MUSIC SYNTHESIZER Reference Manual Contents Using the MONTAGE Manuals ..................................2 Reference Basic Structure Display (touch panel) configuration ...................... 24 3 24 Performance Play (Home)....................................... 26 Functional Blocks ......................................................3 Motion Control......................................................... 28 Tone Generator Block................................................4 Mixing ...........
Using the MONTAGE Manuals Your MONTAGE6/MONTAGE7/MONTAGE8 synthesizer comes with four different reference guides — the Owner’s Manual, the Reference Manual (this document), the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List. While the Owner’s Manual is packaged together with the synthesizer as a hardcopy booklet, this Reference Manual, the Synthesizer Parameter Manual, and the Data List are available for download from our web page as PDF documents.
Basic Structure Basic Structure Functional blocks Tone Generator block A/D Input block Sequencer block Functional Blocks Arpeggio block The MONTAGE6/MONTAGE7/MONTAGE8 system consists of eight main functional blocks: Tone Generator, A/D Input, Sequencer, Motion Sequencer, Arpeggio, Controller, Effect, and Envelope Follower.
Basic Structure FM-X This synthesizer also features an FM-X tone generator, in addition to the AWM2 block. The abbreviation “FM” of FM-X stands for “frequency modulation,” which is a special tone generation system that uses the frequency of one waveform to modulate another waveform, in order to produce a completely new one. In this synthesizer, there are eight FM Operators and a full 88 different Algorithm types.
Basic Structure Normal Parts (AWM2), Normal Parts (FM-X), and Drum Parts Functional blocks Normal Parts (AWM2) Tone Generator block These Parts are played conventionally from the Element 2 Element 4 Element 6 keyboard, with standard pitches sounding for each key, Velocity generated by AWM2. A Normal Part consists of up to eight Elements.
Expanded Articulation (XA) Basic Structure Functional blocks Expanded Articulation (XA) is a tone generation system that provides greater performance flexibility and acoustic realism. This feature allows you to more effectively recreate realistic sound and natural performance techniques—such as legato and staccato—and provides other unique modes for random and alternate sound changes as you play.
Basic Structure Motion Control System Structure Functional blocks Tone Generator block • Continuous control of Motion changes A/D Input block • Switch between Motions Arpeggio block • Trigger, Hold Motion Sequencer block Sequencer block Effect block Control the Motion Sequencer in real time AUDIO • Part 1 – 16 • A/D Input Part Envelope Follower Controller block • Audio Beat Sync • External MIDI • Internal Tempo BEAT Envelope Follower block Internal Memory Super Knob Motion Sequencer Refe
Basic Structure Elements, Drum Keys and Operators Functional blocks Elements/Drum Keys/Operators are the smallest “building blocks” in the MONTAGE that comprise a Part. These small sound units can be built, enhanced and processed by a variety of traditional synthesizer parameters, such as Pitch EG, Filter EG, Amplitude EG, and LFO (shown below).
Amplitude This unit controls the output level (amplitude) of the Element/Drum Key/Operator. Parameters related to Amplitude and Amplitude EG can be set as follows.
A/D Input Block This block handles the audio signal input from the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks. Various parameters such as volume, pan, and effect can be set for the audio signal and the sound is output together with other Parts. An Insertion Effect, the System Effects, the Master Effects, and the Master EQ can be applied to the audio signal input via the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks. Parameters related to the A/D Input block can be set as follows.
Basic Structure Arpeggio Block This block lets you automatically trigger musical and rhythmic phrases by simply pressing a note or notes on the keyboard. Yamaha’s Arpeggio sequence also changes in response to the actual notes or chords you play, giving you a wide variety of inspiring musical phrases and ideas—both in composing and performing.
Basic Structure Arpeggio Type Name Functional blocks The Arpeggio Types are named according to certain rules and abbreviations. Once you understand these rules and abbreviations, you’ll find it easy to browse through and select the desired Arpeggio Types.
Basic Structure 5 Time Signature Indicates the time signature or meter of the Arpeggio type. Functional blocks Tone Generator block 6 Length Indicates the data length (amount of measures) of the Arpeggio type. When the Loop parameter set to “off,” the Arpeggio plays back for this length and stops. *1 is A/D Input block Sequencer block Arpeggio block 7 Original Tempo Indicates the appropriate tempo value of the Arpeggio type.
Using the Knobs to control Arpeggios By pressing the Knob function [ARP/MS] button, you can use the Knobs 1 – 4 to control Arpeggio playback. Try this out and listen for the changes in the sound. For details regarding the effect of the Knobs 1 – 8, see Quick Edit (page 31).
Arpeggio playback types Basic Structure Functional blocks There are three main Arpeggio playback types as described below. Tone Generator block A/D Input block Arpeggios for Normal Parts Sequencer block Arpeggio block Arpeggio types (belonging to all categories except for Drum/Perc and a part of Control/HybridSeq) created for use of Normal Parts have the following three playback types.
Basic Structure Arpeggios containing mainly non-note events Functional blocks Arpeggio types (in Control/HybridSeq main categories with Filter, Expression, Pan, Modulation, Pitch Bend, and Assign 1/2 sub categories) are programmed primarily with Control Change and Pitch Bend data. They are used to change the tone or pitch of the sound, rather than play specific notes. In fact, some types contain no note data at all.
Turning the Motion Sequencer on/off The following settings are available for turning the Motion Sequencer playback on/off. Basic Structure Functional blocks Tone Generator block A/D Input block To play the Motion Sequence when the note is pressed: Set the “LaneSW” parameter to “On,” the “Trigger” parameter to “Off,” and the” Sync” parameter to “Off.
Basic Structure Effect Block This block applies effects to the output of the tone generator block as well as audio input block, processing and enhancing the sound. Effects are applied in the final stages of editing, letting you change the sound as desired.
Basic Structure Effect connection Functional blocks 1 Each EQ and Insertion Effect applied to each Part Performance Tone Generator block Part EQ Insertion A/B Part A/D Input block 2 Variation and Reverb related parameters Sequencer block Setting: Part Edit [Effect] [Routing] (page 67, page 122, page 136) Common/Audio Edit [Effect] [Routing] (page 154) Arpeggio block Send Level Motion Sequencer block Variation 3 Master Effect related parameters Envelope Follower block Reverb Setting
Basic Structure Envelope Follower Block Envelope Follower is a function for detecting the envelope of the input signal waveform and modifying sounds dynamically. This function allows you to control not only Part outputs but also input signals from external devices connected to the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks. The Input source of each Envelope Follower is fixed such as Part 1 for EnvFollower 1, Part 2 for EnvFollower 2, and the Audio Part for EnvFollower AD.
