Yamaha P80 Owners Manual

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F6Metronome Volume 
The volume of the metronome sound can be changed. After selecting “F6”, use the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons to set the metronome volume as required. The volume range is from 1 through 20.
A setting of “1” produces minimum sound, while a setting of “20” produces maximum metronome
volume. Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “10”.
This function sets the volume at which a “canceled” part is played during preset song playback
(see page 14 for information on the “preset song part cancel” function). Use the [–/NO] and [+/
YES] buttons to set the volume as required. The volume range is from 0 through 20. A setting of
“0” produces no sound, while a setting of “20” produces maximum volume. Press the [–/NO] and
[+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “5”.
Adjust the part volume to a comfortable level to use the “canceled” part as a guide to play
along with. Set to “0” if you don’t want to hear the part.

 SHORTCUT:You can jump directly to the metronome functions by pressing the [FUNC-
TION] button while holding the METRONOME [START/STOP] button.
F7Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 
The Function Mode
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F8MIDI Functions 
 A Brief Introduction to MIDIMIDI, the Musical Instrument Digital Interface, is
a world-standard communication interface that
allows MIDI-compatible musical instruments and
equipment to share musical information and
control one another. This makes it possible to create “systems” of MIDI instruments and equipment that offer far
greater versatility and control than is available with isolated instruments. For example, most MIDI keyboards
(including the P-80, of course) transmit note and velocity (touch response) information via the MIDI OUT connec-
tor whenever a note is played on the keyboard. If the MIDI OUT connector is connected to the MIDI IN connector
of a second keyboard (synthesizer, etc.) or a tone generator (essentially a synthesizer with no keyboard), the
second keyboard or tone generator will respond precisely to notes played on the original transmitting keyboard.
The result is that you can effectively play two instruments at once, providing thick multi-instrument sounds.
This same type of musical information transfer is
used for MIDI sequence recording. A sequence
recorder can be used to “record” MIDI data re-
ceived from a P-80, for example. When the re-
corded data is played back, the P-80 automatically
“plays” the recorded performance in precise detail.
The examples given above really only scratch the surface. MIDI can do much, much more. The P-80 MIDI
functions allow it to be used in fairly sophisticated MIDI systems.
After selecting “F8.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the MIDI function sub-mode, then use the
[TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the desired MIDI function, as listed below.
NOTE•The rear-panel HOST SELECT switch must be set to “MIDI” in order to use the MIDI connectors. When you use
the TO HOST connector, set the HOST SELECT switch to the appropriate position for the type of computer you
are using (see page 36). In this situation, all MIDI settings described below will have affect on the MIDI signal in
and out of the TO HOST connector.
•Always use a high-quality MIDI cable to connect MIDI OUT to MIDI IN terminals. Never use MIDI cables longer
than about 15 meters, since cables longer than this can pick up noise which can cause data errors.
F8.1: MIDI Transmit Channel Selection...........................................................................................
F8.2: MIDI Receive Channel Selection.............................................................................................
The MIDI system allows transmission and reception of MIDI data on 16 different channels.
Multiple channels have been implemented to allow selective control of certain instruments or de-
vices connected in series. For example, a single MIDI sequence recorder could be used to “play” two
different instruments or tone generators. One of the instruments or tone generators could be set to
receive only on channel 1, while the other is set to receive on channel 2. In this situation the first
instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-1 information transmitted by the sequence
recorder, while the second instrument or tone generator will respond only to channel-2 information.
This allows the sequence recorder to “play” two completely different parts on the receiving instru-
ments or tone generators.
