Yamaha MU128 User Manual

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10MU128TABLE OF CONTENTSUtility Mode ...

100MU128 Guided TourBank 0191CAUTIONDo not use line level signals (such as from keyboards, etc.) with the mic levelbanks. The signal may be too high,

MU128 Guided Tour101EnglishMIDI/Computer Connecting CablesMIDIStandard MIDI cable. Maximum length 15 meters.DIN 5-PIN DIN 5-PIN42542 (GND)5MacApple Ma

102MU128 Guided Tour

MU128 RferenceREFERENCEThe Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of thefunctions of the MU128. Refer to it when you need informationab

104MU128 Multi ModeMulti ModeIn the Multi mode, the MU128 performs as a multi-timbral tone generatorcapable of playing up to 64 Parts simultaneously,

MU128 Multi Mode105EnglishNOTES• The Voices selected with the Model excl.button are original Voices unique to theMU128 and MU100, and do not conformto

106MU128 Multi ModeThis determines the bank number of theselected Part’s Voice. (Refer to the SOUNDLIST & MIDI DATA booklet.)Once you’ve selected

MU128 Multi Mode107EnglishVolumeRange: 000 — 127This determines the Volume setting forthe selected Part’s Voice.Expression (Expresn)Range: 000 — 127Th

108MU128 Multi ModeVariation Send (VarSend)Settings: off, on (when Variation Con-nection is set to INS);000 — 127 (when VariationConnection is set to

MU128 Multi Mode109EnglishAll Part ControlThe All Part controls include: Master Volume, Master Attenuator, ReverbReturn, Chorus Return, Variation Retu

MU12811How to Use This ManualEnglishHow to Use This ManualYou are probably eager to try out your new MU128 Tone Generator right away andhear what it c

110MU128 Multi ModeVariation Return (VarRtn)Range: 000 — 127This determines the amount of Variationreturn in the overall mix. Variation Re-turn is onl

MU128 Multi Mode111EnglishMulti Edit ModeThe Multi Edit mode features various parameters for controlling the Filter,the EG (Envelope Generator), the E

112MU128 Multi ModeLPF Cutoff Frequency (LPF Cutoff)Range: –64 — +63This determines the cutoff frequency ofthe low pass filter (LPF). The LPF filterso

MU128 Multi Mode113EnglishEnvelope Generator (EG)Path: [EDIT] button → “EG”EG (Envelope Generator) ___________________________________Level/Filter EG

114MU128 Multi ModeLevel/Filter EG ParametersEG Attack TimeRange: –64 — +63This determines the Attack Time of theEG, or how long it takes for the soun

MU128 Multi Mode115EnglishPitch EG Attack Time (PEGAtakTime)Range: –64 — +63This determines the Attack Time of thePitch EG, or how long it takes for t

116MU128 Multi ModeMulti Edit ModeEQ Low Frequency (Low Freq)Range: 32 Hz — 2.0 kHzThis determines the frequency which isboosted or cut (in the Low Ga

MU128 Multi Mode117EnglishVibratoPath: [EDIT] button → “VIBRATO”Vibrato __________________________________________________●Vibrato Rate●Vibrato Depth●

118MU128 Multi ModeOthersPath: [EDIT] button → “OTHERS”Others __________________________________________________Receive Channel...

MU128 Multi Mode119EnglishMulti Edit ModeHINTSetting different Parts to the same MIDI chan-nel is a way to build “fat,” richly texturedsounds — like t

12MU128How to Use This ManualNOTES•The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instruc-tional purposes only, and may app

120MU128 Multi Mode(See page ??.) The drum and drumS1— S4 settings are not available in the Per-formance mode (all Parts are fixed to“normal”).The Par

MU128 Multi Mode121EnglishMono/Poly ModeSettings: mono, polyThis determines whether the Part’s Voiceis played monophonically (only one noteat a time)

122MU128 Multi ModeNote Limit ParametersThe Note Limit Low and High parametersallow you to set the range of notes for aPart’s Voice. Notes outside the

MU128 Multi Mode123EnglishVelocity Sensitivity Offset (VelSensOfs)Range: 000 — 127This determines the volume range overwhich velocity affects. For low

124MU128 Multi ModeMIDI instruments allow you to change the con-trol change number for a particular controller:for example, setting the modulation whe

MU128 Multi Mode125EnglishMulti Edit ModeAssignable Controller 1 AmplitudeControl (AC1 AmpCtrl)Range: 64 — +63This determines the degree to which As-s

126MU128 Multi ModeDrum Setup ControlsThe Drum Setup controls allow you to make a wide variety of settingsfor the drum sounds in a Drum Part. These se

MU128 Multi Mode127EnglishAssignment...130●Alternate GroupNote On/Off ...

