Yamaha Sound Edge Owner's Manual

6Sound Edge SetupJ1 MIC TYPE: Lets you switch back and forth between two types of amplifier configurationsdepending on the type of microphone connecte

7Sound Edge Setup2. SOUND CARD INSTALLATIONThe sound card fits into an expansion slot in your computer.¢You cannot use more than one sound card. Pleas

8Sound Edge Setup4. Carefully remove the sound card from the anti-static bag.¢Before touching the sound card, first touch a metal surface to discharge

9Sound Edge Setup3. SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONInstalling the SoftwareThe four floppy disks included in the Sound Edge package—Install Disk 1, 2, 3, 4—conta

10Sound Edge SetupWhen Install Disk 1 is verified, the following screen will appear. £If you want to quit the installation process, press the <ESC&

11Sound Edge Setup6. Verify the directory name and press the <ENTER> key.The Directory Name screen is replaced by the following screen.7. Verify

12Sound Edge Setup10. Press either <Y> or <N> on your keyboard.For Windows users, press <Y> to proceed to Installing for Windows, be

13Sound Edge Setup13. Follow the instructions which appear in the dialog boxes to copy all disks, one after another.When the installation is completed

14Sound Edge SetupABOUT THE DRIVER AND MIDI MAPPERIn order for Windows to work with MIDI, a driver and MIDI mapper are required. The YamahaSound Edge

15Sound Edge SetupSetting Up MIDI MapperMIDI Mapper lets you select either the internal MIDI sound card (OPL4) or an external MIDIdevice in order to p

INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Yamaha Sound Edge—a high quality sound card with on-board musical instrumentsounds and digital effects bundle

16Sound Edge SetupAbout the MIDI Interface for DOSThe Sound Edge MIDI Interface lets you use the internal AWM synthesizer to play thesounds of GM comp

17Sound Edge Application Software     SampleEditLet’s you play WAV files on a musical scale.     VoiceMorphApplies interesting effects to the input

18Sound Edge Application SoftwareWINDOWS APPLICATIONSThe Yamaha Sound Edge has an on-board DSP (effects processor) that can perform various types of e

19Sound Edge Application SoftwareNames and Functions1 ABOUT button: Click this button to see information about this version of EffectGear.2 PULL DOWN

20Sound Edge Application SoftwareOperation1. To display the effect type list, click the [Pull Down Menu] button or double click on the[Effect] display

21Sound Edge Application SoftwareVoiceMorphVoiceMorph lets you apply unique effects to line-level and microphone signals that completely alter the ori

22Sound Edge Application Software ControlGain/LFO Setup:Lets you open the Control Panel to set up the output (“Gain”) level or the LFO settings. Hel

23Sound Edge Application SoftwareEffectEditCompared to EffectGear and VoiceMorph, EffectEdit gives you more control over the internal DSP, since it ca

24Sound Edge Application SoftwareStartup ProcedureDouble click on the [EffectEdit] icon and the EffectEdit application will start.Names and FunctionsT

25Sound Edge Application Software MemoryLets you determine the signal processing memory allocation for each controller of the DSPin the block diagram

SPECIAL NOTICES● The Sound Edge software and this owner’s manual are the exclusive copyrights of YamahaCorporation.● Copying of the software or reprod

26Sound Edge Application SoftwareBlock DiagramWhen you start EffectEdit the Type0 window appears.The block diagram let’s you edit effects graphically.

27Sound Edge Application SoftwareType1:The Audio/MIDI input goes through Voice Cancel and the MIC IN input goes through theKey Control pitch shifter,

28Sound Edge Application SoftwareController and Mixer SetupThere are basically six types of controllers and mixers. Click on either a [controller] or

29Sound Edge Application SoftwareMixersThere are three types of mixers: one for input, one for output, and one for remix. Input MixerThe Input Mixer

30Sound Edge Application Software Output MixerThe Output Mixer is located on the right side of the block diagram. The analog L/R output signalwill be

31Sound Edge Application SoftwareMic EchoMic Echo is available in Type0. You can use Mic Echo to delay the input signal or filter the inputsignal to m