Basic Structure Controller Block This block consists of the keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels, Ribbon Controller, Knobs, Sliders and so on. The keyboard itself doesn’t generate sounds, but instead generates/transmits note on/off, velocity and other information (MIDI messages) to the synthesizer’s tone generator block when you play notes. The controllers also generate/transmit MIDI messages.
Basic Structure Knobs/Control Sliders Functional blocks These knobs and sliders let you change various aspects of the Part’s sound in real time—while you play. For instructions on using the knobs/sliders, see the Owner’s Manual. For instructions on using the Knobs 1 – 8, see “Quick Edit” (page 29).
Edit buffer The edit buffer is the memory location for edited data of these types: Performance, Live Set, and Song. Although the edit buffer is designed specifically for data writing and data reading, the data contained in the edit buffer is lost when the power is turned off. You should always store edited data to User memory before editing new performance or before turning off the power. Data other than Performance and Motion Sequence are automatically stored.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Display (touch panel) Reference Display (touch panel) configuration This section explains the navigation bar which is common to all types of displays. Navigation bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 HOME icon Moves to the Performance Play display (page 26). 2 EXIT icon Functions same as the [EXIT] button on the panel. Press this icon to exit from the current display and return to the previous level in the hierarchy.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Display (touch panel) 9 Scroll buttons Live Set Display All button Display All 9 Pop-up List Displays setting values for parameters. When the setting values are displayed in multiple pages, you will need to use the Scroll buttons to scroll through the pages or the Display All button to display all of the setting values.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Performance Play (Home) Home From the Performance Play display you can play a selected Performance and edit some of the Performance-related settings.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility 5 Part names Indicates the Part names. Touching the parameter calls up the menu for Category Search, Edit, and Copy. To add another Part, touch “+” icon. 6 Common Motion Sequencer switch Determines whether the Motion Sequencer of the Common/AD Parts is on or off. When all Lane switches of the Common/AD Parts are off, this switch is not shown.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Motion Control Live Set Performance Home From the Motion Control display you can edit all Motion Control settings, such as general sound settings, Arpeggio, and the Motion Sequencer of the currently selected Performance. The Motion Control section contains the following various displays.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Controller Determines whether or not the illustration of the connection between “Controller” and Part is shown.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Part Indicates the currently selected Part. Select the Part you want to use Quick Edit with here. Settings: Common, Part 1 – 16 When “Part” is set to “Common” Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview You can edit the parameters commonly applied to all Parts. Quick Edit Performance Name Arpeggio Enters the desired name for the Performance. Performance names can contain up to 20 characters.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Decay (AEG Decay Time) Determines how fast the volume falls from maximum attack level to the sustain level. This parameter determines the offset value of the AEG (page 110, page 129, page 143). for the Element/Drum Key/ Operator Settings: -64 – +63 Sustain (AEG Sustain Level) Determines the sustain level at which the volume will continue while a note is held, after the initial attack and decay.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Common Clock Unit (Common Unit Multiply) Adjusts the Arpeggio/Motion Sequencer playback time for the entire Performance. This parameter is applied to the Part when the Unit Multiply parameter for Arpeggio/Motion Sequencer of the Part is set to “Common.” By using this parameter, you can create a different Arpeggio/Motion Sequencer type from the original one. Settings: 50% – 400% 200%: The playback time will be doubled and the tempo is halved.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility When “Part” is set to Part 1 – 16 You can edit the parameters for the selected Part. Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Part Category Main (Part Main Category) Part Category Sub (Part Sub Category) Determines the Main Category and Sub Category of the Part. The categories are keywords representing the general characteristics of the Parts.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Edit Part MS (Edit Part Motion Sequencer) Calls up the Motion Sequencer Lane display (page 81) for Part Edit. EQ Low Gain (3 band EQ Low Gain) Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Determines the level gain for the Low band. Overview Settings: -12dB – +12dB Quick Edit EQ Mid Freq (3 band EQ Mid Frequency) Arpeggio Determines the frequency for the Mid band. Motion Seq Settings: 139.7Hz – 10.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Part Motion Seq Amplitude (Part Motion Sequencer Amplitude) Determines the Amplitude (page 83) of the Motion Sequencer for the selected Part. This is the offset value for the Lane Motion Seq Amplitude when “MS FX” is set to on for the Lane. Settings: -64 – +63 Home Motion Control Overview Part Motion Seq Shape (Part Motion Sequencer Pulse Shape) Determines the Pulse Shape of the Motion Sequencer for the selected Part.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Sync Quantize (Sync Quantize Value) Determines the actual timing at which the next Arpeggio playback starts when you trigger it while the Arpeggio of multiple Parts is playing back. When set to “off,” the next Arpeggio starts as soon as you trigger it. The number indicates the clock.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility When “View” is set to “Range” Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Name (Arpeggio Name) Settings: See the Data List PDF document. Velocity Limit (Arpeggio Velocity Limit) Determines the lowest and highest velocity which can trigger Arpeggio playback. For details on settings of Velocity Limit, see the Owner’s Manual.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Motion Seq (Motion Sequencer) Live Set Performance Home From the Motion Sequencer display you can set parameters related to Motion Sequencer for multiple Parts. Motion Control Overview Operation [PERFORMANCE] [Motion Control] [Motion Seq] Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio MS Master (Motion Sequencer Master Switch) Determines whether the Motion Sequencer is on or off for the entire Performance.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Super Knob Home From the Super Knob display you can set parameters controlled by the Super knob.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Knob Auto Home From the Knob Auto display you can set parameters related to Motion Sequencer applied to the Super Knob (Super Knob Motion Sequencer.) The parameter value of the Super Knob can be automatically controlled by the Motion Sequencer. You can set only one Lane for the Super Knob Motion Sequencer. NOTE Up to eight Lanes can be used at the same time for the entire Performance.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Arp/MS Grid (Arpeggio/Motion Sequencer Grid) Determines the type of note that serves as the basis for the Quantize or Swing. The parameter value is displayed in clocks. For the Motion Sequencer, this parameter value is one step length. This setting is applied to the Part which is selected as the Sync Part (above).
