MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Supplementary Manual Contents New Functions in MONTAGE Version 3.50 ..... 3 New Functions in MONTAGE Version 2.00 ... 75 Additional New Performances............................4 Additional New Performances......................... 76 New Smart Morph function ................................5 Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio) ............ 77 Additional Pattern functions .............................13 Part Edit (Edit).................................................
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 1.10 .. 124 New Performances ........................................125 Performance Play (Home) .............................125 Category Search ............................................126 Utility ..............................................................128 Part Edit (Edit)................................................131 Live Set Edit (Edit) .........................................132 Live Set ..........................................................
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 3.50 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • New Performances have been added. The Smart Morph function has been added. New functions have been added to the Pattern Sequencer. MODX files can now be imported. Controllability and playability have been improved.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 32 new Performances. For information on the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
New Smart Morph function The Smart Morph function uses machine learning for morphing FM-X sounds. MONTAGE learns the sounds assigned to Parts 9 to 16 by sophisticated logic and plots each sound as a point on the Map. The distance of points indicates similarity of the sounds. This function automatically creates interpolated FM-X sounds to fill in the gaps on the map. Touch a position on the map to assign the sound to Part 1.
NOTE When the current View is the Smart Morph display and the Performance does not yet have Smart Morph data, four Parts with various data is shown. NOTE On the Live Set display, a special FM-X icon indicates if the assigned Performance has Smart Morph data or not. : Displayed for a Performance with an FM-X Part. : Displayed for a Performance with an FM-X Part and Smart Morph data.
Smart Morph Play Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Smart Morph] [Play] Map On this display, tap the Smart Morph map to change the FM-X sound for Part 1. Edit Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Smart Morph] [Edit] Part not in use Part not in use Calls up the Part Category Search display for selecting an FM-X sound when you tap one of the plus (+) buttons. Part in use Calls up the context menu (Category Search, Edit, Copy, Delete) when you tap this.
Display Determines whether each Part is indicated by its Main Category or by its Part Name. Learn Begins learning (map creation) by tapping. During processing, some interface operations are disabled and the [Cancel] button is shown in place of [Learn]. If you cancel processing, the map will return to its status before learning. You can also play the instrument during the learning operation. ETA (Estimated Time of Action) Displays the estimated time remaining for the learning operation.
Red Displays the size of the value for the selected parameter as a shade of red. For setting values, refer to “Parameters that can be set for Red, Green, and Blue” (page 10). Green Displays the size of the value for the selected parameter as a shade of green. For setting values, refer to “Parameters that can be set for Red, Green, and Blue” (page 10). Blue Displays the size of the value for the selected parameter as a shade of blue.
Parameters that can be set for Red, Green, and Blue FM Operator (op1 – op8) FM Common Parameter Name Display Name Parameter Name Display Name Parameter Name Display Name Random Pan Depth Random Pan Filter Cutoff Key Follow Sensitivity Flt Cutoff/Key Oscillator Key On Reset Key On Reset Alternate Pan Depth Alternate Pan Filter Cutoff Scaling Break Point 1 Flt Break Point 1 Oscillator Frequency Mode Freq Mode Scaling Pan Depth Scaling Pan Filter Cutoff Scaling Break Point 2 Flt Break Poi
Super Knob Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Smart Morph] [Super Knob] Super Knob Link Adds an effect to the Super Knob from start to end when this is set to ON. Settings: On, Off Start Determines the position on the map corresponding to the minimum value of the Super Knob. With the cursor on Start, touch the map to set the start position. End Determines the position on the map corresponding to the maximum value of the Super Knob. With the cursor on End, touch the map to set the end position.
Job Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Smart Morph] [Job] Load Smart Morph Opens the Load display. Select another Performance on the Load display to load the Smart Morph data contained in that Performance to the current Performance. Delete Smart Morph Deletes the Smart Morph data contained in the current Performance. Delete Part 9 – 16 Sets Part 9 to Part 16 to unused status all at once. When Parts 9 –16 are set to unused status, SSS is enabled. Smart Morph uses Parts 9 –16 for making a map.
Additional Pattern functions Play/Rec Pattern Recording, Playing You can now select a sound on the Part Category Search display while recording Patterns. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [I] (Record) button [R] (Play) button Touch the Part name Select [Category Search] from the displayed menu Overdubbing You can now use real-time overdubbing to record your Controller actions while deleting previous Controller events.
Song/Event Get Phrase On the Get Phrase display, you can now specify “All” for the source and destination Tracks. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Song/Event] [Get Phrase] Track *1 Source Determines the Track to get (copy). Track *2 Destination Determines the copy destination Track. Erase Event You can now delete MIDI events in a Pattern according to event type along with specifying the range (Measure, Beat and Clock).
Track Determines the Track to be erased. Scene Determines the Scene to be erased. Start Measure Determines the starting measure position at which the Job is applied. Range: 001 – 257 Start Beat Determines the starting beat position at which the Job is applied. Settings: Depends on selected Time Signature Start Clock Determines the starting clock position at which the Job is applied.
Play FX You can now specify applicable Scenes when Normalize Play FX is executed. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Play FX] Scene Determines the Scene to which the Job is to be applied.
User interface enhancements for Patterns Addition of the Pattern Chain Switch You can now store Chain playback settings for each pattern on the Pattern display and Chain display. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] Chain Determines whether Chain playback can be used outside the Chain display or not. Settings: Off, On NOTE If a Pattern for which Chain is set to on is assigned to a Slot on the Live Set display, the PTN icon changes to PTN CHAIN.
