Yamaha RX21 User Manual

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buttons increases or decreases the volume by one, respectively. Holding eitherbutton down will cause the numbers to change continuously and rapidly. T

When you record a pattern, pressing the ACCENT key to add an accent to a beat(no need to press an instrument key at the same time) will affect ALL ins

PATTERN OPERATIONSPattern SelectionWith the RX21, a "pattern" denotes a one bar (one measure) drum sequence, whichrepeats when you play it b

the LCD, and the RX21 will switch to the new pattern at the end of the patternthat is presently playing (i.e. at the end of the measure). The LCD will

First, select the pattern number you wish to program (numbers 00 through 55 only:patterns 56 through 99 are permanent preset patterns and cannot be re

4. Press BEAT a third time, to return the RX21 to the real time write mode.You are now ready to program your pattern. Tap the red START button, and yo

grammed pattern CANNOT be changed. The quantize rate can only be changedby using the Beat Exchange function (this is described later in this chapter).

For this initial explanation, we’ll assume that you’ve selected a pattern number thatis empty of data. You can now set the length and quantize rate of

Here’s a simple example of a rhythm pattern programmed in the Step Write Mode,using a quantize rate of 1/16 (this pattern is the same as the one you e

PLAY INSTRUMENT KEYS TO ENTER MORE NOTES. USE ACCENT KEY TOENTER ACCENTS, +1/YES KEY TO ENTER RESTS, CLEAR KEY PLUS IN-STRUMENT KEY TO CLEAR MISTAKES.

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NOTE:The quantize value is set ONLY when a clear pattern is called and is beingset for programming, as described in the REAL TIME PATTERN PRO-GRAMMING

The length of the Dot Display depends on two things: the length of the pattern,and the quantize rate. For example, in a 3/4 time pattern with a quanti

You can use the Dot Display function to examine any pattern, whether programmedin real time or step write. This is a good way to learn what rhythms lo

IMPORTANT:If you switch from a higher quantize rate to a lower one, only the notes occuringon the new beats will remain-all other notes will be cleare

You can set the level of the RX21’s click track (rhythm guide during real time re-cording) before or during recording. Simply press the LEVEL key twic

First, press the CLEAR button from the pattern select mode (in this case, the patternnumber selected is of no importance). When the “CLEAR PTN pp ?” d

Instrument Clear (Example: clear HH CLOSED from pattern 00)Pattern CopyThe RX21 allows you to copy any pattern from one pattern number to another patt

Pattern Copy (Example: Copy pattern 79 to pattern 00)25

SONG OPERATIONSIn the RX21 the term "song" refers to a number of patterns connected together to form the complete rhythm trackfor a musical

ON”. If you now press START the song that is already selected will play. If youpress REPEAT, the RX21 will revert to the select song mode, and you can

INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha RX21 Digital Rhythm Programmer!Your RX21 represents the crystallization of the most sophistic

or hold-down-for-continuous- movement actions. Also, pressing the SONG WRITEkey while in this mode sends you back to the beginning of the song instant

While in the Edit mode, the Insert function permits new patterns to be insertedThe lnsert Function anywhere in the song, between already-programmed pa

While in the edit mode, the delete function can be used to clear parts from a songThe Delete Function program. For example, in the INSERT function des

Still in the editing mode, you can now use the -1/NO and +1/YES keys and locatethe repeats, which are displayed just before the corresponding part (in

Having located the repeat sign, press DELETE, and the LCD will show "DELETEREPEAT ?”, then press +1/YES to delete, or -1/NO to cancel the delete

All songs in memory (songs 0–3) may be cleared simultaneously if desired. Thisis a "hidden function" in the sense that it cannot be accessed

CASSETTE OPERATIONSAlthough the RX21 has a considerable amount of internal storage capacity, a cassette interface has been providedto facilitate stora

the CASSETTE button. The LCD will read "SAVE BREAK” or "VERIFY BREAK”,depending on which function you have interrupted. The RX21 will stop f

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MIDI FUNCTIONSThe RX21 features MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) IN and OUT terminals on the rear panel (see theCONNECTIONS diagram for det

CONTROL PANEL2

In this example, which in effect has the same sound potential as the previous one,the RX21 controls the QX7 which in turn controls a TX7. It outputs S

