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Display Messages
Display Messages
LCD IndicationExplanation
Are you sure ? [YES]/[NO]Confirms whether you want to execute a specified operation or not. Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] as required.
Arp memory full The internal memory for Arpeggio data is full, preventing storing the recorded sequence data as an Arpeggio.
Arpeggio type storedThe current Arpeggio type has been stored to one of the [SF1] - [SF5] buttons. 
Bad USB deviceThe USB storage device is unusable. Format the USB storage device and try again.
Bulk protected.Bulk data was received when RcvBulk was set to “protect.” (See page 209.)
Can’t make folder.No more directories can be created below the current level.
Can’t undo OK? [YES]/[NO]When certain Song/Pattern Jobs are executed, internal memory becomes too full for use of the Undo operation. 
Press [INC/YES] if this is OK, or [DEC/NO] to abort the operation. Try again after erasing unwanted Songs, Patterns, 
or User phrases.
Choose user phrase.You have attempted to record a Pattern track to which a preset phrase is assigned. If you wish to use a preset 
phrase as raw material for Pattern recording, copy it to a User phrase before recording.
Completed.The specified load, save, format, or other Job has been completed.
Device number is off.Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device number is off.
Device number mismatch.Bulk data cannot be transmitted/received since the device numbers don’t match.
Executing...A format operation or Job is being executed. Please wait. 
File already exists.A file having the same name as the one you are about to save already exists.
File not found.The file of the specified type cannot be found on the USB storage device 
Folder is too deep.Directories below this level cannot be accessed.
Folder not empty. You have attempted to delete a folder that contains data.
Illegal check box.No check boxes have been checked in a Sequencer track Job which requires a check box selection. Check the 
appropriate check box.
Illegal fileThe file specified for loading is unusable by the MO or cannot be loaded in the current mode. 
Illegal file name.The specified file name is invalid. Try entering a different name.
Illegal input.An invalid input or value has been specified. Check the input method or value.
Illegal measure.An invalid measure number has been specified in the Song/Pattern mode. Select the measure again.
Illegal phrase number.An invalid phrase number has been specified in the Pattern mode. Select the phrase again.
Illegal track number.An invalid track number has been specified in the Song/Pattern mode. Select the track again.
Incompatible USB deviceA USB device which cannot be used with the MO has been connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector. 
Meter mismatchIn the Pattern Job mode, the meter (time signature) of the destination Pattern is different from the meter of the source 
Pattern.
MIDI buffer full.Failed to process the MIDI data because too much data was received at one time.
MIDI checksum error.An error occurred when receiving bulk data.
MIDI data error.An error occurred when receiving MIDI data.
Mixing storedIn the Song/Pattern mode, the Mixing settings have been loaded from the file. 
Mixing Voice  full The Mixing Voice cannot be stored because the number of Voices already stored has exceeded the maximum 
capacity.
No data.When a Song/Pattern Job is executed, the selected track or range contains no data. Select an appropriate track or 
range. In addition, this message appears when a Job related to a Mixing Voice cannot be executed because the 
specified Mixing Voice is not available. 
No F7 (End of Exc.)
Exclusive data has been entered or changed without the necessar y “End of Exclusive” byte (F7). Make sure F7 is 
included.
No response from USB deviceThere is no response from the USB device connected to the USB TO DEVICE ter minal.
Not empty folderYou have attempted to delete a folder that contains data.
Now loading... (xxxx)Indicates that a file is being loaded.
Now saving... (xxxx)Indicates that a file is being saved.
Now scanning auto loaded filesScanning for the files specified for Auto Load.
Now working...Canceling the Load/Save operation by pressing the [EXIT] button. 
Overwrite? [YES]/[NO]A save operation will overwrite data on the USB storage device, and this message confirms whether it is OK to 
continue or not. Press [INC/YES] or [DEC/NO] as required.
Pattern length mismatch.A Pattern Job will result in the length of a Pattern being greater than 256 measures.
Phrase length mismatchA Pattern Job will result in the length of a phrase being greater than 256 measures.
Phrase number overflowThe maximum number of phrases (256) has been exceeded when recording, executing a Pattern Job, or editing.
Please keep power on.The data is being written to Flash ROM. 