Icon display in Chain Playback Position An icon is now shown beside the Scene in playback on the Chain display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Chain] Addition of Undo/Redo You can now use Undo/Redo for Jobs on each display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] respective displays * This function operates over several displays.
Importing of MODX files You can now load “.X8U” and “.X8L” MODX files. NOTE You cannot load “.X8A” MODX backup files.
Improved Controllability Signal Flow shortcuts You can now call up the Audio I/O display by tapping near USB Volume in the Audio Signal Flow. The cursor jumps automatically to USB Volume on the Audio I/O display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] [COMMON] [USB Monitor] You can now call up the USB Monitor display by tapping near Monitor Volume in the Audio Signal Flow. The cursor jumps automatically to Main on the USB Monitor display.
You can now turn Local Control on and off by tapping near the Local Control switch in the MIDI Signal Flow. Operation [Utility] [Settings] [MIDI I/O] Using the footswitch to set the Tempo Tap Tempo was added to the Footswitch Assign Control Number setting, allowing you to conveniently set the tempo by using the footswitch.
Setting for Part Name display after startup You can now set the display status of the Type and Name switches that are shown after the MONTAGE is started up. Operation [Utility] [Settings] [System] Part Display Determines what is automatically shown in the Part Display when the MONTAGE is started up: Category and Part Types (Type) or Part names (Name).
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 3.00 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • • • • • • • • • New effect types have been added. New Performances have been added. The Pattern Sequencer function has been added. The Rhythm Pattern function has been added. You can now play songs, patterns and audio files from the Live Set display.
Additional New Effect types The following new Effect types have been added in the Misc Category. Effect type Description Parameter Description VCM Mini Filter Makes the sound “fatter” and tighter. This effect emulates the characteristics of analog synthesizers. Cutoff Determines the Cutoff Frequency of the Filter. Resonance Determines the Resonance of the filter. Type Determines the type of the filter. Texture Adds various changes to the texture of the sound effect.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 52 new Performances. For information on the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
New Pattern Sequencer function This new function lets you record pattern sequences to each Scene. Play/Rec Pattern Playback/Waiting for Playback Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] Pattern Name Indicates the selected pattern name. Touching the parameter calls up the menu to Load, Rename and create a New Pattern. Link icon Indicates that the Pattern data and Performance data contained in the Pattern data match.
Length Determines the length of the entire sequence in the selected Scene. Range: 1 – 256 Key On Start Determines whether or not recording or playback of the Pattern starts when you play the keyboard. Settings: Off, On Store Pattern & Perf Settings Stores the edited pattern data and the link to the selected Performance. NOTE After you’ve edited parameters in the Performance, you will need to Store the Performance data. Edit/Job Opens the display for editing the pattern and related jobs.
Recording Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [I] (Record) button [R] (Play) button Hold [SHIFT] + key to erase You can delete specific note events by pressing the [SHIFT] button and playing the keys corresponding to the notes you want to delete. Re-recording Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] (indicated Pattern has been recorded already) [I] (Record) button [R] (Play) button Record Type Determines whether a pattern will be replaced or overdubbed when recording.
Overview Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] Type Touching this button changes the Part’s displayed text to Main Category and Sub Category. This button is synchronized with the corresponding button on the Play/Rec display. Changing one changes the other. Name Touching this button changes the Part’s displayed text to Part Name. This button is synchronized with the corresponding button on the Play/Rec display. Changing one changes the other.
Note Quantize Quantization is the process of adjusting the timing of note events by moving them closer to the nearest exact beat. You can use this feature, for example, to improve the timing of a performance recorded in real time. Operation [R](Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Note] [Quantize] Track Determines the track to which the Job is applied. Scene Determines the scene to which the Job is applied.
Strength Sets the degree or “magnetic strength” to which Quantize is applied. A setting of 100% produces exact timing. A setting of 0% results in no quantization. Range: 0% – 100% Swing Rate This selectively delays the notes on even-numbered beats (backbeats) to produce a swing feel. For example, if the meter is 4/4 and the Quantize value is quarter notes, the 2nd and 4th beats of the measure will be delayed.
Offset Adds a fixed value to the Rate-adjusted velocity values. A setting of 0 produces no change. Range below 0 reduce the velocities, and Range above 0 increase the velocities. When the Set All parameter is set to something other than “Off,” this parameter cannot be changed. Range: -127 – +127 Execute Executes the Job to the MIDI sequence data. Gate Time This Job alters the gate times of a specified range of notes.
Cresc. (Crescendo) This Job lets you create a crescendo or decrescendo over a specified range of notes. (Crescendo is a gradual increase in volume, and decrescendo is a gradual decrease.) Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Note] [Cresc.] Velocity Range Determines the intensity of the crescendo or decrescendo. The velocity values of the notes in the specified range are gradually increased or decreased starting at the first note in the range.
Transpose This Job lets you change the key or pitch of the notes in the specified range. NOTE When you execute this Job and change notes outside the allowed range of C-2 – G8, the notes are automatically set to the octave below (or above). Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Note] [Transpose] Note Determines the range of notes over which the Job is applied. You can set the Note directly from the Keyboard by touching the [Keyboard] button.
