note sounds at a time on your Yamaha Synthesizer, check if the Mode parameter in the GEN Other screen of Voice Edit Common has been set to “mono”. In Performance Mode, also check if the Mode parameter in the LYR Mode screen has been set to “mono” for each Part.
Why is the sound choppy and intermittent on Yamaha Synthesizer?
If the sound from your Yamaha Synthesizer is choppy and intermittent, it might be due to exceeding the maximum polyphony.
Why don't the Element switches work for the Control Set on my Yamaha Synthesizer?
If the Element switches do not work for the Control Set on your Yamaha Synthesizer, check if Element-specific parameters have been selected as Dest (Destination).
Why I cannot enter small values on Yamaha Synthesizer?
If you cannot enter small values on your Yamaha Synthesizer, check if you have only tried entering values using Assignable Knobs [A] to [C] or Knob [1]/[2].
What to do if Yamaha Synthesizer cannot receive bulk data?
If you cannot receive bulk data on your Yamaha Synthesizer when using the S80/S30 Voice Editor, ensure you have set a sufficient Dump Interval. The Dump Interval in the Voice Editor Setup dialog must be set to 10ms or greater.
General| Polyphony | 64 voices |
|---|---|
| Multitimbral | 16 parts |
| Wave Memory | 16 MB |
| Arpeggiator | Yes |
| MIDI | In/Out/Thru |
| Display | 240 x 64 dot LCD |
| Synthesis Type | AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) |
| Oscillators | AWM2 |
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus, Variation |
| Type | Digital Synthesizer |
| Controllers | Pitch Bend, Modulation Wheel |
| Outputs | L/R (Stereo) 1/4" Phone, Headphones |
| Inputs | Foot Controller, Foot Switch |
| Filters | Digital Filters |
| Memory | 128 Performances |
| Storage | SmartMedia |
| Connections | MIDI, Foot Controller, Foot Switch |
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