Yamaha Mo 8 Manual

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mode
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Song Record mode    During Song Recording    Step Recording
181Owner’s Manual
During Song Recording[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [REC] ➞ [F] (Play)
Realtime RecordingRefer to page 88 in the Quick Guide section. 
Step RecordingExamples of Step Recording are described on page 193. 
[F1] SETUP
Beat GraphThis is the display in which notes are “placed” during step recording. When the meter is 4/4, the display is 
divided into four beats (one measure). Each diamond-shaped marker in the display represents one 32nd beat 
(each 1/4 note division is divided into eight 32nd beats).
For example, if the following rhythmic pattern “ ” is entered in 4/4 time, a display like the one shown 
above right will appear.
PointerDetermines the data-entry position. The triangular pointer above the beat graph indicates the data-entry 
position. To move the pointer right or left, use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons or the data dial.
ValueWhen the Event to be entered ([F1] SETUP → Event) is set to “note,” this value specifies the velocity with which 
the note will be entered.
Settings:When the Event is set to “note”: 1 – 127, kbd, rnd1 – rnd4
When the Event is set to “p.bend”: -8192 – +8191
When the Event is set to “CC (Control Change 001 – 119)”: 000 – 127
When the Event is set to “tempo” with the RecTrack = tempo: 001 – 300
nYou can select “kbd” (keyboard) and “rnd1” – “rnd4” (random1 – 4) as well as the values 1 – 127 when the Event to be 
entered is set to “note.” When “kbd” is selected, the actual playing strength will be entered as the velocity value. When 
one of the random settings is selected, a random velocity value will be entered.
StepTimeThe “size” of the current recording step time for the next note to be entered. This determines to what position 
the pointer will advance after a note has been entered.
Settings:0001 – 0059, 32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note, half note, whole 
note
GateTimeSets the gate time to produce slurs, staccato notes, etc. “Gate time” refers to the actual length of time the note 
sounds. For the same 1/4 note, for example, a long gate time will produce a slur while a short gate time will 
produce a staccato effect. Gate time is indicated as a percent value of the step time. A setting of 50% 
produces a staccato sound, values between about 80% and 90% produce normal note length, and a value of 
99% will produce a slur.
Settings:1% – 200%
[F3] REST
Press [F3] to enter a rest as long as the specified step time. The point will move ahead to the next data-entry position. Rests do not appear on the display.
nThere is no actual data representing rests in the MIDI sequencer. When a “rest” is entered the pointer simply moves ahead to the next data-entry position, effectively leaving 
a rest. 
[F4] TIE
When the [F4] button is pressed to enter a tie, the preceding note is lengthened to the full step time. 
For example, in the phrase shown at left, note 1 is entered with 1/4 note step time. If the step time is then 
changed to an 8th note and [F4] is pressed, note 2 is entered. 
Dotted notes can also be entered using the TIE function. To produce a dotted 1/4 note, for example, set the 
step time to an 8th note, enter a note and then press [F4] twice.
nThis display is available only when the Event to be entered is set to “note.” 
[F5] DELETE
Press this to actually delete the note events at the current cursor position.
[F6] BAK DEL (Back Delete)
Moves the pointer backward by one step and deletes all notes at that location.
nMistakenly entered notes can be erased by pressing [F6] immediately after they are entered (before changing the step time value). 
Pointer indicating the current note position.
Beat Graph
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Song Edit mode        
182Owner’s Manual
This mode gives you comprehensive, detailed controls for editing the MIDI events of individual Song tracks. MIDI events are messages 
(such as note on/off, note number, program change number, etc.) that make up the data of a recorded Song.
Song Edit mode[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [EDIT]
[F1] CHANGE
Shows the Event List of the selected Song track. For information on how to edit the Event List, see page 90. 
[F2] VIEW FLT (View Filter)
The Event View Filter lets you select the event types that appear on the Event List display ([F1] CHANGE display). For example, if you wish to edit only note 
events, place a checkmark in the box next to “Note” so that only the note events appear in the Event List display. 
Settings:Note, PitchBend, ProgramChange, ControlChange, Ch.AfterTouch, PolyAfterTouch, RPN (Registered Parameter Number), NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number), 
Exclusive
[F5] CLR ALL (Clear All)Press the [F5] button to remove all checkmarks at once.
