Yamaha S30 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUALMUSIC SYNTHESIZEROWNER’S MANUALMUSIC SYNTHESIZER

10BasicsSectionConnecting to a MixerIf you want to integrate the S30 into a larger system with other instruments and additional audioprocessing capabi

100Voice ModeVCE InitializeYou can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Voice totheir default settings. You can also selectively initializecertain

101Voice Mode 1 Source Voice Memory Select the Voice Memory containing the Voice(source) from which you will copy parameter settings. ❏Settings: PRE1

102Performance ModePerformance Mode In the 3rd to 7th screens, you can set the output levels,stereo pan position and other general parameters for each

103Performance Mode3. Performance Category/NamePerformance CategoryA two-letter abbreviation of the Performance Categoryis shown to the left of the Pe

104Performance ModePerformance Program SelectionThere are four ways in which you can select aPerformance.Using the BANK/PROGRAM keysUsing the [DEC/NO]

105Performance Mode4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each of the other Parts. To avoid losing the settings, make sure you store thePerformance before exiting

106Performance ModePerformance Edit You can set Performance Edit parameters. These canroughly be divided into Common parameters, whichapply to all Pa

107Performance ModeTone Generator Mode: [MASTER KEYBOARD]key LED offThe í IndicatorIf you alter any parameters in Performance Edit Mode,the í indicato

108Performance ModeGEN M.Kbd (General Master Keyboard)You can set keyboard splits and layers when using aPerformance in Master Keyboard Mode. ModeSet

109Performance Mode PointWhen the Mode (see earlier) has been set to “split,”this sets the split point. The actual note of the splitpoint will be as

11BasicsSectionConnecting External MIDI EquipmentYou can connect an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (available separately) and control it from

110Performance ModeQED Filter (Quick Edit Filter)These parameters control filters which govern the tonalquality of the Voice. If you are using LPF (L

111Performance ModeCTL Assign1(Controller Assign 1)Use Knobs [C], [1] and [2] to assign Control Numbersto the Breath Controller, Knob [1] and Knob [2]

112Performance Mode GainSet the Gain. This attenuates or boosts frequenciesaround the Frequency setting. ❏Settings: -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12dB Freq (Frequ

113Performance Mode InsEF (Insertion Effect)Assign a Part to an Insertion Effect. Select “off” ifyou do not wish to assign the Part to an InsertionE

114Performance Mode• If PartPL (Plug-in) has been selectedSet the Voice for the Plug-in Part. This screen is onlydisplayed if a Plug-in Board has bee

115Performance ModeMIX LevelYou can set output level, pan, effect send and otherparameters for each Part. This is useful when settingup the levels of

116Performance Mode ReleaseSet the transition time from the point at which thenote on the keyboard is released to the point atwhich the output level

117Performance Modeoffset (Velocity Offset)As illustrated below, the velocity will be increased bythe specified amount. Changes to velocity curve acco

118Performance Mode Vel LimitSet the minimum and maximum values of thevelocity range within which each Part will respond.Each Part will only sound fo

119Performance ModeRCV Sw3 (Receive Switch 3)When set to “on,” each Voice in each Part will receivevolume, pan, sustain pedal, foot switch and Control

12BasicsSectionControlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRUWith the above MIDI connections, you can send MIDI data from the MIDI OUT connector whileM

120Performance Mode FMod (Filter Modulation Depth)Set the amount by which the filter Cutoff frequencychanges when the Modulation Wheel is used. ❏Set

121Performance ModeZonesYou can edit the zones used by Performances in MasterKeyboard Mode. Use Knob [A] (or BANK [A]~[D]keys) to select the zone (1

122Performance ModeMKB TxSW4 (Master keyboardTransmit Switch 4)For each zone, you can enable or disable the transmissionof Bank Select and Program Cha

123Performance ModePerformance Job ModeYou can execute various actions (Jobs) in PerformanceJob Mode. For example, you can “Initialize”Performances (

124Performance Mode2Source Performance Number Select the Performance Number of the sourcePerformance. The Performance Name is shown inthe top line of

125Sequence Play ModeSequence Play Mode3Press the [PLAY/STOP] key to play back the selectedDemo Song from the beginning.4Press the [PLAY/STOP] key aga

126Sequence Play Mode Song File NumberAssign a Song file to the Chain Step. Any Song fileswith the “.MID” extension can be selected. Whenyou select

127Utility ModeUtility ModeMSTR (System Master)You can set the overall parameters, including volume andpitch, which mainly relate to the synthesizer’s

