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Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 4 With the convenient built-in host computer interface and MIDI ter- minals, the MU80 is ideal for any computer music system — from connec- tion to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio. With its large LCD and the intuitive graphic controls on the display, the MU80 is remarkably easy to use.

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your MU80 package should include the items listed below. Make sure that you have them all. Also, write down the serial number of your MU80 in the box below, for future reference. M U 8 0 PA-1207 AC Power Adaptor Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual ... vi Precautions ... vii The Controls of the MU80 ... 1 The MU80 — What It Is and What It Can Do ... 4 What It Is… ... 4 About General MIDI ... 4 What It Can Do…...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Single Part Control ... 37 Editing in Single Part ... 37 All Part Control ... 41 Editing in All Part ... 41 Multi Edit Mode ... 44 Filter ... 44 EG (Envelope Generator) ... 46 Vibrato ... 51 Others ... 53 Drum Setup Controls ...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL How to Use This Manual You are probably eager to try out your new MU80 Tone Generator right away and hear what it can do, rather than have to read through a lot of in- structions before you can even get a sound out of it.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    Precautions Your MU80 will give you years of reliable service if you follow the simple precautions below: LOCATION Keep the instrument away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures (such as direct sunlight) or humidity. Also avoid loca- tions which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage.
  • Page 10 YOURSELF The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. Never open the case or tamper with the internal circuitry in any way, since doing so may result in damage to the instrument. Refer all servicing to qualified Yamaha service personnel. MIDI CABLES When connecting the instrument to other MIDI equipment, be sure to use only high-quality cables made especially for MIDI data transmission.

  • Page 11: The Controls Of The Mu80

    The Controls of the MU80 Front Panel 1 A/D INPUT jack For connection of a microphone, electric guitar or other electronic instrument. (Accepts either stereo or mono 1/4" plugs.) 2 A/D INPUT l e vel control For control of the A/D input level.
  • Page 12 THE CONTROLS OF THE MU80 9 EFFECT button For entering the Effect Edit mode. (See page 86.) 10 EQ button For entering the EQ Edit mode. (See page 96.) 11 MUTE/SOLO button Pressing this alternately mutes or solos the selected Part. (See page 23.)

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    4 DC IN jack For connection to the PA-1207 AC power adaptor. 5 OUTPUT R, L/MONO jacks (Right, Left/Mono) For connection to a stereo amplifier/speaker system. When using a mono sys- tem, connect it to the L/MONO jack. THE CONTROLS OF THE MU80...

  • Page 14: The Mu80 - What It Is And What It Can Do

    MIDI) compatibility, with a total of 537 Voices and 11 drum kits. The MU80 has 64-note polyphony and is 32-Part multi-timbral. In other words, the MU80 has 32 different Parts, each with its own Voice, so that up to 32 different Voices can be sounded simultaneously. Since the MU80 features dual MIDI input ports (A and B), 16 Parts can be played from one MIDI port and the remaining 16 from the other port.

  • Page 15: What It Can Do

    What It Can Do… Here are a few ideas on how you can use the MU80. The list below is not comprehensive, but is meant to be a general guide to the possibilities and provide a starting point or springboard for your own creative ideas and ex- plorations.

  • Page 16: About The Modes Of The Mu80

    Which mode the MU80 is in depends on the selected Sound Module mode. If XG, TG300B or C/M are selected, the MU80 automatically sets itself to the Multi mode. When PFM is selected, the MU80 is in the Per- formance mode.
  • Page 17 Reverb Send Chorus Send Variation Send Note Shift The MU80 has several different Edit modes, each with various menus and operations: Part Edit Mode F i l t e r THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO...
  • Page 18 THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Vibrato Vibrato Rate Vibrato Depth Vibrato Delay Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth V e l o c i t y S e n s i t i v i t y O f f s e t...
  • Page 19 Performance Edit Mode P a r t F i l t e r Vibrato Others THE MU80 — WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT CAN DO Cutoff Frequency Resonance EG Attack Time EG Decay Time EG Release Time Pitch EG Initial Level...

  • Page 20: Utility Mode

    Utility Mode The Utility mode lets you set functions related to the overall operation of the MU80, such as Master Tune, display Contrast and reception of certain MIDI messages that affect the entire instrument. Included also are miscel- laneous operations, such as sending bulk data to a data storage device, ini- tializing of the MU80 settings, and playing the special Demo song.
  • Page 21 When using your MU80 for the first time, read through this short section of the manual. It guides you step-by-step in us- ing many of the basic operations: setting the instrument up, connecting it properly to other equipment, and — most im- portantly —...

  • Page 22: Guided Tour

    GUIDED TOUR Setting Up Your MU80 In this introductory section, you’ll learn how to set up the MU80 for use with a MIDI keyboard. (Setting up for use with a computer is covered on page 26.) What You’ll Need The MU80 and the included power adaptor.
  • Page 23 Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the PA-1207. The use of an incompatible adaptor may result in irreparable damage to the MU80, and even pose a serious shock hazard. Be sure to disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet when the MU80 is not in use. Power Adaptor...