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Edit Sequence Calls up the Motion Sequence Setting display. You can create a custom Sequence consisting of up to sixteen steps. Motion Seq Step Value Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Motion Seq Step Type Cycle (Super Knob Motion Sequencer Cycle) Selects the desired step length for the Motion Sequence.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Pulse A / Pulse B (Super Knob Motion Sequencer Step Curve Type) Determines the Curve Type of the parameter for each of “Pulse A” and “Pulse B.” “Motion Seq Step Type” described above determines which curve set here is used for each step. The vertical axis indicates the step value and the horizontal axis indicates the time. For detail about the curve shapes, see page 90.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Mixing Home From the Mixing display you can adjust the volume and effect settings for each Part. NOTICE The settings in the Mixing display are stored as part of Performance data.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility When one of Parts 1 – 16 is selected Determines the Mixing setting for each Part 1 –16. Function Switch Part Category Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Part Category Indicates the Main category for the Part. Settings: See the Data List PDF document.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility • When “Kbd Ctrl” is selected Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Kbd Ctrl (Keyboard Control) Turns the Keyboard Control function on/off for the selected Part 1 – 8. When the function is on, this button lights.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Var Send (Variation Send) Adjusts the Variation send level of the selected Part 1 – 16. Home Settings: 0 – 127 Motion Control Dry Level Overview Determines the level of the unprocessed (dry) sound of the selected Part 1 – 16. Quick Edit Settings: 0 – 127 Arpeggio Pan Motion Seq Determines the stereo pan position of the selected Part 1 – 16.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance A/D Part Pan (Audio Part Pan) Digital Part Pan Home Determines the stereo pan position of the Audio Part/Digital Part. Motion Control Settings: L63 – C – R63 Overview A/D Volume (Audio Part Volume) Digital Part Volume Quick Edit Arpeggio Determines the output level of the Audio Part/Digital Part.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Scene Home You can store all parameter settings such as Arpeggio type, Motion Sequencer type, and the Part parameter values together as a “Scene.” There are eight Scenes and you can select them by pressing the [SCENE] button. From the Scene display you can edit parameters related to the Scene function.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Arp Select (Arpeggio Select) Determines the Arpeggio type for the selected Scene. Settings: 1 – 8 When the “Super Knob” tab is selected and the corresponding Memorize Switch is set to ON Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Super Knob (Super Knob Value) Determines the Super Knob Value for the selected Scene.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Dry Level Determines the level of the unprocessed (dry) sound for each Part in the selected Scene. Settings: 0 – 127 Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Pan Overview Determines the stereo pan position for each Part in the selected Scene. Quick Edit Settings: L63 – C – R63 Arpeggio Volume (Part Volume) Motion Seq Determines the volumes of each Part in the selected Scene.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility When the “AEG” tab is selected and the corresponding Memorize Switch is set to ON Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob Knob Auto Mixing Scene Play / Rec MIDI Audio Attack (AEG Attack Time) Determines the AEG Attack Time for each Part in the selected Scene. Settings: -64 – +63 Decay (AEG Decay Time) Determines the AEG Decay Time for each Part in the selected Scene.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Swing Determines the Swing setting of Arpeggio and Motion Sequencer for each Part in the selected Scene. For details about Swing, see “Quick Edit” (page 34). Settings: -120 – +120 Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Overview Unit (Part Unit Multiply) Determines the Unit Multiply setting of Arpeggio and Motion Sequencer for each Part in the selected Scene. Settings: 50% – 400%, Common 200%: The playback time will be doubled and the tempo is halved.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Play/Rec Home You can playback/record MIDI data as Songs on this instrument itself or playback/record your performance (audio data) on a USB flash memory device. Motion Control Overview Quick Edit Play/Rec Arpeggio Motion Seq Super Knob MIDI Knob Auto From the MIDI display you can playback/record your keyboard performance with using the selected Performance to the Song.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Store Tempo Changes the Song tempo to the currently selected Tempo. This parameter is not available during: • New recording (No previously recorded Song data.) • Playback • Recording Standby • Recording Save As .mid File Calls up the Store/Save display to save the Song as a file. This button is not available during: • New recording (No previously recorded Song data.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Performance Record Type Determines the Recording Type. This parameter is not available for the first recording. Settings: Replace, Overdub, Punch Replace: You can use this method when you want to overwrite an already recorded Track with new data in real time. Home Motion Control The original data will be erased. Overview Overdub: You can use this method when you want to add more data to a Track that already contains data.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Position (Audio Position) Determines the starting position of Playback. The indicator also shows the current position during playback. Live Set Performance Home Motion Control Audio Volume Overview Determines the volume of the Audio Playback. This parameter cannot be changed during recording. Quick Edit Settings: 0 – 255 Arpeggio Audio Length Motion Seq Indicates the length of the entire audio data.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common A Normal Part (AWM2) (having pitched musical instrument sounds) can consist of up to eight Elements. An Element is the basic, smallest unit for a Part.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Dry Level Determines the dry sound level (without effect processing) of the selected Part. This is available only when “Part Output” is set to “MainL&R.” Settings: 0 – 127 Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Var Send (Variation Send) Pitch Determines the level of the selected Part that is sent to the Variation effect.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Velocity Depth (Velocity Sensitivity Depth) Determines the degree to which the resulting volume of the tone generator responds to your playing strength. The higher the value, the more the volume changes in response to your playing strength (as shown below).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Portamento Part SW (Portamento Part Switch) Determines whether Portamento is applied to the selected Part or not. Settings: Off, On Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Portamento Mode General Determines the Portamento mode.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Edit User Tuning Calls up the User Micro Tuning Setting display. Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common Lane Tuning No. (Micro Tuning Number) Indicates the selected User Micro Tuning Number.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Zone Settings From the Zone Setting display you can set Zone-related parameters. You can divide the keyboard into a maximum of eight independent areas (called “Zones”). To each Zone can be assigned different MIDI channels.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Bank Select (Transmit Bank Select) Determines whether Bank Select MSB/LSB messages are transmitted to the external tone generator or not. This is not available when the Transmit Channel is set to off.