Yamaha CS6X Owner's Manual

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10BasicsSectionBasicsSectionRear PanelCARD3.3VAC INLETPOWERON OFFCARD3.3VGAINVOLUMEBREATH PHONESLINE 1MICLINE 2A D INPUTPOWERONOFFAC INLET1 POWER s

100Voice ModeAMP Scale (AMP Scaling Break Point)You can set four Amplitude Scaling Break Points for eachElement. Amplitude Scaling controls the ampli

101Voice Mode AMod (Amplitude Modulation Depth)Set the amount (depth) by which the LFO waveformvaries (modulates) the amplitude of the sound. Alarge

102Voice Mode LoFreq (Low Frequency)Set the low frequency of the Shelving filter.Frequencies below this point are attenuated orboosted by the Low Gai

103Voice ModeDrum Common Edit and Drum Key EditEach Drum Voice consists of multiple Waves orNormal Voices assigned to notes across the keyboard(C0 to

104Voice Mode AttackSet the Attack time (the time from the moment thenote is pressed to the point at which the maximumsound output level is reached).

105Voice ModeOSC Out (Oscillator Out)Set the Wave or Normal Voice output settings for eachDrum Key. LevelSet the output level for each Wave or Norma

106Voice Mode RcvNtOff (Receive Note Off)Select whether MIDI Note Off messages are receivedby each Drum Key. ❏ Settings: off, onThis parameter depend

107Voice Mode AMP AEG (Amplitude Envelope Generator)The Amplitude Envelope Generator controls thechange in amplitude from the moment a note inpressed

108Voice ModePlug-in VoicesThe Voices held on Plug-in Boards (Single Part) areknown as Board Voices. A Plug-in Voice is a Board Voicethat has been pr

109Voice ModePlug-in Common GeneralThe General parameters are shown in the followingtwo screens. GEN Name (General Name)GEN Other (General Other)GEN

11BasicsSectionMIDIOUTTHRU INHOST SELECTMacPC-1PC-2MIDITO HOST BREATHSUSTAINFOOTSWITCHFOOTCONTROLLERFOOTVOLUMEINDIVIDUAL OUTPUT12OUTPUTR L MONOPHONES

110Voice ModePlug-in Common ControllerYou can set Pitch Bend Wheel, Modulation Wheel andother Controller parameters for the Plug-in Voices inthe follo

111Voice ModeCTL AT Modulation(AT Modulation Depth)Here, you can set the depth of control that keyboardaftertouch has over the pitch, filter and ampli

112Voice 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

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

114Voice ModeEditing Plug-in Board VoicesPlug-in Voices are based on Board Voices. However, theBoard Voices themselves can be edited via computer,usi

115Voice ModeVCE InitializeYou can reset (initialize) all parameters of a Voice totheir default settings. You can also selectively initializecertain

116Voice Mode 1 Source Voice Memory Select the Voice Memory containing the Voice(source) from which you will copy parameter settings. ❏ Settings: PRE

117Performance ModePerformance Mode In the 3rd to 7th screens, you can set the output levels,stereo pan position and other general parameters for each

118Performance Mode3. Performance Category/NamePerformance CategoryA two-letter abbreviation of the Performance Categoryis shown to the left of the Pe

119Performance ModePerformance Program SelectionThere are four ways in which you can select aPerformance.Using the BANK/PROGRAM keys (CS6x)Using the [

12Before UseThis section explains how to connect to an AC power source, audio and MIDI devices, and a computersystem. Only switch the synthesizer on

120Performance Mode3Use Knob [B] or the [DATA] knob or the [DEC/NO]and [INC/YES] keys to adjust the parameter settingsfor each Part.4Repeat steps 2 an

121Performance ModePerformance Edit You can set Performance Edit parameters. These canroughly be divided into Common parameters, whichapply to all Pa

122Performance ModeTone Generator Mode: [MASTER KEYBOARD]key LED offThe í (Edit) IndicatorIf you alter any parameters in Performance Edit Mode,the í i

