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Yamaha SU200 User Manual

Yamaha SU200
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M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation
© 2000 Yamaha Corporation
V484910 004CRAP12.2-01A0 Printed in Japan
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Yamaha SU200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSampler
Sampling Rate44.1 kHz
Bit Depth16-bit
MIDIIn/Out
SequencerYes
Tempo40 - 240 BPM
DisplayLCD
EffectsDelay
PowerAC Adapter

Summary

Special Message Section

Battery Safety and Disposal

Important warnings and guidelines for battery usage, replacement, and disposal.

Product Modification Disclaimer

Yamaha reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Name Plate Location

Information on where to find the product's name plate for serial numbers.

Precautions

Electrical and Fire Hazard Warnings

Basic precautions to avoid injury, damage, fire, or other hazards from electrical shock.

Physical Injury and Damage Cautions

Precautions to avoid physical injury or damage to the instrument and property.

Data Backup and Storage Advice

Yamaha's recommendation for saving and storing music data using memory cards.

Introduction to the SU200

Package Contents Checklist

Lists the items included in the SU200 package.

How to Use This Manual

Guidance on navigating and understanding the manual's structure and content.

Understanding Sampling

What is Sampling?

Explains the process of recording and storing sounds as samples.

Sample Playback Features

Details various playback options like loop and reverse play.

Sample Editing Basics

Introduces the ability to delete unplayed parts of samples.

SU200 Key Features

Loop-Track Play and Effects

Explains unison loop playback and powerful effects/filters.

User Interface and Connectivity

Covers backlit display, pads, memory card slot, and battery operation.

Controls and Interface

Front Panel Layout and Controls

Diagram and overview of the SU200's front panel components.

Rear Panel Connections

Description of all input/output jacks and connectors on the SU200's rear panel.

LCD Display Explained

Details the various indicators and information shown on the SU200's display screen.

Powering the SU200

Power Connection Options

Instructions for connecting AC adapter or installing batteries for power.

Powering On and Off

Steps for turning the unit on, adjusting volume, and powering down.

SU200 Internal Design and Modes

Internal Configuration Blocks

Explanation of the Sampler, Effector/Filter, and Controller blocks.

Operating Modes Overview

Describes Pad-Play, Sampling, and Job modes.

Quick Start Guide

Playing Prerecorded Samples

How to connect, power on, and play the default samples.

Using Effects and Scratch

Basic instructions for applying effects and using the ribbon controller.

Loop-Track Play Basics

Introduction to playing multiple loop samples simultaneously.

Audio Input with Effects

How to pass external audio through the SU200 with effects.

Recording Your First Sample

Step-by-step guide to recording a voice sample.

Chapter 1: Recording Samples

Automatic (AUTO) Start Recording

Detailed steps for recording using automatic trigger level detection.

Manual (MANUAL) Start Recording

Detailed steps for recording with manual start/stop control.

Resampling Recorded Samples

Instructions for recording the SU200's output as a new sample.

Chapter 2: Playing Pads

Gate/Trigger and One-shot/Loop Settings

How to set pads to play as gate, trigger, one-shot, or loop.

Normal/Reverse and Start/End Point Settings

How to set playback direction and sample range.

Using [HOLD] and Loop-Track Play

Features for applying settings to specific pads and playing multiple loops.

Chapter 3: Sample Editing

Deleting Entire Samples

Procedure for removing a complete sample from memory.

Extracting Sample Sections

Procedure for deleting unused parts of a sample using start/end points.

Chapter 4: Effects

Applying Effects to Pads

How to select pads and apply effects or filters.

Effect Types: Loop Remix, Slice, and Modulation

Detailed explanation of Loop Remix, Slice, and Tech Mod effects.

Effect Types: Distortion, Delay, Filter, and Time

Detailed explanation of Dist/Lo-Fi, Delay, Filter, Scratch, and Time effects.

Chapter 5: MIDI Features

MIDI Basics and Supported Features

Overview of MIDI, channels, and how SU200 uses MIDI for clock and control.

Setting MIDI Clock and Channel

Guide to configuring MIDI clock source and receive channel.

Chapter 6: Using Memory Cards

Memory Card Handling and Formatting

Precautions for handling cards and the process of formatting.

Saving Data to Memory Cards

Instructions for saving samples using Volume Save or Wave Export.

Loading Data from Memory Cards

Instructions for loading samples via Volume Load, Wave Import, or Sample Load.

Deleting and Formatting Memory Cards

Procedures for removing files or reformatting memory cards.

Chapter 7: Other Useful Features

Scale Play Function

How to play samples at different pitches.

Time Stretch for Tempo Matching

How to adjust sample tempo to match another sample.

Sample Copying and Volume Adjustment

Features for duplicating samples and adjusting pad volumes.

Memory Protection Feature

How to prevent accidental modification or deletion of stored data.

Reference: Messages and Troubleshooting

Understanding Displayed Messages

Explains common messages like 'Battry Low', 'Memory Full', etc.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Provides solutions for problems like no sound, distorted sound, and recording errors.

Specifications and MIDI Chart

SU200 Technical Specifications

Lists key technical details like polyphony, sampling rates, and dimensions.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Details MIDI messages transmitted and recognized by the SU200.

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