  • Page 24: Powering Up And Playing The Demo Song

    After the greeting display, the following display will appear: 2 Turn on the power of your MIDI keyboard. 3 Make sure that all volume controls (on the MU80 and the con- nected amplifier) are turned down. Then, turn on the power of your amplifier speaker system.

  • Page 25: Playing The Demo Song

    Playing the Demo Song Now that you’ve set everything up properly, try playing the built-in Demo Song. This showcases the high-quality Voices and the AWM2 tone genera- tion system of the MU80. Operation 1 Press the UTILITY button. 2 Select “DEMO” with the SELECT w buttons and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 26 If you’ve carefully followed all instructions up to now, one of the “level meter” bars in the display should move — and you should be able to hear the sound of the MU80 as you play. The number under the moving “level meter” indicates the Part number.

  • Page 27: Selecting Voices

    Selecting Voices In this brief section, you’ll learn how to select other Voices. You can do this directly from the panel of the MU80 or remotely, from your MIDI key- board. Operation 1 First, select a Part. Use the PART q buttons to select Part 1.

  • Page 28: Changing The Voice Bank

    GUIDED TOUR Play this new Voice from the keyboard. Try selecting other Voices and play them as well. (For a list of all the available Voices, refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can rapidly move through the values by holding down one of the VALUE q buttons. You can move even more rapidly by holding down one button and then pressing and hold- ing down the other.

  • Page 29: Selecting Voices From Your Midi Keyboard

    2 Use the panel controls to select a program on your keyboard. Generally, if everything has been set up properly, the Voice number and name on the MU80 will change, and will be the same number as the program number you selected on your keyboard.

  • Page 30: Changing Some Of The Settings - Part Controls

    You can make changes to each individual Part by using the Part controls. These are always displayed in the Play mode, giving you at-a-glance con- firmation of the various basic settings of the MU80. Let’s take a look at the Play display again: Part number.
  • Page 31 Operation 1 Use the PART q buttons to select Part 2. P a r t 2 . 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to call up the “Rcv CH” display below. Current MIDI Receive Channel. 3 Use the VALUE q buttons to change the MIDI Receive Chan- nel to “A01.”...

  • Page 32: Changing The Volume And Pan Settings Of A Part

    GUIDED TOUR Changing the Volume and Pan settings of a Part Now that you’re playing two Voices at the same time, you may want to ad- just their settings. Here, we’ll change the Volume and Pan settings of one Part’s Voice. Operation 1 Use the PART q buttons to select the desired Part (Part 1 or 2).

  • Page 33: Using Mute/Solo

    Using Mute/Solo The MU80 has convenient Mute and Solo functions for selectively muting or soloing any of the 32 Parts and A/D Parts A1 and A2. This is especially useful when playing back several Parts from a connected computer or sequencer.

  • Page 34: Using The A/D Input

    The MU80 features a special A/D (Analog-to-Digital) Input function that allows you to connect a microphone, electric guitar or other instrument and mix in those signals with the MU80’s Voices. A/D Input is perfect for sing- ing along with your keyboard performance, since it allows you to blend the two signals without the need for an external mixer.
  • Page 35 4 Use the SELECT w buttons to move the arrow cursor to PGM#, as shown below, and use the VALUE q buttons to se- lect number 002. 5 Move the arrow cursor to BANK (with the SELECT w buttons) and use the VALUE q buttons to select the type of input: Mic, Guitar, Keyboard or Audio.

  • Page 36: Setting Up The Mu80 In Your Music System

    Setting Up the MU80 in Your Music System As you learned in the section The MU80 — What It Is and What It Can Do on page 4, the MU80 can be integrated into a variety of setups. It would be impossible to cover all connection possibilities in a short manual as this;...

  • Page 37: Ibm Pc And Clones

    Follow these instructions if you have an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer not equipped with an external MIDI interface. Connect the TO HOST termi- nal on the MU80 to one of the computer’s serial ports, COM 1 or COM 2. Serial Port...

  • Page 38: Connecting To Other Midi Devices

    Connecting to Other MIDI Devices The MU80 is equipped with MIDI IN and OUT terminals, allowing you to use it in any MIDI system. Example uses for the built-in MIDI interface include: Connecting to a MIDI keyboard (for playing the sounds of the MU80 from that keyboard).
  • Page 39 Operation 1 Set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI. 2 Connect the MU80 to the appropriate MIDI device, as shown in the illustrations above. Use a standard MIDI cable (see page 32). 3 Turn on the the connected device, then the MU80.

  • Page 40: Using The Mu80 With A Midi Data Storage Device

    GUIDED TOUR Using the MU80 with a MIDI Data Storage Device You can also use the MU80 with a MIDI data storage device, such as the Yamaha MDF2 MIDI Data Filer. This lets you save or back up whatever changes you’ve made in the settings of the Utility and Part Edit modes, as well as changes to the EQ built-in effects and Performances.

  • Page 41: Data Flow Block Diagram

    Data Flow Block Diagram TO HOST TO HOST TO HOST IN-B IN-A Sound Module A1~16CH IN-B IN-A Sound Module A1~16CH IN-B IN-A Sound Module A1~16CH GUIDED TOUR THRU Sound Module B1~16CH PC-1/Mac THRU Sound Module B1~16CH PC-2 THRU Sound Module B1~16CH...