Roll This Job creates a series of repeated notes (like a drum roll) over the specified range. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Note] [Roll] Start Step Determines the size of the step (i.e., the number of clocks) between each note in the roll. You can create subdivided rolls by setting small values between Start Step and End Step. This corresponds to the first clock value in the range that you specified.
Track Copy This Job copies all data from a specified source track to the specified destination track. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Copy] *1 Source *2 Destination Pattern Name *1 Source Determines the source Pattern. Track *1 Source Determines the source Track. Scene *1 Source Determines the source Scene. Pattern Name *2 Destination Determines the destination Pattern. Track *2 Destination Determines the destination Track.
Exchange This Job swaps all data from one specified track to another specified track and vice versa. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Exchange] Pattern Name Determines one of the Patterns for data exchange. Track Determines the Track to exchange. Scene Determines the Scene to exchange. Pattern Name Determines the other Pattern for data exchange. Track Determines the Track to exchange. Scene Determines the Scene to exchange.
Mix This Job mixes all data from two selected tracks (“A” and “B”), and places the result in track B. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Mix] *1 Source A *2 Source B *3 Destination B Pattern Name *1 Source A Determines the source for Pattern A. Track *1 Source A Determines the Track to mix. Scene *1 Source A Determines the Scene to mix. Pattern Name *2 Source B Determines the source for Pattern B.
Append This Job adds all data from a specified source track to the end of a specified destination track. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Append] *1 Source *2 Destination Pattern Name *1 Source Determines the source Pattern. Track *1 Source Determines the source Track. Scene *1 Source Determines the source Scene. Pattern Name *2 Destination Determines the destination Pattern. Track *2 Destination Determines the destination Track.
Split This Job moves the latter half of data divided at a specified measure from a specified source track to the specified destination track. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Split] *1 Source *2 Destination Pattern Name *1 Source Determines the source Pattern. Track *1 Source Determines the source Track. Scene *1 Source Determines the source Scene. Measure *1 Source Determines the measure at which the data is divided.
Clear This Job clears all data from a specified track. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Track] [Clear] Pattern Name Determines the Pattern to clear. Track Determines the Track to clear. Scene Determines the Scene to clear. Clear Track Executes the Clear job. NOTE When you execute Clear Track with Track set to All and Scene set to All, Chain data (page 48) is deleted too.
Divide Drum Tr (Divide Drum Track) This Job allows you to separate drum note data from a specified track. This separates the note events in a drum track assigned to a specified track, and places the notes corresponding to different drum instruments in separate tracks (Tracks 9 – 16). NOTE The data previously existing on Tracks 9 – 16 and Parts 9 – 16 are replaced when you execute Divide Drum Tr. You cannot Undo this edit.
Song Get Phrase This Job copies specified data from a specified source Song to a specified destination track. NOTE The data previously existing on the specified destination track is replaced when you execute Get Phrase. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Song] [Get Phrase] *1 Source *2 Destination Song Name Determines the source Song. Track *1 Source Determines the source track.
Put Phrase This Job copies all data from a specified source Pattern to a specified measure on the destination Song. NOTE The specified source Pattern is merged into previously existing data on the specified destination Song when you execute Put Phrase. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Song] [Put Phrase] Destination Pattern Name Determines the source Pattern. Track Determines the source track. Scene Determines the source Scene.
User Arp (User Arpeggio) This Job copies data in the specified measures of a track for creating Arpeggio data. NOTE The previously existing data on the specified destination track is replaced when you execute User Arp. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [User Arp] Scene Determines the source Scene. Range: 1 – 8 Start Measure Determines the starting measure position at which the Job is applied.
Convert Type Determines how the MIDI sequence data will be converted to Arpeggio data from one of the three ways below. This parameter can be set for each track. Settings: Normal, Fixed, Org Notes Normal: The Arpeggio is played back using only the played note and its octave notes. Fixed: Playing any note(s) will trigger the same MIDI sequence data. Org Notes (Original Notes): Basically same as “Fixed” with the exception that the Arpeggio playback notes differ according to the played chord.
Swing Rate This selectively delays the notes on even-numbered beats (backbeats) to produce a swing feel. Settings: Depends on specified Qntz Value If the Quantize value is 1/4 note, 8th note, 16th note, 32nd note: 0 – half of the grid If the Quantize value is 1/4 note triplet, 8th note triplet, 16th note triplet: 0 – half of the grid Play FX2 Operates the Note Shift, Clock Shift, Gate Time, Velocity Rate and Velocity Offset parameters.
Chain This Job chains Scenes and playback chained Scenes. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [Pattern] [Edit/Job] [Chain] Measure Determines the measure position from which the Scene is played back. Range: 001 – 999 Scene Determines the Scene that is played back from the specified measure position. Range: 1 – 8, End Page Indicated by the up and down buttons, when the Measure-Scene line exceeds 8. Touching this button calls up the next/previous page.
New Rhythm Pattern function The Rhythm Pattern function provides a simple way to add a rhythm part to the current Performance. By combining rhythm patterns and the Envelope Follower, you can modify the patterns even further. As an example, the following steps show how to add the rhythm pattern “8Z Trance Basics 1” to the Performance “Supertrance,” and then modify the sound with the Envelope Follower. Adding a Rhythm Part (simple way) 1 Select the desired Performance for adding the rhythm part.