[F6] SET ALLPress the [F6] button to set checkmarks into all boxes.
[F4] TR SEL (Track Select)
You can switch between the display for 1 – 16 tracks, SCN (Scene) track, and TMP (Tempo) track by pressing this button. 
[F5] INSERT
When the cursor is located at the desired position in the [F1] CHANGE display (Event List), pressing this button calls up the display for inserting new MIDI 
events in the Song mode or Pattern mode. 
NoteThis is the most common and prevalent type of data—the individual notes of a Song.
FNOTE (Note name)Determines the note name or the specific keyboard pitch of the note.
Settings:C -2 – G8
FGATE (Gate time)Determines the length of time that a note actually sounds in beats and clocks.
Settings:00:001 – 999:479
nOn this synthesizer, one clock is 1/480th of a quarter note.
FVELO (Velocity)Determines how strongly the selected note sounds.
Settings:1 – 127
PitchBendThese are the events that define continuous changes in pitch and these events are generated by Pitch Bend 
Wheel operation.
FDATADetermines the Pitch Bend data.
Settings:-8192 – +8191
ProgramChangeThese events determine the Voice for the selected track. 
FBANKDetermines the Voice bank.
Settings:000 – 127, ***
nBank select MSB and LSB are actually part of the Control Change set of messages (below). However, since they apply 
specifically to Voice selection, they are grouped and described here.
FPC NO 
(Program Change Number)Determines the specific Voice (from the bank selected by MSB and LSB above).
Settings:000 – 127
nFor a complete list of the available voice banks and numbers, refer to the Voice List in the separate Data List booklet.
ControlChangeThese events control the sound and certain response characteristics of the voice, and are usually generated/
recorded by moving a controller (such as a modulation wheel, knob, slider or foot controller).
FCTRL NO (Control Number)Determines the Control Change number.
Settings:000 – 127
nFor details on the specific functions assigned to each of the numbers, see page 224. 
FDATASee page 224.
Settings:000 – 127
Ch.AfterTouch 
(Channel After Touch)This event is generated when pressure is applied to a key after the note is played.
nThe keyboard of the MO does not feature an Aftertouch function. However, you can insert Aftertouch events into the 
Song data from this display.
FDATAThis represents the amount of pressure applied to the key.
Settings:000 –127
PolyAfterTouch 
(Polyphonic Aftertouch)This event is generated when pressure is applied to a key after the note is played. Unlike Channel Aftertouch 
above, this is recorded and applied independently for each key pressed.
nThe keyboard of the MO does not feature an Aftertouch function. However, you can insert Aftertouch events into the 
Song data from this display.
FNOTE (Note name)Determines the key to which aftertouch is applied.
Settings:C -2 – G8
FDATAThis represents the amount of pressure applied to the key.
Settings:000 – 127 
						

							Voice mode Performance
mode Song mode Utility mode File mode Master modePattern mode Mixing Voice
mode
Reference
Song Job mode
183Owner’s Manual
The Song Job mode contains a comprehensive set of editing tools and data transform functions you can use to change the sound of the 
Song. It also includes a variety of convenient operations, such as copying or erasing data. 
After setting parameters as required from the selected display, press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
An “Executing...” message is shown when it takes a short amount of time to execute the Job. Never attempt to turn off the power while an 
“Executing...” message is shown. Turning the power off in this state results in loss of all user data. RPN 
(Registered Parameter Number)This event changes parameter values for each tone generator Part. This event is used to set Part settings such 
as Pitch Bend Sensitivity or Tuning. 
FMSB-LSBSee page 225.
Settings:000 – 127
FDATA (Data Entry MSB-LSB)See page 225.
Settings:000 – 127, ***
nNormally three types of control change data are sent: RPN MSB (101), RPN LSB (100), and Data Entry MSB (6). In this synthesizer, Data Entry LSB (38) is added to 
this and the resulting group of control change events is handled as one in this display. 
NRPN (Non Registered 
Parameter Number)These events are used to change the parameter values for each tone generator Part. They can be is used to 
edit sounds via MIDI, allowing you to edit filter or EG settings, or adjust the pitch or level for each instrument of 
a drum voice.
FMSB-LSBSee page 225.
Settings:000 – 127
FDATA (Data Entry MSB-LSB)See page 225.
