CVP-709 CVP-705 Reference Manual This manual explains the functions called up by touching each icon shown in the Menu display, as well as other detailed functions and operations. Please read the Owner’s Manual first for basic operations, before reading this Reference Manual. Using the PDF manual • To quickly jump to items and topics of interest, click on the desired items in the “Bookmarks” index to the left of the main display window. (Click the “Bookmarks” tab to open the index if it is not displayed.
Contents Chapter 1 Functions Called Up by Touching Each Icon Shown in the Menu Display This chapter explains the functions called up by touching each of the icons shown in the Menu display. Adjusting the Tempo.......................................................................................................... 5 Transposing the Pitch in Semitones .................................................................................. 6 Changing the Split Point, Fingering Type and Chord Detection Area........
Chapter 2 Other Functions and Settings This chapter explains the detailed functions and operations called up by displays not included in the Menu display. Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume or Turning Each Accompaniment Part On/Off in the Piano Room .......................................................................................................... 105 Displaying the Instruments Assigned to the Keyboard (Drum Kit Tutor) ..................
Chapter 1 Functions Called Up by Touching Each Icon Shown in the Menu Display This chapter explains the functions called up by touching each of the icons shown in the Menu display.
Adjusting the Tempo 1 2 4 3 5 1 Indicates the tempo value during playback of the metronome, Style and MIDI Song. 2 Indicates the tempo value of the current Style. The Style will be started at this tempo. When you select an Audio Style (CVP-709 only), the upper limit of the tempo will be shown below the tempo value. The Audio part is muted if the tempo is over the upper limit. 3 Indicates the tempo value of the current MIDI Song. The Song will be started at this tempo.
Transposing the Pitch in Semitones You can transpose the overall pitch of the instrument (the keyboard sound, Style playback, MIDI Song playback, and so on) in semitone steps. Master Transposes the overall pitch of the instrument, except for the Audio Songs and input sound from a microphone or the [AUX IN] jack. Keyboard Transposes the pitch of keyboard including Style playback (controlled via the chord section of the keyboard). Song Transposes only the pitch of MIDI Song playback.
Changing the Split Point, Fingering Type and Chord Detection Area Split Point/Fingering Type For information about Split Point and Fingering Types, refer to the Owner’s Manual. Specifying Chords with Your Right Hand for Style Playback By changing the Chord Detection area from the left-hand section to the right-hand section, you can play a bass line with your left hand while using your right hand to play chords for controlling Style playback.
Learning How To Play Specific Chords (Chord Tutor) If you know the name of a chord but don’t know how to play it, this function indicates you the notes you should press. Root Lets you select the desired Chord Root. Type Lets you select the desired Chord Type. NOTE Depending on the chord, some notes may be omitted.
Adjusting the Volume Balance For information about this display, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) The “Panel” – “Song Ch9-16” Part Selection tabs at the top of the Mixer display let you adjust the sound for each corresponding part, while “Master” lets you make overall sound adjustments for the entire instrument. NOTE When an Audio Song is selected, you cannot set the parameters related to the Song part or channels. NOTE Knobs and sliders appear on the setting displays only when the relevant parameters are available.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) EQ (Equalizer) Equalizer (also called “EQ”) is a sound processor that divides the frequency spectrum into multiple bands that can be boosted or cut as required to tailor the overall frequency response. The “Panel” – “Song Ch9-16” Part Selection tabs at the top of the Mixer display let you adjust the EQ for each corresponding part, while “Master” lets you make overall EQ adjustments for the entire instrument.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) 1 Select the desired EQ type to be edited. • • • • • • 2 FLAT: Flat EQ settings. The gain of each frequency is set to 0dB. LOW CUT: EQ setting for decreasing the level of the low frequencies, making the sound clearer. LOW BOOST: EQ setting for boosting the level of the low frequencies, making the sound more powerful. HIGH CUT: EQ setting for decreasing the level of the high frequencies, making the sound more mellow.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) Insertion Effect Lets you assign the desired Insertion Effect Type for each part by touching the area above each knob. You can adjust the degree to which each Effect is applied by using the knobs. If you want to assign each of the Insertion Effects to a specific Part and select an Effect Type, touch (Setting) at the upper right of this area and make necessary settings in the window.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) 4 Touch (Save), then save the settings as a User Effect type. Up to 3 Effect types can be stored for each of the Reverb, Chorus and Variation Effect Blocks while up to 10 Effect types can be stored for the Insertion Effect Blocks. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation. NOTE If you want to save the Effect settings to a USB flash drive, save as a User Effect file.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) Pan/Volume You can adjust the Pan (stereo position of the sound) and Volume for each Part. This display is not available when the “Master” tab is selected at the top of the Mixer display. 1 2 1 Pan Determines the stereo position of each part (channel). 2 Volume Determines the level of each part or channel, giving you fine control over the balance of all the parts.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) 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.
Editing the Volume and Tonal Balance (Mixer) Block Diagram CVP-709 CVP-705 * MIC EFFECT = 3 Band EQ/Noise Gate/Compressor, VH = Vocal Harmony, VE = Vocal Harmony Effect CVP-709/CVP-705 Reference Manual 17
Editing Music Notation (Score) Settings Select a MIDI Song then touch [Score] to call up the music notation of the current MIDI Song. You can change the notation indication as desired to suit your personal preferences. 1 2 3 4 1 Indicates the name of the current Song. Also, the tempo value is shown at the right end. If you want to change the Song, touch the Song name to call up the Song Selection display. 2 Lets you set the parameters related to playback Parts of the MIDI Song.