Setting the Envelope Follower Envelope Follower is a feature that extracts the envelope (or amplitude envelope) of a waveform from the input signals, and then lets you use that envelope as a controller for modifying sounds. For example, by assigning a rhythm pattern to a Part and setting the Envelope Follower of the Part as a “Source,” the sound of the other Parts are modified accordingly.
3 Adjust settings as needed. Here, in this example, set the Curve Polarity (Polarity) to “Bi,” the Curve Ratio (Ratio) to “-63,” and the Gain (Gain) to “-12dB.” Gain Curve Polarity Curve Ratio For setting other parameters, touch the [EDIT] button on the screen, and open the Envelope Follower Setting display. When you want to change the Rhythm Pattern kit or the Arpeggio Type, press the [SHIFT] button + the [CONTROL ASSIGN] button to go back to the Rhythm Pattern display.
Live Set The Live Set function now lets you combine Songs, Patterns and Audio files, and play them back from the Live Set display. Combine Songs, Patterns and Audio files within the Live Set display Operation Press the [LIVE SET] button, or touch the LIVE SET icon Select the User Bank [EDIT] Slot Type Indicates the selected slot type. Settings: Perform (Performance), Song, Audio, Pattern NOTE The Audition function is available only when Perform is selected in the Slot Type.
Playing back Songs, Patterns and Audio files from the Live Set display Operation Press the [LIVE SET] button, or touch the LIVE SET icon Select the User Bank [R] (Play) button NOTE When a Song or Pattern is playing back, you cannot change the Performance or the Slot. An error message appears when you try to change it. NOTE When a Song, Pattern or Audio file is playing back, you can open the corresponding playback display on the Performance by pressing the [R] (Play) button.
Scene Super Knob Link and Keyboard Control have been added to the data that is recorded in the Scene function. Scene Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Scene] Super Knob (Super Knob Memorize Switch) Determines whether Super Knob states are memorized in a Scene or not. Settings: Off, On Link (Link Memorize Switch) Determines whether Super Knob Link states are memorized in a Scene or not.
Kbd Ctrl (Keyboard Control Memorize Switch) Determines whether Keyboard Control operations are memorized in a Scene or not. Settings: Off, On Kbd Ctrl (Keyboard Control) Determines the Keyboard Control Switch on each Part on the selected Scene. Parts set to Off are not affected by playing the keyboard.
Edit Increased the parameter range of the Part LFO Speed. Normal Part (AWM2) Element LFO Operation [EDIT] Select the Part from [Common] Select the Element [Element LFO] Speed Adjusts the speed of LFO variation. The parameter range has been increased from 0 – 63 to 0 – 415. Range: 0 – 415 Extended LFO This lets you select between the old parameter range (Off: 0 – 63) or the new parameter range (On: 0 – 415).
Normal Part (FM-X) Mod/Control (Modulation/Control) 2nd LFO Operation [EDIT] Select the Part from [Common] ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] [Mod/Control] [2nd LFO] Speed (2nd LFO Speed) Adjusts the speed of LFO variation. The parameter range has been increased from 0 – 99 to 0 – 415. Range: 0 – 415 Extended LFO This lets you select between the old parameter range (Off: 0 – 99) or the new parameter range (On: 0 – 415).
Utility Settings Sound The Global Micro Tuning settings have been added. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Sound] Global Tuning When this function is on, Micro Tuning in the Global Settings has priority over the Micro Tuning settings that the Performance has on each Part. This function is applied to all parts except for the Drum Part. Settings: Off, On NOTE The Global Tuning Setting automatically returns to Off every time you reboot the instrument.
Edit User Tuning Calls up the User Micro Tuning Settings display. Tuning No. Indicates the selected User Micro Tuning Number. Range: 1 – 8 Tuning Name Determines the name of the selected User Micro Tuning. Touching the parameter calls up the input character display. C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, B Adjust the pitch of each note in 1-cent steps to determine the desired Micro Tuning. Range: -99 – +99 Initialize Initializes the selected User Micro Tuning.
Advanced You can cancel Audition Loop. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Advanced] Audition Loop When this function is set to On and the Audition Phrase is played back to the end, the Audition Phrase replays from the beginning of the Audition Phrase automatically. When this function is set to Off, Audition Phrase playback stops when the end is reached. You can switch between On and Off while playing back the Audition Phrase.
Hybrid has been added to the Settings in the MIDI I/O Mode. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Advanced] When MIDI I/O Mode is set to Hybrid: Receiving MIDI Data • MIDI data received via the channel that is set in the MIDI I/O Channel parameter is received on Parts with Keyboard Control Switch set to ON. • MIDI data received via a channel other than that set in the MIDI I/O Channel parameter or on Parts with Keyboard Control Switch set to Off, is received via the corresponding Part.
MIDI Data Reception with USB TO DEVICE This function now enables this instrument to receive MIDI data from an external MIDI keyboard / controller connected to the [USB TO DEVICE]. Supported MIDI equipment: MIDI devices that are USB MIDI class compliant and devices tested by Yamaha * For a list of devices tested by Yamaha, refer to the link below https://www.yamaha.com/2/montage NOTE The maximum rated value of the [USB TO DEVICE] is 5V/500mA.
User Interface Enhancements Selecting Songs with [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons You can now select Songs with the [INC/YES] and [DEC/NO] buttons when the cursor is on the Song Name on MIDI display. The Song Number is now displayed in front of the Song name.
