Yamaha Mo 8 Manual

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Pattern Job mode
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03: Clear TrackThis Job deletes all data of the selected type from 
the selected Pattern track. 
The types of data to be cleared are the same as in 
the Song Job mode. See page 188. 
04: Normalize Play EffectThis Job rewrites the data in the selected track so that it incorporates the current Grid Groove settings.
After specifying a track (TR 01 – 16) to which this Job is applied, press the [ENTER] button to execute this Job. 
05: 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). 
After specifying a track (TR 01 – 16) to which this Job is applied, press the [ENTER] button to execute this Job. 
nThis job requires 8 empty User Phrases. If there arent enough empty tracks, an error message appears. If this happens, 
use the Clear Track Job (avobe) to delete some User Phrases, then try the Job again.
06: Put Track To ArpThis Job copies data in the specified measures of a section/track for creating Arpeggio data. For details, refer 
to page 97 in the Quick Guide section. 
[F6] PATTERN (Pattern Job)
01: Copy Pattern
This Job copies all data from a selected source 
Pattern to a selected destination Pattern.
After specifying the source Pattern/section, and 
the destination Pattern/section, as well as setting 
the checkboxes as necessary, press the [ENTER] 
button to execute this Job. 
nIf you set the source section to “all,” the destination section is also set to “all” automatically. With this status, execute this Job to copy the entire source Pattern data 
to the destination.
Preset Phrase → UserWhen this box is checkmarked, Preset Phrases (if included in the source Pattern) are copied to the User 
Phrase, which will be assigned to the destination Pattern. 
Duplicate User PhraseWhen this box is checkmarked, User Phrases (if included in the source Pattern) are copied to another User 
Phrase, which will be assigned to the destination Pattern. However, if the Pattern number of the source is same 
as the number of destination, another User Phrase will be not created. 
ChainWhen this box is checkmarked, Pattern chain data (if included in the source Pattern) is copied to the 
destination Pattern. 
02: Append PatternAppends one Pattern to the end of another to 
create one longer Pattern with all 16 tracks.
nIf the Pattern length becomes greater than 256 
measures as a result of the Append Pattern Job, an 
error message will be displayed and the Job will be 
aborted.
Keep Original PhraseWhen this box is checkmarked, the original destination Pattern data is retained in memory, along with the new 
appended Pattern data. If the box is not checkmarked, the original destination Pattern is erased and replaced 
with the newly created data.
nWhen the KEEP ORIGINAL PHRASE checkbox is checked, this Job requires twice the number of empty user phrases as 
the number of tracks containing data in which to store the appended phrase data. If the required space is unavailable, 
an alert message will appear and the Job will be aborted. If this occurs use the Clear Phrase Job (page 200) to delete 
unused phrases and try again.
03: Split PatternThis Job splits a selected Pattern (all 16 tracks 
data) into two Patterns. After the Split Pattern 
operation, the part of the Pattern before the 
specified Split Point will remain, and the part 
following the Split Point will be moved to the 
destination Pattern. 
The Job overwrites any data already existing in 
the destination Pattern.
Split PointDetermines the Split Point by setting a measure number. 
Keep Original PhraseWhen this box is checkmarked, the original Source Pattern data is retained in memory and the results of the 
Split Job are written to empty phrases. When this box is not checkmarked, the original Source Pattern is erased 
and replaced with the newly created data.
nWhen the KEEP ORIGINAL PHRASE checkbox is checked, this Job requires twice the number of empty user phrases as the number of tracks containing data in 
which to store the appended phrase data. If the required space is unavailable, an alert message will appear and the job will be aborted. If this occurs use the Clear 
Phrase Job (page 200) to delete unused phrases and try again. 
Section and track from which data is to be cleared
Types of data to be cleared
Source Pattern and sectionDestination Pattern and section
Source Pattern 
and sectionDestination Pattern and section
Source Pattern and sectionDestination Pattern 
and section
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Pattern Mixing mode        
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In this mode, you can set up mixing data for your patterns, and set various parameters for the tone generator parts—including the desired 
Voice, as well as its level, pan, EQ, effect and other settings. 
Pattern Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Pattern sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the tone generator, as 
it is played back by the Pattern data. As such, the Pattern Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the Pattern tracks. 