Editing Music Notation (Score) Settings View Setting From the display called up via (View Setting), you can set the parameters related to the view of the notation. Size Determines the display resolution (or zoom level) of the notation. Left Turns indication of the left-hand notation on or off. If an “-” indication appears at this parameter and is unavailable, go to the “Detail Setting” display (page 19), then set the Left Ch to any channel except “Auto.
Editing Lyrics Display Settings Select a MIDI Song, and then touch [Lyrics] to call up the lyrics of the current MIDI Song. You can change the lyrics indication as desired to suit your personal preferences. 1 2 3 1 Indicates the name of the current Song. Also, the current measure number is shown at the right end. If you want to change the Song, touch the Song name here to call up the Song Selection display. 2 Lets you set the parameters related to playback Parts of the MIDI Song.
Showing the Text Display and Editing Text Display Settings You can view the text file (.txt) created by using a computer on the instrument’s display. This feature enables various useful possibilities, such as the showing of lyrics, chord names, and text notes. Showing the Text Display If you want to view the text in a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive containing text data to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal beforehand. 1 Call up the Text display via [Menu] → [TextViewer].
Showing the Text Display and Editing Text Display Settings Editing Text Display Settings 1 2 3 4 5 1 Indicates the current text file which is shown on the display. Touching here calls up the text File Selection display which lets you select an original text file in the USB flash drive or copy it from the USB flash drive to the internal User memory. 2 Clears the text from the display. This operation does not delete the text file itself, but simply leaves the display empty of any text file.
Using Keyboard Harmony 1 1 Set the Keyboard Harmony function to “On.” When this is set to “On,” Harmony or Echo is applied to your keyboard performance automatically. 2 Adjust related parameters such as Harmony type and volume. NOTE The available parameters differ depending on the Harmony type. Type Lets you select one of the Harmony types, which are divided into the following groups.
Using Keyboard Harmony Type Multi Assign The Multi Assign effect automatically assigns notes played simultaneously on the right-hand section of the keyboard to separate parts (Voices). Both of the keyboard parts [Main] and [Layer] should be turned on when using the Multi Assign effect. The Main and Layer Voices are alternately assigned to the notes in the order you play.
Microphone Settings This section lets you set parameters for various Effects that are applied to the microphone sound. You should make both “Vocal” and “Talk” settings — “Vocal,” for your singing performance, and “Talk,” for making announcements between songs, for example. NOTE These settings allow you to adjust EQ, Noise Gate and Compressor when “Vocal” is selected. To adjust Pan and Reverb/Chorus settings for your singing voice, use the Mixer settings (page 14).
Microphone Settings 7 Pitch Detect (only when “Vocal” is selected) Lets you set how the pitch of the microphone sound during performance is detected. Vocal Type Set this to obtain the most natural vocal harmony, depending on your voice. • Low: Setting for lower voices. This setting is also appropriate for growling and shouting. • Mid: Setting for mid-range voices. • High: Setting for higher voices. This setting is also appropriate for singing close to the microphone.
Vocal Harmony Settings This section allows you to set various Vocal Harmony parameters, even though just selecting a Vocal Harmony Type will call up the appropriate settings and you need not edit these parameters normally. If you want to make more detailed settings for your performance, read this chapter. Basic Parameters Vocal Harmony name 1 2 3 1 Microphone On/Off Turns the microphone sound on or off. When this is set to On, the microphone sound is input to the instrument.
Vocal Harmony Settings Editing the Vocal Harmony Type By editing the parameters of the preset Vocal Harmony type, you can create your original Vocal Harmony type. 1 2 3 Touch the Vocal Harmony name to call up the Vocal Harmony Selection display. Select the desired Vocal Harmony type. Depending on the selected Vocal Harmony type, edit the relevant settings as desired.
Vocal Harmony Settings 3 Type Determines how the harmony notes are applied to the microphone sound by selecting one of the Chordal Types. Almost all Types apply the harmony notes based on the chord specified via the left hand section of the keyboard, chord section of the keyboard, or the Song data, with the exception of the following two Types.
Vocal Harmony Settings 7 Harmony Assign Lets you set how the Harmony notes are assigned or voiced to the Lead note (microphone sound). For details, refer to the “MIDI Reference” (Vocal Harmony Parameter List) on the website. When the Harmony mode is set to “Chordal” • Session Table: Determines how the harmonies will be voiced, or what type of chord will be used in creating the harmonies, according to different musical styles.
Vocal Harmony Settings 4 ! To Harmony Adjusts the Effect depth applied to the Harmony notes. @ Reverb Depth Adjusts the Reverb depth applied to the microphone sound. This setting is equivalent to that in the Mixer display (page 14). # Chorus Depth Adjusts the Chorus depth applied to the microphone sound. This setting is equivalent to that in the Mixer display (page 14). Touch (Save), then save the edits as an original Vocal Harmony type. Up to 60 Vocal Harmony types can be saved to User memory.