128Utility Mode Vel (Keyboard Velocity Curve)Set the Velocity Curve determining how the strengthof the notes played will affect the sound output. ❏Se

129Utility Mode BCCurve (TG Breath Curve)Set the Breath Curve that defines how the sound isoutput according to Breath Controller MIDIinformation.❏Set

13BasicsSection2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUTUsing the computer’s MIDI interfaceUsing an external MIDI interfaceYou will need to an appropriate

130Utility ModeMIDI (System MIDI)You can set overall MIDI parameters for the system.The following five screens are available. MIDI Ch (MIDI Channel)MI

131Utility Mode PgmChng (Program Change)Set to enable or disable reception of a ProgramChange message coming in. With this parameter setto “on,” the

132Utility ModeM.EQ Low (Master EQ Low)This Equalizer covers low frequencies. You can adjustthe signal level at the specified frequency. You can als

133Utility ModeCTRL Assign1 (Controller Assign 1)Use Knobs [C], [1] and [2] to assign Control ChangeNumbers to the Breath Controller, Knob [1] and Kno

134Utility ModeSynchronize the tempo settings of the S30 and the Plug-in Board.If you are using a Plug-in Board capable ofgenerating arpeggio patterns

135Card Mode Formatting Memory CardsBefore using a Memory Card with your instrument itmust first be formatted. Once it is formatted all data onit wil

136Card Mode SMF (Standard MIDI Files)Format 0 Standard MIDI Files (SMFs) can be playedback in Song Mode. However, they cannot be saved.❏ Extension:

137Card ModeCard Mode Operations1Insert the Memory Card into the CARD slot.2Press the [CARD] key to enter Card Mode.3Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to

138Card Mode4Press the [INC/YES] key to save the file. Themessage “Completed.” will be displayed after it hasbeen saved, and you will be returned to

139Card Modevoice❏ Settings:Source Voice Memory:INT (Internal), EXT (External), PLG1 (Plug-in 1), PLG(Plug-in)Only select PLG1 for Voice data (Plug-in

14BasicsSectionPowering UpPower-on ProcedureWhen you have made all the necessary connections between your synthesizer and any other devices,make sure

140Card ModeMkDir (Make Directory)You can create new directories and subdirectories (newdirectories within existing ones). This allows you tostore fi

141AppendixHow to Install theOptional Plug-in Board1 Turn the keyboard power off, and disconnect the ACpower adaptor. Also, if the keyboard is connect

142Appendix4 Remove the Plug-in board cover.Plug-in board plate appears. When installing the optional Plug-in board (from when youremove the cover to

143AppendixRemoving the Plug-in board from the keyboard1 Press down the hooks 2 in the direction as shown in theillustration and take the board out fr

144AppendixFailed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at once.Error occurred when receiving MIDI data.Error occurred when rece

145AppendixTroubleshootingThe following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems. Most problems may besimply

146AppendixArpeggiator settings (On/Off, Hold, Tempo) cannot bechanged.• Plug-in Boards feature their own built-in arpeggio pattern generators. Detail

147AppendixNo effects are applied.• Has the [EF BYPASS] key been set to OFF? (Page 51)• Has the Insertion Effect Element Switch parameter in the EFF s

148AppendixSpecifications61Initial touch, AftertouchAWM2, Modular Synthesis Plug-in System64Normal voices (256 Presets, 128 Internals [Users], 128 Ext

149AppendixIndex0~94 Zones...53AAbout Memory Cards

15BasicsSectionIf you have a Memory Card inserted in the instrument’s CARD slot or an optional Plug-in Boardinstalled, you may see other screens befor

150AppendixElement Amplitude...83Element Filter...

151AppendixNNormal Voice...64OOctave and MIDI Transmit Chann

152AppendixVVCE Bulk Dump...101VCE Copy...

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16BasicsSectionBasic OperationsThis section gives some basic explanations about operating the synthesizer.Selecting a ModeThere are several operation

17BasicsSectionJob ModesWhen in each Play Mode, youcan swiftly switch to eachrespective Job Mode by simplypressing the [JOB] key (its LEDwill light).