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Zone Transmit From the Zone Transmit display you can set how each individual zone affects transmission of various MIDI data, such as Control Change and Program Change messages. When the relevant parameter is set to “on,” playing the selected zone will transmit the corresponding MIDI data.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Pan (Transmit Pan) Determines whether Pan messages are transmitted to the external tone generator or not. This is not available when the Transmit Control Change is set to off.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Effect Common Part Settings Routing General From the Routing display you can determine the Effect connections for Parts.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Ins Connect (Insertion Connection Type) Determines the effect routing for Insertion Effects A and B. The setting changes are shown on the diagram in the display, giving you a clear picture of how the signal is routed. For details, see the section “Effect connection” (page 19) of the “Basic Structure.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Release (Envelope Follower Release) Determines the release time of the Envelope Follower. Settings: 10ms – 680ms Common Part Settings Input Level General Indicates the Input Level of the signal from the Input Source set in “Part.” Pitch Zone Settings Envelope Follower Output Zone Transmit Indicates the Output Level of the Envelope Follower.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Side Chain/Modulator (Side Chain/Modulator Part) The Side Chain/Modulator uses the output from one track to control an effect in a different track. You can specify the Effect type for activating the feature so that input signals for Parts other than the selected Part or the audio input signal can control the specified Effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) When “3-band EQ” is selected From this display you can make 3-band EQ settings. Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common Lane EQ Low Gain (3-band EQ Low Gain) Determines the level gain of the Low band.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) When “2-band EQ” is selected Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit From this display you can make 2-band EQ settings. Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common Lane EQ1 Type (2-band EQ1 Type)/EQ2 Type (2-band EQ2 Type) Mod / Control Determines the Equalizer Type.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio EQ 1 Q (2-band EQ1 Q)/EQ 2 Q (2-band EQ2 Q) Determines the EQ bandwidth for the frequency which is set in “EQ 1 Freq/EQ2 Freq.” This is available only when “EQ Type” is set to “Peak/Dip.” Settings: 0.1 – 12.0 NOTE For details on EQ structure, see the Synthesizer Parameter Manual PDF document.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Hold Determines whether the Arpeggio continues cycling after the keys are released. Settings: Sync-off, Off, On Sync-off: Arpeggio playback continues to run silently, even when you release the keys. Pressing any key turns Common Part Settings Arpeggio playback on again, and the Arpeggio is heard from the point in the cycle where playback is resumed.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Unit (Part Unit Multiply) Adjusts the Arpeggio playback time. By using this parameter, you can create a different Arpeggio from the original one. Settings: 50%, 66%, 75%, 100%, 133%, 150%, 200%, 266%, 300%, 400%, Common 200%: The playback time will be doubled and the tempo is halved. 100%: The normal playback time. 50%: The playback time will be halved and the tempo doubled.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Individual Common From the Individual display you can set parameters corresponding to Arpeggio Selects 1 – 8. Touching the Arpeggio Type Setting calls up a menu. In the displayed menu, touch [Search] to call up the Arpeggio Category Search display (page 163) and touch [Number] to determine the Arpeggio Type by specifying the Arpeggio Number.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Advanced Common From the Advanced display you can set advanced parameters related to the Arpeggio function.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Random SFX Key On Ctrl (Random SFX Key On Control) When this is set to “on,” the Random SFX sound is played at the velocity generated by the playing of each note. When this is set to “off,” a special Random SFX sound is played at a pre-programmed velocity. Settings: off, on Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Velocity Mode Adjusts the velocity of the Arpeggio notes.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Common Arp Gate Time (Common Arpeggio Gate Time) Determines the Gate Time Rate (length) of the Arpeggio for the entire Performance. This is the offset value for the Gate Time Rate of the Arpeggio for each Part.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Part Arp Velocity (Part Arpeggio Velocity Rate) Determines how much the velocity of Arpeggio playback is offset from the original value. This is the offset value for the Velocity Rate (page 76) of each Arpeggio Select setting.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Lane Common From the Lane display you can set parameters for each Lane of the Motion Sequencer.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Sync (Lane Motion Sequencer Sync) Determines if the playback of the Motion Sequence applied to the Destination (set in the Control Assign display (page 89)) is synchronized to the Tempo, Beat, or Arpeggio of the Performance.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Edit Sequence Calls up the Motion Sequence setting display. You can create a custom Sequence consisting of up to sixteen steps.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Motion Seq Step Type (Lane Motion Sequencer Step Type) Determines each Step Type of the Motion Sequence. You can switch between the Step Types A and B for the Step 1 – 8 or 9 – 16 by the SCENE [1] – [8] buttons depending on the cursor position on the display.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Mod/Control (Modulation/Control) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Part LFO General From the Part LFO display you can set the LFO-related parameters for the Part.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio When “Tempo Sync” is set to “OFF” Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common Speed (LFO Speed) Adjusts the speed (frequency) of LFO variation. This is not available when the Tempo Sync parameter is set to “On.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Delay (LFO Delay Time) Determines the delay time between the moment you press a key on the keyboard and the moment the LFO comes into effect. Settings: 0 – 127 Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Fade In (LFO Fade In Time) Determines the amount of time for the LFO effect to fade in (after the “Delay” time has elapsed).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Edit User LFO Calls up the User LFO Setting display. You can create a custom LFO wave consisting of up to sixteen steps.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Control Assign Common From the Control Assign display you can make controller assign settings for the Part. You can change sounds as desired by setting the desired controller to “Source” and the desired parameter to “Destination.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Source Determines the desired Controller for controlling the parameter set in “Destination.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio 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 Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings to the Curve shape.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Output Determines the Output level of the Curve. Settings: 0 – 127 Common Part Settings General Receive SW (Receive Switch) Pitch Zone Settings From the Receive Switch display you can set how each individual Part responds to various MIDI data, such as Control Change and Program Change messages.