  • Page 42: Midi/Computer Connecting Cables

    MINI DIN 8-PIN This concludes your basic tour of the important functions of the MU80. To find out more about how to best use your MU80, look through the Reference section that fol- lows and try out some of the functions and operations that interest you.
  • Page 43 The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU80. Refer to it when you need infor- mation about a specific function, feature or operation. Chorus Distortion D u m p E f f e c t...

  • Page 44: Multi Mode

    Multi modes. NOTE When set to the TG300B mode, the MU80 may not be able to play TG300-specific song data with complete accuracy. However, MIDI data designed for other computer music tone generators is compatible with the MU80.

  • Page 45: Multi Play Mode

    Multi Play Mode The Play mode (with the main Play display shown below) is the normal op- erating mode of the MU80. To select the Play mode from any other mode, press the PLAY button. (The Play mode is also automatically selected when you turn on the MU80.)

  • Page 46: Part Controls

    Each of these types is explained in greater detail below. NOTE In the Multi mode, no settings can be permanently saved to the internal memory of the MU80. However, you can use the Dump Out function to save Multi settings to a MIDI data storage device. (See page 102.)

  • Page 47: Single Part Control

    Variation Send and Note Shift. Selecting Single Part Control Single Part control is automatically called up when the MU80 is turned on. If All Part is selected, simply press both PART q buttons simultane- ously (or press the EXIT button) to return to Single Part.
  • Page 48 MULTI MODE Bank Number TG300B: 000 … 011, 016 … 019, 024 … 026, 032, 033, 040, 080, C/M: This determines the bank number of the selected Part’s Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices. (Refer to the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet.
  • Page 49 Expression Graphically indicates current Expression setting. This determines the Expression setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Graphically indicates current Pan setting. This determines the stereo position of the selected Part’s Voice. A setting of “Rnd” (Random) randomly assigns the Voice to a pan po- sition.
  • Page 50 MULTI MODE Chorus Send Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting. This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound (no Chorus effect). NOTE Keep in mind that the Chorus effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended.

  • Page 51: All Part Control

    2 Change the value of the selected control by using the VALUE q buttons. Device Number (DevNo.) Graphically indicates current Device Number setting. This determines the Device Number for the MU80, a kind of MIDI “identification” number to distinguish between multiple units. For MULTI MODE...
  • Page 52 MULTI MODE example, if you are using more than one MU80, set a different De- vice Number for each. This is especially important when using the data dump features. (See page 102.) If you have only one MU80, set this to “all.”...
  • Page 53 Chorus Return (ChoRtn) Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting. This determines the amount of Chorus return in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix. Variation Return is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS.

  • Page 54: Multi Edit Mode

    F i l t e r Part Edit Mode The MU80 features a digital filter that can be used to change the timbre of the Voices. The filter is affected (together with the level) by the EG (Enve- lope Generator), which allows you to change the timbre over time as well.
  • Page 55 Cutoff Frequency Graphically shows Cutoff Frequency setting for each Part. Selected Part and MIDI channel This determines the cutoff frequency of the filter, or the frequency point above which other frequencies are filtered out. Lower cutoff values create a deeper, more rounded tone, while higher values cre- ate a thinner, brighter tone.

  • Page 56: Eg (Envelope Generator)

    MULTI MODE This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above. Higher values increase the em- phasis of the Cutoff Frequency, producing a higher resonant peak, while lower values produce a relatively flat response. EG (Envelope Generator) Part Edit Mode The EG parameters allow you to shape the sound of a Part’s Voice —...
  • Page 57 1 ) Short Attack, Decay, Release times: Level Attack Decay Max. Min. Key is pressed 2 ) Long Attack, Decay, Release times: Level Attack Decay Max. Min. Key is pressed Even though the key is held for the same length of time in both examples, the sound of the second example slowly reaches full volume and decays over a longer time.
  • Page 58 MULTI MODE This determines the Attack Time of the EG, or how long it takes for the sound to reach full volume when a note is played. For the Filter, this determines how long it takes for the sound to be affected by the maximum Filter values.
  • Page 59 Pitch EG Parameters The Pitch EG parameters determine how the pitch of a Part’s Voice changes over time. This lets you produce subtle or pronounced pitch changes as a note is played. In the example Pitch EG settings below, a played note is gradu- ally bent up to its normal pitch, and kept there as the note is held.
  • Page 60 MULTI MODE Pitch EG Attack Time (PEGAtakTime) Graphically shows Pitch EG Attack Time setting for each Part. This determines the Attack Time of the Pitch EG, or how long it takes for the pitch to return to normal (from the pitch value set in Initial Level above).

  • Page 61: Vibrato

    Pitch EG Release Time (PEGReleTime) Graphically shows Pitch EG Release Time setting for each Part. This determines the Release Time of the Pitch EG, or how long it takes for the pitch to change to the pitch value set in Release Level above.
  • Page 62 MULTI MODE This determines the speed of the Vibrato effect. Higher values result in a faster Vibrato sound. Vibrato Depth Graphically shows Vibrato Depth setting for each Part. This determines the depth of the Vibrato effect. Higher values result in a stronger, more pronounced Vibrato sound. Vibrato Delay Graphically shows Vibrato Delay setting for each Part.

