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Does the Arpeggiator only work in the VOICE mode? |
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The Arpeggiator can be used in both the VOICE and PERFORMANCE modes. |
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Is there a Micro Tuning function? |
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A total of 32 preset Micro Tunings are provided. |
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What can be done with the Controller Set feature? |
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A voice can include up to 16 controller sets, each of which is a combination of one or more assignable controllers like Knob and/or Modulation Wheel with a controllable function. By fully utilizing 16 controller sets, you can have a variety of sound controls for unexpected realtime effects. |
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What can be done with the Key Map feature? |
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Pattern sequence data and sampled waveforms can be played via different keys on the keyboard. For example, hi-hat and snare patterns could be triggered from different keys, sampled loops can be played back with sequenced patterns, and more. |
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How many songs can be handled by the Song Sequencer? |
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Only one song can be maintained in internal memory at one time. Sequential playback of more than one song without delays between songs can be accomplished using Standard MIDI File type 0 data on disk with the EX SMF Direct Play function. |
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What is a "scene"? |
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The positions of all six control knobs can be memorized in the VOICE or PERFORMANCE mode and instantly recalled as required. |
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What is convenient about the Controller Knobs? |
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By assigning appropriate parameters to each knob, they can make voice editing easy and intuitive, allow editing several parameters at once, and more. Operations that would normally necessitate going through several display layers can be accomplished easily and in real time while playing. The EX series instruments provide a wide range of assignable controllers in addition to the 6 controller knobs for unprecedented control versatility. |
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Is it difficult to make the required knob assignments? |
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When initially shipped the knobs are pre-assigned to a range of appropriate voice parameters and can be used immediately without programming. The preset assignments can be used as a starting point for your own settings. |
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Can the EX controllers be used to control external instruments and MIDI devices? |
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Yes. All controllers can be used to transmit appropriate MIDI data. |
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Is arpeggiator data transmitted via MIDI? |
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Yes. Arpeggiator data can be transmitted via any specified MIDI channel. |
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Can the EX sequencer play SY99 song data? |
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Yes. The EX instruments handle SMF data as well as Yamaha’s own ESEQ format, so SY99 song data (ESEQ format) can be played directly. |
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What does the “DSP Resource Full !!” alert display mean? |
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The EX series instruments employ DSP technology for outstanding voicing and effect capability. The available DSP capacity is not unlimited, however, and the “DSP Resource Full !!” alert will appear when this capacity is exceeded. |
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Is a voice editor available? |
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At the current time Yamaha has no plans to release a freeware voice editor application. |
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Are the EX instruments XG Format and GM compatible? |
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No. Such compatibility has been omitted in order to provide the highest possible quality and music production power possible. |
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What does “SONDIUS-XG” on the EX panel mean? |
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Sondius-XG is a license program developed by Yamaha and Stanford University, joint owners of patents related to Virtual Acoustic Synthesis. Thus the Sondius-XG logo is displayed on the EX5 and EX5R, but not on the EX7 because it does not include VL tone generation. |
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