123Performance ModeCommon GeneralYou can set the Performance Name, MIDI channel andother general parameters in the Common Edit screens. Thefollowing

124Performance 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

125Performance Mode TimeSet the pitch transition time. Higher values meanlonger transition times. You can also set this usingthe PORTAMENTO knob on

126Performance ModeCTL Assign1(Controller Assign 1)Use Knobs [C], [1] and [2] to assign Control Numbersto the Breath Controller, Knob [1] and Knob [2]

127Performance Modepeak (Peaking) GainSet the Gain. This attenuates or boosts frequenciesaround the Frequency setting. ❏ Settings: -12dB ~ 0dB ~ +12

128Performance Mode InsEF (Insertion Effect)Assign a Part to an Insertion Effect. Select “off” ifyou do not wish to assign the Part to an InsertionE

129Performance ModePart (Settings for each Part)You can edit each Part in a Performance. Use Knob [A]to select the Part, then set its parameters. Th

13BasicsSectionConnectionsConnecting to External Audio EquipmentSince the synthesizer has no built-in speakers, you need to monitor its sound output v

130Performance Mode• If PartAD (A/D Input Part) hasbeen selectedAn audio source connected to the A/D INPUT jack canbe used as a Part. There are 13 di

131Performance Mode Reso (Resonance)Set the amount of Resonance (harmonic emphasis)applied to the signal at the Cutoff frequency. Thisadds further c

132Performance ModeTON Other (Tone Other)You can set Pitch Bend Range and Velocity Sensitivityparameters for each Part.These screens are not available

133Performance Mode ModeSelect whether each Part is played backmonophonically (single notes only) orpolyphonically (multiple simultaneous notes). Thi

134Performance Mode InsEF (Insertion Effect)Shows the on/off status of the Insertion Effects. If“on” is displayed, this means that the Part’s signal

135Performance ModePart Controller You can set various Controller parameters for the A/DInput Part and Multi Plug-in Parts 17 to 32. Thefollowing two

136Performance Mode FMod (Filter Modulation Depth)Set the amount by which the filter Cutoff frequencychanges when the Modulation Wheel is used. ❏ Se

137Performance Mode FMod (Filter Modulation Depth)Set the amount by which the filter Cutoff frequencychanges when the controller (Source) is used. ❏

138Performance ModeMaster keyboardMKB Transmit (Master Keyboard Transmit)You can set parameters for transmitting keyboard datawhen in Master Keyboard

139Performance ModeMKB TxPreset1 (Master KeyboardTransmit Preset 1)You can set each zone’s initial volume and stereo pansettings when changing Perform

14BasicsSectionConnecting a pair of headphones does not affect audio output from the OUTPUT (L/MONO and R) jacks.You can monitor the same sounds via h

140Performance ModePerformance Job ModeYou can execute various actions (Jobs) in PerformanceJob Mode. For example, you can “Initialize”Performances (

141Performance Mode2Source Performance Number Select the Performance Number of the sourcePerformance. The Performance Name is shown inthe top line of

142Phrase Clip ModePhrase Clip ModeClip Kit NameThis shows the name of the Clip Kit (up to 10characters in length).4. Knob ParameterThis shows the nam

143Phrase Clip ModeUsing the [DEC/NO] and [INC/YES] KeysIf you press the [INC/YES] key, the next Clip Kit isselected and displayed. Pressing the [DEC

144Phrase Clip Mode SourceSelect the Source from which you will record.Select “mic” if you are recording a microphone leveldevice through the A/D INP

145Phrase Clip Mode5Now follow the procedure according to the settingmade in step 3.If set to “manual”: Recording will begin when you press the [ENTER

146Phrase Clip ModePhrase Clip EditThe parameters available when editing a Clip Kit areexplained here. A Clip Kit is a collection of Phrase Clips ass

147Phrase Clip ModeMenu DisplayYou will see the following if you use the [PAGE]knob while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Use the[PAGE] knob to move th

148Phrase Clip Mode ChoSend (Chorus Send)Set the Send level of the signal sent from InsertionEffect 1/2 (or the bypassed signal) to the Choruseffect.