Creating/Editing Music Finder Records Creating/Editing a Record You can create a new Record or edit the currently selected Record. 1 If you want to edit the existing Record, select the desired Record on the Music Finder display. This operation is not necessary when you create a new Record from scratch. 2 Call up the operation display. If you want to create a new Record from scratch, touch (Create). If you want to edit an existing Record, touch (Edit).
Creating/Editing Music Finder Records Beat Lets you enter the desired Beat which will be used for sorting the Records. This is not available for Song Records. NOTE The setting here is just for sorting the Records, and does not affect the actual beat of the specified Style. Tempo Lets you enter the actual Tempo value. This is not available for Song Records. Section Lets you specify the Style Section setup which will be called up when this Record is selected. This is not available for Song Records.
Creating/Editing Music Finder Records Calling up the Song or Style registered to Music Finder You can call up the registered Song or Style in the same way as the other records. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details. NOTE If you register a Song or Style in the USB flash drive to a Record, make sure to connect the same USB flash drive to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal when you call it up via the Music Finder Record. Deleting a Record 1 2 From the Music Finder display, select a Record to be deleted.
Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) For changing the panel setup quickly during a live performance, this instrument features the Registration Sequence which lets you call up the eight setups in any order you specify, by simply using the ASSIGNABLE buttons or the pedal as you play. 1 On the Home display, touch [] at the upper right corner to show the Registration area, then touch the area to call up the Registration Bank Selection display.
Calling Up Registration Memory Numbers in Order (Registration Sequence) 5 Program a Sequence order in which the Registration Memory number is to be called up. Basically, press the desired Registration Memory number button on the panel, then touch [Insert] to enter the selected number. T, L, R, RI Moves the cursor. NOTE If you want to move the cursor directly to an already entered number, touch the desired number.
Disabling Recall of Specific Items (Registration Freeze) Registration Memory lets you recall all the panel setups you made with a single button press. However, there may be times that you want certain items to remain the same, even when switching Registration Memory setups. For example, you may want to switch Voice settings while keeping the same Style. This is where the Freeze function comes in handy.
Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal or ASSIGNABLE button Pedal You can assign various functions to the three pedals of the instrument, instead of the original functions (damper, sostenuto and soft). Likewise, various functions can be assigned to the Footswitch or Foot Controller connected to the [AUX PEDAL] jack. 1 2 3 4 1 Select the function for each pedal. For information about each function, refer to pages 39 – 40.
Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal or ASSIGNABLE button Assignable Pedal Functions For functions indicated with “*”, use only the Foot Controller; proper operation cannot be done with a Footswitch. For functions indicated with “**”, they can be assigned also to the ASSIGNABLE [1] – [4] buttons. Articulation 1/2** When you use a Super Articulation Voice that has an effect assigned to the pedal/ footswitch, you can enable the effect by pressing the pedal/footswitch. Volume* Controls the volume.
Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal or ASSIGNABLE button Vibe Rotor On/Off** Switches the Vibe Rotor on and off when the Insertion Effect Type (page 45) is set to “VibeRotor” in the “Legacy” category. Keyboard Harmony On/ Off** Switches the Keyboard Harmony (page 23) function on and off. Vocal Harmony On/Off** Switches “Harmony” in the Vocal Harmony display on and off (page 28). Vocal Harmony Effect On/Off** Switches “Effect” in the Vocal Harmony display on and off (page 30).
Assigning a Specific Function to Each Pedal or ASSIGNABLE button Assignable You can assign a specific function to each of the ASSIGNABLE [1] – [4] buttons, letting you call up often used functions quickly. Likewise, you can also assign each of the icons shown in the Menu display to each of these buttons. 1 1 2 Select the item for each of ASSIGNABLE buttons.
Editing a Voice (Voice Edit) The Voice Edit feature allows you to create your own Voices by editing some parameters of the existing Voice. Once you’ve created a Voice, you can save it as a User Voice for future recall. This section covers the editing of Voices other than Organ Flutes Voices, since the method of editing is different between them. For instructions on editing Organ Flutes Voices, refer to page 46. 1 2 Select the desired Voice (other than an Organ Flutes Voice).
Editing a Voice (Voice Edit) Editable Parameters in the Voice Edit display Common Adjusts the volume of the current edited Voice. Volume Touch Sense Depth Offset Adjusts the touch sensitivity (velocity sensitivity), or how greatly the volume responds to your playing strength.
Editing a Voice (Voice Edit) Sound Filter Filter is a processor that changes the timbre or tone of a sound by either blocking or passing a specific frequency range. The parameters below determine the overall timbre of the sound by boosting or cutting a certain frequency range. In addition to making the sound either brighter or mellower, Filter can be used to produce electronic, synthesizer-like effects. Brightness Determines the cutoff frequency or effective frequency range of the filter (see diagram).
Editing a Voice (Voice Edit) Modulation Amplitude Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the amplitude (volume). LFO Pitch Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the pitch, or the vibrato effect. LFO Filter Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the Filter cutoff frequency, or the wah effect. LFO Amplitude Determines the degree to which the pedal modulates the amplitude, or the tremolo effect. On/Off Turns the Insertion Effects on or off.
