Yamaha Montage 8 Manual

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Using a Connected Computer
Creating a Song with a computer
By using the MONTAGE with DAW software on a computer 
connected to the MONTAGE, you can take advantage of the 
following functions and applications.
• MIDI recording and audio recording of your MONTAGE 
performance to the DAW software.
• Playing back a song from the DAW software by using the 
MONTAGE tone generator.
This section contains an overview on how to use DAW 
software on the computer with the MONTAGE after...

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Using a Connected Computer
Song playback from a computer using 
the MONTAGE as a tone generator
The instructions below show how to use this instrument as a 
MIDI tone generator. In this case, actual MIDI sequence data 
is transmitted from DAW software on the computer, letting 
you take advantage of the dynamic sounds of the 
MONTAGE, while giving you the added benefit of saving 
processing power on your computer by avoiding the use of 
software synths.
Setting up the MONTAGE...

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The Utility display provides tools for transferring the entire system setting and data (such as Performances and Live Sets) 
between the MONTAGE and an external USB flash memory device connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal.
This section explains how to save/load all the data on the user memory of this instrument as a “User” file.
Saving the settings to a USB flash 
memory device
1Connect a USB flash memory device to the 
[USB TO DEVICE] terminal of this instrument.
2Press the...

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Saving/Loading Data
Precautions when using the [USB 
TO DEVICE] terminal
This instrument features a built-in [USB TO DEVICE] 
terminal. When connecting a USB device to the terminal, be 
sure to handle the USB device with care. Follow the 
important precautions below.
NOTE
For more information about the handling of USB devices, refer to the 
owner’s manual of the USB device.
Compatible USB devices
• USB flash drive
Other USB devices such as a USB hub, computer keyboard 
or mouse...

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Some of the important functions and operations on the instrument can be executed with convenient panel control shortcuts.
Simply hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the indicated button (as described below).
Shift Function List
OperationFu n c t i o n
[SHIFT] + KNOB POSITION [1] Stores Assign 1 – 8 assigned to Knobs in Value 1.
[SHIFT] + KNOB POSITION [2] Stores Assign 1 – 8 assigned to Knobs in Value 2.
[SHIFT] + OCTAVE [-] Decreases the transpose value by 1.
[SHIFT] + OCTAVE...

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Display Messages
LCD indicationDescription
** will be deleted. This message appears when the specified operation you are about to execute will 
cause the specified data to be deleted.
** will be overwritten. This message appears when a file/folder having the same name as the one you 
are about to save already exists.
Activate the source controller to assign. You can assign the parameter to the controller you are about to activate.
Advanced settings will be initialized. All...

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Display Messages
No read/write authority to the file. Indicates that you do not have the authority to read/write the file.
Now initializing all data… Indicates this synthesizer is restoring the factory-programmed settings.
Now initializing… Indicates that the specified data is being initialized.
Now loading...  Indicates that a file is being loaded.
Now receiving MIDI bulk data...  Indicates this synthesizer is receiving MIDI bulk data.
Now saving...  Indicates that a file is...

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No sound? Wrong sound? When a problem like this occurs, please check the following points before assuming that the product 
is faulty. Many problems can be solved by executing Data Initialization (page 15), after backing up your data to an USB flash 
memory device (page 53). If the problem persists, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Touch panel does not respond correctly.
Is the point you touch on the touch panel lined up properly with the target item in the display underneath?...

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Troubleshooting

Are the volume or expression settings too low?
• In case of Normal Part (AWM2) and Drum Part
• In case of Normal Part (FM-X)
Are the parameter settings such as Element Switch, Note Limit, Velocity Limit, and Velocity Offset appropriate?
• In case of Normal Part (AWM2) and Drum Part
• In case of Normal Part (FM-X)
Is the Mute switch for each Element/Operator of Part turned on?
 
In case of Normal Part (FM-X), is the Carrier Level is set to “0”?
Is the output...

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Troubleshooting
Playback continues without stopping.
When the [ARP ON/OFF] button is turned on, press it so that the button is turned off.
When in the Song display, press the [+] (Stop) button.
When the effect sound such as Delay continues, check the effect setting or select the Performance again.
When the click sound continues, check the following parameter setting. Set this parameter to something other than “always,” 
since this setting always plays back the click sound...