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Page 2 - PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL

10Basics SectionRear Panel1 MIDI IN/OUT/THRU terminals (Page 12)MIDI IN receives MIDI messages from an external MIDI device. Use this connector to co

Page 3 - PRECAUTIONS

100AppendixDisplay MessagesMessage MeaningBulk Tx... ...MIDI Bulk data being transmitted.Bulk Rx...MIDI Bulk data b

Page 4

101AppendixTroubleshootingThe following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems. Most problems may be simply

Page 5 - About This Manual

102AppendixRelevant Global Settings of the S03 (UTILITY or MIDI)● Have the MIDI receive channels been set correctly? (Pages 61 and 94)● Has the Local

Page 6 - Table of Contents

103AppendixSound is choppy and intermittent.● Has the maximum polyphony been exceeded? (Page 18)Only one note sounds at a time.● Has the Mono/Poly par

Page 7 - Application Index

104AppendixCannot receive bulk data.● When using the S03 Voice Editor, have you set a sufficient Dump Interval? The Dump Interval in the Voice Editor

Page 8 - The Controls & Connectors

105AppendixSpecificationsKEYBOARD 61 keys with Initial TouchTONE GENERATOR AWM2POLYPHONY 64 notesMULTI TIMBRE 16VOICE Normal Voice Preset 128User 128XG

Page 9

106IndexSymbols[+]/[–] buttons (The Controls & Connectors) ...8[+]/[–] buttons (Basic Operations) ...

Page 10 - Rear Panel

107FEGAtkVel (FEG Attack Velocity) ...80FEGDcy1L (FEG Decay 1 Level) ...

Page 11 - Before Use

108Performing Live While Playing Back a Song File ...40PHONES jack ...

Page 13 - Computer

11Basics SectionBefore UseThis section explains how to connect to an AC power source, audio and MIDI devices, and a computer system. Only switch the S

Page 14 - Connecting Controllers

For details of products, please contact your nearest Yamaha or the authorized distributor listed below.Pour plus de détails sur les produits, veuillez

Page 15 - Powering Up

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

Page 16 - Demo Playback

Yamaha Web Site (English only)www.yamahasynth.comYamaha Manual Library (English versions only)http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/M.D.G., Pro Audi

Page 17 - Overview of the S03

12Basics SectionConnecting to a MixerIf you want to integrate the S03 into a larger system with other instruments and additional audio processing capa

Page 18 - Maximum Polyphony

13Basics SectionRecording and Playback using an External MIDI SequencerControlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRUWith the above MIDI connections, y

Page 19 - About the Modes

14Basics Section2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUTUsing the computer’s MIDI interfaceUsing an external MIDI interface Connection to serial port Co

Page 20 - Function Tree chart

15Basics SectionPowering UpPower-on ProcedureWhen you have made all the necessary connections between your S03 and any other devices, make sure that a

Page 21 - Basics Section

16Basics SectionDemo PlaybackThe S03 features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophisticated functions.n Make sure synthesize

Page 22 - Parameter Table

17Basics SectionOverview of the S03The S03 has a wide variety of advanced and convenient features. This section gives you an overview of these featur

Page 23

18Basics SectionAbout the Tone GeneratorThe tone generator of the S03 utilizes the sophisticated AWM2 system.AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) is a synthe

Page 24 - Song File

19Basics SectionAbout the ModesThe S03 has various modes, each covering a different set of operations and functions.Multi Mode(Page 55)Multi Play Mode

Page 25 - Voice Play Mode

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

Page 26 - Overview of Voices/Waves

20Basics SectionFunction Tree chartLCD Display (parameter name) LCDOwner's ManualPAGE PageMulti Edit 56Common GENERAL Name 1 56Total Vol (

Page 27 - Wave 1~453

21Basics Sectionn For details about the Multi Store procedure, see page 69; for details about the Voice Store procedure, see page 89.LCD Display (para

Page 28 - Basic Operations

22Basics SectionParameter TableThe numbers in each column indicate the display PAGE corresponding to the parameter at left (with the exception of the

Page 29 - Device No

23Basics Sectionn For parameters in different modes having the same name, the available parameter values and settings for that parameter may differ de

Page 30 - Selecting a Screen

24Basics SectionMultisA Multi consists of up to 16 Parts, each of which can play a Normal Voice or Drum Voice Part. By assigning different Voices and

Page 31 - Entering Data

25Basics SectionVoicesA Voice is a single instrument sound, created by using the Elements and setting various parameters. In the Voice Play mode, you

Page 32 - Numeric keypad, [ENTER]

26Basics SectionOverview of Voices/WavesEach Voice can consist of up to four Elements. Each Element itself is a high-quality waveform or instrument s

Page 33 - Playing the S03

27Basics SectionWavesWaves (or waveforms) are the basic sonic building blocks, and are used as Elements in making up a Voice. A total of 453 high-qua