Editing an Organ Flutes Voice (Voice Edit) The Organ Flute Voices can be edited by adjusting the footage levers, adding the attack sound, applying effect and equalizer, etc. 1 Select the desired Organ Flutes Voice. From the [Organ] Category, touch [Organ Flutes], then select the desired Organ Flutes Voice. 2 On the Voice Edit display called up via [Menu] → [VoiceEdit], select the desired parameter then edit the value.
Editing an Organ Flutes Voice (Voice Edit) 3 As necessary, touch (Setting) then set the parameters related to the Effects and EQ. The parameters are same as those in the Effect display and EQ display of the previous chapter “Editing a Voice (Voice Edit)” (page 45). 4 Touch (Save) to save the created Organ Flutes Voice. NOTICE The settings will be lost if you select another Voice or turn the power to the instrument off without executing the Save operation.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) The Style Creator function lets you create an original Style by recording the rhythm pattern via the keyboard performance and using the already-recorded Style data. Basically, select a preset Style that is closest to the type you want to create, then record the rhythm pattern, bass line, chord backing, or phrase (referred to as “Source Pattern” in the Style Creator) for each channel of each Section.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Basic Procedure for creating a Style The detailed instructions are described on the reference page of each step. 1 2 3 Select the desired Style as starting data. Call up the Style Creator display via [Menu] → [StyleCreator]. On the “Basic” display, select a Section (page 50). As necessary, make the following settings. • If you create a Style entirely from scratch, touch [Initialize Style] to make the current Style empty.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Basic The explanations here apply to step 3 on page 49. This display lets you set the basic parameters such as Section selection. Initialize Style Initializes all channel data of all Sections belonging to make the current Style empty. Touch here when you want to create the Style data from scratch. Section Selects a Section for creating or editing. Pattern Length Selects the length (in measures) of the current Section.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Realtime Recording The explanations here apply to step 4 on page 49. In the “Rec Channel” display, you can create the channel data via the Realtime Recording. Realtime Recording Characteristics in the Style Creator Loop Recording Style playback repeats the rhythm patterns of several measures in a “loop,” and Style recording is also done using loops. For example, if you start recording with a two-measure Main section, the two measures are repeatedly recorded.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Available Voices for recording For the Rhythm1 channel, any except Organ Flutes Voices can be used for recording. For the Rhythm2 channel, only Drum/SFX kits can be used for recording. 3 Press the STYLE CONTROL [R/J](START/STOP) button to start recording. Since already recorded data plays back, turn each channel on or off by touching as desired. If necessary, delete a channel by touching [Delete] located under the desired channel.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) 2 If necessary, select a Voice then practice the bass line, chord backing, or phrase to be recorded. Touch the instrument icon (illustration) to call up the Voice Selection display then select the desired Voice. After selecting, touch [Close] to return to the original display. With the selected Voice, practice the phrase or chord backing to be recorded. Available Voices for recording Any except for the Organ Flutes/Drum kit/SFX kit Voices can be used for recording.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Step Recording The explanations here apply to step 4 on page 49. In the Step Recording (Style Edit) display called up by touching (Edit) at the upper right of the display, you can record or edit notes one by one. This Step Recording procedure is essentially the same as that for Song Recording (page 62) with the exception of the points listed below: • In the Song Creator, the “End” mark position can be changed freely; in the Style Creator, it cannot be changed.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Channel Edit The explanations here apply to step 5 on page 49. The “Channel Edit” display lets you edit the already recorded channel data. Select the Target channel then edit the desired parameters. After editing the desired parameter, touch [Execute] to actually enter the edits for each setup window. When execution is completed, this button changes to [Undo], letting you restore the original data if you are not satisfied with the results.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Dynamics Quantize This changes the velocity/volume (or accent) of certain notes in the Style playback. The Dynamics settings can be applied to each channel individually or all channels of the selected Style. Accent Type Determines the type of accent applied — in other words, which notes are emphasized. Strength Determines how strongly the selected Accent Type (above) will be applied. The higher the value, the stronger the effect.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) SFF Edit — Making Style File Format Settings The explanations here apply to step 5 on page 49. The Style File Format (SFF) combines all of Yamaha’s Style playback know-how into a single unified format. Setting the SFF related parameters determines how the original notes are converted to the actual sounded notes based on the chord you specify in the Chord area of the keyboard. The conversion flow is shown below.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) Target Ch Select the target channel to be edited. Source Root/ Chord (Play Root/ Chord) These settings determine the original key of the Source Pattern (i.e., the key used when recording the pattern to the channel other than the Rhythm channels). If you set “Fm7” here, specifying “Fm7” in the Chord section of the keyboard will play back the originally recorded data (Source Pattern). The default setting is “CM7” (Source Root = C and Source Chord = M7).
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) NTR/NTT (Note Transposition Rule/Note Transposition Table) NTT Type Selects the Note Transposition Table which determines how the notes in the Source Pattern are transposed according to the Chord Type change. When NTR is set to “Root Trans” or “Root Fixed”: Bypass When NTR is set to Root Fixed, the transposition table used does not do any note conversion.