Open the Home display with the [EXIT] button You can now easily go back to the Home display with the [EXIT] button when a Performance display (excepting the Home display) is opened. Easy method to select a target slot on the Register display Operation [SHIFT] + [LIVE SET] (except when Live Set display is selected) Selected automatically When Preset or Library is selected in Bank The lowest numbered empty Slot in the grid is automatically selected from User Bank 1.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 2.50 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • New Performances have been added. • The DAW Remote function has been added. • A new function has been added that allows you to selectively enable (or disable) recording of Arpeggio data, when recording MIDI songs. • You can now set a Center note in the Edit Waveform display.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 512 new Performances in MOTIF XF Bank. For the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
DAW Remote function You can now control DAW software on your computer from MONTAGE. The DAW Remote function can be used only when the computer is connected via USB cable. MIDI cables cannot be used. Setting up the DAW Remote function Settings on MONTAGE Refer to the Owner’s Manual for use with a computer. [Remote] Call up the setting display of DAW Remote function in [Settings] Set the DAW type to your particular DAW software.
Controlling DAW Software from MONTAGE In the Remote display, the DAW Remote Function will apply and the panel operations will be changed. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Remote] or [PERFORMANCE] [SHIFT] + Number A [7] button Mode Select a behavior of the DAW Remote function from three Modes. Settings: Track, Plugin, Transport Track: Mode for operating multiple tracks on DAW software at the same time. Assignable Knob Track Pan will be output from Port 2. Slider Track Volume will be output from Port 2.
Use for Remote Determines whether to use the Dial and the Cursor buttons on MONTAGE panel for controlling DAW software or not. On: Use for DAW operation. Off: Use for MONTAGE display operation. Track The operation is the same as the PART [MUTE]/[SOLO]. Edit Determines the control number of CC output from Port 1, and the operation mode of the controllers.
Play/Rec Play/Rec MIDI When recording Songs, you can select whether to record only the keyboard performance, or to record the output of the Arpeggiator. Operation [R] (Play) button or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [MIDI] Arp Rec Arp Rec When this is set to on, the Arpeggiator output can be recorded. When this is set to off, only the keyboard performance is recorded. This can only be set when recording a new song. The setting cannot be changed after the recording.
Part Edit (Edit) Element Edit (Element) Osc/Tune (Oscillator/Tune) Edit Waveform Center Note setting has been added. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part selection Select Element or Key [Osc/Tune] [Edit Waveform] Center Note Determines the key for playback to match the pitch of the original waveform data.
Utility Contents Load Added a Key setting function when loading WAV files and AIFF files as waveforms. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part selection (Normal Parts only) Select Element [Osc/Tune] [New Waveform] or [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part selection (Normal Parts only) Select Element [Osc/Tune] [Edit Waveform] [Add Keybank] Key Select the key to which the loaded WAV file or AIFF file will be assigned.
Control Assign dialog In the dialog displayed when the Part parameter is selected and the [CONTROL ASSIGN] button is pressed, you can now select the Assignable Knob of Common by operating the Assignable knob by pressing the [PART COMMON]. Operation Point the cursor to the control destination parameter of the Part Press the [CONTROL ASSIGN] button. While pressing the [PART COMMON] button, operate the Knob you wish to use when operating the target parameter.
Panel Lock Function The Panel Lock function has been added to prevent inadvertent operations during your performance. Operation [SHIFT] + [ELEMENT COMMON] in Home display or Live Set display. To unlock the panel, press [SHIFT] + [ELEMENT COMMON] again. When the Panel Lock Function is engaged, all operations will be unavailable, except the keyboard, pedals, Master Volume, Super Knob, Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Ribbon controller, and the unlock operation.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 2.00 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • • • • • • • • New Performances have been added. You can now create User Audition Phrases. New functions have been added in some displays for simplifying Super Knob settings. Transitioning of displays during edits have been improved.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 99 new Performances. For the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio) General You can now create User Audition Phrases. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] PART [COMMON] [General] Bank Update User Auditions Bank Indicates the Bank to be used for Audition. Settings: Preset, User, Library names (when the Library files are loaded) Update User Auditions Converts all of the songs recorded on the MONTAGE to User Auditions. If the User Auditions already exist, all User Auditions will be overwritten.
Control Control Assign When Assignable Knobs are set to Source and Destination but the control destination is not yet selected, a new control destination parameter can be added in this display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] PART [COMMON] [Control] [Control Assign] or Touch [Edit Super Knob] in the Super Knob display. Touching the [+] button adds a new Part parameter for the Destination.
Part Edit (Edit) Mod/Control (Modulation/Control) Control Assign When the Display Filter is set to “Super Knob,” a new parameter can be added by touching the [+] button and will immediately be available for control with the Super Knob.
Utility Settings System Added the capability for Live Set slot to be selected as a startup display. Also, enabled the Live Set Font Size to be applied to the Category Names in the Category Search display. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [System] Set Current Slot Live Set Font Initial Live Set Bank Page Slot Determines the Live Set slot as a startup display when Power On Mode is set to “Live Set.
Live Set Font (Live Set Font Size) Determines the font size of the contents names and category names on the Live Set display and the Category Search display.
Contents Load Enabled compatibility with MOXF files. Also, enabled compatibility with Performance data for MOTIF XS, MOTIF XF, and MOXF. Operation [UTILITY] [Contents] [Load] Import Option Selects the Voice data or the Performance data to load. The Import Option appears when “All” files for MOTIF XS, MOTIF XF or MOXF are in the folder.