Page 34 - 3 Select a Voice number

28Basics SectionBasic OperationsIn this section, you’ll learn the fundamental operations of the S03.Selecting a ModeThere are several operation modes

Page 35 - Voice. Try selecting and

29Basics Section3 Voice Edit Mode (Pages 47, 70)Press the [EDIT] button in the Voice Play mode. To exit to another mode, simply press the respective

Page 36 - KEYELEMPA RT

(3)-6 PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Always fol

Page 37 - Using Multi Mode

30Basics SectionSelecting a ScreenYou can switch between screens by using the [▲]/[▼], [E]/[F], [+]/[–] and [EXIT] buttons.[▲]/[▼] buttonsMany of the

Page 38 - Generator (Multi

31Basics Section[EXIT] buttonPress the [EXIT] button to move up (exit) in the hierarchical structure and return to the previous screen.n Depending on

Page 39 - PART ELEMENT KEY

32Basics SectionNumeric keypad, [ENTER] buttonYou can specify the value for the selected parameter by using the numeric keypad, then actually set that

Page 40 - Back a Song File

33Basics SectionPlaying the S03Playing the VoicesYou can freely select and play Voices from the PRESET, USER and GM/XG memory groups, as explained bel

Page 41 - Ranges for the Voices

34Basics SectionThe Drum Voices are stored in separate areas of the User and GM/XG memory sections.• To call up the User Drum memory (USDR1/USDR2):Pre

Page 42 - (Parts) Together

35Basics Section4 Now, play the keyboard and hear the selected Voice. Try selecting and playing other Voices as well.Selecting XG BanksThe XG Voices

Page 43 - BlkDmp

36Basics SectionTransposing the OctaveIf you need to raise or lower the keyboard note range for the Voice, you can use the OCTAVE[UP] button to raise

Page 44 - Using Controllers

37Basics SectionUsing Multi ModePlaying in Multi ModeIn the Multi Play mode, you can select and play any of the Multis.n For more details about Multis

Page 45 - Foot Controller

38Basics Section3 You can now play Parts in the Multi via the keyboard. If the MIDI receive channel parameter is the same for any Parts, those Parts

Page 46 - Foot Switch

39Basics Section1 After pressing the [MULTI] button, press the [EDIT] button (the respective LEDs will light). You are now in the Multi Edit mode.n B

Page 47 - Voice Edit

4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S03 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S03 and its sophisticated functio

Page 48 - Level

40Basics Section9 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the NtLmt (Note Limit) and VelLmt (Velocity Limit) settings, and check whether or not the Par

Page 49 - 4 Set the Element

41Basics SectionSplitting the Keyboard — Setting Upper and Lower Ranges for the VoicesThe illustration below shows an example in which the keyboard ha

Page 50

42Basics Section9 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to call up the Part Mode screen (PAGE 9). Set the parameter to “norm” (normal)With settings made in ste

Page 51 - AMP (Amplitude)

43Basics Section1 In the Multi mode, select the S03 Multi you want to transmit.2 Press [JOB] to enter the Multi Job mode.3 From the “BlkDmp” parameter

Page 52 - 5 Storing Edited Voices

44Basics SectionUsing ControllersThe S03 is equipped with Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels. By connecting an optional Foot Controller or Footswitch,

Page 53 - Variation Effects

45Basics SectionFoot ControllerAn optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7), connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack (page 10) on the rear panel, can b

Page 54 - Effects in Multi Mode

46Basics SectionFoot SwitchAn optional Yamaha FC4 or FC5 Foot Switch connected to the rear panel FOOT SWITCH jack (page 10) can be assigned to a range

Page 55 - Multi Mode

47Basics SectionVoice EditThe following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices.Of course, this is just one example; you a

Page 56 - (Settings for all Parts)

48Basics SectionCommon Edit and Editing Individual ElementsVoices can consist of up to four Elements (page 26). Use Common Edit to edit the settings

Page 57

49Basics Section3 Set the Common ParametersEach Voice consists of up to four Elements. Here, the parameters common to all Elements are explained.●GEN

Page 58

5 About This Manual This manual is basically divided into two sections: Basics Section (Page 8) Explains how to get started with the S03, it’s over

Page 59 - (Settings for each Part)

50Basics SectionNtLmt-L/H (Note Limit Low/High)VelLmt-L/H (Velocity Limit Low/High)Set the note range for each Element (the range of notes on the keyb

Page 60

51Basics Section● FILTERIn PAGES 13 to 22, you can use the filter to change the tonal characteristics of each Element, by adjusting overtones (harmonic

Page 61 - 9. Part Mode

52Basics SectionAbout EG Rate and Time (Voice Mode)The EG (Envelope Generator) processes and shapes the output level of the tone generator from the mo

