Yamaha S90 User Manual

Name: Yamaha S90
Brand: Yamaha
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

139 pages

To Next Page

OWNER’S MANUAL

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix

This document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.

Yamaha Web Site (English only)

www.yamahasynth.com

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/

M.D.G., Pro Audio & Digital Musical Instrument Division, Yamaha Corporation

V943760 206MWCP25.2-01A0

Printed in Japan

Default Chapter2
- Special Message Section2
- Important Safety Instructions3
- Main Features6
- Package Contents6
- About this Manual7
- Application Index8
- Changing the Pitch9
- Entering Data10
- Saving Data10
- Table of Contents11
Basics Section12
The Controls & Connectors12
- Top Panel12
- Rear Panel13
Setting up14
- Power Supply14
- Power-On Procedure14
- Turning on the S9014
Connections15
- Connecting to External Audio Equipment15
- Connecting Stereo Powered Speakers15
- Connecting to a Mixer15
- Connecting External MIDI Equipment16
- Connecting to a Personal Computer17
- About the Usb Connector17
Demo Playback19
Overview of the S9020
- Controller20
- Tone Generator20
  - Maximum Polyphony22
  - Performance Mode23
- Effects24
- Card Drive/Sequencer24
- Sequence Play Mode24
Voices & Performance25
- Bank (Memory) Structure25
- Overview of Voice/Element/Performance26
- Normal Voices & Drum Voices27
- GM Voices27
Internal Memory and File Management27
- Internal Memory28
- Memory Card28
Basic Operations29
- Modes29
- Mode Table29
- Selecting a Mode30
- Display Indications30
- Selecting Functions and Parameters32
- Display-Based Controls33
  - Information Display33
  - Data Entry33
Quick Guide36
Playing Voices36
- Selecting a Voice36
- Using the Category Search Function38
- Voice Editing in the Voice Play Mode (Quick Edit)39
Playing Performances41
- Selecting a Performance41
- Select a Performance41
- Layering Voices (Parts) Together (Layer)42
- Splitting the Keyboard (Split)42
- Editing Performances in the Performance Play Mode (Quick Edit)44
Using the Arpeggio Function45
- What Is the Arpeggio Function45
- Arpeggio Playback46
- Select a Voice46
- Arpeggio Type, Tempo, and Limit46
Using as a Master Keyboard48
- What Is the Master Mode48
- Playing the Master Demo (Selecting Masters)49
- Memorize to a Master50
- Using Zones - Creating a Layer/Split with an External Tone Generator51
- Master Play Mode51
Using Controllers53
- Pitch Bend Wheel & Modulation Wheel53
- Control Sliders (CS)53
- Foot Controller54
- Footswitch (Assignable)54
- Footswitch (Sustain)54
- Breath Controller54
- Aftertouch54
Remote Control for External Sequencer57
- Setting up57
- Using the Remote Control Function58
- Remote Control Assignments59
Voice Edit60
- Storing Edited Voices66
Using Effects67
- Effect Structure67
- In the Voice Mode68
- Effect Connection68
Using the Jobs70
Saving the Settings (Store)73
Playing the Songs75
- Song Playback75
- Chained Playback76
- Song Track Selection76
- Mixing Mode77
- Basic Procedure79
Using Memory Cards82
Touch Sensitivity87
Function Tree88
Parameter Table92
- Parameter/Function List97
Reference98
Reference (Function List)98
Appendix114
Information Displays114
- Voice Mode114
- Card Mode115
- Master Mode115
- Utility Mode115
Display Messages116
About MIDI118
- Channel Messages119
- Control Change119
- Channel Mode Messages121
- Program Change122
- System Messages122
- System Exclusive Messages122
- System Realtime Messages122
Installing Optional Hardware123
- Optional Units that Can be Installed to the S90123
- Installation Locations123
- Installation Precautions123
- Optional Plug-In Board Installation124
- Optional Mlan8E Installation126
Troubleshooting128
Specifications131
Index132

Other manuals for Yamaha S90

Quick Start2 pages

Quick Start Guide7 pages

Questions and Answers:

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Yamaha S90 and is the answer not in the manual?

Yamaha S90 Specifications

General

Type	Synthesizer
Keyboard	88-key Balanced Hammer Effect
Effects	Reverb, Chorus
Sound Engine	AWM2
Sequencer	16-track
Display	240 x 64 dot LCD
Connectivity	MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB, Audio In/Out, Headphones, Pedal
Preset Voices	Preset: 512 Normal Voices + 64 Drum Kits, GM: 128 Normal Voices + 1 Drum Kit, User: 128 x 2 Normal Voices + 2 Drum Kits