Never attempt to turn off the power while data is being written to Flash ROM. Turning the power off while this 
message is shown results in loss of all user data and may cause the system to freeze (due to corruption of data in 
the Flash ROM). This may also result in the MO being unable to properly start up the next time the power is turned 
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Display Messages
222Owner’s Manual Please stop sequencer.The operation you’ve attempted to execute cannot be done during Song/Pattern playback. 
Power on mode storedThe setting of the program number automatically selected when turning the power on has been stored. 
Read only file.You have attempted to delete, rename, or overwrite a read-only file.
Receiving MIDI bulkThe MO is receiving MIDI bulk data.
Recording stoppedThe recording has been stopped since the memory became full.
Scene & Arpeggio type stored The Song Scene and current Arpeggio type have been stored to one of the [SF1] – [SF5] buttons.
Seq memory full.The internal memory for Sequence data is full, preventing any further operation (such as recording, editing, Job 
execution, MIDI reception/transmission, or loading from the USB storage device). Try again after erasing unwanted 
Song, Pattern, or User phrase data.
System memory crashed.Writing data to Flash ROM has failed. 
This performance uses user voices.The performance you have loaded includes User voice data. Check whether the voice you saved exists at the 
appropriate User voice bank.
Too many favoritesYou’ve attempted to assign more than 257 voices to the Favorite category.
Too many fixed notesWhen converting the song or pattern data to the Arpeggio data, the amount of different notes in the data to be 
converted has exceeded sixteen.
Transmitting MIDI bulk The MO is transmitting MIDI bulk data.
Unknown file format. File format is not recognized.
USB connection terminated. Press 
[ENTER].A break in the connection with the USB storage device has occurred because of an abnormal electric current. 
Disconnect the USB storage device from the USB TO DEVICE connector, then press the [ENTER] button. 
USB device connectingRecognizing the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE terminal. 
USB device full. The USB storage device is full and no more data can be saved. Use a new USB storage device, or make space by 
erasing unwanted data from the USB storage device.
USB device not ready. A USB storage device is not properly inserted in or connected to the MO.
USB device read/write error. An error occurred while reading or writing to/from a USB storage device.
USB device unformatted. The disk is not formatted, or the format is unusable by the MO.
USB device write protected. The USB storage device is write protected, or you have attempted to write to a read-only medium such as CD-ROM.
USB power consumption exceeded. The power consumption of the USB storage device connected to the USB TO DEVICE connector exceeds the 
regulated value.
USB transmission errorAn error occurs when communicating with the USB storage device.
Utility storedThe settings in the Utility mode have been stored. 
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About MIDI
About MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standard which allows electronic musical instruments to communicate with 
each other, by sending and receiving compatible Note, Control Change, Program Change and various other types of MIDI 
data, or messages.
This synthesizer can control other MIDI devices by transmitting note related data and various types of controller data. It can 
also be controlled by incoming MIDI messages which automatically determine the tone generator mode, select MIDI 
channels, voices and effects, change parameter values, and of course play the voices specified for the various Parts.
MIDI channels
MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using these channels, 1 – 16, the performance data for 
sixteen different instrument parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. 
Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its broadcasts over a specific channel.
Your home TV set receives many different programs simultaneously from several TV stations and you select the appropriate 
channel to watch the desired program.
MIDI operates on the same basic principle.
The transmitting instrument sends MIDI data on a specific MIDI channel (MIDI Transmit Channel) via a single MIDI cable to 
the receiving instrument. If the receiving instrument’s MIDI channel (MIDI Receive Channel) matches the Transmit Channel, 
the receiving instrument will sound according to the data sent by the transmitting instrument. 
For information on how to set the MIDI transmit channel and the MIDI receive channel, see page 104. 
MIDI channel and MIDI port
MIDI data is assigned to one of sixteen channels. However, we can overcome the sixteen-channel limit by using separate 
MIDI “ports,” each supporting sixteen channels. For details, see page 107.
MIDI Messages Transmitted/Recognized by this synthesizer
MIDI messages can be divided into two groups: Channel messages and System messages. Below is an explanation of the 
various types of MIDI messages which this synthesizer can recognize/transmit. The messages transmitted/recognized by 
this synthesizer are shown in the MIDI Data Format and MIDI Implementation Chart of the separate Data List.
nSome of the following explanations are described in a general sense, and not necessarily as how they relate to the MO. For details about the behavior 
of MO when receiving each MIDI message, refer to the “MIDI Data Format” and the “MIDI Implementation Chart” in the separate Data List.
