Yamaha EL-27 Owner's Manual

101 Quick Introductory Guide1 Getting Started1Plug the power cord in to an appropriate electrical outlet.Only use the voltage specified as correctfor

100Footswitches and Expression Pedal72 Expression PedalYou can choose the function of the Expression Pedal from three settings.1Press the PITCH/MIDI b

101Transpose and Pitch Controls88 Transpose and Pitch ControlsThere are two pitch-related controls on the Electone: Transpose and Pitch. Transpose all

102MIDI99 MIDIMIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a kind of communication system for electronic musicalinstruments. It is built into most e

103MIDI9Receive ChannelsWhen using another MIDI device to play the Electone’s voices, you mustset the MIDI transmit channel(s) of the connected device

104Accessory Jacks and Controls1010 Accessory Jacks and ControlsOn the underside of the Electone keyboard is a separate panel equipped with various in

105Appendix1111 AppendixMIDIOn the right underside of the Electone keyboard you will find the MIDI IN/OUT jacks and TO HOST terminal.MIDI is an acrony

106Appendix11Using MIDI IN/OUT jacksMIDIInterfaceMIDI OUTMIDI INMIDI OUTMIDI INPCMIDI OUTMIDI INEL-100HOST SELECTMacPC-1PC-2MIDIHOST SELECTMacPC-1PC-2

107Appendix11The MIDI Messages of the EL-100The MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: the Channel Messages andSystem Messages. The Channel Me

108Appendix11System MessagesSystem Exclusive MessagesSystem Exclusive messages are used to exchange the system and voice/registration data. These all

109Appendix11Send the Registration Datafrom your PC to the EL-100 andChange the Registration Memory ButtonsSend the data stored in the PC back to your

11Quick Introductory Guide1BASICREGIST.3Set the MASTER VOLUME control.The MASTER VOLUME control is an overall control which affects thevolume of the e

110Appendix11Use the EL-100 as an XG Tone GeneratorYou can also use the EL-100 as an XG tone generator since the EL-100 iscompatible with the XG forma

111Appendix11MIDI Data Format1. Channel Messages1.1 EL ModeCode (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive Remarks8n,nn,00-7F Note Off ˛ 1ch UK˛ 2ch LK˛

112Appendix11Code (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive RemarksCn,nn Program Change ˛ 1ch UK˛ 2ch LK˛ 3ch PK˛ 5-14ch XG16ch 16ch ControlDn,00-7F Aft

113Appendix11Code (Hexadecimal) Function Transmit Receive RemarksBn,78,00 All Sounds Off ˛ 1-16chBn,79,00 Reset All ControllersBn,7B,00 All Note OffBn

114Appendix11Electone ExclusiveCode (Hexadecimal) Message Transmit ReceiveF0,43,70,70,00,...(Data)...F7 Bulk Dump Data ˛ Ø78 ØØID ˛ØF0,43,70,ID,00,F7

115Appendix11*4 Switch CodesSelectorsCode Switch Transmit Tx Range Receive Rx Range Remarks02 UK Voice 1 Ø [00-0D] Ø [00-0D] Switch Number03 LK Voice

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118Appendix11Rhythm Sequence03 00:OFF01:ONRhythm Sequence Parameters˛01 00-03 1 00-01 [00][01]Ø [00][01-7F]Parameter Content TransmitTx Range Rx Range

119Appendix1100-013A-4600-0B00-033C-4F00-0434-4C00-0100-01Address Size DataOverallSystem ParametersEffect Parameters (Overall)˛Ø˛ØØØØ˛˛ØØ˛˛˛˛040404040

12Quick Introductory Guide1Setting Registration Shift/FootswitchRegistration Set-upSelect the voice (Voice Menu)Finely adjust the voice (Voice Conditi

120Appendix11TransmitFunction Receive RemarksBasic ChannelNote NumberVelocityAfter TouchPitch BendControl ChangeProgram ChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCo

121Appendix110, 321, 5, 7, 1046, 381196, 9764-6771-7484, 91, 93, 9498-99, 100-101120, 121True Voice1, 2, 3, 16 1-16Ø 9nH, v=1-127Ø 9nH, v=0˛˛ ˛˛˛˛Ø˛˛˛

122Appendix11TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and SolutionGENERAL OPERATIONA cracking noise is sometimes heard. Noise may be produced when either

123Appendix11Problem Possible Cause and SolutionVOICES/RHYTHMSThe volume of Upper keyboard is louder than that Manual Balance is wrongly set to the ei

124Appendix11Problem Possible Cause and SolutionREGISTRATION MEMORYCertain functions have not been memorized to Some functions will not be memorized.R

125Appendix11YAMAHA ElectoneEL-100 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSCarefully read these instructions BEFORE assembling the Electone. PrecautionsBe careful not t