Settings:000 – 127, ***
nNormally three types of control change data are sent: NRPN MSB (99), NRPN LSB (98), and Data Entry MSB (6). In this synthesizer, this group of control change 
events is handled as one in this display. For a complete list of the available RPN and NRPN numbers and their corresponding controls, refer to the MIDI Data Format 
in the separate Data List booklet.
Exclusive (System Exclusive)A type of MIDI message used to exchange data unique to a specific model or type of device.
Unlike other MIDI events, these events differ depending on the manufacturer/device, and are incompatible 
among different devices.
FDATA (HEX)See page 226. 
Settings:00 – 7F, F7 (Data must be entered in hexadecimal format.)
Song Job mode[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [JOB] 
[F1] UNDO/REDO
The Undo Job cancels the changes you made in your most recent recording session, editing session, or Job, restoring the data to its previous state. This 
allows you to recover from accidental data loss. Redo is available only after using Undo, and lets you restore the changes you made before undoing them.
Undo/Redo does not work with Mixing Voice operations.
[F2] NOTE (Note data Job)
nBefore executing the Note data Job, make sure that you specify the track (01–16, all) and range (measure : beat : clock) to which the Job is applied.
01: QuantizeQuantization is the process of adjusting the timing of note events by moving them closer to the nearest exact 
beat. You can use this feature, for example, to improve the timing of a performance recorded in real time.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
Quantize (Resolution)Determines to what beats the note data in the specified track will be aligned.
Settings:32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note, 16th note + 16th note triplet, 
8th note + 8th note triplet
StrengthThe Strength value sets the “strength” by which note events are pulled toward the nearest quantize beats. 
A setting of 100% produces exact timing. A setting of 0% results in no quantization. 
Settings:000%–100%
CAUTION
CAUTION 
						

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Song Job mode        
184Owner’s Manual SwingRateDelays notes on even-numbered beats (backbeats) to produce a swing feel.
For example, if the meter is 4/4 and the quantize value is quarter notes, the 2nd and 4th beats of the measure 
will be delayed. When a triplet quantize value is used, the last note of each triplet is delayed. When the 
quantize value is  even-numbered, beats will be delayed.
Settings:See below.
If the quantize value is 1/4 note, 8th note, 16th note, 32nd note: 50% – 75%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to twice the length of the specified quantize value. A setting of 50% produces exact 
timing and therefore no swing feel. Settings above 51% increase the amount of swing, with 75% being equivalent to a 
dotted-note delay. 
If the quantize value is 1/4 note triplet, 8th note triplet, 16th note triplet: 66% – 83%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to three times the length of the specified quantize value. A setting of 66% produces 
exact timing and therefore no swing feel. Settings above 67% increase the amount of swing, with 83% being equivalent 
to a sextuplet delay. 
If the quantize value is 8th note + 8th note triplet, 16th note + 16th note triplet: 50% – 66%
A setting of 100% is equivalent to twice the length of a 8th note or 16th note. A setting of 50% produces exact timing 
and therefore no swing feel. Settings above 51% increase the amount of swing, with 66% being equivalent to a triplet 
delay. 
nIf a swing value other than 100% results in notes being positioned after other non-swing notes, the latter notes are 
delayed accordingly.
GateTimeDetermines the gate time (the length of time a note sounds) of the even-numbered backbeat notes to enhance 
the swing feel. When a triplet quantize value is used, the gate time of the last note of each triplet is adjusted.
When the quantize value is 8th note + 8th note triplet or 16th note + 16th note triplet, the gate time of the even-
numbered 8th note or 16th note beats will be adjusted. A setting of 100% leaves the original gate time 
unchanged. If an adjusted gate time value is less than 1, the value is rounded off to 1.
Settings:000%–200%
02: Modify VelocityThis Job alters the velocity values of the specified range of notes, letting you selectively boost or cut the 
volume of those notes. Velocity changes are calculated as follows: 
Adjusted velocity = (original velocity x Rate) + Offset
If the result is 0 or less, the value is set to 1. If the result is higher than 127, the value is set to 127.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
SetAllSets the velocities of all target notes to the same fixed value (1 to 127). When set to “off” the Set All parameter 
has no effect. When set to a value other than “off” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear 
as “***” on the display.
Settings:off (0), 001–127
RateDetermines the percentage by which the target notes will be shifted from their original velocities.