128MU128 Multi ModeFilter ParametersLPF Cutoff Frequency (LPF Cutoff)Range: –64 — +63 (XG mode), 000 —127 (TG300B mode)This determines the cutoff freq

MU128 Multi Mode129EnglishMulti Edit ModeHPF Cutoff Frequency (HPF Cutoff)Range: –64 — +63This determines the cutoff frequency ofthe high pass filter

PRECAUTIONS13English• Do not place object in front of the instrument's air vent, since this mayprevent adequate ventilation of the internal compo

130MU128 Multi ModeAssignmentAlternate GroupSettings: off, 001 — 127This determines the group assignment ofthe selected drum sound. Drums assignedto t

MU128 Performance Mode131EnglishPerformance ModeIn the Performance mode, the MU128 performs as a four-Part tone genera-tor, with all Parts controlled

132MU128 Performance ModePerformance BankSettings: Pre (Preset), Int (Internal)This determines the bank of Performanceprograms: Preset or Internal. Pr

MU128 Performance Mode133EnglishReverb Return (RevRtn)Range: 000 — 127This determines the amount of Reverbreturn for the Performance in the overallmix

134MU128 Performance ModeNOTEWhen selecting the Plug-in board with the[SELECT] button, the Model excl. categoryfeatures the original Voices of the boa

MU128 Performance Mode135EnglishProgram (Voice) NumberRange:01 — 04 part: 001 — 128A/D1 part: 001 — 013A/D2 part: 001 — 005This determines the Voice

136MU128 Performance ModeVariation Send (VarSend)Settings:off, on (when Variation Connection isset to INS);000 — 127 (when Variation Connec-tion is se

MU128 Performance Mode137EnglishPerformance Edit ModeThe Performance Edit mode features various functions and parameters,grouped in the following sect

138MU128 Performance ModePerformance Edit ModePerformance NamePerformance Name (Perform Name)This allows you to give a name to youredited Performance.

MU128 Performance Mode139EnglishAssignable Controller ParametersAssignable Controller 1 ControlChange Number (AC1 CC No.)Same as the corresponding par

14MU128of the MU90RThe Controls of the MU1281 A/D INPUT 1, 2 jacksFor connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instruments(1/4”

140MU128 Performance ModePartPath: [EDIT] button → “ PART”PART ————————————————————————— FILTER●LPF Cutoff Frequency●LPF Resonance●HPF Cutoff Frequenc

MU128 Performance Mode141English FilterPath: [EDIT] button → “PART” →“FILTER”The Filter section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as thecorr

142MU128 Performance ModeCopy and Store OperationsThe Copy and Store operations allow you to save and organize the Perfor-mances you’ve created.CopyTh

MU128 Performance Mode143English TONE GENERATORXGTG300BPERFORMMODE EQUTIL EFFECTPLAY EDITALLMUTE/SOLOPARTPARTSELECTVALUESELECTVALUEENTEREXIT

144MU128 Performance ModeCopy and Store Operations2 Use the VAL UE -/+ buttons or data dial to change the destinationPerformance number.TONE GENERATO

MU128 Performance Mode145EnglishRecall FunctionRecall is a convenient function that allows you to recover an accidentlydeleted Performance. For exampl

146MU128 Effect Edit ModeEffect Edit ModeThe MU128 features a built-in multi-effect processor with 7 independentdigital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Varia

MU128 Effect Edit Mode147EnglishReverb (REV)TypeSettings: NO EFFECT, HALL 1 — 2,ROOM 1 — 3, STAGE 1 —2, PLATE, WHITE ROOM,TUNNEL, CANYON, BASE-MENTTh

148MU128 Effect Edit ModeChorus Pan (ChoPan)Range: L63 — C — R63This determines the Pan position of theChorus sound, or where it appears in thestereo