18BasicsSectionSelecting a ScreenYou can switch between screens using the [PAGE]knob and pressing [SHIFT], [PROGRAM/PART],[EXIT] and [ENTER] keys.[PAG

19BasicsSection[ENTER] KeyNormally, the [ENTER] key is used to applyparameter settings. In some cases, however, thefollowing screen appears prompting

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

20BasicsSection[DATA] KnobUse this knob to change the value of theparameter at which the cursor is positioned.Turn the knob clockwise to increment the

21BasicsSectionDemo PlaybackSeveral demo songs are supplied with this synthesizer. You can play them back as follows.Make sure synthesizer is ready f

22BasicsSectionVoices and PerformancesPlaying a VoiceBased on an AWM2 synthesis engine, this synthesizer offers various kinds of preset Voices (256Nor

23BasicsSectionUsing the Quick AccessUsing Quick Access, you can quickly selectany of 12 types of Preset Voices and 4 types ofInternal Voices (at thei

24BasicsSectionPlaying a PerformanceIn Performance Play Mode, you can select and play any of 128 internal and 64 external (MemoryCard) Performances.A

25BasicsSection3 Select a PerformanceNumber using the [DATA]knob or the [INC/YES]and [DEC/NO] keysTurn the [DATA] knob clockwise or press the[INC/YES]

26BasicsSectionAn Overview of the S30 In this section, an overview of the many features of the S30 is given. The S30 hardware is made up of a number o

27BasicsSectionTone Generator SectionThis section plays back sounds according to information received from the keyboard and controllers.The following

28BasicsSection• Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board (PLG150-DX)The sounds of the DX7 are available on this Plug-in Board. Unlike with PCM-based solutions,

29BasicsSectionEffects SectionThe effects can be used to change the sound of a Voice or Performance. There are two InsertionEffect Units plus a Rever

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30BasicsSectionAbout the ModesThe S30 has various Modes which you can select according to the task you wish to perform. STOREVOICEMODEUTILITYEDIT JOBP

31BasicsSectionVoicesA Voice is a sound created from the many parameters set in the synthesizer. In Voice Play Mode, youcan select and play any of th

32BasicsSectionAn Overview of Voices/WavesEach Voice consists of up of up to four Elements. Each Element itself uses a high-quality waveform.Internal

33BasicsSectionWavesWaves are waveforms used as Elements that make up a Voice. 553 high quality preset Waves areavailable. As shown in the following

34BasicsSectionPerformancesA Performance consists of up to 17 Parts, each of which can a Normal Voice, Drum Voice or Plug-inPart. By switching on the

35BasicsSectionIdeal for Playing LiveMany features of this synthesizer make it ideal for live performances. These features are explained here. The pa

36BasicsSection1 ArpeggiatorThe arpeggiator is particularly suited todance/techno music genres. You can assign anyof 128 Arpeggio Types to each Voice

37BasicsSectionUsing the ArpeggiatorUse Knob [1] to set the Arpeggiator Switchparameter to “on.” You can hold down multiple notes to createcomplex ar

38BasicsSectionFollowing the example in this manual, if youselect Voice Program Number 098(G02) of INT,Portamento is already set for this Voice. Use

39BasicsSectionKnobs [A]/[B]/[C]/[1]/[2]In Voice/Performance Play Mode, Knobs [A], [B],[C], [1] and [2] can be used as real-timecontrollers. Knobs [A

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Yamaha S30 Music Synthesizer.Your new S30 synthesizer incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 synthesis engin

40BasicsSectionBy creating Control Sets, you can change soundsin a variety of ways. For example, set the Src (Source) parameter ofControl Set 1 to MW

41BasicsSectionControl Sets and External MIDI ControlIn a Control Set, the controllers are assigned tothe internal parameters of the synthesizer.Howev

42BasicsSection5 Use Knob [C] to assign PCH-Crs(Pitch:Coarse) to the Dest (Destination)parameter. 6 Use Knob [1] and the [DATA] knob tospecify the Ele

43BasicsSectionControlling Parameters by Foot Controller By connecting an optional Foot Controller(such as the FC7) to the FOOTCONTROLLER jack on the

44BasicsSection1 Press the [UTILITY] key to enter UtilityMode. 2 Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to the CTRLOther (System Control Other) screen. 3 Use K

BasicsSection1 Selecting a Voice to EditEnter Voice Play Mode by pressing a [VOICE]key.Select the Voice Number of the Voice you wish toedit (Page 60).

