Yamaha Mo 8 Manual

							Application Index
11Owner’s Manual
Storing/Saving the created data
•Storing an edited Voice to internal memor y (Flash ROM) and saving all the Voices in internal memor y to a USB storage device.......................... Page 60
•Storing an edited Performance to internal memory (Flash ROM) and saving all the Performances in internal memory to 
a USB storage device...................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 66
•Saving the Song/Pattern data 
Storing Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing settings to internal memory (DRAM).........................................................................................Pages 77, 94
Storing the entire Song/Pattern data to a USB storage device.................................................................................................................... Page 98
•Storing Mixing settings to internal memory (Flash ROM) as a template.................................................................................................... Page 94
•Storing an edited Master to internal memory (Flash ROM) and saving all the Masters on internal memory to 
a USB storage device ................................................................................................................................................................................... Page 123
•Saving all Arpeggios in internal memory (Flash ROM) to a USB storage device.................................................................................... Page 214
Naming your created data.............................................................................................................................................................. Page 38
Recovering lost data
Comparing the Voice, Performance, Song, or Pattern before editing with the just-edited one (Compare function).............................. Page 36
Recalling an edited, but not-stored Voice, Performance, Song or Pattern (when another Voice has been selected) 
—Recall function.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 37
•Song/Pattern
Canceling the changes made in the recent session such as Recording and Job to restore the data to its previous status
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → [JOB] → [F1] UNDO  ................................................................................................................................................ Page 93
Initializing
•Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory Settings.......................................................................................................................... Page 26
•Formatting a USB storage device................................................................................................................................................................. Page 213
•Initializing the edited Voice................................................................................................................  [VOICE] → [JOB] → [F1] INIT  .......... Page 168
•Initializing the edited Performance............................................................................................. [PERFORM] → [JOB] → [F1] INIT  .......... Page 177
•Initializing the edited Master.........................................................................................................  [MASTER] → [JOB] → [F1] INIT  .......... Page 218
•Initializing the edited Song Mixing settings................................................................ [SONG] → [MIXING] → [JOB] → [F1] INIT  .......... Page 192
•Initializing the edited Pattern Mixing settings........................................................  [PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [JOB] → [F1] INIT  .......... Page 202
Pitch related settings (Tune, Note Shift, etc.)
•Overall
Changing the octave setting of the keyboard............................................  [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2] KBD → Octave ............ Page 29
Shifting the note up or down on the keyboard .....................................  [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2] KBD → Transpose ............ Page 29
Shifting the note up or down in the tone generator block........................  [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → NoteShift .......... Page 205
Adjusting the tuning to other instruments........................................................ [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Tune .......... Page 205
•In the Voice mode
Setting the tuning system for the voice
[VOICE]  → Voice selection  → [EDIT]  → [COMMON]  → [F1] GENERAL  → [SF2] PLY MODE  → M.TuningNo. ....................................... Page 169
Adjusting the pitch for each Element of the edited Voice in semitones 
[VOICE] → Voice selection→ [EDIT] → Element selection→ [F2] PITCH → [SF1] TUNE → Coarse ............................................................. Page 159
Finely adjusting the pitch for each Element of the edited Voice
[VOICE] → Voice selection→ [EDIT] → Element selection→ [F2] PITCH → [SF1] TUNE → Fine  ................................................................. Page 159
Setting the all notes (keys) to the same pitch
[VOICE] → Voice selection→ [EDIT] → Element selection→ [F2] PITCH → [SF4] KEY FLW → PitchSens = 0  ............................................ Page 159
•In the Performance mode
Shifting the note up or down for each Part of the edited Performance
[PERFORM] →  Performance selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF1] TUNE → NoteShift  ............................................ Page 176
Finely adjusting the pitch for each Part of the edited Performance
[PERFORM] → Performance selection → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF1] TUNE → Detune  ................................................ Page 176
•In the Song mode/Pattern mode
Shifting the note up or down for each Part of the current Song/Pattern
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE→ [SF1] TUNE → NoteShift  ......... Page 191
Finely adjusting the pitch for each Part of the current Song/Pattern
[SONG] or [PATTERN]  → Song/Pattern selection→ [MIXING]  → [EDIT]  → Part selection → [F4] TONE  → [SF1] TUNE  → Detune  ....... Page 191
•In the Master mode
Shifting the keyboard octave up or down for each zone of the edited Master
[MASTER] → Master selection → [F2] MEMORY → ZoneSwitch = on → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → Octave  ...................... Page 216