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Pan (Receive Pan) Determines whether Pan messages are received or not. This is not available when the Receive Control Change is set to Off. Settings: Off, On Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General MW (Receive Modulation Wheel) Pitch Determines whether MIDI messages generated by using the Modulation Wheel are received or not.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Element Edit (Element) Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Osc/Tune (Oscillator/Tune) From the Oscillator/Tune display you can assign the waveform (or basic sound material) to each Element.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio A.SW1 On: When the [ASSIGN 1] button is turned On, the Element will sound. A.SW2 On: When the [ASSIGN 2] button is turned On, the Element will sound. A.SW Off: When both the [ASSIGN 1] and [ASSIGN 2] buttons are turned Off, the Element will sound. Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Elem Group (Element Group) Determines the group for XA Control.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Length (Key On Delay Note Length) Determines the timing of “Key On Delay” when “Key On Delay Tempo Sync” is set to on. Settings: 1/16, 1/8 Tri. (eighth-note triplets), 1/16 Dot. (dotted sixteenth notes), 1/8, 1/4 Tri. (quarter-note triplets), 1/8 Dot. (dotted eighth notes), 1/4, 1/2 Tri. (half-note triplets), 1/4 Dot. (dotted quarter notes), 1/2, Whole Tri.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit • Part and Waveform You can play the Waveform by assigning it to a Part then playing the keyboard with that Part. You can assign the Waveform to an Element of the Part in the Element Edit for the Normal Part (AWM2) Edit (page 94) and the Key Edit for the Drum Part Edit (page 126).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Volume Determines the output volume of the selected Key Bank. Common Settings: 0 – 255 Part Settings Pan General Determines the stereo pan position of the selected Key Bank. Pitch Settings: L63 – C – R63 Zone Settings Tune Coarse (Coarse Tune) Zone Transmit Effect Determines the pitch of the selected Key Bank in semitones.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Time/Key (PEG Time Key Follow Sensitivity) Determines the degree to which the notes (specifically, their position or octave range) affect the Pitch EG times. The Center Key (next parameter) is used as the basic pitch for this parameter. Settings: -64 – +63 Positive values: High notes result in a high PEG transition speed while low notes result in a slow speed.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Filter Common Part Settings Type General From the Type display you can make comprehensive settings for the Filter unit. The available parameters differ depending on which Filter type is selected here.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit HPF Frequencies that are “passed” by the filter Gain Resonance Common Part Settings General Pitch Frequency Cutoff Frequency Zone Settings Zone Transmit LPF12+HPF12: A combination of a -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter and a -12 dB/oct High-Pass Filter connected in serial.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit BEF Frequencies that are “passed” by the filter Gain Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Center Frequency Frequency Zone Transmit Effect BEF12: -12 dB/oct Band-Eliminate Filter. BEF6: -6 dB/oct Band-Eliminate Filter. Routing DualLPF: Two -12 dB/oct Low-Pass Filters connected in parallel.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Resonance Width This parameter’s function varies according to the selected Filter Type. If the selected filter is an LPF, HPF, BPF (excluding BPFw), or BEF, this parameter is used to set the Resonance. For the BPFw, it is used to adjust the frequency bandwidth. This parameter is used to set the amount of Resonance (harmonic emphasis) applied to the signal at the cutoff frequency.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio In case of the Filter Type with “HPF Cutoff” and “HPF Cutoff/Key” parameters Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings General Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common HPF Cutoff (High Pass Filter Cutoff Frequency) Determines the central frequency for the Key Follow parameter (below) of the HPF.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Filter EG Common From the Filter EG display you can make all time and level settings for the Filter EG, which determine how the sound changes over time for Elements. These can be used to control the change the sound from the moment a note is pressed on the keyboard to the moment the sound stops.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Time/Vel (FEG Time Velocity Sensitivity) Segment (FEG Time Velocity Sensitivity Segment) Common Determines how the FEG transition time (speed) responds to Velocity, or the strength with which the key is pressed. Select the “Segment,” and then set its “Time/Vel” parameter.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Scale (Filter Scale) From the Filter Scale display you can set parameters related to Filter Scale for Elements. “Filter Scale” controls the Filter Cutoff Frequency according to the positions of the notes on the keyboard.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Utility Drum Part Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Amplitude Common Part Settings Level/Pan General Pitch From the Level/Pan display you can make Level and Pan settings for each individual Element.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Settings: Curve: 0 – 4 0 1 2 3 4 Common Part Settings General Pan (Element Pan) Determines the stereo Pan position for the selected Element. Settings: L63 – C (center) – R63 Pitch Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Alternate Pan Routing Determines the amount by which the sound is panned alternately left and right for each note you press.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Amp EG (Amplitude EG) Common From the Amplitude EG display you can make all the time and level settings for the Amplitude EG, which determine how the volume of the sound changes over time. Using the AEG, you can control the transition in volume from the moment the sound starts is to the moment the sound stops.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Time/Vel (AEG Time Velocity Sensitivity) Segment (AEG Time Velocity Sensitivity Segment) Determines how the AEG transition time (speed) responds to Velocity, or the strength with which the key is pressed. Select the “Segment,” and then set its “Time/Vel” parameter.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Scale (Amplitude Scale) From the Amplitude Scale display you can make Amplitude Scale settings for each Element. Amplitude Scale function controls the Amplitude output level according to the positions of the notes on the keyboard.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Element LFO Common From the Element LFO display you can make LFO related setting for each Element. The Low-Frequency Oscillator (LFO) unit of the Element generates a low frequency signal. The signal from the LFO can be used to modulate the pitch, filter, and amplitude.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Pitch Mod (LFO Pitch Modulation Depth) Determines the amount (depth) by which the LFO waveform varies (modulates) the pitch of the sound. Settings: 0 – 127 Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Filter Mod (LFO Filter Modulation Depth) General Determines the amount (depth) by which the LFO waveform varies (modulates) the Filter Cutoff frequency.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) When “EQ Type” is set to “2-band” Common Settings: 50.1Hz – 2.00kHz Part Settings High Freq Settings: 139.7Hz – 12.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) When “EQ Type” is set to “P.EQ” Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Gain Q + Part Settings Settings: 0.7 – 10.3 Frequency 0 General Pitch Zone Settings Gain – Settings: -12dB – +12dB Freq Settings: 139.7Hz – 12.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Element All (All Element) Normal Part (AWM2) Edit Common Part Settings Osc (Oscillator) From the Oscillator display you can set Oscillator-related parameters for the eight Elements.