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CHANNEL MESSAGES
Channel messages contain data related to the performance 
on the keyboard for the specific channel.
■ Note On/Note Off (Key On/Key Off)
Messages which are generated when the keyboard is 
played.
Reception note range = C-2 (0) – G8 (127), C3 = 60
Velocity range = 1 – 127 (Only the Note On velocity is 
received)
Note On: Generated when a key is pressed.
Note Off: Generated when a key is released.
Each message includes a specific note number which 
corresponds to the key which is pressed, plus a velocity 
value based on how hard the key is struck.
■ Control Change
Control Change messages let you select a voice bank, 
control volume, panning, modulation, portamento time, 
brightness and various other controller parameters, through 
specific Control Change numbers which correspond to 
each of the various parameters.
Bank Select MSB (Control #000)
Bank Select LSB (Control #032)
Messages which select variation voice bank numbers by 
combining and sending the MSB and LSB from an
external device. The functions of MSB and LSB messages 
differ depending on the tone generator mode. MSB 
numbers select voice type (Normal Voice or Drum Voice), 
and LSB numbers select voice banks.
(For more information about Banks and Programs, see 
Voice List in the separate Data List.)
A new bank selection will not become effective until the next 
Program Change message is received.
Modulation (Control #001)
Messages which control vibrato depth using the Modulation 
Wheel.
Setting the value to 127 produces maximum vibrato and 0 
results in vibrato off.
Portamento Time (Control #005)
Messages which control the duration of portamento, or a 
continuous pitch glide between successively played notes.
When the parameter Portamento Switch (Control #065) is 
set to on, the value set here can adjust the speed of pitch 
change. 
Setting the value to 127 produces maximum portamento 
time and 0 results in minimum portamento time.
Data Entry MSB (Control #006)
Data Entry LSB (Control #038)
Messages which set the value for the parameter specified 
by RPN MSB/LSB (page 225) and NRPN MSB/LSB (page 
225). Parameter value is determined by combining the MSB 
and LSB.
Main Volume (Control #007)
Messages which control the volume of each Part.
Setting the value to 127 produces maximum volume and 0 
results in volume off.
Pan (Control #010)
Messages which control the stereo panning position of 
each Part (for stereo output).
Setting the value to 127 positions the sound to the far right 
and 0 positions the sound to the far left.
Expression (Control #011)
Messages which control intonation expression of each Part 
during performance.
Setting the value to 127 produces maximum volume and 0 
results in volume off.
Hold1 (Control #064)
Messages which control sustain on/off.
Setting the value between 64 – 127 turns the sustain on, 
between 0 – 63 turns the sustain off.
Portamento Switch (Control #065)
Messages which control portamento on/off.
Setting the value between 64 –127 turns the portamento on, 
between 0 – 63 turns the portamento off.
Sostenuto (Control #066)
Messages which control sostenuto on/off.
Holding specific notes and then pressing and holding the 
sostenuto pedal will sustain those notes as you play 
subsequent notes, until the pedal is released.
Setting the value between 64 –127 turns the sostenuto on, 
between 0 – 63 turns the sostenuto off.
Harmonic Content (Control #071)
Messages which adjust the filter resonance set for each 
Part.
The value set here is an offset value which will be added to 
or subtracted from the voice data. Higher values will result 
in a more characteristic, resonant sound. Depending on the 
voice, the effective range may be narrower than the range 
available for adjustment.
Release Time (Control #072)
Messages which adjust the AEG release time set for each 
Part.
The value set here is an offset value which will be added to 
or subtracted from the voice data.
Attack Time (Control #073)
Messages which adjust the AEG attack time set for each 
Part.
The value set here is an offset value which will be added to 
or subtracted from the voice data.
Brightness (Control #074)
Messages which adjust the filter cutoff frequency set for 
each Part. 
The value set here is an offset value which will be added to 
or subtracted from the voice data. Lower values result in a 
softer sound.
Depending on the voice, the effective range may be 
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Decay Time (Control #075)
Messages which adjust the AEG decay time set for each 
Part. The value set here is an offset value which will be 
added to or subtracted from the voice data.