Settings below 100% reduce the velocities, and settings above 100% increase the velocities proportionately. 
When the Set All parameter is not “OFF” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:000% – 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted velocity values. A setting of 0 produces no change. Settings below 0 
reduce the velocities, and settings above 0 increase the velocities. When the Set All parameter is not “OFF” this 
parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-127 – +127, ***
03: Modify Gate TimeThis Job alters the gate times of the specified range of notes. Gate time changes are calculated as follows:
Adjusted gate time = (original gate time x Rate) + Offset
If the result is 0 or less, the value is rounded off to 1. 
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
SetAllSets the gate times of all target notes to the same fixed value. When set to “off” the Set All parameter has no 
effect. When set to a value other than “off,” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear as “***” 
on the display.
Settings:off (0), 0001 – 9999
RateDetermines the percentage by which the gate time of the target notes will be changed.
Settings below 100% shorten the notes, and settings above 100% lengthen the notes proportionately. When the 
Set All parameter (above) is set to something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be 
changed.
Settings:000% – 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted gate time values. A setting of 0 produces no change. Settings below 0 
shorten the gate time, and settings above 0 lengthen the gate time. When the Set All parameter (above) is set 
to something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-9999 – +9999, ***
04: CrescendoThis Job lets you create a crescendo or decrescendo over the specified range of notes. (Crescendo is a 
gradual increase in volume, and decrescendo is a gradual decrease.)
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
VelocityRangeDetermines the intensity of the crescendo or decrescendo. The velocity values of the notes in the specified 
range are gradually increased or decreased starting at the first note in the range. The velocity of the last note in 
the range becomes the original velocity of the note plus the Velocity Range value. If the resultant velocity is 
outside the 1 – 127 range, it is set to 1 or 127 accordingly. Settings greater than 0 produce a crescendo, and 
settings less than 0 produce a decrescendo. A setting of 0 produces no effect.
Settings:-127 – +127 
						

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mode Song mode Utility mode File mode Master modePattern mode Mixing Voice
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Reference
Song Job mode
185Owner’s Manual
05: TransposeTranspose lets you change the key or pitch of the notes in the specified range.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01-16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied.
NoteDetermines the range of note pitches over which the Job is applied. You can also set the Note directly from the 
Keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key.
Settings:C-2 – G8
TransposeTransposes notes in the specified range (in semitones). A setting of +12 transposes up one octave, while a 
setting of -12 transposes down an octave. A setting of 0 produces no change.
Settings:-127 – +127
06: GlideThe Glide Job replaces all notes following the first note in the specified range with pitch bend data, producing 
smooth glides from note to note. This is ideal for producing guitar-like slide or note-bending effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
GlideTimeDetermines the length of the glide. Higher values produce a longer glide between notes.
Settings:000 – 100
PBRange (Pitch Bend Range)Determines the maximum pitch bend range to be applied by the Glide Job (in semitones).
Settings:01 – 24
07: Create RollThis Job creates a series of repeated notes (like a drum roll) in the specified range with the specified 
continuous changes in clock step and velocity. This is ideal for creating fast staccato rolls and special 
stuttering effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
StartStep (Starting Step)
EndStep (Ending Step)Determines the size of the step (i.e. the number of clocks) between each note in the roll. Both the starting and 
ending clock values can be specified, making it easy to create rolls in which the step size varies during the roll. 
Settings:StartStep: 001 – 999, EndStep: 001 – 999
NoteDetermines the specific note (or instrument in Drum voices) for the roll effect. You can also set the note directly 
from the Keyboard, by holding down the [INFORMATION] button and pressing the desired key.
Settings:C-2 – G8
StartVelo (Starting Velocity)
EndVelo (Ending Velocity)Determines the velocity of the notes in the roll. Both the starting and ending velocity values can be specified, 
making it easy to create rolls in which the velocity increases or decreases. This lets you create rolls that 
gradually increase or decrease in volume (crescendo/decrescendo)—a technique often used in dance music.
Settings:StartVelo: 001 – 127, EndVelo: 001 – 127
08: Sort ChordThis Job sorts chord events (simultaneous note events) by order of pitch. The sort affects the order of the notes 
in the Event List display (page 90), but does not change the timing of the notes. When used to pre-process 
chords before using the Separate Chord Job (below), Chord Sort can be used to simulate the “stroke” or 
strumming sound of guitars and similar instruments.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
TypeDetermines how the chord note data is sorted.
