Yamaha Tyros 2 Manual
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Mixing Console Reference 181Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Song Auto Revoice This feature lets you use the stunning sound of the Tyros2 to full advantage with XG-compatible song data. When you play back any commercially available XG song data or that created on other instruments, you can use Auto Revoice to automatically assign the specially created voices of the Tyros2 (Live!, Cool!, etc.) instead of the conventional XG voices of the same type. To do this, simply turn on Song Auto Revoice (from the VOL/VOICE display page), and the Tyros2 uses its unique, superior sound set instead of the normal XG counterparts. You can even specify your own favorite voices for this function and make other detailed settings via the [SETUP] LCD button. Effects The Tyros2 has a wide variety of high-quality effects—including Reverb, Chorus, and a diverse selection of DSP (Digital Signal Processor) effects—that can be used to independently enhance or change the sound of the various parts (keyboard, style, song, Multi Pads, and microphone sound). ■ Effect Block Parts to which the effects are appliedCharacteristicsEffect ConnectionNumber of User Effect ReverbAll parts Reproduces the warm ambience of playing in a concert hall or jazz club.System 3 ChorusAll parts Produces a rich “fat” sound as if several parts are being played simultaneously.System 3 DSP1Style part (all channels) + Song part (all channels)In addition to the Reverb and Chorus types, the Tyros2 has special DSP effects, that in- clude additional effects usually used for a spe- cific part, such as distortion and tremolo.System/ Insertion3 DSP2 DSP3 DSP4 DSP5RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, RIGHT 3, LEFT, Song part (all channels)Any unused DSP blocks are automatically as- signed to the appropriate parts (channels) as needed.Insertion 10 DSP6Microphone sound Dedicated for use only with the microphone sound.Insertion 10 Vocal HarmonyMicrophone sound Page 175 Insertion 10 Master EQAll parts Page 184 System 2 Part EQStyle part (all channels), Multi Pad part, Song part (all channels), RIGHT 1, RIGHT 2, RIGHT 3, LEFTPage 180 — 0 Master CompressorAll parts Page 185 System 5 Turns the Auto Revoice function on or off. Selects the XG voices to be replaced (voices usually used when playing back).Selects the voices used to replace the XG voices (when SONG AUTO REVOICE is set to ON).Press these LCD buttons to change the list of replaced voices. See below for details. Replaces all of the replaceable XG voices with the rich and authentic voices of the Tyros2. Replaces only the recom- mended voices that are suitable for playing back the song. All the voices are returned to the original XG voices. Press the [OK] LCD button to execute the settings and closes the Auto Revoice Setup display. Press the [CANCEL] LCD button to close the Auto Revoice Setup screen without executing the settings. XG voices contained in the song dataReplaced voices of the Ty ros2 Auto Revoice
Mixing Console Reference 182Tyros2 Owner’s Manual ■ System Effects and Insertion Effects All the effect blocks are connected or routed in one of two ways: System or Insertion. System applies the selected effect to all parts, while Insertion applies the selected effect to one specific part. The DSP 1 effect can be configured for either System or Insertion routing via the Effect Parameter settings (page 183). ■ Effect Signal Flow Chart RIGHT 1 RIGHT 2 RIGHT 3 LEFT Song part (each channel) Style part (each channel) Multi Pad Microphone sound Insertion Effect Assigned automatically to respective parts as needed. DSP2 DSP3 DSP4 DSP5 DSP1 DSP6 Vocal Harmony Par t EQ Master CompressorMaster EQ Send Level(set for each part or channel)Return Level (set for all parts or channels) DSP1 Chorus Reverb System Effect When DSP1 is set as an Insertion effect Output When DSP1 is set as an System effect •About DSP 1 In most cases, the DSP 1 effect block is available for either the song or style part. For songs and styles, the effect block is applied to only the last selected or played part. For example, when selecting or starting a song during style playback, the DSP 1 effect applied to the style part is cancelled and is applied instead to the song part. Particularly if the style data originally is processed with a distortion effect of DSP 1, this operation may result in disrupting the overall volume balance among the style parts (channels). Note that the same problem may occur when starting or selecting a style during song playback. •About DSP 2–5 The effect blocks DSP 2 through 5 are available independently for the keyboard parts and song parts. Only that part which has been assigned to an effect block can use that effect. For example, if you select or start a song, the DSP effect applied to the keyboard part is cancelled and is applied instead to the song. Pressing the [DSP] button on the panel restores the corresponding effect block to the current keyboard part (from the song). NOTE
