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    A message from the MONTAGE Development Team
    Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha MONTAGE6/7/8 Music Synthesizer. Since the first MOTIF was 
    launched in 2001, the MOTIF series has reached fourth-generation status and has finally been remodeled—
    for the first time in 15 years—as the new MONTAGE.
    The MONTAGE has an immense set of impressively  high-quality sounds, exceptional playability, and a 
    sophisticated, styl ish design—making this long-awaited instrum ent destined to be long-loved as well.
    High-quality sounds that take you to new creative 
    and expressive heights 
    We took the bread-and-butter  sounds of the MOTIF series used extensively by artists 
    worldwide, and signif icantly enhanced them.
    In answer to many and repeated requests from power users, we have created this new model 
    with FM (frequency modulation) oscillators and  many new effects. Moreover, the MONTAGE has 
    a powerfully dynamic Motion Contro l System that lets you variably control sounds in real time, 
    giving you the best of both  worlds—tradition and innovation—in sonic expressiveness.
    We improved the analog circuitry in the au dio output, ensuring superior quality sound 
    reproduction over a wide freque ncy range, and especially accur ate reproduction over the mid 
    and high frequency ranges  with exceptional clarity.
    The MONTAGE is equipped with a  wide range of dynamic sounds for use in virtually any music 
    application.
    Controllers and user interface designed for 
    high playability
    The MONTAGE has new controllers which are useful not only as a live-performance keyboard, 
    but also as a high-performance synthesizer. T he MONTAGE’s playability is maximized in live 
    performance situations through the Live Set  function, Scene function, and SSS (Seamless 
    Sound Switching.) 
    Moreover, the MONTAGE has a completely new performance controller—the Super Knob—
    which lets you easily and expressively create  multi-textured, multi-dimensional sound and 
    music. The sound changes are synchronized with  lighting changes on the Super Knob itself as 
    well as eight other small knobs. It’s almost lik e having a conversation with the MONTAGE, and 
    spurring each other on to new creative heights! 
    The MONTAGE is comprehensively designed for intu itive, simple operation, yet with meticulous 
    detail, and is ideal for professional musicians.
    Here finally, is a musical instrument with  stunning sounds, broad capabilities and deep 
    expressiveness that is truly addictive,  and will be your new go-to instrument!
    We really hope that the MONTAGE6/7/8 will help your creativity and musical 
    work grow by leaps and bounds.
    Enjoy! Sincerely,
    The Yamaha MONTAGE Development Team 
    						
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    About This Manual
    Owner’s Manual (this book)
    Provides overall explanations of the basic functions of the instrument. Please use this Owner’s Manual for an overview of the 
    fundamental operations of the MONTAGE. If you need more detailed information or instructions on specific functions, use the 
    Reference Manual described below.
    PDF documentation
    Reference Manual
    Explains in detail about the internal structure and connection examples. Use this manual if you need more detailed 
    information which is not covered in the Owner’s Manual.
    If you need more information on the current status or display of the MONTAGE, use the Function Tree provided in this 
    manual. This convenient Function Tree helps you quickly find the page covering the relevant function or operation.
    Synthesizer Parameter Manual
    This general, cross-product document explains parameters, effect types, effect parameters, and MIDI messages that are 
    used for all synthesizers. Read the Owner’s Manual and Reference Manual first and then use this parameter manual if 
    necessary to learn more about parameters and terms that relate to Yamaha synthesizers in general.
    Data List
    This contains various important lists such as the Performance List, Waveform List, Effect Type List, Arpeggio Type List, and 
    MIDI Implementation Chart.
    Accessories
    • AC power cord
    • Owner’s Manual (this book)
    • Cubase AI Download Information
    How to use the PDF manuals
    The Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are provided as data documents in PDF 
    format. The PDF manuals listed above can be obtained from the Yamaha Downloads web page. To do so, go to the web 
    page using the following URL, enter “MONTAGE” into the “Model Name” field, and then click “Search.”