Effect1 Depth (Reverb Send Level) (Control #091)
Messages which adjust the send level for the Reverb effect.
Effect3 Depth (Chorus Send Level) (Control #093)
Messages which adjust the send level for the Chorus effect.
Data Increment (Control #096)
Decrement (Control #097) for RPN
Messages which increase or decrease the MSB value of 
pitch bend sensitivity, fine tune, or coarse tune in steps of 1. 
You will need to assign one of those parameters using the 
RPN in the external device in advance. The data byte is 
ignored. When the maximum value or minimum value is 
reached, the value will not be incremented or decremented 
further. (Incrementing the fine tune will not cause the coarse 
tune to be incremented.)
NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Number) LSB 
(Control #098)
NRPN (Non-Registered Parameter Number) MSB 
(Control #099) 
Messages which adjust a voice’s vibrato, filter, EG, drum 
setup or other parameter settings.
First send the NRPN MSB and NRPN LSB to specify the 
parameter which is to be controlled. Then use Data Entry 
(page 224) to set the value of the specified parameter. Note 
that once the NRPN has been set for a channel, 
subsequent data entry will be recognized as the same 
NRPN’s value change. Therefore, after you use the NRPN, 
you should set a Null (7FH, 7FH) value to nullify further 
changes and prevent unexpected results.
RPN (Registered Parameter Number) LSB 
(Control #100)
RPN (Registered Parameter Number) MSB 
(Control #101)
Messages which offset, or add or subtract values from a 
Part’s pitch bend sensitivity, tuning, or other parameter 
settings. First send the RPN MSB and RPN LSB to specify 
the parameter which is to be controlled. Then use Data 
Increment/Decrement to set the value of the specified 
parameter. Note that once the RPN has been set for a 
channel, subsequent data entry will be recognized as the 
same RPN’s value change. Therefore after you use the RPN, 
you should set a Null (7FH, 7FH) value to avoid unexpected 
results.
The following RPN numbers can be received.
■ Channel Mode Messages
The following Channel Mode Messages can be received.
All Sounds Off (Control #120)
Clears all sounds currently sounding on the specified 
channel. However, the status of channel messages such as 
Note On and Hold On is maintained.
Reset All Controllers (Control #121)
The values of the following controllers will be reset to the 
defaults.
All Notes Off (Control #123)
Clears all notes currently on for the specified channel.
However, if Hold1 or Sostenuto is on, notes will continue 
sounding until these are turned off.
Mono (Control #126)
Performs the same function as when an All Sounds Off 
message is received, and if the 3rd byte (mono number) is 
in the range of 0 – 16, it sets the corresponding channel to 
Mono Mode (Mode 4: m = 1).
Poly (Control #127)
Performs the same function as when an All Sounds Off 
message is received, and sets the corresponding channel 
to Poly Mode.
■ Program Change
Messages that determine which voice to select for each 
Part. With a combination of Bank Select, you can select not 
only basic voice numbers, but also variation voice bank 
numbers. For a list of the Voices, see the separate Data List. RPN MSBRPN LSBPARAMETER
00 00 Pitch Bend Sensitivity
00 01 Fine Tune
00 02 Coarse Tune
7F 7F Null
2nd BYTE3rd BYTEMESSAGE
120 0 All Sounds Off
121 0 Reset All Controllers
123 0 All Notes Off
126 0 – 16 Mono
127 0 Poly
CONTROLLERVALUE
Pitch Bend Change 0 (center)
Aftertouch 0 (off)
Polyphonic 
Aftertouch0 (off)
Modulation 0 (off)
Expression 127 (max)
Hold1 0 (off)
Portamento 0 (off)
Sostenuto 0 (off)
Soft Pedal 0 (off)
Portamento Control Cancels the Portamento source key number
RPNNumber not specified; internal data will not 
change
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■ Pitch Bend
Pitch Bend messages are continuous controller messages 
that allow the pitch of designated notes to be raised or 
lowered by a specified amount over a specified duration.
■ Channel Aftertouch
Messages which let you control the sounds by the pressure 
you apply to the keys after the initial striking of the keys, 
over the entire channel.
This synthesizer does not transmit this data from the 
keyboard; however, this synthesizer does properly respond 
to this data when received from an external device.
