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Yamaha SU700 User Manual

Yamaha SU700
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Owner's Manual
SAMPLING UNIT

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Yamaha SU700 Specifications

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BrandYamaha
ModelSU700
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions

Basic precautions to avoid injury, shock, fire, and damage.

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTION

Product Safety Markings

Explains product safety symbols like CAUTION and lightning flash.

Environmental Issues

Information on battery notice and product disposal regulations.

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING - Electrical Hazards

Precautions against electrical shock, damages, fire, and other hazards.

CAUTION - Physical Hazards

Precautions against physical injury and damage to property.

Intro

Features

Lists key capabilities of the Yamaha SU700 sampling unit.

Using the Manual

Provides guidance on how to use the manual and its structure.

Notations

Explains notational conventions used throughout the manual.

Chapter 1 SU700 Components, Connections, and Startup

1.1 SU700 Layout

Explains all of the SU700 components on the main, front, and rear panels.

1.2 SU700 Display Configuration

Provides an overview of the SU700's screen displays and their elements.

1.3 Connecting Up

Instructions for connecting power and audio input/output sources.

1.4 Starting Up

Procedure for powering on and initiating the SU700.

Chapter 2 Tutorial

2.1 Setting Up

Connects audio system and CD player for tutorial playback.

2.2 Listening to the Demo Song

Step-by-step guide to load and play the demo song.

2.3 Building Your Own Song

Guides through creating a song using samples and sequencing.

2.4 Modifying sampled sounds

Details processing and editing sampled sounds with effects.

Chapter 3 Basic Concepts, Track Types, and Memory

3.1 Basics

Explains fundamental concepts like songs, samples, tracks, and sequence events.

3.2 Sample-Track Types

Describes the three sample track types: LOOP, COMPOSED LOOP, and FREE.

3.3 Memory Implementation

Details the types of internal memory used by the SU700.

Chapter 4 SU700 Operating Modes

4.1 Introduction

Lists and briefly describes the SU700's six operating modes.

4.2 Sequencer Modes

Explains the four sequencer modes: PLAY STANDBY, PLAY, REC STANDBY, REC.

4.3 Other Modes

Describes JOB MODE and SAMPLE RECORDING modes.

Chapter 5 Samples and Sampling

5.1 All about Samples

Explains what samples are, their parameters, and editing capabilities.

5.2 Sample Recording Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for recording new samples.

Chapter 6 Using the Features

Using the Sequencer: Recording, Playing, and Adjusting the Po sition

Overview of sequencer operations for recording and playback.

Using the Knobs

Explains how to use control knobs to set and adjust parameters.

Using the Pads

Explains pad functions like PLAY, ON/MUTE, ROLL, and LOOP RESTART.

Using the Ribbon Controller

Details how to use the ribbon controller for parameter adjustment.

Using Quantizing

Explains the feature to automatically adjust timing of knob and pad actions.

Using Scenes

How to store, recall, and manage setup environments in scenes.

Chapter 7 Effects

7.1 Introduction

Overview of the SU700's built-in effects system features.

7.2 Using the Effects

Steps to set up and adjust effects on the SU700.

7.3 Effect Blocks

Explains the three interconnected effect blocks and signal flow.

7.4 System Effects

Describes how system effects are applied to tracks.

7.5 Insertion Effects

Details restrictions and conditions for using insertion effects.

7.6 Usage Tips

Provides tips for trying out different effects and adjusting levels.

7.7 Changing the Effect Resolution

Explains how to adjust the timing or cycle of effects.

Chapter 8 Knob Functions

8.1 Overview

Explains knob usage, function groups, and screen displays.

8.2 Knob Settings for Each Track

Details supported parameters for different track types.

8.3 Quantize and Resolution

Explains settings for quantizing input and effect resolution.

8.4 Parameter Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of all controllable parameters via knobs.

Chapter 9 Editing Functions

9.1 Overview

Lists tasks performed using the editing function panel.

9.2 EFFECT SETUP Group

Instructions for setting up and clearing effects on blocks.

9.3 JOB Group

Details KNOB RESET and NOTE DEL jobs.

9.4 NAME Group

Procedures for inserting or deleting characters when editing names.

Chapter 10 Jobs

10.1 Overview and Job List

Lists all available jobs and where to find detailed explanations.

10.2 General Procedure

Explains the general steps to select and execute any job.

10.3 Job Explanations

Detailed explanations of all SU700 jobs.

Appendix

Installing the Options

How to install expansion memory, I/O board, and SCSI board.

Specifications

Technical specifications for the SU700.

SU700 Usage Hints

Practical tips and common operational questions.

Error Messages

Lists and explains error messages displayed by the SU700.

Effect Type List

Lists all available built-in effects and their basic descriptions.

Effect Parameter List

Details parameters and their ranges for all effects.

MIDI Data Format

Explains the structure of MIDI messages used by the SU700.

MIDI Implementation Chart

Summarizes MIDI transmitted and recognized functions.

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