    Yamaha Downloads:
    http://download.yamaha.com/
    These PDF files can be viewed and read on a computer. When using Adobe® Reader® to view a PDF file, you can search 
    for specific words, print a specific page or link to open a desired section in the manual. The term search and link functions 
    are especially convenient methods of navigating through a PDF file, and we recommend that you use them. The latest 
    version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded from the following URL.
    http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/ 
    						
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    Main Features
    High-quality, enhanced sounds covering a 
    wide range of music styles
    The MONTAGE is loaded with 5 GB (in 16-bit linear 
    format) of preset Advanced Wave memory (AWM2) — 
    more than seven times the size of the previous MOTIF 
    XF6/7/8. The MONTAGE has a huge variety of sounds, 
    including highly realistic Piano sounds, with large-
    volume waveform data. Unlike its predecessors, the 
    MONTAGE features 1.7 GB of User flash memory built in, 
    for storing various Performance libraries. The 
    Performance data is maintained in the same way as 
    preset Performances even if the power is turned off. The 
    MONTAGE also now features an FM-X tone generator, 
    providing powerfully complex FM synthesis. This puts 
    both standard FM and new-generation FM sounds in 
    your sonic palette, giving you a wide range of 
    expressive, richly textured sounds to work with, and lets 
    you combine both the FM-X and AWM2 tone generators. 
    Extensive effect processing
    The MONTAGE has a huge variety of professional and 
    modern-music effects, including Beat Repeat, Vinyl 
    Break, Bit Crusher, and Analog Delay. The instrument 
    also gives you a wide array of signal processing options, 
    including separate Variation and Reverb, an overall 
    Master Effect including multi-band compression, five-
    band master EQ, independent Insertion Effects, plus 
    three-band EQ before the Insertion Effects and two-band 
    EQ after them. These Insertion Effects contain wide 
    variety of sound processing options, including a special 
    Vocoder effect.
    Motion Control System for new musical 
    possibilities
    The Motion Control System is a completely new feature 
    for variably controlling Motions (rhythmical, multi-
    dimensional sound changes) in real time. This amazingly 
    powerful feature dramatically and dynamically alters the 
    sounds of the instrument in new, never-heard-before 
    ways—changing texturally, rhythmically with the beats, 
    providing cool, colorful lighting effects, and responding 
    expressively to your creative passion. 
    The Motion Control System has three main functions:
    1) Super Knob: 
    For creating multi-dimensional sonic changes, and 
    enhancing those changes with colorful, continually 
    shifting lighting changes.
    2) Motion Sequencer: 
    For continually variable sound changes. 
    3) Envelope Follower: 
    Synchronizes the Motions with tempo and volume of 
    audio input and other Parts.
    Expanded, enhanced Arpeggio function and 
    Motion Sequence
    The MONTAGE has more than 10,000 Arpeggio types 
    that cover the latest music styles. Further enhancing the 
    musical expressiveness of the instrument, you can 
    combine the Motion Sequence function for creating 
    dynamic sound variability over time with various 
    Arpeggio types. You can store all contents—Arpeggio 
    Type, Motion Sequence, and other parameters such as 
    Part volume—together as Scenes, and assign them to 
    eight buttons, letting you conveniently and powerfully 
    call up those Scenes as desired while you perform.
    Exceptionally convenient live performance 
    functions
    The MONTAGE has a Live Set function for easily calling 
    up Performances as you play onstage. Once you’ve 
    stored Performances in the desired order, you can 
    concentrate fully on your playing and never be at a loss 
    on which to choose. The MONTAGE also has SSS 
    (Seamless Sound Switching) function for switching 
    between Performances smoothly without any notes 
    being cut off.
    Enhanced user interface
    Unlike its predecessors, the MONTAGE has been 
    designed without any “Modes.” As a result, it is extremely 
    easy to understand the structure and flow of the 
    instrument, and the convenient touch panel is a total joy 
    to use. You can creatively and effectively use the touch 
    panel for intuitive operations and the switches for more 
    secure control, if desired. These switches light in three 
    different ways, letting you instantly understand the 
    current status of the switches.