  • Page 63: Others

    Others Part Edit Mode The Others section of parameters contains miscellaneous controls, includ- ing those related to tuning, Part Mode, velocity, portamento, note range, etc. Detune Graphically shows Detune setting for each Part. Others Detune Part Mode Mono/Poly Mode Velocity Sensitivity Depth V e l o c i t y S e n s i t i v i t y O f f s e t Note Limit Low Note Limit High...
  • Page 64 MULTI MODE This determines the fine tuning of the Part’s Voice. HINT Detune could be used to slightly detune a Voice compared to the tuning of the rest of the Voices for a richer sound. It could also be used to detune two different Voices being played in unison.
  • Page 65 For TG300B mode: The settings normal and drumS1 … S4 are available; drum cannot be selected. When normal is selected, either the basic or the extended set of Voices (for the TG300B mode) can be used for the Part. For C/M mode: The Part Mode settings are fixed in this mode and cannot be changed: Parts 10 and 26 are set to drumS1, and all other Parts are set to nor- mal.
  • Page 66 MULTI MODE Velocity Sensitivity Depth (VelSensDpt) Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Depth setting for each Part. This determines the degree to which velocity affects the Part’s Voice. Higher values make the Voice more sensitive to changes in velocity. Velocity Sensitivity Offset (VelSensOfs) Graphically shows Velocity Sensitivity Offset setting for each Part.
  • Page 67 Note Limit Parameters The Note Limit Low and High parameters allow you to set the range of notes for a Part’s Voice. Notes outside the range will not be played. HINT Note Limit can be used to set up keyboard splits. Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel (see page 37), but give them Note Limit settings so that one Part is played from the left side of the keyboard and the other is played from the right.
  • Page 68 MULTI MODE Portamento is a function that creates a smooth pitch glide from one note to another. Height of bars indicates selected Portamento Switch setting for each Part. (A single bar indicates “off” setting, while full height indicates “on.”) This determines whether Portamento is on or off for the Part. (This parameter is not available for Drum Parts.) Graphically shows Portamento Time setting for each Part.
  • Page 69 HINT Velocity Limit can be used to set up velocity splits. A velocity split allows you to have one Part’s Voice sound when you play the connected keyboard strongly, and a different Voice sound when you play softly. Set two Parts to the same MIDI channel (see page 37), but give them different Veloc- ity Limit settings so that one or the other sounds depending on how strongly you play the keyboard.
  • Page 70 MULTI MODE Dry Level This determines the level of the unprocessed sound of the Voice (sound with no effect processing). This parameter is only available when the Variation Connection parameter is set to SYS. (See page 91.) Pitch Bend Control (PitBndCtrl) Graphically shows Pitch Bend Control setting for each Part.

  • Page 71: Drum Setup Controls

    MULTI MODE Drum Setup Controls The Drum Setup controls allow you to make a wide variety of settings for the drum sounds in a Drum Part. These settings include Pitch controls, Level, Pan, effect send, filter controls and EG (Envelope Generator), among others.

  • Page 72: Drum Setup Parameters

    MULTI MODE Operation 1 Select the desired note number and its assigned drum sound with the PART q buttons. For a list of the available sounds and their note assignments, see the SOUND LIST & MIDI DATA booklet. HINT You can also select the desired note number by simply pressing the appropriate key on a connected MIDI keyboard.
  • Page 73 NOTE Keep in mind that the Reverb effect must be properly enabled and set for this parameter to work as intended. (See page 86.) Also, the parameters Reverb Send in Single Part control (page 39) and Reverb Return in All Part control (page 42) must be set to appropriate values. Chorus Send (Cho Send) This determines the level of the selected drum sound that is sent to the Chorus effect.
  • Page 74 MULTI MODE Resonance This determines the amount of filter resonance or emphasis of the Cutoff Frequency parameter above. Higher values increase the em- phasis of the Cutoff Frequency, producing a higher resonant peak, while lower values produce a relatively flat response. Alternate Group (AlterGroup) This determines the group assignment of the selected drum sound.
  • Page 75 Receive Note Off This determines how the selected drum sound responds to MIDI Note Off messages. When this is set to on, the selected sound will stop in response to the corresponding MIDI Note Off message. An on setting is good for some sustained sounds (like a whistle), or for key-controlled cymbal “chokes.”...

  • Page 76: Performance Mode

    PERFORMANCE MODE Performance Mode In the Performance mode, the MU80 performs as a four-Part tone generator, with all Parts controlled over a single MIDI channel. The Performance mode is so named because it’s ideally suited to live performance situations. It allows you to play four different Voices at the same time from your MIDI keyboard —...