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Velocity Limit Determines the minimum and maximum values of the velocity range within which each Element will respond. Each Element will only sound for notes played within its specified velocity range. If you first specify the maximum value and then the minimum value, for example “93 to 34,” then the Velocity range covers both “1 to 34” and “93 to 127.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Drum Part Edit Common Each Drum Part can consist of up to 73 Drum Keys, assigned to notes spread across the keyboard (C0 to C6). There are two types of Drum Part Edit displays: Key Common Edit display, for editing the settings that apply to all Drum keys; and Key Edit display, for editing individual keys. This section explains the parameters for Key Common Edit and Key Edit.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Var Send (Variation Send) Determines the level of the selected Part that is sent to the Variation effect. This is available only when “Part Output” is set to “MainL&R” or “Drum.” Settings: 0 – 127 Drum Part Edit Common Part Settings General Rev Send (Reverb Send) Zone Settings Determines the level of the selected Part that is sent to the Reverb effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Velocity Depth (Velocity Sensitivity Depth) Determines the degree to which the resulting volume of the tone generator responds to your playing strength. The higher the value, the more the volume changes in response to your playing strength (as shown below).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Effect Common Part Settings Routing General Zone Settings Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] Part selection ELEMENT/OPERATOR [COMMON] [Effect] [Routing] Zone Transmit Effect Drum Key Connection Switch Insertion FX Switch Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common Lane Mod / Control Control Assign Receive SW Key Osc / Tune Filte
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) RevSend (Reverb Send) VarSend (Variation Send) Determines the Send level of the signal sent from Insertion Effect A/B (or the bypassed signal) to the Reverb/Variation effect. This is active only when the Part Output/Drum Key Output is set to “MainL&R.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Common Part Settings General Zone Settings Zone Transmit Effect Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Arpeggio Common Individual Advanced Motion Seq Common KeyRev (Drum Key Reverb Send) KeyVar (Drum Key Variation Send) Determines the Send level for each Drum Key, sent from Insertion Effect A/B to the Reverb/Variation effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Ins A (Insertion Effect A) Ins B (Insertion Effect B) Drum Part Edit Common Part Settings Same as the Element Common Edit parameters for Normal Parts (AWM2) (page 69). General Zone Settings EQ (Part Equalizer) Same as the Element Common Edit parameters for Normal Parts (AWM2) (page 70).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Key Edit (Key) Drum Part Edit Common Part Settings Osc/Tune (Oscillator/Tune) General Zone Settings From the Oscillator/Tune display you can set Oscillator-related parameters for each Key of the Drum Part.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) New Waveform Loads Audio data stored in the USB flash memory as “Waveform.” For details on loading, see “Load” (page 174). After the Waveform is loaded, the Edit Waveform parameter will be available. For details on “Edit Waveform,” see page 96.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Filter Common From the Filter display you can apply filter settings to the Drum Part. These let you apply a low pass filter and high pass filter to each individual Drum key.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Drum Part Edit Level/Pan Common Part Settings From the Level/Pan display you can make Level and Pan settings for each Drum Key.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Alternate Pan Determines the amount by which the sound of the selected Drum key is panned alternately left and right for each note you press. The Pan setting (above) is used as the basic Pan position.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Common A Normal Part (FM-X) can consist of up to eight Operators. There are two types of Normal Part (FM-X) Edit displays: Operator Common Edit display, for editing settings common to all eight Operators; and Operator Edit display, for editing individual Operators.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio KeyOnDly Sync (Key On Delay Tempo Sync Switch) Determines whether or not “Key On Delay Time Length” is synchronized to the tempo. Settings: Off, On Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Common Part Settings Delay Length (Key On Delay Time Length) General Determines the time (or elapsed delay) between the moment you press a note on the keyboard and the point at which the sound is actually played.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Algorithm Search Calls up the Algorithm Search display. From this display you can search for desired Algorithms by filtering the number of Carriers, or the maximum length of the serial connection of Operators.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Pitch/Filter Common Part Settings Pitch General Same as the Element Common Edit parameters for Normal Parts (AWM2) (page 60), except that the Legato Slope parameter is not available.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Pitch/Key (Pitch Key Follow Sensitivity) Determines the sensitivity of the Key Follow effect (the pitch interval of adjacent notes), assuming the pitch of the Center Key (below) as standard. Settings: -200% – +0% – +200% +100% (the normal setting): Adjacent notes are pitched one semitone apart. 0%: All notes have the same pitch as the Center Key. Negative values: The settings are reversed.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Effect Common Part Settings Routing General From the Routing display you can determine the Effect connections for Parts.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Var Send (Variation Send) Determines the Send level of the signal sent from Insertion Effect A/B to the Variation effect. Settings: 0 – 127 Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Common Part Settings Part Output (Part Output Select) General Determines the specific audio output.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Mod/Control (Modulation/Control) Common Part Settings Part LFO General Same as the Element Common Edit parameters for Normal Parts (AWM2) (page 85), except that the setting values of the Destination parameter differ and that “Element Phase Offset (LFO Element Phase Offset)” is not available. For details on the setting values, see the Data List PDF document.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Pitch Modulation (2nd LFO Pitch Modulation Depth) Determines the amount (depth) by which the 2nd LFO waveform varies (modulates) the pitch of the sound.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Common Part Settings General Algorithm Zone Settings Zone Transmit Pitch / Filter Pitch PEG/Scale Filter Type Filter EG Filter Scale Effect Routing Ins A Ins B Operator Rate Determines the sensitivity of the Controller in changing the parameter set in “Destination” for each Operator. This is available only when “Destination” is set to “OP Freq” or “OP AEG Offset.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Operator Edit (Operator) Common Form/Freq (Form/Frequency) Part Settings From the Form/Frequency display you can make all the waveform and frequency settings for Operators.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Basic waveforms used as Operators contain harmonics, with the exception of “Sine.” A sine wave contains its fundamental frequency with no additional harmonics. Therefore, when “Form” is set to any waveform other than “Sine”, you can adjust harmonics and the peak of each formant, depending on the Waveform Type by determining the related parameters.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Coarse (Coarse Tune) Determines the pitch of each Operator. Common Settings: When “Freq Mode” is set to “Ratio”: 0 – 31 Part Settings When “Freq Mode” is set to “Fixed”: 0 – 21 General Fine (Fine Tune) Algorithm Determines the fine tuning for the pitch of each Operator.