(Set to receive on MIDI channel 1) (Set to receive on MIDI
channel 2)
The Function Mode
MIDI Cable
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
Playback Data
Data Being Recorded
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Tone GeneratorMIDI IN MIDI IN MIDI THRUMIDI OUT
Synthesizer
or
Tone Generator
Sequence
Recorder
Sequence
Recorder
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The Function Mode
In any MIDI control setup, the MIDI channels of the transmitting and receiving equipment must
be matched for proper data transfer. A “Multi-timbre” receive mode is also available, which allows
simultaneous reception of different parts on all 16 MIDI channels, allowing the P-80 to play multi-
channel song data received from a music computer or sequencer. There’s also a “1-2” mode which
allows simultaneous reception on channels 1 and 2.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to select the desired transmit or receive channel. The transmit
channel parameter can also be turned “OFF” if you don’t want the P-80 to transmit any MIDI data. To select
the multi-timbre receive mode, set the receive channel to “ALL”. Select “1-2” for multi-timbre reception on
channels 1 and 2 only.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting: transmit = “1”;
receive = “ALL”.
NOTE•In the dual mode first voice data is transmitted on its set channel, and in the split mode right voice data is
transmitted on its set channel. In the dual mode second voice data is transmitted on the next greater channel
number of the set channel, and in the split mode left voice data is transmitted on the next greater channel
number of the set channel. In either mode, no data is transmitted if the transmit channel is set to “OFF”.
•Demo/preset song data and recorder playback data are not transmitted via MIDI.
•No MIDI reception occurs when the demo/preset song mode is engaged.
•Program change and other like channel messages received will not affect the P-80’s panel settings or what is
being played on the keyboard.
F8.3: Local Control ON/OFF..........................................................................................................................
“Local Control” refers to the fact that, normally, the P-80 keyboard controls its internal tone
generator, allowing the internal voices to be played directly from the keyboard. This situation is
“Local Control On” since the internal tone generator is controlled locally by its own keyboard.
Local control can be turned OFF, however, so that the P-80 keyboard does not play the internal
voices, but the appropriate MIDI information is still transmitted via the MIDI OUT connector when
notes are played on the keyboard. At the same time, the internal tone generator responds to MIDI
information received via the MIDI IN connector.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to turn local control “On” or “OFF”.
Press [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “On”.
F8.4: Program Change ON/OFF................................................................................................................
Normally the P-80 will respond to MIDI program change numbers received from an external
keyboard or other MIDI device, causing the correspondingly numbered voice to be selected on the
corresponding channel (the keyboard voice does not change). The P-80 will normally also send a
MIDI program change number whenever one of its voices is selected, causing the correspondingly
numbered voice or program to be selected on the external MIDI device if the device is set up to
receive and respond to MIDI program change numbers.
This function makes it possible to cancel program change number reception and transmission so
that voices can be selected on the P-80 without affecting the external MIDI device.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to turn program change transmission and reception “On” or
“OFF”.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “On”.
NOTE•For information on program change numbers for each of the P-80’s voices, refer to page 42 in the MIDI Data
Format section.
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The Function Mode
F8.5: Control Change ON/OFF......................................................................................................
Normally the P-80 will respond to MIDI control change data received from an external
MIDI device or keyboard, causing the voice on the corresponding channel to be affected by
pedal and other “control” settings received from the controlling device (the keyboard voice is
not affected). The P-80 also transmits MIDI control change information when the pedal or
other appropriate controls are operated.
This function makes it possible to cancel control change data reception and transmission so that,
for example, the P-80’s pedal and other controls can be operated without affecting an external MIDI
device.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to turn control change transmission and reception “On”
or “OFF”.
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “On”.
NOTE•For information on control changes that can be used with the P-80, refer to the MIDI Data Format on
page 41.
F8.6: MIDI Transmit Transpose....................................................................................................
This function allows the MIDI note data transmitted by the P-80 to be transposed up or
down in semitone increments by up to plus or minus 12 semitones. The pitch of the P-80 itself
is not affected.
Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to set the desired amount of MIDI transmit transposi-
tion. The range is from “–12” (down one octave) through “0” (no transposition) to “12” (up one
octave).
Press the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons simultaneously to recall the default setting “0”.