  • Page 77: Selecting A Performance And Its Individual Parts

    Selecting a Performance and its Individual Parts To call up a Preset or Internal Performance and select individual Parts of that Performance: 1 From the Performance Play mode (see section above), press the PART q buttons simultaneously, so that the All Part display is shown. NOTE The display is automatically set to All Part when the Performance Play mode is selected.
  • Page 78 PERFORMANCE MODE 3 Use the SELECT w buttons to select the Program Number pa- rameter, then use the VALUE q buttons to select the desired Performance number. 4 From the All Part display, press the PART q buttons simulta- neously, so that the Single Part display is shown. 5 Select the desired Part by using the PART q buttons.

  • Page 79: Performance Part Control

    Performance Part Control S i n g l e P a r t Bank Number Settings: TG300B: 000 … 011, 016 … 019, 024 … 026, 032, 033, 040, 080, C/M: This determines the bank number of the selected Part’s Voice. Each bank contains 128 Voices.
  • Page 80 PERFORMANCE MODE Volume Graphically indicates current Volume setting. Range: This determines the Volume setting for the selected Part’s Voice. Graphically indicates current Pan setting. Settings: Rnd (Random), L63 … C … R63 This determines the stereo position of the selected Part’s Voice. A setting of “Rnd”...
  • Page 81 Chorus Send (Cho Send) Graphically indicates current Chorus Send setting. Range: –0 … 127 This determines the level of the selected Part’s Voice that is sent to the Chorus effect. A value of 0 results in a completely “dry” Voice sound (no Chorus effect).

  • Page 82: All Part

    PERFORMANCE MODE A l l P a r t System MIDI Channel (Sys CH) Graphically indicates current System MIDI Channel setting. Settings: 1 … 16, all This determines the MIDI receive channel for all Parts of the Per- formance. When this is set to “all,” the Performance responds over any incoming MIDI channel.
  • Page 83 Performance Volume (Pfm Vol) Graphically indicates current Performance Volume setting. Range: 0 … 127 This determines the overall Volume of the Performance. Performance Pan (Pfm Pan) Graphically indicates current Performance Pan setting. Range: –L63 … C … R63 This determines the overall Pan position of the Performance. Reverb Return (RevRtn) Graphically indicates current Reverb Return setting.
  • Page 84 PERFORMANCE MODE Chorus Return (ChoRtn) Graphically indicates current Chorus Return setting. Range: This determines the amount of Chorus return for the Performance in the overall mix. Variation Return (VarRtn) Graphically indicates current Variation Return setting. Range: This determines the amount of Variation return in the overall mix of the Performance.

  • Page 85: Performance Edit Mode

    Performance Edit Mode The Performance Edit mode features various functions and parameters, grouped in the following sections: Common (related to the Performance as a whole), Part (related to each of the four Parts), and the Copy and Store operations. To enter the Performance Edit mode, press the EDIT button (from the Performance Play mode).
  • Page 86 PERFORMANCE MODE Operation 1 From the Performance Name display, press the ENTER button. Performance name 2 Use the SELECT w buttons to select the character position (flashing character) in the name and use the VALUE q but- tons to change the character at that position. Flashes to indicate character position.
  • Page 87 Parts (A1 and A2). HINT You can use the MU80 strictly as an effect processor for the A/D input (for example, your guitar or microphone) by Soloing the appropriate A/D Part (A1 or A2). Assignable Controller1 Control Change Number (AC1 CC No.) Graphically indicates Control Change Number setting.

  • Page 88: Part

    PERFORMANCE MODE Some or all of these may be available on your MIDI instrument, and can be used to control certain functions on the MU80 in real time. Some MIDI instruments allow you to change the control change number for a particular controller: for example, setting the modula- tion wheel (normally 01) to control Volume (07).

  • Page 89: Filter

    The Part menu contains the Filter, EG, Vibrato and Others parameters for the Performance. F i l t e r The Filter section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the cor- responding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 44.) The EG section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corre- sponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode.

  • Page 90: Vibrato

    PERFORMANCE MODE Vibrato The Vibrato section of Performance Edit parameters are the same as the corresponding parameters in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 51.) Others The Others section of Performance Edit parameters contains miscellaneous controls, including those related to tuning, velocity, portamento, note range, etc.
  • Page 91 Portamento Time (PortametTm) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 58.) Velocity Limit Low (VelLimitLo) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 59.) Velocity Limit High (VelLimitHi) Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode. (See page 59.) Dry Level Same as the corresponding parameter in the Multi Edit mode.
  • Page 92 PERFORMANCE MODE Assignable Control 1 Filter Control (AC1FilCtrl) Graphically shows AC1 Filter Control setting for each Part. Range: This determines the degree to which Assignable Controller 1 affects the Filter. A setting of 0 results in no control over the Filter. Negative settings affect the Filter negatively;...

  • Page 93: Copy And Store Operations

    Copy and Store Operations The Copy and Store operations allow you to save and organize the Perform- ances you’ve created. Copy The Copy operation allows you to copy the settings of one Performance program (Preset or Internal) to another Performance number (Internal only).

  • Page 94: Store

    3 Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Copy operation. An “Executing…” message flashes in the display during the op- eration. When the data has been copied, the MU80 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without copying, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER).
  • Page 95 3 Press the ENTER button to actually execute the Store operation. An “Executing...” message flashes in the display during the op- eration. When the data has been stored, the MU80 returns to the Performance Edit menu. To cancel the operation without saving, press the EXIT button (before pressing ENTER).