    Responsive, expressive keyboard
    The MONTAGE6 features a 61-key keyboard, while the 
    MONTAGE7 has 76 keys with a high-quality FSX 
    keyboard and the MONTAGE8 has 88 keys with a high-
    quality BH (Balanced Hammer) keyboard. All are 
    equipped with a touch response feature (both initial 
    touch and aftertouch). These allow you to expressively 
    change the sound in various ways—initial touch by the 
    strength with which you play the keys, and aftertouch by 
    how strongly you press the keys when holding them 
    down.
    Comprehensive system connectivity
    The MONTAGE features a built-in 6-channel in/32-
    channel out USB audio interface for recording the high-
    quality sound of the MONTAGE on a Mac or Windows 
    PC—without the need for a separate device! The 
    MONTAGE also supports high-resolution 192 kHz audio, 
    making the ideal keyboard to take into professional-level 
    recording situations as well. The connections are also 
    compatible with iOS devices. 
    						
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    A message from the MONTAGE Development Team ................. 2
    About This Manual ...................................................................... 3
    Accessories................................................................................. 3
    Main Features.............................................................................. 4
    Controls and Functions 6
    Top Panel  ................................................................................... 6
    Rear Panel  ................................................................................ 11
    Setting Up 14
    Power Supply ............................................................................ 14
    Connecting Speakers or Headphones ...................................... 14
    Powering Up the System ........................................................... 14
    Auto Power Off function ............................................................ 15
    Adjusting the Master Volume output ......................................... 15
    Restoring the initial factory settings (Initialize All Data) ............ 15
    Basic Operation and Displays 16
    Quick Guide — Selecting Performances 18
    Selecting a Performance from the Live Set ............................... 19
    Switching Performances ........................................................... 19
    Using the Category Search function ......................................... 20
    Playback Audition phrase ......................................................... 21
    Quick Guide — Playing the Keyboard 22
    Performance Play display.......................................................... 22
    Switching a Part on/off .............................................................. 23
    Using the Arpeggio function ..................................................... 24
    Using the Motion Sequencer function ....................................... 25
    Using controllers to change the sound ..................................... 26
    Using the Knobs to change the sound ..................................... 27
    Using the Super Knob to change the sound ............................. 28
    Mixing ........................................................................................ 28
    Using the Scene function .......................................................... 29
    Quick Guide — Creating Your Own Live Sets 30
    Registering a Performance to a Live Set ................................... 30
    Sorting registered Performances in a Live Set .......................... 30
    Quick Guide — Editing the Settings 32
    Performance Editing .................................................................. 32
    Part Editing ................................................................................ 33
    Part Effect Editing ...................................................................... 34
    How Parts are assigned to a Performance................................ 35
    Creating a Performance by combining Parts ............................ 36
    Recording and Playback 39
    Terminology ............................................................................... 39
    MIDI Recording ......................................................................... 39
    Playing a Song .......................................................................... 41
    Recording your performance as audio ..................................... 41
    Playing an audio file .................................................................. 42
    Using as a Master Keyboard 43
    Making settings for use as a master keyboard—Zone ............. 43
    Connecting a Microphone or Audio Equipment 44
    Playing the keyboard along with the sound input from the A/D 
    INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks ....................................................... 44
    Making Global System Settings 45
    Setting automatic power-on tasks ............................................. 45
    Setting button lamp behavior .................................................... 45
    Turning various functions on/off ................................................ 45
    Changing the Master Tuning..................................................... 46
    Changing the Velocity Curve .................................................... 47
    Connecting External MIDI Instruments 48
    Controlling the MONTAGE from an external MIDI keyboard or 
    synthesizer ................................................................................ 48
    Controlling an external MIDI keyboard or synthesizer from the 
    MONTAGE................................................................................. 48
    Using a Connected Computer 49
    Connecting to a computer ........................................................ 49
    Creating a Song with a computer ............................................. 51
    Saving/Loading Data 53
    Saving the settings to a USB flash memory device .................. 53
    Loading the settings from a USB flash memory device ............ 53
    Precautions when using the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal .......... 54
    Using USB flash drives ............................................................. 54
    Shift Function List 55
    Display Messages 56
    Troubleshooting 58
    Specifications 63
    Index 64
    Contents 
    						
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    Top Panel 
    Keyboard
    The MONTAGE6 features a 61-key keyboard, while the 
    MONTAGE7 has 76 keys and the MONTAGE8 has 88 keys. 
