Yamaha MU80 User Manual

XGedit95 User Manual Page 1The Yamaha XG EditorByG.Gregson

XGedit95 User Manual Page 104. Master ModuleThe Master module controls the global settings for both the XGedit program and the attached XG synthmodule

XGedit95 User Manual Page 114.3 Number of Parts LEDThis LED determines the number of synth parts saved to the midi file.Normally the saved file will o

XGedit95 User Manual Page 124.7 Knob ControlsThese controls adjust the synths global parameters:-VOL Master volume level 0 - 127ATT Master volume atte

XGedit95 User Manual Page 135. Equaliser ModuleThe Equaliser module provides editing of the built in sound output equalisation unit.This function is o

XGedit95 User Manual Page 146. Display PanelThe display panel provides a graphical representation of the system parameters. The panel has sevenmodes,

XGedit95 User Manual Page 157. A To D ConvertersThis module provides control over the A to D converters of the MU10/MU80/MU100/SW1000 and SW60synths.7

XGedit95 User Manual Page 168. Effects & Controllers ModuleThe Effects module consists of controls relating to both the global effects settings an

XGedit95 User Manual Page 17manner to the Reverb and Chorus send controls. Hence, in this mode the Variation module is systemglobal. It should be note

XGedit95 User Manual Page 18HCH Selects Plug Harmony effect – Harmony MIDI control channel 1 – 16,OFFMCH Selects Plug Harmony effect – Melody MIDI co

XGedit95 User Manual Page 198.3 Effect Parameters ModuleThis module provides editing of the currently selected effects parameters.8.3.1 Effect Name Li

XGedit95 User Manual Page 2Contents1. INTRODUCTION ...

XGedit95 User Manual Page 20ROOM2 Reverb simulating the resonance of a room.ROOM3 Reverb simulating the resonance of a room.STAGE1 Reverb appropriate

XGedit95 User Manual Page 21DISTORTIONregardless of the input level (MU100/ SW1000 Only)OVERDRIVE Adds mild distortion to the sound.AMPSIMULATORA sim

XGedit95 User Manual Page 22THRU Bypass without applying an effect.HALL1 Reverb simulating the resonance of a hall. (MU100/SW1000 Only)HALL2 Reverb si

XGedit95 User Manual Page 23AMPSIMULATORA simulation of a guitar amp.3BANDEQ(MONO)A mono EQ with adjustable LOW, MID, and HIGH equalising.2BANDEQ(STER

XGedit95 User Manual Page 248.4 ControllersThe parts response to continuous controller messages is edited using the controller section of the EffectsM

XGedit95 User Manual Page 258.4.5 VL Specific Parameters (MU100R/SW1000XG Only)VLASSIGNAssigns a controller to the VL function 0 - 95, Aftertouch,

XGedit95 User Manual Page 269. Part & Drum ModuleThis module allows editing of the current part parameters or current drum edit buffer parameters.

XGedit95 User Manual Page 279.1.6 Part EQ (MU100/SW1000 Only)Adjusts the EQ characteristics applied to the part.LGAIN Bass frequency gain -12dB - + 1

XGedit95 User Manual Page 289.2 Drum Edit ModeIn this mode the Part Module allows editing of individual drum tone parametersDrum editing is only avail

XGedit95 User Manual Page 2910. Enables ModuleThis module provides a group of LED’s to select the midi messages received by the current part.To enable

XGedit95 User Manual Page 39.2 Drum Edit Mode...

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3011. KeyboardThe Keyboard is primarily used to define the input key range for a part. This is useful if you wish to produce

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3112. Voice BoxThe Voice box is used to select the current active part and provide an overview of the Synth setup.12.1 Part

XGedit95 User Manual Page 32VoicesThe Voice List provides a three level grouping of patches to allow for easy selection of the required sounds.The fir

XGedit95 User Manual Page 33Voice Selection TipsOnly those banks and voices currently defined in the XG data book are available for selection.Some mid

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3413. MenusThe following Menu commands are available:-13.1 File Menu13.1.1 NewThis menu item allows the contents of the edit

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3513.2 Setup Menu13.2.1 Setup MidiOpens the Midi Port Setup dialog allowing the user to select the midi drivers used to comm

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3613.2.7 RegisterIf you like this program and continue to use it you are obliged to register it (See the Registration sectio