Reference Performance Edit Search Normal Part (AWM2) Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Normal Part (FM-X) Edit Level (Operator Level) Determines the output level of the Operator. Common Settings: 0 – 99 Part Settings Level/Vel (Level Velocity Sensitivity) General Determines how the output level of the Operator responds to Velocity. Algorithm Settings: -7 – +7 Positive values: The more strongly you play the keyboard, the more the output rises.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit (Common/Audio) Common/Audio Edit Common/Audio A Performance consists up to 16 Parts. You can set the parameters related to the entire Performance and the Audio Parts in the Common/Audio Edit display. General Audio In Mixing General Routing From the General display you can set various parameters for the Performance.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Rev Return (Reverb Return) Determines the return level of the Reverb effect. Settings: 0 – 127 Audition Phrase Number Common/Audio Edit Common/Audio General Audio In Determines the Audition Phrase Number. You can hear a sample of the selected Performance sounds that is called “Audition phrase.” The best matching Audition Phrase is assigned to each Preset Performance in advance.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Audio In Common/Audio General Mixing Audio In From the Mixing display you can adjust the volume settings of the Audio Part (the input signal from the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks) and the Digital Part (the input signal from the [USB TO HOST] terminal*). Mixing * Only the sound of the Port which, among all Device Ports, is set to “Digital L/R.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Rev Send (A/D Part Reverb Send/Digital Part Reverb Send) Determines the Send level of the Audio Part/Digital Part signal sent to the Reverb effect. This is available only when “Part Output” is set to “MainL&R.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Side Chain/Modulator (Side Chain/Modulator Part) Determines the Part used for the Side Chain/Modulator. This is not available depending on the Effect Type. For details on the Side Chain/Modulator, see the Routing display of the Normal Part (AWM2) (page 67).
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Motion Seq (Motion Sequencer) Common/Audio General Common Audio In From the Common display you can set the parameters related to Motion Sequencer commonly used for all Parts in Common/Audio Part.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Common Motion Seq Shape (Common Motion Sequencer Pulse Shape) Determines the Pulse Shape of the Motion Sequencer for the entire Performance. This changes the step curve shape of the sequence. This is the offset value for the Part Motion Seq Pulse Shape, which is also the offset value for the Lane Pulse Shape.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Control Common/Audio Control Assign General Audio In Mixing Operation [PERFORMANCE] [EDIT] PART [COMMON] [Control] [Control Assign] Routing Ins A Ins B EQ Motion Seq Common Lane Control Control Assign Control Number Effect Routing Variation Reverb Master FX Master EQ Same as the Element Common Edit parameters for Normal Parts (AWM2) (page 89), except for the
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Control Number Determines the MIDI Control Change numbers common for the entire system. You can use the Knobs on the front panel and external controllers by assigning appropriate MIDI Control Change numbers. NOTE External controllers include external sequencers and external MIDI controllers.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio MS Hold (Motion Sequencer Hold Control Number) Determines the Control Change Number generated by using the [MOTION SEQ HOLD] (Motion Sequencer Hold) button.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Category (Variation/Reverb/Master Effect Category) Type (Variation/Reverb/Master Effect Type) Determines the category and type for the selected effect. Settings: For details on the editable Effect categories and types, see the Data List PDF document. Also, for details on the description for each Effect type, see the Synthesizer Parameter Manual PDF document.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Variation Common/Audio From this display you can determine the detailed settings of the Variation effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Reverb Common/Audio From this display you can determine the detailed settings of the Reverb effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Master FX (Master Effect) Common/Audio From this display you can determine the detailed settings of the Master Effect.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Common/Audio Common/Audio Edit Master EQ (Master Equalizer) Common/Audio From this display you can set parameters related to the Master EQ.
Reference Performance Edit Normal Part (AWM2) Search Drum Part Utility Normal Part (FM-X) Live Set Common/Audio Mid Freq (Master EQ Mid Frequency) Determines the frequency for the Master Mid band. Settings: 100Hz – 10kHz Hi Mid Freq (Master EQ High Mid Frequency) Common/Audio Edit Common/Audio General Audio In Determines the frequency for the Master High Mid band.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Search Category Search Performance Category The Performances/Arpeggios/Waveforms are conveniently divided into specific Categories. The categories are divided based on the general instrument type or sound characteristics. The Category Search function gives you quick access to the sounds you want. Arp Category Waveform Performance Category Search From the Performance Category Search display you can search and select the Performance.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Sort (Sort Order) Determines the Sort Order of the Performance List. Settings: Default, Name, Date Name: Sorts by name. When the lower arrow is displayed, the List is arranged in ascending order (A to Z). When the upper arrow is displayed, the List is arranged in descending order. Live Set Search Performance Category Arp Category Waveform Date: Sorts in order of storing.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Arpeggio Category Search (Arp Category Search) From the Arpeggio Category Search display you can search and select Arpeggio Types. Live Set Search Performance Category Arp Category Operation Arpeggio related display Part selection [CATEGORY] Waveform Name Search Arpeggio Type list Bank (Arpeggio Bank Select) Filters the Arpeggio List by Bank.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Waveform Category Search (Waveform Search) From the Waveform Category Search display you can search and select the Waveforms. Live Set Search Performance Category Arp Category Operation Waveform related display Part selection Waveform selection [CATEGORY] Waveform Name Search Waveform list Bank (Waveform Bank Select) Filters the Waveform List by Bank.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Utility Settings The Utility display has four tabs; the Setting tab, the Contents tab, the Tempo Settings tab, and the Effect Switch tab. You can make various settings for the entire system. Sound Quick Setup Audio I/O Settings MIDI I/O Advanced System Sound Contents From the Sound display you can make overall settings for the sounds output from the instrument.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Keyboard Octave Shift Determines the amount in octaves by which the range of the keyboard is shifted up or down. This parameter is linked with the OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons on the panel. Settings: -3 – +3 Settings Sound Quick Setup Keyboard Transpose Audio I/O This parameter is used to transpose the current zone in units of one semitone.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Audio Signal Flow Indicates the Audio signal connections. The connections will change depending on the status of the [USB TO HOST] terminal and the general settings of the instrument. Settings Sound MIDI Signal Flow Quick Setup Indicates the MIDI signal connections. The connections will change depending on the general settings of the instrument. Audio I/O Quick Setup Advanced Determines the Quick Setups.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Audio Rec on DAW Live Set Uitlity Use this setting when recording the signals from the tone generator and the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks separately to DAW software, and playing the signals from the OUTPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks directly.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Assign L&R (Assign L&R Output Gain) Determines the output gain of the ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT (BALANCED) [L]/[R] jacks. Settings: -6dB, +0dB, +6dB, +12dB Live Set Uitlity Settings Sound USB Main (USB Main L&R Output Gain) Quick Setup Determines the output gain of the Main L&R channel of the [USB TO HOST] terminal.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Arp MIDI Out (Arpeggio MIDI Out) Determines whether to output MIDI data of Arpeggio playback or not. Settings: Off, On Settings Sound MIDI Sync Quick Setup You can set various parameters related to MIDI clock and synchronization here. Determines whether Arpeggio/Motion Sequencer/Song playback will be synchronized to the instrument’s internal clock, an external MIDI clock, or the Audio signal input from the A/D INPUT [L/MONO]/[R] jacks.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Advanced Settings From the Advanced display you can set the advanced parameters. Sound Quick Setup Operation [UTILITY] [Settings] [Advanced] Audio I/O MIDI I/O Advanced System Contents Load Store / Save Data Utility Tempo Settings Effect Switch Zone Master (Zone Master Switch) Determines whether the Zone function is used (on) or not (off). Settings: Off, On Audition Lock Determines whether the Audition Lock is active or not.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Event Chase (Song Event Chase) Event Chase allows you to specify which non-note data types are properly recognized during fast-forward and rewind operations. Setting this to a specific event ensures the playback integrity of the event, even when fast forwarding or rewinding.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Blur (Blur Switch) When any display is selected, the display previously selected is blurred. This parameter determines whether the Blur function is turned on or off. Settings: Off, On Live Set Uitlity Settings Sound Quick Setup Beep (Beep Switch) Audio I/O Determines whether the beep sound (that confirms operations, menu/parameter selection, etc.) is turned on or off.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Contents Settings Sound Load Quick Setup Audio I/O From the Load display you can load files and data.
