Yamaha V50 - Page 11

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© Data entry slider (DATA ENTRY/TEMPO)
This slider is used when setting various data to enter
larger or smaller numbers or turn settings off or on.
While the rhythm machine or sequencer is playing,
this slider regulates the tempo.
Card slot (CARD)
This is the slot in which to insert a RAM or ROM
card. Cards can be used to save voice, performance,
or rhythm data. Turn the power off before inserting
or removing a card.
Key panel (the keys below the display)
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Display
This displays the names of selected voices or per-
formances, data values, on/off settings, etc.
C3 key mark
Each key of the keyboard has a name consisting
of an alphabetical character A~G and a number
—2 — 8 indicating the octave. (For example G-1,
C#1, E4, GS, A6, etc.) This mark indicates the po-
sition of C3.
INST_ON/OFF
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OP SELECT OPERATOR. ON/OFF
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SEQUENCER
PLAY
@ Function keys
These keys have various functions when editing
voices or performances, or editing sequencer or
rhythm machine data. The display will indicate the
current function of each key.
System keys
These are used with the sequencer or rhythm ma-
chine, or when editing sequencer or rhythm machine
data. When you press you will enter sequencer
play mode. When you press[|RHYTHM] you will
enter rhythm play mode (pattern play mode or song
play mode). In sequencer or rhythm machine mode,
pressing[JOB] will display menus of various settings
for each mode.
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Sequencer, rhythm machine keys
In sequencer or rhythm machine mode, you can start,
stop, and move backwards or forward with these
keys, just as with the controls on a cassette recorder.
Pressing [ o | and together will move to the
beginning of the song. In rhythm pattern mode, this
will move to the beginning of the pattern. When
editing a voice, the [<<], [co J], Ce], and [œ]
keys will switch operators 1, 2, 3, and 4 off or on.
Le _] selects the operator to be edited.
Numeric keys
Use these keys to specify voice or performance
numbers, or values for various settings. They are
also used to enter characters for a voice name, etc.,
and to specify the note length when recording a
sequence. The keys are also used when
replying to prompts in the display.
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