F8.7: Panel/Status Transmit............................................................................................................
This function causes all the current P-80 panel settings (selected voice, etc.) to be transmit-
ted via the MIDI OUT terminal. This is particularly useful if you will be recording perfor-
mances to a MIDI sequence recorder such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3 which will
be used to control the P-80 on playback. By transmitting the P-80 panel settings and recording
them on the MIDI sequence recorder prior to the actual performance data, the P-80 will be
automatically restored to the same settings when the performance is played back.
Press the [+/YES] button to transmit the panel/status data. “End” will appear on the LED
display when the data has been successfully transmitted.
NOTE•Panel setting data that is transmitted to an external device can only be reloaded on another P-80.
Panel setting data can also be directly transferred to or from another P-80.
F8.8: Bulk Data Dump............................................................................................................................
This function is used to transmit all data stored in the User Song Recorder memory to a MIDI data
storage device such as the Yamaha MIDI Data Filer MDF3, other sequence recorders, or MIDI com-
patible computers.
Press the [+/YES] button to begin bulk transmission. “End” will appear on the LED display
when the data has been successfully transmitted.
NOTE•Bulk data dump will not function when the user song recorder is in operation.
•User song recorder data that is transmitted to an external device can only be reloaded on another P-
80. Recorder data can also be directly transferred to or from another P-80.
•The reload operation cannot be executed when the user song recorder is in operation or the Function
mode is engaged.
•
No MIDI note/panel data transmission or data reception occurs during a bulk data dump transmit operation.
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The Function Mode
F9Backup Functions 
After selecting “F9.
Y”, press the [+/YES] button to engage the backup function sub-mode,
then use the [TEMPO/FUNCTION# ,] buttons to select the desired backup function, as listed
below.
NOTE•The backup settings themselves, and the contents of the user song recorder memory, are always
backed up.
•Even if the Backup is turned on, factory presets can be recalled at any time (see page 38). The
factory setting list is found on page 40.
Even if backup is turned on via one of the functions described below, the data will only be
retained in memory for about 1 week if the power is not turned on during this time. If the
backup period is exceeded, all settings will be reset to their default values. If you want to
retain the backup settings for longer periods, be sure to turn the power switch on for a few
minutes at least once a week.
Turns backup of the MIDI functions listed below on or off. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to turn backup “On” or “OFF”.
The default backup mode is “OFF”.
•Channel (Transmit, Receive)• Local ON/OFF
•Program Change ON/OFF• Control Change ON/OFF
•MIDI Transmit Transpose
F9.3: Tuning......................................................................................................................................................
Turns backup of the tuning functions listed below on or off. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to turn backup “On” or “OFF”.
The default backup mode is “OFF”.
•Transpose    • Tuning    • Scale (including base note)
Turns the soundboard depth function on or off. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES] buttons to turn
backup “On” or “OFF”.
The default backup mode is “OFF”.
F9.1: Voice..........................................................................................................................................................
Turns backup of the voice functions listed below on or off. Use the [–/NO] and [+/YES]
buttons to turn backup “On” or “OFF”.
The default backup mode is “OFF”.
•Voice (Keyboard, Dual, and Split)
•Dual (ON/OFF, Voice, and Dual Functions for each voice combination)
•Split (ON/OFF, Voice, and Split Functions for each voice combination)
•Reverb (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
•Effect (ON/OFF, Type, and Depth for each voice)
•Variation (for each voice)
•Touch Sensitivity (including the FIXED volume)
•Metronome (Beat, Volume)
•Preset Song Part Cancel Volume
F9.2: MIDI.............................................................................................................................................................
F9.4: Soundboard Depth.....................................................................................................................
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							36P-80
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Although the P-80 can be connected to a personal computer via the MIDI IN/
OUT connectors and a MIDI interface, the TO HOST connector and HOST
SELECT switch allow direct connection to Apple Macintosh or IBM-PC/AT per-
sonal computers for sequencing and other music applications without the need
for a separate MIDI interface.