46BasicsSectionSelecting ElementsIn Voice Edit Mode, you can select theElement to edit by pressing the respectiveBANK key ([A] to [D]). When you sele

47BasicsSection4 OSC (Oscillator) ScreensIn these screens, you can mainly set theparameters controlling the waveforms on whichthe Voice is based. You

48BasicsSection5 PCH (Pitch) and PEG (PitchEG) ScreensSet the basic pitch parameters for each Element.You can detune Elements, apply Pitch Scalingand

49BasicsSection7 AMP (Amplitude) and AEG(Amplitude EG) ScreensSet the volume of each Element after the OSC(Oscillator), PITCH and FILT (Filter) parame

5Basics SectionThe Controls & Connectors...6Before Use ...9Pow

50BasicsSectionEffectsIn the final stages of programming, you can setthe effects parameters to further change thesound’s character. To generalize, Sy

51BasicsSectionEffect BypassYou can temporarily switch effects off or onby pressing the [EF BYPASS] key. To use thisfunction, you will need to specif

52BasicsSectionUsing as a Master Keyboard(Performance Mode)1Press the [PERFORM] key, followed by the[EDIT] key (each LED will light) to enterPerforman

53BasicsSection8Turn the [PAGE] knob and open the LYRMode (Layer Mode) page. Set “on” for “Arp”(Arpeggio switch). Select “1” for “RcvCh”(MIDI Receiv

54BasicsSection3Select “4zone” for the Mode parameter usingthe Knob [B].If Master Keyboard Mode is deactivated (withoutthe [MASTER KEYBOARD] key press

55BasicsSection$As in the same manner in steps ! to #, set upfor Zone 2. Turn the Knob [A] and select“Part02”. Next go to the Mix Voice (MIX Vce)scr

56BasicsSection7Use the [PAGE] knob to open the Layer Mode(LYR Mode) screen. Set the Layer Switch(Layer) to “off” and the MIDI ReceivingChannel (RcvC

57BasicsSectionUsing as a Multitimbral ToneGenerator (Performance Mode)4Next, use the [PAGE] knob to switch to theMix Level screen, then set the volum

58BasicsSectionPerforming Live whilePlaying Back a Song FileWhile playing back the song file with the piano,bass and drum Parts assigned earlier, you

59Voice ModeVoice PlayThis mode is used for playing individual voices storedas 256 on-board presets, as well as the Internal (User)Voices, External Vo

6BasicsSectionBasicsSection1PITCH bend wheel (Page 38)Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assignother functions to this controller.2MODULATI

60Voice Mode3.Voice Category/NameVoice CategoryThe two characters to the left of the Voice Name denote thecategory of instrument or sound to which the

61Voice ModeUsing [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] KeysPress the [INC/YES] key to select the next Voice andthe [DEC/NO] key to select the previous one. The voic

62Voice Mode• Press the MEMORY [EXT] key while holding downthe MEMORY [INT] key (or vice versa) to select theInternal/External (INT/EXT) Memory of the

63Voice ModeIf the Voice within the selected Category cannot be foundwithin the current Voice Memory, [------] is displayed in theLCD and you will not

64Voice ModeThe í IndicatorIf you alter any parameters in Voice Edit Mode, theí indicator will be displayed in the top left of thescreen. This gives

65Voice ModeSetting the Voice Name1 Use Knob [2] to move the cursor to the position ofthe first character. The selected character will blink. 2 Use K

66Voice ModeGEN Other (General Other)There are various parameters for Micro Tuning and forcontrolling how the generated sound is output. ModeSelect m

67Voice ModeQED Filter (Quick Edit Filter)These parameters control filters which affect the tonalquality of the Voice. If you are using LPF (Low Pass

Voice Mode SwitchSwitch the Arpeggiator on or off.❏Settings: off, on HoldSwitch the Arpeggiator Hold on or off.❏Settings: syncoff (see below), off,

69Voice ModeCommon Controller There are eight Control Settings. You can set theController parameters for Portamento, the Pitch BendWheel, and for eac

7BasicsSection9[DATA] knob (Page 20)Use this to increase or decrease the value of theparameter at which the cursor is positioned.)[EF BYPASS] key (Pag

70Voice Mode Dest (Destination)Set the parameter to be controlled by the Control Setin Src. ❏Settings: (see the separate “Controls” list) ElemSw (El

71Voice ModetrpzdS/H 1S/H 2 SpeedSet the speed of the LFO Wave modulation. Highervalues mean faster modulation speeds.❏Settings: 0 ~ 63, 16th (16th

72Voice ModeLFO Fade DelaySet the delay time before the LFO comes into effect.A higher value means a longer delay time. ❏Settings: 0 ~ 127Short delay

73Voice Mode Ctgry (Effect Category)Set the Category of the Effect. Select a desiredCategory and press the [ENTER] key. The first EffectType in tha