MU128 Effect Edit Mode149EnglishMONIC ENHANCER*;COMPRESSOR; NOISEGATE; VOICE CANCEL;TALK MOD; LO-FI;DIST+DELAY;ODRV+DELAY;CMP+DT+DLY;CMP+OD+DLY;WAH+DT

MU128 MU90R15The Controls of the MU128English7 Voice Category buttonsFor selection of basic Voice categories. Use these buttons to call up the desire

150MU128 Effect Edit ModeWhen set to THRU, the sound of the Part (orParts) is output without any Variation effect.Generally, when Variation Connection

MU128 Effect Edit Mode151EnglishTypeSettings: THRU; HALL 1 — 2; ROOM1 — 3; STAGE 1 — 2;PLATE; DELAY L,C,R;DELAY L,R; ECHO; CROSSDELAY; KARAOKE 1 — 3;C

152MU128 Effect Edit ModeAbout the Effect Connections — System and InsertionAbout the Effect Connections— System and InsertionThe multi-effects of th

MU128 Effect Edit Mode153EnglishWhen Variation is set to System:NOTES• The Parts to which Insertion 1, 2 are applied is determined by the Part paramet

154MU128 Effect Edit ModeAbout the Effect Connections — System and InsertionWhen Variation is set to Insertion:NOTES• As with System above, the Parts

MU128 Equalizer (Multi EQ) Edit155EnglishEqualizer (Multi EQ) EditThe Equalizer (Multi EQ) Edit parameters allow you to adjust the over-all tone of th

156MU128 Utility ModeUtility ModeThe Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation ofthe MU128, such as Master Tune, display co

MU128 Utility Mode157EnglishMaster Tune (M.Tune)Range: –102.4 — +102.3 cents(approx. +/– 1 semitone)This determines the overall fine tuning ofthe MU12

158MU128 Utility ModeSystem Functions (SYSTEM)Mute LockSettings: off, onThis determines whether or not the Part Mutestatus of the MU128 is reset when

MU128 Utility Mode159EnglishSystem Functions (SYSTEM)Receive System On (RcvSysOn)Settings: off, onThis determines whether GM System Onor XG System On

16MU128of the MU90RThe Controls of the MU128HintYou can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the [VALUE -/+]buttons. You can move ev

160MU128 Utility ModeSystem Functions (SYSTEM)Tone GeneratorComputer and Software with multiple-port capabilityMIDI OUTPort 1: Channels A1 — A16Port 2

MU128 Utility Mode161EnglishSystem Functions (SYSTEM)Display Bank Select (DispBankSel)Settings: 1 (displays only banks withunique Voices),2 (displays

162MU128 Utility ModeDump Out Functions (DUMPOUT)The Dump Out functions allow you to save the various settings of the MU128(such as settings for Parts

MU128 Utility Mode163English2 Press the UTIL button and select “DUMPOUT,” then press theENTER button.3 From the Dump Out menu, select the type of data

164MU128 Utility ModeMultiSettings: 64 Parts, 32 Parts, 16 Parts, 64 Parts + A/D, 32 Parts +A/D, 16 Parts + A/DThis transmits the selected MU128 Multi

MU128 Utility Mode165EnglishDump Out Functions (DUMPOUT)To reload the data from the data recorder back to the MU128:Make sure that the devices are pro

166MU128 Utility ModeInitialize Functions (INITIAL)The Initialize functions allow you to restore the factory settings of the MU128.NOTESince the Initi

MU128 Utility Mode167EnglishFactory Settings (FactSet)This restores the original factory settings of the MU128.Selected Sound Module Mode:Extended Gen

168MU128 Utility ModeInitialize Functions (INITIAL)Drum (DrumInit)Range: DrumS1 — DrumS4This restores the original drum settings for the selected Drum

MU128 Utility Mode169EnglishDemo Song Play (DEMO)The Demo Song function in the Utility menu allows you to play the built-inDemo Song.NOTEAll System Se

MU128 MU90R17The Controls of the MU128EnglishRear Panel1 MIDI terminalsFor connection to other MIDI devices, such as a MIDI keyboard, tone genera-tor,

170MU128 Other FunctionsOther FunctionsSound Module Mode (MODE)This lets you select the operating mode of the MU128. Press the MODEbutton, then use th