Tempo Settings Added a setting for keeping the current tempo after switching to a different Performance. Operation [UTILITY] [Tempo Settings] or [SHIFT] + [ENTER] or TEMPO SETTINGS icon Global Tempo Global Tempo When set to OFF, the tempo changes according to the Performance tempo. When set to ON, the current tempo is retained even after switching to a different Performance.
Effect Switch Added a setting for keeping the current A/D Part volume after switching to a different Performance. Operation [UTILITY] [Effect Switch] or Effect icon Global A/D Global A/D When set to ON, neither the A/D Part volume nor other related parameters are retained even after switching to a different Performance. When set to OFF, the A/D Part volume and other related parameters change according to the Volume setting in the Performance.
Envelope Follower The shortcuts for opening the Control Assign display has been added in the Envelope Follower display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part Selection ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] [Effect] [Routing] Envelope Follower Edit Calls up the Control Assign display for the Destination Part.
Control Assign dialog You can now select the Super Knob, Motion Sequencer Lane, or Envelope Follower as a source in the dialog that appears when the [CONTROL ASSIGN] button is pressed. Operation Press the [CONTROL ASSIGN] button when the cursor is on the parameter to be the control destination. Operate the controller you want to set as a Destination parameter or touch a number under “Motion Sequencer Lane” or “Envelope Follower.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 1.60 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • New effect types have been added. • New Performances have been added. • New functions have been added in some displays for simplifying Super Knob settings.
Additional New Effect Types The MONTAGE offers following new effect types. Effect Type Description Parameter Description Spiralizer P, Unique filter applying Spiral Speed Determines the speed of the pitch shift. Spiralizer F Phaser (for Spiralizer Offset Determines the starting pitch in semitones. P)/ Flanger (for Spiralizer F) Feedback Determines the level of the sound signal output from the effect block and returned to its own input.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 8 new Performances. For the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
Motion Control Motion Control Super Knob Shortcut buttons have been added for simplifying Super Knob settings. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Super Knob] Edit Super Knob Motion Seq (Edit Super Knob Motion Sequencer) Edit Super Knob Edit Super Knob Motion Seq (Edit Super Knob Motion Sequencer) Calls up the Knob Auto display for editing the Motion Sequencer applied to the Super Knob (Super Knob Motion Sequencer).
Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio) Control Control Assign You can now set Super Knob to “Display Filter.” You can also check the parameters for Parts which are controlled by using Assignable Knobs common to all Parts in this display. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] PART [COMMON] [Control] [Control Assign] or Touch [Edit Super Knob] in the Super Knob display. Display Filter Display Filter Determines the Controller to be displayed.
Polarity (Curve Polarity) Determines the Curve Polarity of the Curve type set in “Curve Type.” Settings: Uni, Bi Uni: Unipolar changes only in a positive direction or in a negative direction from a base parameter value according to the Curve shape. Bi: Bipolar changes in both of positive and negative directions from a base parameter value. Ratio (Curve Ratio) Determines the Curve Ratio.
Part Edit (Edit) Mod/Control (Modulation/Control) Control Assign You can now set Super Knob to “Display Filter.” Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part selection ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] [Mod/Control] [Control Assign] Display Filter Edit Common Control Settings Display Filter Determines the Controller to be displayed. When “Super Knob” is selected, all Assignable Knob settings to be affected by using the Super Knob are displayed.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 1.50 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • • • • • • • New effect types have been added. New Performances have been added. The Favorite function has been added. “Mixing” has been added for the “Parameter with Part” setting of the Part Category Search.
Additional New Effect Types The MONTAGE offers following new effect types. Effect Type Description Parameter Description Rotary Speaker 2 Simulator of a rotary speaker including the amp block. Speed Control Switches the rotary speed. Drive Controls the amount of the distortion. Tone Adjusts the tone level. R/H Balance Determines the volume balance of the horn (higher range) and rotor (lower range). Output Level Determines the output level of the effected sounds.
Effect Type Description Parameter Description Uni Comp Up Compressor using “upward” algorithm for making quiet sounds louder. Threshold Determines the maximum input level at which the compressor effect is applied. Knee Determines how the transition range changes around the threshold. The higher the value, the shallower the transition curve. Attack Determines the amount of time it takes for the effect to reach its maximum compression.
Additional New Performances The MONTAGE offers 52 new Performances. For the added Performances, refer to the Data List.
Category Search Performance Category Search, Arpeggio Category Search, Waveform Category Search The Favorite function has been added, giving you quick access to the sounds and Arpeggios you want has been added. This section explains an example of the Favorite function for Performance Category Search. NOTE You can filter the Performance List by Favorite in the Part Category Search and in the Performance Merge, but you cannot turn the Favorite icon on/off from the search displays.
Part Category Search When “Mixing” of the “Parameter with Part” (Param. with Part) setting is set to off, you can change sounds continuously, using the current setting values for the Part such as Volume, Pan and Note shift.
Performance Play (Home) You can now see various information by turning “View” on. Home Operation Press the [PERFORMANCE] button or Touch the [HOME] icon View View Determines whether the detailed information of each Part is displayed (On) or not displayed (Off). The displayed information differs depending on the cursor position or the Control function settings.
Element view This appears only when the currently selected Part is the Normal Part (AWM2), and the [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button or “Element/Operator control” is turned on. Element Level Element Switch Element SW (Element switch) Determines whether each Element is active or not. Settings: Off, On Element Level Determines the output level of the Element.