149Phrase Clip ModeCTL Bend (Pitch Bend)You can set a range of pitch change controlled by PitchBend Wheel. LowerSet a range of pitch change by semito

15BasicsSectionConnecting External MIDI EquipmentYou can connect an external MIDI device using a MIDI cable (available separately) and control it from

150Phrase Clip ModeVariation SettingsYou can play back a Phrase Clip in up to eightdifferent ways (Variations). They are related to theClip Kit as sh

151Phrase Clip Mode❏ Settings: Depends on the length of the Phrase Clip End (End Point)Set the End Point of the Phrase Clip’s loopedsection. This ca

152Phrase Clip Mode KeyOnSelect the Key On method. There are two methods:normal and hold.❏ Settings: normal:Pressing a Clip Key starts playback of a

153Phrase Clip ModeAmplitude Envelope Generator SettingsThe Amplitude Envelope Generator has three Timeparameters and one Level parameter. These gove

154Phrase Clip ModePhrase Clip Job Mode In the Mode, you can execute various operations (jobs)on the Phrase Clips that you have created/edited inPhras

155Phrase Clip ModePCLP RenameYou can change the Phrase Clip Name for each PhraseClip. A Phrase Clip Name can consist of up to eightcharacters. To s

156Phrase Clip Mode LengthSet the Variation length ratio. You can change thelength of all the equal-sized sections by the amountset here. If you se

157Phrase Clip Mode Start (Start Point)Set the Start Point from which the Phrase Clip willbe played back. By finely adjusting the Start Point,you ca

158Phrase Clip ModePCLP FreqConvert (Frequency Convert)You can perform a Frequency Convert operation oneach Phrase Clip. This halves its sampling rat

159Phrase Clip ModePCLP CopyYou can copy the data of each Phrase Clip to anotherPhrase Clip. To select each Phrase Clip, use Knob [A] to select ClipKe

16BasicsSectionControlling Another MIDI Device via MIDI THRUWith the above MIDI connections, you can send MIDI data from the MIDI OUT connector whileM

160Phrase Clip Mode Destination Clip Key Select the Clip Key to which the Source Clip Key willbe copied. ❏ Settings: C0 ~ C6PCLP Kit Key InitializeYo

161Sequence Play ModeSequence Play ModeThe Demo Songs contain preset tempos by default.When you switch to another Demo Song, its presettempo will be u

162Sequence Play Mode Song File NumberAssign a Song file to the Chain Step. Any Song fileswith the “.MID” extension can be selected. Whenyou select

Utility Mode163Utility ModeMSTR (System Master)You can set the overall parameters, including volume andpitch, which mainly relate to the synthesizer’s

164Utility Mode Vel (Keyboard Velocity Curve)Set the Velocity Curve determining how the strengthof the notes played will affect the sound output. ❏ S

165Utility Mode BCCurve (TG Breath Curve)Set the Breath Curve determining how the strengthwith which you blow into the Breath Controller willaffect t

166Utility ModeMIDI (System MIDI)You can set overall MIDI parameters for the system.The following five screens are available. MIDI Ch (MIDI Channel)MI

167Utility Mode PgmChng (Program Change)Set to enable or disable reception of a ProgramChange message coming in. With this parameter setto “on,” the

168Utility ModeM.EQ Low (Master EQ Low)This Equalizer covers low frequencies. You can adjustthe signal level at the specified frequency. You can als

169Utility ModeDetails about Controller Assign settings in Performancemode are given on Page 126.CTRL Assign1 (Controller Assign 1)Use Knobs [C], [1]

17BasicsSection2: MIDI Interface to MIDI IN and OUTUsing the computer’s MIDI interfaceUsing an external MIDI interfaceYou will need to an appropriate

