Yamaha PLG150DX Owner's Manual

FM Tone Generation 10 Algorithms Although two operators can be combined in only two different ways, six operators can be configuredin a wide variety o

11 FM Tone Generation Feedback Each algorithm has a special feedback loop, programmed to a fixed location in the algorithm. Withfeedback, a modulator

FM Tone Generation 12 Voice Editing Essentials There are four main elements that determine the character of a voice: (1) Each operator’s output level

13FM Tone Generation If the “F COARSE” for the modulation in this situation is changed to 2.00, the frequency ratiobecomes 1:2, and the odd numbered

14Memory Buffer StructureThe diagram below shows the memory buffer configuration of the PLG150-DX.When editing the voices (using the DX Simulator), onl

15Specifications Tone Generator Type : FM tone generator with six operators and 32 algorithmsMaximum Simultaneous Polyphony :16 notes (latest note prio

16About the Included CD-ROM and Floppy DiskOn the included CD-ROM, you’ll find special editing software for the PLG150-DX. The includedfloppy disk cont

17About the Included CD-ROM and Floppy Disk“80’s Pops” (12Pop80.MID)By: Katsumi Nagae of Idecs Inc.For: XG Plug-in System devices (MU128, etc.)This so

18Installing the PLG150-DXFor detailed instructions on installing the PLG150-DX, refer to the owner’s manual of the Plug-in-compatible “mother” device

19Required and Recommended ItemsXGworks or XGworks lite Music Sequencing SoftwareWhen you use Yamaha’s XGworks(lite) as your sequence software, you ca

2 Precautions ● Do not expose the plug-in board to direct sunlight,excessive humidity, high temperatures, excessive dustor strong vibrations. ● Befor

20Installing and Starting the Plug-in Editor Software (Windows 95/98)Installing the SoftwareDouble-click the “Setup.exe” file on the CD-ROM to start th

21Installing and Starting the Plug-in Editor Software (Windows 95/98)Starting the DX Simulator1 Start XGworks (or XGworks lite).2 Click the “Plug-in”

22Selecting DX Voices (Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)When the PLG150-DX is installed to a CS6x Control Synthesizer, the DX voices can be selected i

23Editing the DX Native Part Parameters (Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)● Keep in mind that the parameter values and settings below represent offset

24Selecting/Editing the DX System Parameters (Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)The example displays used in the following explanations are all taken f

25Selecting DX Voices (XG Plug-in System)The PLG150-DX voices can be selected just like the voices of the XG tone generator. Keep in mind,though, tha

Selecting DX Voices (XG Plug-in System)264 Select the desired bank number.Move the cursor to the Bank Number parameter with the SELECT </> butto

27Editing the DX Native Part Parameters (XG Plug-in System)Any of the DX voices can be freely edited from the front panel with the DX Part parameters.

28Selecting/Editing the DX System Parameters (XG Plug-in System)The parameters that apply to the entire system of the PLG150-DX are included in the Ut

29ParametersDX Native Part ParametersKeep in mind that the parameter values and settings represent offsets of the actual voice settings. Thismeans tha

3 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha PLG150-DX Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board!The PLG150-DX features the same 6-operator FM tone g

Parameters30 FeedbackRange: -7 — +7• This determines the level of the feedback loop in the algorithm. Each algorithm provides a feedbackoperator, in

31Parameters AC4 CC No. (AC4 Controller Assign)Settings: OFFMOD (Modulation wheel)BC (Breath controller)FC (Foot controller)EXP (Expression pedal)CAT

Parameters32DX System Parameters Part AssignSettings: 01 — 16, off• This determines the Part to which the PLG150-DX voice is assigned. If a Part is

33Parameters● Soft2This curve also produces greater volume in the soft velocity range,but is less pronounced than “Soft1” above.● EasyThis curve also

34 Chart of Algorithms Appendix

Chart of Algorithms 35

36 Voice List DX-XG/SFX BankInstrumentGroupEAPgm #(1-128)BSFX 117181920213334495051525354555665666768697071727374818283848586878889909192979899100101

Voice List 37 NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce no sound.E : Element number A : Algorithm number B : EG Bias (voices with this effect are

38Voice List NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce no sound.E : Element number A : Algorithm number B : EG Bias (voices with this effect are

Voice List 39 NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce no sound.E : Element number A : Algorithm number B : EG Bias (voices with this effect are

4 Overview of the PLG150-DX FM Synthesis The PLG150-DX employs the same FM tone generation system — with 6 operators and 32 algo-rithms — as made f

40Voice List DX-XG/B Bank NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce the same sounds as the bank 0 of the XG tone generator.E : Element number A : A