Mixing operations and parameters are the same as those of the Song Mixing mode. See page 189.
Parameter settings made in the Pattern Mixing mode and Pattern Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Pattern 
data. In addition, make sure to save the entire Pattern 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 Pattern Mixing mode and Pattern Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being 
stored as part of a Pattern. See page 94 for details.
This mode provides more detailed Mixing parameters than in the Pattern Mixing mode.
Keep in mind that Pattern Mixing parameters are not actually part of the Pattern sequence data in each track, but rather are settings for the 
tone generator, as it is played back by the Pattern data. As such, the Pattern Mixing parameter settings are not recorded to the pattern 
tracks. 
Mixing operations and parameters are the same as those of the Song Mixing Edit mode. See page 190.
Parameter settings made in the Pattern Mixing mode and Pattern Mixing Edit mode should be stored to internal memory (DRAM) as part of the Pattern 
data. In addition, make sure to save the entire Pattern 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 Pattern Mixing mode and Pattern Mixing Edit mode can be stored as a template to internal Flash ROM, as well as being 
stored as part of a Pattern. See page 94 for details.
Same as in the Song Mixing Job mode. See page 192. 
This function lets you store your edited Pattern Mixing to User memory (DRAM). 
For details, refer to page 98 in the Quick Guide section. 
04: Clear PatternThis Job deletes all data from the selected Pattern, or from all Patterns. When the specific section is selected to 
be cleared, you can unmark the Chain box.
If the Chain box is not checkmarked, the Pattern Chain data will be kept even though the Clear Pattern Job is 
executed.
05: Pattern NameThis Job lets you assign a name to the selected Pattern. 
For instructions on naming, refer to page 38 in the Basic Operation section.
Pattern Mixing mode[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] 
Pattern Mixing Edit mode[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [EDIT] 
Pattern Mixing Job mode[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [JOB] 
Pattern Mixing Store mode[PATTERN] ➞ Pattern selection ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [STORE]
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Mixing Voice mode
■ Creating Mixing Voices — basic procedure
The Mixing Voice mode provides most of the same Normal Voice editing parameters as the Voice mode, with the main exception that these 
Voices are dedicated for use with the Songs and Patterns, and are stored specifically as Mixing Voices. 
The Mixing Voice Job mode lets you use the supplementary functions like Copy and Delete. After completing the Mixing Voice editing, you 
can store the edited Voice to a User Bank to internal memory (Flash ROM) or you can store it as a part of the current Song/Pattern data to 
internal memory (DRAM). When storing the edited Mixing Voice as a part of the current Song/Pattern data, make sure to save the data to a 
USB storage device in the File mode. 
The Mixing Voice Edit mode is divided into Common Edit, for setting parameters common to all four Elements, and Element Edit, for setting 
parameters of individual Elements. 
These parameters are for making global (or common) edits to all four Elements of the selected Normal Voice.
nThe Mixing Voice Edit parameters are basically the same as those in the Voice Edit mode. However, some parameters having the same name as those 
in the Song Mixing/Pattern Mixing Part Edit mode are not available in the Mixing Voice Edit mode.
These parameters are for editing the individual Elements that make up a Normal Voice. 
Mixing Voice Edit mode[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [F2] VOICE ➞ 
Normal Voice  selection ➞ [F5] VCE ED
Common Edit
[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [F2] VOICE ➞ Normal Voice selection ➞ [F5] VCE ED ➞ 
[COMMON]
[F1] GENERAL
Same as in the Normal Voice Common Edit mode. See page 153. 
Please note that the [SF3] MEQ OFS (Master EQ Offset) display is not available in the Mixing Voice Edit mode. 
[F2] OUTPUT
Same as in the Normal Voice Common Edit mode. See page 154. 
[F4] CTL SET (Controller Set)
Same as in the Normal Voice Common Edit mode. See page 155.
[F5] LFO
Same as in the Normal Voice Common Edit mode. See page 156. 
[F6] EFFECT
Same as in the Normal Voice Common Edit mode. See page 158. 