Mixing Console Reference 183Tyros2 Owner’s Manual ■ Selecting an Effect type and creating a User Effect Various types of Effects are provided for each Effect Block listed on page 182. Each Effect type can be edited with the parameters (see the Effect Type Edit display below) and saved as a User Effect Type. Select an Effect Block and a part to which the corresponding effect is applied. Please note that a part cannot be selected if the selected block is used as a System Effect. See the Effect Block list on page 181. ● Effect Type Selection display for each block Select an Effect type after selecting a category. ● User Effect Type Save ● Effect Type Edit Set the value of the param- eter selected at left. Pressing the [SAVE] LCD button calls up the pop-up window for entering the name of the edited Effect type. Enter the desired name and press the [OK] LCD button to save the edited effect to the location specified at left. Select an Effect category/type to be edited. Select a parameter to be edited. Parameters displayed differ depending on the selected Effect type. Refer to the separate Data List booklet for details. When the edited effect block is a System Effect, the Effect Return Level parameter (page 182) can be adjusted here. Select a block to which the desired effect type belongs. Select the destination to which the effect is to be stored. The number of memory spaces available for the destination differs for each block (page 181). •Keep in mind that in some cases noise may result if you adjust the effect parameters while playing the instrument. NOTE The value of the parameters when turning the [VARIATION] on can be set as for the DSP2–5 blocks. Use these LCD buttons to switch between the upper/lower parameters. For the lower parameter, the depth can be changed when the [VARIATION] button is on.
Mixing Console Reference 184Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Equalizer (EQ) Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands which can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. Usually an equalizer is used to correct the sound from speakers to match the special character of the room. The sound is divided into several frequency bands, allowing you to correct the sound by raising or lowering the level for each band. EQ allows you to adjust the tone or timbre of the sound to match the performance space, or to compensate for certain acoustic characteristics in your room. For example, you can cut some of the low range frequencies when playing in large spaces where the sound is too “boomy,” or boost the high frequencies in rooms and close spaces where the sound is relatively “dead” and free of echoes. The Tyros2 possesses a high grade five-band digital EQ. With this function, a final effect—tone control—can be added to the output of your instrument. You can even create your own custom EQ settings by adjusting the frequency bands, and save the settings to one of two User Master EQ types. Along with the five Preset EQ settings, these can be called up as needed from the [MIXING CONSOLE] → EQ display. 0 ● Master EQ type selection and Part EQ adjusting Select a Master EQ type. ● Master EQ type editing Selecting a Master EQ type automatically set the parameters displayed at the bottom of this display. Whenever an EQ band is edited, the corresponding EQ value is high- lighted and the number of the edited band appears above the Q and FREQ controls. The Q and FREQ controls can then be used to adjust the Q (bandwidth) and the FREQ (center frequency) of the selected band. The higher the Q setting, the narrower the bandwidth. The avail- able FREQ range is different for each band.The PRESET and USER curves can be edited as required via the corresponding buttons. Each of the five bands can be boosted or cut by up to 12 dB.Adjusts the overall gain of all EQ bands simulta- neously.Use the [STORE] LCD buttons to call up the pop-up window for entering the name of the edited Master EQ type. Enter the desired name and press [OK] to save. Up to two types of EQ can be created and saved. Bandwidth (also called “Shape” or “Q”) Gain Freq (Frequency) 5 bands → LOW EQ1LOWMID EQ2MID EQ3HIGHMIDEQ4HIGH EQ5
Mixing Console Reference 185Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Master Compressor Compressor is an effect commonly used to limit and compress the dynamics (softness/loudness) of an audio signal. For signals that vary widely in dynamics, such as vocals and guitar parts, it “squeezes” the dynamic range, effectively making soft sounds louder and loud sounds softer. When used with gain to boost the overall level, this creates a more powerful, more consistently high-level sound. Compression can be used to increase sustain for electric guitar, smooth out the volume of a vocal, or bring a drum kit or rhythm pattern further up-front in the mix. The Tyros2 has a sophisticated multi-band compressor that allows you to adjust the compression effect