Voice List 41 NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce the same sounds as the bank 0 of the XG tone generator.E : Element number A : Algorithm numb

42Voice List NOTE : Empty areas of the columns produce the same sounds as the bank 0 of the XG tone generator.E : Element number A : Algorithm numb

Voice List 43 Preset 1 Bank Bank Select MSB 35Bank Select LSB 1Instrument GroupPgm# (1-128)EABPiano 1 E.PIANO1 1 52 E.Pno1 1 53 ClrE.Pno 1 5 *4 E.Pno

44Voice List Pgm# (1-64)Plug-in Voice NameKNOB1 KNOB2 MW 1 DX E.Piano Reverb Send Chorus Send AMOD2 FullTine Reverb Send Chorus Send AMOD3 Duke EP Re

Voice List 45 No. Name Type Notes 1 EP Layer 1 FM + 1 AWM FM electronic piano layer sound similar to DX1 layer.2 Doctor DX 1 FM + 1 AWM FM Electronic

46 DX Parameter List (XG / Modular Synthesis Plug-in System) (Common Parameter)(Element Parameter) Modular Synthesis Plug-in System XG Plug-in Syste

47 MIDI Data Format 1. Channel messages 1.1 Note on/note off These messages convey keyboard performance data.Range of note numbers received = C-2...

48MIDI Data Format 1.2.16 NRPN (Non-registered parameter number)This is a message for setting the sound for things like vibrato, filter or EG. UseNRPN

MIDI Data Format 49 1.5 Pitch bend This message conveys information on pitch bend operations.Basically, this message is for changing the pitch of a pa

5 Overview of the PLG150-DX About the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgr

50MIDI Data Format2.1.4.1 PLG150-DX Native System parameter changeThis message sets the PLG150-DX SYSTEM block (see Tables <2-1> and <2-2>

MIDI Data Format51<1-1>Parameter Base AddressMODEL ID = 4C <1-2>MIDI Parameter Change table ( XG SYSTEM )Address Size Data Paramet

52MIDI Data Formatnn 30 1 00 - 01 Rcv PITCH BEND OFF, ON 1nn 31 1 00 - 01 Rcv CH AFTER TOUCH(CAT) OFF, ON 1nn 32 1 00 - 01 Rcv PROGRAM CHANGE OFF, ON

MIDI Data Format53<1-4>MIDI Parameter Change table ( PART ASSIGN )Address Size Data Parameter Description Default Value(H) (H) (H) (H)70 2 n

54MIDI Data Format<3-1>Parameter Group Number <3-2>MIDI Parameter Change table ( DX Voice Parameter - VCED format )Parameter Group# Para

MIDI Data Format5507 1 00 - 07 OP5 AMPLITUDE MODULATION SENSITIVITY 0...7 0008 1 00 - 07 OP4 AMPLITUDE MODULATION SENSITIVITY 0...7 0009 1 00 - 07 OP3

56MIDI Data Format6E 1 ALGORITHM SELECTOR --- ALS6F 1 OSC PHASE INIT / FEEDBACK LEVEL --- OPI FBL70 1 LFO SPEED LFS71 1 LFO DELAY TIME LFD72 1 PITCH M

57When Your PLG150-DX Seems to Have a ProblemPlease check the items below when your PLG150-DX isn’t generating sounds or when it isn’t functioning nor

58Wenn Probleme mit der PLG150-DX auftretenÜberprüfen Sie bitte folgendes, wenn die PLG150-DX keinen Sound erzeugt oder nicht ordnungsgemäß funktionie

59Lorsque votre PLG150-DX semble avoir un problèmeVérifiez les éléments ci-dessous lorsque votre PLG150-DX ne génère aucun son ou ne fonctionne pas nor

6 FM Tone Generation Before actually editing the PLG150-DX voices, let’s get an idea of how the FM tone generator works. Operators In the PLG150-DX,

60MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board ] Date:07-OCT-1999Model PLG150-DX MIDI Implementation Chart

MIDI Implementation Chart61Prog x o 0 - 127Change : True # **************System Exclusive o *3 o *3 : Song Pos. x xCommon : Song Sel. x x

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7 FM Tone Generation Combinations of Two Operators Although the six operators can be combined in a wide variety of ways for many different sounds, he

FM Tone Generation 8 Carrier and Modulator In FM tone generation, each of the six operators functions as either a carrier or a modulator. Theoperato

9 FM Tone Generation Harmonics Most sounds are made up of multiple tones that are different than the pitch (frequency). Within thesemultiple tones, t