    All are equipped with a touch response feature (both initial 
    touch and aftertouch). With initial touch, the instrument 
    senses how strongly or softly you play the keys, and uses 
    that playing strength to alter the sound in various ways, 
    depending on the selected Performance. Aftertouch, on the 
    other hand, lets you alter the sound by the amount of 
    pressure you apply to a note after playing it. In addition, any 
    of a variety of functions can be assigned to aftertouch for 
    each part.
    Pitch Bend wheel
    Controls the pitch bend effect. You can also assign other 
    functions to this controller.
    Modulation wheel
    Controls the modulation effect. You can also assign other 
    functions to this controller.
    Ribbon Controller
    This controller is touch sensitive, and is controlled by running 
    your finger lightly across its surface laterally. You can assign 
    various functions to this controller as desired.
    [ASSIGN 1] and [ASSIGN 2] buttons 
    (Assignable switches 1 and 2)
    You can call up the specific Element/Operator of the 
    selected Performance by pressing each of these buttons 
    during your keyboard performance. In addition, you can 
    assign other functions to these switches. When one of these 
    effects is turned on, the corresponding button will light up 
    and vice-versa.
    [MOTION SEQ HOLD] (Motion Sequencer 
    hold) button
    Pressing this button while the Motion Sequencer is playing, 
    results in the sound being held or frozen at the exact point in 
    the sequence when the button was pressed. When the hold 
    effect is turned on, the button lights.
    [MOTION SEQ TRIGGER] (Motion Sequencer 
    trigger) button
    When you press this button, the Motion Sequence starts 
    again from the beginning. The button lights fully when 
    pressed.
    [MASTER VOLUME] slider (page 15)
    Move the slider up or down to control the output level from 
    the OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and the 
    [PHONES] jack.
    Controls and Functions
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    Controls and Functions
    A/D INPUT [GAIN] knob (page 44)
    Use this to adjust the input gain of the audio signals at the 
    A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks. Turning the knob clockwise 
    increases the gain level.
    Detects the peak level and lights up the PEAK LED in red 
    when the level is just short of clipping. Adjust the knob so 
    that the corresponding PEAK LED only occasionally flashes 
    whenever the input signal reaches the maximum level.
    NOTE
    You may need to change the setting depending on the input level of 
    the external equipment connected to the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] 
    jacks, in the following order: [UTILITY]  [Settings]  [Audio I/O]  
    [A/D Input]. When the output level of the connected equipment (such 
    as a microphone, guitar or bass) is low, set this parameter to “Mic.” 
    When the output level of the connected equipment (such as a 
    synthesizer keyboard or CD player) is high, set this parameter to 
    “Line.”
    
    A/D INPUT [ON/OFF] button (page 44)
    Switches whether or not this instrument accepts the audio 
    signal input via the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jack. When A/D 
    Input is enabled, the button lights; when disabled, it turns off.
    Knob Function [TONE]/[EQ/FX]/[ARP/MS] 
    button
    Use this button to select functions to be assigned to Knobs 1 
    – 8. The button next to the currently active parameters will 
    light.
    You can apply functions to be controlled commonly for all 
    Parts by using the PART [COMMON] button, or to be controlled for only the selected Part by using the Number A 
    [1] – [16] buttons. The selected button will light.
