Yamaha Tyros 2 Manual

Song Creator (Digital Recording)
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To properly enter the tied notes here, keep in mind that you’ll need to hold the keys down during the 
entire operation until all the notes are entered.
1Set the parameters below in sequence.
2Enter the note C3, as specified in the example.
3Enter the note E3.
4Enter the note G3.
Example 3
• Since the music score displayed on the instrument is generated from the 
recorded MIDI data, it may not appear 
exactly the same as shown here.
NOTE...

Song Creator (Digital Recording)
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5Enter the note C4.
6Move the cursor to the beginning of the song by pressing the [STOP] button, and 
press the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button to hear the newly entered notes. 
7Press the [EXIT] button to exit from the Step Recording display.
8Press the [SAVE] LCD button ([I] button) to call up the Song Open/
Save display for saving your data, then save the data in the Open/
Save display (page 
75).
■ Editing existing Note events on...

Song Creator (Digital Recording)
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Step Recording for System Exclusive Messages using the Event List
The explanations here apply when you call up the SYS/EX. page in step #4 of the Basic Procedure on page 121. From this display,
you can edit recorded System events which do not belong to a specific MIDI channel, such as tempo and beat (time signature).
The instructions for this display are basically the same as those for the channel data editing display (1-16 page)...

Song Creator (Digital Recording)
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Because the Event List displays (CHORD, 1-16, SYS/EX. and LYRICS) contain a wide variety of 
events, it may be difficult to pinpoint the ones you want to edit. This is where the Filter function comes 
in handy. It lets you determine which event types will be shown in the Event List displays. To call up the 
Filter display below, press the [FILTER] LCD button from any of the Event List displays.
Customizing the Event List—Filter
Select the...

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Quick Guide on page 59
Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder 
This section explains operations not covered in the Quick 
Guide, including overdubbing additional audio to an existing 
file, using the Punch In/Out recording features, using the 
Playlist mode for automatic playback of multiple files, and 
importing audio data from a computer or external storage 
device. For basic information on recording audio using the 
Hard Disk Recorder, see page 59 in the Quick...

Recording Audio with the Hard Disk Recorder
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Property display
Property parameters
NAMEIndicates the full name of the audio file, including the extension.
PATHIndicates the location and path of the file.
SAMPLE RATEIndicates the sample rate of the recorded audio. 
SAMPLE SIZEIndicates the bit size or resolution of the recorded audio. 
CHANNELIndicates the configuration of the audio.
TIMEIndicates the time between Start and End points of the audio, in hours/minutes/...

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Importing an Audio File
In addition to letting you record audio directly with the Tyros2, the Hard Disk Recorder also 
allows you to import audio data from a USB storage device. The benefits of this feature are many. 
For example, you can:
•Use existing audio material (commercially available samples, loops, sound effects, etc.) 
on the Tyros2.
•Record your performance to another device (such as on a computer or audio...

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4Select the desired device by using the [TAB] buttons. 
Generally, a USB device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the device is 
selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown.
5Press the [IMPORT] button (lower [6] button).
Alternately, if you desire to import only one file, you can import it by double clicking 
the appropriate [A]–[J] button.
6Select the desired audio file by using the...

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Exporting an Audio File
This function allows you to transfer your recorded audio files to a computer (via a USB storage 
device) for further editing and/or recording. (For instructions on importing the edited audio back 
to the Tyros2, see “Importing an Audio File” on page 137.)
Files which can be exported are:
•Stereo Wave data
•44.1 kHz sample rate
•16-bit resolution
•A length of less than or equal to 80 minutes
1Insert the...

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6Select the desired destination for exporting by using the [TAB] but-
tons. 
Generally, a USB device will show up as “USB1” in the display. When the device is 
selected, all folders and audio files on the device are automatically shown.
7If necessary, select the desired folder by using the [A]–[J] buttons.
8Press the [EXECUTE] LCD button (lower [6] button) to export the 
file(s).
Exporting may take as little as a couple of...