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3713.3 Utils Menu13.3.1 SW MixerProvides access to the SW Mixer panel when XGedit is operating in SW60XG mode.13.3.2 Clear M

XGedit95 User Manual Page 3814. SW MixerThis mixer screen provides control over the SW card built in mixer.There is no way to read back the current st

XGedit95 User Manual Page 39(7) Left To Right/Right To Left ControlsAllows the left audio signal to be overlaid on the right audio channel and vice ve

XGedit95 User Manual Page 41. IntroductionLegal Stuff - License/Warranty/DisclaimerXGedit is distributed as Shareware. You may make as many backups of

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4015. Working With Midi Files15.1 IntroductionYour XG synth is a superb instrument, designed to offer a large variety of hig

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4115.2.1 Stand Alone ModeThis is the normal mode of operation if you are using XGedit on its own and you want XGedit to prov

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4215.2.2 Dual ModeThis is the normal mode of operation if you are using XGedit in parallel with your sequencer and thus need

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4315.2.3 Dual Mode With RecordThis is the normal mode of operation if you are using XGedit in parallel with your sequencer a

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4415.2.4 Trouble ShootingThe following provides a list of possible problems and solutions related to midi setups:-I get the

XGedit95 User Manual Page 4515.3 The Authoring ProcessXGedit is designed to be used throughout the authoring of a Midi project. However it must be rea

XGedit95 User Manual Page 46Resolution - the author should be aware that the order of some events is important (particularlycontroller changes such as

XGedit95 User Manual Page 47The following is my preferred procedure for editing an overall voice mix:-Start by assigning basic (GM) voices to each tra

XGedit95 User Manual Page 48Where possible use XGedit in Controller Output mode (General Midi button down).XGedit normally transmits edits as a series

XGedit95 User Manual Page 49timing should not be altered by the merge process. In addition the XG specification states that a period of200ms should be

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5What Is XGedit?XGedit is a Windows based editor/librarian for the Yamaha XG series of synthesiser modules. The editormay al

XGedit95 User Manual Page 50The File | Merge Midi menu item performs the following:-Provides Midi Input File SelectionA standard file select dialog bo

XGedit95 User Manual Page 51ready for output to midi file

XGedit95 User Manual Page 52Problem FilesIt should be noted that under certain circumstances XGedit will not show all setup data contained within aloa

XGedit95 User Manual Page 53The user should refer to Merging Midi Data for which events will have been stripped from the merged midifile.If the user d

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5416. Create Your Own System Exclusive MessagesThere are times when you may want to enter just a single System Exclusive me

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5516.2 Check This Out FirstBefore you attempt to create the sysex message, please take the time to check the XG manual sect

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5616.2.2 RPN/NRPN ControllersIf the parameter you want does not have an equivalent standard controller message, then it may

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5716.3 XG SysexAll XG parameters can be altered using XG Sysex messages. Note that Sysex is specific to eachmanufacturer and

XGedit95 User Manual Page 5816.4 Constructing XG Parameter Change SysexThe general format for an XG Parameter Change message is shown below.F0 43 1n

XGedit95 User Manual Page 59If we were really ambitious we could extend this multi byte Parameter Change message to change allVariation parameters in

XGedit95 User Manual Page 62. Getting Started2.1 System RequirementsThe program is designed to operate on machines with the following specification•

XGedit95 User Manual Page 6016.5 Other Useful Sysex InformationThis section highlights some other useful sysex strings and sysex related facts you sh

XGedit95 User Manual Page 61IndexAAbout, 36ALTGRP, 27AMOD, 23AMP, 14, 23, 27, 46Amplitude Envelope Generator, 14, 27, 46Analogue To Digital Converters

XGedit95 User Manual Page 62MOD, 28Mode, 5, 14, 25, 27, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46Mono/Poly, 28Multimid, 6, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43NNew, 33NRPN, 9, 28, 44, 47,

XGedit95 User Manual Page 73. The Main ScreenThe main screen consists of a single dialog window from which all XG parameters may be accessed.3.1 Contr

XGedit95 User Manual Page 83.1.2 Dialsare digital readout controls with no associated knob. To adjust the value press and hold the left mousebutton do

XGedit95 User Manual Page 9GM ButtonA two state push button. If the button is up the program will use System Exclusive messages tocommunicate with the