Yamaha G50 User Manual

7Setting UpMIDI Channel SettingsThe G50 has three MIDI channel modes. Be sure to selectthe right mode for the type of tone generator and setupyou are

8Setting UpPreset Program SetsIn addition to the normal “user” programs, the G50 has 3preset program sets designed specifically for use withcertain to

9Before actually playing your MIDI guitar it might be agood idea to adjust the G50 input gain for each string.This will ensure optimum sensitivity so

103. Tune the StringTune the string while watching the display and the threeindicators above the [TUNER] button (the latter indicateprecise tuning in

11Play ModeAny of the G50’s 128 “programs” can be selected andplayed in the PLAY mode. Each program includes a rangeof settings which determine, for e

12G1D [UP]/[DOWN] Button ModesAs described above, the G1D [DOWN] and [UP] buttonsnormally function in the same way as the G50 panel [-1]and [+1] butto

13The EDIT mode lets you set up each of the G50’s pro-grams for the response and playing features you require.The EDIT mode includes 25 parameters, ea

14Guitar SetupEdit ModeThe “Guitar Setup” parameters (“A” through “G”) deter-mine how the G50 responds to what you play on theguitar. These settings a

15G: Pitch Bend RangeSettings: 0 … 24Sets the maximum range of pitch bend data generated bythe G50. The minimum setting of “0” produces no pitchbend d

16Edit Modedetails on “MIDI Control Change Numbers”), but manyare unassigned and can sometimes be assigned to voice oreffect parameters via the synthe

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THISUNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the in-structions contained in this m

17change value to be sent: “U: Picking Front PositionValue” specifies the control change value for the nut sideof the split position”, and “V: Picking

18Edit ModeSelecting a number between 1 and 128 engages theHOLD 1 or HOLD 2 mode. The hold modes can beswitched by turning the G50 power ON while pres

19MIDI Bulk Dump Transmission & ReceptionEditing all 128 of the G50’s programs can involve a fairamount of time and effort. The MIDI Bulk Dump fea

20InitializeThe Initialize operation resets all of the G50’s internalsettings to their original factory settings. By initializingthe G50, the Preset P

21TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you think there is a problem with your G 50, first checkthe information below for a possible solution. If that does

22Preset Program Lists / Verzeichnisse der Preset-Preset Program Lists / Verzeichnisse der Preset-Programme / Liste des programmes préréglés Guitar/B

23Preset Program Lists / Verzeichnisse der Preset-Programme / Liste des programmes préréglés• Type: 2• When Preset Program Type “2” is selected, theda

24• Type: 3• When Preset Program Type “3” is selected, thedata listed below will be loaded into the G50’smemory. VL 1-m Version 2 tone data (A01-A06)w

25MEM# PGM MSB LSB Voice name Remarks1 39 0 64 Oscar2 34 0 65 ModAlem3 115 0 0 SteelDrm4 63 0 45 AnaVelBr5 85 0 65 WireLead6 50 0 0 Strings27 64 0 40

26MEM# PGM MSB LSB Voice name Remarks1 3 – 2 Birdland2 4 – 2 OldMini3 1 – 2 Shakuhac *14 4 – 0 GuitHero5 2 – 2 TenorSax *16 5 – 2 RockPigs *27 1 – 2 S

This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any power supply oradapter other than one describ

27MEM# PGM MSB LSB Voice name Remarks1 4 – – Birdland2 5 – – OldMini3 1 – – Shakuhachi *14 2 – – GuitarHero5 3 – – Tenor Sax *26 6 – – Rock Pigs *37 1

281. MIDI Receive/Send1.1 Receive/Send Conditions< MIDI Receive Conditions >MIDI IN→ $Bn (Control change)$Cn (Program change)$Dn (After Touch)

29MIDI Data Format / MIDI-Datenformat / Format des données MIDI2. Bulk DumpBulk dumps and dump requests are recognized while in thePlay Mode only.If A

302.5 System Data Bulk Dump0 11110000 F01 01000011 432 00000000 00 = Device Number (fixed)3 01111010 7A4 0bbbbbbb bbbbbbb = Byte Count5 0bbbbbbb bbbb

31< Table 1 >1 Memory Size = 25bytesAll Memory Size = 3200bytes Total MIDI Data Size = 50bytesPRM# DATA NAME DATA RANGE SIZE0 Playing S

YAMAHA [Guitar MIDI Converter] Date:21-MAY-1996 Model G50 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.0+----------

1The G50 is a high-performance Guitar MIDI Converter de-signed to work in conjunction with the Yamaha G1D DividedPickup Unit installed on an electric

2PrecautionsPrecautions !! PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING !!YAMAHA is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling or operation. Locat

3G50 OverviewG50 OverviewThe G50 is basically an “interface” which converts theanalog output from a G1D Divided Pickup Unit installedon your guitar (o

4The Controls & ConnectorsThe Controls & ConnectorsFront Panel1 [POWER] SwitchPress to turn the G50 power on or off. The PARAMETER& MEMORY

5K DC IN ConnectorThe DC output cable from the Yamaha PA-3B AC adaptoror another adaptor recomended by Yamaha is plugged inhere.Page 6 for details.L G

6Setting UpPower SupplyPlug the DC output cable from the AC adaptor into theDC IN jack on the rear panel, then plug the adaptor into aconvenient wall