Yamaha SU200 Owner's Manual

M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation© 2000 Yamaha CorporationV484910 004CRAP12.2-01A0 Printed in JapanOWNER'S MANUALBEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGMOD

10Controls, Connectors, and the LCDRear Panel and Connectionsq STANDBY/ON Switch...

Controls, Connectors, and the LCD11ENGLISHDisplayq STEREO/MONO ...

12Power connectionsPower connectionsWhile the SU200 can run from either an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends useof the more environm

Power connections 13 ENGLISH • When the batteries need to be replaced, “Battry Low” may appear on the display, the volumemay be reduced, the sound ma

14The SU200 DesignThe SU200 DesignInternal ConfigurationThe SU200 consists of three internal blocks.●Sampler BlockRecords samples from sound input from

The SU200 Design15ENGLISHMemory ConfigurationThe SU200 can store a maximum of 24 samples (8 pads × 3 banks) in its internal memory. You canalso save yo

16 Quick Start Quick Start Playing Samples The SU200 comes with samples recorded for all pads. You are now ready to start using the pads toplay these

Quick Start 17 ENGLISH Using the Effects and Filter The SU200 lets you to apply a variety of impressive effects to your samples. Now let's try u

18 Quick Start Using Loop-Track Play Use this feature to play loop samples from multiple pads simultaneously. The SU200 temporarilyadjusts the tempo

Quick Start 19 ENGLISH Applying Effects or Filter to Realtime Audio Input The “Audio In” feature lets you pass sound from a CD player, MD player, or

2This product utilizes batteries or an external power supply (adapter).DO NOT connect this product to any power supply or adapter otherthan one descr

20 Quick Start Recording a Sample Now try taking a sample of your own voice, and then playing it back by pressing the pad. Z Connect a microphone to

Quick Start21ENGLISHB Press the [START/STOP] button to enter sampling standby.N Speak into the microphone. Recording starts automatically when you beg

22 Chapter 1 Recording Samples Chapter 1 Recording Samples This chapter explains how to record samples. You can record samples using either automatic

Chapter 1 Recording Samples 23 ENGLISH N Adjust the Recording Trigger Level. Turn knob 2 (REC TRGLVL) to set the trigger level. ● About the Recording

24 Chapter 1 Recording Samples Recording a Sample (MANUAL start) Z Make the connections required for sample recording. (See page 10.) X Switch off al

Chapter 1 Recording Samples 25 ENGLISH MInput the sound you are recording (through the microphone or from the device con-nected to the LINE INPUT).&l

26Chapter 1 Recording SamplesResamplingZ Switch off all pads, and then press the [RESMPL] button to enter Resampling mode.• You can escape from Resamp

Chapter 1 Recording Samples27ENGLISHV Start resampling.● Begin pad play by pressing any pad other than the one you selected at Step 2. Resamplingstart

28 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Gate/Trigger Setting This setting determines whether the pad acts as a gate or a trigger. ● Gate ...

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 29 ENGLISH One-shot/Loop Setting Use this setting to select whether the sample plays one time only, or continuously as a l

3(4)-7• Do not operate the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortablevolume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss.

30 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Setting the Start Point and End Point Use this feature to select the range of the sample that plays out. Playback start

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 31 ENGLISH X Press the [START POINT] button, and then adjust the start point. C Press the [END POINT] button, and then adj

32 Chapter 2 Playing the Pads Using the [HOLD] Feature Use this feature when you want changes in effects and other settings to apply to a single sele

Chapter 2 Playing the Pads 33 ENGLISH ● If pad 1 is set to 2bar while pad 2 is still set to 1bar: You can change the bar-length setting from Pad-Play

34 Chapter 3 Sample Editing Chapter 3 Sample Editing This chapter explains how to delete all or part of a selected sample. DELETE (Deleting an Entire

Chapter 3 Sample Editing 35 ENGLISH EXTRACT (Deleting The Unused Ends of a Sample) Once you have set the start and end points for a sample (see page

36Chapter 4 EffectsYou can use the SU200’s ribbon controller and EFFECT CONTROL knobs to apply an effect or filterto playback of any sample or to real-

Chapter 4 Effects 37 ENGLISH ● SLICE This effect cuts the sample into rhythmical pattern of discrete, intermittent slices. • Type ...