Creating/Editing Styles (Style Creator) NTR/NTT (Note Transposition Rule/Note Transposition Table) NTT Type Arpeggio NTT Bass The channel for which this is set to “On” will be played back by the bass root note, when the on-bass chord is recognized by the instrument. When NTR is set to Guitar and this parameter is set to “On,” only the note which is assigned to bass will be played back by the bass root note.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) The Owner’s Manual covers how to create an original Song by recording your keyboard performance (see instructions of Realtime Recording). This Reference Manual shows how to create an original Song by entering notes one by one (instructions of the Step Recording) and how to improve the already created Song by editing the detailed parameters. Realtime Recording and Step Recording When creating a Song, these two Recording methods are available.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Basic Procedure for creating a Song This section covers the basic procedure for Step Recording. 1 Select the desired Song or create a new empty Song. To create an empty Song, press the [I] (REC) button, then touch [New MIDI] and [Cancel] in order. 2 3 Call up the Song Creator display via [Menu] → [SongCreator]. Touch (Edit) at the top of this display to call up the Song Edit display.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Recording Melodies via Step Recording The explanations here apply when one of “Ch1” – “Ch16” is selected in step 5 on page 62. With [Step Rec] turned on at the bottom left of the display, you can input the notes one by one, using the controls below. 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 Control Names and Functions 1 Event List Indicates events such as note and Voice selection which have been input. For details, refer to page 69.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) 7 Note Type, Note Indication Touching [Note Type] repeatedly will alternate the type of the note indications at right in order: normal, dotted, and triplet. Select one of three types, then select (turn on) one of the note indications with which the next note is input. If you touch the selected note indication (which is turned on) again, a rest will be input with the corresponding length. 8 Delete Deletes the selected data.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) 3 Enter a quarter-note rest. Touch the quarter-note ( ), that has been turned on, just once to input a quarter-note rest. Be careful not to touch the same note (which is turned on) several times. Doing so results in multiple rest being input for the corresponding times. Rests are not actually indicated as such in the Event List, but you can confirm whether any have been input or not by checking the Song Position. 4 Enter the next notes and apply a tie.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Recording Chord/Section Change Events via Step Recording The explanations here apply when “Chord” is selected in step 5 on page 62. With [Step Rec] turned on at the bottom left of the display, you can input the Chord/Section Change events for Style playback one by one. 2 1 3 4 5 6 NOTE (CVP-709 only) The Audio part of an Audio Style cannot be recorded.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Example of Step Recording — Chord/Section Events C 1 2 3 Main A Break Main B F G F G7 C * The numbers shown in the illustration correspond to the following operation step numbers. These instructions show how to input the Chord/Section change events of the above notation via Step Recording. Before starting, note the following points: • Turn off the STYLE CONTROL [AUTO FILL IN] button on the panel. • Select a conventional 4-beat Style.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) 3 Enter the chords for the Main B section. 3-1 3-2 3-3 Press the MAIN VARIATION [B] button. Touch the whole-note length ( ) to turn it on. Play the chord C in the chord section of the keyboard. C 3-1 3-3 3-2 The Chord and Section change events are now entered. 4 Press the SONG CONTROL [J](STOP) button to return to the top of the Song, then listen to the newly entered Song by pressing the [R/ K](PLAY/PAUSE) button.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) 1 Editing Target Specifies the Editing Target. • Ch 1 – Ch 16: When one of these is selected, you can edit the channel data. • SysEx: Lets you edit System Exclusive data which applies to all channels. • Lyrics: Lets you edit Lyrics data. • Chord: Lets you edit Chord/Section change events for Style playback.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) 3 Event List Sys/Ex. (System Exclusive) Displays the System Exclusive data in the Song. Keep in mind that you cannot create new data or change the contents of the data here; however, you can delete, cut, copy, and paste the data. Meta (Meta event) Displays the SMF meta events in the Song. Keep in mind that you cannot create new data or change the contents of the data here; however, you can delete, cut, copy, and paste the data.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Channel Edit — Editing Channel Data The explanations here apply to step 6 on page 62. The Channel Edit display lets you correct or convert the specific portion of the Song data. After editing the desired parameter, touch [Execute] to actually enter the edits for each setup window. When execution is completed, this button changes to [Undo], letting you restore the original data if you are not satisfied with the results.
Creating/Editing MIDI Songs (Song Creator) Quantize Strength Determines how strongly the notes will be quantized. A setting of 100% produces exact timing. If a value less than 100% is selected, notes will be moved toward the specified quantization beats according to the specified percentage. Applying less than 100% quantization lets you preserve some of the “human” feel in the recording.
Voice Settings Tune Lets you adjust the pitch related parameters for each keyboard part. Tuning Determines the pitch of each keyboard part. If a VRM Voice is selected as the Main part, the tuning of the resonance sound of all VRM Voices is set to the same as the tuning of the Main part. If a Voice other than a VRM Voice is selected as the Main part, the tuning of the resonance sound of any other VRM Voices is set to 0.
Voice Settings Piano Page 1/2 Lets you set the Piano-related parameters which are available only for the VRM Voices. Refer to the Owner’s Manual “Playing Realistic Resonance-enhanced Piano Sounds (VRM Voices).” Page 2/2 Lets you set the Piano-related parameters which are available only for some of the piano Voices in the “Piano” category (listed in the “Target Voice List” on page 74). Tuning Curve Determines the tuning curve.