for individual frequency bands—giving you detailed sonic control. You edit and save your own custom Compressor types, or conveniently select from one of the presets by calling up the [MIXING CONSOLE] → CMP display. Line Out Settings The [MIXING CONSOLE] → LINE OUT display allows you to send the output of a selected Part or Parts to the LINE OUT jacks. For Drum Parts, you can even select specific drum sounds to be output through these jacks. In general, the extensive built-in effects and other Part controls of the Tyros2 provide all you need for processing and mixing complex multi-Part songs. However, there may be times when you want to “sweeten” or process a certain Voice or sound with a favorite outboard effect unit, or record a Part to a separate track of a tape recorder. The Line Out settings are designed just for these kinds of applications. ● Master Compressor type selection and editing Selecting a Master Compressor type automatically sets the parame- ters (at the bottom of the display) to the optimum values for the type. ● Master Compressor saving Determines the fre- quency curve for the Compressor, or which frequencies compres- sion is applied to.Determines the Threshold (minimum level at which compression starts) and Gain (level of the compressed signal at three separate frequency bands). The actual effect of the Gain settings depends on the Basic Type at left.Select the destination to which the User Master compressor is to be stored.Pressing the [SAVE] LCD button calls up the pop-up window for entering the name of the edited Compressor type. Enter the desired name and press the [OK] LCD button to save the edited compressor to the location specified at left. The following display lets you save the Mas- ter Compressor settings from the display shown at left as a User Compressor type. Turns the Master Compressor effect on or off.
Mixing Console Reference 186Tyros2 Owner’s Manual ■ MAIN jacks The part, channel or percussion sound of which the MAIN box is checkmarked will be output from the following jacks. This output sound includes the effect settings. • MAIN jacks on the rear panel • PHONES jack • LOOP SEND jack • Optional Speaker ■ SUB jacks The part, channel, or percussion sound of which the SUB1, SUB2, or SUB1&2 box is checkmarked will be output from the jacks as described below. •When any of the SUB1/SUB2/SUB1&2 boxs are checkmarked, the part (channel) or percussion sound will be output via the corresponding jacks. In this case, only Insertion effects can be applied; System effects and other effects will not be applied to the output sound. •When any of the SUB1/SUB2/SUB1&2 boxs are checkmarked, the part (channel) or percussion sound will not be output through the MAIN/PHONES/LOOP SEND jack or optional connected speakers. •When the SUB1&2 box is checkmarked, the part (channel) or percussion sound will be output in stereo (1: left, 2: right). •When the SUB1/SUB2 box is checkmarked, the part (channel) or percussion sound will be output in mono, respectively. ● Line Out settings for each part or channel Select the desired part. ● Line Out settings for each instrument (key) Set the output configuration for the selected part by checkmarking or un-checkmarking the appropriate column (jack).Set the output configuration for the selected drum sound by checkmarking or un-checkmarking the appropriate col- umn (jack). • When checkmarking the box of “DEPEND ON PART”: The selected drum sound will be output via the jacks set from the PANEL page at left. • When checkmarking the box of one of a column other than “DEPEND ON PART”: An individual percussion setting overrides the Part set- tings made from the PANEL page at left. Select the desired drum instrument. •When using one of the SUB Line Out settings, make sure that you’ve connected cables to the appropriate LINE OUT SUB jacks on the rear panel. If cables are only connected to the MAIN jacks, the sound of the Part will be out- put through the MAIN jacks, even if one of the SUB1/SUB2/SUB1&2 is checkmarked. NOTE
Reference 187Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Making Global and Other Important Settings—Function The Function menu called up by pressing the [FUNCTION] button gives you access to various advanced functions related to the instrument as a whole. These sophisticated functions let you customize the Tyros2 to your own musical needs and preferences. Tuning Parameters set on the display called up by selecting “MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE” in step #2 of the Basic Procedure above are explained below. ■ MASTER TUNE................................................................................................................................................... The [FUNCTION] → MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE → MASTER TUNE display allows you to make fine adjustments to the overall pitch of the instrument, from 414.8–466.8 Hz by using the corresponding the lower and upper LCD buttons—letting you