126Appendix113.Mount the Sideboards onto the Pedalboard unit.Be sure not to confuse the Right and Left Sideboards.3-1 Raise the Pedalboard as shown in

127Appendix115-2 Use the 4 Long/black screws to fasten the Main unitto the Sideboards as shown in the illustration.1 Long/blackscrews1 Long/blackscrew

128Appendix119.Connect the AC Power Cord plug to the AC Inletof the Main Unit.10.Place the Music Stand.11.Turn on the Electone’s power switch and conf

129Appendix11EL-100 SpecificationsKEYBOARD Upper: 49 keys (C – C), Lower: 49 keys (C – C), Pedal: 20 keys (C – G)Initial Touch Upper 1, 2, Lead, Lower

13Quick Introductory Guide14 LCD DISPLAYThis section introduces you the convenient control functions of the LCDdisplay. The LCD display lets you see a

130Appendix11RHYTHM Rhythms March 1, 2, 3, Polka 1, 2, Country 1, 2, Broadway, Baroque; Waltz 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,Jazz Waltz 1, 2, 3, Bolero; Swing 1, 2, 3,

131Appendix11AA.B.C. ... 52A.B.C./M.O.C. ... 52, 64ACC

132Appendix11SSelecting Voice Group ... 35SEQ. ... 66Set (K

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14Quick Introductory Guide1Function of the Data Control ButtonsStrings1 Strings2 Pizz.Strs Syn.Strs111DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROLVOL.:24 PAN:C ¨

15Quick Introductory Guide1● Selecting voices or setting up the Voice Condition● Selecting rhythms or setting up the Rhythm Condition● Setting the Rev

16Quick Introductory Guide1Language on the LCDLCD display can be shown in two languages, English and Japanese.How to select the language:1. Press the

Voice Sections2172 Voice SectionsThe EL-100 features 173 different high quality AWM voices. Each of the AWM voices can be used on the Upperkeyboard, L

18Voice Sections2(page 2)¨¤Strings1 M.BAL: 0¤Ò¤Strings1∏¤ContBs.1DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROL PAGEUPPER KEYBOARD VOICE 2Volume Balance between UPPER and

Voice Sections2192Press one of the Data Control buttons that corresponds to the voice youwish to select. (Pop Organ 1, in this case)Organ1 JazzOrga

2(1)B-7 1/2PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow the

20Voice Sections25Now select voices for the Lower keyboard and Pedalboard as you didfor the Upper keyboard above. Also set the volumes of the voices.6

Voice Sections221About TO LOWER - Playing (Upper) Lead Voice and Pedal Voice from the Lower keyboard:When the TO LOWER button is turned on,the Lead vo

22Voice Sections2To select voices from the dotted buttons:1Press one of the dotted buttons in any of the voice sections.Select Honky Tonk piano, for e

Voice Sections2234 Voice MenusThe following chart lists the voices that are shown by pressing the panelvoice buttons. The other voices that are only

24Voice Sections21. Upper/Lower ● 01: Strings 1 8' - Large strings ensemble.STRINGS ● 02: Strings 2 8' - Relatively small strings ensemble f

Voice Sections2259. Lead ● 01: Oboe 1 8' - Softer oboe.OBOE ● 02: Oboe 2 8' - Rounder tone with characteristic tonguing. For fast phrases.●

26Voice Sections218. Upper/Lower ● 01: Guitar 1 U16'/L8' - Folk guitar. Steel string.GUITAR ● 02: Guitar 2 U16'/L8' - Acoustic jaz

Voice Sections227To select the “hidden” voices(Upper Keyboard Voice 2, Lower Keyboard Voice 2 and Pedal Voice 2):You can call up the “hidden” voices o

28Voice Sections23. Set the volume for the Upper Keyboard Voice 2.Pressing the same Data Control button corresponding to the selectedvoice calls up th

Voice Controls and Effects3293 Voice Controls and EffectsThe Electone is equipped with two general kinds of functions that can be used to change the s

3(1)B-7 2/2Location• Do not expose the instrument to excessive dust or vibrations, orextreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater,

30Voice Controls and Effects31 Selecting from VoiceCondition PagesTo call up the Voice Condition Pages:Choose a voice on the panel, then press that vo

Voice Controls and Effects331Voice Condition [PAGE 2]Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 2.VOL.: 0 PAN:C Î ¤ REVERB:24123DATA CONTROL D

32Voice Controls and Effects3Voice Condition [PAGE 3]Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 3.EFFECT:PRESET Î ‹PRESETOFFTREMOLOSYMPHONICDELAYFLANGER

Voice Controls and Effects333Voice Condition [PAGE 4]Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 4.VIB:PRESET Î ›VIB:USER DEPTH: 0Î ›DELAY: 0 SPEED: 0