Please note that the [SF4] REVERB and [SF5] CHORUS displays are not available in the Mixing Voice Edit mode. 
nWhen the Insertion Switch of the selected Part is off (page 191), this display will be unavailable.
Element Edit[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [F2] VOICE ➞ Normal Voice selection ➞ [F5] VCE ED ➞ 
Element selection
[F1] OSC (Oscillator)
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 158.
[F2] PITCH
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 159.
[F3] FILTER
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 160.
[F4] AMP (Amplitude)
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 162.
[F5] LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 163.
[F6] EQ (Equalizer)
Same as in the Normal Voice Element Edit mode. See page 164. 
						

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The Mixing Voice Job mode features two basic operations, Copy and Delete. After setting parameters as required from the selected display, 
press the [ENTER] button to execute the Job. 
This function lets you store your edited Mixing Voice to User memory (Flash ROM or DRAM).
For details, refer to page 78 in the Quick Guide section. 
Mixing Voice Job mode[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [F5] VCE ED ➞ [JOB]
[F2] RECALL
If you are editing a Mixing Voice and select a different Mixing Voice, Mixing program, Song or Pattern without storing your edited one, all the edits you’ve 
made will be erased. Edits are also erased if the current part to which the edited Mixing Voice is assigned receives a program change from an external MIDI 
instrument. 
If this happens, you can use Edit Recall to restore the Mixing Voice with your latest edits intact by pressing the [ENTER] button from the [F2] RECALL display. 
nSince a Recall Buffer for the Mixing Voice is prepared for each Part of the current Song or Pattern, you can specify the Part to which the Mixing Voice to be recalled is 
assigned before executing the Edit Recall. 
[F3] COPY
This Job lets you copy the Mixing Voice stored to a specified Part in one Song/Pattern to a Part 
in another Song/Pattern.
[F5] DELETE
This Job lets you delete a Mixing Voice assigned to a specified Song/Pattern’s Part. 
Mixing Voice Store mode[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [MIXING] ➞ [F5] VCE ED ➞ 
[STORE]
Source song/pattern and part
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Utility mode
The Utility mode features a variety of important settings related to overall operation of the MO. These settings can also be stored—simply 
press the [STORE] button from any mode (with the exception of the Utility Job mode), and store the data to internal Flash ROM as system 
settings (page 150). You can also save the settings to a USB storage device in the File mode. 
In this mode, you can set parameters that apply to the entire system of this instrument.
This mode is actually a sub-mode of the Voice/Performance/Song/Pattern mode. Press the [UTILITY] button in each mode to enter the Utility 
mode and press the [EXIT] button after making settings to go back to the previous mode.
Utility mode[UTILITY]
[F1] GENERAL
[SF1] TG (Tone Generator)
From this display you can make overall settings for the internal tone generator. Settings here do not affect MIDI 
messages transmitted to the external MIDI instrument.
VolumeDetermines the overall volume of the instrument.
Settings:0 – 127
NoteShiftDetermines the amount (in semitones) by which the pitch of all notes is shifted.
Settings:-24 – 0 – +24
TuneDetermines the fine tuning (in 0.1 cent steps) of the internal tone generator’s overall sound.
Settings:-102.4 – +102.3
BCCurve 
(Breath Controller Curve)These four curves determine how the sound of the internal tone generator responds to use of a Breath 
Controller. The setting here affects the Destination parameters when the Source is set to “BC,” both of which 
can be set in the CTL SET displays ([VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F4] CTL SET). 
The graph shown in the display indicates the controller response curve. (The horizontal line represents the 
received breath control values, while the vertical line represents the actual response of the internal tone 
generator.)
nThe MO does not have the Breath Controller jack. However, keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change 
messages as Controller Set are received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those 
messages as if the unsupported/unavailable MIDI controller was used on the MO.
Settings:thru, soft, hard, wide
[SF2] KBD (Keyboard)From this display you can set the keyboard-related parameters. The settings here affect the MIDI messages 
generated by playing the keyboard.
OctaveDetermines the amount in octaves by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down. This setting can 
be changed also by pressing any of the [OCTAVE] buttons on the MO6.
Settings:-3 – 0 – +3
TransposeDetermines the amount in semitones by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down.