accurately match the tuning with that of other instruments. Press the corresponding lower and upper buttons simultaneously to instantly reset the value to the factory setting of 440.0 Hz. Please note that the Tune function does not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit voices. ■ SCALE TUNE....................................................................................................................................................... The [FUNCTION] → MASTER TUNE/SCALE TUNE → SCALE TUNE display determines the particular tuning system (or temper- ament) for the instrument. This function allows each individual note of the octave to be tuned in cents (1 cent = 1/100th of a semitone) for each part—especially useful for playing period pieces, to match the tuning system used during specific musical eras. Basic Procedure (Function) 12 3 Press the [FUNCTION] button. Select the desired menu by pressing the corresponding LCD button. Page 187 Page 118 Pages 152 and 157 Page 189 Pages 173 and 188Page 191 Page 188 Page 214 Page 193Some of the functions are explained in other sections of the manual, and are indi- cated by the page refer- ences above. Set the desired parameters on each display. •How to save the settings differs depending on the menu. For details, see the page of each menu and refer to the Parameter Chart in the separate Data List booklet. NOTE Select the part to which the Scale Tune setting here is applied by checkmarking the box. The current tuning of each note is shown in the corre- sponding key. Select a scale type to instantly call up one of the pre-programmed Scale Tune settings. Determines the base note for each scale. When the base note is changed, the pitch of the keyboard is transposed, yet maintains the original pitch relationship between the notes. Select the desired note and tune it. •The Scale Tune settings here can be memorized to the Reg- istration Memory. NOTE
Making Global and Other Important Settings—Function Reference 188Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Preset Scale type Voice Set Parameters set on the VOICE SET display called up via the [FUNCTION] → REGISTRATION MEMORY/FREEZE/VOICE SET→VOICE SET are explained here. When changing voices (selecting a voice file), the settings best matching the voice—the same as those set in the Voice Set—are always and automatically called up. From this page, you can set the on/off status for each part. Normally, it is recommended that these are set to “ON.” Screen Out Settings Parameters set on the display called up by selecting “SCREEN OUT” in step #2 of the Basic Procedure on page 187 are explained below. You can connect the Tyros2 to a computer monitor, television or video monitor to display the lyrics and chords in your song data on a larger screen. For information on the RGB OUT and VIDEO OUT connections, see page 16. Scale name Decription EQUALThe pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each half-step evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used tuning in music today. PURE MAJOR PURE MINORThese tunings preserve the pure mathematical intervals of each scale, especially for triad chords (root, third, fifth). You can hear this best in actual vocal harmonies—such as choirs and acapella singing. PYTHAGOREANThis scale was devised by the famous Greek philosopher and is created from a series of perfect fifths, which are collapsed into a single octave. The 3rd in this tuning are slightly unstable, but the 4th and 5th are beautiful and suitable for some leads. MEAN-TONEThis scale was created as an improvement on the Pythagorean scale, by making the major third interval more “in tune.” It was especially popular from the 16th century to the 18th century. Handel, among others, used this scale. WERCKMEISTER KIRNBERGERThis composite scale combines the Werckmeister and Kirnberger systems, which were themselves improvements on the mean-tone and Pythagorean scales. The main fea- ture of this scale is that each key has its own unique character. The scale was used extensively during the time of Bach and Beethoven, and even now it is often used when performing period music on the harpsichord. ARABIC1, 2Use these tunings when playing Arabic music. Use these to select the desired part. These determine whether the cor- responding voice-related settings are automatically called up or not when you select a voice. These settings can be turned on or off independently for each part. •Occasionally some flashing parallel lines may appear in the television or video moni- tor. This does not necessarily indicate that the monitor is malfunctioning. You may be able to remedy the situation by changing the Character Color or Background Color param- eters. For optimum results, also try adjusting the color settings on the monitor itself. •Avoid looking at the monitor for prolonged periods of time since doing so could damage your eyesight. Take frequent breaks and focus your eyes on distant objects to avoid eyestrain. •Keep