Settings:up, down, up&down, down&up
up .................... The notes are sorted in ascending order. After executing this Job with this setting, execute the Separate Chord 
Job to create a guitar-like upstroke strum. 
down................ The notes are sorted in descending order. After executing this Job with this setting, execute the Separate Chord 
Job to create a guitar-like downstroke strum.
up&down ......... Sorts chord notes on downbeats in ascending order and chord notes on upbeats in descending order, based on 
the Grid setting (below).
down&up ......... Sorts chord notes on downbeats in descending order and chord notes on upbeats in ascending order, based on 
the Grid setting (below).
GridDetermines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Chord Sort Job.
Settings:32nd note, 16th note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th note, 1/4 note triplet, 1/4 note
09: Separate ChordThis Job slightly separates notes in chords within the specified range, inserting a specified number of clocks 
between each note. Use this Job after the Chord Sort Job above, to create guitar-like upstroke or downstroke 
effects.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
ClockDetermines the number of clock cycles inserted between adjacent chord notes.
Settings:000 – 999
nNote that there are 480 clock cycles per quarter note.
nIt is not possible to separate chords so that they cross the next chord or they overstep the range (set above). 
						

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Reference
Song Job mode        
186Owner’s Manual
[F3] EVENT (Event Job)
nBefore executing the Event Job, make sure that you specify the track and range (measure : beat : clock) to which the Job is applied. Please note that the track to be specified 
varies depending on the Job. 
01: Shift ClockThis Job shifts all data events in the specified range forward or backward by the specified number of clocks.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, TMP, SCN, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is 
applied. 
ClockDetermines the amount by which the data will be delayed or advanced in measures, beats, and clocks.
Settings:000:0:000 – 999:3:479
DirectionDetermines the direction in which the data will be shifted. ADVANCE moves the data toward the beginning of 
the sequence, while DELAY shifts the data toward the end of the sequence.
Settings:Advance, Delay
02: Copy EventThis Job copies all data from a specified source 
range to a specified destination location. 
Execute this Job after setting:
• Source track (01 – 16, TMP, SCN, all)
• Source range (measure : beat : clock)
• Destination track (01 – 16, TMP, SCN, all)
• Destination range (measure : beat : clock)
• Top measure of destination
• Count (number of times data is to be copied) 
NumberOfTimesDetermines the number of times the data is copied.
Settings:01 – 99
When Copy Event is executed, any data already existing at the Destination location will be overwritten.
03: Erase EventThis Job clears all specified events from the specified range, effectively producing a segment of silence.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, TMP, SCN, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is 
applied. 
Event TypeDetermines the event type to be erased. All events are cleared when ALL is selected. Individual control change 
numbers can be specified when erasing control change events.
Settings:
When TR is set to 01 – 16: Note (Note events), PC (Program Change), PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel 
Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive), All (all events)
When TR is set to “TMP” (Tempo): TMP (tempo)
When TR is set to “SCN” (Scene): SceneMemory (Scene change information), TrackMute (Track mute setting change information)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
04: Extract EventThis Job moves all instances of specified event data from a specified range of a track to the same range in a 
different track.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeSelects the event type to be extracted. Specific note and control change numbers can also be specified as 
required.
Settings:Note, PC (Program Change), PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change), CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic 
Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive)
→ TRDetermines the destination track (01 – 16). 
05: Create Continuous DataThis Job creates continuous pitch bend or control change data over the specified range.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be created.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), EXC (System Exclusive), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
Data (Data Range)Determines the lower and upper limits for the data range to be created. The left value is the lower limit, and the 
right value is the upper limit.
Settings:When Event Type is set to PB: -8192 – +8191
When Event Type is set to TMP: 1.0 – 300.0
When Event Type is set to other: 0 – 127
ClockDetermines the number of clocks to be inserted between each created event.
Settings:001 – 999
CurveDetermines the “curve” of the continuous data. 
Refer to the graph for approximate curve shapes.
Settings:-16 – +16
Source track and range in measures, beats, and clocks
Destination track and the top (measure, beat, and clock) 
of the destination.