Settings:-11 – 0 – +11
nIf you transpose beyond the note range limits (C-2 and G8), notes in the adjacent octaves will be used. For example, a 
transposed note of F9 will be changed to F8.
VelCurve (Velocity Curve)These five curves determine how the actual velocity will be generated and transmitted according to the velocity 
(strength) with which you play notes on the keyboard.
The graph shown in the display indicates the velocity response curve. (The horizontal line represents the 
received velocity values (strength of your playing), while the vertical line represents the actual velocity values 
transmitted to the internal/external tone generators.)
Settings:norm, soft, hard, wide, fixed
norm (normal) ....... This linear “curve” produces one-to-one correspondence between the strength of your keyboard playing 
(velocity) and the actual sound change. 
soft........................ This curve provides increased response, especially for lower velocities. In other words, playing softly results in 
higher response than the “norm” curve.
hard ...................... This curve provides increased response, especially for higher velocities. In other words, playing hard results in 
higher response than the “norm” curve.
wide ...................... This setting provides opposite response curves for lower and higher velocities. It widens the apparent 
dynamic range of the controller, producing less sound change in the softer range and more change in the 
higher range. 
fixed...................... This setting produces the same amount of sound change (set in Fixed Velocity below), no matter what your 
playing strength. 
FixedVelocityThis parameter is only available if you select the “fixed” Velocity Curve above. The velocity of the note you play 
is fixed at the value set here.
Settings:1 – 127
[SF3] EF BYPS (Effect Bypass)From this display you can select the specific effect(s) to be bypassed when the [EFFECT BYPASS] button is 
turned on.
InsertionWhen this is set to on and the [EFFECT BYPASS] button is turned on, the internal Insertion Effect is bypassed.
System
FReverbWhen this is set to on and the [EFFECT BYPASS] button is turned on, the Reverb effect is bypassed.
FChorusWhen this is set to on and the [EFFECT BYPASS] button is turned on, the Chorus effect is bypassed.
nFor details about the Effects, see page 140. 
						

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[SF4] OTHER
AutoLoadDetermines whether the Auto Load function is on or off. When this is on, the instrument will automatically load 
the specified files (from USB storage device) to User memory—whenever the power is turned on. For details 
about the Auto Load function, see page 102.
Settings:on, off
PowerOnModeThis determines the default power-on mode (and memory bank)—letting you select which condition is 
automatically called up when you turn the power on.
Settings:performance, voice (USR1), voice (PRE1), GM, last, master
performance ....Performance Play mode (User Performance 001)
voice (USR1) ....Voice Play mode (User Voice “USR1: 001”) 
voice (PRE1) ....Voice Play mode (Preset Voice “PRE 1: 001”)
GM ...................Voice Play mode (GM Voices “GM: 001”)
last ...................The mode and program number registered the last time by the procedure on page 210. 
master ..............Master Play mode (User Master 001)
CtrlReset (Controller Reset)Determines the status of the controllers (Modulation Wheel, Aftertouch, Foot Controller, Breath Controller, 
Knobs, etc.) when switching between voices. When this is set to “hold,” the controllers are kept at the current 
setting. When this is set to “reset,” the controllers are reset to the default states (below).
Settings:reset, hold
If you select “reset,” the controllers will be reset to the following states/positions:
Pitch Bend .................... Center
Modulation Wheel ......... Minimum
Aftertouch .................... Minimum
Foot Controller  ............. Maximum
Breath Controller  .......... Maximum
Foot Switch  .................. Off
Expression ................... Maximum
Foot Volume  ................. Maximum
Sustain ......................... Off
[F2] OUTPUT
L&RGainSet the output gain of the L/MONO and R jacks.
Settings:0dB, +6dB
[F3] VOICE[VOICE] ➞ [UTILITY]  ➞ [F3]
These special voice-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Voice mode, letting you set parameters related to all the 
Voices.
[SF1] MEQ (Master EQ)From this display you can apply five-band equalization to all Voices, raising or lowering the level of each 
frequency band (LOW, LOWMID, MID, HIGHMID, HIGH).
The parameters are the same as in the Performance Common Edit. See page 172. 
Settings:For details about EQ, see page 141. 