Connect the TO HOST connector of the P-80 to the modem or
printer port on your Macintosh, depending on which port your
MIDI software is using for MIDI data communication, using a
standard Macintosh 8-pin system peripheral cable. Set the HOST
SELECT switch to the “Mac” position.
You may also have to make other MIDI interface settings on
the computer side, depending on the type of software you use
(refer to your software owner’s manual). In any case the clock
speed should be set to 1 MHz.
Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Series
Computer
..........................................................................................................
 “Mac” Cable Connections
•8-pin system peripheral cable.
•Data transfer rate: 31,250 bps.
NOTE•When using the [TO HOST] terminal of the P-80, first turn the power off on both the P-80 and the computer before
connecting the cable.  After connecting the cable, turn the power of the computer on first, then the P-80.
•When not using the [TO HOST] terminal of the P-80, make sure the cable is disconnected from the [TO HOST]
terminal.  If the cable is left connected, the P-80 may not function properly.
•“
HS(” will appear in the display if the host computer is not turned on, the connecting cable is not properly con-
nected, the HOST SELECT switch is not in the proper position, or the MIDI driver or MIDI application is not active. In
this case, turn the power off on both the P-80 and the computer, and check the cable connection and the position of
the HOST SELECT switch. Once the connection and HOST SELECT switch position is verified, turn the power of
the computer on first, then the P-80, to check if the MIDI driver and MIDI application function properly.
•When the HOST SELECT switch is set to “Mac”, “PC-1”, or “PC-2, no data transfer occurs via the MIDI connectors.
To use the MIDI connectors for connection via a standard MIDI interface, set the HOST SELECT switch to “MIDI”.
HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
Apple Macintosh
Series Computer
Set to the “Mac”
position.
2 (HSK i) 11 (HSK 0) 25 (RxD-) 3
MINI DIN 
8-PIN
4 GND 43 (TxD-) 58 (RxD+) 67 (GP i) 76 (TxD+) 8
MINI DIN 
8-PIN
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Connecting to an IBM-PC/AT Series Computer......
Connect the TO HOST connector of the P-80 to the RS-232C port on
your IBM computer, using a standard 8-pin MINI DIN → 9-pin D-SUB
cross cable. Set the HOST SELECT switch to the “PC-2” position.
Refer to your software owner’s manual for information on any
settings you might have to make on the computer side.
Connecting to a Personal Computer
 “PC-2” Cable Connections
8 (CTS) 17 (RST) 22 (RxD) 345 (GND)
8
3 (TxD)  5
MINI DIN 
8-PIN
D-SUB
9-PIN 
•8-pin mini DIN →
 9-pin D-SUB cable.
•Data transfer rate: 38,400 bps.

 Trademarks
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• IBM-PC/AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Windows is the registered trademark of Microsoft® Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
NOTE•If your system doesn’t work properly with the connections and settings listed above, your software may require
different settings. Check your software operation manual and if it requires a 31,250 bps. data transfer rate, set the
HOST SELECT switch to “PC-1”.
•When using the TO HOST terminal to connect to a personal computer using Windows, a Yamaha MIDI driver must
be installed in the personal computer. The Yamaha MIDI driver can be obtained at Yamaha’s home page on the
World Wide Web, .
HOST SELECT TO HOST
MIDI Mac
PC-2 PC-1
IBM-PC/AT
Series Computer
Set to the “PC-2”
position.
 Connector Pin Numbers
1
5
94
83
72
61 34678
5
2
MINI DIN 8-PIN
D-SUB 9-PIN
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Factory Preset Recall
All dual mode, split mode, reverb, effect, touch sensitivity, tuning set-
tings, and the settings affected by the Backup Functions can be restored to
their original factory preset values by holding the C7 key (rightmost key on
the keyboard) while turning the [STANDBY/ON] switch ON. This also erases
all user song recorder data, and sets all Backup on/off settings (F9) to “OFF”.
