Yamaha DX100 User Manual

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In this mode, you can play any of the voices currently in the DX100’s 24-voiceINTERNAL memory individually.The BANK PLAY mode enables you to access th

The DX100 comes with 192 different pre-programmed voices in an internal ROM(Read Only Memory).These voiced can be loaded singly into the DX100's

PRESET SEARCHThis function allows you to directly access the voices in the PRESET memory, inthe order they appear in the PRESET memory.PRESET SEARCH i

CHAPTER III: THE FUNCTION MODEThe FUNCTION mode permits access to four groups of functions:tuning functions, MIDI functions, memorymanagement function

* Note that performance parameters 13 through 24 can be individually stored foreach voice. They must therefore be stored in the appropriate INTERNAL R

15: PORTAMENTO MODETwo different portamento modes are available: Full Time Portamento and FingeredPortamento. When the POLY/MONO function is set to

LFO modulation can be made to modulate the pitch of the voice, producing a rangeof vibrato type effects. This function is used to set the maximum dept

20: BREATH RANGE, PITCHThis function is used to set the maximum depth of LFO pitch modulation that canbe applied using the breath controller. The actu

23: BREATH RANGE, EG BIASThis function permits breath pressure applied to the BC-1 breath controller to directlycontrol the amplitude or timbre of the

be used once after this function is called. Subsequent changes must be made usingthe DATA ENTRY slider and -1 /+1 buttons after the INTERNAL PLAY mode

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7: INIT VOICEThis function sets all voice parameters in the voice edit buffer to their “initialized”values, permitting voice programming from an effec

for convenience and ease of selection during a performance, you would use theBANK EDIT function to place your 10 required voices in locations 1–10 in

When this function is initially called, the LCD will read “Save to Tape ?” Confirmyour intention to save the contents of the 24 voices to cassette tap

DATA ENTRY YES button again and start the cassette recorder running in the PLAYmode. Pressing the -1 button prior to the final step in the above proce

DX21 CASSETTE LOADIf you have a voice set programmed on a Yamaha DX21 Digital ProgrammableAlgorithm Synthesizer, these voices can be transferred from

is normally set to match the transmission or reception channel of the MlDI equipmentto which the DX100 is connected.Data is entered using the DATA ENT

CHAPTER IV: VOICE PROGRAMMINGBefore you begin actually programming or editing your own voices, a basic un-1. The Basics of FM derstanding of how digit

Operators do not have to be connected “vertically” in a modulator-carrier re-lationship, as shown above. The outputs of two operators can also be mixe

Most algorithms have multiple modulators and carriers. In one algorithm a givenoperator may be a carrier, while in the next it might function as a mod

Still more variations can be achieved by changing the relative output levels betweenoperators; the greater the level of the modulating operator, the m

CONGRATULATIONS!Your Yamaha DX100 Digital Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer incorporates state-of-the-art digital FM tone generation technology, prov

content of the note changes (the timbre changes) from the time the note is initiatedto the time it decays.Each of the 4 operators available in DX100 c

2. The EDIT andTo actually program or edit a voice, you need to enter the EDIT mode. This is doneby pressing the EDIT/COMPARE button in the group of b

3. The VoiceParametersThe following is a brief description of each available voice parameter, how it isprogrammed, and its effect. These parameters ar

2: FEEDBACKFeedback can be applied to one operator in each algorithm. Pressing this buttonpermits setting the amount (level) of feedback which will be

5: LFO DELAYPermits setting a delay of between 0 and approximately 10.7 seconds before theLFO modulation effect begins after a key is played. This is

The beginning of the LFO cycle is normally synchronized with key-on timing. Thisparameter permits turning this synchronization on or off. All operator

effects can be applied to the selected operators. A setting of 7 produces maximumsensitivity and therefore maximum effect depth.12: KEY VELOCITYWhile

ratio at a low operator level with even-ratio operators to add bite to a string soundand many other effects.The standard DX100 keyboard pitch is 8’; t

The following EG curves show the parameters for some common instruments.PIANO E.G. CURVEORGAN E.G. CURVEBRASS E.G. CURVE20: OPERATOR OUT LEVELPermits

4. Storing Voice DataIf you have edited any of the above voice parameters and wish to store the newvoice, you must use the STORE function BEFORE PRESS

