Yamaha S90 Manual

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10 Entering data • Entering characters (Program/File Name Settings) ...

100Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix43VolumeVolumeAdjusts the output level.44PanPanDetermines the stereo pan position.L63 (hard left) -C (

101Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix70PitchSensPitch Key Follow SensitivityDetermines the sensitivity of the Key Follow effect (the interval

102Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix91GainFilter GainDetermines the Gain (the amount of boost applied to the signal sent to the Filter).92

103Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix115OutputSelOutput SelectDetermines the specific output(s) for the individual part (Performance/Mixing Par

104Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix136AlternatePanAlternate Pan DepthDetermines the amount by which the sound of the selected Element is

105Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix155(FEG) Attack/Decay/Release (Time)FEG Attack/Decay/Release TimeSet the FEG (Filter Envelope Generator)/

106Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix179FileUtilIDFile Utility IDThis File Utility ID number and the Device Number (above) must match the o

107Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix201Variation TypeVariation TypeDetermines the Variation effect type. Refer to the Effect Types List in t

108Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix*1When the Alternate Group (AltGrp) parameter is set to a setting other than “off,” this parameter is

109Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix*19Changes to velocity curve according to VelDepth (with Offset set to 64)Velocity DepthChanges to veloci

11Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixTable of ContentsBasics Section ... 12The Controls & Connectors ...

110Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix*28Element control according to the note position on the keyboard (ex. PEG Time : Speed of PEG change

111Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix*43Filter Scaling SettingsThe best way to understand Filter Scaling is by example. For the settings shown

112Basics Section Quick Guide Reference Appendix*56LFO Speed*57LFO Tempo Speed settings16th, 8th/3 (eighth-note triplets), 16th. (dotted sixteenth not

113Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix*61Pressing the [SF5] button switches between display of all four Parts and one single Part (in which all

114Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixInformation DisplaysAppendixInformation DisplaysThe convenient Information displays let you see at-a-g

115Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixInformation Displays● Sequence Play Mixing modePlugInfo/Port (Plug-in board installation status)Indicates

116Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixDisplay MessagesDisplay MessagesMessages InformationAre you sure? [YES]/[NO]Confirms whether you want t

117Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixDisplay MessagesPlease stop sequencer. Tr y this operation after stopping the sequencer.PLG100 not suppor

118Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixAbout MIDIAbout MIDIMIDI is an acronym that stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which all

119Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixAbout MIDIThe S90 is a fully multi-timbral tone generator, allowing you to sound several different instru

12Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixThe Controls & ConnectorsBasics SectionThe Controls & ConnectorsTop Panel1 [PITCH] Bend wheel (

120Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixAbout MIDISostenuto (Control #066)Messages which control sostenuto on/off.Holding specific notes and th

121Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixAbout MIDIRPN (Registered Parameter Number) LSB(Control #100)RPN (Registered Parameter Number) MSB(Contro

122Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixAbout MIDI Program ChangeMessages which determine which voice to select for each Part. With a combin

123Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixInstalling Optional HardwareInstalling Optional HardwareOptional units that can be installed to the S90In

124Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixInstalling Optional HardwareOptional Plug-in Board InstallationA variety of optional Plug-in boards (p

125Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixInstalling Optional Hardware5 Insert the Plug-in board into the expansion bay, slowly pushing it all the

126Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixInstalling Optional HardwareOptional mLAN8E InstallationWith the mLAN8E board, you can conveniently an

127Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixInstalling Optional Hardware6 Fasten the mLAN8E to the rear cover you removed in step 3. Attach the unit

128Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixTroubleshootingTroubleshootingNo sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the

129Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixTroubleshootingSound level is too low.● Are the MIDI volume or MIDI expression settings too low (by using

13Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixThe Controls & ConnectorsRear Panelª [POWER] switch (page 14)‚ AC INLET (AC power cord socket) (page 1

130Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixTroubleshootingCan’t save data to the Memory card .● Is the Memory card being used write protected? (W

131Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixSpecificationsSpecificationsKeyboards 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)T

132Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixIndexA A/D (Performance Play)...

133Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixElement Switch (Voice Element) ... 62ElementSw...

134Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixMixing mode (Effect Connection)... 69MLAN ...

135Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixStore ... 73Sub Category...

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14Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixSetting UpSetting UpPower Supply1Make sure the POWER switch on the S90 is set to OFF.2 Connect the supp

15Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixConnectionsConnectionsBefore connecting the S90 to other electronic components, turn off the power to all

16Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixConnectionsConnecting External MIDI EquipmentUsing a standard MIDI cable (available separately), you ca

17Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixConnectionsConnecting to a Personal ComputerBy connecting a computer, you can transfer data between the S9

18Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixConnections Using a MIDI interfaceUsing the computer’s MIDI interfaceUsing an external MIDI interfacen

19Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixDemo PlaybackDemo PlaybackThe S90 features a variety of demo songs, showcasing its dynamic sound and sophi

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20Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixOverview of the S90 Overview of the S90The S90 has a wide variety of advanced and convenient features.

21Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixOverview of the S90Internal AWM2 Tone Generator and Optional Plug-in BoardsThe tone generator block in the

22Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixOverview of the S90●Effect Plug-in Board• Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)With this board instal

23Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixOverview of the S90Part Structure – Voice/Performance/Sequence Play Modes● Voice moden In the Voice mode,

24Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixOverview of the S90● Sequence Play modeEffectsUtilizing sophisticated DSP (digital signal processing) t

25Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoices & PerformanceVoices & PerformanceBank (Memory) StructureA Voice is a single instrument soun

26Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoices & PerformanceOverview of Voice/Element/PerformanceEach Voice can consist of up to four Eleme

27Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixInternal Memory and File ManagementNormal Voices & Drum VoicesInternally, there are two Voice Types: N

28Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixInternal Memory and File ManagementInternal Memory● ROM and RAMROM (Read Only Memory) is memory designe

29Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic OperationsBasic OperationsIn this section, you’ll learn about the structure of the modes of the S90,

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30Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsSelecting a ModeThere are separate Play modes for Performances/Voices and Sequence Play

31Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic Operations1 Mode (PERF=PERFORMANCE)2 Bank/NumberP1-P3 =PLG1-PLG33 Category (page 35)4 Name (refer to

32Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsSelecting Functions and ParametersEach mode described above contains various displays,

33Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic OperationsDisplay-based ControlsData EntryWhen you exit from the Utility mode or Favorite Category f

34Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixBasic OperationsNote (Key) settingsSeveral S90 parameters let you set a key range for a function — for

35Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixBasic OperationsUsing the Character ListIn steps 2 and 3 above, you can use the special pop-up Character L

36Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying VoicesQuick GuidePlaying VoicesHere, you’ll learn how to select and play Voices (instrument sou

37Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying Voices3 Select a Voice Group. Voices in each Bank are divided into Groups [A] - [H]. Select the d

38Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying VoicesUsing the Category Search functionThe S90 features a powerful Category Search function th

39Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying VoicesTo actually call up the Voice and return to the Play mode, press the [ENTER] button.Favorite

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40Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying Voices● [F2] Voice Play Plug-in BankFrom this display you can select the particular bank on t

41Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying PerformancesPlaying PerformancesIn the Performance mode, you can select and play individual User p

42Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying Performances3 Select a Performance number. 4 Play the keyboard. n The Category Search function

43Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying Performances1 Call up the VOICE display by pressing the [F3] button in the Performance Play mode.2

44Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying PerformancesEditing Performances in the Performance Play mode (Quick Edit)The Performance Play

45Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the Arpeggio functionUsing the Arpeggio functionWhat is the Arpeggio function?This function automati

46Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the Arpeggio functionArpeggio playback1 Select a Voice/Performance (pages 36, 41).2 Turn the Arpe

47Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the Arpeggio function4 Set the Tempo for Arpeggio playback. Move the cursor to the Tempo parameter a

48Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing as a Master KeyboardUsing as a Master KeyboardWhat is the Master Mode?The S90 is loaded with such

49Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing as a Master Keyboard SplitYou can use the Zone settings to create a “Split” — dividing the keyboard

(2)-8 2/2 • Before connecting the instrument to other electronic components, turn off the power for all components. Before turning the power on or

50Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing as a Master KeyboardMemorize to a MasterThe selected mode and program are memorized to a Master i

51Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing as a Master KeyboardUsing Zones — Creating a Layer/Split with an external tone generatorIn the examp

52Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing as a Master Keyboard5 Call up the TRANS display. 1 Set the TG Switch of Zone 1 to on and set thos

53Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing ControllersUsing ControllersThe S90 gives you an amazing amount of control options. Not only is it

54Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing ControllersExample of Control Slider Settings1 Select the row of functions you wish to control b

55Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing ControllersControl Sets (Voice Common Edit [F4])Keyboard aftertouch, the controllers and some of the

56Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Controllers Control Sets and External MIDI ControlIn a Control Set, the controllers are assigned

57Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixRemote Control for external sequencerRemote Control for external sequencerThe Remote Control function lets

58Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixRemote Control for external sequencerUsing the Remote Control function1 Turn the Remote Control functio

59Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixRemote Control for external sequencerRemote Control AssignmentsFunctions to be controlled by the S90 diffe

6 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S90 Music Synthesizer. In order to get the most out of your new S90 and its sophisticated funct

60Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice EditVoice EditThe following procedure shows you the fundamentals in creating and editing Voices.O

61Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice EditCommon Edit and Editing Individual ElementsSwitching Elements (or Keys)On/Off (Mute)Voices can c

62Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice Edit3 Set the Common ParametersEach Voice consists of up to four Elements. Here, the parameters

63Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice Edit● PITCH [F2]You can set the basic pitch parameters for each Element. You can detune Elements, a

64Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice EditLPF24A (Low Pass Filter 24dB/oct Analog)A 4-pole (-24db/oct) dynamic LPF with a character sim

65Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixVoice EditDual HPFA combination of two sets of –12dB/oct HPF in parallel.Dual BPFA combination of two sets

66Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixVoice Edit● AMP (Amplitude) [F4]You can set the volume of each Element after the OSC (Oscillator), PITC

67Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing EffectsUsing EffectsIn the final stage of programing, you can set the effects parameters to further c

68Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Effects5 Use the data dial to select “FLG: FLANGER1” then play the keyboard. Try out other diffe

69Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Effects● In the Performance mode: The diagram below indicates the internal signal flow when the Vocal

7 About This Manual This manual consists of the following sections. Basics Section (page 12) This section provides an overview of the main function

70Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the JobsUsing the JobsYou can perform various operations (Jobs) in the Job mode. For example, yo

71Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing the JobsEdit Recall [F2]If you are editing a voice/performance and select a different voice/performa

72Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing the JobsSaving Data to an External Device (Bulk Dump) [F4] You can backup your custom settings of

73Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixSaving the Settings (Store)Saving the Settings (Store)You can store (save) your original parameter setting

74Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixSaving the Settings (Store)3 Save the data in the memory (DRAM) to the memory card. 4 If necessary, set

75Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying the SongsPlaying the SongsYou can directly play back the Song files stored on Memory Card. Up to 1

76Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying the SongsChained Playback1 Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to select the Chain Step Number of the fi

77Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying the SongsSong editing in the Sequence Play mode● [F2] Sequence Play Output ChannelFrom this displ

78Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying the Songs3 Select a display for the parts you wish to mix by using the [F6] button. n Please no

79Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying the Songs● [F4] SEND (Effect Send)From this display you can make basic effect settings for each tr

8 Application Index This convenient, easy-to-use index is divided to general categories to help you when you want to find information on a specific top

80Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixPlaying the Songs4 Select a part to be edited. To edit parameters common to all parts, press the [DRUM

81Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixPlaying the Songs1 After pressing the [SEQ PLAY] button, press [F6] (MIX) to enter the Mixing mode, then e

82Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Memory CardsUsing Memory CardsIn the Card mode, you can use a Memory Card (commercially available

83Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Memory CardsBasic Procedure1 Press the [CARD] button to enter the Card mode. (The indicator lights.

84Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Memory Cards File types that can be loaded from the Memory Card to the S90 when turning the powe

85Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixUsing Memory Cards[F2] Saving the S90 data to Memory Card (SAVE) This operation lets you save files to a Me

86Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixUsing Memory Cards3 Press the [ENTER] button to execute the Load operation. After the data has been lo

87Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixTouch SensitivityTouch SensitivityDifferent types of keyboard sensitivity can be selected to match differe

88Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixFunction TreeFunctionSub-FunctionParameter Name (Display)Ref. # Page Voice Play Mode[VOICE]→→→→Voice S

89Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixFunction Tree[SF5] OTHER CSAssign 12 98ChoCtrl 13 98PB Upper 14 98PB Lower 14 98AssignA 15 98AssignB 15 98

9 • Simulating monophonic instruments...Mono/Poly (Voice Common Edit, Performance/Mixing Part Edit [F1] → [SF2] Ref. #3)• Setting the stere

90Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixFunction Tree[SF5] OTHER CSAssign 12 98ChoCtrl 13 98AssignA 15 98AssignB 15 98Assign1 15 98Assign2 15 9

91Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixFunction TreeVoiceELPan 45 100[SF2] EF SEND RevSend 46 100ChoSend 47 100VarSend 48 100DryLevel 52 100[F3]

92Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixParameter TableParameter TableThis convenient table lets you quickly and easily find any desired paramet

93Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixParameter Table ... Can be edited by Quick Edit function (editing in Play mode). ... Can be edited by Cont

94Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixParameter TableSlider (F1→SF5) (F1→SF5) (F1→SF5) (F1→SF5) (F1→SF5) Direct 58 100Octave Direct F1→SF2 17

95Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixParameter TableFilter (MW) SF2 121 103AMod/PMod/FMod (MW) SF2 122-124 103Pitch SF3 125 103Filter (AT) SF3

96Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixParameter Tablen For parameters in different modes having the same name, the available parameter values

97Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendixParameter TableParameter/Function ListAA/DSource... F2AEG Su

98Basics Section Quick Guide Reference AppendixReference (Function List)This list clearly and concisely explains the function of every parameter. Fol

99Basics SectionQuick GuideReferenceAppendix20FixedVelocityFixed VelocityWhen Velocity Curve (above) is set to “fixed,” this determines the velocity va