32Sound Edge Application Software2 Delay Design BoxDelay is like a simultaneous echo effect. You can set the time, volume, and number ofdelays.On the

33Sound Edge Application SoftwareSurroundWith Surround you can apply precise delay effects to the input signal.Click the [Surround] box and the Surrou

34Sound Edge Application SoftwareOperationThis section describes basic operations and provides a tutorial showing how to create an effectprogram.We’ll

35Sound Edge Application Software3. Click and drag the [Mic input level] fader upward and set it to a value of about 80. Double clickthe [Control Menu

MAIN FEATURESAWM WAVE TABLE● Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) tone generation system. Maximum 24-note polyphony permitssimultaneous use of many different in

36Sound Edge Application SoftwareApply EchoNow let’s apply an echo effect. You’ll need to increase the Surround output level on the rightOutput Mixer

37Sound Edge Application Software13. Drag the [black point] to the right as shown in the illustration on the previous page.When you move the black poi

38Sound Edge Application SoftwareSampleEditYou can use SampleEdit to read wave files, edit the waveforms, and play them as melodies.You can use the Sa

39Sound Edge Application SoftwareFiles Usable with SampleEditYou can use three types of files with SampleEdit: .WAV, .OPL, and .OMP. Of these three,.W

40Sound Edge Application SoftwareStartup ProcedureTo start SampleEdit, double click the [SampleEdit] icon in the YAMAHA Sound Edge group.Names and Fun

41Sound Edge Application Software6 Copy button:Copies the selected area to the clipboard, but does not affect the selected area in thewindow.7 Paste b

42Sound Edge Application SoftwareSetting the YAMAHA OPL4 DriverTo use wave data (read by SampleEdit) to produce sound (for example by using theMIDI so

43Sound Edge Application Software File MenuNew OMP:Creates a new .OMP file. Displays the new Mapping window.£For details on the Mapping window, see p

44Sound Edge Application Software Keyboard MenuDisplays the MIDI Soft Keyboard window.You can sound the wave data being edited or a synthesizer (AWM/

45Sound Edge Application Software£The names of the instrument voices displayed here conform to the GM instrument voices (GM SystemLevel 1).£For detail

1TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecial Notices & Precautions ... IMain Features ...

46Sound Edge Application Software View MenuToolbar:To display the toolbar, select [Toolbar].Status Bar:To display the status bar, select [Status Bar]

47Sound Edge Application Software Effect MenuThe [Effect] menu is available only when the waveform editing window is active. All thecommands in the [

48Sound Edge Application Software Zoom MenuThe [Zoom] menu is available only when the waveform editing window is active. All thecommands in the [Zoom

49Sound Edge Application SoftwareTimeLevelMaximumMinimum1 Attack Rate2 Decay 1 Rate3 Decay Level5 Release RateKey OffKey On4 Decay 2 Rate1 Attack Rate

50Sound Edge Application Software11 Vibrato Depth:Sets the depth of the vibrato effect. Valid values are from 0 to 7 (maximum). The initial valueis 0.

52Sound Edge Application SoftwareReading Wave FilesYou can read wave files recorded by other application software and files of previously createdmater

53Sound Edge Application SoftwareEditing in the Waveform Editing WindowYou can use SampleEdit to edit a waveform in the same way you would use word-pr

54Sound Edge Application SoftwareEditing CommandsYou can use the [Edit] pulldown menu to simply cut undesired parts from a waveform, or toinsert some

55Sound Edge Application SoftwareZoom FunctionYou can use the [Zoom] menu to magnify the waveform to make it easier to see, or to quicklydisplay the e

2PACKAGE CONTENTS &MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSPACKAGE CONTENTSThe Sound Edge package includes the items listed below, so before beginning, please

56Sound Edge Application SoftwareSetting the Loop PointThe loop function enables you to repeatedly play a part of a waveform between two points.You ca

57Sound Edge Application SoftwareThe MIDI Soft KeyboardThe MIDI soft keyboard simulates a MIDI keyboard controller. As with an ordinary MIDI keyboard,

58Sound Edge Application SoftwareSaving Wave FilesAfter editing in the waveform editing window, you can save the file in the .OPL format.£Using Sample

59Sound Edge Application SoftwareOpening a .OMP FileDownloading requires a .OMP file. You can make a new .OMP file or read an existing .OMPfile.£The .