Finely adjusting the keyboard pitch for each zone of the edited Master
[MASTER] → Master selection→ [F2] MEMORY → ZoneSwitch = on → [EDIT] → Zone selection → [F2] NOTE → Transpose  .................. Page 216 
						

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12Owner’s Manual
Connecting to a computer/external MIDI instrument
•Determining which connector (MIDI, USB TO HOST) is used for MIDI input/output
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT  ................................................................................................................................Page 210
•Using the sounds of the MO for Song playback from a MIDI sequencer...................................................................................................Page 110
•Setting whether or not Bulk Dump data can be received
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → RcvBulk = on/protect  .................................................................................................................Page 209
•Sounding only the external MIDI tone generator and turning the internal tone generator off
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → LocalCtrl = off  ............................................................................................................................Page 209
•Synchronizing with an external MIDI instrument/computer
Using the MO as a MIDI master
[UTILITY]  → [F5] MIDI  → [SF3] SYNC  → MIDI Sync = internal, ClockOut = on, Seqctrl = out  ...................................................................Page 210
Using the MO as a MIDI slave
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = MIDI, ClockOut = off, Seqctrl = in .............................................................................Page 210
Using the MO as a MTC slave
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = MTC, ClockOut = off, Seqctrl = in .............................................................................Page 210
•Disabling synchronization with the external MIDI instrument/computer
Maintaining normal playback on an external MIDI sequencer, even when starting/stopping Song/Pattern playback on the MO
 [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = internal, Seqctrl = off  ................................................................................... ...........Page 210
Maintaining normal Song/Pattern playback on the MO, even when starting/stopping playback on an external MIDI sequencer
 [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → Seqctrl = off  ...................................................................................................................... ...........Page 210
•Synchronizing the LFO wave speed of the Voice with an external MIDI instrument/computer
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = MIDI  ..........................................................................................................................Page 210
[VOICE] →  Normal Voice selection → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F5] LFO → [SF1] WAVE → TempoSync = on  ...........................................Page 156
•Setting which MIDI events will be transmitted or recognized via the MIDI and USB TO HOST connectors
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → [UTILITY] → [F3] SEQ → [SF2] FILTER  ..................................................................................................................Page 207
•Setting the MIDI transmit channel
Setting the MIDI transmit channel of the keyboard in the Voice mode/Performance mode
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → KBDTransCh  .......................................................................................................................................Page 209
Setting the MIDI transmit channel and port for each track of a Song/Pattern
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [F3] TRACK → [SF1] CHANNEL  ...................................................................................Page 178
Setting the MIDI transmit channel of Arpeggio playback
[UTILITY] → [F3] VOICE → [SF3] ARP CH → TransmitCh  ..............................................................................................................................Page 206
•Setting the MIDI receive channel
Setting the MIDI receive channel of the keyboard in the Voice mode/Performance mode
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → BasicRcvCh ........................................................................................................................................Page 209
Setting the MIDI receive channel for each part of a Song/Pattern
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection→ [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveCh .............Page 191
•Setting parameters for Program Change transmission/recognition
Enabling or disabling the sending of Bank Select and Program Change messages, when selecting a Voice or Performance
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → BankSel, PgmChange ................................................................................................................Page 209
Enabling or disabling selection of MO Voices/Performances from an external MIDI device 
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → BankSel, PgmChange ................................................................................................................Page 209
[SONG] or [PATTERN] → Song/Pattern selection → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection→ [F5] RCV SW → BankSel, PgmChange  .........Page 192
Setting related parameters so that the MIDI messages produced by the Song/Pattern playback will not be transmitted via MIDI
[SONG] or [PATTERN]  → [UTILITY]  → [F3] SEQ  → [SF2] FILTER  ...............................................................................................................Page 207
•Setting whether each track playback sounds the internal tone generator or an external tone generator
[SONG] or [PATTERN]  → Song/Pattern selection → [F3] TRACK → [SF2] OUT SW  .....................................................................................Page 179
Other tips
•Loading the specified file on the USB storage device automatically when the power is turned on.......................................................Page 102
•Setting the Mode set automatically when the power is turned on
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF4] OTHER → PowerOnMode ....................................................................................................................Page 206 
						