Voice Settings Voice Set Each Voice is linked to its default Voice Set parameter settings, equivalent to those in the Voice Edit display (page 42) for the Voices other than the Organ Flutes Voices. Although usually these settings are automatically called up by selecting a Voice, you can also disable this feature. For example, if you want to change the Voice yet keep the same Harmony effect, remove the checkmark of “Keyboard Harmony.
Voice Settings Cool! Cool! Voices reproduce the complex characteristics of Electric Instruments, by utilizing sophisticated programming techniques in both voicing, and the use of DSP effects. Sweet! Sweet! Voices are acoustic instruments which feature the sampled vibrato of the original player, creating a far more realistic and emotional performance than synthesized vibrato. Drums Drum & Percussion instruments are mapped across the keyboard so you can play them directly, or use in music production.
Voice Settings Selecting GM/XG or MegaVoices This instrument features GM Voices, XG Voices, and MegaVoices. These Voices can be called up from the “Others” category in the Voice Selection display. 1 From the Home display, touch the Voice name of the desired part to call up the Voice Selection display. 1 2 3 2 Touch the tab of the “Others” category. Touch (Above) several times if necessary, to call up the root directory of “Others.” 3 4 Touch the desired category, such as “GM&XG” and “MegaVoices.
Style Playback Related Settings Setting Dynamics Control • Off: The Style volume does not respond to your playing strength. • Narrow: The Style volume changes over a narrow range in response to your playing strength. In other words, you must play very strongly or softly to have the volume change. • Medium: The Style volume changes normally in response to your playing strength. • Wide: The Style volume changes over a wide range in response to your playing strength.
Style Playback Related Settings ACMP On/Off Default Determines whether the [ACMP ON/OFF] button is on or off when the power is turned on. OTS Link Timing This applies to the OTS Link function. This parameter determines the timing in which the One Touch Settings change with the MAIN VARIATION [A] – [D] change. (The [OTS LINK] button must be on.) • Real Time: One Touch Setting is immediately called up when you press a MAIN VARIATION button.
Style Playback Related Settings Style Characteristics On the Style Selection display, icons defining the Style characteristics are indicated at left of the Style name. • Audio (CVP-709 only): Refer to the Owner’s Manual. • Pro: These Styles provide professional and exciting arrangements combined with perfect playability. The resulting accompaniment exactly follows the chords of the player. As a result, your chord changes and colorful harmonies are instantly transformed into lifelike musical accompaniment.
Song Settings Related to Playback/Recording Guide If you use the Guide function, the keyboard guide lamps indicate the notes (location and timing) for you to play. Also, when you sing along with a MIDI Song playback using a connected microphone, the instrument automatically adjusts the timing of the MIDI Song playback to match your vocal performance. The Guide function can be turned on from the Song area (when expanded) of the Home display, Score display, Lyrics display and Text display.
Song Settings Related to Playback/Recording Part Ch Right Determines which channel is assigned to the right-hand part. Left Determines which channel is assigned to the left-hand part. Auto Set When set to “On,” this automatically sets the proper MIDI channels for the right- and left hand parts pre-programmed in the commercially available Song data. Normally, this should be set to “On.” Lyrics Language Determines the language of the displayed lyrics.
Song Settings Related to Playback/Recording Chord Detection Priority Determines the priority of the chords for accompaniment, either the ones contained in the MIDI Song being played back or the chord you’ve just played in the chord section of the keyboard. • MIDI Song: Gives priority to the chords contained in the MIDI Song. • Keyboard: Gives priority to the chords you play in the chord section of the keyboard. Set this if you want to practice playing chords with MIDI Song playback.
Song Settings Related to Playback/Recording Mode Rec Start Determines the recording start behavior. • Normal: Overwrite recording starts when Song playback is started via the SONG [R/ K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button or when you play the keyboard in the Synchro Standby mode. • First Key On: The Song plays back normally, then starts overwrite recording as soon as you play the keyboard.
Song Settings Related to Playback/Recording 6 Press the SONG CONTROL [R/K] (PLAY/PAUSE) button to start recording. At the Punch In point specified in step 2, play the keyboard to start actual recording. At the Punch Out point specified in step 2, stop playing the keyboard. 7 Touch Song.
Fine Tuning the Pitch Master Tune – Fine Tuning the Pitch of the Entire Instrument You can fine-tune the pitch of the entire instrument in 0.2 Hz steps —useful when you play the Clavinova along with other instruments or CD music. Please note that the Tune function does not affect the Drum Kit or SFX Kit Voices and Audio Songs. To restore the default initial setting (440.0 Hz), touch and hold down the setting value for a while.
Fine Tuning the Pitch 1 Select the desired Scale type (temperament). You can select one of various scales for playing in custom tunings for specific historical periods or music genres. Type 2 • Equal: The pitch range of each octave is divided equally into twelve parts, with each halfstep evenly spaced in pitch. This is the most commonly used tuning in music today.
Setting the Touch Sensitivity of the Keyboard You can adjust the touch response of the instrument (how the sound responds to the way you play the keys). This setting does not change the weight of the keyboard. For information about this display, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Metronome Settings Metronome Volume Determines the level of the metronome sound. Sound Determines which sound is used for the metronome. • Bell Off: Conventional metronome sound, with no bell. • Bell On: Conventional metronome sound, with bell. • English Voice: Count in English • German Voice: Count in German • Japanese Voice: Count in Japanese • French Voice: Count in French • Spanish Voice: Count in Spanish Time Signature Determines the time signature of the metronome sound.