■ Polyphonic Aftertouch
Messages which let you control the sounds by the pressure 
you apply to the keys after the initial striking of the keys, for 
each individual key. This synthesizer does not transmit this 
data from the keyboard; however, the data is transmitted 
from the internal sequencer.
SYSTEM MESSAGES
System messages are the data related to the overall system 
of the device.
■ System Exclusive Messages
System Exclusive messages control various functions of 
this synthesizer, including master volume and master 
tuning, tone generator mode, effect type and various other 
parameters.
General MIDI (GM) System On (Song mode/Pattern 
only)
When “General MIDI system on” is received, the MO will 
receive the MIDI messages which are compatible with GM 
System Level 1, and consequently will not receive NRPN 
and Bank Select messages.
F0 7E 7F 09 01 F7 (Hexadecimal)
nMake sure that the interval between this message and the first note 
data of the song is at least a quarter note or greater in length.
Master Volume
When received, the Volume MSB will be effective for the 
System Parameter.
F0 7F 7F 04 01 ll mm F7 (Hexadecimal)
* mm (MSB) = appropriate volume value, ll (LSB) = ignored
■ System Realtime Messages
These messages control the sequencer, that is to say Song 
and Pattern. 
Active Sensing (FEH)
Once FEH (Active Sensing) has been received, if no MIDI 
data is subsequently received for longer than an interval of 
approximately 300 msec, the MO will perform the same 
function as when All Sounds Off, All Notes Off, and Reset All 
Controllers messages are received, and will then return to a 
status in which FEH is not monitored.
Timing Clock (F8H)
This message is transmitted with a fixed interval (24 times 
per 1/4 note) to synchronize connected MIDI instruments. 
You can select whether the sequencer block uses the 
internal Timing Clock, or external Timing Clock messages 
received via MIDI IN by setting the MIDI Sync parameter: 
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync.
Start (FAH)
This message lets the MIDI sequence data start playing 
back from the beginning. This message will be transmitted 
when pressing the [F] (Play) button at the top of the Song 
or Pattern. 
Continue (FBH)
This message lets the MIDI sequence data start playing 
back from the current song position. This message will be 
transmitted when pressing the [F] (Play) button at the 
middle of the Song or Pattern. 
Stop (FCH)
This message causes MIDI sequence data (song) to stop 
playing back. This message will be transmitted when 
pressing the [■] (Stop) button during playback. 
nYou can select whether this synthesizer will transmit Timing Clock, 
Start, Continue, and Stop messages by setting the SeqCtrl 
parameter: [UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → SeqCtrl.
■ System Common Message
System Common messages also control the sequencer, 
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you hear no sound or a strange sound, first check the items described below and take appropriate action. You may be 
able to solve the problem by resetting the instrument to the factory settings (page 26). (Make sure to back up any important 
data to an external device first.)
If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer.
■ No sound comes from the speakers.
•Are all four Control sliders set to appropriate levels (other than zero or minimum)?
•Has the Local Control switch been set to off?
If this is set to off, the internal tone generator will not sound.
•Have you turned on the power of this instrument and all connected external equipment?
•Have you made all the appropriate level settings—including the Master Volume on this instrument and the volume settings 
on any connected external equipment?
•Is the Foot Controller pressed down (when it is connected to the FOOT CONTROLLER jack)?
•Are you using an external MIDI controller and are the MIDI volume and/or MIDI expression settings too low?
 •Is this instrument properly connected to related external equipment (e.g., amplifier or speaker) via audio cables?
•Are the effect and filter settings appropriate?
If you are using the filter, try changing the cutoff setting. Some cutoff settings may mute the sound entirely.
•Are the volume or level settings too low?
•Are the element switch, note limit, velocity limit parameters set appropriately?
•When the Performance/Song/Pattern produces no sound, has a Voice been assigned to each Part?
•When the Song/Pattern produces no sound, are the output port/channel of each track in the Song/Pattern Play mode and 
the receive port/channel of each Part in the Mixing set appropriately?