34Voice Controls and Effects3Voice Condition [PAGE 5]Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 5.TUNE: 0 Î fiSLIDE:OFF S.TIME: 0DATA CONTROL DAT

Voice Controls and Effects335EFFECT:PRESET ¨1PRESETOFFTREMOLOSYMPHONICDELAYFLANGERDISTORTION12345DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROL PAGESelecting Voice G

36Voice Controls and Effects33 DelayDelay is a pronounced echo effect, with distinct delayed repeats of the originalsound. Independently applied to e

Voice Controls and Effects3373-4BalanceDetermines the volume of the delay effect, relative to the originalsound. Higher settings produce a louder del

38Voice Controls and Effects34 FlangerFlanger introduces a swirling, animated modulation effect to the sound.Independently applied to each voice secti

Voice Controls and Effects3395 DistortionDistortion adds a distorted image to the sounds usually found in electric guitars.Independently applied to ea

4GM (General MIDI System Level 1) is an addition to the MIDI standard that ensures that any GM-compatiblemusic data can be accurately played by any GM

40Voice Controls and Effects33 Selecting from the PanelReverb, Sustain and Tremolo/Chorus pages are called up by pressing therespective panel buttons.

Voice Controls and Effects3412 SustainThe Sustain effect, selectable for the Upper, Lower and Pedal voices, causesvoices to gradually fade out when th

42Voice Controls and Effects33 Tremolo/ChorusTremolo recreates the rich, swirling sound of the popular rotating speaker effect.Just as with a conventi

Voice Controls and Effects3431) Turning on the Tremolo effect (set to standby):You cannot use the Tremolo effect only by turning on the TREMOLO (FAST)

44Voice Controls and Effects32) Setting the Tremolo EffectTremolo setting made here are global; in other words, they are applied the sameto all voices

Rhythm and Accompaniment445 NOTE:The chord/bass patterns matching with thedesignated rhythm will be selectedautomatically when the A.B.C. function ist

46Rhythm and Accompaniment43Turn the rhythm on.You can use one of three buttons to turn on the rhythm:INTRO.ENDINGRHYTHMSTARTSTARTSYNCHROFILL IN1231 S

Rhythm and Accompaniment4475Set the rhythm tempo using the Tempo button in the rhythm section.12(TEMPO Display: shows current tempo)BAR/ BEATBAR/ BEAT

48Rhythm and Accompaniment4 NOTE:The Auto Variation function is not appliedto some of the rhythms.2 Rhythm Condition PagesThe Rhythm Condition include

Rhythm and Accompaniment449Rhythm Condition [PAGE 2]ACC.VOL.: 0 ”ON’OFF¤ACC.REV.:24 TYPE:1DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROLThe settings related to Accompani

51Voice Sections2Quick Introductory GuideVoice Controls and Effects3Rhythm and Accompaniment4Registration Memory5Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.)6Footswit

50Rhythm and Accompaniment43Select the desired rhythm using the Data Control buttons.<SWING> ‚‹ 07:JazzBalladDATA CONTROL DATA CONTR

Rhythm and Accompaniment451March1 Polka1Country1 BroadwayWaltz1 Waltz2J.Waltz1 BoleroSwing1 Swing2J.Ballad Dixieland1Bounce1 Bounce2Regg

52Rhythm and Accompaniment45 Automatic Accompaniment -Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.)The Auto Bass Chord (A.B.C.) function works with the Rhythm section of

Rhythm and Accompaniment4532 MemoryWhen you start a rhythm with this memory function on, A.B.C. automaticaccompaniment keeps playing even after you r

54Rhythm and Accompaniment43) Chords Recognized in the Fingered Chord Mode(Key of C)C Cm C7 Cm7 Cmaj7C+5Cm maj7 C7+5 Cdim C7sus4C-5Cm7-5 C7-5 C6 Cm66

Rhythm and Accompaniment4552Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 2.ACC.VOL.: 0 ”ON’OFF¤ACC.REV.:24 TYPE:1DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROL PAGERhythm Conditi

56Rhythm and Accompaniment4 NOTE:Pressing the KEYBOARD PERCUSSIONbutton call up the Menu display. You canselect from Preset (LK/PK preset) or User(on

Rhythm and Accompaniment457Preset Keyboard PercussionPreset Percussion Assignments for the Lower Keyboard (43)Preset Percussion Assignments for the Pe

58Rhythm and Accompaniment42) To use the User Keyboard Percussion:A total of 120 different drum and percussion sounds can be assigned to any keyor ped

Rhythm and Accompaniment4593Press the Page buttons to select PAGE 2.The page 2 allows you to assign the instruments to each key/pedalboard.‚⁄CYMBAL

6Main Features1 Astoundingly True-to-life SoundsThe new AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation technologies combined with authentic touchresponse