							Table of Contents
13Owner’s Manual
Introduction ...............................................................6
Accessories...............................................................6
Main Features............................................................7
How to use this manual .............................................8
Application Index ................................................... 9
The Controls & Connectors 14
Front Panel ..............................................................14
Rear Panel ...............................................................18
Setting up and Playing 20
Power supply...........................................................20
Playing the keyboard ..............................................22
Modes .....................................................................24
Basic instructions ....................................................25
Resetting the User Memory to the Initial Factory 
Settings ...................................................................26
Basic Operation 27
Modes .....................................................................27
About data storage to USB storage devices ..........30
Functions and Sub-Functions .................................33
Selecting a Program................................................33
Moving the Cursor and Setting Parameters ............35
About the editing functions .....................................36
Confirmation Message ............................................37
Information Display .................................................37
Note (Key) settings..................................................37
Naming ....................................................................38
Quick Guide 40
Playing the MO ..................................................... 40
Voice Play mode .....................................................40
Performance Play mode ..........................................44
Using the Arpeggio feature .....................................48
Using the Controllers on the MO .............................50
Editing a Program ................................................ 53
Editing a Voice ........................................................53
Editing a Performance.............................................63
Using the Controllers—Advanced Course ........ 69
Controllers supported by the MO............................69
Creating a Song on the MO ................................. 73
Playing the Demo Songs/Patterns...........................73
Creating a Pattern ...................................................76
Creating a Song ......................................................87
Connecting the MO to external devices ........... 103
Connections ......................................................... 103
Using as a Multi-timbral Tone Generator for your 
DAW/sequencer ................................................... 110
Using the MO with computer software ................. 112
Creating Your Original Program Set 
(Master mode) ..................................................... 122
Basic Structure 128
Internal Structure (System Overview) ................... 128
Internal Memory and File Management ................ 148
Reference 151
Voice mode........................................................... 151
Performance mode ............................................... 171
Song mode ........................................................... 178
Pattern mode ........................................................ 196
Mixing Voice mode ............................................... 203
Utility mode ........................................................... 205
File mode .............................................................. 211
Master mode......................................................... 215
Appendix 219
Information Displays ............................................. 219
Display Messages ................................................ 221
About MIDI............................................................ 223
Troubleshooting .................................................... 227
Specifications ....................................................... 231
Index ..................................................................... 232
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The Controls & Connectors
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16Owner’s Manual
The Controls 
& Connectors1Keyboard
The MO6 features a 61-key keyboard, while the MO8 has 
88 keys.
All are equipped with an initial touch feature. With initial 
touch, the instrument senses how strongly or softly you 
play the keys, and uses that playing strength to affect the 
sound in various ways, depending on the selected voice. 
2OCTAVE [UP] and [DOWN] buttons Page 29
Use these buttons to change the note range of the 
keyboard. To restore the normal octave setting, press both 
buttons simultaneously.
nBecause of its extended keyboard, the MO8 does not have 
OCTAVE buttons.
3Pitch bend wheel Page 50
Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign other 
functions to this controller.
4Modulation wheel Page 50
Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign other 
functions to this controller.
5[MASTER VOLUME] slider
Adjusts the volume of the overall sound, as output from the 
rear-panel OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks as well as the 
PHONES jack. 
6Four Knob Control Function buttons and four 
Knobs Page 51
These four highly versatile knobs let you adjust various 
aspects or parameters of the current Voice. Use the Knob 
Control Function buttons to change the parameter set for 
the knobs. The corresponding LED lights to indicate which 
group of parameters are active. 
7Control slider Page 52
These sliders control the volume of four elements which 
make up a Normal Voice in the Voice mode, the volume of 
four parts in the Performance mode, the volume of four 
parts including the current part in the Song mode/Pattern 
mode, and the volume of four zones in the Master mode. 
nIf all of the Control sliders are set to the minimum, you may not 
hear any sound from the instrument, even when playing the 
keyboard or a Song/Pattern. If this is the case, raise all the 
sliders to a suitable level.
nThe [MASTER VOLUME] slider adjusts the output level from 
this instrument. On the other hand, the Control sliders adjust 
the MIDI volume value for the corresponding element or part. 