MU128 Other Functions171EnglishShow MIDI DataThis convenient function lets you instantly view MIDI data for any param-eter setting in any mode, and se

172MU128 Other FunctionsDetails• The parameter values can be changed also by using the [VALUE-/+] but-tons.• When the cursor is at the bank number par

MU128 Plug-in System173EnglishPlug-in SystemAbout the XG Plug-in SystemThis system offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities forXG-Plug-in-co

174MU128 Plug-in SystemStructure of the XG Plug-in SystemThe beauty and usefulness of the XG Plug-in System is in its com-patibility. When an XG Plug

MU128 Plug-in System175EnglishPLG100-VH (Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board)This Plug-in board equips the MU128 with an automatic “harmonizer,”letting you in

176MU128 Plug-in SystemInstalling the Plug-in BoardBefore Installing the Plug-in BoardHere are some things you should know about the XG Plug-in boards

MU128 Plug-in System177Englishtime before turning off the power, since data may be deleted if youturn off the power before the backup operation is com

178MU128 Plug-in SystemSetting Part Assign from an External MIDI DeviceThe Part Assign parameter can also be set from an external MIDI de-vice by usin

MU128 Plug-in System179EnglishAbout Plug-in SystemInstalling the Plug-in Board1Caution• When installing or uninstalling the XG Plug-in board, the Syst

18MU128of the MU90RThe Controls of the MU1283 TO HOST terminalFor connection to a host computer that does not have a MIDI interface. ( page36.)4 DC IN

180MU128 Plug-in System4 Insert the board along the guide rails about two-thirds of the wayinside the MU128, with the connector side face down and to

MU128 Plug-in System181EnglishAbout Plug-in System5 Slowly and gently insert the XG Plug-in board the rest of the wayinto the expansion bay.6 Replace

182MU128 Plug-in System7 When the power to the MU128 is turned on again, the board isautomatically installed and ready for operation. The appropriat

APPENDIXMU128 Appendix

184MU 128 AppendixTroubleshootingTroubleshootingEven though the MU128 is exceptionally easy to use, it may occasionallynot function as you expect it t

MU128 Appendix185EnglishError MessagesError MessagesBattery Low!The battery voltage (for internal memory backup) may be too low. Bring the unit toyour

186MU 128 AppendixNo RecallPerform!This message appears if you use the Recall function (page 145) in the PerformanceEdit mode when there is no edited

MU128 Appendix187EnglishSpecificationsTone Generation MethodAWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2)Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony128-noteSound Module ModesXG, T

188MU 128 AppendixControlsVOLUME control; A/D INPUT level control; Mode select buttons: PLAY, UTIL(UTILITY), MODE, EDIT, EFFECT, EQ; other buttons: MU

MU128 Appendix189EnglishGlossaryA/D input Abbreviation for analog-to-digital. The A/D inputs of the MU128 allow you to process ana-log inputs (such a

MU12819The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can DoEnglishThe MU128 — What It Is and What It Can DoWhat It Is...The MU128 is a full-featured and easy-to-

190MU 128 AppendixPerformance In the MU128, “Performance” refers toan operation mode and the programs that are usedin that mode. A Performance can co

MU128 Appendix191EnglishIndexIndexAA/D input ...97A/D Part ...

192MU 128 AppendixIndexMU100 Exclusive Voice ... 44Multi Edit mode...

MU128 Appendix193English

4MU128CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICAMEXICOYamaha de Mexico S.A. De C.V.,Departamento de ventasJavier Rojo Gomez No.1149, Col. Gpe Del Moral,Deleg. Iztapa

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2MU12892-BPFCC INFORMATION (U.S.A)1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions containe

20MU128an DoThe MU128 — What It Is and What It Can DoAbout XGThe new XG format is an extension of General MIDI, and provides a number ofsignificant im

MU12821The MU128 — What It Is and What It Can DoEnglishthe other, and you can mix your own live performance with the sequencer tracks.MultimediaSince

22MU128an DoThe MU128 — What It Is and What It Can DoNOTEWhen set to the TG300B mode, the MU128 may not be able to play TG300-specificsong data with c

MU128t Is and What It Can Do23Modes and Function TreeEnglishModes and Function TreeMulti Play Mode P. 105P. 109P. 134P. 111P. 111P. 113P. 116P. 126P