    ![MULTI] (Multi Part control) button
    Use this button to select functions assigned to Knobs 1 – 8. 
    Pressing the button repeatedly switches in the following 
    order: PAN  VARIATION  REVERB. The lamp next to the 
    currently active parameters will light. All knobs correspond 
    to Parts 1 – 8 or 9 –16 (depending on the currently selected 
    Part).
    [ARP ON/OFF] (Arpeggio on/off) button
    Press this button to enable or disable playback of the 
    Arpeggio. If the Arpeggio Switch of the selected Part is set to 
    off, however, pressing this button has no effect. When 
    Arpeggio is enabled, the button lights; when disabled, it 
    turns off.
    [MOTION SEQ ON/OFF] (Motion Sequencer 
    on/off) button
    Determines whether the Motion Sequencer is active or not. If 
    the Motion Sequencer switch of the selected Part or Lane is 
    set to off, however, pressing this button has no effect. When 
    the Motion Sequencer is active, the button lights.
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    Controls and Functions
    Knobs 1 – 8
    These eight highly versatile knobs let you adjust various 
    important parameters, such as the current Part, Arpeggio 
    tempo, and the Motion Sequencer. 
    Pressing the knob function [TONE]/[EQ/FX]/[ARP/MS] 
    button, the Multi part control [MULTI] button, or the Assign 
    [ASSIGN] button in the upper left corner changes the 
    functions assigned to the knobs.
    ?Control Sliders 1 – 8
    These sliders control the volume balance of the sound, by 
    letting you adjust the individual levels of the 16 Parts (1 – 8 / 
    9 – 16), the eight Elements for Normal Parts (AWM2), the 
    eight FM Operators for a Normal Part (FM-X), and eight Keys 
    of the Drum Part, in different ways depending on the 
    conditions of the various buttons.
    NOTE 
    • If 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. If this is the case, raise all the sliders to a 
    suitable level.
    • The [MASTER VOLUME] slider controls the overall audio output 
    level of this instrument. On the other hand, the Control Sliders 
    control the level of each Element/Key/Operator of the Parts and the 
    volume for each Part of the Performance as a parameter. 
    Accordingly, the values set via the Control Sliders can be stored as 
    Performance data.
    SCENE [1] – [8] buttons
    You can assign different “snapshots” of important Part-
    related parameters such as track mute status and the basic 
    Mixing setup to the SCENE [1] – [8] buttons as Part Scenes. 
    When Scene-related parameters are edited and press any of 
    the SCENE [1] – [8] buttons while holding down the [SHIFT] 
    button, the edit is stored for the currently selected [SCENE] 
    button. The stored information is restored by pressing the 
    selected button. The currently selected button fully lights, the 
    button stored information lights dimly, and the button without 
    stored information is turned off.
    [ASSIGN] button
    Switches the functions assigned to knobs as Assign 1 – 8. 
    By using the PART [COMMON] button and the Number A [1] 
    – [16] buttons, you can set whether the functions are 
    commonly effective for all Parts or only for one selected Part.
    When the effect is turned on, the corresponding button 
    lights.
    	KNOB POSITION [1] and [2] buttons
    Stores the parameter values of Assign 1 – 8. You can 
    instantly switch between the two buttons.
    Super Knob
    Simultaneously controls the parameters (Assign 1 – 8) 
    assigned to the eight knobs.NOTE
    You can also control the Super Knob by using the foot controller 
    (FC7). For details, refer to page 28.
    #SEQ TRANSPORT button
    These buttons control recording and playback of the Song 
    sequence data.
    [5] (Top) button
    Instantly returns to the beginning of the current Song 
    (i.e., the first beat of the first measure).
    [--] (Reverse) button
    Press briefly to move back one measure at a time.
    [33] (Forward) button
    Press briefly to move forward one measure at a time.