MIDI Settings In this section, you can make MIDI-related settings for the instrument. This instrument gives you a set of ten preprogrammed templates that let you instantly and easily reconfigure the instrument to match your particular MIDI application or external device. Also, you can edit the pre-programmed templates and save up to ten of your original templates. NOTE No MIDI signals are received in the Piano Room. 1 1 3 Touch the box (shown above), then select a pre-programmed MIDI template (below).
MIDI Settings Master KBD (Master Keyboard) In this setting, the instrument functions as a “master” keyboard, playing and controlling one or more connected tone generators or other devices (such as a computer/sequencer). Song With this setting, only the Song channels 1 – 16 are transmitted from this instrument via the corresponding channel numbers 1 – 16 respectively. This is used to play Song data with an external tone generator and to record Song data to an external sequencer.
MIDI Settings Local Control Turns the Local Control for each part on or off. When Local Control is set to “On,” the keyboard of the instrument controls its own (local) internal tone generator, allowing the internal Voices to be played directly from the keyboard. If you set Local to “Off,” the keyboard and controllers are internally disconnected from the instrument’s tone generator section so that no sound is output when you play the keyboard or use the controllers.
MIDI Settings 2 Touch [R] to call up the other page then select which MIDI messages are to be transmitted for each Part. The following MIDI messages can be set on the Transmit/Receive display. • Note (Note events) ............................ page 69 • CC (Control Change)....................... page 69 • PC (Program Change) ..................... page 69 • PB (Pitch Bend) ................................. page 69 • AT (Aftertouch) .................................
MIDI Settings MIDI transmission/reception via the USB terminal, Wireless LAN, and MIDI terminals The relationship between the MIDI terminals, Wireless LAN and the [USB TO HOST] terminal which can be used for transmitting/receiving 32 channels (16 channels x 2 ports) of the MIDI messages is as follows: MIDI reception MIDI IN terminal Wireless LAN MIDI transmission USB TO HOST terminal MIDI OUT terminal Wireless LAN USB TO HOST terminal Port handling USB1 USB2 Merge MIDI/USB1/ Wireless LAN 1 – 16 US
MIDI Settings Chord Detect – Setting the Chord Type for Style Playback The explanations here apply when you call up “Chord Detect” display in step 2 on page 90. The settings here let you determine the chord type 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 notes for detecting chords in Style playback. The chords to be detected depend on the fingering type.
Making Global Settings (Utility) Speaker/Connectivity Speaker Determines how the sound is output from the speaker of this instrument. • Headphone Switch: Speaker sounds normally, but is cut off when headphones are inserted to the [PHONES] jack. • On: Speaker sound is always on. • Off: Speaker sound is off. You can only hear the instrument sound via the headphones or an external device connected to the AUX OUT jacks. Stereophonic Optimizer Turns the Stereophonic Optimizer on or off.
Making Global Settings (Utility) Display/Touch Screen Display Home Theme Touch and change the theme (background) of the Home display. The available settings are Piano/White/Black. Brightness Touch [L]/[R] to adjust the brightness of the display. Time Stamp Determines whether the time stamp of a file is shown on the User tab of the File Selection display or not.
Making Global Settings (Utility) System Page 1/2 For information about this display, refer to “Making the Basic Settings” in the Owner’s Manual. Page 2/2 Voice Guide Determines whether or not Voice Guide is used (On/Off), when USB flash drive containing the Voice Guide (audio) file is properly connected to this instrument. This setting can also be changed by pressing and holding the [DEMO] button for longer than three seconds.
Making Global Settings (Utility) Factory Reset/Backup Factory Reset — Restoring the Factory Programmed Settings On page 1/2, checkmark the boxes of the desired parameters then touch [Factory Reset] to initialize the settings of the parameters which are checkmarked. System Restores the System Setup parameters to the original factory settings. Refer to “Parameter Chart” in the Data List for details about which parameters belong to the System Setup.
Making Global Settings (Utility) 3 User Effect The User Effect settings including the following data can be managed as a single file. • User Effect types (page 14) • User Master EQ types (page 12) • User Master Compressor types (page 16) • User Vocal Harmony types (page 31) • User Microphone Settings (page 26) Music Finder All the preset and created Records of the Music Finder are handled as a single file. Select the desired destination to save the Backup file, then touch [Backup here].
Wireless LAN Settings This icon is shown only when the USB Wireless LAN adaptor (which may not be included depending on your area) is connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. Make sure the adaptor is connected before executing any operations. By touching this icon and making wireless LAN settings, you can connect the CVP-709/CVP-705 with an iPhone/iPad via a wireless network. For general operating instructions, refer to the iPhone/iPad Connection Manual on the website.
Wireless LAN Settings Adhoc Mode 1 2 3 1 Initialize Initializes the connection setup to the default factory status. 2 Detail Sets the detailed parameters. • 1/3 page: Sets the SSID, security, password, and channel. • 2/3 page: Sets the IP address and other related parameters. • 3/3 page: Enters the Host name or shows MAC address, etc. 3 Mode Switches to the Infrastructure Mode.