60Sound Edge Application SoftwareAssigning OPL Files to Patch NumbersIn the Mapping window, you can assign up to 128 .OPL files to patch numbers as fa

61Sound Edge Application SoftwareAbout Sample FilesThe accompanying sample files which are automatically placed in the \YAMAHA\DATA directory,contain

62Sound Edge Application SoftwareError MessagesAn unexpected error occurred whilereading [pathname].Displayed when the file with the specified pathnam

63Sound Edge Application SoftwareDOS APPLICATIONSYou can use the KPCON and KPLOAD commands to control the DSP from DOS.* The symbol “_” indicates a sp

64Sound Edge Application SoftwareOperationThe following key operation will show the syntax for commands that allow you to control theDSP effects.[KEY

65Sound Edge Application SoftwareKPLOADThe KPLOAD command lets you use the effects with DOS, which functions similar to EffectGear in Windows.You can

3OTHERSAdditional hardware as listed below will permit maximum enjoyment of the Sound Edge.CD-ROM DriveSound Edge supports three types of ISA CD-ROM i

66AppendixAPPENDIXConfiguration SetupYamaha Sound Edge is installed with certain default settings; however, some computers may not executethe function

67AppendixConfiguration Setup[KEY OPERATION]Select [Configure], then press <ENTER>.The Configuration setup window appears.[KEY OPERATION]Use the

68Appendix2[OK] Applies the modified settings[Load] Loads the configuration file[Save] Saves the configuration file[Volume] Sets the sound card’s volu

69AppendixSound TestIf the configuration setup is completed correctly, you should be able to hear the sound test.[KEY OPERATION]Select [Sound Test], t

70AppendixCD-ROM INSTALLATIONThe Yamaha Sound Edge SW20 has a CD-ROM connector and includes an interface which lets you set upa CD-ROM player without

71AppendixCD-ROM SetupDriver SetupYou can use the floppy disks included with your CD-ROM player to set up the driver. (You willneed to set up MSCDEX.E

72AppendixTROUBLESHOOTINGDOS does not start or run properly.• Reset your computer. (If it still acts improperly, check your system; see below.)• Check

73AppendixPATCH (Instrument) LIST (GM VOICE MAP)Category No. Patch NamePiano 1 Acoustic Grand Piano 2 Bright Acoustic Piano 3 Electric Grand Piano

74AppendixDRUM KEY ASSIGN LIST Program No.1 9 17 25 26 33 41 49No.YAMAHAVoyetraKey Off AlternateStandard Room Rock Electric Analog Jazz Brush Classic

75AppendixSPECIFICATIONSMinimum System RequirementsComputer (PC/AT compatible) CPU: 80486/25MHz or higherMemory: 8MB of system memory or higher16-bit

4CONNECTIONSMAKING CONNECTIONSThe following diagram shows how to connect the various devices.¢Before making connections, be sure to UNPLUG THE POWER S

76AppendixTransmittedFunction...Recognized RemarksBasic ChannelNote NumberVelocityAfterTouchPitch BenderControl ChangeModeDefaultChangedNote ONNote OF

77AppendixProgChangeSystem ExclusivecommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessagesNote:1164100, 101120121:Clock:Commands:Local ON/OFF:All Notes Off:Active Sense:Res

78AppendixCHANNEL MESSAGE (Reception)NOTE ON/OFFNote Number C-2–G8Velocity 1–127CONTROL CHANGE(CONTROL NUMBER) (PARAMETER) 1 Modulation

79AppendixMEMO

80AppendixINDEXAABOUT button ... 19About DSP Delay, Echo and Surround Effects23About Downloading ...

81AppendixMic ... 21Mic (Microphone) ... 21Mic Channel ...

SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENTThe following is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and Yamaha Corporation (“Yamaha”).The enclosed Yamaha softwa

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5Sound Edge Setup(Default)330320310300OFFON2 1OFFONOFFONOFFON1 OUTPUT jack: Stereo mini plug type jack outputs standard line-level stereo signals. A