[SF2] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set the Master Effect related parameters applied to all the Voices. The parameters 
are the same as in the Performance Common Edit. See page 172.
[SF3] ARP CH 
(Arpeggio Channel)From this display you can set parameters related to output of the Arpeggio MIDI data in the Voice mode.
OutputSwitchThis enables or disables MIDI data output for the Arpeggio function. When this is set to “on,” Arpeggio data is 
sent via MIDI—allowing you to send the Arpeggio data to an external sequencer or play back the Arpeggios on 
connected MIDI tone generators.
Settings:on (enable), off (disable)
TransmitCh (Transmit channel)Determines the MIDI channel through which Arpeggio playback data will be sent (when Output Switch above is 
on).
Settings:1 – 16
[SF4] CTL ASN 
(Controller Assign)Sets the parameters related to the controllers in the Voice mode. Details on each parameter are the same as in 
Performance Common Edit. See page 173.
[F3] SEQ (Sequencer)[SONG] or [PATTERN] ➞ [UTILITY] ➞ [F3]
These special song- and pattern-related settings are available only when entering the Utility mode from the Song or Pattern mode.
[SF1] CLICKFrom this display you can set the parameters related to the click sound (metronome) that is used during 
recording or playback in the Song/Pattern mode.
ModeDetermines whether and when the metronome click will sound.
Settings:off, rec, rec/play, all
off .....................The click will not sound.
rec....................The click will sound during song/pattern recording only.
rec/play ............The click will sound during song/pattern recording and playback.
all .....................The click will always sound.
BeatDetermines on which beats the metronome click will sound.
Settings:16 (16th notes), 08 (8th notes), 04 (quarter notes), 02 (half notes), 01 (whole notes)
VolumeDetermines the click sound volume.
Settings:0 – 127
TypeDetermines the click sound type.
Settings:1 – 10 
						

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RecCountSets the number of count-in measures provided before recording actually starts after pressing the [F] (Play) 
button in the Record standby mode.
Settings:off (Recording starts as soon as the [F] button is pressed), 1 meas – 8 meas
nSince the click sound is created with the internal tone generator, using click playback affects the overall polyphony of this synthesizer.
[SF2] FILTER (MIDI Filter)From this display you can set which MIDI events will be recognized/transmitted via MIDI. The settings made 
here apply only to Song/Pattern playback data; they do not affect the MIDI events generated by your keyboard 
playing or panel operations in the Voice and Performance modes.
MIDI events to which the Filter is applied:
Note, PgmChange (Program Change), CtrlChange (Control Change), PB (Pitch Bend), ChAt (Channel Aftertouch), PolyAT 
(Polyphonic Aftertouch), Exclusive
[SF3] OTHER
PtnQuantize (Pattern Quantize)Determines the quantize value for Pattern switching during playback. When set to “1,” Patterns (sections) will 
always switch on the first beat of the measure during playback. When “1/16” is selected, Patterns (sections) 
can be switched on any 16th beat during playback.
Settings:1 (1 measure), 1/2 (Half note), 1/4 (Quarter note), 1/8 (8th note), 1/16 (16th note)
PtnTempoHold 
(Pattern Tempo  Hold)Determines whether or not the tempo setting will switch to the tempo value stored with each Pattern when a 
new Pattern is selected during playback. When set to “on,” the tempo will be retained when Patterns are 
switched. When set to “off,” the tempo will switch to that stored with the new Pattern when Patterns are 
switched.
Settings:on, off
nThe tempo setting data in the Pattern Chain is not affected by this parameter.
SongEventChaseEvent Chase allows you to specify which non-note data types are properly recognized during fast-forward and 
rewind operations. Normally, if a Song or Pattern is played back from mid-point and/or fast-forward or rewind 
are used, certain data types (such as Program Change, Pitch Bend, and Control Change) may not play back 
as expected. Setting this to a specific event ensures the playback integrity of the event, even when fast 
forwarding or rewinding.
Settings:Off, PC (Program Change), PC+PB+Ctrl (Program Change+Pitch Bend+Control Change), all (All events)
nKeep in mind that settings other than “off” may result in slower operation—for example, a pause before starting 
playback, or slower rewind/fast forward speed.
nWhen this is set to “all,” an excessive amount of MIDI data may be generated, possibly resulting in a MIDI error on the 
connected device.