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → Local Ctrl (page 209)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT (page 158)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT (page 173)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [F3] EFFECT (pages 189, 202)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F3] FILTER (page 160)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER (page 176)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER (pages 191, 202)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [UTILITY] → [F3] SEQ → [SF2] FILTER (page 207)
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Volume (page 205)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUTPUT → Volume (page 154)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F4] AMP → [SF1] LVL/PAN → Level (page 162)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → Volume (page 172)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF1] VOL/PAN → Volume (page 175)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F2] OUTPUT → [SF1] VOL/PAN → Volume (pages 191, 202)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF1] WAVE → ElementSw (page 158)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F1] OSC → [SF3] LIMIT (page 158)
[PERFORM] → [F2] VOICE (page 171)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF1] VOICE → PartSw (page 174)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF3] LIMIT (page 174)
[PERFORM] → [F2] VOICE (page 171)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [F2] VOICE (pages 189, 202)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [F3] TRACK (pages 178, 196)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ReceiveCh (pages 191, 202) 
						

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•When the Song/Pattern produces no sound, is the Velocity Offset parameter in the Groove display set appropriately?
■ Playback continues without stopping.
•When the [ARPEGGIO ON/OFF] button is turned on, press it so that its lamp is turned off. 
•When in the Song/Pattern mode, press the [J] (Stop) button.
•When the click sound continues, check the following settings. If the parameter is set to “all,” set it to something other than 
“all.” 
■ Distorted sound.
•Are the effect settings appropriate? (Some effect types or settings can cause distortion.)
•Are the filter settings appropriate? (Excessively high filter resonance settings can cause distortion.)
•Is the volume set so high that clipping is occurring?
■ Sound is choppy and intermittent.
•Are you exceeding the maximum polyphony of this instrument? (page 134)
■ Only one note sounds at a time.
•Is the Mono/Poly parameter set to “mono”?
If you wish to play chords, set this parameter to “poly.”
■ Pitch or intervals are wrong.
•Is the Master Tune parameter set at a value other than “0”?
•Is the Note Shift parameter set at a value other than “0”?
•When the voice produces a wrong pitch, is the appropriate tuning system selected from Micro Tuning parameter?
•When the voice produces a wrong pitch, is the LFO Pitch Modulation Depth set too high?
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [F2] GROOVE → VELO OFST (pages 178, 196)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [UTILITY] → [F3] SEQ → [SF1] CLICK → Mode (page 206)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT (page 158)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT (page 173)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [F3] EFFECT (pages 189, 202)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F3] FILTER (page 160)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT]→ Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER (page 176)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF2] FILTER (pages 191, 202)
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Volume (page 205)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUTPUT → Volume (page 154)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F2] OUT/MEF → [SF1] OUT → Volume (page 172)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [F1] VOL/PAN → VOLUME (pages 189, 202)
[VOICE] → [F4] PORTA → Mono/Poly (page 153)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → Mono/Poly (page 174)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE→ Mono/Poly (pages 191, 202)
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → Tune (page 205)
[UTILITY] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF1] TG → NoteShift (page 205)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F1] GENERAL → [SF2] PLY MODE → M.TuningNo. (page 153)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → Element/Key selection → [F5] LFO → PMod (page 163) 
						

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•When the Performance/Song/Pattern produces a wrong pitch, is the Note Shift or Detune parameter of each Part set to a 
value other than “0”?
•When the Performance/Song/Pattern produces a wrong pitch, is the Note Offset parameter in the Groove display set to a 
value other than “0”?
■ No effects are applied.
•Is the [EFFECT BYPASS] button turned off?
•Are the Knobs (for REVERB and CHORUS) set to appropriate levels (other than zero or minimum)? 
•Have any or all of the Elements’ Effect Output parameters been set to “thru” in the effect setting display?
•Have any or all of the effect types been set to “thru” or “off”? (pages 142 – 144)
•When this occurs in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, check whether the Insertion Switch (INS SW) parameters are 
set properly or not.
■ The Edit Indicator appears, even when parameters are not being edited.
•Keep in mind that simply moving a Knob or Slider changes the parameter, automatically displaying the Edit indicator. 
■ Cannot start the Arpeggio.
•Check whether the [ARPEGGIO] button is turned on or off. 
•Have you selected a User Arpeggio type (with no User data)?
•Are the Arpeggio related parameters such as Note Limit and Velocity Limit set appropriately?
•When this occurs in the Performance/Song/Pattern mode, check whether the Arpeggio Switch parameter for each Part is 
set properly or not.