  • Page 96: Effect Edit Mode

    EFFECT EDIT MODE Effect Edit Mode The MU80 features a built-in multi-effect processor with five independent dig- ital effects: Reverb, Chorus, Variation, Distortion and EQ. The first four of these are controlled in the Effect Edit mode. In this section, only the effect Types and the global parameters common to all Types are covered.
  • Page 97 This determines the Reverb Type. Each Reverb Type has different values for the rest of the Reverb parameters; for example, Basement has a Reverb Time of 0.6 seconds, while Canyon has a Reverb Time of 12.0 seconds. NOTE When “NO EFFECT” is selected, Reverb is off and none of the other Reverb parameters are available (with the exception of the Reverb Pan parameter).

  • Page 98: Chorus

    EFFECT EDIT MODE Chorus The Chorus section uses pitch modulation to create a variety of rich, spa- cious-sounding effects, including Chorus, Flanger, Symphonic and Phaser. Explanations of the Chorus Type and Chorus Pan parameters are given below. For descriptions and explanations for all other Chorus parameters, refer to the separate SOUND LIST &...

  • Page 99: Variation

    Variation The Variation section provides a wealth of additional effects for processing the Voices of the MU80. It features some of the same effects found in the Reverb, Chorus and Distortion sections. This is not mere redundancy; it al- lows you to use two types of Reverb Chorus or Distortion on different Voices.
  • Page 100 EFFECT EDIT MODE Type NOTE When NO EFFECT or THRU is selected for the Type, no Variation effect is applied, and only the common parameters shown below are available (with the exception of Dry/Wet). The NO EFFECT setting cancels the Variation effect. When the Variation Connection is set to SYS (System), the sound can be heard with no effect.

  • Page 101: Distortion

    Variation Connection (VarConnect) Determines how the Variation effect is connected in the effect chain of the MU80. When set to SYS (System), Variation is applied to all Parts, according to the amount of Variation Send set for each Part. When set to INS (Insertion), Variation is applied to only the selected Part, set in Variation Send.
  • Page 102 EFFECT EDIT MODE Type This determines the Distortion Type. Distortion and Overdrive have the same parameters, while the Three-band EQ program has a com- pletely different set of parameters. Distortion provides a rich, hard-edged distortion sound. Overdrive recreates the warm, natural sound of a tube amp being overdriven. Both include tone controls for the high frequencies.

  • Page 103: About The Effect Connections - System And Insertion

    About the Effect Connections — System and Insertion The multi-effects of the MU80 provide not only a wide range of sound processing controls, but also a flexible system for connecting them. Unlike simple effect routing schemes on conventional sound modules that process all voices with the same effects, the MU80 allows you to put independent, special effects on one or two Parts, as well as use overall effects for processing all 34 Parts together.
  • Page 104 VARIATION CONNECTION = SYSTEM Distortion can be applied to only one Part at a time. distortion part dry level rev send DIST part A1 distotion on/off cho send var send dry level DIST rev send part A2 distotion on/off cho send var send dry level DIST...
  • Page 105 VARIATION CONNECTION = INSERTION Distortion can be The variation effect can be applied to only one Part applied to only one at a time. Part at a time. distotion part variation part DIST rev send part A1 distotion on/off variation on/off cho send DIST rev send...

  • Page 106: Equalizer (Eq) Edit

    Equalizer (EQ) Edit The Equalizer (EQ) Edit parameters allow you to adjust the overall tone of the MU80 sound in five separate frequency bands. EQ presets are also pro- vided for instantly calling up tone settings specially suited for different types of music.
  • Page 107 EQ Frequency Parameters Thru: 80 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 4.0 kHz, 8.0 kHz Jazz: 50 Hz, 125 Hz, 900 Hz, 3.2 kHz, 6.3 kHz Pops: 125 Hz, 315 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 2.0 kHz, 5.0 kHz Rock: 125 Hz, 200 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.2 kHz, 6.3 kHz Classic: 80 Hz, 315 Hz, 1.0 kHz, 6.3 kHz, 8.0 kHz Graphically shows the current EQ settings.

  • Page 108: Utility Mode

    To enter the Utility mode, press the UTIL button. The following menu appears: System Functions The System functions provide various controls of the overall operation of the MU80, such as Master Tune, Mute and A/D Part Lock, some MIDI re- ceive filters and a display Contrast control. Master Tune (M.Tune) This determines the overall fine tuning of the MU80’s Voices.
  • Page 109 General MIDI song data. When Mute Lock is set to off, this resets the Mute status of the Parts on the MU80. If you want to keep the current Mute settings and disable this reset, set Mute Lock to on.
  • Page 110 UTILITY MODE EQ Lock This determines whether or not the EQ settings of the MU80 are re- set when receiving a GM System On or XG System On message. If you want to keep the current EQ settings, set Mute Lock to on.
  • Page 111 This determines whether Bank Select messages are received or not. Bank Select messages can be sent from another MIDI device to change the banks of Voices on the MU80. (See page 28.) The On setting allows Bank Select messages to be received.