DumpInterval (Bulk Dump  
Interval Time)When playing back system exclusive data (bulk data) that is recorded on the sequence tracks, this sets the 
interval that is inserted for each 1KB.
When sending bulk data from this synthesizer to a connected MIDI device, a MIDI error may result if the device 
cannot handle large amounts of data in a short time. This parameter compensates for that by setting an interval 
that provides enough time for the receiving device to process the bulk data.
Settings:0 – 900 (msec)
nThe playback may be a little slower depending on the currently set interval. Also when a MIDI error occurs, try to set the 
interval a little higher and send the data again.
LoadMixDetermines whether the Mixing settings are loaded (on) or not (off) when the Song/Pattern number is changed.
Settings:off, on
nThis setting affects the Song/Pattern change during Song/Pattern chain playback. 
						

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[SF4] QUICK SETIf you use the MO for a variety of sequencer based applications and switch between those applications, the 
Quick Setup comes in handy. It allows you to instantly reconfigure the instrument for four different applications. 
The following parameters are changed in Quick Setup.
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → Local Ctrl
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync 
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → SeqCtrl 
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [F3] TRACK → [SF3] OUT SW → INT SW, EXT SW
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [REC] → [F4] RECARP → OutputSwitch
nThe INT SW, EXT SW, and OutputSwich parameters are set for each Song/Pattern. Therefore, when changing a Song/
Pattern number, the parameter values are changed. 
Make sure to execute Quick Setup again after changing a Song/Pattern.
nWhen the MIDI Sync parameter is set to MIDI, you can only use the Arpeggio while receiving Timing Clock (MIDI 
Clock) messages from the external sequencer. Keep in mind that some sequencers only transmit Timing Clock 
messages during playback of the song file.
[F4] CTL ASN (Controller Assign)
[SF1] ARP (Arpeggio)
SwitchDetermines the Control Change Number that controls on/off status of Arpeggio playback.
Settings:00 – 95
HoldDetermines the Control Change Number that controls on/off status of Arpeggio Hold (page 152).
Settings:00 – 95
[SF2] ASSIGNYou can assign specific functions to the Knob 1 and 2 (ASSIGN A and B) when the [PAN/SEND] and [TONE] 
lamps are on.
ASA (Assign A)
Dest (Destination)Two parameters are available here. The first (ASA) determines the Control Change number generated by the 
ASSIGN A knob. The second, Destination (Dest), determines what parameter or aspect of the sound is affected 
by the knob. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an 
external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages.
Settings:Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
ASB (Assign B)
Dest (Destination)Two parameters are available here. The first (ASB) determines the Control Change number generated by the 
ASSIGN B knob. The second, Destination (Dest), determines what parameter or aspect of the sound is affected 
by the knob. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages as set here are received from an 
external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages.
Settings:Refer to the separate Data List booklet.
1. When using only the MO
LocalCtrl ............... on
MIDI Sync............. internal
SeqCtrl ................. in/out
INT SW. ................  on (all tracks)
EXT SW ................ on (all tracks)
OutputSwitch........ off
2. When recording a Song on the MO to a computer/sequencer
LocalCtrl ............... off
MIDI Sync ............. midi
SeqCtrl .................. in
INT SW. ................. off (all tracks)
EXT SW ................. on (all tracks)
OutputSwitch ........ off
Set the MIDI Thru (MIDI Echo) setting in the sequencer to on.
3. When using the MO as a tone generator for a computer/sequencer 
Set the MIDI Thru (MIDI Echo) setting in the sequencer to on. If you wish to synchronize the MO’s Arpeggio 
with the tempo setting on the computer sequencer, set the MIDI Sync parameter to MIDI.
