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How many voices are there? |
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The EX5, EX7, and EX5R come with 512 preset voices (265 preset + 256 internal), and 128 performance setups. The internal voices and performance setups can be edited and rearranged as required. |
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What types of voices are provided? |
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When initially shipped the EX Preset banks contain a range of keyboard type voices, while the Internal banks cont in a variety of voices which are ideal for dance music. Thanks to the Extended Synthesis system and the EX series sampling capability, these instruments are capable of producing an extraordinary range of sounds suited for use in dance music, pops, rock ... even jazz and classical genres. Several voice demonstration are provided as audio tracks on this CD-ROM. Play these demos on a standard audio CD player for maximum quality. The best way to hear the extraordinary range of voices available, however, is to actually play them on the EX series instruments. |
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What do the characters preceding the voice and performance names mean? |
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The two characters preceding the voice and performance names indicate the voice “category,” and are useful for identifying and locating specific types of voices. |
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Is the VOICE mode for simple voice sounds? |
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Up to 4 elements can be used in a single Normal Voice, so extremely complex sounds can be produced in the VOICE mode. In addition, 2 voice “scenes” can be specified to allow advanced real-time voice variation. Voice can be layered in the PERFORMANCE mode, and Drum Voices which have a different structure from the Normal Voices are provided for even more versatility. |
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What is the structure of Drum Voices? |
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A single Drum Voice can have as many as 128 different elements. Normally these would be different drum and percussion instruments assigned to different keys of the keyboard. Sampled data can also be used, so instead of simple drum sounds you can assign loops and break beats to different keys as required. And since different filter settings can be applied to each of the 128 elements, extremely precise sound control is possible. |
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When is the PERFORMANCE mode most useful? |
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When using the sequencer to play up to 16 voices with individual settings, or when layering 2 voices for a thicker sound, or when programming a split keyboard setup. This mode also provides a range of MIDI settings which give the EX5 and EX7 advanced MIDI master keyboard capabilities. |
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What is the preset wave capacity? |
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16 megabytes. But thanks to advanced Yamaha compression technology, this is actually equivalent to about 29 megabytes of uncompressed wave memory. 1 megabyte of sampling DRAM is also provided with the basic EX configuration. |
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How can I initialize the memory? |
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Turn the power on while holding the [EXIT] button. This erases all internal voice, performance, system, and MIDI parameters. To restore the initial factory settings, use the supplied floppy disk. |
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About Sampling |
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Do the EX instruments have sampling capability? |
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Yes. Sampled waveforms can be used in AWM and drum voices. The EX Key Map feature also makes use of sampled waveforms. |
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What is the sampling frequency? |
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Samples are recorded by the EX instruments at 44.1 kHz. Samples read from AKAI®, AIFF or WAV files, however, can be of any standard sampling frequency. |
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Is the sampling memory expandable? |
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In addition to the 1 megabyte of DRAM initially provided, two SIMM slots are provided for up to an additional 64 megabytes (65 megabytes total). The optional EXFLM1 board can also be installed for an additional 8 megabytes of non-volatile sample memory. |
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What type of expansion SIMMs can be used? |
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A pair of 72-pin DRAM SIMMs are required, each with a capacity of 4, 8, 16, or 32 megabytes. |
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Is waveform editing software available? |
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The latest version of the Yamaha freeware TWE for Windows and Macintosh can be used. This application was originally released for use with the Yamaha CBX-D3/5 HD Recorder and A3000 sampler. |
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Are the EX instruments compatible with A3000 data? |
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A3000 Program Voices cannot be used by the EX instruments, but files can be transferred back and forth using AIFF or WAV format. If you have the Yamaha TWE installed on your computer, it is most convenient to transfer sample files via the computer. Since the A3000 is a dedicated sampler which uses a different sampling system from the EX instruments, no direct compatibility is provided. |
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Can the EX instruments load and use AKAI format samples? |
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Yes. AKAI, AIFF, and WAV files can be read and used as required. |
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