  • Page 112: Dump Out Functions

    Some MIDI devices and sequencers are capable of transmitting data over several MIDI “ports,” effectively breaking the 16-channel barrier. When this data is received via the TO HOST terminal on the MU80, this parameter determines which MIDI port’s data will be routed through the MIDI OUT terminal.
  • Page 113 Operation 1 Make sure that the MU80 is properly connected to the device and that the HOST SELECT switch is properly set. When using the MIDI terminals, connect the MIDI OUT of the MU80 to the MIDI IN of the data recorder. (See the illustrations above.) Also, set the HOST SELECT switch to MIDI.
  • Page 114 Multi This transmits the selected MU80 Multi Part data (including System, Effect and EQ data) to the connected device. (Use the VALUE q buttons to select the type/amount of data to be transmitted.)

  • Page 115: Initialize Functions

    Dump Out menu. NOTE If you have more than one MU80 connected in your MIDI system and wish to send different sets of data to each, you can specify a different Device Number for each. (See page 41.) You should set the Device Number on each MU80 you use, before dumping the data to a data storage device.
  • Page 116 Factory Settings (FactSet), selected Sound Module mode (XGInit, GM Init, C/MInit, PFMInit) or Drum (DrumInit) Then, press the ENTER button to call up the selected data dump. Factory Settings (FactSet) This restores the original factory settings of the MU80. Selected Sound Module Mode: Extended General MIDI (XGInit)
  • Page 117 For the PFMInit setting, only the currently selected Performance will be initialized. For XGInit and GM Init, the initialized settings are the same as when the MU80 is reset upon receiving an XG System On or GM System On message.

  • Page 118: Demo Song Play (Demo)

    Drum Setup.) NOTE This parameter is not available when the MU80 is set to Performance mode. 3 -From the “Are you sure?” prompt, press the ENTER button to ex- ecute the operation, or press the EXIT button to cancel it and re- turn to the previous display.

  • Page 119: Sound Module Mode (Mode)

    EDIT, UTIL, EFFECT or EQ) to use the MU80 in the current mode. NOTE When the MU80 is not set to the XG mode and an XG System On message is received, the MU80 changes to the XG mode after a slight pause of 0.5 seconds.
  • Page 120 MIDI OUT terminal of the MU80 and setting the Thru Port function (page 102) to a value other than 1 or 2, you can play back data over a total of 48 MIDI channels — 32 on the MU80 and another 16 on the connected tone generator.
  • Page 121 The Reference section of this manual covers in detail all of the functions of the MU80. Refer to it when you need infor- mation about a specific function, feature or operation. Chorus Distortion D u m p E f f e c t...