8DAW REMOTE button Page 113
The Remote mode lets you control sequencer software on 
your computer from the panel controls of the instrument. 
Turn the [DAW REMOTE] button on to enter the Remote 
mode. 
9[MASTER EFFECT] button and 
[EFFECT BYPASS] button Page 140
The extensive effect section of the instrument provides 
Insertion effects (three sets, with two effect units per set), 
System effects (Reverb and Chorus), and Master effects. 
The effects can be applied to the keyboard-played voices 
and to Song/Pattern playback. These buttons enable you 
to turn the corresponding Effect blocks (as printed on the 
panel) on or off with a single touch. 
nFrom the following display, you can select the specific 
effect(s) to be bypassed when using the [EFFECT 
BYPASS] button. [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF3] EF 
BYPS display
)[ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button Page 48
Press this button to enable or disable playback of the 
Arpeggio for each Voice, Performance, Song, or Pattern. If 
the Arpeggio Switch of the selected par t is set to off in the 
Performance/Song/Pattern mode, however, pressing this 
button has no effect. 
!SEQ TRANSPORT buttons
These buttons control recording and playback of the Song/
Pattern sequence data.
[] (Top) button
Instantly returns to the beginning of the current Song or 
Pattern (i.e., the first beat of the first measure).
[] (Reverse) button
Press briefly to move back one measure at a time, or hold 
to continuously rewind.
[] (Forward) button
Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time, or 
hold to continuously fast-forward.
[REC] (Record) button
Press this to enable recording (Song or Pattern phrase). 
(The indicator lights.)
[] (Stop) button
Press to stop recording or playback.
[] (Play) button
Press to start playback from the current point in the Song 
or Pattern. During recording and playback, the indicator 
flashes at the current tempo.
@MODE buttons Page 24
These buttons select the operating modes (e.g., Voice 
mode).
#LCD Display
The large backlit LCD displays the parameters and values 
related to the currently selected operation or mode.
$LCD Contrast Control Page 21
Use this control to set the LCD display for optimum 
legibility.
%[F1] – [F6] (Function) buttons Page 33
These buttons located directly below the LCD display call 
up the corresponding functions indicated in the display. In 
the display hierarchy, these functions [F] rank just below 
the modes.
^[SF1] – [SF5] (Sub Function) buttons Page 33
These buttons located directly below the LCD display call 
up the corresponding sub functions indicated in the 
display. In the display hierarchy, these sub functions [SF] 
rank just below the functions [F].
These buttons can be also used to store/recall the 
Arpeggio type in each Play mode and Song/Patter n 
Record mode. They can be also used to store/recall the 
Song Scene (page 89) in the Song Play and Song Record 
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17Owner’s Manual
The Controls 
& Connectors
&[INFORMATION] button Page 37
For calling up a special “help” feature that shows 
information about the currently selected mode. You can go 
back to the previous display by pressing this button again 
or pressing any other button.
Depending on the selected display, this button may be 
used to call up a window for inputting characters, for 
inputting numbers, for selecting note lengths, or for 
selecting keys or note names (page 35).
*Data dial Page 35
For editing the currently selected parameter. To increase 
the value, turn the dial right (clockwise); to decrease the 
value, turn the dial left (counter-clockwise). If a parameter 
with a wide value range is selected, you can change the 
value in broader strokes by quickly turning the dial.
([INC/YES] button Page 35
For increasing the value of the currently selected 
parameter. Also use it to actually execute a Job or a Store 
operation. 
º[DEC/NO] button Page 35
For decreasing the value of the currently selected 
parameter. Also use it to cancel a Job or a Store operation.
 nYou can also use the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons to 
quickly move through parameter values in 10-unit jumps, 
especially those with large ranges. Simply hold down one of 
the buttons (of the direction you want to jump), and 
simultaneously press the other. For example, to jump in the 
positive direction, hold down the [INC/YES] button and press 
[DEC/NO].
¡Cursor buttons Page 35
The cursor buttons move the “cursor” around the LCD 
display screen, highlighting and selecting the various 
parameters.
™[EXIT] button Page 28
The menus and displays of this synthesizer are organized 
according to a hierarchical structure.