PRECAUTIONS1. Location2. Cleaning3. Service andModifications4. Relocation5. HandIing6. Electrical Storms(Lightning)7. EIectromagneticFieldsAvoid locat

If you choose to program a voice from scratch, you’ll need to have a clear memorylocation (or one containing a voice that you either don’t want or hav

CHAPTER V: VOICE PROGRAMMING EXAMPLEIn this section we’ll go through the steps in creating a fairly percussive electric piano voice from scratch. This

STEP 4:STEP 5:STEP 6:STEP 7.STEP 8:Set the OP1 (carrier) EGSelect the ENVELOPE GENERATOR AR parameter, and select operator 1 by pressingthe OPERATOR S

STEP 9:STEP 10:STEP 11:STEP 12:STEP 13:D1L = 0D2R = 0RR = 10Copy OP3 (carrier) EG Parameters to OP4 (modulator)Hold down the EG COPY button and press

STEP 15:Add Amplitude Modulation to OP2As a final enhancement to our voice, let’s add just a touch of amplitude modulationto OP2—the main piano sound

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSKeyboard49 keys, (Mini keybord)Sound SourceFM Tone Generator (4 operators, 8 algorithms)Simultaneous Note Output8 notes, reverse

MIDI DATA FORMAT1. TransmissionConditionsACTIVE SENSINGNOTE ON /OFFSUSTAIN SWITCHPITCH BENDERPOLY MODEMONO MODEMODULATION WHEELBREATH CONTROLERDATA EN

All MIDI data is transmitted when the MIDI ON/OFF function is ON. The MIDI2. Transmission Data transmission channel is determined by the setting of th

2-2 System Information2-2-1 System Real-Time MessageActive sensingStatus 11111110(FE)Transmitted once approximately every 200 milliseconds2-2-2 System

Byte count 00000000(00)Data 0ddddddd4096 bytes0dddddddChecksum 0eeeeeeeEOX11110111(F7)The data of 32 voices, including the 24 voices in RAM memory, wi

CHAPTER I: SETTING UP1. Audio Outputs2. Optional FootSwitch3. Optional BC-1Breath Con troller4. Headphones5. MIDI Terminals6. Cassette7. Battery, AC P

3. ReceptionConditions49

All MIDI data is received when the MIDI ON/OFF function is ON. When a specific4. Reception Data MIDI receive channel has been selected using the MIDI

Functions only on MSB data:MSB00000000 Lowest value01000000 Center value01111111 Highest value4-1-2 Channel Mode MessageStatus 1011nnnn n=channel no.0

(3) 1 Voice Bulk DataReceived only when MIDI SYS INFO is ON. The format is the same as for thetransmitted 1 voice bulk data. The 93 voice data bytes a

5. System ExclusiveData5-1. VOICE DATA (VMEM format)Parameter no.PParameter0 ATTACK RATE1 DECAY 1 RATE2 DECAY 2 RATE3 RELEASE RATE4 DECAY 1 LEVEL OP45

5-2. VOlCE PARAMETERS (VCED format)parameter no.Pparameter LCD Display Data Note0123456789101112132526383951525354555657585960616263646566676869707172

5-3. FUNCTION PARAMETERSParameter no.P93949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127ParameterOPERA

[ Digital Programmable Algorium Synthesizer]Date : 5/10, 1985Model DX100 MIDI Implementation ChartVersion : 1.0TransmittedFunction ...

VOICE/FUNCTION DATADATA NAME :DATE :NUMBER :PROGRAMMER :57

DATA NAMEDATE :PROGRAMMER :No.VOICE NAMEREMARKS12345678910111213141516171819202122232458

NOTE:8. Power-ON, LowBattery LED Indicator9. LCD ContrastControl10. ID FunctionWhen setting up your system, be sure to turn the DX100 and any effects

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Insert 6 AA size dry batteries (optional). Remove the cover at the rear of the main11. When using dry unit and set the batteries while checking the po

CHAPTER II: PLAYING THE DX1001. DX100 VoiceMemoryConfigurationThe DX100 has three different voice memories which serve different purposes. Theyare:The

mode, while the second group is accessed in the SHIFT mode (these modes willbe described below. These voices may be selected and stored in the BANK or