170Utility Mode ClockSelect whether or not to transmit MIDI Clockmessages to the Plug-in Board.❏ Settings: off, on DevNo (Device Number)Set the MID

In Card Mode, you can use Memory Card, a SmartMedia™ cardavailable at a consumer electronics shop, etc., to save or loaddata from/to the instrument or

172Card ModeYou will see the 1st screen (Status) when you enterCard Mode. The following seven screens are available,each for a different operation. 1

173Card 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

174Card Mode4Press the [INC/YES] key to save the file. Themessage “Completed.” will be displayed after it hasbeen saved, and you will be returned to

175Card Modevoice❏ Settings:Source Voice Memory:INT (Internal), EXT (External), PLG1 (Plug-in 1), PLG2(Plug-in 2)Source Voice Number:all (all Voices),

176Card ModeDeleteYou can delete files saved on Memory Card. Type (File Type)❏ Settings: all (all data), all-voice, chain (Sequence Chain),plugin, o

177AppendixHow to Install theOptional Plug-in BoardThe installation method is different depending on theinstrument types, keyboard (CS6x) and EIA size

178AppendixWhen installing the optional Plug-in board (from when youremove the cover to when the cover is replaced securely)all operations must be don

179AppendixRemoving the Plug-in board from the keyboard1 Remove the cable from the hook-shaped bundle tie.2 Press down the hooks 2 in the direction as

18BasicsSectionConnecting Various ControllersThe CS6x has several controller jacks on the rear panel, including FOOT SWITCH, SUSTAIN, FOOTCONTROLLER,

180Appendix5 Take out the Plug-in board from the anti-static bag.When installing the board, the side with a connector andICs must be on top.6 Carefull

181AppendixFailed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at once.Error occurred when receiving MIDI data.Error occurred when rece

182AppendixTroubleshootingThe following table provides troubleshooting hints and page references for some common problems. Most problems may besimply

183AppendixSound is very quiet.• Has the MIDI volume or MIDI expression been set too low?• Has the filter cutoff frequency been set too high/low? (Pag

184AppendixCannot find the Drum Voice.• Drum Voices are selected differently to Normal Voices (Page 76).Cannot enter small values.• Have you only trie

SpecificationsCS6x CS6R61 —Initial touch, Aftertouch —AWM2, Phrase Clip, Modular Synthesis Plug-in System64Normal voices (256 Presets, 128 Internals [

186AppendixIndex0~94 Zones ...68AA/D INPUT jacks...

187AppendixDrum Key Amplitude ...106Drum Key EQ (Equalizer) ...

188AppendixMKB TxPreset2 (Master Keyboard Transmit Preset 2) ...139MKB TxSw1 (Master Keyboard Transmit Switch 1) ...

189AppendixReading the Displayed Settings ...120Rear Panel ...

19BasicsSectionPowering UpPower-on ProcedureWhen you have made all the necessary connections between your synthesizer and any other devices,make sure

190MEMO

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Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board PLG150-ANReproduce the fat and funky sounds of vintage analog synths! This board gives you a synth engine simil

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

21BasicsSectionBasic OperationsThis section gives some basic explanations about operating the synthesizer.Selecting a ModeThere are several operation

22BasicsSection4Phrase Clip Edit Mode (Page146)Press the [EDIT] key while inPhrase Clip Play Mode. To exitto another Mode, simply pressthe respective

23BasicsSectionSelecting a ScreenYou can switch between screens using the [PAGE]knob and pressing [SHIFT], PROGRAM/PART,[EXIT] and [ENTER] keys.[PAGE]

24BasicsSection[ENTER] KeyNormally, the [ENTER] key is used to applyparameter settings. In some cases, however, thefollowing screen appears prompting

25BasicsSection[DATA] KnobUse this knob to change the value of theparameter at which the cursor is positioned.Turn the knob clockwise to increment the

26BasicsSectionDemo PlaybackSeveral demo songs are supplied with this synthesizer. You can play them back as follows.Make sure synthesizer is ready f

