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Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixOWNER’S MANUALThis document is printed on chlorine free (ECF) paper with soy ink.Yamaha Web Site (English on

10Table of ContentsBasics Section ...11The Controls & Connectors ... 11Top Panel

11Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixThe Controls & ConnectorsBasics SectionThe Controls & ConnectorsTop Panel1 PITCH bend wheel (page

12Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBefore UseBefore UsePower Supply1 Make sure that the S08’s STANDBY/ON switch is at the STANDBY (off) po

13Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixConnectionsConnectionsBefore connecting the S08 to other electronic components, turn off the power to all

14Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixConnectionsRecording and Playback using an External MIDI SequencerControlling Another MIDI Device via M

15Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixConnections2: MIDI connectionUsing the computer’s MIDI interfaceUsing an external MIDI interfacen Please u

16Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixDemo PlaybackDemo PlaybackThe S08 features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and so

17Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixOverview of the S08ControllerThis block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels and so

18Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixParameter TableParameter TableThe numbers in each column indicate the display PAGE corresponding to the

19Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixParameter Tablen For parameters in different modes having the same name, the available parameter values an

SPECIAL MESSAGE SECTIONThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapt

20Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoices & MultisVoices & MultisMemory StructureA Voice is a single instrument sound, created by

21Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoices & MultisOverview of Voice/Element/MultiEach Voice can consist of up to four Elements. Each Elem

22Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoices & MultisNormal Voices & Drum VoicesThere are two Voice types: Normal Voices and Drum Voi

23Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixFactory Set (Restore Factory Defaults)Factory Set (Restore Factory Defaults)This lets you restore the synt

24Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsBasic OperationsIn this section, you’ll learn about the structure of the modes of the S

25Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic OperationsDisplay Indicationsn For information on the meaning of the display messages, see page 77.

26Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsSelecting a ScreenYou can switch between screens by using the [▲]/[▼], [ ]/[ ], [+]/[–]

27Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic Operations[EXIT] buttonPress the [EXIT] button to move up (exit) in the hierarchical structure and r

28Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsNumeric keypad, [ENTER] buttonYou can specify the value for the selected parameter by u

29Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying VoicesQuick Guide Playing VoicesYou can freely select and

NEDERLAND / THE NETHERLANDS• Dit apparaat bevat een lithium batterij voor geheugen back-up.• This apparatus contains a lithium battery for memory back

30Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying VoicesThe Drum Voices (page 22) are stored in separate areas of the User and GM2/XG memory sect

31Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying Voices4 Now, play the keyboard and hear the selected Voice. Try selecting and playing other Voice

32Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Multi ModeUsing Multi ModePlaying in Multi ModeIn the Multi Play mode, you can select and play an

33Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Multi ModeUsing the S08 as a Multitimbral Tone Generator (Multi Edit)Multi mode lets you configure th

34Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Multi Mode7 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons and switch to the Mono/Poly screen (PAGE 8). Set the par

35Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Multi Mode1 Press the [MULTI] button, followed by the [EDIT] button (each LED will light) to enter t

36Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Multi ModeSaving S08 Settings to an External Device (Bulk Dump Send)Using the Bulk Dump function,

37Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing ControllersUsing ControllersThe S08 is equipped with Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels. By connectin

38Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing ControllersFoot ControllerAn optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CO

39Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Controllers2 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the FSTxCtrlNo (FS transmit Control Number) scre

(3)-7 1/2PRECAUTIONSPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGAlways follow the b

40Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice EditVoice EditThe following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices.O

41Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice EditCommon Edit and Editing Individual ElementsVoices can consist of up to four Elements (page 21).

42Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice Edit3 Set the Common ParametersEach Voice consists of up to four Elements. Here, the parameters

43Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice EditFor example, you could set one Element to sound in an upper range of the keyboard, and another E

44Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice Edit● AMP (Amplitude)In PAGES 23 to 31, you can set the volume of each Element after the OSC (Osc

45Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice Edit● LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)In PAGES 32 to 35, you can edit the LFO, which (as its name sugg

46Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixEffectsEffectsIn the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change t

47Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixEffectsEffects in Voice ModeIn the Voice mode, you can set the Effect Send parameter for the Reverb and Ch

48Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the JobsUsing the JobsYou can perform various operations (Jobs) in the Job mode. For example, you

49Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the Jobs2 Destination Element/Drum KeySet the Element/Drum Key of the Voice that is to be the destin