CAUTION
Curve = +16 Curve = 0 (linear) Curve = -16
Start pointEnd point
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Reference
Song Job mode
187Owner’s Manual NumberOfTimesDetermines the number of times the data creation is to be repeated. 
For example, if data is created in the range M001:1:000 – M003:1:000 and this parameter is set to 03, the same 
data will be created at M003:1:000 – M005:1:000 and M005:1:000 – M007:1:000. This Job lets you insert 
continuous volume or filter cutoff variations to create tremolo or wah effects.
Settings:01 – 99
06: Thin OutThis Job thins out the specified type of continuous data in the specified range—allowing you to free up memory 
space for other data or further recording.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be thinned.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
nThe Thin Out Job will not work on continuous data that has a clock interval of greater than 60 clocks per event.
07: Modify Control DataThis Job lets you change the values of a specified type of control change data—pitch bend, control change, 
aftertouch, etc.—in the specified range. Data changes are calculated as follows:
Modified value = (original value x Rate) + Offset.
The modified value cannot exceed the minimum/maximum limits of the parameter. Any result lower than the 
minimum is set to the minimum; any result higher than the maximum is set to the maximum.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, TMP, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
EventTypeDetermines the event type to be modified.
Settings:PB (Pitch Bend), CC (Control Change)*, CAT (Channel Aftertouch), PAT (Polyphonic Aftertouch), TMP (Tempo)
* You can also specify the CC No. (Control Change number). 
SetAllSets all target events to the same fixed value. When set to “off,” the Set All parameter has no effect. When set 
to a value other than “off,” the Rate and Offset parameters are unavailable and appear as “***” on the display. 
Settings:off, 000 –127 (-8192 – +8191 for pitch bend, 0.1 – 300.0 for tempo)
RateDetermines the percentage by which the target events will be shifted from their original values. When the Set 
All parameter (above) is set to something other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be 
changed.
Settings:000% – 200%, ***
OffsetAdds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted event values. When the Set All parameter (above) is set to something 
other than “off,” this parameter appears as “***” and cannot be changed.
Settings:-127 – 127 (-8192 – +8191 for pitch bend, -275 – +275 for tempo), ***
08: Beat StretchThis Job performs time-expansion or compression over the selected range. Keep in mind that this operation 
affects all event timing, note step times, and note gate times.
TR (Track)
001 : 1 : 000 – 999 : 4 : 479Determines the track (01 – 16, all) and range of measures/beats/clocks over which the Job is applied. 
RateDetermines the amount of time expansion or compression as a percentage. Settings higher than 100% 
produce expansion, and settings below 100% produce compression.
Settings:025%–400%
[F4] MEAS (Measure Job)
01: Create Measure
This Job creates empty measures at the specified location in all tracks.
Meter of measures to be insertedDetermines the meter or time signature of the measures to be created. You may find it convenient to use this 
parameter when you need to create a Song that incorporates meter changes.
Settings:1/16 – 16/16, 1/8 – 16/8, 1/4 – 8/4
Insertion point 
(Measure number)Determines the insert point (measure number) at which the newly created blank measures will be inserted.
Settings:001 – 999
Number of measures to be 
insertedDetermines the number of empty measures to be created and inserted.
Settings:01 – 99
nWhen empty measures are inserted, measure and meter data following the insert point are moved forward accordingly.
nIf the insert point is set after the last measure containing data, only the meter data at that point is set without actually inserting the measures. 
001 – 004 005 013  001 – 004 005 016024 012 –––
Meter (time signature) of 
measures to be insertedNumber of measures 
to be inserted
Insertion point (measure number)8 measures inserted at measure 5
The inserted 8 measures Source data 
						

							Voice modePerformance
modeSong modeUtility mode File mode Master mode Pattern modeMixing Voice
mode
Reference
Song Job mode        
188Owner’s Manual
02: Delete MeasureThis Job deletes the specified measures. Measure and meter data following the deleted measures are moved 
backward accordingly. 
Delete Range
Settings:001 – 999
[F5] TRACK (Track Job)
01: Copy Track
This Job copies all data from a specified source 
track to the specified destination track. 
The copy operation overwrites 
any data previously existing on 
the destination track.
Data Type to be copiedDetermines the type(s) of data to be copied. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters),
02: Exchange TrackThis Job exchanges or “swaps” the specified type 
of data between two specified tracks in the 
current Song.