    [*] (Record) button
    Press this to call up the Record setup display. (The 
    button flashes.) Press the [3] (Play) button to start 
    recording. (The [*] (Record) button lights.)
    [+] (Stop) button
    Press to stop recording or playback. This button can also 
    be used when you want to stop Arpeggio playback, even 
    when Arpeggio is set to continue playback even after the 
    note is released (Arpeggio hold switch is ON).
    [3] (Play) button
    Press to start playback or recording of a Song. During 
    recording and playback, the button flashes at the current 
    tempo.
    $OCTAVE [-] and [+] buttons
    Use these buttons to change the octave range of the 
    keyboard. These buttons also function as Transpose [-] and 
    [+] buttons. To lower or raise the pitch of the note in semitone 
    steps, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    corresponding [-]/[+] button. To restore the normal octave 
    setting, press both buttons simultaneously. The buttons light 
    or flash in different ways depending on the octave setting.
    For details, see the Reference Manual PDF document.
    %[CONTROL ASSIGN] button
    While the parameter assignable to controllers is selected on 
    the display, press this button and operate the desired 
    controller for assignment. The controller setting display 
    appears.
    &Touch panel LCD
    The LCD indicates the parameters and values related to the 
    currently selected operation. You can operate by touching 
    the display.
    Data dial 
    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.
    When PART 
    [COMMON] 
    button is on:When Number A 
    [1] – [8] buttons 
    are on:When Number A 
    [9] – [16] 
    buttons are on:
    [PERFORMANCE 
    CONTROL]Levels of Parts 1 – 8 Levels of Elements/Keys/Operators 1 – 8 of a 
    selected Part
    [PART CONTROL] Levels of Parts 1 – 8 Levels of Parts 9 – 
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    Controls and Functions
    ([INC/YES] button 
    For increasing the value of the currently selected parameter 
    (INC: increment). This button can also be used to execute a 
    Job or Store operation.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [INC/YES] button to quickly increase the parameter value in 
    10-step jumps.
    )[DEC/NO] button 
    For decreasing the value of the currently selected parameter 
    (DEC: decrement). This button can also be used to cancel a 
    Job or Store operation.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [DEC/NO] button to quickly decrease the parameter value in 
    10-step jumps.
    *Cursor buttons 
    The cursor buttons move the “cursor” around the display, 
    highlighting and selecting the various parameters.
    +[EXIT] button 
    The menus and displays of the MONTAGE 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 call up the display of the selected menu, 
    or to execute a Job or Store operation.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [ENTER] button to call up the Tempo setting display.
    -[PERFORMANCE] button 
    Use this button to return to the Performance Play display. 
    The button fully lights when the Performance Play display is 
    shown. This button lights dimly when the Utility display is 
    shown.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [PERFORMANCE] button to call up the Overview display.
    .[UTILITY] button 
    Use this button to call up the Utility display for making overall 
    system settings. The button fully lights when the Utility 
    display is shown and the button lights dimly when other 
    displays are shown.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [UTILITY] button to call up the Quick setup display.
    /[EDIT] button 
    Use this button to call up the display for editing 
    Performances (page 18) and Live Sets (page 30). Also, 
    pressing this button while editing Performance parameters 
    lets you switch between the just-edited sound and its 
    original, unedited condition, allowing you to hear how your 
    edits affect the sound (Compare function). The button lights 
    when the edit display is shown and the button flashes while 
    Compare is active.
    0[STORE] button
    Use this button to call up the Store display. The button fully 
    lights when the Store display is shown and the button lights 
    dimly when other displays are shown.
    1[SHIFT] button 
    Pressing this button along with another button enables you 
    to execute various commands. For details, refer to the “Shift 
    Function List” (page 55).
    2[LIVE SET] button 
    Use this button to store all your favorite, often-used 
    Performances in a single, easy-to-access location and call 
    them up.
    Simultaneously hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 
    [LIVE SET] button to call up the Live Set display for storing 
    the currently selected Performance to the Live Set. This is 
    one more useful way you can quickly switch among 
    Performances you need in live performance situations.