38 Chapter 5 MIDI Features This chapter explains the SU200’s MIDI features. About MIDI What is MIDI? MIDI (for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface”

Chapter 5 MIDI Features 39 ENGLISH Setting the MIDI Clock and MIDI Channel Z Switch off all pads, and then press the [JOB] button to enter Job mode.

4 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SU200 Sampling Unit. The SU200 offers CD-qualitysample recording and easy pad-controlled replay of

40 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards Handling the Memory Card(SmartMedia TM* ) Be sure to handle Memory Cards with care. Fol

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 41 ENGLISH About the Memory Cards • To handle Memory Cards with care: There are times when static electricity affects

42 Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards You can use memory cards to save and load sample data. You control memory-card operationsusing the SU200’s Job mode.

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards 43 ENGLISH C Press the [SAVE] button (pad 5) to enter Save mode. • You can press the [EXIT] button to return to Job mode

44Chapter 6 Using Memory CardsLoading Data from a Memory CardThe SU200 offers three methods for loading sample data from a memory card.●Volume Load:

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards45ENGLISHB Press [-1/NO] or [+1/YES] or turn knob 1 to select the item to be loaded● If Volume Load: Select the volume to

46Chapter 6 Using Memory CardsDeleting Data from a Memory CardUse this feature to delete unnecessary files from a memory card. The SU200 offers two typ

Chapter 6 Using Memory Cards47ENGLISHN Press the [DELETE] button (pad 7) to execute the deletion.• Do not remove the memory card or switch off the pow

48Chapter 7 Other Useful FeaturesChapter 7 Other Useful FeaturesThis chapter explains five other useful features included on your SU200.• Scale play:

Chapter 7 Other Useful Features49ENGLISHTime Stretch (Changing a Sample’s Length)Use this feature to rebuild a sample so that its tempo (BPM) matches

5 ENGLISH What is Sampling? The SU200 records sound from a microphone or from input from a CD player or similar audio device. Thisrecording process i

50Chapter 7 Other Useful FeaturesCopying a Sample into Another PadUse this feature to copy a sample from one pad into another.Z Switch off all pads, a

Chapter 7 Other Useful Features 51 ENGLISH C Select the pad that you wish to adjust. V Press [+1/YES] or [-/NO] or turn knob 1 to adjust the pad’s vo

52 Reference Reference Displayed Messages The SU200 displays a number of different messages. This section explains the most important ofthese message

Reference 53 ENGLISH The SU200’s receive buffer became full during reception ofMIDI data (the SU200 was not able to keep up with theincoming data loa

54 Reference Troubleshooting ProblemPossible Cause No sound • Is your playback device (powered speakers, etc.) correctly con-nected?• The volume on t

Reference 55 ENGLISH Specifications 1. Main Specifications Maximum polyphony 6 samples (monaural)Maximum number of samples 24Sampling modes Select from

56 Reference Index AC adaptor ...12AUDIO IN ...

Reference 57 ENGLISH NORMAL ...29ONE SHOT...

58 Reference MIDI Implementation Chart YAMAHA [ Sampling Unit ] Date:06-Oct-1999Model SU200 MIDI Implementation Char

Reference 59ChangeProg x x Change : True # ************** xSystem Exclusive x x : Song Pos. x xCommon : Song Sel. x x : Tune x xSyste

6 SU200 Features The SU200 provides more than just standard sampling. This page introduces you to some of thespecial features included on the SU200.

60FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions con-tained in th

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M.D.G., EMI Division, Yamaha Corporation© 2000 Yamaha CorporationV484910 004CRAP12.2-01A0 Printed in JapanOWNER'S MANUALBEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGMOD

7 ENGLISH Contents Controls, Connectors, and the LCD ...

8 Controls, Connectors, and the LCD PHONES MIC INPUT MIDI INREC TRGLVLDATAEFFECTCONTROLVOLUMETYPETYPELFOLO-FI DELAY LEVELRESONANCE VARIGAT E TIM

Controls, Connectors, and the LCD 9 ENGLISH q Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ..................