in mind that even after adjusting all set- tings as recommended here, the monitor you are using may not show the Tyros2’s display contents as expected (e.g., the display con- tents may not fit on the screen, the charac- ters may not be completely clear, or the colors may be incorrect). NOTE Select the desired output monitor type. (RGB OUT deliv- ers higher resolution than VIDEO OUT.) If you select VIDEO, set this to correspond to the standard (VIDEO (NTSC) or VIDEO (PAL)) used by your video equipment. The default setting is “VIDEO (PAL).” If the standard used by your television or video monitor is not VIDEO (PAL) (for example, VIDEO (NTSC) is generally used in North America), change the setting to “VIDEO (NTSC).” Determines the contents of the Video Out signal, or which data is sent to the video monitor. • LYRICS/TEXT Only the lyrics of the song or text are output via RGB OUT or VIDEO OUT, regardless of the display that is called up on the instrument itself. This lets you select other displays and still have the lyrics/text shown on the monitor. • LCD The currently selected display is output via RGB OUT or VIDEO OUT.
Making Global and Other Important Settings—Function Reference 189Tyros2 Owner’s Manual Controller Parameters set on the display called up by selecting “CONTROLLER” in step #2 of the Basic Procedure on page 187 are explained below. This display lets you make settings for controllers with which the Tyros2 is equipped (including the keyboard, modulation wheel, pitch bend wheel) and which are connected to the Tyros2 (including the footswitch and foot controller). ■ FOOT PEDAL............................................................................................................................. From the [FUNCTION] → CONTROLLER → FOOT PEDAL display, you can assign one of various functions to each foot pedal (footswitch or foot controller) connected to the Tyros2. Functions that can be assigned to the foot pedal (footswitch, foot controller) VOLUME*Allows you to use a foot controller to control the volume. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each part on this display. SUSTAINWhen the pedal is pressed, notes played have a long sustain. Releasing the pedal immediately stops (damps) any sustained notes. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. SOSTENUTOIf you press and hold the pedal here, only the first note will be sustained (the note that you played and held when pressing the pedal). This makes it possible to sustain a chord, for example, while other notes are played staccato. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. SOFTWhen you press the foot switch, the soft effect is applied to the keyboard notes. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. GLIDEWhen the pedal is pressed, the pitch changes, and then returns to normal pitch when the pedal is released. The following parameters can be set for this function on this display. • UP/DOWN—determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered) • RANGE—determines the range of the pitch change, in semitones • ON SPEED—determines the speed of the pitch change when the pedal is pressed • OFF SPEED—determines the speed of the pitch change when the pedal is released • LEFT, RIGHT 1, 2, 3—turns this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part PORTAMENTOThe portamento effect (a smooth slide between notes) can be produced while the pedal is pressed. Portamento is produced when notes are played legato style (i.e., a note is played while the preceding note is still held). The portamento time can be set via the Mixing Console display. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. PITCHBEND*Bend notes up or down while pedal is pressed. The following parameters can be set for this function on this display. • UP/DOWN—determines whether the pitch change goes up (is raised) or down (is lowered) • RANGE—determines the range of the pitch change, in semitones • LEFT, RIGHT 1, 2, 3—turns this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part Foot Controller FC7 (optional)Pedal on/off operation may differ depending on the par- ticular pedal you’ve con- nected to the Tyros2. For example, pressing down on one pedal may turn the selected function on, while pressing a different make/ brand of pedal may turn the function off. If necessary, use this setting to reverse the operation. If necessary, set the parameters related to the selected function. Dis- played parameters differ depending on the selected function. Determines the particular pedal to which a function is to be assigned. Determines the function to be assigned to the selected pedal. Footswitch FC4 (optional)Footswitch FC5 (optional) •The FC4, FC5, and FC7 can be plugged into any of the three jacks. NOTE If you press and hold the foot switch here, all the notes shown will be sustained. If you press and hold the foot switch here, only the first note will be sustained (the note that you played and held when pressing the foot switch).
