Yamaha Rx 7 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha RX7 Digital Rhythm Programmer! You now own one of the most sophisticated musical accompaniment systems available - for that is what the RX7 really is. Much more than a mere drum machine, this microcomputer-controlled marvel lets you create complex and convincing accompaniment arrangements consisting not only of percussion sounds, but superbly realistic bass, guitar, brass and even “rap screams” as well. One hundred (!) digitally recorded voices are yours for the choosing.We wish you years of enjoyment with your new RX7, the ultimate rhythm ( + bass + backing + melody) programmer. About this Manual Despite its large variety of features, the RX7 is very easy to use. Reading this manual thoroughly while actually operating the RX7 will enable you to take full advantage of its many functions in no time. Unfold the convenient back cover fold-out page. Its illustrations will help you quickly locate the controls and connection terminals. After you know about which PRECAUTIONS to take, GETTING ACQUAINTED will introduce you to some of the fantastic sounds available on the RX7 and show you how to program a simple rhythm right away. BASIC CONCEPTS AND FEATURES then gives you all the information you need in order to understand the functional structure of the RX7, so you can use it most effectively - and some hints on how to approach programming. This section will also help you make the most of the detailed explanations of each and every function that follow. PRECAUTIONS Your new RX7 is a fine musical instrument - and should be treated as such. Though it is ruggedly constructed and offers the reliability of solid-state circuitry, handle it with care and common sense. Keep the following points in mind, and your RX7 will give you years of reliable service. · Location Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Vibration, excessive dust, cold, low or high humidity can also cause malfunction. · Relocation When moving the RX7, unplug the AC adapter and all other connecting cables to prevent damage to cords and jacks. · Handling Avoid rough handling. Don’t drop the RX7 as this can damage the internal circuitry. Applying excessive force to terminals or controls may lead to malfunctions. Always remove plugs from jacks or other terminals by gripping them directly, not by pulling the cord. · AC Power Connection Connect only to a power supply conforming to the specifications shown on the AC adapter. Disconnect the RX7 from the AC outlet when not using it for an extended period of time. Electrical storms (lightning) can give rise to power surges, damaging digital circuitry even if power is turned off. · Cleaning Clean the exterior with a soft, dry cloth. Using chemical solvents will damage the finish. · Interference Through Electromagnetic Fields Do not use your RX7 close to television sets, radio receivers or other equipment generating electromagnetic fields. This could cause both malfunctions of the RX7 digital circuitry as well as interference noise in the other appliance. · Service and Modifications The RX7 contains no user serviceable parts. Opening it or tampering with it in any way can lead to electrical shock as well as damage and will void the product warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified YAMAHA personnel.
CONTENTS GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE RX7... 1 BASIC CONNECTIONS ............................ 1 POWER ................................................. 1 AUDIO .................................................. 1 · Stereo Sound System ........................... 1 · Mono Sound System ............................ 1 · Headphones ...................................... 1 POWER UP ................................................ 1 VOLUME .................................................... 1 DEMONSTRATION PERFORMANCES ... 1 BASIC RHYTHM PROGRAMMING ............ 1 CLICK (METRONOME) ........................ 1 RECORDING ........................................ 1 BASIC CONCEPTS AND FEATURES....... 3 VOICES AND SEQUENCES ...................... 3 VOICES ................................................. 3 SEQUENCES-PATTERNS, SONGS AND CHAINS .......................... 4 CONTROLS - FUNCTIONAL GROUPS .... 4 WRITING ON THE RX7 ...................... 5 · Real Time vs. Step Write....................... 5 · Instrument Keys vs. MIDI Keyboard ...... 5 EDITING ................................................ 5 AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO PROGRAMMING ................................. 6 · How to Use This Manual ..................... 6 · Create Your Own Drum Set ................. 6 · Write Patterns and Songs .................... 6 · Add Finishing Touches: Editing ........... 6 · Save Your Sequences ........................ 6 SOUND DATA AND MEMORY CONFIGURATION ...................................... 7 PATTERNS ...................................................... 8 PATTERN SELECTION............................. 