    The button fully lights when the Live Set display is shown. If 
    the Live Set display is not shown, the button lights dimly 
    when the Live Set function is active and the button’s lamp is 
    off when the function is NOT active.
    3[CATEGORY SEARCH] button
    The Category Search function (page 20) can be accessed 
    by using this button.
    Use this button while the Performance Play display is shown 
    to call up the Performance Category Search display for 
    selecting the entire Performance. When the cursor is on the 
    Part name in the Performance Play display, simultaneously 
    hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [CATEGORY 
    SEARCH] button to call up the Part Category Search display, 
    allowing you to select a sound type for the currently selected 
    Part. The button fully lights when the Category Search 
    display is shown. If the Category Search display is not 
    shown, the button lights dimly when the Category Search 
    function is active and the button’s lamp is off when the 
    function is NOT active.
    4[PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button
    Use this button with the Number A [1] – [16] buttons, the 
    Number B [1] – [8] buttons, and the Number C [1] – [8] 
    buttons, the PART [MUTE] button, and the PART [SOLO] 
    button to control Performances. When this button is turned 
    on, the following functions can be operated. The button fully 
    lights when it is turned on and the button lights dimly when it 
    is turned off.
    5[PART CONTROL] button
    Use this button with the Number A [1] – [16] buttons, the 
    Number B [1] – [8] buttons, and the Number C [1] – [8] 
    buttons, the PART [MUTE] button, and the PART [SOLO] 
    button to control Parts. When this button is turned on, the 
    following functions can be operated. The button fully lights 
    when it is turned on and the button lights dimly when it is 
    turned off.
    Number buttonsPART [MUTE] button 
    ONPART [SOLO] button 
    ON
    Number A [1] – [8] buttons 
    (upper line)Part select (1 – 8) Part solo (1 – 8)
    Number A [9] – [16] buttons 
    (lower line)Part mute (1 – 8) Part solo (1 – 8)
    Number B [1] – [8] buttons Switch of Motion Sequence types (1 – 8)
    Number C [1] – [8] buttons Switch of Arpeggio types (1 – 8) 
    						
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    Controls and Functions
    B[AUDITION] button 
    Use this button (in the Performance Play, Live Set, or 
    Category Search displays) to play back or stop a sample 
    phrase showcasing the selected Performance sound. This 
    sample phrase of the Performance is called the “Audition 
    phrase.” The button fully lights when it is ON and the button 
    lights dimly when the Audition function is active such as in 
    the Category Search display.
    CPART [COMMON] button 
    Turning on this button lets you edit the parameters 
    commonly applied to all Parts. The button fully lights when it 
    is turned on and the button lights dimly when it is turned off.
    DELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] button
    Turning this button on lets you edit the parameters 
    commonly applied to all Elements/Keys/Operators. The 
    button fully lights when it is turned on and the button lights 
    dimly when it is turned off.
    ENumber A [1] – [16] buttons
    Use these buttons to select Parts on the Performance Play 
    display and the Edit display.
    The buttons can also be used to select a main category from 
    the Category Search display. In the Live Set display, the 
    Number A [1] – [4] buttons can be used to select 
    Performances in the first line, and the Number A [9] – [12] 
    buttons can be used to select Performances in the second 
    line. The Number A [5] – [8] buttons can be used to select 
    Live Set pages 1 – 4, and the Number A [13] – [16] buttons 
    can be used to select Live Set pages 5 – 8.
    According to each of the displays, the button fully lights 
    when it is selected, the button lights dimly when it is 
    selectable, and the button lamp is off when not selectable. 
    (Only in the case of selecting pages in the Live Set display, 
    this button can be used even if the lamp is off.)
    FNumber B [1] – [8] buttons
    Use these buttons to select Motion Sequencer types on the 
    Performance Play display and to turn the Motion Sequencer 
    for each Part ON/OFF.
