Yamaha Clavinova Cvp 5 Manual

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Voices – Playing the keyboard –
• SA2 Voices (S. Articulation2!) (CVP-509)
Mainly for wind instrument Voices, a special Yamaha technology called 
AEM has been used, which features detailed samples of special expressive 
techniques used on those specific instruments—to bend or slide into\
 notes, to 
“join” different notes together, or to add expressive nuances at the end of a 
note, etc.
Y ou can add these articulations by playing legato or staccato, or by jumping...

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The TRANSPOSE [-]/[+] buttons transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the 
ke yboard sound, Style playback, Song playback, and so on) in semitone ste\
ps. Press 
the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the transpose value to 0.
Transposing the Pitch of the Keyboard
NOTE
The Transpose functions do not affect 
the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices.
NOTE
You can also change the transpose 
settings in the MIXING CONSOLE...

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With the center/left pedals, you can add articulation effects and characteristic 
instrument performance sounds to your playing. When you select a SA or SA2 
Voice, the function of center and left pedals are switched to control art\
iculation 
effects. 
Three examples of effects are introduced to the following. The applied articulation 
effect differs depending on the selected Voice. For details, refer to the Information 
display...

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The instrument features a sophisticated multi-processor effect system which can add 
extraordinary depth and expression to your sound.
1Call up the operation display.
[DIRECT ACCESS]  → [EXIT]
2Select the desired part for which you want to add effects.
3Press the [VOICE EFFECT] button to call up the VOICE EFFECT 
display. 
Applying Voice Effects
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4Use the [1  ▲▼], [3  ▲▼] – [5  ▲▼] and [I] buttons to apply effects 
to the Voices. 
NOTE
Portamento is a function that creates a 
smooth transition in pitch from the 
first note played on the keyboard to 
the next. 
NOTE
“DSP” stands for Digital Signal Pro-
cessor (or Processing). DSP changes 
and enhances the audio signal in the 
digital realm to produce a wide range 
of effects.
NOTE
The effect type can be changed. On 
the Voice...

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The instrument uses advanced digital technology to recreate the legendary sound of 
vintage organs. Just as on a traditional organ, you can create your own sound by 
increasing and decreasing the levels of the flute footages.
1Press the [ORGAN FLUTES] button.
The FOOTAGE Page of the Organ Flutes Voice is called up.
2Use the [1  ▲▼] – [8  ▲▼] buttons to adjust the footage settings.
The footage settings determine the basic sound of the...

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3Press the [I] (PRESETS) button to call up the Organ Flutes Voice 
Selection display.
4Use the TAB [ EEEE
][FFFF
] buttons to select the location to which your 
Organ Flutes Voice will be saved.
5Press the [6  ▼] (SAVE) button to call up the Save display.
6Save your Organ Flutes Voice by following the procedure on 
page 68.CAUTION
The setting will be lost if you 
select another Voice or turn the 
power to the instrument off 
without...

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Styles
– Playing Rhythm and Accompaniment –
The instrument features a variety of accompaniment and 
rhythmic backing patterns (called “Styles”) in a variety of 
different musical genres including pop, jazz, and many 
others. The Style features Auto Accompaniment, letting 
you produce automatic accompaniment playback simply 
by playing “chords” with your left hand. This lets you 
automatically recreate the sound of a full...

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4Press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button to play back 
the rhythm channels.
Try playing the keyboard along with the rhythm.
To   stop the rhythm, press the STYLE CONTROL [START/STOP] button again.
1Select a Style (steps 1 – 2 on page 48).
2Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn on the Auto 
Accompaniment.
The specific left-hand section of the keyboard (page 39) becomes the Chord 
section, and chords played in this...

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Style Characteristics
The Style type and its defining characteristics are indicated on the P\
reset 
Style icon.
•Pro (P): These Styles provide professional and exciting arrangements 
combined with perfect playability. The resulting accompaniment exactly 
follows the chords of the player. As a result, your chord changes and col-
orful harmonies are instantly transformed into lifelike musical accompani-
ment.
• Session (S):...