60Rhythm and Accompaniment4Category LCD01 CYMBAL 01:Crash Cym102:Crash Cym203:CrashCym M04:Ride Cym105:Ride Cym206:RideCymCup07:Orch.Cym108:Orch.Cym20

Rhythm and Accompaniment4614To assign an instrument to a particular key or pedal:Simultaneously hold down the Data Control button corresponding to[Set

62Rhythm and Accompaniment43) Other User Keyboard Percussion FunctionsAdditional operations in the User mode include copying of Lower/Pedal PresetKeyb

Rhythm and Accompaniment4635. Press any of the bottom left Data Control buttons (corresponding to[Copy] in the display) to copy the data. When [Copy]

64Rhythm and Accompaniment44. Select the User number from which you want to copy using the topleft Data Control buttons.≥ ÚÆUSER1 Copy? ≥≥ [COPY]

Rhythm and Accompaniment465M.O.C. [PAGE 2]<MOC> ¤MODE:OFF OFF12323451DATA CONTROL DATA CONTROL1 ModeYou can select one of three a

66Rhythm and Accompaniment4About the Rhythm SequenceRhythm Sequence is built up with various different rhythm patterns, andcan be programmed by the ot

Registration Memory5675 Registration MemoryRegistration Memory allows you to store virtually all the settings you make on the panel and LCD, providing

68Registration Memory5<SONG NAME> ⁄01:2 Selecting RegistrationsSimply press the numbered button that corresponds to the registration youw

Registration Memory5693While holding down the RECORD button on the M.D.R., press the M(Memory) button in Registration Memory.CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK REC

7MIDI Jacks (page 104)Jacks (page 104)Speaker UnitLeft-Footswitch (page 97)Right-Footswitch (page 69)Expression Pedal (page 11)Upper KeyboardFront Pan

70Registration Memory51 OffTurns off the Registration Shift assignment.<R.SHIFT>MODE:OFFDATA CONTROL DATA CONTROL2 ShiftSelects the Shift mode

Registration Memory5714 UserSelects the User mode. In the User mode, each press of the Right Footswitchselects registrations according to the order yo

72Registration Memory52 Data (Data Controls)The pair of the top right Data Control buttons is used to enter ordelete registration numbers in the regis

73Music Disk Recorder66 Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.)The Music Disk Recorder (M.D.R.) lets you store the registration data and load back to the Electon

74Music Disk Recorder6Cleaning the Disk Drive Read/Write Head● This instrument employs a precision read/writemagnetic head. The magnetic head will pi

75Music Disk Recorder6DEL.CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELEC

76Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

77Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

78Music Disk Recorder6Outline of M.D.R. OperationThough the M.D.R. is as easy to operate as a cassette tape recorder, it is far move versatile. Since

79Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

8REVERBMAXMINMAXMINMAXMINMAXMINMAXMINMAXMINBASICREGIST.UPPER KEYBOARD VOICESTRINGS BRASS CLARI- NETSAXO- CHORUS HARMO -PHONE NICAORGAN PIANO GUITAR

80Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

81Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

82Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

83Music Disk Recorder65 Recalling RecordedRegistrations (and Bulk Data)The registrations (and bulk data) recorded to song numbers in theabove operatio

84Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

85Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

86Music Disk Recorder6About XGThe EL-100 allows you to play back the commercially available XGsong data using the M.D.R. Also, the XG Easy Converter f

87Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

88Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

89Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

9DATA CONTROL PAGEDISPLAY SELECTVOICE EFFECT A.B.C.DISPLAY SET M.O.C.FOOT REGIST.PITCH TREMOLOSW. SHIFT MIDI (FAST)REGISTRATION MEMORYMASTER VOLUME12

90Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

91Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

92Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

93Music Disk Recorder6CUSTOM PLAYMUSIC DISK RECORDERRECORD PLAYUPPER UPPERLOWER PEDAL CONTROL LOWER PEDAL CONTROL SHIFTPA USE STOP PLAY SONG SELECT RE

94Music Disk Recorder6(LEAD)REM.MEM.(K.PERC.) (LEAD) (K.PERC.)RECORD PLAYSHIFTPA USE9) Checking the Remaining MemoryYou can check the amount of memory

95Music Disk Recorder64If you want to save the current pattern to a User Rhythm space,select the “SAVE” with the corresponding Data Control buttons.Th

96Music Disk Recorder6Messages on the M.D.R. LED DisplayDisplay Description of the MessagesNo disk is installed. Install a disk.1) The installed disk

97Footswitches and Expression Pedal77Footswitches and Expression Pedal1 FootswitchThe Electone has two Footswitches on the expression pedal that can b

98Footswitches and Expression Pedal72 RhythmsSelection of Left Footswitch control over rhythm functions. When this ischosen, the following items appe

99Footswitches and Expression Pedal73-1Upper 1, 2, Lower 1, 2, LeadThe Glide function can be applied to any or all of the voice sectionsshown in the d