Press this button to exit from the current display and return 
to the previous level in the hierarchy.
£[ENTER] button
Use this button to execute a Job or a Store operation. Also 
use this button to actually enter a number when selecting a 
Memory or Bank for Voice or Performance. In the File 
mode, use this button to go to the next lowest level in the 
selected directory. 
¢Bank buttons Page 40
Each button selects a Voice or Performance Bank.
When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, 
these buttons can be used to select the desired category 
(printed below each button). When the [SECTION] button 
is turned on in the Pattern mode, these buttons are used to 
select the desired section.
∞Group [A] – [H] buttons Page 41
Each button selects a Voice or Performance Group.
When the [CATEGORY SEARCH] button is turned on, 
these buttons can be used to select the desired category 
(printed below each button). When the [SECTION] button 
is turned on in the Pattern mode, these buttons are used to 
select the desired section. 
§Number [1] – [16] buttons 
Use of these buttons differs depending on the on/off status 
of the [TRACK SELECT] and [MUTE] buttons. 
¶[CATEGORY SEARCH] button Page 42
When this button is turned on, the Bank buttons and the 
Group buttons can be used to select the Voice/
Performance category.
•[SECTION] button Page 73
When this button is turned on in the Pattern mode, the 
Group [A] – [H] buttons can be used to select Patter n 
Sections A – H and the [PRE1] – [–] buttons of the Bank 
buttons can be used to select Patter n Sections I – P.
ª[TRACK SELECT] button Page 76
Turning this button on in the Song/Patter n mode enables 
the Number [1] – [16] buttons for selecting corresponding 
Song/Pattern tracks. The on/off status of this button affects 
the Number [1] – [16] buttons in different ways, depending 
on the selected mode. (See § “Number [1] – [16] buttons” 
above.) 
‚[MUTE] button Page 74
Turning this button on in the Song/Patter n mode enables 
the Number [1] – [16] buttons for muting corresponding 
Song/Pattern tracks.
Press one of the Number [1] – [16] buttons while holding 
this button to solo the corresponding track of the current 
selected Song/Pattern.
The on/off status of this button affects the Number [1] – 
[16] buttons in different ways, depending on the selected 
mode. (See § “Number [1] – [16] buttons” above.)
Functions of the Number [1] – [16] buttons
When [TRACK 
SELECT] is onWhen [MUTE] 
is onWhen both 
[TRACK SELECT] 
[MUTE] are off
Voice Play modeKeyboard 
transmit channel 
setting—Voice selection, 
according to Groups 
A – H
Voice Edit modeElement selection (1 – 4) and 
Element Mute setting (9 – 12)—
Performance 
Play modeKeyboard 
transmit channel 
settingPerformance part 
Mute setting 
(1 – 4)Performance or 
Voice selection
(if cursor is located 
at Voice name), 
according to Groups 
A – H  Performance 
Edit modePerformance part 
selection (1 – 4)
Master Play 
mode
Keyboard transmit 
channel setting 
(when memorizing 
the Voice mode or 
Performance 
mode to the 
current Master) or 
Song/Pattern track 
selection (when 
memorizing the 
Song mode or 
Pattern mode to 
the current 
Master)
—Master selection, 
according to Groups 
A – H
Master Edit 
modeZone selection 
(1 – 4)——
Song/Pattern 
Play modeSong/Pattern 
track selectionSong/Pattern 
track Mute 
settingSong/Pattern 
selection, according 
to Groups A – H
Song/Pattern 
Mixing modeSong/Pattern part 
selectionSong/Pattern part 
Mute setting
Mixing Voice 
Edit modeElement selection (1 – 4) and 
Element Mute setting (9 – 12)— 
						

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18Owner’s Manual
The Controls 
& ConnectorsRear Panel
1STANDBY/ON switch Page 20
Press to turn power ON or OFF.
2DC IN terminal Page 20
Connect the AC adaptor to this terminal.
Do not attempt to use an AC adaptor other than the Yamaha PA-5D or an 
equivalent recommended by Yamaha. The use of an incompatible 
adaptor may cause irreparable damage to the MO, and may even pose a 
serious shock hazard! 
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE AC ADAPTOR FROM THE AC POWER OUTLET 
WHEN THE MO IS NOT IN USE.
