Yamaha Tyros 2 Manual

MIDI
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MIDI performance data is assigned to one of sixteen MIDI channels. Using 
these channels, 1–16, the performance data for sixteen different instrument 
parts can be simultaneously sent over one MIDI cable. 
Think of the MIDI channels as TV channels. Each TV station transmits its 
broadcasts over a specific channel.Your home TV set receives many different 
programs simultaneously from several TV stations and you select the appro-
priate channel to watch the desired...

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This section covers basic information on data compatibility: whether or not other MIDI devices can playback the data 
recorded by Tyros2, and whether or not the Tyros2 can playback commercially available song data or song data created 
for other instruments or on a computer. Depending on the MIDI device or data characteristics, you may be able to play 
back the data without any problem, or you may have to perform some special operations before the data can be...

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The Tyros2 gives you a set of comprehensive, flexible MIDI controls. It also gives you a set of ten pre-programmed 
templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external 
device. Call up these templates from the [FUNCTION] → MIDI display (next page).
Template name Descriptions
ALL PARTSTransmits all parts including the keyboard parts (RIGHT 1, 2, 3, LEFT). 
KBD & STYLEBasically the same as “ALL...

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Basic Procedure (Function MIDI)
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Press the [FUNC-
TION] button. 
Settings for a connected MFC10 MIDI Foot Con-
troller (page 217)
Select “MIDI.”  Select a MIDI template (page 213). 
Save the MIDI settings on the displays 
in step #5 to the USER page as a MIDI 
template.  Press the [EXIT] button to return to the 
MIDI template display. 
As desired, set the MIDI parameters. 
Press the [EDIT] LCD button to call up the 
display for setting the MIDI...

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MIDI System Settings
The explanations here apply when you call up the SYSTEM page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214.
■ Local Control.......................................................................................................................................................
Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “ON,” the keyboard of the Tyros2 controls its own (local) 
internal tone generator, allowing...

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 MIDI messages which can be transmitted or received (recognized).................
The following MIDI messages can be set on the TRANSMIT/RECEIVE display.
  NOTE........................................................................\
.......................... page 132
  CC (Control Change) ........................................................................\
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  PC (Program Change)...

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Setting the Chord Root for Style Playback via MIDI receive
The explanations here apply when you call up the BASS page in step #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214. These settings let 
you determine the chord root for style playback, based on the note messages received via MIDI. 
The note on/off messages received at the channel(s) set to “ON” are recognized as the root notes in the chord section. The root 
notes will be detected regardless of the [ACMP] on/off and...

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2Set the MFC10 to the normal mode and turn the [FUNCTION] lamp of the MFC10 on.
3Perform steps #1 through #5 of the Basic Procedure on page 214 to call up the MFC10 
display.
4Set the parameters on this display as desired and press the [SEND MFC10 SETUP] 
LCD button to send the settings here to the MFC10. 
5Disconnect the MIDI cable from the Tyros2 and the MFC10, and connect the MIDI OUT 
terminal of the MFC10 to the MIDI IN terminal of the Tyros2 according to the...

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Appendix
Installing the Optional Speakers
Make sure that you have all of the parts below, included in the TRS-MS02 speaker package.
1Turn the Tyros2’s power off, and disconnect the AC power cord. Also, 
make sure to disconnect the keyboard from any other external devices.
2Insert the two speaker brackets to the rear panel of the Tyros2. 
3Fasten the satellite speakers to the left and right brackets. 
4Use the RCA pin cables to connect the speakers to the respective outputs 
on...

Installing the Optional Speakers
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5Use the RCA pin/8-pin combination cable to connect the subwoofer speaker to the 
respective outputs on the Tyros2.
6Connect the power plugs of the Tyros2 and the subwoofer to an appropriate AC outlet.
7First, set the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros2 and BASS on the sub-
woofer) to minimum. Finally, turn on the power of the subwoofer, then the Tyros2.
8Adjust the volume controls (MASTER VOLUME on the Tyros2 and BASS on the...