NOTE•The factory setting list is found on page 40.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter what appears to be a malfunction, please check the following points before assuming
that your P-80 is faulty.
1. No Sound When the Power is Turned ON
Is the external audio device’s power switched ON?
Is the MASTER VOLUME control turned up to a
reasonable listening level?
Also make sure that the Local Control (page 33) is
ON.
2. The P-80 Reproduces Radio or TV Sound
This can occur if there is a high-power transmitter in
your vicinity. Contact your Yamaha dealer.
3. Intermittent Static Noise
This is usually due to turning ON or OFF a house-
hold appliance or other electronic equipment which
is fed by the same AC mains line as your P-80.
4. Interference Appears On Radio or TV Sets
Located Near the P-80
The P-80 contains digital circuitry which can gener-
ate radio-frequency noise. The solution is to move
the P-80 further away from the affected equipment,
or vice versa.5. Distorted Sound When the P-80 is Con-
nected to An External Amplifier/Speaker
System
If the P-80 is connected to a stereo system or instru-
ment amplifier and the sound is distorted, reduce the
P-80’s [MASTER VOLUME], and/or the volume of
the external equipment to a level at which the
distortion ceases.
6. Noise is heard from the speakers or head-
phones.
The noise may be due to interference caused by the
use of a mobile phone in close proximity to the P-80.
Turn off the mobile phone, or use it further away
from the P-80.
If “Scn” appears on the display an internal
malfunction has occurred. In this case,
contact your Yamaha dealer.
STANDBY / ON
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Voice Demo Tune Titles
Voice Name Title Composer
GRAND PIANO Fantaisie Impromptu F.F.Chopin
CLASSICAL PIANO Für Elise L.v.Beethoven
JAZZ PIANO Original –
ROCK PIANO Original –
E.PIANO 1 Original –
E.PIANO 2 Original –
HARPSICHORD Gavotte (French Suite) J.S.Bach
STRINGS Eine Kleine Nachtmusik 3rd Mov. W.A.Mozart
PIPE OPRGAN Trio Sonata 2 J.S.Bach
CHURCH ORGAN Noël 3 L.C.d’Aquin
JAZZ ORGAN Original –
BASS Original –
•Some of the demonstration pieces listed above are short excerpts from the
original compositions. Original songs are all rights reserved (© 1999 YAMAHA
CORPORATION).
•Bei manchen der oben aufgeführten Demo-Stücke handelt es sich um kurze
Auszüge aus den Originalkompositionen. Originalkompositionen sind
urheberrechtlich geschützt (© 1999 YAMAHA CORPORATION).•Certains morceaux de démonstration énumérés ci-dessus sont de courts
extraits des compositions originales.  Les morceaux originaux sont protégés par
la loi sur les droits d’auteur (© 1999 YAMAHA CORPORATION).
•Algunas de las piezas de demostración arriba mencionadas son pasajes cortos
de las composiciones originales.  Las canciones originales tienen derechos
reservados (© 1999 YAMAHA CORPORATION).