Page 62 - VelSnsOfs

53Basics SectionEffectsIn the final stages of programming, you can set the effects parameters to further change the sound’s character. In general, Sys

Page 63 - 12-2. Decay Tm (Decay Time)

54Basics SectionEffects in Voice ModeIn the Voice mode, you can set the Effect Send parameter for the Reverb and Chorus sections, and store them with

Page 64 - Part Tone

55Multi ModeReference SectionMulti ModeMulti EditIn this mode, you can set Multi Edit parameters. These can roughly be divided into Common parameters

Page 65

56Multi ModeCommon (Settings for all Parts)Here we explain how to edit common settings for all Parts in a Multi. There are two types available, each

Page 66

57Multi Mode7. Reverb PanSet the stereo pan position of the Reverb Effect.❏ Settings: L63 (Left) ~ C (Center) ~ R63 (Right)n You can also enter the s

Page 67 - Multi Job

58Multi Mode15. VarConnect (Variation Connection)This determines how the Variation Effect is used in the signal processing chain — as an Insertion eff

Page 68 - 5. BlkDmp (Bulk Dump)

59Multi Mode21. AC1VarCtl (AC1 Variation Effect Control Depth)This determines the degree to which the Assignable Controller 1 controls the Variation E

Page 69 - Multi Store

6 Table of Contents Basics Section...8 The Controls & Connectors ... 8 Fron

Page 70 - Voice Mode

60Multi Mode●USER❏ Settings: US001~US128, USDR01~USDR02●GM/XGUse the [E] and [F] buttons to switch among the different banks for selecting program num

Page 71 - Common General

61Multi Mode6. Rcv Ch (MIDI Receive Channel)Set the MIDI Receive Channel for each Part. Each Part receives MIDI messages according to the channel set

Page 72

62Multi Mode10-1. VelSnsDpt(Velocity Sensitivity Depth)10-2. VelSnsOfs (Velocity Sensitivity Offset)Set the Velocity Sensitivity and Velocity Offset f

Page 73 - Wave Number

63Multi Mode11-1. Cutoff11-2. ResonanceYou can set Filter parameters to change the tonal characteristics of each PartFilter is the section of the tone

Page 74

64Multi Mode13-1. PEGIntL (PEG Initial Level)13-2. PEGAtkTm (PEG Attack Time)13-3. PEGRelL (PEG Release Level)13-4. PEGRelTm (PEG Release Time)You can

Page 75 - Element Pitch

65Multi Mode15-1. Porta Sw (Portamento Switch)15-2. PortaTime (Portamento Time)Set the Portamento parameters. Portamento creates a smooth transition

Page 76 - 12 E 1

66Multi Mode19. AC1 CC No (AC1 Control Change Number)Determines the Control Change number for the AC1 (Assignable Controller 1) of each Part❏ Settings

Page 77 - Range passed

67Multi Mode24. Var Send (Variation Send)When the Variation effect is set as an Insertion effect, this determines whether the Variation effect is appl

Page 78 - KEYELEMPAR T

68Multi Mode1. Init (Initialize)You can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Multi to their default settings. You can also selectively initialize c

Page 79 - PAGES above

69Multi ModeMulti StoreYou can store (save) your original parameter settings for up to 32 Multis to User Memory. The procedure is as follows. n When

Page 80

7 Basics Section Multi Mode Voice Mode Utility Mode MIDI Mode Appendix Application Index This convenient, easy-to-use index is divided to general cat

Page 81 - (AEG Scale Sensitivity)

70Voice ModeVoice ModeVoice EditThere are two types of Voices: Normal Voices and Drum Voices. The following is an explanation of the parameters used

Page 82 - Amplitude Scaling Settings

71Voice ModeCommon General (PAGES 1 to 4)Common Controller (PAGES 5 to 10)Common Effect (PAGES 11 to 17)The following is an explanation of the Common

Page 83 - Element LFO

72Voice Mode4-1. VelSnsDpt(Velocity Sensitivity Depth)4-2. VelSnsOfs (Velocity Sensitivity Offset)The parameters and settings are the same as those fo

Page 84 - Drum Voices

73Voice ModeElement Oscillator/Mixer (PAGES 1 to 6)Element Pitch (PAGES 7 to 12)Element Filter (PAGES 13 to 22)Element Amplitude (PAGES 23 to 31)Eleme

Page 85

74Voice Mode6-1. VelLmt-L (Velocity Limit Low)6-2. VelLmt-H (Velocity Limit High)Set the minimum and maximum values of the velocity range within which

Page 86

75Voice Mode9-1. PEGAtkR (PEG Attack Rate)9-2. PEGDcy1R (PEG Decay 1 Rate)9-3. PEGDcy2R (PEG Decay 2 Rate)9-4. PEGRelR (PEG Release Rate)You can set v