27BasicsSectionVoices and PerformancesPlaying a VoiceBased on an AWM2 synthesis engine, this synthesizer offers various kinds of preset Voices (256Nor

Now you can play a selected Voice when you playthe keyboard on the CS6x or the externalkeyboard connected to the CS6R. Try auditioningother Voices.De

29BasicsSectionPlaying a PerformanceIn Performance Play Mode, you can select and play any of 128 internal and 64 external (MemoryCard) Performances.A

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30BasicsSection3 Select a PerformanceNumber using the [DATA]knob or the [INC/YES]and [DEC/NO] keysTurn the [DATA] knob clockwise or press the[INC/YES]

31BasicsSectionAn Overview of the CS6x/CS6R In this section, an overview of the many features of the CS6x/CS6R is given. The CS6x/CS6R hardware is mad

32BasicsSectionTone Generator SectionThis section plays back sounds according to information received from the keyboard and controllers.The following

33BasicsSection• 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,

34BasicsSectionEffects SectionThe effects can be used to change the sound of a Voice or Performance. There are two InsertionEffect Units plus a Rever

35BasicsSectionAbout the ModesThe CS6x/CS6R has various Modes which you can select according to the task you wish to perform. VOICE PERFORMUTILITY CAR

36BasicsSectionVoicesA Voice is a sound created from the many parameters set in the synthesizer. In Voice Play Mode, youcan select and play any of th

37BasicsSectionAn Overview of Voices/WavesEach Voice consists of up of up to four Elements. Each Element itself uses a high-quality waveform.Internal

38BasicsSectionWavesWaves are waveforms used as Elements that make up a Voice. 479 high quality preset Waves areavailable. As shown in the following

39BasicsSectionPerformancesA Performance consists of up to 20 Parts, each of which can a Normal Voice, Drum Voice, Phrase Clip,A/D Input Part or Plug-

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Yamaha CS6x/CS6R Control Synthesizer.Your new CS6x/CS6R synthesizer incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 s

40BasicsSectionEasy Real-time EditingSound Control Knobs (CS6x only)The Sound Control knobs allow you for on-the-fly alteration of the tonal character

41BasicsSectionIdeal for Playing LiveMany features of this synthesizer make it ideal for live performances. These features are explained here. The pa

42BasicsSection1 ArpeggiatorThe arpeggiator is particularly suited todance/techno music genres. You can assign anyof 128 Arpeggio Types to each Voice

43BasicsSectionSelecting the Arpeggio Type1Press the [EDIT] key in Voice Play Mode. Youwill enter Voice Edit Mode at the screen whereyou previously e

44BasicsSectionSetting the TempoYou can use Knob [C] to adjust the tempobetween 25 and 300 BPM. This parameter settingis used by the Arpeggiator. Us

45BasicsSection2Use the Sound Control knobs and AssignableKnobs [1]/[2] to get the sound that you willstore as a Scene.Each Voice can have its own set

46BasicsSectionControlling Scenes by Foot Controller (CS6x)By connecting an optional Foot Controller(such as the FC7) to the FOOTCONTROLLER jack on th

3 Use Knob [B] to select “04:FootCtrl” (FootController).4 Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to the CTLAssign2 (Voice Control Assign 2) screen. 5 Use Knob

48BasicsSectionFoot Controller (CS6x)An optional Foot Controller (such as the FC7),connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack(Page 18) on the rear panel, c

49BasicsSectionAftertouchAftertouch lets you, for example, add vibrato to asound by applying further pressure to a note on thekeyboard while it is bei

5Basics SectionThe Controls & Connectors ...6Before Use ...12Pow

Control Sets and External MIDI ControlIn a Control Set, the controllers are assigned to theinternal parameters of the synthesizer. However,some contr

51BasicsSectionAssigning Parameters to Knobs [1] and [2] The following procedure explains how you canassign a desired parameter to Knob [1] or [2].You