24MU128Modes and Function TreeP. 156: Mode: Submode[SELECT <] System Setup [ENTER][SELECT </>] Dump Out [ENTER][SELECT </>] In

MU128 Guided TourGUIDED TOURWhen using your MU128 for the first time, read through thisshort section of the manual. It guides you step-by-step inusing

26MU128 Guided TourSetting Up Your MU128In this section, you’ll learn how to:© Connect the MU128 in the most basic setup — with a MIDI keyboard andan

MU128 Guided Tour27English •If you are using stereo headphones, connect them to the frontpanel PHONES jack.3 Set the HOST SELECT switch.Set this rea

28MU128 Guided TourNow that you’ve set up the MU128, we urge you to go on to the next section,turn on the instrument, and play the Demo song (page 30)

MU128 Guided Tour29EnglishPowering UpAdmittedly this is a simple operation, but you should be careful to follow theinstructions below to avoid possibl

MU1283EnglishThis product utilizes batteries or an external power supply(adapter). DO NOT connect this product to any powersupply or adapter other tha

30MU128 Guided TourPlaying the Demo SongNow that you’ve set everything up properly, try playing the built-in Demosong. This showcases the high-quality

MU128 Guided Tour31English4 Stop playback of the song.Press the [EXIT] button.5 Exit from the Demo Song function.Press the [EXIT] button again — twice

32MU128 Guided TourSetting Up the MU128 in Your Music SystemAs you learned in the section The MU128 — What It Is and What It CanDo on page 19, the MU1

MU128 Guided Tour33English• Hardware sequencerIn this setup, a hardware sequencer (such as the Yamaha QY700) is used.The main advantage of such a setu

34MU128 Guided Tour• Computer equipped with a MIDI interfaceIn this setup, you can control the MU128 from a computer (using sequenc-ing or other song

MU128 Guided Tour35EnglishNOTES• Data received via the MIDI IN-A terminal plays back Parts set to channels A01 -A16, and data received via the MIDI IN

36MU128 Guided Tour2 Connect the terminals as shown in the illustration below, usingstandard computer cables*. * Make sure to use the following co

MU128 Guided Tour37EnglishMIDI Data FlowNOTES• Data received via the MIDI IN-A terminal is transmitted directly to the computer(via the TO HOST termin

38MU128 Guided TourSelecting and Playing the PerformancesAs pointed out on page 21, the Performances of the MU128 let you play fourVoices together ove

MU128 Guided Tour39English3 Press the [PLAY] button to go to the Performance Play mode.You can press the [EXIT] button for this as well.If the All Par

4MU128Welcome to the MU128Welcome to the MU128Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MU128 ToneGenerator!The MU128 is an advanced ton

40MU128 Guided Tour5 Select the desired Performance.Use the [SELECT </>] buttons to select the Program Numberparameter, then use the [VALUE -/+]

MU128 Guided Tour41EnglishChanging the Play Mode DisplayThe MU128 lets you view the Parts of the Performance in two ways, dependingon your preference.

42MU128 Guided TourSelecting and Playing Individual VoicesThe MU128 has a stunningly huge variety of Voices — a total of 1342. Inthis section, you’ll

MU128 Guided Tour43EnglishAbout the Modes — Multi and PerformanceThe MU128 has two main operating modes: Multi and Performance. You usedthe Performanc

44MU128 Guided TourFor example, when the [Guitar] Voice Category button is pressed,bank 000/Voice 025 [NylonGt#] is selected as shown below.The follow

MU128 Guided Tour45EnglishSelecting and Playing Individual Voices3 Use the [VALUE -/+] buttons or data dial to select the desiredVoice from within th

46MU128 Guided Tour2 Select the bank number.Use the [SELECT </>] buttons to highlight the bank numberparameter (as shown below).3 Change the ban

MU128 Guided Tour47English6 Play the Voice.Play this new Voice from the connected MIDI keyboard. (Makesure that the keyboard is transmitting on channe

48MU128 Guided TourSelecting Voices From a MIDI KeyboardYou can also select Voices remotely from a connected MIDI keyboard.Though the actual operation

MU128 Guided Tour49EnglishAbout the Parts and Voices of the MU128This section covers basic information about the Parts and Voices of theMU128. It’s n