Drum Key Level Determines the output level of the Drum Key. Settings: 0 – 127 Algorithm view This appears only when the currently selected Part is the Normal Part (FM-X), and the [PERFORMANCE CONTROL] button or “Element/Operator Control” is turned on. Algorithm Number Feedback Level Operator Level Algorithm (Algorithm Number) Changes Algorithms. Settings: See the Data List PDF document. NOTE Tapping the Algorithm image calls up the Algorithm Search display.
Part – Note view This appears only when the [PART CONTROL] button is turned on or the cursor is on the Note Limit. This is useful for checking the Layer/Split settings among Parts. Note Limit Velocity – Note view This appears only when the cursor is on any velocity limit of Parts. This is useful for setting Velocity split among Parts.
Motion Control Motion Control Super Knob You can now make individual link setting of Assignable Knobs, to which functions commonly effective for all Parts are assigned, with the Super Knob. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Super Knob] Motion Sequencer Master Switch Super Knob Motion Sequencer Switch Super Knob Link MS Master (Motion Sequencer Master Switch) Turns the Motion Sequencer for the entire Performance on/off. This setting is applied to the [MOTION SEQ ON/OFF] button on the panel.
Utility Settings Audio I/O You can now control the monitor volume of the Audio signal input from the [USB TO HOST] terminal. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Audio I/O] USB Input Volume USB Volume (USB Input Volume) Adjusts the volume of the Audio signal input from the [USB TO HOST] terminal. This setting is applied to the output gain of the OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/MONO]/[R] jacks and the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L]/[R] jacks.
MIDI I/O You can now switch Scenes by Control Change messages. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [MIDI I/O] Scene Control Change Number Scene CC (Scene Control Change Number) Determines the Control Change Number generated by switching Scenes. Even when the instrument receives MIDI message with the same Control Change Number specified here from the external equipment, the instrument assumes that the message is generated by switching Scenes.
System You can now change the font size partially on the Live Set display and the Category Search display. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [System] Live Set Font Size Live Set Font (Live Set Font Size) Determines the font size of the contents name on the Live Set display and the Category Search display.
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Contents You can now save/load backup files in which the entire User Memory data (including Songs and Libraries) is stored. Load Operation [UTILITY] [Contents] [Load] Content Type File Type Device Type Extension Description Backup File File .X7A Data that is saved to USB flash memory as a backup file can be loaded to the User Memory again. A backup file includes all User data, Library data, and Song data.
Store/Save Operation [UTILITY] [Contents] [Store / Save] Content Type File Type Device Type Extension Description Backup File File .X7A Data that is stored to the User Memory can be saved to USB flash memory. A backup file includes all User data, Library data, and Song data.
Edit Each of the following Edit displays has been improved and you can now select the desired Part by touching the Part name on the display: Normal Part (AWM2) Edit display, Drum Part Edit display, Normal Part (FM-X) Edit display, and Common/Audio Edit display. Here is an example of the Normal Part (AWM2) Edit display. Part Indicates the selected Part. Touching this calls up a pop-up list to switch the Part to be edited.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 1.20 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • • • • • • Element / Operator Control has been added for “Control Function.” You can now store Control Function settings as Performance data. Song Loop playback function has been added. User Arpeggio function has been added.
Motion Control Motion Control Overview Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Overview] or [SHIFT] + [PERFORMANCE] Control Function Control Function Switches among Performance Control, Part Control, and Element/Operator Control. Settings: Performance Control, Part Control, Elem/Op Control NOTE You can now store Control function operations as Performance data. NOTE Element/Operator Control can also be selected by simultaneously holding down the [SHIFT] button and using the [PART CONTROL] buttons.
Play/Rec Play/Rec MIDI You can now loop Song playback. Playback and Playback Standby Operation [R] (Play) button, or [PERFORMANCE] [Play/Rec] [MIDI] Song Name Loop Loop Start / End Song Name Indicates the selected Song name. Touching the Song Name calls up a menu for selecting Load, Rename, and User Arpeggio. Loop Determines whether the Song plays through a single time or continuously.
Put Track to Arpeggio This function copies data in the specified measures of a track for creating Arpeggio data. Up to 16 unique note numbers can be recorded to the Arpeggio track. If more than 16 different note numbers have been recorded to the MIDI sequence data, the Convert operation reduces the notes in excess of the limit. Because of this, be careful to record only up to 16 different notes when you create an Arpeggio, especially when using multiple tracks.
Category Search Performance Merge This allows you to separately mute original Parts and newly added Parts. Operation [PERFORMANCE] (the selected Part and all Parts that follow must not be assigned) [SHIFT] + [CATEGORY] or touch the “+” icon Additional Part Mute Original Part Mute Original Part Mute Mutes the original Parts. Settings: Off, On Additional Part Mute Mutes newly added Parts in the Performance Merge display.
Utility Settings MIDI I/O You can now control the Super Knob by MIDI Control Change messages. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [MIDI I/O] Super Knob CC (Super Knob Control Change Number) Control Number Super Knob CC (Super Knob Control Change Number) Determines the Control Change number generated by using the Super Knob.
