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Yamaha WX7 User Manual

Yamaha WX7
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YAMAHA
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PRODUCT MANUAL
WIND MIDI CONTROLLER
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Yamaha WX7 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerYamaha
ConnectivityMIDI
MIDI OutputYes
MIDI Channels16
Breath sensorYes
Breath ControllerYes
Octave KeysYes
Pitch BendYes
TypeWind Controller
Key typeSaxophone-like keys
Power SupplyBattery

Summary

INTRODUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

PRECAUTIONS

GUIDE TO THE CONTROLS

Key Controls

Explains major functional keys like Pitch Bend Wheel, Hold Key, Program Change, and Octave Transpose keys.

Physical Components & Accessories

Details components like mouthpiece, lip/wind controls, DIP switches, connectors, drain hole, and rings.

ACCESSORIES AND MAINTENANCE

MIDI/POWER PACK

Describes the function and power sources (batteries, AC adapter) of the MIDI/Power Pack.

MIDI/DC EXTENSION CORD

Details the MIDI/DC extension cord for increasing cable length, its dual function, and limitations.

MIDI CABLE

Information on the supplied MIDI cable and recommendations for maintaining MIDI signal quality.

MOUTHPIECE AND MOUTHPIECE COVER

Describes the WX7's durable mouthpiece and its protective cover, emphasizing their importance.

KEY ADJUSTMENT SHIMS

DRAIN PLUGS

INFORMATION BOOKLET AND CASSETTE TAPE

SCREWDRIVER

PLAYING STRAP

CARRYING CASE

POLISHING CLOTH

QUICK GUIDE

SETTING UP

Connection of MIDI/Power Pack

Details how to connect the WX7 to the MIDI/Power Pack using the MIDI/DC cord.

Connection to MIDI Sound Source

Explains how to connect the WX7's MIDI OUT to a MIDI synthesizer/tone generator.

Setting the MIDI Sound Source

Essential points for setting up your MIDI sound source to be controlled by the WX7.

Non-BC Compatible MIDI Devices

How to use the WX7 with MIDI devices that don't support Breath Control but do support After Touch/MIDI Volume.

PLAYING THE WX7

POWER ON

Steps for turning on the WX7, MIDI synthesizer, and sound system, and troubleshooting power issues.

BASIC PLAY OPERATION

Explains the three conditions necessary for producing sound and how notes respond to blowing and fingering.

LIP PRESSURE

Details how lip pressure affects pitch, explaining Tight Lip and Loose Lip modes.

BREATH PRESSURE

PITCH BEND WHEEL

PROGRAM CHANGE KEY

OCTAVE TRANSPOSE KEYS

WHOLE TONE/SEMITONE UP KEYS

HOLD KEY

THE DIP SWITCHES

DIP SWITCH #1 Breath Control/After Touch

Sets whether the WX7 sends Breath Control data or After Touch data.

DIP SWITCH #2 MIDI Volume

Controls whether the WX7 sends MIDI Volume data along with other controls.

DIP SWITCHES #3 AND #4 Transpose

Allows transposing the WX7's playing key up to E flat, down to B flat, or up by an octave.

DIP SWITCHES #5 AND #6: Key Hold Modes

Selects one of four Key Hold modes: Normal, Follow, Dual (No Breath), and Dual (Use Breath).

KEY HOLD MODE FUNCTIONS

NORMAL MODE

Explains how the WX7 holds only the note played when the Hold key was pressed.

FOLLOW MODE

Describes how the WX7 remembers the interval between two notes and applies it to subsequent notes.

DUAL PLAY (NO BREATH) MODE

Details how this mode sustains a held note on a separate MIDI channel, unaffected by breath pressure.

DUAL PLAY (USE BREATH) MODE

Explains this mode where held notes and played notes change with breath pressure on separate MIDI channels.

MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL SELECTION

How to change the MIDI channels used for transmitting lead line and held notes in Dual Play modes.

ADJUSTING THE PLAYING RESPONSE

DIP SWITCH #7 Wind Curve Select

Selects one of two breath response curves: Linear or Exponential response.

DIP SWITCH #8 Loose Lip/Tight Lip

Chooses between Loose Lip and Tight Lip modes for pitch bending via lip pressure.

ADJUSTING THE WIND SENSOR

Explains how Wind Zero and Wind Gain pots adjust the Wind Sensor response.

WIND ZERO

WIND GAIN

ADJUSTING THE LIP SENSOR

MIDI AND APPLICATIONS

1. WX7 PLUS TX81Z MULTI-TIMBRAL FM TONE GENERATOR

2. WX7 PLUS DX7II SYNTHESIZER

3. WX7 PLUS TX802 FM TONE GENERATOR SYSTEM

GLOSSARY

SPECIFICATIONS

WX7 MAIN UNIT

Details sensors, controls, terminals, MIDI transmit channels, DIP switches, adjustable pots, and dimensions.

WX7 MIDI/POWER PACK

Details terminals, switches, power sources, dimensions, and weight of the MIDI/Power Pack.

ACCESSORIES

A list of all accessories supplied with the WX7, including the MIDI/Power pack, cables, and manuals.

MIDI Data Format

MIDI CHANNEL

Describes how MIDI channels are used for output and how they are affected by DIP switches.

DETAILS OF OUTPUT MESSAGE

Specific details on the structure and content of various MIDI output messages from the WX7.

FCC INFORMATION

Compliance information regarding FCC regulations and potential interference with electronic devices.

MIDI Implementation Chart

WX7 FINGERING CHART (NORMAL PITCH)

WX7 FINGERING CHART (OCTAVE TRANSPOSE)

FINGERING CHARTS

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