APPLICATION EXAMPLE: 2 RX21’s.In this example, the left hand RX21 sends MIDI data to the right hand RX21, asdescribed later in this chapter. Whichever

The following parameters must be set, in order to carry out the various MIDI controlMIDI Parameters operations that we’ve just discussed.1. RECEIVE CH

A key number transmitted by any MIDI synthesizer, sequencer or music computerwill activate any RX21 instrument. For example, you can manually “play” t

Transmitting MIDI DataThe RX21 can function as part of a tape sync setup, where digital impulses recordedTape Sync with the on tape can be used to con

PROGRAMMING REFERENCE GUIDETotal Level (Example: reducing total level from 63 to 50)INSTRUMENTOPERATIONSInstrument Level (Example: Increase TOM 1 leve

Selecting Patterns (Example: patterns 00, 01, 24)PATTERNOPERATlONSPattern Change During Playback (Example: Patterns 00 01 24)TEMPO Function (Example:

PLAY INSTRUMENT KEYS TO ENTER PATTERN. USE ACCENT KEYTO ENTER ACCENTS, CLEAR KEY PLUS INSTRUMENT KEY TO CLEARMISTAKES.Step Write (Example: 4/4 Time, Q

Beat Exchange (Example: on pattern 00)Setting CIick level (Example: reducing level from 31 to 20, while recordingon pattern 00)46

Pattern Clear (Single) (Example: clear pattern 00)Pattern Clear (All Patterns, Except Presets)Instrument Clear (Example: clear HH CLOSED from pattern

CONNECTIONSMIDI IN MIDI OUT CASSETTEIN/OUTPHONESOUT RMIDI EQUIPMENTA wide variety of MIDI compatible equipment may be used. These are just a few exa

Song Playback (Example: playback of song 2)SONG OPERATIONSRepeat Playback of Song (Example: repeat playback of song 0)48

Song Editing (Example: song 0, patterns 22,5,79,4)Insert (Example: insert pattern 59 between parts 2 and 3)Delete (Example: delete part 3)49

Entering Repeats (Example: repeat parts 2 and 5, 3 times)Delete Repeat (Example: delete Begin Repeat at pattern 2)Song Clear (Single) (Example: clear

Song Clear (All Songs)Save Data to Cassette and VerifyCASSETTEOPERATIONSSTART RECORDER IN RECORD MODESTART CASSETTE RECORDER IN PLAYBACK MODELoad Data

Clock Mode SelectionMIDI FUNCTIONSTO RETURN TO INTERNAL CLOCK:MIDI Receive Channel Setting (Example: set to channel 2)Key Number ReceptionTransmitting

ERROR MESSAGESNo machine is unlimited, and from time to time the RX21’s LCD may present you with an error message indicatingthat something has gone wr

SONG MEMORYFULL!Cause:Solution:Cause:ALREADY ENTERED! Solution:VERIFY ERROR!Cause:Solution:LOAD ERROR!Cause:Solution:Cause:MIDI DATA ERROR!Solution:Yo

SPECIFICATIONSSOUND SOURCEROM: 256 KBIT WAVE ROMx2NO. OF VOICES: 9MEMORY CAPACITYNO. OF PATTERNS: 100 (00-55 programmable, 56-99 preset)NO. OF SONGS:

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[DigitalRhythm Programmer]ModelRX21MIDIImplementationChartVersion:1.ØFunction...TransmittedRecognizedRemarksBasicDefault x1–16memorizedChannelChangedx

PA-1 POWER SUPPYDC9V~12V IN POWER ON/OFFOUTPUT TO SOUND/MONITOR SYSTEMOTHERSOURCESPA ORRECORDING MIXERMULTITRACK RECORDEROUT LCASSETTE "IN

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Avoid placing the RX21 in locations exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures,excessively high or low humidity, high dust concentration, or vibr

SETTING UPPlease read the PRECAUTIONS section of this manual before setting up your RX21.The CONNECTIONS diagram which folds out at the front of this

THE INSTRUMENTSThe RX21 contains nine superb percussion instrument sounds. Because they areGetting to Know the digitally recorded, they are indistingu