Effect Switch Arp Bypass and Kbd Ctrl Lock functions have been added for “Effect Switch.” Operation [UTILITY] [Effect Switch] or touch the Effect icon Arp Bypass (Arpeggio Bypass Switch) Kbd Ctrl Lock (Keyboard Control Lock) Arp Bypass (Arpeggio Bypass Switch) Determines whether the Arpeggio Bypass is active or not. When this is set to on, all Arpeggiator operations are disabled.
Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio) Control Control Number When the same control number is assigned to the Super Knob and any Assignable Knob, the Super Knob takes priority and operation of the Assignable Knob may be ignored. A warning message appears in that case. NOTE The Control Number set in this display is stored as Performance data. However, “FS Assign” and “Super Knob CC” are stored as general system settings, not as Performance data.
USB Monitor From the USB Monitor display, you can adjust the Audio Input level from the [USB TO HOST] terminal. NOTE USB Main Monitor Volume and USB Assign Monitor Volume are stored as Performance Data. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] PART [COMMON] [USB Monitor] USB Main Monitor Volume Adjusts the Audio signal level which is input from the [USB TO HOST] terminal and output to the OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L/ MONO]/[R] jacks.
Part Edit (Edit) You can now copy (or exchange) between Arpeggio types. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Select Part to be copied [Arpeggio] [Individual] [SHIFT] + [EDIT] or [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Arpeggio] Select Part to be copied [SHIFT] + [EDIT] Copy Exchange 1 3 2 4 NOTE You can select “All” for Arp Select when copying between different Parts. Copy Touching this button activates the Arpeggio Type Copy function.
You can now copy (or exchange) between Motion Sequences. Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Select Part to be copied [Motion Seq] [Lane] [SHIFT] + [EDIT] or [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Motion Seq] Select Part to be copied [SHIFT] + [EDIT] or [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Knob Auto] [SHIFT] + [EDIT] Copy Exchange 1 4 2 5 3 6 NOTE You can select “All” for “Lane” and “MS Select” when copying between different Parts.
New Functions in MONTAGE Version 1.10 Yamaha has upgraded the MONTAGE firmware, adding the following new functions. This manual describes additions and changes with respect to the Reference Manual that came with your instrument. • • • • • • • • • • • New Performances have been added. From the Performance Play (Home) display, you can now view Part types and categories of each Part. From the Performance Play (Home) and the Mixing displays, you can now turn the Arpeggio Hold function on/off.
New Performances 64 Performances have been added. For details about the new Performances, refer to the Data List PDF document. Performance Play (Home) From the Performance Play (Home) display, you can view Part types and Arpeggio Hold function status. Home 1 2 3 1 Type/Name Switch Switches between the displays of Part Type/Category and Part Name. Settings: Type, Name 2 Part Types / Part Names Indicates the Part types and categories or the Part names.
Category Search Part Category Search You can now select any Part in a Performance and assign the sound of the Part to another. Operation [PERFORMANCE] Part selection [SHIFT]+[CATEGORY] (When the Part to which any sounds are assigned is selected) Touch the Part Name Select [Search] from the displayed menu or (When the Part to which no sound is assigned is selected) Touch the “+” icon
Performance Merge From the Performance Merge display, you can collectively assign multiple Parts from the selected Performance to empty Parts in the Performance currently being edited. For example, you can merge four Piano Parts in one Performance and two Strings Parts in another Performance to create even more richly textured, layered sounds.
Utility Settings Advanced Data communication between this instrument and an external device using only the specified MIDI channel is now available. Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Advanced] MIDI I/O Mode MIDI I/O Ch. (MIDI I/O channel) MIDI I/O Mode Determines which MIDI I/O mode is used for data communication between this instrument and an external device. Settings: Multi, Single Multi: Transmits MIDI data such as Note On/Off messages for each Part.
Contents Data Utility You can now collectively delete multiple contents such as Performances in the User Memory. Operation [UTILITY] [Contents] [Data Utility] When the selected Folder is opened Job (Job Switch) Unselect All Delete Job (Job Switch) Determines whether the Job function is active (On) or not (Off). When this function is active, you can select multiple contents collectively from this display. Settings: Off, On Select All Selects all contents in the folder.
Library Import You can now select a desired Performance in the Library file which is loaded to the User Memory and copy the Performance to the User Bank. Operation [UTILITY] [Contents] [Library Import] Library Folder List Library Folder Select Library Folder Select Indicates the Libraries as folders. Touching the Folder opens it. These folders are displayed only when Library files are loaded in the Load display.
Performance Select Indicates the Performances in the selected Library. Touching the name switches between being selected or unselected. Select All Selects all Performances in the selected Library folder. This button is displayed only when no Performance is selected. Unselect All Unselects all Performances in the Library folder. This button is displayed only when any of Performances is selected. Import to User Bank Copies the selected Performance in the User Bank.
Live Set Edit (Edit) You can now copy (or exchange) between Live Sets on a Bank or page basis. Operation [LIVE SET] User Bank selection [EDIT] Select Bank/Page to be copied [SHIFT] + [EDIT] Copy NOTE Exchange 1 3 2 4 Page copy (or exchange) between different Banks cannot be executed. Copy Touching this button activates the Bank/Page Copy function. Exchange Touching this button activates the Bank/Page Exchange function.
Live Set You can now select a desired Live Set Slot by sending the appropriate program change message from an external device. The Live Set Slots to be selected and the corresponding Bank Select MSBs/LSBs and Program Change Numbers are as follows. MSB (HEX) LSB (HEX) 62 00 1 3E Program No.