(3)-7 2/2• Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or off

50Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixSaving the Settings (Store) Saving the Settings (Store)You can store (save) your original parameter set

51Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying the SongsPlaying the SongsYou can directly play back the Song files stored on Memory Card. Up to 10

52Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying the SongsChanging the TempoThis determines the playback tempo for the Song at the currently sel

53Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the Memory CardUsing the Memory CardIn the Card mode, you can use a Memory Card (commercially availa

54Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the Memory CardSaving the S08 data to Memory Card (Save)You can save files to Memory Card as follo

55Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the Memory CardRenaming the Files (Renam)You can rename files using up to eight alphabetic and numeri

56Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the Memory Card5 Use the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] buttons to select the data you wish to import. W

57Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixTouch SensitivityTouch SensitivitySix different types of keyboard sensitivity can be selected to match dif

58Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixReference (Function List)This list clearly and concisely explains the function of every parameter. Foll

59Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix12 ChorusSend Chorus Send Determines the send level of the Chorus Effect. 4713 SndCho→Rev Send Chorus To

6IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Yamaha S08 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S08 and its sophisticated functions,

60Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix11 -1 PEGSclSns PEG Rate Scaling Sensitivity Determines the sensitivity of the PEG Rate settings (the s

61Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixAMP (Amplitude)23 -1 AEGAtkR AEG Attack Rate Determines the transition in volume (AMP) from the moment a n

62Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Voice Edit (Drum)Common... Settings that apply to all drum keys [VOICE] →→→→ Drum Voice Selection →

63Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix Voice Job [VOICE] →→→→ Voice Selection →→→→ [JOB]1 Init Initialize Resets (initializes) all parameters o

64Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix18 SndVar → Rev Send Variation To Reverb Determines the send level of the signal sent from the Variatio

65Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix13 -1 PEGIntL Pitch EG Initial Level Controls how the pitch changes from the moment a note is pressed on t

66Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix Multi Store [MULTI] →→→→ [STORE]Stores your original parameter settings. 50 Sequence Play [SEQ PLAY

67Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixMIDI SETUP12 Local Sw Local SwitchWhen this is set to “off,” the keyboard and controllers are internally d

68Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix *1Changes to velocity curve according to VelDepth (with Offset set to 64)VelSnsDptChanges to velocity

69Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix*11Level (Amplitude) Scaling SettingsBy way of example, you c

7About This ManualThis manual consists of the following sections. Basics Section (page 11)This section provides a overview of the main functions and

70Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix*19The function of the Variation Effect changes depending on this setting, as do the types of parameter

71Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix*27Vib RateDetermines the speed of pitch modulation.Vib DepthDetermines the depth or degree of pitch modul

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix72About MIDIAppendixAbout MIDIMIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, wh

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix73About MIDIMIDI Messages Transmitted/Received by the S08MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Chann

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix74About MIDIRelease Time (Control #072)Messages which adjust the AEG release time set for each Part.The v

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix75About MIDIRPN (Registered Parameter Number) LSB(Control #100)RPN (Registered Parameter Number) MSB(Control

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix76About MIDISYSTEM MESSAGESSystem messages are the data related to the overall system of the device. Syst

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix77Display MessagesDisplay MessagesMessage MeaningsRelevant Sequencer Operations or Standard MIDI File Playba

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix78TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references fo

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix79TroubleshootingRelevant Settings in the Song Data and on Connected MIDI Devices● When playing Multis using

8Application IndexApplication IndexThis convenient, easy-to-use index is divided to general categories to help you when you want to find information on

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix80TroubleshootingCannot find the Drum Voice.● Drum Voices are selected differently than Normal Voices. (P

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix81TroubleshootingChecking the MIDI CableHere’s a quick way to check a MIDI cable, to make sure it’s properly

Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix82TroubleshootingFiles cannot be transferred using the Card Filer.● The maximum usable capacity of a Memo

Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix83SpecificationsSpecificationsKEYBOARD 88 keys with Initial Touch (Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard)TONE GENERA

84IndexSymbols [ ]/[ ] buttons ... 11, 26[ ]/[ ] but

85Filter Cutoff Scaling BP 1-4 ...60Filter Cutoff Scaling Flag ...

86Play ...51Playing in Multi Mode ...

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9Application Index Setting the volume/level• Adjusting the total volume....................