LocalCtrl ............... off
MIDI Sync ............. internal
SeqCtrl ................. off
INT SW. ................. off (all tracks)
EXT SW ................. on (all tracks)
OutputSwitch ........ off
4. When recording the Arpeggio to a computer/sequencer
Set the MIDI Thru (MIDI Echo) setting in the sequencer to off.
nWhen playing back the song data including the Arpeggio MIDI data, turn the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button off.LocalCtrl ............... on
MIDI Sync ............. MIDI
SeqCtrl ................. in
INT SW. ................. on (all tracks)
EXT SW ................. on (all tracks)
OutputSwitch ........ on 
						

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[SF3] FT SW (Footswitch)
FSAssign (Footswitch Assign) From this display you can determine the Control Change number generated by using the Footswitch 
connected to the FOOT SWITCH jack. Keep in mind that if the same MIDI Control Change messages set here 
are received from an external device, the internal tone generator also responds to those messages as if the 
Footswitch of the instrument was used.
Settings:000 – 101 (000, 032: off, 096: Arpeggio Switch, 097: Arpeggio Hold, 098: playback start/stop in the Sequence Play 
mode, 099/100: Program Change INC/DEC 101: Octave Rest)
[SF4] REMOTETwo different computer software control modes can be selected here, as well as the respective MIDI port 
settings for control. When you’ve made the desired settings, press the [ENTER] button to actually call up the 
preset control templates for the software. For details, refer to the Quick Guide on page 113.
[SF5] MEF (Master Effect)From this display you can set the parameters related to the Master Effect Control slider operations. (Press both 
the [ARP FX] and [EQ] buttons so that their lamps light.)
Knob1 – Knob4Assigns a parameter of the Master Effect to each Knob. Available parameters differ depending on the selected 
Master Effect type.
[F5] MIDI
[SF1] CH (Channel)
From this display you can make basic MIDI settings.
BasicRcvCh 
(Basic Receive Channel)Determines the MIDI receive channel when this synthesizer is set to single-timbre tone generator mode (Voice/
Performance modes).
Settings:1 – 16, omni (all channels), off
nIn the multi-timbral tone generator mode (Song and Pattern modes), each Part receives MIDI data according to its 
assigned MIDI receive channel ([SONG] or [PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] 
MODE → ReceiveCh).
KBDTransCh 
(Keyboard Transmit  Channel)Determines the MIDI channel over which the instrument sends MIDI data (to an external sequencer, tone 
generator, or other device). This parameter is available in the single-timbre tone generator mode (Voice/
Performance modes).
Settings:1 – 16, off
nIn the multi-timbral tone generator mode (Song and Pattern modes), MIDI data generated by playing the keyboard (and 
its controllers) is sent to the internal tone generator and external devices via the MIDI output channel, which 
corresponds to the selected Part number.
DeviceNo. (Device Number)Determines the device number used by this synthesizer in receiving or transmitting data. This number must 
match the Device Number of the external MIDI device when transmitting/receiving bulk data, parameter 
changes or other system exclusive messages.
Settings:1 – 16, all, off
[SF2] SWITCH
BankSelThis switch enables or disables Bank Select messages, both in transmission and reception. When this is set to 
“on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Bank Select messages, and it also transmits appropriate Bank 
Select messages (when using the panel).
Settings:off, on
PgmChange (Program Change)This switch enables or disables Program Change messages, both in transmission and reception. When this is 
set to “on,” this synthesizer responds to incoming Program Change messages, and it also transmits 
appropriate Program Change messages (when using the panel).
Settings:off, on
CtrlChange 
(Control Change mode)Determines how this synthesizer receives and recognizes the AEG Sustain MIDI message. When set to mode1, 
it is received as a Parameter Change. When set to mode2, it is received as a Control Change message.
Settings:mode1, mode2
LocalCtrl (Local Control On/Off)This determines whether or not the tone generator of the instrument responds to your keyboard playing. 
Normally, this should be set to “on”—since you’ll want to hear the sound of the MO as you play it. However, for 
external sequencer applications, you may need to set this to “off” to avoid getting “double” notes, in which the 
tone generator of the instrument is played twice—once by the keyboard and once again by the keyboard
data routed through the sequencer.
Even if this is set to “off,” the data will be transmitted via MIDI. Also, the internal tone generator block will 
respond to messages received via MIDI.
Settings:off, on
RcvBulk (Receive Bulk)Determines whether or not Bulk Dump data can be received.