MU128Welcome to the MU100R5Welcome to the MU128Englishthe MU128’s Voices.* Company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trade-marks

50MU128 Guided TourNormal Voices and Drum VoicesThe MU128 features two types of Voices: Normal and Drum.Normal VoicesNormal Voices are pitched — in ot

MU128 Guided Tour51EnglishUse of bank select MSB and LSB when the SoundModule mode is set to “XG” or “PFM”When the Sound Module mode is set to “XG” or

52MU128 Guided TourThe bank select LSB values apply only when the bank select MSB value isset to 0 or 48 — these are used for selecting variation Voic

MU128 Guided Tour53EnglishWhen Sound Module mode is set to "TG300B"Normal Voices BankSelect MSB BankSelect LSB0~41126, 127BankSelect MSB Ban

54MU128 Guided TourHow to Select a VoiceAny MU128 Voice can be selected by specifying two numbers: the banknumber and the program number.The method of

MU128 Guided Tour55EnglishSelecting Voices when the Sound Module mode isset to “XG” or “PFM”When the Part mode is set to “normal”The bank select MSB

56MU128 Guided TourWhen Sound Module mode is set to “XG,” and Part mode is set to “drum”126127[VALUE-]BANK[VALUE+]BankSelectMSBBankSelectLSB01260127Bi

MU128 Guided Tour57EnglishWhen selecting the Voices with the Voice Category buttons and the [VALUE-/+] buttons or data dial, Voices in the selected ca

58MU128 Guided TourEditing in the Multi ModeThis section takes you step-by-step through an example editing session inthe Multi mode. The operations an

MU128 Guided Tour59EnglishSingle Part ControlsYou can make changes to each individual Part by using the Single Part con-trols. These are displayed in

Unpacking6MU128MU128 Serial No.:PA-6 AC Power Adaptor*Owner’s Manual set (this book and the “Sound List & MIDI Data” booklet)CD-ROM (XGtools)XGtoo

60MU128 Guided TourChanging the Volume and Pan settings of a PartHere, we’ll change the Volume and Pan settings of one Part’s Voice.Operation1 Select

MU128 Guided Tour61EnglishOn Your Own...If you want to, try making changes to some of the other Part controls. Theprocedure is the same:1) Select a Pa

62MU128 Guided TourEdit Menu ParametersThe Edit menu parameters provide more detailed and advanced controls overthe Parts. These are powerful tools th

MU128 Guided Tour63English5 Select the “LPF Cutoff” parameter.Use the [SELECT </>] buttons.6 Adjust the value while listening to the sound.Hold

64MU128 Guided Toura Adjust the value while listening to the sound.Try setting this to around “+30” and play the keyboard. Noticehow the attack of the

MU128 Guided Tour65EnglishEditing Drum Kits — with the Drum Setup ControlsThe Drum Setup controls provide a comprehensive set of tools for control-lin

66MU128 Guided TourMaking Changes to Individual Drum Sounds — the “Drum” ParametersThe Drum parameters provide extraordinary flexibility, since they a

MU128 Guided Tour67EnglishEditing in the Multi Mode5 Select “F#3: Timbale L.”Play F#3 on the connected keyboard, or use the [PART -/+]buttons to sele

68MU128 Guided TourOn Your Own...1) Select a Drum Part with the [PART -/+] buttons.2) Call up the Edit menus by pressing the [EDIT] button.3) Select t

MU 128 Guided Tour69EnglishEditing in the Performance ModeThe Performance mode is an exceptionally powerful and flexible mode thatallows you to combin

MU128ts7TABLE OF CONTENTSEnglishTable of ContentsWelcome to the MU128 ...

70MU128 Guided TourPerformance name, bank (Preset or Internal), andprogram number.System Transpose(key transposesetting for entirePerformance).Reverb

MU 128 Guided Tour71EnglishTransposing the Overall Key of a PerformanceIn this example, you’ll change the System Transpose setting for the “RichPiano”

72MU128 Guided TourSingle Part Controls — Selecting DifferentVoices for the PerformanceIn this next section, you’ll use the Single Part controls to ch

MU 128 Guided Tour73EnglishDetailsDrum Parts are not available in the Performance mode. However, percussive Voices(numbers 113 – 120) can be selected.