Demo and Preset Song List/Verzeichnis der Demo- und Preset-Songs/
Liste des morceaux de démonstration et preset/
Lista de canciones de demostración y canciones preajustadas
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  No. Title Composer
26 Dolly’s Dreaming and Awakening T.Oesten
27 Alpenglow T.Oesten
28 Arabesque (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
29 La chevaleresque (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
30 Rondo alla Turca op.68-3 J.F.Burgmüller
31 La candeur (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
32 Innocence (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
33 Progrès (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
34 Pastorale (25 Etüden) J.F.Burgmüller
35 Liebesträume Nr.3 F.Liszt
36 La Viollette op.99-1 L.Streabbog
37 Blumenlied G.Lange
38 Heidenröslein G.Lange
39 The harvest time G.Lange
40 Barcarolle (Les Saisons) P.I.Tchaikovsky
41 Melody in F A.G.Rubinstein
42 Spinnerlied A.Ellmenreich
43 Tango (España) I.Albéniz
44 La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin C.A.Debussy
45 Arabesque 1 C.A.Debussy
46 Clair de lune C.A.Debussy
47 The Entertainer S.Joplin
48 Maple leaf rag S.Joplin
49 Radetzky Marsch* J.B.Strauss
50 American Patrol* F.W.Meacham
  No. Title Composer
1 Prelude (Wohltemperierte Klavier I No.1) J.S.Bach
2 Menuett G dur BWV. Anh.114 J.S.Bach
3 Le Coucou L-C.Daquin
4 Piano Sonate No.15 K.545 1st mov. W.A.Mozart
5 Turkish March (Piano Sonate No.11 K.331) W.A.Mozart
612 Variationen über ein französisches Lied “Ah,vous dirai-je, maman”W.A.Mozart
7 Piano Concerto K.467 W.A.Mozart
8 Menuett G dur W.A.Mozart
9 Little Serenade J.Haydn
10 Perpetuum mobile C.M.v.Weber
11 Ecossaise L.v.Beethoven
12 Marcia alla Turca L.v.Beethoven
13 Sonatine L.v.Beethoven
14 Romanze in F L.v.Beethoven
15 Impromptu op.90-2 F.Schubert
16 Moments Musicaux op.94-3 F.Schubert
17 Frühlingslied op.62-2 F.Mendelssohn
18 Etude op.10-5 “Black keys”F.F.Chopin
19 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de l’adieu”F.F.Chopin
20 Etude op.10-12 “Revolutionary”F.F.Chopin
21 Nocturne op.9-2 F.F.Chopin
22 Valse op.64-1 “Petit chien”F.F.Chopin
23 Valse op.64-2 F.F.Chopin
24 Träumerei (Kinderszenen) R.Schumann
25 La prière d’une Vierge T.Badarzewska
* Arranged for 4-hands.
Preset Song Titles 
						

							40P-80
Function
Function DefaultBackup Group
F1 Tuning A3=440Hz
F2.1 Scale 1 (Equal Temperament) F9.3
F2.2 Base Note C
F3.1 Dual Balance Preset for each voice combination
F3.2 Dual Detune Preset for each voice combination
F3.3, F3.4 Dual Octave Shift Preset for each voice combination
F3.5, F.3.6 Dual Effect Depth Preset for each voice combination
F4.1 Split Point F#2 F9.1
F4.2 Split Balance Preset for each voice combination
F4.3, F4.4 Split Octave Shift Preset for each voice combination
F4.5, F4.6 Split Effect Depth Preset for each voice combination
F4.7 Damper Range ALL
F5 Soundboard Depth 12
F9.4
F6 Metronome Volume 10
F9.1
F7 Preset Song Part Cancel Volume 5
F8.1 MIDI Transmit Channel 1
F8.2 MIDI Receive Channel ALL
F8.3 Local Control ON
F9.2
F8.4 Program Change Send & Receive ON
F8.5 Control Change Send & Receive ON
F8.6 MIDI Transmit Transpose 0
F9 Backup All OFF
Always backed up
Factory Setting List/Liste der Vorgabeeinstellungen/
Liste des réglages/Lista de ajustes de fábrica
Backup Group
Voice GRAND PIANO
Dual Mode OFF
Split Mode OFF
Split Mode Left Voice BASS
Reverb Type Preset for each voice
F9.1
Reverb Depth Preset for each voice
Effect Type Preset for each voice
Effect Depth Preset for each voice
Touch Sensitivity MEDIUM
Volume in the FIXED Mode 64
Metronome OFF—
Metronome Time Signature 0 (no accent) F9.1
Tempo 120—
Transpose 0 F9.3
“—”: Not memorized
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