74Voice ModeEFF Rev (Reverb)You can select the Reverb Effect Type, then press the[ENTER] key to set its parameters. Type (Reverb Effect Type)Set the

75Voice ModeLong Delay InsEF (Insertion Effect)Set the Insertion Effect to which the output signalfrom each Element is sent. The Insertion Effect is

76Voice Mode Hold (Hold Time)Set the Hold Time.❏Settings: 0 ~ 127 Attack (Attack Time)Set the Attack Time.❏Settings: 0 ~ 127 Decay1 (Decay 1 Time)S

77Voice Mode Center (Center Key)Set the basic pitch used by the Pitch parameter. ❏Settings: C-2 ~ G8You can also set this parameter by pressing there

78Voice ModeElement FilterYou can set Filter parameters to change the tonalcharacteristics of each Element. The following tenscreens are available. F

79Voice Mode• HPF (High Pass Filter)This only passes signals above the Cutoff frequency.You can then use the Reso (Resonance) parameterto add further

8BasicsSectionBasicsSection1CARD slot (Page 135)Insert a Memory Card here to transfer various datato/from the instrument. Read carefully theprecautio

80Voice Mode CutoffSet the Cutoff frequency. This is used as the basicfrequency for the selected Filter Type. ❏Settings: 0 ~ 255 Reso (Resonance)/B

81Voice ModeFEG ReleaseYou can set Release Time and Release Level parametersfor the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG). Combinedwith the FEG Time and FE

82Voice ModeFLT Scale (Filter Scale Break Point)You can set four Filter Scaling Break Points for eachElement. Filter Scaling controls the filter cuto

83Voice Mode Attack (Attack Time)Set the Attack Time.❏Settings: 0 ~ 127 Decay1 (Decay 1 Time)Set the Decay 1 Time.❏Settings: 0 ~ 127 Decay2 (Decay

84Voice Mode Level (Release Level)This shows the Release Level. (Fixed at zero.) Amplitude Envelope Generator SettingsThere are four Time settings (

85Voice ModeAMP Scale (AMP Scaling Break Point)You can set four Amplitude Scaling Break Points for eachElement. Amplitude Scaling controls the amplit

86Voice Mode AMod (Amplitude Modulation Depth)Set the amount (depth) by which the LFO waveformvaries (modulates) the amplitude of the sound. A large

87Voice Mode LoFreq (Low Frequency)Set the low frequency of the Shelving filter.Frequencies below this point are attenuated orboosted by the Low Gain

88Voice ModeDrum Common Edit and Drum Key EditEach Drum Voice consists of multiple Waves orNormal Voices assigned to notes across the keyboard(C0 to C

89Voice Mode AttackSet the Attack time (the time from the moment thenote is pressed to the point at which the maximumsound output level is reached).❏

9BasicsSectionBefore UseThis section explains how to connect to an AC power source, audio and MIDI devices, and a computersystem. Only switch the syn

90Voice ModeOSC Out (Oscillator Out)Set the Wave or Normal Voice output settings for eachDrum Key. LevelSet the output level for each Wave or Normal

91Voice ModeDrum Key PitchSet the pitch of each Drum Key. The tunings and PitchEG parameters can be set for each Drum Key. PCH Tune (Pitch Tune) Coa

92Voice ModeAMP AEG (Amplitude EnvelopeGenerator)The Amplitude Envelope Generator controls thechange in amplitude from the moment a note inpressed on

93Voice ModePlug-in Common Edit and Editing Each ElementThere are two edit screens for a Plug-in Voice. One isfor general Voice settings called Plug-

94Voice ModePlug-in Common GeneralThe General parameters are shown in the followingtwo screens. GEN Name (General Name)GEN Other (General Other)GEN N

95Voice ModePlug-in Common ControllerYou can set Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel andother Controller parameters for the Plug-in Voices inthe follow

96Voice ModeCTL AT Modulation(AT Modulation Depth)Here, you can set the depth of control that keyboardaftertouch has over the pitch, filter and amplit

97Voice ModeOSC Assign (Oscillator Assign)You can select the Board Voice that make up theElement in a Plug-in Voice. Use Knob [C] to select theBank a

98Voice ModePCH PEG (Pitch Envelope Generator) InitLvl (Initial Level)Set the Initial Level.❏Settings: -64 ~ 0 ~ +63 AttackSet the Attack Time.❏Sett

99Voice ModeEditing Plug-in Board VoicesPlug-in Voices are based on Board Voices. However, theBoard Voices themselves can be edited via computer,usin