74MU128 Guided TourEdit Menu Parameters — Creating a Two-Voice LayerEditing a Performance is almost identical to editing Parts in the Multi mode.The E

MU 128 Guided Tour75English4 Select Part 1 and select a new Voice for it: “HeavySyn” (082).5 Select Part 2 and select the “HeavySyn” Voice for it as w

76MU128 Guided Tour; Change the Vibrato Rate, Depth, and Delay settings.Select one of the Parts and set the Vibrato parameters as follows:Rate: +15Dep

MU 128 Guided Tour77EnglishIf you wish to save this newly created Performance, refer to “SavingYour Original Performance” on page 78.On Your Own...Whi

78MU128 Guided Tour3) Select and change these parameters:LPF Cutoff: –64LPF Reso: +50Provided your connected keyboard has a modulation wheel (mostdo),

MU 128 Guided Tour79EnglishAssignable Controller (AC1)The Assignable Controller (AC1) is one of the more powerful features of theMU128 — it gives you

8MU128TABLE OF CONTENTSNormal Voices and Drum Voices ... 50Maximum Simulta

80MU128 Guided TourThe actual, physical means of controlling (such as foot pedals, modulationwheels, etc. on a connected keyboard) are generally assig

MU 128 Guided Tour81EnglishAssigning the Assignable ControllerThe Assignable Controller on the MU128 lets you specify the control num-ber to be used a

82MU128 Guided TourUsing the Assignable Controller — Setting UpOperation1 Set up the MIDI keyboard or instrument.Connect the foot controller to the ap

MU 128 Guided Tour83EnglishModulation WheelThe modulation wheel is the most common controller, and can be found onnearly every MIDI keyboard. It is us

84MU128 Guided Tour4 Try the setting on other Voices.Exit to the Multi Play mode display (press the [PLAY] button) andselect other Voices, trying out

MU 128 Guided Tour85EnglishExpressive Volume Control of a PartThis example shows you how to use the foot controller as an expressionpedal. This may co

86MU128 Guided Tour3 Set the AC1 Filter Control to “+63.”Since you’ve called up the “OTHERS” parameters in the previ-ous step, select “AC1FilCtrl” (wi

MU 128 Guided Tour87EnglishOn Your Own...While you’re at it, try making some of your own settings. The procedure isthe same:1) Select the desired Part

88MU128 Guided TourEffectsTo complement the huge variety of Voices and the 64-Part multi-timbralcapacity, the MU128 features a built-in multi-effect p

MU128 Guided Tour89EnglishOperation1 First, set the Send and Return controls to appropriate levels.Before you actually change the Reverb or Chorus set

MU128ts9TABLE OF CONTENTSEnglishEqualizer (EQ)...

90MU128 Guided TourApplying Distortion to a Part —Using the Variation EffectsThe Variation effect section provides a wealth of additional effects. Wit

MU128 Guided Tour91English4) If you cannot hear the Distortion effect clearly, select the“Dry/Wet” parameter (with the [SELECT </>] buttons)and

92MU128 Guided TourEqualizer (EQ)The MU128 features an extensive set of equalization controls that give youcomprehensive control over the tone quality

MU128 Guided Tour93English4 Set the specific frequency to be adjusted.For this example, set the Low Frequency value to “315” (Hz).5 Select the Low Gai

94MU128 Guided TourAdjusting the Overall Tone — Multi EQThe Multi EQ section gives you five-band control (at specific frequencies)over the entire soun

MU128 Guided Tour95EnglishMute/SoloThe MU128 has convenient Mute and Solo functions for selectively mutingor soloing any of the 64 normal Parts and th

96MU128 Guided TourThe selected Part is soloed, while all other Parts are muted.All Parts sound normally.Mute/Solo

MU128 Guided Tour97EnglishA/D InputsA/D InputsThe MU128 features a special A/D (Analog-to-Digital) input function thatallows you to connect up to two

98MU128 Guided Tour3 Select the corresponding Part.Use the [PART -/+] buttons. Since you connected to the A/DINPUT 1 jack above, select Part A/D1 in t

MU128 Guided Tour99EnglishBank 001Bank 002Bank 003Bank 018For input of an electric or electric/acoustic guitar(or other mic level instruments).For inp