Operation Manual

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE YAMAHA W5/W7 MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
The Yamaha W5 (76-key) / W7 (61-key) Music Synthesizer is a full-featured, professional
level music production and performance keyboard complete with 32-note synthesizer and
sequencer, extensive voice and song editing capabilities, digital effects, GM compatibility
and much more.
Featuring Yamaha s unique AWM2 (second generation Advanced Wave Memory) tone
generation system, where sounds are generated from high quality digital recordings of actual
instruments, the W5/W7 is a multitimbral keyboard that can function as several synthesizers
at once and play up to 16 different instrument sounds simultaneously via the internal song
sequencer or an external MIDI source.
The W5/W7 is specifically designed with the music composer and performer in mind to
give serious musicians all the tools they need to make great sounding music, in one compact,
easy-to-use, yet powerful, package.
To take full advantage of the W5/W7 s many in-depth features and music production
capabilities, and to enjoy many years of long and trouble-free use, please read this manual
carefully.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is divided into three distinct sections, as follows:
● INTRODUCTORY SECTION: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A big picture overview of the W5/W7, complete with
explanation of the instrument s main features and capabili-
ties, front and rear panel diagrams with detailed descrip-
tions of controls and other features, plus an explanation of
system logic and other technical considerations everything
you need to know before you begin using the W5/W7 in
order to put its numerous features and capabilities into
proper context.
● TUTORIAL SECTION: GETTING STARTED
A simple yet comprehensive guided tour of the basic
operation of all main features of the W5/W7, including
setting up and connecting to a monitor system, exploring
the preprogrammed voices and realtime control features,
basic voice editing, song creation and sound mixing, saving
and loading data, plus integrating the W5/W7 into a larger
MIDI system everything you need to get started right away
familiarizing yourself with the W5/W7 through hands on
experience.
● REFERENCE SECTION: FEATURE REFERENCE
A virtual encyclopedia of all features of the W5/W7,
including detailed information about voice, song, utility,
disk and storage modes, as well as an extensive feature
index everything you need for quick and easy access to
any subject you want to locate.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.