Page 87 - Voice Job

76Voice Mode11-1. PEGSclSns (PEG Scale Sensitivity)11-2. PEGSclCN (PEG Scale Center Note)You can set PEG scale parameters for each Element. These par

Page 88

77Voice Mode13-1. Cutoff13-2. ResonanceYou can set Filter parameters to change the tonal characteristics of each Element.Filter is the section of the

Page 89 - Voice Store

78Voice Mode16-1. Flt BP1 (Filter Scale Break Point 1)16-2. Flt BP2 (Filter Scale Break Point 2)16-3. Flt BP3 (Filter Scale Break Point 3)16-4. Flt BP

Page 90 - Utility Mode

79Voice Mode19-1. FEGHoldR (FEG Hold Rate)19-2. FEGAtkR (FEG Attack Rate)19-3. FEGDcy1R (FEG Decay 1 Rate)19-4. FEGDcy2R (FEG Decay 2 Rate)19-5. FEGRe

Page 91

8 Basics Section Basics Section The Controls & Connectors Front Panel1 OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons (Page 36) Press either of these buttons to

Page 92 - Utility Job

80Voice Mode22-1. FEGAtkVel (FEG Attack Velocity)22-2. FEGOthVel (FEG Other Velocity)You can set parameters controlling the sensitivity of the Filter

Page 93 - MIDI Mode

81Voice Mode25. AEGSclSens (AEG Scale Sensitivity)This determines the AEG scaling parameters for each Element. This parameter controls the degree of

Page 94

82Voice Mode29-1. Lvl Ofs1 (Level Offset 1)29-2. Lvl Ofs2 (Level Offset 2)29-3. Lvl Ofs3 (Level Offset 3)29-4. Lvl Ofs4 (Level Offset 4)Set the Amplit

Page 95 - About MIDI

83Voice Mode LFO PhaseDetermines whether or not the LFO is reset each time a note is pressed.❏ Settings: off, on33. LFO SpeedDetermines the speed of

Page 96 - Received by the S03

84Voice Mode PLFODelayDetermines the delay time before the LFO comes into effect. A higher value produces a longer delay time.Short DelayLong Delay

Page 97

85Voice ModeDrum Common General (PAGES 1 to 2)For Drum Voices, there are two Common General parameters, shown below. 1. NameThe parameters and settin

Page 98 - 7F 7F Null

86Voice Mode5-1. RxNoteOff (Receive Note Off)5-2. RxNote On (Receive Note On)❏ Settings: off, on RxNoteOffSelect whether MIDI Note Off messages are r

Page 99 - SYSTEM MESSAGES

87Voice Mode9. ReverbSendDetermines the send level of the Reverb Effect.❏Settings: 0 ~ 12710. ChorusSendDetermines the send level of the Chorus Effect

Page 100 - Display Messages

88Voice Mode1. Init (Initialize)You can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Voice to their default settings. You can also selectively initialize c

Page 101 - Troubleshooting

89Voice ModeVoice StoreYou can store (save) your original parameter settings for up to 128 Normal Voices and 2 Drum Voices to User Memory. The proced

Page 102 - The pitch is wrong

9 Basics Section9 DATA buttons (Page 30) These are used during editing for selecting various pages and for setting parameter values.9 -1 [DEC/NO] bu

Page 103 - Appendix

90Utility ModeUtility ModeThe Utility mode contains eight parameter pages, including global settings for the entire S03 system, as well as certain con

Page 104 - Cannot receive bulk data

91Utility ModeeasyThis curve is also designed to increase the volume level with a softer playing style. However, the volume level is stable in all reg

Page 105 - Specifications

92Utility Mode7. AC1 CC No (AC1 Control Change Number)In the Voice mode, this determines which Control Change number is assigned to the AC1 (Assignabl

Page 106

93MIDI ModeMIDI ModeThe MIDI mode contains seven parameter pages, including global settings for the entire S03 system, as well as certain controller s

Page 107

94MIDI Mode3. Rcv Ch (Voice Mode MIDI Receive Channel)Set the MIDI Receive channel for using the S03 (in the Voice mode) with an external sequencer,

Page 108

95AppendixAppendixAbout MIDIMIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which allows electronic musical instruments to co

Page 109

96AppendixMIDI Messages Transmitted/Received by the S03MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Below is a

Page 110

97AppendixHarmonic Content (Control #071)Messages which adjust the filter resonance set for each voice.The value set here is an offset value which will

Page 111 - (lithium caution)

98AppendixRPN (Registered Parameter Number)LSB(Control #100)RPN (Registered Parameter Number)MSB(Control #101)Messages which offset, or add or subtrac

Page 112

99AppendixSYSTEM MESSAGESSystem messages are the data related to the overall system of the device. System Exclusive MessagesSystem Exclusive messages

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