3Cable clip
Wrap the DC output cable of the adaptor around the cable 
clip (as shown below) to prevent accidental unplugging of 
the cable during operation.
4USB connectors
This instrument is equipped with two types of USB 
connectors on the rear panel—USB TO HOST and USB TO 
DEVICE. The USB TO HOST connector is used to connect 
this instrument to the computer via the USB cable. The 
USB connection between the instrument and the computer 
can only be used for transfer of MIDI data. No audio data 
can be transferred via USB. The USB TO DEVICE 
connector is used to connect this instrument to a USB 
storage device (hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, MO drive, 
flash disk, etc.) via the USB cable. This lets you save the 
data created on this instrument to the external USB 
storage device and load the data from the external USB 
storage device to the instrument. Save/Load operations 
can be performed in the File mode. 
nFor details about USB, see page 31. 
5MIDI IN/OUT/THRU connectors Page 104
MIDI IN is for receiving control or performance data from 
another MIDI device, such as an exter nal sequencer.
MIDI THRU is simply for redirecting any received MIDI 
data (via MIDI IN) to connected devices, allowing 
convenient chaining of additional MIDI instruments.
MIDI OUT is for transmitting all control, performance 
and playback data from the MO to another MIDI device, 
such as an external sequencer.
TO DEVICE      TO HOST
MIDI
THRU OUT IN
USB
DC  IN
STANDBY
ON
DC  IN
STANDBY
ON
145
132
32
MO6MO8
WARNING
DC  IN
STANDBY
ON
USB
USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. It is a serial 
interface for connecting a computer with peripheral 
devices, and enables much faster data transfer compared 
to conventional serial port connections.  
						

							Rear Panel
19Owner’s Manual
The Controls 
& Connectors
6FOOT SWITCH jack Page 69
For connection of optional FC4 or FC5 Footswitch. 
7FOOT CONTROLLER jack  Page 69
For connection of an optional foot controller (FC7, etc.). 
The FOOT CONTROLLER jack lets you continuously 
control one of various different assignable functions—such 
as volume, tone, pitch, or other aspects of the sound.
8OUTPUT L/MONO and R jacks  Page 20
Line level audio signals are output via these phone jacks. 
For monophonic output, use just the L/MONO jack.
9PHONES jack Page 20
For connection to a pair of stereo headphones.
)DIGITAL OUT connector Page 103
Use this connector to input or output digital signals over 
coaxial (RCA-pin) cable. The format is S/PDIF, normally 
used for CD and DAT players. The digital signal output is 
44.1kHz/24-bit.
DIGITAL OUTFOOT
CONTROLLER FOOT
SWITCHPHONES OUTPUT
R
L  MONO
MIDI
THRU OUT INUSB
TO DEVICE       TO HOSTDIGITAL OUT
FOOT
CONTROLLER FOOT
SWITCH
PHONES OUTPUTRL  MONO
67)98
4567
9 8 ) 
						

							Setting up 
and Playing
Power supply
20Owner’s Manual
Setting up and Playing
Power supply
Power supply connections
Before you connect the power adapter, make sure that the MO [STANDBY/ON] switch is set to STANDBY 
(Off).
1Connect the plug of the power adapter PA-5D to the DC IN terminal on the rear panel of the MO.
2Plug in the AC cable to an appropriate AC outlet.
nFollow this procedure in reverse order to disconnect the power adapter.
•Be sure to use the included adapter. Using an AC adapter other than the PA-5D may cause damage to the MO, and may even 
pose a serious electrical shock hazard.
•Connect the adapter to an AC outlet of the specified voltage.
Even when the [STANDBY/ON] switch is in the STANDBY position, a small amount of electricity is still flowing to the unit. When 
you do not plan to use the MO for an extended period of time, be sure to unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet.
Connecting the speakers or pair of headphones
Since the MO has no built-in speakers, you will need to monitor the sound of the instrument by using 
external equipment. Connect a set of headphones, powered speakers, or other playback equipment as 
required.
DC  IN
STANDBY
ON
Rear panel
1
AC cable Power adapter 
PA-5D
2  To electrical outlet
WARNING
CAUTION
MO
Powered speaker (Left)
Powered speaker (Right)
Headphones
OUTPUT L/MONO
OUTPUT R
PHONES