Making Global and Other Important Settings—Function Reference 190Tyros2 Owner’s Manual * For best results, use an optional Yamaha FC7 Foot Controller. MODULATION*Applies a vibrato effect to notes played on the keyboard. S. ARTICULATIONWhen you use a Super Articulation voice that has an effect assigned to the pedal, you can enable the effect by pressing the footswitch. You can turn this function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. DSP VARIATIONSame as the [DSP VARIATION] button on the panel. You can turn this pedal function on or off for each keyboard part on this display. This allows you to use the foot pedal to control [DSP VARIATION] for only the current keyboard part, or for multiple keyboard parts simultaneously. HARMONY/ECHOSame as the [HARMONY/ECHO] button. VOCAL HARMONYSame as the [VOCAL HARMONY] button. TALKSame as the [TALK] button. SCORE PAGE +While the song is stopped, you can turn to the next score page (one page at a time). SCORE PAGE -While the song is stopped, you can turn to the previous score page (one page at a time). LYRICS PAGE +While the song is stopped, you can turn to the next lyrics page (one page at a time). LYRICS PAGE -While the song is stopped, you can turn to the previous lyrics page (one page at a time). TEXT PAGE +You can turn to the next text page (one page at a time) TEXT PAGE -You can turn to the previous text page (one page at a time). HDR PLAY/PAUSESame as the HARD DISK RECORDER [PLAY/PAUSE] button. SONG PLAY/PAUSESame as the SONG [PLAY/PAUSE] button. STYLE START/STOPSame as the STYLE [START/STOP] button. TAP TEMPOSame as the [TAP TEMPO] button. SYNCHRO STARTSame as the [SYNC. START] button. SYNCHRO STOPSame as the [SYNC. STOP] button. INTRO 1Same as the [INTRO I] button. INTRO 2Same as the [INTRO II] button. INTRO 3Same as the [INTRO III] button. MAIN ASame as the MAIN [A] button. MAIN BSame as the MAIN [B] button. MAIN CSame as the MAIN [C] button. MAIN DSame as the MAIN [D] button. FILL DOWNA fill-in plays, automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate left. FILL SELFA fill-in plays, automatically followed by the previously played Main section. FILL BREAKA break plays, automatically followed by the previously played Main section. FILL UPA fill-in plays, automatically followed by the Main section of the button on the immediate right. ENDING1Same as the [ENDING/rit. I] button. ENDING2Same as the [ENDING/rit. II] button. ENDING3Same as the [ENDING/rit. III] button. FADE IN/OUTSame as the [FADE IN/OUT] button. FINGERD/FING ON BASSThe pedal alternately switches between two Chord Fingering types: Fingered and On Bass (page 153). BASS HOLDWhile the pedal is pressed, the Style bass note will be held even if the chord is changed. If the fingering is set to “FULL KEYBOARD,” the function does not work. PERCUSSIONFootswitch plays a percussion instrument selected by the [ASSIGN] LCD buttons. RIGHT 1 ON/OFFSame as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 1] button. RIGHT 2 ON/OFFSame as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 2] button. RIGHT 3 ON/OFFSame as the PART ON/OFF [RIGHT 3] button. LEFT ON/OFFSame as the PART ON/OFF [LEFT] button. OTS +Recalls next higher One Touch Setting. OTS -Recalls next lower One Touch Setting. •The Sostenuto and Portamento functions will not affect the Organ Flutes and Super Articulation Voices, even they have been assigned to the Foot Pedals. NOTE