    The buttons can be used to select Elements/Keys/Operators 
    from the Edit display. The buttons can also be used to select 
    sub categories from the Category Search display. In the Live 
    Set display, the Number B [1] – [4] buttons can be used to 
    select Performances in the third line, and the Number B [5] – 
    [8] buttons can be used to select Live Set pages 9 – 12.
    According to each of the displays, the button fully lights 
    when it is selected, the button lights dimly when it is 
    selectable, and the button lamp is off when not selectable. (Only in the case of selecting pages in the Live Set display, 
    this button can be used even if the lamp is off.)
    GNumber C [1] – [8] buttons
    Use these buttons to select Arpeggio types on the 
    Performance Play display and to turn the Arpeggio for each 
    Part ON/OFF.
    The buttons can be used to mute Elements/Keys/Operators 
    from the Edit display. The buttons can also be used to select 
    Performances from the Category Search display. In the Live 
    Set display, the Number C [1] – [4] buttons can be used to 
    select Performances in the fourth line, and the Number C [5] 
    – [8] buttons can be used to select Live Set pages 13 – 16.
    According to each of the displays, the button fully lights 
    when it is selected, the button lights dimly when it is 
    selectable, and the button lamp is off when not selectable. 
    (Only in the case of selecting pages in the Live Set display, 
    this button can be used even if the lamp is off.)
    HPA R T  [ M U T E ]  b u t t o n  
    By turning this button on, the Number A [1] – [16] buttons 
    can be used as mute on/off controls. The button fully lights 
    when it is turned on and the button lights dimly when it is 
    turned off. The button can also be used to switch Live Set 
    banks from the Live Set display.
    IPART [SOLO] button
    By turning this button on, the Number A [1] – [16] buttons 
    can be used as solo on/off controls for Parts. The button fully 
    lights when it is turned on and the button lights dimly when it 
    is turned off. The button can also be used to switch Live Set 
    banks from the Live Set display.
    JELEMENT/OPERATOR [MUTE] button
    By turning this button on, the Number B [1] – [8] buttons can 
    be used to select Elements/Keys/Operators 1 – 8, and the 
    Number C [1] – [8] buttons can be used as mute on/off 
    controls for Elements/Keys/Operators 1 – 8. The button lights 
    dimly when it works as mute on, and fully lights when it works 
    as mute off. For operations other than Part editing, the button 
    is off. The button can also be used to switch Live Set banks 
    from the Live Set display.
    KELEMENT/OPERATOR [SOLO] button 
    By turning this button on, the Number B [1] – [8] buttons (or 
    the Number C [1] – [8] buttons) can be used to as solo on/off 
    controls for Elements 1 – 8. The button fully lights when solo 
    is on, and lights dimly when solo is off. In other situations, 
    except for Part editing operations, the button is off. The 
    button can also be used to switch Live Set banks from the 
    Live Set display.
    Number buttonsPART [MUTE] 
    button and PART 
    [SOLO] are OFFPART [MUTE] 
    button ONPART [SOLO] 
    button ON
    Number A [1] – [8] 
    buttons (upper line)Part select (1 – 8) Part mute (1 – 8) Part select (1 – 8)
    Number A [9] – [16] 
    buttons (lower line)Part select (9 – 16) Part mute (9 – 16) Part solo (9 – 16)
    Number B [1] – [8] 
    buttonsMotion Sequencer for each Part ON/OFF (1 – 8 / 9 – 16)
    Number C [1] – [8] 
    buttonsArpeggio for each Part ON/OFF (1 – 8 / 9 – 16)
    Number buttonsELEMENT/OPERATOR 
    [MUTE] button ONELEMENT/OPERATOR 
    [SOLO] button ON
    Number B [1] – [8] buttons Element select (1 – 8) Element solo (1 – 8)
    Number C [1] – [8] buttons Element mute (1 – 8) Element solo (1 – 8) 
    						
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