  • Page 122: Appendix

    This is why Yamaha is pleased to propose the new XG format — the tone generator format for the 21st century.
  • Page 123 Basic Concepts The XG format maintains the universality and compatibility of the MIDI and GM standards while significantly increasing the range of expressiveness. It is designed to ensure data conti- nuity, and to provide equipment manufacturers with considerable flexibility in designing ma- chines that satisfy its requirements.
  • Page 124 APPENDIX 2) Bank-Select MSB adds an SFX bank The Bank-Select LSB method is not useful for extension of distinctive SFX voices that have no meaningful variation. For this reason the XG format supports a full SFX bank of extension effects, which you can select by sending a Bank-Select MSB value of 40H. Bank-Select MSB 7H, in contrast, can be used to set any channel to rhythm-part play.
  • Page 125 If multipart parameter “Rcv PROGRAM CHANGE” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Melody Voice As indicated in MU80 Sound List & MIDI Data booklet. Voices can be added through use of Bank Select LSB. (Refer to description of Bank Select, below.) Rhythm Voices As indicated in MU80 Sound List &...
  • Page 126 Bank-Select LSB extension sets.) Each bank is set for a specific type of variation, simplifying retrieval of the desired voice. Extension voices, like basic voices, are associated with voice names (see MU80 Sound List & MIDI Data booklet). Other banks and voices may be added in the future.
  • Page 127 Note 4: If the new Bank Select MSB is 7FH (GM rhythm voice), the tone generator unconditionally uses LSB 00H. If the tone generator does not support a drum kit corresponding to the channel’s most recently received Pro- gram Change, the channel will revert to the Program Change corresponding to its most recently played rhythm kit.
  • Page 128 APPENDIX Cntrl# Parameter Volume If multipart parameter “Rcv VOLUME” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Use this message to balance the volume among the different parts. Cntrl# Parameter Panpot If multipart parameter “Rcv PAN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Produces relative variations in pan among different installments of the rhythm part.
  • Page 129 Cntrl# Parameter Data Range Sostenuto 0 to 127 (0-63:Off 64-127:On) Default: 00H If multipart parameter “Rcv SOSTENUTO” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Cntrl# Parameter Data Range Soft Pedal 0 to 127 (0-63:Off 64-127:On) Default: 00H If multipart parameter “Rcv SOFT PEDAL” is OFF, the part ignores this message. Cntrl# Parameter Data Range...
  • Page 130 APPENDIX Cntrl# Parameter Brightness Applies adjustment to the filter cutoff frequency set by the voice. This parameter specifies relative change, with value 64 producing zero adjustment. For some voices the effective pa- rameter range is narrower than the legal parameter range. Cntrl# Parameter Portamento Control...
  • Page 131 already reached its maximum (minimum) value. (Incrementation or decrementation of the Fine Tune value never carries over to the Coarse Tune value.) Cntrl# Parameter Data Range NRPN LSB 0 to 127 NRPN MSB 0 to 127 If multipart parameter “Rcv NRPN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. First send the NPRN MSB and LSB to select the control parameter, then set the value by Data Entry.
  • Page 132 APPENDIX Cntrl# Parameter RPN LSB RPN MSB If multipart parameter “Rcv RPN” is OFF, the part ignores this message. The following parameters are supported. NRPN Data-entry LSB value is ignored. Minimum operational range is 00H00H-0CH00H ( octave). Cntrl# Parameter — Switches off sound from all parts.
  • Page 133 Cntrl# Parameter — Switches off all currently “on” notes in all parts. Any notes being held by sustain or sostenuto continue to sound until sustain/sostenuto goes off. Cntrl# Parameter — Same processing as for All Notes Off. Cntrl# Parameter — Same processing as for All Notes Off.
  • Page 134 If multipart parameter “Rcv POLYPHONIC AFTERTOUCH” is Off, the part ignores this message. It is not necessary for the effect to apply to all note numbers (0~127). 7 . Exclusive Messages F0H,43H,10H,4CH,00H,00H,7EH,00H,F7H 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011 YAMAHA ID 0001nnnn Device Number 00101011 Model ID 00000000 Address High...
  • Page 135 F0H,43H,1nH,27H,30H,00H,00H,mmH,llH,ccH,F7H 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011 YAMAHA ID 0001nnnn Device Number 00100111 Model ID 00000001 Sub ID2 00000000 00000000 0mmmmmmm Master Tune MSB 0lllllll Master Tune LSB 0ccccccc 11110111 End of Exclusive Changes tuning of all channels. 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011...
  • Page 136 APPENDIX 11110000 Exclusive status 01000011 YAMAHA ID 0000nnnn Device Number 01001100 Model ID 0bbbbbbb Byte Count MSB 0bbbbbbb Byte Count LSB 0aaaaaaa Address High 0aaaaaaa Address Mid 0aaaaaaa Address Low 0ddddddd Data 0ddddddd Data 0ccccccc Checksum 11110111 End of Exclusive For information about “Address”...

  • Page 137: Troubleshooting

    Check all MIDI connections, making sure that the MIDI OUT of the external device is connected to the MIDI IN of the MU80, and that the MIDI IN of the external device is connected to the MIDI OUT of the MU80. (See pages 28…29.) Or, if you are using...

  • Page 138: Error Messages

    A data error resulted during reception of MIDI messages. Try transmitting the data again, or turn the MU80 off and back on again. MIDI Buffer Full! Too much MIDI data is being received by the MU80 at one time. Reduce the amount of data being sent to the MU80. HOST is OffLine! This message appears when the host computer is not turned on, the connecting ca- ble is not properly connected, or the sequencing software is not active.

  • Page 139: Specifications

    Specifications Tone Generation Method AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony 64-note Sound Module Modes XG (Extended General MIDI), TG300B, C/M, and Performance Multi-timbral Capacity 32-Part (on 32 MIDI channels; with element reserve priority for later notes and dynamic Voice allocation) Internal Voice/Program Structure Normal Programs Total Voices ...
  • Page 140 PC-2 — 38,400 bps Power Supply Yamaha PA-1207 AC Adaptor (included) Dimensions (W 210 44 mm (8-5/8" Weight 1.3 kg (2 lbs., 14 oz.) Included Accessories Owner’s Manual, Yamaha PA-1207 AC Adaptor 8-1/4" 1-3/4") * Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 141: Glossary

    A/D inputs of the MU80 allow you to process analog inputs (such as a microphone, electric gui- tar, CD player, or another electronic instrument) with the digital effects of the MU80 and mix them with the internal Voices. Assignable Controller 1 Certain functions on the...
  • Page 142 The Pitch Bend Control parameter on the MU80 allows you to set the range over which the pitch can be changed. polyphony The number of notes that can be sounded simultaneously by an electronic instrument.

  • Page 143: Index

    MIDI data flow (diagram) ... 31 MIDI data storage device ... 30, 102 MIDI devices, connecting to ... 12–13, 28–29, 102 MIDI keyboard, playing the MU80 with ... 16 MIDI keyboard, selecting Voices with ... 19 MIDI, Receive Channel ... 37 MIDI, Receive Port ...
  • Page 144 Pitch EG Release Time ... 51 Pitch Fine (Drum Setup) ... 62 Play displays ... 35–36 Play mode ... 6, 7, 35 playing the MU80 ... 14–16 Portamento Switch ... 58, 80 Portamento Time ... 58, 81 Program (Voice) Number (Multi mode) ... 38 Program (Voice) Number (Performance mode) ...

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