Data Type to be exchangedDetermines the type(s) of data to be exchanged. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate 
box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters)
03: Mix TrackThis Job mixes all data from two selected tracks (“A” and “B”), and places the result in track B. One useful 
application for this would be to free up the data in track A, letting you record new data to it.
Target tracks for the Mix 
operation
Settings:01 – 16
04: Clear TrackThis Job deletes all data of the selected type from 
the selected track, or from all tracks. 
Data type to be clearedDetermines the type(s) of data to be cleared. Select the desired type by checkmarking the appropriate box.
Settings:Seq Event (all events in the track), Grid Groove (for the selected track), Mix Part Param (all Mixing Part parameters)
05: Normalize Play EffectThis Job rewrites the data in the selected track so that it incorporates the current Grid Groove settings.
TR (Track)Determines the Song track to which the Job is applied.
Settings:01 – 16, all
06: Divide Drum TrackSeparates the note events in a drum performance assigned to a specified track, and places the notes 
corresponding to different drum instruments in separate tracks (tracks 1 through 8).
TR (Track)Determines the Song track to which the Job is applied.
Settings:01 – 16
07: Put Track To ArpThis Job copies data in the specified measures of a track for creating Arpeggio data. For details, refer to page 
97 in the Quick Guide section. 
001 – 004 005 013 
001 – 004 005 016024 012 ––
–
Delete rangeMeasures M006 – M012 deleted Source data
Source Song and Track Destination Song and Track
Data Type to be copied
CAUTION
Data Type to be exchangedTarget tracks for the Exchange operation (01 – 16)
Track B
Mix Track
Track B Track ATrack A (01 – 16) Track B (01 – 16)
Track for which data will be cleared (01 – 16, TMP, SCN, all)
Data to be cleared  
						

							Voice mode Performance
mode Song mode Utility mode File mode Master modePattern mode Mixing Voice
mode
Reference
Song Mixing mode
189Owner’s Manual
In this mode, you can set up mixing data for your songs, and set various parameters for the tone generator parts—including the desired 
Voice, as well as its level, pan, EQ, effect and other settings. 
Song Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Song sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the tone generator, as it is 
played back by the Song data. As such, the Song Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the Song tracks. 
Parameter settings made in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Song data. 
In addition, make sure to save the entire Song data (including the Mixing settings) to the USB storage device, since the data in DRAM is stored only 
temporarily (page 150). 
nParameter settings in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being stored as 
part of a Song. See page 94 for details. 
[F6] SONG (Song Job)
01: Copy Song
This Job copies all data from a selected source 
Song to a selected destination Song. The Mixing 
Voice used by the source Song is also copied. 
This Job overwrites any data 
already existing in the destination 
Song.
02: Split Song To PatternThis Job allows you to copy a part of the current 
Song – all 16 tracks over a specific range of 
measures – to a specific Pattern, letting you use 
Song data to create a Pattern.
This Job overwrites any data 
already existing in the destination 
Pattern and section.
03: Clear SongThis Job deletes all data from the selected Song or all Songs, including the Mixing Voices.
04: Song NameThis Job lets you assign a name to the selected Song. See “Basic Operation” on page 38.
Song Mixing mode[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING]
[F1] VOL/PAN
From this display you can set the Pan and Volume for each Part (track).
PA NDetermines the stereo pan position for each part.
Settings:L63 (far left) – C (center) – R63 (far right)
VOLUMEDetermines the volume for each Part, allowing you to set the optimum level balance of all the Parts.
Settings:0 – 127
nYou can also adjust the Volume by using the Control Sliders. See page 52 for details.
[F2] VOICE
From this display you can select a voice for each Part. Mixing Voices can also be selected.
nThe Category Search function can also be used to select Voices here, except for Mixing Voices.
[F3] EFFECT
Pressing the [F3] EFFECT button in the Song Mixing mode calls up the [SONG] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT display in the Song 
Mixing Edit mode. From this display, you can set the effect related parameters for the current Song. See page 144 for details.
[F4] EF SEND (Effect Send)
From this display you can make basic effect settings for each Part—Send Level for the System Effect (Reverb, Chorus) as well as the Dry Level for Insertion 
Effects. 
nFor information on the effect connections in the Song mode, seepage 144.