Settings:protect (not received), on (received) 
						

							Voice modePerformance
modeSong modeUtility modeFile mode Master mode Pattern modeMixing Voice
mode
Reference
Utility Job mode        
210Owner’s Manual
In this Mode, you can restore this synthesizer’s User memory (page 149) to the factory default settings (Factory Set). For details, see page 
26. 
■ Supplementary
Setting the default display when turning the power on
1Enter the desired mode and the program number you wish to call up first when turning the power on. 
2Press the [ENTER] button while holding the [STORE] button to register the mode and program number set in step 1. 
3Set the PowerOnMode parameter to “last” in the [UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF4] OTHER display. 
4Press the [STORE] button to store the Utility setting made in step 3 above. 
5Turn the power off and turn the power on again to call up the mode/program number set in step 2 to the display. 
[SF3] SYNC (Synchronization)From this display you can set various parameters related to MIDI clock and synchronization.
MIDI SyncDetermines whether Song/Pattern/Arpeggio playback will be synchronized to the instrument’s internal clock or 
an external MIDI clock.
Settings:internal, MIDI, MTC
internal ..............................Synchronization to internal clock. Use this setting when this synthesizer is to be used alone or as the 
master clock source for other equipment.
MIDI ..................................Synchronization to a MIDI clock received from an external MIDI instrument via MIDI.
MTC (MIDI Time Code) .....Synchronization to an MTC signal received via MIDI. MMC signals are transmitted via MIDI. Use this 
setting when this synthesizer is to be used as a MIDI slave, such as when synchronized to an MTC-
capable MTR. The MTC Sync function is available only in the Song mode. 
nPlease keep in mind that the song or pattern will not start even if you press the [F] (Play) button when the MIDI Sync 
is set to other than “internal.”
nMTC (MIDI Time Code) allows simultaneous synchronization of multiple audio devices via standard MIDI cables. It 
includes data corresponding to hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. This synthesizer does not transmit MTC. A device 
such as the Yamaha AW2400 is necessary in order to use this synthesizer as an MTC master.
nMMC (MIDI Machine Control) allows remote control of multitrack recorders, MIDI sequencers, etc. A MMC-compatible 
multitrack recorder, for example, will automatically respond to start, stop, fast forward, and fast reverse operations 
performed on the controlling sequencer, thus keeping playback of the sequencer and multitrack recorder aligned.
ClockOutDetermines whether MIDI clock (F8) messages will be transmitted via MIDI.
Settings:on (transmitted), off
SeqCtrl (Sequencer Control)Determines whether Sequencer Control signals—start, continue, stop, and song position pointer—will be 
received and/or transmitted via MIDI.
Settings:off, in, out, in/out
off .....................Not transmitted/recognized.
in ......................Recognized but not transmitted.
out ....................Transmitted but not recognized.
in/out ...............Transmitted/recognized.
MTC StartOffsetDetermines the specific time code point from which sequence playback starts, when MTC is received. This 
feature can be used to accurately align playback of this synthesizer with an external MTC-compatible device.
Settings:Hour : Minute : Second : Frame
Hour  ................00 – 23
Minute  .............00 – 59
Second ............00 – 59
Frame  ..............00 – 29
[SF4] OTHER
MIDI IN/OUTDetermines which physical output terminal(s) will be used for transmitting/receiving MIDI data: MIDI IN/OUT or 
USB.
Settings:MIDI, USB
nTwo types of terminals above cannot be used at the same time. 
ThruPort (Through Port)Many computer sequencers are capable of transmitting data over several MIDI ports, effectively breaking the 
16-channel barrier. When using the USB terminal for MIDI transmission/reception, you can have this 
synthesizer respond to MIDI data over one port, while relaying the data for another port number (you can set 
here) to a separate tone generator (connected to the MIDI OUT terminal).
In this way, 16 channels of data can be played on this synthesizer and another 16 can be played on the 
connected MIDI device.
Settings:1 – 8
BulkInterval (Bulk Interval)Determines an interval time for transmitting the bulk data, when using the Bulk Dump function on the MO (page 
148) or receiving Bulk Request messages from an external device.
Utility Job mode[UTILITY] ➞ [JOB]
[UTILITY] ➞ [F1] GENERAL ➞ [SF4] OTHER ➞ PowerOnMode