•Is the MIDI sync parameter set to “internal” (using internal clock)?
■ Cannot stop the Arpeggio.
•When Arpeggio playback does not stop even if you release the key, set the Arpeggio Hold parameter to “off.”
■ The Song/Pattern cannot be started even when pressing the [F] (Play) button.
•Does the selected Song or Pattern (phrase) actually contain data? 
•Is the Remote Control feature turned on?
•Is the MIDI sync parameter set to “internal” (using internal clock)?
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF1] TUNE (page 176)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F4] TONE → [SF1] TUNE (pages 191, 202)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [F2] GROOVE → NOTE OFST (pages 178, 196)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT → [SF1] CONNECT → EL: OUT 1-4 (page 142)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F6] EFFECT → [SF2] INS SW (page 173)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [F3] EFFECT → [SF2] INS SW (pages 189, 202)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF2] LIMIT (page 155)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF2] LIMIT (page 173)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF2] LIMIT (pages 190, 202)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT]] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ArpSwitch (page 174)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → Part selection → [F1] VOICE → [SF2] MODE → ArpSwitch (pages 191, 202)
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = internal (page 210)
[VOICE] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF1] TYPE → Hold (page 152)
[PERFORM] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF1] TYPE → Hold (page 173)
[SONG]/[PATTERN] → [MIXING] → [EDIT] → [COMMON] → [F3] ARP → [SF1] TYPE → Hold (pages 190, 202)
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF3] SYNC → MIDI Sync = internal (page 210) 
						

							Appendix
Troubleshooting
230Owner’s Manual
■ Song/Pattern (Phrase) cannot be recorded.
•Is there enough free memory for recording? The total memory capacity determines the number of Songs/Patterns 
(phrases) that can be recorded. For example, if the memory contains Songs/Patterns (phrases) that use up a large 
amount of memory, the memory may become full even though the available Pattern or Song numbers are not all used. 
•In the Pattern Record mode, does the specified track to which the Phrase is assigned have preset data? Recording 
cannot be done to a track that contains preset data.
■ Cannot enter the Pattern Job mode/Pattern Mixing mode.
•Check whether this instrument is in the Pattern Chain mode or not. If so, exit from the Pattern Chain mode, then press the 
[JOB] button or [MIXING] button.
■ The drum sound is wrong or unexpected when changing the transpose value.
•This is normal. Changing the transpose setting while playing a Drum Voice will produce different sounds for the same keys 
played.
■ Data communication between the computer and this instrument does not work properly.
•Check whether the Port setting on the computer is appropriate or not.
•Is the cable setting (MIDI, USB) in the Utility mode appropriate?
■ This instrument does not sound properly even when playing back song data on a computer or a MIDI 
instrument connected to this instrument.
•Make sure to set this instrument to the Song mode or Pattern mode. To play back multiple channels simultaneously, Song 
mode or Pattern mode must be selected.
■ MIDI bulk data transmission/reception does not work properly.
•Is Bulk data receive protection enabled?
Turn the Receive Bulk parameter to “on.”
•When receiving recorded data with the internal Bulk Dump function, the device number must be set to the same value as 
that used when transmitting/recording.
•When transmission does not work properly, is the device number of the MIDI instrument connected to this instrument set 
to match the DeviceNo. parameter?
•When using the Voice Editor/Multi Part Editor, have you set a sufficient Dump Interval? 
The Dump Interval in the Editor Setup dialog must be set to 20ms or greater. For details refer to the PDF manual included 
with the Editor.
■ Data cannot be saved in the USB storage device
•Is the connected USB storage device write protected? (Write-protect should be set to off for saving data.)
•Is the connected USB storage device properly formatted?
■ Cannot enter the Edit mode
•Is the Category Search function turned on?
After exiting from the Category Search function, press the [EDIT] button.
•Is this instrument in the File mode?
After exiting from the File mode, press the [EDIT] button.
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF4] OTHER → MIDI IN/OUT (page 210)
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF2] SWITCH → RcvBulk (page 209)
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → DeviceNo. (page 209)
[UTILITY] → [F5] MIDI → [SF1] CH → DeviceNo. (page 209)
[FILE] → [F1] CONFIG → [SF2] FORMAT (page 211)