8 PATTERN PLAYBACK.............................. 8 TEMPO ...................................................... 9 CLICK ......................................................... 9 QUANTIZE ................................................ 9 REAL TIME WRITE ................................ 9 STEP WRITE..........................................10 REAL TIME WRITE ..................................10 TIME SIGNATURE AND PATTERN LENGTH ................................. 10 WRITING A PATTERN ............................10 · Writing with the Instrument Keys .......... 10 · Writing with a MIDI Keyboard ............. 11 DAMP ...................................................11 QUANTIZE EXAMPLE ............................ 11 STEP WRITE ...............................................12 SWING ........................................................13 PATTERN/VOICE CLEAR ........................13 PATTERN COPY/APPEND ........................14 EDIT PATTERN ...........................................15 SONGS .........................................................16 SONG SELECTION ....................................16 SONG PLAYBACK ....................................16 REPEAT PLAYBACK ................................17 EDIT SONG ................................................17 INSERT .......................................................17 DELETE ......................................................17 REPEAT COMMANDS ..............................18 PART COPY ...............................................18 TEMPO CHANGE COMMANDS ................19 VOLUME CHANGE COMMANDS ............ 19 SONG COPY .............................................20 SONG CLEAR .............................................20 JOBS ............................................................20 JOB#01: MARK/PART SEARCH ..............20 JOB#02: MARK SET ................................21 JOB#03: SONG NAME ..............................21 JOB#04: INITIAL TEMPO ..........................21
CHAINS.............................................................23 JOB#01: CHAIN PLAYBACK .....................23 JOB#02: CHAIN EDIT ................................23 JOB#03: CHAIN NAME ..............................23 JOB#04: CHAIN CLEAR ............................24 EDIT VOICE ....................................................25 JOB#01: VOICE SELECT ..........................25 JOB#02: PITCH ...........................................26 JOB#03: DECAY .........................................26 JOB#04: BEND ............................................26 JOB#05: VOICE LEVEL .............................26 JOB#06: PAN ..............................................27 JOB#07: VOICE STORE ...........................27 JOB#08: VOICE INITIALIZE .......................27 JOB#09: EDIT RECALL .............................27 JOB#10: LFO .............................................28 JOB#11: POLY ..........................................28 JOB#12: EFFECT .......................................28 KEYASSIGN..................................................30 JOB#01: VOICE ASSIGN ............................30 JOB#02: PARAMETER ASSIGN ..............30 JOB#03: MULTI VOICE .............................. 31JOB#04: MULTI STEP ............................... 31JOB#05: ACCENT LEVEL ........................32 JOB#06: FOOT SWITCH ASSIGN ...........32 JOB#07: KEY DATA SAVE .......................33 JOB#08: KEY DATA LOAD .......................33 MIDI .................................................................. 34JOB#01: CHANNEL MESSAGE ............... 34 JOB#02: RECEIVE CHANNEL .................34 JOB#03: TRANSMIT CHANNEL ..............35 JOB#04: NOTE NUMBER ASSIGN .........35 JOB#05: NOTE INITIALIZE .......................36 JOB#06: PITCH BEND RANGE ...............36 JOB#07: DEVICE NUMBER .....................36 JOB#08: BULK REQUEST ....................... 36 JOB#09: BULK TRANSMIT .......................36 SYNC .............................................................38 UTILITY .........................................................39 JOB#01: REMAINING PATTERN MEMORY ...................................................39 JOB#02: REMAINING SONG MEMORY .....................................................39 JOB#03: MEMORY PROTECT ................39 JOB#04: VOICE CHANGE .........................39 JOB#05: ALL PATTERNS CLEAR ...........39 JOB#06: ALL SONGS CLEAR .................. 40 JOB#07: DEMO DATA LOAD .................. 40 CASSETTE/CARTRIDGE .............................. 41 JOB#01-05: SAVE DATA ......................... 42 JOB#11-15: LOAD DATA ....................... 43 JOB#21-25: VERIFY DATA ..................... 44 JOB#30: FORMAT CARTRIDGE .............45 ERROR MESSAGES ...................................... 46 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................ 48 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART ...........49 “DRUM SET”CHART ...................................50 CONTROL & REAR PANEL .......................51
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