[F5] VCE ED (Mixing Voice Edit)
Press the [F5] VCE ED button in the Song Mixing mode to enter the Mixing Voice Edit mode. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original display in the 
Song Mixing mode. 
Normal Voices can be edited specifically for use with the Song/Pattern modes, creating a dedicated “Mixing Voice.” Refer to “Mixing Voice mode” on page 
203 for details.
Source Song
Destination Song
CAUTION
Source Song range (in measures)
Destination Pattern and section
CAUTION
CAUTION 
						

							Voice modePerformance
modeSong modeUtility mode File mode Master mode Pattern modeMixing Voice
mode
Reference
Song Mixing Edit mode        Common Edit
190Owner’s Manual
This mode provides more detailed Mixing parameters than in the Song Mixing mode. 
Keep in mind that Song Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Song sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the tone 
generator, as it is played back by the Song data. As such, the Song Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the Song tracks.
Parameter settings made in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Song data. 
In addition, make sure to save the entire Song data (including the Mixing settings) to the USB storage device, since the data in DRAM is stored only 
temporarily (page 150). 
nParameter settings in the Song Mixing mode and Song Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being stored as 
part of a Song. See page 94 for details. 
Use Common Edit to edit the settings common to all Parts.
[F6] TEMPLATE
[SF1] MIX
From this display you can copy the Mixing Template to the Mixing settings of currently edited Part. As soon as 
a Template is selected, the relevant Mixing settings will be automatically loaded.
nIn addition to the Mixing settings, the tempo setting stored in the Mixing Template will also be automatically loaded.
[SF2] PERFORMANCEFrom this display you can copy the Part settings of the Performance to the currently edited Song. As soon as a 
Performance is selected, the relevant settings of all Parts will be copied.
This display is similar to the [F5] PF COPY display in Song Mixing Job mode (page 192). However, this display 
is different from the [F5] PF COPY display in two major points:
• All parameters are copied simultaneously.
• The Receive Channel settings are assigned to the destination automatically, according to the following rules.
1) When note limit settings for all Parts are the same and the Part Switch and ArpSwitch parameters are both 
set to ON, the same Receive Channel is assigned to the Parts.
2) When Note Limit settings for the Parts are different and Part Switch is set to ON for the Parts, Parts whose 
ArpSwitch parameter is set to OFF are given different Receive Channel values, while other Parts are set to 
the same channel.
3) For those Parts which Part Switch is set to OFF, Receive Channel is also set to OFF. 
nIn addition to the Part settings, the Arpeggio tempo setting stored in the Performance will also be copied.
Song Mixing Edit mode[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT]
Common Edit
[SONG] ➞ Song selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] ➞ [COMMON]
[F1] GENERAL
[SF1] MEQ OFS 
(Master EQ Offset)
The Song Mixing parameters feature global EQ settings for all Parts of the selected Song (see “MEQ,” below). 
The settings made here in this display are applied as offsets to those MEQ settings.
Settings:-64 – +63
[SF5] OTHER
KnobAssignDetermines the function for the assignable Knobs (1 – 4). Pressing any of the Knob Control Function buttons on 
the panel sets the desired function row, which is automatically stored to memory with the currently selected 
Song.
Settings:pan, tone, assign, partEQ, MEF, arpFx
Assign A, Assign B, 
Assign 1, Assign 2This lets you directly set and memorize the value for each Assign Knob (A, B, 1, and 2), from the Knob itself. 
Simply tweak the knob to the desired setting.
Settings:-64 – 0 – +63
[F2] MEQ/MEF (Master EQ/Master Effect)
[SF1] MEQ (Master EQ)
From this display you can apply five-band equalization to all Parts of the selected Song. 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 172.
[SF2] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set parameters related to the Master Effect (page 140). 
The parameters are the same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 172. 
[F3] ARP (Arpeggio)
[SF1] TYPE
The basic parameters (e.g., type) of the Arpeggio are provided in this display.
This is the same as in Normal Voice Common Edit (page 154), except that the Tempo setting is not available 
here, since the Arpeggio plays according to the Song tempo. 
[SF2] LIMITSame as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 155.
[SF3] PLAY FX (Play Effect)Same as in Normal Voice Common Edit. See page 155.
[SF4] OUT CH (Output Channel)Same as in Performance Common Edit. See page 173.
CAUTION