Reference Performance Edit File Types Device Type Extension Description Song&Perf Internal data Song Search Utility A specified Song in a file that is saved to the dedicated area in the User Memory as a “Song” type can be individually selected and loaded (played back) to the instrument. Both of MIDI sequence and Performance data can be loaded.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Compatible with the MOTIF XF6/MOTIF XF7/MOTIF XF8 data The following data can be loaded to MONTAGE6/MONTAGE7/MONTAGE8 among all MOTIF XF6/MOTIF XF7/MOTIF XF8 data. Please note that the data is loaded as “User File” or “Library File.” Also you can switch the Content Type between User file and Library file. Settings Sound Quick Setup File Type on MOTIF XF Extension on MOTIF XF Contents Audio I/O All .
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility File Types Device Type Extension Description User File File Data that is stored to the dedicated area in the User Memory can be saved to USB flash memory. Data saved as “User File” is as follows. • Performance • Arpeggio • Motion Sequence • Curve • Live Set • Micro Tuning • Waveform • Utility Settings • Quick Setup Library File File .mid File File Motion Seq* Internal data .X7U .X7L .
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Job (Job Switch) Determines whether the Job function is active (On) or not (Off.) When this parameter is turned on, touching the File/Folder/Content in “File Select” calls up the menu to select “Rename” or “Delete.” Touching the currently connected USB device calls up the menu to select “Format.” Also you can create a new folder when storing a file.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility When the selected Folder is opened Parent Folder Name Live Set Uitlity Current Folder Name Free Storage Settings Sound Quick Setup Audio I/O MIDI I/O Advanced System Contents Load Store / Save Data Utility Tempo Settings Effect Switch File Select Parent Folder Name Current Folder Name Indicates the parent folder name and the current selected folder name. Touching the parent folder name returns to the folder list view.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Tempo Settings Settings From the Tempo Settings display you can set parameters related to Tempo and Synchronization. Sound Quick Setup Operation [UTILITY] [Tempo Settings], [SHIFT] + [ENTER], or Touch the TEMPO SETTING icon Audio I/O MIDI I/O TEMPO SETTING icon Advanced System Contents Load Store / Save Data Utility Tempo Settings Effect Switch Tempo Determines the Performance tempo.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Mode (Click Mode) Determines the click sound (metronome) that is used during recording or playback. Settings: Off, Rec, Rec/Play, Always Off: The click will not sound. Rec: The click will sound during Song recording only. Rec/Play: The click will sound during Song recording and playback. Always: The click will always sound.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Uitlity Effect Switch Settings From the Effect Switch display you can make Effect Bypass settings. None of the settings made on this display will be stored. When the instrument is restarted, the parameter values are also initialized.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Live Set Live Set Live Set Live Set is a list in which Performances can be freely arranged. Up to 16 Performances can be selected from the Preset Live Sets and arranged over a single page—making it easy to call up and play your favorite Performances. For basic instructions on Live Set, see the Owner’s Manual. Edit Register Live Set From the Live Set display you can call up the registered Performances.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Edit (Edit) From the Live Set Edit display you can edit the Live Sets (User Bank only). Live Set Live Set Live Set Edit Operation [LIVE SET] User Bank selection [EDIT] Register When the Slot to which a Performance has been registered is selected Performance List Bank (Live Set Bank Name) Enters the desired name for the selected Live Set Bank. The names can contain up to 20 characters.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Swap (Swap Switch) Determines whether the Swap function is turned on or off. You can switch settings between Slots. For instructions on the Swap function, see the Owner’s Manual. Settings: Off, On Live Set Live Set Live Set Edit Register Copy (Copy Switch) Determines whether the Copy function is turned on or off. You can copy the setting to another Slot.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set Register (Register) From the Live Set Register display you can register Performances to the Live Set. For basic instructions on Live Set Registering, see the Owner’s Manual. Operation Live Set Live Set Live Set Edit Register [SHIFT] + [LIVE SET] (from any operation displays, other than Live Set) Slot Select Bank (Live Set Bank Select) Determines the Live Set Bank for registering Performances.
Reference Performance Edit Search Utility Live Set iPhone/iPad connection Connecting an iPhone or iPad NOTE In order to eliminate the risk of noise from other communication when using this instrument with an iPad or iPhone app, be sure to turn on Airplane Mode and then turn on Wi-Fi. NOTICE Be sure to place your iPad or iPhone on a stable surface to prevent it from falling over and being damaged.