Controlling Parameters by Foot Controller (CS6x)By connecting an optional Foot Controller(such as the FC7) to the FOOTCONTROLLER jack on the rear pane

53BasicsSection1 Press the [UTILITY] key to enter UtilityMode. 2 Use the [PAGE] knob to switch to the CTRLOther (System Control Other) screen. 3 Use K

54BasicsSectionSampling Rate and BitResolutionAs an example, the illustration shows a sine wave.When recording (sampling) the sine wave, theA/D conver

55BasicsSectionCreating a Clip KitYou can assign Phrase Clips to notes on thekeyboard (C0 to C6) and play them live or using asequencer. You can also

56BasicsSection!In Phrase Clip Edit Mode, use the [PAGE] knobto switch to the OSC Asgn screen. Normallyyou would assign the Phrase Clip to a note ont

57BasicsSection@Check that note C1 is selected, then press the[ENTER] key. The Variation parameters for[Clip 001] will be displayed. To return to the

58BasicsSection[Clip 001] is now reversed as Variation 1 andlooped for one bar as Variation 2, and bothVariations can be played by pressing notes C1 a

59BasicsSection5Other Useful FeaturesPortamentoPortamento is used to create a smooth transitionin pitch from the first note played on thekeyboard to t

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1 Selecting a Voice to EditEnter Voice Play Mode by pressing the [VOICE]key.Select the Voice Number of the Voice you wish toedit (Page 75).Before edit

61BasicsSectionSelecting Elements (CS6x)In Voice Edit Mode, you can select the Elementto edit by pressing the respective ELEMENTSELECT key ([1] to [4]

62BasicsSection• QED (Common Quick Edit)These parameters mostly control the volume andtone of the Voice and you can easily change theoverall sound. M

63BasicsSection5 PCH (Pitch) and PEG (Pitch EG)ScreensSet the basic pitch parameters for each Element.You can detune Elements, apply Pitch Scaling and

64BasicsSection7 AMP (Amplitude) and AEG(Amplitude EG) ScreensSet the volume of each Element after the OSC(Oscillator), PITCH and FILT (Filter) parame

65BasicsSectionEffectsIn the final stages of programming, you can setthe effects parameters to further change thesound’s character. To generalize, Sy

Effect BypassYou can temporarily switch effects off or on bypressing the [EF BYPASS] key. To use thisfunction, you will need to specify the effect to

67BasicsSectionUsing as a Master Keyboard(Performance Mode)2Select “Common” using the Knob [A], thenopen the GEN M. Kbd (General MasterKeyboard) scree

68BasicsSection9Turn the [PAGE] knob and open the ARP Type(Arpeggio Type) screen. Set “on” for “Switch.” In steps 6 to 9, you now complete settings f

69BasicsSectionSelecting a Zone opens the MKB Transmitscreen. You may want to select a sub screen toset up a Zone using the [PAGE] knob. But youfirs

MIDIHOST SELECTTO HOSTBREATHFOOTSWITCHFOOTCONTROLLERTMEOUTIN THRUSUSTAINVOICE PERFORMUTILITY CARDEDITCOMPAREJOBSTOREMODEGATE TIMEON/OFFPLAY/STOPRECON/

70BasicsSectionYou don’t need to make further settings forZone 4 since it is not intended for an internalPart and has already been set to outputperfor

71BasicsSection8As in the same manner in steps 5 to 7, set upfor the Upper Part. Select “PartP1” for theLower Part, go to the MIX Vce (Mix Voice)scre

72BasicsSectionUsing as a Multitimbral ToneGenerator (Performance Mode)4 Next, use the [PAGE] knob to switch to theMix Level screen, then set the volu

73BasicsSectionPerforming Live whilePlaying Back a Song FileWhile playing back the song file with the piano,bass and drum Parts assigned earlier, you

74Voice ModeVoice PlayThis mode is used for playing individual voices storedas 256 on-board presets, as well as the Internal (User)Voices, External Vo