Making the Time Settings This icon is shown only when the USB Wireless LAN adaptor (which may not be included depending on your area) is connected to the [USB TO DEVICE] terminal. Make sure the adaptor is connected before executing any operations. For details on the connections, refer to the “iPhone/iPad Connection Manual” on the website. Make sure to connect by Infrastructure Mode.
Chapter 2 Other Functions and Settings This chapter explains about the detailed functions and usages called up by displays except the Menu display.
Adjusting the Accompaniment Volume or Turning Each Accompaniment Part On/Off in the Piano Room 1 2 Press the Touch [PIANO ROOM] button to call up the Piano Room display. at the upper right of the display. Session players appear in the display. Session players can be shown or hidden by touching 2 3 or . 3 Session players Touch the picture of the session players to call up the accompaniment list.
1 2 3 4 5 1 Turns all parts, except those of rhythm and bass, on or off. 2 Turns the rhythm parts and bass parts on or off. 3 Turns the bass part on or off. 4 Move the slider to adjust the volume of the accompaniment. 5 Touch here to go back to the accompaniment list.
Displaying the Instruments Assigned to the Keyboard (Drum Kit Tutor) You can play various drums and percussion instruments or SFX (sound effects) sounds on the keyboard by using Drum Voices or SFX Voices. When an icon of Drum Kit Tutor appears in the Voice area of the Home display or below the Voice Selection display, you can call up the key assignment by touching the icon. 1 Touch (Drum Kit Tutor) on the Voice area of the Home display or below the Voice Selection display.
Recording the Right- and Left-hand Parts Separately (MIDI Recording) The Multi Channel Recording method lets you record data to each channel independently, one by one, up to 16. Here, you will learn how to create a complete, two-handed piano piece by recording the right-hand part to channel 1, and then recording the left-hand part to channel 2 while listening to the already recorded data.
4-1 4-2 NOTE If you want to cancel recording, touch [Cancel] in the display or press the SONG CONTROL [REC] button before going on to step 5. 5 Play the keyboard with your right hand. Recording begins automatically as soon as you play a note on the keyboard. You can also start recording by touching [Rec Start] or pressing the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button. 6 After you finish your performance, touch [J] (Stop) on the Home display to stop recording.
9 10 Confirm that [Overwrite MIDI] is selected. Specify the target channel and part for recording. 10-1 10-2 From the display, set the Main part to [Rec], and set all other parts to [Off]. Touch the channel number under the Main part you set to [Rec] in step 10-1. In the setting display that appears, specify channel 2 for recording. 10-1 10-2 NOTICE Previously recorded data will be overwritten if you set channels which have recorded data to [Rec].
Saving the Recorded Performance 14 On the Home display, touch (Save) shown in the Song area. The Song Selection display appears for selecting a destination to save the recorded Song. NOTICE The recorded MIDI Song will be lost if you change to another Song or you turn the power off without executing the Save operation. 15 Select the location to which you want to save the file. To show the next higher level folder, touch You can create a new folder by touching (Above). (New Folder).
Recording Style Playback First, Then Melodies The Multi Channel Recording method lets you create a song by recording a style first and then a melody on top of it. Here, you will learn how to record a style to channels 9 – 16 first, and then record a melody to channel 1 while listening to the already recorded style. The instructions hereafter assume the following panel settings as an example.
4-1 4-2 NOTE If you want to cancel recording, touch [Cancel] in the display or press the SONG CONTROL [REC] button before going on to step 6. 5 Press STYLE CONTROL [SYNC START] button and then play the Style by specifying the chord in the Chord Section. Recording begins automatically as soon as you play the Style. You can also start recording by touching [Rec Start] or pressing the SONG CONTROL [PLAY/PAUSE] button. Perform as desired, playing the Style by changing chords and/or sections.
Recording a Melody 8 Touch [I] (Rec) to call up the Song Recording window. 9 8 9 10 Confirm that [Overwrite MIDI] is selected. Specify the target channel and part for recording. 10-1 10-2 From the display, set the Main part to [Rec], and set all other parts to [Off]. Touch the channel number under the Main part you set to [Rec] in step 10-1. In the setting display that appears, specify channel 1 for recording. If not changed, the Main part will automatically be recorded to channel 1 by default.
12 After you finish your performance, touch [J] (Stop) on the Home display to stop recording. 12 13 13 To hear the recorded performance, touch [R/K] (Play/Pause). This finishes recording of the Style and the melody. Now, let’s save the recorded performance as a file (below). Saving the Recorded Performance Save the recorded data as a file by following the instructions on page 111, steps 14 – 18.
Index Numerics 3 Band EQ ......................................... 25 Drums ................................................76 Dynamics ..........................................56 Dynamics Control ...........................78 A Accompaniment ............................ 105 Adhoc Mode ................................... 102 Amplitude ......................................... 45 Any Key ............................................ 81 Articulation ...................................... 39 Assembly .......
RTR (Retrigger Rule) .......................60 Tuning Curve ................................... 74 S U User Effect ................................ 99, 100 Utility ................................................ 96 Pan ..................................................... 15 Parameter Lock ................................ 97 Part EQ .............................................. 11 Pattern Length ................................. 50 Pedal ..................................................