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I c o n s
Special icons indicate at a glance the major features available on each instrument. The glossary
below explains what each icon stands for.
Vocal Harmony for XG
Add harmony parts to anything you sing
with the Vocal Harmony function, and
powerfully enhance your vocal
performances.
Easy Navigator
An on-screen navigator makes
even advanced functions easy
by taking you step-by-step through the settings of various
features and functions.
Yamaha Education
Suite 2™ (Y.E.S. 2)
A unique set of tutorial
functions makes it easy for anyone to learn to play the keyboard.
Seven types of lesson are available as well as a convenient chord
dictionary.
Disklavier
(Compatible with Disklavier
software.)
Disklavier is the integration of advanced electronics into
traditional upright and grand pianos to create a variety of
versatile new digital/acoustic hybrids.
Reverb
Add the ambience of a variety
of different-sized rooms and
halls to your music for an extra dimension of richness.
6-Track Recorder
Compose your own songs by
overdubbing chords and
melodies. One track can be used to record an accompaniment
style.
XG
Yamaha XG MIDI extends GM
voice selection, expression and
control.
Multi Effector
Use multiple effects in
combination to expand your
sonic range.
16-Track Sequencer
Record and play music with up
to 16 tracks of lushly layered
sound.
AWM
Yamaha Advanced Wave
Memory technology delivers
amazingly realistic sound.
Sweet Voice
Yamaha's exclusive Sweet Voice is so natural
it's almost indistinguishable from the real
thing.
Pianist Style
Piano-only styles with full left hand
accompaniment even using single-finger chords.
according to your playing strength — just like a real acoustic
instrument!
and precision for more lifelike instrument voices.
parameters, such as voice selection and tempo, to optimally
match the selected music style.
Song Lyric Display
See the words to the songs
being played on your
keyboard (with lyric-encoded
recordings).
Modulation Wheel
Give modulation to the notes
as you play with fingertip
expressive control.
Pitch Bend Wheel
Give bend to the notes as you
play fingertip.
MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital
Interface lets electronic
musical instruments work
together.
Portable Grand
Instantly reset the entire instrument for
optimum piano play.
Dynamic Filter
Dynamically controls the
timbre or tone of a voice
2-Way Speaker System
Separate tweeters deliver high
frequency sounds with clarity
One Touch Setting
This function automatically
configures keyboard
XF
Lyric & Chord information can
be displayed! XF is a new file
format that expands upon the
capabilities of the Standard
MIDI File.
To Host Port
Built-in computer interface
allows easy connection to PC
or Macintosh computers.
Groove & Dynamics
Vary the accompaniment as you
play with wide-ranging custom
control.
GM
With General MIDI
compatibility, song data always
plays the correct sounds.
Built-In FDD
The internal floppy disk drive gives you
unlimited storage capacity.
Stereo Sampled Piano
This amazingly rich and authentic
voice uses stereo recordings
(samples) of an actual grand piano for stunningly natural sound.
DJ Mode
One press of the DJ button
calls up a full arsenal of contemporary dance voices and style
patterns, as well as a special DJ songs and games.
Touch Response
Your playing can be as
expressive as on an acoustic instrument.
Bass Boost System
A special port on each
speaker adds powerful impact to bass sound reproduction.
Organ Variation
Switch back and forth between
two types of organ
tones—normal and effected—simply by pressing a button.
64-Note Polyphony
Up to 64 notes can be
reproduced simultaneously for
intricate musical
arrangements.
Style File
This versatile accompaniment
format lets you add even more
styles from floppy disk.
Stereo
Stereo sound adds realistic
character and spatial depth.
FM
FM tone generation uses digital
sine wave generators to
synthesize complex
instrumental and electronic
sounds.
DSP
Digital Signal Processing
enhances sound quality with
sophisticated digital effects.
Digital Equalizer
Control over individual
frequency ranges lets you
customize the sound.
DOC Compatibility
Access the vast library of music
available in the Yamaha Disk
Orchestra Collection.
PCM
Pulse-Code Modulation which
is the same digital sampling
technology used in the
prodution of music CDs.
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