75Voice Mode3.Voice Category/NameVoice CategoryThe two characters to the left of the Voice Name denote thecategory of instrument or sound to which the

76Voice Mode3Press a PROGRAM key ([1] to [16]) to select aProgram Number.Voices can be selected by setting the Memory, Bankand Program Number as expla

77Voice ModeSelecting User Drums (INT:DR1/2 and EXT:DR1/2)• Press the MEMORY [EXT] key while holding downthe MEMORY [INT] key (or vice versa) to selec

78Voice Mode[DATA] knob (or [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] key)You can scroll through Voices in the specified Categoryacross the Memories. Turning the [DATA]

79Voice ModeThe í IndicatorIf you alter any parameters in Voice Edit Mode, theí indicator will be displayed in the top left of thescreen. This gives

8BasicsSectionBasicsSectionTHRUDEC/NO INC/YESEXIT ENTEREFBYPASSMASTERKEYBOARDSYSTEMCURSORA B C 1 2SHIFT PAGE PART/ELEMENT DATACARD3.3V8 LCD (Liquid Cr

80Voice ModeMenu DisplayYou will see the following if you use the [PAGE]knob while holding down the [SHIFT] key. Use the[PAGE] knob to move the curso

81Voice ModeGEN Other (General Other)There are various parameters for Micro Tuning and forcontrolling how the generated sound is output. ModeSelect m

82Voice ModeQED Filter (Quick Edit Filter)These parameters control filters which affect the tonalquality of the Voice. If you are using LPF (Low Pass

83Voice Mode SwitchSwitch the Arpeggiator on or off. You can also setthis using the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] key on thefront panel of the CS6x. ❏ Settings:

84Voice ModeCommon Controller There are eight Control Settings. You can set theController parameters for Portamento, the Pitch BendWheel, and for eac

85Voice Mode Src (Source)Set the Controller used to control the function chosenin Dest. The following nine controllers are available.❏ Settings: PB

86Voice ModetrpzdS/H 1S/H 2 SpeedSet the speed of the LFO Wave modulation. Highervalues mean faster modulation speeds.❏ Settings: 0 ~ 63, 16th (16th

87Voice ModeLFO Fade DelaySet the delay time before the LFO comes into effect.A higher value means a longer delay time. ❏ Settings: 0 ~ 127Short dela

88Voice Mode Ctgry (Effect Category)Set the Category of the Effect. Select a desiredCategory and press the [ENTER] key. The first EffectType in tha

89Voice 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

9BasicsSectionPOWERBANKPROGRAMPARTA B C D E F G H1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4ELEMENT SELECT ELEMENT ON/OFF1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16GENERAL QED ARPEGGIO

90Voice ModeLong Delay InsEF (Insertion Effect)Set the Insertion Effect to which the output signalfrom each Element is sent. The Insertion Effect is

91Voice 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

92Voice Mode Center (Center Key)Set the basic pitch used by the Pitch parameter. ❏ Settings: C-2 ~ G8You can also set this parameter by pressing ther

93Voice ModeElement FilterYou can set Filter parameters to change the tonalcharacteristics of each Element. The following tenscreens are available. F

94Voice Mode• HPF (High Pass Filter)This only passes signals above the Cutoff frequency.You can then use the Reso (Resonance) parameterto add further

95Voice Mode CutoffSet the Cutoff frequency. This is used as the basicfrequency for the selected Filter Type. ❏ Settings: 0 ~ 255 Reso (Resonance)/

96Voice ModeFEG ReleaseYou can set Release Time and Release Level parametersfor the Filter Envelope Generator (FEG). Combinedwith the FEG Time and FE

97Voice ModeFLT Scale (Filter Scale Break Point)You can set four Filter Scaling Break Points for eachElement. Filter Scaling controls the filter cuto

98Voice Mode Attack (Attack Time)Set the Attack Time.❏ Settings: 0 ~ 127 Decay1 (Decay 1 Time)Set the Decay 1 Time.❏ Settings: 0 ~ 127 Decay2 (Deca

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